THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1881.



Meetings. AKANUI ELECTION. Mr G. W. Purnell ■<> , Will, Address the, Electors at the i SOHOOL POu sE, SEA FI EL D, ‘ 1 ■ ON •MONDAY, jth NOVEMBER, At 7.30 p.m. 43d ’LL) - tp» 18 TBIO T OP KTLKj Mr Wason Sweats the ELECTORS of WAKA , ; NTH to MEET HIM at the ; KYLE, : -.’i On a date to be Advertised. 993 c ISTRIOT OP BARR HILL. Mr Wason Requests the' ELECTORS of WAKA NUI to MEET HIM at BARR HILL, # On a data to be Advertised, ,994 c AKANUI ELECTION. W Mr C. W. Purnell ‘ [Requests the Electors to meet him at the undermentioned places— SEAPIELD, r ; At the Schoolroom, On MONDAY, 7th NOVEMBER, At 7.30 p.m. Addresses will also be delivered at Waterton, .Longteach, Tinwald, Seafield, Ohertsey, and Ashburton, of which due notice will be given. 976 c ELECTION. Mr Joseph lyess ~ Requests the ELECTORS TO MEET HIM * At the undermentioned places Willoughby— At the Schoolhouse, on Saturday, November 6, at Bp. m. TrNWALD— At the; Temperance Hall, on Tuesday, November 8, at 8 p. m. Plemington— At the Schooloouse, On Wednesday, November 9, at 8 p.m. Hindhope —At the Schoolhouse, on Thursday, November 10, at 8 p.m. Babbhill —At the Schoolhouse, on C’ Friday, November 11, at 8 p.m.



O.G.T.—Star of the East.—ELEC TION of Grand Lodge Repiesenta ive and District Deputy, Installation. Full muster desired, and all votes wanted. ( TO NIGHT. |J35d PUBLIC MEETING will be held at Shearman’s Hotel, at 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, November Bth, to consider the offer of the Grand National Steeple chase Club to hold their next Meeting at Ashburton, and to ascertain what support the proposal is likely to meet with. J. C. BELL, 'XOd, Secretary A. R. C. mHE WAKAN UI ELECTION. A MEETING OF MR IVESS’S COMMITTEE Will be held on MONDAY EVENING NEXT, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m., ;At ■ the Committee Rooms, next Mail Office. All Electors willing to act are invited. 48d Amusements. W N HAL L. T ° KOHLER’S Wax Works THIS DAY AND MONDAY—Positively the Last Day. From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission, Is; Children, 6d. : 19d Lectures. r A. LECTURE will be delivered by Mr Bowkon, Practical Agriculturist,' at the ■/following places Town Hall, Ashburton .. Flemington School -Willoughby School .. Wakanui School... ■ Ashburton Forks School November 14. „ 15 „ 16 17 ” is At the close of each meeting, applica tions., for and deposits on shares will be received. By order of the Directors. S. E. POYNTZ, 42d Interim Secretary. Lost. I- .GST, a Black and Tan SHEEP DOG. •j ■ Finder rewarded on returning same to S. Saundbkj. 50(3 Board and Residence. Board and residence.—m» Piss, Wills street, has vacancies foi two or three Gentlemen. Terms ; moderate. 46<:



Public Notices. R. H o T E Owing to tbe illness of the Judge, the District Court will be further AD JOURNED to the 10th Nov. inst. By order. W. MARTIN, Clerk District Court. District Court, Ashburton, sth Nov. ,1881. 45d V. P'UBLIO NOTICE. LICENSING ACT, 1873, AMEND MENT 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 Ashburton, Rakaia, and Mount Somers, will be held in the Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, the 6th day of December next, at the hour of noon, for the purpose of considering all applications under the provisions of the aforesaid Acts. W. MARTIN, Clerk, Licensing Court, licensing Court, Ashburton, November 4,1881. 37d SALE YARDS. In consequence of TUESDAY next being the day of the Races and one Of the Christchurch Show days, the usual Fort nightly Sale WILL NOT take place, but will be held on TUESDAY, 15th NOVEMBER. ! The SALE at Tinwald will be held as u sual, on the 22nd NOVEMBER. Matson, Cox & Co. r ‘ Robt. Wilkin & Co. J. T. Fobs & Co. e 'lßd Thojiab Buxxook. ty, *. • --■ " ■ -• J: ;" .■ ■ '



Public Notices- U PPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. -, Notice is hereby given that all UNPAID RATES after the Ist day of December will be SUED FOR without furtner notice. r : ! ROBT. D. PULLAR, j 33d Clerk!



