The Ashburton Guardian.

' VOL. Ill—No. 677.1

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, JULY 1. ISB2.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Alfred Harrison, A' UCTLONEEE, VALUER, COM r. : l J\-vr- ‘MISSION AGENT, &c. ■j'. Lund Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, *. _ Furniture ap'd Effects, Pigs, Poultry, , -.and General Produce. SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp;. commencing in the ~, . Yards with HORSES. LAND .SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the boots. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. class of Risks taken at lowest rates,



87a ALFRED HARRISON. HE CENTRAL FREEHOLD LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENCY, William Smith, VALUATOR, &c. . F(3B SALE— . The above Agency has the following Farinrfur Sale;— 200 acres, 78 acres, 260 acres, 400 acres, 163 acres, 79 acres, and , 280 acres, at prices and* terms to suit buyers ; ; 1 f ulbpar ticolars at onr offices. TOWNSHIP PROPERTIES. ' Two, four-roomed cottages in Peter . j,-' A 'fiye-ropmed cottage in Cox street. A : five-roomed cottage in Cameron 1 j Two tbree-roomed cottages on East A six-roomed cottage in Havelock street. A seven-roomed cottage on East Belt. A two-roomed cottage in Tancred street. TJITDEK THE MANAGEMENT OF Belt



TOWN SECTIONS. TiS. 855, 858, in Grey street. Three sections in Burnett street. ( .Two. sections in Wakanui road. . Three sections in Peter street. ■ , One section in Wakanui road. T.S. 783, Peter street. ■ Two sections facing Old Men’s Home. T.S. 1142, Wills street. 3 u Two sections in Cox street. 4 f ; ' SUBURBAN SECTIONS. r > -.’iljSßo have over 40 lots to choose from, . - ranging from 1 rood to 16 acres, ’situated on theßelta, AlfordForeat i ! r road, Walsh’s paddock, Mayo’s ... ' paddock, McLean’s paddock, Tau " - cred and Allan’s land, etc., etc. J ' MONEY. ' £5,000 to lend on freehold property, - - at current rate of interest, in sums •_ : J iof £IOO and upwards. -* • ’Apply to - . -WILLIAM SMITH, Manager, ■ East street Ashburton. LIVERPOOL A LONDON & GLOBE ' J ' INSUBANCE COMPANY. Kre Eeserve— £l,ooo,ooo. Annual Income— U 5- #*,664*000... Invested Fund5£6,221,965. £6,221,965. Claims Paid— £16,809,152. EFFECTED ON -Buildings, Furniture, Stocks, • Wool (in shed or stations), Crops or stacked), '' ‘ Ac., Ac. ilgent for Ashburton— -1 WILLIAM SMITH, East strest, Ashburton. ’ / ‘ SUN FOUNDRY. ; ‘ FOR SALE—; ’ ‘ r ' (any size) with copper, cast, or ’< wrought hon boilers; registers, ! .‘-verandah brackets, fretwork, t)mbi • 'ratings, Ac. i Patterns of the above can he seen, and; \ /orders taken by the undersigned. : * WILLIAM SMITH, ■ Agent for Ashburton. | ■ ; COALS & FIREWOOD. / ■,'V.AJI orders left, at our offices, or for i 'warded by post, will be delivered to anjr the town or suburbs, at the lowest price. ■ r* 1 ; WILLIAM SMITH, f , Manager, ;220e , East street, Ashburton. Stinreyor, Civil Engineers, &c. ,E. INGRAM, M.E.L.C.M. t! Abchitect Aim Enginbee. Juoßridgea, Water and other Engineering .■j.Wuris superintended: in; town or country. ! Planned on improved ■ principles. 5 -jNo extra charge for Clerk of Works. 1 -’OrosidArAtion—2 per cent.



