The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 111. —No. 079.1

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY. JULY 4, IHS2.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



t 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, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED.



Business Notices. JRONMONGERY OF EVERT DE SCRIPTION. Orr and Co., Have NOW LANDING, direct from England and America, a Large and Yakibd 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



Town and Pawn Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class, of Risks taken at lowest rates. 87a ALFRED HARRISON. THE CENTRAL FREEHOLD LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENCY, TINDER THE MANAGEMENT OF William Smith, VALUATOR, &c.



FOR SALE— The above Agency has the following Farms for Sale : 200 acres, 78 acres, 250 acres, 400 acres, 163 acres, 79 acres, and 230 acres, at prices and. terms to suit buyers ; full particulars at our offices. TOWNSHIP PROPERTIES. Two four-roomed cottages in Peter street.: A five-roomed cottage in Cox street. , A five-roomed : cottage in Cameron street. Two three-roomed cottages on East Belt- : A six-roomed cottage in Havelock street. A seven-roomed cottage on East Belt. A two-roOmed cottage : in Tancred street > \ TOWN SECTIONS. T. S. 865, 856, in Grey street. Three sections in Burnett street. Two sections in Wakanui road. Three sections in Peter street. I One section in Wakanui road. T.S. 783,. Peter street.' Two sections facing Old Men’s Home. T.S. 1142/Wills street. Two sections in Cox street. SUBURB AIFsECTIONS. We have over 40 lots to choose from, ranging from 1 rood to 16 acres, situated on the Belts, Alford Forest road, Walsh’s paddock, Mayo’s paddock, McLean’s paddock, Tau cred and Allan’s land, etc., etc.



. MONEY. £5,000 to lend on freehold property, at current rate of interest, in sums of £IOO and upwards. Apply to. , : , WILLIAM SMITH, Manager, . East street Ashburton. LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Fire Reserve — £1,000,000. Annual Income— Invested Fund5£6,221,965. £6,221,965. Claims Paid— £1,564,000. £16,809,152. INSURANCES EFFECTED ON Furniture, Stocks, Wool (inched or afcations). Crops (growing or stacked), iV &0., &c. Agent for Ashburton— WILLIAM SMITH, East street, Ashburton. SUN FOUNDRY. FOR SALE— Ranges (any aize)with copper, cast, or wrought iron boilers; registers, verandah brackets, fretwork, tomb > railings, Ac.. . Patterns of the above can. be seen, and orders takeh by'the undersigned. WILLIAM SMITH, Agent for Ashburton. COALS & FIREWOOD. All orders* left .at our offices, or for warded by post, will be delivered to any part of the.,town or suburbs, at the lowest possible price. , 220 e WILLIAM SMITH, ‘ Manager, East street, Ashburton. ttraßtnvas Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c.



A E. INGRAM, M.E.L.C.M., XX* Architect and Engineer. Bridges, Water and other Engineering Work superintended in town; or country. Villas, etc.,, etc., Planned on improved principles, s • No extra j charge • for - Clerk of Works. Consideration—2 per cent. . address : BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Mail ,Office. 949 d K FOOKS aND SONS, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, Architects, THE TRIANGLE,, WAKANDI ROAD, Ashburton.



New Fire Irons New Coal Vases New Grates New Ranges, very cheap New Lamps, in reat variety 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 steeet, ASHBURTON. JQRESS AND FASHION EXTENSIVE DISPLAY OP New & Fashionable Goods, POK 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 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 Cloves for Ladies and Children. New Fancy 'Wool Tippets, Collarettes, Cross-overs, etc. 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 stylo, and to their entire satisfaction. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made to order, on the shortest notice. For perfection of Fit, Style, and Finish our dressmaker is acknowledged to be 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 Singer’s Celebrated Sew ing Machines, hand and treadle. Machines in stock. , IMPORTER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. NEW MILLINERY. CHOICE MILLINERY. DRESSMAKING. S. W.Alcorn,



