THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1881.



SATURDAY, i 2TH NOVEMBER. (Hi'rOUl'ir.FAr—rh-}/ O'l' T/'/-')';]'V! ALFR£I> H ABRISON has received instructions to sell by Public Auc tion, at bit Rooms, a choicecouection. of POTTjSRt ANDEARTHENWARE, , By Mtisfin* Austin and, Eirb. These Goods ware exhibited, at the AsrioulinralShow.'; Thoyarei both beauti fm and useful* and .wiH. be sold. , ~ , 'rji !i :. f At^RiD^ARRTSON,



63d Auctioneer. Public Notices R. E . The Next Sitting of the District Court Is ADJOURNED to sth December. •J. By Order. : , ,:.i W- MARTIN, v , Clerk District Court. District Court, Ashburton, - 9th Not., 188 L , , 55d T> TJ B L I Q N O TICK fioENSING ici?, 1873, AMEND . i Ji.MBNT. ACT, 1874. NOTICE is hereby given that, in pur suance of the above Acts a Quarterly Meeting- of Licensing ‘ Commissioners for the' Licensing Districts of Asbburtoi, Bakaift, and Mount will be he’d In the Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, AsEburton, on TUESDAY, the 6th day of December next, at the hour of noon, for the purodse- bf considering all applications under the provisions of the aforesaid AcsbT ; ; ■ ?», -W. MARTIN, . Clerk, Licensing Court. Licensing Court, 2 Ashburton, November 4,1881. 37d PSBE.B UET ON .OOU NT Y I COUNCIL.



GENERAL ELECTION. | I hereby give notice that the following Gentlemen have been duly Nominated as Candidates for the office of Councillors of the Ashburton County Council, for the several Ridings set opposite their names:— i FOB THE BIDING OF ASHBURTON. JOHN GRIGG FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY HUGO FRIBDLANDER HENRY THOMAS WINTER. FOB THU BIDING OF UPPER ASHBURTON. CHARLES JOHN HARPER EDWARD GEORGE WRIGHT THOMAS BULLOCK. FOB THE BIDING OF MOUNT SOMERS. DUNCAN CAMERON WILLIAM CAMPBELL WALKER ALFRED EDWARD PEA CHE. : And I further give notice that a POLL will be taken on WEDNESDAY, the 16th day of November instant, at the following places, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. : For the Election of Two Members for the Riding of Ashburton—At the County Saleyards office and the Longbeach Road Board office. For the Election of Two Members for the Upper Ashburton Riding—At Greenstreet Schoolroom and Maro , . nan Homestead. * For the Election of Two Members for thftßiding of Mount Somers —At the Mount Somers Road Board office and Alford Forest Main , School ' : And I deblare the following, being the bhW CahcUdatea Nominated for their re spective Ridings, to be duly ELECTED, J /POR THE BIDING OF MOUNT HUTT. JULIAN JACKSON. * ' . ‘ FOB THE BIDING OF SOUTH EAKAIA. JOHN LAMBIE; CHARLES BRADDELL, : : J Returning Officer, For the County of Ashburton. 'Ashburton, 28th Oct., 188 L 63d T>ONES. —Wanted Known, that Mr • n -F. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser of Uoitßs: 'ha any quantity, at £3 per ton. s>A'ddresSr r F.* Mato, Hampstead Bone Milli. 8340 PER ASHBURTON ROAD V: BOARD. ■ • Notice is hereby given that all UNPAID • RATES after the Ist day of December wilL be SUED FQR without, further -''nbtioe. thtwh. •::••• ROBT. D. PULLAB, r'®Bd> • v ; CJerk. •' .'-4 ; : —: : —— O "AU :; Pereons T I 0 indebted to ; the E. late {partnership of Dra Trevor and Ross are requested to PAY their Accounts at ONCE, to prevent legal proceedings being takehagainst them. • v W. H. ZOUOH. *** Ashburton, Oct. 27,1881. 988 c



o T I O B. Theundersigned will in future CLOSE {heir respective establishments at 8 p.ro., Saturdays excepted; and on Sundays will open from 2 to 3 p.m., and 8 till 9 HE WHOLE OF THE Kaiapoi Exhibits Were Purchased by ANDREW OR R, And will be ON SALE at his pbsmises, east btbbet, THIS AND FOLLOWING DATS, SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY. ANDREW, ORR, Importer, &c. Establishment NOW OPEN Tancred street. 1000( :■ L J. M. CAMBRIDGE. (liSfl CHARLES NEATE. £6OO. As shown at the AGRICULTRAL SHOW Gazette in Bankruptcy.



