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Dalgety and Co., of Christchurch. Sir! Thomas, the famous grandsire of the; above ram, was sold some years back, to Victorian breeders for the handsome; sum of L 714, and when he was aged; dm (fjefpljd fori even;.-, tpore money.; j'his celebrated- iapimal left, a progeny; jrp.rijh. 1 to,,.bis,-. I burners at least?Lsojpoo, *'4o<Sfcopportunity of inspecting the updik the estate, with which the newly purchased ram is to be ' They afe a large-sized, fine 'ffei&fed and grand looking, jot ,ifr the condition, and as blood most ■assuredly does tell, a very few years •.should, see Mr Hawdon in pos session of as profitable a wool-bearing ■flbck of sheep as can be found in the 'colony. Whilst upon the subject of sheep, I may mention that a line of %s°° wethers were disposed of last week by Mr Hawdon’s manager, at a shilling per head higher than current if&tes, the advanced price being ob -taihed solely on account of the ex ceptional quality of the animals. But probably everybody knows the Wester field sheep, and is aware of their having been large prize-takers at the various agricultural shows held from time to time for quality, mutton, and wool. The total number of sheep on the estate at present is 22,000, the average number kept being 18,000. One of the first places I visited at the station was the wodshed, a con veniently situated building of about too feet long by perhaps 35 feet wide. The shed is built upon ,the T plan, and .after, the latest and most approved Australian models. ' It-is constructed to accommodate twelve shearers, each of whom in the, shearing season is provided with a separate pen to catch out of and another.to tqrn into. The shell' {s furnished with sliding panel ‘doors communicating., f; .,with: the yards without, and, in fact, the whole of the imrangements for shearing are about as perfect as i they can be. The wdol-press was imported originally from Tasmania, but was not found particularly efficient fljiitil Mr - Oliver, the manager, a man of much experience in these matters, had it altered after an idea of his own, c with the result that a man and a boy can now easily perform what it took /opr- men to accomplish formerly., The roof of the shed is of corrugated iron, and the wood-work is thorougly sound *ndj. well-braked. i: The cost of the building, including the press, could not have been less than Li,oop. ; is now just over, and this yearVclipi is ihe best ever obtained at Wesferfield.. A dozen shearers, were icept 'actively at work, as well as a couple of wool-classers; the total number of hands employed during shearing time at the shed being about iaiSCOre. This year’s wool dip made I*4o bales, and the quality is excellent. Including the principal residence, there are six houses on the estate. Wester field house is charmingly situated. Before it lies a beautifully level ex panse of lawn, trimly and neatly kept, planted with choice shrubs and trees and gay with flowers. This pretty lawn should be admirably adapted for croquet or lawn-tennis. On the op posite side of the lawn, facing the house, a creek ripples merrily over the stones and through the trees, and greatly enhances the attractions of the place. One great advan tage on the Westerfield estate is the greats abundance.of water. Numerous springs occur upon the property, in addition to artificial creeks com municating with the river Ashburton miles away upon the- plains. Thanks to the supply being so plentiful every paddock is well watered. The pretty creek, embosomed in trees, running past the lawn, feeds a lake about a quarter of a mile from the house. This lake is four acres in extent, and is dotted with four pretty little islands, while a miniature grassrgrown peninsula offers a tempting walk. Both lake and creek abound with Californian trout, some of them being plb and rolb in weight. Hares, rabbits, pheasants, and .Californian-quail (the latter introduced by Mr Hawdon) are also thick as black berries on the estate, and, the fact seems to be becoming tolerably well known, poachers having been very troublesome of late. But these gentry had better beware, for Mr Oliver has determined SO.vput . a stop to their depredations. The lake, I may mention, was but a pond of half an acre in extent during She forrtier owner’s time, its extension and improvement have been effected .by Mr Hawdon. Its eastern border has been planfed with native flax and graceful golden willows, which, promise excellent shelter by and by. The sheet ,pjf water, is very pretty. We believe i t is Mr Hawdon’s intention to introduce; a canoe upon it ere long, so that the! islands miy be rendered accessible to the visitor. Near the lake, but hidden; from it by the trees, is a concrete plat-! form 100 feet long by 30 feet wide,! comunicating with a sunken wooden: trough, and all necessary appliances for washing sheep. But we will not say anything more aboift this as we under stand that a new- dipping-place is about to be constructed;' Running between the houfp and the lake is the Pond : shrubbery, a pretty place five chains in, length bv oneJiuvldth. and altogether half an acre in extent. It is planted; all along with rhododendrons, and very prptty look. The main .shrubbery, approaching the house, is a continua tion of the other,-and like it is a beauti ful place. Beyond this again lies the ,house and the lawn already referred to. -BQt'Wd nhrUst say that the house, a plain wooden bdilding of no particular archi tectural pretensions, is entirely out of keeping vdfhits surroundings. Lovely trees and flowers, a trimly-kept lawn, and acres of plantations surround a residence which, although well enough for the early days, when that beautiful lawn was a kitchen garden /the transformation is due to Mr Hawdon), is now altogether out of plate. However, I believe Mr Hawdon intends to’ erect a suitable dwelling house for himself on his return-dp,jthe colony. The stable and cor di-house (hidden from the house by trees) lie at its rear. This “ptatfe was originally a bit of a shed, devoted to a blacksmith’s shop and the storage of coals. When the present proprietor took- possession he converted the shop into stables, en larging the premises and causing them to be so snugly fitted up that they are hardly recognisable. 1 On the western side of the house a pathway communi cates with the orchard, ten acres in ex tent, and filled with choice apple and| pear trees, absolutely laden with fruit.'

