THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 1881.



ARCH 1 TTS'CTT, Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Christchurch. 571 JMPORTANT TO FARMERS Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, price L7O. Ditto . ditto, with iron road vheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. - String attachments to fit on old;wire Binders, price L6los. ' ■ 1 ■ N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to oar store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers ..fuad Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRASTa'FOR ALL THE ABOVE ,r MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK.; "Sblo AgehtS in New Zealand— • : ; ROBERT "WILKIN & CO,, , Kdw Zealand Wool Stores, 684 Christchurch. ■ : McDougalTs ' Carbolic Sheep Dip r and Safest in the Market. .specific for Scab, instantly lug? Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, Ry cleaning and stimulating the* ofthe Fleece. in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., . New Zealand Wool Stores, ' v > Christchurch. Tenders. SHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. ; ■■ • ■■■ • /TENDERS are invited for DESKS, FORMS, Etc., at the above school Isjina" and specifications may b< seen at dproffioe up till SATURDAY, Bth, at 12 noon, at which time, tenders must be sent C. E. FOOKS & SON, 861 . Architects, &c. T o P A I N T JB R S. TENDERS are required for PAINT ED the Somerset Hotel ; also Two .r'bfr-Roomed Cottages and Coach-house. Juate tenders fot same to he sent to R. W. Shbabman, Somerset Hotel, joxk before January 7th, 1881. Specifi catiims may be seen at Mr. Shearman’s -.rOjMßet Hotel. •-lowest or any tender not neces accepted. . ' 853 M OUNT SOMERS ROAD/BOaRD, jII J TENDERS are invited for/ mg WORK : No. 3a--- Wo* I i, .■TVyic.r’s ; *•'. stream. * , A specification for the aRnO w-irlc can at the Road Uoa'Tl Meant tender,, •enaci lu the ** " -noon on V *. .' «i '*■' - ■ \ 53-vriiT ■ K-M! * f'lft 'DAY. nt O 1* i Jon. ' -3. V* j —— * l " " - O=m;s!® COROCLAS, r ® weekly list ot <1 Stock, Lien;-, ** -A Extra” is printed y> J > Hitauiin g informauon np to 12 o clock omihe- preceding S-tsir day. For partif uls rk Rpr ,l v r .t the 0:hco. Hcbbe Buildings, street. Olm-t ---church.--T. B. CbaioAX-.. for Cantor bury. \ g](



KLSOI7RNE INiejl-iCJiC .\TION A.L EXJJfKnHfVN. ifa* aiAT-.oNAj, arr-T.“Af: AdsOCl A.TIOK OF As ’ST■; ;A L Aj~ t A {LIMITED) have •rcoenf.ly IMJiy T.fHOEt I I ..rMBARBOOiit eui!tleit '*'?> v 'j - ir.tcn Jir.: j . .nation to Melbourne/..f *hition. Xi ' HP SAiatns ?asF5 &3S f ti.n &X) W ev .totho Rma’ puliiir.heu syvTj ovety cUy’s uewa, ig'%6- prebi Tiiiais a aixpenfcy weekly.



Ck" ,f; o' *[Tvx Sale. .. ' O tL ?' - V L El ONF mo I,v i&iM. * ;co. ~~V 4 )T “a h v 1 is Mtw. M mean’s fJC j Weil Kiimfi»d and Wrewsomibk tfffor . : -,. ■.; • nt. ti ;! m r-> :or so n; • ppiy, Guc-dimi Office-. . : 844 ao» E. JPoyntz &'*lso A'VE roil SALE,- .w ■••il ti h* A ■ following ... TOWN AND SUlil.’R J 1 ROPE !<TI KS " A;iDid'vfve : r.xu >;•■;<! 1 '* acjvO,.’. '■chan •< ‘ lA.ccliujiiactyiu-'ic A '■ (marten* an rcre t'n<» ••> IxuWoNr. , r; A nice /uunrooinod t»f land, near (.he *l, -: ’>• • itinishoci tkvi'iiuiiont. ■' Town Soxiicv.fi, 7N : 7a;, 4(0, Town Section 7 U, upon wrnefs c'ooiroi iou;' Tooniefl ioi wuh every convenience. ■ -V ivrn.iOCißOd IlOi'-OO with ,»n a fp savior acre, v aiid planted, on ■''• E. I’ r MONEY for f,u security.- in snins of £‘oi) and ,o,n’reiit rat 33 u> .ecus the; vAih.one Ihree , o its a O', if-acre , , well iVo 467. is ■. ;■ ted use lilted t'il iciioed ml -N-. at 395