N o T 0 lE. All Persons indebted to the late partnership; of Dra Tremor and Jloss jare requested to PAY their Accounts ■ at ONCE, to prevent legal proceedings beiing taken against them. j W. H. ZOUOH. Ashburton, Oct. 27,188 L 988 c



The undersigned will in future OLbSE their respective establishments at 8 p.m., Saturdays excepted; and on Sundays will open from 2 to 3 p.m., and 8 till 9 pi in.' - | J. M. CAMBRIDGE. 942 c CHARLES NEATE.



£6OO. T HE WHOLE OP THE Kalapoi Exhibits As shown at the AGRICULTRAL SHOW Were Purchased by AND RE W OR R, c ; t : And will be : ' ON SALE AT HIS PREMISES, EAST STREET, THIS AND FOLLOWING DATS, SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY. ANDREW, ORR, Importer, &c. Establishment NOW OPEN, Tancred street. 1000 c OTIOE TO FARMERS; The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamaru and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 4a Christchurch. Tenders. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a GRAIN STORE for Messrs P. Cunningham and Go.; labor only. Plans and specifications may ber seen at our office, where tenders are to be sent in not later than noon on SATURDAY, Nov. 12, 1881. FOOKS & SON, 24d Architects, &c. T E N D E R Wanted—TENDEßSfor PLOUGHING md STONEPICKING from 100 to 400 Lores, between Hinds and Eangitata, I. S. 31599. ■ Also, For - 200 Chains Plough SOD FENCING, Itakea and 4 Wires. Specfications to be seen at the office of he undersigned, and Tenders close on lATURDAY, 12th inst., at noon. 5d MATSON, COX & CO. For Sale. rp o PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, n thorough working order, with rollers, noulds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills street. 551 c 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 CANTERBURY. LIMITED. C APiTAir— £2so,ooo, in 60,000 Shares of £5 Each. Payable as follows : Ten Shielings ter Shake 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 Potntz & Co., General Agents. 1 By order of the 830 c DIRECTORS. TAT ORTH BRITISH AND MEROAN- X TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND 0 0., East street. 7740 Educational.



ADI ES’ SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY JOHNSTON iis pre pared to receive a limited number of young ladies (boarders and day pupils) -who require superior educational advan tages, baaed upon the best modern sys tem. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Cover-1 nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars on application. ; References kindly permitted to .His Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. 0. A, Watson and Rev. W. A. Paacoe. I 3320-



J. T. Ford as ft —a —cf 7 BUSHMEN, CONI VESTORS, AND Clearing OF BUSH LA FIREWOOD, POS’ horses, impl: : &c., &c. AT ALFORD F Messrs j. t. fo favored with in Messrs Cooper Bros, to si At their Resid ALFORD FC ON TUESDAY, NOVEIV At 11 o’clock s The whole of their PLAN Consisting c IB first-class Draught I workers 1 good Hack 5 Draught Foals 1 six-horae Wagon 1 three-horse Dray 4 Tip Drays 5 Scoopers ! 3 sets Harrows 1 Portable Forsre and Ai



Terms at Sale. LUNCHEON PROVIDED, lid TO 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 Feiedeander 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.



T. Bullock, AU CT I O.N EE R, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



M 0 E Y - L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates ; also,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, in sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK.



