The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL. lII.—No. 687.1

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, JULY 13, 1882.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, ' A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM- A. MISSION AGENT, &c. 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. Town and Farm 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, AMD GENERAL COMMISSION AGENCY, UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF ■ William Smith, VALUATOR, &c. FOR SALE— The above Agency has the following Farms for Sale : 2CO 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 a-. street. A five-roomed cottage in Cox street. A five-roomed cottage in Cameron . street i‘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. 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. SUBURBAN SECTIONS, 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.



Business Notices. TRONMONGERY OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. Orr and Co., Have NOW LANDING, direct from England and America, a Large and Varied 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 Bathed Fencing Wire 200 Kegs Wire Nails 20 Tons Galvanised Iron, sft to 10ft. 15 Tons Fence Wire, No 8, 9 and 10 Paints, Oils, and Varnishes Furnishing and Builders Ironmong ery Carpenters’ Tools New Fenders New Fire Irons New Coal Vases New Grates New Ranges, very cheap New Lamps, in reatjvariety 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 street, ASHBURTON. JQRESS AND FASHION EXTENSIVE DISPLAY OP New & Fashionable Goods, POE 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.



LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Fire Reserve— ;l £1,000,000. Annual 1nc0me— £1,564,000. Invested Fund5£6,221,965. £6,221,965. Claims Paid — £16,809,152. INSURANCES EFFECTED ON Buildings, Furniture, Stocks, Wool (in shed or stations). Crops (growing or stacked), Ac., &c. Agent for Ashburton— WILLIAM SMITH, East street, Ashburton. SUN FOUNDRY. FOR SALE— Ranges (any size) with copper, cast, or wrought iron boilers; registers, verandah brackets, fretwork, tomb "railings, &b. Patterns of the above can be seen, and orders taken by the undersigned. : WILLIAM SMITH, ‘ Agent for Ashburton. ■; COALS & FIREWOOD. Alii 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. . . WILLIAM SMITH, Manager, East street, Ashburton. i i laasssssEEsaast Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. . fgiuoa AE. INGRAM, M.E.L.CJL, , Architect and Engineer. Bridges, Water and other Engineering Work superintended in town or country. Villas, etc.*etc., Planned on improved principles. Consideration—2| per cent. Address : iBUENETT 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, Authorised and licensed SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council Office, HEREFORD STREET. Syid fjpHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE-ONE PENNY. rUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The i Ashburton Guardian is the ONL¥ DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and coin- ] mauds a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other Journal. The Ashburton Guardian circulates largely ih the Town and Suburbs, and also in Rakaia, Chertsey, Seafield, Mcth ven, ’ Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanai, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks, Tinwald,- Winslow, Waterton, and every - part of the County of Ashburton within thereaph of postal communication, thus , ,being* the .best geneial as well as local *. modifim for Advertising. The® Ashburton Guardian will be forwarded" to any address in the colony for 24*')per annum (paid in advance), or 8» 6d per quarter, postage extra. 1 1 -



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 doves for Ladies and Children. New Fancy 'Wool Tippets, Collarettes, Cross-overs, etc. NEW MILLINERY. CHOICE MILLINERY. Ladies’ Fancy Straw Hats, Plush ami 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 Wingt. 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 tho latest stylo, and to their entire satisfaction. DRESSMAKING. Ladies’ and Children’s Dresses made to order on tho 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 chouse their materials and leave their instructions as soon as possible. Agent for Singer’s Celebrated Sew ing Machines, hand and treadle. Machines in stock. S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. flour mills. I beg tolnotify that 5,1 have RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS, and take this opportunity of recording my thanks to my friends and the public for the valuable support accorded me, and beg a con. tinuance of the same. Farmers from a distance can have their Grist Ground by return. Good Stable and paddock accommodation. No extra charge „ Cash Buyer of Graki Sacks supph to farmers. I will attend at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, on SATURDAYS, am' at the Mill on, MONDAYS, for the Purchase of Grain. E R T II HOUSE. 1882-WINTER MILLINERY—IBB2. MISS DUNCAN has just 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 P'uncan 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. PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO STREET, Opposite E. Recce, Ironmonger. 294 e HAYING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s 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 he sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s Gd, 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, rnd will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will he delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGOS bought in any quantities. Eobert Alcorn. Feb. 1 1882, H. MOFFAT. 7 Note the addross- STOCK OF 589 d