1 . *L< V-~ AiDDBESS * • ! BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, >! Iff ext Mail Office. 949 d • 0 E. FOOKS AND SONS, ' * Architects, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed i SURVEYORS, AND LAND BROKERS, t THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, J , i Ashburton. W. H. BRISTOW, l t A uthorised and licensed pL,“\:; ' surveyor, ._ and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn f.l. - 5. , County Council Office, .‘HEREFORD STREET. Syid rt'lflE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 1 I PRICE-ONE PENNY. * i * PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, ■ Advertisers are reminded that The Guardian is the ONLX '"DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timnru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton tlmn any other Journal. The Ashburton Guardian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and also in Babaia, Chertscy, Seafield, Meth ven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wabanui, Long!each, Ashburton Forbs, Tinwsld, Winslow, Waterton, and' every part of ihe Cconly of Ashburton wUhin »ho reach o f postal communication, thus jpeing "the best genetal as well as local niedtuw for Advertising. Tap' Asb>jrton Guardian will be . to; any address in the colony ?ior&tai beg.. annum (paid in hi



Contractors, and others at LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. I _____ We desire to draw special attention tp the following, viz.;— Blue St<ne, 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 j . : Furnishing and Builders Ironmong ery Carpenters’ Tools New Fenders New Fire Irons. New Coal Vases New Grates i New Ranges, very cheap New Lamps, in reat variety



New Cots New Bedsteads New Plated Goods i New Sewing Machines : New Mangles and Wringers i New Guns and Revolvers I . . f Orr and Co., [IMPORTERS OF Fli RNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, East street, ASHBURTON. EESS 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 Sergej Heather Homespuns, and Costume Tweeds in great variety. New Black and Colored Velveteens, the Largest Stock and Beat Value in Ashbur ton, New Blaok and Colored Silk Velvets and Plushes-in eveiy shade. Ladies’ Winter Jackets in endless vari ety ; new styles. Ladies’, Maids’ and Children’s Ulsters; new stock.



New Dress Trimmings, Buttons, etc. Ne w Fur Trimmings, Black and Brown, very fashionable. New Hosiery and ft loves for ladies and Children. New Fancy Wool Tippets, Collarettes, Cross-overs, etc. NEW MILLINERY, CHOICE MILLINERY. Ladies’ Fancy Straw Hats, Plush and Velvet Trimmed ; Ladies’ Fancy Satin Hats, Plush Trimmed ; Ladies’ row Plush and Velvet Toque Hats; —All the tnewest and most stylish shapes. ; New Shapes in Ladies’ Sealskin Hats. \ New Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, Birds, and Wingt. I The Millinery is now under the management of a| first-class Milliner, recently from Londofi. Ladies favoring ns with their orders may rely on their being executed in the, latest style, and to their entire s^tisfftoti^n, DRESSMAKING.



■Ladies’ and Ohildnjn's Dresses made to order on the shortestluotice. For perfection of lit, Stylo, 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 Sixer’s Celebrated Sew mg Machines, hand aud treadle. Machines m stock. ( ! ~t S. W. -Alcorn, . IMVOR;TER, j EAST STREET, I ASHBUpTON.



Business Notices. JEONMONGERY OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. Orr and Co., Have NOW LANDING, direct from England and America, a Large and Varied Stock of General Hardware, and are prepared to supply Builders,



Business Notices. TAKANtJI FLOUR MILLS. TViprr <o notify that a 1 have EE-COM MENCED BUSINESS, and take this . - #Tr nf recording my thanks to support accorded me, and heg a con tinnance of the sarrm. i,.™ Uieif Farmers from a distance can have their Grist Ground by return Good Stable and paddock accommodation. No extra Ch ‘ua g sh Buyer of Grain. Sacks suppli to farmers. , „ , , Twill attend at the Somerset -Hotel. Ashburton, on SATURDAYS, am at the MiH on MONDAYS, for the Purchase of Gram ‘ H. MOFFAT. Feb. 1 1882. 7



e rth house. 1882—WINTER MILLINERY—IBB2. MISS DCNOAN has just received a large and varied assortment of Goods in the latest stylo, 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: "Bonnots, Feathers, Corsets, Baby Linen, Hats, Flowers, Underclothing, Pinafores. Miss Duncan is prepared to undertake Dressmaking in all its branches, and Mil linery in thie newest and most approved styles. Ladies’ own material made up. Mourning within the shortest notice. PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO'STREET, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. 294 e HAVING purchased Messrs T. P. 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. Note the address —



I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, uid 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. 580 d



N 0 T * C E . Jouepk Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, OPPOSITE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. HIGHEST CASH FOE GRAIN. 192 c



A. W. Eandell BEGS to draw the particular attention of the Ashburton Public to the fact that he has got GROWING in his Own Gardena 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 mHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, 1 TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A, Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition A. THIELE. 204 c



Great reduction in WATCHES. 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 Lovers from PIS ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £(i jOs ; Ehtbardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10a ; gold Genevas (ladies' watcher.) torn £3 ICs ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 os ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 6Cc



T. E. Proctor, 00ULI ST S' OPTICIAN Office — Ov.t Coff oi:cl Cmham’e, re-i door to Suckling’s Leather Warehouse, CORN Eft OF LICHFIELD AND MAN. CHESTER STS., CHRISTCHURCH.