There are trwty extensive plantations on Manners plantation i 'thirty-six acres and Steel’s plantationfdf thirty-one acres. Within a convenient: distance of the proprietor’s residence is 1 Manager’s * house) : brick-built and very comfortable. In the last proprie tor’s time this dwelling only contained two apartments, now it has six rooms, the other four having been added by Mr Havvdon, who has already ex pended something like L,2,000 in effect ing improvements to the property, and who is likely to spend considerably more before he has finished.

About one and a half miles to the north-west of the homestead, but still upon the estate, lies the township of Westerfield. The railway passes the place; in fact there is a Westerfield railway station- —an immense conveni ence to the people at the sheep station, who have only to take their wool or grain, as the case may be, a mile and a half to place it on the trucks for dispatch to Ashburton, cn route for Port Lyttleton or elsewhere. The township is as yet in embryo, hav ing only been recently laid out; al though from its position it must event ually be well settled. There are sevefal business premises vacant that offer fair openings to men of the right kind. For instance, there is a well built shop with dwelling house attached, suitable for a general store and baker’s, and possessing one of the best bake houses procurable for money. There is also a smithy vacant, fitted up with all necessary fixtures, and although the population of the township is as yet, of course, very limited, the storekeeper and smith might yet find perhaps enough to keep them going in supply-, ing the wants of the Westerfield Sta tion and the neighboring farmers and stationholders. Ample provision has been made at the township for the recreation of the townsfolk that are to be, a recreation re serve or villiage green, as Mr Oliver calls it, between six and seven acres viti) extent having been laid oft. Mr Ffawclon is a man of immense energy and perseverance, and he will doubtless push on the place, when he comes out to reside on his estate, by every means in his power, and I quite expect, for one, to find the township of Westerfield a thriving and flourishing one ere many years shall have elapsed.

I cannot conclude this notice with out tendering my thanks to Mr D. Oliver, Mr Hawdon’s worthy manager, for the courtesy and hospitality ex tended to me on the occasion of my visit. As the manager of Westerfield, Mr Oliver is evidently the right man in the right place, and it is easy to per ceive that he is ever watchful of his em ployer’s interests. I have attempted to describe Westerfield and my impres sions of it on a first visit to the station, but in truth it is so pretty a place that to realise all its attractions one must pay a visit to it personally, and to those who have never done so, the visit is well worth making.

