ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.

:Ah ordinary meeting of the above was hijtld last evening at the Council Cham bers. Present—His Worship the Mayor, arid Councillors Harrison, Friedlander, Hillock, Roberts, Ivess, and St. Hill.

match's statement. The Mayor reported the debit balance at the bank to be L 1,737 Is 4d; received since last meeting—rents of cottages, LI 8s; do reserves, LlO ; culverts, L 5 17s 6d; Borough seal, LI Is; dog licenses, L 4; rales, L 3; do., previously collected, L1|,074 19s 3d; do., as per ratebook, L]j,l39 8s 3d; balance uncollected, L6l 9a.| - j. THE StTEPEUS PIPES. A number of telegrams were read from Ml*S. Hutchinson,Dunedin, withreference j to; the purchase of a number of water pi]!es from the Couneil. The final offer made by Mr Hutchinson was for 200 tons of pipes at L 7 per ton in trucks at Ash- I burton, the Council to pay LSO towards car riage to Dunedin. 1 .'he Mayor pointed out that the original I offijr made had been far 250 tons of pipes, ancji included the purchase of a number of 12i;i pipes. These had now been struck out,

Or Bullock moved that the offer be ac cepied. The Council were, in fact, pledged to > ccept it. Cr StL Hill seconded the motion.

C r Friedlander moved, as an amend ment—“ That the action of his Worship the Mayor be approved of, and that Mr Hutchinson be informed that he must adhere to his original offer.” Mr Hutch inson should not be allowed to strike out all the most saleable sized pipes as he proposed to do. In view of the high pressure water system he would counsel the retention of the pipes unless Mr Hutchinson chose to accept the Council’s terms. Ci: Roberta seconded the amendment. Cr Harrison entirely concurred with the remarks which had fallen from Cr Friedlander. j Cr St. Hill thought that in view of the Council’s overdraft they ought to sell the pipes. Cr Bullock said that they had agreed unanimously at a former meeting to sell all the surplus pipes they could, with a view to reducing the overdraft for which they were paying a high rate of interest. He would of course be pleased to see the high-pressure system introduced, but under the circumstances he would cer tainly advocate the sale of the pipes.

Cr Ivesa would advise that 200 tons of pipes be sold. There was no immediate prospecf; of the high-pressure system being introduced here, and there would be plenty of time to make piovision for it whet it came before them to deal with. He thought Mr Hutchinson’s offer should not be refused. After some further debate, the Chair man put the amendment first, and it was lost, the original resolution being there fore carried. A CRYING EVIL. Messrs Jameson and Bland waited upon the Council, as a deputation, to call the Council’s attention to the bad state of the drain running down the south side of Tancred street, dead cats and other things were constantly being found in the drain, and the stench from it was intolerable. Mr Jameson said the doctor had reported that five families in the neighborhood of his own house were suffering from dip theria and dysentery, and the matter was becoming a very serious one. As a matter of health he would ask that the Council would give it its attention. The Mayor said that no one would be more pleased than himself to see every street in the place channelled on both sides and the water running through it, but their funds were not in a flourishing state at present. However, the matter would receive the attention of the Council at the earliest possible moment. The deputation thanked the Council and withdrew. A STITCH IN TIME. A letter was read from Mr C. W. Pur nell, stating that two sections adjoining his property were covered with high tus socks, and that should these tussocks catch fire in a nor’-wester they would place his property in considerable danger. Should damage result to the same from the cause named he might be advised to take action against the Council. It was* resolved that the Clerk should take immediate action against all owners who have neglected to clear their land of tussocks. CHARITABLE AID. A letter was teal from the Clerk to the County Council, enclosing a resolution passed at its last meeting advising that a committee had been formed from the mem bers of the County Council to confer with the Borough Council re administration of charitable aid. A committee, consisting of his Worship the Mayor, and Crs Harri son, St Hill, and Ivess was appointed to confer with the County Council committee on the subject. ; INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION.

