The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. ill.—No. 628.1

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY, MAY 5, 1883.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c Alfred Harrison, V UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise Furniture and Effects, Rigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, a 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, At REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered or the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. The central freehold land, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENCY, UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OP William Smith, VALUATOR, &c. FOR SALE— No. 4—200 acres at Longbeach, a splen did property. ~ 12—3 acres, Alford Forest road. ~ 13—78 acres at WakanuL „ 14—8 acres, close to the township, to be sold in two-acre blocks, cheap ~ 18—43 acres, close to the>».Bhburton Sale Yards.



~ 30—250 ~ 39—20a5?«Sat Alford Forest. ~6feSstJO acres good wheat land a 63—163 acres, five miles from thi township, plenty of water. 53a —79 acres adjoining the above. 61—38 acres, within ten minutes walk of the Post Office. TOWNSHIP PROPERTIES. „ 4—2 four-roomed cottages in Petei street east. „ 5—A five-roomed cottage in Cos street =;? , ~ 15 —Afive-roomed cottage in Caraeroi street north. ~ 25—Two three-roomed cottage or East Belt „ 27—A six-roomed cottage in Have lock street. „ 28—A seven-roomed cottage on Easi Belt. ~ 37 —A two-roomed cottage in Tan cred street. „ 59 —A two-roomed cottage on Beach road, and holf-acre of land. TOWN SECTIONS. „ 6—T.S. 856, 856, in Grey street. „ 19—3 sections in Burnett street „ 23—2 sections on Wakanui road ; good business sites. ~: 2 3a —8 sections in Peter street. ~ -26 —1 section in Wakanui road (two frontages). „ 29—2 sections in Peter street, near East Belt, „ 32—2 sections near Hospital. ~ 41—T.S. 783, Peter street. „ 61—2 sections facing Old Men’s Home. §2—T.S. 1142, Wills street. „ 67—2 sections in Cox street (comers). SUBURBAN SECTIONS. , 7—l£ acres, near North Belt. „ B—l acre, ~ ~ ~ ~ 9—Quarter-acre, back of gas works „ 9a—Quarter-acre, adjoining the gas works „ 16—2 sections on Alford Forest road (near Fooks’s). „ 18— acres in Walsh’s paddock. ~ 22—3 roods, continuation of William street (corner). „ 31—2 sections facing East Belt, near Wakanui road. „ 34 1 acre, Mayo’s paddock. „ 38—$ acre, facing Caledonian Sports Ground. 40—1 acre, near brick yards. 48 Lots 19 and 20, Alford Forest road. „ 49—J acre, on North Belt facing Domain. ~ 60—Lot 278, Tinwald. Methven Sections, linwood ~ Winslow ~ Ohertsey ~ &o. , &c.



Business ilotices. F. S. Shearer, OF THF. May bank works, ttnwald, begs to thank the public for then past, support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Prays, Traps, &c. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address— Great South road, TiNWAin.s9od INTER 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, Flow’ers, Underclothing, Pinafores. Miss Duncan is prepared to undertake Dressmaking in all its brandies, and Mil linery in the newest and most approved styles. ladies’ own material made pp. Mourning within the shortest notice. Note the address— PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO STREET, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. 294 e INCENT & CO.’S Light Family BITTER ABE. First Prize at the Christchurch Snow, 1881. This ALE is brewed from the Choicest Malt and Hops, and is guaranteed to keep in cny climate. It has 1 ;ecn subjected to the severest tests, and is now acknowledged to be the most wholesome and palatable drink offered to the public. We supply it in hogsheads, barrels, half-hogsheads, and kilderkins, and de liver free in Christchurch and suburbs, or to any railway station in the Canterbury Provincial District. ASHBURTON AGENTS — G2ld JAMESON & ROBERTS. : A COACH FACTORY, HaVKLOCK STREET. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Custcmciu 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. GRR & Co.,lronmongers, 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 Nilting Machine will call and see these before deciding on any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING



HOTEL FOR SALE In one ol the best districts in Canterbury, doing 10 hhda per month. The house is well fitted with every requisite, is in good order* and was built two years ago at a coat of L 1,600. Photographs can be seen and every Information given at the above agency. GENERAL STORE For sale in a country district, deing L 260 per month, a splendid chance for a business couple with a small capital. Full particulars will be given at the above agency. MONEY. This agency has various sums of money to invest on Freehold Property, at current rate of interest, from LIOO to L 5,000. Apply to 3 WILLIAM SMITH, Manager, 2200- East street Ashburton. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. E. INGRAM, M.E.L.0.M., Architect anu Engineer, Bridges, Water and other Engineering Work' superintended in town or country. Villas, etc., etc., Planned on improved principles. No extra charge for Clerk of Works. Reduced Rates. Address • BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Mail Office. 949 d 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 O C E Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, OPPOSITE BANK OP AUSTRALIA. HIGHEST CASH PRICE . I ifiAkii ROE ir>n Q R A I N. 192 c



Utamdare SEWING MACHINE 18 THE BEST IN THE WORLD. /S* 'i - " - -vr flOW MIND YOU DON’T FORGET I* The HOME COMPANION (hand or treadle) by the same makers as the “ Standard,” is a perfectly reliable Ameri can-made Machine, and has given un equivocal satisfaction wherever intro duced, and deserves the attention of the public. The “Standard” KILTER.— This Machine will be found a great boon to Dressmakers and others, and we antici pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind of Kilt Prsn.up. ,Can bo altered to dif ferent styles and widths immediately, and in a most simple manner, 63e



Business Notices. OTICE TO FARMERS. ROUNTREE, BROWN & CO., beg to inform the Farming community that they are CASH BUYERS of FARM PRO DUCE, and having first-class storage ac commodation, they are now prepared to receive consignments of Produce either for sale privately, or by auction, or for Shipment in the Home Market. Liberal CASH ADVANCES will be made on Produce placed in their hands for abso lute sale or shipment. Sacks supplied. All consignments will be entered on arrival at their Stores. Agents in all principal towns in New Zealand and neighboring colonies. ROUNTREE, BROWN & CO., Grain and Produce Merchants, and Next Tattersall’s, Cashel street. 693 d SUFFOLK BUTCHERLY Havelock street, Ashburton. BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying I the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton l|d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... fid. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite 912 c mHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. 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 Terms very liberal. Auctioneers, Gr. J. Martin, Thiele A. THIELE. 204 c



Great reduction in WATCHES, J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, Easi 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 £lB ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 os ; 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 JF YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, ft m. yi \ GO . TO "--£3 DAVIS’S CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON, T,IYEEY article Sold at Christchurch X-i Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED)



E. Proctor, ;al optician, -pRACTTC. TeMI’OKARY Addhess — MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH G37c



Cofiee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, ciißisT cnußCH. 0 D FISH SUPPERS O D> STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7 a. in., till Midnight. 6d. MEA L S Gd. Cup of Tea or Coffee 3 Cafe au hut G ■jg AR G A IN S BARGAINS!! Tn order to make room for GOODS about to ARRIVE, the Undersigned will offer his Stock of Groceries, Drapery, and Clothing now on hand, at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ; in fact, as cheap as can be got in Ashburton or Christ church, W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. SIOREKKirKES, &C., M O'UN T SOME RSv . ■ 577



