Or Ivess is reported to have had said at TO TSKe , Bdfoogh<)otmoil-ineetnig that “both tenders were too ; high.” He would suggest “ that the Town Clerk make out the roll, at an extra premium of say LI 0. As the work would bo simply to copy the previous roll the present tenders were excessive.” Now, as a Borough Coun cillor of many years’ standing, as a mem : her of the late Nelson Provincial Council, where, by-the-bye, he did not prove him self such an amiable and wise Soloroan as he reported himself in one of the locals of ’ his : own periodical, The Ashburton Mail, as “in aspiring candidate for the honor able position for a seat in the General ’ Assembly,” he (Mr Ivess) should or ought to know that the duties of a valuator are not simply copying the previous roll, but that the duties, if satisfactorily performed, are much more onerous. The schedule ' of the : Rating Act runs as follows: ‘‘l, A. 8., do solemnly promise and declare that I will faithfully and impartially, and to the best of my skill and judgment, make a true and faithful valuation of the rateable property in the —— - —, in accordance with the provisions of the ’Rating Act.” . , Such is the declaration a valuator has .to make upon oath. But, t© the would be “ Wakanui aspirant ” to the “Cham pion of Retrenchment,” this is a matter of little or no consideration. As long as the end is gained it is • all • the same. Now, again, at the

public meeting last night, the lie direct waa given to Mr Ivess by Messrs ■ Roberts and Dolman, when he challenged the Mayor’s statement, and the way in which he persisted in trying to shuffle out of it, will jgive all, and especially the Wakanui electors,an idea, and lam glad there is still plenty of time to consider, before the general election comes off, ■ what this man is actually made of. Is it ' possible, that a man who has got the effrontery to stand up at a public meeting and deliberately contradict his own words, . - iff asking to be sent as our member to the ■.£ General Assembly 1 Are we to send such a' man to help make laws for us 1 I sin : ‘ cerely hope that the electors will consider * twice before sending a man so inconsistent and unworthy, of their confidence to the General Assembly.—l am, etc.. An Elector and Lover of Truth,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1881.



TtMAurr and Wool Ships.— The prin cipal Timaru merchants are chartering ships, so that all the wool possible shall be forwarded direct home from Timaru fhia year.' Several vessels are already en gaged. _____ For continuation of reading matter see ' first page."]



Meetings. y ♦ Thistle lodge, 627., s.c., ash burton. The Regular MONTHLY MEETING of the above Lodge will be held TO MORROW EVENING, at the Masonic Hall, Tanored street, at 7.30 p.m. Visit ing Brethren invited. By order of the W.M. F. GADRRODGER, 122 d Hon. Sec. SUNDAY SCHOOL. ■^^T'ESLEY AN —Teachers are requested to meet in the Vestry TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) NIGHT, at conclusion of ordinary Ser vice. 123 d W. KEALL. jy|~R E. G. WRIGHT requests the ELECTORS of ASHBURTON to meet him on MONDAY next, at 8 p.m., in the Town Hall. w AKANUI WATER SUPPLY. A MEETING re the above will be held on THURSDAY EVENING, the 17th instant, after Mr Bowron’s lecture at the scihoolhiouse. All those interested are requested to attend. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, 120 d Chairman Wakanui Road Board. w AKANUI SPARROW CLUB. ' A MEETING of the above will be held at Somerset Hotel, on THURSDAY, 17th November, at 8 o’clock. JOHN R. BLAND, gOd Sec. pro iem. election Mr C. W. Purnell Will, by request, deliver a POLITICAL ADDRESS IN TUB TOWN HALL, RAKAIA, ON SATURDAY, 19th NOVEMBER, At 7.30 p.m. 93d ELECTION. Mr C. W. Purnell Will Address the ELECTORS at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON TUESDAY, 22ND NOVEMBER, at 8 p.m. 11Q/1



