fHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, MAY 15, 1882.

Punted and published daily, for the Proprietor, by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at The Ashtnnton Ct;ardian Printing Office, West st,’ee f Ashburton, Monday, May 15, 1883, - ■



Hotels. FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com fort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, 440 c Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, CHRIST CHURCH, beep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. C. KNOWSLEY, 331 c Proprietor. Ashburton Hotel, ASHBURTON (Next to the Bridge). DU SCAN McKENZIE, late of the firm of Mutch and McKenzie, hav ing purchased this well-known and old 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 d ficient guarantee for the contents of the i- cellar, as nothing but the best quality of il Ales, Wines and Spirits will be kept in if stock. d The well-known reputation of the e TABLE will be fully maintained, under the personal supervision of the proprietor, e who will spare no effort in making his ;- patrons really comfortable. J GOOD STABLING, ci D. McKENZIE, i- 50c Proprietor. i- Boarding Houses, &c. if T> A N A M A HOUSE h ll (late a ktee’s). q Tancrbd street Ashvurton. The undersigned begs to inform the y pubic that he has REMOVED from the i Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more a commodious Boarding-house lately in the | occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes e to merit the same patronage bestowed a upon him as heretofore. Goon Bath- Y ROOM. t S. LUCAS, e Proprietor. ! T)RINCE albert boarding r 1 HOUSE. g In consequence of insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the ’ proprietor has taken the PRINCE I ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table will always be kept. Meals Is each. • Good Accommodation for j. 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, Wills street, near a the Railway Station. Triangle boarding house (Late Cotton’s). The undersigned wishes to intimate that I he has taken the above Boarding House, I where Travellers and others in want of » GOOD ACCOMMODATION will receive f EVERY ATTENTION. Reasonable ■ Terms. * Meals at all Hours. 1 D. STEWART, 1 343 a Proprietor. T. Bullock. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate and GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. jP O R SALE. Lot 37, half-acre, Hampstead, part of R.S. 7767 T. BULLOCK. O ~R S A L K Five or Ten Acres GRASS LAND, together with a Dwelling-House of G Rooms, situated about one mile from the Town Belt North. T o T. BULLOCK. L E T . ( SHOP in Havelock street next door to i Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. * m O T, "E T



Prospectus. P ROSPEOTUS OF THE ASHBURTON Woollen Factory COMPANY, LIMITED. ' Capital : £25,000, in 5,000 Shakes of £5 EACH. Ten Shillings on application, Ten Shil lings on allotment, and the balance at intervals of not less than three months. Provisional Mr E. G. Wright ~ J. Wilkin, Christ church „ H. Oram, Christ church ~ D. Thomas, Christchurch ~ J. Carter ~ Thomas Bullock ~ Joseph Clark ~ M. Stitt „ O. E. Fooks „ P. Mayo Directors: Mr E. Saunders J. Ward John Orr A. W. Parsons R. Friedlander D. M'Lean i D. Oliver J. Ivess , D. Cameron , D. Williamson , A. Dawscn , S. Saunders W. Horne Bankers : Union Bank of Australia, Ash burton. Solicitor; Mr. E. G. Crisp. Secretary (pro tern. ): Mr S. E. Poyntz. The Company is proposed to be formed ..'..or the establishment of a Woollen Fac j , ory, for the purposes of providing a local market for wool grown in the district; of converting the wool into manufactured goods, and of selling such goods wholesale - or otherwise. The promoters have arranged for the ‘ purchase, at a reasonable price, of a suit able site with water power, on the bank of the Ashburton river, about three ’ quarters of a mile from the township, and ; arrangements have been made for the con struction of a water-race through the . land for the purpose of working the ma chinery. ■ Efficient machinery, to the value of "£1,500, has already been secured, which is capable of being worked by either steam or water power. Taking into consideration the following ■ facts:—l. That woollen goods are imported into the colony to a very large extent, on which freight and an import duty of 16£ percent, have to bo paid ; 2. That the same quality and description of goods can bo manufactured hero at less cost by using the locally-produced wool; 3. That the present New Zealand factories have met with great success, but at the same time are quite inadequate to the task of supplying the increasing demand;’and, 4. That the proposed factory would have a r great advantage in being situated in the centre of a large wool-producing district, ■ —the Provisional Directors feel that they ' may confidently submit this prospectus to the public. Objection might be taken to the small ness of the proposed capital as insufficient for carrying on the business on a lucrative Scale, but the Provisional Directors, after full consideration of the matter, believe they have taken the wisest course, as, in dependently of other reasons, they believe that after the factory is in working order and an established fact, any capital re quired for a more extended business could be obtained with greater ease and readiness. As the shares have been fixed at a small amount, persons of limited means as well as capitalists will be enabled to invest in : the undertaking, which, in the course of time, is calculated to yield a good inte rest on invested capital, and at the same time establish a permanent industry in the j colony. • As a largo number of shares have j already been applied for, early application j necessary. Prospectus and forms of application may be obtained from the Secretary, A sh burton. The Share List will close on May 18th. 228 e Hotels. S' OUTH RAKAIA HOTEL. The Undersigned (late of the Hurunui Hotel) having taken the above Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public generally that they will always find there every comfort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, etc. Good stabling. Saddle Horses and Buggies for hire. e A. J. HOWELL, Proprietor. w ARNER’S COMMERCIAL HOTEL, CATHEDRAL SQUARE, CHRISTCHURCH. W. F. Warner B a to announce to his many friends in Christchurch and the adjoining Provinces