Fob SALE. —2 Double-Furrow , Ploughs, by Eansome and Simms, quitfc new. Price, L 6 10s each. V 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 horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once. ■ T. BULLOCK. 8 EED OATS. SEED OATS. FOB. SALE.—A. quantity of Short Oats and Tartarians ; also, Feed Oats in! large or small lots. 5 T. BULLOCK OR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing the North Tow for private residence, the North Town Belt. Good : site 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. • J T. BULLOCK ■ 827 c Auctioneer and Estate Agent. ' GOME FRIENDS AND BRETHREN. j- BUILDING and FRIENDLY SOCIE TIES’ ACTS, on Sale at the O' 1 Office of this Paper.



Matson, Cox, and Co. T TTi LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS* NEGOTIATED at Lowest Sites ! ; and on most favorable terms, j WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, A*|D GENERAL MERCHANTS^ * oi ..t-ivti J. u.-- i .t'J i‘ y.i'ju: u>:/ v.: We have have now on hand SALE— "Woolsacks hie,* : 1 "io:f! .; Cprnsacks . , , Castor Oil Fencing Wire 9,; JO): Barbed Spiked Wire Staked Posts 1 J. Sails I 1 J -' i:i ' J St&plOS i *'l .l.il'-.' tr I Turnip Seeds of all descriptions i Clover Seeds do do , Timothy Cocksfoot 1 Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes I Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., 1 &c .AGRICULTyRAT, MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, ,&c. .



We are now ; prepared; / to, purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, of, ship' '"same t 6 the Melhouime or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES f . When in Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY: SALES, .QF. STOCK Yfill be held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD '‘^ALTERNATELY. 1 NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On Tuesday, nov. 15. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. ‘ Robey, ’'s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. W. H. Gundry. 35d



fJIHE undersigned begs to notify to his Friends and Customers that he has REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES, Opposite the Somerset Hote W. H. GUNDRY, ESTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND. BROKER AND 1 GENERAL MERCHANT. ON ' SAL E ■ i;i 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. £2,000 £3,500 TO ! LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current ate of interest. ", W. H. GUNDRY, 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., ~ r . 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, 78a Agent, East street, Ashburton.



A<4 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, |3 ARRISTEBS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 1 46a B C. W. Ireland, ARRESTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton. 8a THE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton. Tjl L O U B, FLOUR. MESSRS MURRAY BROS., Win cheater 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 F. Cunningham $ Co.



To Let. /jr f x TOT cr tdt »::> e Two Large and GonveniMt-SHOPS St" Tinwald, lately in the occupation of Mr S. Stephens, and adjoining Mr Heseltine, Saddler. For particulars apply ,to W. H. GUNDRY, i 41d Estate Agent, Ashburton. . Business Notices. HAYING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’a STOCK OF . ‘ IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, . EARTHENWARE, AND !, GROCERIES, L I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, 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 arrive 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 discount,under Cost Price, and will give my Customers the advan tago. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered i with despatch, and Families leaving I their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS - bought in any quantities. Robert Alcorn. 97



Orr and Co., “ ONMONGERf GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Would invite attention to their larg« and varied Stock, especially to the follow ing lines now landing, viz .Raw and Boiled Oils Genuine White Lead, 28Ibs and lewi kegs Yarnish in and 1 gallons Lamp Black. Raddle Seaming Twine Ink Powder Sponge Baths Ranges and Grates . American Stoves Fenders 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'Gormick Machines Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch prices Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch prices AND IMPORT E R S OF



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. Soap, Candles, Currants Raisens, 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, 3£d per lb ~ white crystals, 4jd per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, 9|d, IOJd 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 Is 3d per lb Cocoa, Is 6d per lb Tapioca, 6d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Soap, scented tablets, 7 for Is. ~ yellow, 6d, Bd, and 9d per bar ; 9s 6d, lls 9d, and 13a 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, beat new, 2s 3d per lb Pickles, Bjd per bottle Taylor and Papps, (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.



