that tb« Council, when called upon, trill futplA security over the iron pipes. m a OOKJOTTBE. Or St BSII reported on behalf of the Fire Committee that they recommended that the amount charged bj the Brigade for pumping be allowed, but not the groj score, and that for the future the Counci should allow one shilling per man for re* freshments, to be spent out of the Bri fade’s fundi, together with fire shillings for the bell and five shillings for the whistle, if it be blown before the bell is heard, and also one shilling per man for pumping. - . Or Harrison presented a sketdi or a simple machine for ringing the bell; it would cost only L2. At present a boy eould not ring the bell He himself tumbled down when he tried to ring it The Chairman thought a longer rope would answer every purpose. Or St. Hill said they were always spend ing money on the Fire Brigade. The matter was referred to the com mittee appointed in connection with the subject, Beoinbers’ report. Gentlemen, —We beg to hand yeu the fol lowing report: — 1. Outfall Drain: The brick and concrete work is now completed, and the excavation nearly filled in. There now only remains to be done the silt-pits and connec tions,'and manholes, and a few chains of the concrete floer will, require to be dressed with fine stuff. By next meeting we trust to report that the whole work is completed. There is a quantity of stiff clay from the excavations suitable for stable floors. See., that is not ab solutely required by the Council. We have had enquiries from would-be purchasers, and we would suggest that some of it, say 200 yards, be seld. a. The Labor Gang have com pleted . the' re-formation of Park and Burnett streets, and have been engaged on minor works, filling with shingle holes in East street and other streets, forming side-channels Peter street, repairing head works of water race at river, Ac. They have now begun the levelling in Mona square. We have set them on this work previous to re-forming William street and the south-east end of Tancred street, which is first on.our Ust, as otherwise the season would be far advanced for planting the square. We have had to remove some of the pipes on_ the railway reserve tor the purpose of putting in a turn-table opposite Cunningham and Co.’sgrain store. As a matter of economy, we employed an extra team in shingling Burnett street, and on the river works.—We are, Ac., Fooks AN* Sow, Borough Engineers. The report was adopted. rupobt or inspector or nuisahcbs. The- report of the Inspector of Nuisances was also read and adopted. BREOBX or FOREMAN. The report of the Foreman was also read. It stated that one of the Council’s cottages was being used for a stable, and the windows were broken. The. Chairman said the cottage had been recently let to the present tenant at 4s per week. The best way was to give the tenant notice to quit at once, unless he occupies the cottage as a dwelling house, and to compel him to make good 1 the damage already done. It was resolved that that coarse should i be adopted. TENDER. i The .only tender for horse feed was ! from Branson and Boileau for supplying j 200 bushels of oats of good quality. No tender was accepted. < culverts. j Or Harrison ssksd what had been done with regard to the culvert on Baker and Brown’s premises. He thought they - should not be called upon to pay the amount, demanded for making the ap- : proach’ to their premises. They had * already paid the Road Board the amount , which had been demanded of them, and , held a receipt for the money until their , place wae burnt down. Eighteen months after they had paid 30s for one culvert, they were asked to pay L2 for another to f the Council. - ~ ' Or. Ivess thought the Council could only demand the difference between the * cost of the two culverts. The Council I had removed the original culvert without * the assent of the property holders, and be doubted if they cenld legally ■ demand the full cost of the second cul- j vert He moved—“ That they be called upen to pay half the cost of the second culvert. The same rule should apply in ] all similar cases. ’’ 5

The motion was seconded by Cr Harri- < son, and carried. t STEAK mi ENGINE. ( Or Ivess asked if the resolution for call- ] ing apablic meeting to consider the pro priety of purchasing a steam fire engine had been carried into effect. The Chairman said that nothing had been done yet, but he would call the Mayor’s attention to the subject, on his Worship's return. ASPHALTING. Or St.-Hill moved, and Cr Williamson seconded—“ That a return of all the - money spent on asphalting from time to timfcM henceforth placed on the table at every meeting. ” Carried. ! COST OP ROADS. Or St. Hill moved, and Or Williamson seconded—“ That a return of the money spent on the formation of Burnett and the ' adjacent streets, to be laid on the table.” ' Carried. 1 • ■ THE RATES. After some desultory conversation, it - was resolved that the defaulting rate payers be sued for the overdue rates. PAYMENTS, { Accounts amounting to L 568 Is 9d ware passed for payment. NEW RAILWAY STATION. The Chairman read a copy of a resolu* 1 tion carried at a public meeting two years back, requesting the Minister of Public Woke to erect a hew and suitable railway traffic station. It was resolved that the matter be con sidered at the public meeting to be called by the Mayor shortly. The Council then adjourned.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JULY 12, 1881.