Business Notices. JLion Brewery Company, CORNER OF CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. THE threat demand which exists for the BREWS cf the LION BREWERY COMPANY, and the success which has attended them since starting, has proved that, under the Skilful Management of Mr Geouge Woop, the quality of their ALE■> 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, lobJ, and they have also obtained prizes at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. Jurors award G. Wood, Ashburton.—Stouts in buTk. This exhibit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. We award a bronze medal. G. WOOD, • Manager, -m i Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton.



William Patching, rjpENT TADPAFLIN A K'D I! OP BE CLOTH MAKER, HASiIE M O Y E D TO HIS NEW PREMISES El LOWr FRIFDLANDER BROS., EAST STREET . r K- ‘ - ~T ■ I-' N.B.—Horae Cloths and Oilskins can obtained at the NewPreinises at the usual LOW PRICES. I 5300



BRANCH. CANTERBU i U mm 'mm Establish ed 1359. , Capital 11,000,000 Unlimited Liability of Shareholders rjpHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASBBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. Tliomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES'; PORTABLE WASHING FUKNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. TC\ HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • U,* iiovF.n 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 beat 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



GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Peering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RA Y, 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 C. Ra y,



s UFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. G. J. Martin, E U‘ T C H E Begs inform the Public Borough and Count}', that h the Primost Meat at RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from Corned Beef from Mutton ... Sausages Contractors, Threshing pristors, and Harvesters, very requisite R, of Ashburton e is Supplying CHEAPEST 3d. to sd. Lid. to Id. iHI. to 3d. 6d. to 6d. Machine Pro supplied with 912 c JJ E W IN.DUS TR Y. ASPHALITKG. .TAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for A B PIIALTIK (i at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreot. AIT work kept in repair for twelve months. ‘ 8500



Mrs Henderson, Dressmaker, buenett STREET WEST. Ladies’ Dresses made, from Bs 6d. Ladies’ Riding Habits and Boys’ Suits made to order. 724 e R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri. CULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason ble prices. 197 a



JF YOU WAIST GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DIN G MA N UFA CTORY, EAST ST 11 KET SOU TH, A SB BURTON. 1 7. VERY article Sold at Christchurch 3 'Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED GO DAVIS’S FUNERALS



Business Notice.



OTICE TO FA^RMBJRSH Wo have -been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated Sherry Grain /Drills,., • v ' : ... " " ' For* the Ashburton County, and have '.hem noW on vie n in front. of our



.establishment.. -.? . if. 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. EXTiiAS FOR THE ABOVE KF.FT IN STOCK. $ Friedlander Bros., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM J’ANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



Business Notices. PHOTOGRAPHY. —Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HERNY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. Robinson and townshend, having entered into PARTNER SHIP, art prepared io give the highest CASE PRICES for WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRASS SEED And have for sale—Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, &c., &c. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 300 c Havelock street, Ashburton..



SB BURTON COx\CH FACTORY, Havj lock stkeet. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customers that their Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Execut all OrdeiV-ggntrusted to ,their care in first-cla3s with despatch. Baker & Brown./ Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE thanking the public for their liberal support, begjtQ:intimate>to their friends an«J custocaersjfchat they have greatly en’argep their premises, and wish to notify that they are now jn a position to do all kinds of< work—from building* new to repairing carriages of all descrip-, tions. A large and choice stock on hand, which their friejndwpp- to inspect. All work is ujSSfetbe.Buper-' vision of 'Messrs Elz Broslalßftxnftelves. Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s ■ Stables), 1 Ashburton. 895 e



Take time by the . fore lock." Tho 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, EiSX SXKEET, AsHEUEION, 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, LG 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 SPIGUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture w'hich 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 ceip* of P. 0.0. 730c-96g J, SHERRIFF, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church, A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand- Designs forwarded on application. For further par.ticv.Vr « apply to the Agent, Ashburton. 188



BAKER BROS., gUILDERS, COE TRACTORS AN UNDERTAKERS Wakunui road and Cass failed A&h PLANS PREPARED & EbTIM OIVEN



. M rs NOW IN FULL WORK. I bringing their Grist to mill accommodated all night, and hay® Grist ready to return the followiif 678 d A Night-Miller kept. Cash Buyer op Grain. Apply to JAMES CLARK, Proprietor Westerfield Mill.



