The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL 2. No. 268.

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ASHBURTON, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY, i



.ar.r(t mod ,7IH<T ;. * .WtRPS 1 iPPMWf'f v .Byf33V*"r .11 I ? ■ ■*T\m> SlAJilS, f ';SalW of ,StQok^M6r iskS 11 bflpo-.ij ;r r;.,> >.«> ■:->'!.’ f£igßnFs»l*,(and;jG}eiieral Produce. :twl *n<’(;s 7;-.} ,r ■ ■<>< . -iJforniture and; Effects, also ,lwv iyoits I'iT'.ini. 111 A WEEKLY SALE f.; f J j®rtnOTciui ( Remade at my : office or at ihe ; - ! . t Yards.' V.- : 1 fins • -ffiLt--;: ■ ■ : Sum ■iixrf Agent for the Transatlantic Fire >( j; 1 ■ i. i ■■■• liisurajice Company: ‘ 824 rojiKi d*/K* .--i-BV, Gy-ftyr r? tW| WHONEER, ‘YAW A TOR, * -JsX. ik k STOCK,: . STATION, ifolio-'nVA in ••iJ,!«-AKD!t 21-1 ■ GENERAL , COMMISSION AGENT, r. l«oi*y I htu 'TEMUEA. • t r ’iAgeitr for; Standard Tnanrance - Com t b#ny,*>»Bfd ; Btil(-A^ent ! 'for 'thcrAlthouse WiadfalHlLicensed Dealei'ittArmftßTnd : 7.TV7-. 1 ; ! .;/k ;• ,J 782



. H. Giaulry, : S'jsr h ■ it :-j ; .. ; i“: :' . ,--n rfw IiTOENSED IiAND? BROKER ? ! - \ «<.li Si i?'i}3lßT«ipKßKl?,' AsHßTOtioiJ. * 927 /'itn;: f : J -m ■' v ■-■ ■ ■ ■■>-.-- i TT ~ ■ C 97 X ' .tOi?h -■ i- r ! -East Street (Close to the Railway Ashbdkt6k, . awl Genial Commission. Agent. v ; 1 t Omers td«en DrayspNewdastie and Malvern U6al (hy/thiedruck load), Build ing Materials of all, kinds, Fencing Wire, „Agtj(|u)£Hral. Implements,' English and Araeri -A -: -• . M



firatison $ Soileau, Agents fo¥ ats for .UU'JI. :at Orji;>-KI fTi - . . , _ ,92$i i-T! BOILEAU; fja Wine!'.



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Sufve^rs,' &c. -. : :fS - - ' *. _ “ ': r t A :4 : • v : j 'Gy ; Hastings Bridge, SEDi ■ "S U iIYE Y OR, And 'Licensed under Land Transfer Act. .; Office : Hobbs and Co.’s new Buildings, High, street, second floor, Christchurch. 675



MR *;HARDY J O H N S T O N, i GIVIL ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT, Authorised and Licensed Surveyor, ■ VALUER AND ARBITRATOR, Trprepared to execute Surveys, Engineer ing and Architectural Designs, Estimates, and Reports, and Value Property in town or country at the following tariff of charges, exclusive of travelling expenses. . ‘ : ■ SURVEY CHARGES. ; any ffafctionaFpart oF'an acre, and not exceeding five acres, two guineas. . .Exceeding five acres and under twenty-five acres, three guineas. , ‘ 'Exceeding, twenty-five acres and under fifty i acres, ; three guineas for the first twenty-five acres,(and:one shilling per acre for balance. ' j. Exceeding fiftyacres and under one hundred acres, Jour,guineas for the first fifty acres, and ‘6iie'shilling per acre for balance. Exceeding cne hundred acres and under five hundred guineas for 'the first one hundred acres, : and ninepcnce per acre for balance. ’',. v ..... ... . . r Exceeding five hundred acres and under five thousand, mnepence per acre for the first five hundred acres; 'and - sixpence • per acre for balance. • Ebr sub-dividing into allotments carefully pegged' afid numbered, the cliarge, in addition to the'above wbiild be two shillings for each town allotment comprising any fiactional part oft an acre, andj t\yo shillings, and sixpence lor each suburban or rural section comprising one acre and upwards. The- ahdve charges do riot apply to very hilly or brokcni country, or to “ bush ” land, in ; which, case Jronvtwenty-five to fifty per cent, would have to. be added in proportion to the difficulties mef ivith in the country to be sur veyed, and also in discovering the boundaries of the Crown Grants.