. g T P O IS E SI b. K T. AUCTIONEER'S NOTICE. The Sale of Suburban Allotments and Leasehold Sections, in the Estate of J. S. Savage, advertised for sale on Fri day, 31st inst., is POSTPONED till SATURDAY, Bth JANUARY, 1881. T. BULLOCK. REAPERS AND BINDERS. FOR SALE, cheap, one of Deering’s celebrated WIRE BINDERS, Harvest King; also, one of Osborne’s STRING BINDERS. T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE, on liberal terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, CONTAINING 236 ACRES 236 Situated near Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s, and close to the Ashburton Forks Railway line. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE, CHEAP A Sherriff Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE-Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken up, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. I T. BULLOCK I7IOR SALE, CHEAP —Four Sections j in one block—viz., 502, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tinwald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK j]lOR SALE, CHEAP —A Quarter 1' acre of good land, on which is erected a comfortable Cottage of four rooms. Terms liberal. T BULLOCK FOR SALE, CHEAP—Section No. 12, Trevorton, on which is erected a well-built four-roomed Cottage. It is securely fenced. The Garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a de sirable property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. Sections for sale at smith- FIED, opposite the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Grounds and County Saleyards. Terms —Small de posit Cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE,—Ten . Ashburton Gas, Company. SHARES in the Coal, and Coke T. BULLOCK. i I OR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui .. A o-*»np;to Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in viL'hsh Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable H ve-ros >med Cottage, Stable, shock yard, &c., &c. •* 220 ~ Al i partly improved and w«d 5-watered. 2s) Ail -co and a portion of it in tSuuiish Grass. 50 . Isen- Hit • iovo, will be sold v?rv cIK-ap. Of. A pout Pi . ‘•e Miles from the Town of Ashburton. w/o „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s Afu ~ About Six Miles from Ash burton.



TOWN PROPERTIES. I That valuable TOV. :T SECTION, 159, Taiaa-ed Street, will be Sold very, ebei’--. 'nul oil Mnsy terms. Section of>, £ of an acre. Terms ; Un - ,'rf. >VC. .10. ,1 ! •!:>•><!■ street. Lot 37 .oLi-’oc. i , .| ( ,cl: > with Dwelljng- I - --- c —..‘<l roomti, near the II < e 1 »■•>! ■- Town Belt. % mo LKi*. tS.ai co..vtnient SHOP, situ- Alel in the TWanglei Wakanai road. T. BOLLOCK. f|R'! or BOARDING !- 1 i" ' \ ir Burnett.street, opposite the Ma : i of Hoe. T. BULLOCK. TO BUTO HERS. —TO LET—Butchers’ Shop ana Dv/rllmg House attached, rituato in Havelock street, late in the occupation of us-.i. iVorner, There is a three-:tail'd 0 and other necessary boudtujfs -o-sea. Apply to T.BULLOCK. SduoabionaL aim Steane, Ou-.i ; , r Aahburton), EEGS to inform tiio Ladies of South Rakaia, ih and neighbor hood, that it. is in •- iaiention to OPEN M'tfEKJOtt -US' vfE SCHOOL FOR tuU; PUPILS, ShofUy after tin Christmas recess, and siio >y.il be ha nr a u> treat with any wish in*; tire:- ■ n.»bte-« or young sons to re -794 ilighter - „ efve thoro'lgh’ in st r<3 stlcn. pit! ■ "’’For Sale' Qvix.vu.ii Office. ?) “To Let” and * in be obtained at the



Quill and Go- POSTPONEMENT. QUILL’S MOUNT SOMERS SALE is POSTPONED For the present yf' T, QUILL’S GRANEI CONSULTA TION, No. ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, To be Jlun in February, 1881. 1000 Si»hacribera at 10s. each. -.. y . Horse;.../ ... ... £l^o Second v Hbrse 90 Tliial Qftfe-W 60 Oth|V'''starters and nonstarters % ( rlivided ) 220 Tickets to obt lined at all the Hotels. 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, Ashburton, 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 be 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 Advancer, made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements.



