> fiiaWii and he must say that the plough; ing here was quite as good, and the teams, if anything, superior. - Mr E. Saunders also thanked them lor the toadt. The Chairman then distributed the prize money to those ploughmen who were present, and in doing so alluded to the Capital work d!bne in the boys’ class, which was proportionately as good as that of the “ The Bightful Heir,” Mr Canning. ! __ Mr Cameron proposed “The Unsuc cessful Competitors, coupled with the name of Mr C. Hill, who replied to the toast. Scotch song—Mr Dunn. The Chairman said that the next toast was one which he was sure every one present would drink heartily. There was no one who was more liberal to all things appertaining to farming and other matters than their old friend Mr Hay T. Smith. 'Ho was sorry to find that he was absent through illness. Mr Smith had always placed his paddocks, either for sports, races, plough ing matches, reaper and binder trials, &c., at the disposal of the Ashburton public, at almost any season of the year, and on this occasion had actually allowed a paddock which he did not wish to have ploughed this year to be used, because the one he-promised was slightly flooded and too wet for the match, owing to the heavy rains. Mr Smith had done this sooner than let the match fall through. The toast was drunk with musical honors. Song—“ There’s room enough f6r all ” —Mr Harrison. Mr Ivess proposed the “ Working Com mittee,” coupled with the names of Messrs Hunt, Mayo, Millar, and Clark. He hoped they would not allow the ploughing match on another occasion to fall through. The credit of the present one was mainly due to the energy of the working committee, and the’ successful issue was the result of their efforts. Song—“ Break it gently to my mother ” Mr Davis. Messrs Hunt, Mayo, Miller, and Clark, briefly replied to the toast. Song—“ Pull, pull, together boys,” Mr Canning. . The Vice-Chairman proposed the health of the Secretary, Mr Geo. Jameson, which was heartily drunk and responded to briefly. The toast of the u Press,” coupled with the names of the representatives present, “The Chairman,” “The Host’ and Hostess,” and a capital song by Signor Albini, brought a very pleasant evening to a close. An adjournment was made by 1 a few to the Town Hall, where every preparation had been made for a farmers’ ball. We are sorry, however, to state that only a very few attended, and this is to be regretted, as Mr Schwartz was engaged, and the floor was in capital order £ir dancing. However, about 16 couples kept it up till an early hour this morning, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

THE ASHBUBTOW GUABDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 1881.



Autumnal Remedies.—Towards the fall of the year countless causes are at work to lower the tone of the nervous system, which will be fol lowed by ill-health unless proper means be employed to avert that evil. Holloway’s far famed preparations supply a faultless remedy for-both external and internal complaints connected with changes of season. All affections of the skin, roughness, blotches, pimples, superficial and deep-seated inflamma tions, erysipelas, rheumatic pains, and gouty pangs alike succumb to the exalted virtues of Holloway’s Ointment and Pills; which will effect a happy revolution in the patient’s con dition, though the symptoms of his disorder are legion, and have obstinately withstood the best efforts of science to subdue them.—Adv



Meetings. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON WEDNESDAY, 2 7 th JULY, At 8 o’clock, To consider what steps should be taken to secure increased representation for the Coleridge District in the General As sembly. All persons interested, whether town or country settlers, are urged to attend. 302 c DRAMATIC CLUB. A MEETING of the above will be held at the • Town Hall on THURSDAY EVENING, at 8 p.m. sharp. A full attendance requested. 327 c Amusements. T>HRBNOLOGY. PHRENOLOGY. A SATURDAY NEXT, 30th JULY. Prof. Simon’s Visit to Ashburton will terminate on Saturday next. Charts of character, <&c., can be obtained from the Professor, at Quill’s Hotel, from 9 a. m., on the above date, and in the evening at the Town Hall a PHRENOLOGICAL & PHYSIGNOMI OAL ENTERTAINMENT Will be given, which will be of an instructive as well as of most mirth provoking character. Remember. —Saturday next will be the last day of Professor Simon’s stay in Ashburton. 302 c Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. N is a OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arts IN THE DISTRICT COURT OP ASHBURTON, HOLDEN AT ASHBURTON. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the Acts amending the same, and of the bank-1 ruptcy of EDGAR BARNABY PEARCE, of Ashburton, Chicory Manufacturer. This is to notify that the above-named debtor has this day filed a declaration that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first Meeting will be held at the Court House, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the Ist day of August next, at 11 o’clock a.m. ■ Dated this 27th day of July, 1881. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. F. P. O’Reilly, . Solicitor for the debtor. 340 c WANTED — THE GUARDIAN tells your Wants for Is., cash. OTI 0 E . 4 MOUNT SOMERS AGENCY. Mr W. H. Puddicombb Is authorised to collect money and transact all business in connection with The Ashburton GkuRDIAN in the Mount Somers and Alford Forest districts. .... W. H. ZOUOHj t Proprietor.



