«j 4 “ i ibil Council on Monday, the Bth pros., Ky- ft hr« Council taks into consideration the E. | advisability of purchasing the gasworks fe :©f the Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke p' ' ■ Company, with a view of lessening the p>. j expenditure in connection with lighting the streets.” I The Council then adjourned.

THE INTERNATIONAL REGATTA AT OTTAWA

A telegram from Auckland states that Ross won the International Sculling 'Match at the Regatta, Gandoe and Hos mer following, Trickett, who seemed com-

pletely rowed out, sixth. Time —Twenty- * seven minutes. At the Regatta, at which , over 12,000 persons were present, Hanlan, the champion, who acted as umpire, was accorded a tremendous ovation. He was presented with a gold watch and chain in honor of hia recent victories^

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

ASHBURTON. —To-Dat,

(Before Mr J. N. Wood, RE) cmi casxs.

In the case of Wallace v. Stoddart, Mr Branson applied for an enlargement of time, and alio for house service. The ap plication was granted. Stevenf v. M'Kenzie Claim for 18s 6d, Rent, is, and goods, 3s 6d. Order for 18s, with 7s costs. Ashburton Borough Council v, Butler —Claim, for rates, Ll 6. Charles Brad dell, Town Clerk, proved the case. Order for Ll 5, with 19s costs. Tucker v, Pearce—No appearance of plaintiff. Case struck out. The Town Clerk had several summons oases for rates, all of which, with the ex ception of Mrs Butler’s, were settled out of Court. The Court then adjourned.

THE ASHBIIBTON WARDIAN, TUESDAY, *ol* 26, 1881.



Holloway’s Pills.— -A certain cure for Headaches, Bile, Loss of Appetite, and Low ness of Spirit.—These Pills can be taken with out danger from wet or cold, and require no interruption from business or pleasure. They act mildly on the bowels, strengthen the Stomach, and promote a healthy action of the liver, whereby they purify the blood, cleanse the skin, brace the nerves, and invigorate the whole system. They effect a truly wonderful change Hn a debilitated constitution, as they create a healthy appetite, correct indigestion, remove bile, giddiness, headache, and palpita tion of the heart. Plain directions for the use of this medicine, at once so mild and' efficacious, are affixed to each box.



Meetings. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held at the TOWN HAIL, ASHBURTON, ow WEDNESDAY, 27m JULY, At 8 o’clock, To consider what steps should be taken to secure increased representation for the Coleridge District in the General As sembly. All persons interested, whether town or country settlers, are urged to attend. 302 c Amusements* 10. G. T.—The “ Will and the Way” , Lodge, Tinwald. Open Lodge TO MORROW, at 8 p.m. Good Programme. Admission Free. Everybody invited. , 335 c T>HRENOLOGY. PHRENOLOGY. A SATURDAY NEXT, 30th JULY. Prof. Simon’s ' Visit to Ashburton will terminate on Saturday next. Charts of character, &c., can be obtained from the Professor, at Quill’s Hotel, from 9 ».m., on the above date, and in the evening at the Town Hall a PHRENOLOGICAL & PHYSIGNOMI OAL ENTERTAINMENT Will he given, which will bo of an instructive as well as of most mirth provoking character. Remember. —Saturday next will be the last day of Professor Simon’s stay in Ashburton. 302 c Tenders. Ashburton county council. TENDERS are invited forth# follow ing works:— v m 1, —Earthwork of 32$ Miles of Water Race, in 4 Contracts. 2.-23 Box Culverts and 3 Fords, in 2 Contracts. Plans and Specifications can be seen at Council Chambers; and Tenders, ad dressed to the Chairman, to he sent in not later than 11 o’cldok a.m. WEDNESDAY, 3rd August, 1881. The lowest or any Tender not neces sarily accepted. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 330 c County Engineer. lONGBEAOM ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are hereby invited for the FORMATION of a FORD on the Long beach road, and formation of Footpaths at Tinwald, a specification for which can be seen at the Road Board Office, where tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received up. till 2 o’clock p.m. on MONDAY, the Ist of August next; W. CUTHBBRT, District Surveyor. Longbeach Road, 23rd July, 188 L 324 c T BUILDERS, TENDERS are invited for the Erec tion of an Addition to the Tinwald Hotel for Mr M. Scott. Those desirous of tendering can see conditions, specifica tion, and drawings at the Tinwald Hotel. Endorsed Tenders are to be sent to my Office before 4 v p.m. on MONDAY, Aug. Ist. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. T. S. LAMBERT, Architect. Hereford street, Christchurch, July 22,188 L 313 c Late Advertisements. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUN CIL. Notice is hereby given that Tanci Street East, between William street a the South-east Town Belt is CLOSI for dart traffic until farther notice. POCKS & SON, Borough Engineers July 26th, 1881. 3 Dr James Murdoch JJAY3NG taken the House in Bur nett street, at present occupied by M Oambridge, Chemist, will GOMMENCI PRACTICE in Ashburton, on MONDAY tifeJiu* 188 L 951 :*>



