The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL. 2-No. 326.1

Tpublished every evening.l

ASHBURTON, SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 1881.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain Risks, &c., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertsey. The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F. I. A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide,-' Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. 445 a Business Notices JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PAPERHANGER, &c., BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 819 lit ■ , qo-operatiye bakery, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele, Having made arrangements for the season’s supply of FRESH FLOUR, is prepared to deliver the VERY BEST BREAD in any part of the town and suburbs at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Cash customers liberally dealt with. A fresh supply of BISCUITS always on hand. 206 a McDougall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Scab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. kccrs bv ’ ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 225 a Christchurch. JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, nrice L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osbome No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK, Sole Agents in New Zealand — ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 244 a Christchurch. E. O. Ruxton, Pp i fiTTO 1 T. CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HAVING received a large consign ment of Goods, composed of the best West of England Cloths and Fancy Coatings of all kinds; also a well-selected stock of Bedford Cords, narrow and broad, for Riding Pants, Pantaloons, &c. ; and a large stock of Scottish Tweeds, Mosgiel, and Kaiapoi. R. G. R. calls the special attention of Cash Buyers to the following list < * prices:— Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... £3 15 b Riding and Walking Pants, 1 from ■ ... 110 1 Vests, to order, from ... 0 12 6 ‘ Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 410 0 1 Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a few | hours’ notice. L Gentlemen’s own Materials Made up. R G. Ruxton wishes to thank his Friends and Customers of Ashburton and the surrounding district for; their patron , age,and by following his nustomary prin ' ciple of paying and being paid, trusts to . meet with their future favors. ! Jockeys’ Racing Colors. t 1 Address— R. G. RUXTON, Bailor and outfitter, / No. 1, Peter Street, 1 Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, iw .ASHBURTON. 63 4



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com mission agent, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. LOANS—I am open to receive applica- L tions on approved freehold security. Oats_ purchased in any quantity, 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. pREDK. p AVITT, E>st 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 -3 an, &c., &c. 9 2 % Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Laud Transfer Act, Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 374 E. Dobson Son, CIVIL ENGINE E'R S, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS, ( South British Chambers, Hereford Street, CmusrcHuscH. 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. Joseph Clark, aR AIN MERCHANT, Ashburton and Ttnwald. ! Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Burnett street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying on the Business of a Grain | Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashbubton, Adjoining Bullock’s Horse Bazaar. 263 a Sorenson and Co., Lichfield Street, Christchurch. /•'j RAIN BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best advantage. 63a IJIO P A R M ERS. D. B. McLaren, Grain Broker & Seed Merchant, Christchurch, • Has special facilities for the satisfactory disposal of Grain and Produce entrusted to him. Samples left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, will be immediately offered in the beat markets, and the highest value guaranteed. 256 a WHEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Maling & Co. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT placed in their hands *or 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 O FARMERS. fo are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against GndA ten shipment to England or colonies. Oornhsgs supplied. , ; A. MOORE & CO, m* v Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881. XTTE are prepared to make LIBERAL VJP’ CABH ADVANCES against ship ntetiti placed in our hands.. We have Seekers of'' the highest standing in Mark i -.who -will giro, every attention to '4'"- Ottte. consigned.;through us,and obtain Ik iba extrema .price ..for all shipments jv- Twnyff may intrustto our care.' We zencies in Liver m, JoUf'Du^m, and Antwerp, : fitnfi/ia Any of these markets nfe regulated \ loWWtr'Sttt6Bf jrfPJi OSJ^TBSGHAM-& CO., i /.r .>»«■,=. mil r,:‘n; Ohastcburoh. .. 11 $0 R M E R S. * SillQ# JwLL. ■ ' & I ria KLyjteiton, Timaru, any. other i JV&G 5->l! i Ui.'.it



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, F URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electm-plated Ware "1 Useful Novelties, and V 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, 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, Cashei- Steeet West. 306 FURNISHING! P. PATERSON Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of IT TT IR, IsT I T XT 33. HI IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &C„ MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Mare and Ffjmalb Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Stove. (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. 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 FURNITURE 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 HOTE L, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. THE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. S. STODDARD, 608 Proprietor. John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, BEGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’Kid E. S., from Vs. 6d. Men’s Calf E.S 10s. 6d. Men’s Calf Bats ... ... ... ... ••• 14s. 6d. Men’s Kip Watertights 14s. 6d. Men’s Kip Bluchers Bs. 6d. Men’s Canvas Shoes 7s. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Special Notice to Farmers. FNCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. E 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 ar than the Imported Article. We are making some of Tanned Canvas, which eserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the icks. Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. . . . NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock anilla Hemp and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im rted ’ We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would I sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to II and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. TARPAULINS. —We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins of I descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and lalities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order r post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening 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. 62a TINOOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER. BUY YOUR BOOTS OF 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 Js. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. Cd.; Women s Levant 0. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. UY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY]



Business Notices. lONS 500 Q u 0 T o A . tlO N s 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. ir the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, 17s. to 28s. the Box. £3 to j£S- to 4d. to sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES. HAVE Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, pjjQm STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. Gd. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, 3jd. per lb Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, 6£d. per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention Not connected with T. Taylor.



