THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 22, 1882.



New Advertisements. "ANTED LODGINGS, with or without BOARD. Address, “W.” Office of this Paper. 3 122 WANTED KNOWN—GIad Tidings for Ladies. MRS HODGE, Dress maker. has iust received consignment of American DOMESTIC PAPER PAT TERNS, of all descriptions. A SHBURTON RACING CLUB. The ANNUAL "GENERAL MEET ING of the above stands ADJOURNED to 7.30 p.m. on THURSDAY, July 27th. J. C. BELL, ■j] 22 Sec. A.R.C. LOST— Near the Post Office Pillar, corner of Moore street, TWO LI NOTES (Bank of New Zealand). Finder rewarded on returning same to office of this Paper. 1 SHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOLS. The Schools will RE-OPEN on MON DAY, 24th instant, at 9.30 o’clock, when a punctual attendance of the pupils is '“ P ”' ed - GEO. H. ST. HILL, Chairman. July 22nd. 1882. TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. OATEN STACKS. OATEN STACKS. FOR SALE. Suitable for Cutting up into CHAFF. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr Copeland, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on SATURDAY, .29th JULY, 4 Oaten Stacks, As they now stand on Mr Strahan’s Farm, near Chertsey. If desired will be sold in single Stacks to suit purchasers. Mr Strahan will. 1 show intending pur chasers the stacks. Sale at 1 o’clock. t. BULLOCK, j!22 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, JULY 29. Property Sale OS' TOWN & SUBURBAN IMPROVED FARMS, ABB OTHER PROPERTIES, Will take place at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, ON SATURDAY, 29th Inst., At 1 o’clock. See advertisements. TB U L L O C 'K, • Auctioneer, SATURDAY, 29th JULY.



-my|R, T. BULLOCK will sell by iVi Public Auction at the Bazaar, Barnett street, on SATURDAY, 29th INST., TOWN SECTION 653, TINWALD, Containing J ROOD £ PERCHES Situated near the Railway Station Capital Site job a Pbitatk Residence. Teems: Only Ten per Cent. Cash, balance by Instalments. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 29th JULY. VALUABLE Town Property. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr R. Meredith to Sell by Pnblc Auction at the Bazaar, Barnett street, on Saturday, 29th inst., That valuable TOWN SECTION, 781, Fenced on side, having a frontage of 66 feet on Peter street, not far from the Railway Station. As this section is so centrally situated, It affords a very favorable opportunity for » person investing in Town Property, and which must, of necessity, in the course of a few years very materially increase in ▼sine. Terms of payment liberal. Sale at 1 o’clock. tTbullock, jl 22 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 29xh JULY. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. SIXTY SIXILCRES OP Improved Land, Together with HOUSE, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Trustee in the Estate of Hay T. Smith, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on SATURDAY, 29th INST., His interest in R. S. 244 39, And part of R. S. 100 93, Containing about 66 AOB E s 66 Fronting on the Alford Forest road. The land is all fenced and cultivated. There is a three-roomed Cottage erected on the property. A large proportion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage at a low rate of interest. Also, LOTS, Tailored and Allan’s Sale Plan, Containing about ACRES / And situated about three miles from the town of Ashburton. " This is a very suitable property for a ‘dealer or contractor, being so near town. Sale at 1 o’clock. _ "t. BULLOCK, SB3 Auctioneer.



New Advertisements. WANTED-An OFFICE BOY Must write well. Apply to Mr C, W. Purnell, Solicitor, East street.



reward. LOST —From Broom Park, a light Bay GELDING, 18 months’ old (hack) ; white stripe down face ; branded like I under the mane. Anyone delivering the same to the undersigned, will recive the above reward. jl 22 J, GAARDER, Rakaia.



reward. LOST—From my paddocks, Two COWS, nearly dry : one red, with white under belly. The other a roan. Any one returning same, or will give such in formation as will lead to recovery of same will receive above reward. Address j 122 JOHN F. TICKELL, Belmont, Methyen.



