The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL. 111-No. 68'a.l

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1882.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM . A MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 13 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. tGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 8?a ALFRED HARRISON.



Business Notices. XRONMONGERY OF EVERY DE 'SCPIPTION. Orr and Co., Hare 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 PRICES. We 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 New Cots New Bedsteads New Plated Goods New Sewing Machines New Mangles and Wringers New Guns and Revolvers Orr and Co.,



The central freehold land AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENCY, UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF William Smith, VALUATOR, &c. FOR SALE— The above Agency has the- following Farms for Sale : 200 acres, 78 acres, 260 acres,-400 acres, 168 acres, 79 acres, and 230 acres, at prices and terms to suit buyers ; full particulars at our offices. TOWNSHIP PROPERTIES. ' Two fonr-roomed cottages in Peter street A five-roomed cottage in Cox street. A five-roomed ’ cottage in Cameron street. Two three-roomed cottages on East ' Belt ‘ A six-roomed cottage in Havelock street A seven-roomed cottage on East Belt. A two-roomed cottage in Tancred r street TOWN SECTIONS, T. S. 855, 856, in Grey street. Three sections in Burnett street. Two sections in Wakanui road. : Three sections in Peter street. One section in Wakanui road. T.S. 783, Peter street. - Two sections facing Old Men’s Home. T.S. 1142, Wills street. Two sections in Cox street SUBURBAN SECTIONS. We have over 40 lots to choose from, • ranging from 1 rood to 16 acres, situated on the Belts, Alford Forest road, Walsh’s paddock, Mayo’s paddock, McLean’s paddock, Tau cred and Allan’s land, etc., etc. MONEY. £5,000 to lend on freehold property, at current rate of interest, in sums of £IOO and upwards. Apply to WILLIAM SMITH, Manager, East street Ashburton. LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Fire Reserve— £l,ooo,ooo. Annual Income— Invested Fund5£6,221,965. £6,221,965. Claims Paid— £1,564,000. INSURANCES £16,809,152. EFFECTED ON Buildings, Furniture, Stocks, Wool (in shed or stations). Crops (growing or stacked), &0., &c. Agent for Ashburton— WILLIAM SMITH, East street, Ashburton. SUN FOUNDRY. FOR SALE— Ranges (any size) with copper, cast, or wrought iron boilers; registers, verandah brackets, fretwork, limb railings, &c. Patterns of the above can be seen, and orders taken by the undersigned. WILLIAM SMITH, Agent for Ashburton. COALS & FIREWOOD. All orders left at our offices, or for warded by post, will be delivered to any part of the town or suburbs, at the lowest possible price. WILLIAM SMITH, j ! Manager, 220 e ' East street, Ashburton. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. *gvj°B A S. INGRAM, M.E.L.0.M., , Architect and Engineer. Bridges, Water and other Engineering Work superintended in town or country. Villas, etc., etc.. Planned on improved principles; Consideration —2£ per cent. Address : .BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Mail Office. 949 d G. R FOOES AND Architects, SONS, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. W. H. BRISTOW,



IMPORTERS OF FURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, East street, ASHBURTON. JjRESS AND FASHION EXTENSIVE DISPLAY OF New & Fashionable Goods, FOB THE WINTER SEASON. S. W. _ ALCORN Invites the special attention of Town and Country residents to the splendid exposi tion of New Winter Drapery n 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 styles. 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 order 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 choose their materials and leave their instructions as soon as possible.



A UTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council Office, HEREFORD STREET, Syid rjpHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE —ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian is the ONLY DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout • the County of Ashburton than any other Journal. The Ashburton Guardian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and «lsA in Rakaia, Ohertsey, Seafield, Meth veri, - Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanui, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks, Tinwald, Winslow, Waterton, and every part of the County of Ashburton within tho'reach of postal communication, thus being- the best geneial as well as local medipm for Advertising. - Tsai Ashburton Guardian will be Kjd to any address in the colony jer annum (paid in advance), or x quarter, postage extra.



