in it. As it is, I consider him good -—-enough to win; IfGrip wins the Handicap easily, he will have a host of friends for .the Cup; but he won’t be equal to the task of beating both Mata and the Derby win ner at, weight for age. Next to Mata, there is nothing’in the race that I like better than Amulet, who can both stay the distance and go fast. If anything heats the favorite, it will be the Yaldhurst colt. lie Loup must be in much better condition than the touts give him the - . Credit ofbeing, to have the ghost of a show. Matskau was backed by his'owner*to win ’ a good Stake for this event towards the :; end of last week. Until he shows his ability to gallop in public, it would be risky work investing on him, when meet ing such performers as Mata, Amulet, and others. Were the Peeress colt in any other stable but the Yaldhurst, he would be better supported; but the owners of Amulet are so ready to put down their money on the son of Charm, that he must ht.ve proved himself much better than Mr Walter’s fashionably bred, colt. However, private trials are often wrong, and when the colors are up the result may turn out different to what was anticipated. It will depend on Hinemoa’s running, in the Derby whether she will have a show in the Cup or not. Should Grip win the Handicap easily, he might get a place in this event. I consider Amulet a better stayer than the The Dauphin, and would back the former against the latter for a race like the Canterbury, even should the The r Dauphin prove the better of the two in the Derby. The first day’s racing may considerably alter things, but I think Mr Studholme will have to hoist the numbers thus— Mata ...‘ 1 Amulet ... ... ... 2 The Railway Plate looks like a “moral” for BxtUNQSGATE. Vestas. 1

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

ASHBURTON— To-Dat,

(Before Mr J. N. Wood, R.M.) Deunknness. Two inebrates were fined 6s each or twenty-four hours im prisonment. Larceny op a Watch and Chain.— Matthew Kean was charged with the larceny of a watch, chain, and locket, of the value of sixteen guineas, and a “ Novelty ” consultation book of tickets, the property of Archibald Macintyre. Sergt Pelton conducted the prosecution. —Archibald Macintyre, the prosecutor, stated that he was a wool sorter by trade, temporarily residing in Ashburton. He came into town on Saturday last and stopped at Mrs Mutch’s boarding-house, Burnett street. The watch chain and locket produced were his property. He retired to bed at ten minutes to 11 p.m. on Saturday. Placed the watch and chain under his pillow on getting into bed. The consultation tickets were in his coat

pocket. The coat was hung up against the wall. Missed the property about 8 o’clock • yesterday morning on awaking. Never aaw accusSfl before. Witness’ bedroom

door was left open. Did not see the "property again until it was in Constrble Hick’s . possession last night. There were other boarders at Mrs- Mutch’s besides witness. Jessie Mutch de posed to r keeping a boarding house in Iprnett street. Macintyre stopped at house on Saturday night, and also theltccused, who had tea, and then asked A a bed. Both the room occupied by Maclntyre and that occu pied by the accused were upstairs and off the same passage. Accused left the house about six o’clock yesterday morn ing,—By the Bench : Macintyre went to bed and twelve o’clock. Ho was that time to say exactly sober. —CTfstable Hicks said that from information he received he went in search of the accused last night. Arrested him on this charge at the Somerset Hotel at eleven o’clock. After witness made the : arrest, accused asked to go- out to the Closet, which he was allowed to do. Witness followed, and saw accused take something from his pocket, he could not/ say what, bat accused dropped it on f tbe floor of the closet, and it was picked up broken by J. Main, The consultation tickets- witness found in accused’s right band trousers’ pocket. Took him to the boarding-house, where Macintyre identi fied the watch and chain as his property. —J. Mair having deposed to picking up the watch, the accused, who had nothing to say, was formally committed to take bis trial for the offence at the next sitting of the Supreme Court held in Christ church.—Sergeant Felton asked leave to withdraw a furthet' charge against the accused of the larceny from a dwelling of L2l2s6d. The Court then rose.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1881.