PUBLIC MEETING in connection with the Wesleyan Christian Tem perance Society, on MONDAY Night, 8 o’clock, in the Wesleyan Church. All cordially invited. jl 22 Messrs Robert wilkin & co. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on TUESDAY, 25th JUIY, AT THE STORES OF MESSRS JAMESON & ROBERTS, T.S. 1004, PETER STREET, Good Site fok Private Residence. Terms; Small deposit Cash, balance may remain. JAMESON & ROBERTS. Meetings. TO. G. T.—The Ordinary WEEKLY . MEETING of the Star of the East Lodge, No. G2, will in future be held on SATURDAY instead of Friday Evening. A. COOK, jl I 4 L D - Amusements. A SHBURTON LIBRARY BUILDING FUND. POPULAR CONCERT AND ENTERTAINMENT. TOWN HALL, WEDNESDAY, JULY 26th, 1882. Tickets, 2s and Is each. jl 18



SHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, CANARY ASSOCIATION. SECOND ANNUAL To bo held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, July 21 and 22, 1882. Prizes are offered in 100 different classes. Vide Schedules. About 100 Exhibits will be distributed on Saturday evening at 8 o’clock. Admission from 2 p. m. to 9 p. m. on Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday : at one shilling. All prizes and monies received from the sale of exhibits will be paid over on Friday, July 28th, at the Secretary’s office, between the hours of 7 and 9 p.m. AND Exhibition, ON jis S. E. POYNTZ, Hon. Secretary.



jy£ U.. I__ 0. 0. R THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOYAL WATERTON LODGE Will be celebrated on THURSDAY, 24th AUGUST, With a TEA, CONCERT, AND BALL. Tea on the table from G to 8 o’clock. Admission —Single Ticket, 2s G<l ; Double Ticket, 4s 6d ; children under 14 years half price. jO-8



Tenders. Ashburton county : COUNCIL. , TENDERS are invited for— ] 1. Superstructure Upper Rangitata £ Road Bridge, 780 feet in length. 2. Five and a half Miles Water-race, ■ Winslow district. Plans and specifications can he seen at Council Offices, and Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock a.m., on WEDNESDAY, 2nd August, 1882. By order. s WILLIAM BAXTER, jl 19 County Engineer. Lost. LOST, a Black and Tan Sheep DOG, with registered collar on (No. 838); Finder will receive a reward of LI on re turning same to owner; or anyone detain ing the dog after this date will be prose cuted. Apply for address, Office of this Paper. ]1 17 Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, in Sums to suit borrowers. Apply to MR 0. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, 786 e East street, Ashburton. Public Companies. BRITISH AND MERCAN- X TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c Jpl O R THE MILLION. 1 Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, now selling at 4s lid, at S. W. Alcorn’s Surplus Sale. i Ladies’ Tweed Ulsters, now selling at 7s fid, at S. W. Alcorn’s Surplus Sale. Children’s Jackets and Ulsters, prodigious bar o ..uu, at S. W. ALCORN’S CHEAP SALE.



Public Notices. Ashburton cheese and BUTTER FACTORY COMPANY. NOTICE TO FARMERS. The Directors of the above, whilst un able to fix any stated price they will be prepared to give for Milk delivered at the Factory on its opening, are determined to give the very Highest Price possible com patible with the production of the manu factured article at a fair profit to the Company. Farmers in the locality would best consult their own interests by becom ing Shareholders in the Company, thus ensuring not only the price going for their Milk, but also a further return in the profit derived from the sale of the manufactured article. S. E. POYNTZ, I jl 20 Secretary. Ashburton county council. Notice is hereby given that from WEDNESDAY, 2Gth July, to WEDNES DAY 9th August, the ASHBURTON BRIDGE will be CLOSED for Road Traffic, on account of Alteration of Bridge Approaches. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, July 20, 1882. jl 21 LEAHY has Removed to the late residence of Mr A. Orr, Fancied street. CONSULTING HOURS—IO to 11 a. m., and 7 to 8 p. m. 376 e W. STROW 7 D PARTRIGE has undertaken the Charge of Dr Ross’ Patients until he is able to resume his practice, and may be CONSULTED at Dr Ross’s residence at the usual hours. 717 e



