The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, MAY 4, ISB3.

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YOU. Ill—No. 627.1



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, &o. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, a 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. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates, 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. THE CENTRAL FREEHOLD LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENCY, UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF William Smith, VALUATOR, &c. FOR SALE— No. 4—200 acres at Longbeach, a splen did property. ~ 12—3 acres, Alford Forest road. ~ 13—78 acres at Wakanui. ~ 14—8 acres, close to the township, to be sold in twc-acre blocks, cheap ~ 18 —43 acres, close to the Ashburton | Sale Yards. „ 80— 250 acres at WakanuL ~ 39—20 acres at Alford Forest. „ 60 —400 acres good wheat land at Ealing. „ 53—163 acres, five miles from the township, plenty of water. ~ 53a —79 acres adjoining the above. „ 61—38 acres, within ten minutes' walk of the Post Office. TOWNSHIP PROPERTIES. „ 4—2 four-roomed cottages in Peter street east. „ 5—A five-roomed cottage in Cox street „ 15 —Afive-roomed cottage in Cameron street north, ~ 25 —Two three-roomed cottage on East Belt 27 —A six-roomed cottage in Have lock street. ~ 28 —A seven-roomed cottage on East Belt. ~ 37 —A two-roomed cottage in Tan cied street. „ 59—A two-roomed cottage on Beach road, and holf-acre of land. TOWN SECTIONS. ~, 6—T.S. 865, 856, in Grey street. „ 19—3 sections in Burnett street ~ 23—2 sections on Wakanui road ; good business sites. „ 23a—3 sections in Peter street. ~ 26—1 section in Wakanui road (two frontages). ~ 29—2 sections in Peter street, near East Belt. 32—2 sections near Hospital. „ 41—T.S. 783, Peter street. ~ 61—2 sections facing Old Men's Home. „ 52—T.S, 1142, Wills street. „ 57-2 sections in Cox street (comers). SUBURBAN SECTIONS. „ 7—acres, near North Belt. ~ B—l acre, ~ ~ ~ >f 9—Quarter-acre, back of gas works ~ 9a—Quarter-acre, adjoining the gas works „ 16—2 sections on Alford Forest road (near Fooks’s). ti 18—1£ acres in Walsh’s paddock. ft 22—3 roods, continuation of William street (corner). t) 31 —2 sections facing East Belt, near Wakanui road. » acre, Mayo’s paddock. „ 88—£ acre, facing Caledonian Sports Ground, . 40—1 acre, near brick yards. „ 48—Lots 19 and 20, Alford Forest road. 49 —£ acre, on North Belt facing Domain. „ 60—Lot 278, Tinwald. Methven Sections. Linwood „ Winslow „ Chertsey ~ Ac., &c. HOTEL FOR SALE In; one of the best districts in Canterbury, doing 10 hhds per month. The house is well fitted with every requisite, is in good order, and was built two years ago at a cost of L1,6C0. Photographs can be seen and every information given at the above agency. GENERAL STORE For sale in a country district, doing L 250 per month, a splendid chance for a business couple with a small capital. Full particulars will be given at the above agency. MONEY. This agency has various sums of money to invest on Freehold Property, at current rate of interest, from LIOO to 15,000. Apply to WILLIAM SMITH, Manager, 220 e East street Ashburton. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. A, E. 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. No extra charge for Clerk of Works. Reduced Rates. i Address » BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Mail Office. 949 d C. E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, m, Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, IE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. W. H. BRISTOW, A UTHORISED AND LICENSED PL SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council Office, HEREFORD STREET. 87id o T E Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERC HANT, OPPOSITE BANK OF AUSTRALIA.



