The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. Ill—No. 681.1

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, JULY 6. 1882.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, &c. Salon,. Sales of Stock,'Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. Wlmct.V SALE every SATURDAY, at I*J o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES.



LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS / 4 REQUIRED. Town and. Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. VGENT. for THE TRANSATLANTIC "Fire insurance company. iCvery class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 87a ALFRED HARRISON. The central freehold land, AND GENERAL .COMMISSION -1- AGENCY, i!i ‘ XJKDEKTHE MANAGEMENT OF William Smith, VALUATOR, &c.



FOR SALE— The above Agency has the following Farpmfor Sale : 200 acres, 78 acres, 250 acres, 400 acres, 163 acres, 79 acres, and 230 acres, at prices and terms to suit buyers; full particulars at our offices. e.TOWNSHIP PROPERTIES. Tlirb four-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 ; aix-roomed cottage in Havelock ' A seven-roomed cottage on East Belt. A . two-roomed cottage in Tancred fr street. ; ; TOWN SECTIONS. T.S. 855, 856, in Grey street. Three sections In Burnett street. Two, Wakanui road. Three sections in Peter street. On ei'section in Wakanui road. T.‘S, 783," Peter street. Tftjb sections facing Old Men’s Home. T. 5.1142, Wills street. TWtrsections in Cox street.



SUBURBAN SECTIONS. Vfa hay© : . 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, Tan 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. INSURANCE COMPANY. Fir® Reserve— £l,ooo,ooo. Annual 1nc0me— £1,564,000. Invested Fund5£6,221,965. £6,221,965. Claims Paid— £16,809,152. INSURANCES EFFECTED ON Buildings, Furniture, Stocks, Wdol (in shed or stations), Cropa (growing or stacked), &c., &o.



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, trn.b ' railings, &c. Patterns of the above can be seen, and orders taken by the undersigned. WILLIAM SMITH, Agent for Ashburton. COALS & FIREWOOD. All orders, deft at our offices, or for warded: by. post, will be delivered to any part of! the town or suburbs, at the lowest possible price. t > WILLIAM SMITH, , ~ Manager, .U; .... - East street, Ashburton. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. 11 '", " ! : w »yiuoß . E. INGRAM, M.E.LO!m.; L . Architect and Ehoineer. 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. ,K FOOKS ; AND SONS, Architects,



Business Notices. TIRONMONGERY OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. 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 TRICES. 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 Eanges, very cheap New Lamps, in reat-fvariety New Cots New Bedsteads New Plated Goods New Sewing Machines New Mangles and Wringers New Guns and Bevolvers Orr and Co., IMPORTERS OF FURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, East steebt, ASHBURTON.



JQRESS AND FASHION EXTENSIVE DISPLAY OF New & Fashionable Goods, FOE 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 W 00l Tippets, Collarettes, Cross-overs, etc.



Crvn, Enodjeehs, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Beokees, fej *iUo; THE -JCUI ANGLE, WAKANOI ROAD, 't'ixC UiW Ashbueton. w. s H. BRISTOW, M L K'Ji I&HOfeISED AND LICENSED . . .SURVEYOR, Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn •• ■ County Council Office, HEREFORD STREET. 87id ikJ IA,; l A ,; V ONE *iK ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PENNY. EVERY BVENINO. .axe reminded that The Guardean is the ONLY PAPER published between eh .and Tiraaru, and com- CIRCULATION *-■>■■ County of Ashburton Journal 3»K, Guardian cironlates > Town end Suburbs, and „ Ohertaey, Seafield, Meth jPo?eat,; u Mount Somers, •beaohi Ashburton ; Porks, „jjwy Waterton, and every of. Ashburton within postal (communication, thus c'geneial os well as local will be -tfl (Bny. address in the colony annum (Bfdji, in advance), or — l — postage extra. guartor,



jnew 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. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made to order on the shortest notice. For perfection of Fit, Style, and Finish our dressmaker is acknowledged to bo un equalled. Ladies requiring dresses early in the season are recommended to choose their materials and leave their instructions as soon as possible. Agent for Singer’s Celebrated Sew ing Machines, hand and treadle. Machines in stock. IMPORTER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. DRESSMAKING. Alcorn,



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 Uash Buyer of Grain. Sacks supply , to farmers. I will attend at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, on SATURDAYS, am at the Mill on MONDAYS, for the Purchase of ERTH HOUSE. 1882-WINTER MILLINERY—IBB2. MISS DDNCAN 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. Grain. Feb. 1 1882. H. MOFFAT. 7



Note the address — PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO STREET, Opposite E. Reece, 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 ECUS bought in any quantities. Robert Alcorn. 689 d OTI C E . Jouepii Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, OPPOSITE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. HIGHEST CASHJPRICE FOR GRAIN. 192 c



A. W. Randell 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 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 Sports Ground, Ashburton. 112 d riVHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, 1 TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that ho has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will bo 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



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ra y, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, 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. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Ran ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83



A, THIELE. 204 c BEAT mms 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 £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 JOs ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10a ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watci.es from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., sot 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



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashbukton. Gr. J. Martin, butcher, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that lie is Supplying the Primcst Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton lid. to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd. to Gd. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite 912 c E W INDUSTRY. ASPHALITNG. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve mouths. 3Boc



T. R. Proctor, QCULISTS’ OPTICIAN Office Over Cuff and Giaham’s, next dcor to Suckling’s Leather Warehouse, CORNER OF LICEFIELD AND MAN. CHESTER STS., CHRISTCHURCH. 637 c



Business Notices. Liion Brewery Company, CORNER OF CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. THE great demand which exists for the BREWS of the LION BREWERY COMPANY, and the success which has attended them since starting, has proved I that, under the Skilful Management of Mr GtEorge 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 exhibit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. We award a bronze medal. 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 i Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton.



