THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 22, 1881.



I T. Bullock. SATURDAY 29th JANUA’.Y. VALUABLE Building Site OF Four Acres FOE, SALE, BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR. T. BULLOCK haa received in structions from Mr. Donald David son to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, . At his Rooms, East street, ON SATURDAY, 29TH JANUARY, FOUR ALLOTMENTS, Each one acre (four acres in one block) : fronting the Railway and Great South road, being about six chains from the Railway bridge, and ad ■ joining theresidence of Mr. Carter. This is a very desirable site for a private residence, being well situated, and the . land first-class quality. , Terms at Sale. T. BULLOCK, 983 Auctioneer. ■ SATURDAY, 29TH JANUARY. MR. T. BULLOCK haa received in structions from Mr. Tom Bennetto to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Rooms, East street, ON SATURDAY, 29TH JANUARY, THAT VALUABLE BUILDING SITE, PART OF JjQ-£ gy EAST^TOWN This is a capital situation for a Dwelling House and will bo sold on very easy terms of payment, declared at sale. T. BULLOCK, 984 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 29th JANUARY. RURAL SECTION 26,421, CONTAINING Ninety-Six Acres, FOB SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR. T, BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr. William Smith, to sell Br Public Auction, AT HIS ROOMS, EAST-STREET, ON SATURDAY, 29th INSTANT, RURAL SECTION 26,421, CONTAINING 96 ACRES 96 . - Situated in the LONGBEACH DISTRICT, Hear the sea, and about two miles from the-Ashton School. 980 Terms liberal T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 29th JANUARY. Town Section 448, ■ V BURNETT STREET. FOR SALE ‘ BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in , atiifctions from the Trustee in T. Dudson’s 'Estate to sell . BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT,HIS ROOMS, EAST STREET, /On the above date, that valuable TOWN SECTION 448, BURNETT L :i : STREET, One section distant from the Borough Connell Chambers. To be sold without the slightest reserve. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 982 Auctioneer, SALE OF A FIVE-ROOMED HOUSE AND Four Allotments r BY PUBLIC AUCTION BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE, j MR T. BULLOCK has received in- { structions to sell ] ; BY PUBLIC AUCTION By Order of the Mortgagee, ; AT MIS ROOMS EAST STREET, ON. I ■ SATURDAY, 29m INSTANT. The undermentioned Properties, viz— SECTION 29; MOORE STREE, EAST, I • TREVORTON, Containing, * ; One rood thirty-two perches, on which is ; erected a substantially built . dwelling-house of five rooms. The ’ section is, securely fenced, and the ( garden nicely laid out and planted ( with fruit and other trees. Also at the same time — Lots-one and two, each having a front age of fifty links on the East Town ’ : Belt. . Lots fourteen and fifteen same Block fronting Division street. This is a very good site for a private residence. Terms at Sale. ; ’ ~~T. BULLOCK, ‘ Auctioneer. • SATURDAY, 29th JANUARY. T.R 432, TANCREO STREET, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR. Ti BULLOCK has received In structions from the owner to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT HIS ROOMS EAST STREET, - ON SATURDAY, 29th JANUARY, THAT VALUABLE Town Section 422, TANCRED STREET, Being only one chain from William street; acknowledged to be one of best streets in' the Township for private Residences. i prfijjeriy ia this locality is daily becom ing more valuable, q a ' h- ;c'-. ms wt ’ Terms Liberal - Side at two o’clock, T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. - GUARDIAN is on every Tea TilUe in Ashburton. —* - —— &A3&TJ&. —THE GUARDIAN tails A y o^;^B ute ft® te.—cash.



