the ayah go to her room with the younger children, and, after locking my bed-room door, sat alone, thinking. I had passed through an exciting day. The night was chilly ; and I was tired and not very well. That the warmth of the fire and the comfort of my favorite lounging chair, should presently cause a delightful sense of indifference to all and every annoyance need not be considered wonderful. As I sat there I gave way to the pleasant compulsion, and was soon, I imagine, fast asleep. 1 say I imagine, because there was no witness present; and of what we do, or what we don’t do, in that strange in definite border land of sensation which separate waking time from sleeping time, we can never be perfectly certain. {To be continued.)

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1881.



Meetings r o o B L. A MEETING of those interested in the Formation of a Football Club will be held at Quill’s Commercial Hotel on SATURDAY, the 19th inst., at 7.30 p.m o7oi CLUB A SHBURTON RACING A General MEETING of Members of the above will be held at Quill’s Hotel at 4 p.m., on TUESDAY, March 29 h 1881, to consider the advisability of hold ing Steeplechases under the auspices of the Ashburton Racing Club. A COMMITTEE MEETING will be held immediately after, to consider pro grame (if required), and other business. ■ JOHN C. BELL, 384 a • Secretary. Ecclesiastical O c E. “The following will be the order of MASSES for.; NEXT SUNDAY, and the following Sundays, till further notice. Ist Mass ... ... .■• 9.30 a.m. 2nd Mass 11.30 a. in. EDMUND P. COFFEY, 37 l a , Catholic Priest. Found. FOUND— A Silver PEN and PENCIL CASE, on Alford Forest road. Owner can: have same by paying for this .advertisement, and applying to J. M £ Rae, "Somerset Stables.- 382 a Public Notices. 'NDU£>TRIAL EXHIBITION. will /.■ - His Excellency the Governor OPEN the Exhibition at One p.m. on March 24th. ■ Ticket holders will be admitted as soon 03 his Excellency has made an inspection . of the-Exhibits in the Hall, and will take ; their places during the time he is oc <Cupied inspecting those in the annexes. only will be admitted to the r gallery. . STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, ‘3B7a Hon. Sec. TEsTERFIELD MILLS. Having taken the above Mills, I beg to • inform farmers and the public generally ■ that the MILL is NOW OPEN, and ‘ hope, by turning out a first-chiss article, -fq merit a share of public support. Gristing on the usual terms. Cash ‘ buyer of grain. , , - * JAMES CLARK. . .March 17th, 1881. 376 a ESTERFIELD MILL. u ' ‘The undersigned will feel obliged if the OWNERS of the GRISTS now lying in f this Mill will RE MOVE them as soon as iiossible, as the Mill has changed hands. . D. OLIVER. TkTOTICE TO EXHIBITORS AND J3I . OTHERS. Mr Grant,; Secretary to the Dunedin Industrial Exhibition, will ATTEND the ’Ashburton Exhibition to receive the -‘iriß(rnctiona of any who may desire to v FORWARD either their Ashburton ex hhibitaor others to the Dunedin Industrial Exhibition, to be held in June and July TIBBL j ( , . . Meanwhile, Mr Poyntz will kindly -supply necessary information re the •Dnnbdin Exhibition. 342 a 6TICE TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. , The AXLE of ..the WATER WHEEL '‘'-qf' 7 vßiq , .Mill having been jSROEEN,' 'I, beg to intimate to my E 'cnStomers and thc public generally, that GRINDING will be SUSPENDED until f mrtßer ; notice. HENRY MOFFAT, ' MV ' ' ' ; - Wakanui Mill. - 14th March, 1881. 338 a SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ,THE DOG REGISTRATION 1880. ACT, . The Ashburton County Council having, by resolution passed March2nd, 1881, in the .Police ito lay informations against all persons within, the County v taving l in their following after the 31Ht day of. March, 1881, unregistered contrary to' the provisions bf the’Dogs JJegilferation lowing actions of the said Act for the benefit of all concerned ,r „ A-Any person who shall keep any dog within the colony of a greater age than six montfa,furla period-of fourteen days, without causing such-ddg to be registered, and such registration Co be again made ifjgtta yeartoyear,' in?.manner hereinafter mentioned, shall be liable to a penalty npj; qxcee£in,g,fivq, pounds fop. every, such - deft and' above the amouht of any . fee payableinjreapect of the 1 registration of suen dog. gu.-ft. Eicoptas herein-provided, the fee to tbrqughout tbe colony shall be the sum of ; ' teft slMblgsi .And Until such amount shall : have'' ; nd Such .registration shall be ddßiM|d:tt)'have been dulymade. , iSi’ J Dbgs\iyithOut collars having the labels , thereon, shall .-. priroa Ju«mho/deehVed to be unregistered, -- - fatty, piiraon or bis agent' upon whoso £,L .landsurh q&’|nay be fciund, br any per tfr~' - 'son duly authorised by the local, authority V ' may dosfebf/hPy such dog. ~. • I?, v ffijr'pqraori' who shall : see a . biting, of. attacking any ’drwOTionto; ffieepi' bp catire; or allßimself bP bitten or attacked by '“Ylriisy- destroy the asine, without for damage occasioned ! shall, after the first iitiary tii every year, have in his »r wearingalabol t dptf previous year,- wMch dbjg; ifewea registblred‘ : itir ! the* not' exceeding five; Hyferder,:, ‘ . , vH* - f. "main waring. - t - ~- = Clerk, i



