interesting and Jelling speech, in v. he said hewould take his seat in the Assembly as an independent in m, a:- ’ give fair support to the Govern ment. Mr William Mason, the engineer fur existing lines, and recently for tram-

ways also, has resigned his position in the Government service. Mr Mason \ has been in the above situation for about 26 years, and it is said he bad ■ applied for a year’s absence on full pay. *. Thi Minister declined to accede to the request, hence Mr Mason’s resign ation. f News from'Mount Brown diggings is not of a very cheering character. All saining operations have been suspended, 3 owing to scarcity of water. Most of • the diggers are unwilling to leave, and purpose remaining till rain falls. Hun ■ dreds areon the road from Wilcannia, in spile of the warnings. We have had a plethora of musical performances, lately. Henri Kettea ' haihardly completed his glorious oonr :: Ceri& .in conjunction with the Austrian Band, when M. Henri Kowalski, great pianiste, was engaged to play several nights at the new popular Gaiety Theatre. Kowalski is a finished , player, but he lacks the passion of the Pleyel monarch. Ketten, with rather questionable taste, .returned front Mel* bourne, and gave a. charity concert; in the middle of the Kowalski season, and then the Gaiety was thrown open to Hie public for the same evening, and the audience permitted to pay what they liked It nee® hardly be said that our charitable institutions have been con siderably benefited by this harmonious war.

Now the Austrian Band are playing in theQaicdenPalace, which is brilliantly JignthdTof thepurpose.. Boetna . and Signor PAlma have now co-operated With ■ the '■ the result is rtt; title 'greatest musical fetes; ever heard in this Jty. It is really a treat to have such a fine singer as ,Mdme. Boeraa, accompanied by the; :bestaodmost complete orchestra that: -has yet been; brought together in Ails ttralla. A‘ grahdTahcy dress ball, under of the: band, is to be given m. the GardenJßalace-on-the sth April. It will be a br|yian|fffam ,7 , .- : ;

THE ASHBURTON 5 GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1881.



Statistics.— a-i.v>u D v..wovi^ s to c liand, vre learn that the fMHaMtfiiatiff bn iU present peace footing «K*i«fßoflß,l2Boflicerß, 427,274 men. W»i 81,629 horses. , ■



Tenders OXJNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. -TENDERS, addressed to the Chairman, wi he received up till noon on THDRS DAYj the 14tb oR ApHl, for the following ... ShinglipgC? ehaibe of the Alford Forest ■ Hutt Road ; and* oiAfiPP&lft- •Atenfe 10-chains hear the yl , B.»tt Station. . he seen at the Office, - ' 4fi3a a;: c ?u’•.>•.!»•• •• - Overseer. • R : S. required for-the following l*Rl YjjLitE^ES, at: Tinwald Sports :—r, ■ . ' JGonfectiqnecV Bopth ~-; r }V.pf. Sport# dlPtoTOunmes. ; <ent in by 11th .April to ”o f .0, I*. rJEPBISQN, j,.*ir i.-ui ■'< i.Tinwald* ■ .yuOXVjju'j,.; .i Pablio Hoticae. JNDnBTBIAL-|feXHI B IT I OK ' It k requested all Accounts.owing in comection ! with the late Exhibition be renderedtothe undersigned on or before April Sth.-' i :’ i ’ « Stephen b. hqynte, 467a>'uif ii ■& t :■ jf Hon.,Sec. onfounj TRESPASSING, pursuit 3T’ E gsne -(or otherwise) tteConhriregm Esljpte will be prose- STDDHOLME.



TfißifeipEßl AN OHUR CH. JT ASHBURTON. Gift Auction; . , TOWN HALL, On - WEDNESDAY, April J Bth, Lr aid of thi Funds'6f the above Church. Pit ■ gentlemen, with the Auctioneer, will receive Goods upto the dafceof Sale .—Mr. Andrew Orr,Mr. G; Kidd, Mr. G. M Robinson, and Mr. IX WUtiamsein. > # • T lt'fe < jnA)posed'io hold a IN TBS r . Bullock has kindly consented to Ltustioneer. : ;