She secretary to the Industrial Associa tion wrote asking for the use of the Council chambers: as a place for the holding of the meetings of the Associa tion.

Cr Friedlander moved a resolution in favor of the request being granted, sub ject to the Association paying the cost of firing and gas when they used them. This was seconded by Cr Roberts. Cr St Hill opposed the application. They must not grant the use of the cham ber to every one who applied for it. There was the Library Hall, which could be had at a very low rate, for the last-named in stitution was in a very languishing state. There were good rooms obtainab.e in town for fls 6d a night with firing. He moved that the application be not enter tained.

Or Harrison seconded the amendment. ! Or Iveas thought the granting of the application would be establishing a very bad precedent. It was resolved the request should not be granted. THE OPENING OP HAVELOCK STREET. A letter was read from the Under secretary of Railways stating that the Council's application re the opening of Havelock street across the railway line would be considered. TOWN LIGHTING. The question of town lighting was con sidered in committee. THE STEAM PIKE ENGINE. The question of purchasing a steam fire engine was then discussed. Or Harrison opposed the notion cf a steam fire engine. It would necessitate a heavy expenditure and a man to look after it, etc. He wouWL say rather let them have another hanflpogine. Or St Hill would be quite in favor of procuring the steam fire engine, and he thought the idea would be generally ap proved by the ratepayers. Speaking of the water supply wanted on the west side of the town, he referred to the “ unseen in fluence” at work, which paralysed the efforts of the committee appointed to deal with the matter. Again and again this * dpmwittee .bad been empowered to act, gad they coaid not act [. It was resolved after some rather ani j Ended discussion, that the question be de , ngOrod foe theccnsideration of a full meet- Wi(k several-Having by this time retired. ' J ' NKVr tJNT'ORMS. >■ V(fMin»»tiott of purchasing new uni- up (suggested by a re- that the request be financial state of the its purchasing

be removed to section 764, at the junction of Havelock and Winter streets. BIG STONES. The big stone question was debated. Or Harrison contended that they would never have good roads until they cracked the big shingle. They were never broken, in the ordinary way, and he would strongly advocate the passing of the big stones through a mill, and getting them broken up once for all. The cost would be very small. WORKS COMMITTEE. Cr Friedlander was appointed a mem ber of the above. PAY-SHEET. The usual accounts were passed for payment. ABSENTEE OWNERS. The Clerk asked for instructions re com pelling absentee owners to have their sec tions cleared of tussocks. The Council ordered the work to be done as provided by the by-law; the owner might afterwards be sued for the amount expended. FIRE INSPECTOR’S REPORT. This functionary reported that during the month three fires had occurred, viz : On the 2nd ult., on the North-east Belt, by which two cottages were destroyed— estimated loss L2OO ; on the 28th ult. at Mr Adams’ residence—estimated loss L2O; and on the 29th ult., a tussock fire. Re garding the last, Mr Dolman directed the attention of the Council to the fire having been lighted in direct contravention of by law No. 78. He also reported the fire which occurred on Friday last, and en closed amount of expenses incurred there in, amounting to a total of L 3 10s. It was generally the opinion of the Council that the cost incurred in fires 1 and 3, being outside the belt, should be defrayed, and an application for a refund made"to the Road Board in whose district the conflagrations occurred. ENGINEER'S REPORT. This report was as follows :—“ 1. Scavengers Contract : The Works Com mittee received six tenders for this work, two being informal, and accepted that of Mr James Taylor, it being the lowest. 2. Water Supply : We have had the 6in pipes at the delivery sumps at Cameron street taken up and replaced with 9in pipes, which has had the effect of increas ing the flow to an appreciable extent. The connection with 9in pipes between West street and East street supplies at Burnett street is now being carried out. As instructed by the Works Committee, we are taking levels and preparing plans for the supply on the N. W. side of the railway, and shall call for tenders in the coarse of the week. The length of the asphalte channelling has been laid in Moore street, and also the nortion in

