. t ihiqg bo insane/ They knew that a nation could not go back. What they proposed was to take a step in advance. Win purpose had been grossly misrepre sented. Mr Weston had not read and considered his Bill, or else he was lament ably deficient in ears. He did not often approve of the conduct of the Govern ment, bat he did approve of their having removed a man so ignorant of law from the judicial bench. Each district was capable of exercising all the powers that the House possessed. The Premier had said that the people of New Zealand had no right to govern - themselves, but had a right to be well governed. Not to govern, that was what he had said, and was saying now. Mr . Weston had used most improper language and grossly misrepresented what he had said. So had the Premier. Such things ought not to have been done. The terms used by Mr Weston were intolerable. The whole plan of the Government in reference to local government was wrong. The people would, at least insist on having their rights given to them. What harm could there be in leaving districts to go vern themselves. That was all he had asked for them. Set up a form of govern ment to get them together, and let them r work their own constitution. Were they unworthy of being entrusted with these powers 1 On the contrary, it would be well to give them these powers. What r harm was there in suggesting that they should have power to establish their own Courts ? Mr Weston knew well that there would be no opening under such a system - for him. In Great Britain many places had powers such as he asked for, and many corporations elected their own recorders. . < Was that House alone able to choose a Judge 1 He would prefer to be tried in one of the courts he spoke of rather than in court presided over by a Judge elected by that House. He had been told that all the best of the Crown lands had gone consequently they could not have them, as he proposed, for endowment. There , were great tracts of such lands which might yet be saved for the purposes he proposed. , In every way injustice had been done to them. The real question was had the time come when certain great families were to have powers which no one else were to enjoy. Mr Bunny had told them that in giving their vote on this question they had to look to the outside creditors. That was not the case. What they had to do was to look to the inside of the colony. There they sat on the Go vernment benches the representatives of the outside creditor. Let them now have men seated there who would not repre sent the outside creditor, but who f look ' inside the colony. Let them have Mr Bunny’s vote, as he told them he intended to give it to them. They would have none of it. The House had been misled about the Representation Bill. He begged those who loved their country to follow him -into the lobby, in order to give New Zea land free institutions and deliver it from the restraints which now pressed so heavily npon it. -■----- Mr Saunders said that when he rose on Tuesday night he little thought he was taking part in a movement that would bring about this important crisis to the country. While there was a danger of the two members for the Thames and the member for Port Chalmers getting upon those benches he could not support the amendment. Mr Hursthouse moved the adjournment of the debate, and the House rose at 12.50. ,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JULY 22, 1881.



Meetings. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON WEDNESDAY, 27TH JULY, To consider what steps should be taken to secure increased representation for the Coleridge District in the General As sembly. All persons interested, whether town or cotintry settlers, are urged to attend. 302 c Jgl LG I N SCHOOL. Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the Meeting advertised for 20th instant is POSTPONED until WEDNESDAY, 27th inst., at 7 p.m. 304 c Amusements. * fJIOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, JULY 23RD. UNCLE I A GRAND COMPLIMEN TOM’S CABIN. I TARY BENEFIT Tendered to the GEORGIA MINSTRELS, BY THE ASHBURTON DRAMATIC SOCIETY. Remember, this will positively be the last opportunity you will have to witness this great production. Avail yourselves for the last time to see TOPSY, LITTLE EYA, and UNCLE TOM. Don’t forget Saturday evening. Prices as usual. 301 c T ARGEST SEAL IN THE WORLD. WHERE 1 AT THE TOWN HALL ASSEMBLY ROOMS. Have yon seen it I —No.—Then go and see it at once, before you lose the oppor tunity, which you will never have again. To be seen on SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING, The largest and brightest Seal ever witnessed in the world, caught within nine miles of Ashburton. This is the only opportunity the public of Ashburton will have to see it as it is to travel round the world, and we would tell them net to lose the wonder for the sake of a shilling, as it is only for one day. Come, rain or no rain, or it will be too late. Admission Is; Children half price. Lost. LOST— -On Sunday morning, between ] Council Chambers and Brighton Bouse, small GOLD CHAIN. Finder rewarded oh bringing same to Bbighton House, Triangle. 308 c Tenders. SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the following WORKS : Contract No. 40—Re-formation and Metalling 22 Chains Singletree road,near North Ashburton bridge. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, where ten ders? addressed to the Chairman, will be received until 1 p . m . on SATURDAY, 23rd inst. The lowest or any tender not Hecesarily accepted. 0. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., 276 c Surveyor. JTj| O R SALE, CHEAP. FREEHOLD SECTION, No. 335, Tinwald, on which is erected a well built COTTAGE’; the property of Mr John CoivelL This property must be sold, as the owner is leaving the district. T BULLOCK, iVgglfc/ . . Estate Agent