WE, the undersigned Merchants and Storekeepers, of Ashburton, hereby agree to CLOSE our respective establish ments on SATURDAYS, at 9 o’clock p.m., instead of 10 p.m., as hitherto, to take effect on SATURDAY, 22nd July. Friedlander Bros. Everett Bro., (per F. Everett) D. Williamson Sam. W. Alcorn E. Dimant (pro Salvage Co.) James Quinn Ashburton, July Andrew Orr J. Doyle Orr and Co. Eobt. Alcorn Hallenstein Bros. (per W. Sparrow) John Robt. Murray Sealy Bros. 15th 1882. jl 21 METHVEN TIMBER AND COAL YARDS. MESSRS C. J. W. COOKSON, Jun. & CO.. Begs to inform the inhabitants of Methven and thesurrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS at Methven, as TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, &c. Having a well-assorted Stock of BUILDING and other TIMBER, Doors, Sashes, Galvanised Iron, and Coal on hand, are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them at the very lowest re munerative prices. C. J. W. COOKSON, Jun., & CO. Agents for the McCormick Reaper and Binders, and the New Zealand Insurance Company. jl 21 To Let and for Sale. jl O R SALE. At Alford Forest, a FARM containing 45 Acres of good LAND, fenced and sub divided ; part cultivated, with two Houses and Outbuildings theron ; 'also, 20 Acres good BUSH adjoining, fronting on a good road; a very early selection. Terms easy. Apply to C. J. W. Cookson, Jun., & Co., Commission Agents, &c., Methven. FOR SALE, Cheap.—A FARM, con taining 284| Acres, well watered, situated at Wakanui. 100 acres in fallow, 70 acres in English grass, balance in stubble. Apply to Thomas Dalton, Wakanui, or Office of this Paper. 4180 F OR SALE. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. 410 e JAMESON & ROBERTS



FOR. SALE, —Quarter-acre SECTION in Cameron street West; partly fenced, and, being within a few minutes’ walk of Railway Station, is admirably situated for a private residence, 4pply for particulars to W. H. Gundky, East street. jl 19 1 O R SALE. SEED WHEATS, true to name Hunter’s White Pearl (Essex) Purple Tuscan and White Tuscan, first class Small Lot of Huaters’s and Essex, damaged Canadian SEED and FEED Crushed OATS, 3s 4d per bushel JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. ClOe FOR SALE, CHEAP A splendid SECTION of LAND, at the Corner of St Asaph and Durham streets. For par ticulars apply to W. PENGELLY, Christchurch; Or 72e L. H. WILKINS, Ashburton. OATS. A D



qplendid opportunity for MEN OF SMALL CAPITAL. FOR SALE OR TO LET, To a Desirable Tenant, ON VERY EASY TERMS, THE Westerfield Mill, Consisting of Four-storied BRICK Building, fitted with newest and most efficient Machinery, and driving Three Pair of Stones ; together with large Granary, detached Stables, Dwel ling-house and other Outbuildings. Erected on 14 acres of Freehold Land, situate in the Ashburton District, and near a line of Rail way. For further particulars apply to H. MATSON & CO., Christchurch ; Or MATSON, COX, & CO., 1 15 Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN—That Robert Elston, Burnett street, Ashburton, having procured the Newest Apparatus, is prepared to SWEEP CHIMNEYS at very low rates. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. 760 c



J. T. Ford and Co. ASHBURTON FORKS. Improved Farm, IMPROVED FARM, MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO. have been instructed by the Trustees in the Bankrupt Estate of Hay Taylor Smith, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, AUGUST Ist, 1882, All the Trustees’ Estate and interest in that well-known FARM, Kingwood, Adjoining THE VILLAGE OF GREENSTREET, ASHBURTON FORKS, Containing ROOD PERCHES Being R.S. 14551, 14903, 23656, 4329, Fenced and divided, Into convenient sized paddocks, and laid down with English grass. The improve ments comprise a commodious Dwelling- House and Outbuildings, surrounded by ornamental grounds and plantations, and a never failing stream of water flows through the property. Also, By order of the Mortgagees, R.S, 27233, Subject to a right of purchase, at £3 per Acre.



Full particulars may be obtained from J. T. FORD & CO., Auctioneers, &c. , 146 Cashel street, Christchurch; Or FRIEDLANDER BROS., jl 19 Ashburton, TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We be" 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 Priedlander 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, s 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 Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. A UOTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEE D, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.



We have now on hand FOR SA-.E — Woolpacks Cornsacka Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8, 9. 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all desc tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grasf Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and i-chests OATS, BRAN, CHAFF &c, &G AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY — REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY, NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, AUG. 1. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents (' r Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON* COX, & CO.



