The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 111.—No. 693.1

ASHBURTON. JULY 20._1gg2.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM i, MISSION AGENT, &o. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture an I 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. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. VGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Every class sks taken at lowest rates. g?a ALFRED HARRISON. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, fisc. AE. INGRAM, M.E.L.C.M., , Architect and Engineer. Bridges, Water and other Engineering Work superintended in town or country. Villas, etc., etc., Planned on improved principles. Consideration—per cent. Address : BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Mail Office. 949 d c. E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Civil. Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. W. H. BRISTOW, A UTHORISED AND jA surveyor, LICENSED Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council Office, HEREFORD STREET. Syid Shipping.



CJtHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA, via SAND WICH ISLANDS. The Magnificent Steamship AUSTRA LIA, 3,400 tons, will leave uckland for San Francisco, via Honolulu, on TUES DAY, August 15th. Owing to the extra number booking by ‘ this line on account of the Egyptian diffi culty, early application for passages is necessary in order to avoid disappoint ment WILSON, SAWTELL & Co., 771 e Agents, Christchurch.



Business Notices. Sealy Bros., Ashburton nurseries, Moore street, Ashburton ; AND River Bank, Tinwald. Established 1875. We beg to intimate to our numerous patrons and the public generally, that we are, as in the past, prepared to supply FRUIT and FOREST TREES, ROSES, Ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roots, etc., in any quantity. As we Grow FRUIT TREES of all sorts and true to name and clean, by TENS OF THOUSANDS, and FOREST TREES of all kinds by HUNDREDS OP THOUSANDS, Our Prices cannot be wiped out. Persons about to plant should send for Price List or call at the Nursery, inspect the stock, and get quotations. Price lists and other information may also be obtained at our SEED STORE, East street. We have no connection with any other Nursery in Ashburton. Similarity of title recently assumed by ethers notwithstand mS' SEALY BROS., Seedsmen and Nurserymen, jl 6 Ashburton. FLOUR East street. STORES, F. W, QTJAIFE Begs to inform the Residents and Farmers of Ashburton and vicinity that he has taken the Premises lately in the occupation of Mr Henry Bowers, Miller, where he intends offering the following goods : ' Flour, by the sack £1 ” s° lb v Sharps, per bag Bran ~ Oats, per bushel Oaten Sheaf Chaff, per ton SOAP. CANDLES. SOAP. Soap and Candles at unprecedentedly low prices, in large or small quantities, to suit all purchasers, viz,: — Good Pale Yellow Soap, 6d per bar Good Pale Yellow Soap, 10s per box Superior Pale Yellow Soap, Bdper bar Superior Pale Yellow Soap, 12s per box Candles —Good Composite, 6d per lb Candles—Superior Wax, Is per lb Candles Carriage, Is 2d per lb. GASH. Ashburton. 732 e



Free trade bakery AND Somerset Butchery. Having combined the two Businesses together, and by keeping a good LOAF at 6d, and ICozs to the lb, trim to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free Teade andFEEETsADE will Stick to You. R. LANCASTER. Jl3



Prospectus PR O S P E OF THE ASHBURTON STOCK i SALEYABDS COMP Ax, {To be incorporated under* 1 Companies Act, CAPITAL £6,000, IN OF £lO EA( Provisional Die Messrs T. Bullock, C. Pei ter, R. Friedlander, Harper, 6. Jameson, J. T. Winter. Bankers: The Union Bank of Aus Secretary, pro George Jame It is proposed to form 1 pany for the purpose of cient yard accommodatiot Sheep, Cattle, and other sent yards being quite in constantly increasing reqi trade. The Company tl tb take over the preset yards and enlarge them, ones. It is further ini suitable yards on the So Ashburton. From the great incre brought forward, since tl



IRONMONGERY OF ] SCRIPTION. Orr and ( Have NOW LANDING, England and America, t Yaeied Stock General Hai and are prepared to suj Contractors, and ot LOWEST W HOLES A L We desire to draw sp



(J. W. Burnell, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 405 e George Swann, jjARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Hereford street, Christchurch. ___ jHB mHB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that Tub Ashburton Guardian is the ONLS 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 in Rakaia, Chertsey, Seafield, Meth ven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanui, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks, Tinwald, Winslow, Waterloo, and every part of the County of Ashburton within 1 the reach of postal communioati < j thus being the best geneial as well as local ''medium for Advertising. !■' Thb Ashburton Guardian will be -forwarded to any address in the colony §r. 24s per annum (paid in advance), or j6d per quarter, postage extra.



