THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1881.



Meetings PUTT ROAD BOARD. NO TI 0 E. A RUBLIO MEETING o! RATE PAYERS will be held in the Office of the Board at Mothven, on THURSDAY, the Bth: day of December. at 3p. m., to con aider the advisability of: bringing the dis trict under the Local Elections Act, 1874. o r .W. B. COMPTON, , , v Overseer,, - Methven, Nov. 14, 1881. 166 d TTTAKANUI SPARROW CLUB ’I MEETING of the abovewffl -- held at Somerset Hotel, on THURSDAY, 17th November, at 8 o’clock. , JOHN R- BLAND, 90d ; Sec. pro tern. AKANUI election MYC. W. Purnell . , . Will, by request, deliver a POLITICAL ADORES IN THE TOWN HALL, RAKAIA, :;:i . ON SATURDAY, 19th NOVEMBER, At 7.30 p.m. 93d AKANUI ELECTION. Mr C. W. Purnell Will Address the ELECTORS at the . TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON TUESDAY, 22ND NOVEMBER, at 8 p.m 113 d AKANUI ELECTION. Mr C. W. Purnell Requests the Electors to meet him.at the •' undermentioned places— KYLE, At THE ScHOOXiHOUSE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER i6th, At 7.30 p.m. WILLOWBY, Ax THE SCHOOIHOUBB, 1 ON ' MONDAY, NOVEMBER zist, 'At 7.30 p.m. BARRHILL, '• At the Schoolhouse, ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1881, At 8 p,m. 976 c Amusements. AN ENTERTAINMENT Will be given in the WAKANUI SCHOOLROOM, ON THURSDAY EVENING, the 24TH Inst., .Consisting of Concert, Supper, and Ball. Proceeds to be devoted to the School Children’s Prize Fund. Tickets—3s 6d each, may be had of any member of the School Committee ; or Mr W. Patching, Tentmaker, East street, Ashburton. GEORGE W. LEADLEY, 92d Chairman School Committee. Lectures. jVIBRARY HALL, ASHBURTON, A LECTURE will be delivered in the above Hall THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, at Eight o’clock, by the Rev. A. W. Hands. Subject—" The Taber nacle/’ illustrated by large model; scale of half-inch to the cubit, • ■ 100 d /THEESE & BUTTER FACTORIES. A LECTURE will be delivered by Mr Bowron, Practical Agriculturist, at the following places Flemington School ... November 15 Ashburton, Forks School. „ 16 .Waikahui School... ... „ 17 Willoughby School ... „ 18 ~, ' .‘Each meeting at 8 p.m. ; ' ' Willowby, School; not being available on the 16fch inst., the DATES will be CHANGED as follows Willowby, 18th, inst. 1 ; Ashburton Forks, 16th inst. At the close of each meeting, applica tions for and deposits on shares will be received. By order of the Directors, i ' 8. E. POYNTZ, 43d Interim Secretary. Educational.



A 7 DIE S ’ SCHOOL, rd street, East Christchurch. ilfeS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre paredl to receive a limited number of yoirtfg jadifes (boarders - and day pupils) Who require superior educational advan tages) based upon the best modern sys tem. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex ’ peHenCed- - English and Foreign Gover nesses. - • Prospectuses and full-particulars onapplication. References kindly permitted to 1 Bis Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. Lingard - Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. C. A. -Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 332 c Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. '• '■■■■- ■ ■ ; 46a 0. W. Ireland, JJARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 81 Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. J^OTIOE —The Ashbubton Guabdiaj is a ; Gazette for all notices under th



Debtors and Creditors .Art* IST OTIOE TO FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS



of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamaru and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 4a Christchurch. GENERAL ELECTION. JUST ARRIVED. CORRUPT PRACTICES PRE VENTION, 1881, , ;' . THE GUARDIAN OFFICE, It/*! ft-* »' • ««' r V'.’., V 1 ’, * T : ■ :AHI> REGULATION OF ELECTIONS . ACTS, 1881, NOW ON SALE AT aii



