suggest that Mr Blair, the E:; 0 ... the Middle Island should be written to the chairman, and invited to visit Ash burton for the purpose of selecting a sn.i able site. He thought this couM be dime. He hoped their action in the matter won id be unanimous. ■ Mr Quill thought another matter for consideration, and which had been omitted by pxevious speakers, was the re moval of other unsightly scenes along the line of railway, such as as the stacking of coal and timber. It was quite as r ecessary thattheseevilsshouldberemovedasthatthe shed should be. (Hear, hear). The dis covery that the shed was unsightly had only been made when its proposed exten sion became known. He was in favor of its removal beyond the Belt, but regarded the removal of the other unsightly erec tions to a similar place. Whilst these re mained the position of the engine shed Would not greatly matter. One of the audience present here re marked that the occurrence rcu"i ded him of a picture representing a drunken man, having on the one side a skeleton and on the other his infernal majesty. The narration Created some amusement, al though many apprtr ed somewhat fogged regarding the point iu the gentleman’s remarks. His Worship said that it was not ■ customary fpr the Chairman to participate in the debate; hut, in the present in stance, he hoped some excuse would be made for him if ho departed therefrom, so far ad to make a few remarks in reply to Mr Quill. In extenuation of his offence, he must p l ead the deep interest he took in the subject. In reference te Mr Quill’s remarks, he begged to express an opinion that these stacks of ooal and timber would tend to improve the opinion of al stranger regarding the business done in the town. Possibly they were un sightly, but still they gave a business-like ajr.to the place. (Laughter.) Any one coming into the town would say, “ There’s something doing in Ashburton, although they have got such a bad name outside. ” Besides, these stacks were a source of revenue to the Government, and there fore he would say let them remain for a few years, for they could be easily re moved. What he did urge, however, was that- the engine shed extension, if pro ceeded with, would prevent that building ev«a?being removed, and would cost some L7OO or LBOO, which would be a pure waste if the place had to be pulled down in about 18 months. Mr Leggatt asked the speaker where he would propose that the shed should be removed to ? The Chairman replied that that was a subject for after consideration. The resolution was then put and carried. Dr. Stewart said the resolution he had to bring before the meeting was one which might pe regarded as the principal one of the evening ; the gist thereof was to get the Government to remove the engine idled. He quite agreed with the remarks which had fallen from previous speakers, for it was essential that in the case of: a young township the inhabitants should be considerative of their rights. If they allowed the Government, or even lie Town Council, to encroach thereon, they would commit a grave mistake. The square had been set aside for public pur poses; but it was a well known and recognised fact that public bodies were always only too willing to encroach Gradually they extended their en croachments, until at last it became a question with the primary holders of these rights whether they ever existed. Baring square was a place of recreation, and tie engine shed encroched thereon. Not only this, it interfered with a public thoroughfare. The Govern ment ought to shift the shed outsidp the township, for it mattered little to them whether they placed it half a mile distant from the station or only half a yard, so to speak. Not only should they ask the Government to remove the shed, Rut also to remove the line of rails from the centre of the town, as it interfered with the thoroughfare and beauty of the place. No doubt if it were fenced and planted, it would be greatly imp-o ed in appearance. He quite agreed with Mr Quill’s' remarks ; but in the case of a new township such grievances must exist, and they should overlook this, at least for the iime being. One thing, however, upon which he wished to remark was the mghtfiil noises proceeding from the shed. night time. These were at times of quite ah alarming character, and on one or two occasions he had thought murder was being committed, and had had hopes of the necessity which would consequently - exist for the services of a doctor raised high in his breast. He hoped some of the Officials present—and he saw one who held i a responsible position in that department —would take note of his remarks, and do their heat to remedy the evil as far as lay in their power. Only that evening a , sick: patient had complained in this direc tion to him. When the place got built bn, and; a large town formed, they would * requirehreathing lungs iu the shape of recreation grpunds. Baring Square would be such, but not if they permitted it to be encroached on by the engine shed and the freshness of its beauty spoilt by the smoke of the engines. He had to move —“ That in the opinion of this meeting, the engine shed should be removed from Baring Square altogether, it being iucon ’ sisteht with the objects of a square in tended for the recreation and preserva tion of the health of the citizens, and also the beautification of the town. ” Tbat/ts area should be blocked by unsightly build jngs used in connection with railway loco motives, and more particularly so when the square istbe central, and principalone in . the town, and may hereafter, if its area he left unincumbered, be made one of its jehief ornaments. If the Government Would pot comply with their demands, wby timy might copy Ireland in the mat ter, and go in for a little Boycotting, on their own account, and then if they did not succeed they might “ pot ” one or two of the Commissioners. (Laughter and ap plause). Mr Harrison was proceeding to address the meeting, when he was interrupted by a member of the audience enquiring what commission he charged on potatoes ? After silencing the inquisitive individual, he proceeded to point out the unsuitability of the present site of the engine shed. He advocated it removal beyond the Belt, and pointed out that its existence iq the . present position stultified the efforts of the Council in the direction of beautifying Baring Square. He had much pleasure in seconding the resolution. This was put and carried. On the motion of Mr Boyle, seconded by Mr St. Hill, it was resolved—“ That the Chairman be requested to forward copies of the foregoing resolution to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works. ” A vote of thanks terminated the pro •codings.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 1881.



