THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY JUNE 20, 1881.



mm M Impounding KoL*v3 POU N D u d. Impounded from Tinwald, one Black GELDING; G on near shoulder; two white hind feet. If not released on or before June 28th, will be sold to defray expenses. WILLIAM PRICE, 80c Poundkeeper. Ecclesiastical. QATHOLIC CHURCH. ASHBURTON: Ist Mass, 9 o’clock; 2nd Mass, llo’clock, on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and sth Sundays (when one occurs) of the month. RAKAIA : Mass, 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the month. 610 a EDMUND P. COFFEY. Lost. STRAYED, from a paddock near Tinwald, on April 12th —30 or more Merino EWES, branded X and several ear-marks. Anyone giving information as to their whereabouts to Mr McLaughlan (Rangitata) or Office of this Paper will be rewarded. JAg McLAUGHLAN. Public Notices.



UNDER DISTRAINT FOR RENT. ASHBURTON SALEYARDS. TUESDAY, 2 ist JUNE, xBBi. THE undermentioned will be offered for Sale TO-MORROW (TUES - DATJ, a£'the Ashburton Saleyards:— COWS 2 CALYES HORSES 790 Ashburton agricultural & PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. At a Meeting held on Tuesday last, it was decided to hold a COUNTY Ploughing Match During the last week in JULY. The Committee will be glad to receive offers from persons having sections of land suitable for the purpose. Offers to be sent to the Secretary not later than noon on TUESDAY, 28th June. GEORGE JAMESON, 61c Secretary. I. —; ". . Ashburton borough COUNCIL. “Notice is hereby given that THROUGH TRAFFIC for carts and other vehicles in Burnett street west, between West street and Park street, will bo STOPPED dur ing the re-formation of the roadway. By order.



FOOKS & SON, Borough Engineers. June Bth, 1881. 999 a Vifc" .1'!.! I "... - A SHBUETON BOROUGH COUNCIL. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the south-eastern end of Tancred si reet, at its junction with the Town Belt, is CLOSED until further notice. By order, FOOKS & SON, . Borough Engineers. ■ 20th May, 1881 847 a R E "WILLIAM STALKER, DE CEASED, It is requested that all persons having Claims against the late Mr William •Stalker will send me particulars of the same forthwith. JOHN STALKER, Tinwald 71c (For Administratrix). TTPJPER ASHBURTON U BOARD. ROAD Notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Board, at its next meet ing, to Strike a RATE of Is in the £ on all the Rateable Property in the district. By order. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 680 Clerk, TV TESTERFIELD mills. Having taken the above Mills, I beg to . inform farmers and the public generally that the MILL is NOW OPEN, and hope, by turning out a first-class article, to merit a share of public support. Gristing on ; the usual terms. Cash buyer of grain. JAMES CLARK . Match 17th, 1881. 376 a SHBURTON MILLS. OWNERS of GRISTS will be CHARGED Id and 2d per bushel respec tively for CLEANING First and Second Class WHEAT, in addition to the charge for Grinding, HENRY BOWERS 629 a (For Saunders Brothers). TMPOETANT TO ALL AFFLICTED X WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, Or Wounds of any Description. IN TAKES' PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Burns (late of Akaroa), from British Herbs, and warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or wounds of any description, of however long standing. Red Ointment fdr tilcers, a certain cure for all ulcers, of no matter how long standing. or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing cures in that in -■ vetprate disease, scrofula, or king’s evil. 1 ’ TTmino-ca oi» Wliif.A for all Eminere, or White Ointment, for ’ swe I lings and inflammation in any part of • the body or limbs. Sold in boxes, post ; . : free, at Is fid and 2s 9d each. Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, or i* - ft 6 pain*in the loins, or secret diseases. These W | drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. ; The Ointment and Drops will be ,' /forwarded with a printed wrapper with -1 1 - 1 directions for use. l f, In consequence of the great demand for ' these Preparations, Mrs Bums has I .REMOVED ; from Akaroa to Colombo street North l(esther of Peterborough street), Ohrist |*hurch, and has appointed Mr L. F. Stationer, East street, as her "fAbKST for Assbubton and neighborhood. ...Address: R B 0. BURNS, Nobth, Obeistohuech. 697 a



va 3h§ : " 'METHYEN ’ AGENCY. and'BIBBS, General Store mdf Methyen, are authorisep iHb AainnkroK Guardian. yrill please get their papers' Sgents in future. Orders en theaJ 1 will receive prompt K\ .w. H, ZOUCH, ; f' ‘Proprietor.



