THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JULY 81, 1882.



New Advertisements. * THE HOUNDS will MEET on THURSDAY Next, 2 p.m, at the Gasworks. • F. SHURY, . Hon. Sec. "VTO HUNTING or otherwise Tres - passing allowed over Mr McLean’s farm, lately occupied by Hay Taylor Smith. jl 31 . JAMES WILKIN. Ashburton permanent BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The DIRECTORS’ MONTHLY MEET ING of the above Society will be held in the President’s. Office at 4' p.m. THIS DAY. Subscriptions will be received at the Secretary’s Office, Burnett street, between the hours of 9 o’clock and 4 p.m., to-mor row, and at Mr. Bullock’s office, from 6.30 to 8 p.m. TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of LIOO upon first-class security. Deposits received at the.highest current rates for fixed periods of six months, 6 per cent. Interest at the rate of 5 per cent: per annum allowed upon deposits at call. ‘ J. WARD, 948 d Secretary. Y t £IT JOHN’S LODGE, E.C., No. 1858. The usual Monthly Meeting of this 1 Lodge will be held TO-MORROW 1 EVENING, Aug. 1, 1882, at the Masonic ! Hall, Tancred street, at 7.30. Visiting t Brethren invited. ; By order, T. H. ZOUCH, 1 27jl Secretary. Meetings.



R. Davies and Go. WITHOUT RESERVE. RAKAIA. R DAVIES & CO. have received m , structions from W. Learmouth to dispose of his well-known lot of HURTING STOCK At their Monthly Sale on THURSDAY, AUGUST 3rd. . PRESENT ENTRIES— -5 Hunting Hacks 1 Draught Filly 50 Store Pigs 3 Cows Farm Produce, etc. On account of the South Rakaia Road Board — Balance of Blue Gum Saplings at the Plantation. Sale of Saplings at 12 o'clock. Slock, etc., at 2 o’clock. R. DAVIES & CO. il2B Auctioneers. Public Notices. Ashburton cheese and BUTTER FACTORY COMPANY. I NOTICE TO FARMERS. The Directors of the above, whilst un able to fix any stated price they will be prepared to give foftVlilk delivered at the Factory on its opening, are determined to give the very Highest Price possible com patible with the production of the manu factured article at a fair profit to the Company. Farmers in the locality would best consult their own interests by becom ing Shareholders in the Company, thus ensuring not only the price going for their Milk, but also a further return in the profit derived from the sale of the manufactured article. S. E. POYNTZ, jl 20 Secretary. SHBURTON RACING CLUB.



The Committee of the above invite offers of a ROOM for the sole use of the Club, with or without' Firing, Lighting, and Furniture. Offers, stating terms, to be sent by 7 p.m., on THURSDAY, Aug. 3rd, to the undersigned, at Quill's Hotel. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. v J. C. BELL, j!29 Sec. A. R. Club. LEAHY has Removed to the late residence of Mr A. Orr, Tancred street. CONSULTING HOURS—IO to 11 a.m., and 7 to 8 p.m. 376 e jyR W. STROWD PARTRIGE has undertaken the Charge of Dr Ross Patients until he is able to resume his practice, and may be CONSULTED at Dr Rosa’s residence at the usual hours. 717 e METHYEN TIMBER AND COAL YARDS. MESSRS C. J. W. COOKSON, Jun. & CO.. Beg to inform the inhabitants of Methven and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS at Methven, as TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, &c. Having a well-assorted Stock of BUILDING and other TIMBER, Doors, Sashes, Galvanised Iron, and Coal on hand, are prepared to execute all orders intrusted to them at the very lowest re munerative prices. C. J. W. COOKSON, Jun., & CO. Agents for the McCormick Reaper and Binders, and the New Zealand Insurance Company. 21 TITOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. \EXTRAORDINARY VACANCIES. I hereby give notice that NOMINA TIONS for TWO MEMBERS for the Mount Somfcrs Road Board, to fill the vacancies caused by the resignations of Messrs Duncan Cameron and Phillip Tisch, will be received at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, until noon of MONDAY. 7th August, 1882. Nomination Forms can be obtained at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. . C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Returning Officer for the Mount jl2B Somers District.