I T. Bullock. n LiE Undersigned begs to intimate to former constituents and settlers generally that ho has RE : URN ED TO BUSINESS AS Auctioneer, Estate, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. jgAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the-Sale of Hvifses will commence at One o'clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer F OR SALE, CHEAP A CROP of WHEAT, OATS, and BARLEY, now growing on the farm known as Evans’ Farm, near Wakanui Terms liberal. T. BULLOCK. REAPERS AND BINDERS FOR SALE, cheap, one of Deering’t celebrated WIRE BINDERS, Harvest King ; also, one of Osborne’s STRING BINDERS. T. BULLOCK. OR SALE, on liberal terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, F t’UN lAIN iSi K* 236 acres 236 Situated near Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s, and close to the Ashburton Forks Railway line. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE, CHEAP A Sherriff Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. FOR 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, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tinwald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP —A Quarter acre of good land, on which is erected a comfortable Cottage of four rooms. Terms liberal. T BULLOCK. EOR 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 property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terras of payment. T. BOLLOCK. SECTIONS FOR SALE at SMITH -3 FIELD, opposite the Agricultural and ‘astoral Association’s Grounds and Jounty Saleyards. Terms—Small de osit Cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE,—Ten SHARES in the Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke lompany. T. BULLOCK. 710 R SALE OR TO LET, WITH A ' PURCHASING CLAUSE, 9 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 6 „ A compac Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consistof acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 0 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 0 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 0 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 5 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 0 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 0 „ About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES, lat valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms, sction 539 (part of), | of an acre. Terms same as above, iction 341, Kermode street. >t 37 Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. TO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ - ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BULLOCK. TO ■ LET, SHOP or BOARDING HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office. PP T. BULLOCK. lO BUTCHERS.—TO LET—Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, uate in Havelock street, late in the iupation of Geo. Womer. There is a •ee-stalled stable, and other necessary ildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Educational i SHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that is School will be OPENED for the sception of Pupils on MONDAY, 7th ibruary, 1881, at 9 o’clock. The School ar wiU be divided into three terms. Fees :—£3 3s. for one child per term ; r two or more children of one family, r term, £2 12s. each, to be paid in vance. Me. Hogg, the Principal, will be glad see intending Pupils, and their Parents ■ Guardians, at the County Council tiambers, any day after the 24th instant, itween the hours of 10 and 12 a.m. and and 3 p.m. By order. F. MAIN W ARING, Secretary. Ashburton, Jan. 20, 1881. [a card.] Miss Steane, Teacher of music, Oxeoep Cottage, Rakaia. BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. MISS STEANE begs to thank friends for their ready response to her expressed wish to form such an Establishment in Rakaia, and to inform them she will he ready to receive Students by January 24th. Terms on application. 794 WASTE PAPER for Sale, 3d. per lb. at the Guabdiak Office TTIORMS PRINTED —“To Let” and Jj “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Ggaedxan Office.



c :J1 and Oo- 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, ASHBURTON, BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; 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 os required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, 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 duly advertised. The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances 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 EASY TERMS. Colonial - made Sauces. QUILL & CO. are the Ashburton Agents for Carew & Co.’s Dunedin-made WORCESTERSHIRE and TOMATO SAUCES—articles that are superior 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, 20s. per case of two dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per rase of two dozen pints, and S2s. per case of four dozen half-pints Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 8330-9960 T. QUILL’S GRAND CONSULTA TION, No. 1, ON THE DUNEDIN CUP, To be Run in February, 1881. 1000 Subscribers at 10s. each. First Horse £l4O Second Horse 90 Third Horae 50 Other starters and nonstarters (divided) 220 Tickets to obtained at all the Hotels. i