Business Notices. T BUILDERS AND CONTRACTOR SJ. ASHBURTON COUNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTORY. TIN, IRON, AND ZINC WORKS. S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Having made arrangements for’regular shipments of Galvanised Iron from the English Mark-els, is prepared to supply Galvanised Spouting and Ridging at the undermen tioned rates ;—O.G. Spouting, found and fixed, 4in, 4d ; 4i-in, 4-Jd ; oin, od per foot. 18in Galvanised Iron Ridging, 44d per foot. . , . jsrr First Award of Merit, “Ashburton Industrial Exhibition M orkmanship guaranteed. Quality unsurpassed. CANTERBURY BRANCH. sAks <a a sr. w u la ¥ ia n. w. a« v •«» ’ • , 7 J ,Ti will .V. ■■l: . ■C*'- i ; V. _ Established 13£3 PREMIER n.rrr of Sf/VP r ": ■ COLONIAL ' < •‘‘i Capital i 1,000 00? C O M P A N Y. rp H E 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, &o. TC\ HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • moved into his newly-erected 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 Pkice which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Nf.au, Manchester Street, Christchurch. 2830 Anglo-American Drills. FARMERS REQUIRING THESE CELEBRATED DRILLS WOULD DO WELL TO ORDER THE SAME AT ONCE, AS THERE ARE ONLY A FEW LEFT. POYNTZ & CO., AGENTS. jltV ' v <, .. m iiMOSW m mt fSSm Below are a few TESTIMONIALS from farmers in the district who have used these Drills: — “ The drill that I purchased from you has been a great success, two horses working it all day easily. It puts the seed w-ell down, out of the reach of the birds, and is a great saving in such. The drill is strongly built, and very much more durable than the American drill. I find that grain put in with the drill holds so firmly to the ground that the birds cannot pull it up ; and when they break it off it grows again. A. G. Earle.” “I was much pleased with the working of the Anglo-American Drill. Two horses worked it easily. One speciality I liked with it was it cut away the rubbish well. It is easy of management, and very evenly distributes the seed. Geo. W. Leadley.” “I have much pleasure in expressing my entire satisfaction with the Anglo-American Drill which 1 purchased from you. It is both easy of draught, distributes the seed very evenly and well, and can bo worked with equal advantage in both light and heavy land David Buttekick.” “ I purchased an Anglo-American Drill from you last season, and I am perfectly satisfied with it. It is easily managed by one man, and I can recommend it to be a serviceable drill for the colony, both for lightness of draught, strength, and durability. It will sow all kinds of seed : mangolds, turnips, grass seed, beans, and peas, and everything that a farmer wants to sow. J. Davis.” “The drill (17 coulters) I bought from you gives me every satisfaction. There is nothing about it as I can see 1 could improve. It certainly will be a most durable machine, and lam glad I took it before an American. The durability is combined with lightness : I can work it all day with three light horses ; it is easily managed. I have "sown wheat, oats, barley, peas, and grass seed this season, and in each good work has been done. Where the land was rough, I gave it one stroke of the harrows after. What pleased me most was to see the grass seed and clover being sown on the top of the land at the same time the grain was drilled in ; all it required was the chain harrow. I wonder to myself now how 1 have clone without such a machine so Ion", as I have seen now the usefulness of it. Every farmer ought to have one of these drills. T. Jefcoate.”



and Co, Wish to draw the attention of Farmers to the above, which GAINED HIGHER'BOKOES than the Mef-heny at the recent Christchurch Show. HAXTON AND BEATTIE’S PATENT FLEXIBLE HARROWS, ON SALE BY POYNTZ AND CO. EAST STREET. Miss Biickniaii T), ETURKS her most sincere Thanks -* to her numerous friend:: and cus tomers for the patronage she has received since coming to Ashburton, and begs most respectfully to inform them that she has now REMOVED to Christchurch, and opened business as a Ladies’ Dress, Habit, and Underclothing Establishment, at the corner of Victoria and Peterborough sticcts, and will bo most pleased to execute ar yor ders entrusted to her. All com munications to bo addressed as above. All orders will be executed by Miss Buck m n with clespatcb, rnj, her well-known etc and style. 806 d Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, AS always for sale a large and varied (I stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up IoD. W.’sown order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now keduced to 2s, 2s Cd, and 3s per !b. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices.. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in cluding old celebrated make. 7fld



Business Notice. TO FARMERS!;: We have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated MeSherry Grain Drills, For the Ashburton County, and have them now on view 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. EXTRAS FOR THE ABOVE KEPT IN STOCK. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ashburton. JJAYING Completed Our FIRST PURCHASE OF 50 000 SAOKS of WHEAT > 80,000 •’BARLET -20,000 ■> OATS ’ We are still BUYERS, and in want of the above number for the SECOND SHIP MENT We are also purchasers of Glass Seed, For which we are offering HIGHEST MARKET PRICE. AGENTS FOR MARSHALL AND CORE LAND’S CELEBRATED XXXX ALE. Friedlander Bros., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MAR T NE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