The usually quiet village of Oakhill was quite en fete last Tuesday, it being the marrage day of Miss Mary Charlotte Georgiana Strachey, eldest daughter of R. C. Strachey, Esq., J.P., of Ashwick Grove. The happy event was to have taken place some months since, but was unavoidably postponed in consequence of the illness of the bride-elect. The bride-groom was Cyril Goodricke Hawdon, Esq., the owner of considerable estates in New Zealand, and an intimate acquaintance for some years of Mr Strachey’s family. The in habitants of the neighborhood had long been expecting the auspicious day ; but as little notice was actually given of the date and hour fixed, individual exertion was called forth earnestly, and soon mani fested itself in the profuse decorations which rapidly sprang up along the main thoroughfares. At Fondsmead, the resi dence of F. Spencer, Esq., flags and lanterns were conspicuous ; and next, at Host Ford’s, Oakhill Inn, bunting and evergreens were abundantly displayed. A little below, an arch, composed of ever greens, and trimmed off with flags and Chinese lanterns, spanned the road. It bore on either side. “May flowers strew their path,” and “ May happiness attend them.” Along the side streets flags of divers colors, at frequent intervals, added to the gaiety of the scene. Pursuing the main rorid ’ towards Ashwick, on either side, fir trees were planted till the entrance to the Grove was reached. Here another fine arch of evergreens, flags, and bunting crossed the way, on either side being, “ Long life to the bride and bride groom,” and “ Love be their guide, their help, their shield.” From the entrance thus adorned to the residence of the esteemed “ ’Squire,” flags lined the route. Beneath the lofty and drooping branches, md between banks of rustic beauty, stood another arch, bidding “ Welcome to visitors,” according to the distinguished, hospitality of thegenerous ownerof theaoil. On the other side cf this structure there figured between the twining sprigs, a wish in which no doubt many an one on Tues day joined with no less, an enthusiasm than they echoed the good: sentiments to wards the happy pair,—that of “ Long' life to the Esquire and family.” Yet another arch in the Grove walk, bearing expressions of good feeling—” May their path bo strewed with flowers,” and “ One heart, one home, one mutual happiness.” The decorations of Grove walk were the work of Mr Strachey’s gardener; those of the public streets were the result of the villagers’ energies. The hour fixed for the wedding was eleven o’clock, but it was not till a good half-hour after that time, the service was with. Eight carriages conveyed the bridal party to and from the church of All Saint s, Oak hill, some supplied by Mr Alcock, of the George Hotel, Shepton Mallet, others lent by gentlemen of the neighborhood. The service Was choral, Mrs Harry White, of Sheptdri-iMallet, presiding at the organ. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Reginald Pole, rector of Yeovilton, great uncle of the bride, assisted by the Revs. H. F. B. Portman, rector of Pylle, arid the Rev. W. H. Shetland, vicar of Oak- Hill. The bride was given away by her father. She was attired in a superb white satin dress, trimmed with duchesse lace, tulle veil and orange bloom, her orna ments being diamonds. Her train was borne by her young brother, and she carried a bouquet of the choicest flowers, including white roses, camellias, and maiden-hair fern. The bridesmaids were seven in number ; Miss Margaret Strachey, Miss Sadler, Miss Hawdon, Miss Davey, Miss Marian Strachey, Miss Mildred Strachey, and Miss Violet Strachey, the first one and last three being sisters of the bride. Each wore a rich costume of cream barege, trimmed with cherry silk and Spanish lace, and hats to match ; also shoes of cherry silk. In addition to carrying handsome bouquets, each lady wore a poppy, and an elegant fan in ivory, on which was hand painted a representation of the same flower. These were the presents of the bridegroom. The poppy was a favorite flower of the bride, and her pet-name was “ Poppie,” by which she was generally known, and in which many presents were made to her. The groomsmen were :Mr P. Campbell, Mr R. Strachey, Mr T. E. Strachey, Mr S. : Whalley, Mr O. Sadler,