that having RE-ENTERED INTO POSSESSION Of the above Hotel, which has been en tirely renovated, re-decorated, and re furnished in the latest style, he is nov prepared to welcome his old friends anc customers. THE BILLIARD SALOON Attached to the Hotel is unsurpassed by any other in the Colony, containing three tables specially imported from Eng ' land to the order of the proprietor. The suites of PRIVATE APARTMENTS, Which are elegantly furnished and ap pointed, are entirely distinct from the hotel portion of the building, thus insur ing perfect privacy. A novelty in colonial hotel accommoda tion will bo available at “The Commer cial ” in the shape of a LADIES’ DRAWING-ROOM, Kept specially select and exclusively for : Laoies. A high-pressure water supply has been arranged for on the premises, and the ’Bath Rooms are fitted with every con venience for hot, cold, or shower baths at 'anytime. Comment on the quality of the Liquors •applied at the Commercial is unnecessary, as the cellar is under the special super vision of Mr W. F. Warner. . The Hotel being most centrally situate, fdjacent to the Cathedral, and within a £hort distance of the Museum, Theatre, gad other public buildings, and with a £nun service to all parts of the suburbs jjiisßUig it at short intervals, renders it unequalled as a place of residence for famines or commercial gentlemen visiting pbristchurch. fpKor the convenience of commercial travellers sample rooms will be available. t An excellent chef do cuisine lias been .{engaged, and generally 1:0 pains will he spared to make the Commercial the lead jig hotel in Christchurch. attention will be given to ftjh.crams or letters applying for apart- B* - * , W. F. WARKER, Proprietor. 1' ' f & ’yfe-J



SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE ir Moore street, at a very low rental—vy., 10s per week. OR 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. STRING CART, new ; also, GIG, second hand. T. BULLOCK. JpOR SALE, OR TO LET. LOT 2, Trevorton, with Comfortable COTTAGE erected thereon. Also, TWO ACRES LAND, near the above. The reason for disposing of this property is that the owner has taken a small Farm. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T. BULLOCK. 0 R SAL E T. BULLOCK.



M! ° E Y ■ Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. HfJLLOCK. Public Companies. BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital lire Fund jife Fund 3 reiniuins for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashbdiiton Auencv: POYNTZ AND CO., East sthebt. 774 c 11HE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton.



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS, LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now.on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks 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 Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF &c., &c. I 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 Odr Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, MAY 23. Agents for Royso, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 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, FARM'S, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlander 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. 6 May 23, 1881, 880 a ' 1



Business Notices J IRONMONGERY OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. Orr and Co., Have NOW LANDING, direct from England and America, a Large and Varied Stock of General Hardware, and are prepared to supply Builders, Contractors, and others at LOWEST WHOLESALE TRICES. Wo desire to draw special attention to the following, viz.: — Blue Stone, of superior quality Barbed Fencing Wire 200 Kegs Wire Nails 20 Tons Galvanised Iron, sft to 10ft. 15 Tons Fence Wire, No. 8, 9 and 10 Paints, Oils, and Varnishes Furnishing and Builders Ironmong ery Carpenters’ Tools New Fenders New Fire Irons New Coal Vases New Grates New Ranges, very cheap New Lamps, in groat variety New Cots New Bedsteads New Plated Goods New Sewing Machines New Mangles and Wringers New Guns and Revolvers Orr and Co,, IMPORTERS OF FURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, East street, ASHBURTON. JAMES TUCKER, Jun., Faruieh and General Blacksmith, Wakanui road (next Central Hotel), having taken the forge lately in the occupation of Mr James Cavanagh, begs to solicit a share of public support. Being a thorough practi cal sheer, J. T. is confident that his work only needs to be tried to be appre ciated. 443 e James Heseltine, SADDLER, Tinwald, begs to call the attention of the Public to his well selected Stock of SADDLERY; also, HORSE COVERS for the coming season, which will be found to be of the best quality, and at lowest possible prices. N.B.—Every description of HORSE COLLARS made to order on the pre mises. 1c FLOUR MILLS. I beg to notify that I have RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS, and take this opportunity of recording my thanks to my friends and the public for the valuable support accorded me, and beg a con. tinuance of the same. Farmers from a distance can have their Grist Ground by return. Good Stable and paddock accommodation. No extra charge Gash Buyer of Grain. Sacks suppli to farmers. I will attend at the Somerset llotel_ Ashburton, on SATURDAYS, an< at the Mill on MONDAYS, for the Puronaae of Grain. H. MOFFAT. Feb. 1 1882. 7