Tenders. V' SHBIJRTON COUNTY COUNCIL. MOUNT SOMERS AND BUCCLE JCH WATER SUPPLY, ’ TENDERS are invited for the EAI ,TH ' WORK of the first three miles of . WATER-RACE. ; Plans and specifications can be seeh at the Council Chambers, and ad dressed to the Chairman to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock am. WEDNES DAY, 23rd November, 1881. , By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 59d County Engineer. FRESH TENDERS are invited from competent persons for making the VALU ATION of the Borough and com piling the ROLL for the year 1882, in terms of the Eating Act, 1876. A Deposit of a sum equal to 20 per cent, of the amount mentioned, must accom pany each tender. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned, not later than 12 o’clock noon, on MON DAY, the 24th Nov., 1881. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 14th N0v.,1881. 107 d Ashburton gas, coal, and •COKE CO., Limited. TO CARRIERS. Wanted TENDERS for CARTING Coal from the Railway Station to the Company’s Works,'' and delivered as directed-by the manager. The contract to continue for one year from date of ac ceptance. Tenders to be delivered at the Secretary’s offices, addressed to the Chair man, on or before 12 o’clock noon on TUESDAY, the 15th Nov. 1881. By order. J. WARD, 65d Secretary. Public Notices. £5 Reward. THE above Reward will be paid to any one giving information that will lead to the conviction of the person or persona who LAID POISON between East and West streets on THURSDAY last. W. H. ZOUCH. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. Notice is hereby given that all UNPAID RATES after the Ist day of December will be SUED FOR without further notice. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 33d Clerk. MR E. G. WRIGHT desires to re mind the Ratepayers of the Upper ( Ashburton Riding that the POLLING j for the County Council Election takes place on WEDNESDAY, the 16th, at Maronan and Greenstreet. 73d



UNTY COUNCIL ELECTION. LONGBEACH and WAKANUI ELECTORS will please remember that the above Election takes place on WED NESDAY, the 16th inst. Polling places: —County Saleyards and Longbeach Road Board Office. 81d HUGO FRIEDLANDER. A SHBURTON BOROUGH COUN- A OIL. annual election of mayor. In pursuance of the “ Municipal Cor porations Act, 1876,” and the “ Regula tion of Local Electors Act, 1876." I hereby give notice that the Annual ELECTION of MAYOR, under the first mentioned Act, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Burnett street, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th day of NOVEMBER instant. Nominations of Candidates (which must be made in the manner prescribed in Clause 11, of the second undermentioned Act), will be received at the Town Clerk’s Office, till 12 o’clock noon, on MONDAY, the 21st day of November, instant. Forms of Nomination can be obtained at the Borough Council Office. And a deposit of £lO must be left with each Nomination paper. Dated this 12th day of November, 1881. T7ILECTORAL DISTRICT OF WAKA- In pursuance of “The Regulations of Elections’ Act, 1881,” I Geokge Jameson, Returning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Wakanui, do hereby give notice that by virtue of a writ, bearing date the ninth day of November, 1881, under the hand of the clerk of the writs, an Election will be held for the return of ONE qualified person to serve _as a MEMBER for the said Electoral District; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Ashburton Saleyards Office, at noon, on FRIDAY, the 2nd day of DECEMBER, 1881, and that the POLL (if necessary) will be taken at the several Polling places of the districts on FRIDAY, the~ninth day of DECEMBER, 1881. 80d C HARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Y.



The following are the Polling places for the Electoral District of Wakanui : Ashburton County Saleyards Office Town Hall, Rakaia Schoolroom, Seafield Road Board Office, Longbeach. GEORGE JAMESON, Returning Officer. Ashburton, Nov. 12th, 1881. 90d Electoral district of ASHBURTON. In pursuance of “ The Regulations of Elections Act, 1881," I, Walter Martin, Returning Officer for the Electoral Dis trict of Ashburton, do hereby give notice that, by virtue of a writ bearing date the 9th day of November, 1881, under the hand of the Clerk of the Writs, an ELECTION will be held for the return



of one qualified person to serve as MEMBER for the said electoral district ; and that the Nomination of Candidates will take place at the Courthouse, Ash burton, at noon on the third day of DECEMBER, 1881 ; and that the Poll (if necessary) will be taken at the several polling places of the said district on the 9th day of DECEMBER, 1881. The following are the Polling Places for the Electoral District of Ashburton The Courthouse, Ashburton (principal) The Post Office, Methven The Schoolhouse, Alford Forest The Road Board "Office, Mount Somers The Road Board Office, Westerfield The Schoolhouse, Lismore. WALTER MARTIN, Returning Officer for Ashburton. Ashburton, 12th Ndv., 1881. 102 d BONES. —Wanted Known, that Mr F. Mato, is a Cash Purchaser of Bones in any quantity, at £3 per ton. Address, F. Mato, Hampstead Bone Mills. .. ;; ; 8340



