The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2.-No. 271.]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



' Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer : ohandiso,Furniture and. Effects, also ’ Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. : : I weekly sale SALE ATTENDED. Entries can be made at my office or at the Yards. Agent for the Transatlantic Fire Insurance Company. 824 K. K. A i tJCTIONEER, VALUATOR, STOCK, STATION, '/ 0 T ::>;! ii 5 AND.; GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, TEMUKA. Agent for Standard Insurance. Gom api for. tlie Althouse Licensed Dealer in Arms and



W. ®. Oundry, AND, ESTATE, AND STATION AGENTS -.r - GENERAL ; MERCHANT, >TASO. 7 ' East street, AsHBUBTOir. 927 ,iTT F R:£ D K : . AVI t T , 'Ea^ 1 Stfengt (Close to the Railway t'r" k .d /,-iSTATLOify ASHBORTCm, : . Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken; for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle and t MalY£nt Opal (by the truck load), Build- of- all kinds,, Fencing.. Wire, 1 Agucuttnr^implements,.English and Ameri can, &c., &c. • > 9 2 & iJßpmspn & Boileau, J, COMMISSION AND i *'■ GENERAT/AGENTS . ; -:: ‘^iAgenjt^ 1 fpr t the Australasian. _ , !? r ' Agebts for Gilbey’b Wine. «29 BRANSON & BOILEAU. .



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Surveyors, Civil Engineers, &c. [a card.] C. Hastings Bridge, SURVEYOR, And Licensed under Land Transfer Act. Office ; Hobbs and Co. ’s new Buildings, High street, second floor, Christchurch. 676 MR. HARDY JOHNSTON, CIVIL ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT, Authorised and Licensed Surveyor, VALUER AND ARBITRATOR, la prepared to execute Surveys, Engineer ing and Architectural Designs, Estimates, and Reports, and Value Property in town or country at the following tariff of charges, exclusive of travelling expenses. SURVEY CHARGES. For any fractional part of an acre, and not ! exceeding five acres, two guineas. Exceeding five acres and under twenty-five acres, three guineas. Exceeding twenty-five acres and under fifty acres, three guineas for the first twenty-five acres,- and one shilling per acre for balance. Exceeding fifty acres and under one hundred acres, four guineas for the first fifty acres, and one shilling per acre for balance. Exceeding one hundred acres and under five hundred acres,: five guineas for the first one hundred acres, and ninepence per acre for balance. Exceeding five hundred acres and under five thousand, ninepence per acre for the first five hundred acres, and sixpence per acre for balance. ■ For ,sub-dividing into allotments carefully pegged and numbered, the charge, in addition to the above would be two shillings for each town allotment comprising any fi actional part of an acre, and two shillings and sixpence for each suburban or rural section comprising one acre and upwards. The above ' charges do not apply to very hilly or broken country, • or to “ bush ” land, in which case from twenty-five to fifty percent, would- have to be added in proportion to the difficulties met with in the country to be sur veyed, and also in discovering the boundaries of the Crown Grants. Fair copies of the survey plan drawn on mounted, paper, together with book of refer ence, if required, will be furnished at the rate of ten per cent, on the cosl ol the survey. . All surveys will be eairied out and completed in accordance ; with the rules and instructions issued by the Surveyor-General for the guid ance of the Survey Department of the Govern ment, and will be certified to as being correct. ■ The ■ charge per day would be two guineas clear of all expenses should clients prefer that mode of payment.



