THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 29, 1881.



Davies and Winter TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH BAKAIA. TO RESIDENTS, INVESTORS, AND OTHERS. DAVIES & WINTER have received instructions from Mr. Thos. Whitta to sell, by Public Auction, fOn TUESDAY, Bth February (Immediately after the sale of Crown Lands), T.S. Nos. 882 & 334, containing Half an Acre, together with comfortable four-room Cottage, good Welt* fronting the Main Kakaia twi, and situated in almost the centre of 'this rising township. • Terms at Sale. DAVIES & WINTER, 18a Auctioneers. Tenders. jji; E N D E R s. TENDERS are invited for BUH/DING a GRAIN STORE. Plans and specifics tions may be seen ai the offices of the undersigned. Tenders must be sent in not later than-TUESDAY (noon), the Ist proximo. 2a : FRIEDLANDER BROS. Educational. A [A CARD.] Miss Steane, fjjVß ACH B R OF MUSIC, -#•- Oxford Cottage, Rakaia. BOARDING AND”DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. MISS STEANE begs to thank friends for their ready-response to her expressed wish to' form such ah Establishment in Rakaia, and to inform them she will he ready, to receive Students by January ?4th. Terms on application. 794



Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. E. fJ^'OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian Is a -Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arie Public Notices. OUNT SOMERS EGAD BOARD. TAKE NOTICE that the VALUATION LIST forthe Mount Somers Road Dis trict, for the year 1881 is now open for inspection,, at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers.- All OBJECTIONS thereto most be left at the Office, on ur 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*; f b€. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jr. , : Clerk to the Mount Somers 934 : ■ Road Board. 8 OIJTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that the VALU - ATION BOLL of the South Rakaia Road District for the 'year 1881 is now open for - inspection at the Road Board office, South Rakaia, from 15th January to 15th Febrdary next* Any OBJECTIONS thereto must be left at : the Assessment Court, South Rfitaia, oh or before the 15th February hex£, to the Assessment Court, (ncl achpy of such objection must be left ht 1 tlfo Road Board Office, South Rakaia, than seven clear days before the Mftii&t of the said Court. --u: ; ;;■ :■■■ , A- MAKEIG, ’ ’Clerk to South Rakaia Road Board. Jaijftffiry 16th, 1881. 938 HtfTT ROAD BOARD. T5kE NOTICE the VALUATION Tifep n f tb« Mount Hutt Road District loa the year 1881 is now open for inspec tion at the Mount Hutt Road Board Methven. All OBJECTIONS thereto paust be .left at the; Road Board OflSow, Methven, on or before the 16 th jjay of February, addressed to the Assess jnent Court; and a copy of every such objection; must be left at the Road Board OMoOf Methven, not less than seven days before the; next sitting of the said Court. . ; • W. B. COMPTON, Overseer. I iljm. lbth,lßßl. 953



V. It AND ! DISTRICT OF CANTER- I j BURY. W3TT • ' • ■ - NDtldE lS HEREBY GIVEN, that a v -' ! " Saxe by Auction i: "V'.o? *Pourti, ' T Stiburban, and Rural LANDS, £e ; held at MrisSrs. Davies and South Eakaia, the Bthqf February next, Twelve ’o’clock. Thfr /liaAda . to be offered consist of - Towns of Rakaia, Ash tnrtim,;Airowh'ehua, Otari, and Horndon ; Bubdrban Lands at Rakaia and Orari; ( andEaral Section 25,358, at AJbury. SWeJiste may be .seen at the Railway St Rakaia, Ashburton, Orari, and Teuiftka j br obtained at the Land Office, TffiHßtchiircb. ?■ JOHN MARSHMAN, Coifitnisaiqner of Crown Lands, f’ laikd* Christchurch, J - ;i ! 945 [card,] rpHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, e f W r:! Note office— Hereford street, west, .1- ... Christchurch 571 i ; ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. I Pjßice -r one PENNY. I fl i jbbV ERTISERS are reminded that /V the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN tha LARGEST CIRCULA HJON in the Borough and Suburbs, and the prices for advertisements are very t ! _ •SS "WWHVKS AGENCY. FAN arid HIBBS, General Store __^em j Methven, areauthorisep WRur the Ashburton Guardian baqribers, wiR .please get their papers ;thef. agents in future. Orders en ' will revive prompt:



Public Notices. BURTON 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 BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION. TAKE NOTICE, the Valuation List for the Borough of Ashburton for the Year 1881 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 on or before the 22nd day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court for the Borough of Ashburton, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Town Clerk's office not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 14th January, 1881. 940



A SHBURTON 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, Ac., 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. Rams—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. Gd. each per day. Horses—2s. Gd. 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. Gd. 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



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 titling if sent to our store. Osborne No. G Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand — ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 624 Christchurch.