TTTAKANUI election. Mr C. W. Purnell Bequests the Electors to meet him at the undermentioned places— KYLE, Al THE SCHOOLHOUSE, ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER i6th, At 7.30 p.m. BARRHILL, At THE SCHOOLHOUSE, ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1881, At 8 p.m. WILLOWBY, Al THE SCHOOLHOUSE, ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER, 25, 1881, At 7.30 p.m. 9t6c Amusements. AN ENTERTAINMENT Will be given in the WAKANUI SCHOOLROOM, ON THURSDAY EVENING, the 24TH Inst., Consisting of Concert, Sapper, and Ball. Proceeds to be devoted to the School Children’s Prize Fund. Tickets —3s 6d each, may be had of any member of the School Committee ; or Mr W. Patching, Tentmaker, East street, Ashburton. GEORGE W. LEADLEY, 92d Chairman School Committee. GL A. Lindemann, Manufacturer of derated WATER, CORDIALS, &c. Address—G. A. Lindkmann, AErated : Witer and loe Factory, corner of Mont •arjiio" Vfj# K'. | 3580 '■■.jii 1.0 Y:



Lectures. QHEESE & BUTTER FACTORIES. A LECTURE will be delivered by Mr Bowron, Practical Agriculturist, at the following places : Flemington School ... November 15 Ashburton Forks School. ~ i 16 Wakanui School ~ 17 Willoughby School ... ~ 18 Each meeting at 8 p.m. Willowby School not being available on the 16th inst., the DATES will be CHANGED as follows :—Willowby, 18th, inst. ; Ashburton Forks, 16th inst. At the close of each meeting, applica tions for and deposits on shares will be received. By order of the Directors. S. E. POYNTZ, 42d Interim Secretary. Tenders. IST OTICE TO TENDERERS. The time for receiving Tenders for the erection of a Grain Store for Messrs P. Cunningham and Co. is EXTENDED to 12 o’clock on SATURDAY, November 19th. FOOKS & SON, 101 d Architects. T o BUILDERS. TENDERS will be received until THURSDAY, 24th instant, for the ERECTION of a Seven-roomed COTTAGE in Wills street. Plans and Specifications can be seen at Mr A. Orr’s, draper, East street. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. , 121 d Railway Notices.



ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ' OAMARU AGRICULTURAL SHOW, 17th and 18th November, 1881. Ordinary Single Fare Tickets to Oamaru, issued on the 16th and 17th at Christchurch, Washdyke, or any inter mediate station will be available for return up to and including 21st November. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Nov. 11, 1881. 103 d Public Companies. BRITISH AND MERC AN "TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c Public Notices. EW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY, LIMITED. Opening Auction Sale of SKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, &c., at Chrishchurch on THURSDAY, November 17th, 1881. Special Facilities offered, which can be ascertained on application to WALTER B. MOSS, Agent, West street, Ashburton. Or to JOHN COOKE, Manager, 75d Cathedral Square, Christchurch. £5 Reward. THE above Reward will be paid to any one giving information that will lead to the conviction of the person or persons who LAID POISON between East and West streets on THURSDAY last. W. H. ZOUCH. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. Notice is hereby given that all UNPAID RATES after the Ist day of December will be SUED FOR without further notice. £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173



33d ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk. V. R. Electoral district of waka nui. In pursuance of “The Regulations of Elections’ Act, 1881,” I Geokge Jameson, Returning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Wakanui, do hereby give notice that by virtue of a writ, bearing date the ninth day of November, 1881, under the band of the clerk of the writs, an Election will be held for the return of ONE qualified person to serve as a MEMBER for the said Electoral District; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Ashburton Saleyards Office, at noon, on FRIDAY, the 2nd day of DECEMBER, 1881, and that the POLL (if necessary) will be taken at the several Polling places of the districts on FRIDAY, the ninth day of DECEMBER, 188!. The following are the Polling places for the Electoral District of Wakanui : Ashburton County Saleyards Office Town Hall, Rakaia Schoolroom, Seafield Road Board Office, Longbeach. GEORGE JAMESON, Returning Officer. Ashburton, Nov. 12th, 1881. 90d Electoral district of ASHBURTON. In pursuance of “ The Regulations of Elections Act, 1881,” I, Walter Martin, Returning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a writ bearing date the 9th day of November, 1881, under the hand of the Clerk of the Writs, an ELECTION will be held for the return of one qualified person to serve as MEMBER for the said electoral district; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Courthouse, Ash burton, at noon on the third day of DECEMBER, 1881 ; and that the Poll (if necessary) will be taken at the several nolling places of the said district on the 9th day of DECEMBER, 1881.