1 i Alfred Hamson. UK DEB, BILL OF SALE, AT MOUNT SOMERS. WEDNESDAY, 6xh APRIL, Twelve o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has been favored with instructions from the Mortgagee to sell by Public Auction, at the Farm belonging to Mr Donald Kellis, Mount Somers— Implements and Stock, Belonging to William Fergus, consisting of Four-Horse WAGON. Draught HORSES. REAPERS and BINDERS. CORN CRUSHER. CHAFF CUTTER. Three-Furrow PLOUGH, &c., &c., «Src. Sale at 12 o’clock. , . WEDNESDAY, 6th APRIL. ALFRED HARRISON, 455 a Auctioneer. Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, 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. TJiey 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 44g Missing Friends- MISSING FRIENDS. David and James McKenzie, who were in or near Hokitika in 1860, are requested to communicate at once with their brother, Donald, when they will hear of some thing to their advantage. Address— “ Donald McKenzie, Stanley, Beech worth, Victoria. ” 443 a To Let. LAND TO LET, near Tinwald—To Let for one crop—4o acres for wheat and 40 acres for oats. Tenders to be sent to John Peter Quin, Post Office, Tinwald, not later than 9th April. 469 a fjl O L E T. Several Two, Three, and Four-Roonied HOUSES to Let. Apply 457 a POYNTZ & CO. fJIO 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 he 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 Educational. E MISSES HONOUR are prepared ceive, at their residence, Mooie , PUPILS in Music, Singing, and ing. Terms, per quarter, for each ct, two guineas. Drawing, in class, Tuesday, from half-past three to iast four, one guinea per quarter. 397 a Ecclesiastical. k RIMITIVE 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. 2.30; Evening, 6.30. A special CHILDREN’S SERVICE will he held in the Afternoon. Collections in aid of School Funds; 458 a N O T O E. Thef olio wing will he the order of MASSES from the first Sunday of April:— Ist Mass ... ... ... 9 a.m. 2nd Mass ... ... ... 11 a.m. EDMUND P. COFFEY. 371 Ri PROGRAMME CARDS jn very neat styles, with Pencils and onn, printed at the GdabdiaH Office, street, near Railway Station.



• 88-TBRFIELD MIL L S. = ring 1 taken the above Mills, I beg to and the public generally that : th£ 'MILL is NOW OPEN, and hooey by turning ; but a firatclasa article, to , " on the .usual terms. Cash MapdhlTth; ; 1881; JAMES CLARK 876 a AND ■]<!■■» ,»• IVTOTICE TO FARhtERS SS . others; The AXLE of $e WATER WHEEL of tho iJ #akaiiini Mill-Ibayihg, been BROKEN, I beg to Intimate to my customers and the public , generally, that GRINDING tfll'M SUSPENDED until further notice. - //K r *•' ■ PPHRY; MOFFAT; . Wakanui Mill. 14th March,, JBBI. ‘ 338 a HAVE -much pleasure in notifying DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGBbhe* received. First Prize at the 1 special conupeudation from the Jurors. It' is Firtt Priza for D.F. Ploughs awarded to Nw? Zealand exhibitors. • f - r 'si i .-♦ v, * ,: J ‘ “ on Application. : . usaow- AND v Timaru, Inver<srsJ, 417 a isbassssHaasa^ Oa^aiMM’3aalarttj^teX. 'SII'W! " ' fflf T&rrt m i<> vuc Jilß. ?! *n TTABDUir .. -joi _;'j v isH'nbiic# underthe



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, To Messrs D. HENDERSON & CO., And thanking everybody for the kind patronage to themselves, they would ask as much or mote 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. 'C DAN. HENDERSON & CO., AUCTIONEERS. 462 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 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