Tenders. A SHBUETON COUNTY A COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works: — 1. —Earthwork of 321 r Miles of Water Race, in 4 Contracts. 2. —23 Box Culverts and 3 Fords, in 2 Contracts. Plans and Specifications can he seen at Council Chambers ; and Tenders, ad dressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock a. m. WEDNESDAY, 3rd August, 1881. The lowest or any Tender not neces sarily accepted. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 330 c County Engineer. ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are hereby invited for the FORMATION of a FORD on the Long beach road, and formation of Footpaths at Tinwald, a specification for which can be seen at the Road Board Office, where tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received up till 2 o’clock p.m. on MONDAY, the Ist of August next. W. CUTHBERT, District Surveyor. Longbeach Road, 23rd July, 1881. 324 c ryo BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the Erec tion of an Addition to the Tinwald Hotel for Mr M. Scott. Those desirous of tendering can see conditions, specifica tion, and drawings at the Tinwald Hotel. Endorsed Tenders are to be sent to my Office before 4 p.m. on MONDAY, Aug. Ist. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. T, S. LAMBERT, Architect. Hereford street, Christchurch, July 22, 1881. 313 c



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. W. F. Wilding, Barrister, solicitor, and NOTARY PUBLIC. Attendance at Ashburton every Friday. OFFICE; NEXT THE MAIL OFFICE, BURNETT STREET. 117 c Branson & Purnell, jgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, JJARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Public Companies. The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I.A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Qolonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. 445 a



w. H. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, INSTATE 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 AM > £8,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDRY, 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. Money. | T||- ONEY TO LEND the SECUrTtY of FREEHOLD or LEASEHOLD PROPERY, or Loans for short dates, will be made on any ap proved security. Apply to Wm. HORNE, Care of P. Cunningham & Co., Ashburton. 54c Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 250 a Colombo street, Christchurch. mHRESHING BOOKS printed on the shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper.



Alfred Harrison. IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE. ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. THURSDAY, 2 8th JULY, 1881. 11.30 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, favored with instructions from Mr John Tisch, will sell by Public Auction at the Alford Forest Hotel, 1 Bay Draught Gelding, “ Nuggett,” 5 years 1 do do. “ Jack,” 5 do 1 Bay Mare, “Julia,” 7 years 1 Bay Gelding, “ Darby,” aged 1 Chestnut Gelding, “ Hunter,” 6 years 1 Grey Arab Mare, “ Swiftsure,” 6 years 1 Bay Mare, Foal at foot, 7 years 1 Chestnut Mare do, aged 1 Thoroughbred Mare, Foal at foot, aged 1 Brown Mare, “ Sweetlip,” 4 years 1 Bay Colt, by “Tribune,” rising 2 years 1 Yearling Filly, by “ Admiral ” 1 do Colt, by “ Tribune ” 120 Long-wool Hoggets, mixed sexes A number of Fat and Store Cattle 2 Two-horse Drays 1 Tip Dray 2 Sets Double Buggy Harness 2 New Riding Saddles 2 Sets Trolly Wheels and Trolly Harness, Timber, 200 Sacks, and Sun dries Mr Tisch having disposed of the Hotel, the whole of the above will be sold ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE. Luncheon provided. ALFRED HARRISON, 304 c Auctioneer. Public Notices.



