The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 111. —No. 689.1

XSHRITRTON. SATURDAY. JULY 15. 1882.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commissio Alfred Har A UCTIONEER, VAI MISSION AGEN Land Sales, Sales of Stock Furniture and Effects, ~ and General Pi WEEKLY SALE every S 13 o’clock sharp, count Yards with HOI LAND SALES, IN TH! REQUIREI Town and Farm Proper! the hooks. No charge AGENT for THE FIRE INSURANCE Every class of Bisks taken 87a ALFRED ! The central frei AND GENERAL COM AGENCY UNDER THE MANAGE WilliamS: VALUATOR, FOP. SALE- The above Agency has Farms for Sale : 200 acres, 78 acres, 250 1 163 acres, 79 acres, at prices and terms full particulars at oi TOWNSHIP PRO! Two four-roomed cott street. A five-roomed cottage in : A five-roomed cottage street. Two three-roomed coti Belt A six-roomed cottage street. A seven-roomed cottage A two-roomed cottagf street. TOWN SECTIO: • T.S- 855, 856, in Grey si Three sections in Burnet Two sections in Wakanu; Three sections in Peter s One section in Wakanui T.S. 783, Peter, street. Two sections facing Old ] T.S. 1142, Wills street. Two sections in Cox strei SUBURBAN SEC: . We have over 40 lots t ranuinsr from 1 roo<



Business Notices. J IRONMONGERY OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. Orr and Co., Hare NOW LANDING, direct from England and America, a Laeob and Vabibd Stock of General Hardware, and are prepared to supply Builders, Contractors, and others at LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES, We desire to draw special attention to the following, viz.: — Blue Stone, of superior quality Barbed Fencing Wire 200 Kegs Wire Nails 20 Tons Galvanised Iron, sft to 10ft. 15 Tons Fence Wire, No 8, 9 and 10 Paints, Oils, and Varnishes Furnishing and Builders Ironmong ery Carpenters’ Tools New Fenders New Fire Irons New Coal Vases New Grates New Ranges, very cheap New Lamps, in reatfvariety New Cots New Bedsteads New Plated Goods New Sewing Machines New Mangles and Wringers New Guns and Revolvers Orr and Co., IMPORTERS OF FURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, East stbeet, ASHBURTON.



AND FASHION . EXTENSIVE DISPLAY j OF < New & Fashionable 5 Goods, FOB THE i WINTER SEASON. < < S. W. ALCORN I Invites-the special attention of Town and 1 Country residents to the splendid exposi- -■ tion of New Winter Drapery n every De- | partment, just arrived, and now on view. For Good Value the New Stock will be found much superior to previous season’s. ; 'New French Merinos —All the fashion able shades ; splendid value. New Dress Materials, including the new Folkestone Serge, Heather Homespuns, , and Costume Tweeds in great variety. New Black and Colored Velveteens, the Largest Stock and Best Value in Ashbur ton. New Black and Colored Silk Velvets and Plushes in every shade. Ladies’ Winter Jackets in endless vari ety ; new styles. Ladies’, Maids’ and Children’s Ulsters; new stock. New Dress Trimmings, Buttons, etc. New Fur Trimmings, Black and Brown, very fashionable. New Hosiery and Gloves for Ladies and Children. New Fancy 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’ new Plush and Velvet Toque Hats ; —All the newest and most stylish shapes. New Shapes in Ladies’ Sealskin Hats. New Ribbons, Feathers, Flowers, Birds, and Wings, The. Millinery Department is now under the management of a first-class Milliner, recently from London. Ladies favoring us with their orders may rely on their being executed in the latest style, and to their entire satisfaction. I i B 1 *1 7 Q B d e y * DRESSMAKING. Ladies’ and Children’s Dtesses made to order on the shortest notice. For perfection of Fit, Style, and Finish our dressmaker is acknowledged to bo un equalled. Ladies requiring dresses early in the season are recommended to chouse their materials and leave their instructions as soon as possible. Agent for Singer’s Celebrated Sew ing Machines, hand and treadle. Machines in stock. S. W.~~Alcorn, IMPORTER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



COALS & FIRE 1 All orders left at our waited, by post, be d part of the town or subur possible price. : WILLIAM SI 22Qe Eaatstree ~ Surveyor, Civil Enf A. E. INGRAM Architect and 1 Bridges, Water and otl Work superintended in 1 Villas, etc., etc., Planm principles. Consideration—2£ per < inmiraa L BURNETT STREET, Next Mail O: a E. FOOKS a Archito Civix Engineers, Valu SURVEYORS, AND LaJ THE TUIANGLE, WA ASHBUItTO W. H. BRIJ Authorised ab SURVEYC Ford and Newton’s Build County Counci •HEREFORD ! rjlBE ASHBURTON



