The Ashburton Guardian.

TOll 2-No. 202.1

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Ariettfopderiy Colmnistdop Agents, &c. Hamson, a &{piioneer, valuer, com jCV,v[j Mission AGENT, &c. Land'Sales, Salesof Stock, Merchandise, Ftftnilure and Effects, Pigs, Poultry) ' '■ and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 1$ o'clock sharp.commencingin the , J "Yarde with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS kvj REQUIRED. LOANS—I am open to receive applica tions on approved, freehold security. • Oats purchased in any quantity, for cash. Advances-:noade- on Wheat shipped to England. Lowest possible charges. AGfiNt for, THE TRANSATLANTIC FtRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every claas : of Risks taken at lowest rates: 28J» ; f ' ALFRED HARRISON. K. F ■ Gray, AjuCTJONEER, VALUATOR, I STOCK, iBTATION, , r,: ' ‘ ' "AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, vi; TEMtJKA. Agent : fort Standard Insurance Com pany, for the Althouse Wii^dpaiiLLicensed Dealer in Arms and Ammnnitibp. . ' 782 W. H. Gundry, ESTATE, AND STATION AGENT, GENERAL MERCHANT, >r ■' AMD ■LICENSED LAND BROKER, ".’''‘■NAS’rSTREET, ASHBURTON. 927 - - ;—;— ; piN/ND K . pAVLT T , East Street (Close to the Railway '“j ..Station) Ashburton, General Commission Agent. Orders for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle and Mal Vern 1 Coal (by the truck load). Build ing Materials -of all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English, and Ameri- Can, <&c.,&c. 9 2 & Bipanson & Boileau, Engrossers, commission and GENERAL AGENTS i Agents ■ for the Australasian. Agents for Gilbey’s Wine. 929;.,;8RAN50N & BOILEAU. Ciyil Engineers, &c.



;C ‘E. FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS AND < J r MAND BROKERS \ < Under the Land Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office N • • ■ • ASHBURTON. . 374 E.Dobson & Son, CIT I L ENG IN E ERS, ! AUTHORISED and LICE ITS ED SURVEY OR S, ?1 South' British Chambers, Herktobd Street, CHRisrcHtmcH. 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. ini- >-i : ' ' ■' c: ; : • FARMERS ! FARMERS! FARMERS ! McEERROW AND CO.j IrfT: ■' i I-’’- * - ’ • *' . (Cash Purchasers of Wool, Gram, and ill kihdsqf Farm Produce, and are also prepared, to, make Liberal GASH ADVANCES oh the above placed in their hands eitlifer for sale or shipment to the Fngliah or Colonial Markets.



Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. fjl O PARM ER S. We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, and all kinds of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Cornbags supplied. A. MOORE & CO, 199 a Christchurch.



Grain Season, 1881. WE are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against ship ments placed in our hands. We have Brokers of the highest standing in Mark Lane, who will give every, attention to Grain consigned through us, and obtain the extreme price for all shipments Farmers may intrust to our care. We have also established Agencies in Liver pool, Glasgow,Hull, Dublin, and Antwerp, and we can ship to any of these markets if so required. Our charges are regulated at the lowest rates. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 13a Christchurch. 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., 14a Christchurch. SEASON 1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited.) Is prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances On GRAIN entrusted to its care for shipment to, and sale in the London, Australian, and New Zealand markets. The Company does not purchase on its own account, but acts solely as Agent, and as moreover all sales by its Mark Lane Brokers are carefully supervised by an experienced staff, constituents may rest assured that their interests will be care fully conserved, and full market values obtained. Freight to England by first-class iron vessels has been arranged at Fifty Shil lings per Ton. Cornsacks supplied, if desired, at lowest ruling prices. Full information respecting terms, etc., may be obtained at the Company’s Offices, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. JOHN COOKE, 92a Manager.



WHEAT FREIGHTS TO LONDON AND UNITED KINGDOM AT FIFTY SHILLINGS PER TON. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Has pleasure in informing Farmers that it has arranged with the New Zealand Ship ping Company, for FREIGHT ON WHEAT To London and the United Kingdom at Fifty Shillings per ton of 22401b5, and con fidently refers its Constituents to the List of first-class Vessels now Advertised in the Daily Papers. JOHN COOKE, 93a Manager.



WHEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS, T, J. Mating & Co. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT placed in their hands sale in London, and guarantee Lowest Rates of Freight. The successful result of their ship ments on behalf of clients last season is a sufficient guarantee that consignors’ in terests are well protected by their agents in London. ■ Prompt returns and minimum charges may be relied upon. 322 a



A' Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool- &f., fpr sals at lowest current Jlrieku Jj.frRAINM E RCHAN T S, W.ATTATA Of:. r; b/. 60 Sdrenson and Co., Tttrrpmtr.n STREETj CHRISTCHURCH. BROKERS & GENERAL V ‘* ■ ! ' MERCHANTS. 'jo.! ■■ FARMERS GRAIN .disposed of in any {Market to best advantage. 63a m, Q. P A R M E R S It B. Mcliaren, Grain 1 Broker & Seed Merchant, ,tl f.bf.’bCHkISTCHURCH, TTkfcwpbcittlfacilities for the satisfactory ignSatf Af CHftin'and Produce entrusted to him.. :Hoo} JeftWithMr S. Saunders, Ash bar^raljWiU ho immediately offered in the V orirl flio VfllilA ckets,, -and ~tte. highest value sd. ' • '4; ’ . . -geest G* Joseph, 3 Clark, ■ACffANT, “ WALD. o; Mr Joseph Clark announces to Grain. ;yyt..r Farmers . that .he has fc rr n in Burnett ' ' .for, ‘the purpose of 'of a Grain fSfcbcKindGeneral Commission Affifti o stfSpkisen given for: Grain, Storage at lowest current rates. ‘ r, , B &trr Bazaar. •pJstaaeso r, ao<w fcavc J:. , 263»



Business Notices O I Li. gEA ELEPHANT OIL will be found superior to lard or castor oil for all kinds of machinery, and has the additional advantage of being 25 per cent, cheaper. Purchasers of oil should also remember that this is a Colonial Production, and by using it will leave the money in the country. ‘ ORR & CO., i Agents for the . Ashburton County. ' : ' 228 a



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, ■CUJRNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH-PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware I Useful Novelties, and J- Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J . Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashei Street West. 306 a J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B.— Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. 21 la Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FU BN ACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. TO HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 a KING BROTHERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH, Importers of General Ironmongery. American Stoves, Colonial Ovens, Ranges and Registers (all sizes). Farming and Gardening Tools and Dairy Requisites of all kinds. Hay Knives Grindstones Hoes (American) Milk-warmers Scythes Gorse Knives Axes, &c. Milk Pans Scythe Handles Hedge Trimmers Churns Cheese Presses BUILDERS’ MATERIALS. Paints, Oils, and Colors, Carpenters’ Tools (all kinds), American and English Makes, Boring Machines, Sawsets, Hammers, &c. &c., Cramps, Spirit Levels, American Drills. Wheelwright and Coachbuilders’ Tools and Materials of every description. Shafts P. M. Axles American Buggy Handles Spokes £ ditto Axles Axles Steps Rims Collinges’ ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles &c. &c. KING BROS., CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 813



F WAREHOUSE URNITURE High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND CO„ WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE:—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTEL, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. npHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com- X pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. . __ S. STODDARD, 608 Proprietor. Encourage colonial work, and buy your boots of THE MAKER. Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women’s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY 40 TEA. TEA. TEA. Nelson, Moate & Co., TXT HOLES ALB, AND RETAIL TEA MERCHANTS, BLENDERS, AND IMPORTERS, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Next Avers’ Baths. SPECIALITIES— No, per lb. 1. Speciality Blend* Immense power, pungency, and grip ... ... 2s. od. 2. Challenge Tea. Splendid Liquor, rich flavor ... ... 2s. 4d. 3. Dargeeling Blend. Drawing a pure rich liquor, worth 3s 2s. Bd. 4. Royal Blend. Full bodied and delicate aroma ... ... ... ... 3s. Od. 5. Imperial Blend- Good leaf, well flavored, strong, fine pungent liquor 33. 4d. N.B.—Our Blends containing Green Tea are only sold when specially asked for. Packages always on hand. Half-chests, Boxes, and Packets, containing 61b., 41b., 31b., 21b., lib., Jib., Jib. Also, in Fancy Tea Canisters. Samples of any of these Teas can be had on application A liberal discount allowed to Hotels, Schools, Farmers, and Boarding Houses. H. M. CARSON, AGENT FOR ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. Special Notice to Farmers. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. WE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more wear than the Imported Article. We fare making some of Tanned Canvas, which preserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the Sticks, Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla, Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im ported. We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would be sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to call and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. TARPAULINS.—We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins Tof all descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and qualities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order by post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening train. B. HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing Manufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct Importers of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. 62a