piie N o. L., 2 a. , The usual MONTHLY MEETING of the Members of the L.0.L., Star of Ash burton, will be held in the Temperance Hall, on THURSDAY, August 3, 1882. By order of the W.M. G. H. St. HILL, 18jl ? ■ Secretary. Tenders. 1 SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for FENCING Plantation on Alford Forest road. Specification may be seen at Borough Council Office, and tenders to be sent in to the Town Clerk on or before 12 o’clock on WEDNESDAY, August 2nd, 1882. FOOKS & SON, Borough Engineers. . July 27th, 1882. ]127 A SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for— X, Superstructure Upper Rangitata \| Road Bridge, 780 feet in length. '2. Five and a half Miles Water-race, Winslow district. .Plans and specifications can be seen at Council Offices, and Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in nut later than 11 o’clock a. m., on WEDNESDAY, 2nd August,. 1882. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, jl 19 County Engineer. *—- ■ ■ m END ERS WANTED. For' PLOUGHING, HARROWING, POLLING and SOWING with Grass Seed, about 800 Acres at South Rakaia. For:specifications and particulars, apply to'tile undersigned, to whom also lenders must be sent before AUGUST Ist, 1882. t; WM. L. ALLAN, Acton Station, jl South Rakaia. • To Let and for Sale. POK SALE, —Quarter-acre SECTION in Cameron street West; partly fenced, and, being within a few minutes’ walk of Railway Station, is admirably situated for a private residence. Apply for particulars to W. H. Gundby, East street' * jl 19 jl O R S A LE. Seed Wheats, Purple Straw and White Tuscan Oats. Canadian Seed and Feed. Crushed Oats, 3s 3d per. Bushel. Seed Peas and Tares. Clovers. JUST LANDING— White and Red ALSYKE and COW GRASS. Joseph Clark, ASHBURTON AND TINWALD. • * . . 610 e



N o T C E All DEBTS DUE in the Bankrupt Es tate of James Begg, Blacksmith, Tinwald, must be PAID to Robinson and Towns hend, Grain Merchants, Ashburton, on or before the 12th AUGUST, or legal proceedings will be taken without further notice. 28 THE Provisional Directors, of the Ash burton County ''tock and Saleyarcs Company invite OFFERS of LAND, from 10 to 20 acres, in the neighborhood of Tinwald, suitable for a site for Public Saleyards. Offers must be sent in, addressed to the Secretary, before 15th August next. GEORGE JAMESON, j!26 Interim Secretary. THOMPSON’S FARM, COUNTY SALEYARDS. The Undersigned desires to intimate to persons attending the County Saleyards that he has PADDOCK ACCOMMODATION for Cattle, Sheep, etc., and any stock committed to his care will receive every attention, and at Reasonable Rates, jl 25 THOMAS MYNETT JONES. 0. Carstens & Co., (Late Weston’s), PROSPECT BUILDINGS, mOBACCONIST, FANCY GOODS 1. AND STATIONERY. Meerschaum Pipes, G.B.D. Pipes Nailrod, Twist, and Vanity Fair Tobacco A nice assortment of Accordions, Con certinas, Flutes, Violins, Mouth Orjans, and Toys of every description, direct from Home. Haircutting, Shaving and Shampooing. EAST STREET ASHBURTON. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guaedian Office, W -sit street.



FOE SALE, CHEA SECTION of LAND, ai St Asaph and Durham at ticul&ra apply to W. PENGELLIi Or 72e- L. H. WILKIN Land to let—wt OUT PURCHASI 2,387 Actea of good for 3or 4 years, 6 miles j Water-race running throi all Fenced and with a go JAMESON & j 129 O L