Amusements. w*k^tk< SHBTJBTON BRASS BAND. BENEFIT A s COMPLIMENTARY Given to J. S. SAVAGE (Bandmaster), on his Leaving the District. MONSTER MUSICAL FESTIVAL, AT THE TOWN HALL, JUNE 30th, 1881. A full orchestra (consisting of 20 Per formers) and 50 Vocalists will kindly as sist. Plan of Dress Circle at Mr H. M. Jones’, were tickets for this part of the house can be obtained. Front and other seat tickets from members of the Band. See Programme in future issue. 11c To Let. LAND TO LET, at Winslow, about six miles from Ashburton, 207 acres, partly fenced. Apply to W. G. BRITTAN, Church Steward. Christ’s College, June 3rd, 1881. 2c



For Sale. SALE BY THE SIGNED. UNDER- Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canxeebuey, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. O R S A small FARM of 75 six miles of Ashburton, terms. ALE. Acres, within on favorable POYNTZ & CO. O R SALE. A FARM of 300 Acres, all sown down to wheat, well and securely Fenced, abun dantly watered, and within easy access of a Railway Station. Also, 200 Acres of good LAND to Let for Cropping, or For Sale on a purchasing clause. Two well-finished three-roomed COT TAGES, situated on a Quarter-Acre of Land, on the East Town Belt, close to the High School. These cottages are now let to good tenants, at a fair rental, and will be sold on easy terms of payment. 595 a POYNTZ AND CO,



J 1 O R SALE. T.S. 907, 908, 909, 910, being one acre in a block; also, T. S. 860. These sections will be sold on favorable terms. POYNTZ AND CO.



W 5 have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNUG Improved Farm, Now in fallow. This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui District and will be sold a bargain, on easy terms, of payment. For particulars, apply to 804 a DAN HENDERSON & CO.



AND FO R SALE. 564 ACRES improved Farm, situated at Dromore, of which 370 acres are laid down in grass, and 130 acres are in stubble, after one crop, balance in tussock. Small house. Sub-division fences, plantation, &3. The new water race is supposed to run through this property. - 644 ACRES in tussock at Lauriston on the Forks railway line, with the water race running through the centre of the section. Terms easy. Apply to CUFF & GRAHAM, 697 a Christchurch Tenders- BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a DWELLING-HOUSE on the Westerfield Station. Plans and specifica tions may be seen at Messrs Jameson and Roberts, Ashburton. All tenders to be sent to Mr W. Mar ley, Hereford street, Christchurch, on or before TUESDA Y, June 28th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 650 THE School Commissioners of the Canterbury Provincial District, in vite TENDERS for LEASE, for fourteen years, of EDUCATION RESERVE, No. 1999, situate near Seafield, and containing 1,000 Acres. Conditions of Lease and other particu lars may be obtained from Mr fl. H. Pit man, Government Buildings, Christ church, either by letter or personally, on any Saturday. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman of the School Commissioners, Christchurch, will be received up to MONDAY, the 11th of July next. JOHN MARSHMAN, Chairman. Christchurch, June 9th, 1881. 27c



COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for BOX CUL VERTS for Water Races. Plans and specifications can be seen at Council. Chambers, and tenders, addressed to Chair man, to be sent in not later than 10 o’clock a.m., TUESDAY, 21st June, 1881, By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 64c County Engineer. Publications. The trade protection so ciety’s PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, etc., throughout New Zea land. On Monday an “ extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o'clock on the preceding Saturday. For particulars apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christchurch.— T. B. Cbaio, Agent for Canterbury. 612 a



Matson. Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. GRAIN MERCHANTS. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD I ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS j On TUESDAY, JUNE, 21st. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, ’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 440



Money. O N E Y TO LEND On the SECURITY of FREEHOLD or LEASEHOLD PROPERY, or Loans for short dates, will be made on any ap proved security. Apply to Wm. HORNE, Care of P. Cunningham & Co., Ashburton. 54c Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards. on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch, Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. C. W. Ireland, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. R. N OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Art* IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF ASHBURTON, HOLDEN AT ASHBURTON. In theraatter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and in the matter of the bankruptcy of FRANCIS LE BRETON, of Sea field, in the County of Ashburton, farmer, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that at the next sitting of the above Court, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon, or so soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, application will be made to the above honorable Court on behalf of the above named debtor for an order of discharge. Dated this 20th day of June, 1881. EDWARD G. CRISP, 89c Solicitor for debtor.