ROAD DISTRICT. All Outstanding ROAD RATES will be SUED for without further notice. By order of the Board. W. CUTHBERT, District Surveyor. Longbeach Road, 23rd July, 1881. .323 c 0 T I O E. I will not be responsible for any Debts contracted by my Wife, Georgina Fergu son, she having left her home of her own accord, from date. JOSEPH FERGUSON, Alford Forest. July 20, 1881. 320 c N 0 UPPER T I 0 E. ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. The Storm Water Channel Ford on Thompson’s Track, owing to the late floods, is now in a most dangerous state for traffic of any kind. The public are therefore cautioned not to proceed that way until the same is Repaired, of which duo notice will be given. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 319 c Clerk.



HAVING Purchased the Book Debts in the Estate of H. Moffat, Miller, Wakanui, from the Trustee, I hereby give notice that all ACCOUNTS not paid by the 4th AUGUST proximo will be sued for without further notice. WM. TOWNSHEND. Ashburton, July 20, 1881. 302 c QHERTSEY STORE. Having DISPOSED of our BUSINESS, we wish that ALL ACCOUNTS DUE to us may be PAID at once, as we propose leaving the district. A. R. MARKHAM & CO. July 19th, 1881. 296 c SHBURTON BOROUGH COUN OIL. Notice is hereby given that Tancred street East, between William street and the South-east Town Belt is CLOSED for cart traffic until further notice. FOOKS & SON, Borough Engineers. July 26th, 1881, 337 c DR. MAOBEAN STEWART, of Ashburton, Has Commenced the Practice of his Pro fession in Christchurch. Temporary Residence—The House ori ginally occupied by the late Db Camp bell in COLOMBO STREET, Next Vincent’s Brewery, Christchurch. H9o MILLS. Having taken the above Mills, I beg to inform farmers and the public generally that the MILL is NOW OPEN, and hope, 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. March 17th, 1881. 376 a BOOKSTALL. ON SALE. “ Canterbury Timas ” and Dailies Weekly and Daily “ Press ” “Liberty” Dunedin “ Witness ” and “ Times” “ Timaru Herald ” “ Ashburton Guardianj" and “ Mail ” “Home News” “ Australasian ” Sealey’s Pamphlet on New Zealand. Latest Novels, &c., &c., &c. CHARLES HAY, 188 c Proprietor.



Publications. “ A RE WE TO STAY HERE t”—A /\ paper on the New Zealand Public Works Policy of 1870, considered specially with reference to the question of the Crown Lands and the Incidence of Tax ation, by a Colonist of 22 years standing, price Is, can bo obtained at Office of this Paper. ALFRED COOK, news runner for the Lyttelton Times, Ganterbwry Times, and Star, is prepared to undertake the distribution of circulars, hand-bills, &c., and to do general light porter work, and odd jobs. 794 a Railway tariff. Copies of the New Scale of Fares and Charges on the New Zealand Railways can now be procured at Office of this Paper. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station.



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



J. T. Ford and Co. 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, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our 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



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



Jl O R SALE. T.S. 860. Theis section will be sold on favorable terms. POYNTZ AND CO. have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, Improved Farm, This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui Distric and will be sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to 804 a DAN HENDERSON & CO. Mrs hardy johnston (Daughter of the late Rev. Albany Wade, of Hilton Castle, Rector of Elton, | Co. of Durham) RECEIVES a limited number of YOUNG LADIES who require superior educational advantages, com bined with home comforts and attention. Mrs Hardy Johnston is assisted by com petent Governesses, and the lessons taught include English in all its branches, French, German, Music, Drawing, and Deportment. Further particulars will be given on ap plication. Trimulgherry, Hereford street East, A SNUG Now in fallow. Educational. Christchurch. 332 c WANTED KNOWN Promissory Note Forms on Sale, at the Guardian Office.



