THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 1881.



Public Notices. ASHBURTON HGRTICULTURA L SOCIETY. Second Annual Show. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 18S1. JNTENDING EXHIBITORS are re quested to take notice that full Catalogues and Prize Lists, and all particulars, can be obtained at my office, or of any member of the Committee. Members and persons desirous of join ing are requested to pay their annual sub scription at my office at as early a date as possible. S. E. POYNTZ, 891 Hon. Sec. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., A EE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all Umiii of. Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their Ibands either for sale or shipment to the -English or Colonial Markets. ' .A Large Stock of Comsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at. lowest current prices. , R.: McKERROW & CO., G-RAIN MERCHANT 5, RAKAIA. 60 JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting J Machinery. ” , Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, price ,L7O. Ditto " ditto, with iron road wheel, ; and patent lifting apparatus, price L 75. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 3.05. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to ottrotorea ■-Ufcborne No.. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. •' Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery ‘ Reapers and Mowers. ' Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK, ■ Sole Agents in New Zealand— ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 824 Christchurch. ;, - V’McDougairs # Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and. Safest in the. Market. : A, true specific for Scab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. - Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. kegs, by ; ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 627,. Christchurch. For Sale. O R S ONE BUCK-EYE A L E. REAPER. 854 W. MONTGOMERY & CO. Jp O R S A L E. QUARTER ACRE in Mrs. McLean’s Paddock. Good soil. Well situated Mid cheap. No reasonable offer refused. W. WHITE, 809 Agent. Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following TOWN AND SUBURBAN V PROPERTIES: — A good five-roomed House, on quarter : acre of land, within three or four , chains of the East Town Belt. -■ A compact four-roomed House, with one acre of land, well fenced. Three . . quarters of an acre laid down as a paddock. A nice four-roomed House on half-acre of land, near the; Gas Works,, well . finished throughout. Town Sections, 742, 743, 465, 466, 467. Town. Section 711, upon which is erected ' a capital four-roomed House fitted with every convenience. A two-roomed House, with outbuild ings, on a quarter acre, well fenced . I; and planted, on N. E. Belt. ■MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates 595 , Publications. mHK TRADE PROTECTION SO- X - CIETY’S PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of BiUs of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies. &c., throughout New Zea land., On. Monday, an “ Extra” is printed for a Canterbury, containing information up toj!2 o’clock on the preceding Satur day, For. particulars, apply at the Office, Hobbs’,;Buildings,. High. street, Chrisi ohurchi—T- B. Craio, Agent for Canter bipTt, 1 'Bl6 H/TEtBOURNB JVX ' i EXHiBITION. Tin > NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA (LOOTED) have * recently PUBLISHED a small BOOK entitled “ A GUIDE TO' MBLBOUBNE.-’ for the use of intending visitetßtotbb Melbourne Exhibition. It oontaiuwftlso-’a variety of information of inteiesttotbe genetaLpuhlic,‘and COPIES had-FREE OF CHARGE qn ap 'plraatSonat-Any ofth&officesofthe Associa tiottthroughont the Australasian colonies. , f Head* office for New StfßßWf, WjtL MSOTOW. ' Swam > ■ “ -T Agent, Ashburton— s E B S. 800, M *v * * GUARDIAN is bn eyety Ten



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Oox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business »vill 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 T. Bullock. THE Undersigned begs to intimate to former constituents and settlers generally that he has RETURNED TO BUSINESS AS Auctioneer, Estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. JgAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer JpOR SALE, CHEAP. A CROP of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, now growing on the farm known as Evans’ Farm, near Wakanui. Terms liberal. T. BULLOCK. 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 terras, RURAL SECTION 28,837, CONTAINING 236 ACRES 236 Situated near Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s, and close to the Ashburton ?orks Railway line. For particulars, ipply to T. BULLOCK. FOR 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. . T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections in one block—viz., 502, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tinwald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP —A Quarter 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 Saleyarda. Terms —Small de posit Cash ; balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, —Ten SHARES in the Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company. T. BULLOCK. For sale or to let, with a PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 2C6 „ A compac Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, Ac., Ac. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 360 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 60 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 65 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290 „ About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES. That valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. Section 539 (part of), J of an acre. Terms same as above. Section 341, Kermode street. Lot 37 i Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. TO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BULLOCK TO LET, SHOP or BOARDING HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office. * T. BULLOCK. TO BUTCHERS. —TO LET—Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, situate in Havelock street, late in the occupation of Geo. Worner, There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Money. M O N E £2,000 to LEND, on approved freehold securities, in sums of £2OO and upwards, i Aptly to W. H. BRISTOW, Surveyor, 873 ' Hereford street, Christchurch. DORMS PRINTIJD “To Let ” and P ‘ “ For Sale ’’—can be obtained at the fUAJiDUN Office.