John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, EGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of • SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’ Kid E.S., from 7s. 6d. Men’s Calf E.S 10s. 6d. Men’s Calf Bata 14s. Cd. Men’s Kip Watertights 14s. 6d. Men’s Kip Bluchers Bs. 6d. Men’s Canvas Shoes 7s. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 FURNISHING. P. P a t e r s o n’s QASHEL S REET AND COLOMBO STREET SHOPS CONTAIN THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE STOCK IN TOWN. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 737



500 Q u ° T o a n TlO N s 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s, in the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, ... 17s. to 28s. the Box. £Z to £s. 4 '/t&. to sd. 6d. per lb. T. TAYL OR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse'.] 748



Sewing Machines. JM. THOMPSON begs to call the attention of the inhabitants of Ashburton to his large and varied stock of Sewing Machines, both treadle and hand. Wheeler and* Wilson’s New No. 8, “ Raymonds,” the “New White,” “Household,” “Home Shuttle,” “Home Treasure,” &c., &c. Also, Bicycles by the best makers, Bicycle Fixings, &c. Also, all kinds of Sewing Machine Attachments. Machines on Time Payment from 6s. per week. Orders, with stamps or P. 0., will be attended to at once. Address— T. M. THOMPSON’S ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, opposite Coates and Co., Jewellers.Bls



BOOTS ! CHEAP BOOTS ! ! The undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to hia large stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, which he is disposing of at Christchurch prices. TRY his own made Watertights, 20s. All other lines made equally cheap. Repairs done cheaper than any other place in the district. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Boot Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald. 242 a SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. 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. sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 Marsh & Groves. TMNCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY James Tait, gADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Wills street, Opposite Railway Station, Has always on Hand a capital Assortment of all kinds of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Spurs, and every requisite in the trade. Repairs neatly executed. Beeswax purchased in large or small quantities. 247 a Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. Tancred Street, Ashburton. 932 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 on reasonable terms. An assortment of Biscuits, Pastry Cakes, &c., always on hand. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBU R T O N. . 792 Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 203 a THOMAS DUDSON. NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. ■ 386 Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station:



Business Notices. c o Sr v !V *> <b Sr <r yi> V 204 a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchurch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877.] w o m H b H ft H W o P 3 P-I M fc <1 : w £ H fj Stratz Watchmaker (D CO from CD qs v t;\ London 3 ® EL O p & H S’ tel J. F. STRATZ, uirect Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 23 a CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM : (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.



SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR" WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recant competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48g BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LAWRY AND SON, Norton Farm Seafield, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Lawry and Son beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton— Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road— Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road — Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM. Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. A G E~N T S FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. FORMS PRINTED “To Let ” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office.



Business Notices. Special Notice. CONTINUATION OF T. R. HODDER & GOMPY.'S GREAT CASH SALE. IN consequence of the immense success, and so many lines being cleared off, our Mr Hodder has been necessitated going through the markets picking up some extraordinary Cheap Job Lots, BETTER VALUE FOR THE MONEY THAN EVER. The balance of a Consignment of Boots, At a great loss to the consignee. Men’s Elastic Sides ... 4s lid per pair. Original retail price, 12s 6d per pair. Women’s strong well-made Elastic Sides, 5s lid, worth Bs, Children’s, from Is lOd to 4s. Colonial-made of every description at a greatly reduced list. A job lot Men’s Heavy Diagonal Wool Coats, 21s, worth 30s. A job lot Men’s Colonial-made Suits, very superior, £2 12s 6d, worth £4. A job lot All-wool Saddle Tweed Suits, £2los, worth £4 10s.



A large lot 11/4 Colonial-made heavy Blankets, 21s per pair, worth 30b. Large Colored Quilts, 3s 6d and 5s lid each. Large Toilet Covers, Is o£d each. Large Rough Towels, 9|d each. Hemp Druggets, B|d per yard. Heavy Wove Kidder Carpets, 2s llsd per yard. Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, Wool Shawls, Dress Stuffs, Hats, Millinery Bonnets, Cambric Handkerchiefs, Stays, all bargains. Heavy Skirts, 2s lid, Grey Calicos, Flannels, and Hosiery, much under value. A large lot of Boys’ and Youths’ Heavy Cotton Shirts, all at is ll£d each. Heavy Shirtings, from 4|d per yard. A job lot American Grey Calico. I. R. RODDER & GOMPY.