T. Bollock. jgAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1.30 p.m. O LET—STABLE and LOOSE BOXES, opposite the County Saleyards, also Dwellinghouse, together with Paddock, lately in occupation of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close' to the Saleyards, afford a good opening for a person to take in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once, T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a very low rental, COTTAGE of four rooms in Ker mode street ; COTTAGE of six rooms in Tancred street; SHOP and Dwelling house in Moore street. T. BULLOCK. JIOR SALE, CHEAP. FREEHOLD SECTION, No. 335, Tinwald, on which is erected a well built COTTAGE ; the property of Mr John Colwell. This property must be sold, as the owner is leaving the district. OR SALE—IOO ACRES, fenced with live fence ; partly cultivated ; situated about four miles from the town of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—That valuable piece of LAND opposite “ The Grange,” being Lot 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, and containing 41a. 3r. 28p,, situated only two miles from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK. A BARGAIN FOR £26. £ Acre first-class LAND at Hampstead, for sale at the above price, on liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rpo SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS, FOR SALE—A BREECH-LOADER, by Cogswell and Harrison ; quite equal to new, all requisite ap pliances ; price low. T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £SO and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, lately in the occupation of Mr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. |0 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. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. 271 acres 2 roods, fenced and cultivated; situated about three aud a-half miles from the Town of Ashburton. 207 Acres partly improved, situate in the Upper Ashburton road district. 542 Acres, I rood (in one block) unimproved, situated about five miles from Ashbur ton, on Winchmore run, 514 Acres, 3 roods, about one mile from the Ashburton river, also on Winchmore run. 127 Acres fenced and cultivated, situated in the Wakanui district. 25 Acres first-class land, all fenced and culti vated (very early selection), about two miles from the town of Ashburton. 53 Acres securely fenced and cultivated, situated near Waterton, on the Long beach Estate. There is a comfortable four-roomed cottage on the farm. 266 Acres—a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and partly in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable S-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at Longbeach. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach. Would make a capital dairy farm. 65 Acres, about 3 miles from the town of Ashburton ; fenced and cultivated. To be sold cheap. 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. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 267 Acres about 1 mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. Lot 2, half an acre on the East Town Belt, near the Parsonage, on which is erected a Dwelling-house of seven rooms ; this is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap. Lot 11, 12, 13, Alford Forest Road, with 5- roomed Cottage erected thereon. Terms, small deposit, cash; balance on mort gage for a number of years. Lot 34, 35, each # acre, Mayo’s Block ; good land, and capital site for a house. Lot 12. Trevorton, on which is erected a well built 4-roomed Cottage, it is securely fenced. The garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. 278 —First-class land, good site for private house. TOWN PROPERTIES. 539 —Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —Comer section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337 —Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. 9 ’5,906, East street North, also T.S. 771, comer of Wakanui road and Cox street. This valuable section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front age. TINWALD TOWNSHIP. Lots 187, 188, containing about four acres of really first-class land, close to the bridge and fronting the river. This is a desirable site for a private residence, price low, terms easy, l.ot 134 —Quarter-acre to be sold cheap. Lot 89—Quarter-acre, cheap, and on easy terms. Lois 357, 358, each Quarter-acre, with cottage of four rooms erected thereon,



Business Notices Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. Nete the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 648 a Havelock street, Ashburton, COUNTY RIDGING & SPOUTING FACTORY. S. Hardley, EAST STREET ... ASHBURTON. S.H. begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on his premises the necessary machinery for the Manu facture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate be tween Christchurch and Dunedin, and S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality, he respectfully solicits their support in the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. Gall and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. 148 c



Craighead & Co., AILORS 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 duly as usual, in TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OP 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



ASH STORE. 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. J GO W., East street. 153 c



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



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



SOMERS STORE. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Take this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal support accorded them since commencing business, and now beg to notify that they hare been encouraged to make extensive additions to the store and largely increase their stock, which will enable residents in the Mount Somers and surrounding districts to obtain every requisite without having to make a long Journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of every description, at lowest rates. A cart goes round the district every week to receive and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & 00., General Storekeepers, &c., Mount Somers. Agents for the Ashburton Guardian, 757 a SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. G. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from Corned Beef from Mutton Sausages to 6d. 3d. to 4d. d. to 3d sd. to 6<L Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912