Quill and Co. POSTPONEMENT. QUILL’S MOUNT SOMERS SALE is POSTPONED For the present. T. QUILL’S GRAND CONSULTA TION, No. 1, ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, To be Run in February, 1881. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. First Horse ... ... ... ••• £l4O Second Horse 90 Third Horse ®0 Other starters and nonstarters (divided) ... ... ••• 220 Tickets to obtained 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 bo 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 Advances 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 hand 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 con compete. Wholesale—Tomato Sauce, 265. per case of two dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per case of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, I SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, I Ahhbubtok. 333g-995c i



Public Companies. O T I C E. THE CASWELL SOUND MARBLE, PORTLAND CEMENT, AND MIN ING COMPANY (LIMITED), NEW ZEALAND. Capital—£so,ooo, in 10,000 Shares of £5 each. Calls—ss. on Application ; ss. on Allot ment ; balance, as required, in Calls of 10s. per Share at intervals of not less than three months. Provisional Directory : Hon. E. Richardson, C.M.G., M.H.R., J.P. ; Hon. J. T. Peacock, M.L.C., J.P. ; Hon. J. A. Bonar, M.L.C., J.P. ; A. M'Rae, Esq. ; W. H. Pilliet, Esq., J.P.; W. Stocks, Esq. ; W. Hutcheson, Esq., M.H.R., J.P., Mayor, Wellington ; E. W.JMills, Esq., J.P. ; McLean W. Jack, Esq., Mayor, Hokitika; R. N. J. Reeves, Esq., M.H.R., J.P. ; A. Stenhouse, Esq., J.P. ; George Munro, Esq. ; J. R. George, Esq., A.M.1., C.E. ; A, S. Chapman, Esq. Bankers ani> Agents ; Bank of New Zealand and Branches. Solicitors ; Messrs. Buller, Lewis and Gully. Offices : Grey street, Wellington. Applications for Shares will be received until the 31st day of JANUARY, 1881, and can be made through the Bank of New Zealand, or any of its branches in New Zealand and Australia, or from the Company’s Broker, Mr. Charles Pyb, Store, Winslow, from whom Prospectuses and Forms can also be obtained. Specimens of this Marble took the First Prize at the late Sydney Exhibition, and are being exhibited in the New Zealand Court of the one now r being held at Mel bourne. Note— The prospects of this Company are exceptionally favorable, large divi dends and great increase in value of shares being a comparative certainty ; but for further particulars we refer to the Pro-i spectus, which can be obtained as above. THE SHARE LIST CLOSES ON JAN. 31st, 1881. All Shares will be allotted by Priority of Application. 868 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. 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 tho firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual 749 THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). WOOL SEASON—IBBO-1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP FARMERS. THE Company makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted to its 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’s office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. 877 Business Notices. J. B. Chapman, House painter, sign writer, &c., begs to announce that, in order to make room for Fresh Importa tions of White and Red Lead, Raw and Boiled Oil, Varnish, Glass, Paperhang ings, etc., he has ENLARGED HIS WAREHOUSE, by taking, in addition to hia old shop, the adjoining premises lately occupied by Mr. Fowler as a general store. The advertiser is, therefore, in a position to supply the Trade and the Public with all the above named requisites at lowest wholesale prices. Tancrbd street, Ashburton. 880 P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement makers, Tuam Street, Christchurch, Have a number of their greatly improved GRASS SEED STRIPPERS now ready for delivery. These Machines were awarded First Prize at Rangiora, Christ church, and Ashburton Shows this season. Also have on view their new make of ELEVATORS, which for lightness and durability cannot be surpassed. Inspection invited. 846 “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 cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as be 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. G. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 396 Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station,