A NUMBER of FIRST-CLASS TOWN and SUBURBAN SECTIONS on band for* private treaty, on VERY EASY TERMS. 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 a price with which no foreign maker or colonial importer can compete. Wholesale—Tomato Sauce, 20s. per case of two dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30a. per case of two dozen pints, and 82s, per case of four dozen half-pints



Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BDIL Ahhbchton. DINGS, 333a-095c



Matson, Cox, and Co. IMatson, Cox & Go., 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, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 440 Public Companies. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I.A, 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, i 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. 749 THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). WOOL SEASON —1880-1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP . FARMERS. mHE Company makes LIBERAL CASH j ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted, to ifcj care for sale in the London market. This being one of the leading depart ments of the Company’s business, and an expert and practical staff being employed by its London House especially to superb tend the classification, valuation, and dis posal of wool consignments, growers may rely upon their clips being carefully handled and placed to the best advan tage. Further information may be obtained upon application at the Company’#j office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. 2830 Business Notices- .jc. u HI/| ANY men of many minds,” we IVI used to write, more dr less legilby, in our copy books at school, and it seems to be a necessary condition of society everywhere that of opinion should exist. The subjects upon which men (and women too), differ are as numerous, if not more so, than the men and women themselves. There is one thing, howavgc, . upon which all agreed—that it is salutary and wholesome to eat ripe fruits in their season, and con sequently the demand is incessant. H. M. CARSON undertakes to gratify the palates of all by supplying Choice Fruits at Reasonable Prices. CALL at the FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE (second door from Orr and Co. ’s), and have an interview with the proprietor. Mutual benefit will result. 707 CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL (STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR .THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 F. S. Shearer, TINWALD, Agricultural engineer, in ventor and Manufacturer of Com bined and other Threshing Machines, Dressing and Winnowing Machines, Corn crushing Drill, Turnip and Broadcast Sow ing Machines, Flour Mills, Saw Mills, etc., etc. Water Wheels of every description made and fitted up. Reaping, Binding, and Mowing Machines promptly attended to. Spring Carts, Traps, and Drays, of every description made and repaired. Plans and estimates' given for all kinds of car penter work. All repairs neatly executed with first-class workmanship. Charges moderate. the address — GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TINWALD.' 641 B. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright, and general AGRICULT URAL IMPLE MENT MAKER. All repairs neatly executed with promp titude and despatch, and at reasonable prices. 370 PICTURE BUYERS and others will do well to call at my Picture Frame Manufactory, where I keep in stock some THOUSANDS OF PICTURES, framed and unframed, from Pine Art Pictures to Cheap Lithographs. Two Hundred Patterns of MOULDINGS to select from. Frames made to order, from Is. each. E. BEARDSLEY, PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, AND Importer of MOULDINGS, PRINTS, &c Manchester street, Christchurch, Near the Station. 814 SPRINGFIELD COAL, THIS SPLENDID COAL may be ordered in large and v -;- r . ■ tities, and all orders will executed. C. A. ULRICB Cobb & Co.’s Office, Cathe Christchurch. Agent for Springfield Coal C