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, 29th JULY. Improved Farm, NEAR TINWALD, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr R. Smithies to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on SATURDAY, 29th JLLA, HIS IMPROVED FARM, Being Rural Sections numbered 23332 and 23333, containing 50 ACRES gQ And situated near the junction of the Longbeach and Great South road. There is a good Dwelling-house of 5 rooms on the Farm, besides other necessary buildings, also Plantation and Garden well stocked with fruit trees. The property is divided into 4 convenient-sized paddocks, with good live fences. 17 acres are sown with wheat, and 12 acres ploughed and ready for sowing, the remainder in English grasses. Terms at Sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



T. Bullock, UCTIO NEE R, ESTATE A and GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. TO LET, with immediate possession, House of five rooms in Tancred street. T. BULLOCK. F o R S E. 4 O VTEN STACKS, suitable for Cut ting into Chaff. T. BULLOCK. n o E T . SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. POR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart—Lots 517, 518, 519, 536, 537, 538, Tinwald ; each containing one quarter-acre, on which is erected a well built Four-roomed Cottage, with Pump on premises; also other improvements. This property will be sold on very liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. ALL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserve will be DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, 712 e JOHN CARTER. TO DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, AND OTHERS. TO LET SHOP —In East street, at pre sent occupied by Mr Gabites, draper. Apply to T. BULLOCK. M 0 -^ f ’ t Y ' Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



Business Notices fJHNWALD SHOEING FORGE The New Shop on the Great South road (opposite Mr Jephson’a Timber Yard) is now OPEN, where a GENERAL BLACKSMITH'S BUSINESS will be carried on in all its Branches. All work done in a first-class style, and at very reasonable charges. Fifteen per cent, deducted for cash, or ten per cent, on two months’ accounts. Shoeing, 6s and up wards for cash. The celebrated Sellars’ Mouldboards put on to any make of Plough, and guaranteed to give satisfac tion. JAMES BEGG, jl 20 Manager. JJIOR THE WORKING MAN. Men’s Heavy Tweed Suits, now selling at 355, at S. W. Alcorn’s CHEAP SALE. Heavy Lambs’-wool Drawers and Shirts, worth 8s Gd, now selling at 4s 6d, at S. W. Alcorn’s SURPLUS SALE. Men’s Drab Felt Hats, usual price 5s 6d, now selling at Us Gd, at S. W. Al corn’s CLEARING SALE. ALL WHO INTEND BUILDING, Are invited to CALL at the YARDS OF J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, Where they can bo fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other trade line at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. Special at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROWN, Office : Tua.m street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. jl 19



E W COAL Y A R D. Coals. Coals. Coals. The Undersigned desires to intimate to his Customers and the Public generally that he has OPENED IN THE COAL TRADE, in conjunction with his present TIMBER and FIREWOOD BUSINESS and has now on Stock and to Arrive, a largo supply of the best Newcastle Coals, (From the Old Lambton Mine), which will be delivered to Customers to any part of the Town and Suburbs at the LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber and Coal Merchant, 4CBe East street, Ashburton. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, ' ,r ’st street.



Business Notices. James Baker HAS OPENED, in Baker’s Buildings, Havelock street, as a GENERAL GROCER. He guarantees that the very best quality and quantity will be procurable for the money. His motto will bo CASH ONLY. The purchaser w'll thus save at least 25 per cent., for not having to pay for bad book debts. JAMES BAKER, Havelock Street (Opposite Harrison’s Auction Rooms). 391 e



SADDLERY. The undersigned begs to thank his numerous customers for past support, and begs a continuance; also directing special attention to his now present Stock of SADDLERY and HARNESS, Prices moderate, and a good article guaranteed. Horse Covers and Rugs at lowest possible prices. Note Addressj2®~ SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 265 d O T I 0 E TO Dairymen & others. The undersigned is now prepared to PURCHASE CORN-FED PIGS In any quantities, at Current Rates, at his Curing Cellar, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station. CHAS. W. GREEN. May 4, 1882. 4020 Jameson & Roberts, -- CASH PURCHASERS Farmers’ Lots of Rye Grass CLEANED as usual at low rates. Storage for all kinds of Grain, and Liberal Advances made on same, if re quired. Agents for the New Zealand Insurance Company. Standing Crops Insured until threshed and carted out of paddocks. James Tait A sued; TON, RVK CRASS, Will'AT, OAT HA RLEV Oornaacksand Twine supplied at cur rent prices. 177 d



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 abovonamed business, intimates that he is pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. Hie SAMUEL LUCAS.



