The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2-No. 250.]

[PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING,]

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 1881.

LPEICE-ONE PENNY.



Anetibneers, Commission Agents, &c. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, .. .. ETC. LAhft>SAL£S, Sales of Stock, Mer ; '> ■ chandise 4 Furniture and Effects, also Pig»,' Fowls, and General Produce. . . WEEKLY SALE Erety SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. . : SAt«E YAVDS ATTENDED. Entries can be made at my office or at the '' :: Yards., Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 824



LJL' EV Gray, • Auctioneer; valuator, :j; STOCK, STATION, jr; I', I- - y,-. AND . GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, temuka. AgAnt for Standard Insurance Com pany, and Sub-Agent for the Althouse WindtnilL ! Licensed Dealer in Arms and Ammunition. ’ 782 HJ- Crimdry, y^ANg; 1 AGENT,i GENERAL MERCHANT, '• •' :j;: ■ aljd 1 LICENSEE LAND BROKER. y. East stSeet, AsHBimTON. 927



East Street (Close to the Railway r r Ashburton,; Lahd afid' General Commission Agent. Orders tdlten DHtys, Newcastle iu9 MaTtram tVa 3 fho * TlinW. and Malvern 'Coal 1 !(by the '(hick* load), Build ing Materials' of -alt kinds,' Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri can, &c., &c. .. 928 ; Boileau, ENGROSSERS, COMMISSION AND GENERAL AGENTS 929 Agento fs»r the Australasian. Argents fqr/GUhey VWine. . r ,’: BI^ANSQN;&BOILEAU. SAUNTERS BROS., GRAIN MERCHANTS, AND COMMISSION AGENTS,



iSHBiUBTOX A,b.Qiu :E: * -IN' T S >t , ;» ; ,roB the ; LONDON AND LANCASHIRE F I R!F INS UR A N.CE ■• COMPANY, ’ ‘ : jWJD THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION 0y ALI J 5 T R A L A S I A (LIMITED). T Pi E A SHQPi and, several. OFFICES in East strepfv t , " 1 rr- ■ . y o',y J® '-mr. •••'■A *’• L : E! 1 WOOD & REAPER AND BINDER and a qiaaAtily of WIRE. <W2



Surveyors, Civil Engineers, &c. [a cakd.] C. Hastings Bridge, SURVEYOR, And Licensed under Land Transfer Act. Office : Hobbs and Co.’s new Buildings, High street, second floor, Christchurch. 675



MR. HARDY JOHNSTON, CIVIL ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT, Authorised and Licensed Surveyor, VALUER AND ARBITRATOR, Is prepared to execute Surveys, Engineer ing and Architectural Designs, Estimates, and Reports, and Value Property in town or country at the following tariff of charges, exclusive of travelling expenses. SURVEY CHARGES. For any fractional part of an acre, and not exceeding five acres, two guineas. * Exceeding five acres and under twenty-five acres, three guineas. Exceeding twenty-five acres and under fifty acres, three guineas for the first twenty-five acres, and one shilling per acre for balance. - Exceeding fifty acres and under one hundred acres, four guineas for the first fifty acres, and one shilling per acre for balance. Exceeding one hundred acres and under five hundred acres, five guineas for the first. one hundred acres, and ninepence per acre for balance. Exceeding five hundred acres and under five thousand, ninepence per acre for the first five hundred acres, and sixpence per acre for balance. For sub-dividing into allotments carefully pegged and numbered, the charge, in addition to the above would be two shillings for each town allotment comprising any fi actional part of an acre, and two shillings and sixpence for each suburban or rural section comprising one acre and upwards. The above charges do not apply to very hilly or broken country, or to “ bush ” land, in which case from twenty-five to fifty percent, would have to be added in proportion to the difficulties met with in the country to be sur veyed,- and also in discovering the boundaries of the Crown Grants. Fair copies of the survey plan drawn on mounted paper, together with book of refer ence, if required, will be furnished at the rate of ten per cent, on the cost ot the survey. All surveys will be carried out and completed in accordance with the rules and instructions issued by the Surveyor-General for the guid ance of the Survey Department of the Govern ment, and will be certified to as being correct. The charge per day would be two guineas clear of all expenses should clients prefer that mode of payment.