Business Notices. REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OA A AAA FEET of BOARDS and OUU;UUU SCANTLINGS, must be sold ; also, a large quantity of Floor ing, Match Lining, Rusticated Archi traves, Skirtings, superior Totara Shingles, Firewood, Stakes, Posts, Rails, Ac. Apply at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Orders can be delivered at any railway station on the main or branch lines, direct from the Mills, of any size, length, or quantity, 738 a A NEW DEPARTURE. DAWN OF A NEW ERA IN THE HISTORY OF TAILORING. ONE of the great requirements of the Colonies at the present time, is— CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER, AT READY MADE PRICES, In order to meet this want and bring our PERFECT FITTING SUITS, Within the reach of all, we have made arrangements which will enable us to offer CLOTHING MADE TO ORDER from COLONIAL or IMPORTED Materials, at the following Prices: — Boy's SUITS from £2. Men’s SUITS from £3 7s. 6d. Men’s TROUSERS from 18s Gd. Ladies’ MANTLES from £2 ss. PERFECT FlT—Any Style Required, and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed in every case. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TANCRED STREET, (Next On* & Co.) R. G. Ruxton, TAILOR & OUTFITTER, TT7ISHES VV friend to thank his numerous friends and customers for the latronage he has received since com nencing business in Ashburton, and begs o inform them he has to hand a Large Consignment of Fancy Coatings, and Dweeds for riding and walking trousers, jantaloons, etc. R. G. Ruxton, being jreatly encouraged by the success of intro*-' lucing the best goods at the lowest price, s prepared to make Suits from £4 55., mequalled or unsurpassed by any other louse in Canterbury. Trousers made to >rder from £1 Is.; Tests from 12s. 6d. Prousers strapped and cuffed at a few lours’ notice. Address — R. G. RUXTON, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Petek Street, near Railway Station. 634 NOTICE to FARMERS and OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re- 1 paired, it will be to your interest to con sult Joseph Hyde, ’ Moore street, Ashburton, And he will cure all complaints cheaply. Every description of Dairy Work made, . Estimates for Spouting given. 345 Thos. Hudson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER Burnett Street, Ashburton. PERSONS visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at Lowest Prices. 308 THOMAS DUDSON. Horse Bazaar Stables, Burnett Street. H. MUIR, PROPRIETOR, HAS much pleasure in informing the public generally that every atten tion and civility will be paid to custo mers. Saddle Horses and Buggies on hire at Lowest Rates. Commodious Loose Boxes for Entires. Oats, Chaff, and Hay on Sale. N.B. —Parcels and telegrams received here will command immediate attention. 3*o HUGH MUIR. gTORE The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS GROCERS IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. 1 The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ ; READY-MADE CLOTHING CELEBRATED ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. ’ 355 P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement makers, Tuam Street, Christchurch, Have a number of their greatly improved i GRASS SEED STRIPPERS now ready for delivery. These Machines were awarded First Prize at Rangiora, Christ church, and Ashburton Shows this season. Also on view their new make of e T . :S, which for lightness and 1 : mot be surpassed. ispection invited. 684 KNOWN—That Visiting plain or mourning, can be ted in various styles, at the ; office, opposite flip Railway



Business Notices. Wm. Anderson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton. HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, Whips, Saddlers’ Iron mongery. Goods manufactured to order on the premises of the best Materials and at the lowest rates 324 JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, lj 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 SECONDEIAND FURNITURE. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. Professor F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS DEALER, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST IMPORTED from Mel bourne a large assortment of FANCY GOODS, too numerous to specify in detail, amongst which are the follow ing : G.B.D. Pipes, in cases Cherry do. do. Also pipes of every other description Dolls, Toy Watches Rowing Boats, Trumpets Shuttlecocks and Battledores Whips, Spades, Popguns . Mouth Harmonicons And all kinds of Gentlemen’s Studs West’s Patent Solitaires Also Ladies’ Hair Pads, Frizettes, &c. NOVELS— “BIack Angel,” “Star of the South,” “ Fiery Cross,” &c. Haircutting, Shaving, and Shampooing Saloon. Agent for the Ashburton Guardian. Note the address : MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. ASHBURTON. 513* WC. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., # having commenced business for - himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. W ork manship guaranteed. Note the Address — ' W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 593 ] QUININE WINE. Highly recommended, and acknowledged a 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. f QHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. [ The Undersigned, in thanking his Friends and the Public generally for the very liberal support that has been accorded £ to him during the last three months, i wishes to inform them that he has now on < hand a Variety of CHRISTMAS CAKES. 1 Biscuits, &c., of all kinds, Pastry, < Buns, Ac., Fresh Daily. j A. O. Aitken, I BAKER AND PASTRY COOK, : Saunders’ Buildings, \ ASHBURTON. s BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS ! ; M. NEA LA S . 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, new, and cheap goods. Men’s Elastic-side Boots, usually sold at 18s. to £1 —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. 764 Wm. Patching, , East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Due k Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. 31 WM. PATCHING. NEW GROCERY BUSINESS. ANDREW YOUNG desires to inti mate to his friends, and the public of Ashburton generally, that ho HAS OPENED A GENERAL STORE on the Wakanui Road (within a few yards of Dunn and Ray’s Foundry) where he trusts by supplying First-class Articles, at Cheapest Current Prices, to obtain a fair share of support. Note the Address— Andrew Young f Just below Dunn and Rays Foundry), V WAKANUI ROAD. In connection with the above, A. Y. wishes it to be understood that he has not laid aside his Carpenter’s tools, as of no further use, but he is still engaged in manufacturing and repairing Gates, Wheelbarrows, Drays, Hurdles, etc. General Joiner's work an'd odd jobs executed in a workman-like manner, at exceedingly low rates. The advertiser doing all the work himself, will be a sufficient guarantee for all orders en trusted to him. 594