Eu.sir.css Notices. P. B. Shearer, OF THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for theii past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Draj r s, Traps, &C. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address— Gkeat South road, Tinwald. 590 d INTER 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. Reece, Ironmonger. 294 e INCENT & CO.’S Light Family BITTER AliE. First Prize at the Christchurch Show, 1881. This ALE is brewed from the Choicest Malt and Hops, and is guaranteed to keep in eny climate. It has been subjected to the severest tests, and is now acknowledged to be the most wholesome end palatable drink offered to the public. Wo supply it in hogsheads, barrels, half-hogsheads, and kilderkins, and de liver free in Christchurch and suburbs, or to any railway station in the Canterbury Provincial District. ASHBURTON AGENTS — 621 d JAMESON & ROBERTS. Eve COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customers that their Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Execut all Orders entilisted to their care in first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown. 3RR & Co. , Ironmongers, beg to inform the Ashburton public that they have iecn appointed AGENTS for the under sell ti on od Machines, and trust that all ho are thinking of buying a Sewing or Jilting Machine will call and sec these efuro deciding on any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING STAMDAEB SEWING MACHINE 18 THE BEST IN THE WORLD. IIOW MIND YOU DON’T FORGET V* (Ss*. ' ’ rhe HOME COMPANION (hand or adle) by the same makers as the standard,” is a perfectly reliable Ameri i-made Machine, and has given un uivocal satisfaction wherever intro ced, and deserves the attention of the Ul Ivi Ihe “ Standard ” KILTER.—This ichino will be found a great boon _to cssmakers and others, and we autici te a largo and ready sale for this. It a be worked by hand, treadle, or steam wer, and will Make Any Kind of [LT Des;;.;:d., Can be altered to dif ent styles and widths immediately, and a most simple manner, 63e



Business Notices. OTIOE TO FARMERS. ROUNTREE, BROWN & CO.,beg to 'i inform the Farming community that they i are CASH BUYERS of FARM PRO y DUCE, and having first-class storage ac -0 commodation, they are now prepared to t receive consignments of Produce either - for sale privately, or by auction, or for 1 Shipment in the Home Market. Liberal , CASH ADVANCES will bo made on , Produce placed in their hands for abso , lute sale or shipment. Sacks supplied. All consignments will be entered on arrival at their Stores. Agents in all principal towns in New * Zealand and neighboring colonies. Terms very liberal. ROUNTREE, BROWN & CO., Grain and Produce Merchants, and Auctioneers, Next Tattersall’s, Cashel street. 693 d SUFFOLK BUTCHERJ I Havelock street, Ashburton. GL J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 24d. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... l|d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd. to fid. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite 912 c mHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, i 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 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 A. THIELE. 204 c Ipp/ji A—l - 4 t Aii'M BEAT 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 £6 JOs ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10a ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 5s ; 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. 60e JF YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, iaJ GO '' 4 TO DAVIS'S CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON, IjWERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY BURNISHED m T. E. Proctor, pRACTIC AL Temporary OPTICIAN, Address — MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH C37c Cofiee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. O D . FISH "sUPPERP 0 d STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7 a.m., till Midnight, fid. MEA L S fid. Cup of Tea or Coffee * 3 Cafe au lait ... ... ... 6 54a Y BARGAINS BARGAINS!! r O In order to make room for GOODS ■ about to ARRIVE, the Undersigned will b offer his Stock of Groceries, Drapery, and Clothing now on hand, at GREATLY s REDUCED PRICES ; in fact, as cheap o as can be got in Ashburton or Christ - church. t W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Storekeepers, &0., 1 MOUNT SOMB RSf e 977