Joseph Ivi TO-MORROW (WE At Twelve o’< JOSEPH IVESS will Auction, at his Mart, Household Furniture 25 boxes Tea Horse Covers, Stove, C Stationery and Fancy G TO-MORROW, AT 1 SHARP. Unreserved Sj FRUIT AND FOREI ORNAMENTAL SHE PLANTS, QUICI JOSEPH IVESS will Auction, at his Mart, To-morrow (Wednesday), A large variety of Fr Trees, Ornamental &c. No Reserve. Ten Alfred Harm IMPORTANT CLEAI ALFORD FOREST THURSDAY, 28th J 11.30 o’clocls Alfred harrison instructions from ht. will sell by Public Auction Forest Hotel, 1 Ray Draught Gelding, years 1 do do. 1 Bay Mare, “Julia,” 7; 1 Bay Gelding, “ Darby, 1 Chestnut Gelding, “ H 1 Grey , Arab Mare, “ years 1 Bay Mare, Foal at foot 1 Chestnut Mare do, 1 Thoroughbred Mare, aged 1 Brown Mare, “ Sweetli 1 Bay Colt, by “Trib years 1 Yearling Filly, by “A 1 do Colt, by “ Tri 120 Long-wool Hoggets, A number of Fat and Stc 2 Two-horse Drays 1 Tip Dray_ 2 Sets Double Buggy Hat .2 New Riding Saddles 2 Sets Trolly Wheels and Harness, Timber, 200 Sa dries Mr Tisch having disposed the whole of the above i ABSOLUTEL WITHOUT RE Luncheon provh ALFRED HA! 304 c Public Notice ROAD All Outstanding ROAD be SUED for without furth order of the Board. W. CUTH Distrii Longbeach Road, 23rd July, 1881. ° T _ 1 I will not be responsible contracted by my Wife, G< son, she having left her ho: accord, from date. JOSEPH FER( A] July 20, 1881. O T I UPPER ASHBURTC BOARD. The Storm Water Cha Thompson’s Track, owin floods, is now in a most d for traffic of any kind. * J 4,,



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. GRAIN MERCHANTS. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at j ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, AUGUST, 2. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.'s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 440



J. T. Ford and Go. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OP ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we hare COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, A 8 AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL * AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We hare arranged with Messrs Friedlandeb 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 j name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention, i FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a For Sale.



B 0 N E DUST. Bone Bust ON SALE, In large or small quantities. Prices, £6 10s and £5 10s per ton. 195 c MAYO & HUNT. r\N SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED. Andrews and Heaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. OR SALE. R.S. 27493 and 27494, containing 564 acres of good land, well watered, is con venient to the railway; and has good sub stantial buildings erected on it; 370 acres are laid down in English grass ; 130 acres have had only one crop, and the balance is in tussock ; the whole is surrounded with substantial live fences. 200 Acres of good LAND to Let for Cropping, or For Sale on a purchasing clause. Two well-finished three-roomed COT TAGES, situated on a Quarter-Acre of Land, on the East Town Belt, close to the High School. These cottages are now let to good tenants, at a fair rental, and will be sold on easy terms of payment. 595 a POYNTZ AND CO.



