blown St. Elmo, light out ofilu ■ s | bull’s-eye lantertf daily rations of u»- . baccd and grog, i Up on the .mix-fd mi port of the JoHp p’ Gaunt, Dr G. m i wrote a very abs^ ruse account of > t o matter, which waa pu bli s hed in an even ing contemporarf an d he also for warded to the Lotion Graphic a much more detailed amount or the pheno menon, together w |th water-color sketches of it be had made. The doctor having subs.q Uent iy sailed from this port as the st r g eon G f the Zea landia, Thomas Y.p o wles, commander -.of .the John o’ to whose know i ledge the perpetratic, Q f t he joke had 'cOirie, alsb in a co m Hunication to the eVfcftjhg 3 cpntempor% yj ‘gives the w%lq' . away? not to raise a guffawatthc expense tf a young gentle man-whose acquireme\ ts as a physician and as a scientist are aj ra itted by both , theJbodieSj bnt that.the Jobe that the tedium of a tong voyage, an( j the excel lence of its own inceptior. an( j execution made pairdonable, may m t serve a false beacon fpf other scientist!

THE ASHMJROTitf TUESDAY, MAY 10, 1881.



Meetings ‘TTPPER ASHBUR ,|J. BOARD. In consequence of the s Rangitata portion of this, this -to be proclaimed DISTRICT (under the MEETING will take pla Board „ Office, on MONI mat., at 10 O'clock a.m., : Of ELECTING five new IV that Mr-R;. D. PtJLLAK hai Returning Officer. .)■ DONALD S 756 a t Ecclesiastic a a t so l I c - V ASHBURTO ! ; Ist Mass, 9 o’clock; 2nd ] - on the Ist, 2nd, a SnndajS (when bn< ' ' month. -rakaia TMaSr^^ month..... ; filOa EDMt7ND;] Iv, -l v /' •;; Education BHBURTON HIG The School will. RE-1 second. iienn oh , WEDN May, at 9-30a.m. ' For further particulars, Secretary, or, to the Head school, between the hoars a.to,'K By order. -FJ MAIN\ 9, 188 L HbNou to receive, at .their resi street,-PUPILS in Music, Lilli r-Jn?;-.- Drawing.! Terns, per qut subject, two guineas, Dra ’ n« ,’>'/• every .Tuesday, from hah half-past lour, one guinea j in til -il.' ' ' > : ■’ unit' OJ Tenders W END « R 8 TENDERS -will be recei ING 300 ! «jres for one o sitbated'on the banks of th 100 acres skim ploughed • 40 ' in stubblh ' 90! in English 130 ■ yy - ia tussock Tenders '-to be sent in i SATURDAY, May 14. Ft lari’fipply to ' 750 a MATSON, < jy-OUNT HUTT RO. X WANTED—TENDERS MATION of about 100 < leading from back track tt road (full width). For CUTriN G storm wai through the.upper portion < Blahs and specifications i Road Boari Office. . Tenders 1 to be sent in by the 12th‘instant. v : w;b. C( 740 af ry Ml - “ ■ £,' q ’7. : i Public Notici a*'sMburtgn i , COUNCIL. Notice ia hereby, given eordahce with clause 42 of nAMAw.b'aa.. iat .1 Q*7A *■'



! W. H. Qundry. 1 W. H. GUN DRY, I ST at:: ND STATION AGENT, I FA i I. AND BROKER (Under the Land 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., &c., «&c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. E £2,000 A ™ £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £l«oand upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. 6UNDRY, Ashburton. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared to receive applications for Loans upon approved security, repayable by 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. Lost. LOST —From the Hinds Out-Station. Two Bay HORSES ; 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 Rangitata Station. Found. A BLACK and White Sheep DOG J7V. followed one of shepherds to Long beach about a week back. No. of collar, 430. Owner can have the same by paying expenses. E. BUTTON, PerJ.E.J. Longbeach, May 6th, 1881. 742 a To Let. TO LET—A BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, doing a good business, in a thriving sountry district. For particulars, apply :o Poyntz and Co., Ashburton. 612 a O L E T. Several Two, Three, and Four-Roomed [OUSES to Let. Apply 57a POYNTZ & CO. For Sale. AND FOR SALE. 564 ACRES improved Farm, situated at Dromore, of which 370 acres are laid down in grass, and 130 acres are in stubble, after one crop, balance in tussock. Small house. Sub-division fences, plantation, &s. The new water race is supposed to run through this property. 544 ACRES in tussock at Lauriston on the Forks railway line, with the water race running through the centre of the section. Terms easy. Apply to CUFF & GRAHAM, 597 a Christchurch. 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 1J 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. Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. N is a OTICE — The Ashburton Guardian Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arts IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ASHB ORTON, HOLDEN AT ASHBURTON. In thematter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of DANIEL EVANS, of Waterton, Farmer. This is to notify, that Daniel Evans, of Waterton, in the said district, farmer, has this day filed a statement of his inability to meet his engagements with his credi tors. The first meeting of creditors’ will be held at the District Court, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 16th instant, at 12 o’clock. Dated this 10th day of May, 1881. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. P. P. o’Reim.y, Solicitor for the debtor. 763 a Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, 1 Saunders’ Buildings, ‘ Ashburton. 8a