N 0 T _ : C E . Jojepii Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, OPPOSITE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. HIGHEST CASH [TRICE FOR GRAIN. 192 c



A. W. Randell BEGS to draw the particular attention of the Ashburton Public to the fact that ho has got GROWING in hia Own Gardena 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 f Sports Ground, Ashburton. 112 d — i npHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, * JL TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. J A. Thiele s Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TW O CARTS running throughout tho District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tender s his thanks for past ; favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition A. THIELE. 204 c Great reduction in 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 Levers from ITS ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from .10 Jos j Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever Iron. £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10a ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’guarantee given. a choice selection of Colonial-made .Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, Ac', set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran- | toed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sight r. 00c & kjmSjil 'E T. R. Proctor, QCULISTS’ OPTICIAN Office Over Cuff and Giaham’s, next door to Suckling’s Leather Warehouse, CORNER OF LICHFIELD AND MAN. CHESTER STS., CHRISTCHURCH. ; C37c



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ea y, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &0., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. 0. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, W akanux Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83 qUFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. G. Jo Martin, DUT C H E Begs to inform the Public Borough and County,thath the Primest Meat at RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from Corned Beef from Mutton ... Sausages ... • •• Contractors, Threshing priotora, and Harvesters, very requisite K, of Ashburton e is Supplying CHEAPEST 3d. to sd. ‘Aid. to 4d. l|d. to 3d. sd. to Cd. Machine Pro supplied with <U2o VT B W INDUSTRY. ASPHALITKG. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be loft at the Works, Park arreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c



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 Gkokge Wood, the quality of their ALEb 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 wilFget 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, and they have also obtained prizes at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. Jurors award G. Wood, Ashhurton.—Stouts in bulk. This exhibit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. We award a bronze medal jjjß A CART will he running in a few days’ time for the delivery of our Goods and the collection of Orders. G. WOOD, Manager, - Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton. 'W illiani Patching, f'JI ENT TAR PAU L 1 N AN D li OLBEC I. OT H MAKE R, nAKUE M 0 V E D xo ms NEW PREMiSES* Bl LOW FRIED! AK 1)11< BROS., EAST STREET KB.—Horse Cloths and Oilskins can be obtained at the New Premises at the usual LOW PRICES. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. y'f AA « IV jk* ?v| &/'/v m. ISTABLI3H ED 1559. Capital i 1.000,003 ay Shzrzrold m<t rp h e FIRE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT TPIE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES! PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c.



Tr\ HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \ 1 iiove:> into his newty-erectcd 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 Peice which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET Neak Manchester Street, Cheistchueoh. 283



Mrs Henderson, Dressmaker, burnett STREET WEST. Ladies’ Dresses made, from 5s Gd. 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 blo prices. 197 a JF YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO \ \ TO DAYI S ’ 8 CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DIN G MA N UFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. | VERY article Sold at Christchurch jLU Piuces and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHEI



Business Notice.



OTICE TO FARMERS Wo have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated McSlierry Grain Drills, For the Ashburton County, and have them now on viev in front of our establishment These Machines have been FURTHER IMPROVED for this Season, and besides the capability for drilling peas, they are fitted with an improved GRASS SEED AND TURNIP SOWING APPARATUS. Owing to the great demand for these Machines, we would advise intending pur chasers to make early application, as only a limited quantity was imported. A GREAT REDUCTION in the price has been made this season, and farmers would do well to enquire before purchas ing elsewhere. EXTrAS FOR THE ABOVE KEPT IN STOCK. P Friedlancler Bros., G EN ERAL M E RC H A N TS, AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MAR'NE INSURANCE COM PANV OF NhW ZEALAND.