Boarding Houses, &c. Areally good boarding house, Directly opposite the Mail Office, Btjbnett Street, Ashburton. Good Breakfast, Good Luncheon, Good Dinner, Good Tea, and Meals at all times, to suit the convenience of customers and people from the country. The best place in the town of Ashburton for quiet and comfort. MRS MUTCH (Late of the Ashburton Hotel). 985 c The A 1 Restaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancrbd street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per weok. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. JgSS- Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancrbd street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’s), Tancked street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic thatJSe has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commoiyous Boarding-house lately in the occupMion of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upoqf him as heretofore. Good Bath- ROOL-. S. LUCAS, Proprietor. kRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the Srietor has taken the PRINCE tERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table will always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson’s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 94a4 ITHE GUARDIAN is published everj evening, giving every day’s news, up to the hour of going to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, 25TH JUNE. * IMPORTANT SALE , OF New Furniture, &c. MR T. BULLOCK has received in 81' ructions to Sell by Public Auc tion, at his Rooms, East street, on s SATURDAY, 25th JUNE, A quantity of NEW FURNITURE, Comprising, Double bedsteads, palliasses, colonial I couch and mattrass, infant's swing cot, folding and conservatory chairs, kitchen table with drawer, kitchen chairs, wash-stand, dressing table, commode, fenders, second hand furniture, pictures, &c. Piano (new), by Delamere and Co., if , not disposed of privately. Also, at the same time, Seed-Sower, by Sherriff Chaffcutters, by Bentall Double-Furrow Ploughs Large Cooking Range, 4ft. Gin Two small Ranges 103 Sacks Barley, each 4 bushels, suit able for seed Sashes, Horse Covers, Harness &c. &c. Sale at 2.30. T. BULLOCK, 84c Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 9 tu JULY. Compact Farm OF TWO HUNDRED ACRES, Situated near the WAKANUI HOMESTEAD, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr William Smith to Sell by Public Auction, at his rooms, East street, on SATURDAY, 9 th JULY, That Compact Farm of 200 acres 200 Being R.S. 25241, situated only about two miles from the Wakanui Home stead Block. It is securely fenced, divided into two paddocks, and all laid down in English grass. This was an early selection, and is one of the best sections on the Wakanui Run. Terms at Sale. Sale at Two o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 83c Auctioneer. .



TO CAPITALISTS, MECHANICS, AND PERSONS DESIROUS OF PROCURING FREEHOLD Suburban Sections. VtCHVttD MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the proprietor to sell, by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on SATURDAY, 9th JULY, FIVE VALUABLE Building Sites ON MAYO’S BLOCK, Nos. 12, 13, 20, 29, and 56. Two of them face the Wakanui Road, and are first-class sites for private residences ; the others are con veniently situated, and also first class land for garden purposes. The above will be sold very cheap. Terras at sale. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 880 Auctioneer.



T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. 66 Acres—a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and partly in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable 5-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at Longbeach. 270 Acres, well cultivated, situated af Wakanui, about six miles from the town of Ashburton, all fenced and sub divided into seven paddocks, with live fences. Improvements —seven-roomed house, seven-stalled stable, chaff-store, and other buildings. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach. Would make a capital dairy farm. 65 Acres, about 3 miles from the town of Ashburton ; fenced and cultivated. To be sold cheap. 150 Acres, near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s. Fenced and otherwise improved. 84 Acres, subdivided into four paddocks, well watered with a never failing stream. Capital dwelling-house of five rooms, coach-house, store, etc. Situated on Mr Hart’s Run, about eight miles from the township of Ashburton. This is a very desirable residence. 162 Acres Freehold) A well cultivated farm, 24 Acres Leasehold { all fenced and sub divided with live, well kept fences. There are also two wells with a plenti ful supply of water. The land is also broken up, part in crop, and part in English grass. Improvements consist of a well built comfortable six-roomed dwelling-house, also a four-stalled stable and granary capable of storing 2,000 bushels of grain. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 267 Acres about 1 mile from Hinds railway station, onMaronan run, SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. Lot 2, half an acre on the East Town Belt, near the Parsonage, on which is erected a Dwelling-house of seven rooms; this is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap. Lot 11, 12, 13, Alford Forest Road, with 5- roomed Cottage erected thereon. Terms, small deposit, cash; balance on mort gage for a number of years. Lot 34, 35, each % acre, Mayo’s Block; good land, and capital site for a house. Lot 12. Trevorton, on which is erected a well built 4-roomed Cottage, it is securely fenced. The garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. 278—First-class land, good site for private house. TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately in the occupation of Mr Geo. Women There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office*