ivioore street, ana aiso uie purnun in Kermode street applied for by Mr Lan caster. Mr Bradley has a considerable quantity of blocks made for the lower por tion of Tancred street, and will commence laying it once.—3. Tussock Clearing : The greater part of the reserves and streets have been cleared and partly burnt, but owing to the undergrowth being so dry there is some risk in burning the remainder. We would suggest the advisabilily of ploughing say four furrows round the blocks, and also adjoining some of the occupied sections where necessary, and burning all the streets first so as to isolate the blocks, the latter can then be cleared and burnt without danger. 4. Right-of-way, Reserve 774 : A curvert is required to give access to the Moore street end of the right-of-way at the back of the allotments on reserve 774, recently let by the Council. The greater part of this right-of-way is below the level of the street, and we would suggest that it might be filled up with the surplus stuff Jon the N.E. side of Moore street, where the asphalt channelling has been laid down. 5. The labor gang has been engaged in re forming Havelock street, filling in Winter street, and metalling with shingle from the present working, part of Havelock and Park streets, making cutting at Mr Wood's new brewery, corner of Dobson and Cass streets, raking large stones off streets, cleaning side-channels, etc., making and fixing bridges across do., and regulating gates for fire prevention, laying new pipes at delivery sumps in Cameron street, and from West street to East street at Burnett street, attending to water supply, &c. The Works Committee recommend that Smith be paid four shillings per week extra for work in attending to the water supply on Sunday, and at fires at night, etc. The carpenter, W. Turton, has been paid at the rate of seven shillings per day, but is now only employed occasionally for a day or two at a time, and requests us to state that under the circumstances he should be paid eight shillings per day. Ihe men, collectively, through the foreman, have to-day made an application for an additional shilling per day." The report as read was adopted, and the clause re additional pay was referred to the Works Committee. NOTICES OF MOTION. By Cr Harrison —" That the Council asphalte side streets from East street and West street for one block, provided all owners sign an agreement to asphalt the other part, making in all half the side-; walk." ByCrSt Hill—" That in the opinion of this Council the time has arrived when the management of the Ashburton Do main should be vested in the Council in stead of being retained in the hands of the present nominated Board, which is ir responsible, and the Government be asked to give effect to the wishes of this Coun cil." The Council then adjourned.

THE ASHStIRpJN GtMMDIAN, TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1882.



Meetings. A MATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB.— Rehearsal for Mr 0. Bourk’s Benefit TOMORROW (Wednesday) Night, at 8 o’clock. 554 d Amusements. *HGE E ’ S Exhibition OB' NEW ZEALAND FOREST SCENERY, NOW being SHOWN in Tancred street, opposite Lucas’ Boarding-house, next to Fowler’s Buildings. Victoria and New South Wales Exhibition Medals. Admission —Is ; Children, 6d. Arrangements Made for Families. Orders taken for Carving. 509 d jg AZA AR! BAZAAR!! Will be held in the TOWN HALL, 20th, 21st, 23rd JANUARY, 1882, In Aid of the CATHOLIC CHURCH BUILDING FUND, ASHBURTON. 506 d V 1 _ R TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. E ! AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB. The Complimentary Benbbtt to Mr C. Bourk, who was recently a severe sufferer by fire, having been burnt out of house and home, takes place on FEBRUARY Ist, when will be produced the laughable pieces “DOING MY UNCLE,” and the “DEAD SHOT.” Further particulars in future advertisements. w ASTE PAPER for Sale, 2d per lb. , at the Guabwax Office*



Public Notices. j HUTT ROAD BOARD. The following Candidates have hjeen Nominated to fill the vacancies in jthe Mount Hutt Road Board : ‘ EDWARD CHAPMAN. JOHN AVIS PANNETT. DUNCAN CAMERON, Clones.! A POLL will be taken on WEDNES DAY, the 11th instant, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the School, Barrhill, and at the Road Board Office, Methven. W. B. COMPTON, 522 d Returning Officer. A FALSE REPORT has been cir culated that I am Leaving the District shortly. I beg to state that there is no foundation for it whatever. As this report has been circulated to injure me, as I am seeking re-election on the Mount Hutt Road Board, I still hope the rate payers have the same confidence they have had the last three (3) years. EDWARD CHAPMAN, 550 d Drayton. Ashburton county council. DOG COLLARS FOR 1882.