Westerfield Mill IS NOW IN FULL WORK. Farmer bringing their Grist to mill can bi accommodated all night, and have theii Grist ready to return the following morn ing.



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, jgARRTSTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 405 e — 1 "■ illlßßßOHlßgllllil 111 l illl——■—BWßP Business Notices. E W INDUSTRY. ASPQALITNG. .TAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take rders for ASPHALTING at very aoderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park rreet. All work kept in repair for twelve louths. : . 350 c I :



A Night-Miller kept. Cash Buyer of Guam. Apply to JAMES CLARK, G7Bd Proprietor Westerfield Mill.



Business Notices. -QRESS AND FASHION EXTENSIVE DISPLAY OP New & Fashionable Goods, FOR THE WINTER SEASON. S. W. ALCORN Invites the special attention of Town and Country residents to the splendid exposi tion of New Winter Drapery in every De partment, just arrived, and now on view. For Good Value the New Stock will be found much Superior to previous season’s. New French Merinos —All the fashion able shades ; splendid value. New Dress Materials, including the new Folkestone Serge, Heather Homespuns, and Costume Tweeds in great variety. New Black and Colored Velveteens, the Largest Stock and Best Value in Ashbur ton. New Black and Colored Silk Velvets and Plushes in every shade. : Ladies’ Winter Jackets in endless vari ety ; new stylos. Ladies’, Maids’ and Children’s Ulsters; new stock. New Dress Trimmings, Buttons, etc. New Fur Trimmings, Black and Brown, very fashionable. New Hosiery and Gloves for Ladies and Children. New Fancy Wool Tippets, Collarettes, Cross-overs, etc. NEW MILLINERY. CHOICE MILLINERY. Ladies’ Fancy Straw Hats, Plush and Velvet Trimmed ; Ladies’ Fancy Satin Hats, Plush Trimmed ; Ladies’ new Plush and Velvet Toque Hats ; —All the newest and most stylish shapes. New Shapes in Ladies’ Sealskin Hats. New Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, Birds, and Wings. The Millinery Department is now under the management of a first-class Milliner, recently from London. Ladies favoring us with their orders may rely on their being executed in the latest style, and to their entire satisfaction. DRESSMAKING. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made to oi’der on the shortest notice. For perfection of Fit, Style, and Finish our dressmaker is acknowledged to be un equalled. Ladies requiring dresses early in the season are recommended to chouse their materials and leave their instructions as soon as possible. Agent for Singer’s Celebrated Sew ing Machines, hand and treadle. Machines in stock. S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. LIVERY STABLES. John O’Gok.han having just taken LIVERY and BAIT STABLES in co uoction with Mr Patton’s Hotel, is in a position to let Horses and Buggies out at reasonable charges. Pleasure parties from Christchurch or Ashburton, supplied with conveyances at the shortest notice. JOHN O’GORMAN, 681 d Methven.



R. Galloway, TINVVALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER, All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason ble prices. 197 a A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted iu Town or Country. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. _ Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. 0. R \ Y, I Dpposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd.



Authorised AGENT for SCOTI BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists ox Application. 83 LOTHING. CLOTHING Begs to announce that lie has opened up a n Immense Stock of Boys’, Youths’, a iid Men’s Colonial-made Selected specially for the approaching S. W. ALCORN devotes special atten tion to the Ready-made Clothing Depart ment, having most of his Garments made to order from carefully-chosen Colonial Tweeds, made by the celebrated Geelong, Kaiapoi, and Roslyn Factories. For the Beat Value in Colonial-made I Tweed Trousers and Yosts, you want to call at S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for' Colonial-made Tweed Suits is S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Paget Coats and [ suits is S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Shirts of all kind is S. W. Alcorn’s. The Cheapest House for Hats, Scarvo H.K. F. S. Braces, Collars, Ties, an Hosiery, is S. W. Alcorn’s. SPECIAL—TIiroo cares of Supcrio Lamha’-wool Drawers, plain and ribbed and Lambs’-wool Shirts, are now beiu sold at a little over half the usual price. Colonial-made Boots of every descri tion. A large stock now on hand. Men’s Colonial-made Bluchers, Water tights, Shooters, and Elastic Sides. Ladies’ and Children’s Kid and Levant Boots in great variety. Ladies’ an! Children’s Colonial Boots. For best value in Bouts go to 3 B. W. Alcorn CLOTHING, Season. BOOTS. BOOTS. , S. \y. ALCORN’S, Bast street and Saunders’ Buildings



