The Ashburton Guardian.

YGL. lIT.-No. 696.1

ASHBURTON. MONDAY. JULY 24. ISB2.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Cominis Alfred ~Hi A UOTIONEER, Y £\ MISSION AG] Aiand Sales, Sales of St< .Furniture and Effects and General I WEEKLY SALE every 12 o'clock sharp, com Yards with H( LAND SALES, IN TI REQUIRE Town and Farm Prope 1 > the books. No charj "• \GENT for THE TF Eire insurance Every class sks take 87 a ALFRED Surveyor, Civil Ed A. E. INGRAh Architect and ! Bridges, Water and ot Work superintended in Villas, etc., etc., Plann principles. .. i. Consideration—2£ per Address BURNETT STREET, Next Mail O a B. BOOKS £ Archite Civil Engineers, Yaitj. Surveyors, and Lai" .the triangle, wa: Ashbttetoi W. H. BRIS UTHORISED AN SURYEYO] Ford and Newton’s Buildi County Council 0 HEREFORD S Shipping. mm\ fiK SHORTEST AND M O ROUTE GREAT BRITAIN A 1 THROUGH AMERI WICH ISLANDS. The Magnificent Steam



From the great increase in the stock brought forward, since the erection of the * Connty Saleyarda, and from the fact of the Christchurch SaJeyards Company now . paying equal to 18 per cent., the Provi 'aioaal ■ Directors confidently anticipate .that, tie; above will shortly prove a most remunerative undertaking, and the pro moters desire to enlist the sympathy and co-operation of as many persons interested in stofek in the district as possible. Applications for Shares will be received .up to 15th August; 5s will be payable on application, 5s on allotment, 10s per Share three months after allotment, and, if found necessary, calls of 10a per share will'be made at intervals of not less than three months. At present it is not in tended to call up inore than £2 10s per .Share. jl 17 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C, W. Purnell, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 405 e



Easiness Notices. Sealy Bros., A SHBURTON NURSERIES, Moore stkeet, Ashburton ; AND River Bank, Tinwaid. 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 FOBEST 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 OF 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 others notwithstand -ID g‘ SEALY BROS., Seedsmen and Nurserymen, jl 6 Ashburton.



A LBERT FLOUR STORES, East street. F. W. QUAIFE 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 „ 501 b 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, 8d per bar Superior Pale Yellow Soap, 12s per box Candles —Qood Composite, 6d per lb Candles—Superior Wax, Is per lb Candles—Carriage, Is 2d per lb. CASH. Ashburton. 782 e



REE TRADE BAKERY Somerset Butchery. Having combined the two Businesses together, and by keeping a good LOAF at 6d, and IGozs to the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade andFEEETEADE will Stick to You. R. LANCASTER. jlS



RONM.ONGERY OF ! SORIPTION Orr and i Have NOW LANDING, England and America, i Varied Stock General Hai and are prepared to suj Contractors, and ot LOWEST WHOLESAL We desire to draw sp to the following, viz.: — Blue Stone, of superi Barbed Fencing Wire 200 Kegs Wire Nails 20 Tons Galvanised Ir 15 Tons Fence Wire,! Paints, Oils, and Vai Furnishing and Build ery Carpenters’ Tools New Fenders New Fire Irons



B George S ABRISTBE AN! Hereford street, C fJIHE ASHBUBTOh. PE ICE-ONE PUBLISHED EVERY Advertisers are remii Ashburton Guardian DAILY PAPER pub Christchurch and Tim: mauds a LARGER 1 throughout the Countj than any other Journal. The Ashburton Gua Inr»flW in the Town ai



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. 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 Grain Sacks suppli to farmers. I will attend at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, on SATURDAYS, an* at the Mill on MONDAYS, for the Purchase of Grain. ERTH HOUSE. 1882-WINTER MILLINERY—IBB2. MISS DUNCAN has just received a large and varied assortment of Goods in the latest style, to which she particularly draws the attention of her friends and the public in general. Among the articles which she desires specially to enumerate will be found the following, all of which are we worth inspection : —Bonnets, Feathers Corsets, Baby Linen, Hats, Flowers, Underclothing, Pinafores. Miss Duncan is prepared to undertake Dressmaking in all its branches, and Mil linery in the newest and most approved styles. Ladies’ own material made up. Mourning within the shortest notice. PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO STREET, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. 294 e HAYING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND I will continue the business hi 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. Bobert Alcorn. Feb. 1’ 1882, H. MOFFAT. 7 Note the address— STOCK OF GROCERIES, 589 d



IST O T I C E . Jojepii Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, OPPOSITE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. HIGHEST CASH ;PRICE roii GRAIN. 192 c



A. W. Randell BEGS to draw the particular attention of the Ashburton Public to the fact that he has got GROWING in his Own Gardena about 20,000 BROCCOLI and CABBAGES; Also, about 20,000 CABBAGE PLANTS, and 2,000 FINE HEADS of CELLERY, ryhich can be obtained retail at the Shop in the Town Hall. Splendid Samples of 1 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 . riIHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, i 1 TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. j A. Thiele 8 Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TWO 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. Thiele tenders his thanks for past ; favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition A. THIELE. 204 c Q_REAT REDUCTION WATCHES. IN 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 flB ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rqm £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 5s ; 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. 60e US T. R. Proctor, QCULISTS’ OPTICIAN Office— Over Cuff and Graham’s, next door to Suckling’s Leather Warehouse, CORNER OF LICHFIELD AND MAN. CHESTER STS., CHRISTCHURCH. ‘ G37c



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Peering, 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, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83



s UFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. Gk J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Priraest Meat at CHEAPEST BATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... "cl. to sd. Corned Beef from ... VM. to 4d. Mutton ... ... lsd. to h’d. Sausages ... ... sd. to Gd. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite 012 c E W INDUSTRY. ASPHALITNG. .TAMES 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 I months. 350 c