T. .Bullock. SATURDAY, 9TH JULY, TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS, CONTRACTORS & OTHERS. A VALUABLE Small Farm FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Hay Taylor Smith, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street. On the above date, THAT VALUABLE PIECE OF LAND, Opposite The Grange, being LOT No. 8, On Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, situated only about 1| miles from the TOWNSHIP OF ASHBURTON, And containing 41 a . Bn. 28 P . This is really first-class land, suitable for a Dairy Farm, and on account of its being so near the township, will necessarily become very valuable. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 82c Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 9th JULY. Kural Section 26121, CONTAINING 96 ACRES. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. M R T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr William Smith to sell by Public Auction, at his rooms, East street, on the above date, R. S. 26421, CONTAINING 96 A 0 R E 8 96 Situated in the i LONGBEACH DISTRICT, , Near the Sea, and about two miles from - the Ashton School. I



Terms liberal at Sale. Sale at 2 o'clock, T. BULLOCK, 85c Auctioneer. Property Sale. MY next SALE of PROPERTIES will take place on SATURDAY, 9th July, full particulars of which will be found in another column. Persons wishing to offer any property at this sale will please communicate with the undersigned. T. BULLOCK.



Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next 4 to the Bridge). UNCAN McKENZIE, late of the firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous friends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded him during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking he will meet with a full share of public patronage. D. McK. trusts his long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothing but the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in stock. The well-known reputation of the TABLE will be fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. Dunedin coffee palace and PRIVATE HOTEL. Moray Place. These extensive premises, replete with every comfort as a first-class Restaurant and Family Hotel, are now open to the public. Cafd and spacious Dining-rooms, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Saloons, Read ing, Smoking, and Chess Rooms ; Single Bedrooms and suits of Apartments. The elevation of the Hotel is extremely healthy, and the views from the upper rooms simply magnificent. GOOD STABLING. 50c D. McKENZIE, Proprietor. Terms moderate. 873 a S. S. HAWKINS, Manager.



R S FENWICK’S Adelaide Hotel, Hanover street, DUNEDIN. Good Accommodation for Boarders. New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. njEORGE w. OOLLINSON ijf (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 264 a THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. PRICE—ONE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN commands the LARGEST CIRCULA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, and the prices for advertisements are very reasonable. 872 a MRS FENWICK



J. T. Ford and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF A:. H BURTON. We beg to announce that wo 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 Friedlandeb 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 W. H. Gundry.



W. H. GUN DRY, INSTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STEET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gorse Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick's, Wood’s, Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, &c., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared toi 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. 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton. TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDRY, AND W. H. GUNDRY, Ashburton.



Educational. fJIHE MISSES HONOUR are prepared to receive, at their residence, Mooie street, PUPILS in Music, Singing, and Drawing. Terms, per quarter, for each subject, two guineas. Drawing, in class, every Tuesday, from half-past three to half-past four, one guinea per quarter. - 397 a Business Notices. SOMERS STORE. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Take this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal support accorded them since commencing business, and now beg to notify that they have been encouraged to make extensive additions to the store and largely increase their stock, which will enable residents in the Mount Somers and surrounding districts to obtain every requisite without having to make a long journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of every description, at lowest rates. A cart goes round the district every week to receive and execute orders. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, &c., Mount Somers. Agents for the Ashburton Guardian. 757 a Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. Ihe M'Cormick, Peering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terras. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. 0. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Pbice Lists on Application. 831 a S. Nashelski, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand. 230 a CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office. BALL PROGRAMME CARDS |in very neat styles, with Pencils tlnd Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East street, near Railway Station



