fHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1882.

Printed and published daily, for the Proprietor by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at The Ashburton Guardian Printing Otter f- West street, Ashburton, Friday, November 24, 1882,



Poyntzand 00. ■ y *. s ; i Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTS BAST STREET ASHBURTON M ESSRS POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions from Mb W. B. MOPS' to offer for sale that very desirable Dwelling House, situate in TANORED STREET, EAST, Ashburton, containing seven rooms, with Garden attached. T o E T Two and Three-roomed Cottages.



MESSRS POYNTZ & CO. Save received instructions from the owner to offer for sale, BY PRIVATE TREATY, T.S. No. 673, 'BURNETT ST RE ET, Situated close to the centre of the town, upon which is erected a comfortable four : roomed dwelling-house, with stabling and 'good fruit garden attached. ■ POYNTZ & CO. THE Undersigned have been instructed to offer for sale lots 1,2, and part of 8,142,141, 140, 132, containing about TWO ACRES, Situate bn the Wakanui road, upon.which ... Is built a capital FAMILY RESIDENCE, Containing thirteen rooms. POYNTZ & CO.



TTjiOE. SALE—On account of T. R T Hodder Esq., lot 124, containing " TWO ACRES OF LAND, Adjoining his late residence, and fronting the Town Belt This would be a good Bite for a residence. 1 Also, on account of the same owner, T.S. No. 779, Situated at the junction of Cass and Peter streets, with stabling thereon. POYNTZ & CO. THOR SALE.—Lot 24, Alford Forest JP ' road,' containing 2 roods, with dwell ing-house, stables, and other outbuildings. Terms moderate. POYNTZ & CO. T3OR SALE.—Town Sections Nos. 822, J} 828, 818, 698, 675, 318, 316, 118, and 119. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE. —A good two-roomed cot tage and quarter-acre of land, close to the residence of Mr Bean. Small cash deposit. POYNTZ & CO. THE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from Mr M. Hamilton -, 'to ofier FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY, His farm at Anama, containing 228 Acres, 50 ACRES IN WHEAT, 50 ACRES IN OATS, BALANCE IN FALLOW. The whole of the land is well-fenced, and within three miles of the railway. This presents a splendid chance for anyone re quiring a farm to take advantage of the opportunity, as the owner is determined to sell, owing to an accident. POYNTZ & CO. MESSRS POYNTZ & CO. have re ceived instructions to sell, by pri vate treaty, on account of Mr W. Syca more, his compact farm of 186 acres, within one mile of Willowby, being R.S. 22922, in grass,'well watered, and sub divided into 6 paddocks, tigether with a four-roomed dwelling-house. POYNTZ & CO. MONEY TO LEND on mortgage at lowest current rates. POYNTZ & CO.



FOR SALE. —A farm of 862 acres at Ohertsey. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE—A good second-hand four wheeled double-seated buggy, with pair of good horses and harness. POYNTZ & CO. TO LIT OR FOR SALE.—A nearly new eight-roomed .House, with tastily laid out grounds, situate in Tan cred street east. Apply to POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A well appointed six roomed HOUSE, with Coach House •nd Stable attached, in Cox street. * POYNTZ & 00. |0 LET.—A four-roomed House in Havelock street. POYNTZ & CO. T TO LET.—A Four-stall Stable, situated in Cass street. POYNTZ & CO. t 10 LET. —A commodious BRICK STORE near the Raliwav Station. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A four-roomed HOUSE in Cass street. . POYNTZ & CO. 10 LET,’—Two four-roomed HOUSES, East Bolt. POYNTZ & Co. flnO LET,—A four-roomed House on I East Bolt. _ POYNTZ & Co. 7 ,■! 4 10 LET.—A three-roomed HOUSE, back East Belt. , POYNTZ & Co.



Matson, Oox, and Co. Mktsbn, Cox & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, 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 and CORNSACKS. FENCING WIRE of All Sizes—BARBED and PLAIN. GREEN and YELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. SKIRVIN SWEDES, and other TURNIP SEEDS of all descriptions. MANGOLDS, &c. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions. COCKSFOOT and RYE GRASS. TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &o. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made ok Consignments. Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL KINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE, OK SATURDAYS, At 11 o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON ‘ AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHRURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, NOV. 28. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, OOX, & CO. WEST STREET, AS BE ORTON. » 30 Ecclesiastical. QATfI OL 1 0 CHURCH. CEREMONY OF The Dedication OF THE CHUitCH OF THE “HOLY NAME OF JESUS.” The Ceremony of the Dedication of the above Church will be performed by HIS LORDSHIP THE RIGHT REV. FRANCIS REDWOOD, D.D., Bishop of Wellington, on SUNDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 1882, On which occasion MOZART’S TWELFTH MASS Will be sung by a united Choir, under the directonhip of Mr H. Gates.