J. T. Ford and Co. ASHBURTON FORKS. Improved Farm, IMPROVED FARM. Messrs j. t. ford & co. have been instructed by the Trustees in the Bankrupt Estate of Hay Taylor Smith, TO SELL BY PUBIIC AUCTION, AT ASHBURTON, ON TUESDAY, AUGUST Ist, 1882, All the Trustees’ Estate atfd interest in that well-known FARM, Eingwood, Adjoining THE VILLAGE OF GREENSTREET, ASHBURTON FORKS, Containing 284 ACRES p ROOD pg PERCHES Being R.S. 14551, 14903, 23656, 4329, Fenced and divided, Into convenient sized paddocks, and laid down with English grass. The improve ments comprise a commodious Dwelling- House gaud Outbuildings, surrounded by ornamental grounds and plantations, and a never failing stream of water flows through the property. Also, By order of the Mortgagees, R.S. 27233, Subject to a right of purchase, at £5 per Acre. Full particulars may be obtained from J. T. FORD & CO., Auctioneers, Ac., . 146 Cashel street, Christchurch; Or FRIEBLANDER BROS., jl 19 Ashburton. MOUNT SOMERS. ALFORD FOREST. EXTENSION OF RAILWAY Decided by Government? Messrs j. t. ford & co., will Sell by Auction at ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, Bxh AUGUST, The Building at the Alford Forest Township formerly occupied by Robert Morgan, and known as the Alford Forest Hotel 16 rooms, with StabLs, etc., as good as : new, and 2\ acres adjoining. Also, the following Blocks at Mount Somers, ld4 ACIIES > Splendid Limestone Land, well watered, adjoining Mr Peache’s homestead, and fronting on good roads, being Rural Section 32125. 200 ACEES ' I Good Limestone Land in Chapman’s j Gully, between Mr Allan’s and Mr Hig- « ginson’s blocks, and being Rural Sections ( 30990 and 1. j 162 AORES - i Good Agricultural Land, situated on the { flat between the Stour Creek, the south f branch of the Ashburton River, and the ] road leading up to the Valley towards Mr 1 W. O. Walker’s homestead, seven miles f from Mount Somers Township, and 14 j from the Terminus of the Mount Somers j Railway, and being R. Ss. 30986, 7, and 8. r Teems.— Only 10 per cent, cash, ba- ] lance in a month, so as to give a purchaser x time to arrange a mortgage. 1 1 JS.B. —The Government having recom mended the expenditure of L 15,000 out • of the three million loan upon the Exten- . sion of the Ashburton Branch Line, the purchaser of the above properties may be certain of doubling his money in a year or two, and getting good interest on his money in the meanwhile. Plans and further particulars can be 1 seen, at the Auctioneers’ Office, Christ church ; or at Messrs Friedlander’s Office, Ashburton. 29 TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS,* IN THE COUNTY OF 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. Wo have arranged with Messrs Friedlandrr Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District.



Business Notices SII BURTON BREWERY, Augustus Moore Has great pleasure in announcing to his numerous friends and the public that, having PURCHASED the Ashburton Brewery, situate in Cameron street, Ash burton, lately carried on under the style of Wood and Co., he is now PREPARED to SUPPLY their CELEBR ATED ALES and STOUT in town and surrounding dis tricts, and trusts that by keeping a first class article to merit the support hitherto given to Messrs Wood and Co,, and having been successful in obtaining a Prize Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for two succes sive years, competing against English Ale, also several Prize Medals in Canterbury and elsewhere, should’ be a sufficient guarantee as to the superior quality of our Ales and Stouts. AUGUSTUS MOORE, (Late Wood & Co.), Brewer, Malster, and Bottler, Cameron street, Ashburton. ITH reference to the above advert ise ment Messrs Wood and Co. beg to thank the public for their support during the past five years, and trust that the sup port hitherto given to them will be be stowed on their successor. jl 29 Temperance refreshment rooms. NOTICE. A WANT LONG FELT. THOS. TAYLOR, having taken the Shop adjoining his present promises, will .OJ*EN same as Refreshment Rooms, etc., where a Cup of Tea or Coffee can be com fortably taken at any hour. A Pkivate Room for Ladies. THOS. TAYLOR, Ashburton Bakery, 73Ge East street. Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, OPPOSITE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. CAMERON STREET. OTI C E .



JUST LANDING NEW CLOVER SEEDS. 192 c jjl O R HEADY MONEY. 450 yards Black Patent Velvet, usual price, Bs Gd, now selling at 2s 9d, at S. W. Alcorn’s Surplus Sale. 175 Ladies’ Velvet Hats, Satin-lined, non selling at Is, at S. W. Alcorn’s Sur plus Sale. ?40 Ladies’ and Children’s Black Straw Hats, now selling at Is and Is Gd, at S. W. ALCORN’S CHEAP SALE. SCENE : Ashburton. At the tea-table of a well-known resident ; colloquy between the lady and her vi .it. r ; time: 5 o’clock p.m. Visito" ; What a nice cup of tea 1 My dear Mrs Blank how do you manage it ? Mrs Blank : I am glad you like it; but I dont kno wof any secret in the matter, excepting, perhaps, that I use Nelson, Moate and Co.’s Packet Tea, from Carson’s. Visitor : I have seen the advertisement about the Packet Teas, but I paid no heed to it ; I shall certainly use this tea in future. I see Nelson, Moate and Co. have been recommended by the judges at the Christchurch Exhibition for the award of a gold medal for superior Teas and system of blending. H. M. Cakson’s Fruit and Italian Warehouse, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, <fc Co.’s Puke Blended Teas, in packets and boxes. See advertisement and handbills.