McDougall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Scab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 627 Christchurch.



FARMERS ! FARMERS! FARMERS ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are Iso prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Corusacks, Wool packs, &c., for sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 60 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. Cbaio, Agent for Canter bury. 816 r 11HE GUARDIAN is on every Tea A- Table in Ashburton. /■



T. Bullock. THE Undersigned begs to intimate to former constituents and settlers generally that he has RETURNED TO BUSINESS AS Auctioneer, Estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. jgAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of IR-scs will commence at One o'clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer E EAPERS 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 terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, 236 CONTAINING 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 Sherriff Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE —Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken up, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections in one block —viz., 502, 603, 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 properly, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. ECTIONS 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. ITIOR SALE,—Ten SHARES in the j Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Company. T. BULLOCK.



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 206 „ A corapac Farm, .all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consistof a comfortable 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, C 5 ~ 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. OR SALE. Three WOOD’S WIRE BINDERS, in good order, For Sale, Cheap. 11a DUNN & RAY. -pi 0 R SALE. A DEERING TWINE BINDER, almost new ; has only cut a few acres, and can be seen working. Apply to 7a FRIEDLANDER BROS.



Poyntz & Co. 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 ANTED KNOWN—That Visiting Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “ Guardian " office, opposite the Railway 1 Station.



Quill and Co. CO UNTV COUNCIL S A LEY ARDS. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY Ist, 1881. QUILL & CO. have received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction, at the above yards, on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY Ist, 1881, 7QO MIXED SHEEP IJOO Prime Fat Mutton. QUILL AND CO., Auctioneers. To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED proprietors, FARMERS, CATTLE DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS.



Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton, Beg to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all commissions en trusted to them will be conducted satis factorily to their patrons.



Sales will 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. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements.



A NUMBER of FIRST-CLASS TOWN and SUBURBAN SECTIONS on hand for private treaty, on VERY EASY TERMS. Colonial - made Sauces. QUILL & CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew & Co.’s Dunedin-made WORCESTERSHIRE and TOMATO SAUCES—articles that arc 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, 80s. per rase 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 Second Horse "0 Third Horse Other starters and nonstarters (divided) 220 Tickets to obtained at all the Hotels. Asububton. 3330-9950 ON THE



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, 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 Tinwald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEIJRATED THRESHING M ACHINES 440



Public Companies. OTIC 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'Rac, Esq. ; W. H. Pilliet, Esq., J P. j W. 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 ani> A*gents : Bank of Nefl Zealand and Branches. Solicitors : Messrs. Duller, Lewis and Gully.



Offices : Grey street, Wellington. Applications for Shares will be received until the 31st day of JANUARY, 1881, and can be made through the Bank of New Zealand, or any of its branches in New Zealand and Australia, or from the Company’s Broker, Mr. Charles Bye, 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 at Mel bourne. Note —The prospects of this Company are exceptionally favorable, large divi dends and great increase in value of shares being a comparative certainty ; but for further particulars we refer to the Pro spectus, which can be obtained as above. THE SHARE LIST CLOSES ON JAN. 31st, 1881. All Shares will be allotted by Priority of Application. 868 The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F. I. A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary—Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton — S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note ihc name—The National Mutual. 749



THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). WOOL SEASON —1880-1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP FARMERS. THE Company makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted to its care for sale in the London market. This being one of the leading depart ments of the Company’s business, and an expert and practical staff being employed by its London House especially to superb tend the classification, valuation, and dis posal of wool consignments, growers may rely upon their clips being carefully handled and placed to the best advan tage. Further information may be obtained upon application at the Company’s office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. 877



Business Notices. JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER \ J PAPERHANGER, &c., BURNETT STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New *d Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN ion SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 819 : Marsh & Groves. T7IANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS, FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always on hand. Tancbed Street, Ashburton. 933



Business IT ibices. QUININE WINE. Highly recommended, and acknowledged to be THE BEST TONIC Yet introduced to the public. As a vehicle for the administration of cod liver oil it is unsurpassed. Prepared only by C. Neate, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Beware of spurious imitations. 793