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Late Advertisements. W. T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, Ac., &c., tenders his best thanks to his Customers and Friends for the liberal support accorded him during the past three years, and wishes to intimate to his Friends and the Public of Ashburton that he has RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS in the Front Shop of the Town Hall, next door to his old shop, and lately occupied by J. Mooar. Fresh "Vegetables. Fruit and Con fectionery. Orders left at the shop will be delivered with despatch- 61d Meetings. SIBUR TON BOROUGH COUNCIL. PUBLIC MEETING. In accordance with a Resolution passed at a Meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council, held on Monday, the 31st Oc tober last, I hereby convene a PUBLIC MEETING of RATEPAYERS, to be held at the Town Hall, on TUESDAY, the 15th November instant, at 8 p.m., to consider the question of exchanging Baring square West for one of the reserves on that side of the town. Signed HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Mayor. Borough Council Office, 7th Nov., 1881. 57d PUBLIC MEETING will be held at Shearman’s Hotel, at 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, November Bth, to consider the offer of the Grand National Steeple chase Club to hold their next Meeting at Ashburton, and to ascertain what support the proposal is likely to meet with. J. 0. BELL, lOd Secretary A. R. C. -TV ISTRICT OF KYLE, Mr Wason Requests the ELECTORS of WAK \ NUI to MEET HIM at the KYLE SCHOOLHOUSE, ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1881 ■■■ 994 JQISTRICT OF BARR HILI Mr Wason 1 Requests the ELECTORS of WAKi NUI to MEET HIM at the BARR HILL SCHOOLHOUSE, ON ... \ MONDAX, NOVEMBER 14, 18£



Meetings. takanui election Mr C. W. Purnell Will Address the Electors at the SCHOOLHOUSE, SEAFIELp MONDAY, 7TH NOVEMBER,; At 7.30 p.m. 43< ELECTION Mr C. W. Purnell Requests the Electors to meet him at the undermentioned places— SEAFIELD, At the Schoolroom, On MONDAY, 7th NOVEMBER, At 7.30 p.m. CHERTSEY, At the School house, on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, At 7.30 p.m. KYLE, At the Schoolhocse, ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER i6th, At 7-30 p.m. 976 e ELECTION. Mr Joseph Ivess Requests the ELECTORS TO MEET HIM At the undermentioned places : Tinwald — t the Temperance Hall, on Tuesday, November 8, at 8 p.m. Flemxnqton —At the Schooloouse, on Wednesday, November 9, at 8 p.m. Hinohope— At the Schoolhouse, on Thursday, November 10, at 8 p.m. Barrhill —At the Schoolhouse, on Friday, November 11, at 8 p.m. Lectures.