Busters Notices Quinton Brothers, ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES, Am-oi'.d Forest Road. HAYING won First and Second Prizes for ALE and STOUT, at the Agricultural Shows at Ashburton, 1879 and 1880, should be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of Liquor supplied by the above Firm. All orders promtly attended to. 619 NOTICE. SALE & TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. Eyerett bros. & Co., before transferring their business, will hold a Great Clearing Sale Probably lasting Two Months. THE TEN PER CENT. DISCOUNT "Will be Continued. The Sale Commences WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER Ist. EVERETT BROS. & CO. 659 STOCK! NEW STOCK!! GREAT SUCCESS ALREADY ACHEIVED. WANTED KNOWN, that the CHEAP BOOT and SHOE MAKER continues to Supply First-Class Boots and Shoes at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, as an ap preciative public is constantly testifying. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Practical Boot and Shoe M'aker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald). Note—No connection with any other shop. 656 Thomas Williams, TINWALD, JgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654 Marsh & Groves. BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC- ' TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. Tancred Street, Ashburton. 312 “SECURE THE SHADOW BEFORE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.” THE advertiser wishes to remind the re sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of Photographs, ; and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and an inspection of his show 1 cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis- 1 factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. He makes a specialty of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons’ tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. GL F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 396 PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. BOBT. MURRAY, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. RM. guarantees all work entrusted to , him to be turned out thoroughly satisfactory and in good working order. A well-assorted stock of Watches, Clocks Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best ■ quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 730c-960 i 'O wiv: CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele THANKS the Public for their liberal Support during the time he has been in business, and hopes for a continuance of their favors. By supplying only the very best goods, and paying unremitting attention to his patrons, he hopes to deserve the patronage he solicits. All orders for Pastry, &c., punctually attended to. Picnic Parties, Balls, and Soirees supplied on reasonable terms. A, THIELE, CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY.



Business Notices. JUST RECEIVED. A Recherche Assortment of CHRIST MAS and NEW YEAR CARDS; also, nice selection of TOYS, ALBUMS, and FANCY GOODS, suitable for the Christmas season. H. M. JONES, STATIONER, East Street and Baking Square. A large stock of STATIONERY to arrive shortly. 710 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 srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 EDICAL HALL, ASHBURTON. Established 1874 J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a. m., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. JO H N A Canterbury Foi SOLE AGENT 1 i MESSRS. AVELI TRACTION Also, for tl McSHERRY G . . - Has on sale for next - >* : ' other makers’ STRIN . . and extras for all kinds or Wire Jbmuera. Sections for all kinds of Reaping and Mowing Machines. Clayton and Shuttle worth’s Combines, sft. Drum. CONCAVES, CRANKS, AND ALL EXTRAS FOR CLAYTON & HORNSBY’S MACHINES, With Portable and Traction Engines, and Straw Elevators, Field Gates, and Stand ards for fencing. Ashburton Agent, F. PAYITT, 614 East street. SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper and Binder Experts, TT7TSH to notify to Farmers, Oon- W tractors, Merchants, and others that they are prepared to Adjust/Repair, and Repaint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates, in Wood and Iron, on hand. None but the best of material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. Orders may be left at Messrs. Jameson and Roberts, or at the workshop. We supply the Osborne Twine Binder. We are prepared to make arrangements with Farmers, Merchants, and others, to supply and attach the String Binder. Dunn and Kay, Junction Peter -street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. Agents for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. Price Lists on application. 688 GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties pf well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets or tins, labelled - JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMOEOPATHIC chemist, LONDON. 91°a THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Price One Penny, CAN be obtained from the following Agents, who will receive orders H. M. Jones ... The Triangle F. Clark ... East street D. Williamson ... East street O. Carstens ... East street Mr. McLauglan ... Wakanui M. Atkinson ... Seafield 6. Leadley ... Wakanui Cte?l Lawry and Son Seafield J. Lambie ... . Kyle _ Wm. Cox ... Rakaia W. Harris ... Winslow B. H. Butler ... Westerfield T. E. Tomlinson ... Mount Someia P. Tisch ... Spread Eagle ‘A. R. Markham & Go. ohertsey . .*• M. Hudson ... Waterloo J. Bowick Mayfield Morgan and Hibbs Meihven Intending Subscribers will" please fill up forms, which can be obtained from any of the above Agents. They will also oblige by stating on the backjof- to which agent they pay their subscription!.