ENGINEERING CHARGES. In making surveys of land for engineering purposes, such, for instance, as the drainage or or irrigation of districts of country, the drain age or water supply of towns, construction of railways, common roads and bridges, canals, harbors, river improvements, &c., the charges would be for plans, design, estimate, report, ,&c , at the rate of three per cent, on the total estimated cost; of the proposed work if under £S,oooj above £5,000 and under ,£IO,OOO, three per cent, on the first ,£5,000 and two and a half percent; on the balance ; above j£io, 000 and.under ,£20,000, two and a half per cent, on the first £IO,OOo, and two per cent, on the balance, and so on lessening in proportion to the extent of the estimated cost on the proposed work; If employed by the day, the charge would be three guineas clear of all expenses. ARCHITECTURAL CHARGES. In furnishing designs arjd specifications with estimated cost, &c., for cottage and villa resi dences, shop fronts, warehouses, banks, public buildings, &c., &c., the charge would be from five to two and a half per cent, in proportion to the estimated cost of the proposed building. VALUATIONS. , House and landed property, agricultural machinery, 1 tools and effects, railway plant, and every description of engineering and building material, plant, &c,, &c., valued on equally reasonable terms as above. T. M. HARDY JOHNSTON, C.E., Member of the Institution of Civil En gineers, London. Offices—Sydenham Chambers, Hereford street, Christchurch. 672 Business Notices



Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ pagbt > COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Cd. i EEDSHOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. Cd. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S HEAVY TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man tweed trousers, AT 10s. Od, Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 265. Leeds house for stylish hats. teeds House, 7 CASHEL STREET, W., ... (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. • 40i DAVIS’S Cheap FUR N ITU RE AND BEDDING M A N U F ACT ORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch , Prices arid guaranteed best of material and workmanship. , . FUNE RA L S CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED i W DAYIS MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 702 D. Fitzpatrick, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, Fowler’s Buildings, Tanchbd Street, Ashburton. - LL descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable LkIKBST 1 * ~"• -■ *- * . 933 T* , i DANIEL FITZPATRICK.



rHOTJ./i. "UUO ii> i'iVu' fjl .0 L E T. Ifi A ffjgok: OFFICES. in Bart •tree|._^.; l ; u .,j ; . F O ; R g : a E. : 1 WOOD’S REAPER AND BINDER «rid WOOD’S‘TORE. ' 942 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Bransoii&Pnrnell* TST! EAST STREET. r^44- 46a ■t/; 1 . Wv Ireland* ASD , SOHCITOR, 5 8a &'dpn*to;' and SON; t.iitoJyoiL‘p a ND 4wbisf,Bwtewftl4Wi :?xansferrAet, ; OoNTfeACT ; Surveyors, dim noi.tyiilH. >■ 374 mi 0 ;h ;■; ■j-nIIOV T'-ornn i yfiJ •m>i: itm;. IiIUJTfIORISED.'Q'OVEENME N T AllUi.-a f)«-n vrft v.«i W.»)i-o n uUf !•'. Kii SERVEYOEv . ' iiVj-y-. to o) ?.’*:•• i uoilu flVftfrcatid Nawtcm’r'BuiWitiiga; ‘ '(next CfleetiyCtontteili office*;' 'street, «4iaiet ~^-4- f 572 N E;E R S, * «o(ft Uiliiii ‘‘ 1 4m *' 4



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware Useful Novelties, and V Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J . Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of .all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveyors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Street West. 569 James McDonald, EW ZEALAND LABOR EXCHANGE, REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MALE AND FEMALE SERVANTS, Manchester Street South, Christchurch. PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B.—Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Pro perties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts Collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. 570 J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Eegistry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. * (Established 1858.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B. —Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained arid forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. '



Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP, DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. TO HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J m moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, . Christchurch. 567 KING BROTHERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH, Importers of General Ironmongery. American Stoves, Colonial Ovens, Ranges and Registers (all sizes). Farming and Gardening Tools and Dairy Requisites of all kinds. Hay Knives Grindstones Hoes (American) Milk-warmers Scythes Gorse Knives Axes, &c. Milk Pans Scythe Handles Hedge Trimmers Churns Cheese Presses BUILDERS’ MATERIALS Paints, Oils, and Colors, Carpenters’ Tools (all kinds), American and English Makes, Boring Machines, Sawsets, Hammers, &c. &c. , Cramps, Spirit Levels, American Drills. Wheelwright and Coachbuilders’ Tools and Materials of every description. Shafts P. M. Axles American Buggy Handles Spokes i ditto Axles Axles Steps Rims Collinges’ ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles &c. &c. KING BROS., CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 813