Public Notices. HUTT ROAD BOARD. NOTICE. The Mount Ilutt Road Board propose CLOSING the following ROADS in the district, : No. 1— Cominencingat the most westerly coiner of section 30772, thence in an easterly direction along that section and sections 30313, 26904, 26905, to a point five and six-tenth chains from the most easterly corner of section 2690 G, returning from thence along sections 26906, 30312, and rcser v e 2026 to the commenc ing point. No. 2.- Commencing at the most southerly corner of rural section No. 24441, thence north-west and northerly along that section to its northernmost corner, thence to the north-east corner of section 30479, returning along section 30179 and 24445, to the starting point. No. 3. Commencing at the most northerly point of section 25153, thence south-easterly along 25240 .and 24398 to a point on section 30819, thence southerly and south westerly through said section to the most southerly portion of section 25151, thence westerly along sec tions 24442, 27030, to the most south-westerly corner of- section 32001. No. 4. Commencing at the most southerly point of section 24398, thence north-easterly and northerly' to its north-east corner, returning along sections 30711 and 30819, to its starting point. Plans of the above Roads may be seen at the Road Board Office, Methven. A MEETING of Ratepayers will be held in the Office, at Three p. m.. on THURSDAY, the 14th April, to consider the advisability of CLOSING the above Roads. JULIAN JACKSON, 313 a Chairman. To Let. rpO 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 be addressed to WILLIAM CLARK, 358 a Horton Farm, Leeston. Railway Notices. V. R. VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, March 24TH, 25TH, and 26th, 1881. Ordinary single fare tickets to Ashbur ton issued at Christchurch, Timaru, or any intermediate station, on the 24th, 1 25th, and 26th March, will be available I for return up to and including 28th inst. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, March 15th, 1881. 380 a V. R. N EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section). ASHBURTON BRIDGE BLOCKED. The Ashburton Bridge will be BLOCKED for repairs from 8 p.m., Friday, 18th inst., to 7 a m., 19th. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, March 17th, 1881. 381 a Sporting, Athletics, &c. Tinwald Races AND Athletic Sports. -RASTER MONDAY, APRIL 18th, 1881. ADMISSION FREE. HORSERACES. Hurdle Race, £lo.—Distance, 1| miles, over six flights ; weight, list. En trance, £l. The Cup, £2O. —Second horse to save stake ; 2 miles ; weight-for-age. En trance, £2 2s. Trotting Race (Handicax'). —Two miles. First horse, £7 ; second, save stake. Entrance, 10s. Hack Race, £5. —For horses that have never won public money. Entrance, 10s. Consolation Race. —l mile. Entrance, 10s (for all beaten horses). —First prize, £5 ss. ATHLETICS. .1, 100 Yards.—lst prize, 40s; 2nd, 15s. Entrance, 2s Gd. « 2. Three-Legged Race. —Ist prize, los ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. 3. 440 Yards.—lst prize, 30s; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d, 4. Long Jump.—lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 5. Hurdles (120yds). —lst prize, 40s ; 2nd, 15s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 6. Sack Race.--Ist prize, 15s; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. 7. Mile Open Handicap.—lst prize, 50s ; ,2nd, 20s. Entrance, ss. 8. Running High Jump.—lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 9. Consolation, n-lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. In addition to these, a number of 1 prizes and useful articles will be offered 1 for competition by boys and children. > . For further, particulars apply to C. P. JEPHSON, ’ 288 a . Hon. Sec. r 'Publications. r , . - : , . t mHE TRADE PROTECTION SO l GIETY’S PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of . Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies,throughout New Zea i land: ‘On Monday, an “ Extra” is printed . . for ‘ Canterbury , Contain ing in formation Pi UptoT2 o’clock on the preceding Satur <iayr-' For particulars, apply at the Office, . Sobba’ Buildings, High street, Ohrist '■ church.—T. B. Cairo, Agent for Canter i bury. 816 i — THE GUARDIAN toll* »a » » your Wants for Is., cash.