F O R S B. T.S. 860. Theta section will be sold on favorable terms. POYNTZ AND CO. have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNUG Improved Farm, Now in fallow. This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui Distric and will be sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to 804 a DAN HENDERSON & 00. Educational. SINGING CLASS.—A Class for YOUNG MEN will be Commenced next Week, the Tonic Sol-Fa, leading to the Staff Notation, will be used. Lessons every Monday, and Thursday Evenings from Bto 9. Terms, one guinea per quarter, in advance. Apply at once. Smith Organ, secondhand, for sale, | cheap, 6 stops. H. J. Weeks, Cameron Street West. 931 a Publications. “ A RE WB TO STAY HERE!”—A paper on the New Zealand Public Works Policy of 1870, considered specially with reference to the question of the Grown Lands and the Incidence of Tax ation, by a Colonist of 22 years standing, price Is, can be obtained at Office of this Tepor.



T. Bullock. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1.30 p.m. 0 LET—STABLE and LOOSE BOXES, opposite the County Saleyards, also Dwellinghouse, together with Paddock, lately in occupation of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards, afford a good opening for a person to take in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once, T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a very low rental, COTTAGE of four rooms in Ker mode street ; COTTAGE of six rooms in Tancred street; SHOP and Dwelling house in Moore street. T. BULLOCK. TTIOR SALE, CHEAP. FREEHOLD SECTION, No. 335, Tinwald, on which is erected a well built COTTAGE ; the property of Mr John Colwell. This property must be sold, as the owner is leaving the district. FOR SALE—IOO ACRES, fenced with lire fence ; partly cultivated ; situated about four miles from the town of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK FOR 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 A BARGAIN FOR £26. J Acre first-class LAND at Hampstead, for sale at the above price, on liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK



rjpO SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS. FOR SALE—A BREECH-LOADER, by Cogswell and Harrison; quite equal to new, all requisite ap pliances ; price low. T. BULLOCK. M ONE IT TO LEND, at a low rate of Interest, In sums of £6O and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE In East street, lately in the occupation of Mr 0. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rjno PERSONS DESIROUS OP STARTING A BACON CURING FACTORY. FOR SALE CHEAP— -4 Sections on the South East Town Belt, containing 1 Acre. Capital site for Bacon Curing Establish ment. Arrangements can be made for suitable buildings to be erected on the site. Purchasers will only be required to pay current rate of interest on the outlay. For further particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. T, Bullock, AUCTIONEER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purohassing clause : FARMS. 271 acres 2 roods, fenced and cultivated} situated about three aud a-half miles from the Town of Ashburton, 207 Acres partly improved, situate In the Upper Ashburton road district. 542 Acres, 1 rood (in one block) unimproved, situated about five miles from Ashbur ton, on Winchmore run. 514 Acres, 3 roods, about one mile from the Ashburton river, also on Winchmore run. 127 Acres fenced and cultivated, situated in the Wakanui district. 2$ Acres first-class land, all fenced and culti vated (very early selection), about two miles from the town of Ashburton. 53 Acres -securely fenced and' cultivated, situated near Watcrton, on the Long beach Estate. There is a comfortable four-roomed cottage on the farm. 266 Acres —a compact farm 5 all fenced, well watered, and partly in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable 5-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at Longbeach. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach. Would make a capital dairy farm. 65 Acres, about 3 miles from the town of Ashburton ; fenced and cultivated. To be sold cheap. IJO 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. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton. Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 267 Acres about 1 mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run, 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. TOWN PROPERTIES. 539— Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 Comer section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337 Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. q'*s 006, East street North, also T.S. 771* comer of Wakanui road and Cox street. This valuable section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front age. TINWALD TOWNSHIP. Lots 187, 188, containing about four acres of really first-class land, _ close to the bridge and fronting the river. This is a desirable site for a private residence, price low, terms easy. Lot 134 —Quarter-acre to be sold chfc}p. Lot 89 —Quarter-acre, cheap, and On easy terms. Lots 357» 358, each Quarter-acre, with cottage of four rooms erected thereon.



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. W. F. Wilding, Barrister, solicitor, and NOTARY PUBLIC. Attendance at Ashburton every Friday. OFFICE: NEXT THE MAIL OFFICE, BURNETT STREET. H7o Branson & Purnell, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Public Companies. The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL. ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.LA The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. 446 a W. H. Gundry.