Mr A. Sadler) and Mr Clive Strachey. There was also a large number of visitors present,-and Mrs Strachey, the mother of ■ the bride) the ladies being attired in rich costumes. The wedding was an exceed ingly pretty one, andr elicited admiration of those fortunate enough to obtain a place within the limited area of the sacred edifice. Those who were unable to enter the church, however, had a good view of the party as they walked from the build ing to the wicket entrance of the church yard—a distance of some thirty yards the weather being beautifully fine, and the sun shining in all his glory. If the adage “ Happy is the bride the sun shines on ” be true Mrs Hawdon will have a glad recollection of September 27th, 1881. The high esteem in which Miss Strachey was held by the villagers was abundantly evident, and her smiling recognition of the many on either side, pressing to obtain a last view of her as she left the church, did not, in their appreciation, lose its reward. Over the churchyard gate an arch spanned, bearing the appropriate sentiments, “ God bless them both,” and “Health and happiness. ” On approach ing the Grove, the happy pair were received with musical honors, the Italian band from Bournemouth which was especially engaged for the occasion—exe cuting in fine stylo Mendelssohn’s “ Wed ding March.” The band had been stationed on the lawn from early morning, and continued throughout the day to render some excellent music. The wed ding breakfast was of the most rdcherche description, the entire management of this department having been entrusted to Messrs Fortt and Son, of Bath. The tables were lavishly decorated with the choicest flowers. The wedding cake weighed 701bs, and stood on a silver stand of great beauty at the head of the table. The menu was as follows : Dejeuner de Noce. du 27 Septembre, 1881.

Soupe Tortue Clair. Soupe Flamande. Huitres a I’lschia. Dinde a la Royale. Pate de Gibier. Mauviettes en Aspic. Perdrix Rods. Mayonnaise a la Reine. Poulets Rods. Langue de Buoef. Pigeons a I’Avignon. Coq de Bruy6re Rods. Croutons de Foies Gras. Salade d’Homard. Filets de Jambon. Crevettes en Aspic. Gelee au Marasquin. Creme de Cafe Blanc. Gateaux Duchesse. Gelee Macdoine. Creme’Suisse. Meringues de Venise. Vetille au Creme. Gelee de Dantzic. Petit Montis. Les Fruits. Ananas. Raisins. Peaches. Poires. Glaces Neapolitan.

The guests were thirty-two in number, and included the Revs. R., Pole (Yeovil ton), H. F. B. Portman (Pylle), H. M. Pratt (Castle Cary), W. H. Shorland (Oakhill), J. B. D’Aguilar (Ashwick), W. J. F. Edwards (Stoke Lane), Mrs Shorland, Mr and Mrs Alexander Strachey, Colonel and Mrs Strachey, Mr and Mrs C. Campbell, Mr Sadler, Mr Buck, Mr Phillipps, Mr Seymour Whalley, etc. While the wedding breakfast was proceeding, the tenants of Mr R. C. Strachey, with their wives and the work men on the estate, assembled in a marquee erected in afield adjoining the Grove, and partook of a substantial luncheon, pro vided by Mr Ford, ef Oakhill Inn, at the expense of the ’squire. There were 120 present, and the catering gave great satisfaction. After the repast, the “ Health of the Squire ” was drunk with great enthusiasm, and then the “ Health of the Bridge and Bridegroom ” was pro posed. At this moment, quite unex pectedly, the newly-married pair entered the tent, and cheer after cheer ascended as the bride bowed and pleasingly recog nised familiar faces. When retracing their steps down the lawn, again to enter the breakfast-room, they were warmly re ceived by the large number of people who by this time had collected in the pleasure grounds next the residence. At half-past 2, Mr and Mrs Hawdon left for London and the Continent. The bride’s travelling dress was a rich peacock-blue satin. Showers of rice and slippers followed the happy couple as they stepped from the porch to the carriage, which with postilion con veyed them to Charlton (Shepton Mallet) station for Waterloo. The hells of Ashwick Church pealed in the distance, there being neither tower nor bells fat Oakhill. At Shepton Mallett the bells rang throughout the day, and pealed as the wedded pair drove through the town. At Ashwick Grove a garden party was given during the after noon, at which representatives of many county families were present ; and danc ing was continued till a late hour to the strains of the Italian band above men tioned. At three o’clock all the adult in habitants of Stoke Lane, Ashwick, and Oakhill, in which parishes the estate of Mr Strachey extends, were entertained at a tea in the marquee where luncheon had previously been partaken of by the tenants About 1,000 were present. The tent was supplied by Mr Chard,' of Temple Cloud, and the tables, etc., erected by Messrs Emery, of Shepton Mallet and Oakhill. The presents to the bride were both numerous and costly, a full list of which we append - Mrs Horace Davey, Indian shawl. Mrs Hawdon, bronze Venus. Mr and MrsM. Gray Buchanan, pair of large China vases, with raised flowers. Mrs Soworby, photo frame, set round with Rhine stones. Mr Cyril Hawdon, diamond ring, dia mond bracelet, silver necklace and bangles, diamond and turquoise ring, gold locket with pearls and turquoise, sap hire ring, gold bracelet, lace fan, painted fan. Lieut. F. Elton, R.N., vasssand mirror for dinner table.

