The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 2-No. 278.]

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 25, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Anetioaeere, Oommißsioa Agents, &c. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION AGENT, T AUD SALES, Sales of Stock, Mer ohsndisa, Furniture and Effects, also Pigs, Fowls, and General Produce. WEEKLY - SALE ' Bjrery SATURDAY at 12 o’clock. ,- SAM YARDS^TONDEt). Entries catt'bemadeat my office or at the ,iS : ■ ■ Yards." ; ! . jtgeut for the. Transatlantic Fire , ,I Insurance Company. 824



Surveyors. Civil Engineers, &c. [a card.] 0. Hastings Bridge, SURVEYOR, And Licensed under Land Transfer Act Office : Hobbs and Co.’s new Buildings, High street, second floor, Christchurch. 675



ME. HARDY JOHNSTON, CIVIL ENGINEER AND ARCHITECT, Authorised and Licensed Surveyor, VALUER AND ARBITRATOR, Is prepared 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. For any fractional part 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 acres, three guineas for the first twenty-five acres, and one shilling per acre for balance. Exceeding fifty acres and under one hundred acres, four guineas for the first fifty acres, and one shilling per acre for balance. Exceeding one hundred acres and under five hundred acres, five guineas for the first one hundred acres, and ninepence per acre for balance. Exceeding five hundred acres and under five thousand, ninepence per acre for the first five hundred acres, and sixpence per acre for balance. For sub-dividing into allotments carefully ■ pegged and numbered, the charge, in addition to the above, would be two shillings for each town allotment comprising any ft actional part of an acre, and two shillings and sixpence for each suburban or rural section comprising one acre and upwards. The above charges do not apply to very hilly or broken country, or to “ bush ” land, in which case from twenty-five to fifty percent, would have to be added in proportion to the difficulties met with in the country to be sur veyed, and also in discovering the boundaries of the Crown Grants. Fair copies of the survey plan drawn on mounted paper, together with book of refer ence, if required, will be furnished at the rate of ten per cent, on the cost ot the survey. All surveys will 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 ment, and will be certified to as being correct. The charge per day would be two guineas clear of all expenses should clients prefer that mode of payment. ENGINEERING CHARGES.



K. F. Gray, A TALUA TO R, jHfer* STOCK, STATION, • '■ ' AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, ~ TEMUKA. .'Agent for Standard Insurance Com* pany . and Sub-Agent for the Althouse WiuainilL Licensed Dealer in Arms and Aiunwitjon. 782



W. H. Gimdry, SSTATB, AND STATION AGENT, GENERAL MERCHANT, iSD ;; land broker, East street, Ashburton. 927 RED K . P AVITT, East Street (Close to the Railway '-' {.■pi Station) Ashburton, Land: and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle and Malvern Coal (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural,lmplements, English and Ameri- Oan, &c., &c. 9 2 % Branson & Boileau, Engrossers, commission and GENERAL AGENTS Agents for tie Australasian. it .. Agents for Gilbey’a Wine. 9|i ■& BOILEAU. SAUNDERS BROS., : MILLERS, GRAIN MERCHANTS, ' AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. AG E N T S ; fcOR THE LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, ‘ AND THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION S'i. ' ■ 1 "» 1 ■ •OP ■ ‘ AUSTRALASIA • (LIMITED).



. In making surveys of land for engineering purposes, such, for instance, as the drainage or or irrigation of districts of country, the drain age or water supply of towns, construction of railways, common roads and bridges, canals, harbors, river improvements, &c., the charges would be for plans, design, estimate, report, &c , at the rate of three per cent, on the total estimated cost of the proposed work if under j£5,000; above £5,000 and under £IO,OOO, three per cent, on the first and two and a halfpercent, on the balance ; above ,£IO,OOO and under £20,00 6, two and a half per cent, on the first ;£io,ooo, and two per cent, on the balance, and so on lessening in proportion to the extent of the estimated cost on the proposed work. If employed by the day, the charge would be three guineas clear of all expenses. ARCHITECTURAL CHARGES. In furnishing designs and specifications with estimated cost, &c., for cottage and villa resi dences, shop fronts, warehouses, banks, public buildings, &c., &c., the charge would be from five to two and a half per cent, ip proportion to the estimated cost of the proposed building. VALUATIONS. House and landed property, agricultural machinery, tools and effects, railway plant, and every description of engineering and building material, plant, &c,, &c., valued on equally reasonable terms as above. T. M. HARDY JOHNSTON, C.E., Member of the Institution of Civil En gineers, London. Offices—Sydenham Chambers, Hereford street, Christchurch. 672 Easiness Notices Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. 6d. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 16s. 6d. LEEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT : 12s. 6d. BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S HEAVY TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10a. 6d. T BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S TWEED I f SUITS. AT 265. BEDS HOUSE i HATS. FOR STYLISH Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401