ITY LOAN OFFICE, East street, Ashburto S. Salek, LICENSED PAWNBROKER. Money advanced, from 2s Od to LoOO, on Deeds, Gold and Silver Watches, Jewellery, Firearms, Musical Instruments, Clothing, and every description of pro- A large stock of New and Second hand Watches, and all kinds of Jewellery kept in Stock, which will be sold at ex ceptionally low prices. New and Second hand Clothing Bought and Sold. Milner s Fireproof Safe specially purchased for the protection of property. Business strictly private and confi dential. Business hours from 8 a.ra. to 9 p. m. CITY LOAN OFFICE, jl 44 East street, Ashburton. s : Sealy Bros., EEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, East street, Ashburton, HAVE ON SALE At Lowest Rates, Clover and Grass Seeds of all sorts Field Peas, Mangel, Gorse And every other description of Farm Seeds. Also, Garden Seeds in endless variety And an extensive assortment of Gums, Wattles, Pinos, and other Tree Seeds. 3 ! 0 /GENERAL STORE, Mou n t Some rs. W. H. PUDDICOMBE and CO., having resolved to CONI IN UE BUSI NESS in the above Store, take this oppor tunily of thanking their numerous friends and customers for the liberal support ac corded to them since commencing business as general storekeepers in Mount Somers, and also to assure them that they have just BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the LEADING LINES, which will be sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and Varied Stock, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., O U N T SOME R S ]llO HE ACID CU RE. F COUTTS and SONS, guaranteed \CETIC ACID is the best known cure or Rheumatism, Colds, Neuralgia, and route and chronic diseases generally. SAFE, SIMPLE, CHEAP. To be had in Bottles, price 3s Cd each, ■cm MAC KA Y BROS., Sole Agents, lanchester street South, Christ church. Pamphlet “ Acetopathy ” pusted free to any address. feßße



Business Notices. Dressmaking. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), | Ashburton, Orders promptly attended to. 639 e BUSINESS. W. Bartlett Begs to notify that he has Commenced Business in the GREENGROCERY LINE, and trusts to receive a fair share of Public support. Fresh Vegetables daily. New Milk, at the shop, 3d per quart. Note the address— W. BARTLETT, 757 e Tancred street (next Mrs Hodge’s).



TERRIBLE SACRIFICE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BTC., AT Ready-Money Richards’. The Contents of 40 OASES TO BE SLAUGHTERED, Regardless of Cost. OPEN ON THURSDAY NEXT, JULY 20. THE SAME OLD SHOP, East street, Ashburton (Next to Free Trade Bakery). W. HAYES, Manager. jl 16



How can the SALVAGE COMPANY Sell at the Prices which they do, and give such GOOD VALUE ? Undoubtedly its owing to their system of SMALL PROFITS, QUICK SALES and CASH TRANSACTIONS. Inspection of their LARGE and VARIED STOCK is invited. ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. For Prices, see Handbills and Salvage Company’s Window. Salvage Company, EAST STREET (Next Mr Patching, Tentmaker). 825 c



CHEAP CLEARING SALE. S. W. Alcorn WILL [COMMENCE A Great Clearing Sale OF SURPLUS WINTER DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MILLINERY GOODS, ETC., ON THURSDAY NEXT, JULY 20 AT IMMENSE SACRIFICES, TO CONTINUE FOR ONE MONTH. Further particular* in future issue. -yyVEING. DYEING, DYEING. First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition. G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs ANDREWES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price, by leaving them with Andrewes Bros. They will he returned in a week. Damask Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, Feathers, and Kid Gloves Dyed or Cleaned. G. kT NG, OS Madras Stbiet, CpKWTOHURcir. jl 18