ENGINEERING CHARGES. In making, surveys of land for engineering purposes, such, for instance, as the drainage or or irrigation of districts of country, the drain age or water supply of towns, construction of railways, common roads and bridges, canals, harbors, river improvements, &c., the charges would be for plans, design, estimate, report, &c , at the rate of three per cent, on the total estimated cost of the proposed work if under £5,000 ; above £5,000 and under £IO,OOO, three per cent, on the first £5,000 and two and a half per cent, on the balance ; above £ro,ooo and under .£20,000, two and a half per cent, on the first £IO,OOO, and two per cent, on the balance, and so on lessening in proportion to the extent of the estimated cost on theproposed work. If employed by the day, the charge would be-tbree guineas clear of all expenses. ARCHITECTURAL CHARGES. In furnishing designs and specifications with estimated cost, &c., for cottage and villa resi dences, shop fronts, warehouses, banks, public buildings, &c., &c., the charge would be from five to two and a half per cent, in proportion to the estimated cost of the proposed building. VALUATIONS. House and landed property, agricultural machinery, tools and effects, railway plant, and every description of engineering and building material, plant, &c,, &c., valued on equally reasonable terms as above. T. M. HARDY JOHNSTON, C.E., Member of the Institution of Civil En gineers, London. Offices—Sydenham Chambers, Hereford street, Christchurch. 672 Business Notices



Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for men s’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT . 15s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 255. T BEDS HOUSE FOR STYLISH I 1 HATS.



Barristers, &c. G^!W«TeelaW,' ARP i SOLICITOR, Saimders’ ; Buildings, Ashburton. -■ 8a fj • r•; » ' •"} f ‘ i. ; ‘ . 1 - i Branson & Purnell, Barristers and solicitors, ff'UVT 1 ir:>: , ;®AST STREET. >: ; ■ 394 Civil Engineers, &c. C E; FOOKS AND SON, £^I CE#s£d ;:; a b RVEYORS AUD LAND WOOERS Unde* the Land Transfer Act, . Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle. Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 574 £w. h; bristow, i 'G OYERNM E N T --r ' v ; ZieexuMdPllnder lAnd Transfer Act. J •>!■•;) fir// W..tivni ■ S:f%: - \:-.m O l ; :.- •• V^, 1 ■>' ' -Ford and; Newton’s Buildings, (next County Cooneil offige§,_ OHtWtcntinaL ' „ ... . , ,072, / ] <■! rf»" > ■'-* ■’ 1 ■» , E. Dobson & Son, HIV 1 L Bl| 1.p,8 ElB , and - \} ! LICENSED, .SXJR,YETOft^ I hj: t d irjifjirt >»"'• <> > 1 ®7d



Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (H early opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. ...... • 401 DAVIS’S Cheap F U R N ITU HE AN D BEDDING MANUFACTORY, MQORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNE R A L S CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED | W DAVIS, i MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 702



D!^> ffitzpatrick, BOOT? AND SHOE MAKER, FomHR’B BtnEttiNoa, Tanokkd Stkhet,' . Ashburton. descriptions of; Boots and Shoes m£de - to order, at reasonable 7'ii *T.T. prices; ■983 DANIEL FITZPATRICK.



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, jVURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. DIRECT SHIPMENTS RECEIVED EVERY MONTH, PRICES VERY REASONABLE. Respectfully invite your inspection of their LARGE and VARIED STOCK, which is now very complete. Electro-Plated and B.M. Goods, newest designs. Table and Pocket Cutlery, Baths, Spohges, Churns, Cheese Presses, Calf Weaners, Rope, Thedolites, Surveryors’ Cots and requisites, Hall and Umbrella Stands (choice designs), Marble and Slate Mantlepieces, Hearth Tiles, &c., Filters, Copper Sashcord, Oils and Paints, Scales, Fishing Tackle, Pumps, Chopping Machines. WELL ASSORTED SHIPMENTS TO ARRIVE,



AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Street West. 569 James McDonald, EW ZEALAND LABOR EXCHANGE, REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MALE AND FEMALE SERVANTS, Manchester Street South, Christchurch. 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 Pro perties. 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. 670 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. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FUBNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, Ac. 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. 567



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 It ditto Axles Axles Stops Rims Collinges’ ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles Ac. &c, KING BROS., CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 813