The following are the Veiling Places for the Electoral District of Ashburton The Courthouse, Ashburton (principal) The 'Post Office, Methven The Schoolhouse, Alford Forest The Road Board Office, Mount Somers The Road Board Office, Westerfield The Schoolhouse, Lismore. WALTER MARTIN, Returning Officer for Ashburton. Ashburton, 12th Nov., 1881. 102 d BONES. —Wanted Known, that Mr F. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser of Bones in any quantity, at £3 per ton. Address, F. Mayo, Hampstead Bone Mills. 8340



r !■- ' Public Notices.- ■■■> V O T I C ;E. All Persons indebted to the late partnership of Drs Trevor and Ross are requested to PAY their Accounts at ON CE, to prevent legal proceedings being taken against them. W. H. ZOUCH. Ashburton, Oct. 27,1881. 988 c



o c ■E. The undersigned will in future CLOSE their respective establishments at 8 p. m., Saturdays excepted; and on Sundays will open from 2 to 3 p.m., and 8 till 9 p.m. J. M. CAMBRIDGE. 942 c CHARLES NEATE.



rpO DONALD WILLIAMSON, Esq. Sir, —We, the undersigned Burgesses of the Borough of Ashburton, respectfully request you will allow yourself to be Nominated for the Office of MAYOR of Ashburton for the ensuing year, and in the event of your acceding to our request, we pledge ourselves to use our best en deavors to secure your return. We are, yours, &c., Hugo Friedlander G. Watts George Parkin J. Moison Albert Roberts James Lannin Thomas Bullock John Orr Joseph Ivess Weymouth Roberts Fredk. Pavitt J. M. Cambridge George Jameson W. H. Gundry William Gavin J. R. Champan James Smith John Fowler D. McKenzie F. McFarlane J. Ward Poyntz and Co. T. R. Hodder S. Saunders G. F. Scott J. W. Baker Andrew Spillard W. Patching R. W. Shearman H. M. Jones W. R. Boyle Robert Murray C. H. Neate S. Revans Gerald D. Branson James Bradley Alexander Stott Edmund Coffee, MJ W. Leggett H. W. W. H. Collins William Cookson Wendel Elz P. Journeaux Thomas H. Gates S. Porter George J. Martin J. F. Butler Everett Bros. Alfred Harrison Richard Minn is John Curtis Joshua Tucker William Sparrow John R. Bland Sealy Bros. James Quinn Edward Reddin Henry Zander R. Smythe G. Kidd J. Hyde W. Davis Samuel Hardley David Amos William Smith Charles Reid John Stribling Lewis Gick R. Friedlander Wilhelm Zander .Samuel Nelson 0. B. M. Branson Barrett.



To Messrs Hugo Friedlander, George Parkin, Thomas Bullock, John Orr, and the other Burgesses who have signed the above requisition. Gentlemen, —In reply to your very in fluentially signed requisition, which may be fairly said to represent all shades of opinion, and this being so, it affords me all the more pleasure in complying with your wish to allow myself to be nominated for the honorable position of Mayor of Ashburton. If elected, I need hardly assure you that I will endeavor to merit the confidence you would place in me, and continue to work for the general good of this important town. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, Hsd DONALD WILLIAMSON.



Matson- Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS.



LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most lavorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Clover Seeds do do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in [Christchurch, and to make



LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Odr Stokes. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, NOV. 15. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 35d THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day v *-vs, up to the hour of going to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



jPBySSTibTr' : TO BUSHMEN, CONTRACTORS IN VESTORS, AND OTHERS. Clearing Sale OF BUSH LAND, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS, HORSES,. IMPLEMENTS, &c., &c., AT ALFORD FOREST. Messrs j. t. ford & co. are favored with instructions from Messrs Cooper Bros, to sell, At their Residence, A LFORD FOREST, ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, At 11 o’clock sharp, The whole of their P L A N T , Consisting of



