THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1881.



Meetings. ELECTIO Mr J. C. Wason’ Committees. MEETINGS OF MR WASON’S COMMITTEES Will be held as follows: ASHBURTON; Messrs Poyntz and Co.’s Office, Eaf street, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Wednesdays and Saturday from 2 till 4 in the afternoon, and on th other days at 7.30 evening. RAKAIA: Mr Hartnell’s House, on Saturday first at 7.30 evening. Future dates to be ar ranged. SEAFIELD : The Schoolhouse, on Monday evening next, when future dates will be fixed. FLEMINGTON: The Flemington School, on Tuesday when arrangements for the future will be made. Gentlemen willing to act on Mr Wason’e Committees in the several districts are requested to attend on the dates men tioned above. 169 d AKANUI ELECTION. Mr Wason Requests the Electors of Wakanui to meet him at the FLEMINGTON SCHOOL, ON WEDNESDAY, THE 30TH NOV., At 8 p.m. 193 d ■^7- AKANUI ELECTION. Mr Wason Requests the Electors of Wakanui to meet him at the HINDHOPE SCHOOL, ON THURSDAY, THE ist DEC, At 8 p.ra. 194 d FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY win ADDRESS the ELECTORS of Waka nui at the Town Ball, Rakaia, on SATURDAY Evening, the 26th instant, at 8 o’clock. 172 d GENTLEMEN who are desirous to secure the return of Mr Purnell for the Wakanui District are requested to meet at Messrs Branson and Purnell’s offices on SATURDAY Evening Next, 26th November, at 7.30 p.m., for the purpose of forming a Committee. 168 d X OYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. The usual MONTHLY MEETING of the members of L.0.L., Star of Ashbur ton, will be held in the Templar Hall, on THURSDAY, December 1, 1881. 7930 By order of the W.M. ORANGE LODGE. The District Lodge No. 8 will hold their QUARTERLY MEETING at the Upper Room of the Town Hall on FRI DAY EVENING, December 2nd, at 8 o’clock. By order. GEORGE ST HILL, 189 d Secretary pro tem. Ecclesiastical PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH.—The Rev John Nixon will Preach at TINWALD TO-MORROW (Sunday) Evening, at 6.30, in the Tem perance Hall. All cordially invited to at tend. 191 d Amusements- A UNITED MASONIC BALL Will be held at the MASONIC HALL, TANCRED STREET, ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th, 1881. Committee : Bro. R. W. Shearman Bro. J. Bradley Bro. W. H. Gundry Bro. W. Sparrow Bro. H. Stephenson Bro. W. H. Zouch Bro. C. Braddell Bro. R. Friedlander Bro, T. Quill Bro. Bro. S. Nelson Bro. G, St. Hill Bro. Ed. Saunders Bro. H. Zander Bro. D.M'Farlane Bro. E. G. Crisp. Admission by 1 icket only. Tickets may be obtained from the Com mittee. Dancing to commence at 8.30 p.m. HENRY ZANDER, 140 d Hon. Sec. Lectures. mOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. THIS EVENING (SATURDAY), At 8 o’clock. Mde. Lottie Wilmot Will give her celebrated description of “ Christchurch by Day and Christ church by Fight,” a*d “ In Ash BOSTON BY MOONUOHT.” Circle, 3s; Stalls, 2s; Body of Hall, Is. SUNDAY EVENING Madame Loti Wilmot will address her congregatioi on “FORBIDDEN FRUIT.” “ The woman tempted me and I did eat. Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. •VrOTIOE The Ashburton Guaudu to a Gazette for all notices undir t - Debtors and Creditors Act* XIXAKTBD KNOWN—Every descr Plain and Fancy Printi executed.on the shortest notice, at i " Bee, next Matson, Cox, a latneet.