Admission will be by ticket only, to be had at the Presbytery. The Ceremony will commence at 11 o’clock sharp, and Mass will be sung by the Very Rev. L. M. Ginaty, S.M., M.A., Christchurch. Vespers at 7 p.m. DR REDWOOD WILL PREACH. At both Ceremonies there will be an offertory and collection. EDMUND COFFEY, The Presbytery, Ashburton. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, George Swann, Jg ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Hereford street, Christchurch. i jllß OTICE TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID & GRAY, Ashbur ton, having secured the services of a thoroughly experienced Mechanic, are now prepared to Repair Reapers and Binders of all makers, also, Combines, Engines, and all sorts of Machinery. Being the only Firm in Ashburton who have got Machinery adapted for this purpose, with Steam Power, all necessary repairs can be done on the Premises, and at the lowest possible price. We have in Stock Binder Wire and Twine of a first-class quality ; also, best Machine Oils. C. W. Purnell, EAST STREET. 4 5e 010 REID & GRAY, Cameron street.



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 BOWIOK, c Proprietor. OENTRAL HOTEL. John Beecher Begs to inform the Billiard-playing public that he has. now OPENED his fine BILLIARD-ROOM, where they will find one of Alcock’s celebrated Tables, and a Marker always “ on the spot.” Billiards, Pool, and Pyramids. More Loose Box has been erected for Racehorses and Entires. JOHN BEECHER, Central Hotel, Wakanui Road, .Ashburton. au 26



THE GLASGOW FIE HOUSE, Corner of Dowling and Princes streets, Dunedin, J. DONALDSON, ' Proprietor. Has opened a place in connection with the above, which he has christened “ THE BODEGA,” and can promise to supply his friends with a better Glass of Wine or Beer, direct from the cask in a cool collar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. ■ DowiiiNG Street. Princes street. “THE BODEGA.” au 17 The shades, Hereford street. W. H. PORTER Begs to announce that he has entirely Rebuilt the Shades, and in soliciting the patronage of his friends, and the public generally, is determined that the prestige attaching to the old house for the excel lence of it? wines, spirits, liqueurs, and ales, shall be fully maintained. Especial attention has been paid to the Cuisine, the resources of the kitchen being very complete. One of the Largest Ranges procurable, and a Grill of corresponding size, has been fitted therein. The services of one of the best chefs has been secured, so that the LUNCHEONS at the Shades are second to none in the colony. Gentlemen whose business avocations necessitate luncheon in the city are respect fully solicited to patronise this establish ment.



N.B.—The Grill is in full awing to-day. 527 Boarding Houses, &c. PANAMA HOUSE (late a stee’s), Tanored street Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath room. S. LUCAS, Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence ot insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table w always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dross— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station.



Business Notices. SPECIAL SALE of Spring VEGET ABLES, BROCCOLI, and CAULI FLOWERS ; also, a large quantity of CABBAGES and other Vegetables now growing in A. W. Randbll’s gardens (near the corner of the N.E. and N.W. Belts, next the Caledonian Sports Ground), Seed Potatoes and several tons of Prime Onions. Plants always on hand ; also a large and varied Stock of Fruit, Confec tionery, Lollies, etc NOTE THE ADDRESS A. W. Eandell, RIGHT-HAND SHOP, TOWN HALL, East Street. Ashburton. 112 d Craighead and Co., rjIAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. In again returning our sincfU’e thanks to our many friends and patrons for the very liberal support which has been ac corded to us since we commenced busi ness in Ashburton, wo have much pleasure in announcing that our arrangements for the coming season are now complete. We have just been favored with several consignments of the best materials which can be obtained COLONIAL o.nd EUROPEAN—including Fancy Coat ings, Serges, Bedford Cords, and Tweeds of every description. Our method of Cutting and Fitting being based on the most advanced ideas known to the Catting Profession, com bined with ideas of our own, which are not generally known, a PERFECT FIT can always be relied on. Where any ab normal peculiarity exists it can easily be concealed, and when the figure is perfect it will, by our method be shown to the best advantage. Prices moderate, as usual. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tanceed street. 250 HAVING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’a 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 ALshburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, and 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