Picton Coal.— -Wo (Marlborough Press) extract the following passage from a letter received from Wellington:—“Mr Chap pell, engineer of the s.s. Hawes, gives a good report of Mr Fell’s coal. He thinks it is the beet he ever burned in New Zea~ land. He can keep np a good head of ■team with it, and uses one hundredweight per hour less than any other coal he ever ■sed, and there is no dirt or anything to ■ay against it. Altogether, he says, it is much better than Newcastle, and he seems very pleased with it, The people here are very anxious to know when the coalfield Is going to be opened up to the public, and all about it.” Holloway’s Ointment and Puls.— Glad Tidings.-—Some constitutions have a tendency te rheumatism, and are throughout the year home down by its protracted tortures. Let such sufferers bathe the afflicted parts with warm brine, and afterwards rub in this soothing Ointment They will find it the best means of lessening their agony, and, assisted by Holloway’s Pills, the surest way of overcoming their disease. More need not be said than to request a few days’ trial of this safe and soothing treatment, by which the disease will ultimately be completely swept ■way. " Pains that would make a giant shudder me assuaged without difficulty by Holloway’s Miy. and inexpensive remedies, which comfort bynwderatiag the throbbing vessels and calm ug the excited hems.—Advt



Chusetto in BaofaraptcyT Y. R. J^6TIOE— Tint Ashburton Guardian it t Qa*ettfl“fbr~ fell nfotrces' ulxder the Debtees and Creditors Acts;



I Meetings. fbc. L. O THE ANNUAL DINNER, to com memorate the Festival of July 12th, will be held at Shearman’s Hotel on that date. Dinner on the table at 8 p.m. Tickets, 8s 6s each. 77c Amusements. Uncle Tom’s Cabin. THIS Celebrated Drama will be per* formed in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON JULY I4TH, 15TH, and i6th, BT THE .GEORGIA MINSTRELS, Assisted by members of the AMATEUR DRAMATIC SOCIETY. UNCLE TOM - MR HOSEA EASTON, A character which he played for 100 con secutive nights in Melbourne. 248 c J>HRE N OLOGY. DELINEATION of CHARACTER. PROFESSOR SIMON, ON TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, 19th and 20th Inst. _____ i At the TOWN HALL. Verbal Readings from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. LECTURES IN THE EVENING. Admission to Lecture, front seats—2s ; back seats, Is. See Opinions of the Press. 246 c Ashburton county plough ing match. THURSDAY, aisr JULY, iBBr. A Farmer’s Ball Will be held in the Town Hall on the above date, under the auspices of the Ploughing Match Committee. Dancing to commence at half-past eight. Liberal Refreshments provided. Gentlemen’s single tickets ... 7s 6d. Ladies ... ... 5s Double tickets 10s 6d. May be obtained at Shearman’s Hotel or from the Secretary. 234 c Lost. LOST —Yesterday, in the shop of Mr A. W. Randall, Town Hall, a plain gold buckled RING. Supposed to have dropped into a parcel Anyone returning same to Mr Randall will be re warded. 247 c To Let. TO LET—A Fire Roomed HOUSE, in Princes street, with £an Acre Garden Ground. Rent 10a a week. Ap ply, Office of this Paper. 237 c Tenders. fpO WIRE FENCERS. TENDERS will be received for the ERECTION of about 12 miles Wire Fen cing, more or less, labor only, until SATURDAY, the 16th July. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. Specifi cations of work can be seen at offices of P. Cunningham and Co., Ashburton. 225 c