W. H. BRISTOW, A UTHORISED AND LICENSED ii, SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council Office, HEREFORD STREET. 87ld IJIHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian is the ONLY DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other Journal. The Ashburton Guardian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and also hi Rakaia, Ohertsey, Seafield, Meth ven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wafc anni, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks, % Tinwald, Winslow, Waterton, and every .part of the Connty of Ashburton within :the reach of postal communication, thus tbeui£ the best general as well as local for‘Advertising. This Ashburton Guardian will be forwarded to'any address in the colony for 24a per annum (paid in advance), or ptf 6d per quarter, postage extra. M i T't mf. .ii ■



Business Notices. 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. tinnance of the same. Farmers from a distance can have their Grist Ground by return. Good Stable and paddock accommodation. No extra charge Gash Buyer of Grain. Sacks suppli to farmers. I will attend at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, on SATURDAYS, an< at the Mill on MONDAYS, for the Purchase of Grain. 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. Feb. 1 1882. H. MOFFAT. 7



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 Coat 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



]S[ ° T _ x O E . Jouepi Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, OPPOSITE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. HIGHEST CASH |PRICE FOR GRAIN. 192 c



A. W. Bandell 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 Onions at Low Prices, in largo 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, JL TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TW O CAPETS 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. Tiiieie tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition



EE AT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. J. R. 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 iOs ; 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. 600



Agricultural machine shop, Ashbdrton. C. Bay, 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 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



nUFFOLK BUTCHERY £3 Havelock street, Ashburton. G-. J. Martin, E U T C H E R, 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 Coined Beef from Mutton ... Sausages ... Contractors, _ - prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite 912 c 3d. to Gd. 2RI. to id. l|d. to 3d. sd. to Gd. ig Machine Pro |l W INDUSTRY. ASPHALITNG. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be loft at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 3GOg



T. E. Proctor, QCULISTS' OPTICIAN Office— Over Cuff and Graham’s, next dcor to Suckling’s Leather Warehouse, CORNER OF LICHFIELD AND MAN. CHESTER STS., CHRISTCHURCH. G37c



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 Gbokge 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 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, 18S2, and they have also obtained prizes at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. Jurors award C. ’Wood, Ashburton. —Stouts in bulk. This exhibit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. We award a bronze medal. IJ.B. A CART will be running in a few days' time for the delivery of our Goods and the collection of Orders. G, WOOD, Manager, jl i Lion Brfevrery Company, Ashburton.



William Patching, rp EN T; TAIIPA VL 1 N AK D li OKSECLOTH fMAK ER : HAS HE MOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES BELOW FRIEDEANDER 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 m mi M yf'>V mi Established 1859. Capital t 1,000,000 Unlimited Lability of Shareholders fpHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Eoberts. o 4ftf i Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN PORTABLE WASHING FUPNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tr\ HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J* MOVEj ..Ao hie 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 Pkice which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Steeet, Chhistchukch. 283



Mrs Henderson, Dressmaker, bdrnett STREET WEST, Ladies’ Dresses made, from 5s 6d. Ladies’ Riding Habits and Boys’ Suits made to order. 7240 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 DING MANUFACTORY, EA S T STR EE T SOU TH, ASHBURTON. jTI VERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. GO V TO .. y DAVIS’S FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED)



Business Wotico.



OTICE T O FA’RMEjR S.N Wo have boon appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated McSlierry Grain ■ L f, For the Ashburton County, and have them now on vie at in front of our establishment These Machines have been FURTHER



Business Notices. IQiHOTOGßAPHy.—Portraits are now I being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HEIiNY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. T>OBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, having entered into PARTNER SHIP, are prepared to give the highest CAS3 PRICES for WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRASS SEED A i.'d have for sale—Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chuff, Tea, Sugar, &c., &c. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for A, MOORE & CO., Christchurch ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, oOuc Havelock street, Ashburton.



COACH FACTORY, Havelock stkeet. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their 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.



