fHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1882.

Printed and published daily, for the Proprietor by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at Th Ashburton Guardian Printing Office West street, Ashburton, Tuesday, November 7, tBBi,



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, “ LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. WANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS and CORXSACKS. 'FENCING WIRE of All Sizes—BARBED and PLAIN. GREEN and YELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. SKIRVTN SWEDES, and other TURNIP SEEPS 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, &c. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the canterbury wool sales.



or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL FINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE, ON SATURDAYS, At 11 o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES. OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, NOV. 14. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co, Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashborton. B 30



T. .Bullock. A T. Bullock, CF CTIO NE K 11, ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. EAST STREET, AND AT THE . B A Z A A K, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. OTIOE OF REMOVAL. ON WEDNESDAY FIRST, 11th in stant, the undersigned WILL REMOVE TO TEMPORARY OFFICES IN , BARNETT STREET. T. BULLOCK, ' Auctioneer and Estate Agent, October 9th, 1882. IMPROVED FREEHOLD FARM, of 123 Acres, well watered, FOR SALE by : private treaty, situated near the Hinds, together with interest in lease of 160 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Wooden House, of 5 rooms, 4 stalled stable, etc. The freehold is divided into three pad docks, and the leasehold into five; one of the county water races runs through both properties. There is a growing crop of 78 acres wheat, and 70 acres turnips, which will, be sold with the property. This oilers a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of procuring a farm at a low £ rice and liberal terms. For full particia irs, apply to T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. ALL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserve will be DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, 712 e JOHN CARTER. M ° - Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. O L B T SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to T. BULLOCK. EGR SALE—2O acres GRASS LAND, together with a House of six rooms, situated only a short distance from the town of Ashburton. For full particulars •pttfy to the undersigned. T. BULLOCK mQ'LET.—The CENTRAL BAKERY, _f*' together with shop and dwelling ihouse, near. Post office. ■' f ' T. BULLOCK. OTTTANTED TO LET A Three- W Stalled STABLE, Harness Room, £Bhed, and Loft above. Rent Low. J. »8> Savage, Painter, Peter street. Au. 26



w. P. Allen. W. F. Allen, Auctioneer, stock, station, ' AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burnett street, Ashburton. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, and General Pro duce, held every SATURDAY, commenc ing at 11.30 sharp. Special Sales conducted in Town or Country. Valuations made. FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock at ended at the Public lards. W. F. ALL EN, Auctioneer. au 22 Sporting. RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING, To be held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, November 22nd and 24th. Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R. ; vice-presidents—Messrs J. Grigg and W. C. Walker; judge—Mr Matthew Stitt; stewards—Messrs 3. H. Dow ding, H. T. Winter, W. Saunders, E. 5. Coster, L. E. Corabie, R. Friedlan der, and Dr Ross ; treasurer —Mr C. C. Fooks ; handicappers—Messrs E. G. Griffiths and M. Stitt; clerk of the course—Mr E. Saunders ; clerk of the scales —Mr M. Friedlander ; starter — Mr J. L. Crawley. First race each day to start at 1 p. m. FIRST DAY. 1. County Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 30 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. District horses only. L| miles. 2. Maiden Plate, of 40 sovs; weight tor age ; entrance, 3 sovs. 1J miles. 3. Ashburton Cop (Handicap), of 125 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs each for acceptors ; the second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stake ; nomination, 2 sovs; acceptance, 5 sovs. 1J miles. 4. Ladies’ Purse, of 30 sovs; welter weight for age; gentleman riders, • who must be members of the A.R.C.; entrance, 2 sovs. District horses only. H miles. 5. Hack Race, of 10 sovs ; post entry, 1 sov ; catch weights. | mile. SECOND DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 60 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 3 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 75 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 3 sovs each for acceptors, the second horse to re ceive 10 sovs from the stake; nomina tion, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 4 sovs. 1£ miles. 3. County Plate (Handicap) of 30 sovs; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. District horses . nly. 1J miles. 4. Flying Handicap of 50 s<vs; nomina tion, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; the winner of the Ashburton Cup to carry 71b extra, and of the Ashburton Cup and Racing Club Handicap, 10lb estra. | mile. 6. Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 aov. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. There must be three or more entries for each event or there will be no race. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points connected with carrying out the above programme to be final. 3. Canterbury Jockey Club racing rules strictly adhered to. 4. A district horse shall mean any horse that has boon commonly resident in the Ashburton County previous to August Ist, 1882, and up the date of the forth coming meeting, a: 1 owned by a person who has resided in the said County during the same period. 6. Qualification fee, £2 2s; members of the A.R.C. free, 6. All entries and nominations to be accompanied by entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of rider, and in tht /lands of the Secretary, addressed to Quill’s Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, November Ist ; weights will be published on Monday, November 13th. 7. Acceptances and sweeps to be paid to the Secretary not later than 9p. m. on Thursday, November 16th. 8. Five per cent, will be deducted from ( the gross of all moneys payable, in ac cordance with this programme, for ex penses of the course. . S. SAUNDERS, au 17 Secretary.