" Thb Ashbubton Guasdiam j'; . for aU notices under the , •?'.«> " aJah’l ■itofUssns% ! ••' i ■■■



T ADI ES’ SOHO OL. ■ ; Hereford slreet, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number of young ladies (boarders and day pupils) who require superior educational ac 5 van tages, based upon the best modern sys tem. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Gover nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars on application. References kindly permitted .to His B[onor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. Lmgard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. 0. A. Watson and Rev. W. A. Pasooe, 332 c



For Sale. O PRINTERS, MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN . r •. ! Willa fifrAof. 851 c Wills street. Ashburton.



( N SALE BY THE UNDE SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury. Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POTNTZ & CO. Public Companies. NEW ZEALAND FARMERS’ CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CA NTERBU IVY, LIMITED. Capital-— £250,000, in 50,000 Shares of £5 Each. Payable as follows ; Ten Shillings per Share on Applica tion ; Ten Shillings on Allotment ; and the balance in Calls of not more than Five Shillings per share at any one time. No Calls to be made under an interval of three months from the previous one being made. It is not proposed to call up more than £1 per share. The first issue of shares to be limited to 20,000. Applications for Shares and Deposit on same will be received in Ashburton by Messrs Poyntz & Co., General Agents. By order of the 830 c DIRECTORS. ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East stbeet. 774 c £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET.



C. W. Ireland, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, “ OSPEOTUS ASHBURTON CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY COM PANY (LIMITED). Capital : £5,000, in 1,000 shares of £5 each, payable as follows;—ss per share on application, 5s on allotment, and the balance in calls of not more than 10s per share at any one time. No call to be made under an interval of three months from the previous one being made. It is not proposed to call up more than £9 per share at present. Provisional Directors —Messrs E. G. ] Wright, Hugo Friedlander, John Orr,°Matlhew Stitt, Andrew Dawson, John Chalmers, Joseph Hunt, J. E. Trevor, D. Oliver, John Carter, J. W. Silcock, Thomas Bullock, C. P. Cox, Joseph Clark, George Jameson, Frederick Pavitt, Andrew Leathara, David Wilson, Francis T. Mayo, T, R. Hodder Isaac Sargeant, E. Corbett. Bankers—Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors —Branson and Purnell. Interim Treasurer—John Orr. Interim Secretary—Stephen E. Poyntz. The promoters - of this Prospectus, in introducing it to the public, wish to draw attention to the benefit to. be derived from the establishment in the County of Ashburton of Cheese and Butter Factories. Ashburton. 8a Prospectus.



(1) By the factory system the cost of manufacturing would be considerably lessened, and the consequent profit arising therefrom give a greater return to all interested, and by reason of the uniformity obtainable, a greater demand also for the manufactured article, at an increased value, would be the result.^ (2) Farmers, by selling their milk to the Company, will receive payment in cash, and consequently be in a position to purchase their goods at the store on a cash basis, which will not only be ad vantageous to themselves, hut will also i materially assist to place trade generally



throughout the County on a sounder footing, and will likewise find an outlet for the butter and cheese made, which at present farmers and storekeepers have a great difficulty in doing. (3) It would be the means of opening



up a steady paying market for the pro duce which at present —during some portion of the year—will barely meet working expenses, and ships now being fitted with refrigerating apparatus, com bined with the prospect of direct steam communication at an early date with the Old Country, warrants the promoters in anticipating and offering such an outlet. All further information desired can be obtained from the Secretary or any of the Directors. Application forms for shares will be issued in a few days. S. E. POYNTZ, 9580 Interim Secretary.



THE GUARDIAN ia published every evening, giving every day y ■ «-7.5, up to the hour of going to press. This is hotter thanbnyinga dipeapy weekly.