French Cafe, TRIANGLE, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Hot Breakfast, Luncheon, Tea, and Supper, Is. Each. LUNCHEON FROM ELEVEN O’CLOCK ON SATURDAYS. Visitors to Christchurch will find every Accommodation at the above Establish ment. Beds Is. WINES AND BEERS OF BEST BRANDS. EDWARDS AND GALBRAITH, 568 Proprietor. STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTEL, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. THE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. a STODDARD, gQg Proprietor. Ranges. Ranges. Ranges. T. J. WATT ER S, COOKING RANGE MANUFACTURER, KIVER’S RIGHT-OF-WAY, CASHEL STREET, Next Bank of Australasia, Christchurch, New Zealand. RANGES from 2ft. Gin. to 10ft. fitted up with GRILLS, CIRCULATING AND HIGH-PRESSURE BOILERS, by which HOT WATER can be conveyed Up-stairs for BATHS and other Purposes. 2ft. Gin., without boiler 2ft. 9in. do 3ft. do PRICE LIS T:— £ s. d. ... 3 15 0 3ft., with wrought iron boiler... ... 3 17 6 3ft., with copper boiler ... 4 7 6 £ s. d. 6 0 0 6 0 0 673 INCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OF ( THE MAKER. Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde's Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. 6d.lJden’s Shoes, from Us. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women’s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d.— OUR OWN MAKE. T And all other Boots at Low Prices; BUY FROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY



Business Notices- T. R. HODDER & COMPY.’S SALE EXTRAORDINARY UNHEARD-OF BARGAINS. Greatest Inducements to Cash Purchasers Drapery , Clothing , Millinery , Boots and Shoes , d?c., T. R. H. and Company have adopted the system of a genuine CLEARING SALE between the Seasons, and previous to their annual Stock-taking, thus dis posing of the balances of SUMMER STOCK and remnants of last year's AMJNIKK STOCK REGARDLESS OF COST PRICE. T. R. H. and Company having lately made extensive purchases under most advantageous circumstances, can offer goods at the following prices, for CASH . Dress Materials Alpacas, Lustres, Russel Cords, Beiges, ' Gala teas, Prints, Ginghams, &c., &c., commencing from sid. per yard. A job lot of Colored Lustres, at 9£d.; wort Is. 2d. per yard. Good Black Lustres, B£d. per yard ; very superior, Hid. Is. 9d. per yard. A lot cf Prints 4-|d. and 6£d. per yard. Japanese Poplins reduced to lOid. per yard. Wide Saxony Winceys, 6|d. and B|d. per yard ; extra finish, only Hid. per yard. French Merinos, Is. 9d. per yard. Best Wool Pophnettes, reduced from 2s. 6d. to Is. lid. per yard. A lot of Black and Colored Silks, a bargain. Dressmaking Dex>artment — Observe ! Plain Walking Dresses, Bs. Gd.; Princess Robes and others, 10s. Cd. to 12s. Children’s, from 3s. 6d. to 6s. (a* sample dresses in Show-room). Wedding and Mourning Outfits on the shortest notice—latest fashion, style, ana nt guaranteed. Millinery children’s and Women’s Straw Hats, originally 3s. Gd. to value, all at Hid. each. The immense stock of Trimmed Hats and Bonnets sold this season enable us to offer the remaining stock at considerably under cost price. Ihe new Tam o’Shanter Hat. A large lot of new Fashionable Jackets—D Cosse Cloth, Lustres, Twill Cloth, &c.—the bulk will be offered at and under English Cost Price, varying from 9s. lid. to 255. Flowers, Ribbons, Lace Goods—BARGAINS. Underclothing and Baby Linen — worth especial notice, being the cheapest in the market. Capes, Omelets, and Fichus about HALF-PRICE. Infants’ elegant Merino Cloaks, 11s. Gd. Rich Silk Velvets, 4s. lid. per yard.



LADIES’ CORSETS, HOSIERY, CAMBRIC HANDKERCHIEFS, POMPADOUR, ALPACA and SATIN SKIRTS, reduced 17 J* to 25 /. LADIES’ SILK SCARVES—a great job, being a clearing parcel from a wholesale house, 10]id., worth Is. 6d.; Is. 4d., worth 25.; Is. lid., worth 3s. Cd.~rich new styles. A great attraction during the Sale will be The One Shilling Table, CONTAINING FANCY GOODS FOR PRESENTS, &c. Manchester Goods, p “S“g“°mS.! sTV* Extra wide and heavy, 4-|d. per yard ; (less than wholesale prices). Splendid Grey Mexicans, s£d. per yard. White Shirting, 4|d. to 6id. per yard. Hornets Long cloth, sd. per yard. Double-width Grey Sheeting, 10£d. per yard. Heavy do, Is Ud per yard. Heavy Colored Fancy Shirting, 6|d. per yard Rough Brown Hollands, 6|d. per yard. 250 yards Heavy Cotton Drill Trousering, B|d. per yard. Felt Car pets, best quality reduced to 2s. 9d. per yard. Kaiapoi Roslyn and Witney Blankets, from 12s. 9d. per pair. Kaiapoi Flannel, from Is. 2£d. per yard Twilled Cretones, 9d. per yard. Quilts and Counterpanes, greatly reduced. A job l lot of Summer and Winter Underskirts. Many Goods in this department considerably less than present Wholesale Prices. ■n . 1 CL Women’s Strong Walking Boots, 7s. 9d.; Jpoots and UIIOCS Women’s Superior Kid, Bs. lid., &c.; Men’s Colonial Shooting, IGs. 6d.; Children’s equally reduced, a very large assortment. Men’s Suits from 355. ; Men’s Tweed Trousers, from; * 7s. 9d.; Men’s Tweed Coats, from 12s. 9d.; White Mole Trousers, Cs. 6d.; Men’s Colored Heavy, 9s. 6d.; Men’s Trousers and Vests, 17s. 6d . to 265.; Men’s Kaiapoi Trousers, strong colonial make, 13s. 9d. per pair. Men s Under shirts, reduced from 3s. 9d. to 2s. lid.; Men’s Strong Colored Harvest Shirts, 2s. 6d. each ; Men’s Strong Colored Heavy Crimeans, ss. lid. ; Men s Heavy Wool Socks, is., Is. 6d., and 2s. per pair; Men’s Brown Cotton Socks reduced from Is. to 9sd. per pair. 500 Boys and Men wanted to buy a Sailor Hat 10$d. each. Leghorn and Straws reduced from 4s. Cd. and ss. to 2s. 6d. each. Clothini SEWING MACHINES. THE BEST MAKERS. CONSIDERABLY UNDER LIST PRICE. All Goods marked in plain figures. No discount allowed. THE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING STORES will be CLOSED on FRIDAY NEXT, re-marking and arranging for Sale, commencing SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 13. OBSERVE !—FOR CASH ONLY, AT THE GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. T. R. HODDER AND COMPY. 69a



Special Notice to Farmers. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO CROPS YOU GROW. LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THE CONSUME BS OF THE WE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more wear than the Imported Article. We faro making some of Tanned Canvas, which preserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the Sticks, Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. . . . NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla, Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im ported We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would be sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to call and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. . , 'TARPAULINS. —We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins of all descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and qualities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order by post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening train. B. HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing Manufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct Importers of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. hza Sewing Machines. JM. THOMPSON begs to call the attention of the inhabitants of Ashburton to his large and varied stock of Sewing Machines, both treadle and hand. Wheeler and Wilson’s New No. 8, “ Raymonds,” the “New White, “ Household, “Horae Shuttle,” “Home Treasure,” &c., &c. Also, Bicycles by the best makers, Bicycle Fixings, &c. Also, all kinds of Sewing Machine Attachments. _ . . Machines on Time Payment from 6s. per week. Orders, with stamps or P. 0., will be attended to at once. Address — T. M. THOMPSON’S ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, opposite Coates and Co., Jewellers.Bls 0. W. Duckworth, GROCER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Near Strange’s Buildings.) Good Black Tea Superior Black or Mixed Finest Imported Brown Yellow Sugar Fine White Crystal... Cut Loaf ~ Currants Muscatels Sultana Raisins Fry’s Cocoa Goods Delivered at Sumner Christchurch Railway Station. Furnished Houses To Let at



