THE ASHBURTON OUAEDIAN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1881.



Meetings- MEETING of all Person in 1 -: c l in FORMING a SPARROW CLUJ -will be held at the Waterton Library Hall, on THURSDAY, the 28th inst. 624 a SPARROW CLUB. A MEETING will be held at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, on SATUR DAY, April 30thV at 3 p.m. Business—To receive Committee s re port and adopt rules. . H. C, J ACOBSON, 620 a Hon. Sec. T. STEPHEN’S CHURCH- The ANNUAL MEETING of the Parishioners is appointed to take place on FRIDAY Evening next, the 29th instant, at 7 p.m., at the Library Ball, Tancred street.. , Business —To receive the Church wardens’ report and accounts, and to elect Church-wardens and Vestrymen for the ensuing year. By order. _ ■ . J. WARD, 619 a Secretary and Treasurer. OTI 0 E . MEETING of the Sub-Committee appointed from the Local Industries Association, to .enquire into the question of starting a Joint-stock Company to assist those persons who, from want of capital, are unable to bring to perfection paying industries, invites all those having any tangible industry .to bring forward of a remunerative character to meet them at the Town-Hall Upper-room on WEDNES DAY, May 4th, so as to bring matters to an issue! ’ All information, tendered will be held to strictly private and confidential. STEPHEN E. POYNTZ, 627 a Hon. Sec.



DRAMATIC CLUB. "A FULL MEETING of members of the above is hereby called for THURS DAY EVENING, the 28th instant, at 7.30 sharp. Business — To Select and put into Rehearsal the next piece to be performed. S. E. POYNTZ, 613 a Hon. Sec. To Let. TO LET—A BLACKSMITH’S SHOP, doing a gopd business, in a thriving country district. For particulars, apply to Potntz and Co., Ashburton. 612 a TO BE LET BY TENDER, for two grain crops, 335 acres of good tus sock LAND, situated at Mayfield, near Hinds—ss acres broken up. The land is all fenced, and sub-divided by cross fences; there is a small timber house and stable. The land can be let as a whole, or leas, from 100 acres to 335 acres. The land will be shown to anyone by applying to J. Bowick, at Mayfield. Tenders to be sent in not later than Ist May 1881. The highest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. G. B. MABLY, Care of Mr J. C. Lock, 484 a Ashley Bank. T o B T. Several Two, Three, and Four-Roomed HOUSES to Let. Apply 457 a POYNTZ & CO. Tenders TENDERS are invited for CROSS PLOUGHING 150 Acres Tussock Land on the Coldstream Run (about 8 miles from the Hinds Station), 5 inches deep by 9 inches wide ; to be done at once. Mr John Emmerson, who is on the farm, will show the ground. Tenders to be sent to John Emsckeson, St. Albans, Chriatebowhi . 618 a



TENDERS will be received up to THURSDAY, the sth day of May next, for REPAIRING and MAINTAIN ING the following ROADS, up to the 31st August next 1. Great South Road, 2i miles. 2. Bushy Park Road, 2$ miles. S. Chertsey Boundary Road, 4j miles. 4. Acton River Road, 7 miles. 5. Kyle Road, 2| miles. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman, South Rakaia Road Board. Specifications can be seen at the Road Beard Office, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, 623 a ■' Clerk to Board. nriBNDERS Wanted for LEASING the 1 BLACKSMITH SHOP, near Mrs Greenstreet’s Property, for a term of 14 years. Tenders to be sent to the Undersigned on or before the 10th of May next. For particulars, apply to 600 a FRIEDLANDER BROS. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a DWELLING-HOUSE, near the Domain. Plans and specifica tions may be seen at our office, up till TUESDAY, May 3rd, on which date tenders must be sent in not later than 10 o’clock. FOOKS & SON, 605 a Architects, &c. O CARTERS. WANTED, at once—TENDERS for CARTING a quantity of Grain from Upper Hinds and Buccleugh to the Mount Somers Railway terminus. No tender necessarily accepted. Apply, P. CUNNINGHAM AND CO., 616 a Ashburton.