Lost. sr. S LOST— From Mr J. T. Brown’s Farm near Passmore’s, a Bay PILL'S branded Y on near shoulder ; dark points Ten Shillings Reward on giving informa tion to Richard Wiggins, North Towi Belt. 179( Tenders. TENDERS are invited for the EREO TION of a COTTAGE for Mr R Lancaster. Plans may be seen by apply ing to the undersigned, and Tenders to be sent in by 5 p.m. on THURSDAY, Isi December. The lowest or any tender noi necessarily accepted. 200 d R. BIRD, t Billiards. billiards.— TENDERS will be received up to 3 the 30th INST, for LEASING the BILLIARD ROOM at Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, containing three Alcock’s Tables, and doing a first-class , business. For particulars, apply on the - premises. Martin Ryan. 196 d Ashburton county COUNCIL. FRESH TENDERS are invited for PLUMING over Hinds River. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Council Chambers, and tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than WEDNESDAY, November 30, at noon. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 182 d County Engineer. TENDERS —Are invited for BUILD ING a ROOM in Brickwork, to house occupied by Dr Ross. Plans may be seen by applying to Mr J. R. Steel. Tenders to be sent in to undersigned by 6 p.m. on MONDAY, 28th inst. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 178 d R. BIRD. FENCES. JT Wanted—TENDERS for Cutting, Burn ing, Clipping, and Grubbing side lines of Fences, at per chain, in lengths of from 40 to 80 chains each. The fences to be cut are near Wheatstone. Tenders to be in not later than SATURDAY, 3rd De cember. For further particulars, apply to Edward Button, Longbeach. 163 d ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS : No. 45—Boundary road, Re-forming and Metalling about 320 chains ~ 46—Denshire’s road, Formation, about 350 chains ~ 47 —Suburban roads, between Beach and Wakanui roads, Making Footpaths, about 47 chains. Specifications, &c., can be seen at the Board’s office, Moore street, where tenders will be received till noon on THURSDAY, Dec. 1. FOOKS & SON, Surveyors, &c. District Office, Ashburton, Nov. 21, 1881. 152 d UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS : Making a Timber Ford (or Crossing) with driven piles at the Winchmore crossing in the North Branch of ! Ashburton River Fencing and Ploughing Three Gravel - Reserves of 4 Acres each. ! Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to s be sent in not later than noon of MON- 1 DAY, the 28th inst. ' For specifications, etc., apply at the f Office. . ROBT. D. PULLAR, 1 Sporting. ' ANNUAL RACES. JANUARY 2ND, 1882. ( I To be held on THE NEW MILE COURSE. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race. 12 sovs. If j miles, over six flights of hurdles. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap). 20 sovs. miles. Nomination, 1 sov.; ac- , ceptance 1 sov. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap). 5 sovs. 2 miles. Nomination, ss; acceptance, ss. Nominations for the above Races must be sent to the secretary at Winslow, stat ing name and age of horses, and accom panied with nomination fee, by 8 p.m. on 10th Dec. The Handicaps will be declared as soon as possible. J. B. ROGERS, 155 d Hon. Sec. Public Notices. O TICE. All Persons indebted to the late partnership of Drs Trevor and Ross are requested to PAY their Accounts at ONCE, to prevent legal proceedings being taken against them. W. H. ZOUCH. Ashburton, Oct. 27,1881. 988 c UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. Notice is hereby given that all UNPAID RATES after the Ist day of December will be SUED FOR without further notice. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 33d Clerk. £5 Eeward. THE above Reward will be paid to any one giving information that will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who LAID POISON between East and West streets on THURSDAY last. W. H. ZOUCH. TO FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY, ESQUIRE. i We the undersigned Electors of Waka -1 nuni, recognising your ability and feeling assured that you have the best interests of this district and the colony at heart, respectfully request that you will allow " yourself to be placed in nomination for a i seat in the General Assembly for the - Wakanui Electorate. Signed : R. Friedlander J. Stanley Bruce W. H. Zouch Francis F. Mayo Sam. Saunders James Hampton Hugo Friedlander W. Saunders Edward Saunders H. J. Weeks And others. JN ie P aS he ad To Messrs Joseph Megson, Thoma: Painter, Robert J. Foley, and othe gentlemen signing the requisition. Gentlemen, —Having reconsidered m; determination herein, I have come final!; to the conclusion that I shall woo th virgin constituency of Wakanui, and I cai only say that I shall make love like ai Irishman. Yours faithfully, 129 d F. P. O’REILLY.