Business Notices.. oryis they come,” and the .. 1,., 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 to again thank bay many kind friends for their past favors* and to assure them and the public generally that I shall; in these days of competition, do ihy 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 Kps’ of so many as well as in my advertisement. H. M. Cabson’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 to inform the public that the above STORE IS NOW OPES, 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, without 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 tnal 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



Q OAL! COAL!! COAL!!! The undersigned have just received a large supply of BEST NEWCASTLE And SPRINGFIELD COAL, Which they are Selling at lowest current rates. L Z BRO S., 902 a MATSON, COX, & Co., West street. COACH BUILDERS



(Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wins STREET, Next Coobson’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 wkh 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



s UFFOLK 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 6d. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton Ifd. to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 912 c



FJIHE 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 with 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, 15s 6d ; shoes from 10s 6d ; E.S. from 13s 6d ; women’s kid boots from 7s 6d ; house boots from 4s 9d. Children sat all prices from Is. _ „ _ Note—O. HAWKINS, Ashburton and Tinwald. 998 c BAIT. PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, West street.



Business Notices. URSE, — Mrs Paulino begs to in timate that she has opened a Private Nursing Establishment and Hospital for Ladies and Gentlemen, and is prepared to receive Ladies to Nurse who require medical attention. Address Moore street, near Presbyterian Manse. 1040 HEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, BAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. EVERT article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED DAYIS’S W DAVIS,



EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. 10c S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &&, Adjoining Panama House, TANORED STREET, S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS.



A GRIOULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashburton. C. Kay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester Ring, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Puiu &c., Re paired at very reasonable 00 l All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Mac a i. Estimates given. C. R A Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 831 a



~j\yT EDIOAL HALL AS EB'UET.O 3ST. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAH) TO THE PURITY OP DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.in., 2to 8 and 7 to 8 p.m. 93 gPRING NOVELTIES, 1881. MISS DUNCAN has much pleasure in announcing the arrival of her SPRING and SUMMER MILLINERY, consisting of the latest novelties in Millinery, Bonnets, Straw Hats in the newest shapes, a beautiful selection of Feathers, Flowers, shaded Silks and Ribbons. In the Dressmaking every satisfaction can be given, as none but an efficient dressmaker kept. Address— PERTH HOUSE, MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING ESTABLISHMENT (Opposite E. Reece, irongmonger), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Orders taken for Photographic Colouring. 696 c PATRICK O’CONNOR (Late of D. Fitzpatrick’s), Begs respectfully to inform his friends and the public of Ashburton, tbat he has OPENED BUSINESS in East street, opposite Albert Steam Flour Mills, and requests a share of their patronage. Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Repairs neatly executed. Pit guaranteed. 816 c



M . Ryan and Co. to inform their friends and the public that they have Opened a NEW GROCERY STORE in Wills street (next to Cookson’s Stables), and hope by keeping a good article, to obtain a fair share of public patronage. 884 c The standard brewery com pany (LIMITED). BREWERS, BOTTLERS, AND MALTSTERS. ' Noted for their Strong Ales, Pale Bitter Ales and Harvest Ales, having erected a NEW BREWERY and Cellars, at the corner of South Belt and Windmill road, Christchurch, are prepared to supply ALE and STOUT in bulk or bottle, delivered at any railway station. F. W. HALES, Manager. Address— Standard Brewery Co., Christchurch 6940



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



TIT ALTER A. WOOD’S TWINE w REAPER and binder. Farmers, do not order your machines 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 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 & 00. M ESSRS POYNTZ AND 00. 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. Also, SEVERAL HIGHLY IMPROVED FARMS, Of various sizes. J O E 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. Also, 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 & CO. ■piOß SALE OR TO LEASE. 925 acres 925 OP REALLY GOOD LAND, Close to a railway station. This land is well-watered, and of an easily workable nature. POYNTZ & CO. rjIOWN 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 Stationi POYNTZ & CO.



O R S E. F 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. Jfl O R SAL E. Several well-built comfortable bouses, of different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. O R SALE. 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. JpOR 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. POYNTZ & CO. "P O R SALE, Two acres of Good Land, a short distance from the Alfred Flour Mills, having a good frontage, and well and securely fenced. POYNTZ & CO. T O LB T . Two, three, four, and five roomed houses, within easy distance of the centre of the town. POYNTZ & CO. Poyntz and Co., LAND, ESTATE & GENERAL AGENTS, ASHBURTON.