paritively a small proportion * f i best class produced, although but to.. our dairy friends will admit tl" but surely the public must have !■ '-oi this matter, who will always serk foi • 1 - particular brands, and a constant rein ' k is, that they do not mind paying a I' >v pence extra for the very best. r J be same remark applies to Christchurch, Dunedin, Timaru, and Oamaru. One of the largest Dunedin grocers told me, not long since, he was giving threepence per pound extra for the best counter butter, and that he was overdone with second and third class : butter which had to be. potted and then when sold, perhaps give a bad name to the colony. It is well-known that hundreds of kegs get rejected and are 'sent to the soap boiler. But why should this be ? Why should we not take one of the first places in the world for bur dairy produce? No doubt our annual' Agricultural Shows have done much to encourage a praiseworthy emula tion amongst the buttermakers. Might I suggest strict attention to the five points in Mr Bowron’s lecture, viz., situation of dairy, cleanliness, abundance of cold water, cream taken off young, as frequently' as possible. And another remark I may make, have a concrete or stone floor in'the dairy, if possible; also avoid an’ iron roof, and by no means allow anything to be kept in the diary, the smell of which would be likely to 'affect the cream. ! If potting, have well Seasoned casks, and keep the air from the butter. Deeming the vast importance of this subject a warrant for enlarging this, and apologising for the length of this letter.— l am, &c., T. R. Hopper.

THE ASHBUETON DUABDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 1881.



Meetings. RAG HUNT. Gentlemen willing to assist in securing a visit from a pack of hounds are re quested to meet at the Guardian Office on THURSDAY, May 6th, at Bp. m. 716 a OTI C E . A MEETING of the Sub-Committee appointed from the Local Industries Association, to enquire into the question of starting a Joint-stock Company to assist those persons who, from want of capital, are unable to bring to perfection paying industries, invites all those having any tangible industry to bring forward of a remunerative character to meet them at the Town Hall Upper-room on WEDNES DAY, May 4th, at 7 p.m., so as to bring matters to an issue. Ail information tendered will be held to be strictly private and confidential. , The, Managing Committee of the In dustrial Exhibition will also meet at the same place on May 4th, at 8 p.m. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 627 a Hon. Sec. Ecclesiastical TpHE TARARUA DISASTER The REV. W. KEALL will preach a SERMON TO-MORROW (Thursday) Evening, in the Wesleyan Church, having special reference to the late SHIP WRECK. Service commences at 7.30. ASHBURTON: ' Ist Mass, 9 o’clock; 2nd Mass, llo’clock, on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and 6th , Sundays (when one occurs) of the month. • : Mass, 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the . month. «10a EDMUND P. COFFEY. 725 a ATHOLIC C H U R C H. RAKAIA :



l;u.; • '.To- Let. jmo LET— A BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, nil.: doing a good business, in a thriving district. ! For particulars, apply to PorNTZ and Co., Ashburton. 612 a E T. )J 0 ; _L Several Two, Three, and Four-Roomed DOUSES ,to Let. Apply 457 a POYNTZ & CO. Public Notices- R jp b:l I C NOTICE. Owing to the indisposition of his Honor Judge Ward, the Sitting of the District Court will’ be ADJOURNED to the sth day of June next. By order. W. MARTIN, Clerk of District Court. District Court, Ashburton, 4th May, 1881. 724 a U BLIC NOTICE. LICENSING ACT, 1873, AMEND ' j ' MENT ACT, 1874. ■ NOTICE is hereby given that, in pur suance of the above Acts the An nual Meeting of the Licensing Commis sioners for the Districts of Ashburton, Hakaia, and Mount Somers, will be held in the Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, the 7th day of June, next, at the hour of noon, for the purpose or considering all applications under the provisions of the aforesaid Acts. W. MAR-TIN, , , Clerk, Licensing Court. Licensing Court, f Ashburton, May 2nd, 1881. 703 a



ASH BURT O N MILL S. of GRISTS will be CHARGED Id and 2d per bushel respec tively for CLEANING First and Second CIassWHEAT, in addition to the charge for* Grinding. HENRY BOWERS 629 a (For Saunders Brothers). TESTERFIELD MILLS. Having taken the above Mills, I beg to inform fanners and the public generally tbat : the MILL is NOW OPEN, and Übpe, by turning out a first-class article, to merit a share of public support, < 'Gristing on the usual terms. Cash buyer of grain. . JAMES CLARK. -‘Mar&i, 17th, 1881. 376 a IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED with Ulcers, scurvy, sores, Or Wounds of any Description. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Barns of Aiaroa, from British Herbs, add warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, orVoands of any description, of however long standing. Red Ointment for ulcers, a certain cure for all ulcers, of im> matter how long standing. Veridis, .or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing cures in that in veteratd'diseaße, scrofula, or king’s evil. Eminere, or, White Ointment, for all swellings arid inflammation in any part of the body s or limbs. ’’Sold.in boxes, post free, at is'6iahd 2s 9d each. ' r UUwi Purifying. Drops, for gravel, or ptdbshi the loins, dr sepret diseases. Thess chrbps' may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. ’■Tfe Ointment and Drops will be forwarded with a printed, wrapper with dSiSfiblii for use. •uVJt’iS Address: ,0. BURNS, Aka^oa. 697 a