Public Companies. BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Aoency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c The NEW ZEALAND FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY. THE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. Fire and Marine Risks accepted at the Lowest Current Rates (TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT REDUCTION on last year’s rates). Agents for Ashburton — 012 JAMESON & ROBERTS. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 4 5e George Swann, ■gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Hereford street, Christchurch. jHB BREWERY, A. Moore & Sons, brewers; malsterers, and i'A BOTTLERS, Cameron 'Street, Ashburton. 024



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 BOWICK, c Proprietor. THE GLASGOW PIE 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. Dowling Street. Princes street. “THE BODEGA.” au 17 HE SHADES, 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 its 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. Hereford street. W. H. PORTER N.B.—The Grill is in full swing to-day. 527



Boarding Houses, &c. PANAMA HOD E (late a stee’s) Tancked STREET ASHRTJRTON. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED) from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the inore 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 la 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. 944 Triangle boarding house (Late Cotton s). The undersigned wishes to intimate that ho has taken the above Boarding House, where Travellers and others in want of GOOD ACCOMMODATION will receive EVERY ATTENTION. Reasonable Rates. Meals at all Hours. D. STEWART, lau Proprietor. Conveyances. TINWaLD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAA MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 a.m. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday; returning to Mount Somers on the arrival of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s ; return, 3s. 4n JOHN HOOD.



For Sale. T L. 20 ACHES 20 nl Situate at Alford Forest, 4 miles from Mount Somers Township, and Si miles from Mount Somers school ; 10 Acres in Grass, 0 Aores in Oats, 1 Acre in Turnips, Potatoes, and Man golds. 2-Rooim d House and Stable on. Terms easy. Apply to C. B M. BRSNSON, Agent, East street, Ashburton. L E. O S 220 Acres good Tussock LAND, partly fenced, being rural sections 32367 and 32360. The land is situated about 2£ miles from the Anama station, which has just been declared open for railway traffic. Apply to 5o POYNTZ & CO. E 171 O R S A j From this date— CRUSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Bushel. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and f inwald. o 5 Educational. MISS STEANE having returned to Ashburton, desires to inform her Friends in the town and neighborhood that she will be happy to receive MUSIC PUPILS at Mr Jonks’ Room, Baring square, or attend at their own houses, if desired. Terms (per Quarter) —Young Children, One Guinea : Adults, 30s. Lessons ahoj given in French, Drawing, Ladies Fancy Work, etc. An Evening Class three times weekly for general in struction—ls 6d for one, 2s 6d or two. Next Rev. Nixon’s, Tancred street. s!8 -gILLIARDS. BILLIARDS. John Beecher, OF TUG CENTRAL HOTEL, 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. JOHN BEECHER, i Central Hotel, Walcandi Road, ■ Ashburton. au 26



Business Notices. PENGELLY, Tailor, will shortly be in* ASHBURTON, and will bo pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise- OTICE TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID & GRAY, Ashbur ton, having secured the services of a thoroughly experienced Mechanic, are now prepared to Repair Reapers anti 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. ment. au!2 REID & GRAY, o!9 Cameron street.