Business Notices. Great clearing sale FOR TWENTY-ONE DAYS ONLY. EVERETT BROS. AND CO., Havelock street, Ashburton, Will sell the remainder of Summer Stock at REDUCED PRICES. Large Shipments of Winter Drapery to arrive shortly. Six Cases of Clothing now opened. Note. —Men’s Overcoats from 19s. fid.; Boys’ Overcoats from 11s. fid. Boys’ Black Suits from 255. Moleskins from ss. lid. EVERETT BROS. AND CO. 659 J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchurch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877-] a o r/3 E-f D W Q H a o I—l a a m a < m Sti atz Watchmaker from London ? 55 . !> a o S: a g H O co Q tr 1 O Q .. Pi n> CO £. O sg £ H tr 1 uj a P S o £0 ft X J. F. STRATZ, uirect Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. £ s. d. English Silver Hunting Levers from... ... ... ... 410 0 American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 23a



Business Notices. Thomas Williams, TINWALD, JgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &o. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654 AMONGST the questions at present agitating the public mind stands the very important one—“ Is it possible to obtain GOOD TEX? If not, why not ?” Echo has been answering hitherto —“ You can’t get it for love or money !” And the ladies appear to have become apathetic or despairing in consequence. But a new era has dawned on Ashburton, and the question so interesting to all, especially to the female portion of the community, is happily settled in the affirmative. Joy will spring up in many a fair bosom, on being credibly informed that, now, at length, the possession of really GOOD TEA may be aw fait accompli in the short space of time it will take to go or send to H. M. CARSON’S NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, East street, appointed sole agent for the sale of Nelson, Moate and Co.’s now celebrated packet TEAS, carefully selected, properly blended, and last, not least, always the same. See advertise ment and SPRINGFIELD COAL. THIS SPLENDID COAL may be ordered in large and small quan tities, and all orders will be promptly executed. C. A. ULRICH, Cobb & Co.’s Office, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. Agent for Springfield Coal Co. [Limited.] 677



Grain store. Opposite the Borough Hotel, MANCHESTER STREET, Christchurch, James Clark, Late of Ashburton, PROPRIETOR. Even* description of Grain Bought for Cash, and sold at Cheapest rates. 609



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



CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they, cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in 18 15 0 Oft, by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48g



BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LAWRY AND SON, Norton Farm Seafield, return thanks to their patrons for the hearty support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Lawry and Son beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton— Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road — Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road — Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM. Seafield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AGENTS I?0K THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. FORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office.



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. GL J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d- to 6d. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... lijd. to 3d. Sausages ... ... §d. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912



JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND FOR MESSRS. AYELING & PORTER’S TRACTION ENGINES. Also, for the celebrated McSHERRY GRAIN DRILL, Has on sale for next season, Wood’s and other makers’ STRING BINDERS, wire and extras for all kinds of Wire Binders. Sections for all kinds of Reaping and Mowing Machines. Clayton and Shuttle worth’s Combines, sft. Drum. CONCAVES, CRANKS, AND ALL EXTRAS FOR CLAYTON & HORNSBY’S MACHINES, With Portable and Traction Engines, and Straw Elevators, Field Gates, and Stand ards for fencing. Ashburton Agent, F. PAVITT, 614 East street.



NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 JgREAD ! BREAD ! ! BREAD 1!1 The Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts are reminded that good wholesome Bread can be at all times procured from the undersigned. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS made for Supplying Harvest and Threshing Machine hands. Assemblies, Parties, &c., supplied on reasonable terms. An assortment of Biscuits, Pastry, Cakes, &c., always on hand. A, O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ Bra ldinos, ASHBURTON. . 792 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. PRICE— ONE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN commands the LARGEST CIRCULAR TION in the Borough and and ; the prices for advertisements;, are Very reasonable. .... Ln ;