Matson. Cos, and Co. BUILDING SITES. BUILDING SITES. BUILDING SUES. MOST VALUABLE Suburban Land. V-TESSRS. MATSON, COX & CO. LtJL have received instructions from Mr. Benjamin Ede to offer for sale BY PUBLIC AUCTION. AT THEIR SALE ROOMS, ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, IST APRIL, 1881, AT ONE O'CLOCK SHARP, 80 A s, u s 80 VALUABLE SUBURBAN LAND DIVIDED INTO FIVE-ACRE BLOCKS, Situated about one mile from Ashburton, and having frontage to the Racecourse Road and Wakanui Creek, BEING BLOCKS No. 192 TO 195, Inclusive, as shown on Map No. in the Land Transfer Office. The above consists of the RICHEST AGRICULTURAL LAND, AND IS ABUNDANTLY WATERED, Having a frontage on the WAKANUI CREEK, And offers an opportunity not often met with to those in search of sites for SUBURBAN RESIDENCES, Combining, as it does, the advantages of unsurpassed Soil, IN SMALL BLOCKS, Within easy distance of the Township, at a moderate price, and on most easy terms of payment. For further particulars, and map of pro perty, apply to MATSON, COX & CO., 337 a Ashburton. 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. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Tinwald, Fat and Store Stock; They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, CUX, & CO., Agents for Robey &. Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 440 Tenders UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORKS 97. —Re-forming road past Bryant’s hut, North Bank, Hinds. 98.—Re-forming road from Pool’s gate past Mr Raine’s house into the Hinds. 99. —Re-forming cross road into the Hinds past Mr. Harper’s bouse. 100.—Re-forming portions of Lagmhor road. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, are to he sent in not later than MONDAY, 28th March. Specifications, etc., can he seen by ap plying to ROBT. PULL AR, 277 a Road Board Office. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the LEASE for a term of 7 years, of the Road Board COTTAGE and LAND, lately occupied by Mr 0. Shepperd, situated on the Alford Forest Road. There is a frontage to the North Ash burton River, and a well on the ground. For particulars of lease, apply to Mr D. MLean, Chairman. Tenders are to be addressed to the Chairman, and sent in not later than MONDAY, 28th March, at noon. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 218 a Clerk. Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. IN THE DISTRICT COURT ASHBURTON, HOLDEN ASHBURTON. OF AT In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870, and the several Acts amend tlie same, and in the bankruptcy of FRANCIS BLACK, of Westerfiekl, in the County of Ashburton, farmer, a debtor. The Creditors of the abovenamed Francis Black having failed to elect a Creditors’ Trustee, I hereby give notice that I have this day appointed Frederick. Paviit, of Ashburton, a certificated Ac countant in Bankruptcy, as and to be Creditors’ Trustee in this bankruptcy, and that the said Frederick Pavitt has filed in the above Court his acceptance of the said office. Dated this 18th day of March, 1881, VV. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. q. Crisp Solicitor for Debtor. 380 a IN THE DISTMci COURT OF ASHBURTON, HOLDEN AT ASHBURTON. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1870, and the several Acts amending the same, and in ! the bankruptcy of HENRY M‘C D T CHE ON, of Ashburton, farmer, a debtor. I Notice is hereby given that at the f sitting of the above Court held next after the expiration of ten clear days from the date hereof, application will be made on 1 behalf of the abovenamed debtor for an i order of discharge. Dated this 18th day of March 1881. E. G. CRISP, 1 385 a Solicitor for debtor. m rpHE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day’s news, b up to the hour of going to press. This i better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