Lost. LOh L'rom the Hinds Out-Station, •; ,i Bay HORSES ; one branded GD on M-’r shoulder, the other CW on near s’d-mi d. r. with a number on the off shoulder. 'i'y I'utson returning the above horM'.-i to the Hinds Out-Station will be re Win ded. A. McCOLL, 599 a Rangitata Station. Tenders rpO ARTIZANS. TENDERS are hereby invited for the ERECTION of SHEEP-DIP and WOOL SCOURING APPARATUS, in concrete and brickwork, at the Coldstream home stead. Plans and specifications for same can be seen at the office of the Ashburton Mail, at Ashburton. Tenders, addressed to the “ Manager, Coldstream estate,” will be received at the same place up till 12 o’clock noon on SATURDAY, the 7th of May, 1881. C. H. DOWDING, 695 a Manager. TENDERS will be received up to THURSDAY, the sth day of May next, for REPAIRING and MAINTAIN ING the following ROADS, up to the 31st August next: — 1. Great South Road, 2i miles. 2. Bushy Park Road, 2-f miles. 3. Chertsey Boundary Road, 4£ miles. 4. Acton River Road, 7 miles. 5. Kyle Road, 2£ miles. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman, South Rakaia Road Board. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, 623 a Clerk to Board.



For Sale. AND FOR SALE. 564 ACRES improved Farm, situated at Dromore, of which 370 acres are laid down in grass, and 130 acres are in stubble, after one crop, balance in tussock. Small house. Sub-division fences, plantation, Ac. The new water race is supposed to run through this property. 544 ACRES in tussock at Lauriston on the Forks railway line, with the water race running through the centre of the section. Terms easy. Apply to CUFF & GRAHAM, 597 a Christchurch.



THE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from the freeholders to offer FOR SALE by Private Treaty— T.S. 104, situated in Tancred street, on which are erected Two substanti ally-built and roomy SHOPS and DWELLING-HOUSES. Also, Lots 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25, part of R.S. 8767, containing about l£ acres. These Sections adjoin the properties of Messrs Orr and Sheppard, and, from their prox- 1 imity to the town, form a desirable site for a private residence. Apply, Poyntz and Go., 595 East street.



Educational. fJpHE MISSES HONOUR are prepared to receive, at their residence, Mooie street, PUPILS in Music, Singing, and Drawing. Terms, per quarter, for each subject, two guineas. Drawing, in class, every Tuesday, from half-past three to half-past four, one guinea per quarter. 397 a Banisters, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Publications. THE TRADE PROTECTION SO CIETY’S PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, etc., throughout New Zea land. On Monday an “ extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Saturday. For particulars apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christchurch. — T. B. Craig, Agent for Canterbury. 512 a Money.



Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards. on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch.



THE NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY, LIMITED. f! AP " 11 £1,000,000. MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. C. McDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank.



ASH S T O R E. J. WARD & CO. 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 Co. 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. East street. 427 a



GASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.



T. £ lock. jgAZAAR, BURKETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSKS EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. rjl O CONTRACTORS. Wanted to PURCHASE a Contractor’s Portable HUT. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rjlO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TO LET for CROPPING about 300 acres, 100 of which have been cropped once, the remainder is ploughed and ready for cross-ploughing. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MR W. L. RICHARDS, Near The Grange. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, presently in occupation of Mr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. PJIO PERSONS DESIROUS OF 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.



FARMERS. ACRES 275 NEAR ASHBURTON, TO LET FOR ONE CROP OF WHEAT. Tenders, addressed to the Undersigned, will be received up to FRIDAY, 15th inst. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. -pOR SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4ft Gin RANGE. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. 275 T o E T. COTTAGE in Tancred street, now in occupation of Mr J. S. Savage. Apply to T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £SO and up wards. Apply to T, BULLOCK. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate, AND general commission agent, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashbukton.



PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchasing clause : FARMS. 66 Acres—a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and partly in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable 5-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at Longbeach. 270 Acres, well cultivated, situated at Wakanui, about six miles from the town of Ashburton, all fenced and sub divided into seven paddocks, with live fences. Improvements—seven-roomed house, seven-stalled stable, chaff-store, and other buildings. 362 Acres, all fenced, and a portion of it in English grass, on Lagmhor run. 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. 150 Acres, near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s. Fenced and otherwise improved. 84 Acres, subdivided into four paddocks, well watered with a never failing stream. Capital dwelling-house of five rooms, coach-house, store, etc. Situated on Mr Hart’s Run, about eight miles from the township of Ashburton. This is a very desirable residence. 162 Acres Freehold) A well cultivated farm, 24 Acres Leasehold ( all fenced and sub divided with live, well kept fences. There are also two wells with a plenti ful supply of water. The land is also broken up, part in crop, and part in English grass. Improvements consist of a well built comfortable six-roomed dwelling-house, also a four-stalled stable and granary capable of storing 2,000 bushels of grain. 2424 Acres, all fenced, situated near Alford Forest, most of which is in its native state. Improvements consist of a four roomed cottage and two small paddocks, broken up. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 70 Acres near Mr Davis’ Mill, Longbeach. 267 Acres about 1 mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run.



TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable Town Section 159 Tancred street, will be sold veiy cheap and on easy terms. 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. 905,906, East street North, also T.S. cornet of Wakanui road and Cox street. This valuable section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front age. TINWALD TOWNSHIP. Lots IS7, 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. Lots 502, 503, 510, 511, four sections in one block , small deposit cash, balance by instalments. Lot 134—Quarter-acre to be sold cheap. j Lot 89—Quarter-acre, cheap, and on easy terms. Lots 357, 358, each Quarter-acre, with cottage of four rooms erected thereon. TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street. Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately in the occupation of Mr Geo. Worner. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. For full particulars, anplvto T BULLOCK, 21a Estate Agent



Dan Henderson and Co. TO HOTEL-KEEPERS & OTHERS. Dissolution of Partnership. AN EXCELLENT OPENING FOR A HOTEL-KEEPER. THURSDAY, MAY 12. DAN HENDERSON & CO., Auc tioneers, Ashburton, have been favoured with instructions from Messrs Mutch and M'Kenzie, hotel-keepers, Ashburton, who have dissolved partner ship, to sell by Public Auction, on the Premises, on THURSDAY, MAY 12, At 2 p.m., THE WHOLE OF THE PROPERTY Known as the Ashburton Hotel. The Hotel stands on half-an-acre of ground, is a most substantially built edifice, and has been designed specially to supply the wants of such a district as Ashburton. It contains thirty-three rooms, and is supplied with all the needful store rooms, washhouse, and other buildings. An excellent business has been done for many years in the hotel, which was the first established in the district ; and has always been, from its earliest history, in the hands of men of good standing and character. The increase of business has been so great and so rapid that three years ago it was found necessary to pull down the old hotel and supply i its place with the present hand some and commodious edifice. The buildings will be sold subject to the encumbrances that exist thereon. And full information can be obtained on application to the Auctioneers. THURSDAY, MAY 12, At 2 p.m. T. QUILL, Auctioneer,



Public Notice. QUILL & CO., AUCTIONEERS, ASHBURTON, ; Beg most respectfully to inform the in habitants of Ashburton, and all the Farmers in the district, that they have this day SOLD THEIR BUSINESS AS AUCTIONEERS & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, To Messrs D. HENDERSON & CO., And thanking everybody for the kind patronage to themselves, they would ask as much or more for their successors. QUILL & CO,, Auctioneers.



reference to the above, DAN. HENDERSON, Who will act as principal in the new firm, and an old resident in Ashburton, asks his friends to give him a lift, and they may depend that he will do his best for them. DAN. HENDERSON & CO., AUCTIONEERS 452 a



Matson, Cox, and Co. IMatson. Cox & Co., STOCK AIN i ) 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, Eat 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 44g W. H. Gundry.



W. H. GUN DRY, STATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STEET, ASHBURTON, HAS 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.



£2,000 £8,500 TO LEND, in sums of £]ooand upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDDY, 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 W. H. GUNDRY, Agent for Standard Fire Insurance Co., EAST STREET. 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 pARTNERSHIP NOTICE. THE UNDERSIGNED begs to return his sincere thanks to his customers, friends, and the public generally, for the liberal amount of support they have ac ' corded him during the first seven months’, and desires to call their attention to the partnership notice annexed. JOSHUA TUCKER. TN reference to the above, Mr Joshua Tucker, who has for seven and a half years been in the employ of Messrs W. Montgomery and Co., Limited, begs to intimate that ho has THIS DAY taken into Partnership MR JOHN GIFFORD RESTELL, who has for ten and a half years been in the service of the same firm, and that the business will in future be carried on under the style of TUCKER AND RESTELL. JOSHUA TUCKER, JOHN G. RESTELL.