Business Notices. FLOUR MILLS. I beg tojnotify 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. tin nance of the same. Farmers from a distance can have their Grist Ground by return. Good Stable and paddock accommodation. No extra charge Cash Buyer of Grain Sacks supph to farmers. I will attend at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, on SATURDAYS, an* at the Mill on MONDAYS, for the Purchase of Grain. H. MOFFAT. Feb. 1 18S2. 7 T> E R T H 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 w ithin the shortest notice. Note the address —



PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO STREET, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. 294 e HAVING purchased Messrs T. R. Hoddcr and Co.’s STOCK OK 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, md 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. J o:,:epii Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, OPPOSITE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. 589 d O T I C E



HIGHEST CASH IPRICE 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 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, x TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TW" O 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. Thiel? tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition A. THIELE. 204 c



ery Carpenters’ Tools New Fenders 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 Margie and Whingers New Guns and Revolvers Orr and Co, 5 IMPORTERS OF FURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, East stbeet, ASHBU R T O N.



HEAT REDUCTION IIS 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 £lB ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £0 jOs ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 lbs ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from 1 £2 us ; 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. 00c T. E. Proctor, QCULISTS’ OPTICIAN Office Over Cuff and Graham’s, next door to Suckling’s Leather Warehouse, CORNER OE LICHFIELD AND MAN. CHESTER STS., CHRISTCHURCH. 637 c



Business Notices. Lion Brewery Company, CASS AND CORNER fIOP DOBSON ASHBURTON. STREETS, mHE great demand which exists for the BREWS of the LION § COMPANY, and the success which has attended them since starting, has pro ed that, under the Skilful Management of Mr Gkobge Wood, the quality of their ALES and PORTER is superior to any yet made in this District. The Manager■ s life-:loin experience as a successful Brewer is a guarantee that Customers will get but o-ood 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 Li n Brewery Company by the Jurors at the New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, 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. U.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, jj Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton. William Patching, rjl ENT TAEPAUL IN, AND HORSECLOTH MAKER, HAS REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES* 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. BIMBIH SNIiiiWSE Established 1859. Capital 1 1000,000 Unlimited Uhbiuty OF S^EREffold end T HE PREMIERS COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES.



ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER 07 GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RTDGF CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANQESJ PORTABLE WASHING FIkNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. TP{ HAS the pleasure of informing his nnterous Friends that having Re • * • move?) into his newly-erected and extensve Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops) which have been fitted up with the most modem appliances for the production of wok in the various branches of his Business he is now prepared to execute any order onrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowet Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STRIET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283



Mn Henderson, DREiSMAKEB, BURNETT STREET WEST. Ladies Dresses made, from 5s 6d. Ladies’ Iding Habits and Boys’ Suits made to order. 724 e 1. Galloway, TINWALD, Wl-I EE WRIGHT and General AGRI CUTUKAL IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Roairs neatly executed with promptitue and despatch, and at reason ble prices 197 a JF YG WANT GOOD AND SRONG FURNITURE, t j GC TO ) AVIS’S CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DIG MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. T .IYER’ article Sold at Christchurch Pms and guaranteed beat of material d workmanship. r U NEE AL S CUKAY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGI. T, 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 C. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rn. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings° and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83 s UFFOLK butchery Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. J. Martin, E U T C H E R, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that be is Supplying the Primest Moat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to od. Corned Beef from ... "id. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... l|d. to od. Sausages ... sd. to Gd. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite fii2c N 1 E W INDUST 11 Y. ASPHALITKG. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c



Business Notice.