:scv. . Messrs Elz Bros., ESLE thanking the public for their V 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. 395 e



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 EOH THE ABOVE KEPT IN STOCK, f Friedlaiider Bros., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MAU’N’E INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



|AKE TIME BY THE FORE LOCK” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. Tins fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and ho 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. Ho has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn lovers, made expressly for R. 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 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 REP AIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of Ida 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-960



J. SHERRIFE, MONUMENTAL MASON, Manchester street south, and Bar badcos street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A largo stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand- Designa forwarded on application. For further particW-' « apply to the Agent, Ashburton. ;g8 B V ■ WA * AAv. f i ri- V.L. W _ J- * •a’V' # rvA r ■ BAKER BROS., pmLUERS, CONTRACTORS AN i) UNDERTAKERS Waknmii road and Casa street Ash PLANS PREPARED & LfallM , GIVEN



Business Notices. Westerfielcl Mill IS NOW IN FULL WORK. Farmer* bringing their Grist to mill can be accommodated all night, and have their Grist ready to return the .following morn ing. A Night-Miller kept. Cash Buyer op Grain. Apply to JAMES. CLARK, C7Bd Proprietor Westerfield Mill,



iTiomas Taylor JS now quoting a FRESH SUPPLY of Dunedin Oatmeal, Somerville’s, the best at 4s per 25 lbs Dunedin Biscuits, 3d per lb Pure Lemon Juice (certified by the Board of Trade) quarts, Is 9d Vitadone non alcoholic Champagne, 9d per bottle, 8s 6d per dozen Smoked Cods’ Does, Is per tin Spiced Herrings, Is per tin Fresh Herrings, Sd per tin Very Choice Ling, 6d per tin Sugars, yellow, 3|d per lb W bite Crystals, 4d to per lb Snowdrop Crystals, 5d Raw Brown, 3^d Teas, —ln this connection we do lio nauseate the public by “ protesting to much.” Our teas and prices speak for themselves. Pure Assam Tea, 2s and 2s Cd 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, 16s* Cd, and 13s 6d The latter, a pure tea with good leaf, strong and fine flavor, unequalled, at leas than 3s a box advance. Strong caddies, containing 201 b of the famous Assam Mixture, 38s ; Half chests of 40ibs, L 3 to L 5 Coffee, 21b tins, best, 3s



Maravilla Cocoa Essence, 3s Gd per lb Yan Houtens’, 4s 8d Fry’s, Is Gd New Currants, 6d per lb Mixed Peels, Is Cd per ib St Albans Cakes, currant, citron, or seed, 9d each Best Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Candles, Battersea Wax, lOid per Ib Sperm (full weight), 8d per Ib Mould Candles, 5d per lb. Kerosene, 9s, 9s 6d, and 10s Gd, per tin Fire Kindlers, 4-1, per packet. Nabob Pickles, Is 3d per bottle Captain White’s 2s 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s, Is 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 6d C. and B. Currie Powder, Is 6d and Is 9d Keiller’s Marmalade, 9d per tin Swiss Milk, 10£d, 10s dozen Honey, 21b tins, 10d' Sago, 4d per lb, the best Tapioca, 5d and 6d Farina, 5d per lb packet Maizena and Oswego, 8d per lb Columbus Corn Flour, Cd Rice, 3d; 71b for Is Gd; best, 4d ground, 4d Tobacco—best brands only, Yenus Na rod, 6s Venus Twist, 5s Gd Aromatic, mild, Gs per lb &c. Ac. GOODS DELIVERED DAILY, Address : ST. ALBANS’ STORE AND BAKER



(Late Say well). COLOMBO STREET— Christch urcli— One door city side of Tuam street. HIGH STREET— One door city side of St. Asaph street 284 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 Kilting Machine will call and see these before deciding on any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING {Standard SEWING MACHINE 18 THE BEST IN THE WORLD.



flow MIND YOU DON'T FORGET I*. 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 to Dressmakers and others, and we antici pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind or Kilt Desired. Can be altered to dif ferent styles and widths immediately, and n a most simple manner. 63e