Miss Macpherson, hand-painted banner screen.

Mr Gladstone Mackie, lantern clock. Mrs Quick (head gardener’s wife) patch work cushion. . Mrs A. Brooks (late head nurse) pair glass vases in silver, with elephant stand. b Hon. Mrs Orr Ewing, plush photo stand. Mr E. Ellis (second gardener) and Mrs Ellis, glass vase. The servants at the Grove (nine), blue and gold tea and coffee service. Mias Isabel Elton, Tennyson’s poems. Mrs Arthur Phipps, pair silver pepper pots. Mrs Dalgety, pair of silver tea caddies. Lord and Lady Trafalgar, brass ink stand. . Miss Hildegardo Davey, antique silver brooch. , Mr and Mrs Alexander strachey, silver coffee pot, tea pot, cream jug and sugar basin. Mr and Mrs Fred. Spencer, bracelet set with cairngorms. Mrs John Hare, Spanish lace fan. Mr and Mrs A. Leckonby Phipps, antique silver sugar basin and spoon. Mr and Mr Campbell, clock and pair of vases. Mr and Mrs Robert Campbell, pearl and diamond bracelet. Mr Ottiwell Sadler, mirror surrounded by china flowers. Mr Arthur Sadler, china nest.

Mr Hunt, Russia leather dressing bag, beautifully fitted. Capt. the Hon. and Hon. Mrs Denison, pair China plates. Misses A. and E. Cross, glass flower pots standing on mirrors. Mrs Strachey, lace handkerchief. Mr Theodore Strachey, antique brass card tray. Mr and Mrs Humphries, silver claret jug. Mr John Hawdon, brass inkstand and pair of brass candlesticks. Mr William Hawdon, Apostle spoons.

Mr and Mrs Sholto Hare, ivory-backed brushes and mirrors, in Russia leather case.

Miss Mabel Sherston, china vase.

Miss May Taylor, embroidered antima cassar. , ~ , Capt. and 'Ernst, silver dessert knives and forks. Mr and Mrs Jphn Spencer, brass ink stand and candlesticks. Mr Patrick Campbell, silver tea pot. . Mr and Mrs Davey, vase. Mr and Mrs F. B. Whalley, Italian in laid table. Sir Edward and Lady Strachey, hand mirror set in antique silver. Capt. and Mrs Phillips, silver tea spoons. Masters Ralph Strachey and Paul Ppillips, silver sugar-tongs. Major and Mrs Hall Stephenson, gilt and glass vase. Mr and Mrs Edward Strachey, fan. Mr Seymopr Whalley, gilt dessert ser vice. Rev. H. P. B. Portman, brass inkstand and two candlesticks Mr A. C. Thompson, lamp clock. Col. and Mrs Henry Strachey, Indian bracelet. Miss Rose Hawdon, china flower basket, Mr and Mrs North North, pair of Dres den china candlesticks. Mr Craddock, gold cross. Mr Herbert Phipps, cat’s eye ring set in diamonds Mr Peregrine Birch, travelling clock. General and Mrs Richard Strachey,