Alfred Harrison. IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE. ALFORD FOREST HOTEL. THURSDAY, 2 8th JULY, 1881. 11.30 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, favored with instructions from Mr John Tisch, will sell by Public Auction at the Alford Forest Hotel, 1 Bay Draught Gelding, “ Nuggett,” 5 years 1 do do. “ Jack,” 5 do 1 Bay Mare, “ Julia,” 7 years 1 Bay Gelding, “ Darby,” aged 1 Chestnut Gelding, “ Hunter,” 6 years 1 Grey Arab Mare, “ Swiftsure,” 6 years , 1 Bay Mare, Foal at foot, 7 years 1 Chestnut Mare do, aged 1 Thoroughbred Mare, Foal at foot, aged 1 Brown Mare, “ Sweetlip,” 4 years 1 Bay Colt, by “ Tribune,” rising 2 years 1 Yearling Filly, by “ Admiral ” 1 do Colt, by “ Tribune ” 120 Long-wool Hoggets, mixed sexes A number of Fat and Store Cattle 2 Two-horse Drays 1 Tip Dray 2 Sets Double Buggy Harness 2 Hew Riding Saddles 2 Sets Trolly Wheels and Trolly Harness, Timber, 200 Sacks, and Sun dries Luncheon provided. ALFRED HARRISON, 304 c Auctioneer.



Joseph. Ivess. SATURDAY, JULY 23, At 2 o’clock. SALE OE THREE & FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGES & SECTION. Situate on the North Town Belt.—To Artisans, Mechanics, Speculators, and others. JOSEPH IYESS has received instruc tions to sell by Auction, at his sale rooms, on Saturday next, at 2 o’clock. The equity of redemption in two three roomed and one four-roomed cot tages, situate on the North Town Belt, together with half-au-acro of land. The Auctioneer would direct the special attention of persons who are now paying rent to the sale, as the very easy terms on which this property will be sold will be an inducement to persons to acquire a free hold of their own, instead of paying a high rental to others.