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'OALIc PROGRAMME CARDS in J 3 very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at.the Guaewan Office, But street; near Railway Station



Meetings. OTIC E . MEETING of the Sub-Committee appoint i d from the Local Industries Association, to enquire into the question of starting a Joint-stock Company to assist those persons who, from want of capital, are unable to bring to perfection paying industries, invites all those having any tangible industry to bring forward of a remunerative character to meet them at the Town Hall Upper-room on WEDNES DAY, May 4th, so as to bring matters to an issue. All information tendered will bo held to be strictly private and confidential. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 627 a Hon. Sec.



r^k gOMEESET LODGE. The Regular Monthly MEETING of this Lodge will be held THIS (Friday) EVENING, at 7.30., in the Hail, Tancred street. Visiting Brethren in vited. By order of the W.M., SPARROW CLUB. A MEETING will be held at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, on SATUR DAY, April 30th, at 3 p.m. Business—To receive Committee’s re port and adopt rules. H. C. JACOBSON, 620 a Hon. Sec. IMPOUNDED, from Messrs Allington and Coward’s yards, April 10th nine (9) mixed SHEEP, various brands. If not claimed on or before May 2nd, will be sold to defray expenses. GEO. P. HENRY, 685 a Hon. Sec. Impounding Notice. W. B. COMPTON. 689 a Poundkeeper, Methven.



Lost. £1 Reward. LOST, from South Eabaia, on the 21st inst., Chestnut GELDING ; white face; saddle-strap round neck ; white patch on back, JAMES WATTS, 688 a South Bakaia Hotel. LOST —From the Hinds Out-Station, Two Bay HOUSES ; one branded GD on near shoulder, the other CW on near shoulder, with a number on the off shoulder. Any person returning the above horses to the Hinds Out-Station will be rewarded. A. McCOLL, 599 a Bangitata Siation. Found. FOUND —A small sum of MONEY, on the Ashburton Agricultural Show Ground, yesterday. Apply, Mr D. Cameron, Springfield. 617 a



Tenders^, ; A SHBURTO N/ C 0 U N T Y A c(~ TENDERS ardmvited for WATER RACE passing Dromore, in four contracts, each about seven (7) miles in length. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Council Chambers, and tenders, en dorsed “ Tender water race,” addressed to the Chairman, will be received not later than 11 o’chick a.m. on WEDNES DAY, the 4th May, 1881. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, Cour iy Engineer. Ashburton, April 25, 1881. 626 a



rpO ARTIZANS. TENDERS are hereby invited for the ERECTION of SHEEP-DIP and WOOL SCOURING APPARATUS, in concrete and brickwork, at the Coldstream home stead. Plans and specifications for same can be seen at the office of the Ashburton Mail, at Ashburton. Tenders, addressed to the “ Manager, Coldstream estate,” will be received at the same place up till 12 o’clock noon on SATURDAY, the 7th of May. 1881. C. H. DOWDING, 670 a Manager.



TENDERS are invited for CROSS PLOUGHING 150 Acres Tussock Land on the Coldstream Run (about 8 miles from the Hinds Station), 5 inches deep by 9 inches wide ; to be done at once. Mr John Emtnerson, who is on the farm, will show the ground. Tenders to be sent to Jobit Emmerson, St. Albans, Christchurch. 618 a TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a DWELLING-HOUSE, near the Domain. Plans and specifica tions may be seen at our office, up till TUESDAY, May 3rd, on which date tenders must be sent in not later than 10 o’clock. POORS & SON, 605 a Architects, &c. TENDERS Wanted for LEASING the BLACKSMITH SHOP, near Mrs Greenstreet’s Property, for a term of 14 years. Tenders to be sent to the Undersigned on or before the 10th of May next. For particulars, apply to 600 a FRIEDLANDER BROS.