Thomas Taylor i S now quoting a FRESH SUPPLY of Dunedin Oatmeal, Somerville’s, the best at 4s per 251bs Dunedin Biscuits, 3d per lb Pure Lemon Juice (certified by the Board. cf Trade) quarts, Is 9d Vitadone non alcoholic Champagne, 9d per bottle, 8s 6d per dozen Smoked Cods’ Roes, Is per tin Spiced Herrings, Is per tin Fresh Herrings, 8d per tin Very Choice Ling, Cd per tin Sugars, yellow, 3£d per lb hite Crystals, 4d to 4id per lb Snowdrop Crystals, 5d Raw Brown, ■ Teas. —ln this connection we do no nauseate the public by “ protesting to much.” Our teas and prices speak; foiT’ themselves. Pure Assam Tea, 2s and 2s 6d per lb Best Pekoe or Green, 3s. Mixtures of Indian and China Teas, best, 2s lOd per lb ; other qualities, 2s Bd, 2s Cd, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is 6d ; boxes, 28s, 265, 245, 225, 20s, 18s 6d, IGs Cd, and 13s 6d The latter, a pure tea~with leaf, strong and fine flavor, unc^utt^i^^t^.lesa than 3fe a box advance. Strong caddies, containing famous Assam "Mixture, 38s; chests of iOlba, L 3 to ■, 4 Coffee, 21b tins, best, 3s, \ Maravilla Cocoa Essence, 3s Pd for lb •> Van Houtens’, 4s £d . ' Fry’s, Is 6d New Currants, 6d per lb Mixed Peels, Is Cc[ per lb - St Albans Cakes, currant, citi on, or seed, 9d each Best Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb . Gandies, Battersea Wax, lOld per lb Sperm (full weight), 8d per lb .■■ Mould Candles, 5d per lb, ’ Kerosene, 9s, 9a 6d, and 10s Fire Kindlers, 4£per packet. Nabob Pickles, .Is 3d per bottle ' - Captain White’s 2s-3d riw/vaen nn<l Htanlrwbllffi;'' Crosse and McLean’s Colonial, lOd • Lucca Oil, 0. and 8., (quarts), Nabob Sauce, lOd . *- $ Yorkshire Relish, lOd. Mellor’s Sauce, 9d and Is 64 C. and B. €utne Powder, Is , _ Keiller’s Marmalade, 9d per Ufflfc, C Swiss Milk, lOljd, 10s dozen,. Honey, 2lb.tins, lOd , -,v Sago, 4d per lb, the “■ Tapioca, 5d and Pd ■ Farina, 5d per lb packet " ; '• Maizeua and Oswego, Bdipei lb Columbus-porn Flour, Gd Riqa, 3d-;' 71b for Is £d; ground, 4d -Ritas'“ iTpbacco —beat brands 1 only,' j^^ r rod, Gs , ,aSi#as Twist, 5s Cd -Aromatic, mild,‘ 6s per lb " C ;.y A Cl.' Ac. X?



GOODS DELIVERED DAILY. Addiiess : ST. ALBANS’ STORE AND BAKER (Late Say well). COLOMBO STREET- ; Christchurch— One door city side of Tuam street, r HIGH STREET— 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 Killing Machine will call and see these before deciding on any other make. ; Standard SEWING MACHINE IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD. j!OV/ MIND YOB DON’T FORGET. ** One door city side of :{3t. Asaph street /-I £*4 THE LIGHT-RUNNING



The COMPANION Qmnd treadle) by the same makers as “ Standard,” is a perfectlyreliablo 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 to Dressmakers and others, and we antici pate a large and ready sale for this, 'll can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Maes Any Kind 1 op Kilt Debibed. Can be altered to d!p> ferent styles and widths immediately, and n a most simple manner, 686