? J. T. Ford and Co. TO BUSHMEN, CONTRACTORS IN VESTORS, AND OTHERS. Clearing Sale . OB' , BUSH LAND, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS, HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, &c., &c., AT ALFORD FOREST. Messrs j. t. ford & co. are favored with instructions from Messrs Cooper Bros, to sell, At their Residence,



ALFORD FOREST, ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2ist, At 11 o’clock sharp, The whole of their PLANT, Consisting of 10 first-class Draught Horses, all good workers 1 good Hack 5 Draught Foals 1 six-horse Wagon 1 three-horse Dray 4 Tip Drays 6 Scoopers 3 sets Harrows 1 Portable Forge and Anvil Single-furrow Plough Harness Quantity of Sacks Contractors’ Tools, etc., which will all be disposed of without reserve Also, 300 cords Firewood 2,000 Posts and Rails • 10,000 Fencing Stakes Straining and Gate Posts, 7,8, 9, and 10ft. long, all of which must be sold on account of Messrs Cooper Bros, leaving the district. Also, at the same place, we will offer the equity of redemption of 120 acres Bush, situate at Alford Forest, in three sections, contain ing 20, 39, and 61 acres each. These sections are close to Alford Forest Main Road, therefore Farmers and Carriers will find no difficulty in getting the timber out of the Bush. Terms at Sale. LUNCHEON PROVIDED, lid 10 STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS,



IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Feiedlander Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants, May 23, 1881. 880 a T. Bullock. A T. Bullock, UC T I O k N EER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



M ° E r ' L 2.000 TO LEND, m one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates; also,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, in sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. —2 Double-Furrow Ploughs, by Eansome and Simms, quitt new. Price, L 6 10s each. 4 T. BULLOCK EOR SALE.—That valuable piece of Land opposite “ The Grange,” being Lot 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, and containing 41a 3r 28p, situated, only two miles from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK TO LET. Stable and Loose-boxes | opposite the County Saleyards. Also, Dwelling-house, together with pad dock, lately in the occupation of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards affords a good opening for a person to cake in herses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once. ° T. BULLOCK s bed oats, seed oats. "yOR SALE. —A quantity of Short Oats and Tartarians ; also, Feed Oats in large or small lots. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. —Half-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. T. BULLOCK



FOR SALE, CHEAP, —Capital Farm Dray ; also, Second-hand Gig, nearly new. T. BULLOCK TO LET. —Premises in Moore street, known as the Chicory Works ; also, Shop and Dwelling-house adjoining the above. A low rental will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a Low Rental.—Cottage at Hampstead, known as Mayo’s Block; Shop and Dwelling-house, Triangle, ad joining Mr Thiele’s, Baker. T. BULLOCK 827 c Auctioneer and Estate Agent, F LOUR, FLOUR. MESSRS MURRAY BROS., Win Chester Mills, can Supply their FLOUR at Ashburton, in large or small quanti ties. Samples can be seen, and orders taken by W. HORNE, 425 c Care P. Cunningham & Co.



Matson, Cox, and Ob. Matson, Coxi & Co, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS, LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms.



WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Clover Seeds do do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When m Our Stores.



FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, NOV. 15. ■ Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. W. H. Qundry. fJIHE undersigned begs to notify to his Friends and Customers that he has REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES, Opposite the Somerset Hote W. H. GUN DRY, ESTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. 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 Coed 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.



£2,000 AND £3,500 TO HSND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current ate of interest. W. H. GUNDEY, 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.



TANDARD 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, 78a Agent, East street, Ashburton.



Business Notices. HAYING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES,



I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, I and by keeping the very best quality of Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone Will find it to their advantage to deal with me. I have bought a lino of Strong and Well-flavored TEAS, to arrice in a few days, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s. There has never been anything like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc., at a large disrount under Cost Price, and will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Robert Alcorn.