N.Z. Grain and Mercantile Co. HI HE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN i AGENCY & MERCANTILE CO., LIMITED, With which is Incorporated the Business of Missus P. Cunningham & Co., and Messhs Royse, Stead & Co. The New Zealand Grain Agency and Mercantile Company, Limited, have pleasure uj notifying that from and after ist FEBRUARY, They are prepared to transact all descrip tions of GRAIN & SHIPPING BUSINESS. THEY WILL ALSO INDENT AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, SEEDS, And other Goods, Upon the most Satisfactory Terms, and will make Fixed or Temporary Advances ON FREEHOLD ESTATE OR GROWING CROPS At Lowest Current Pate of Interest. Offices —TRIANGLE (Superintended by G. G. STEAD.) Offices— LICHFIELD STREET (Super intended by P. CUNNINGHAM.) W. HORNE, Agent, Ashburton. T 0 F A R M 'E R S. Wheat Shipments TO THE UNITED KINGDOM OR CONTI NENT OF EUROPE. The New Zealand Grain Agency and Mercantile Company, Limited, are pre pared to make LIBERAL ADVANCES Against Wheat placed in their hands for Shipment to the London, Liverpool, or the Continental Markets. FARMERS’ PARCELS Will have the personal attention of Mr P Cunningham and Mr G. G. Stead, and will be forwarded by THE COMPANY’S LINE OF SHIPS, Direct to their own Brokers. Shippers are thus enabled to avoid the delay and consequent expense which is incurred when shipments pass through intermediate channels before reaching the brokers. The advantages and economy of being in direct communication with high-class experienced brokers, whoso sole business ia the disposal of grain, must be obvious. Mr Stead, during his recent visit to Europe, made arrangements by which many improvements will be effected in the DISPOSAL OF GRAIN IN THE HOME MARKETS And amongst others, PROMPT ACCOUNT SALES’ AND THE LOWEST SCALE OF CHARGES Will bo a special feature. GEORGE G. STEAD, Managing Director, Triangle Office. P. CUNNINGHAM, Consulting Director, Lichfield street Office. W. HORNE, Agent, Ashburton. HEAT, OATS, BARLEY, &c. The NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY and MERCANTILE COM PANY, LIMITED, are Purchasers OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYE GRASS, Ac., AT THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE. Grain Semples. WHEAT, OATS, AND BARLEY The Now Zealand Grain Agency and Mercantile Company, Limited, will feel obliged if farmers will submit full sized samples of grain, when offering it for sale, as its natural weight will be tested, to enable the FULL INTRINSIC VALUE to be paid for High-Class Samples. Apply to GEO. G, STEAD, Managing Director, At the Company’s Office, Triangle; or t P. CUNNINGHAM, Consulting Director, At the Company’s Office, Lichfield street. W. HORNE, Agent Ashburton.



N.Z. Grain and Msrca RAIN F R E THE NEW ZEALAN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE CO. ( LINE, WITH WHICH IS INCO THAT OF MESSRS P CUNNINGI AND ROYSE, STEAD, The following high-class despatched during the onsuii London, Liverpool, Glasgov the Continent, as may be rec FREIGHTS TO LON DO! direct Fort in the United K been fixed at FIFTY SHILLINGS P: And the above Fleet of Yi supplemented by other equa Ships, These vessels having bi selected are specially suitabl carriage of Grain, Farmer this Line will find their ris reduced to a minimum. .Apply at the Offices of the MESSRS P. (.UNNINGIIAI Lichl Or, to MESSRS ROYSE, STEAD W. BORNE Agent rjYHE NEW ZEALAND X COMPANY’S LL FOR LONDON AND TI KINGDOM . AND C WITH EVERY OPTK Ihe following high-classc Sh will be despatched as the ensuing season. Shippers can make sp( arrangements on application. And other vessels of the hi follow as require RATES OF FREIGHT C