brooch. Mr 0. Elton, silver case of Apostle spoons. Mrs C. Elton, silver goblet. Mr and Mrs T. H. Baker, pair of silver candlesticks. Mr and Mrs M. Spencer, dress orna ment. Miss A. A. Sadler, four o’clock tea table. Miss Nelson Ward, antique silver Grecian bracelet. Miss Marion Strachey, embroidered antimacassar. Miss Mildred Strachey, pair of vases. Mrs Ivan Hippisley, painted fan. Mrs Sadler, brass tea tray. Mr Walter Phipps, blue china scent bottle: Mr R. S. Strachey, oak and silver but ter dish. Mrs Henry Hippisley, sofa cushion. Miss Margaret Strachey, silver pencil case and antimacassar. Mrs Lewis, Shakespeare’s works. Mrs Hawkings, pincushion and anti macassar. Mr and Mrs William Campbell, brass inkstand and pair of candlesticks. The Tenants, chiming clock. Master Colin Spencer, pincushion. Col. and Mrs Law, case of silver tea spoons. Mr Wainwright, case of silver gilt dessertspoons. Miss Janette Methuen, terra-cotta plate. Mrs Brooks, antimacassar. Rev. W. and Mrs Shorland, Milton’s poetical works. Mr and Mrs Jones, carte de visite stand. Mr and Mrs Meade, silver cream jug. Mr R. H. Paget, M.P., and Mrs Paget, silver cream jug. Miss Clark, handkerchief box. Master Olive Strachey, inkstand. Mr J. Quick, pair photograph stands. ; Mr James, silver biscuit tin. Mr C. Green, photograph album with musical box.

Miss Meredith Browne, set of D’Oyleya. Mr and Mrs Gregory, silver brooch. The present of the tenants consisted of a very handsome ebony and ormolu English quarter chime clock, and was conveyed by the donors on Friday last, with a congratulatory address, elegantly il luminated on vellum. The clock chimes on eight or four bells, as may be desired, and strikes the hour on a fine toned gong. A silver gilt plate on the front of the case bears the inscription, “ Presented to Miss Strachey on the occasion of her marriage by the tenants on her father’s estate. Ashwick Grove, September, 1881. ” The following appeared on the illuminated vellum :—“ To Miss Strachey. We, the tenants of your esteemed father, R. C. Strachey, Esq., most respectfully beg you to accept the accompanying chime clock, as a momento of your marriage, in token of our affectionate regard, and with our best wishes that long life and happiness may attend you and your husband. J. Edwards, S. E. Gissford, T. Treasure, Mrs E. Stock, E. Green, F. Oram, W. Rich, R. Clarey, W. J. Hall, G. Padfield, R. A. Major, Mrs Gartner, C. Swaine, W. Bennett, Miss E. Rich, T. Lambert, J. Cox, A. Treasure, J. Oram. Ashwick Grove, Oakhill, September, 1881.” During the afternoon and evening the general public had free access to the grounds of the popular ’Squire, and in dulged in alfresco delights to their hearts’ content.

.MB ASHBURTON GUAEBMNr ! TBPOR9FAT?T, I)MJI!MBER 29, 1881.

Punted and published daily, for the Proprietor, by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at The As hint ton Guardian Printing Office, West \ -liL'irton, Thursday, December 29, 1881.