Railway Notices lH#jß E - ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) ALTERATION INTIME TABLE OF TRAINS. A new Time Table will come into force on the 11th inst, The following are the alterations in Trains to and from Ash burton:— Christchurch to Ashburton, 1.5 p.m. to 1.20 p.m.; Ashburton to Christchurch, 6 a.m. to 7.6 a.m., 10.30 a.m., to 11 a.m. Ashburton to Timaru, 7 a.m. to 6.66 a.m.; Timaru to Ashburton, 7 a.m. to 7.86 a.m. For alterations in times at intermediate stations, and on other parts of the line, see posters. fredkTeack, 320 Traffic Manager. Publications. “ A RE WE TO STAY HERE I”—A J\_ paper on the New Zealand Public Works Policy of 1870, considered specially with reference to the question of the Crown Lands and the Incidence of Tax ation, by a Colonist of 22 years standing, price Is, can bo obtained at Office of this Paper. THE TRADE PROTECTION SO CIETY’S PRIVATE CIRCULAR gcstituted 1873) gives a weekly list of ills 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. Ckaio, Agent for Canterbury. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office. P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Double, ; and Three - furrow Ploughs, which have taken the following prizes and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi tions : At Timaru—First Prize for Single At Rangiora— ~ „ Single and Double At Christchurch— ~ ~ Single, Doubls and Three- Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double* Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM PORTED PLOUGHS. ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. .DUNCAN, 646 a Ohristohuwh.



Joseph Ivess. SATURDAY NEXT, JULY 16. At 12 noon. OPENING WEEKLY SALE. JOSEPH IYESS will hold his first Weekly Sale on Saturday next at his now sale yards and mart, and will sell by public austion the following lots— Chaff Cutters, Farm Produce, Horse Covers, Horses, Agricultural Implements, Tip Dray, One-horse Scoop, Two-horse Scoop, Rifle, Pigs, two Cows. Immedi ately after the above, the following will be offered—One ton prime Akaroa Cheese, in lots to suit purchasers, Horse Covers, Household Furniture, Stationery. Farmers and others who are desirous ef making entries for this sale may do so at the Office, Burnett street. The New Mart is now ready for the reception of goods. Luncheon provided in the Somerset Sample Rooms. Terms at Sale. J. IVESS, 2420 Auctioneer. SATURDAY NEXT, At 12 noon. FRUIT AND FOREST TREES. JOSEPH IVESS is instructed by Mr. G. T. Smith to sell by auction at his Mart, Burnett street, on Saturday next, A Collection of Fruit, Forest Trees, and Ornamental Shrubs. These trees are from the well-known Ashburton Nursery. The Auctioneer would direct the special attention of per sons about to plant to the advisability of encouraging the local market, in pre ference to purchasing from Foreign Nurseries, at Mr Smith’s trees are known to be healthy, and will be all guaranteed. Sale at 12 noon. JOSEPH IVESS, 2430 Auctioneer. Public Notices. O T I 0 E. Any person found Trespassing on my Freehold Property, known as the North Side of the Maiden Stream of the Rang!- tata, will be prosecuted. ADAM JACKSON. I BALING COACH U 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) ;6s (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. COUNTY COUNCIL. SOUTH RAKAIA PLAINS WATER SUPPLY. The Ashburton County Council directs the publication of the following resolu tion, passed at its last meeting, relative to extraordinary damages to any of the water races constructed by the Council. The Council draws the attention of the lard-owners, who have been, or are to be asked to sign the deed of agreement with this Council—to this resolution : Resolved, that in the case of extra ordinary damage to any of the water races constructed by the Council, nothing contained in the deed of agreement shall be held to bind land-owners to repair the said extraordinary damages at their own cost. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July Bth, 1881. 235 c COUNTY Ploughing Match. Under the auspices of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association. THURSDAY, 21st JULY, 1881. In the Paddock ADJOINING THE COUNTY SALE YARDS. Class I—Three-furrow plough. First prise, £6 ; second, £4. Class 2—Two-furrow plough. First prise, £5 ; third, £3. Class B—Two-furrow plcugh ; for per sons who have never taken a prize. First prize, £4 ; second, Class 4—Single-furrow plough. First prize, £4 ; second £2. Class s—-Single-furrow plough ; for boys under 17. First prize, £4 ; second £2. SPECIAL PRIZES. Friedlander Brothers—Horse collar, for the best team on the ground. Reid and Gray—Set of harrows, value £7, for the best work done with their two or three-furrow ploughs. W. Anderson—Pair of blinkers, for the beat kept set of harness. W. Patching—Horse cover, for the best groomed horses. T. Chambers —A pair of watertight boots, for the best finish in the two-furrow class. Poyntz and Co.—Set of Haxton and Beattie’s harrows, for the best ploughing in the field. D. Fitzpatrick—A pair of watertight boots, for the best feering in the boys’ class. P. and D. Duncan—lmplements, value £6, second prize in class 2. ENTRIES must be made with the Secretary not later than 4 o’clock on MONDAY, 18th July. GEORGE JAMESON, 2150 Secretary. DR. MACBEAN STEWART, of Ashburton, Has Commenced the Practice of his Pro fession in Christchurch. Temporary Residence —The House ori ginally occupied by the late Dr Cajcp bblt. in COLOMBO STREET, Next Vincent’s Brewery, Christchurch. 119 c 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 BOOKSTALL. ON SALE. ** Canterbury Times ” and Dailies Weekly and Daily “ Press ” " Liberty ” Dunedin “ Witness ” and “ Times " “ Timaru Herald " “ Ashburton Guardian ” and “ Mail ’’ “Home News” “ Australasian ” Sealey’s Pamphlet on New Zealand. Latest Novels, &c., &c. , &c. CHARLES HAY, 188 a Proprietor.



Alfred Harrison. Trees. WEDNESDAY, 13th JULY. 12 o’clock. Alfred harrison wm sen by Public Auction, on above date, at his Room*, a consignment of FRUIT & FOREST TREES, Comprising— -500 Cupressus, Macrocarpa, Goveniana 1,000 Pines, Insignus, Pinaster, Tuber culater, Torreyance, Weeping Pine, Norway Spruce, Scotch Fir 500 Fruit Trees —Apple, Plum, Pear, Cherry, Walnut, Filbert, Goose berry, Currant, &c., &c. 100 Flowering Shrubs A splendid lot, packed specially for this market. ALFRED HARRISON, 2146 Auctioneer. For Sale. /aN sale by the under- SIGNED. Andrews and Heaven's celebrated Cantbbbury, Zbaiahdia, and Attstea- LIAJT Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. Jl O R SALE. A small FARM of 75 Acres, within six miles of Ashburton, on favorable terms. POYNTZ & CO. jpi O R SALE. A FARM of 300 Acres, all sown down to wheat, well and securely Fenced, abun dantly watered, and within easy access of a Railway Station. Also, 200 Acres of good LAND to Let for Cropping, or For Sale on a purchasing clause. Two well-finished three-roomed COT TAGES, situated on a Quarter-Acre of Land, on the East Town Belt, close to the High School. These cottages are now let to good tenants, at a fair rental, and will be sold on easy terms of payment. 596 a POYNTZ AND CO.