Business Notices; W. T. Davison, FRUITERER, AND GREEN ■ GROCER, &c., &c., tenders his best thanks to his Customers and Friends for the liberal support accorded him during the past three years, and wishes to intimate to his Friends and the Public of Ashburton that he has RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS in the Front Shop of the Town Hall, next door to his old shop, and lately occupied by J. Mooar. Fresh Vegetables. Fruit and Con fectionery. Orders left at the shop will be delivered with despatch, 61d



Geo. Booth & Sons, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, Christchurch, IMPORTERS of all kinds of AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and MACHINES. Tillage Implements Pood Preparing Machinery Dairy Machinery Harvesting and Threshing Machinery, &c., &c. Indents on the English and American Markets executed on the most reasonable terms. Agent— FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton Orr and Co., JRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Would invite attention to their large and varied Stock, especially to the follow ing lines now landing, viz : Raw and Boiled Oils Genuine White Lead, 281hs and lewt kegs Yarnish in £, £, and 1 gallons Lamp Black Raddle Seaming Twine Ink Powder Sponge Baths Ranges and Grates American Stoves Penders and Fire Irons Colonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans E. P. Cruets and Mugs E. P. Pickle Jars Table Cutlery Sheap Shears Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tools Builders’ Ironmongery Furnishing Ironmongery Spades and Forks Shovels and Rakes 100 kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting Barbed Fence Wire Fencing Wire (plain), Nos. 8,9, and 10 Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil Lard Oil Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine Flue Brushes Machine Oil (New Zealand production) M'Cormick Reapers and Binders 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Cornsacks, full size All extras for M £ Cormick Machines Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch prices Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch prices



GROCERIES. We would invite the attention of families and all who wish to buy in quantities any of the following goods, to the fact that we hold very large stocks, and are prepared to sell at lowest wholesale prices. TEA We are now making a speciality of, and can supply the pure article, combining strength and flavour, at from Is 9d to 3s per lb. COFFEE, Fresh ground Mocha Coffee (loose) can be had, pure or mixed, with locally pre pared Chicory. To buy the article in this way effects a great saving, as the tins are weighed with all tinned coffee, which adds 20 per cent to the price.



SUGAR. 10 TONS WHITE AND YELLOW CRYSTAL, TOBACCO. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST, Eoap, Candles, Currants Raiaens, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the best quality and at lowest price.



ORR AND CO. P.S.—China and Glassware at Job Prices. 12d THESE quotations are taken from our Price List, issued every month, which are sent free by post by sending address : Teas, from Is 6d to 2s lOd per lb ~ 121 b boxes, 14s 6d each „ 401 b half-chests, from Is 4d per lb Sugar, yellow counters, per lb ~ white crystals, per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, 9jd, 10£d per lb Tobacco, flat plugs, 4s 9d per lb; Barrett’s twist, 5s per lb Biscuits, luncheon, 3Jsd per lb Chocolate, three packets for Is, or la 3d per lb Cocoa, Is 6d per lb Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Soap, scented tablets, 7 for Is. ~ yellow, 6d, Bd, and 9d per bar ; 9s 6d, lls 9d, and 13s 6d per box Matches, safety, 4d per doz ; plaids, 6d per doz ; (1000), 3 for Is lOd Currants, 6d per lb ; Raisons, 8d per lb Peel assorted, Is 6d per lb Muscatells, lOd per lb Almonds, shell, lid per lb ; Valencia, 2s per lb Sweets, Colonial mixtures, lOd per lb ; Scotch do, Is per lb Salmon, 9d per tin ; Lobster, lOd per ton Hops, best new, 2s 3d per lb Pickles, BJd per bottle Taylor and Papps 3



(Late Davenport) TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, Also, CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 344 FORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office. Building and friendly socie ties’ ACTS, on Sale at th e Office of this Paper.



f y| i f a | n |^'.^ o^C es f J -pj- OTI 0 E OF REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, TANCRED STREET, Where he hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. 199 c JgARGAINS FOR THREE WEEKS. S. W. Alcorn, Having purchased from Messrs Hodder and Co. their ENTIRE STOCK of DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, &c., AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT OFF COST PRICE, Has determined to hold a great CHEAP CLEARING SALE FOR THREE WEEKS ONLY, Previous to removing to his new premises



The whole of the Stock has been Re marked for the sale in Plain Figures, at such Ex tensive Reductions as must satisfy everyone of the genuineness of the bargains being offered. The following are a few of the reduc tions effected : Prints at sld per yard, reduced to 4d Good Strong Winsey, reduced to 4id Horrock’s Longcloth, reduced to 3s lid per dozen Fancy Dress Stuff at 2s 6d per yard, reduced to Is 3|d Cotton Shirtings, reduced to 4|d and s|d Brown Holland, reduced to s|d Ladies’ Kid Gloves at 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid Long Muslin Curtains at 6s 6d, re duced to 4s 9d All Wool Flannel, reduced to Is Ladies’ Washing Skirts, reduced to 2s 3d , Men’s Tweed Suits at 80s, reduced to 55s „ f . Men’s Mole Trousers at IDs, reduced to 7a 6d Men’s Cotton Shirts reduced to Is 3d Men’s Shooter Boots reduced to 16s 9d Women’s Boots reduced to 4s 9d And all other Goods at proportionate reductions. Intending purchasers and all in want of good, useful household Drapery, New Millinery, Clothing or Boots, should visit this sale as early as possible and secure some of the choice Bargains. JZ®- Teems During the Sale are NE T CASH. Note. —A fresh consignment of SINGERS’ CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES Just opened. Orders from the country promptly at tended to. Observe the address is— S. W. ALCORN, LATE T. R. HOLDER & COMPANY, 868 c Saunders’ Buildings. , QSBO R N E HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners ot tno above and others are informed we have engaged store-room of Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton, where we intend, after the arrival of our new supply of Extras, to repair all Binders entrusted to our care, and put them in thorough working order, for owners only. The only charge made will be for the extras and material used, at list prices, payable in cash for delivery of machines. We have two experts engaged for the work, one direct from Osborne’s Factory, who will be glad to explain the working of the Binder to save future trouble to the farmer. Apply early, as time will be limited, and earliest applicants will receive first attention. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. Orders will also be taken for Machines for the coming season.



EW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Beid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a „ general store, In Jones and Bradshaw's old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS! TEAS!! TEAS!II Of the Best Blends. SUGARS ! SUGARS !! SUGARS!! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING !!! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE ! ! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R.’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 87c THRESHING BOOKS printed on the shortest notice, at the Office of Uus Paper.



Business Notices. THE cry la “ Still they come,” and the ! world seems to think I was right when I insisted on it., and tried to prove that Ashburton is “ the best place in New Zealand by far.” • I hope everyone will find it so, and I take this opportunity to again thank my many kind friends for their past favors, and to assure them and the public generally that I shall, iu these days of competition, do my level best to keep in the front—by attention, civility, and by giving good value. Seasonable Fruits, consignments constantly arriving, also on view a choice lot of sugar, cured hams and bacon, a further consignment of the celebrated Blended TEAS, the praise of which is on the lips of so many as Well as in my advertisement. H. M. C arson’s New Fruit and Italian Ware house (next Bank of New Zealand), East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co.’s Pure Blended Teas. 3c



Alford forest general STORE. Henry Knight, Begs lo inform the public that the above STORE IS ROW OPEjN, And is well supplied with every variety of goods, of guaranteed quality, AT STRICTLY MODERATE PRICES. A trial is most respectfully solicited, and orders attended to promptly. Post Office removed to above address from Ist November (adjoining Main School). 16d



The new grocery establish ment, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required for a household from one establishment, witlout the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. It is needless to quote prices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A trial respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORR, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises. East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c QOAL! COALI! COAL 11! The undersigned have just received a large supply of BEST NEWCASTLE And SPRINGFIELD COAL, Which they are Selling at lowest current rateß ' MATSON, COX, & Co., 902 a West street.



L Z BROS., COACH BUILDERS (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wills street, Next Cookson’s Stables, Beg to announce to the public that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line, and hope to supply a want which has long been felt. Having worked in the principal shops in Christchurch and Dunedin, combined with five years ex perience in the County of Ashburton, they are prepared to executed Orders in first class style for Buggies, Waggonettes, Wag gons, Traps, Carts, etc., etc., at Moderate Prices. Special attention will be devoted to all Repairs entrusted to their care. Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, and Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. 860 c



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 Corned Beef from Mutton Sausages 3d. to sd. 2M. to 4d. l|d. to 3d. 6d. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 912 c



PjpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE.