E LANCASTER begs to thank his i, 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 known as the SOMERSET BUTCHERY and FREE-TRADE BAKERY. As R. Lan caster will be able to devote his undivided attention to these two businesses, he begs to assure those who may favor him with their patronage that their wants will re ceive personal supervision. R. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East street South, Ashburton. 29s ROBINSON 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.



Craighead and Co., rjIAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. In again returning our sincere 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, we 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 and 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 Cutting 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, Tanubed stub nr. 250 HAYING purchased Messrs T, R. Hodder and Co.’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GR.OCERIES, 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 19a (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2a, 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, ind 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. Bobert "Alcorn. 589 d ■y ICTOIUAN STABLES The undersigned having taken the above Commodious and Centrally situated STABLES, near the English Church, Tancred street, solicits the patronage of his old friends and the public generally. Firsl-class Carriage and Saddle Horses and Buggies Let out on Hire. Paddock ing Accommodation, with Water. All horses committed to his care will receive every attention. ALEX. HEWSON, 2Go Proprietor. CJ. W. COOKSON, Jon., & CO., • TIMBER & COAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, METHYEN, Have always on sale at our yards, Moth-i ven, and at the sawmills, Alford Forest building timber, posts, rails, firewood, stakes, etc. Wo have also on sale at Methvun a lai'ge stock of flooring and match-lining (union, white and red pine), totara, V. D.L. palings and shingles, rusticated weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles and gates on hand or made to order. Coal, Portland cement, bricks, lime, etc., galvanised iron, doors, sashes and fittings, nails, barbed and ordinary fencing wire, staples, etc. Goods delivered to any part of the district. Agents for the New Zea land Insurance Co., the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., and for Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co. Commission, Land and Estate Agents and Valuators. f FOR SALE Wool packs, Cornsacks, < and Turnip Seed, at the lowest rates. 0. J. W. COOKSON, Jun., & CO.



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 bo most Valuable Prepara tions. 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. PHYSIC 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. - Will destroy and expel the various kinds of worms which infest horses. DRIFFIELD WHITE OILS.—For sore shoulders, harness galls, &c. Will quickly h al 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.C.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 rp HE 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 ANDRE WES 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 Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned, G. KING, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. jl 18 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 ba g 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 7id per lb Wheat for fowls, per 3s 9J bushel Silk-dressed flour, 501 b, 6s 3d ; 251 b, 3s 4d Good rice for chickens, 71b, la 4d New Jams, 6-id per tin Dunedin biscuits, fresh, 3d per lb Hops, best quality, 2s per lb Kerosene, 8s 6d, 9s Od, and 10s 6d per tin at riiomas Taylor's. Patent dressed kitchen fruit, washed and dried by machinery— Currants, Od and Oid per lb Raisins, Od and 8d Sultanas, 7d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand Maize meal, 3d per lb Haricot beans, 3d Egyptian lentils, 3d pep lb German lentils, 6d per lb An 111 b box of the best Tea imported, Assam and Lapsaug Souchong, 28a An 111 b box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare this with (ho 25s box of other E W GOODS.



