THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1881.



Public Notices. [card.] fJIHEODORB B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Christchurch 571 FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! R, McKERROW AND CO., A“ Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their bands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c., fur sale at lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANT 3, RAKAIA. 60 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 L7o. . String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B.—No charge for fitting if sent to our store; Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers nnd 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. Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and- Safest in the Market. A true specific for Scab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansipg and stimulating t]ie growth of the Fleece. gbl3 jii l(jlb. apd‘ 2(% tips, and 501 b. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Woo! Stores, Christchurch.



Tenders- L O W E R SHOW. 'TENDERS are invited for the right of , a RQNRBCTIONiIE'S and REFRESH. MENT STALL in the Town Hall on the day of the Horticultural Society’s Show. Xendetito close on TUESDAY, Feb. 15th, at noon, addressed to the undersigned. S. B. POYNTZ, 65a Hon. Sec. Hotels. New Bestaurant, MORTON’S HOTEJI High street 1 , Chpi^tchurch. EpR(J? wThGLLINSON (From Carle’s) PROPRIETOR. Lunclfequ frpm Twelve o'clock. GfG A I L W A ¥ HOT Soptbßaraia, FIRST.CLASS ACCOMMODATION for HOARDERS and TRAVELLERS, flood Stable and Paddocks. Wines and Spirits of Best Brands. J. S. COMPTON, 647 Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. NOTICE OF REMOVAL, >ROM the Al Eesturant to the ECHO DINING ROOMS, East Street, close to Lancaster’s Butchery, where a good Table will be : kept, : and the proprietor will : he glad t 6 Wlcome hiir Eri6nc|B and customers'. bf s Day, af Js. i Beds, Is. Good aocomtnodation . for Boarders sod Travellers. Conducted by Mbs Truckle. 628 T>RINCE ALBERT BOARDING I HOUSE, close to the Railway Station, (next to Cookson’s Stables). This commodious house contains 40 rooms, with every convenience. Good Table kept. Every comfort of a home. Moderate : charges. S. LUCAS, 525 Proprietpf, The Al Bestaurant. HARPER wishes to in ' timaie to his old Patrons, and the - Public generally, that he has taken those dommodious Premises in Tancrep street known as the AI Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can • te obtained by all who favor him with a ... ; visit. r, - Meals at all hours. . Don’t.forget the Address— £ tL I P*" HARP ER, a; restaurant, Tahpbeb sfBUB?, Aubbvbtob. 886 s- ; NEW DINING AND LUNCHEON ** fcOOMS & UVERY STABLES. ® GOOD begs to announce that kp has opened a new DINING and yIiDNCHBON ROOMS, on Seafield Road, f fhe v fleW Show Grounds and Sate xdt 'which he will supply Luncheon of the day, at la.. 6d. Livery and Loose Bones —Stalls :i :n jler agreement. 507 l mrae,MEi.(iDYi M t U.{'«k.*B



Matson, Cox, and Co. STOKE AND FAT PIGS. Undo signed will offer, at Tin i wa'.d Yards, February 15th 200 ® tore 200 95a MATSON, COX & CO. IVTatson, 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 Timvald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &c., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES



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.



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



WIRE BINDERS. FOR SALE, chpap, T\rp Secptidhapd M'Corniick Wire Binders, in Jirst-plasg working prder. _ ‘ T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on liberal terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, CONTAINING 236 acres 236 Situated near Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s, and close to the Ashburton Fork? Railway line. For partjcgjapg, apply tp ‘ 1 T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE, CHEAP A Sherrill Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. EOR 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, 5C3 >( sfo, 511, in Tinwald. Small deposit cask : balance by instalments. 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 prppprty, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment, T, BOLLOCK. OECTIONS 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. L rji o E T. To Let, at a very low rental, Two Two-roomed COTTAGES. 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 Dwellifag House attached, situafe in Hayeipcjc s|reef, , '!lute' 'ip the occupation ol 'fjpo, 'Worker.’ There is a threetftalled 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 A compac Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of acomfortable 2C6



Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH! THOMAS COTTON wishes to inform the travelling public between Ash burton and Longbeach that he has taken over tlfp poach ipusippss VFincp’clcs, apd hope's for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to his pye decessoj. The fares by Opttpn ! § coach ave exactly 3d, per TOlp ordinary fares, and lid, per mile fop Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3a. 6d. ordi nary, Cs. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, 6s. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. 6d. ordinary, 4s. return. The coach leaves Longbeach daily at 7.30 a.m., arriving at Ashburton at 10 a.m.; and returns, leaving the Booking Office, Baldwin’s Central Hotel, each fifty at 4c. 30 p.m. ; Post Office, -i.4hp.rn. id r 7 "il lT’.'- —-‘TTv> —w? m »i " COOKSON, Wills Street,' runs the , ’TttAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, ‘Alforf and Mount Somers, every: Tuesday and" Erfcjay, ■ returning Wednesday' apq Saturday at 3 p.id



Quill and Co. WEEKLY SALE. QUILL & Co. hold their usual Weekly Sale EVERY SATURDAY, At 1 o’clock p.m., At their Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, East street.



F O R S E. A Four-horse COACH, nearly new; licensed to carry sixteen passengers. Suitable for picnics and pleasure excur sions. QUILL & 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, Ashbuhton, BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburtop apd the surrounding districts, that they hay? COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line j 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 Ashbprtop, 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 dply advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash 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 TERMS; Colonial - made Sauces. QUILL & CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew & Co.’s Dunedin-made WORCESTERSHIRE and TOMATO SAUCES—articles that are 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 3Qs- pep rasp of t\vo ( dozen pints, apd 32a. per epee four dozen half-pints AUCTIONEERS, SAPPBRS BUILDINGS, &



Alfred Harrison. To-Morrow, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12rn. Alfred harrtson ha.« receded instructions from the Trustee in the Estate of Charles «T. Sheppard to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Rooms — 1 Blacksmith’s ANVIL 1 „ BELLOWS Tents, Picks, Shovels, and Sundries. 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, 87a Auctioneer. HE 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 -12 o’clock. Publications. bury. 81 (i Business Notices.



GEORGE BOOTH. Tuam street, Christchurch, JpIPORTER OF AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY. Sole Agent for RANSOME, SIMS, AND HEAD, IPSWICH. ERRONGTON’S HORSE * CATTLE SPICE. CHEARON’S RAPID WATER FILTERS. MUSHETS’ SPECIAL STEEL- All kinds of Agricultural Implements always on hand. Prices and particulars on application. 71a



NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. Professor F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER, STATIONER, AND FANCY GOODS DEALER, MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON, HAS JUST IMPORTED from Mel bourne a large assortment of FANCY GOODS, too numerous to specify in detail, amongst which are the follow ing : G.B.D. Pipes, in cases Cherry do. do. Also pipes of every other description Dolls, Toy Watches Rowing Boats. Trumpets Shuttlecocks and Battledores Whips, Spades, Popguns Mouth Harmonicous And all kinds of Gentlemen’s Studs West’s Patent Solitaires Also Ladies’ Hair Pads, Frizettes, &c. NOVELS— “ Black Angel,” “ Star of the South,” “ Fiery Cross,” &c. Haircutting, Shaving, and Shampooing Saloon. Agent for the Ashburton Guardian, Note the address ; MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. ASHBURTON. 513*



-ITT C. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c,, YY • having commenced business for himself, in the above Une, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set. M ork manship guaranteed. Note the Address— W. C. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 593 BOOTS, BOOTS, BOOTS ! M. NEA LA S HAS just received a large and well assorted Stock of BOOTS and SHOES of every description, especially suited for the present season, from the best Home markets. Being so over stocked, the advertiser is compelled to sell the sam e at wholesale prices, M. N hopes that his numerous customers will take the present opportunity, during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, to furnish themselves with really fresh, new, and cheap goods. Men’s Elastic-side Boots, usually sold at 18s. to £l—at 155.; Men’s Light Water tights, £l—now sold at 15s. ; Men’s Nailed Bluchers, 13s. 6d. —sold now at 10s. All goods sold proportionately cheap.



Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Duck. 1 ■ >1 IV. Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Blocks Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, ol| all, sizes, always 931 ~WM. PATCHING. CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele THANKS the Public for their liberal Support during the time he has been in business, and hopes for a conthpjance of their favors, Supplying ' only the veyy bß a t gioda, and paying unremitting Attention to his patrons, he hopes to deserve the patronage he solicits. All orders for Pastry, &c., punctually attended to. Picnic Parties, Balls, and supplied on A, THIE LE , CO OPERATIVE BAKERY.



Business Notices. Sorenson and Co., T.ict.itelij Street, Christchurch. Q RAIN BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in .my Market to best advantage. 63a O T ICE. We have much pleasure in intimating to (ho public that we have SOLD all our interest in the STORE at MOUNT SOMERS, including the Book debts, to W. H. rUDDICOMBE & CO., who will conduct the business as heretofore, and would ask for them that liberal support which we have received. ORR & CO. In reference to the above we beg to state that we intend keeping a large stock of GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, and WOOLLEN DRAPERY, which will be sold at LOWEST TRADE PRICES. Our cart will run round the district to take and deliver orders. 51a W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER PA PERHANGER, &c., BURN El’ T STREET, Opposite the Mail Office. Cheapest House in Town for New and Secondhand Furniture. All kinds of Furniture repaired or ex changed. GOOD PRICE GIVEN FOR SECON DH AN D FURNITUR E. 813



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,8.-—Beware of spurious imitations. / . 793



F. 'P S. Shearer, TIN WALD. Agricultural engineer, in ventor and Manufacturer of Com bined and other Threshing Machines, Dressing and Winnowing Machines, Corn crushing Drill, Turnip and Broadcast Sow ing Machines, Flour Mills, Saw Mills, etc., etc. Water Wheels of every description made and fitted up. Reaping, Binding, and Mowing Machines promptly attended to. Spring Carts, Traps, and Drays, of every description made and repaired. Plana and estimates given for all kinds of car penter work. All repairs neatly executed with first-class workmanship. Charges moderate. the address — GREAT SOUTH ROAD, TIN WALD. 641 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 VIEW STOCK ! NEW STOCK ! ! GREAT SUCCESS ALREADY ACHEIVED. WANTED KNOWN, that the CHEAP BOOT and SHOE MAKER continues to Supply Firat-Clasa 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. REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OA A AAA FEET of BOARDS and f)UU;UUU SCANTMNOa, must be sold ; also, a quantity of Floor ing, 3£j*tcb iVining, 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.



Quinton Brothers, ASREURTON BOTTLING STORES, Afford Forest Road. HAYING won First and Second Prizes for ALE and STOUT, at the Agricultural Shows at Ashburton, 1879 and 1880, should be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of Liquor supplied by the above Firm. All orders promtly attended to. 619 P. $ D. Duncan, Agricultural implement MAKERS, Tuam Street, Christchurch, Beg to remind farmers and agricultures generally of their LARGE STOCKS nr NEW a# MACHINERY of- every description, including Ploughs, Grubbers, Scarifier* and Harrows, Drays, Tip Carts, Broadcast Sowing Machines, and Prize Elevators; also, Extras for Ruston and Proctor’s Combines, &c. Inspection invited. 84G



Business IT >.os. a new j);;parture. 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 Mens SUITS from £3 7s. 6d. Men’s TROUSERS from 18s 6d. 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.)



Chaff, Chaff, Chaff. ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, f| AS ALWAYS ON HAND FLOUR STRAW HAY OATS BRAN SHARPS CHAFF CRUSHED OATS POTATOES BEANS PEAS CARROTS, &c., &c., in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address— ; . NEXT EVERETT BROS., 908 Havelock street, Ashbukton. j^SHBURTON gTO R E The Oldest Established Business in the County of Ashburton.