'a SjBOP and several OFFICES in East street. 0 R S A L E. 1 WOOD’S REAPER AND BINDER and a quantityof WOOD’S WIRE. &y; 942 Barristers* Solicitors, &c. Branson & -Purnell, ►ARRISTERS AND SODIOITORS, BAST STREET. B 46a 0. W. Ireland, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, POX 8a Civil Engineers, &c. \i. i! ■ € R BOOKS AND SON, !fSED a\J«VEYORS AND ,J,! ■ LAnD ''brokers Iransfer Act, . GoVBaiSMKNx GoNTRACT SURVEYORS, TritijflF, l WAMiatii RoWd, nearFost-office ■ ■efcttr.iit , holthn/..: *i i i..!'-' ■" ,374 Wi H.T/BRISTOW, i i GOYERNMB N T •Va JL a '■* SDRitETOD, ; • 1 {Lyutyi Land Transfer Act 'ill*n&: : uh /.!-rf>'t ■ ■ OonstwO&toioll offioesj 1 street, Christchurch. I L AUXHOBISXD asd zn^jEsl-S<EJfc (SKB'TiB.TOBR South British Chambets,'' 1 Hmhwbui Stmii,



DAVIS’S Cheap FU RN ITU RE AN D BEDDING M AN U FACTORY, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. EVERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED W DAVIS MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON. 702 D. Eitzpatrick, SHOE MAKER; Fowler’s Buildings, Tanoeed ; Street;- Ashburton. T.T. descriptions of Boots and Shoes made to order, at reasonable DANIEL FITZPATRICK.



Business Notices. Aitken and Roberts, "CIURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, ' CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH —PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware I Useful Novelties, and > Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J , • r»:i Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall ana Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashed Street West. 6g9 James McDonald, EW ZEALAND LABOR EXCHANGE, F REGISTRY OFFICE FOR MALE AND FEMALE SERVANTS, Manchester Street South, Christchurch. PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B.—Best and Cheapest Ofiice in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Pro perties. 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, 570 J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) 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 FU BN ACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tfi HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J* moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the moat modern appliances 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. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 567 KING BROTHERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH, Importers of General Ironmongery. American Stoves, Colonial Ovens, Ranges and Registers (all sizes). Farming and Gardening Tools and Dairy Requisites of all kinds. Hay Knives Grindstones Hoes (American) Milk-warmers • Scythes Gorse Knives Axes, &c. Milk Pans Scythe Handles Hedge Trimmers Churns Cheese Presses BUILDERS’ MATERIALS. Paints, Oils, and Colors, Carpenters’ Tools (all kinds), American and English Makes, Boring Machines, Sawsets, Hammers, &c. &c., Cramps, Spirit Levels, American Drills. Wheelwright and Coachbuilders’ Tools and Materials of every description. Shafts P. M. Axles American Buggy Handles Spokes i ditto Axles Axles Steps Rims Collinges’ ditto Bolts and Nuts Leather Bows. Longbed ditto Buckles &c. &c. KING BROS., CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. 813 French Cafe, TRIANGLE, CASHEL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 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. Beds Is. WINES AND BEERS OF BEST BRANDS. EDWARDS AND GALBRAITH, Proprietor. STODDARD’S Temperance Family and Commercial HOTEL, MANCHESTER STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Railway Station. HHE EXTENSIVE ADDITIONS to the above Hotel will shortly be com- JL pleted. Visitors will find all the accommodation of a First-class Hotel, on noderate terms. g g TO pj) A RR j Pronrietor.