r -'-css Notices F^NIGMA.--'. . k.,fc sun I ? Pray say— J and yon ini'y, i? you try. I’m seen iu ihe forehead, iiie cheek, aud the eye ; I’m seen in the sini!o which illumines your face, I’m first in endeavor all sorrow to chase. In Carson’s Fruit Warehouse 1 always reside— l couldn’t remove from his trade if I tried. I’m in pineapples, pears, and in oranges, too—nice fruits in variety waiting for you. Pray notice, Pm always expected to be—and 1 am—in .the now famous pure blended. -tea. I'm in pickles, in sauces, in coffee/ in spice, in lollies and sweetmeats, and everything nice. In general groceries, plain' to he seen, with goods of first quality, fit for the Queen. In gratitude which r for part favors, I feel, and favors to come only more will reveal. I’m found in good value, which stiU may bo had at H. M. CARSON’S New Fruit and Italian Warehouse’, East street (next Bank of New Zealand). Sole Agent for Nelson, Moatb, «fc Co.’s Pure Blended Teas, in boxes and packets (see advertisement and handbills). ' 3c QOAL! COAL!! COAL!! ! The undersigned have just received a large supply of BEST NEWCASTLE And SPRINGFIELD GOAL, Which they kre Selling at lowest cutrent MATSON, COX, & Go., J 902 a . . r I West street. jp H O T O G RAP H Y. Wanted everybody to know that this is my LAST WEEK in Ashburton, and all who wish to have a really GOOD and CHEAP PORTRAIT not to miss this op/ portunity, very seld6ni'mefc ! With.; Photo taken in the new’ uranium; process warranted not to fade. Any House or Farm . Photographed within ten miles from Ashburton. | PROFESSOR DE LORIE, 919 a Photographer.



CLOTHES,forwinter wear, JUST LANDED, now I’ve got, JpROM West of England fair— Dark, or any sort; JJNSURPASSED they are, I’m sure, jgY any in this Town; Li 00K in and view them o’er, QN any day you’re down, Y^HERE. Lublow’s on the ..door. Gr. J. F. LUBLOW. If you want a Winter Suit : r; r Oo to LUBLOW If you wanta A «o6d Fitting Suit Go to LUBLOW If you wan Good Wearing Suit Go to LUBLOW If you want a Business Suit | Go to LUBLOW If you want a Dress Suit ! Go to LUBLOW IE you want Suits that wont wear out * ' Go to LCBLOW In fact, if you want Suiting, Go to LUBLOW Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— , G. J. F. LUBLOW, ‘ PRACTICAL TAILOR,! &0., EAST STREET, Ashburton. 7ißa WO. DAYIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., , 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. : v / Note the Address — \ ; W. 0. DAYIS, Bricklayer, &c., . 7 , . j East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 307 a



NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders fop -ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 966 a . : i -THOMAS DUDSON. Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Horse Covers, all sizes. Men’s and Youths’ Waterproof Clothing at reasonable prices. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck Reaper, and\Binder. Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and i India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Plough Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock'. Stack and Dray Covers at reduced prices. 687 a WM. PATCHING. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always on hand a good assort ment of General Merchandise, which he is prepared to sell for cash as cheap as any house in the trade. Clothing —ln addition to former large stock, has just received a consignment of Kaiapoi Tweed Suits and extra heavy Trousers, which will be sold at less than imported goods, i Boots, of old celebrated make, in men’s, women’s, and children’s, at lowest rates. A well-assorted stock of Groceries, etc. Families in and about Town waited on weekly, or oftener if required, and as D. W. gives personal attention to the execu | tion of all orders, customers may rely on ! getting just what they want in the best way possible. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. Celebrated Pultney Whisky. i Implements.—Agent for P. &. |D. Duncan, Christchurch, well-known makers. Everything at Christchurch prices, with carriage only added. ALFRED COOK, news rutaner for the ’Lyttelton Times, Canterbury Times, and Star , is prepared to undertake the' distribution of circulars, hand-bills, &c., and to do general light porter work, and odd jobs.



