THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1881.



Public Notices. mHE EDUCATION BOARD O" •' 11 1 I DISTRICT OF NORTH C.*.N iL BURY. SCHOOL DISTRICT OF METHVBN. -! The Education Board of the District of -North Canterbury hereby publicly notifies, in accordance with the provisions of Section 37 of the Education Act, 1877, that the School District of Methven has been duly formed, and that the following -are the boundaries of the district: — f ' > Commencing at the north-western corner of section 30345, following the road ■ .north of said section to its junction ; Iwith the road north-east of section :) i. . 17220, thence south-easterly along the latter road to the westermost comer of section 17924, and by the ; north-west jrn boundaries of sections 17924 and 17926 to the north-east ; up. . comer of section 17925, thence along the north-eastern boundaries i of sections 17925,19462, and 19461 to the road running through the - latter section,thence south-westerly • by said road to its junction with ' the road north-east of section 18022, thence south-easterly, following the i latter road to the easternmost corner js.-'j • ■; of section 26906, thence south - i ; westerly following the road south . . : :■ east of said section to its junction • with the road south-west of section •- ; 27637, thence north-westerly by the latter road and by section 15297 to j .. the south-east corner of section 23724, following the southern ■boundaries of sections 23724, 15301, and 20589 to the road .I,;* forming.the south-eastern boundary ') ! of section 24325, thence south westerly along said road to the road west of section 31696, thence northerly and north-westerly fol- : - - i i lowing the latter road to the ;. commencing point. - i . Y. COLBORNE VEEL, Secretary. . ; Christchurch, Feb. 14, 188 L 121 a .1 SBtBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL’ rNOTjEFiOATION OF VALUATION. ' TA^rtg:. NOTICE, the Valuation List for the Borough of Ashburton • for the Year 188 l is .now open for inspection at the : Borough Council’s Office, Burnett Street. OBjECTIONS thereto must be left.at the Resident Magistrate’s Court on; ,$r .before the 22nd day of February, addressed to' the Assessment Court for the Borough; of Ashburton, and a copy of OTsry such objection , ipust be left at the Town. Clerk’s office not less than seven days before , the next sitting of the said Ooott. , , Charles BRADDELL, • ■ , , . . Town Clerk. • Borough Council Office, j 144 h January, 1881. 940 FARMERS I FARMERS ! FARMERS !



ILMcKERROW AND CO., EE Gash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, andallkinda of Farm Produce, and are •Iso' prepared to make Liberal CASH AfiVANOES on the above placed in their hands* either for sale or shipment to the English, or. Colonial Markets. V A Large Stock of Comsacks, Wool pswAni, &c., for sale at lowest current pOCSS.! . -osu'n-s . .• -Wljl R. koKERROW & CO., r.RAIN MERCHANTS, ' 'BAKAIA. 60 mXP.O R T OF GRAIN. “Jkv SEASON 1881, NOTICE; TO FARMERS. tle NEW ZEALAim loan and MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY -i> (Limited.) I».prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances to its care for shipment to, and sale in the London, Australian, and New Zealand markets. The Company does not purchase on its own account, but acts solely as Agent, and as-moreover all sales by its Mark Lane Brokers L are carefully supervised by an experienced staff, constituents may rest assured that their interests will be care fully conserved, and full market values obtained. Freight to England by first-class iron vessels has been arranged at Fifty Shil lings per Ton. r ' Cornsacks supplied, if desired, at lowest ruling prices. Full information respecting terms, etc., m«y bo obtained at the Company’s Offices, Cathedral Square, Christchurch. JOHN COOKE, 92a Manager.



T WHEAT FREIGHTS 10 LONDON AND UNITED KINGDOM AT FISTY SHILLINGS PER TON. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND mercantile AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED), Has pleasure in informing Farmers that it arranged.with the New Zealand Ship p&'OdmWny, for FREIGHT ON WHEAT To London and the United Kingdom at Fifty Shillings per ton of 22401b5, and con fidently referp its. Constituents to the List of first-class 1 Vessels 1 now Advertised in the Daily Papers. . JOHN COOKE, 93a Manager. JMPORTANT TO FARMERS, Osborne Harvesting _ Machinery. Haryester and .Binder, to bind «With both string land wire, mice L7O. ~; . v - . Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, guiffoiafide patent lifting apparatus, .price L 75- • attachments to fit on. old wire Binderfj grico Lfi 10s, . charge for fitting if sent to oor sk^e.;^, Osbornß,NP-; 6..’ Side. Delivery. Reapers .. (jfgfrfnpas ,Np. ifiTilter or Back Delivery Reapers jmd Mowers. Osborne No. fr Mowers. EXTRAS fork ALL. the ABOVE MACIJINES/KEPT in STOCK. ' - Sole AgepdW ih/JNew Zealand—i .if WILKIN &; 00., . ■ ■ | <r jNewZealand Wool Stores, «24 , .fjhjistchurch. MfeJbugalTs - aJ^ s SH&&p Dip Jthflßcot: add: i Safest in the Market. fot Scab,-; instantly iliiiiliijlifijr TirTn'; Lice, r and> all Insects, “ ■' • ffifnattißTTiaj ian A stimulating the