r Public Notices. A 1!. 4 A LFRED HARRISON will Sell at his Yards, on SATURDAY, NOVEM BER 19 th, as usual, notwithstanding All Persons indebted to the i late partnership of Drs Trevor and Ross are requested to PAY their Accounts _at ON CE, to prevent legal proceedings being taken against them. his accident. ;llld O TIC: E. W. H. ZOUCH. Ashburton, Oct. 27,1881. 988 c



N" o c E. The undersigned will in future CLOSE their respective establishments at 8 p.m., Saturdays excepted; and on Sundays will open from 2to 3 p.m., and 8 till 9 p.m. 942 c J. M. CAMBRIDGE. CHARLES NEATE. For Sale, F 0 R S E. A Buckeye REAPER and MOWER. Montgomery and Co., Limited, Ashbur ton. 82d F O B S E. COTTAGES with from 2 to 15 ACRES of LAND, fenced, close to the Township. 67d MATSON, COX & CO.



MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills Street. 851 c Ashburton.



( N SALE BY THE UNDE SIGNED. Andrews and Heaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horae Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO.



Prospectus. R 0 S P E CTUS ASHBURTON CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY COM PANY (LIMITED). Capital : £5,000, in 1,000 shares of £5 each, payable as follows t —ss per share on application, 5s on allotment, and the balance in calls of not more than 10s per share at any one time. No call to be made under an interval of three months from the previous one being made. It is not proposed to call up more than £2 per share at present. Provisional Directors —Messrs E. Cr. Wright, Hugo Friedlander, John Orr, Matthew Stitt, Andrew Dawson, John Chalmers, Joseph Hunt, J. E. Trevor, D. Oliver, John Carter, J. W. Silcock, Thomas Bullock, C. P. Cox, Joseph Clark, George Jameson, Frederick Pavitt, Andrew Leatham, David Wilson, Francis T. Mayo, T. R. Hodder Isaac Sargeant, E. Corbett. Bankers—Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors —Branson and Purnell. Interim Treasurer —John Orr. Interim Secretary—Stephen E. Poyntz. The promoters of this Prospectus, in introducing it to the public, wish to draw attention to the benefit to be derived from the establishment in the County of Ashburton of Cheese and Butter Factories. (1) By the factory system the cost of manufacturing would be considerably lessened, and the consequent profit arising therefrom give a greater return to all interested, and by reason of the uniformity obtainable, a greater demand also for the manufactured article, at an increased value, would be the result. (2) Farmers, by selling their milk to the Company, will receive payment in cash, and consequently be in a position to purchase their goods at the store on a cash basis, which will not only be ad vantageous to themselves, but will also materially assist to place trade generally throughout the County on a sounder footing, and will likewise find an outlet for the butter and cheese made, which at j present farmers and storekeepers have a great difficulty in doing. (3) It would be the means of opening up a steady paying market for the pro duce which at' present—during some portion of the year —will barely meet working expenses, and ships now being fitted with refrigerating apparatus, com bined with the prospect of direct steam communication at an early date with the Old Country, warrants the promoters in anticipating and offering such an outlet. All further information desired can be obtained from the Secretary or any of the Directors. Application forms for shares will be issued in a few days. of THB 9580 S. E. POYNTZ, Interim Secretary.



p B 1 N T 1 N G, Of Every Description, neatly and cheaply EXECUTED, AT IJIHB QJ7ARDIAN o FFICE, WEST STREET.