Ranges. Ranges. Ranges. T. T. WATTERS, COOKING RANGE MANUFACTURER, KIVER’S RIGHT-OF-WAY, CASHEL STREET, Next Bank of Australasia, Christchurch, New Zealand. RANGES from 2ft. Gin. to 10ft. fitted up with GRILLS, CIRCULATING AND HIGH-PRESSURE BOILERS, by which HOT WATER can be conveyed Up-stairs for BATHS and other Purposes. PRICE £ s. d. 2ft. Gin., without boiler ... 3 15 0 2ft 9in. do 3 17 6 3ft do 4 7 6 LIS T:— 3ft., with wrought iron boiler... 3ft., with copper boiler £ s. d. 5 0 0 5 0 0 673 INCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OF I THE MAKER. Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. Gd.j Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. BUY PROM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY



Business Notices- T. R. HODDER & COMPY’S SALE EXTRAORDINARY UNHEARD-OF BARGAINS. Greatest Inducements to Cash Purchasers Drapery , Clothing , Millinery , Boots and Shoes , dc., dc. T. R. H. and Company have adopted the sys cm of a genuine CLEARING SALE between the Seasons, and previous to their annual Stock-taking, posal e 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, Gala teas, Prints, Ginghams, &c., Ac., commencing from shd. per yard. A job lot of Colored Lustres, at'9£d ; wort Is. 2d. per yard. Good Black Lustres, per yard ; very superior, llsd. Is. 9d. per yard. A lot cf Prints 4|d. and 6id. per yard. Japanese Poplins reduced to 10W. per yard. Wide Saxony Winceys, o|d. and BW. per yard ; extra finish, only llid. per yard. French Merinos, Is. 9d. per yard. Best VVool Pophnettes, reduced from 2s. 6d. to Is. lid. per yard. A lot of Black and Colored Silks, a bargain. Great reductions in " the price for making. Observe ! Plain Walking Dresses, Bs. Cd.T Princess Robes and others, 10s. fid. to 12s. Children’s, from 3s. 6d. to 6s. (as sample dresses m Show-room). Weddm and Mourning Outfits on the shortest notice—latest fashion, style, and ht guaranteed. Dressmaking Department * WI • (*y tl • r\ O. />,l . PnllOQ nn 11 ninT Children’s and Women’s Straw Hats, originally 3s. 6d. to Millinery s s. od., reduced to Is. Cd. and 2s. A job lot, splendid value, all at ll£d. each. ‘ The immense stock of Trimmed Hats and Bonnets sold this season enable us to offer the remaining Hock at considerably under coat new Tam o’Shanter Hat. A large lot of new fashionable Jackets-D Cosse Cloth, Lustres, Twill Cloth, Ac.—the bulk will be offered at and u ‘ ule E R ®^ l f * 9° st Pnce ’ varying from 9s. lid. to 2os. Flowers, Ribbons, Lace Goods— BARGAIN b. Underclothing andßahy Linen — A B S, la a r nd vorth especial notice, being the cheapest in the market. Capes, BUk Velvets** ibout HALF-PRICE. Infants’ elegant Merino Cloaks, 11s. 6d. Rich biltv velvets, is. lid. per yard. .ABIES’ CORSETS, HOSIERY, CAMBRIC HANDKERCHIEFS, POMPADOUR, ALPACA and SATIN SKIRTS, reduced to 25 / Q . LADIES’ SILK SCARVES-a great job, being a clearing parcel from a wholesale house, 10£d., 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. 114 T 1 rin-dc Purchased before the great advance. Manchester (jrOOCIS, Good Grey Calico, 3d. per yard. 3xtra 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 Lon - loth, sd. per yard. Double-width Grey Sheeting, 10|d. per yard Heavy do, Is Ud ier yard. Heavy Colored Fancy Shirting, 6fd. per yard Rough Brown Hollands, Id. per yard. 250 yards Heavy Cotton Drill Trousering, B|d. per yard. Felt Car ,ets, beit quality reduced to 2s. 9d. per yard. Kaiapoi Roslyn and Witney Bankets, com 12s. 9d. per pair. Kaiapoi Flannel, from Is. 2*d. per yard Twilled Cretones d. per vard. Quilts and Counterpanes, greatly reduced. A job ot of Summer and Vinter Underskirts. Many Goods in this department considerably less than present Vholesale Prices.