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Business Notices. M. Eyan and Co. to inform their friends and the public that they have Opened a NEW GROCERY STORE in Wills street (next to Oookson’s Stables), and hope by keeping a good article, to obtain a fair share of public patronage. 884 c EW TINWALD STORE, Biggs and Eeid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STOR E, In Jones and Bbadshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS 1 TEAS!! TEAS! 11 Of the Best Blends. SUGARS! SUGARS !! SUGARS !! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING !! 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 Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. CLOTHING ! !! And



Business Notices, ipiKBE TRAfPE s BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. | Having combined the two Businesses: ! together, and by keeping a good LOAF; at sd, and 16oza to the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade and Free Trade will Stick toYou. R. LANCASTER. 301 d



RE-COMMENCEMENT of ■ ■ BUSINESS. ] The undersigned begs to notify to his numerous customers that he has taken the Shop lately occupied by S. W. Alcorn, in Wills street, adjoining the old pre mises, where he will carry on the SADDLERY BUSINESS as heretofore. James Tait, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, Wills street. 265 d



EVER BE DOWN IN THE DUMPS. Fortune may favor, though she may frown; Bright morning comes after the night, And no matter how long a good man may be down. He’ll rise if he sticks to the right. In the game of onr lives, though the “ deuce ” is to play, We all have our chances of “ trumps,” “Fair dealing” if you would “count honors,” we say, And never be down in the dumps. The oldest of men tell us life is a span, Though the “ lane without turning ” seems long ; ' When sadness creeps into the heart of a man He should hurry it out with a song. Though the road be so rough that the progress is slow, Though our knees may be aching with bumps, ’Twill be changed if a little further we go, So never be down in the dumps. Should folk disappoint—say, your tailor, to wit/ . With separate garment or suit, Visit G. J. F. Lublow for perfection in fit, And saving your money to boot. He’ll suit you with all that is novel and rare, And prove himself a regular “ trump,” For giving both cheapness and thorough good wear, So never be down in the dumps. To give Stylish and Reliable Materials, Perfect Fit, and unmistakable Cheapness, is the state of perfection attained in the Clothing supplied by G. J. F. Lublow. The variety of Coatings and Tweeds to be seen at his establishment is, moreover, the most complete and extensive in Canterbury. Gentlemen cannot do other than right in obtaining their dress for themselves and their sons at GL J. F. Lublow’s, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Orr and Co., RONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE,] Would invite attention to thoir large and varied Stock, especially to the follow ing lines now landing, viz : Raw arid Boiled Oils Genuine White Lead, 281bs and jlcwt kegs Varnish in J, f, 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 Sheap Shears Turkey Stones ' Carpenters’ Tools Builders’ Ironmongery Furnishing Ironmongery Spades and Forks Shovels and Rakes . ; 100 kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting Barbed Fence Wire Fericing Wire (plain), Nos.JS, 9,’and 10 j Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil j ' Lard Oil ! Colza Oil • Engine Packing | Engine Flue Brushes ; Machine Oil (New Zealand production) ; McCormick Reapers and Binders j 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Cornsacks, full size All extras for M'Cormick Machines Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch; prices Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch prices



GROCERIES. We would invite the attention of families! and all who wish to buy in quantities anyj of the following goods, to the fact that wei hold very large stocks, and are prepared! to sell at lowest wholesale prices. .TEA. We are now making a speciality of, and can supply the pure article, combining! strength and flavour, at from la 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 way effects a great saving, as the tins are weighed with all tinned coffee, which adds; 20 per cent to the price. ; r,;V : ■■ SUGAR. ■ TO TONS WHITE AND YELLOW; CRYSTAL. j TOBACCO. I TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST. ' j 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, r Glassivare'at 1 Job! Prices, ' , f '' 12d‘



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FURTHER REDUCTIONS. The Plans of our New Building having been completed, and the present Store being about to be removed, we have decided to offer to the Public, for ONE FORTNIGHT a ONLY, our large and well-assorted stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE AX A FURTHER! REDUCTION, which will reduce the Goods to Cost Price. We draw special attention to our extensive stock of SHEARING MATERIALS, as Woolpacks, Sheepshears, Oils, Lamp-



black, Baddle, Turkey and Washita Stones, etc., which wil be sold at lowest prices. We hare now landing— -800 bales full-sized Calcutta Corn sacks 15 bales 5-ply Seaming Twine 50 cases Castor Oil tons Binding Wire which we are ready to sell at a very low figure, far want of storage room. Extras*|for all {Reapers and Binders kept in stock. ! An early inspection Is invited, as the | sale will only ba for one fortnight, and all that has been stated will be given effect to. We are prepared to make CASH ADVANCES ON WOOL AND GROWING CROPS, AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Friedlander Bros., AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE ' i AND MARINE INSURANCE COM- j PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