C ' 'f.. Robert %llldn'aiid 'Co. I ASHBURTON COUNTY SALEYARDS. TUESDAY, 6th DECEMBER. Messrs robt. wilkin & co. (in conjunction with Messrs Jame son & Roberts), are instructed to offer for sale by Public Auction, on the above'date 8 h.p. THRESHING MACHINE, • complete and in thorough working order The whole is for absolute Sale, arid if not disposed of in one lot, the Engine and Combine and Elevators will be submitted separately. The Sale will commence at 11.30 a.m. - sharp. The ordinary SA.LE of STOCK will > take place at noon. ROBT. WILKIN & CO., Auctioneers. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 106 d Ashburton. J. T. Ford and Co. TO BUSHMEN, CONTRACTORS IN VESTORS, AND OTHERS. Clearing Sale



BUSH LAND, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS, HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, &c., &C., AT ALFORD FOREST. Messrs j. t. ford & co. are favored with instructions from Messrs Cooper Bros, to sell, At their Residence, ALFORD FOREST, ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2isx, At 11 o’clock sharp, The whole of their P L ANT, Consisting of 10 first-class Draught Horses, all good workers 1 good Hack 5 Draught Foals 1 six-horse Wagon 1 three-horse Dray ; 4 Tip Drays 5 Scoopers 3 sets Harrows 1 Portable Forge and Anvil Single-furrow Plough Harness Quantity of Sacks Contractors’ Tools, etc., which will all be disposed of without reserve Also, 300 cords Firewood 2,000 Posts and Rails 10,000 Fencing Stakes Straining and Gate Posts, 7,8, 9, and 10ft. long; all of which must be sold on account of Messrs Cooper Bros, leaving the district.: Also, at the same place, we will offer . thev equity ;pf redemption ; of 120 acres Bush, situate at Alford Forest, in three sections, contain-, ing 20, 39, and 61 acres each. These sections are close to Alford Forest Main Road, therefore Farmers and Carriers will find no difficulty in getting the timber out of the Bush.



Terms at Sale. LUNCHEON PROVIDED, lid TO STOCK-OWNERS FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE 1 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 marketi 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 Public Companies. NEW ZEALAND FARMERS’ CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED. Capita!—£2so,ooo, in 50,000 Shares of £5 Each. Payable as follows : Ten Shim.inks per Shape on Applica tion ; Ten Shillings on Allotment ; and the balance; in Calls of not more than Five Shillings per share at any one time. No Calls to be made under an interval of three months from the previous one being made. It is not proposed to call up more than £1 per share. The first issue of shares to be limited to 20,000. Applications for Shares and Deposit on same will be received in A shbur ton by Messrs Poyntz '& Co., General Agents. By order of the 83Qc DIRECTORS. -VTORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c EW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY, LIMITED. Opening Auction Sale of SKINS, HIDES, TALLOW, &c., at Chrishchurch on THURSDAY, November 17th, 1881. Special Facilities offered, which can be ascertained on application to WALTER B. MOSS, Agent, West street, Ashburton. Or to JOHN COOKE, Manager, 75d Cathedral Square, Christchurch. £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173



T; Bullock. SATURDAY, 19TH NOVEMBER FOR SALE By Older of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK has been favored with instructions from the Mort gagee to offer for sale by Public Auction, oil SATURDAY, 19TH INSTANT, The following Properties: Section 4, part of B S. 4905, fronting on the North-West Town Belt, with good Four-roomed Cottage erected thereon. Section 91, East Town Belt (known as Bullock’s Block), containing 38 perches. Sections 16 and 17, fronting Alford Forest road and Cross street, con taining 1 rood 19 perches. Section 154, McMurdo street, Tinwald, quarter acre. Section 100, Hindhope (corner section), half acre. Sections 26, 27, 31, and 32, Kirwee, fronting High street and Railway Reserve. Terms at sale. Sale at 2.30. T. BULLOCK, 91d Auctioneer. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. TO LET—To Contractors, Dealers, and others.—To let, 120 acres of grass land adjoining the Grange; also, 110 acres, together with a seven-roomed dwelling house, adjoining the above. T. BULLOCK.



M 0 E T ' L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates ; also,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, in sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. —2 Double-Furrow Ploughs, by Ransome and Simms, quitt new. Price, L 6 10s each. T. BULLOCK. SALE.—That valuable piece of J_ 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. TO LET.—Stable and Loose-boxes opposite the County . Saleyards. Also, Dwelling-house, together with pad dock, lately in the occupation of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards affords 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. gEED OATS. SEED OATS. FOR SALE. —\ quantity of Short Oats and Tartarians ; also, Feed Oats in large or small lots. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. —Half-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. T. BULLOCK. For sale, Dray ; nearly new. CHEAP. —Capital Farm also, . Second-hand Gig, T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—Premises in Moore street, known as the Chicory Works ; also, Shop and Dwelling-house adjoining the above. A low rental will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a Low Rental.—Cottage at Hampstead, known as Mayo’s Block; Shop and Dwelling-house, Triangle, ad ioining Mr Thiele’s, Baker. T. BULLOCK 827 c Auctioneer and Estate Agent.