Business Notices. PHOTOGRAPHY. —Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HERNY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. Robinson and townsheisd, 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, Arc., &c. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., • Christchurch ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 3C6c Havelock street, Ashburton. m 5.... .... ' COACH FACTORY, IT AV i. LOCK stkuet. Tire undersigned Finn wisli to inform their numerous Cu&tcmois that their Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Exccut all Orders entrusted to their care in first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown. In A 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. 395 e



“ 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 Robert 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 11. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, LS 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rothorhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Pluto in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING arc 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 tho town. Watches free and safe by post on re ceipt of P. 0.0. 730c-960 J. SKBRBIFP, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A largo stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand- Desigus forwarded on application. For further particu/V 9 apply to the Agent, Ashburton. fBB '•■AW A) rv/if f ■ -vV > H,-- BAKER BROS., DUILDERS, CONTRACTORS AN b ■ UNDERTAKERS 1 j Wakanui road and Cuss sheet Ash i PEANS PREPARED & Efcl 1M GIVEN



Business Notices. Westerfleld Mill IS NOW IN FULL WORK. Farmers 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, 678 d Proprietor Westerfield Mill, fhomas Taylor ~g~ S now quoting a FRESH SUPPLY of Dunedin Oatmeal, Somerville’s, the best at 4s per 25lba 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 Cd per dozen Smoked Cods’ Roes, Is per tin Spiced Herrings, Is per tin Fresh Ileiringa, 8d per tin Very Choice Ling, Cd per tin Sugars, yellow, per lb V\ bite Crystals, 4d to per lb Snowdrop Crystals, 5d Raw Brown, 3id Teas.—ln this connection we dp no nauseate the public by “ protesting to much.” Our teas and prices speak for themselves. Pure Assam Tea, 2s and 2s 6d per lb Best Pekoe or Green, os. Mixtures of Indian and China Teas, best, 2s lOd per lb ; other qualities, 2s Bd, 2s Cd, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is Cd ; boxes, 28s, 2Cs, 245, 225, 20s, 18s 6d, 16s



6d, and 13s Cd The latter, a pure tea with good leaf, strong and fine flavor, unequalled, at less than Ss a box advance. Strong caddies, containing 201 b of the famous Assam Mixture, 38s ; Half* chests id fOibs, L 3 to L 5 Coffee, 21b tins, best, 3s Maravilla Cocoa Jisßcnce, 3s Cd per lb V;m Holdens’, ds 8d Fry’s, Is Cd New Currants, (id per ih Mixed Pods, Is Cd per lb St Albans Cakes, currant, citron, or seed, 9d each Best Mixed Biscuits, Od per lb Candles, Battersea Max, 10|d per lb Sperm (full weight), 8d per lb Mould Candles, 5d per lb. Kerosene, 9s, 9s Cd, and 10s Cd, per tin Fire Kindlcrs, 4£ per packet. Nabob Pickles, Is 3d per bottle Captain White’s 2* 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s, Is 3d McLean’s Colonial, lOd Lucca Oil, C. and 8., (quarts), 2a 4d Nabob Sauce, lOd Yorkshire Relish, lOd. Mellor’s Sauce, 9d and Is 6d C. and E. Currie Powder, Is Cd and Is 9d Keiller’s Marmalade, 9d per tin Swiss Milk, 10£d, 10s dozen Honey, 21b tins, lOd Sago, 4d per Ih, the best Tapioca, 5d and Cd Farina, 5d per lb packet Maizena and Oswego, 8d per lb Columbus Corn Flour, Cd Rice, 3d ; 71b for la Gd; best, 4d ground, 4d Tobacco—best brands only, Venus Na rod, Cs Venus Twist, 5s 6d Aromatic, mild, Cs per lb



GOODS DELIVERED DAILY, Address : ST. ALBANS’ STORE AND BAKER (Late Saywell), COLOMBO STREET— Christchurch- One door city side of Tuam street. BIGH STREET— One dcor city side of St, Asaph street 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 iSTAMDAEI SEWING MACHINE tS THE BEST IN THE WORLD. pOW 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 largo and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind of B-Ilt Desired. Can be altered to dif ferent styles and widths immediately, and n a most simple manner 68e