• son, Cox, and Co. i i i M-'-sott, Cox & Co., STOCK AM; ESTATE AGENTS, LAND A MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERK 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. f placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44g Railway Notices. V. R. JST E W ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) TIMARU RACES, 28th & 29th APRIL, 1881. On 28th and 29th inst. the South Express Train will STOP at WASH DYKE, to allow passengers for the race course to alight. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, April 2Gth, 1881. G2la



N EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. FARES—TIMARU RACES, APRIL 28th ano 29th, 1881. Ordinary Single Fare Tickets to Timaru, issued at Christchurch, Dunedin, or any intermediate station, on 27th, 28th, and 29th April will be available for return up to and including 30th April. W. M. HANNAY, Traffic Superintendent. Traffic Superintendent’s Office. Dunedin, April 23rd, 1881. 622 a Lost. LOST— From the Hinds Out-Station, Two Bay HORSES ; one branded GD on near shoulder, the other CW on near shoulder, with a number on the off shoulder. Any person returning the above horses to the Hinds Out-Station will be rewarded. A. McCOLL, 599 a Rangitata Station. Found. FOUND— A small sum of MONEY, on the Ashburton Agricultural Show Ground, yesterday. Apply, Mr D. Cameron, Springfield. 617 a For Sale. O R SALE. 154£ ACRES of good limestone LAND on Maronan. Improved and fenced with live fences ; small 2-roomed cottage. Terms low. Apply Office of this Paper. 598 a



THE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from the freehold®! to offer by Privalj^'rew— T. in wh&h arearwted Twio substanti- anlnom jfSHOPS and JNGjfofreES. "so, Lots 23, 24, and 25, palfc of R.S. 8767, containin&^bout-lj acres properti Sheppar imity to Apply, ese the Messrs}? Orr and tiieir prox tS»niform a desirable ivate residence. Poyntz and Co., 595 East street.! Public Notices. TESTERPIELD MILLS. Having taken the above Mills, I beg to inform farmers and the public generally that the MILL is NOW OPEN, and hope, by turning out a first-class article, to merit a share of public support. Gristing on the usual terms. Cash buyer of grain. JAMES CLARK. March 17th, 1881. 376 a A SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ELECTORAL ROLLS.



Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 46 of “ The Counties Act, 1876,” that Electoral Rolls of the Ridings in this County are open for inspection at the following Places, from the 20th April to 15th May, 1881, viz. : Mount Somers Riding—Mount Somers Road Board Office. Mount Hutt Riding—Mount Hutt Road Board Office, Methven. South Rakaia Riding—South Rakaia Road Board Office. Upper Ashburton Riding—Upper Ash burton Road Board Office, Wester field. Ashburton Riding—Longbeach Road Board Office, Willoughby. A copy of the above Rolls are also on view at the Council Chambers, Ashbur ton, during the above stated period. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, April 19th, 1881. 676 a Educational. fJIHE MISSES HONOUR are prepared to receive, at their residence, Moote street, PUPILS in Music, Singing, and Drawing. Terms, per quarter, for each subject, two guineas. Drawing, in class, every Tuesday, from half-past three to half-past four, one guinea per quarter. WANTED to PURCHASE—BONES, in any quantities. Apply, Mayo and Hunt, Beach road. 130 a



m E N D E R S. TENDERS WANTED for LEASING Tinwald Domain— L For one crop of bats—block No. 3, containing about 33 acres. 2. For one crop of oats—part of block No. 2, containing about 33 acres. ■3, For. leasing for 3,5, or 7 years, block No I, about 7*2 acres. 4. For leasing for 3,5, or 7 years, part of block No 2, about 65 acres. For further particulars, and to see map, apply to Matson, Cox and Co., Ashburton. Tendbrs to he sent in by SATURDAY, April 30th. 540 a 0. PERCY COX, Chairman. rriHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea J- "Table in Ashburton. mHRESHING BOOKS printed on the X shortest notice, at tbe Office of this Paper.