10 first-class' Draught Horses, all good workers 1 good Hack 5 Draught Foals 1 six-horse Wagon 1 three-horse Dray 4 Tip Drays 5 Scoopers 3 sets Harrows 1 Portable Forge and Anvil Single-furrow Plough Harness Quantity of Sacks Contractors 1 Tools, be disposed of etc., which will all without reserve Also, 300 cords Firewood 2,000 Posts and Rails 10,000 Fencing Stakes Straining and Gate Posts, 7,8, 9, and 10ft. long, all of which must be sold on account of Messrs Cooper Bros, leaving the district. Also, at the same place, we will offer the equity of redemption of 120 acres Bush, situate at Alford Forest, in three sections, contain ing 20, 39, and 61 acres each. These sections are close to Alford Forest Main Road, therefore Farmers and Carriers will find no difficulty in getting the timber out of the Bush. Terms at Sale. LUNCHEON PROVIDED, lid 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 Educational. RADIES’ SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number of young ladies (boarders and day pupils) who require superior educational advan tages, based upon the best modern sys tem. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Gover nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars on application. References kindly permitted to His Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. C. A. Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 332 c Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, gARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. C. W. Ireland, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a



p R 1 N T 1 N G, Of Evsey Description, NEATLY AND CHEAPLY EXECUTED, AT IJIHE Q.UARDIAN QFFICE, WEST STREET.



T. Bullock. -> rf" SATURDAY, 19TH NOVEMBER. FOR SALE By Older of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK has been favored with instructions from the Mort gagee to offer for sale by Public Auction, 0110 11 SATURDAY, x9TH INSTANT, The following Properties: Section 4, part of B S. 4905, fronting on the North-West Town Belt, with good Four-roomed Cottage erected thereon. Section 91, East Town Belt (known as Bullock’s Block), containing 38 perches. Sections 16 and 17, fronting Alford Forest road and Cross street, con taining 1 rood 19 perches, f Section 154, MeMurdo street, Tinwald, quarter acre. Section 100, Hindhope (corner section), half acre. Sections 26, 27, 31, and 32, Kirwee, fronting High street and Railway Reserve. Terms at sale. Sale at 2.30. T. BULLOCK, 91d Auctioneer. T. Bullock, AU CT I (\N EER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



TO LET—To Contractors, Dealers, and others.—To let, 120 acres of grass land adjoining the Grange; also, 110 acres, together with a seven-roomed dwelling house, adjoining the above. T. BULLOCK. M 0 X ® Y. L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates ; also,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, in sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK. FOB. SALE. —2 Double-Furrow Ploughs, by Ransome and Simms, quitt new. Price, L 6 10s each. 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. nnO LET. —Stable and Loose-boxes X opposite the County Saleyards. Also, Dwelling-house, together with pad dock, lately in the occupation of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards affords a good opening for a person to cake in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once. T. BULLOCK. gEED OATS. SEED OATS. FOR SALE. —4 quantity of Short Oats and Tartarians ; also, Feed Oats in large or small lots. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. T. BULLOCK. For sale, Dray ; nearly new. CHEAP. —Capital Farm also, Second-hand Gig, T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—Premises in Moore street, known as the Chicory Works ; also, Shop and Dwelling-house adjoining the above. A low rental will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a Low Rental.—Cottage at Hampstead, known as Mayo’s Block; Shop and Dwelling-house, Triangle, ad ioining Mr Thiele’s, Baker. T. BULLOCK 827 c Auctioneer and Estate Agent.



W. H. Gundry. undersigned begs to notify to his Friends and Customers that he has REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES, Opposite the Somerset Hotf W. H. GUNDRY, ESTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAN D BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gorse Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick’s, Woods, 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. Aog^t AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.



£2,000 ASD £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current ate 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, 78a Agent, East street, Ashburton.



THE following ACTS, passed last Session, can be obtained at Pub lished Prices at Office of this Paper : Corrupt Practices Prevention Fencing Regulation of Elections Representation Canterbury Rivers Amendment Public Reserves Property Tax Gaming and Lotteries Volunteer Property Assessment Act Amendment Licensing.