T. B-llock. SATURDAY, 14TH MAY. AT THE BAZAAR. SALE OF Race Privileges, At the Races to take place at Tinwald on 27th inst. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Race Com mittee to sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, on Saturday, 14th inst., The Privilege of Publican’s Booth under grand stand Confectioner’s Booth Gate Fees Right of Sports, without the totalizator Right of Cards Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 764 a Auctioneer. RATION OF DATE OF Property Sale. My NEXT PROPERTY SALE will take place on SATURDAY, 28th inst., instead of the 21st, as previously adver tised. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. rp O CONTRACTORS. Wanted to PURCHASE a Contractor’s Portable HUT. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T° FARMERS AND OTHERS. TO LET for CROPPING about 300 ores, 100 of which have been cropped nee, the remainder is ploughed and ready or cross-ploughing. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MR W. L. RICHARDS, Near The Grange. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, presently in occupation of Mr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. mo 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. SALE. A BARGAIN 1 A 4ft 6in RANGE. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. T O E COTTAGE in Tancred street, now in occupation of Mr J. S. Savage. Apply to T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £SO and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNE'J’T STREET, Ashbueton. 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 dairy farm. 6$ 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. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 267 Acres about 1 mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. 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



Dan Henderson and Co. TO HOTEL-KEEPERS & OTHERS. Dissolution of Paitnership. AN EXCELLENT OPENING FOR A HOTEL-KEEPER. THURSDAY, MAY 12. DAN HENDERSON & cd, Auc tioneers, Ashburton, have been favoured with instructions from Messrs Mutch and M‘Kenzie, hotel-keepers, Ashburton, who have dissolved partner ship, to sell by Public Auction, on the Premises, on THURSDAY, MAY 12, At 2 p.m , THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTY Known as the . Ashburton Hotel. The Hotel stands on a quarter-acre of ground, is a most substantially built edifice, and has been designed specially to supply the wants of such a district as Ashburton. It contains thirty-three rooms, and is supplied with all the needful store rooms. washhouse, and other buildings. An excellent business has been done for many years, in the hotel, which was the first established in the district ; and has always been, from its earliest history, in the hands of men of good standing and character. The increase of business has been so great and so rapid that three years ago it was found necessary to pull down the old hotel and supply its place with the present hand some and commodious edifice. The buildings will be sold subject to the encumbrances that exist thereon. The purchaser of the Property will be required to take over the Stock and Fur niture at a valuation. And full information can be obtained on application to the Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MAY 12, Ai 2 p.m. T. QUILL, Auctioneer. W E have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNUO Improved Farm, Now in fallow. This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui District, and will be sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to DAN HENDERSON & 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 Messes ; D. HENDERSON & CO., And thanking everybody for the kind patronage to themselves, they would ask as much or more for their successors. QUILL & CO,, Auctioneers. w ITH 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



Matson, Cox, and Co. M ATSON. Cox & Co., STOCK AM) 1-tTATE 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. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF Stock Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELKBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44a 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. C ip iT AI 11,000,000. 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. Business Notices QASH 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. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. THE UNDERSIGNED begs to return his sincere thanks to his ' customers, friends, and the public generally, for the liberal amount of support they have ac corded him during the first seven months, and desires to call their attention to the partnership notice annexed. JOSHUA TUCKER. TN reference to the above, Mr Joshua who has for seven and a half years been in the employ of Messrs W. Montgomery and Co., Limited, begs to intimate that he has THIS DAY taken into Partnership MR JOHN GIFFORD RESTELL, who has for ten and a half years been in the service of the same firm, and that the business will in future be carried on under the style of TUCKER AND RESTELL. JOSHUA TUCKER, JOHN G. RESTELL. Ashburton, May 2, 1881. Ashburton Timber and Coal Yards, CORNER OF WEST AND HAVELOCK STREETS, Next Messrs Jameson and Roberts. fTHE UNDERSIGNED beg to inform their friends and the public gene rally, that they have made arrangements for A. CONSTANT SUPPLY Of the undermentioned goods, which will be sold at the lowest current rates. Building Timber Of all Descriptions. WIDE KAURI, for joiners work DOOR AND SASHES, of all descrip tions GALVANIZED IRON NAILS AND WASHERS WIRE NAILS of all sizes LIME (Kakahu and Waihola) OAMARU WHITE STONE CEMENT (best brands) BRICKS AUSTIN AND KIRK’S STONE WARE SHEET LEAD AND ZINC FIREWOOD, BIRCH MIXED, or BLACK PINE. And are now landing THREE HUNDRED TONS OF COAL, Ex ships Glen Rosa and Guy Mannering. Tucker & EestelL Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station mHRESHING BOOKS printed on the J. shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper.