T. Bti'lc:*. BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at I p.m. FJIO PERSONS DESIROUS OF STARTING A BACON CURING FACTORY. FOR SALE CHEAP— -4 Sections on the South East Town Belt, containing 1 Acre. Capital site for Bacon Curing Establish ment. Arrangements can be made for suitable buildings to be erected on the site. Purchasers will only be required to pay current rate of interest on the outlay. For further particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. FARMERS. ACRES 275 NEAR ASHBURTON, TO LET FOR ONE CROP OP WHEAT. Tenders, addressed to the Undersigned, will be received up to FRIDAY, 16th inst. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. JIOR SALE. A BARGAIN! A 4ft Gin RANGE. Quite new. T. BULLOCK. 275 r O E T. COTTAGE in Tancred street, now in icupation of Mr J. S. Savage. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £SO and up irds. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T. Bullock, AUCTIONEER, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT,



EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashbuhton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing danse : FARMS. 66 Acres—a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and parity in English fifes. Improvements consist of a com Tollable 5-roomed cot tag|ft,s table, stockyard, 1 ' etc., etc. Situatidjitt Longbeach. 270 Acre|, well sitoated at ‘:anui, about w miles' from the tovlft of and sub td into seven/paddocks, with live Improvements—seven-roomed stable, chaff-store, houS 362 well cwm i K, •d l ?m& I make porti hor ru impr h. Wo the own of rom To cultivated [all fish grass, all fenced watered, a capital dairyj Acres, about^, Ashburtj be sdidrchearfP 150 thepbove, and adjoining Mr. "Teorge Asloks. Fenced and otherwise improved, ?4 Acres, into four paddocks, wel||> watered with a never failing strewn. Capital dwelling-house of five rooms, coach-house, store, etc. Situated on Mr Hart’s Run, about eigljt miles from the township of Ashburton.XThis is a very desirable ‘ 162 Acres Freehold 1 A farm, 24 Acres Leasehold i aJJfjSfenceiS arm sub divided with well wept fences. There arejapSs two wells with a plenti ful Water. The land is also broken up, ;.pa*t in crop, and part in En®ish grass?; Improvements consist ofKwell built comfortable six-roomed dwcmng-house, also a four-stalled stable 1 and granary capable of storing



2,000 bushels of grain. 2424 Acres, all fenced, situated near Alford Forest, most of which is in its native state. Improvements consist of a four roomed cottage and two small paddocks, broken up. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 70 Acres near Mr Davis’ Mill, Longbeach. 267 Acres about 1 mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. TOWN PROPERTIES. That Valuable Town Section 159 Tancred street, will be sold very cheap and on easy terms. 539 —Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —Corner section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337 —Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. 905,906, East street North, also T.S. 77 comet of Wakanui road and Cox street. This valuable section contains about half an acre, and has five chains front age. TINWALD TOWNSHIP. Lots 187, 188, containing about four acres of really first-class land, close to the bridge and fronting the river. This is a desirable site for a private residence, price low, terms easy. Lots 502, 503, 510, 511, four sections in one block, small deposit cash, balance by instalments. Lot X 34 —Quarter-acre to be sold cheap. Lot Bg—Quarter-acre, cheap, and on easy terms. Lots 357, 358, each Quarter-acre, with cottage of four rooms erected thereon.



Dan Henderson and Go.



Public Notice. QUILL & CO., AUCTIONEERS, ASHBURTON, Beg most respectfully to inform the in habitants of Ashburton, and all the Farmers in the district, that they have tills day SOLD THEIR BUSINESS D. HEN;PER£ON & CO., PIONEERS & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, AS To Messes 1 ’! thanking everybody for the kind patronage to themselves, they would ask aS'much or more for their successors. i QuifiL'^a t Auctioneers.



SUBURBAN PROPERTIES. ! Lot 2, half an acre on the East Town Belt, near the Parsonage, on which is erected a Dwelling-house of seven rooms ; this is a desirable property, and will be sold cheap. Lot 11, 12, 13, Alford Forest Road, with 5- roomed Cottage erected thereon. Terms, small deposit, cash; balance on mort gage for a number of years. Lot 34, 3s, each ]i acre, Mayo’s Block ; good land, and capital site for a house. Lot 12. Trevorton, on which is erected a well built 4-roomed Cottage, it is securely fenced. The garden is well stocked with fruit trees. This is a desirable property, and w’ill be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. 278—First-class land, good site for priva e house. TO LET. Two Shops in Moore street. Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, and situated in Havelock street, lately in the occupation of Mr Geo. Worner. There is a three-stalled stable, and other I necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. For full particulars, apply to T BULLOCK, 221 a Batata Agent



w ITH reference to the above, DAN. HENDERSON, Who will act as principal in the new firm, and an old resident in Ashburton, asks his friends to give him a lift, and they may depend that he will do his best for them. DAN. HENDERSON & CO., AUCTIONEERS 452 a