1 T. Bullock. SATURDAY, 2nd APRIL, 1881. UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. MR. T. BULLOCK lias 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. JpiOß 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, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchasing clause : FARMS. 266 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 Lagmhornm. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach. Would make a capital dairy farm. 6$ 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, 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 1 mile from Hinds railway 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 —Comer 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. 77L . comer 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 % acre, Mayo’s Block; good land, and capital site for a house. Lot 12. Trevorton, on which is erected a well built 4-roomed Cottage, it is securely fenced. The garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. 278 —First-class land, good site for private house. 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. 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 MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £SO and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rji O L E T . That well-finished comfortable COT TAGE, in Tancred street, opposite Mr Digby’s, now in occupation of Mrs Bland, possession 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 Notices. T. K. Hodder and Company, FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. co CO CO =3 The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country is politely directed to the following Good for the Winter of 1881, just arrived by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for— DRESS DEPARTMENT—Winceys, Serges (an especial line in the fashionable shades), Homespuns, French Merinos, Brocades, Embossed Satin Cloths, Lustres, Twills, Silks, Velvets, Velveteens, Russell and Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, and other materials. MILLINERY ROOM—Ladies’ elegantly trimmed Parisian and English Hats and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tara o’ Shanters, Tiger skins, Turbans, Longtrees, Countess, Plush Riding Hats, etc.; an assort ment of 150 newest styles to select from. English and French Flowers, velvet and plush Ornaments, all the latest shades in Plushes, Velvets, Silks, Satins, and Pompadours, Ostrich Feathers, Lappett, Britone, Maltese and Spanish Laces. UNDERCLOTHING—Baby-linen, Ladies’ Corsets, Mantles, Ulsters, Underskirts. T, R. H. & Co. have found it necessary to appropriate the shop adjoining their boot warehouse, in Wills street, for the above depart ment, in addition to their present show-room. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT—CoIoniaI manufactured goods, as shown at Industrial Exhibition, Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings, eeds, Striped Rugs, from the Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc. New Winter Goods, Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT —Children’s and Women’s Hosiery, Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wire Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 150 pairs heavy color Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Tweeds, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc., an immense stock of Men’s Shirts Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, A’ngora, and Chutsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almap’s dblonial made Tweed Hats, aaawarded first prize at Exhibition. T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES —In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand—the very best colonial article made. Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sowing Machines, as seen working at Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit for strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy management and adjustment, not to be surpassed, and known to be the favorite in the Southern Hemisphere. to cash customers —One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash ; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. . . 466 a X C 3



William Eevell (Late of Ashburton Forks), TJAS started in Business at Winslow mSHOEING 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 DAVIS VERTICAL 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 Vertical 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 CQ, SOLE AGENTS FOR THE ASHBUR TON COUNTY.



S. Nashelski, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. 230 a Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a jyj'EATE’S 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 0. Neate, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. N.B. —Beware of spurious imitations. 793 R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. j All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 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 mouths. 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 WindmU s, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. 132 a



Business Notices. Four-pound loaf of bread FOR Sixpence. A. O. 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. . A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Sacndees’ Buildings, ASHBURTON k 465 a Craighead & Co., AND CLOTHIERS. k In thanking our friends and patrons for the liberal support which they have ac corded to us in the past, we have much B’ lure in announcing that Mr Craig , 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 l just received a ’ VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OF WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY t COATINGS, &0., I For the approaching season; and, as • these comprise only the VERY BEST t MATERIALS in the MARKET, they need no other recommendation. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE, AS USUAL. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., 1 Tancred street 1 (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 1 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 i Double : At Christchurch— ~ „ Single, Double i 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 SECONDJAWARDS OF MERIT AT THE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON ' DUSTBIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 456 a Christchurch. 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” 1 (especially the anchor),, yet my Goods will 1 be found fairly diversified. I wish to im ! press upon the minds M Sill in this sickly time that * 1 Joy [and Good Fruit] and repose Will slam the door on the doctor’s nose. 1 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 i NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WARE -1 HOUSE, next Bank of New Zealand, 1 East street.—H. M. Carson, Proprietor. Sole agent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.’s i celebrated PACKET TEAS- See advertisement and handbills. - - v 299", > 0 T ' I C ET’ i 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 i will conduct the business as heretofore, • and would ask for them that liberal r support which we have received. ORR «S*oo. i In reference to the above we beg to state that we intend keeping a large stock I 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. 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. 1>000)000 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 Banisters, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, B B ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a TTrANTED THE GUARDIAN tells ” your Wants for Is., cash. CA£H RECEIPTS Printed at “The 1 Guardian office. _ THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. PRICE ADVERTISERS are reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN commands the LARGEST- ; CIRCULA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, and the prices for advertisements ate very easonable.



Business To bices. A GRICULTURAL M CHINE SHOP, A*- ASHBURTON, C. Ba y, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Peering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. c. ITa y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Great reduction in WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, 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 £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; 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. GL 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 od. 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— 0. H A WKIN S, Boot Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. 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 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.] 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 Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Duo 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. Fancy bread and biscuit BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. ' FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY Wedding and School Cakes always on ; hand. lanoked Street, Ashburton. 932