Paci- Notices. TICE TO SHEARERS isr Shearing will commence at Springfieh on TUESDAY, 29th Nov. 188 d GOULD & CAMERON. - Cj HEARING will COMMENCE a lO Broom Park on TUESDAY, thi 29th inst. J- 132 d T. JACKSON. BONES.— Wanted Known, that Mi P. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser dl Bones in any quantity, at £3 per ton. * Address, F. Mayo, Hampstead Bone Mills. 834 c 5 5 y. R 1 T7ILECTORAL district of > JDJ ASHBURTON. > In pursuance of “The Regulation of i Elections Act, 1881,” I, Walter Martin, Returning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a writ bearing date the 9th day of November, 1881, under the hand of the Clerk of the Writs, an ELECTION will be held for the return of one qualified person to serve as MEMBER for the said electoral district; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Courthouse, Ash burton, at noon on the third day of DECEMBER, 1881; and that the Poll (if necessary) will be taken at the several j polling places of the said district on the 9th day of DECEMBER, 1881. The following are the Polling Places for the Electoral District of Ashburton The Courthouse, Ashburton (principal) The Post Office, Methven The Schoolhouse, Alford Forest The Road Board Office, Mount Somers The Road Board Office, Westerfie’d The Schoolhouse, Lismore. WALTER MARTIN, Returning Officer for Ashburton. Ashburton, 12th Nov., 1881. 102 d V. R. Electoral district of waka- NUI. In pursuance of 1 ‘ The Regulations of Elections’ Act, 1881,” I George Jameson, Returning Officer tor the Electoral Dis trict of Wakanui, do hereby give notice that by virtue of a writ, bearing date the ninth day of November, 1881, under the hand of the clerk of the writs, an Election will be held for the return of ONE qualified person to serve as a MEMBER for the said Electoral District; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Ashburton Saleyards Office, at noon, on FRIDAY, the 2nd 1 day of DECEMBER, 1881, and that the ; POLL (if necessary) will bo taken at the several Polling places of the districts on FRIDAY, the'ninth day of DECEMBER, ■ 1881. The following are the Polling places for the Electoral District of Wakanui : Ashburton County Saleyards Office Town Hall, Rakaia Schoolroom, Seafield Road Board Office, Longbeach. < GEORGE JAMESON, Returning Officer. Ashburton, Nov. 12th, 1881. 90d To Let. TO LET.—S Roomed HOUSE, with \ . Acre of Garden Ground, in Princes’ street. Rent ten shillings a week. Apply, ( Office of this Paper. 192 d TO LET-Three SHOPS and 3 1 OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. R. Hodder and Co., f as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Apply, Robert Alcorn. 143 d 1 ~ """" ] For Sale. I J! O R SALE.; COTTAGES with from 2 to 15 ACRES of LAND, fenced, close to the Township. 67d MATSON, COX & CO. 1 mO PRINTERS., MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, . in thorough working order, with rollers, • moulds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills street. 851 c Ashburton. 0 N SALE BY THE SIGNED. UNDE Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandxa, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lo los, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. Public Companies. ujORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN ‘ TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund... Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c Barristers, Solicitors, &c. IBranson & Purnell, B ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a > C. W. Ireland, 1 7 X 0 B ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8s M. Kyan and Co. to inform their friends an< the public that they have Opened i y iy ie ,n In NEW GROCERY STORE in Will street (next to Cookson’s Stables), am hope by keeping a good article, to obtai: a fair share of public patronage. 884



T. Bollock. pEOPEETY SALE SATURDAY DECEMBER ioth My NEXT SALE of TOWN, SUBUB BAN and other PROPERTIES will tak place on the above dale. Persons desirous of offering any wil please communicate with the undersigne< at once. 199 d T. BULLOCK. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr T. H. Brewei to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on SATURDAY, ioth DEC., r.S. 105, TIN WALD, Fronting THOMPSON STREET. This Section is centrally situated, the Land is of first-rate quality, and, alto gether, a good site for a private residence. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 196 d Auctioneer. T.S. 682, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr H. Nicholson to offer for sale, by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on SATURDAY, ioth DECEMBER, T. S. 68 2, Fronting HAVELOCK STREET. This is a very desirable site for a pri vate residence, and will be sold cheap and on liberal terms. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 197 d Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10.