[ ..Fair copies of;the survey plan draw’ll on mounted paper,- together with book of refer ence, if required, will be furnished at the rate ;of ten per Cent, pit 'the cost ot the survey. : ': All surveys-iwill be carried out and completed in accordance with-the rules and instructions issued by the,.Surveyor-General for, the guid ance of the Survey department of the Govern iiieht, and rvill'be certified to as being correct. O Tho charge-per day would be two guineas ;cleai" of all expenses should clients prefer that mode of payment. . - , : , ENGINEERING..CHARGES. /Tn making'surveys of land for engineering purposes;' such; for instance, as the drainage or or irrigation of districts of country, the drain age or >yatqr supply : of towns, construction of raffiijays,' common roads and bridges, canals, aafbdrs, river imprOveinentsV &c., the charges tvbuld b£ for plans, design, : estimate, report, &c ,at the rate Of'three per cent, on-the total ' estimated .cost- ofthe proposed work if undeC and r upder per'bent; oh the first ,£5,000 and two and a half per cent, on the balance ; above y£lp^6oo iandmnder l£2b;oob, two and-a : half per cent; .911- the first j£jto,poo r and two per cent,, on the balance, and so on lessening jn proportion to the extent of }he estimated cost op the proposed ‘■work. ! If employed ’by the day, the charge would be three guineas clear of all expenses.- , .. ARC 11 ITEC TU R AI, CIIAKGES.: : '^rjii^urnishing,designs.andspecifications with estimated cost, &c., for cottage.and villa, .resi dences, shop fronts,- wbrehottses,'banks, public 'buildings;': 4c. , 1 &e. , the .charge would be ■ from five to two and a half per cent, in proportion to the estimated cost of the-,proposed building. : VAkUATIpNS- 1 '-. House 1 and landed property, agricultural machinery, tools-arid effects; Railway plant, arid jevef-y description of engineering and building material, plant,, &c,, 4c,, valued on equally reasonable terms as above. ■ • ” : 'T. -M. 1 HAKDT jQHNSTON, C.E., Membbr; of ;f th4 Institution; of ' Civil En . ii'■ igmeers,’London. ' Offices—Sydenham Chambers, f w E^erefopd, street; Christchurch. 672



oi v' eßusiness Notices: 1 T ■■■t".-!: i-7- m BEDS HOUSE FOR BOYS’ TWEED; SUITS: AT 4s. Cd; a 1 v-’i i X BEDS HOUSE FOR MENS’ PAGET ; j : J COATS’, 5 EDGES, ! AT 63. ' '_ J 1 _ T EEDSHOUSE FORMEN’S TWEED I i - TROUSERS AND 1 VESTS, AT ■ life. 6d. : ' L' BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S HEAVY TWEED TROUSERS, AT Gs..6d. T BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S GER . 10,8. ‘ 6c1.. ...... 1 Ti EEDSHOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED jLir SUITS;. A T 255. : ■ I HOUSE FOR STYLISH . ■■■•: . ■■■ r V ! : r ? 3fl OASHEL STREET, W., U.u i(lNearlyroppomte'tke Press Office), u. i i.i! CHRISTCHURCH. : • : - • 401



u-d ot-xtoi&ctTi e?®d ; in g ; M AN UP ACT DRY, STREET/ ASiaBtJRTOK ; rifi: • <*R!VjBEY" artfcfd Sold at Christchurch | jXJi‘>Kaßß& :r ‘tknd guaranteed 'Best of: inatetial arid wotKiriarishipl i i hr.'i .iV:,;: n-ys '-si 1 | 51 '.f 'U N E R A L S , dririAPiiy & GoSrPi.riTEiiY ritjßNis'HED ;W- I) AV I S . STREET, ASHBURTON. . . .702 i 11 ,-svl !•«! f.rrj/ow O Mtepatrick, 'BbOT A?fH : ‘SHOE MAKER,'; ’BtfitriiKas, j'. : 7 SpUßieT, : ' j ’ of’ Boots! fuad.iSjtoeß Jlp4 0 ", rijajle tp qrdjer, g)t S’ FITZPATRICK.