Business Notices. TAKANUI FLOUR MILLS. I beg to]notify that |I have RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS, and take this opportunity of recording my thanks to my friends and the public for the valuable support accorded me, and beg a con. tinuance of the same. . Farmers from a distance can have their Grist Ground by Good Stable and paddock accommodation. No extra charge t Cash Buyer of Grain Sacks supph ; to farmers. I will attend at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, on SATURDAYS, am' at the Mill on MONDAYS, for the Purchase of Grain. H. MOFFAT. Feb. 1 1882. 1 \ P ERTH HOUSE. 1882—WINTER 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 HAVING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co.’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, and by keeping the very best quality of Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone will find it to their advantage to deal with me. Now Landed, a lino of Strong and Well - flavored TEAS, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s. There has never been anything like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, 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 OTI C E . Jouepii Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, OPPOSITE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. HIGHEST CASHJjPRICE FOE, GRAIN. 192 c



A. W, EancleU BEGS to draw the particular attention of the Ashburton Public to the fact that he has got GROWING in his Own Gardens about 20,000 BROCCOLI and CABBAGES; Also, about 20,000 CABBAGE PLANTS, and 2,000 FINE HEADS of CELLERY, which can be obtained retail at the Shop in the Town Hall. Splendid Samples of 1 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 I Sports Ground, Ashburton. 112 d re HIE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, \ I TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. J f 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 Gr r 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 gob! hunting Levers from fTB ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £0 job ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s ; 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. 00e ’. R. Proctor, QCULISTS’ OPTICIAN Office— Over Cuff and Graham’s, next door to Suckling’s Leather Warehouse, CORNER OF LICHFIELD AND MAN. CHESTER STS., CHRISTCHURCH. C37c



A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, ■ci. Ashburton. C. Ea y, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood s and Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, Ac., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sowing Machinist. Estimates given. C. R Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanux Ri). Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Prick Lists on Application. 83 8 UFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. G. J. Martin, E U T C H E R, Bogs to inform the Public of Ashnurton Borough and Comity, that he is Snnv'lyin" the Prirnest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from Corned Beef from Mutton ... Sausages Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite 912 c ... • ' • *■ ... Esd. to i ... ] £d. to t ... sd. to ( to sd. to -Id. 3d. fid. TU E W INDUSTRY. ASPHALITNG. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park si reet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. ■ 250°



Business Notices. .Lion Brewery Company, CORNER OF CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. THE great demand which exists for the BREWS of the LION BREWERY COMPANY, and the success which has attended them since starting, has proved that, under the Skilful Management of Mr Geobge Wood, the quality of their ALES and PORTER is superior to any yet made in this District. The Manager s life-long experience as a successful Brewer is a guarantee that Customers will get 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, locJ, and they have also obtained prizes at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. Jurors award G. Wood, Ashburton.—Stouts in bulb. This exhibit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. We award a bronze medal jj g, A CART will he running in a few days' time for the delivery of our Goods and the collection of Orders. t Gi WOOD, Manager, jl -p Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton. William Patching, rp ENT TARPAULIN AND HORSECLOTH MAKER, HAS REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES 5 BELOW FRIEDLANDER BROS., EAST STREET N.B.—Horse Cloths and Oilskins can be obtained at the New Premises at the usual LOW PRICES. 530 e



CANTERBURY BRANCH. KA \ nv,. V » IS® 'W* T H E PREMIER ■is&ie aiury of Sh'Snef/OLDena COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Eoberts. 240 d Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTINGj RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES] PORTABLE WASHING FUPNACES, CLOSET PANS. LEAD WASHERS, &o. TO TT AS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • .uovej into hia 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



Mrs Henderson, D RESSMiKBR, BURNETT STREET WEST, Ladies’ Dresses made, from 5s 6d. Ladies’ Riding Habits and Boys’ Suita made to order. 724 e R. Galloway, TTNWALD, Wheelwright and General agri- OULT URAL IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason ble prices. 197 a p YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, V 'i "J GO TO I) AVIS'S CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MAN UFACTORY, EA S T STR EE T SOU TH, ASHBURTON. I'JWERY article Sold at Christchurch i'A p kicks and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED



Business Notice. P*' -S3 O TIC E TO FARMERS We have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated McSherry Grain Drills, For the Ashburton County, and have them now on vie/? in front of our establishment These Machines have been FURTHER IMPROVED for this Season, and besides the capability for drilling peas, they are fitted with an improved GRASS SEED AND TURNIP SOWING APPARATUS. Owing to the great demand for these Machines, we would advise intending pur chasers to make early application, as only a limited quantity was imported. A GREAT REDUCTION in the price has been made this season, and farmers would do well to enquire before purchas ing elsewhere. EXTRAS FOR THE ABOVE KEPT IN STOCK. | Friedlander Bros., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NFW 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, are prepared to give the highest CASH 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, 1306 c Havelock street, Ashburton.