Sale of T.S. 464, BURNETT STREET, WITH BUILDINGS THEREON MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr James Mutch to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms East street, On the’ above date, That VALUABLE CORNER SECTION, numbered 464, having a frontag* of G6ft to Burnett street and 165 f on William street, together with i comfortable Cottage thereon. This Section is fenced and improved and will be sold on liberal terms declarer at sale. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 198 d Auctioneer. T. Bullock, AU CT I O a N EER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. o ATS. O T FOR SALE.—FEED OATS, in quan ;ities to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK, FARMERS. fjp O FOR SALE, cheap, a Second-hand DEERING STRING BINDER, new last season. _ T. BULLOCK. W O O L. WOOL. The undersigned is a Purchaser at highest market price. T. BULLOCK. T o farmers. A Deering Twine BINDER For Sale /heap. T. BULLOCK. M 0 _l E T - L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates : also,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, in sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. —That valuable piece ol Land opposite “ The Grange,” beinp Lot 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, anc3 containing 41a 3r 28p, situated only twc miles from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. Stable and Loose-boxei opposite the County Saleyards, Also, Dwelling-house, together with pad dock, lately in the occupation of Mr Petei Good. These stables being situated closi to the Saleyards affords a good qpenin| for a person to cake in horses to bait, Th( loose-boxes are suitable for entire horse during the season. Apply at once. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facini the North Town Belt. Good sit for private residence. T. BULLOCK TO LET. —Premises in Moore streel known as the Chicory Works ; alsc Shop and Dwelling-house adjoining th above. A low rental will be accepted. T. BULLOCK TO LET, at a Low Rental. —Cottage i Hampstead, known as Mayo’s Blocl Shop and Dwelling-house, Triangle, ai joining Mr Thiele’s, Baker. T. BULLOCK 827 c Auctioneer and Estate A vent. Railway Notices. VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAY DUNEDIN RACES. The First Race Day has been altered 29th instant, instead of 30th. Passe gers are reminded that the issue oi Sing Fare Tickets to Dunedin, available I return to December 6th, OOMMBNCI ON THE 28th INST., which still enab 1 Passengers to arrive in time for Fi Day’s Races. W. M. HANNAY, Traffic Superintendent, Traffic Superintendent’s office, > Dunedin, Nov. 26th, 1881. If Educational. a d a Is id in 4o RADIES’ SCHOO Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY - JOHNSTON is i pared to receive a limited number young ladies (boarders and day pup who require superior educational ad\ tages, based upon the best modern i tern. Mrs Johnston is assisted by perienced English and Foreign Go nesses. Prospectuses and full particu on application. References kindly permitted to Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. 0. 1 WatsonJ and Rev. W. A. Paacoe. 1



Robert Wilkin and Co. ASHBURTON COUNTY SALEYARDg TUESDAY, 6th DECEMBER. Messrs robt. wilkin & co (in conjunction with Messrs Jame son &" Roberts), are instructed to offer fo sale by Public Auction, on the above da + 8 h.p. THRESHING MACHINE complete and in thorough workini order The whole is for absolute Sale, and i not disposed of in one lot, the Engine an< Combine and'Elevator will be submitte( separately. The Sale will commence at 11.30 a.m sharp. The ordinary S ALE of STOCK will tak< place at noon. Matson, Cox, & Co. UCITONEERS & VALUATORS, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terjns. 106 d ROBT. WILKIN & CO., Auctioneers. JAMESON & ROBERTS, Ashburton. Matson, Cox, and Co. LAND, WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.



We have have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacka Cornsacks Castor Oil ’ Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts 3 Rails k Staples Turnip Seeds of all descriptions , Clover Seeds do do Timothy- Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and ! OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in .Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, DEC. 6. 1 Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. ■ Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. [ MATSON, COX, & CO. i osd W. H. Sundry. i fjpHß undersigned begs to notify to his f Friends and Customers that he has I REMOVED TO HIS NEW I PREMISES, Opposite the Somerset Hotc g W. H. GUN DRY, e ESTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. c > >, ie it i; i- S. ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gorse Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick’s, Wood’s, Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, &c., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT.’ Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. to in gle :or ES les rst »0d L. £2,000 ANB £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current ate of interest. W. H. GUNDBY, Ashburton. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared to receiv* applications for Loans upon approvec security, repayable by instalments, in ac cordance with the rules of the Society For particulars, apply to W. H. GUNDRY, Agent for Standard Fire Insurance Co. EAST STREET. ire of Ills) an sys- ex- ver- lars STANDARD FIRE & MARINI INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company is prepared to take risk on all kinds of Property, includin Growing Crops of GRAIN and in stacl at current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, • 78a Agent, East street, Ashburton. His M. A. 132 c THE GUARDIAN is published evei evening, giving every day.y *-7; up to the hour of going to press. This better thiua buying a sixpenny weekly.