Business Notices. • jg-ULLd! WHAT’S THIS* : A. Weston’s Agricultural, Pastoral, Commercial, and Fashionable i HAIRCUT TING SiALOON, Tang red Street, Will open about the : .l7th in at. 6d, HAIRCUTTUSOj 6d. SHAVlNG—well,as local: industry is all the cry, and ought to be supported, r Weston will shave yap for r sfd, but mind, po changer \ .And if f£<^j^qipble—what f 'do you think he mu shave you for nothing and give you a drink? N.B.—A liberal discount to, local f families, schools, widows, orphans, &c. Ladies’ ■ and girls’ hair cut and trimmed in the fashion. Hair Dyed any color. Invalids and cithers waited on at' 'their residences, if required. Razors ground and set. 17c THE Undersigned, in thanking his numerous friends for the very liberal Support accorded him dur ing the past ten months, has much plea sure in informing them that; he has sold his business Of Baker, Confectioner, etc., to Mr James Ranger, who will continue it on and after: May 30th,:J.881, on his own account, arid would bespeak for his successor a continuance of those favors so liberally bestowed on hjm.. - • A. O. AITKBNV Saunders’Buildings. With reference to the above, JAMES RANGER trusts that by supplying GOOD BREAD at a reasonable price/ combined with civility and attinfxon, Tie will merit the support accorded to his predecessor. Ashburton, May 27, 921 SU FFO L K BU T CHE RT, Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. J. Martin, -B -U T C H E R, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County,-that he is Supplying the Primest Meat all CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast - Beef from ... 3d. to 5<L Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Muttons. l|d,to3d. Sausages to 6d, Contractors, . Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. ■ 912



THE brings about its changes. “ Procrastination thief, pf Time,” arid believing in the wisddni of the old saw, . ..'j J, Robert Murray, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Has taken Time by the forelock. The cold weather of winters, succeeds the warmth of genial autumn, as surely as the night succeeds the,day< v Light and warmth prose* cution of a watchmaker’s business, and ROBERT MURRAT has sought and found a new site, which combines these essentials "with a FRONTAGE to the MAIN STREET. He has now R E M , .Q r n V, T ( E D To tHb shop lately Mr. J. S. Savage, Fruiterer, &c., EAST STREET, Next door'to" the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Warehouse, Where his old friends yyill End him, and new ones will °Be welcome. .1 -yr . f .: Gr RE AT ~a Atort REDUCTION WATCHES.. IN J. S. QTJINN, WATOHMkkEE, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold:; And silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices j' viz- -.—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £iß; Rotherham’s silver Levers fi?bm*ife6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 6s ; two. years’guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, ;EarrjnjgßillSreßs Rings, <&c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular ; attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a



E. Gv Euxton, Merchant tailor, practical TROUSERS AND BREECHES MAHER, Wishes to inform his numerous fsiends and customers of Ashburton and the Pro vince of Canterbury generally that, owing to his great success in business, he has EXTENDED HIS PREMISES, And has opened out a well-selected stock of TWEEDS for riding and ' walking pants, both Single and ' Double-milled Blisses, and a grand assortment of Fancy Tweeds for lounging and walking* suits, overcoats, ulsters, &c. ; R.G.R. has also received a large assort ment of Riding and Driving Gloves, Hosiery, &c. •I R.G.R., being his own importer and cash buyer, is now prepared ;to give the public of Canterbury a great Opportunity of buying for cash full fifty per cent, under the old credit system, that has so long been an incubus on the colony. R.G.R. often smiles at- the word “blowing.” All blow and no show, combined with inferior workmanship and material, is very deceiving to a customer. This is not R. G. Ruxton’a system of principle. He invites a call to inspect his stock of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings! &0., at the following prices : * SUITS made to order Jgg ' 0 SUITS of the best I ■’ ;. l! - ■ Scotch and English I - £-1 Tweeds, not to be V 4 Fl ir 0 equalled in the co- I 1 * lony, to order i.. TEbTS made to order from * ... ... OVERCOATS and I ~■■ ■ - r ULSTERS (unri- >3 IQ * vailed), from ... ) ; BOYS’ School SUITS, 1 IK *; to order, from ... -I- Gentlemen wishing to buy' their own materials'can have them made upon the most reasonable terms, and with style and finish not to he equalled in. the Pro vince of Canterbury. ■■ ■ -■ v 0 12 6 6 0 Address— »-»■ G. R UXTM N, . ni T*r srx’n ■. R. MERCHANT No. 1, Peeke Adjoining Quill’s Com: ASHBURTO: