THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1881.



Wanted. WANTED —A General fEHY. . T for the country. Apply to I.I: s W. T. Davison, Town Hall, Ashburton. 20a WANTED, Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery of all sorts to Repair Gold and steel Watch-hands ; all descrip, tions of Watch-glasses. Brooch-pins, all at 6d. each. Parker, Watchmaker ; directly opposite Public School. 10a WANTED TO SELL Twenty-five SECTIONS, Wakanui Koad. Apply to Patching, Tent-maker, East Street. . 898 TTTANTBD, TENDERS for PUR . W CHASE of 250 Acres LAND, six miles. from Hinds, next Mr. Pye s. Water, 20ft. Half Fenced. Sixty Acres Ploughed. Terms —10 per cent, cash, 15 per cent, in twelve months, balance per arrangement. Tenders to C. Howard, Woodend, by February. 10th. No tender * : necessarily accepted. 044 - TXT A NTED KNOWN, That HENRY’S YV PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saunders Buildings, East Street, Ashburton, are open DAILY, from 9 a.m. till 5 P- m - Portraits taken in any weather. Great Reduction in Price. 606 TTTTANTED KNOWN—The Largest ’‘ W and Best Stock of Saddlery is -to he fopnd at the shop of S. STEPHENS, Tinwald, Good strong Cart Collars from , JLSs.; Cart Winkers, Bs. fid.; Plough Back- bauds., fis. cash-; Cart. Saddles and Breechena, from 505.; Reaping Machine Pole Straps, 2s. Farmers will make ,a groat paving by buying of S. Stephens, 'Saddler, Tin wald.



■\TT ANTED KNOWN. Ashburton V\ REGISTRY OFFICE for Male " and Female Servants. —L. F. Andbewes begs to inform the public of. Ashburton and surrounding : districts that he has opened the .-above.. Male and Female all classes provided. Em ployers requiring servants, aiid all persons 'vritH good; recommendations, who are in Want of situations, are reqiiested to apply to L.. F. Andbewes, Labor Agent, Book acller, and Stationer, East street, South. . 1 . 527 WANTED KNOWN—That a Church .• o£ England minister’s wife writes ; that she -Saves Ten Shillings a Fortnight by using Harper Twelvetrees’ Yilla Washer,- Wringer, and Mangier, coin • bined; -and, although she permits no tabbing, the clothes are beautifully white, 1 and much cleaner than when done by hand, while the saving in mending has .-been j astonishing. Sold by J. HERN, "'Range Maker'add Importer, comer _of ; Manchester and Tuam streets, Christ church ;* WANTED KNOWN SOMERSET LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES. ' . W.' ,/M‘RAE bogs to inform the J, public that he has .taken the vbove from- ; TMr. Bossenberg, and is mnking eWtenaive repairs. ,‘ . .Buggies And: saddle horses on hire. Lowest prices and best attention, 852



' TTSTANTED.—THE GUARDIAN tells your Wants for Is. —cash. KNOWN—That Visiting ' Vf' ‘ Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtainedprinted in various styles, at the ..“ Guardian.” office, opposite the Railway Station. . 7 ...... ; r r-‘.^'y! Meetings Sm/S —Unity DEGREE TEMPLE, and T hird Degree MEET , and Election of Officers, on TUES f EVENING, at 8 o'clock, at the "Teinplar Wall.— Thomas Williams, D.T. 6a



IRTIOULTURAL SOCIETY A MEETING of the COMMITTEE ibf the above w3l.be held at Messrs. Jacobson and Eyton ; s Office on TUES DAY, February Ist, at 8 p. m. ISTIC SERVICE. " The Rev. Mr. PYM w3l deliver an Evangelistic ADDRESS, in the Tinwald Temperance Hall, on THURSDAY EVENING, February 3rd, at 8 p.m. ’ All invited. No Collection. 29c , the Show; ', ’ Business— To arrange, details in connection with S. E. POYNTZ, Hon. Sec. Ecclesiastical. Gazette in Bankruptcy.



‘‘TCfOTICE —The Ashburton Guardian isaGazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arf* Public Notices. L SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION. TAKE NOTICE, the Valuation List for the Borough' of Ashburton for the Vear IASI is now open for inspection at the- Borough Council’s Office, Burnett street. All OBJECTIONS thereto must be left at the Resident Magistrate’s Court bttolr’before the 22nd day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court for the BoroUgh of Ashburton, and a copy of emy Soih objection must bo left at the Town Clerk’s office not ices than seven sittiD g o£ 1116