W. H> GU N DRY, testate and station agent, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STEKT, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SAL H Fencing Wire, Nes. 0,7, 8, 6,10 Turnip, Olorer, 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 Steres, &c., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. £2,000 AND £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest cuitent rate of interest. W. H. GUNDBT, 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 Wf H. GUNDRY, Agent for Standard Fire Insurance Co., BAST STREBT, STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company is prepared to take risks on all kinds of Property, including Growing Crops of GRAIN and In stack, at current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton. Business Notices. ALFRED COOK, nows runner for the Lyttelton Times, Canterbury Times, and Star, is prepared to undertake the distribution of circulars, hand-bills, &c,, and to do general light porter work, and odd jobs. 794 a



p R I H T 1 N G, Of Etbrt Description, NEATLY AND CHEAPLY EXECUTED, AT rjIHB QFFICE. PLACARDS AT AN HOUR'S NOTICE THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFICE, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, East street, AS HBURTON



Easiness Notices Chaff, Chaff, Chaff- ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, H AS ALWAYS ON HAND FLOUR STRAW HAY OATS BRAN SHARPS CHAFF CRUSHED OATS POTATOES BEANS PEAS CARROTS, &0., &c., in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. Nete the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 548 a Havelock street, Ashburton. COUNTY RIDGING & SPOUTING FACTORY. S. Hardley, EAST STREET ASHBURTON. S.H. begs to inform the public that ho has Imported and fitted up on his premises the necessary machinery for the Manu facture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate be tween Christchurch and Dunedin, and S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality, he respectfully solicits their support in the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. 148 c



Craighead & Co,, jORS and clothiers, In thanking our friends and patrons for the liberal support which they have ac corded to us in the past, we have much E' lure in announcing that Mr Craig , having now completely recovered, will be found at his post of duty as usual, TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OP WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, &0., For the approaching season; and, as these comprise only the VERY BEST MATERIALS in the MARKET, they need no other recommendation. PERFECT PIT GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE, AS USUAL. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Tancred street (Next Orr and Co.’s). 719 a



ASH STOKE. J. WARD & 00. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, n the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray's, East street J. W. and 00. intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto—“ Small Profits and Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO. J Oil uu., East street. 153 c



J. E. Chapman HAS NOW REMOVED TO THOSE COMMODIOUS PREMISES Adjoining Sir 0. Digby’s Butchery, TANCRED SIREET. The advertiser having just received a con signment of PAPER-HANGINGS per Abemyte, and which,will be supplemented with a large supply per Opawa and St Leonards, is in a position to execute all orders entrusted to him in the various branches of the trade, at the lowest pos sible prices, and in a workmanlike manner, in town or country. An early inspection of patterns is solicited. J. R. CHAPMAN, Paper-hanging Depot, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 112 c



O H N FOWLER, GROCER, DRAPER, & GENERAL MERCHANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. JOHN FOWLER begs to announce to his old friends and customers that he has again RESUMED BUSINESS, at the old site, Tancred street, and trusts by Moderate Charges and every attention to customers to merit a share of support. Also, TO LET SHOP * DWELLING-HOUSE, Lately occupied by J. R. Chapman. 176 c



SOMERS STORE. W, H. PDDDICOMBE & CO. Take this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal support accorded them since commencing business, and now beg to notify that they have been encouraged to make extensive additions to the store and largely Increase their stock, which will enable residents in the Mount Somers and surrounding districts to obtain every requisite without having to ’ make a long journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of every description, at lowest rates. A cart goes round the district every week to receive and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., : « General Storekeepers, &0., Mount Somers. Agents for the Ashburton Guardian, 757 a SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashbtjrtok. G. 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 5d d. to 4d. d. to 3d. d. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 9X2