T-) . 1 nr . Women’s Strong Walking Boots, 7s. 9d.; JDOOtS and OflOcS Women’s Superior Kid, Bs. lid., &c.; Men’s Colonial Shooting, 16s. Cd.; Children’s equally reduced, a very large assortment. /'-*i ,1 • Men’s Suits from 355. ; Men’s Tweed Trousers, from ClOthing 7 & . 9d.; Men’s Tweed Coats, from 12s. 9d.; White Mole Trousers, 6s 6d.; Men’s Colored Heavy, 9s. Gd.; Men’s Trousers and Vests, 175.6 d 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 2 S 6* each ; Men’s Strong Colored Heavy Crimeans, ss. lid. ; Men s Heavy Wool Socks is., is. 6d. and 2s. per pair; Men’s Brown Cotton Socks reduced from Is. to 9id, 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 !—FOR CASH ONLY, AT THE GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. T. R. HODDEFaND COMPY. 69a Special Notice to Farmers. EKPOTTRAGE 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 Ganvas 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 m 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. m ,• <•„* 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. V 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 Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direc Importers of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail.



Sewing Machines. JM. 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 — J, M. THOMPSON’S ENGLISH AND AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE DEPOT, COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH, opposite Coates and Co., Jewellers. 815 HIGH C. W. Duckworth, GROCER, CHRISTCHURCH Good Black Tea Superior Black or Mixed Finest Imported Brown Yellow Sugar Fine White Crystal Cut Loaf ~ Currants Muscatels ... Sultana Raisins Fry’s Cocoa Goods Delivered at Christchurch Railway Station. Sumner^ Furnished Houses To Let at 42



Business Notices. Great clearing sale FOE, TWENTY-ONE DAYS ONLY. EVERETT BROS. AND CO.. Havelock stkeet, 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 11s. fid. Boys’ Black Suits from 255. Moleskins from ss. lid. EVERETT BROS. AND CO. 659 J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cbistchusch. 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. [Established 1877.] f= O M. F. Stratz, Watchmaker, from London A S CO CD CD q n> £L O e_i £ H J. F. STRATZ, Direct 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 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 CHERTSEY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAVING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN.



Business Notices. Thomas Williams, TIN WALD, JgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654 AMONGST the questions at present agitating the public mind stands the very important one —“ Is it possible to obtain GOOD TEA ? If not, why not 1” 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 au fait 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 for the sale of Nelson, Moate and Co.’s now celebrated packet TEAS, carefully selected, properly blended, and last, not least, always the same. See advertise ment and handbills. SPRINGFIELD COAL, THIS SPLENDID COAL may be ordered in 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.]



SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. 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. by26in.... ... 18 10 0 Oft. by 24in 18 15 0 Oft. by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48g BUTCHERS, BAKERS, GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, GRAIN AND SEED MERCHANTS, NORTON FARM, SEAFIELD. LAWRY AND SON, Norton Farm Seafield, return thanks to their patrons 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. Lawky 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 ; Wakanui School, with Mr. Ginney; with Mr. Lambie, at Kyle ; and with Mr Brown blacksmith, Olontarf. LAWRY AND SON, NORTON FARM. Seaeield. Butchers, Bakers, General Store keepers, Grain and Seed Merchants. A GENT S rCR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. FORMS PRINTED “To Let ” and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained atthe Guardian Office.



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. 009



Marsh & Groves. BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY. Wedding and School Cakes always on band. lancred Street, Ashburton. 932



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. 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 ... 2Ad. to 4d, . Mutton... ... ... lsd. to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd. to 6<L Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND FOR MESSRS. AYELING & PORTER’S TRACTION ENGINES. Also, for the celebrated McSHERRY GRAIN DRILL, Has on sale for next season, Wood’s and other makers’ STRING BINDERS, wire and extras for all kinds of Wire Binders. Sections for all kinds of Reaping and Mowing Machines. Clayton and Shuttle worth’s Combines, sft. Drum. CONCAVES, CRANKS, AND ALL 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, 314 East street. 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 srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 JgREAD ! BREAD ! ! BREAD !!! 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, ASHBURTON. 792 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. PRICE— ONE PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN commands the LARGEST CIRCULA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, and the prices for advertisements are very reasonable.