Agent for Singer’s Celebrated Sew ing Machines, hand and treadle. Machines in stock. S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. FLOUR MILLS. I beg tojnotify 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 Oash Buyer of Grain. Sacks suppli to farmers. I will attend at the Somerset ITotel. Ashburton, on SATURDAYS, am at the Mill on MONDAYS, for the Purchase of Grain. H. MOFFAT. Feb. 1 1882, 7 J) E R T H HOUSE. 1882—WINTER MILLINERY—IBB2. . MISS DUNCAN has just received a large and varied assortment of Goods in the latest style, to which she particularly draws the attention of her friends and the public in general. Among the articles which she desires specially to enumerate will be found the following, all of which are we .worth inspection: —Bonnets, Feathers Corsets, Baby Linen, Hats, Flowers, Underclothing, Pinafores. Miss Duncan is prepared to undertake Dressmaking in all its branches, and Mil linery in the newest and most approved styles. Ladies’ own material made up. Mourning within the shortest notice. Note the address— PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO STREET, Opposite E. Recce, Ironmonger. 294 e HAYING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, and by keeping the very best quality of Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone will find it to their advantage to deal with me. Now Landed, a lino of Strong and Well - flavored TEAS, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s. There has never been anything like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, tnd will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Robert Alcorn. 589 d IST OTI C E . Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, OPPOSITE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. HIGHEST CASH ||PRICE FOR GRAIN. 192 c



A. W. Eandell BEGS to draw the particular attention of the Ashburton Public to the fact that he has got GROWING in his Own Gardens about 20,000 BROCCOLI and CABBAGES ; Also, about 20,000 CABBAGE PLANTS, and 2,000 FINK HEADS of CELLERY, which can bo 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 Sports Ground, Ashburton. 112 cl mUE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, J_ TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition A. THIELE, 204 c QREAI REDUCTION WATCHES. IN J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ng Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £lB ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £0 jos ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) roni £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English | cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 os ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. COe T. B. Proctor, QCULISTS’ OPTICIAN Office — Over Cuff and Graham’s, next dcor to Suckling’s Leather Warehouse, CORNER OF LICHFIELD AND MAN. CHESTER STS., CHRISTCHURCH. 637 c



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ra y, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Peering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in 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. C. R VY, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83 s UFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. GL J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primcst Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... -id. to 4cl. Mutton ... ... ... l|d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd. to (id. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite 012 c E W INDUSTRY. ASPHALLTNO. ,T AMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very •moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months, 350 c



Business Notices. Lion Brewery Company, CORNER OF CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. THE great demand which exists for the BREWS cf the LION BREWERY COMPANY, and the success which has attended them since starting, has proved that, under the Skilful Management of Mr George Wood, the quality of their ALEs and PORTER is superior to any yet made in this District. The Manager s life-long experience as a successful Brewer is a guarantee that Customers will get nothing but good and wholesome Ale and Porter from this Brewery. ALE. STOUT. PORTER. The highest award (a first prize in the class, a Bronze Medal) was given to the Lion Brewery Company by the Jurors at the New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, and they have also obtained prizes at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. Jurors award G. Wood, Ashburton.—Stouts in bulk. This exh'bit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. We award a bronze medal N.B. A CART will be running in a few days’ time for the delivery of our Goods and the collection of Orders, G, WOOD, ' Manager, jl p Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton. William Patching, r|IENT' TARPAULIN AND HORSECLOTH MAKER, HAS REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREVISES PI LOW FRIEDLANDER BROS., EAST STREET IvT.B.—Horse Cloths and Oilskins can be obtained at the New Premises at the •i jsual LOW PRICES. -530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. Jtfiiyit m MW ip la* SObi, Established 1859. T Capital t 1,000,000 V . rr~a O.lßiltlY 01 ShURSHOL 0 FMS HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Boherts. 240 d Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES] PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o.



m p{ HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re -1 • * moves into hie newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283



Mrs Henderson, Dressmaker, burnett STREET WEST. Ladies’ Dresses made, from 5s 6d. Ladies’ Riding Habits and Boys’ Suita made to order. 7240



R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason ble prices. 197 a



J"F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. | VERY article Sold at Christchurch •*-i Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED GO TO DAVIS'S



Business Notice. m TO FA,RME|RS;9 We have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated Me Sherry Grain Drills, For the Ashburton County, and have them now on vie/? in front of our establishment These Machines have been FURTHER IMPROVED for this Season, and besides the capability for drilling peas, they are fitted with an improved GRASS SEED AND TURNIP SOWING APPARATUS. Owing to the cheat demand for these Machines, we would advise intending pur chasers to make early application, as only a limited quantity was imported. A GREAT REDUCTION in the price has been made this season, and farmers would do well to enquire before purchas ing elsewhere. EXTRAS roll THE ABOVE KEPT IN STOCK. Friedlander Bros., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MAR 7 NE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



Business Notices. Photography.— Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HERNY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. Robinson and townshend, having entered into PARTNER SHIP, are prepared to give the highest GASH PRICES for WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRASS SEED And have for sale—Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, &c., &c. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 306 c Havelock street, Ashburton.



COACH FACTORY, Havelock stkeet. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customers that their Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Execut all Orders entrusted to their care in first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown.



Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE thanking the public for their liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged their premises, and wish to notify that they are now in a position to do all kinds of work—from building new to repairing carriages of all descrip tions. A large and choice stock always on hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Elz Bros, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 305 e HI 7 ’VrmurrayyS “ mAKE TIME BY THE FORE _L LOCK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L€ 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, LG 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold.



Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R, MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re- J. SHERRIEE, 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 particu'" % apply to the Agent, BAKER BROS., gUILDERS, CONTRACTORS AN UNDERTAKERS Wakanui road and Csss street Ash ceip* of P. 0.0. 730c-960 Ashburton. 188 PLANS I REI’ARED & LSI Ik; GIVEN



ilsli Business Notices. Westerfleld Mill IS NOW IN FULL WORK Farmers bringing their Grist to mill can be accommodated all night, and have their Grist ready to return the following merr ing. A Night-Miller kept. Cash Pdyer of Grain. Apply to J A MJSS CLA ii K, (J7Bd Proprietor Westerlioid Mill.



.Thomas Taylor ~J S now quoting a FRESH SUPPLY of Dunedin Oatmeal, Somerville’s, the beat at 4s per 25lbs Dunedin Biscuits, 3d per lb Pure Lemon Juice (certified by the Board of Trade) quarts, Is 9d Yitadone non alcoholic Champagne, 9d per bottle, 8s 6d per dozen Smoked Cods’ Roes, Is per tin Spiced Herrings, Is per tin Fresh Herrings, 8d per tin Very Choice Ling, fid per tin Sugars, yellow, per lb \\ hite Crystals, 4d to per lb Snowdrop Crystals, 5d Raw Brown, 3£d Teas. —ln this connection we do no nauseate the public by “ protesting to much.” Our teas and prices speak for themselves. Pure Assam Tea, 2s and 2s fid per lb Best Pekoe or Green, 3s. Mixtures of Indian and China Teas, beat, 2s lOd per lb ; other qualities, 2s Bd, 2s fid, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is fid ; boxes, 28s, 265, 245, 225, 20s, 18s fid, 16s fid, and 13s fid The latter, a pure tea with good leaf, strong and fine flavor, unequalled, at less than 3s a box advance. Strong caddies, containing 201 b of the famous Assam Mixture, 38s; Half* chests of lOibs, L 3 to L 5 Coffee, 21b tins, best, 3s Maravilla Cocoa Essence, 3s Od per lb Van Houtens’, 4s 8d Fry’s, Is fid New Currants, fid per lb Mixed Peels, Is fid per lb St Albans Cakes, currant, citron, or seed, 9d each Best Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Candles, Battersea Wax, 10|d por lb Sperm (full weight), 8d por lb Mould Candles, 5d per lb. Kerosene, 9s, 9s fid, and 10s fid, pci tin Fire Kindlers, 4f per packet. Nabob Pickles, Is 3d per bottle Captain White’s 2s 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s, Is 3d McLean’s Colonial, lOd Lucca Oil, C. and 8., (quarts), 2s 4d Nabob Sauce, lOd Yorkshire Relish, lOd. Mellor’s Sauce, 9d and Is fid C. and B. Currie Powder, Is fid and Is 9d Keiller’s Marmalade, 9d per tin Swiss Milk, 10£d, 10s dozen Honey, 21b tins, lOd Sago, 4d per lb, the best Tapioca, 5d and fid Farina, fid per lb packet Maizena and Oswego, 8d per lb Columbus Corn Flour, fid Rice, 3d ; 71b for Is Cd ; best, 4d ground, 4d Tobacco—best brands only, Venus Na rod, Cs Venus Twist, 5s Gd Aromatic, mild, Gs per lb Ac. Ac. GOODS DELIVERED DAILY. Address : ST. ALBANS’ STORE AND BAKER (Late Say well). COLOMBO STREET— Christchurch One door city side of Tuam street. HIGH STREET— One door city side of St. Asaph siieei 284: ORR & Co. .Ironmongers, beg to inform the Ashburton public that they have been appointed AGENTS for the under mentioned Machines, and trust that all who are thinking of buying a Sewing or Kilting Machine will call and see these before deciding on any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING [Standard SEWING MACHINE CS THE BEST IN THE WORUK



jiow WIND YOU don’t FORGET The HOME COMPANION (hand treadle) by the same makers as “ Standard,” is a perfectly reliable Am can-made Machine, and has given equivocal satisfaction wherever in duced, and deserves the attention of th public. The “ Standard ” KILTER.— Th Machine will be found a great boon Dressmakers and others, and we autici pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind ,qg Kilt Desired. Can be altered to dif ferent styles and widths immediately, and n a most simple manner, 630 ,