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, 306 c Havelock street, Ashburton.



COACH FACTORY, HAVELOCK stkeet. The undersigned Firm wish to inform (heir 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.



OTICE TO FARMERS We have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated McSherry Grain Drills, For the Ashburton County, and have them now on vie/v 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. EXTUAS FOR THE ABOVE KEPT IN STOCK. g Friedlander Bros., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MAR'NE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND,



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. 3f*se



g™ MURRAY^ N a “ mAKE TIME BY THE FORE- X LOCK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Eobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, 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, L 6 Cs, 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 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-96d J. SHEBRIFB, 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 particur-" s apply to the Agent, Ashburton. 188 BAKER BROS., gUILDERS, CONTRACTORS AN UNDERTAKERS Wakanui road and Csss street Ash PLANS PREPARED & PSHW GIVEN



Business Notices. Westerfield Mill IS NOW IN FULL WORK Farmers bringing their Grist to, mill can be accommodated all night, and Save their Grist ready to return the following mom ing. A Night-Miller kept. Cash Bdyek. of Guain; Apply to JAMES CLARK, 678 d Proprietor Westerfield Mill. Jhomas Taylor S now quoting a FRESH SUPPLY of Dunedin Oatmeal, the beat at 4s per 25ibs ; Dunedin Biscuits, 3d per lb ' Pure Lemon Juice (certified by the ; Board of Trade) quarts, Is 9d Yitadone non alcoholic Champagne, 9d per bottle, 8s fid p.er 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 W hite Crystals, 4d to 4 lid per lb Snowdrop Crystals, 5d Raw Brown, 3£d 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 Pekoe 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 j. boxes, 28s, 265, 245, 225, 20s, 18s fid, 16s



6d, and 13s 6d The latter, a pure tea with good leaf, strong and fine flavor, unequalled, at lesa than 3s a box advance. s . Strong caddies, containing 201 - of the famous Assam Mixture, 38sj; Half chests of iOlbs, L 3 to L 5 ; Coffee,- 21b tins, beat, 3s . . , Maravilla Cocoa Essence, 3s, fid per lb Van Houtens’, 4s Sd jr Fry’s, Is Cd New Currants, 6d per lb r Mixed Peels, Is Cd per lb St Albans Cakes, currant, citron, or seed, 9d each _ Best Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Candles, Battersea Wax, por lb Sperm (full weight), 8d per lb r „ Mould Candles, 5d per lb. Kerosene, 9s, 9s 6d, and 10s 6d,.per till Fire Kindlers, 4£ per packet. Nabob Pickles, Is 3d per bottle Captain White’s 2s Sd 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 64 .and la 9d Keiller’s Marmalade, 9d per tin Swiss Milk, 10£d, 10s dozen Honey, 21b tins, lOd Sago, 4d per lb, the best Tapioca, 5d and Cd Farina, 5d per lb packet Maizeua and Oswego, 8d per lb Columbus Corn Flour, 6d Rice, 3d; 71b for Is 6d; best, 4d ground, 4d Tobacco —best brands only, Yenus Na rod, 6s Venus Twist, 5s 6d Aromatic, mild, Cs per lb Au. Ac. GOODS DELIVERED DAILY.



Address : ST. ALBANS’ STOLE AND BAKER (Lato Sr.ywell). COLOMBO STREET— Christchurch— ' . One door city side of Tuam street. HIGH STREET— One door city side of St. Ar»j.h street 284 ORR & Co., Ironmongers, beg to inform the Ashburton public that they hare been appointed AGENTS for the tinder* 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 STANDAI&B SEWING MACHINE , *. * cs THE BEST IN THE WORLD. IIOW 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 anticl pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind ot Kilt Desired. Can be altered to; die ferent styles and widths immediately^ami n a most simple manner 63e