QHEESE & BUTTER FACTORIES. A LECTURE will be delivered by Mr Bowron, Practical Agriculturist, at the following places : Town Hall, Ashburton ... November 14. Flemington School ... ~ 15 Willoughby School ... ~ 16 Wakanui School ~ 17 Ashburton Forks School. ~ 18 Each meeting at 8 p.m. At the close of each meeting, applica tions for and deposits on shares will be received. By order of the Directors. S. E. POYNTZ, 42d Interim Secretary. Lost. LOST, from near the Old Men’s ILine, a Bay Mare, branded HP conjoined on near shoulder. Finder rewarded on returning same to John Parham, Burnett street. 56d OST, a Black and Tan SHEEP DOG.’ Finder rewarded on returning same to S. Saunders. 5Qd Public Notices. N V. o c E The Next Sitting of the District Court is ADJOURNED to sth December, By order. W. MARTIN, Clerk District Court. . District Court, Ashburton, 9th Nov., 1881. 55d V. R. pUBLIC NOTICE. LICENSING ACT, 1873, AMEND MENT ACT, 1874. is hereby given that, in pur suance of the above Acts a Quarterly Meeting gf Licensing Commissioners for the Licensing Districts of Ashburton, Rakaia, and Mqunt Somers, will be held in the Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, the 6th day of December next, at the hour of noon, for the purpose of considering all applications under the provisions of the aforesaid ACtS ' W. MARTIN, Clerk, Licensing Court. Licensing Court, Ashburton, NovembtepA, 1881. 37d i SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL GENERAL ELECTION. I hereby give notice that the following Gentlemen have been duly Nominated as Candidates for the office of Councillors of the Ashburton County Council, for the several Ridings set opposite their names: — FOR THE BIDING OP ASHBURTON. JOHN GRIGG FRANCIS PHILIP O’REILLY HUGO FRIEDLANDER HENRY THOMAS WINTER. FOB THE BIDING OF UPPER ASHBURTON. CHARLES JOHN HARPER EDWARD GEORGE WEIGHT THOMAS BULLOCK FOB THE BIDING OF MOUNT SOMERS. DUNCAN CAMERON WILLIAM CAMPBELL WALKER ALFRED EDWARD PEA CHE. And I further give notice that a POLL will be taken on WEDNESDAY, the 16th day of November instant, at the following places, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. : For the Election of Two Members for the Riding of Ashburton—At the County Saleyards office and the Longbeach Road Board office. For the Election of Two Me mb a a for the Upper Ashburton Ending—At Greenstreet Schoolroom and Maro nan Homestead. For the Election of Two Members for the Riding of Mount Somers—At the Mount Somers Road Board office and Alford Forest . Main School. And I declare the following, being the only Candidates Nominated for their re spective Ridings, to be duly ELECTED, viz. : FOB THE RIDING OF MOUNT HDTT. JULIAN JACKSON. FOB THE RIDING OF SOUTH RAKAIA. JOHN LAMBLE. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer, For the County of Ashburton. Ashburton, 28th Oct., 1881. 53d SALEYARDS. In consequence of TUESDAY next being the day of the Races and one of th( Christchurch Show days, the usual Fort nightly Sale WILL NOT take place, bu will be held on TUESDAY, 15th NOVEMBER. The SALE at Tin ,vald will be held a usual, on the 22nd NOVEMBER. e Matson, Cox & Co. L Robt. Wilkin & Co. J. T. Ford & Co. 28d Thomas Bullock. BONES.— Wanted Known, that M F. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser c Bones in any quantity, at £3 per tor L. Address, F. Mayo, Hampstead Bon to 'Mills. 834



i •: . * ll -* ~ Public Notices. T. A SHBURTON BOROUGjB Bl council. Notice is hereby given, that Havelocl street West, between West street and Park street, is CLOSED for Cart Traffic until further notice. FOOKS & SON, Id Borough Engineer. 4th Oct., 1881. 61d 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. N 0 T C E. All Persons indebted to the late partnership of Drs Trevor and Ross are requested to PAY their Accounts at ONCE, to prevent legal proceedings being taken against them. W. H. ZOUCH. Ashburton, Oct. 27,1881. 988 c N o T 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 t : ll 9 p.m. J. M. CAMBRIDGE. 942 c CHARLES NEATE. J6OO. T HE WHOLE OF THE Kaiapoi Exhibits As shown at the AGRICULTRAL SHOW Were Purchased by ANDREW ORR, And will be ON SALE AT HIS PREMISES, EAST STREET, THIS AND FOLLOWING DAYS, SUPPORT -LOCAL INDUSTRY. ANDREW, ORR, Importer, &c. Establishment NOW OPEN, Tancred street. 1000 c Tenders. COUNTY COUNCIL. MOUNT SOMERS AND BUCCLEUCH WATER SUPPLY, TENDERS are invited for the EARTH WORK of the first three miles of WATER-RACE. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Council Chambers, and tenders ad dressed to the Chairman to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock a.m. WEDNES DAY, 23rd November, 1881. By order. WILLIAM BAX PER, 59d County Engineer. ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for the follow ig works : 2.—600 to 800 yards Metal on Swamp Road —Forming about 75 chains on Anama Flat 4. Forming 160 chains above Mor row’s, South Hinds 5. —Ford and Crossing over North Hinds, near Anama 6. —Easing Gradient, and protecting foot of South Hinds Cutting 7. —About four miles of Stone Picking, near Boyd’s 8. About two miles of Stone Picking, through Railway Reserve to Charles’ Corner. Sos. 2,5, and 6 will be let together, with separate prices for each. Sp«ifications can be seen at my house, where\enders will be received up till 9 p.m. oiwBATURDAY, November 12th. * JOHN C. BELL, 979 c Surveyor. Railway Notices. N EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. >RINCE OF WALES’ BIRTHDAY, iBBr, All Ordinary Single Fare Tickets issued n Bth and 9th November will be available 3r return up to and including 10th. W, M. HANNAY, Traffic Superintendent. Traffic Superintendent’s Office, Dunedin, October 31st, 1881. 5d N EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) CHRISTCHURCH RACES—NOV. 8, 10, AND 11, AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW—NOV. 8 AND 9, 1881. On these dates, the evening train from hristchurch to Ashburton will start at 20 p.m., instead of 4.20 pm., and the mnecting branch trains will each start a hour later than usual, each train inning one hour lat jr than usual through ut the journey. FARES TO CHRISTCHURCH. Ordinary Single Fare Tickets to Christ hurch issued at Amberley, Dunedin, or ny intermediate station, on any day ; om 7th to 12th Nov. inclusive, will be vailable for return up to and including 4th Nov. Goods traffic will be entirely suspended n 9th Nov. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Nov. 2, 1881. 26d Educational. A D I E S’ SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre >ared to receive a limited number of fou.ig ladies (boarders and day pupils' vho require superior educational advan ages, based upon the best modem sys ,em. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Cover leases. Prospectuses and full particulari in application. References kindly permitted to Hii Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. 0. A, Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 832 i lITi Elston, Burnett street, Ashburton laving procured the Newest Apparatus, i .repared to SWEEP CHIMNEYq a rery low rates. Any orders left at th Down Hall will receive prompt attention