T. Bullock. A PPLES ! APPLES ! APPLES 22 Cases will be sold by public auction at the Bazaar, on SATURDAY, 19th inat., after the Horse sale. T. BULLOCK, 350 a Auctioneer. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE HORSES EVERY SATUUDA Y, Commencing at 1 p.m. O F SATURDAY, 19th MARCH. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Trustee in the Estate of T. Williams, to sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on the above date — Lot 124, Thompson street, Tiuwald, on which is erected a DWELLING-HOUSE, also, Workshop, Shed, &c. And at same time, TRUSTEE’S INTEREST in LOT 10, containing £ Acre, Harris’ Block, adjoining the township of Winslow. 3 SHARES in Ashburton Templar Hall Company. Sale at 2 o’clock. Terms Liberal. T. BULLOCK, 296 a Auctioneer. T. Bullock, AUCTIONEER. ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashbuiiton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause FARMS. 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved, situated at Wakanui. 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 fen ces. I m provem en t s —seven-roomed house, seven-stalled stable, chafl-store, and other buildings. 362 Acres, all fenced, and a portion of it in English grass, on Lagmhorrun. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach, Would make a capital dairy farm. 65 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 j 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. 284 Acres, near Dromore, fenced and broken up, price low, a bargain, terms easy. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 70 Acres near Mr Davis’ Mill, Longbeach. 267 Acres about I mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable Town Section 159 Tancred street, will be sold very cheap and on easy terms. 539— Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —Corner section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337 —Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. 905,906, East street North, also T.S. 771, corner of Wakanui road and Cox street. This valuable section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front age. TINWALD TOWNSHIP. Lots 187, 18S, 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. 248, 249, fronting railway station, this is a capital site for a grain store. 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. At a very low rental, two two-roomed cottages. Butchers’ f-hop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately ir the occupation of Mr Geo. Worncr, There is a three-stalled stable, andothei necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. Shop with a comfortable House attached fronting East street. Four-roomed Cottage, Tinwald, facing th( Great South Road, now in the occupa tion of Mr William Bradshaw. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK, 221 a Estate Agent MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate o interns b, in sums of £SO and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental, BOARD ING HOUSE, in Tancred street known as Anstee’s, Centrally situated. T. BULLOCK.



Quill and Co. n WE E K L Y SALE, ii SATURDAY, MARCH. 19xh, 1881. CLEARING SALE, TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. Quill & co. win by rubiic Auction at their Rooms, Saunders Buildings, on Saturday next, 19th inst., at one o’clock, p.m.— A lot of Splendid brown Spanisli Onions, in excellent condition foi keeping through the winter, n quantity of first-class Cheese, empty Casks and Kilderkins, 1 Double furrow Plough, 1 Passenger Coach, 1 Single-seat Buggy, an assortment of Pictures (oleographs), framed in mapple and gold, Tables, Kerosene Lamps, and a lot of Sundries. Also, , Big 8) weaners and stores. &c., &c. ; QUILL & CO., Auctioneers. * m QUILL’S CONSULTATION, ' JL. No. 2, On GREAT AUTUMN HANDICAP, To be run in Christchurch in April, 1881. 1,000 Members at 10s. each. First Prize £l4O Second Prize ... ... 90 Third Prize 50 Starters and Nonstarters, divided ... ... 220 Early application is necessary to secure tickets. T. QUILL, Treasurer. To STATION-HOLDERS,.LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashbuhton, BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all commissions en trusted to them will bo conducted satis factorily to their patrons. Sales will be held as required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or any part of the district. They will also hold a Regular Sale of STOCK, LAND, FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, at their Rooms, every Saturday, particu lars of which will be duly advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements. Colonial - made Sauces. QUILL & CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew & Co. ’s Dunedin-made , WORCESTERSHIRE and TOMATO , SAUCES—articles that are superior to * anything that can be imported from any ‘ part of the world, and are sold in New - Zealand, the site of their manufacture, at I a price with which no foreign maker or j colonial importer can compete. Wholesale —Tomato Sauce, 2Gs. pel e case of two dozen pints. d Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per case ol e two dozen pints, and 325. per case of fom dozen half-pints r, n r. i. Quill & Co., i, ic ** AUCTIONEERS, of p- SAUNDERS BUILDINGS D *, Ashbuhton. 333a-996



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, > Saunders’ Buildings, , Ashburton. 8a a Business Notices. I; William Be veil (Late of Ashburton Forks), n e J^_J AS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING 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 be supplied at Dunedin > and Christchurch prices. Illustrated Catalogues Free on application. Eeid & Gray, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Christchurch and Ashburton. 360 a Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & 1 MANUFACTURER of French, Eng -1 lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stationa_supplied on the most reason* ■ able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a SPRINGFIELD COAL. rpHIS SPLENDID GOAL may be 1 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.] 262 a 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 CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR THE ASHBUR* TON COUNTY. S. Nashelski, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. 230 a 3 R. Galloway, > TINWALD, t TITHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI- W CULTURAL IMPLEMENT Y MAKER. All Repairs t promptitude and able prices. neatly executed with despatch, and at renson -197a NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. TAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take J orders for ASPHALTING at very ir moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. J)READ ! BREAD ! ! BREAD !! ! The Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts are reminded that good wholesome Bread can be at all times procured from the undersigned. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS made for Supplying Harvest and Threshing Machine hands. Assemblies, Parties, &c., supplied bn reasonable terms. „ An assortment of Biscuits, Pastry Cates, &c., always on hand. A. O. Aitken, 5c BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON. 1 792