Terms very liberal.—Declared at sale. Immediately after the above, a quarter acre section in Mr J. Walsh’* paddock will be offered. JOSEPH IVESS, 307 c Auctioneer. SATURDAY NEXT, JULY 23. At Twelve o’clock. SALE OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Sic. JOSEPH IVESS will offer for Sale by Auction, at his rooms, on SATURDAY NEXT, At 12 o’clock noon, A quantity of HODSEHOLD FURNITURE, Consisting of— Walnut Oheffonier, Colonial Sofa, Bed room Chairs, Oval Table, Kitchen Table, 3 Bronze Penders, 2 Ja panned Footbaths, Clock, Double Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Ladies’ Rocking Chairs, Hair seated Chairs, Perambulators, &c. &c. JOSEPH IYESS, 306 c Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY NEXT, At 12 o’clock sharp. THE PLANTING SEASON. JOSEPH IYESS has received instruc tions to sell by Public Auction, at his Mart, on Wednesday next, at 12 o’clock sharp, 100 Fruit Trees, consisting of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries and Peaches 100 Gooseberry Trees Ornamental Trees Roses, English Hollys 4,000 Quicks And a large variety of other Plants No reserve. —Terms cash. JOSEPH IVESS, 305 c Auctioneer. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. W. F. Wilding, Barrister, solicitor, and NOTARY PUBLIC. Attendance at Ashburton every ■ Friday. OFFICE; NEXT THE MAIL OFFICE, BURNETT STREET. 117 c Branson & Purnell, jgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a THE TENDER of Mr William Leggett has been ACCEPTED. 304 c EDMUND P. COFFEY, M.A. THE PLOUGHING MATCH, also the DINNER and BALL are POST PONED to TUESDAY, 2flth July, in consequence of the wet weather. GEO. JAMESON, 303 c Secretary. HAVING Purchased the Book Debts in the Estate of H. Moffat, Miller, Wakanui, from the Trustee, I hereby give notice that all ACCOUNTS not paid by the 4th AUGUST proximo will be sued for ißthout further notice. WM. TOWNSHEND. Ashburton, July 20, 1881. 302 c Ashburton borough school COMMITTEE. The COMPULSORY CLAUSES of the Education Act have been Adopted by the Ashburton School Committee, and the parents of children are cautioned that they will be ENFORCED without further notice. By order of the Committee. J. WARD, 303 c Secretary.



Matson, Cox, and Go. Matson, Cox, & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most iavorable terms. GRAIN MERCHANTS. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, AUGUST, 2. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 44g



J. T. Ford and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we 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 Friedlander 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



For Sale. J> ON E DUST. Bone Bust ON SALE, in large or small quantities. Prices, £6 10s and £5 10s per ton. 195 c MAYO & HUNT. i\N SALE BY THE SIGNED. UNDER- Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austka riAN Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lO 10s, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. Jjl OR 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. O R SALE. T.S. 860. Tfce ; s section will be sold on favorable terms. POYNTZ AND CO. W E 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. Educational. SINGING CLASS.—-A Class for YOUNG MEN will be Commenced next Week, the Tonic Sol-Fa, leading to the Staff Notation, will be used. Lessons every Monday, and Thursday Evenings from Bto 9. Terms, one guinea per quarter, in advance. Apply at once. Smith Organ, second-hand, for sale, cheap, 6 stops. H. J. Weeks, Cameron Street West. ‘ 931 a Publications. “ A RE WE TO STAY HERE V’ —A XX paper on the New Zealand Public Works Policy of 1870, considered specially with reference to the question of the Crown Lands and the Incidence of Tax ation, by a Colonist of 22 years standing, price Is, can bo obtained at Office of this Paper. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.'



Public Notices. 171 ALI N G COACH Leaves Ealing for Cracroft on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS on arrival of Express Train from Christ church, and returns to catch the North Express on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Fares, 3s (single) ;5s (return). Parcels, as per agreement, according to weight. The Coach calls at the north end of the Rangitata Traffic Bridge going up and coming down. 229 c ADAM JACKSON. DR. MACBEAN STEWART, of Ashburton, Has Commenced the Practice of his Pro fession in Christchurch. Temporary Residence —The House ori ginally occupied by the late Dr Camp bell in COLOMBO STREET, Next Vincent’s Brewery, Christchurch. 119 c 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, March 17th, 1881. 376 a jgp EALTH IS LIFE. William Ellis, MEDICAL HERBALIST, MANCHESTER STREET, Near Railway Station, CHRISTCHURCH. The above has started in Christchurch, and is prepared to relieve and cure all persons suffering from the many cases which he has taken in hand. All persons suffering from Rheumatism can have the swelling reduced and the pains removed. All complaints treated. See Testimonials from Mr A. Brown and Mr G. R. Mill, of Christchurch, in future issue. 262 c



W. H. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, INSTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AMD 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. Agemt AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. £2,000 AND £8,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDFY, Ashburton, STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared to 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. W. H. GUNDRY, 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton. THE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton.