TENDERS will be received up to THURSDAY, the sth day of May next, for REPAIRING and MAINTAIN ING the following ROADS, up to the 31st August next: — 1. Great South Road, 2i miles. 2. Bushy Park Road, 2£ miles. 3. Chertsey Boundary Road, 4| miles. 4. Acton River Road, 7 miles. 5. Kyle Road, miles. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman, South Rakaia Road Board. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, 623 a Clerk to Board. SOMERS ROAD BOARD. are invited for the following WORKS : Contract No. 37—Formation, &c., 65 chains, Muirhead’s road. Contract No. 38—Formation, &c., 60 chains (more or less), Alford Station road. Specifications for the above works can be seen at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, where tenders will be received until 1 p.m. on MONDAY, May 2, 1881. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 0. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jr., 609 a Surveyor.



THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. PRICE ONE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN commands the LARGEST CIRCULA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, and the prices for advertisements are very eaaonable.



Matson, Cox, and Co. C° x & 00., 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 44q Ecclesiastical. CJ ATHOLIC CHURCH. ASHBURTON; Ist Mass, 9 o’clock ; 2nd Mass, 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.



Public Notices. HBURTON MILLS. OWNERS of GRISTS will be CHARGED Id and 2d per bushel respec tively for CLEANING First and Second Class WHEAT, in addition to the charge for Grinding. HENRY BOWERS 629 a ('For Saunders Brothers). 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 To Let. TO LET—A BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, doing a good business, in a thriving country district. For particulars, apply to Poyniz and Co., Ashburton. 612 a TO BE LET BY TENDER, for two grain crops, 335 acres of good tus sock LAND, situated at Mayfield, near Hinds —55 acres broken up. The land is all fenced, and sub-divided by cross fences ; there is a small timber house and stable. The land can be let as a whole, or less, from 100 acres to 335 acres. The land will be shown to anyone by applying to J. Bowick, at Mayfield. Tenders to be sent in not later than Ist May 1881. The highest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. G. B. MABLY, Care of Mr J. C. Lock, 484 a Ashley Bank.



T o E T. Several Two, Three, and Four-Roomed HOUSES to Let. Apply 457 a POYNTZ & CO. For Sale. THE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from the freeholders to offer FOR SALE by Private Treaty— T.S. 104, situated in Tancred street, on which are erected Two substanti ally-built and roomy SHOPS and DWELLING-HOUSES. Also, Lots 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, part of R.S. 8767, containing about acres. These Sections adjoin the properties of Messrs Orr and Sheppard, and, from their prox imity to the town, form a desirable site for a private residence. Apply, Poyntz and Co., 595 East street.



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. Publications. HE TRADE PROTECTION SO 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 12 o’clock on the preceding Saturday. For particulars apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christchurch.— T. B. Craig, Agent for Canterbury. 397 a 512 a



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. d AP IT AL MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE* HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. 0. MoDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank. fTTHE GUARDIAN is on Table in Ashburton. every Tea FORMS PRINTED “To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guabdian Office.



T. Bullock. BAZAAR. TO-MORROW (SATURDAY). Under Bill of Sale—Reany to Foster. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction, without the slightest reserve, at the Bazaar, To-morrow, Osborne Reaper and Binder 2 year old Cole. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, presently in occupation of Mr 0. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rjlO PERSONS DESIROUS OF STARTING A BACON CURING FACTORY. FOR SALE CHEAP— -4 Sections 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.



T o FARMERS. 275 ACRES 275 NEAR ASHBURTON, TO LET FOR ONE CROP OF WHEAT. Tenders, addressed to the Undersigned, will he received up to FRIDAY, 15th inst. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4ft Gin RANGE. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. E T. T 0 COTTAGE in Tancred street, now in occupation of Mr J. S. Savage. Apply to T. BULLOCK. jyj-ONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of wards. interest, in sums of £SO and up- Apply to T. BULLOCK. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, 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. 362 Acres, all fenced, and a portion of it in English grass, on Lagmhor run. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach. Would make a capital daily 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 \ 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. 70 Acres near Mr Davis’ Mill, Longbeach. 267 Acres about I mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run.



TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable Town Section 159 Tancred street, will be sold veiy cheap and on easy terms. 239 —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. 905,906, 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 a£ TINWALD TOWNSHIP. Lots 187, 188, containing about four acres of really first-class land, close to the bridge and fronting the river. Th's 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. TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street. Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately in the occupation of Mr Geo. Women 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



Dan Henderson and Co.