W. H. (Sundry. fpHE undersigned begs to notify to his Friends and Customers that he has REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES, Opposite the Somerset Hot? W. H. GUN DRY, ESTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos, 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gorse Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick's, Wood’s, Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, &c., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.



£2,000 AND £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current ate of interest. W. H, GUNDBY, 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. TANDARD 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, ■ 78a Agent, East street, Ashburton. THE following ACTS, passed last Session, can be obtained at Pub lished Prices at Office of this Paper : Corrupt Practices Prevention Fencing Regulation of Elections Representation Canterbury Rivera Amendment Public Reserves Property Tax Gaming and Lotteries Volunteer Property Assessment Act Amendment Licensing. , ' -



y ft llafsoni Cox, and Co: Matson, Cox, & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. . WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Clover Seeds do do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c., &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. -



. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities,, or ship same to the Melbourne or Home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in [Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Ode Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OP STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND _ TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, NOV. 15. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 35d Business Notices. £6OO. rjIHE WHOLE OF THE Kaiapoi Exhibits As shown at the AGRICULTRAL SHOW Were Purchased by ANDREW ORR, And will be 0 N SA L E AT HIS PREMISES, EAST STREET, THIS AND FOLLOWING DAYS, SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY. ANDREW, ORR, Importer, &c. Establishment NOW OPEN, Tancred street. 1000 c



L F O R D BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quinton Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their JSTew Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 78d Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, AS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up to D. W. ’s own order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per lb. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. . A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, in cluding old celebrated make. 79d Railway tariff. copied of the New Scale of Fares and Ghjargea on the New Zealand Railwayacan now be procured at Office of this Paper.



Business Notices N O TICE OF REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, | BOOT and SHOEMAKER; Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, TANCRED STREET, Where he hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. j Every description of Boots and Shoes made .to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. |l99c B ARGAINS FOR THREE WEEKS. S. W. Alcorn, Having, purchased from Messrs Hodden . and Co. their ENTIRE STOCK of DR APE RY, M ILL IN ER Y, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES,; &&, AT A ■ HEAVY DISCOUNT OFF COST PRICE, Has determined to hold a great



CHEAP CLEARING SALE FOB THREE WEEKS ONLY, Previous tp removing to his net? premises The .whole of the Stock has been Re maeked for the sale in Plain Figures, at such Extensive Reductions as must satisfy everyone of. the genuineness of the bargains being offered, :



The following are a few of the reduc tions effected : , Prints at s|d per yard, reduced to 4d : Gobd Strong W-insey, -reduced to 4|d .Horrock’s Longcloth, reduced to 3s lid per dozen Fancy Dress Stuff at 2s 6d per yard, reduced to Is 3£d Cotton Shirtings, reduced to 4|d and Hi ■ ■ Brown Holland, reduced to s|d Ladies’ ;Kid Gloves at 3s 6d, reduced to is lid Long Muslin Curtains at 6s 6d, re duced to'4s 9d ’ All Wool Flannel, reduced to la Ladies’ Washing Skirts, reduced to 2s 3d Men’s Tweed Suits at 80s, reduced to 55s . Men’s Mole Trousers at 10s, reduced to 7s 6d Men’s Cotton Shirts reduced to Is 3d Men’s Shooter Boots reduced to 16s 9d Women’s Boots reduced to 4s 9d And all other Goods at proportionate reductions. Intending purchasers and all in want of j good, useful household Drapery, New Millinery, Clothing or Boots, should visit this sale as early as possible and secure some of the choice Bargains. : Terms During the Saxe are NET CASH. Note. —A fresh consignment of SINGERS’ CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES Just opened. Orders from the country promptly at tended to. Observe the address is— S. W. ALCORN, LATE T. R. HOLDER & COMPANY, 868 c Saunders’ Buildings.