Business Notices. Lion Brewery Company, CORNER OF CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. THE c'reat demand which exists for the BREWS cf the LION BREWERY COMPANY, and the success which has attended them since starting, has proved that, under the Skilful Management of Mr Geoege Wood, the quality of their ALES and PORTER is superior to any yet made in this District. The Manager s life-long experience as a successful Brewer is a guarantee that Customers will get nothing :but good and wholesome Ale and Porter from this Brewery. ALE. STOUT. PORTER. The highest award (a first prize in the class, a Bronze Medal) was .given to the 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. Lion 1882, Jurors award G. Wood, Ashburton. —Stouts in bulk. This exh’bit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. We award a bronze medal. A CART will be running in a few days’ time for the delivery of our Goods and the collection of Orders. G. WOOD, Manager, .n j Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton. William Patching, fjl ENT] TARPAULIN/ AND HORSECLOTH MAKER, HAS REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES* BELOW FRIEDLANDERg 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. PMO m WAKE Established 1859, Capital 1 1,000,000 Unlimited Liabilityof Shhrenolders T HE PREMIE Rggi f,C OLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Eoberts. 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. Tn TTAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J m moved into hie newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have 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 Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283



Mrs Henderson, Dressmaker, burnett STREET WEST. Ladies’ Dresses made, from 5s 6d. Ladies’ Riding Habits and Boys’ Suits made to order. 7240 R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason blc prices. 197 a JF YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE,S \ GO TO ; • . V 1 ■*l - ■ v,.■?*'. ' v ' J % * ‘ - sf DAVIS’S CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, E AST STR EE T SOUTH, ASHBURTON. IjIVERY article Sold at Christchurch Pf.ices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED



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Business Notices. PHOTOGRAPH Y. —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, ard 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, 5506 c Havelock street, Ashburton. COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customers that their Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Execut all Orders entrusted to their care in first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown. 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.



TO FARMERS We have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated McSherry Grain Drills, For the Ashburton County, and have them now on vie n 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 KEI’T IN STOCK. || Friedlander Bros., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



Note the Address — WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 3P5e CM7 Srmurray^ SHBURTO 4 “ 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 Bobert 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 7 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 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of 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. O. O. 730c-960 J. SHEBBIFF, 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 particurT s apply to the Agent, Ashburton. 188 BAKER BROS., jgUILDERS, CONTRACTORS AN UNDERTAKERS Wakanui road and Cass street Ash I LANS 1 RETAKED & HfaTIM GIvEN



Business Notices. WesterfleM Mill IS NOW IN FULL WORK. Fanner* bringing their Grist to mill?can bo accommodated all night, and have their Grist ready to return the following mom ing. . A Night-Miller kept. Cash Buyer op Grain. Apply to JAMES CLARK, C7Bd Proprietor Westerfield Mill. fhomas Taylor ~|~ S now quoting a FRESH SUPPLY of Dunedin Oatmeal, Somerville’s, the beat at 4s per 251bs Dunedin Biscuits, 3d per lb Pure Lemon Juice (certified by the Board of Trade) quarts, Is 9d Vitadone non alcoholic Champagfte, 9d per bottle, 8s 6d per dozen ' Smoked Cods’ Roes, Is per tin Spiced Herrings, Is per tin Fresh Herrings, 8d per tin Very Choice Ling, 6d per tin Sugars, yellow, 3£d per lb W bite Crystals, 4d to 4|d per Ifa 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 6d per lb Best Pekoe or Green, 3s. Mixtures of Indian and China Teas, : best, 2s lOd per lb ; other qualities, 2s Bd, 2s 6d, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is 6d boxes, 28s, 265, 245, 225, 20s, 18s 6d, 16i Cd, and 13s 6d The latter, a pure tea with good leaf, strong and fine flavor, unequalled, at less than 3s a box advance. ■ Strong caddies; containing 201 b Of the famous Assam Mixture, 38s; Half, chests of 401bs, L 3 to L 5 Coffee, 21b tins, best, 3s Maravilla Cocoa Essence, 3s Pd per lb Yan Houtens’, 4s Sd Fry’s, Is Cd New Currants, Gd per lb Mixed Peels, Is Cd per lb St Albans Cakes, currant, citron, or seed, 9d each Best Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Candles, Battersea Wax, per lb Sperm (full weight), 8d per lb Mould Candles, 5d per lb. Kerosene, 9s, 9s 6d, and 10s 6d, per tin Fire Kindlers, 4| per packet. Nabob Pickles, Is 3d per bottle . Captain White’s 2s 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s, Is 3d McLean’s Colonial, lOd Lucca Oil, C, and 8., (quarts), 2s 4d Nabob Sauce, lOd Yorkshire Relish, lOd. Mellor’s Sauce, 9d and Is 6d C. and B. Currie Powder, Is Cd and Is 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 6d Farina, 5d per lb packet Maizena and Oswego, 8d per lb Columbus Corn Flour, Cd Rice, 3d; 71b for Is Cd; best, 4d ground, 4d Tobacco—best brands only, Venus Na rod, Gs Venus Twist, 6s Cd Aromatic, mild, Gs per lb



GOODS DELIVERED DAILY. Address : ST, ALBANS’ STORE AND BAKER (Late Saywell). COLOMBO STREET— Christchurch— A One door city side of Tuam street. BIGH STREET— One door city side of St. Asajh sheet OBR & 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 denying on any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDA'&H SEWING MACHINE IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD. t JIOW MIND YOU DON'T FORGET it KSvfeOi 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 antich pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind jOT Rilt Desired. Can be altered to dif ferent styles and widths immediately, and n a most simple manner, 63e