Business Notices. TO LIVERY STABLEKEEPERS, CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, AND OTHER OWNERS OF HORSES, CATTLE, &c. I Beg to call attention to my stock of VETERINARY MEDICINES, All of which are well-known by those who use them to be moat Valuable Prepara tions. ABSORBENT BLISTER.—Far supe rior to the imported blister. Being always freshly made it never fails to blister properly, and never blemishes. COLIC DRINK FOR GRIPES.—A relief is given by this medicine in ten minutes, and a second dose is rarely necessary. A bottle of this in the house may save the life of a valuable animal. PHYSIO BALLS.—Kept prepared in four different sizes. The ingre dients in these balls are tho- ] roughly dissolved in a steam jacketed bath ; they act much quicker than those prepared from crude materials; never gripe, and will keep good for years. CONDITION POWDERS.—These are of two kinds : one for getting into sound hard working condi tion, and acting on the kidneys, skin, and coat, and the other for putting on beef for show or sale. WORM POWDERS.—WiII destroy and expel the various kinds of worms which infest horses. DRIFFIELD WHITE OILS. For sore shoulders, harness galls, &c. Will quickly heal any wound, no matter how severe. CLEANING DRINK—For cows after calving. Special medicines prepared and sent to any part of the district on receipt of full particulars of the case, and advice given as to general treatment of horses, cattle, sheep, and dogs. I have a quantity of veterinary surgical instruments such as can be used by anyone accustomed to farm work ; and these I lend out to my customers requiring any one of them. Having acted for some time as assistant to Francis Cupiss, M. R.O.V. S. (proprietor of the well-known Cupiss’s Constitution Balls), Norfolk, England, my experience is Practical as well as Theoretical.



J. M. Cambridge, CHEMIST, Ashburton. s!2 rpHE KING IS DYEING. First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition. G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs ANDREWES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price;, by leaving them with Andrewes Bros. They will be returned in a week. Damask Curtains, Table C jvers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. KING, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. ii is E W GOODS- Apricot marmalade, Crosse and Blackwell, in glass camp kettles, 2s each, fresh from Soho square Indian packets, in lead, of pure Assam tea, wonderfully strong, 2s 4d per lb Dunedin oatmeal, Somerville’s, a fresh supply, in splendid condition, 4s 6d per bag Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very fine Souchong, 16s English pickles, 8d per bottle Raspberry vinegar, English, Is bottles Mushroom catsup, large bottles, Is Reduced Prices.



Mild-cured hams, per 7Ad per lb Wheat for fowls, per 3s 9d bushel Silk-dressed flour, 501 b, 6s 3d ; 251 b, 3s 4d Good rice for chickens, 71b, Is 4d New Jams, 6id per tin Dunedin biscuits, fresh, 3d per lb Hops, best quality, 2s per lb Kerosene, 8s 6d, 9s Gd, and 10s 6d per tin at Tliomas Taylor’s. Patent dressed kitchen fruit, washed and dried by machinery— Currants, Cd and 6M per lb Raisins, 6d and 8d Sultanas, 7d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand Maize meal, 3d per lb Haricot beans, 3d Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb German lentils, 6d per lb An 111 b box of the best Tea imported, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28s An IHb box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare this with ttyo 23s box of other houses. Pure lime juice, quarts, Is 9d. Certified by the Board of Trade Lime juice cordial, Is 9d Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Calves’ foot jelly, quarts, 0. and 8., 3s 6d



83 Colombo St. Beat black or mixed tea, 2a lOd Indian and China mixture, 2s per lb. Family Congou, atrong, fine flavored la fid Lucca oil, quarts, 2a 3d Bloater or anchovy paste, C. and B.’, la 3d White cryatalliaed augar, 3£d, 4d, and 4|d per lb Dried apples, 7d per lb 128 Lower High St. Self-raising flour, la packeta, 3a bags Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed wine biscuits, 9d per lb Loose baking powder, la per lb Keiller’s marmalade, 9d per tin Black lead, lOd per dozen Blacking, 7d per dozen Best starch, 5d per lb Carb. soda, fid 89 Manchester St. Irish moss, la 2d and 2s per bottle Linseed meal, 8d per lb Fly papers, 9d per doz Safety matches, Bryant and May’s lOd per doz Fire kindlers, 4|d per doz Nestle’s milk, 10|d per tin Sago, 4d per lb Tapioca, sd, 71b for 2s fid &c., &c., &c. Triangle (LATE DEVONPORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH. anted known. That BONEDUST, specially prepared for drilling with carrots, mangolds, etc., can be obtained from the undersigned. F. MAYO, Hampstead Bone Mills.