CHARLES BRADDELL, ,/!/■.lt.i'i/-. -Town Clerk. ’ Borough Council Office, 14th January, 1881. 940 -^•SH BURTON COUNTY COT Noticeis hereby given, iatdKEbrdance with Clause 195 of the Com Mes Act, 1876, that J have’ INSPECTED the Cattle Theda erected/-by tjrfCoiuhgil on Reserye 1261 t nnd ' rnnjMrr them: COMPLETE forPrapnC .XJSE. And I further declare tbgJF^ 6 said Tarda are OPEN FOB XJSjjFaa aOon as the Council can con veniently- do so. '/NUGENT WOOD; Resident-Magistrate, burtfip, ffehruary I,lß§h '[ 28a THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN , • ptfstisttED evsbv evening. PENNY. ONE . J« V(U: v *■•'* e AUSDVERTISERS 1 are reminded' that ‘ • ASHBURTON GUARt)JAN ’rl*bei LARaEBT : OIROULA- Ae jßOTw^bj*^d- j ßqhurba, and ioy advertisement? . are very feOiTAEDIAN ia on every Tea ‘ lW«in AfMHBtQU.



Public Notices. COUNTY COUNCIL, ALTERATION TO POUND BY-LAWS. In terms of Section 80 of “ The Coun ties Act, 1870,” notice is given that a SPECIAL MEETING of this Council will take place immediately after the Ordinary Meeting on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd February, 1881, to confirm or otherwise the following resolution, viz. : Resolved—‘ ‘ That all Poundkeepers be instructed to advertise all animals impounded, whatever their number may be.” By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Jan. 10th, 1881. 950 COUNTY COUNCIL. COUNTY SALE YARDS.



In accordance with Clause 80 of “ The Counties Act, 1876,” notice is hereby given, that a SPECIAL MEETING of this Council will be held immediately after the Ordinary Meeting, on WED NESDAY, 2nd February, 1881, to con firm or otherwise the following proposed Rules and Regulations for the County



Sale Yards, namely : 1. The sale of Sheep to commence at 11.30 a. m. sharp. -2. The sale of Pigs to follow Sheep. 3. The sale of Cattle to follow Pigs. 4. The sale of Horses to follow Cattle. 5. The Auctioneer who has his Sheep in Pen No. 1 to commence at 11.30 a.m. 6. Sheep, Cattle, &c., to be sold in con secutive order, according to the number on the Pens. 7. Any Auctioneer failing to begin sell ing when his turn comes will lose it. 8. No Stock will be allowed to leavj the Yards without an order from the Auctioneer or his Agent. 9. The Lessees will not hold them selves responsible for Stock left in the Yards. 10. For Special Sales, arrangements to be made with the Lessees of the Yards. Scale of Fees. Sheep—ls. per score per day. Sheep—ls. per score per night, yard or paddock. Bams —Double fees will be charged. Pigs—4d. per head per day. Pigs—4d. per head per night. Cattle—6d. per head per day. Cattle —Gd. per head per night, yard or paddock. Horses—2s. 6d. each per day. Horses—2s. 6d. per night for first night, yard or paddock. Horses—ls. each per night after first night, yard or paddock. Drafting Sheep other than Sale days— 2s. 6d. for first 100 or fraction of 100, and the rate of Is. for 100 after that. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, January 10th, 1881. 949



jyj-OUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. "TAKE NOTICE that the VALUATION LIST for the Mount Somers Road Dis trict for the year 1881 is now open for inspection, at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. All OBJECTIONS thereto must be left at the Office, on or before February 15th, 1881, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, not less than seven days before the sitting of the said Court. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Je., Clerk to the Mount Somers 934 Road Board. jyj'OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. X ME NOTICE the VALUATION LIST of the Mount Hutt Road District for the year 1881 is now open for inspec tion at the Mount Hutt Road Board Office, Methven. All OBJECTIONS thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, Methven, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assess ment Court; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Road Board Office, Methven, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. W. B. COMPTON, Overseer. Jan. 15th, 1881. 953 V. R. PURSUANT to Section Fifty-four of the Property Assessment Act, 1879 —Notice is Hereby Given that a Board of Reviewers for the Canterbury District will, on MONDAY, the 7th day of February next, and date following, as mentioned below, at Ten o’clock in the Forenoon, at the Road Board Office, Kirwee, sit to hear and determine Objec tions to Assessments made in respect of Property in the Road Districts hereunder mentioned. Dated this 21st day of January, 1881. J. SPERREY, Commissioner. 1. Courtenay Road District —Monday, February 7th. 2. East Malvern Road District —Mon- day, February 7 th. 3. South Malvern Road District—Mon day, February 7th. 4. Malvern Road District—Monday, February 7 th. 5. Upper Waimakariri Road District— Tuesday, February Bth. 6. Lake Coleridge Road District— Tuesday, February Bth. 7. Rakaia Road District—Tuesday, February Bth. 24a



JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting 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 10s. N.B. —No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers apd 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, 624 Christchurch- McDougall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS thp Best and Safest ip 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 BOlb, kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Now Zealand Wool Stores, 627 Christchurch,



Public Notices. [card.] f|IHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Christchurch 571 FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! E. McKERROW AND CO., Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal GASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Largo Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., grain merchants, RAKAIA. CO



Publications. The trade protection so ciety’s PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, &c., throughout New Zea land. On Monday, an “ Extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Satur day. For particulars, apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christ church.—T. B. Chair, Agent for Canter bury. 816 Public Companies. o T 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.; \V. Stocks, Esq. ; W. Hutcheson, Esq., M.H.R., J.P., Mayor, Wellington ; E. W. Mills, 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 and Agents : Bank of Neu Zealand and Branches. Solicitors : Messrs. Duller, Lewis and Gully. Offices : Grey street, Wellington. Applications for Shares will be received until the'3lst 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 Pye, 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 being held af 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 spectus, which can be obtained as above.



THE SHAEE 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 the 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 The Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts are reminded that goad 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, Oakes, &0., always on hand. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ Bm goings, ASHBURTON. 793



T. Bullock. rpHE 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.



TJAZAAE, BURKETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer



REAPERS AND BINDERS. FOR SALE, cheap, one of Deering’s celebrated WIRE BINDERS, Harvest King; also, one of Osborne’s STRING BINDERS. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on liberal terras, RURAL SECTION 28,837, CONTAINING 236 acres 236 Situated near Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s, and close to the Ashburton Forks Railway line. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP A Shcrriff 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. ECTIOKS FOR SALE at SMITH FIELD, opposite the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Grounds and County Saleyards. Terms—Small de posit Cash ; balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE, —Ten SHARES in the Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company. T. BULLOCK. T O E T. To Let, at a very low rental, Two Two-roomed COTTAGES. T. BULLOCK. 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.



For sale or to let, with a PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 ~ A compac Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 360 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 05 ~ 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), £ of an acre. Terms same as above. Section 341, Kermode street. Lot 37 Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. For Sale.



Three WOOD’S WIRE BINDERS, in good order, For Sale, Cheap. 11a DUNN & RAY, TTi O R SALE. A second hand DEERING TWINE BINDER For particulars apply to OR SALE. A DEERING TWINE BINDER, almost new ; has only cut a few acres, and can be seep working. Apply to 7a FRIEDLANDER BROS. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following A HIGHLY-IMPROVED Farm of 600 Acres, Within easy distance of Ashburton. Large Dwelling-house, Stable, and all necessary Outbuildings, Running Creek through the property. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates 595 21a FRIEDLANDER BROS. Poyntz & Co



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 sur.-ounding 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 be 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. Gash 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 can 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, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, QUILL’S GRAND CONSULTA TION, No. 1, DUNEDIN CUP, To be Run in February, 1881. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. First Horse £l4O Second Horse ... ... ... 90 Third Horse ... 60 Other starters and nonstarters (divided) ... 220 Tickets to obtained at all the Hotels. Ashburton. 333g-995c on THE



Matson, C:~. r:id Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE ACENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock ; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Timvald, 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 44g Exhibitions.



SHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. Second Annual Show. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1881. The following Special Prizes are offered at the coming Show, viz.: — Best Grape Vine, grown in pots or boxes—lss., given by T. Bullock, Esq. Best specimen of Fuschia (open to all) —ss., given by Mr. Poyntz. Best collection of Gladioli—los. 6d., given by Mr. Jacobson. Best collection of Fruit (amateurs only) —lst prize, 10s. Gd.; second prize, 55.; given by Mr. T, Sealy. Best brace of Cucumbers 7s. Gd., given by Mr. Simmonds. Heaviest Pumpkin—7s. Gd., given by Mr. Davison. Best three Pot Plants in Flower (ama teurs only)—7s. Gd., given by Mr. G. Smith. Best Decorated Epergne (open to all) — 7s. Gd., given by Mr. Smith. Best two Double Fuschias (one light, one dark) —7s. Gd., given by Mr. Poyntz. Best collection of Auriculas (in pots)— 7s. Gd., given by Mr. Broomfield. Best tri-colored Geranium 7s. Gd., given by Mr. Mayo. Best six Window Plants—2ls., given by Mrs. C. Purnell. Best Hand Bouquet (to be made in the Showroom by Girls under 14 years of age)—A handsome Workbox, given by Mr. C. Hardy. Intending Exhibitors are requested 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. Local industries associa tion. First Industrial Exhibition, To be held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON MARCH 17, and FOLLOWING DAYS. President—E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-President —Hugo Friedlander, Esq. Hon. Secretary —Stephen E. Poyntz, Esq Hon. Treasurer —Robert Eyton, Esq.