rpREES. TREES. A sWmrton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYISIEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE OR SALE All kinds of FRUIT TREES FOREST TREES ORiS AMENTAL and FLOWERING S^-ÜBS APPLE TREES, on blight proof stocks. All guaranteed true to name, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address, Mill Race Roao, Back Saunder’s Mill. 673 e



■^THERE SFI ALL I GO TO BUY MY PIANO 1 WHY, TO MESSRS Milner & Thompson ASHBURTON or CHRISTCHURCH. H. M. JON BS, MANAGER, ASHBURTON BRANCH. AVo are now showing a MAGNIFICENT ASSORTMENT of PI ANOS, ORG '.NS, HARMONIUMS, ami all Kinds of Brass and Wind Instruments. A Large Stools of PIANOS just opened up —some especially ordered, and all care fully selected from the principal English, American, and Continental Manufac- U Specialities Our Dresden Model Pianos, which took First A-ward of Merit at the Ashburton Exhibition, from £35 to £55. Harmoniums and Organs, from £7 10s to £SO. ORGANS. ORGANS. Organs now on Sale at Ll2 12a. A perfect Gem, L 25. The above Instruments can be pur chased on Deferred Payment from 20s per month. Orders for Tuning executed by a first-class professional. Pianos on Hire. MILNER AND CANTERBURY THOMPSON, MUSIC DEPOT. ASHBURTON BRANCH.



Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets hi 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, s a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., auctioneers, Christchurch, Tiraaru, 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 Lost. E W D. LOST —FrCm my paddocks, Two COWS, nearly dry : one red, jvith white under belly. The other a roan. Any one returning same, or will give such in formation as will lead to recovery of sanv will receive ah.-vo reward. Address JOHN F. TICKELL, j!22 Belmont, Methven. Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, in Sums to suit borrowers. Apply to MR C. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, 786 e East street, Ashburton. WANTED KNOWN—Every descrip tion of Plain and Fancy P-inting, i executed on the shortest notice, at the , Guadian Office, next Matson, Cox, and Co. ’s, West street.



Business Notices. Free trade bakery AND 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 pationage. Stick to Free Trade and Free Trade will Stick to You. R. LANCASTER. jl_3 ger li n House Gr. J. R Lublow BEGS to announce to his friends and customers of Ashburton and surrounding district that he has JUST RECEIVED a Large Stock of Goods of all kinds, and he is now ready to make up Suits at prices to suit the times. He has a nicely selected STOCK of KAIAPOI TWEEDS NELSON TWEEDS MOSGIEL „ BLISS GEELONG SADDLE „ SCOTCH „ ENGLISH „ West Country BROADCLOTHS and Fancy Coatings in GREAT VARIETIES. OVERCOATINGS— IRISH FRIEZE—BROWN , „ GREY „ BLACK . WHITNEY, BEAVER, and MELTON, G. J. F. LUBLOW has also a largo Stock of Gentlemen’s UNDERCLOTH ING of Every Description, and' a largo stock of Gentlemen’s Hose of all sizes and all qualities, and a Large Assortment of Men’s Soft Fel Hats ; also Hard Felt Hats, all shapes and all sizes. Shirts in all the latest styles, Neckties in great varieties, Paper Collars in all sizes, and a fine lot of Linen Collars. SUITS MADE TO ORDER on the shortest notice, and Gauranteed Perfec tion of Fit, Style, ind Finish. Don’t Forget the Address— G. J. F. LUBLOW, BERLIN HOUSE, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



THE Undersigned wish to intimate that : i. a position to supply every clar..s of Agricultural Implements and Mucin; icy, including Grain Drills, of different n-.i.hes, comprising the “McSheiry,” “Champion,” “'Farmers’ Friend,” and “Anglo-American,” at the Lowest Prices, and arc prepared to indent Engines and Combines, and extras for Engines and Combines, from any Eng lish maker for next season’s threshing. P. & D. DUNCAN, Ashburton. (Head Office, \ Tuam street Christchurch.) JpOR CASH ONLY. 150 dozen Clark’s Crochet Cotton, Nos. 0 to 6, Is lid per dozen, at S. W. Al corn’s Surplus Sale. 230 dozen Coats’ 400-yards Machine Cotton, Nos. 16 to 30, at 2s 6d per dozen, at S. W. Alcorn’s Surplus Sale. 18 dozen Children’s Ringwood Wool Gloves, usual price, Is 3d to Is Cd, for 7Ad per pair, at S. W. ALCORN’S CHEAP SALE. H AYING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co.’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business iu 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, tnd will give my Customers the advan tage.