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, JIURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, • CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. DIRECT SHIPMENTS RECEIVED EVERY MONTH. PRICES VERY REASONABLE. Respectfully invite your inspection of their LARGE and VARIED STOCK, which is now very complete. Electro-Plated and B.M. Goods, newest designs. Table and Pocket Cutlery* Baths, Sponges, Churps, Cheese Presses, Calf Weaners, . Rope, Thedolitesj SurveryorsV-Cots and requisites, Hall and, Umbrella Stands (choice designs), Marble and Slate Mantlepiepes, Hearth Tiles, &c., Filters, Copper Sashcord, Oils and Paints, Scales* Fishing Tackle, Putnpe, Chopping Machines. WELL ASSORTED SHIPMENTS TO ARRIVE. AITKEN, & ROBERTS, Cashei. Street West. 669 James McDonald, E W Z E A LA N D L A B 0 R E X C H A N G E , REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MALE AND FEMALE SERVANTS, Manchester Stkeet South, Christchurch. PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, • NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B. —Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Pro perties. Hobses and Land Let Or Sold.'] Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. J Rents and Debts Collected. •'! ' ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. 570 J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EX CHANGE, Registry Office for Male anp Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1868.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS,: NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B. Best: and Cheapest Office in: Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON : SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP,: DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, : PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, ' i CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c.



T /'l HAS the : pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re. • \J* moved into hie newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises iii Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the tnost nioderh appliance's for the production of work in the various branches of his .‘Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best; quality of material, and the LowEST Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery.to effect. ' i ! . . , Note the Address — • ■ ARMAGH: ; STSEJT Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. , 667 Wing brothers, CASHEL SJHEET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH, Importers of General Iron American Stoves,, Colonial Ovens, Ranges and Registers (all sizes). Farming and Gardening Tools ahd Dairy Requisites of all kinds. Hay Knives Scythes Scythe Handles Milk-warmers Milk Pans : Cheese -Presses •Grindstones j Hoes (American) Gorse-Knives : j Axes, Ac. Hedge Trimmers Churns BUILDERS’ MATERIALS Paintp, ..Oils, and Colors,. Carpenters’ Tools (all kirtds), American and English Makes, Boring Machines, Sawsets, Hammers, &c. &c., Cramps, Spirit Levels, American Drills. Wheelwright and Coachbuilders’ Tools and Materials of evefy - ; ' description. Shafts P. M. Axles ,;. ..• American Buggy Handles . Spokes - 1 i ditto Axles Axles Steps. : Rims : Gollinges’ditto Bolts and Nuts ’ Leather Bows. , : Longbed ditto Buckles Ac. Ac. ; KINGBROB., CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 813 French Cafe, TRIANGLE, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 1 Hot Breakfast, Luncheon, Tea, and Supper, Is. Each. LUNCHEON FROM ELEVEN O’CLOCK ON SATURDAYS. Visitors : to Christchurch will find every Accommodation at the above. Establish ■ - ment. ißeds Is. WINES AND BEERS OF BEST BRANDS. 568 EDWARDS AND GALBRAITH, Proprietor. S T O D p A KJVS. Temperance Family and Commercial H O T W L, - MANCHESTER •„ STREET, , r G HRISTC HUR GH, . : • Near Railway Station. riIHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to - the, above Hotel will shortly be com- J- .Visitors:will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on moderate terms. 608 S. STODDARD, Proprietor. Ranges. Ranges. Ranges. ,T. J. WATT ER S, /N OOKING : RANGE '■ MANUFACTURER, KTVER’S RIGHT-OF-WAY, : ’ CASHEL iSTREET, . i A Next Baiik Of Australasia, Christchurch, New Zealand. i RANQES from 2£t.' 6in. ! td 10ft; fitted 1 up with'GRILLS, CIRCULATING AND HIGH-PRESSURE : BOILERS; by'which HOT. WATER can be conveyed Up-stairs for RATHS,and other Purposes. : r. \;: . > > i i oft. 6in. , vdthqut boiler. oft; 9ini ! J -do : 3ft.' do P RIC E. £ s. a, ... 3 16 0 ... 3T7 6 ... 4 7 6 l i,s.T:-r-. 3ft., with brought iron boiler. Bft., with copper boiler. ;;, . 678 Encourage colonial work, and buy your boots of THE MAKER. ” J Why Buy,imported rubbish when you caivget getßootsalwayß Fresh Made at IsVT ‘ iSySe’s Boot Factoi’yj : J ' ! Hidin' STREET, CfiklHTCHuhck. Wateriights, from Women’s Levant , ~ -. ..,id • gll other Boots at Low Prices. . , •, ; . tHe;moni?y,'tn colony. <i ImloolyiR*:! o;.; o! or ci : - - ■ •' '• ' f:: ' : ■ ‘'■