French Cafe, TRIANGLE, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Hot Breakfast, Luncheon, Tea, and Supper, Is. Each. LUNCHEON FROM ELEVEN O'CLOCK ON SATURDAYS. Visitors to Christchurch will find every Accommodation at the above Establish ment. Beds Is. WINES AND BEERS OF BEST BRANDS. EDWARDS AND GALBRAITH, 668 Proprietor. STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTEL, 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. Ranges. Ranges. Ranges. T. J. WATTERS,. COOKING RANGE MANUFACTURER, KIVER’S RIGHT-OF-WAY, CASHEL STREET, Next Bank of Australasia, Christchurch, New Zealand. RANGES from 2ft. 6in. to 10ft. fitted up with GRILLS, CIRCULATING AND HIGH-PRESSURE BOILERS, by which HOT WATER can be conveyed Up-stairs for BATHS and other Purposes. 2ft. 6in., without boiler 2ft. 9in. do 3ft. do ... PRICE LI S T:— £ s. d. ... 3 15 0 3ft., with wrought iron.boiler... ... 3 17 6 3ft., with copper boiler... ...4 7 0 £ s. d. 5 0 0 5 0 0 673 jgNCpURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER. BUY YOUR BOOTS OP Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OVfN sf-AK®-r-Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d. j Light Watertights, from 13s. 6dj; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid 7k 6d. ; Women’s Levant dp. (fahcy stitclied), Bs. 6d.—OUR OWN MAKE. i And all other Boots at Low BUY FKOMitfIiyWKBE. KBEP IN THE COLONY.



Business Notices- Sewing Machines. JM, THOMPSON begs to call the attention of the inhabitants of Ashburton to , his large and varied stock of Sewing Machines, both treadle and hand. Whee er and Wilson’s New No. 8, “ Raymonds,” the “ New White,” “ Household, Horae Shuttle,” “Home Treasure,” &c., Ac. Also, Bicycles by the best makers, Bicycle .Fixings, Ac. Also, all kinds of Sewing Machine Attachments. Machines on Time Payment from ss. per week. Orders, with stamps or P. U., w n be attended to at once. Address— I. M. THOMPSON’S ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, opposite Coates and Co., Jewellers.Kl6 jgt TEA. TEA. TEA. HIGH Nelson, Moate & Co., AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS, STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Next Ayers’ Baths. SPECIALITIES— No. P er Id -- Speciality Blend- Immense power, pungency, and grip 2s. od. 2- Challenge Tea- Splendid Liquor, rich flavor ... ... ••• 2S - 4 ( 1- 3. Dargeeling Blend. Drawing a pure rich liquor, worth 3s 2s - Bd. 4- Royal Blend- Full bodied and delicate aroma 3 s - oc '- 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. 736



500 Q u ° T o A » *i o N s 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. m COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 748 FURNISHING. P. Paterso n’s AASHEL STREET 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



John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY - HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, i EOS 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 7s. Gd. Men’s Calf E.S. ... ... ... ... ... 10s. Gd. Men’s Calf Bats ... ... ... ... ... 14s- Gd. Men’s Kip Watertights ... ... ... ... 14s. Gd. Men’s Kip Bluchers ... ... ... ... Bs. Gd. Men’s Canvas Shoes ... ... ... ... 7s. r Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738



C. W. Duckworth, GKOCER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTO HU RC H (Neae Steange’s Buildings.) Goods Delivered at Christchurch Railway Station. Furnished Houses To Let at Sumner



GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided I our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame. — See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets or tins, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. 91 °o CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.”



CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ASHBURTON. THANKS the Public for their liberal Support during the time he has been in business, and hopes for a continuance of their favors. By supplying only the very best goods, and paying unremitting attention to his patrons, he hopes to deserve the patronage he solicits. All orders for Pastry, &c., punctually attended to. Picnic Parties, Balls, and Soirees supplied on reasonable terms. A. THIELE, CO OPERATIVE BAKERY. 500 ALL PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station. A. Thiele



Business Notices. OTI C E . SALE CONTINUED TILL END OF FEBRUARY. Although good offers were made for the disposal of their Business, Everett Bros, and Co., General Drapers, have deter mined to remain in Ashburton, and share its fate, whatever it may be. They will continue to conduct their business on the same strict Cash Principles as hitherto, feeling certain by so doing that many will appreciate and support the system, and in consequence save at least 25 per cent., or ss. in every £1 laid out. Terms Cash. New Clothing. Flannels, Is. Calicoes, 2s. lid. per doz. EVERETT BROS. AND CO., Havelock street. 659 Grain store, Opposite the Borough Hotel, MANCHESTER STREET, Christchurch, James Clark, Late of Ashburton, PROPRIETOR. Every description of Grain Bought for Cash, and sold at Cheapest rates. 609