Business Notices MR THOMAS MUTTER BEGS to announce that, having sold his General Store Business, he has NOW OPENED IN THE SADDLERY LINE. Mr T. M. ’s 24 years experience in that line is a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to him. will be executed in a workmanlike_manner. Workmen sent out. Christchurch Prices Guaranteed. MR THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street, 180 South Rakaia. James Heseltine (Late Thomas Dudson), SADDLER, Burnett street, begs to announce that he has bought the business lately carried on by T. Dudson, and that he is prepared to supply Saddlery and execute all Repairs at exceptionally low rates. J. H. also begs to state that he is still carrying on his Tinwald business, where his numerous friends and customers may depend on their orders being carried out as her tofore. J. Heseltine, Ash burton and Tinwald. s 8



Agricultural 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, 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. 0. RAY, 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



All who intend building, Are invited to CALL at the YARDS OF J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, Where they can be fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other trade lino at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. Special at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROW N, Office : Tuam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. ii 19



THE EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALASIAN Labor Agency Has now become the favorite means of PROCURING FARM HANDS Of all descriptions. Skilled Laborers or Ordinary Hands can be obtained at the Shortest Notice. The success of this institution is no doubt due to the fact that the Manager’s time is not taken up with House or any other business, and he is able to devote all his energies in the interest of his employers. The Office is situated in LICHFIELD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Next to Reece, Ironmongers. he Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street. s!6



New Turnip Seeds. have this day received, per Orient steamer Austral, a supply of the newest TURNIP SEEDS harvested in England in August last. The sample is one of the best imported. An inspection is invited. Jameson & Roberts, EW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to bo left at the Works, Park street. All work kept In repair for twelve months. 3500 HOUSE. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT Summer Drapery, CLOTHING, BOOTS, &c., Now showing, and to be obtained at Christchurch andDunedinPrices. DIMANT & COE, VICTORIA HOUSE, East street, nil Ashburton, or Ashburton. au2B



RES SHAKING, UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 396 e OP REMOVAL. The Undersigned takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous patrons and the public generally for the liberal share of support accorded to him during the past, and intimates that he has REMOVED from Saunders’ Buildings to PROSPECT BUILDINGS, East street (next Mr Murray’s, watch maker), and hopes, by still continuing to keep a good article, to be favored with a fair share of public support. J. RANGER, Pbosfbci Buildings, East street. 529 Summer Fashions. T HAVE now Opened up 40 Cases of NEW GOODS for the season, im ported direct from the Home Markets. All the Latest Novelties in Ladies’ Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Sun-Shades, Dress Goods, Prints, Satteens, Oatmeal Cloth, Laces, etc. Also an immense Stock of Household Drapery, Carpets, etc. S. W, ALCORN, 025 East street. j ■p>OBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, having entered into PARTNERSHIP, are prepared to give the highest Cash Prices for WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRAST SEED And have for sale —Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, etc., etc. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch. ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 031 Havelock street, Ashburton.



WT. DAVISON, Fruiterer and « Greengrocer, etc., etc., tenders his beat thanks to hia customers and friends for their liberal support accorded him during the past four years, and begs to intimate that he has a large Stock of FRESH VEGETABLES, FRUIT and CONFECTIONERY ; also, a small quantity of Early RHUBARB. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch. W. T. DAVISON, Left hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. 13 a QLOTHING. CLOTHING. S. W. Alcorn Begs to announce that he has opened up an Immense Stock of Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Colonial-made CLOTHING, Selected specially for the approaching Season.



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 Best Value in Colonial-made Tweed Trousers and Vests, 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. Alcorn’s. The Cheapest House for Hats, Scarve H.K.F.S. Braces, Collars, Ti»a. an Hosiery, is S. W. Alcorn’s. SPECIAL —Three cases of Super Lambs’-wool Drawers, plain and ribbe and Lambs’-wool Shirts, are now bein sold at a little over half the usual price. BOOTS. BOOTS. 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 Leyant Boots in great variety. Ladies’ and Children’s Colonial Boots. For best value in Boots go to S. W. ALCORN’S, East street and Saunders’ u dings



Business Notices. T ° T J CJ Ex HE LAD ST OPENING, A magnificent stock of New Drapery, “Thome” and (“Loch Cree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.