Busine"" Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS M AKER, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 203 a THOMAS DUDSON. JgKEAD ! BREAD ! ! BREAD !! ! A. Thiele’s BEST BREAD, First Award of Merit, Ashburton Industrial Exhibition, 6d DELIVERED CASH sid ON DELIVERY 470 a Wood & Co., Brewers and bottlers, Ashburton. Winners of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. All orders promptly attended to. 202 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 FRUITS 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 & 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 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 FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also' F I R E W O O. D, 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, Petek 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. Craighead & Co., (tyiAILORS AND S C LOTHIERS 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). 719 a George St. Hill, JJUILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Burnett street, Ashburton. Plans prepared and Estimates given at the lowest rates. Terms as may be arranged. 490 a



Business “■■'ices. jyjOUNT 50M...3 of ORE. W, H. PUDDICUMBE & CO, Tiiko this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal support accorded them since commencing business, and now beg to notify that they have been encouraged to largely increase their stock, which will enable residents in the Mount Somers and surrounding districts to obtain every requisite without having to make a long journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of every description, at lowest rates. A cart goes round the district every week to receive and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE& CO., General Storekeepers, &c.. Mount Somers. Agents for the Ashburton Gfuardian. 757 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, and at the Ashburton Industrial Exhi bition. ORR AND CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR THE ASHBUR TON COUNTY. Marsh & Groves. •pANCY BREAD AND BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND TIONERS. BISCUIT CONFEC FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. lanored Street, Ashburton. 932 WC. DAVIS, 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 ft THE WHIRLIGIG OP TIME brings about its changes. “Procrastination is the thief of Time,” and believing in the wisdom of the old saw, Robert Murray, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. Has taken Time by the forelock. The cold weather of winter succeeds the warmth of genial autumn, as surely as the night succeeds the day. Light and warmth are essential to a successful prose cution of a watchmaker’s business, and ROBERT MURRAY has sought and found a new site, which combines these essentials with a FRONTAGE to the MAIN STREET. He has now REMOVED To the shop lately occupied by Mr. J. S. Savage, Fruiterer, &c., EAST STREET, Next door to the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Warehouse, Where his old friends will find him, and new ones will be welcome. 730c-96« R. G. 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 Kaiapoi. R. G. R. calls the special attention of Cash Buyers to the following list < f 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. RUXTON, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adibininc Quill's Commercial Hotel, L J ASHBURTON. 634



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 “ TjIVERY man shift for all the rest, ili and let no man take care ’for himself, for all is but fortune, ’*'"Bo said Shakespeare ; but - Aitken, The Baker, thinks that it is desirable to look after one’s self, and while thanking his friends and customers for their liberal support accorded to him during the past few months, would ask for a continuance of their favors, and at the same time respectfully request those who have not yet accorded him a share of their custom; to GIVE HIM A TURN. Best bread s£d cash, r Cakes, Pastry, Ac., of all kinds. > A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON , ■ 465 a Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse' CLOTH MAKER. Horse Covers, all sixes. Men’s and Youths’ Waterproof Clothing, at reasonable prices. Canvas, Calico, and American Dock. 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 Covets at reduced prices. 687 a WM. PATCHING. Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, AS H fR fR ■< w o in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 648 a Havelock street, Ashburton. Hotels. CENTRAL HOTEL, CORNER OF 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 Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. ri EORGE wT~ DOLLINSON Ur (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 264 a Boarding Houses, Ac. The A 1 Restaurant. Phillip harper wishes to in* timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancbed 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 we ok. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP H A R P E R A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’s), Tancbed street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious 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 by Mbs C. Truckle. 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 16s, 18s, and £1 per. week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress—Mrs Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Gookson’s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 209 a Publications. THE 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 to 12 o’clock on the preceding Saturday. For particulars apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, ChristchuziQh.-T- T. B. Craig, Agent for Canterbury. - : 512a • FORMS PRINTED— ‘IToj Let * i “For Sale”— can be obtained at the Guardian Office,