; Business Notices. -a. T: R. HARDER & CONIPY.’S SALE EXTRAORDINARY UNHEARD-OF BARGAINS. Greatest Inducements to Cash Purchasers Drapery , Clothing , Millinery , Boots and Shoes , &e>, &e. T, R. H. and Company have adopted the sys'em of a genuine CLEARING SALE between the Seasons, and previous to their annual Stock-taking, thus dis posing of the balances of SUMMER STOCK and remnants of last year s WINTER STOCK REGARDLESS OF COST PRICE. . , T. R. H. and Company having lately made extensive purchases under most advantageous circumstances, can offer goods at the following prices, for CASH : Dress Materials Alpacas, Lustres, Russel Cords, Beiges, Galateas, Prints, Ginghams, &c., &c., commencing from s£d. per yard. A job lot of Colored Lustres, at _9id.; wort Is. 2d. per yard. Good Black Lustres, B£d. per yard ; very superior, Hid. Is. 9d. per yard. A lot c£ Prints 4|d. and CJjd. per yard. Japanese Poplins reduced to lOid. per yard. Wide Saxony Winceys, 6|d. and Bid. per yard ; extra finish, only per yard. French Merinos, Is. 9d. pci* j’ard. Best Wool Poplinettes, reduced from 2s. 6d, to Is. lid. per yard. A lot of Blade and Colored Silks, a bargain. Dressmaking Department — Observe ! Plain Walking Dresses, Bs. Cd.; Princess Robes and others, 10s. Gd. to 12s. Children’s, from 3s. 6d. to Cs. (as sample dresses in Wedding and Mourning Outfits on the shortest notice —latest fashion, style, and ht guaranteed. *H-!,- Children’s and Women’s Straw Hats, originally 3s. Cd. to ss. yd., reduced to Is. Cd. and 2s. A job lot, splendid value, all at Hid. each. The immense stock of Trimmed Hats and Bonnets sold this season enable us to offer the remaining stock at considerably under cost price. The new Tam o’Shanter Hat. A large lot of new Fashionable Jackets —D Cosse Cloth, Lustres, Twill Cloth, &c.— the bulk will be offered at and under English Cost Price, varying'from 9s. Hd. to 255. Flowers, Ribbons, Lace Goods —BARGAINS.



Underclothing and Baby Linen — A B H, la and worth especial notice, being the cheapest in the market. Capes, Oapelets, and Fichus about HALF-PRICE. Infants’ elegant Merino Cloaks, 11s. 6d. Rich Silk Velvets, 4s, lid. per yard. LADIES’ CORSETS, HOSIERY, CAMBRIC HANDKERCHIEFS, POMPADOUR, ALPACA and SATIN SKIRTS, reduced 17# to 25 /. LADIES’ SILK SCARVES—a great job, being a clearing parcel from a wholesale house, 10$., worth Is. 6d.; Is. 4d., worth 25.; Is. lid., worth 3s. 6d.~ rich new styles. A great attraction during the Sale will be The One Shilling Table, CONTAINING FANCY GOODS FOR PRESENTS, &c. Manchester Goods, Extra wide and heavy, 4|d. per yard ; (less than wholesale prices). Splendid Grey Mexicans, s£d. per yard. White Shirting, 4|d. to 6id. per yard. Homcks Long cloth, sd. per yard. Double-width, Grey Sheeting, 10|d. per yard. Heavy do. Is IJjd per yard. Heavy Colored Fahey Shirting, C|d. per yard Rough Brown Hollands, s|d. per yard. 250 yards Heavy, Cotton Drill Trousering, Bfd. per yard. Felt Car pets, bust quality reduced to 2s. 9d. per yard. Kaiapoi Roslyn and Witney Blankets, from 12s. 9d. per pair. Kaiapoi Flannel, from Is. 2sd. per yard Twilled Cretones, 9d. per yard. Quilts and Counterpanes, greatly reduced. A job lot of Summer and Winter Underskirts. Many Goods in this department considerably less than present Wholesale Prices.