; —■ ":r' " J. T. Ford and 00. 3 mo STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS i AND OTHERS, IN THE k COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. 0 We beg to announce that we havi COMMENCED BUSINESS AT a ASHBURTON, .AS ) AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAI AGENTS, For the Sale of ) STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAL r STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. ! r We have arranged with Mesip 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 s 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 T. Bullock. T. Bullock, UCT ION EER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. O N E L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, oil J reehold security, at lowest current rates ; dso,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, n sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. —2 Double-Furrov Ploughs, by Eansome and Simms quitt new. Price, L 6 10s each. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE.—That valuable piece o Land opposite “ The Grange,” beinj jot 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, am sontaining 41a 3r 28p, situated only twj niles from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK TO LET. Stable and Loose-boxe: opposite the County Saleyards Also, Dwelling-house, together with pa' dock, lately in the occupation of Mr Pete: Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards affords a good opening for a person to cake in herses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once. T. BULLOCK EED OATS. SEED OATS. FOR 'SALE. —A quantity of Short )ats and Tartanans ; also, Feed Oats in surge or small lots. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. —Half-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site 3r private residence. T. BULLOCK POR SALE, CHEAP.—Capital Farm Dray ; also, Second-hand Gig, early new. T. BULLOCK TO LET, at a Low Rental. —Cottage at Hampstead, known as Mayo’s Block; Shop and Dwelling-house, Triangle, ad joining Mr Thiele’s, Baker. T. BULLOCK 827 c Auctioneer and Estate A vent. rO LET. —Premises in Moore street, known as the Chicory Works ; also, hop and Dwelling-house adjoining the >ove. A low rental will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. For Sale. rp o PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand ouble Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, i thorough working order, with rollers, iculds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills street. >lc Ashburton. O N SALE BY THE UNDE SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra- Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. Public Companies. N EW ZEALAND FARMERS’ CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, LIMITED. .pital— -£250,000, in 50,000 Shares of £5 Each. Payable as follows : in Shillings per Share on Applica tion ; Ten Shillings On Allotment ; d the balance in Calls of not more than ve Shillings per share at any one time. d Calls to be made under an interval oi ree months from the previous one being ide. It is not proposed to call up more an £1 per share. The first issue oi ares to be limited to 20,000. Applications for Shares and Deposit or me will be received in Ashburton bj iessrs Poyntz & Co., Geneia.l Agents. Bv order of the •0o DIRECTORS. ’VTORTH BRITISH AND MEROAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. at Subscribed Capital ■Fire Fund Life Fund... Premiums for 1880 £2,000,00 1,201,24 3,380,10 951,17 Ashburton Agency: IYNTZ AND CO., East stre et.