Ashburton Timber and Coal Yards, CoKNEH OF WEST AND HAYELOCK STREETS, Next Messrs Jameson and Roberts.;. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to inform their friends and the public gene rally, that they have made arrangements for A CONSTANT SUP PL Y Of the undermentioned goods, which will be sold at the lowest current rates. Building Timber Of all Descriptions. WIDE KAURI, for joiners work DOOR AND SASHES, of all descrip tions GALVANIZED IRON NAILS AND WASHERS WIRE NAILS of all sizes LIME (Kakahu and Waihola) OAMARU WHITE STONE CEMENT (best brands) BRICKS AUSTIN AND KIEK’S STONE WARE SHEET LEAD AND ZINC FIREWOOD, BIRCH MIXED, or BLACK PINE. And are now landing THREE HUNDRED TONS OF COAL, Ex ships Glen Rosa and Guy Mannering. Tucker & Bestell. 708 a



Business Thos. Dudson, SADDLER A liA UN ESS Mal-l-R, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 203 a THOMAS DUDSON. ■jgREAD ! BREAD ! ! BREAD !! •' BEST BREAD, First Award of Merit, Ashburton Industrial Exhibition, A. Thiele’s CASH 6d DELIVERED CASH Sad ON ] ON DELIVERY 470 a Wood & Co., EWERS AND BOTTLERS, Ashburton.



Winners of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agricultural Show at Christchurch and Ashburton. All orders promptly attended to. 202 a MY steadily increasing business makes it a pleasant task to reiterate my thanks to the public for their kind ap preciation of my endeavor to serve them. As I cannot afford to keep books, my business has hitherto consisted, and must still consist, of cash transactions, which, after all, are to the interest of those who wish to lay out their money to the best advantage. This matter being under stood, I respectfully suggest to all who want good value to visit my unpretending establishment, remembering that “ A penny saved is a penny made. ” Just to hand—A large consignment of CHOICE FRUITS from Melbourne, which will enable me to keep pace with the incessant demand. H. M. Oakson, NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, next Bank of New Zealand, East street, -Sole agent for Nelson, Moate Co.’s Blended Teas. See advertisement and handbills. 299



TO FARMERS AND RUNHOLDERS IN THE ASHBURTON DIS TRICT. We beg to notify to our Farming Friends that we have now OPENED a Branch of our business as AGRICUL TURAL IMPLEMENT MANUFAC TURERS, in Cameron street, Ashburton, near Cass street, under the management of Mr Peter Walker, where we will keep a stock of our well-known Implements and Fittings, which will be supplied at Dunedin and Christchurch prices. Illustrated Catalogues Free on application. Eeid & Gray, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Christchurch and Ashburton. 360 a



IJO E]) FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention. 226 a



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 Reapers & Binders. EXPERT, Peter street, Ashburton, Wishes to notify to Farmers, Contractors, Merchants, and others that he is prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Re-paint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates in Wood and Iron on hand. None but the best material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. Workshop, Peter street, near Wakanui road, Ashburton. Agent for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmil s, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. R. DUNN. REAPER AND BINDER W. E. Dunn, 132 a



Craighead & Co., rpAILORS 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 pleasure in announcing that Mr Craig head, having now completely recovered, will be found at his post of duty as usual, in TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OF WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, &c., For the approaching season ; and, as these comprise only the VERY BEST MATERIALS in the MARKET, they need no other recommendation. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE, AS USUAL. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Tancred street (Next Orr and Co.’s). 719 a



George St. Hill, JgUILUER AND CONTRACTOR, Burnett street, Ashburton. Plans prepared and Estimates given at the lowest rates. Terms as may be arranged. 400 a



Business T ~Mces. “ TJIYERY man shi.'i . .r ao the rest, .Hi and let ro man take care for hiuß. l r , i. i .ill is Li.i lui.imr,” so s..id Shall ..pi ai u ; but T: ,■ r,,U'i-, thinks that it is chsirable to look after one’s self, and while thanking his friends and customers for their liberal support accorded to him during the past few months, would ask for a continuance of their favors, and at the same time respectfully request those have not yet accorded him a share of their custom, to GIVE HIM A TURN. Rest bread s£d cash. Cakes, Pastry, &c., of all kinds. BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON A. O. Aitken, 4G5a