AMONGST the questions at present agitating the public mind stands the very important one—“ Is it possible to obtain GOOD TEA ? If not, why not!” Echo has been answering hitherto —“ You can’t get it for love or money !” And the ladies appear to have become apathetic or despairing in consequence. But a new era has dawned on Ashburton, and the question so interesting to all, especially to the female portion of the community, is happily settled in the affirmative. Joy will spring up in many a fair bosom, on being credibly informed that, now, at length, the possession of really GOOD TEA may be aw fait accompli in the short space of time it will take to go or send to H. M. CARSON’S NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, East street, appointed sole agent for the sale of Nelson, Moate and Co.’s now celebrated packet TEAS, carefully selected, properly blended, and last, not least, always the same. See advertise ment and handbills.



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.] 677



CHERTSEV. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING 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 be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These l 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. 48g



Exhibitions. Ashburton horticultural society. Second Annual Show. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1881. The following Special Prizes are offered at the coming Show, viz.:— Best collection of Gladioli —10s. 6d., given by Mr. Jacobson. Best collection of Fruit (amateurs only) —lst prize, 10s. 6d.; second prize, 55.; given by Mr. T. Sealy. Best brace of Cucumbers 7s. 6<L, given by Mr. Simmonds. Heaviest Pumpkin—7s. 6d., given by Mr. Davison. Best three Pot Plants in Flower (ama teurs only)—7s. 6d., given by Mr. G. Smith. Best Decorated Epergne (open to all) — 7s. 6d., given by Mr. Smith. Best two Double Fusohias (one light, one dark) —7s. 6d., given by Mr. Poyntz. Best collection of Auriculas (in pots)— 7s. 6d., given by Mr. Broomfield. Best tri-colored Geranium 7s. 6d., given by Mr. Mayo. Best six Window Plants—2ls., given by Mrs. C. Purnell. Best Hand Bouquet (to be made in the Showroom by Girls under 14 years of age)—A handsome Workbox, given by Mr. C. Hardy. Intending Exhibitors are requested to take notice that full Catalogues and Prize Lists, and all particulars, can be obtained at my office, or of any member of the Committee. Members and persons desirous of join ing are requested to pay their annual sub scription at my office at as early a date as possible. S. E. POYNTZ, 891 Hon. Sec. Local industries associa tion. First Industrial Exhibition, To be held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON MARCH 17, and FOLLOWING DAYS. President—E. G. Wright, Esq., M. H. R. Vice-President —Hugo Friedlander, Esq. Hon. Secretary—Stephen E. Poyntz, Esq. Hon. Treasurer —Robert Eyton, Esq.



Prizes will be given for New Zealand grown or manufactured articles only, though Exhibits of any sort will be ad mitted, more especially the following : Local Industries and Manufactures of all kinds Works of Art Paintings, Printing, Lithographs, &o. Articles of Vertu Pottery Antique and Modern Relics, Coins, &o. Bijouterie Models Collections of Minerals, Specimens of Ores, &c. And any other articles that may assist in fostering and developing any kind of Industry. Exhibitors are requested to make early Application for Space. Provision will be made for Exhibiting large articles if required. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 915 Hon. Sec. Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH I THOMAS COTTON wishes to inform the travelling public between Ash burton and Longbeach that he has taken over the. Coach Business from Mr. George Willcocks, and hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to his pre decessor. The fares by Cotton’s coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and l£d. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6cL ordi nary, 6s. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, 6s, return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. del ordinary, 4s. return. The coach leaves Longbeach daily at 7.30 a.m. , arriving at Ashburton at 10 a. m.; and returns, leaving the Booking Office, Baldwin’s Central Hotel, each day at 4.30 p.m. ; Post Office, 4.45 p.m. 4a ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the . MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m



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 always 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 —Wbdnes 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. 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, Clbntarf. LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM. Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AG E N T S THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. Forms printed-“To Let” and “ For' Sale ’’—can be obtained at the GUARDiAN' J Office.



p JR I N TING, Of Every Description, NEATLY AND CHEAPLY EXECUTED, AT rjIHE Q_UARDIAN QPFICE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East street, A S II B UR TON.