Business Notices. 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 Goon 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 bo supposed that I have everything in Stock * ‘ from a needle to an anchor ” .(especially the anchor), yet my Goods will be found fairly diversified. I im press updil the minds of all iri this sickly time that Joy [and Good Fruit] and repose Will slam the door on the doctor’s nose. 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 NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WARE HOUSE, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. — H. M. Carson, Proprietor. Sole agent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.’s celebrated PACKET; TEAS ■ — See advertisement and handbills. 299 JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL nABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER IJ PAPERHANGER, &c., BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 819 Reapers & Binders. w. R. . D U ..N N. REAPER i AND BINDER EXPERT, Peter street, Ashburton, Wishes to notify to Farmers, Contractors, Merchants, and others that he is prepared to;-Adjust, Repair, andißc-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 jeamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Vindmil s, Tomb Railings, and other Hastings. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. 132 a MPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, nrice L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. . ; , ;■ ■| - 'String attachments to fit on iinders, price L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to ur store. Osborne No. G Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. G Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 'lowers. ;XTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand— ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 44a Christchurch. McDougall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip ~S the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Scab, instantly 3stroyiug Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, fectually cleansing and stimulating the •owth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. egs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 25a Christchurch. N 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 C. Neate, .. CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. N. B.—Beware of spurious imitations. 793 Hayes’ IMBER YARDS. RESH SUPPLIES of BOARDS and INTLINGS, Flooring, Match Lining, ticating, Architraves, Skirtings, supe- Totara Shingles, Well Timber, hs, Firewood, Ac., to hand daily at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. f.B, —Orders can be. delivered at any way station .on the* main .or branch s, direct from the Mills, of any size, jth, or quantity. 948 O T E. We have much pleasure in intimating to 3 public that we have SOLD all our erest in the STORE at MOUNT >MERS, including the Book debts, to H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., who II conduct the business as heretofore, d would ask for them that liberal oport which we have received. , QRR & CO. In reference to the above we beg to tate that we intend keeping a large stock f GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, and VOOLLEN DRAPERY, which will bo old at LOWEST TRADE PRICES. cart will run round the district > and deliver orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. H RECEIPTS Printed at luardian office. ‘The ISTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. per lb at the Guardian Office



Business Notices. i |LF OBI) FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, 1 Any length, also FIREWOOD, 1 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 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 C. Ray, Reaper and binder expert, ENGINEER, &c. Ihe M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. C. RA Y, East Belt, near Wakanui Road. 100 a Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck 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. BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS ! M. NEAL AS HAS just received a large and well assorted Stock of BOOTS and SHOES of every description, especially suited- for the present season, from the best Home markets. Being so over stocked, the advertiser is compelled to sell the same at wholesale prices. M. N. hopes that his numerous customers will take the present opportunity, during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, to furnish themselves with really fresh, now, and cheap goods. Men’s Elastic-side Boots, usually sold at 18s. to £l—at 155.; Men’s Light Water tights, £1 —now sold at 15s. ; Men’s Nailed Bluchers, 13s. 6d. sold now at 10s. All goods sold proportionately cheap. 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, Arc., 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 Hotels. CENTRAL HOTEL, CORNER of WAKANUI ROAD & WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. SAMUEL BROWnT PROPRIETOR. FIRST-CLASS accommodation. Liquors of Best Quality kept in Stock. Good and Comfortable Stabling. 110 a New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. Gr EORGE W. COLLINSON (From Carlo’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 264 a Boarding Houses, &c. NOTICE OF REMOVAL, the A 1 Restcrant to the ECHO DINING ROOMS, East Street, close to Lancaster’s Butchery, where a good Table will be kept, and the proprietor will be glad to welcome his old friends and customers. Meals at all Hours of the Day, at Is. each. Beds, Is. Good accommodation for Boarders and Travellers. Conducted by Mrs Truckle. 209 a PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, close to the Railway Station, (next to Cookson’s Stables). This commodious house contains 40 rooms, with every convenience. Good Table kept. Every comfort of a home. Moderate charges. S. LUCAS, 210 a Proprietor. 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 i SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. ; Meals at all hours, c 3 Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER, t A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. ‘BB6 f JIHRESHING BOOKS printed on tk X shortest notice, at the Office of thi Paper.