Boots and SHoes- Glothini ■Women’s Strong Walking Boots, 7s. 9d.; Women’s Superior Kid, Bs. lid., &c.; Men's Colonial Shooting, 16s. €d.; Children’s equally reduced, a very large assortment. . Men’s - Suits from 355, ; Men’s Tweed Trousers, from , 7s. 9d.; Men’s Tweed Goats, from 12s. 9d.; White Mole Trousers, 6s. 6d.; Men’s Colored Heavy, 9s. 6d.; Men’s Trousers and Vests, 17s. 6d. to 265. ; Men’s Kaiapoi Trousers, strong colonial make, 13s. 9d. per pair. Men’s Under shirts, : reduced from 3s. 9d. to 2s. lid.; Men’s Strong Colored Harvest Shirts, 2s. 6d. each ; Men’s Strong Colored Heavy Crimeans, ss. lid. ; Mens Heavy Wool Socks, Is., Is. 6d., and 2s. per pair; Men’s Brown Cotton Socks reduced from Is. to 9£d. per pair. 500 Boys and; Men wanted to buy a Sailor Hat 10|d. each. Leghorn and Straws reduced from 4s. 6d. and ss. to 2s. 6d. each. SEWING MACHINES. THE BEST MAKERS. CONSIDERABLY UNDER LIST PRICE. All Goods marked in plain figures. No discount allowed. THE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING STORES will be CLOSED on FRIDAY NEXT, re-marking and arranging for Sale, commencing SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12. OBSERVE 1-FOB CASH ONLY, AT THE GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. ' t. r. hodderTand COMPY. 69 , Special Notice to Farmers. ENCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. WE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more wear than the Imported Article. We fare making some of Tanned Canvas, which preserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the Sticks, Tacks, and Leathers, in stock, NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.We also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla, Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im ported. We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would be sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited, are invited to call and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. TARPAULINS. —We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins of all descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and qualities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order by post or telegram received during, the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening train. B. HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing Manufacturers, and Rope and Cashel street, Christchurch, Direct Importers of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. 62a'



Sewing [Machines. J M. THOMPSON begs to call the attention of the inhabitants of Ashburton to , his large and varied stock of Sewing Machines, both treadle and hand. Wheeler and Wilson’s New No. 8, “Raymonds,” the “New White,” “Household,” “Home: Shuttle,” “ Home Treasure,” &c., &c, Also, Bicycles by the best makers, Bicycle: Fixings, &c. Also, all kinds of Sewing Machine Attachments. Machines on Time Payment from ss, per week. Orders, with stamps or P. 0., will be attended to at once. Address— T. M. THOMPSON’S ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, opposite Coates and Co., Jewellers.Bls C. W. Duckworth, GKOCER, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Near Strange’s Buildings.) G6od Black Tea ... Is. lOd. per lb. Superior , Black or Mixed ... ... 2s. 4d. ~ Finest Imported ... 2s. lOd, ~ Brown Yellow Sugar 4sd. ~ Fine White Crystal... sd. ~ Cut Loaf ~ ... 6<h Currants ... » Muscatels .... .■• ~ Sultana Raisins Bd. „ Fry*s Cocoa ; ... Is. 6d. ~ Goods Delivered at- Christchurch M Sumner., ! Station. Furnished Houses To Lot at .. , . .42