Wood & Co.. REWERS AND BOTTLEES, Ashburton. Winners of First and Second Prizes for 1 Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show i at Christchurch and Ashburton. All < orders promptly attended to. 202 a 1 DAS BILL! GST E HAUS IN ‘ NEW ZEALAND. -pOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING | maienai aii me luwe&u j EAST STREET ; Just arrived, per Pleiades — 1 A LARGE ASSORTMENT ; OF THE . FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, ANU I COATINGS, I Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM ; £3 - 15 - 0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. Please Note the Address, and . give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere — ; G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. mi Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. Gd. EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN S’ PAGET COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Cd. _ EEDS HOUSEFOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. x EEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S HEAVY J TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. Gd. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10a. 6d. EEDS HOUSEFOR MEN’S TWEED SUITS, AT 255. ]' EEDS HOUSE FOR STYLISH J HATS. ’ Leeds House, l CASHEL STREET, W., I {IS early opposite the Press Office). ‘ CHRISTCHURCH. 5 401 D. Fitzpatrick, a BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, t Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred Street, Ashburton. ALL descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable prices. 586 a



MY steadily increasing business makes it a pleasant task to reiterate my thanks to the public for their kind ap preciation of my endeavor to serve them. As I cannot afford to keep books, my business has hitherto consisted, and must still consist, of cash transactions, which, after all, are to the interest of those who wish to lay out their money to the best advantage. This matter being under stood, I respectfully suggest to all who want good value to visit my unpretending establishment, remembering that “ A penny saved is a penny made.” Just to hand—A large consignment of CHOICE FRU ITS from Melbourne, which will enable me to keep pace with the incessant demand. H. M. Carson, NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, next Bank of New Zealand, East street, Sole agent for Nelson, Moate A Co. ’s Blended Teas. See advertisement and handbills. 299 ASHING DAY REFORM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiline, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, by using Harper Twelvetree’s Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 405 a Christchurch. J. Slierriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further particvF s apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a 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 jyj"ELSON, MOATE, AFD CO.’S Pure Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton — H. M. CARSON. 422 a WC. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &e., . having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. V ork manship guaranteed. Note the Address — W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a GEORGE BOOTH, Tuam street, Christchurch, TTMPORTER OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. Sole Agent for RANSOME, SIMS, AND HEAD, IPSWICH. ERRONGTON’S HORSE & CATTLE SPICE. CHEARON’S RAPID WATER FILTERS. MUSHETS’ SPECIAL STEEL. All kinds of Agricultural Implements always on hand. Prices and particulars on application. Sub-Agent— FREDK. PAVITT, 7 la Ashburton.



Business Notices. W INTER GOODS. WINTER GOODS N OW OPENED AT ■p* YE RE TT BROS. AND CO., Havelock street. ■VfOVELTIES IN ALL DEPART -LN MF.NTS. G MENTS. RAND DISPLAY OF N E W GOODS. E YERETT BROS. AND CO -204a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchdkch. 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.) Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. tr S 2. Q P= Q 3- » Stratz “ CD Wat chin ikor CD Cf2 from Loudon » Q s. & S. J. F. STRATZ, Direct 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 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 236 CHERTSE Y. 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 inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A EE 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 be 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 9ft. by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48g 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 1 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 always have first consideration at the I hands of the advertisers. Lawry 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 — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge,' returning by > Pioneer Road — Fridays. 1 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. 3 LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM- Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. A G ITn T S THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.



Business Notices. Q A S H STORE. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, n the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto—“ Small Profits and Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 427 a East street N o 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. PDDDICOMBE & 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 bo sold at LOWEST TRADE PRICES. Our cart will run round the district to take and deliver orders. 51a W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Four-pound loaf of bread FOR sj_d. A. 0. A I T K E N Has decided to give his customers and the public generally the benefit of the late FALL IN THE PRICE OF FLOUR, and he is now selling the BEST BREAD at Sixpence the Four-pound Loaf, de livered in the town and suburbs, or s£d at the shop, for cash. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER. Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON 465 a t S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his 'patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on Sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to. 511 a Craighead & Co., qiAILORS 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. 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. Money. Money T|o LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards. on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY". RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. EW ZEALAND TRUST AND N COMPANY, LIMITED. MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. C. McDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank, 260 a