Business Notices. T 0 BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. ASHBURTON COUNTY EIDGINO AND SPOUTING FACTORY. TIN, IRON, AND ZINC WORKS. S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Having made arrangements forrogular shipments of Galvanised. Iron from IheEnglisl Markets, is prepared to supply Galvanised Spouting and Ridging at the mulernien tinned rates :—O.G. Spouting, found and fixed, 4in, 4d ; 4-|in, 4JJ ; sin, 5d per foot. 18in Galvanised Iron Ridging, 4id per foot. First Award of Merit, Ashburton Industrial Exhibition yvorkmanshij guaranteed. Quality unsurpassed. °olc CANTERBURY BRANCH. . vV?/? Ri{o .. . f-ifl . • . , ; '• n 'V.s' • v -.-- .5... i-u • ■-1 i i s *?.■ -A, ~tv W : '■'■“'Hi Capital t. 1.000 000 tSTABLio'.: l! rjl HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Eofierts. Thomas Crompton, 240 d WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tfi HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J m moved 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 Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283 c Anglo-American Drills. JpARMERS REQUIRING THESE CELEBRATED DRILLS WOULD DO WELL TO ORDER THE SAME AT ONCE, AS THERE ARE ONLY A FEW LEFT. POYNTZ & CO., AGENTS. «s??s 'M are* iior fpi 111*1*111 Ii! M 1 m A*M sgSc <X9.*V. ail sSSs Behnv are a few TESTIMONIALS from farmers in the district who have used these Drills: — “ The drill that I purchased from you has been a groat success, two horses working it all day easily. It puts the seed well down, out of the reach of the birds, and is a great savin” in such. The drill is strongly built, and very much more durable than the American drill. I find that grain put in with the drill holds so firmly to the "round that the birds cannot pull it up ; and when they break it off it grows again. A. G. Earle.” “ I was mutli pleased with the working of ilie Anglo-American Drill. Two horses worked it easily. One speciality I liked with it was it cut away the rubbish well. It is easy of management, and very evenly distributes the seed. Gi;o. W. Leadley.” “I have much pleasure in expressing my entire satisfaction with the Anglo-American Drill which 1 purchased from you. It is both easy of draught, distributes the seed very evenly and well, and can be worked with equal advantage in both light arrd heavy land David Boxteriok. ” “ I purchased an Anglo-American Drill from you last season, and I am perfectly satisfied with it. It is easily managed by one man, and I can recommend it to be a serviceable drill for the colony, both for lightness of draught, strength, and durability. It will sow all kinds of seed ; mangolds, turnips, grass seed, beans, and peas, and everything that a farmer wants to sow. J. Davis.” “The drill (17 coulters) I bought from you gives mo every satisfaction. There is nothing about it as I can see I could improve. It certainly will bo a most durable machine, and lam glad I took it before an American. The durability is combined with lightness : I can work it all day with three light horses ; it is easily managed. I have sown wheat, oats, barley, peas, and grass seed this season, and in each good work has boon done. Where the land was rough, I gave it one stroke of the harrows after. What pleased mo most was to see the grass seed and clover being sown on the top of the land at the same time the grain was drilled in ; all it required was the chain harrow. I wonder to myself now how 1 have done without such a machine sn Ion", as I have seen now the usefulness of it. Every farmer ought to have one of these drills. T. Jefcoate.” Poyiilz and Co, Wish to draw the attention of Farmers to the above, which GAINED HIGHER” HONORS than the McShcrry at the recent CbiisM inch Shew. Miss Bnckman ETURNS her most sincere Thanks to her numerous friends r.nd cus tomers for the patronage she has received since coming to Ashburton, and begs most respectfully to inform them that she has now REMOVED to Christchurch, and 1 opened business as a Ladies’ Dress, xiabit, and Underclothing Establishment, at the ecu nor of Victoria nnel Peterborough streets, and will bo most pleased to execute any orders entrusted to her. All com munications to be addressed as above. All orders will be executed Ly Miss Buck mxn with despatch, in her well-known ’ t rte and style. 806 d Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W.’sown order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so Jong and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s fid, and 3s per lb. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in cluding old celebrated make. 79d



Business Notice. h i t. TO FARMERS’) Wo have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated McSherry Grain Drills, For the Ashburton County, and have them now on view in front of our j 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 i 1 APPARATUS. 3 1 r , 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. » EXTRAS FOR THE ABOVE KBIT IN STOCK. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ashburton. H AVING Completed Our FIRST PURCHASE OP SACKS of WHEAT, 50.000 30.000 ” - BAKLEr ' 20.000 110ATS ’ Wo are still BUYERS, and in want of the above number for the SECOND SHIP MENT We are also purchasers of Glass Seed, For which wo are offering HIGHEST MARKET PRICE. AGI'NTS FOR MARSHALL AND COPE LAND’S CELEBRATED XXXX ALE.. l Friedlander Bros., GENERAL MERCHANTS, * AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 1 i j > r e i