2g PER CENT. DISCOUNT. Sewing Machines. SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES WERTHEIM SEWING MA CHINES WANZER SEWING MACHINES (Hand and Treadle). On account of want of room, S. W. Alcorn has decided to dispose of his stock of the aboye Machines at a Discount of 26 per cent, FOR CASH. Ladies in want of a Machine will do well to secure one quickly. S. W. Alcorn, EAST STREET. QUM SEED. GUM SEED. WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received, .x s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a laige consignment of new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gum, Stringy-bark Gum, Red Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum; Black Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc., which they will sell at reduced prices to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. Oct. 1881. oil



W. H. GUNDRY, Estate & station agk^t, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, ■Posts and Bails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN" SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. P 0 R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bnllo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY jyj- ONEY TO LEND On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest current sates Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (under the Land Transfer Act*



:: r Business Notices. store, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 188 L Biggs and Reid, PROPRIETORS. •* . 1 B. and R. begs to inforni their Farming friends and the public generally, that they hare opened a * GENERA L STO RE ? In Jones and Bkadshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the, general patron age. ' •,, [' CHE A P TEAS 1 TEAS! TEAS I ' Of the Best Blends. SUGARS! SUGARS !! SUGARSI.iJ At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING 1 CLOTHING!! CLOTHING!!! And HARDWARE! HARDWARE ! I HARDWARE!!! ‘ At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R’s Cart is now' running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REllh’Soe GE NBR A L STO R E Mount Sombbb. W. H. PUDDICOMBE andCO,, having resolved to CONTINUE BUSI NESS in the above Store, take this oppor tunity of thanking their numerous friends and customers for the liberal support ac corded to them since commencing business as general storekeepers in Mount Sppfera, and also to assure them that they have just BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the LEADING LINES, which will be sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large ahd Varied Stock, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO.,‘ MOUNT SOMERS.



O T ICE TO Dairymen & others. The undersigned is now prepared,to PURCHASE CORN-FED PIGS In any quantities, at Current Rates at his Curing Cellar, ‘ WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station, i CHAS. W. GREEN. i May 4, 1382, ; 402e



R LANCASTER bega to thank hia . customers of the past five years for their liberal support, and takes this op portunity of informing them that he will continue to carry on the businesses khown as the SOMERSET BUTCHERY and FREE-TRADE BAKERY. As R.; Lan caster will be able to devote his undivided attention to these two businesses, hbfbega to assure--those who may 'favor birr with their patronage that their wants will re ceive personal supervision. B. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East street South, Ashburton. ’ 29s



A. Moore BRE WJS-RY. & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTBRBRS, AND BOTTLERS, ij Cameron street, Ashburton. 024



The Ideal Cookahg Stove, ’’ JjlOfe WOOD AKD COA L. The New Patent Improved AMERICAN STOVE has NO DEFECTS. IT WILL BAKE EVENLY. 1 ' BROIL PERFECTLY. ; ' COOK SATISFACTORILY AND PLEASES EVERYBODY. i t IT SAVES TWENTY TIMES ITS GOST IN FUEL. We are constantly receiving testimonials in praise of this great Fuel Economizer. TESTIMONIALS. A bank director writes : , _ “ The stove has given great satisfaction. It is effective, economical, and clean, and would, I feel certain, il better knowp, get into universal use. ” , - • T . i A solicitor writes: “ The stove you supplied me with, suits us admirably. It is in every respect a good and convenient one.” From a clergyman : . ( “ I herewith send cheque in payment of cooking stove, which surpasses, by far in every respect all the stoves used in my house in a somewhat lengthened experi ence in housekeeping. ” From the proprietors of a large ladies’ school ; “The stove has been in constant use, and gives great satisfaction, combining economy in the consumption of fuel with efficiency in cooking for a great number of persons.” The originals of above testimonials and many others of the like effect may be seen at our office. We warrant our stoves to give complete satisfaction. Send for a price list. Inspection invited. LONG AND CO., WHOLESALE 'AND RETAIL IRON MONGERS. 101, Elizabeth street, Melbourne. AGENTS WANTED. ERNEST LOW’S Cherry Pectoral, An invaluable Medicine in all the stages of Consumption, and not to be surpassed in efficacy for Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Difficulty of Breathing, Influenza, Spasmodic Croup, Hooping Cough, and all affections of tho Throat, Brouohise, and Lungs. Prepared only by H. N. CITRO N, . Chemist, Aeaboa, New Zealand. Sole Agent for Ashburton: : CHARLES NEATE, Chemist. au7