J. T. Ford and Co. Wool. Wool. el WOOL. or £ FIRST SALE OF TH: »g if SEASON. id id TUESDAY, NOV. 29, 1881. We shall hold OUR FIRST WOOL SALE FOB THE SEASON 1881-82 On the above date. Having made Special Arrangemeni with the Railway, our clients may rel • upon all Wool consigned to us reachin our Stores without delay. In order to ensure being Catalogued fo this FIRST SALE, consignments shouli be forwarded as early as possible. J. T. FORD & 00. Auctioneers, Cashel street, Christchurch. 137 c TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlander 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, &0., 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. TITITH reference to the above, our f V name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a Business Notices. Jameson & Roberts, XTTOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE— Woolpacks Fencing Wire, 8,9, and 10 Staples, Stakes, Standards Raddle, Lamp Black Boiled Oil, Castor Oil Kerosene Oil Twine Little’s Sheep Dip Turnip Seeds White Stone Devonshire Greystone Purple Top Aberdeen Green Top Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Rape, Clover, Cocksfoot Ryegrass, Gorse Carrot and Mangold Seeds Ploughshares, all sizes Flour, Bran, Sharps Oatmeal, Chaff, Potatoes Rock Salt Tea, Sugar, Soap, Candles &c., &0., &c. Agents for The New Zealand Insurance Company, Ruston, Proctor and Co.’s Machinery, Deering Twine Binders 177 d Geo. Booth & Sons, TUAM AND ST, ASAPH STREETS, Christchurch, IMPORTERS of all kinds of AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS anc MACHINES. Tillage Implements Food Preparing Machinery Dairy Machinery j Harvesting and Threshing Machinery &c., &c. Indents on the English and America! C Markets executed on the most reasonabl terms. Agent— FREDK> PAVITT, Ashburton h it Patrick coonno: (Late of D. Fitzpatrick’s), Begs respectfully to inform his frient ~ and the public of Ashburton, that he hi -- OPENED BUSINESS in East stree opposite Albert Steam Flour Mills, ar re requests a share of their patronage. 800 id an( j shoes of all kinds made to orde Repairs neatly executed. Fit guarantee E T ks ag HE STANDARD BREWERY COI PANY (LIMITED). BREWERS, BOTTLERS, AND MALTSTEI iry Its, 1 is Noted for their Strong Ales, Pi Bitter Ales and Harvest Ales, havi erected a NEW BREWERY and Celia it the corner of South Belt and Windn road, Christchurch, are prepared to sup] ALE and STOUT in bulk or bott delivered at any railway station. F. W. IT ALLS, Manager. Address — Standard Brewery Co., Chrisiohui 6!