STOCK ! NEW STOCK ! ! GREAT SUCCESS ALREADY ACHEIVED. WANTED KNOWN, that the CHEAP BOOT and SHOE MAKER continues to Supply First-Class Boots .and Shoes at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, as an ap preciative public is constantly testifying. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald). Note—No connection with any other shop. 656 REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER, QAA AAA FEET of BOARDS and fjUUjUUU SCANTLINGS, must be sold ; also, a large quantity of Floor ing, Match Lining, Rusticated Archi traves, Skirtings, superior Totara Shingles, Firewood, Stakes, Posts, Rails, &c. Apply at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Orders can be delivered at any railway station on the main or branch Hues, direct from the Mills, of any size, length, or quantity. 948



WALTER A. WOOD’S TWINE AND WIRE Reaper and Binder COMBINED. These Machines have recently taken First Prize at the Melbourne Exhibition ; First Prize at the Southland Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show; First Prize and Gold Medal at the Bendigo Agricultural Show, on December Bth ; First Prize at the North Gippsland Agri cultural Society’s Show ; and First Prize at the Dunedin Agricultural Society’s Show in December last. LOCAL AGENTS— POYNTZ & CO., ASHBURTON. At a competitive trial of Twine Binders, which took place at Oamaru, on Thurs day, January 20, 1881, the Walter A. Wood New Automatic String Binder took the FIRST PRIZE (Gold Medal), five Machines competing. 864



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 inGrocery,Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PICTURE BUYERS and others will do well to call at my Picture Frame Manufactory, where I keep in stock some THOUSANDS OF PICTURES, framed and unframed, from Fine Art Pictures to Cheap Lithographs. Two Hundred Patterns of MOULDINGS to select from. Frames made to order, from Is. each. E. BEARDSLEY, PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, AND Importer of MOULDINGS, PRINTS, &c Manchester street, Christchurch, Near the Station. 814 P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement makers, Tuam Street, Christchurch, Beg to remind farmers and agriculturists generally of their LARGE STOCK of NEW and IMPROVED MACHINERY of every description, including Ploughs, Grubbers, Scarifier j and Harrows, Drays, Tip Carts, Broadcast Sowing Machines, and Prize Elevators; also, Extras for Ruston and Proctor’s Combines, Ac, Inspection invited. 846



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



AMONGST the questions at present agitating the public mind stands the very important one—“ Is it possible to obtain GOOD TEA ? 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 mi,fait accompli in the short space of time it will take to »o 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 handbills. SPRINGFIELD COAL. THIS SPLENDID COAL may be ordered in largo 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.]



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. Cd. Men’s TROUSERS from 18s Cd. Ladies’ MANTLES from £2 ss. PERFECT FlT—Any Style Required, and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed in every case. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.)



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. G. 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 sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... l|d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd. to Cd. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912



Chaff, Chaff, Chaff. ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, JJAS ALWAYS. ON HAND FLOUR STRAW HAY OATS BRAN SHARPS CHAFF CRUSHED OATS POTATOES BEANS PEAS CARROTS, Ac., Ac., in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address — NEXT EVERETT BROS., 908 Havelock street, Ashburton.



Thomas Williams, TINWALU, JgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. G 54 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.



EDICAL HALL, ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m., 2 to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m.



SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper and Binder Experts, TTTISH to notify to Farmers, Con- V\ 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. Ox-ders may be left at Messrs. Jameson and Roberts, or at the workshop. We supply the Osborne Twine Binder. We are prepared to make arrangements with Farmers, Merchants, and others, to supply and attach the String Binder. Dunn and Bay, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. Agents for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. Price Lists oh application. 688



Business Notices. E. G% Euxton, Practical CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HAYING 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. 6. E. 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 1 1 0 Vests, to order, from ... 0 12 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 410 0 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. RU X T O N, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. - 634 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, £6 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. I N W A L D STORE. Harvest Notice. Having thoroughly re-organised my Business, I am prepared to Supply Farmers, Contractors, Working Men, and others with 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. 730c-960 STORES, TOOLS, CLOTHING, &c., &c.



C. P. H. T E P HSO N, General Storekeeper, Tinwald. 5)04 Wood & Co., BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Ashburton, WINNERS of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agri cultural Show at Christchurch and Ash burton.—All Orders promptly attended to. 375 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 Oil, Yarnish, Glass, Paperhang ings, etc., he has ENLARGED HIS WAREHOUSE, by taking, in addition to his old shop, the adjoining premises lately occupied by Mr. Fowler as a general store. The advertiser is, therefore, in a position to supply the Trade and the Public with all the above named requisites at lowest wholesale prices. Tancbed street, Ashburton. 880 JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND FOR MESSRS. AVELING & 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 EXTBAS 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 talcs orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. : ; All work kept in repair for twelve months. ; - : ggg