F O R S E. T.S. 907, 908, 909, 910, being one acre in a block; also, T.S. 860. These sections will be sold on favorable terms. POYNTZ AND CO. W* have received instructions to SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, A SNtTO Improved Farm, Now in fallow. This Farm consists of 127 Acres of the best land in the Wakanui District and will be sold a bargain, on easy terms of payment. For particulars, apply to 804 a DAN HENDERSON & CO. W. H. Qundry. W. H. GUN DRY, INSTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER (Under the Land Transfer Act), Ann 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., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. £2,000 £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current rate of interest. W. H. GUNDRY, Ashburton. 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. W. H. GUNDRY, 478 a Agent, East street, Ashburton. Money. Tlyr ONEY TO LEND. the SECURITY of FREEHOLD or LEASEHOLD PROPERY, or Loans for short dates, will bo made on any ap proved security. Apply to * Wm. HORNE, Care of P. Cunningham & Co., Ashburton. 64c Money TO LEND, in sums of £SO and up wards, on Approved FREEHOLD SECURITY. RICH. WM. FBREDAY, Solicitor, 259 a Colombo street, Christchurch. EIRST CLASS PHOTOGRAPHY. NOW OPEN, For the production of first-class Photo graphs (a satisfactory portrait guaranteed), W. FERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. Sl9o



T. Bullock. gAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. WEEKLY SALE OF HORSES EVERY SATURDAY, Commencing at 1 p.m. A BARGAIN FOR £32. £ Acre first-class LAND at Hampstead, for sale at the above price, on liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. pOTATOES. POTATOES. FOR SALE—IO TONS. T. BULLOCK. rpO SPORTSMEN AND OTHERS. FOR SALE—A BREECH-LOADER, by Cogswell and Hanison ; quite equal to new, all requisite ap pliances ; price low. T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND, at a low rate of interest, in sums of £SO and up wards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—BOARDING HOUSE in East street, lately in the occupation of Mr C. Truckle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. PJIO 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. T. Bullock, AUCTIONEER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT XHB BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. PROPERTIES FOR SALE and TO LET with a purchassing clause : FARMS. 207 Acres partly improved, situate in the Upper Ashburton road district. 542 Acrei, I rood (in one block) unimproved, situated about five miles from Ashbur ton, on Winchmore run. 514 Acres, 3 roods, about one mile from the Ashburton river, also on Winchmore run. 127 Acres fenced and cultivated, situated in the Wakanui district. 25 Acres first-class land, all fenced and culti vated (very early selection), about two miles from the town of Ashburton. 53 Acres securely fenced and cultivated, situated near Waterloo, on the Long beach Estate. There is a comfortable four-roomed cottage on the farm, 66 Acres—a compact farm ; all fenced, well watered, and partly in English grass. Improvements consist of a comfortable 5-roomed cottage, stable, stockyard, etc., etc. Situated at Longbeach. 270 Acres, well cultivated, situated at Wakanui, about six miles from the town of Ashburton, all fenced and sub divided into seven paddocks, with live fences. Improvements—seven-roomed house, seven-stalled stable, chaff-store, and other buildings. 220 Acres, all fenced, partly improved and well watered, Longbeach. Would make a capital dairy farm. 6$ Acres, about 3 miles from the town of Ashburton ; fenced and cultivated. To be sold cheap. 150 Acres, near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s, Fenced and otherwise improved. 84 Acres, subdivided into four paddocks, well watered with a never failing stream. Capital dwelling-house of five rooms, coach-house, store, etc. Situated on Mr Hart’s Run, about eight miles from the township of Ashburton. This is a very desirable residence. 162 Acres Freehold ) A well cultivated farm, 24 Acres Leasehold ( all fenced and sub divided with live, well kept fences. There are also two wells with a plenti ful supply of water. The land is also broken up, part in crop, and part in English grass. Improvements consist of a well built comfortable six-roomed dwelling-house, also a four-stalled stable and granary capable of storing 2,000 bushels of grain. 236 Acres, situated near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, close to the Ashburton Forks railway. 50 Acres near Winslow, partly improved. 267 Acres about I mile from Hinds railway station, on Maronan run. 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, 35, each % 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 will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. 278 —First-class land, good site for private house. TOWN PROPERTIES. 539 —Eighth of an acre, terms same as above. 77 —Kermode street. 32 —Comer section, with a well built cottage erected thereon. 337 —Moore street, on which is erected cottage and blacksmith’s shop. 9 5,906, East street North, also T.S. 771, comer 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. Lot 134 —Quarter-acre to be sold cheap. Lot 89 —Quarter-acre, cheap, and on easy terms. Lots 357, 358, each Quarter-acre, with cottage of four rooms erected thereon. 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 necessary buildings on the premises. Shop situated in the Triangle, Wakanui Road, near the Post Office. For full particulars, apply to T BULLOCK, 291 ft Estate A e'ent



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. GRAIN MERCHANTS. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JULY, 19. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’a Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & O. 44a J. T. Ford and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlandbr Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a Barristers, Solicitors, &c. W. F. Wildin B ARRISTER, SOLICITOR, NOTARY PUBLIC. g AND Attendance at Ashbdrton evert Friday. OFFICE: NEXT THE MAIL OFFICE, BURNETT STREET. 117 c Branson & Purnell, •v ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 4 6 B C. W. Ireland, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Hotels. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Nextjtojthe Bridge). Duncan McKenzie, late of the firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old i established HOTEL, now takes this op portunity of thanking his numerous friends and customers for the liberal sup port accorded him during his connection with the late firm, and trusts in his new undertaking he will meet with a full share of public patronage. D. McK. trusts his long experience in the trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for the contents of the cellar, as nothing but the best quality of Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in stock. The well-known reputation of the TABLE will be fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons really comfortable. GOOD J3TABLING. D. MoKENZIB, 500 Proprietor. Dunedin coffee palace and PRIVATE HOTEL. Moray Place. These extensive premises, replete with every comfort as a first-class Restaurant and Family Hotel, are now open to the public. Cafd and spacious Dining-rooms, Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Saloons, Read ing, Smoking, and Chess Rooms ; Single Bedrooms and suits of Apartments. The elevation of the Hotel is extremely healthy, and the views from the upper rooms simply magnificent. Terms moderate, S. S. HAWKINS, 873 a Manager. jyj- RS FENWICK’S Adelaide Hotel, Hanover street, DUNEDIN. Good Accommodation for Boarders. 872 a mrs Fenwick. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, East Street, near Railway Station,



Boarding Houses. &c. Areally good boarding house, Directly opposite the Mail Office, Burkett Street, Ashburton. Good Breakfast, Good Luncheon, Good Dinner, Good Tea, and Meals at all times, to suit the convenience of customers and people from the country. The best place in the town of Ashharton for quiet and comfort. MRS MUTCH (Late of the Ashburton Hotel). 985 c The A 1 Restaurant. PHILLIP HARPER wishes to in timate to his old Patrons, and the Public generally, that he has taken those Commodious Premises in Tancbed street known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor him with a visit. Board and Lodging, £1 per week. Board only, 13s per weok. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at all hours. JES* Don’t forget the Address— PHILLIP HARPER A 1 RESTAURANT, Tancbed street, Ashburton. 886 PANAMA HOUSE (late anstbe’s), Tancred street, Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Goon Bath room. S. LUCAS, 945 a Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table will always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, next to Cookson’s Stables, and close to the Railway Station. 94a4 pOODFOR THE MILLION. THE A 1 RESTAURANT, TIMARU. 't Beats the Christchurch Coffee Palace. Hot Pies and Coffee ... 6d. Mince Meat and Coffee ... 6d. Meals Is. It is close to the Railway Station, so don’t forget to run over while the train stops. A smart waitress in attendance. 213 Business Notices JOHN FOWLER, GROCER, DRAPER, & GENERAL MERCHANT, Tancred street, Ashbur k. JOHN FOWLER begs to announce to his old friends and customers that he has again RESUMED BUSINESS, at the old site, Tancred street, and trusts by Moderate Charges and every attention to customers to merit a share of support. Also, TO LET SHOP & DWELLING-HOUSE, Lately occupied by J. R. Chapman. 