Prizes will be given for New Zealand grown or manufactured articles only, though Exhibits of any sort will be ad mitted, more especially the following : Local Industries and Manufactures of all kinds Works of Art Paintings, Printing, Lithographs, &c. Articles of Vertu Pottery Antique and Modern Relics, Coins, &c. Bijouterie Models Collections of Minerals, Specimens of Ores, &c. And any other articles that may assist in fostering and developing any kind of Industry. Exhibitors are requested to make early Application for Space. Provision will be made for Exhibiting large articles if required. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 915 Hon. Sec. Conveyances.



THE LONGBEACH COACH ! HOMAS COTTON wishes to inform the travelling public between Ash burton and Longbeach that ho has taken over the Coach Business from Mr. George Willcoclvs, and hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to his pre decessor. The fares by Cotton’s coach are exactly 3d, per mile ordinary fares, and l|d. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, Gs. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, sa. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. Cd. ordinary, 4s. return. The coach leaves Longbeach daily at 7.30 a.m., arriving at Ashburton at 10 a.m.; and returns, leaving the Booking Office, Baldwin’s Central Hotel, each day at 4.30 p.m. ; Post Office, 4.45 p.ra. 4g ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m



Business Notices. Wood & Co., BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Ashburton, WINNERS of First and Second Frizes for Ale and Porter at the Agri cultural Show at Christchurch and Ash burton. —All Orders promptly attended to. 375 Thomas Williams, TINWALD, : JgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of- doinery and Jobbing work d,yne on the Premises. $54



Susiue."‘~ Notices. | FIRST - CLASS TAILORING 'Sai GO TO JUT' Jj u B B 0 w T A 1 B O R He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select from. lie is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot be surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will get the best material at the lowest prices. L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O R EAST STREET.



Just arrived, per Pleiades— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lubiow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £3-15-0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. jtO' Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &0., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton.



PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. Robert Murray, MOORE STREET, BEACH ROAD, ASHBURTON. R. MURRAY, in thanking the in habitants of Ashburton and neighborhood for the liberal patronage accorded him during his residence in the colony, begs to announce that he has just received a consignment of LEVER WATCHES from England, made expressly for him self, and specially adapted for colonial wear. These watches have extra stout silver cases, and are supplied with special appliances for preventing disarrangement from riding, &c., besides many other im provements, whereby correct time-keeping is ensured, as well as durability. Prices —£6, £0 65., and £6 10s., with guarantee. Also in stock, a selection of best English made ELECTRO-PLATE, in Spoons, Forks, Teapots, Cruet-frames, &c.



Clocks, Jewellery, Spectacles, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. 730c-960 R. GL 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 Vests, to order, from ... 0 12 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 410 0 jpsr- Jockeys’ Racing Colors. Trousers Strapped and Cuffed at a few hours’ notice. Gentlemen’s own Materials Made up. R. G. Ruxton wishes to thank his Friends and Customers of Ashburton and the surrounding district for their patron age, and by following his customary prin ciple of paying and being paid, trusts to meet with their future favors. Address— R. G. RUXTON, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634 J. E. 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 Oilj Varnish, Glass, Paperhang ings, etc., he has ENLARGED HIS WAREHOUSE, by taking, in addition to Ipa pld shop, the adjoining lately occupied by Mr. Fowler as a general store. The advertiser ia, therefore, in a position to supply the Trade, and the Public with all, tha above named requisites at lowest' wholesale prices. T'anceeo street, Ashburton.



Business Notices.



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 FITTING 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 6s. PERFECT FlT—Any Style Required, and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed in every case. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.)



Chaff, Chaff, Chaff. ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, JJAS ALWAYS ON HAND FLOUR STRAW HAY OATS BRAN SHARPS CHAFF CRUSHED OATS POTATOES BEANS PEAS CARROTS, &c., &c., in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 908 Havelock street, Ashburton. gTORE The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton. 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 BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 980



EDI CA L H A\L L, ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a. m., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 930 SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper and Binder Experts, "ITTTISH 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 Eay, 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. 688 ip INW AL D STORE. Harvest Notice. Having thoroughly re-organised my Business, 1 am prepared to Supply Farmers, Contractors, Working Men, and others with STORES, . TOOLS, CLOTHING, &c., &c. ' Information as to where Harvesting may be obtained given gratis. Carts runs as follows : Monday—Great,South road to Wins low, Hinds, Maronan, and Wester . field Plains. ‘ ' Tuesday and Friday—Winslow, Chat moss, Windermere, Willoughby. Wednesday Waterton and Long beach. Thursday—M‘Lean’s road to Wester field, Hinds, Maronan, &c. e. P. H. T E P H S ON, 1 General Storekeeper, Tiuwald, • 904