Business Notices. fJIHE 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 wich 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 they have given in the past. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. 716 a



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. GL 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 Corned Beef from Mutton Sausages 3d. to sd. 2id. to 4d. l|d. to 3d. 6d. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 912 c



S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS.



rpiNWALD TIMBER YARD, I GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATERI A*L, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES, ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS. ATT. LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Hurdles Manufactured on the Premises.



C. JEPH SO N, Manager. 100 c J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further particuJ? '« apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a



REAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5



10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 os ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. All kinds and descrip tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and sewn, made on the premises. Extra attention paid to repairing. Moderate charges. 9c



Business Notices. PATRICK O’CONNOB (Late of D. Fitzpatrick’s), Begs respectfully to inform his friends and the public of Ashburton, that he has OPENED BUSINESS in East street, opposite Albert Steam Flour Mills, and requests a share of their patronage. Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Repairs neatly executed. Fit guaranteed. 8160



TO BUTCHERS, PELLMOISGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS i OP HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c, ' LIGHTS AND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch 88c R. Galloway, tinwald, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL implement MAKER, All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197»



Medical. IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, Or Wounds of any Description. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB | OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Burns (late of Akaroa), from British Herbs,, and warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or wounds of any description, of however long standing. Bed Ointment for ulcers, a certain cure for all ulcers, of no matter how long standing. Veridis, or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing cures in that in veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s eviL Eminere, or White Ointment, for all swellings and inflammation in any part of the body or limbs. Sold in boxes, post free, at Is 6d and 2s 9d each. Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, or pains in the loins, or secret diseases. These drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Ointment and Drops will bo forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use.



In consequence of the great demand for these Preparations, Mrs Burns has REMOVED from Akaroa to Colombo street North (comer of Peterborough street), Christ church, and has appointed Mr L. F. Andkewes, Stationer, East street, as her Agent for Ashburton and neighborhood.



Address: MRS 0. BURNS, Colombo steebx Nobth, Chkistohtteoh. 697 a TH E Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, &. CO. 861 a w



Conveyances. 171 ALI N G COACH Li Leaves Ealing for Cracroft on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS on arrival of Express Train from Christ church, and returns to catch the North Express on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Fares, 3s (single) ;5s (return). Parcels, as per agreement, according to weight. The Coach calls at the north end of the Rangitata Traffic Bridge going up and coming down. 229 c ADAM JACKSON. ¥7l COOKSON, Wills Street, runs the ly, MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m Longbeaoh royal mail COACH Leaves Longbeaoh for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterton 8.10 sum., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 •p.m., arriving .at Longbeaoh at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wiU receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 6s; return same day, Bs. On and after Saturday, 26th Novem ber, the REDUCED RETURN FARDS between Waterton and Ashburton will be 6s ; Ashton to Ashburton, 4s ; Wheat stone to Ashburton, 3s, COTTON’S BOARDING HOUSE (Late of Dunedin), WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station, opposite Good Accommodation. Reasonable terms Board and Lodging, £1 per week Board only, 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. 1340 O TIC E TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers to this Joumal are requested to communicate with the Proprietor when any delays or omissions in the Delivery o this Paper occur. ASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The 427 c W. E. BOND, Proprietor, Longbeach. fire bell. Guardian office.



IVTEW ZEALAND LABOR EXCHANGE. If stationholders, farmers, and house holders will send their orders to me, will guarantee to supply them with first class male servants, double or treble furrow ploughmen, teamsters, married couples, boys able to milk, and domestic servants with good references. Having had 25 years’ Colonial experience, my selection can be relied on.—JAMES MCDONALD, Manchester street south, Christchurch. 924 a