Notice is hereby given that DOG COLLARS for this year can be obtained from the following Registrars:— W. B. de. Compton, Mount Hutt Road Road Board Office, Mount Hutt Riding. J. C. Bell, Mr Bell’s House, Tinwald, Upper Ashburton Riding. H. Hudson, Store, Waterton, Longbeach Road Board District. 0. J. W. Cookson, Mount Somers Road Board Office, Mount Somers Riding. A. Makeig, South Rakaia Road Board Office, South Rakaia Riding. F. Mainwaring, County Council Office, Wakanui Road Board District. Price or each, 10s. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, January 6, 1882. 645 d BONES. —Wanted Known, that Mr F. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser of Bones in any quantity, at £3 per ton. Address, F. Ma r o, Hampstead Bone Mills. 834 c



N OTIOE TO FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamaru and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Christchurch. JpOACHERS BEWAREI All Persons found TRESPASSING on the Westerfield Estate without the sanc tion of the undersigned, in quest of fish or game, will be prosecuted according to law. D. OLIVER, 437 d C. G. HAWDON.



F 0 T E All persona INDEBTED to me will oblige by paying their Accounts as soon as possible, as I am sorely in want of the money, owing to the late fire. C. BOURK. F OTICE TO TOWN SUBSCRIBERS. Mb Charles Bocjrk is authorised to COLLECT Subscription Accounts due to Guardian, and his receipt will be a suffi cient discharge. Tenders. rp E N D E R S. TENDERS will be received at my office until 1 p.m. on SATURDAY, 21st instant for the Erection of a VILLA RESIDENCE in Ashburton. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton until Monday, 16th instant, and after that date at my office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. 0. MADDISON, Christchurch. Hereford street, Christchurch. 520 d Tenders wanted for cutting, STOCKING and CARTING about 280 Acres of Oats at Westerfield. Good stabling and water on the ground. Tenders, addressed Office of this Paper or the Undersigned, to be in by noon of Thursday, 12th inst. JOHN HAWDON, 453 d Westerfield. Lost. I' OST, from Dromore, on Monday, 26th December, Three HORSES (1 Chestnut Hack, 1 Roan Draught Mare, and 1 Brown Gelding). Two Pounds Reward will be given to any one returning same, or giving such information as will lead to their whereabouts. Apply P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 543 d Ashburton.



Educational. MRS J. QUINN begs to announce that she is prepared to RECEIVE PUPILS to instruct in Instrumental Music and Ornamental Needlework. Terms on application. Cameron street, Ashburton. 553 d SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number of young ladies (boarders and day pupils) who require superior educational advan tages, based upon the best modern sys tem. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Gover nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars on application. References kindly permitted to His Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. C. A. Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 334 c Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. N Is a OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts THE following ACTS, passed las Session, can be obtained at Pub lished Prices at Office of this Paper : Corrupt Practices Prevention Fencing Regulation of Elections Representation Canterbury Rivers Amendment Public Reserves Property Tax Gaming and Lotteries Volunteer Property Assessment Act Amendmei Licensing.



J. T. I*ord and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OP ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD : STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlandee Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm [ and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended; to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton.



WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a To Let. TO LET.—One Hundred Acres of good FEED to let for grazing. Apply for particulars to Mr W. H. GuN dry, East street, E. Rippengale, Ash burton Forks. 537 d TO LET-Three SHOPS and 3 . OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. R. Hodder and Co., as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment, Apply, Robert Alcorn. 143 d



Tor Sale. jg I N D. E R WIRE, In; large or Small quantities, and of the best quality, for Sale at lowest current prices. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 646 d Ashburton. FOR SALE.—Three or four Tons Old POTATOES, Cheap. Apply, Thos. Taylor, Ashburton Bakery. 548 d OR SALE CHEAP. One HARVESTER and BINDER (wire |and string complete) by W. A. Woods. In first rate order ; new last season. P. & D. DUNCAN, 495 d Ashburton. IJIHE COMING HARVEST. MESSRS REID & GRAY have on on Sale, at their Works, Cameron street, all descriptions of WIRE and TWINE of best quality, at lowest current rates. 451 d O R S A L E . Three ENGINES, Three COMBINES, and Three ELEVATORS, in complete working order. Trial given. Apply to JOSEPH CLARK, ; East street, •452 d Ashburton. J 1 0 R , S A L E BRIGHAM’S MOWERS & REAPERS. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 314 d Ashburton F O R s E. Rural Section 28403—705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405 —103 a lrl3p Rural Section 28406 —387 a 2r 20p Rural Section 28407 —234 a 3r lOp All the above can be had as one com pact Farm—is nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, with plenty of water. Apply, 213 d MATSON, COX & CO. rjlO PRINTERS. | MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand {Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, jin thorough working order, with rollers. ’ moulds, &c., complete, j MESSRS P. &D. DUNCAN, { Wills street. 1851 c Ashburton FOR SALE. A Six-roomed COT TAGE ; to be removed. Can be taken to pieces in three' sections. Apply to E. Cookson, Wills street.



uuujioun > Public Companies. Scottish imperial insurance cp. Capital £1,000,000. Head Office, 151, West George street, Glasgow. General Manager : W. W. W. Reid. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : J. SIUART REID, General Agent, Wellington. Messrs Tucker andßestell having been appointed AGENTS for the Ashburton District for the above Company, are now prepared to accept risks at lowest current rates. FRED. H. BARNES, 248 d Agent for Canterbury. "XT ORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Capital ... ... £2,000,000, . Are now prepared to effect Insurances on I Growing Crops and Threshing Machinery. I POYNTZ & CO., f| Agents, a 424 d Ashburton. N ORTH 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 Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c t fTIHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea J- Table in Ashburton.



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Corn sacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8, 9,'10) Barbed Spiked Wire] Stakes Posts Rails Staples Tnrnin Seeds of all deac tiona



xurnip oeeas or an aesc hods CloverfSeeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Eye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c.,



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in .Uhexstchuroh, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OP STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TTNWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, JANUARY 17. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 35d W. H. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, Estate & station agent, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 7,8, and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD, Whisky') Brandy j Port 'Best Brands Sherry Claret Lager Beer in Bottle gent for Joel’s Celebrated Dunedin Beer, in bulk and bottle. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. F O R S E. Lot 81, North West Belt, containing J-acre, with good four-roomed cottage thereon. For particulars apply to W. H. GUNDRY. •p O R SALE. Section 58, Tinwald, adjoining Messrs Jones and Bradshaw’s grain store. This is one of the best sites in Tinwald, either for a shop or grain store, having good frontage to the railway line and being so close to the station. Also, section 133, Tinwald, next to the Temperance Hall, Graham street. W. H. GUNDRY. P R S E. Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock’s Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Terms easy. W. H. GUNDRY, ONBY TO LEND, jyj- ONBY T i On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest current rates. I Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BROKER (under the Land Transfer Act.) 478 a fJIHE 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.



T. Bullock. T. Bulled A U O T I 0„N E E R, AND E AGENT, E T, GENERAL COMMISSION EAST STRE AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, S T at: F OR SALE, CHEAP. A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, suitable lor cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK. O ATS. O T S. FOR SALE.—FEED OATS, in quan tities to suit purchasers. T. BULL.OCK, M O N Y. L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates; also,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, in sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.—That valuable; piece of Land opposite “ The Grange,” being Lot 8, Tancred anil Allan’s sale plan, and containing 41a 3r !18p, situated only two miles from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK.