To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored wich a large consignment of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED, A CRAIGHEAD AND CO. 716 a TO THE FRONT. —In order to be well up in good BOOTS and SHOES for a little money, carefully read the fol lowing list of C. Hawkins’ Cash Prices that cannot be rubbed out. One visit to this shop will convince the Public of this important town :—Men’s watertights, IBs 6d ; shoes from 10s 6d ; E.S. from 13s 6d ; women’s kid boots from 7s 6d ; bouse boots from 4s 9d. Children's at all prices from Is. Note-0. HAWKINS, Ashburton and Tinwald. 9980 Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, West street.



Poyntz and Co. THE UNDERSIGNED wish to draw the special attention of Farmers others in the Ashburton County visiting the Christchurch Show, and who did not have an opportunity of inspecting the r Anglo-American Com and Seed Drill, which will sow all kinds of Com, Beans, i( Peas and other small seeds ; and also dis- , a tribute artificial manure at the same time. •,, These implements cover fourteen feet, of,, ground, are fitted with 23 coulters, beings light of draught and easily They are the largest Drill manufactured, n [4, and acknowledged to be the best adapted ,- j( : for the colony. Those desirous of obtain-:. [j. ing these Drills must give their, orders ..... during the coming month to ensure delivery in time for next season. ; ~f r : POYNTZ & CO. ...



TTTALTER A. WOOD’S TWINE, - REAPER AND BINDER. Farmers, do not order your machines . 1 until you have seen the trial of the above 'Firm’s new Twine Binder, which will take place in December next. They are the most complete Machines extant, and are fitted with several new and important improvements since last season. ! They V are more effective, durable, and cheaper and are acknowledged to do better work , than any other machine of the kind. POYNTZ & CO. THE Undersigned are now taking orders for Messrs Scott Bros. ’ celebrated GRASS STRIPPERS, Fitted with all the latest improvements. Full width. POYNTZ & CO. Messrs poyntz and go. Have received instructions from various owners to ' OFFER FOR SALE SEVERAL BLOCKS OF RURAL LAND In its native state, for which reasonable terms can be arranged. Axso, SEVERAL HIGHLY IMPROVED FARMS, Of various sizes. O R SALE. A splendid Farm of 397 acres, all fenced, and divided into 7 paddocks. 60 - acres in English grass, 185 in wheat, 100 in oats, balance in fallow. The improvements consist of a good 5-roomed weatherboard house, six-stalled stable, and a con- ~ crete tank holding 6,000 gallons. The County water runs through the centre of the land. Axso, A Farm of 78 acres, well-fenced and abundantly watered, 35 acres in English grass, balance in root crops. There is a good house, and stable on the land, and a garden well stocked with fruit trees. POYNTZ & CD.



E 925 OR SALE OR TO LEASE. A C E S 926 REALLY GOOD LAND, Close to a railway station. This land is well-watered, and of an. easily workable nature. POYNTZ & CO. IJOWN PROPERTIES. A capital seven-roomed house, containing dining-room, sitting-room, four bedrooms, and kitchen, well situated, close to the centre of the town, and within two minutes’ walk of the Post Office and Rail way Station. POYNTZ & CO. E O R S A L E. TOWN SECTIONS. T.S. 60, Kermode street. T.S. 742, 743, Peter street. T. S. 675, 316, 318, Havelock street. T.S. 118, 119, Moore street west T.S. 822, 828, Cox street. T. S. 818, Aitken street. T.S. 860, Grey street. T.S. 689, Cameron street. T.S. 293. T.S. 274 POYNTZ & CO. E 0 R S E. Several well-built comfortable houses, pf different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. F O R S E. A quarter of an acre in Cox street, on which is erected a substantial four-roomed House. The land is well fenced and laid out and planted with choice trees. POYNTZ & CO. JpiOß SALE OR TO LET.



A Five-roomed HOUSE, thoroughly well finished, on the North East Town Belt. This is a most desirable property, being pleasantly situated in one of the healthiest parts of the town. The grounds are tastefully laid out, and are planted with the choicest shrubs and trees. This property is now let to a good tenant, and would make a very profitable investment. 08, SALE. Two acres of Good Land, a short distance from the Alfred Flour Mills, having a good frontage, and well and securely fenced. Two, three, four, and five roomed houses, within easy distance of the centre of the town. POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO. LB T . POYNTZ & CO. Poyntz and Co., LAND, ESTATE & GENERAL AGENTS, ASHBURTON.