D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS GROCERS IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS The Beat House In Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 980 M 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, 930 SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, Reaper and Binder Experts, TTTTSH to notify to Fanners, Con- W tractors, Merchants, and others that they are prepared to Adjust, Repafa. and Repaint all kinds of Rfftjwa and Binders.



Extras Duplicates, in Wood and Iyon, an hand. None but the best of material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. Orders may be left at Messrs. and Roberts, or at the workshop. \V>e 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 Ray, Junctionand' Wakauui road j Drey's Foundry), Asldwton, ! Agents for SGOTT BROS/ celebrated i Beanuwgton Cooking Ranges, Excelsior | Windmills, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. Price Lists on application. 688 |J|I NWAI D STORE. Harvest Notice. Having thoroughly re-organised my Business, 1 am prepared to Supply Farmers, Contractors, Working Men, and others with STORES, TOOLS, CLOTHING, &e., &o. Information as to where Harvesting may be obtained given gratis. Carts runs as follows : Monday—Great South road to Wins low, Hinds, Maronan, and Westers field Plains. Tuesday &nd Fyhtey—Wmalow, Chat. mo#a, Windermere, Willoughby. Wednesday Waterton and Long beach. Thursday—M'Lean’s road to Wester field, Hinds, Maronan, &c. C. P. H. T E P HSO N, General Storekeeper, Timvald. 904



Busincpp TTotices. Bargains Extraordinary, GREAT REDUCTIONS ORR AND CO. hold their great ANNUAL CLEARING SALE, PREVIOUS TO ARRIVALS OF



WINTER GOODS, COMMENCING Friday, Feb, 11. For particulars see Handbills.



Business Notices. Miss Buckman, ITtRENCH MILLINER AND DRESS : MAKER, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts that she has OPENED BUSINESS in the above line, and from her long experience in the Leading Houses of Sydney and Mel bourne, can guarantee the Best Styles, combining Elegance and Durability. Ladies wishing to make up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted, with full instructions as to making. A perfect fit can be guaranteed, as Miss Buckman cuts and measures by a thoroughly practical system,saving ladies the unnecessary trouble of fitting and try ing on, which is often incurred by going to an inexperienced dressmaker. Address—M. BUCKMAN, Peter street, Ashburton, adjoining R. G. Ruxton’s Tailoring and Outfitting Establishment, near Quill’s Commercial Hotel. 80a D.VS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. ■pOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING “SSi. go to jss- L U B L 0 W T A 1 L O R He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK, For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot be surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favbring him with their patronage will get the best material at the lowest prices. Li U B L 0 W T A 1 L O R EAST STREET. Just arrived, per Pleiades— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY TESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lubiow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £3 - 15 - 0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. yzS~ Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 397 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, Ac. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. 730e-960 E. G. Buxton* CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HAVING received a. large consign ment of Goods, composed of the best West of England Cloths and Fancy Coatings of all kinds; also a. well-selected stock of Bedford Cords, narrow and broad, for Riding Pants, Pantaloons, Arc. ; and a large stock off Scottish Tweeds, Mosgiel, and Kaiapoi. R. G. R. calls the special attention off Cash Buyers to the following list off prices : Superior Suits of Scotch and English Tweed, from ... £3 15 0 Riding and Walking Pants, from 110 Vests, to order, from ... 0 12 6 Ladies’ Riding Habits, from 4 10 0 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- Addresa— R. G. RUXTON, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634 J. E. Chapman, House painter, sign writer, &c., begs to announce that, in order to make room for Fresh Importa tions of White and Red Lead, Raw and Boiled Oil, Varnish, 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 ia, therefore, in a position to supply the Trade and the Public with all the above named requisites at lowest wholesale prices. Tancred .street, Ashburton. THE LIGHT FAHTASTIC I