COACH FACTORY, H AVI. LOCK STKEKT. The undersigned Firm wish to inform iheir numerous Customers that their Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Execut all Orders entrusted to their care in first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown.



Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE thanking the public for their liberal support, beg to intimate-to their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged their premises, and wish to notify that they are now in a position to do all kinds of work—from building new to repairing carriages of all descrip tions. A large and choice stock always on hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Elz Bros, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address — WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 3P5e N’B.MURRAYy£ lli “ mAKE TIME BY THE FOEE- X LOCK” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonics from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Eobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East stkket, Ashbuiiton, 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, arc 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 11. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10a, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to tho Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re ceipt of P. 0.0. 730c-%a J. SHEERIEE, 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 particu?-' s apply to the Agent, Ashburton. 188 S 0;-i? BAKER BROS., j)UILDERS, CONTRACTORS AN UNDERTAKERS Wakanui road and Cass street Ash PLANS PREPARED &; LbUM GIVEN



Business Notices. Westerfield Mill IS NOW IN FULL WORK Farmer* bringing their Grist to mill can fca accommodated all night, and have their Grist ready to return the following morn ing. A Night-Miller kept. Cash Buyer of Grain. Apply to JAMBS CLARK, G7Bd Proprietor Westerfield Mill. Thomas Taylor ~|~ 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 of Trade) quarts, Is 9d Vitadone non alcoholic Champagne, 9d per bottle, Ss 6d per dozen Smoked Cods’ Roes, Is per tin Spiced Herrings, Is per tin Fresh Herrings, 8d per tin Very Choice Ling, 6d per tin Sugars, yellow, 3|d per lb Y bite Crystals, 4d to per lb Snowdrop Crystals, 5d Raw Brown, old Teas. —ln this connection we do no nauseate the public by “ protesting to much.” Our teas and prices speak for themselves. Pure Assam Tea, 2s and 2s fid per lb Best Pckoo or Green, 3s. Mixtures of Indian and China Teas, best, 2s lOd per lb ; other qualities, 2s Bd, 2s fid, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is fid ; boxes, 28s, 265, 245, 225, 20s, 18s fid, 16a . fid, and 13s Gd The latter, a pure tea with good leaf, strong and fine flavor, unequalled, at less than 3s a box advance. Strong caddies, containing 201 b of the famous Assam Mixture, 38s; Half chests of 40lbs, L 3 to L 5 Coffee, 21b tins, best, 3s Maravilla Cocoa Essence, 3s fid per lb Van Houtens’, 4s £d Fry’s, Is Gd New Currants, fid per lb Mixed Peels, Is fid per lb St Albans Cakes, cunant, citron, or seed, 9d each Best Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Candles, Battersea Wax, IOJd per lb Sperm (full weight), Sd per lb Mould Candles, 5d per lb. Kerosene, 9s, 9s fid, and 10s fid, per tin Fire Kindlers, 4-J per packet. Nabob Pickles, Is 3d per bottle Captain White’s 2s 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s, la 3d McLean’s Colonial, lOd Lucca Oil, C. and 8., (quarts), 2s 4d Nabob Sauce, lOd Yorkshire Relish, lOd. Mellor’s Sauce, 9d and Is fid C. and B. Currie Powder, Is fid and 1b 9d Keiller’s Marmalade, 9d per tin Swiss Milk, 10|d, 10s dozen Honey, 21b tins, lOd Sago, 4d per lb, the best Tapioca, fid and fid Farina, fid per lb packet Maizeua and Oswego, 8d pei lb Oolumbus Corn Flour, fid Rice, 3d; 71b for Is fid; best, 4d ground, 4d Tobacco—best brands only, Yenua Na rod, 6s Venus Twist, 5s fid Aromatic, mild, 6s per lb &c. Ac. GOODS DELIVERED DAILY. Address : ST. ALBANS’ STORE AND BAKER (Late Saywell). COLOMBO STREET— Christchurch— One door city side of Tuam street. HIGH STREET— One door city side of St. Asap'h street 284 3RR & Co., Ironmongers, beg to inform the Ashburton public that they have sen appointed AGENTS for the under icntioned Machines, and trust that all ho are thinking of buying a Sewing or lilting Machine will call and see these sfore deciding on anv other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING Ptamdaeb SEWING MACHINE THE BEST IN THE WORLD. jiow MIND YOU don’t FORGET The HOME COMPANION (hand treadle) by the same makers as “ Standard,” is a perfectly reliable Am can-made Machine, and has given equivocal satisfaction wherever in duced, and deserves the attention of th public. The “ Standard ” KILTER.— Th Machine will be found a great boon Dressmakers and others, and we antic! pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Ant Kind or Kilt Desired. Can be altered dif ferent styles and widths immediately! apd n a most simple manner, 63e