Matson, Cox, & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on moat 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 chests 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 Our Stores. SALES OF STOCK - Will be held at ■ • tSHBURTON 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 W. H. Gundry. IHE undersigned begs to notify to his T H " : Friends and Customers that he has REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES, Opposite the Somerset Hote W. H. GUNDRY, 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. , <fec. VINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent LJSTRALLAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. 02,000 AND £3,500 10 LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, n Freehold Security, at lowest current ate of interest. W. H. GUNDRY, Ashburton. ITANDARD PROPERTY INVEST -5 MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared to receive pplioations for Loans upon approved 3curity, repayable by instalments, in ac ardance with the rules of the Society, 'or particulars, apply to W H. GUNDRY, .gent for Standard Fire Insurance Co,, EAST STREET. "N TANDARD FIRE & MARINE 5 INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company is prepared to take risks n all kinds of Property, including liowing Crops of GRAIN and in stack, t current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, 78a Agent, East street, Ashburton, Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, gARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a THE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton. do F LOUR, FLOUR. MESSRS MURRAY BROS., Win Chester Mills, can Supply their FLOUR at Ashburton, in large or small quanti ties. Samples can be seen, and orders taken by W. HORNE, 4250 Care P. Cunningham & Co.



To Let. rp 0 L E T . * Two Largo and Convenient SHOPS a!; Tinwald, lately in the occupation of Mr '<> S. Stephens, and adjoining Mr Heseltine, Saddler. For particulars apply to W. H. GUNDRY, •41d Estate Agent, Ashburton. Business Notices. HAYING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. 's STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the same * premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, and by keeping the very best quality of Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone will find it to their advantage to deal with me. I have bought a line of Strong and Well-flavored TEAS, to arrive in a few days, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s. There has never been anything like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, and will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Eobert Alcom. 9J_ Orr and Co., RONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Would invite attention to their large and varied Stock, especially to the follow ing lines now landing, viz : Raw and Boiled Oils Genuine White Lead, 281bs and lewt kegs Yarnish in J, £, and 1 gallons Lamp Black Raddle Seaming Twine Ink Powder Sponge Baths Ranges and Grates American Stoves . Fenders and Fire Irons ] Colonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans | E. P. Cruets and Mugs E. P. Pickle Jars , Table Cutlery J Sheap Shears Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tools Builders’ Ironmongery i Furnishing Ironmongery Spades and Forks ! Shovels ahd Rakes 100 kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting Barbed Fence Wire Fencing Wire (plain), Nos. 8,9, and 10 Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil Lard Oil Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine Flue Brushes , Machine Oil (New Zealand production) ' M'Cormick Reapers and Binders 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Cornsacks, full size j All extras for M'Cormick Machines ' Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch 2 prices ] Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch 2 prices ’ - GROCERIES. £ t We would invite the attention of families f and all who wish to buy in quantities any ] of the following goods, to the fact that we ( hold very large stocks, and are prepared f to sell at lowest wholesale prices. ' TEA 1 • We are now making a speciality of, and can supply the pure article, combining j strength and flavour, at from Is 9d to 3s ■ per lb. COFFEE. Fresh ground Mocha Coffee (loose) can be had, pure or mixed, with locally pre- . pared Chicory. To buy the article in this i way effects a great saving, as the tins are : weighed with all tinned coffee, which adds ’ 20 per cent to the price. SUGAR, 10 TONS WHITE AND YELLOW CRYSTAL. TOBACCO. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST. Soap, Candles, Currants Raisens, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the best quality and at lowest price. ORR AND CO. P.S,—China and Glassware at Job Prices. 12d THESE quotations are taken- from our Price List, issued every month, which are sent free by post by sending address : Teas, from Is 6d to 2s lOd per lb ~ 121 b boxes, 14s 6d each „ 401 b half-chests, from Is 4d per lb Sugar, yellow counters, per lb ~ white crystals, 4|d per lb i Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, 9£d, 10£d , per lb ’ S Tobacco, flat plugs, 4s 9d per lb; Barrett’s I twist, 5s per lb Biscuits, luncheon, 3|d per lb Chocolate, three packets for Is, or Is 3d , per lb Cocoa, Is 6d per lb Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Soap, scented tablets, 7 for Is. ~ yellow, 6d, Bd, and 9d per bar ; 9s 6d, lls 9d, and 13s 6d per box Matches, safety, 4d per doz ; plaids, 6d per doz ; (1000), 3 for Is lOd Currants, 6d per lb ; Raisons, 8d per lb a Peel assorted, Is 6d per lb Muscatells, lOd per lb Almonds, shell, lid per lb ; Valencia, 2s per lb Sweets, Colonial mixtures, lOd per lb ; , Scotch do, Is per lb Salmon, 9d per tin ; Lobster, lOd per ton Hops, best new, 2s 3d per lb a Pickles, B|d per bottle aylor and Papps, (Late Davenport) 'RIANGLE, HIGH STREET, Also, OF HIGH STREET AND TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 344 EORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and “For Sale”—can be obtained at the Guardian Office. ( ;