TO LET



Business Notices *4 o < fc : -1 ~VTEYER BE j DOWN' IF THE DDMPS, Fortune may favtjr, though s frown; i Bright morning cbmea after the And no matter how* long a good man may be down, He’ll rise if he sticks to the right. he may night, In the game of onr lives, thaugh the “ deuce ” is to play, I We all have our chances of “ tramps,” “Fair dealing” if you would j “count honors,” we say, [ And never be down in the dumps. The oldest of men tell us life is a; span, Though the “ lane without iurning seems long; 2 When sadness creeps into the hdart of man f He should hurry it out with a jiong. Though the road be so rough that the progress is slow, Though our knees may be aching with bumps, ’Twill be changed if a little further we go, So never be down in the dumps. Should folk disappoint—say, your tailor, to wit, : With separate garment or suit,? Visit G. J. F. Lublow for perfection in fit, | And saving your money to book He’ll suit you with all that is n|ovel and rare, j And prove himself a regular ‘j l trump,” For giving both cheapness and thorough good wear, j So never be down in the dumj 3. tid Reliable I imistakable 0 laterials, leapness, d in the Lublow. To give Stylish a Perfect Fit, and m is the state of parf action attaint Clothing supplied >by G. J. F, The variety of Coatings and TWeeds to be seen at his establishment is, moreover, the most comple e and extensive in Canterbury. Gent lemen cannot »do other than right in obtaining their |iress for themselves and their sons at G. J. F. Lubl EAST STRE Ashbubton. )WS, T, 718 a is B GILDING and FRIENDLY SOCIE TIES’ ACTS, on Sale; at the Office of this Paper. WANTED KNOWN— Promissory Note Fornjis on Sale, at the Guardian Office. |



Business Notices. pro ble R. Galloway, TINWALD, rHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENT KER. .11 Repairs neatly executed with mptitude and despatch, and at reason prices. 197 a c [LEAKING SAL W. Gavin, E. DRAPER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Respectfully announces that ha has commenced a Sale of SUMMER GOODS, at prices that, he trusts, will effect a speedy clearance. Summer Goods at a sacrifice. BARGAINS ! Come and see W. GAVIN, DRAPER, East street, Ashburton. 632 d FOREST. The undersigned have always on hand for sale POSTS, KAILS, STAKES, STRAINERS, AND FIREWOOD, In any quantity. BUILDING TIMBER FOR STABLES As per order. All outside the Bush. GOOD SECURE PADDOCK FOB HORSES. Cooper Brothers, N.B.—Delivered in any part of the County, as per order. 226 a



A, W. Randell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, GREENGROCER, & MARKET GARDENER. RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, Begs to inform the Public that he is now growing large supplies of superior Vege tables in his own garden, and selling the same at the Lowest Rates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Also, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis cuits of superior quality. All orders delivered by own cart in Ash burton and suburbs. N.B. —Gardens, Belt Road, corner of N.E. and N.W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 d



BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quinton Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their New Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 78d The new grocery establish ment, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required for a household from one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. It is needless to quote prices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A trial respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORR, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c 6 £ o o o z H-i o o o z M o o QC c 3 o •rH ft <D a o. a eg <D Ph r& a § a ft © Pm an < n P 3 ® ft-g tH CO ft H Wft DH <o Eh rS so® .S g .is > 5 ® rg 5R •jw *3 = in' Z t—4 < 0 (ft! < CQ W K H W 01 D U W in Q Z < DIARRHCEA and DYSENTRY CONQUERED BY MONK’S Herbal Extract. 3 oz. Bottles 2s Large do 4s Mr Monk has been experimenting with the “ Herbal Extract ” for over four years, and has at length produced a Medicine that he can with confidence re commend to both old and young alike. This medicine has none of the evil effects of the usual remedies, and can be guaranteed to be purely herbal. N.B.—The Proprietor or his Agent will be IN ASHBURTON on SATURDAY with a large supply, and can be inter viewed at Shearman’s Hotel. 629 d THRESHING BOOKS printed on the shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper. OTIC E . MOUNT SOMERS AGENCY. Mr W. H. Puddicombb is authorised to collect money and transact all business in connection with The Ashburtoe Guardian in the Mount Somers and Alford Forest districts.