IRONMONGERY OF EVERT DE SCRIPTION. Orr and Co., Haro 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 TRICES. We desire to draw special attention to the following, viz.: — Blue Stone, of superior quality Barbed Fencing Wire 200 Kegs Wire Nails 20 Tons Galvanised Iron, sft to 10ft. 15 Tons Fence Wire, No 8, 9 and 10 Paints, Gils, 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 reat variety New Cots ■ New Bedsteads New Plated Goods New Sewing Machines New Mangle and Wringers New Guns and Revolvers



Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving thisir address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGOS bought in any quantities. Robert Alcorn. 589 d BREWERY. i t v Messrs Wood & Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Have much pleasure in informing the public that, having completed their exten sive alterations in the above Brewery, they are now prepared to supply, Whole sale and Retail, a first-class article, both in ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re- . duced price. They have also made special arrange ments for supplying those light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both hi , Home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date wil be guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashburton Brewery, Cameron street. N.B.—On Sale, a large quantity of good MALT YINEGAR, price 2s per gallor, Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily. 227 d A. W. Randall 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 GARBAGES; 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 pa NB. Gardens, Belt Road, corner of N.E. and N.W. Belts, next Snorts Ground, Ashburton. 11:M MERIC AN DOMESTIC L Paper Patterns, From a Pinafore to a Dress. Mrs HODGE having been appointed Sole Agent in Ashburton for the above latest American Patterns, invites the f ladies of Ashburton to inspect what will save many shillings and much trouble. MRS HODGE, » Dressmaker and Milliner, Tancrod street ■(next Weeks’Music Depot^.



Orr and Co., IMPORTERS OF FURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, East street, ASHBURTON. jrp YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO TO DAVIS’S CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. TTIYERY article Sold at Christchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED



Business Notices. ANNUAL Clearing Sale. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY 22. pS" WONDERFUL BARGAINS. *«* For Particulars see Handbills.



Mrs Henderson, Dressmaker, burnett STREET WEST. Ladies’ Dresses made, from 5s 6d. Ladies’ Riding Habits and Boys’ Suits made to order. 724 e R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural implement MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason ble prices. 197 a CITY LOAN OFFICE, East street, Ashbttbto S. Salek, LICENSED PAWNBROKER, Money advanced, from 2s 6d to LSOO, on Deeds, Gold and Silver Watches, Jewellery, Firearms, Musical Instruments, Clothing, and every description of pro perty. A large stock of New and Second hand Watches, and all kinds of Jewellery kept in Stock, which will be sold at ex ceptionally low prices. New and Second hand Clothing Bought and Sold. Milner’s Fireproof Safe specially purchased for the protection of property. ■Business strictly private and confi dential. Business hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. CITY LOAN OFFICE, jl i 4 East street, Ashburton. jJIOR THE WORKING MAN. Men’s Heavy Tweed Suits, now selling at 355, at S. W. Alcorn’s CHEaP SALE. He.avy Lambs’-wool Drawers and'Shirts, worth 8s Gd, now selling at 4s 6d, at S. W. Alcorn’s SURPLUS SALE^ Men’s Drab Felt Hats, usual price 5s Gd, now selling at 2s 6d, at S. W. Al corn’s CLEARING SALE.