Business Notices. 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 Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald). Note—No connection with any other shop. 656 NOTICE to FARMERS and OTHERS. WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re 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 REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OAA 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, &c. Apply at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Orders can be delivered at any railway station on the main or branch Hues, direct from the Mills, of any size, length, or quantity. 7380 Q N SALE. WALTER A. WOOD’S TWINE AND WIRE Reaper and Binder COMBINED. These Machines have recently taken First Prize at the Melbourne Exhibition ; First Prize at the Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show ; First Prize and Gold Medal at the Bendigo Agricultural Show, on December Bth j First Prize at the North Gippsland Agri cultural Society’s Show ; and First Prize at the Dunedin Agricultural Society’s Show in December last. LOCAL AGENTS— POYNTZ & CO., ASHBURTON. This Machine may be seen during the next two days at work in Mr. E. JONES’ Paddock, South Rangitata. 864 ANY men of many minds,’’ we IVI used to write, more or less legilby, in our copy books at school, and it seems to be a necessary condition of society everywhere that diversity 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, however, upon which all are 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 HAYING 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. 4«3 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 R. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT, and GENERAL AGRICULTURAL 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 Fine 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 small quan tities, and all orders willbe promptly executed. • 0. A. ULRICH, Cobb & Co.’s Office,- Cathedral Square, i : Christchurch. Agent for Springfield Coal Co. [Limited^



Business FT B. Gr. Buxton, Practical CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HAVING 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 of prices : Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... £3 15 0 Riding and Walking Pants, from 110 Vesta, to order, from ... 012 ,6 Ladies’ Biding Habits, from 4 10 0 Jockeys’ Racing Colors. Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a few hours’ notice. Gentlemen’s own Materials Made up. R. G. Buxton 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. Address— R. G. R UX T O N, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634 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 PITTING 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 6d. Ladies’ MANTLES from £2 ss. PERFECT FIT —Any Style Required, and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed in every case. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) Thos. Dudson, 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. 310 HUGH MUIR. gTORE The Oldest Established Business in the County of ALshburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS GROCERS IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING CELEBRATED ROOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 355 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. 319



Business Notices. Wm. Anderson, SADDLER ARD HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton. jTT AS always in STOCK, a complete JL.i 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, PAPERHANGER, &c., BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Jifail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECONDHAND 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, m cases Cherry do. do. Also pipes of every other description Dolls, Toy Watches Rowing Boats, Trumpets Shuttlecocks and Battledores Whips, Spades, Popguns , Mouth Harmonicous And all kinds of Gentlemen’s Studs West's Patent Solitaires Also Ladies’ Hair Pads, Frizettes, &c. NOVELS— “ Black 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, &0., , 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. 593 QUININE WINE. Highly recommended, and acknowledged to he 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. • 793 OHRISTMAS 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, wishes to inform them that he has now on hand a Variety of CHRISTMAS CAKES. Biscuits, &c., of all kinds, Pastry, Buns, Ac., Fresh Daily. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND PASTRY COOK, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON. 792 BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS ! M. N E ALAS 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 £l—at 155.; Men’s Light Water tights, £l—now sold at 15s. ; Men’s Nailed Bluchers, 13s. 6d. sold now at 10s. All goods sold proportionately Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck 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 he 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 (Just below Dunn and Rays Foundry), 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 fiirther use, but he is Still engaged in Manufacturing and repairing Gates, Wheelbarrows, Drays, Hurdles, etc. General Joiner’s work and 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. 694



Business Notices Wood & Co., BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, . Ashburton, WINNERS of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agri cultural Show at Christchurch and Ash burton.—All Orders promptly attended to. 375 James Scarlet. JAMES SCARLET, Butcher, Chertsey, begs to intimate to the Public gene rally that MEAT, of First-class quality, is always obtainable at a moderate charge at his shop. A Cart drives round the district on Tuesdays and Fridays. 381 Quinton Brothers, ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES, Aiford 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 JUST RECEIVED. A Recherche Assortment of CHRIST MAS and NEW YEAR CARDS; also, nice selection of 10YS, ALBUMS, and FANCY GOODS, suitable for the Christmas season. H. M. JONES, STATIONER, East Street and Baring Square. A large stock of STATIONERY to arrive shortly. 710 Marsh & Groves. -pANCY BREAD AND BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND TIONERS. BISCUIT CONFEC FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. Tancred Street, Ashburton. 312 !. . ■ SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper and Binder Experts, TTTTSH to notify to Farmers, Con- 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 Bay, 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. €BB PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. ROBT. 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 tne Premises. MOORE STREET (Next Door to the Road Board Office), t BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. 730c-960 CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY/ ASHBURTON. A. Thiele THANKS the Public for their libera]..: Support during the time he has been in . business, and hopes for a continuance of their favors. By supplying onlytho.: 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. TiTELE, CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY. i 6oft/ FI HE GUARDIAN is published every I evening, giving eVery day’s news, up to the hour of going to press. This in better than buying a sixpenny weekly.