Easiness I E (g AL B. SAL CHEAP i FURTHER RE] The Plans of our having been completed, Store being about to have decided to offer to ONE FORTNIGB our large and well-ase GENERAL MERt FURTHER RE which will reduce tl Coat Price We draw special i extensive stock of SHEARING UA r . as Woolpacks, Sheepshea black, [Raddle, Turkey Stones, etc., which wi lowest prices. We have now landing -800 bales full-sized sacks 15 bales 5-ply Seam 60 cases Castor Oil 65 tons Binding Wi Which we are ready to low figure, for want of si B 7 Dig r AT A Extras for all Reaper



Poyntz and Co. WALTER A. WOOD’S TWINE Binder & Harvester sft 6in and 6ft 6in Cut. Eight of the world’s highest prize* were awarded to W. A. Wood’s Harvest* mg Machine. Special First at the Melbourne Exhl bition. The competitors of the “ Wood,” being dissatisfied with their defeat at tbs trial, appealed to the Commissioners of the Exhibition for another trial. This ji being granted, a second trial was held on December 23 last, at Rochester, Australia* when their Machine was again victorious* competing against the McOcrmick, Os borne, and Deering Twine Binders. A FIELD TRIAL" of W. A. Wood 1 * Machine will be held NEAR ASHBXJR-. TON early next month. POYNTZ & CO., Agents.. THE Undersigned are now taking order* for Messrs Scott Bros. ’ celebrated. GRASS STRIPPERS, Pitted with all the Latest Improvements*. Full-width Machines. POYNTZ & CO. HAXTON & BEATTIE’S PATENT FLEXIBLE HARROWS, which are giving universal satisfaction, rid* Testimonials:— “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur* ton ; Sirs, —The 21ft Flexible Harrows I had from you please me very much. They are the best Harrows I - ever used. In rough ground especially they show them selves to advantage.— H. W. Paesonb, Seafield.” “ Messrs Poyntz and Co.; Having harrowed 1,800 acres of land, both rough and smooth, this season with a set of Haxton and Beattie’s Flexible Harrows, ' I have no hesitation in saying they are the best kind of harrows I ever used. : They clear themselves well in rough land, and I can confidently recommend them i to farmers.— Feaucis Cass, Seafield.” “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton ; Sirs, —The Haxton and Beattie Patent Flexible Harrows are all that could be desired for our rough ground.— James Ckoskekie, Mayfield.” : “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —In reference to Haxton and Beattie’s Patent Flexible Harrows, I think them by far the best harrows I ever used in all sorts of ground, both rough and smooth, and they answer well as chain harrows. Geoege Richaed, Orari.” POYNTZ & CO. 0 N S E. Wood’s and McCormick’s Binding Wire, Binding Twine, and all Machine Extras. POYNTZ & CO. R S E 250 acres of good LAND, well fenced, within 10 miles of Ashburton; 150 acres in crop, the balance ploughed ready for turnips. POYNTZ & CO. Til O R S A E . Splendid SHEEP-FARM of 1,200 ■ acres, situated within 12 miles of Ashburton, well fenced, and sub divided into 14 paddocks. The County water-race runs along the property. The improvements con sist of a well-built six-roomed house, six-stalled stable, and sheep yards adapted to working 3,000 sheep. There are 250 acres in growing wheat, and this is a most desirable property. POYNTZ & CO. F O R S E. A splendid Farm of 397 acres, all fenced, and divided into 7 paddocks. 60 acres in English grass, 185 in wheat, 100 in oats, balance in fallow. The improvements consist of a good 5-roomed weatherboard house, six-stalled stable, and a con crete tank holding 6,000 gallons. The County water runs through the centre of the land. Also, A Farm of 78 acres, well-fenced and abundantly watered, 35 acres in English grass, balance in root crops. There is a good house and stable on the land, and a garden well stocked with fruit trees. POYNTZ & CO. OWN PROPERTIES. capital seven-roomed house, containing dining-room, sitting-room, four bedrooms, and kitchen, well situated, close to the centre of the town, and within two minutes’ walk of the Post Office and Rail way Station. POYNTZ & CO. F O R S A E. Several well-built comfortable houses, of different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. F O R S A K A quarter of an acre in Cox street, on which is erected a substantial four-roomed House. The land is well fenced and laid out and planted with choice trees. POYNTZ & CO. SALE OR TO LET. Five-roomed HOUSE, thoroughly well finished, on the North East Town Belt. This is a most desirable property, being pleasantly situated in one of the healthiest parts of the town. The grounds are tastefully laid out, and are planted with the choicest shrubs and trees. This property is now let to a good tenant, and would make a very profitable investment. POYNTZ & CO. O R S E. 'wo acres of Good Land, a short distance from the Alfred Flour Mills, having a good frontage, and weil and securely fenced. POYNTZ & CO- T O E E Two, three, four, and five roomed houses, within easy distance of the centre , . of the tow.. 1 POYNTZ & CO. F T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. O R S E. TOWN SECTIONS. 60, Kermode street. 742, 743, Peter street. 675, 316, 318, Havelock street. 118, 119, Moore street west. 822, 828, Cox street. 818, Aitken street. 860, Grey street. 689, Cameron street. 293. 274 POYNTZ & 00.