Business Notices. REAT CLEARING SALE TWENTY-ONE DAYS ONLY. EVERETT BROS. AND CO., Havelock street, Ashburton, Will sell the remainder of Summer Stock at REDUCED PRICES. Large Shipments of Winter Drapery to arrive shortly. Six Cases of Clothing now opened. Note.— Men’s Overcoats from 19s. fid.; Boys’ Overcoats from lls. Gd. Boys’ Black Suits from 255. Moleskins from ss. lid. EVERETT BROS. AND CO. HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchurch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury, for 659 J. F. Stratz, [Established 1877-]



Business Notices. AMONGST the questions at present agitating the public mind stands the very important one —“ Is it possible to obtain . GOOD TE A 1 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 fact accompli in the short space of time it will take to go or send to H. M. CARSON’S NEW FRUIT AND ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, East street, appointed sole agent fur 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. HIS SPLENDID COAL may ordered in large and small quan tities, and all orders will be promptly executed. C. A. ULRICH, Cobb & Co.’s Office, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. ’ Agent for Springfield Coal Co. [Limited.] 677



S- 3 if o M* L , O 2 M p H rJ. 3v. Strata, Watchmaker, from L London A n> y 2 fc a s « a cd SL O p* & S H J. F. STRATZ, uirect Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. £ s. d. English Silver Hunting Levers from... ... 4 10 0 American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 G Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 23 a CHERTSETJ. A. R. MAR KH A M (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.



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



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



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, ; Havelock street, Ashburton. . GL J. Martin, B U T C H E R, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the : Prhnest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. : Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2ld. to 4d.- Mutton l|d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd. td 6d. ■ Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 JOHN ANDERS ON , Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND ;; '■ -'i FOR MESSRS. AVELING & PORTER’S TRACTION ENGINES. 3 - ■ Also; for the celebrated McSHERRY GRAIN DRILL, Has on sale for next season, Wood’s and other makers’ STRING BINDERS, -wire and extras for all kinds of Wire Binders. Sections . for all kinds of. Reaping and Mowing'Machines. Clayton and Shuttle worth’s Combines, sft. Drum. CONCAVES, CRANKS, AND ALL EXTRAS FOR CLAYTON & HORNSBY’S MACHINES, With Portable and Traction Engines, and Straw Elevators, Field Gates, and Stand ards for fencing. Ashburton Agent, F. PAYITT, 614 East street. '-.•J: ;.r . , ; ‘ : : NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY-is prepared to take , orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 The Inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts are reminded that good wholesome Bread can be at all times procured from the undersigned. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS made for Supplying Harvest and Threshing Machine hands. Assemblies, Parties, &c., supplied on reasonable terms. An assortment of Biscuits, Pastry, Cakes, &c., always on hand. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, Saunders’ Buildings, AS H B U R T O N. Thomas Williams, TIN WALD, JgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 664 PHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. pRI C E ONE PENNY. \ DVERTISERS are reminded that A the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN ommands the LARGEST CIRCULA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, and he prices for advertisements are very sasunable. J



SCO T T BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), A RE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR 1 ’ WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. 1 It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. ; As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the. Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN, We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in.... ... £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 9ft. by 24in.... ... 18 15 0 Oft. by 26ih ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 480 BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LAWRY AND SON, Norton Farm Seafield, return thanks to theirpatrons for the hearty Support accorded to them since Norton Farm was opened as a Butchery, Bakery, and General Store, and solicit a continuance of past favors, assuring customers that their interest will always have first consideration at the hands of the advertisers. Lawry and Son beg to inform their friends and the public in the Seafield and neighboring districts, that their Bread Meat, and Store Carts travel the following routes on the days given below : Seafield to Kyle, and Acton— Wednes days. Seafield to Wakanui Homestead, Waka nui School, and Creek, back by Christie’s Road— Thursdays. Seafield to North Seafield, Charing Cross, Dundas, Cambridge, returning by Pioneer Road— Fridays. In view of the Harvest, orders for at tendance of the Cart may be left at the: Store, Norton Farm, Seafield ; Wakahiii School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Clontarf. lAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM. Seafield. Buicjibrs, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. AG KN T S Z'DR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. FORMS PRINTED “To Let” and ' “ For Sale ’ ’—can be obtained at the Guardian Office.