prices. Note Address s James Tait SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKE] Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 26c T> O O T FACTOR! M. NEAL AS and CO. wish to in fori the public of Ashburton and District tha they have started a BOOT FACTORY and that, having obtained the latest ini provements in Machinery, &c., will b able to turn out an article superior to an; ever seen in Canterbury. The above firii hope that settlers in the County will snp port what is undoubtedly a PENGELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d J“F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON, |,l VERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed beat of aaterial and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED GOOD NEWS. LOCAL INDUSTRY. 736 c [a card.] GO TO DAVIS’S



Business Notices. ST EW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. ] Biggs and Reid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a I GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, "1 and solicit a share of the general patron- -I age. CHEAP TEAS! TEAS!! TEAS !! Of the Best Blends. SUGARS! SUGARS !! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING! CLOTHING! ! CLOTHING ! !! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE ! ! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R. ’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 50c James Baker HAS OPENED, in Baker’s Buildings, Havelock street, as a GENERAL GROCER. He guarantees that the very best qualitj and quantity will be procurable for the money. His motto will bo CASH ONLY. The purchaser will 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 S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to bo a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovonamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS. OTICE OF REMOVAL. J. J. Doyle, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, &c., Wishes to inform his patrons and the public that after Monday, Bth May, ho will be happy to attend to their require ments in those centrally-situated premises lately occupied by Furness, next Murray, Jeweller, in East street. To meet the times a Discount of 2s in the pound on all parcels of 20s and over will be given for one month. Intending purchasers would find it to their advan tage to call and inspect the prices in Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, as the stock is all quite new. J. J. DOYLE, EAST STREET (Shop lately occupied by F. Furness), Ashburton. ■ 414 e N 0 T 1 C E T O Dairymen & others. The undersigned is now prepared to PURCHASE CORN-FED PIGS In any quantities, at Current Rates, at Ill’s Curing Cellar, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station. CHAS. W. GREEN. May 4, 1882. <’.C2o SADDLERY. t The undersigned begs to thank his ( numerous customers for past support, and begs a continuance; also directing special j. attention to his now present Stock of „ SADDLERY and HARNESS. Prices a moderate, and a good article guaranteed. Horse Covers and Rugs at lowest possible g



i LION BREWERY CO. The above Company having commenced Brewing, are now in a position to Supply Me and Porter Of first-class quality, at reasonable rates. A quantity of Yeast and Grains always on hand. G. WOOD, (Late of the Ashburton Brewery), 75e Resident Manager. LFORD BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quinton Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their New Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops, Having taken Fii’st Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 85Sd rpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZPI ALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will alsc be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTIC LB AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue ;hcy have just been favored with a large sonsignment of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for he coming season. As these Tweeds are >qual, and in some respects superior, to mything of the same class that can be mportod, they feel confident that, by trict attention to business, and by the



exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past.



PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. rjIHE Undersigned wish to intimate that hey are in a position to supply every class of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, including Grain Drills, of different makes, comprising the I “ McSherry,” “Champion,” “Farmers’ Friend,” and “Anglo-American,” at the Lowest Prices, and are prepared to indent Engines and Combines, and extras for Engines and Combines, from any Eng lish maker for next season’s threshing. P. & D. DUNCAN,



Ashburton. (Head Oflice, Tuam street Christchurch.