176 e M OUNT SOMERS STORE. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Take this opportunity of thanking their customers for the very liberal support accorded them since commencing business, and now beg to notify that they have been encouraged to make extensive additions to the store and largely increase their stock, which will enable residents in the Mount Somers and surrounding districts to obtain every requisite without having to make a long journey to Ashburton or Christchurch. Drapery, Grocery, and Ironmongery, of every description, at lowest rates. A cart goes round the district every week to receive and execute orders. W, H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., General Storekeepers, &c., Mount Somers. Agents for the Ashburton Guardian. 757 a SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2kd. to 4d. Mutton l£d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... 6d. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with every requisite. 912 COUNTY RIDGING & SPOUTING FACTORY. S. Hardley, EAST STREET ... ASHBURTON. S.H. begs to inform the public that he has imported and fitted up on his premises the necessary machinery for the Manu facture of Ridging and Spouting of all kinds. As this is the only factory situate be tween Christchurch and Dunedin, and S.H. can compete with firms in these places as regards cheapness and quality, he respectfully solicits their support in the matter of this LOCAL INDUSTRY. Call and get a price list. Country orders receive prompt attention. ! P. & D. Duncan BEG to inform their friends and the public generally that they are about to OPEN A BRANCH IN ASHBURTON, On that Section ADJOINING THE POST OFFICE, For Repairing all kinds of Agricultural Implements. In the meantime inspection is invited to our stock of Ploughs, Drays, Shares, &e., now on the ground. • The management will be entrusted to Mr J. Keik, whom we can thoroughly recommend to the public. Christchurch, June 18, 1881. 88c Building and friendly socie ties’ ACTS, on Sale at the Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER. HANGER, &c, Adjoining Panama House, TANOBBD STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be * t thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now_ pro* pared to receive orders, and solicits e share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS. Family boot & shoe depot, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East steeet, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention In future to his Order Trade, as hitherto. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Bools and Shoes of every kind always on hand. SB6a Chaff, Chaff, Chaff ASHBURTON CORN & CHAFF STORE, H AS I W o s w H ALWAYS ON HAND FLOUR STRAW HAY OATS BRAN SHARPS CHAFF CRUSHED OATS POTATOES BEANS PEAS CARROTS, &c., Ac., in Large or Small Quantities, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address— NEXT EVERETT BROS., 548 a Havelock street, Ashburton. M EDIOAL 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.nu, 2 to S and 7 to 8 p.m. 93G ALFRED COOK, news runner for the Lyttelton Times , Canterbury Times, and Star, is prepared to undertake the distribution of circulars, hand-bills, Ac., and to do general light porter work, and odd jobs. 794* George Trickett, B OOTMAKER, leave to thank his customers and friends for the support he has hitherto received in Ashburton; also, to inform them he has REMOVED to MOUNT SOMERS, where he hopes to receive * share of public patronage. All bespoke Orders made on the premises. Repairs promptly attended to. Note the Address— G. TRICKETT, 939 a Mount Somers. 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 particv?” s apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a SPRINGFIELD COAL. THIS SPLENDID COAL may be ordered in large and small quan* tities, and all orders will be prompt!} executed. C. A. ULRICH, Cobb & Co.’s Office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. Agent for Springfield Coal Co. [Limited.] GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S COOOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save ns many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ton* pency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shut by keeping ourselves well fortified with port blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette, Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled JAMBS EPPS AND CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST. - . LONDON. ’ ALSO, EPFS' CHOCOLATE ESSENCE. FOB AFTERNOON USE. 39ft