ROSPECTUS ASHBURTON CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY COM PANY (LIMITED). Capital : £5,000, in 1,000 shares of £5 each, payable as follows :■ —-5s per share on application, 5s on allotment, and the balance in calls of not more than 10s per share at any one time. No call to be made under an interval of three months from the previous one being made. It is not proposed to call up more than £2 per share at present. Provisional Directors —Messrs E. : G. Wright, Hugo Friedlander, John Orr, Matthew Stitt, Andrew Dawson, John Chalmers, Joseph Hunt, J. E. Trevor, D. Oliver, John Carter, J. W. Silcock, Thomas Bullock, C. P. Cox, Joseph Clark, George Jameson, Frederick Pavitt, Andrew Leatham, David Wilson, Francis T. Mayo, T. R. Hodder Isaac Sargeant, E. Corbett. Bankers—Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors —Branson and Purnell.- Interim Treasurer —John Orr. Interim Secretary—Stephen E. Poyntz. The promoters of this Prospectus, in introducing it to the public, wish to draw attention to the benefit to be derived from the establishment in the County of Ashburton of Cheese and Butter Factories. (1) By the factory system the cost of manufacturing would be considerably lessened, and the consequent profit arising therefrom give a greater return to all interested, and by reason of the uniformity obtainable, a greater demand also for the manufactured article, at an increased value, would be the result. (2) Farmers, by selling their milk to the Company, will receive payment in cash, and consequently be in a position to purchase their goods at the store on a cash basis, which will not only be ad vantageous to themselves, but will also materially assist to place trade generally throughout the County on a sounder footing, and will likewise find an outlet for the butter and cheese made, which at present farmers and storekeepers have a great difficulty in doing. (3) It would be the means of opening up a steady paying market for the pro duce which at present —during some portion of the year—will barely meet working expenses, and ships now being fitted with refrigerating apparatus, com bined with the prospect of direct steam communication at an early date with the Old Country, warrants the promoters in anticipating and offering such an outlet. All further information desired can be obtained from the Secretary or any of the Directors. Application forma for shares will be issued in a few days. OP THE 958 c S. E. POYNTZ, Interim Secretary.



R A P E R Y AND CLOTHING. Ready Money Richards, Having received 40 CASES of SPLENDID GOODS, will give the inhabitants of Ashburton ANOTHER CHANCE of investing their money on the CHEAPEST GOODS EVER OFFERED. BE IN TIME TO SECURE BARGAINS. W. HAYES, Manager. (Next to Lancaster’s Butchery, East street.) 118 d Business Notices-



£6OO. rp HE WHOLE OF THE Kaiapoi Exhibits As shown at the AGRICULTRAL SHOW Were Purchased by ANDREW ORR, And will be ON SALE AT HIS PREMISES, EAST STREET, THIS AND FOLLOWING DAYS, SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY. ANDREW, ORR, Importer, &o. Establishment NOW OPEN, Tancred street. 1000 c



L F 0 R D BREWERY. BREWERS & BOTTLERS, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. . Quinton Bros, beg to inform the j public of Ashburton Bistre!, that having completed their New Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY, 78d Donald Williamson general storekeeper, East street, Ashburton, AS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W.’s own order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. . D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. . A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, m- Quinton Bros., eluding old celebrated make. 79d



Business Notices OP REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, ; Begs to intimate to his numerous friehds and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, j TANCRED STREET, Where he hopes to merit a fair shard of public patronage. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. 199 c JJARGAINS FOR THREE WEEKS. S. W, Alcorn, Having purchased from Messrs HodDbk and Co. their ENTIRE STOCK of DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, &C., AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT OFF COST PRICE, Has determined to hold a great CHEAP CLEARING SALE FOE THREE WEEKS ONLY,



Previous to removing to his new premises • The whole of the Stock has been Re* masked for the sale in Plain Figures, at such Extensive Reductions as mast satisfy everyone of the, genuineness of the. bargains being offered. The following are a few of the reduc tions effected : Prints at 6Jd per yard, reduced to4d r Good Strong Winsey, reduced to 4jd Horrock’s Longcloth, reduced to 3s lid per dozen Fancy Dress Stuff at 2s 6d per yard, reduced to Is B£d OottOn Shirtings, reduced to 4|d and 4 d Brown Holland, reduced to s|d Ladies’ Kid Gloves at 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid Long Muslin Curtains at 6s 6d, re duced to 4s 9d All Wool Flannel, reduced to is Ladies’ Washing Skirts, reduced to • 2s 3d Men’s Tweed Suits at 80s, reduced to 65s Men’s Mole Trousers' at 10s, reduced to 7s 6d Men’s Cotton Shirts reduced to Is 3d Men’s Shooter Boots reduced to 16s 9d Women’s Boots reduced to 4s 9d And all other Goods at proportionate reductions. Intending purchasers and all in want of good, useful household Drapery, New Millinery, Clothing or Boots, should visit this sale as early as possible and secure some of the choice Bargains. Tebms During the Sale abb NET CASH. Note. —A fresh consignment of SINGERS’ CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES Just opened. Orders from the country promptly at tended to. Observe the address is— S. W. ALCORN, LATE T. R. HOLDER & COMPANY, 868 c Saunders’ Buildings.