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, C. and 8., 3s Gd 83 Colombo St. Bi st black or mixed tea, 2s lOd Indian and China mixture, 2s per lb. Family Congou, strong, fine flavored IsGd Lucca oil, quarts, 2s 3d Bloater or anchovy paste, C. and 8., Is 3d White crystallised sugar, 3£d, 4d, and 4ltd per lb Dried apples, 7d per lb 123 Lower High St. Self-raising flour, Is packets, 3s bags Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed wine biscuits, 9d per lb Loose baking powder, Is per lb Keiller’s marmalade, 9d per tin Black lead, lOd per dozen Blacking, 7d per dozen Best starch, 5d per lb Garb, soda, Gd 39 Manchester St. Irish moss, Is 2d and 2s per bottle Linseed meal, 8d per lb Fly papers, 9d per doz SaLty matches, Bryant and May’s 101 per doz Fire kindlors, 41>d per doz Nestle’s milk, per tin Sago, 4d per lb Tapioca, sd, 71b for 2s Gd &c. , &c., (fee. Triangle (LATE DEYOIS PORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH. ANTED KNOWN. That BONEDUST, specially prepared for drilling with carrots, mangolds, etc., can be obtained from the undersigned. P. 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. MUSTER, 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, andthat ho 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 Tiuwald business, where his numerous friends and customers may depend on their orders being carried out as heretofore. J. Heseltine, Ash burton and Tinwald. s 8 JgACON ! BACON ! BACON ! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at Gkl per lb., large or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, Bil Ashburton.



N OTI C E OF REMOVAL, SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of Burnett street and East street. GL J. Martin, Begs to inform his numerous Customers and the public generally, that the NEW SHOP will be OPEN TO-NIGHT, and respectfully invites the public to in spect his SHOW of MEAT,, which, for quality, he confidently asserts cannot be beaten south of the Equator. N.B.—Small Goods of all descriptions. o!3



A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, l*. Ashburton. C. Ra y, i i ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. - The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, ' Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines : Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or , Country. I Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and j Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. 5 Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, WiKANtn Rd. i Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking 1 Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. 1 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 line 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. B R 0 W N, ? Office : Tuam street. Wholesale Depot; Railway Siding and Belt, Christchurch. I vrOTICE TO FARMERS. THE EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALASIAN Labor Agency Has now become the favorite means of PROCURING FARM HANDS Qf 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 STRE ET, CHRISTCHURCH (Next to . Reece, Ironmongers. he Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street. slfi |3 HOLOGRAPHY. —Portraits are now JL being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. N OTIGE OF 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, Prospect Buildings, East street. 529 | Summer Fashions. ’ Y 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. "I S. W. ALCORN. J r 025 East street. V



Business Notices. VTEW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881, Biggs and Eeid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS! TEAS! TEAS 1 Of the Best Blends, SUGARS! SUGARS !! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING !!! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE 11 HARDWARE!!! At Prices not to be rubbed out. 9 B. and R. ’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 500



H A N K S. Edward Cookson Thinks this a fitting opportunity to re turn his thanks to the residents of Ashbur ton and district, for the patronage ex tended to him during the past eight years, and also for the kindly sympathy he ex perienced at the time of the burning of his stables. That loss has now been made good, and he will be able to serve his patrons even better in the future than he has done in the past. 729 e



O T I 0 E 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. CHAS. W. GREEN. May 4, 1882. 402 e



The Ideal Cooking Stove, JIOE WOOD AUD COAL. The New Patent Improved AMERICAN STOVE has NO DEFECTS. IT WILL BAKE EVENLY. BROIL PERFECTLY. COOK SATISFACTORILY AND PLEASES EVERYBODY. IT SAVES TWENTY TIMES ITS COST IN FUEL, We are constantly receiving testimonials in praise of this great Fuel Economiser. TESTIMONIALS. A bank director writes : “ The stove has given great satisfaction. It is effective, economical, and clean, and would, I feel certain, if better known, get into universal use. ” 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 sto>e, 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 giv; s 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, Melbouene. AGENTS WANTED.