T. Bullock. SATURDAY 23RD JULY. BAZAAR. SPECIAL ENTRIES. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Charles Hill to sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, ON SATURDAY, 23rd INST., ENTIRE HORSE “ GLENROY” 2 first-class Draught Gelding Double-Furrow Plough 1 Set 3-florse Harrows. Sale at 1.30. T. BULLOCK, 299 c Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 23RD JULY. OATS. OATS. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT HIS ROOMS, EAST STREET, On above date, about 25Q BUSHELS OATS In lota to suit purchasers. Sale at Two o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 298 c Auctioneer. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF , HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1.30 p.m. 0 LET—STABLE and LOOSE BOXES, opposite the County Saleyards, also Dwellinghouse, together with Paddock, , lately in occupation of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards, afford a good opening for a person to take in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once, T. BULLOCK. TO LET —At a very low rental, COTTAGE of four rooms in Ker mode street ; COTTAGE of six rooms in Tancred street; SHOP and Dwelling house in Moore street. T. BULLOCK. OR SALE—IOO ACRES, fenced with live fence ; partly cultivated ; situated about four miles from the town of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—That valuable piece of LAND opposite “ The Grange,” being Lot 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, and containing 41a. 3r. 28p., situated only two miles from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK. A BARGAIN FOR £26. Acre first-class LAND at Hampstead, for sale at the above price, on liberal terras. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rpO SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS. FOR SALE—A BREECH-LOADER, by Cogswell and Harrison ; quite equal to new, all requisite ap pliances ; price low. T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £SO and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, lately in the occupation of Mr O. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. mo PERSONS DESIROUS OF STARTING A BACON CURING FACTORY. FOR SALE CHEAP— -4 Sections on the South East Town Belt, containing 1 Acre. Capital site for Bacon Curing Establish ment. Arrangements can be made for suitable buildings to be erected on the site. Purchasers will only be required to pay current rate of interest on the outlay. For further particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AX THE BAZAAR, BURNS T T STREET, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. 271 acres 2 roods, fenced and cultivated; situated about three aud a-half miles from the Town of Ashbuiton. 207 Acres partly improved, situate in the Upper Ashburton road district. 543 Acres, 1 rood (in one block) unimproved, situated about five miles from Ashbur ton, on Winchmorc run. 514 Acres, 3 roods, about one mile from the j Ashburton river, also on Winchmore run. 127 Acres fenced and cultivated, situated in the Wakanui district. 25 Acres first-class land, all fenced and culti vated (very early selection), about two miles from the town of Ashburton. 53 Acres securely fenced and cultivated, situated near Waterton, on the Long beach Estate. There is a comfortable four-roomed cottage on the farm. 266 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. 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, 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.



Business Notices COUNTY RIDGING & SPOUTING FACTORY. S. Hardley, EAST STREET ... ASHBURTON. S.H. begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on his premises the necessary machinery for the Manu facture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate be tween Christchurch and Dunedin, and S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality, he respectfully solicits their support in the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. 148 c Craighead & Co., rjIAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, in thanking our friends and patrons for the liberal support which they have ac corded to us in the past, we have much pleasure in announcing that Mr Craig head, having now completely recovered, will be found at his post of duty as usual, in TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OP WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, &c., For the approaching season; and, as these comprise only the VERY BEST MATERIALS in the MARKET, they need no other recommendation. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE, AS USUAL. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Tancred street (Next Orr and Co.’s), 719 a Q A S H STORE. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAL STORE, n the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto —“ Small Profits and Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 153 c East street. OTICE OF REMOVAL. J, H. Chapman HAS NOW REMOVED TO THOSE COMMODIOUS PREMISES Adjoining Mr O. Digby’s Butchery, TANCRED STREET. The advertiser having just received a con signment of PAPERHANGINGS per Abernyte, and which will be supplemented with a large supply per Opawa and St Leonards, is in a position to execute all orders entrusted to him in the various branches of the trade, at the lowest pos sible prices, and in a workmanlike manner, in town or country. An early inspection of patterns is solicited. J. R. CHAPMAN, Paper-hanging Depot, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 112 c j OHN FOWLER, GROCER, DRAPER, & GENERAL MERCHANT, Tancred street, Ashburton. JOHN FOWLER begs to announce to his old friends and customers that he has again RESUMED BUSINESS, at the old site, Tancred street, and trusts by Moderate Charges and every attention to customers to merit a share of support. Also, TO LET SHOP & DWELLING-HOUSE, Lately occupied by J. R. Chapman. 176 c