S B O R N E HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners ot too abov'e and others are informed we have engaged store-room of Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton, where we intend, after the arrival of our new supply of Extras, to repair all Binders entrusted to our, care, and put them in thorough working order, for owners only. The only charge made will be for the extras and material used, at list prices, payable in cash for delivery of machines. We have two experts engaged for the work, one direct from Osborne’s Factory, who will be glad to explain the working of the Binder to save future trouble to the farmer. Apply early, as time will be limited, and earliest applicants will receive first attention. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. Orders will also be taken for Machines for the coming season.



vrjW TINWALD'' STORE, J_\| Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened Jims 18, 1881. Biggs and Reid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they hare opened a _ . GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHE A P TEAS ! TEAS !! TEAS !11 Of the Best Blends. SUGARS ! SUGARS !! SUGARS!! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING ! !! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE!!! At Prices not to be rubbed out, B. and R. ’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. | 87c fjnHRESHING BOOKS printed on the J_ shortest notice, at the Office of thia ( Paper. :.ra J •:.. ; H'-j. 1 MMT if ff



Poyntz and Co. THE Undersigned are how taking order* for Messrs Scott Bros. ’ celebrated GRASS STRIPPERS, , Fitted with- all j the latest ■ improvements. : . Full width. poyjstz & co. JP o R s. :vA-' L-; E. 250 acres of good LAND, well fenced, within 10 milesrof Ashburton; 150 acres 'in crop, the balance ploughed ready for turnips.' l POYNTZ & CO. F O R S E • Splendid SHEEP-FARM of 1,200 acres, within T2 iniles of Ashburton, well; fenced,-and sub divided into llpaddocks. The County water-ratfO runs along the property. The improvements con sist of a well-built -six-roomed house, six-stalled stable, and sheep yards adapted to working 3,000 sheep. There are 260 Seres in growing wheat, and this is a most desirable property. ■ POYNTZ «S? CO.



■■'P,-';. .'R '. s. ...a L E. A splendid Farm of 397 acres, all ‘lanced, '[ and divided into 7 paddocks. 60 acres in English grasis, 185 in wheat, 100 in oats, balance in fallow, The improvements Consist of a gciod 6-rodmed'. weatherboard 'house i' six-stalled stable, and a con crete t‘dhk holding. 6,000 gallons. The County water riins 'through the . : centre Of the lahd. : \ ‘.“‘V'*;; r .. Also, ,'. ■ ' A Farm of 78 acres,; well-fenced" and abundantly watered, ss t acres in English grass, balance, in foot crops. There, is a good .house, and, stable on the. land, and a garden well stocked with fruit trees. .’ r POYNTZ & pO. rjl OW N PROPER TIE S. A capital seven-roomed house, containing sitting-room, four bedrooms, and kitchen, 1 ; well* situated, close to the Centre of the ' town, and; within two . minutes’ : walk of the Post Office; and-Rail way Station. ... j : POYNTZ & CO. O R S A E E. TOWN SECTIONS. T.S. 60, Eermode street. T.S. 742, 743, Peter street. , T. S. 675, 316, 318, Havelock street* T. S. 118, 119, Moore street west.' T.S. 822, 828, Cox street. T. S. 818, Aitkon street. T.S, 860, Grey street. T.S. 689, Cameron street. T.S. 293. T.S. 274. : POYNTZ & CO. O R S A L E. Several well-built comfortable houses, of different sizes, in! various parts of the town and suburbs. _ if POYNTZ &-€O. -p O R S A L E. A quarter of an acre in Cox street, on Which is erected a substantial four-roomed House. The land is well fenced and laid out and planted 1 with choice trees. POYNTZ & CO.



JIOR SALE OR; TO LET. A Five-roomed HOUSE, thoroughly well finished, on the North East Town Belt. This is a moat desirable property, being pleasantly situated in one of the healthiest parts of the town. The grounds are tastefully laid out, and are planted with the choicest shrubs and trees.- This property is now let to a : good tenant, and would make a very profitable investment. POYNTZ &CO. E O R S E. Two acres of Good Land, a short distance from the Alfred Flour Mills, having a good frontage, and weil and securely fenced. POYNTZ & CO- T O E T . Two, three/ four, and five roomed houses, within easy distance of the Centre of the town. POYNTZ & CO. Poyntz and Co., LAND, ESTATE & GENERAL AGENTS, , 1 ASHBURTON. - j ■ir >.? 'I:- ‘ . - : ■ : '■ . -■ ■ i■. ; ■ -J.C < - , - - .(1 ixon S'.AMJU.’jO odi