Public Notice. QUILL & CO., AUCTIONEERS, ASHBURTON, "Beg most 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, I To Messrs | D. i And thanking everybody for the kind patronage to themselves, thdy 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



W. H. Guidry. W. H. GUN DRY, INSTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Laud Transfer Act), AND 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, &c., & 3., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.



£2,000 AND £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £] 00 and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDBY, Ashburton. 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. W. H. GUNDRY, 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton. Consultations. J L. FLEMING’S ‘NOVELTY CONSULTATION, No. 2, ON THE NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES, To be held at Timaru on Tuesday, May 24, 1881, Including the New Zealand Grand National Handicap, Hunt Club Cup, and Maiden Plate. 3,000 Subscribers at ... 10s Each. Each Ticket has a chance of winning THREE PRIZES.



N.Z.G.N.H. First Horse £350 Second Horse 125 Third Horse ... ... ... ... 50 Starters and Non-starters ... ... 145 HUNT CLUB CUP. First Horse £175 Second Horse 75 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-Starters ... ... 115 MAIDEN PLATE. First Horse £175 Second Horse 75 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-starters 115 As each race will be drawn separately, every subscriber will have a chance of Winning Three Prizes for Each Ticket. The drawing will be held under the supervision of a Committee of Subscribers, and results advertised in daily papers. Intending subscribers are requested to make early application. If cheques are sent, exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. J. L, FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c., 631 a High street, Triangle, Christchurch,



Hotels. ENTRAL HOTEL, WAKANUI ROAD & WILLS STREET ASHBURTON. SAMUEL BROWN ... PROPRIETOR FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION. Liquors of Best Quality kept in Stock. Good and Comfortable Stabling. 498 a New Kestaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. George w. collinson (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 264 a CORNER OP



Eoarding Houses, &c. The A 1 Restaurant. PH IT,UP 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 week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address — PHILLIP HARPER A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’s), Tancred street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that ho has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commod'ous Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath room . S. LUCAS, 210 a Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE.



Conducted bt Mbs C. Teuckle. 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 10s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress—Mbs Teuckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson’a Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 209 a Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. B. "py|'OTICE— The Ashbueton Guaedian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arts



Businer? * T otices. Wood cc Co., IT> REVV ER S AND BOTTLERS, ASHEUETON. Winners of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. A 1 orders promptly attended to. 202 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 FRUITS f romMelbourn e, 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 &, Co.’s Blended Teas. See advertisement and handbills. 299



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 Casa street, under the management of Mr Peter Walker, where we will keep a stock of our well-known Implements and Fittings, which will be supplied at Dunedin and Christchurch prices. Illustrated Catalogues Free on application. Reid & Gray, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Christchurch and Ashburton. 360 a 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 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 srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386



Reapers & Binders. WR. DUNN. . 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 material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. W. R. 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. 132 a



Craighead & Co., qpAILORS AND CLOTHIERS In thanking our friends and patrons for the liberal support which they have ac corded to ns 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 PIT GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE, AS USUAL. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Tancred street (Next Orr and Co.’s).



George St. Hill, jgUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Bdbnett stke.kt, Ashburton. Plans prepared and Estimates given at the lowest rates- Terms as may be arranged. 490 a



JJEEAD 1 BEEAD!! BEEAD !! ! A. Thiele’s BEST BEEAD, First Award of Merit, Ashburton Industrial Exhibition, 6d DELIVEEED CASH sad ON DELIYEEY 470 a Thos. Dudson, SADDLEE & HAENESS MAKEE, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persona visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. , _TT^c<rv-M ---203a THOMAS DUDSON.



Business Notices. James Tait, gADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, 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 CHERTSEIt. 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 IST O T I 0 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. WC. DAYIS, 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, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a E. GL Ruxton, Practical 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 Eaiapoi. R. G. R. calls the special attention of Cash Buyers to the following list <* prices : Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... £3 16 0 Riding and Walking Pants, from 110 Vests, to order, from ... 0 12 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 4 10 0 Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a few hours’ notice. 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 customary prin ciple of paying and being paid, trusts to meet with their future favors.



Jockeys’ Racing Colors. Address — R. G. RUX T O N, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter, Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, OUR-POUND LOAF OF BREAD A. 0. A I T K E H 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 &Jtd at the shop, for cash. BAKER AND CONFECTIONER; Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, 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. ASHBURTON. 634 A. O. Aitken, 465 a 687 a WM. PATCHING.



Marsh & Groves. T7IANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. lakored Street, Ashburton. 932 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, OARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, east street. 46a C. W. Ireland, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a