James Tait, gADDLER & HARNESS MAKER. Wills street, Opposite Railway Station, Has always on Hand a capital Ass irtment 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, Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Horse Covers, all sizes. Men’s and Youths’ Waterproof Clothing, at reasonable prices. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck. Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Plough Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. Stack and Dray Covers at reduced prices. 687 a WM. PATCHING. I



Marsh & Groves. T7IANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. lancred Street, Ashburton. 932



We have much pleasure in intimating to the public that we have SOLD all our interest in the STORE at MOUNT SOMERS, including the Book debts, to W. H. PCJDDICOMBE & CO., who will conduct the’biMhesa as heretofore, and would ask for them that liberal support which we have received. ORR & CO. In reference to the above we beg to state that we intend keeping a large stock of GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, and WOOLLEN DRAPERY, which will be sold at LOWEST TRADE PRICES. Our cart will run round the district to take and deliver orders. 51a W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. 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. Work manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer,- &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a



THE WHIRLIGIG OF TIME brings about its changes. “ Procrastination is the thief of Time,” ahd Relieving in the wisdom of the old saw, Robert Murray, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. Has taken Time by the forelock. The cold weather of winter succeeds the warmth of genial autumn, as surely as the night succeeds the day. Light and warmth are essential to a successful prose cution of a watchmaker’s business, and ROBERT MURRAY has sought and found a new site, which combines these essentials with a FRONTAGE to the MAIN STREET. He has now REMOVED To the shop lately occupied by Mr. J. S. Savage, Fruiterer, &c., EAST STREET, Next door to the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Warehouse, Where his old friends will find him, and new ones will be welcome. 730c-96a



B. GL Buxton, civil and Military tailor, HAYING received a large consign ment of Goods, composed of the best West of England Cloths and Fancy Coatings of all kinds; also a well-selected stock of Bedford Cords, narrow and broad, for Riding Pants. Pantaloons, &c. ; and a large stock of Scottish Tweeds, Mosgiel, and Kaiapoi. R. G. R. calls the special attention of Cash Buyers to the following list < e prices : Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... Riding and Walking Pants, from £3 16 0 Yeats, to order, from Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 1 1 0 12 4 10 Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a few hours’ notice. Gentlemen’s own Materials Made up. R G. Ruxton wishes to thank his Friends and Customers of Ashburton and the surrounding district for their patron age, and by following his customary prin ciple of paying and being paid, trusts to meet with their future favors. Jockeys’Racing Colors. Address— R. G. R U X T O TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Petek. Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. N, 654



Business Notices. DAVIS’S Cheap FUR NIT URE AND BEDDING > M AN U FACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON* EVERY article Sold at Christcliurcli Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. ' FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS, r MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON, 294 a Miss Buckman, French milliner and dress maker, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts that she has OPENED BUSINESS in the above line, nd from her long experience in the Leading Houses of Sydney and Mel bourne, can guarantee the Best Styles, combining Elegance and Durability. Ladies wishing to make up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted, with full instructions as to making. A perfect fit can be guaranteed, as Miss Buckman cuts and measures by a thoroughly practical system,saving lames the unnecessary trouble of fitting and try ing on, which is often incurred by going to an inexperienced dressmaker. Address —M. BUCKMAN, Peter street, Ashburton, adjoining R. 6. Ruxton’s Tailoring and Outfitting Establishment, near Quill’s Commercial Hotel. 80a Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Bay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT.



The M'Cormick. Deering, Osborne, I Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakantji Rd. QHEAP BOOTS ! CHEAP BOOTS!! The undersigned begs to draw the attention of the Public to his 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 Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always on hand a good assort ment of General Merchandise, which he is prepared to sell for cash as cheap as any house in the trade. Clothing.—ln addition to former large stock, has just received a consignment of Kaiapoi Tweed Suits and extra heavy Trousers, which will be sold at less than imported goods. Boots, of old celebrated make, in men’s, women’s, and children’s, at lowest rates. A well-assorted stock of Groceries, etc. Families ia and about Town waited on weekly, or oftener if required, and as D. W. gives personal attention to the execu tion of all orders, customers may rely on getting just what they want in the best way possible. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. Celebrated Pultney Whisky. Implements.—Agent for. P. &. D. Duncan, Christchurch, well-known makers. Everything at Christchurch prices, with carriage only added.



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock stkbet, Ashburton. Gl. 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 ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 24d. to 4d. Mutton lsd. to 3d. Sausages sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 M 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. 930 William Kevell (Late of Ashburton Forks), ~|~ JAS started in Business at Winslow as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH. All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a 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