Publications. ir r' i i . t n ade protection so i 1 (.'• ETY’S PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instil u'ed 1 373) gives a weekly list of Bills of .'.'ale, Murtgigcs of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, Ac., throughout New Zea land. On Monday, an “ Extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Satur day. Eor particulars, apply at the Office, Hobbs’ Buildings, High street, Christ church. —T. B. Chair, Agent for Canter bury. 816 Hotels. CENTRAL HOTEL, CORNER OF WAKANUI ROAD & WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. SAMUEL BROWN, PROPRIETOR, FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION. Liquors of Best Quality kept in Stock. Good and Comfortable Stabling. 110 a New Restaurant, MORTON’S HOTEL. High street, Christchurch. GEORGE W. COLLIN SON jj” (From Carle’s) Proprietor. Luncheon from Twelve o’clock. 676 Railway hotel, South Rakaia. FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATION for BOARDERS and TRAVELLERS. Good Stable and Paddocks. Wines and Spirits of Best Brands. J. S. COMPTON, 647 Proprietor. Boarding Houses, &c. NOTICE OF REMOVAL, JpROM the A 1 Resturant to the ECHO DINING ROOMS, East Street, close to Lancaster’s Butchery, where a good Table will be kept, and the proprietor will be glad to welcome his old friends and customers. Meals at all Hours of the Day, at Is. each. Beds, Is. Good accommodation for Boarders and Travellers. Conducted by Mrs Truckle. 528 PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, close to the Railway Station, (next to Cookson’s Stables). This commodious house contains 40 rooms, with every convenience. Good Table kept. Every comfort of a home. Moderate charges. S. LUCAS, 525 Proprietor.



The A 1 Eestaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tanceed street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Meals at all hours. J&S" Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER, A 1 RESTAURANT, TAN C RED STREET, Ashburton. 886



NEW DINING AND LUNCHEON ROOMS & LIVERY STABLES. PETER GOOD begs to announce that he has opened a new DINING and LUNCHEON ROOMS, on Seafield Road, fronting the new Show Grounds and Sale Yards, at which he will supply Luncheon at all hours of the day, at Is. 6d. Livery Stable.—Stalls and Loose Boxes —Stalls ,Is.: —Boxes as per agreement. Good Paddocks, as per agreement. 507 Por Sale. O R SALE. A DEERING TWINE BINDER, almost new ; has only cut a few acres, and can be seen working. Apply to 7a FRIEDLANDER BROS.



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 Ashburton. Large Dwelling-house, Stable, and all necessary Outbuildings, Running Creek through the property. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in suras of £SO and upwards, at current rates 595



F ob, sale, A real Bargain owing to the owner leaving the district, a substantially built 3-roomed HOUSE, with half an acre of ground attached. Apply, 96a POYNTZ & CO. FUN AND FARCE I Odd-fellows’ Concert. [card.] r|-IHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT. Note office — HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Christchurch 571 C. Bay, Rearer and binder expert, ENGINEER, &y. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and. Adjusted, in Town or Country. ““ Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. .C. RA Y, East Belt, hear Wakantji Road. : 100 a



Matson, Cos, and Co. 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, &c., 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, Fat 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 44q a— T. Bullock. TjYHE Undersigned begs to intimate to B former constituents and settlers generally that he has RETURNED 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 Hoi'ses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. jyj"‘CORMICK WIRE BINDERS. FOR SALE, cheap, Two Secondhand M'Cormick Wire Binders, in first-class working order. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on liberal terms, RURAL SECTION 28,837, CONTAINING 236 acres 236 Situated near Messrs. Gould and Cameron’s, and close to the Ashburton Forks Railway line. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP A Sherriff Broadcast Seed-sower. Quite new. R 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. TTIOR SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections JJ in one block —viz., 502, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tinwald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR 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 terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. Sections for sale at smith field, opposite the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Grounds and County Saleyards. Terms—Small de posit Cash ; balance by instalments. T. bullock.



fjp O LET. To Let, at a very low renta), Two Two-roomed COTTAGES. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, SHOP or BOARDING HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office. T. BULLOCK. TO BUTCHERS.—TO LET—Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, situate in Havelock street, late in the occupation of Geo. Worner. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rno LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BULLOCK OR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 266 ~ A compac Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consistof acomfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 360 ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 65 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290 ~ About Six Miles from Ash burton.