Matson, Cox, and 00. Matson, 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, &0., 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 Tinwald, Pat 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 440 Exhibitions. Ashburton horticultural SOCIETY. Second Annual Show. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1881. The following Special Prizes are offered at the coming Show, viz.:— Best collection of Gladioli—los. 6d , given by Mr. Jacobson. Best collection of Fruit (amateurs only) —lst prize, 10s. Cd.; second prize, 55.; given by Mr. T Sealy. Best brace of Cucumbers—7s. 6d., given by Mr. Simraonds. Heaviest Pumpkin—7s. 6d., given by Mr. Davison. Best three Pot Plants in Flower (ama teurs only)—7s. Gd., given by Mr. G. Smith. Best Decorated Epergne (open to all) — 7s. 6d., given by Mr. Smith. Best two Double Fuschias (one light, one dark) —7s. Gd., given by Mr. Poyntz. Best collection of Auriculas (in pots)— 7s. Cd., given by Mr. Broomfield. Best tri-colored Geranium 7s. Gd., given by Mr. Mayo. Best six Window Plants—2ls., given by Mrs. C. Purnell. Best Hand Bouquet (to be made in the Showroom by Girls under 14 years of age)—A handsome Workbox, given by Mr. C. Hardy. Intending Exhibitors are requested to take notice that full Catalogues and Prize Lists, and ail particulars, can be obtained at my office, or of any member of the Committee. Members and persons desirous of joim ing are requested to pay their annual sub scription at my office at as early a date as possible. S. E. POYNTZ, 891 Hon. Sec. Local industries associa tion. First Industrial Exhibition, To be held at the TOWN HALL ASHBURTON, — * ON MARCH 17, AND FOLLOWING days. President —E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-President —Hugo Friedlander, Esq. Hon. Secretary—Stephen E. Poyntz, Esq. Hon. Treasurer—-Robert Eyton, Esq. . Prizes will be given for New Zealand grown or manufactured articles only, though Exhibits of any sort will be ad mitted, more especially the following : Local Industries and Manufactures of all kinds Works of Art Paintings, Printing, Lithographs, &c. Articles of Vertu Pottery Antique and Modern Relics, Coins, &c. Bijouterie Models Collections of Minerals, Specimens of Ores, Ac. And any other articles that may assist in fostering and developing any kind of Industry. Exhibitors are requested to make early Application for Space. Provision will be made for Exhibiting large articles if required. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 915 Hon. Sec. For Sale. . Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following A HIGHLY-IMPROVED Farm of 600 Acres, Within easy distance of Ashburto . Large Dwelling-house, Stable, and all necessary Outbuildings. Running Creek through the property. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates 695 Publications. THE 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 j 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. Cp.aio, Agent for Canter- Melbourne international EXHIBITION. The NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA (LIMITED) have recently PUBLISHED a small BOOK entitled “ A GUIDE TO MELBOURNE," for the use of intending visitors to the Melbourne Exhibition. It contains also a variety of information of • interest to the general public, and COPIES l may be had FREE OF CHARGE on ap • plication at any of the offices of the Associa tion throughout the Australasian colonies. I Head office for New Zealand — Temple Chambers, Feathbrston street, Wel lington. Resident Secretary— Thomas Swain. District Agent, Ashburton— S. S A UNDE RS. 800



Businesn Notices. NEW GROCERY BUSINESS. ANDREW YOUNG desires to inti mate to his friends, and the public of Ashburton generally, that he HAS OPENED A GENERAL STORE on the Wahanui Road (within a few yards of Dunn and Ray’s Foundry) where he trusts by supplying First-class Articles, at Cheapest Current Prices, to obtain a fair share of support. Note the Address— Andrew Young (Just below Dunn and Ray s Foundry), WAKANUI ROAD. In connection with the above, A. Y. wishes it to be understood that he has not laid aside his Carpenter’s tools, as of no further use, but he is still engaged in manufacturing and repairing Gates, Wheelbarrows, Drays, Hurdles, etc. General Joiner’s work and odd jobs executed in a workman-like manner, at exceedingly low rates. The advertiser doing all the work himself, will be a sufficient guarantee for all orders en trusted to him. 694 B. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright, and general AGRICULTURAL IMPLE MENT MAKER. All repairs neatly executed with promp titude and despatch, and at reasonable prices. 370 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 ?” 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 besom, on being credibly informed that, now, at length, the possession of ■ really GOOD TEA may be mi 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. Marsh & Groves. TpIANCY BREAD AND BISCUIT BAKERS, PASTRYCOOKS AND CONFEC TIONERS. FAMILIES WAITED ON DAILY, i Wedding and School Cakes always hand. on I Janckbd Street, Ashburton. 932 SELF-BINDING HARVESTERS. MESSRS. DUNN AND RAY, xtisAJt’jtiK. aKjj'lSlSixNfu Experts, [T7TSH to notify to Farmers, Con- W tractors, Merchants, and others rat they are prepared to Adjust, Repair, nd Repaint all kinds of Reapers and Sinders. Extras and Duplicates, in Wood and Iron, on 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. Jameson and Roberts, or at the workshop. We supply the Osborne Twine Binder. ] Wo are prepared to make arrangements with Farmers, Merchants, and others, to supply and attach the String Binder. Dunn and Bay, Junction Peter street and Wakanui road (late Hessey’s Foundry), Ashburton. Agents for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. Price Lists on application. 688 “SECURE THE SHADOW BEFORE THE SUBSTANCE FADES.” THE advertiser wishes to remind the re sidents of Ashburton Town and County that his Studio is open every day for the taking of Photographs, and that his apparatus for this purpose is very complete. Carte-de-viste, and cabinet size portraits, views of buildings, , landscapes, etc., can be taken in all weathers, and an inspection of his show cases and studio walls is invited. The advertiser is prepared to guarantee a satis factory portrait of the sitter, inasmuch as he has supplied himself with all the latest improvements in the Photographic art. Ho makes of COPYING Pictures also, and parties having a, por trait of a friend can have it multiplied to any extent. Having secured the services of an artistic colorist, patrons’ tastes can be satisfied on this point. Prices are reduced to a minimum, and are now within the reach of all. G. F. Henry, PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTIST, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ASH BURTON. 396 l-Nlv' Hil! 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 continuance of their favors. By supplying only the very best goods, and paying unremitting attention to his patrons, he hopes to deserve the patronage he solicits. An orders for Pastry, &c., punctually attended to. Picnic Parties, Balls, and Soirees supplied on reasonable terms. A. THIELE, CO OPERATIVE BAKERY. 500



Totices. A NEW DEPARTURE. 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 Men’s SUITS from £3 7s. 6d. Men’s TROUSERS from 18s 6d. Ladies’ MANTLES from £2 ss. PERFECT FlT—Any Style Required, and First-Glass Workirianship guaranteed in every case. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.) 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 ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton... ... ... l|d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... od. to 6d, Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 Chaff, Chaff, Chaff. ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, J££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, Ashburton. Thomas Williams, TIN WALD, JgUILDER, UNDERTAKER, &c. All kinds of Joinery and Jobbing work done on the Premises. 654 A SHBURTON gTORE The Oldest Established Business w the .County of Ashburton. D. WILLIAMSON AND CO., DRAPERS GROCERS IRONMONGERS, TEA, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. The Best House in Town for MEN’S, BOYS’, AND YOUTHS’ READY-MADE CLOTHING CELEBRATED BOOT AND SHOE DEPOT. 355 M EDI CAL 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.tn. 930 OHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. Undersigned, in thanking his Friends and the Public generally for the very liberal support that has been accorded to him during the last three months, wishes to inform them that he has now on hand a Variety of CHRISTMAS CAKES. Biscuits, &c., of all kinds, Pastry, Buns, &c., Fresh Daily. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND PASTRY COOK, Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON. 792 JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL Cabinetmaker, upholsterer PAPERHANGER, &c., BURNETT 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 SECONDHAND FURNITURE. 819