0 O T S. O O T S. JOHN JOHNSON begs to infprm the inhabitants of Methveu and the surround ing districts that he is prepared to supply the above at prices that will compare fa vorably those of Christchurch. J. JOHNSON, Boot Depot, Methven. jl 27 B



W. H. GUNDRY, INSTATE & STATION AGKjJT, 'j LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 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. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INJ SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



0 R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY M° EY On approved various sums, at ■\pply to TO LEU Freehold security in lowest curren* \ates W. H. Gundry, licensed land bro er (undsr the Lana Transfer Act, Forms printed—“To Let 1 a ‘ ‘ For Sale ” —can be obtaiue i at the Guaedian Ohice»



Poyntz and Oo- ■ Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTS E A ST S T K. E E T Ashburton For SALE or TO LET—An 8-roomed House, lately in the occupation af Mr Hoddor, well built and thoroughly finished ; together with eight or ten acres of land, all well fenced, and in English grass. Surrounding the house is tbfee quarters of an acre of garden, tasfetully laid out and planted with choice trees. The property fronts the Public Domain on the North-west Bek, and is in a con venient position for a gentleman’s resi ience. POYNTZ & CO, FOR SALE or TO LET—A thirteen, roomed House, with one acre pf land, on the Wakanui road, within easy distance of the centre of the town. Attached to the house is a well and tastefully laid out garden planted with choice shrubs and flowers. • POYNTZ ft CO. T 0 LET.—A FARM of 106 Acres, POYNTZ & CO, in TO LET—A good sije-roomed House, close to the Domain and Railway Station. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—Two large and thoroughly well-appointed four-roomed Houses, fronting the East Town Belt. POYNTZ & CO, TO LET.—A large Shop and Dwelling, house combined, close to the Ran. way Station. J POYNTZ & 00.



TO LET.—A three-roomed HOUSE ia Burnett street. POYNTZ & 00. TO LET. — A five-roomed House in Burnett street. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A four-roomed House at hack of East Belt. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET on lease, with purchasing clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the Wakanui creek, well-fenced, and in Eng* lish grass. POYNTZ & 00. FOR SALE.—A Second-hand Sydney DRAY, and a Contractor’s MOV-* ABLE WHARE. ' POYNTZ & CO. SALE.—A block of five Cottages, F 1 on East' Belt ; all let jto respectable tenants. POYNTZ & CO. ].IOR «MjE.— A two-roomed House, _ on £-acre of land, near Mr Shear man’s new residence. POYNTZ & CO. [7l 0 R SA- L K.— J T.S. 858 : 879. Crey street. ~ 118, 119, Moore street, ~ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox street West. „ 822, 828, 818, 089, 675, 318 316, 781, 810, 820, and 504. POYNTZ & CO. I OR S \LE.— 2| acres in Walsh’s pad- JP dock. POYNTZ & CO. M)il SALE. —1 Acre in Mayo’s Pad* dock, close to Wakanui road ; fenced and planted. POYNTZ & CO.



17\0R SALE.—I Acre on Wakanui ; road ; fenced and laid out; suit able for a building site for private reai denco. POYNTZ & CO. 1,1011 SALK. —An unimproved farm oi ■ 802 acres, being R.S. 20064, 27277; well fenced and broken up ; 400 acres in English grass ; a five-roomed house, eight stall stable, and outbuildings ; a concrete tank capable of holding 16,0'J0 gallons. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—R. S. 27429, containing 118$ acres of unimproved land in the Ashburton district. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—R.S. 34050, 34037, 34038, 34039, containing 480 acres of unim proved land at the Rakaia North. POYNTZ & CO FOR SALE.—R.S. 27192, 27194; con taining 532 acres, well-fenced, and broken up, about six miles from Ashbur ton. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE, —A farm of 143$ acres, being R.S. 21013 and 21245, about two miles from Tinwald. well-fenced, and sub-diyided into five paddocks, laid down to permanent pasture ; a good four roomed house, stables, and necessary out buildings. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A farm of about 3SO acres, all sub-divided and highly improved, in the Waterloo district. * POYNTZ & CO. FOR SA LE. A farm of 250 acres, about 3$ miles from Hinds Railway Sta tion, being R.S. 28192, 28193, with dwelling-house and stables. POYNTZ & CO.



FOR SALE.— 397 Acres; fenced and subdiviibd int i seven paddocks ;60 acres in English grass. The improve ments consist of a good five-roomed House, six stall Stable, concrete Tank, capable of holding C,COO trallons. POYNTZ & CO. IjAOR SALE.—A block of 937 Acres ia ’ the Seatield district. POYNTZ «lfc 00. SALE.—One eight-horse power | ENGINE, by Clayton and Shut tleworth. POYNTZ & CO. MONEY. The fallowing sums for investment at lowest current rates: £2,000, £BOO, £6OO. POYNTZ & CO. WE shall be prepared to receive orders for ANGLO-AMERICAN DRILLS, which are so highly appreciated by thfe-farming community in the dislriet, this season up to August 11. POYNTZ & 00.