Business Notices. THE cry is “ Still they come,” and th world seems to think I was rigb when I insisted on it, and tried to prov that Ashburton is ‘ ‘ the best place in Ne\ Zealand by far.” I hope everyone wil find it so, and I take this opportunity t again thank my many kind friends fo their past favors, and to assure them am the public generally that I shall, iu thesi days of competition, do my level best t< keep in the front—by attention, civility and by giving good value. Seasonabh Fruits, consignments constantly arriving also on view a choice lot of sugar, curec hams and bacon, a further conaignmen of the celebrated Blended TEAS, thi praise of which is on the lips of so manj as well as in my advertisement. H. M, Carson’s New Fruit and Italian Ware house (next Bank of New Zealand), Easi street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co.’s Pure Blended Teas. 3c Alford forest gbnerai STORE. Henry Knight, Begs to inform the public that the above STORE IS HOW OPEN, And is well supplied with every variety of goods, of guaranteed quality, AT STRICTLY MODERATE PRICES. A trial is most respectfully solicited, and orders attended to promptly. Post Office removed to above address from Ist November (adjoining Main School). 16d THE NEW GROCERY ESTABLISH MENT, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required for a household from one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. It is needless to quote prices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A trial respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDRE W O R R, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c c OAL! COAL!! COAL!!! The undersigned have just received a arge supply of BEST NEWCASTLE And SPRINGFIELD COAL, Yhich they are Selling at lowest current MATSON, COX, & Co., (02a West street. Tjl L Z B R O S., COACH BUILDERS (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wills street. Next Cookson’s Stables, Beg to announce to the public that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line, and hope to supply a want which has long been felt. Having worked in the principal shops in Christchurch and Dunedin, combined whh five years ex perience in the County of Ashburton, they are prepared to executed Orders in first class style for Buggies, Waggonettes, Wag gons, Traps, Carts, etc., etc., at Moderate Prices. Special attention will be devoted to all Repairs entrusted to their care. Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, and Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. 860 c SUFFOLK BUTCHERY’ Havelock street, Ashburton. G. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST ITES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Domed Beef from ... 2ld. to 4d, Mutton ... ... ... l?d. to 3d. Sausages ... ••• 6d. to fid. Dontractors, Threshing Machine Pro etors, and Harvesters, supplied with ry requisite. 912 c yjIHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing thej have given in the past. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO TO THE FRONT. —In order to b< well up in good BOOTS and SHOES for a little money, carefully read the fol lowing list of C. Hawkins’ Cash Price that cannot be rubbed out. One visit t< this shop will convince the Public of thii important town ;—Men’s watertights, 15 6d ; shoes from 10s 6d ; E.S; from 13 fid ; women’s kid boots from 7s 6d ; hous boots from 4s 9d. Children’s at all price from Is. Note—C. HAWKINS, Ashburton and Tinwald. 998 Ball programme cards i very neat styles, with Pencils an Ribbons, printed at the Guardian West street. ;