JUST ARRIVED, & NOW ON SALE ATT. R. HODDER & CO.’S. Business Notices. T. B. Hodder and Company, ■JRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country is politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter of 1881, just arrived by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for — DRESS DEPARTMENT—Winceys, Serges (an especial line in the fashionable shades), Homespuns, French Merinos, Brocades, Embossed Satin Cloths, Lustres, Twills, Silks, Velvets, Velveteens, Russell and Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, and other materials. MILLINERY ROOM—Ladies’ elegantly trimmed Parisian and English Hats and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o’ Shanters, Tiger skins, Turbans, Langtrees, Countess, Plush Riding Hats, etc.; an assort ment of 150 newest styles to select from. English and French Flowers, velvet and plush Ornaments, all the latest shades in Plushes, Velvets, Silks, Satins, and Pompadours, Ostrich Feathers, Lappett, Britone, Maltese and Spanish Laces. UNDERCLOTHING —Baby-linen, Ladies’ Corsets, Mantles, Ulsters, Underskirts. T. R. H. & Co. have found it necessary to appropriate the shop adjoining their boot warehouse, in Wills street, for the above depart ment, in addition to their present show-room. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT—CoIoniaI manufactured goods, as shown at Industrial Exhibition, Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings, Tweeds, Striped Ruga, from the Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc.



New Winter Goods, Drapery, Clothing, Boots, dc. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT —Children’s and Women’? Hosiery, Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 150 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, Angolra, and Chatsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almao’s colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize at Exhibition. T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES —In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand—the very best colonial article made. Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working at Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit for strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy management and adjustment, not to be surpassed, and known to be the favorite in the Southern Hemisphere. to cash customers—One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash : Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. 466 a OF EXCEPTIONALLY CO3D VALUE FOR THE MONEY.



Craighead & Co., qiAILORS AND CLOTHIERS In thanking our friends and patrons for the liberal support which they have ac corded to us in the past, we have much pleasure in announcing that Mr Craig head, having now completely recovered, will be found at his post of duty as usual, in , TANCRED STREET. We have also to intimate that we have just received a VERY SELECT ASSORTMENT OF WINTER TWEEDS, FANCY COATINGS, &a, For the approaching season ; and, as these comprise only the YERY BEST MATERIALS in the MARKET, they need no other recommendation. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. PRICES MODERATE, AS USUAL. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., .Tancred street (Next Orr and Co.’s).



George St. Hill, B UILDER AND CONTRACTOR, Burkett street, Ashburton. Plans prepared and Estimates given at the lowest rates. Terms as may be arranged. 490 a



JgREAD ! BREAD ! ! BREAD !! ! A. Thiele’s BEST BREAD, First Award of Merit, Ashburton Industrial Exhibition, 6d delivered CASH ON DELIVERY 470 a



Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 203 a THOMAS DUDSON. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always on hand a good assort ment of General Merchandise, which he is prepared to sell for cash as cheap as any house in the trade. Clothing.—ln addition to former large stock, has just received a consignment of Kaiapoi Tweed Suits and extra heavy Trousers, which will be sold at less than imported goods. Boots, of old celebrated make, in men’s, women’s, and children’s, at lowest rates. A well-assorted stock of Groceries, etc. Families in and about Town waited on weekly, or oftener if required, and as D. W. gives personal attention to the execu tion of all orders, customers may rely on getting just what they want in the best way possible. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. Celebrated Pultney Whisky. Implements.—Agent for P. &. D. Duncan, Christchurch, well-known makers. Everything at Christchurch prices, with carriage only added. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.



Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a Reid and Gray HAVE much pleasure in notifying that their DOUBLE-FURROW PLOUGH has received First Prize at the Melbourne Exhibition, coupled with a special commendation from the Jurors. It is the only First Prize for D.F. Ploughs awarded to New Zealand exhibitors. Catalogues Free on Application. REID AND GRAY, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, 417 a Christchurch and Ashburton. L F 0 R D FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention. 226 a 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 months. 386



Reapers & Binders, WR. DUNN. . REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT, Petek street, Ashburton, Wishes to notify to Farmers, Contractors, Merchants, and others that ho is prepared to Adjust, Repair, and Re-paint all kinds of Reapers and Binders. Extras and Duplicates in Wood and Iron on hand. None but the best material used, and all work guaranteed. Machines examined or repaired in town or country. W. R. Dunn, Workshop, Peter street, near Wakanui road, Ashburton. Agent for SCOTT BROS,’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmil s, Tomb Railings, and other Castings. PRICE LISTS ON APPLICATION. 132 a FORMS PRINTED “To Let” and ‘ ‘ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office.