Business Notices. gOOKBI N D I N G. Wanted Known the undersigned has established a BINDING DEPART MENT, and is prepared to execute all classes of work in connection with the above art. Account Books, Portfolios, etc., manu factured to order. Old Books Re-bound. Libraries specially dealt with. H. M, JONES, Stationer r id Bookbinder, 76c Bast street and Baring Square. OHERTSEY STORE. We have much pleasure in informing the public that we have DISPOSED of our BUSINESS at Chertsey to MR R. ALCORN. In doing so, we desire to thank the residents for the very liberal support accorded to us since we have been in business, and we trust the same patron age may be extended to our successor, who, we sure, will attend to their interests as we have always endeavored to do, and from his long experience in the trade, will be able to compete with any other house in the trade. A, R. MARKHAM & CO. In reference to the above, I hope by keeping a Stock of everything that ought to be found in a General Store, and Selling at the Lowest possible Prices, to merit the patronage of every resident of the district. 295 c ROBERT ALCORN. Family boot & shoe depot, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashbueton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitherto. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good St guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Bools and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a



S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c, . Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a « thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 1110 SAMUEL LUCAS.



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



nriHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, X TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to, A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition. * A. THIELE. 204 c



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



EDIOAL 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. 93C R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a



Poyntz and 00. Properties "pOR SALE AND TO LB T. FARMS. 1,100 acres of First Quality Land. 300 acres xn crop, balance in grass and sheep feed. There is a Substantial Dwelling* house and all necessary outbuildings. The land is securely fenced and well watered. R.S. 17307. 17357, 17275, 17997, con taining 195 acres of good Land, securely fenced with live fences, well watered, in close contiguity to the railway. Most of this land is down in English grass. There is a good substantial Dwelling-house and all necessary outbuildings on the property. 240 acres of Splendid Land, noar’the above. This Farm is in a high state of cultivation and abundantly watered. 370 acres of prime qualify Land, on the celebrated Longbeach Estate. 150 acres in wheat, balance in grass and stubble. This Farm is well fenced, subdivided, and well watered. 107 acres in the Ashburton district, all in grass, well fenced, and subdivided and watered. Subject to a lease, with pur chasing clause, having years to run. 564 acres, near a railway station, all fenced. 340 acres of it In grass, 130 acres had one crop off, balance in tussock. Thin land is well watered. There are good farm buildings on the property, and would make a Capital Sheep Farm. 100 acres within a few miles of Ashbnr- • von, partly broken up aid ready for cropping. 200 acres near the sea beach, in good heart, well and securely fenced. 131 acres of Good Land, highly im proved, near Tinwald. R.S. 29510, 29511, 29512, containing 410 acres, in its native stale. Partly fenced. 220 acres on the Westerfield Run, in tussock. Will either be sold, or let on a purchasing clause. 425 acres near Lyndhnrst, fenced and partly in crop. Well watered. 700 acres on the Hinds, unimproved. 220 acres on the Winchmore Ron, un improved. TOWN PROPERTIES. T.S. 787, in Peter street, with a well built four-roomed House, securely fenced, and well provided in every respect. T.S. 580, close to the railway station and the Public Domain, with a substantial fire-roomed House erected thereon, toge ther with convenient outbuildings. T.S. 709, in Wills street, with good four-roomed House. T.S. 60. T.S. 742, 743, Peter street. T.S. 860, Grey street. T.S. 118,119, Moore street west. T.S. 837, Aiiken street. T.S. 449, Burnett street. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. Good Building Sites on the N.W. Belt, from £ to 5 acres each. A good, well-built six-roomed House, on half an acre of land, on N.E. Belt. A comfortable t.wo-roomed House, on the Creek road, Walsh’s paddock, on £ acre of land. A four-roomed House, with half an acre of land, on the N.E. Town Belt. TO LET OR FOR SALE. A large well-finished House of 10 rooms, together with 2 acres of land, in a dry and healthy situation, within a few minutes' walk of the Post Office. This is a sub stantially and well-finished place, and a most desirable residence. A two-roomed Cottage, for removal for sale. A muzzle-loading Gun, in first-class order. A breech-loading do do A six-chambered Revolver. 26 tons of goad Seed Potatoes. A broadcast Seed Sower. A good Wagon, also a Dray. • HAXTON AND BEATTIE’S PATENT FLEXIBLE HARROWS, So highly prized by all farmers who have used them. Poyntz and Co., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 3410