Poyntz and Co. THE UNDERSIGNED wish to draw the special attention of Farmers and others in the Ashburton County visiting the Christchurch Show, and who did not have an opportunity of inspecting the Anglo-American Com and Seed Drill, which will sow all kinds of Com, Beans, Peas and other small seeds '; and also Sis* tribute artificial manure at the same time. These implements cover fourteen feet of ground, are fitted with 23 coulters, being light of draught and easily managed. They are the largest Drill manufactured, and acknowledged to be the best adapted for the colony. Those desirous of obtain ing these Drills must give their orders during the coming month to ensure delivery in time for next season. POYNTZ & CO. WALTER A. WOOD’S TWINE REAPER AND BINDER Farmers, do not order your machines until you have seen the trial of the above Firm’s new Twine Binder, which will take place in December next. They are the most complete Machines extant, and are fitted with several new and important improvements since last season. They are more effective, durable, and cheaper, and are acknowledged to do better work than any other machine of the kind. POYNTZ & CO. THE Undersigned are now taking orders for Messrs Scott Bros. ’ celebrated GRASS STRIPPERS, Fitted with all the latest improvements. Full width. POYNTZ & CO. MESSRS POYNTZ AND 00. Have received instructions from various owners to -- ' OFFER FOR SALE SEVERAL BLOCKS OF RURAL LAND In its native state, for which reasonable terms can be arranged. Also, SEVERAL HIGHLY IMPROVED FARMS, Of various sizes. t O R SALE. A splendid Farm of 397 acres, all fenced, I and divided into 7 paddocks. 60 acres in English grass, 186 in wheat, 100 in oats, balance in fallow. The improvements consist of a good 5-roomed weatherboard house, six-stalled stable, and a con i crete tank holding 6,000 gallons, i The County water tuns through the centre of the land. Also, A Farm of 78 acres, well-fenced and abundantly watered, 35 acres in English grass, balance in root crops. There is a good house and stable on the land, and a garden well stocked with fruit trees. POYNTZ & CD. ■pOR SALE OR TO LEASE. 925 acres 925 OF REALLY GOOD LAND, Close to a railway station. This land is well-watered, and of an easily workable nature. POYNTZ & CO. IJIOWN PROPERTIES. A capital seven-roomed house, containing dining-room, sitting-room, four bedrooms, and kitchen, well situated, close to the centre of the town, and within two minutes’ walk of the Post Office and Rail way Station, POYNTZ & CO. F OR SALE. TOWN SECTIONS. T.S. 60, Kermode 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, Aitken street. T.S. 860, Grey street. T.S. 689, Cameron street. T.S. 293. T.S. 274. POYNTZ & CO. F O R S E. Several well-built comfortable houses, of different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. F O R S 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 with choice trees. POYNTZ & CO. I J pOR SALE OR TO LET. J A Five-roomed HOUSE, thoroughly well finished, on the North East Town \ Belt. This is a most desirable property, being pleasantly situated in one of the healthiest parts of the town. The grounds are tastefully B laid out, and are planted with the B choicest shrubs and trees. This property is now let to a good tenant, and would make a very L profitable investment. e POYNTZ & CO. o e - 7 e a ,t g y P O R SALE. Two acres of Good Land, a short distance from the Alfred Flour Mills, having a good frontage, and well and securely fenced. POYNTZ & CO. ). >a ie S 1- 33 :o is is 3s 30 es T O LET. Two, three, four, and five roomed houses, within easy distance of the centre of the town. POYNTZ & CO. Poyntz and Co., 3c LAND, ESTATE & GENERAL AGENTS, in ASHBURTON. id