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mo STAND THIS SEASON, at Messrs ■ Matson, Cox, and Co.’s Premises, West street, Ashburton, the IMPORTED AMERICAN TROTTING STALLION, Oakgrove. OAKGROYE is a bay horse with black points, rising five years, by Irvington out of Lady Venture, by Belmont. Irvington by Rysdyk’s Hambletonian out of lino gene, by Seely’s American Star. Rys dyk’s Hambletonian was one of the best horses that ever stood in America, his service being 500 dollars. Terms—£7 7s for one mare, £6 6s each for two mares, £5 5s each for three or more mares ; payable by acceptance, due on January Ist, 1883. Groomage fee of 5s per mare, payable on first service. For further particulars apply on the premises. MATSON, COX, & CO. That unequalled and favo- RITE THOROUGHBRED SIRE Tribune, By “ Traducer,” dam “ Azucena," Will Travel his accustomed route this Season. The excellence of “Tribune’s” stock induced Mr Herring to purchase him for the Alford Estate Company. Well-sheltered Paddocks, with abund ance of Grass and Water, will be set apart for Brood Mares during the season. For terms, etc., apply at Muir’s Reposi tory, or Groom in Charge. Alford, Oct. 4, 1882. THE PURE-BRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Strathmore, Will Travel this Season in the ASHBURTON, And Surrounding Districts. For particulars see Cards. R. EDGWORTH, Owner. Ashburton, Oct. 5, 1882. 6o



HE DRAUGHT STALLION Will shortly arrive in Ashburton, and will Travel North and ■South of Ashburton and Ashburton Forks. Drayman will be at JVl'Rae’s Stables every Saturday. “ Drayman ” is a dapple brown, rising six years, has heavy bone, and is active. . His sire was “ Young Prince of Wales,’ and is owned by S. B. Sutton. For io- ! formation and particulars apply to Drayman o2 GILBERT ECCLES, In charge.



r Is i it s a t r y I nr 9 h r i i rpo stand this season, xaa? The pure Clydesdale Stallion, Dundee (46). Dundee is a beautiful bay, years old; bred by Mr Robert Wilkin, Christchurch. Sire Prince Charlie (4) (imported); dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported); 2nd dam Bess, by Cromwell (imported). Dundee will stand at Maronan Station, and travel between Maronan and Grove Farm and surroundidg districts. Teems—£3 5s each ; .guaranteed, £4 4s. Groomage Fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand, WILKIN & CARTER, 120 Grove Farm, Tinwald. T° TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN ASHBURTON And surrounding District, THE CLYDESDALE HOR 3E Pretender. Pedigree : 3 Pretender is a dark bay with black points, rising eight years old, with good • bone and substance; stands 16£ hands high, splendid temper, good action, and a quiet worker. Pretender is by Prince Charlie (im ported from Scotland by Mr W. Boag), out of Maggie by King Fergus (imported from Scotland by Mr David Innes). Maggie’s dam imported from Tasmania. Pretender gained second prize in the Northern Show as a two-year-old in 1879. Ho also took second prize in 1878. Terms—-£2, payable on Ist January, 1883, and 5s groomage. Groomage fee payable on first service. Will be in Ashburton every SATUR DAY. WM. H. JOHNS, 4o Trevorton. rjlO STAND THIS SEASON—IBB2 THE CLYDESDALE STALLION BONNY SCOTLAND. BONNY SCOTLAND is a dark brown, rising five years old, stands 16£ hands, with good bone and substance ; splendid temper, good action, and very quiet. Bred by Thomas Pash by, Esq., Kaiapoi. Sire —Sir Walter Scott (imported), dam Bohny by Sir Colin Campbell. Bonny Scotland will Travel the Water ton, Wakanui, and Ashburton Forks dis tricts. Terms for Season, £3 3s. Groomage fee, fis. ' J ‘ Every care taken, but no responsibility. For further particulars, apply to the s 23 GROOM IN CtJARGS. jgOXING! BOXING!! BOXING!!! DAN LEA, Champion Light Weight of New Zealand, and ex Champion of England, has commenced giving Lessons in the Noble Art of Self Defence, in Mr Hill’s Sample Rooms, back of Somerset Hotel every TUESDAY and FRIDAY Nights, from 7.30 to 10 o’clock, for Pupils : only. Private Class Lessons, £1 per month. N.B.—The rooms will be thrown opeq every SATURDAY Night, for' Public BOEING, under the superintendence o{ Dan hirpself. AU written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel. 9o