S BORNE HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners of too above and others are informed wo have engaged store-room of Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton, where we intend, after the arrival of our new supply of Extras, to repair all Binders entrusted to our care, and put them in thorough working order, for owners only. The only charge made will bo for the extras and material used, at list prices, payable in cash for delivery of machines. We have two experts engaged for the work, one direct from Osborne’s Factory, who will be glad to explain the working of the Binder to save future trouble to the fanner. Apply early, as time will be limited, and earliest applicants will receive first attention. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. Orders will also be taken for Machines for the coming season.



EW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Reid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they hare opened a . GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tihwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHE A P TEAS! TEAS!! TEAS!II Of the Best Blends. i SUGARS ! SUGARS !! SUGARS!! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING !! 1 And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE ! 1 HARDWARE !!! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R. *s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 87c BOOKS printed oh the shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper.



Poyntz and 00. rE Undersigned are now taking orders for Messrs Scott Pros. ’ celebrated GRASS STRIPPERS, r Fitted with all the latest improvements. Full width. POYNTZ & 00. P R S B . 260 acres of good LAND, well fenced, within 10 miles of Ashburton; 160 acres in' crop, the 'balance ploughed ready for turnips. POYNTZ ft CO. P R S E A Splendid SHEEP-FARM pf 1,200 acres, situated within 12 miles of Ashburton, well fenced, and sub* divided into 14 paddocks. The County water-race runs along the property. The improvements, con sist of a well-built six-roomed house, six-stalled stable, and sheep yards adapted to working 3,000 sheep. There are 250 acres in growing wheat, and this is' a most desirable property. POYNTZ & eo. p R s B. A splendid Farm of 397 acres, all. fenced, f and divided .into 7 paddock* 60 acres in English grass, 186 in wheat, TOO. in oats,' balance in fallow. The improvements consist of a good 6-roomed weatherboard ' house, six-stalled stable, and a con crete tank bolding6,ooo,,gallons. The County water runs through the centre of the land. Also, A Farm of 78 acres, well-fenced, and abundantly watered, 36 .acres in : English grass, balance in root crops. There is a good house and; stable on the land, and a garden well stocked with fruit trees. ; POYNTZ & CO. rjIOWN PROPERTIES. A capital seven-roomed house,- containing dining-room, sitting-room, - four bedrooms, 1 and kitchen, ! well situated, close to the centeePdf the town, and within two 1; minutes* walk of the Post Office and Rail way Station. POYNTZ & CO. O R S P TOWN SECTIONS. T.S. 60, Kermbde street. T.S. 742, 743, Peter street. T.S. 675, 316, 318, Havelock street. T.S. 118,119, Moore street west. T.S. 822, 828, Cox street. T.S. 818, Aitken street. T.S. 860, Grey street. T.S. 689, Cameron street. T.S. 293. T.S. 274. POYNTZ & 00. E.



HOR S A L E. Several well-built comfortable bouses, of different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. O R 8 A L EL A quarter of an acre In Cox street, on whlob is erected a substantial four-roomed House. The land is well fenced and laid out and planted with choice trees. ' POYNTZ & 00. JIOR SALE OR TO LET, A Five-roomed HOUSE, thoroughly well finished, on the NorthEaSt Town Belt. This is a most desirable property, being pleasantly situated in one of the healthiest parts of the town. The grounds are tastefully laid out, and are planted with the choicest shrubs and trees. This property is now let to good tenant, and would make' a very profitable investment. POYNTZ & CO. -p O R S A L E. Two acres of Good Land, a short distance from the Alfred Flour Mills, having a good frontage, and well and securely fenced. POYNTZ & CO- T O LET. Two, three, four, and five roomed houses, within easy distance of the centre of the town. POYNTZ & CO. Poyntz and Co., LAND, ESTATE & GENERAL AGENTS, ASHBURTON.