240, • SH BURT ON BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Have much pleasure in informing the public that, having completed their exten sive alterations in the above Brewery, they are now prepared to supply, Whole sale and Retail, a first-class article, both n ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re luced price. They have also made special arrange ments for suppljing those light BITTER so highly appreciated both at dome and abroad. All Ales and Voider from this date will ia guaranteed, and delivered carriage aid to any railway station. N. B. —On Sale, a largo quantify of o.'i.u. —wii oilie, a lingo uuauuiy OI Kid MALT VINEGAR, price 2s per WOOD AND CO. \JKJ.y Ashburton Brewery, Cameron si reef. dlor, Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily. 227 d



Business Notices. EXHIBITION Has much pleasure in announcing to his Customers the arrival of an Immense Stock of New Drapery, Clothing, & Fancy Goods, Ex Lurline and City of Perth. A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF GERMAN JACKETS, Nice fitting goods. Several cases of New Millinery, Plush, Seal and Velvet Hats and Bonnets, in Grc Variety Black and Colored Velveteens, in all the newest shades, at very moderate prices A Great Variety of the new River, Rail and Road Serge, so fashionable in Englan (see Queen’s Journal) A Grand Selection of Homespun Tweeds, in all the shades Hosiery and Gloves, in endless variety Umbrellas, Stays, Ties, Collars, Dress-Trimmings, Etc. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS. An Immense Stock of Roslyn, Kaiapoi, and English Blankets and Flannels jus opened up. Flannel from 9d per yard. CLOTHING, &c. Men’s Suita from 40s upwards. Boys’Suits from 12s 6d. Suits made to orde correct fit guaranteed 40 dozen Men’s and Boys’ Hats just to hand, splendid value Men’s Shirts in endless variety, from Is 6d 10 cases Boots just to hand, greatly reduced in prices A. O. begs to state that all his Drapery Stock is Purchased FOR CASH thereby saves Large Discounts, of which the public will get the full benefit. SOLE AGENT FOR DAVIS’ VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE.



A S all with brains, and even those with A none to speak of, have by this time solved my enigma, it must give place to the present advertisement.—l take thi opportunity to again thank all my cus tomers sincerely for their liberal and continued support since commencing business for myself over a ago. They seem not to be tired me or my goods ; and certainly it con tinues to be a pleasure as well as my busi ness to attend every day upon their wants and wishes. Judging by my largely in creasing trade, the Packet Teas (care fully Selected and properly Blended) are giving great satisfaction to consumers. A FRESH CONSIGNMENT JUST TO HAND. Seasonable Fruits in Variety. Grocery and Italian Goods on Sale as usual. Good Butter and Fresh Eggs purchased at Best Market Price. H. M. Cakson’ Fruit and Italian Warehouse, nez Bank of New Zealand, East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co.’s Pure Blended Teas, in packets an boxes. 3o LFO R D FOREST The undersigned have always on band for sale POSTS, HAILS, STAKES, STRAINERS AND FIREWOOD, In any quantity. BUILDING TIMBER FOR STABLES As per order. All outside the Bush. GOOD SECURE PADDOCK FOE HORSES. Cooper Brothers. N. B.—Delivered in any part of County, as per order. "£pREE TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Businesse together, and by keeping a good LOA at 6d, and IGozs to the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free leade andFiiEETRADE will Stick to You. R. LANCASTER. 34 Cfeo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement IMPORTERS, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Ch r istchujeoh. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransomes’ Engines and Threshers Fiirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulkv Ploughs _ J Randall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Farmer’s Friend,” and “Monarch' Grain Drills The Wonderful “Easy ’’Lawn Mowers. The Best of Everything. .11 kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock.



Write ua for Circulars and Prices before •. purchasing. Agent : t FEEDK. PAVITT, 473 e Ashburton. r —— ——■— s miNWALD TIMBER DEPOT JL Railway Reserve, , OPPOSITE CLARK’S GRAIN SHEDS. 0. Jephson Has as GOOD a STOCK, and CHEAPER than any other in the County. ROUGH TIMBER from 10s a hundred up. All Descriptions of Building Mate rial on hand. Oil, Colors, Brushes, &c. IRONMONGERY. Nails, Screws, Tools, Locks, BoPs, Butts, Ac., Ac., and other articles too numerous to particularise, but all at the LEAST POSSIBLE ADVANCE ON COST "RICES C. JEPHSON.' COAL AND FIREWOOD. COAL AND FIREWOOD Can now be obtained from Jephson’s Depot. Newcastle and Springfield Coals. Black Pine and Mixed Firewood always on hand. Coals, Ac., delivered within One Mile FREE of charge.



0. JEPHSON, TINWALD, Opposite Clark’s Grain Sheds. A. W. Eandell BEGS to draw the particular attention of tiie Ashburton Public to the fact that ho has got GEO WING in his Own Gardens about 20,000 BROCCOLI and CABBAGES; Also, about 20,000 CABBAGE PLANTS, and 2,000 FINE HEADS of CELLERY, which can be obtained retail at the Shop in the Town Hall. Splendid Samples of Onions at Low Prices, in large or small quantities. Good Blue Derwent Pota toes. N. B.—Gardens, Belt Road, corner of N.E. and N.W. Belts, next Spoils Ground, Ashburton. H2d