Conveyances. THE LONGBEACH COACH ! HOMAS COTTON wishes to inform the travelling public between Ash burton and Longbeach that he has taken over the Coach Business from Mr. George Willcocks, and hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded to his pre decessor. The fares by Cotton’s coach are exactly 3d. per mile ordinary fares, and lid. per mile for Saturday return. They are as under— Longbeach to Ashburton, ordinary 55., return Bs. Waterton to Ashburton, 3s. 6d. ordi nary, Gs. return. Ashton to Ashburton, 3s. ordinary, ss. return. Wheatstone to Ashburton, 2s. Gd. ordinary, 4s. return. The coach leaves Longbeach daily at 7.30 a.m., arriving at Ashburton at 10 a.m.; and returns, leaving the Booking Office, Baldwin’s Central Hotel, each day at 4.30 p.m. ; Post Office, 4.45 p.m. 4g ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m • THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day’s news, up ter the hour of going to press. This i better than buying a sixpenny weekly. MIRTH, MUSIC, MELODYI T.0.0F., M.U. Feb. 28



Quill and Co. WEE KL Y SAL E. UNDER BILL OF SALE. QUILL & CO. have received instruc tions from the Mortgagees, to sell by Public Auction, at their Yards and Rooms, on SATURDAY NEXT, Feb. 19th, 1881, at one o’clock sharp, and with out any reserve, One Passenger Coach, licensed to carry 16 passengers. A first-class vehicle for Pic-nic parties Also, on behalf of other clients — Berkshire Pigs, Weaners and Stores 2 Cows, in full profit 1 Really useful Hack 1 Double-Furrow Plough 1 Single-seat Buggy Furniture, Churn, Spittoons, Bellows, Single Block, Cheese, Empty H.H.d.s., £ casks, Kilderkin, Empty cases, Crockeryware, Ac. QUILL & CO., Auctioneers.



To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH ED RTON AND SDRRODND 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 as 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.



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, 265. per case of two dozen pints. Worcestershire Sauce, 30s. per case of two dozen pints, and 325. per case of four dozen half-pints QUILL’S CONSULTATION ON DUNEDIN CUP. NOTICE. The Drawing will take place in the Auction Room, Saunders’ Buildings, on MONDAY, the 21st instant, at 2 o’clock p.ra. As this Consultation is rapidly filling up early application for Tickets is requested. Agents will oblige byreturning blocks before the above date. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BUILDIN GS, Ashburton. 333g-996c



Business Notices. Sorenson and Co., T.n■ ii’ieui Street, Christchurch. QRAIN BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best advantage. 63a O T C E. We bave much pleasure in intimating to the public that we have SOLD all our interest in the STORE at MOUNT SOMERS, including the Book debts, to W. H. PUDDICCMBE & CO., who will conduct the business as heretofore, and would ask for them that liberal support which we have received. ORR & CO. In reference to the above we beg to state that we intend keeping a large stock of GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, and WOOLLEN DRAPERY, which will be sold at LOWEST TRADE PRICES. Our cart will run round the district to take and deliver orders. 51a W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO.



JOHN MEECH, PRACTICAL CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER \j PAPERHANGER, &c., B U RNE T T 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 SECONDHAN 1) FURNITURE. 819



-jyj-EATE’S 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. CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. N.B.—Beware of spurious imitations. F. B. Shearer, TIN WALD. GRICULTUBAL 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, TIN WALD. Prepared only by C. Ncate, 793 641



PICTURE BUYERS ami others will do well to call at my Picture Frame Manufactory, where I keep in stock some THOUSANDS OP PICTURES, framed and unframed, from Fine Art Pictures to Cheap Lithographs. Two Hundred Patterns of to select from. Frames made to order, from Is. each. E. BEARDSLEY, PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTURER, Importer of MOULDINGS, PRINTS, &c Manchester street, Christchurch, E\V STOCK ! NEW STOCK ! ! GREAT SUCCESS ALREADY ACHEIVED. 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 Maker, (Opposite the Post Office, Tinwald). Note—No connection with any other shop. 656 MOULDINGS AND Near the Station 814



REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OA A AAA EEET of BOARDS and OUU:UUU SCANTLINGS, must be sold also, a large quantity of Floor ing, Match Lining, Rusticated Archi traves, Skirtings, superior Totara Shingles, Firewood, Stakes, Posts, Rails, Ac. Apply at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Orders can be delivered at any railway station on the main or branch lines, direct from the Mills, of any size, length, or quantity. 948



Quinton Brothers, ASHBURTON BOTTLING STORES, Alford Forest Road. HAVING won First and Second Prizes for ALE and STOUT, at the Agricultural Shows at Ashburton, 1879 and 1880, should be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of Liquor supplied by the above Firm. All orders promtly attended to. 619



P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement makers, Tuam Street, Christchurch, Bee to remind farmers and agriculturists Generally of their LARGE STOCK of NEW and IMPROVED MACHINERY of every description, including Ploughs, Grubbers, Scarifiers and Harrows, Drays, Tip Carts, Broadcast Sowing Machines, and Prize Elevators; also, Extras for Ruston and Proctor’s Combines, &c. Inspection invited. 846



Business IT-Tees. Held and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS, Opposite Turner’s store, and near Railway Station, Christchurch. First-class prize-takers at Sydney Ex hibition, and at all the Agricultural Societies Shows and Ploughing Matches throughout New Zealand, for D.F. Ploughs, Seed-sowers, Reaping Machines, Cambridge Rollers, Chaff-cutters, Press-wheel Rollers, Drays, Corn Drills, etc., etc., etc. FENCING STANDARDS, Made of best standard iron, and cut and punched to any length and gauge, at lowest prices, and on shortest notice. Agents for Clayton & Shuttleworth’s TRACTION & PORTABLE ENGINES AND COMBINES. jrfi- Our Premises in Cameron street will shortly be opened, from which our cus tomers will be supplied at Christchurch and Dunedin prices. Illustrated price lists free on applica tion to any of our branches at Christchurch Oamaru, Timaru, and Invercargill, or to our head office at Dunedin. 99a



A NEW DEPARTURE. DAWN OF A NEW ERA IN THE HISTORY OF TAILORING. NE 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 PlT—Any Style Required, and First-Class Workmanship guaranteed in every case. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TANCRED STREET, (Next Orr & Co.)



Chaff, Chaff, Chaff. ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, jg-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.



EPICAL 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., 2to 3 and 7 to 8 p.m. 930



IJI INW AL D STORE. Harvest Notice. Having thoroughly re-organiscd my Business, 1 am prepared to Supply Farmers, Contractors, Working Men, and others with STORES. TOOLS, CLOTHING, etc., &c. Information as to where Harvesting may bo obtained given gratis. Carts runs as follows ; Monday—Great South road to Wins low, Hinds, Maronan. 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 TEPH SO N, General Storekeeper, Tinwald. 904 m mwm 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, ho hopes to deserve the patronage he solicits. All orders for Pastry, &c., punctually attended to. Picnic Parties, Balls, and Soirees supplied on reasonable terms. A. THIELE, CO OPERATIVE BAKERY.



Notices. Bargains Extraordinary,



GREAT REDUCTIONS ORE AND CO. HOLD THEIR GREAT ANNUAL CLEARING SALE, PREVIOUS TO ARRIVALS OF WINTER GOODS, COMMENCING Friday, Feb. 11. For particulars see Handbills.



Business Notices. Miss Buckman, lARSNCII MILLINER AND DRESS : MAKER, Wishes to inform the Ladies of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts that she has OPENED BUSINESS in the above line, and from her long experience in the Leading Houses of Sydney and Mel bourne, can guarantee the Beat Styles, combining Elegance and Durability. Ladies wishing to piako up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted, with full instructions as to making. A perfect fit can be guaranteed, as Miss Buckman cuts and measures by a thoroughly practical system,saving ladies the unnecessary trouble of fitting and try ing on, which is often incurred by going to an inexperienced dressmaker. Address—M. BUCKMAN, Peter street, Ashburton, adjoining R. G. Ruxton’s Tailoring and Outfitting Establishment, near Quill’s Commercial Hotel. 80a DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. Just arrived, per Pleiades— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lubiow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM MS - 15 - 0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding.



Calfskin ami Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere — G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 397 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 LEVEiI' 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 Gs., and £G 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 R. GK Ruxton, CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HAVING 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 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 w ith their future favors. Address— igT R. G. RUXTON, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Petek Stkeet, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634 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. THE LIGHT FANTASTIC i Nea b^ fu