N.Z. Grain and Mercantile Co. ri HE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN I AGENCY & MERCANTILE CO., LIMITED, With which is Incorporated tho Business of Misses P. Conning it am & Co., and Messes Roysb, Stead & Co. The New Zealand Grain Agency and Mercantile Company, Limited, have pleasure ir. notifying that from and after ist FEBRU AR Y, They are prepared to transact all descrip tions of GRAIN & SHIPPING BUSINESS. THEY WILL ALSO INDENT AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, SEEDS, And other Goods, Upon the most Satisfactory Terms, and will make Fixed or Temporary Advances ON FREEHOLD ESTATE OR GROWING CROPS At Lowest Current Rate of Interest. Offices—TRIANGLE (Superintended by G. G. STEAD.) Offices—LICHFIELD STREET (Super intended by P. CUNNINGHAM.) W. HORNE, Agent, Ashburton. rjp O F A R M[ER S. Wheat Shipments TO THE UNITED KINGDOM OR CONTI NENT OF EUROPE. The New Zealand Grain Agency and Mercantile Company, Limited, are pre pared to make LIBERAL ADVANCES Against Wheat placed in their hands for Shipment to the London, Liverpool, or the Continental Markets. FARMERS’ PARCELS Will have the personal attention of Mr P Cunningham and Mr G. G. Stead, and will be forwarded by THE COMPANY’S LINE OF SHIPS, Direct to their own Brokers. Shippers are thus enabled to avoid the delay and consequent expense which is incurred when shipments pass through intermediate channels before reaching the brokers. The advantages and economy of being in direct communication with high-class experienced brokers, whose solo business is the disposal of grain, must bo obvious. Mr Stead, during his recent visit to Europe, made arrangements by which many improvements will be effected in the DISPOSAL OF GRAIN IN THE HOME MARKETS And amongst others, PROMPT ACCOUNT SALES 1 AND IHE LOWEST SCALE OF CHARGES Will be a special feature, GEORGE G. STEAD, Managing Director, Triangle Office, P. CUNNINGHAM, Consulting Director, Lichfield street Office. W. HORNE, Agent, Ashburton. HEAT, OATS, BARLEY, &c. The NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY and MERCANTILE COM PANY, LIMITED, are Purchasers OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYE GRASS, Ac., AT THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE. Grain Samples. WHEAT, OATS, AND BARLEY 7 Tho New Zealand Grain Agency and Mercantile Company, Limited, will feel obliged if fanneis will submit full sized samples of grain, when offering it for sale, as its natural weight will be tested, to enable the FULL INTRINSIC VALUE to be paid for High-Class Samples. Apply to GEO. G. STEAD, Managing Director, At the .Company's Office, Triangle; or t j P. CUNNINGHAM, Consulting Director, At the Company’s Office, Lichfield street. W. HORNE, Agent Ashburton.



N.Z. Grain and Mercantile Co. RAIN FREIGHTS THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY



AND MERCANTILE CO. (LIMITED LINE, WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATE!) TUAT OF MESSRS P CUNNINGHAM & CO AMD ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. The following high-class Ships will b despatched during the ensuing Season for London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Dublin, or tho Continent, as may be required ■ FREIGHTS TO LONDON or any otbe direct Port in the United Kingdom bar been fixed at FIFTY SHILLINGS TER TON And the above Fleet of Vessels will b supplemented by other equally high-claa Ships. These vessels having been carefully selected are specially suitable for the safe carriage of Grain, Faimers shipping by this Line will find their risk of damage reduced to a minimum. Apply at the Offices of the Company, a MESSRS P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Lichfield street Or, to MESSRS ROYSE, STEAD & CO., Triangle, W. HORNE, 724x1 Agent Ashburton. r|>HE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X COMPANY’S LINE, FOR I .ON DON AND THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CON TIN UNIT, WITH EVERY OPTION, Hie following high-classed iron clipper Sb will be despatched as above dupvg tb.e ensuing season. Shippers cun make special tonnage arrangements on application. And other vessels of the highest class follow a? required. RATES OF FREIGHT CN WHEAT to London or other direct port in the United Kingdom, FIFTY SHILLINGS FEE TON. LIVERPOOL AGENCY. A P.kakch has been established ir Liverpool, and vessels will be despatched at suitable intervals to the principal per in New Zealand. NEW YORK AGENCY. Messes R. W. Cakeeon and Ca,o New York, have been appointed Agents for this Company, and a regular line I vessels will be laid on for the variou j ports in this Colony, to meet the require ments of tho trade. For further particulars, apply to THE HEAD OFFICES, 792 d Chjistchurch, A KAN Li FLOUR MIUt& I beg to notify that I have RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS, and fake thia opportunity of recording my thanks la my friends and the public for the valuable support accorded me, and leg a cfOK tinuanco of the same. Farmers from a distance can have their Grist Ground by return. Good Stable and paddock accommodation. No extra charge Cash Buyer of Grain. Sacks supjdi to faimers. I will attend at tho Somerset Hetul_ Ashburton, on SATURDAYS, an< at tho Mill on MONDAYS, for tho Purchase of Grain. H. MOFFAT, Feb. 1 1882. f T\ - —v»n| , BAKER BROS., JJUILDERS, CONTRACTORS AJI UNDERTAKERS Wukr.nui road and Caestlicct Ash ELANS PREPARED A J-.SHM GIVEN