Poyntz and Co. w WA L TiEU A TWINB Binder & Haryesler sft. 6in. and 6ft. 6in. ( as Sm Eight of the world’s, hia „ were awarded to W. A. Wood’s Harvest* ing Machine. ' * Special First at the Mclbqartid'FShibi tion. The competitors of tie “Wood,” being dissatisfied with their defeat at the trial, appealed to the Commissioners of the Exhibition for another tniiTHT This being granted, a second trial was find on December 23 last, at Bocheatet, Australia, when their Machine was again victorious, competing agaihsE the McCormick, borne, and Deering Twine Binders! POYNTZ & ,Qft, Agents.



Messrs poyntz & co. wish to draw special attention to thea re vised list of properties, via;,, FARMS : 300 acres, close to Wakanui creek, well improved, part in crop, balance in English grass. 397 acres, R.S. 26616 and 26666 v-well watered and close to the RSI way Station. jO ” 532 acres, R.B. 27192, 27194; part in wheat, balance in tussocks, 117 acres, Wakanui, R.S. 28239); to b« sold on very reasonable terms. ' . w 78J acres, Wakanui creek; suitable £ -fjn? a dairy farm, ; nx 479 acres, R.S. 34036, and others all In native.



664 acres, R.S. 27493 and 27494,, capital sheep farm good improvempp.ts. 250 acres, K.S. 28111, 28112, partly in crop. 360 acres, at Waterton, all in crop, 1200 acres, R. S. 25413, and other splendid sheep farms; exceptionally good improvements 220 acres, R.S. 32367 and 323Q6, ip native TOWN SECTIONS} T. S. 118,119, near Messrs Cunningham grain store. “sf T.S. 465, 466, 467, Tancred street, T.S. 1011,1012, 1013, Cox and Walker streets. T.S. 822, 828, 818, 689, 675, 518, 316. T.S. 742, 743. 'Vi; HOUSE PROPERTIES; ! A seven-roomed, overlooking the Domain within two minutes walk of the centre of the town and Railway Station, well fenced, and tastefully laid out. A four-roomed house in Burnett streets A five-roomed house in Tancred street.'' ' , oi Two well-built four.roomed houses in Peter street. -;7/ ■ ,; r i --.v SUBURBAN PROPERTIES; l L 3 acres of land, in Walsh’s paddock,: veil fenced. Several sections on the Alford Forest road, suitable for building.sites;il: A ten-roomed house, with two acres of land, having long frontage, bn (the Wakanui road. Two four-roomed houses, on East Town Belt. A five-roomed house on back East Belt. A good four-roomed house near the Gas Works. dls?. POYNTZ & CO, Agents, '~ ’ ■J.cf Ashburton. & '/ A _ Jjl O R S A- L^:B. Two good Second-hand SAMUEuddN REAPERS. POYNTZ, & : tc jl O E S A L E . A Strong WAGON, .suitable forgiam carting. i POYNTZ & ;CO.^ pO R S A L , rJE . A 9-tined Colman’s Patent CULTIVAr TOR, in good order. i POYNTZ &jCO|* O R S A L jfJ Two second-hand McCormick's Reapers and Binders, 'iv.dbA ALSO, One Deering Twine Reaper and Bin deft - POYNTZ A-COr-' O N SALE. Andrews and Beaven’s Straw Elevtaon. with patent tines, from L66-»m wards, capable of delivering to* height of 24ft. , POYNTZ &CM™ ■ rtcl • . r.W ~ , . ,11 ■■ni ■•d blog FTIHE UNDERSIGNED have the iuiiiioi _ £3,000 to invest on freehold sCouriSp in sums to suit borrowers, at current lUtw of interest, 7 (IS : fiS . a , :A Poyntz and C 0.,;: • .7f ;o hntii AGENTS, - jf ■■■‘'Asfi-fetJ'RTON^'"' 0