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. Aaents for the Ashburton Guardian. b 757 a S UFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. GL J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2M. to 4d. Mutton lid. to 3d. Sausages sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, AS Prices. Note the Address — NEXT EVERETT BROS., 548 a Havelock street, Ashburton.



Business Notices. E. GL Enxton, O ETURNS his Sincere Thanks to his numerous friends and customers for the many favors they have shown him during this cruel enquiry, and at the same time begs to inform them that he lias RE-COMMENCED BUSINESS AT HAVELOCK STREET, Adjoining the New Court-house. Having purchased a Large and New Assortment of TWEEDS, WHIT NEYS, SINGLE and DOUBLE-MILLED BLISSES, suitable for all classes of Winter and Spring wear, R.G.R. trusts his old friends and custo mers will rally round him as of old, it being a well-known fact that the hour of tribulation is the sure test of friend ship, and during the late time of trouble many unexpected friends have gathered round him, to all of whom R. G. Ruxton begs to return his most sincere and GRATEFUL THANKS, R. G. RUXTON, HAVELOCK STREET, Next Court-house. 634 a FAMILY BOOT & SHOE DEPOT, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitherto. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fat guaranteed. A well selected Stock of 800 l s and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches ef the ahovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS. CLEARING SALE OF REMAINDER OF WINTER GOODS, W. GAVIN’S, DRAPER, EAST STREET, GLASGOW HOUSE. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. CLEARING SALE. CLEARING SALE. WINTER GOODS. 261 c THE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TW O CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition. A. THIELE. 204 c



P. & D. Duncan BEG io inform their friends and the public generally that they are about to OPEN A BRANCH IN ASHBURTON, On that Section ADJOINING THE POST OFFICE, For Repairing all kinds of Agricultural Implements. In the meantime inspection is invited to our stock of Ploughs, Drays, Shares, &c., now on the ground. The management will be entrusted to Mr J. Keib, whom we can thoroughly recommend to the public. Christchurch, June 18, 1881. 88c EDIOAL 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. ' 930 PHOTOGRAPHY. —Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 911 a



' Hotels. Ashburton Hotei ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). ; , Duncan McKenzie, kte of the firm of Mutch and McKenzie, barf 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 took. 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. GOOD STABLING. d. McKenzie, 50c Proprietor. LBION HOTEL, COLOMBO STEEET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. W. DANIELS Peopeujxob. Every accommodation will be afforded to visitors and the travelling public at this hotel. The cellar will he found to contain Wines and Spirits of the best assortment, at the lowest remunerative rates. 271 c 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. Terms moderate. s.lThawkins, 873 a Manager. Tyj- R S FENWICK’S Adelaide Hotel, Hanover street, DUNEDIN. Good Accommodation for Boarders. 872 a MRS FENWICK Boarding Houses, &c. Areally good boarding. H9USE, Directly opposite the Mail Office, Burnett 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). 9850 The A 1 Restaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes -to in timate to his old Patrol s, and the Public generally, that, he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tanceed 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 weak. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. jzss- Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HA RPER A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancrbd street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (late anstee’s), Tancred street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Goon Bath room. S. LUCAS, 945 a Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT 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 jpOODFOR THE MILLION. THE A 1 RESTAURANT, TIMARU. It Beats the Christchurch Coffee Palace. Hot Pies and Coffee ... 6d. Mince Meat and Coffee ... 6d. Meals ... ... ... Is. It is close to the Railway Station, 80 don’t forget to run over while the train stops. A smart waitress in attendance. 213 Money. M ONEY 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.



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