Business Nonces. JjJ' 0 T ICE. Wt' have in-oil pleasm e i.. intimating to the pul lie that we have SOLD all our into’esi in the ST TIK at MOUNT SOMERS, including the Hook debts, to W. H. PUDDICOMBE & 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. PUDDIOOMBE & CO. jy- EDICAL 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.m. 93C E. Gr. Euxton, Pd a rimrn A r CIVIL AND MILITARY TAILOR, HAYING 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 « f 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 Hab s ts, from 410 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 with their future favors. Jockeys’ Racing Colors. Address— G. RUXTON, TAILOR AND OUTFITTER, No. 1, Peter Street, Adjoining Quill’s Commercial Hotel, ASHBURTON. 634



Wm. Patching, East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. Canvas, Calico, and American Due Reaper and Binder Canvases Made and Repaired. Canvas and India-rubber Hosing. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, Block Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always in stock. 931 WM. PATCHING.



Four-pound loaf of bread FOR Bid. A. 0, A I T K E N Has decided to give his customers and the public generally the benefit of the late FALL IN THE PRICK OF FLOUR, and he is now selling the BEST BREAD at Sixpence the Four-pound Loaf, de livered in the town and suburbs, or at the shop, for cash. A. O. Aitken, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER Saunders’ Buildings, ASHBURTON 465 a



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



nO-OPERATIYE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele, Having made arrangements for the season’s supply of FRESH FLOUR, is prepared to deliver the VERY BEST BREAD in any part of the town and suburbs at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Cash customers liberally dealt with. A ;fre&h supply of. BISCUITS al^y a 1 ' on hand. 206 a



Business Notices. Q A S H STORE. J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur ton and Surrounding Districts that they have OPENED a GENERAXi STORE, n the shop adjoining Mr R. Murray’s, East street. J. W. and Co. intend to Sell at the lowest remunerative rates, and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in stock. Motto—“ Small Profits and Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 427 a East street Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, H AS W o Prices. Note the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 548 a Havelock street, Ashbubtok. R. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a



W. H, Qundry. W. H. GUNDRY, "gj STATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STEET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gorse Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick’s, Wood’s, Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s Stores, &c., <fec., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared to receive applications for Loans upon approved security, repayable by instalments, in ac cordance with the rules of the Society. For particulars, apply to W. H. GUNDRY, Agent for Standard Fire Insurance Co., EAST STREET. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company is prepared to take risks on all kinds of Property, including Growing Crops of GRAIN and in stack, at current rates. AND W. H. GUNDRY, Ashburton. W. H. GUNDRY, 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. B. J^OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arte j N BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, the several Acte amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of HENRY GODFREY, of Springfield, Methven, farmer, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that the creditors of the abovenamed debtor having failed to elect a trustee, I have appointed William Richardson Boyle, of Ash burton, certificated accountant in Bankruptcy, to be creditors’ trustee in bankruptcy of the property of the above named debtor, and that the said William Richardson Boyle has signified to me in writing his acceptance of the said office. Dated this 26th day of April, 1881. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. Branson & Purnell, Solicitors for the debtor. 625 a Money- Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FEREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. THE NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY, LIMITED. f| i?ITAI 11,000,000. MONEY TO BE LENT ON FREE HOLD SECURITY, in sums up to £50,000 or upwards. J. C. McDOWALL, Manager. Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite Union Bank.



Publications. The trade protection so- CIETY’S PRIVATE CIRCULAR (instituted 1873) gives a weekly list of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Liens, Bankruptcies, etc., throughout New^ Zea land. On Monday an “ extra” is printed for Canterbury, containing information up to 12 o’clock on the preceding Saturday. For particulars apply at the Office, Hobbs Buildings, High street, Christchurch.— T B. Ckaig, Agent for Canterbury: 512 a



fTTANTED KNOWN— That Visiting VY Cards, plain or mourning, can he obtained printed in various styles, at the “Guardian" office, opposite the Railway Statior. : ' L '