business Notices. j^OOKBINDING. Wanted Known the undersigned has established a BINDING DEPART MENT, and is prepared to execute all classes of work in connection with the above art. Account Books, Portfolios, etc., manu factured to order. Old Books Re-bound, Libraries specially dealt with. H. M. JONES, Stationer and Bookbinder, 76e Bast street and Baring Square. OHERTSEY STORE. We hare much pleasure in Informing the public that we have DISPOSED of our BUSINESS at Chertsey to MR R. ALCORN. In doing so, we desire to thank the residents for the very liberal support accorded to us since we have been in business, and we trust the same patron age may be extended to our successor, who, we sure, will attend to their interests as we have always endeavored to do, and from his long experience In the trade, will be able to compete with any other house in the trade. A. R. MARKHAM & 00. In reference to the above, I hope by keeping a Stock of everything that ought to be found in a General Store, and Selling at the Lowest possible Prices, to merit the patronage of every resident of the district. 2950 ROBERT ALCORN. Family boot & shoe depot, Next Orr and 00. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention la future to his Order Trade, as hitherto. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Boots and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a



S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &a, Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a . thorough practical workman in tfa« 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.



CLEARING SALE OP REMAINDER OF WINTER GOODS, AT W. GAVIN’S, DRAPER, EAST STREET, GLASGOW HOUSE. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. CLEARING SALE. CLEARING SALE. WINTER GOODS. 261 c



The co-operative bakery, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition.



P. & D. Duncan BEG io inform their friends and the public generally that they are about to OPEN A BRANCH IN ASHBURTON, On that Section ADJOINING THE POST OFFICE, For Repairing all kinds of Agricultural Implements. In the meantime inspection is invited to our stock of Ploughs, Drays, Shares, &c, } now on the ground. The management will be entrusted to Mr J. Keis, whem we can thoroughly recommend to the public. Christchurch, June 18, 1881. 88c



Ti/T EDI 0A L HALL; ASHBURTON. Establishhd 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAH) TO THE PURITY OP DRUGS. j TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. ] j PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 93C R. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a



Hotela Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). Duncan mokenzie, late of the firm of Mutch and McKenzie, bar* ing purchased this well-known ana old* established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous friends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded him during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking he will meet with a full share of public patronage. D. McK. trusts his long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothing hut the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in took. The well-known reputation of the TABLE will be fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD STABLING. D. MoKENZIE, 60e Proprietor. HOTEL, COLOMBO STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. W. DANIELS.,. ... Proprietor. Every accommodation will be afforded to visitors and the travelling public at this hotel The cellar will be found to contain Wines and Spirits of the best assortment, at the lowest remunerative rates. 2710 Dunedin coffee palace and PRIVATE HOTEL. Moray Place. These extensive premises, replete with every comfort as a first-class Restaurant and Family Hotel, are now open to the public. Cate aud spacious Dining-rooms, Ladies' and Gentlemen’s Saloons, Read ing, [Smoking, and Chess Booms ; Single Bedrooms and suits of Apartments. The elevation of the Hotel isextremely healthy, and the views from the npper rooms simply magnificent Terms moderate. s. bThawkins, 873 a Manager.



jyj- RS v FENWICK’S Adelaide Hotel, Hanover street, DUNEDIN. Good Accommodation for Boarders. 872 a MRS FENWICK Boarding Houses, &c. Areally good boarding. HOUSE, Directly opposite the Mail Office, Burnett Street, Ashburton* Good Breakfast, Good Luncheon, Good Dinner, Good Tea, and Meals at all times, to suit the convenience of .customers and people from the country. The best place in the town of Ashburton for quiet and comfort. MRSMUTCH (Late of the Ashburton Hotel). 9850 The A 1 Restaurant, PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patroi s, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancred street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER Al RESTAURANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. 886 A N AM A HOUSE (late anstbb’s), Tancred street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed qpon him as heretofore. Good Bath ; room. I S. LUCAS, j 945 a Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table will always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson’a Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 94a4 ' “pOODFOR THE MILLION. THE Al RESTAURANT, TIMARU. It Beats the Christchurch Coffee Palace. Hot Pies and Coffee ... 6d. Mince Meat and Coffee ... 6<L Meals Is. It is close to the Railway Station, so don’t forget to run over while the train stops. A smart waitress in attendance. Money. jy- ONBT TO LEND X On the SECURITY of FREEHOLD or LEASEHOLD PROPERY, or Loans for short dates, will be made on any ap proved security. Apply to Wm. HORNE, Care of P. Cunningham & Co., Ashburton. 54a Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. '



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