William Patching, rpENT'] TARPAULIN AND HOP SE CLOTH HAS REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES PELOW FRIEDEANDER EAST STREET MAKER, BROS., N.B. —Horse Cloths and Oilskins can be obtained at the New Premises at the usual LOW PRICES. 530 e



CANTERBURY BRANCH. Mum Ns: Established !559. Capital t 1,000,000 /,’ -. ; ; •,. :r:;a Lj.ibiutv of Simrfhcl 0f ~" HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. T FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 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. Tpi HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • movk:> into his 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 Peice which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Neae Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283



Mrs Henderson, Dressmaker, burnett STREET WEST. Ladies’ Dresses made, from 5s 6d. Ladies’ Riding Habits and Boys’ Suits made to order. 724 c



R, Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. Ad Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason ble prices. 197 a f you want good and STRONG FURNITURE, GO n A TO DAVIS’S CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. til VERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FtTRKISHBD



Business Notice. N OTICE TO FA:RME|RS;9 El t£S3 Wo have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated Me Sherry Grain Drills,



Business Notices- HOLOGRAPH Y.—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 townsheisd, having entered into PARTNER SHIP, art prepared to give the highest CASH PRICES for WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRASS SEED And have for sale—Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, &c. , Arc. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch 306 c Havelock street, Ashburton.



SHBURTON COACH FACTORY, 17 AVI: LOCK STf.EET. 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 iv 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. 3Pf>e Murray iiiii IB Take time by the fore lock.”



For the Ashburton County, and have them now on vie n 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 great 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. extcas for the above kert in stock, t Friedlander Bros., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MAR’NE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND,



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 stkeet, 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 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 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 ceipt of P. 0.0. 730c-960



J. SHEBBIFF, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and £ar 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 parties?' s apply to the Agent, Ashburton. 1 88 BAKER BROS., gUILDERS, CONTRACTORS AN UNDERTAKERS Wakanui road and Cass street Ash ■PLANS PREPARED & EfcllM OIVLN



Business Notices. Westerfield Mill ¥ S KOW IN FULL WORK. Farmers I bringing tluir Grist to mill can be accommodated all night, and have their Grist ready to return the following morn ing. A Night-Miller kept. Cash Buyer of Grain. Apply to JAMES CLARK; C7Bd Proprietor Westerfield Mill,



riiomas Taylor ~|' S now quoting a FRESH SUPPLY of Dunedin Oatmeal, Somerville’s, the best at 4s per 25ibs Dunedin Biscuits, 3d per lb Pure Lemon J uice (certified by the Board of Trade) quarts, Is 9d Vitadone non alcoholic Champagne, 9d per bottle, 8s fid per dozen Smoked Cods’ Roes, 1s per tin Spiced Herrings, Is per tin Fresh Herrings, 8d per tin Very Choice Ling, fid per tin Sugars, yellow, 3sd per lb V\ hi to Crystals, 4d to 4|d per lb • Snowdrop Crystals, 5d Raw Brown, S^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, best, 2s lOd per lb ; other qualities, 2s Bd, 2s Gd, 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 lOlbs, 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 Gd per lb St Albans Cakes, cuirant, citron, or seed,



9cl each Best Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Candles, Battersea Wax, 10|d per lb Speim (full weight), 8d per lb Mould Candles, Bd per lb. Kerosene, 9s, 9s 6d, and 10a 6d, per tin Fire Kindlers, 4J per packet. Nabob Pickles, Is 3d per bottle Captain White’s 2s 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s, Is 8d McLean’s Colonial, lOd Lucca Oil, C. and 8., (quarts), 2s 4d Nabob Sauce, lOd Yorkshire Relish, lOd. Mellor’s Sauce, 9d and Is 6d C. and B. Currie Powder, Is 6d and Is 9d Keiller’s Marmalade, Pd per tin Swiss Milk, 10£d, 10s dozen Honey, 21b tins, lOd Sago, 4d per lb, the best Tapioca, 5d and 6d Farina, Bd per lb packet Maizena and Oswego, 8d per lb Columbus Corn Flour, Cd Rice, 3d; 71b for Is 6d; best, 4d ground, 4d Tobacco—best brands only, Venus Na rod, 6s Venus Twist, Bs 6d Aromatic, mild, 6s per lb &c. &c.



GOODS DELIVERED DAILY. Addbess ; ST. ALBANS’ STORE AND BAKER (Late Saywell). COLOMBO STREET— Christchurch — One door city side of Tuam street. HIGH STREET— One door city side of St. Asaih street 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 PTAMDARE SEWING MACHINE £8 THE BEST IN THE WORLD. fcOW MIND 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 antici pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind or Kilt Desibed. Can be altered to dif ferent styles and widths immediately, and n a most simple manner, 63e