Bus'" Notices. E. G. Eiixton, Puactica:. CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, RAVING 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, &c. ; and a large stock of Scottish Tweeds, Mosgiel, and Kaiapoi. R. G. R. calls the special attention of Cash Buyers to the following list of 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 jpgs' Jockeys’ Racing Colors. 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. Address— R. G. RUXTON, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634 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, &c. Watch Glasses and Keys, of the best quality, fitted. All Watch and Clock Work and Jewel lery repairs executed on the Premises. 730c-96a rjj INW AL D STORE. Harvest Notice. Having thoroughly re-organised my "Business, 1 am prepared to Supply Fatua S va K Contractors, Working Men, and others wiin STORES, TOOLS, CLOTHINa, & c ., &c. Information as to where Harvesting may be obtained given gratis. Carts runs as follows : Monday—Great,South road to Wins low', Hinds, Marouan. and Wester field Plains. Tuesday and Friday—Winslow, Chat moss, Windermere, Willoughby. Wednesday Waterton and Long beach. Thursday—M‘Lean’s road to Wester field, Hinds, Maronan, &c. C. P. H. ( EPHS ON, General Storekeeper, Tinwald. 004 Wood & Co., BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Ashburton, WINNERS of First and Second Prizes for Ale and Porter at the Agri cultural Show at Christchurch and Ash burton. —All Orders promptly attended to. 375 J. R. 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 is, therefore, in a position to supply the Trade and the Public with all the above named requisites at lowest wholesale prices. Tancred street, Ashburton. 880 JOHN ANDERSON, Canterbury Foundry, Christchurch, SOLE AGENT IN NEW ZEALAND [ESSRS. AVELING & PORTER’S TRACTION ENGINES. Also, for the celebrated McSKERRY GRAIN DRILL, [as on sale for next season, Wood’s and ther makers’ STRING BINDERS, wire tid extras for all kinds of Wire Binders, ections for all kinds of Reaping and lowing Machines, Clayton and Shuttle* orth’iTCombines, sft. Drum. ONCAVES, CRANKS, AND ALL EXTRAS FOR CLAYTON & HORNSBY’S MACHINES, /ith Portable and Traction Engines, and traw Elevators, Field Gates, and Stand ees for fencing. Ashburton Agent, F. PAVITT, 14 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 street. All work kept in repair for twelve I mouths.



Business Notices* 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.B.—Beware of spurious imitations. 793 CAMBRIDGE’S ORANGE QUININE TONIC WINE, Manufactured and sold by the Proprietor for thirteen years. Every bottle is guaranteed to contain thirty grains of pure quinine, and Is there* fore a most valuable strengthening medi* cine. Sold in wine bottles at 4s. 6d., and smaller size 2s. Gd. May be obtained in Rakaia from Messrs. Hardy & Co. As the best proof of the value of an article is the readiness of others to imitate it, see that you get CAMBRIDGE’S ORANGE QUININE TONIC WINE 919 STOCK! NEW STOCK!! GREAT SUCCESS ALREADY ACHEIYED. WANTED KNOWN, that the CHEAP BOOT and SHOE MAKER continues to Supply First-Class Boots and Shoes at CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, as an ap preciative public is constantly testifying. Note the Address— C. HAWKINS, Practical Boot and Shoe Makes, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald). Note—No connection with any other shop. 666 REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. oA A .A An FEET of BOARDS and OUUJUUU SCANTLINGS, must be sold ’also, a large quantity of Floor ing, Match Lining, 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. 948 Q N SALE. WALTER A. WOOD’S TWINE AND WIRE Reaper and Binder COMBINED. These Machines have recently First Prize at the Melbourne First Prize at the Southland Agr*^^ l ®* and Pastoral Association Show ; First Prize and Gold Medal a* the Bendigo Agricultural Show, on December Bth ; First Prize at the North Gippsland Agri cultural Society’s Show; and. First Prize at the Dunedin Agricultural Society’s Show in December last. LOCAL AGENTS— POYNTZ & CO., A.SHB7J UTON. At a competitive trial of Twine Binders, .which took place at Oamaru, on Thurs day, January 20, 1881, the Walter A. Wood New Automatic String Binder took the FIRST PRIZE (Gold Medal), five Machines competing. 864 GHERTSEY. 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. 423 F. S. Shearer, TINWALD. 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. Plans 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, TINWALD. 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 untrained, 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 fc D. Duncan, CULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKERS, 1 Street, Christchurch, lind farmers and agriculturists of their LARGE STOCK of IMPROVED MACHINERY iescription, including Ploughs, Scarifiers and Harrows, Drays, , Broadcast Bowing Machines, Elevators; also. Extras lor d Proctor’s Combines, &c. Inspection invited, 846