Poyntz and Co. Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTS : EAST STREET Ashburton FOR SALE or TO LET—An 8-roomad House, lately in the occupation of Mr Hodder, well built and thoroughly finished ; together with eight or ten acres of land, all well fenced, and in English grass. Surrounding the house is three* quarters of an acre of garden, tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees. The property fronts the Public Domain on the North-west Belt, and is in a con* venient position for a gentleman’s resij ience. POYNTZ & 00, FOR SALE or TO LET—A thirteen* roomed House, with one acre of land, on the Wakanui road, within easy distance of the centre of the town. Attached to the house is a well and tastefully laid out garden planted with choice shrubs and flowers. POYNTZ & 00, mO LET—A good sis-roomed House, |_ close to the Domain and Railway Station. POYNTZ & 00. TO LET.—Two large and thoroughly well-appointed four-roomed Houses, fronting the East Town Belt. POYNTZ & 00, LET.—A large Shop apd Dwelling* house combined, close to the Rail wav Station. POYNTZ & CO, mO LET.—A three-roomed HOUSE in I Burnett street. POYNTZ & CO, TO LET.—A five-roomed House in Burnett street POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A four-roomed House at back of East Belt. POYNTZ & CO, FOR SALE.—A block of five Cottages, on East Belt; all let to respectable tenants, POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A two-roomed House, on J-acre of land, near Mr Shear man’s new residence. POYNTZ & CO. For sal e.— T.S. 858, 879, Grey street. ~ 118, 119, Moore street. ~ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox street West. „ 822, 828, 818, 689, 675, 318, 316, 781, 810, 820, and 604 POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—2f acres in Walsh’s pad dock. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—I Acre in Mayo’s Pad dock, close to Wakanui road ; fenced and planted. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—I Acre on Wakanui road ; fenced and laid out; suit able for a building site for private resi dence. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE, —An unimproved farm or 862 acres, being R.S. 26664, 27277 | well fenced and broken up ; 400 acres in English grass; a five-roomed house, eight stall stable, and outbuildings; a concrete tank capable of holding 16,000 gallons. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—R.S. 27429, containing 118£ acres of unimproved land in the Ashburton district, POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALK— R.S. 34036, 34037, 34038, 34039, containing 480 acres of unim proved land at the Rakaia North. POYNTZ & 00. FOR SALE.—R.S. 27192, 27194, con taining 532 acres, well-fenced, and broken up, about six miles from Ashbur ton. POYNTZ & CO, FOR SALE.—A farm of 143£ acres, being R.S. 21013 and 21245, about two miles from Tinwald, well-fenced, and sub-divided into five p-ddocka, laid down to permanent pasture; a good four roomed house, stables, and necessary out buildings. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE. — A farm of about 350 acres, all sub-divided and highly improved, in the Waierion district, POYNTZ & CO. I.IUR SA LW. - A fairn of 250 acres, about ? 31- miles frt.in Hinds Railway Sta tion, being R.S. 28192, 28193, with dwelling-le use and stables. POYNTZ & CO. fj \(J LET on lease, with purchasing J_ clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the Wakanui creek, well-fenced, and in Eng lish grass.



POYKTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—397 Acres; fenced and subdivided into seven paddocks ; CO acres in English grass. The improve* ments consist of a good fivo-roomed House, six stall Stable, concrete Tank, capable of holding C,OOO gallons. FOR SALE.—A block of 937 Acres in the Seafield district. OR SALE.—One eight-horse power ENGINE, by Clayton and Shut* MONEY. The following sums for investment at lowest current'rates: £2,000, £BOO, £COO. POYNTZ & CO. TTJE shall be prepared to receive VV orders for ANGLO-AMERICAN DRILLS, which are so highly appreciated by the farming community iu the district, this season up to August 11. POYNTZ & CO. HAXTON & BEATTIE’S PATENT FLEXIBLE HARROWS ON SALE, which are giving universal satis* faction, vide Testimonials : “ To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur* ton : Sirs, —The 21ft Flexible Harrows 1 had from you please me very much. They are the best Harrows I ever used. In rough ground especially they show them selves to advantage.—H. W. Parsons, Seafield. “ Messrs Poyntz and Co : Having harrowed 1.800 acres of land, both rough and smooth, this season with a set of Haxton and Beattie’s Flexible Harrows, 1 have no hesitation in saying they' are the best kind of Harrows I ever used. They clear themselves well in rough land, and I can confidently recommend them to farmers. —Francis Cass, Seafield.” “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —The Haxton and Beattie Patent Flexible Harrows are all that could be desired for our rough ground.— James Croskbrie, Mayfield.” “To Messrs Poyntz and Co..Ashbur ton : Sirs, —In reference to Haxton an Beattie’s Patent Flexible Harrows, think them by far the best harrows I eve used in all sorts of ground, both rough an ; smooth, and they answer as well as wbai harrows.— George Richard, Orari." POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO. tleworth. POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO