—-'•-Massachusetts, a mill believed to have been the first in the world which combined all the requirements of - making finished cloth from the raw cotton. In 1790 there were only twenty-five post offices in America, and up to 1837 the rate of postage was twenty five cents for a letter sent over’ 400 miles. In 1807 wooden clocks began to be 1 made by machinery. This ushered in the era of cheap clocks. About the year 1833 the first rail road in the United States was'con-. ; structed. ; 1840 the first experiments in photo graphy were made by Daguerre. About 1840 the first express business was established. The anthracite coal business may be said to have begun in 1820. In 1836 the patent for the making of matches was invented. Steel pens were introduced for use in 1803. The first successful trial of a reaper took place in 1833. In 1845 Elias Howe obtained a patent for his first sewing machine. The first successful method of making vulcanised india rubber, was patented in 1839. In 1834 the magnetic telegraph was first brought into practical use.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, MAY 8, 18S2.



Guiteau, it is said exhibits much inter est in reading accounts of executions, and remarks,“They all died without showing fear.” On day he read an account of seven hangings, and afterwards said, “I'll die without flinching, too, if I am execu ted; see if I don’t.” He insists, how ever, that he will get a new trial. Sunday law is being held constitutional by the Supreme Court of California. It came into operation in that State on the 19th nit. A powerful organisation, called the League of Freedom, was formed to resist its enforcement. The law is directed : chieflly at saloons and places of amuse . meat, but the League, in order to make the enactment odious, will cause the arrest of everyone engaged in an unnecessary ' occupation on the first day of the week. Holloway’s Pills.—Nervous Debility.— No part of the human machine requires more watching than the nervous system—upon it hangs health and life itself. These pills are the best regulators and strengtheners of the nerves, and the safest general purifiers. Nau sea, headache, giddiness, numbness, and men tal apathy yield to them. They dispatch in a summary manner those distressing dyspeptic symptoms, stomachic pains, fulness at the pit of the stomach, abdominal distension, and over come both capricious appetites and confined bowels—the commonly accompanying signs of defective or deranged nervous power. Hollo ' way’s Pills are particularly recommended to persons of studious and sedentary habits, who gradually, sink into a nervous and debilitated state, unless some such restorative be oc r a ionally, taken.—[Advt.]



New Advertisements. r AN TED—A young GIRL, to assist . . , in house work. Address, Mrs Feankuk White, East Town Belt 422 e r ANTED, by a respectable man, SITUATION as Farm Laborer, or any work on a farm. Apply Andkewes Bros., Servants’ Registry Office, Ashbur ton. 425 e WANTED— TENDERS for ERECT ING 130 Chains FENCING. 42Ge . JAMESON & ROBERTS. A SPECIAL MEETING of the De bating Society will be held THIS EVENING, in Mr Zouch’s Office, at 7 o’clock sharp. All members are requested to attend. Business : JTd receive Report of Committee re Library Site -1 W. TOWNSHEND, 420 e, , . Hon. Sec. M G mutullTmp ROVE men T SOCIETY. ' A MEETING of the abave Society will be held in the Mount Somers Schoolroom, on FRIDAY evening next, 12th inst., at 7 p.m. Business important. All in terested please attend. JOHN HOOD,



434 e Secretary pro tern. fpHB LIO ENSIN G ACT, 1881. I, EDWIN OLIVER, of Wheatstone, ' beingthe holder of a Publican ! s License in respect of the house and premises situ -1 ate 'at Wheatstone, do hereby give notice thatT desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at - the Tinwald Temperance Hall on the 7th day of June next, apply for the Removal of ■ the License for the aforesaid house and premises to a house situate at Tinwald. Dated'the'fith day of May, 1882. 423 e r EDWIN OLIVER. OTICB OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE I, WILLIAM HARRIS, of Winslow, do hereby give notice that 1 desire to Ob tain, and will at the next Licensing Meet ing, to be holden at the Temperance Hall; Tinwald, on the 7th day of June, IBBSSV apply for a certificate, authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house'situate at Winslow, known as the 1 Railway Hotel, containing twenty rooms, ■ exclusive of ( those required for the use of the family. 1 ■ -Dated this Bth day of May, 1882. 4830 WILLIAM HARRIS. OTICE is hereby given that I John Ml :•* Bowick, of Alford Forest, Hotel keeper, desire to obtain, and will, at the Annua)'Licensing Meeting for the Licens ing diSlrictof Mount Somers to be holden at Methven on the ninth day of June, 1882; apply for a Certificate authorising the issue of the renewal of a publican’s license now held by mo for the House situate at Alford For esc, and called the “ Alford Forest Hotel.” Dated this eighth day of May, 1882. 4570 JOHN BOWICK.



New Advertisements. PRELIMINARY NOTICK. Messrs j. t. ford & co. are instructed by Mr Geo. Cole, to sell by Public Auction early in June HIS REALLY FIRST CLASS Farm, CONTAINING 241 ACRES, Situate at Wakanui. Full particulars of which, will be pub lished shortly. J. T. FORD & CO., Auctioneers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., 431 e Agents. TO LET —A Three-roomed HOUSE Apply, John Coutts, Grey street. 430 e W MONTGOMERY & CO.’S AC . COUNTS must all be PAID before SATURDAY, May 14th, or pro ceedings will be taken. 428 e B. HUGHES. L OS T . A CHURCH SERVICE, on Sunday, 30th April. The finder will be rewarded on returning same to the Post Office, Ashburton. 424 e



Young ladies’ journals for April, Bow Bella, Family Herald, London Journal, etc., at H. M. Jones’s, East street and Baring square. 421 e Meetings. JJORIIOULTURAL SOCIETY. The COMMITTEE of the above are culled together for TUESDAY EVEN ING, May 9th, at Mr Jones’s Room, at 8 p. m. Important Business. 409 e S. E. POYNTZ. pUBLIO MEETING. In compliance with a request, I hereby convene a PUBLIO MEETING, to be held in the Town Hall, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the Bth May, at 8 o’clock in the evening, to consider the question of the Library SITE, and other business connected therewith. (Signed) DONALD WILLIAMSON, Mayor. Borough Council Office, 3rd May, 1882. 397 e Public Notices. D R LEAHY has Arrived in Ashburton, and may be CONSULTED temporarily at Quill’s Hotel. 376 e ICENSIN6 ACT, 1881.



NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in pursuance of the abovenamed Act, the QUARTERLY MEETINGS of the Licensing Committees will be held in the undermentioned districts at the times and places specified below, for the purpose of taking into consideration all applications made under the above Act, of which due notice is given to the Clerk of the Licensing Committee. Mount Hutt Road Board Office, Methven, June 2nd next, at noon. South Rakaia —R. M. Courthouse, South Rakaia, Bth June next, at noon. A. MAKEIG, Clerk Licensing Committee. R.M. Court, South Rakaia, Licensing district of mount butt. In conformity with Clause No. 46 of the Licensing Act, 1881, I hereby give notice that a POLL of the RATE PAYERS will be taken to determine whether Publicans’, New Zealand Wine, Accommodation or Bottle Licenses may or may not be respectively increased in the above named district. The POLL will be taken at the Board Office, Methven, and the Schoolhouse, Barrhill, on FRIDAY, the 2nd day of June, 1882, between the hours of 29th April, 1882. 78e V. R. 9 a.m. and 6 p.iii. ARTHUR MAKEIG, Presiding Officer. 3770 ICENSING DISTRICT OF UPPER I ASHBURTON.



SATURDAY, MAY 13. Lot 177, JUNCTION OS' ALFORD FOREST AND WINTER’S ROAD. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BOLLOCK -has received in ■' structions from Messrs Tailored Allan, to sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on SATURDAY, ISra MAY, ' LOT 177, ‘ ~ ’Containing; la 2r 27p, situated at the '.j junction of Alford Forest and > < ti ' Winter’s roads, near the site of the *; proposed‘Woollen Factory. " J , s the last unsold lot in Messrs Tanered and Allan’s estate, will be sold slightest reserve. ** i&~ - —t. „ ■ Teems t -One-third cash, one-third m in eight months, it,7 per cent. ti’Td^iobk. fa Myiwffa.j 1' OK eer



H. Matson a PRELIMINARY 1 MENT. DISSOLUTION OF R FRIDAY, 12TH M Messrs h. mats conjunction with i Loan and Mercantile A> have received instructioi ! Grigg and Russell, in con Dissolution of Partnersh Public Auction, At the Land in thb CANTEI3RURY WOO Casho stvee ON FRIDAY, 12TH At 12 o’clock n 6,500 A 0 Of the Celebrs Longbeacb Comprising- The whole of that portion ASHBURTON TE And various other Lands Subdivided into the CHOICE FAI ASHBURTON TEI Lot 1 Plan 608 3 1 Plan 507 2 3 4 6 1 Plan 483 2



ASHBURTON TERRACE LAND, except (,40 ACEES And the fallow, has been’,in English grass from 2Jto 4years. 700 A 0 R E S In Turnips or fallow ready for wheat. Every paddock is supplied with water by natural creeks and watercourses. This really Valuable Portion of the LONGBEACH ESTATE Is situal vithin two miles of the Tinwald Railway Station, and SURROUNDS THE TOWNSHIP OF WHEATSTONE, The Ashburton Terrace’'Land ;is ad mitted to be the BEST CROPPING SOIL in the whole of the Ashburton District. Each Farm is separately fenced, except a few of the smaller blocks, which are i comprised in one paddock. THE |SITE| FOR THE ASHBURTON BUTTER AND CHEESE COMPANY, LIMITED, IS SITUATED AT FLEM INGTON, ON THE LONGBEACH ES TATE ; SAY, FROM HALF-A-MILE TO TWO {MILES DISTANT ONLY FROM ANY OF THE FARMS. Also, The Dromore Farm 27191, 27193, and part 27192, Comprising— A 0 R E 5 S , FENCED AND IMPROVED. Terms will be made to suit all classes o Buyers— A SMALL' DEPOSIT, And the balance at low;rates. ■ Full particulars can be obtained upon ap i plication to 1 THE NEW ZEALAND L. &M AGENC’ COMPANY, Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargil • and Christchurch ;] Or s H. MATSON & CO., Christchurch. d J , A daily coach runs from Ashburton i which will enable intendit purchasers to reach the Home sfatioi n where Mr Gr : gg will provide horses, ar 6 arrange to have the vai ious Farms point* out.. 16£



In conformity with Clause No 46 of the Licensing Act, 1881, 1 hereby give nolice j that a POLL of the RATEPAYERS will be taken to determine whether Publican’s, New Zealand Wine, Accommodation or a Bottle Licenses, may or may not be re- o spectively increased within the above dis trict. The Poll will be taken at the Road Board Office, Westerfield, on WED NESDAY, the 10th day of May. 1882, ; between the hours of 9 a. m. and G p. m. , WILLIAM HICKLEY GUNDRY, \ 325 c Presiding Officer. V. R. Tices sing district of ash j BUR T 0 N. In conformity with Clause No, 46 of the Licensing Act, 1881, I hereby give notice that a POLL of the RATE PAYERS will be taken to determine whether Publicans’, New Zealand Wine, Accommodation or Bottle Licenses, may or may not be respectively increased within the above district. The Poll will be taken at the Temper ance Hall, Tinwald, on TUESDAY, the 9th day of May, 1882, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p m. WILLIAM HICKLEY GUNDRY, 332 c Presiding Officer. O T 1 C E. TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Cracroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail will be carried on a pack-horse. A. JACKSON, 277 e Proprietor. OTI C E . I hereby authorise Mr L. H. Wilkins j i to receive all monies on accounts placed I in his hand for collection. W. G. ROSS. Ashburton, Feb. 11, 1882. 797 d ) fjl EBBPASS NOTICE , Any person found TRESPASSING on thejiLagmhor Estate, or damaging the fences, will be PROSECUTED. DONALD. M'LEAN, Lagmhor.



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 have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacka 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 i-chests



OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &o. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or homo markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in Chkistchubch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Oob Stokes. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, MAY 9. SPECIAL ENTRY FOR MAY 9th, 1882. On Account of Donald Potts, Esq., Hakatero, Three-year-old STEERS 20 SPAYED HEIFERS In fresh Store condition. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co, Agents for Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, OOX, & CO. To Let and for Sale. JgSSEX SEED WHEAT. ON SALE- A small quantity, very clean. Early application necessary. H. MOFFATT, 344 e Wakanui Mill. 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 Oilice of this Paper. 418 e Tji OR SALE. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. 410 e JAMESON & ROBERTS



J. T. Ford and Co, Turnips! Turnips! NINETY-SIX ACRES. MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO. have been favored with instructions from Joseph Hay don, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction, AT THE TINWALD SALEYARDS, ON TUESDAY, 9th MAY, 1882, 96 acres gg OF SPLENDID TURNIPS At Westerfield. The paddock is situated six miles from Tinwald, adjoining Messrs Davis and Wilson’s farm. Mr Johnstone will show the crop to in tending purchasers. Sale at 11.30 sharp. J. T. FORD & CO. . Auctioneers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., 407 e Agents. rTTo STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, i AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Fkiedlander 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 M—— T. Bullock. A T. Bullock, UCTIONEER, ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, UURNETT STREET, Ashburton. F 0 R s E, Five or Ten Acres GRASS LAND, together with a Dwelling-House of G Rooms, si'uated about one mile from the Town Belt North, T. BULLOCK. T o E T . SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Bros., drapers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T O E T . SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE in Moore street, at a very low rental—vu., 10s per week. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart—Lots 517, 518, 519, 536, 5?>7, 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, F O R S B Lot 37, half-acre, Hampstead, part of US. 7707. T. BULLOCK. F O R S E SPRING CART, new ; also, GIG, second hand. T. BULLOCK.



T o E T. The FABM belonging to K 'asra Cowan and Tonies (lately in tl BQB upa tion of Mr Francis Cass), W® zanui, comprising the following : Rural Section 28403 — 705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 a lrl3p Rural Section 28406—387 a2r 20p Rural Section 28407—234 a3r lOp All the above can be had as one com pact Farm—is nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, with plenty of water. Apply, 398 e MATSON, COX & CO. TO lET, to a good tenant, at alow Rental, a FARM of GOO Acres. Land is all fenced, is partly laid down in grass, and is well watered. Apply for particulars Office of this Paper. 23e Ecclesiastical. E 8 U S ONLY. MRS HAMP SO N, the Lady EVANGELIST, will commence her Mis sion by holding a MEETING in the Town Hall, for Women only, on WED NESDAY, 10th May, at 3.30 p.m. Evangelistic Addresses, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Evenings follow, ing. Doors open at 7. Service commenc ng 7.30 p.m. Sankey’s Hymns used All cordially invited. 394 e Public Companies. ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Established 1809. Subrcribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 A SHBTJHTON AoEIiCV: P-OYNTZ AND 00„ East sieekt. ■tWo



F OR 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. M o N E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Tenders. rfTENDERS are invited for about 4 JL Miles of WIRE FENCING, 6 wires (3-wire double fence), and repairs to about 4 miles of fencing, with stakes on each side of sod fence. Tenders to be sent in by noon of TUESDAY next, April 9th, to this office. D. MORROW, Montalto, 3900 Hinds. T E N D E R TENDERS are invited for CROSS PLOUGHING two hundred and forty (240) acres, more or less, of turnip land. Fur rows to be five and a half (SJ) inches deep by ten (10) inches wide. Ploughing to be finished, one half by sixth (6th) of June, and the balance by eleventh (11th) of July. Tenders to be sent in by ninth (9th) of May, to John F. Tiokeix, Bel mont, Methven. 391 e nO BUILDERS. The DATE for receiving TENDERS for a STABLE, Hinds, has been EX TENDED to noon of TUESDAY next, A pril 9th. Plans and specifications may be seen at this office, where tenders are to be sent. D. MORROW, Montalto, 389 e Hinds. T BUILDERS. TENDERS required by the under signed for SHOP FITTINGS. Particu lars can be seen at our office, where Tenders will bo received up to 6 p.m. 10th instant. 417 e FRIEDLANDER BROS,;



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, ■gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET, 40oe Business Notices. nnHIS isn’t a menagerie,” sharply I observed an irascible deacon to a man who was trying to force a passage through the crowd at Mr Mayo’s Green grocery Shop, next to the Royal Hotel. “ No, I presume not,” returned the stranger, “ or they wouldn’t leave any of the animals to block up the entrance.” Fresh Fruit and "Vegetables can be ob tained at the above shop daily. 912 d OTICE OF REMOVAL. J. J. Doyle, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, &c., Wishes to inform his patrons and the public that after Monday, Bth May, he will bo 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 oyer 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), As UB ORTON. 414 0 T C E T 0 N 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. 402 e gADDLERY, 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 Addresses' James Tait SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 2C5d J-J O 0 T FACTORY. GOOD NEWS. M. NEALAS and CO. wish to inform the public of Ashburton and District that they have started a BOOT FACTORY, and that, having obtained the latest im provements in Machinery, &c., will be able to turn out an article superior to any ever seen in Canterbury. The above firm hope that settlers in the County will sup port what is undoubtedly a LOCAL INDUSTRY. 73Gd A FEW DAYS ONLY. PORTRAITS THAT NEVER FADE Taken and Finished in Ten Minutes in Rain or Sunshine, at the AMI RICAN GEM STUDIO, Now open in BI'RNETT STREET (Opposite Mail Office). NOTICE OUR PRICES. 24 Exquisite Little Gems ... 2s GJ 12 Double Gems 2s 6d 12 Sunbeams ... ... ... 6s Od 12 Card Size ... ... ... 9s Od CABINET and LARGE PICTURES at equal LOW PRICES. Gem Albums 2s Cd Note the Address— OPPOSITE MAIL OFFICE, Ashburton. 321



rpHE LION BREWERY CO. The above Company having commenced Brewing, are now in a position to Supply Ale 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- j perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient gurrantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 858 d . rpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. 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 a manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will 'j 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 also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very ( SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict 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. . njIHE Undersigned wish to intimate that they are in a position to supply < every class of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, including Grain Drills, of different makes, comprising the “ 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 Office, Tuam street Cluistchurch.) v 2400 A S II BURTON 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, Y hole sale and Retail, a first-class article, both in ALES and STODT, at a greatly re duced price. They have also made special arrange-1 incuts for supplying those light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at Home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date will he guaranteed, and delivered carriage 1 paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashburton Brewery, Cameron street. F. B.—On Sale, a large quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2s per e Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily. 227 d



[a CARD ] I i PENGELLY, Practical Tailor, s Durham street South, Christchurch. 1 i Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d 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. 3P5e p YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO UJ TO DAVIS’S CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLF.TELY FURNISHEI FORMS PRINTED “To Let * and “ For Sale ’’— can be i at the Guardian Office.



Has much pleasure in announcing to his Customers the arrival of an Immeo 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, ih' Gr» Variety Black and Colored Velveteens, in all the newest shades, at very moderate prices A Great Variety of the new Biver, 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 Suits from 40s upwards. Boys’ Suits from 12s fid. Suita made to ordg correct fit guaranteed 40 dozen Men’s and Boys’ Hats just to hand, splendid value Men's Shirts in endless variety, from Is fid 10 cases Boots just to hand, greatly reduced in prices A. 0. begs to state that all his Drapery Stock is Purchased FOR GASH thereby saves Large Discounts, of which the public will get the full benefit. SOLE AGENT FOR DAVIS' VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE,



A 8 all with brains, and even those with none to speak of, have by this time solved my enigma, it must give place to the present advertisement.—l take this 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) ar* giving great satisfaction to consumers. A FHESH CONSIGNMENT JOST TO HAND. Seasonable Fruits in Variety. Grocery and Italian Goods or. Sale as usual. Good Butter and Fresh Eggs purchased at Beat Market Price. H. M. Cabson' Fruit and Italian Warehouse, nex Bank of New Zealand, East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moatb, & Co. 'a Puke Blended Teas, in packets and boxes. So The undersigned have always on hand for sale POSTS, RAILS, STAKES, STRAINERS, AND FIREWOOD, In any quantity. BUILDING TIMBER FOR STABLES As per order. All outside the Bush. GOOD SECDKE PADDOCK FOE HORSES. Cooper Brothers, N.B.—Delivered in any part of County, as per order. 28 -pREE TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Busine together, and by keeping a good LOAF at 5d and ICozs to the lb, trust to receive a si.: ro of patronage. Stick to Fees Trade andFEEETsADE will Stick to You. B. LANCASTER. 34 Geo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement importers, Tuam & St. Asaph stbbbtb, Chbistchubch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransomes’ Fngines and Threshers Fiirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulky Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Fanner’s Friend,” and “Monarch* Grain Drills The Wonderful “Easy ’’Lawn Mowers. The Best of Every thing. All kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent: FREDK. PAVITT, 55e Ashburton. W. H. GUN DRY, INSTATE & STATION AGE JIT, Ll LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, Ac., Ac. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent foe AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE A MARINH INJ SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. P O R SALK - Quaiter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock’ ; Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term ’ W. H. GUNDRY 1 -—■ 3 M ONEY T 0 LEW X On approved Freehold security in various siuus, at lowest curreD* Mites* . Apply to I W. H. G undry, LICENSED LAND BROKER I (under the Land Transfer Act 0 rT