The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL.. IIT.—No. 620.1

ASHRTTRTnN. VK ONE SP AY. MAY 3. 1882.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, " UCTIONEER, VALTJER, COM i. MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SAKE tsvery 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. VGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Avery class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. | IHE CENTRAL FREEHOLD LAND, | AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENCY, TJNDEK THE MANAGEMENT OF 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 Wakanui. „ 14—8 acres, close to the township, to be sold in two-acre blocks, cheap „ 1(3—43 acres, close to the Ashburton I Sale Yards. „ 30— 260 acres at Wakanui. „ 89—20 acres at Alford Forest. „ 50—400 acres good wheat land at Ealing. „ 53—163 acres, five miles from the township, plenty of water. „ 53a—79 acres adjoining the above. „ 61—38 seres, within ten minutes' walk of the Post Office. TOWNSHIP PROPERTIES. „ 4—2 four-roomed cottages in Peter street east.. „ 5—A five-roomed cottage in Cox street „ 15 —Afive-roomed cottag6 in Cameron street north. „ 25 —Two three-roomed cottage on East Belt „ 27—A six-roomed cottage in Have lock street. n 28 —A seven-roomed cottage on East Belt. M S7—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. 855, 856, in Grey street. ~ 19—3 sections in Burnett street „ 23—2 sections on Wakanui road; good business sites. „ 23a—3 sections in Peter Btreet. „ 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. „ 51—2 sections facing Old Men's Home. „ 62—T.S. 1142, Wills street. „ 57—2 sections in Cox street (corners). SUBURBAN SECTIONS. n 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—1£ acres in Walsn ' B 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—fc acre, facing Caledonian Sports Ground. 40—1 acre, near brick yards. " 48—LotB 19 and 20, Alford Forest road. „ 49—J acre, on North Belt facing Domain. „ 60—Lot 278, Tinwald. Methven Sections. Lin wood ~ Winslow „ Chertsey „ &c, &c. HOTEL FOR SALE In one of the best district*! in Canterbury, doing 10 hhds per month. The house is" well fitted with every requisite, is m good order, and was built two years ago at a cost of L 1,600. ' Photographs can be seen and every information given at the above agency. GENERAL STORE For eale in a country district, doing L 250 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 Bums of money to inveaton Freehold Property, at current »teof interest, from LIOO to L 5,000. Apply to W WILLIAM. SMITH, Manager, < jJ2Oe East street Ashburton. :„; Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c £&.* . ABOHtXBOt AKnEHQISBBB. ..»,-! t.t <r .1". ,» • ■ - m m rf,Bridges,*Water, and other Engineering! JWoxk superintended in town country.; VjHfry ate,', etc., Planned on improved! .STo extra charge for Clerk of Works. | Seduced Ratea. - >'■'■s&.<<■■-'» f . Address: STREET, ASHBURTON, ««f"---; Kadi Mail Office. 949 d tects, VAMTATOBfI, LIOBNBED ts, and Land Bbokebs, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, AftHBUBXON. ilkldffifeOßiilil#n> LICENSED ,nextSelwy "ee, l B F.O R » STRR ET. 871 MERCHANT, SK ; OE AUSTRALIi lira 1



I Business Notices. F. S. Shearer, I OF THE "AY BANK WORKS, TINWALD, _ begs to thank the public for theii pastsupport, 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, TiNWALn.S9Od TTTINTER MT L LIN ER Y. —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. Note the address — PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO STREET, Opposite E. Rcece, Ironmonger. 294 e TT INCENT & CO.'S Light Family BITTER AL.E. First Prize at the Christchurch Show, 1881. This ALE is brewed from the Choioest Malt and Hops, and is guaranteed to keep in eny climate. It has been subjected to the severest tests, and is now acknowledged to be the most wholesome snd 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— -621d J4MESON & ROBERTS. SHBURTON COACH FACTORY, Havj lock street. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Custcmns 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.



OnnCt V/U. , JIUIIIIIUIISI.'IO| ucg lu iniuim the Ashburton public that Ihey have been appointed AGENTS for the under mentioned Machines, and trust that all who are thinking of buying a Sewing or Kilting Machine will cull and seo the»e before diciding on any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING jvu.j.v*»ii SEWING MACHINE 16 THE BEST IN THE WORLD. * fcOW MIND YOU DON'T FORGET I** 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, aud de.-evves 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 bo worked by hand, treadle, or steam ' power, and will Make Any Kind of ? \ivg,pxßrrT\>. Can be altered to dif ferent siylea and widths immediately, and to J in a-most simple manner 63e



Business Notices. 'OTICE TO FARMERS i "ROUNTREE, BROWN & CO., beg fc inform the Farming community that the; are CASH BUYERS of FARM PRO DUCE, and having first-class storage ac commodation, they are now prepared t< receive consignments of Produce eithe for sale privately, or by auction, or fo I Shipment in the Home Market. Libera 1 CASH ADVANCES will be made oi Produce placed in their hands for abso lute sale or shipment. Sacks supplied. All consignments will be entered or arrival at their Stores. Agents in all principal towns in New Zealand and neighboring colonies. Terms very liberal. ROUNTREE, BROWN & CO., Grain and Produce Merchants, anu Auctioneers, Next Tattersall's, Cashel street. 693 c SUFFOLK BUTCHERjT Havelock stkeet, Ashburton. Gr. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton lR to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd. to Cd. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite 912 c mHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, J_ TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele 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.



GREAT REDUCTION lis 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 £G 10b ; 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 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



F YOU WAIST GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, GO .. &Jk TO ■.'■.-tmTr^M DAVIS'S CHEAP FURNITURE AND BED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. article Sold at Chriatchurch Prices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS I CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHEU T. K. Proctor, X)RACTICAL OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST- Coflee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. g p FISH "SUPPERS Q d STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7 a.m., till Midnight. 6d. MEALS 6d. Cup of Tea or Coffee 3 Cafe au lait G 54a BARGAINS BARGAINS!! In order to make room for GOODS about to ARIUVE, tlic Undersigned will offer his Stock of Groceries, Drapery, and Clothing now on hand, at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ; in fact, as cheap as can bo got in Asliburton or Christ church. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. STOREKEEPERS, &C, MOUNT SOME RS "



Business Notices. O BUILDERS AND CON TORS ASHBURTON COUNTY BIDGTKO AND SPOUTING FACTORY. TIN, IRON, AND ZINC WORKS. S. Hardley, EAST STREET, ASFfiBURTON, Having made arrangements for regular shipments of Galvanised Iron from the English Marked, is prepared to supply Galvanised Spouting and Ridgy.* »* £° " nd «" en " tioned rates .-O.G. Spouting, found and fixed, 4m, 4d ; 4jin, 4£d ; Bin, 5d per foot. 18in Galvanised Iron Rid«ing, 4id per foot. ~„,.,.. w „, „«,i„v> fSI~ First Award of Merit, Ashburton Industrial Exhibition W orkmanship cuaranteed. Quality unsurpassed. CANTERBURY BRANCH. U\i l iAv'.V,'.^f. y M^l^'^'.fe^!i:: : ; '^MS;';3Mil tSTABLISII-ID '3:Lirr of Shsrwc;. COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE 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 FUPNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tr\ HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J* movej into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have twen fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branshes 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 Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283 c



Anglo-American Drills. T7IARMERS REQUIRING THESE CELEBRATED DRILLS WOULD DO WELL TO ORDER THE SAME AT ONCE, AS THERE ARE ONLY A FEW POYNTZ & CO., AGENTS.



as 1 Tmiiikti m*. 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 well down, out of the reach of the birds., and is a etciit saving in such. The drill is strongly built, and very much more durable than the Aniei ican drill. I find that grain put in with the drill holds so firmly to the "round ihat the birds cannot pull it up ; and when they break it off it grows again. ° A. G. Earle." " I was much pleased with tho 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 tho seed. J Geo. W. Leadley. "I have much pleasure in expiessing 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 be worked with equal advantage in both light and heavy land David Butteiuck." " I purchased an Anglo-American Drill from you hist season, and I am perfectly satisfied with it. It is easily managed by one man, and I can recommend it to be a serviceable diill for the colony, both for lightness of draught, strength, and durability. It will sow all kino's 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 nothinf about it as I can see I could impro\ e. It certainly will be a most durable machine, and lam glad I took it before an American. The durability is combined with li"htness : 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 earh good work has beon done. Where tho land was rough, I gave it one stroke of the harrows after What pleased me most was to see tho grass seed and clover being sown on tho top of the land at the same time tho grain was drilled in ; all it required was the chain harrow. I wonder to myself now how I have done without such a machine so lon<* as I have seen now the usefulness of it. Every farmer ought to have one of these drills. T - J^oate." Poyntz and Co. Wish to draw the attention of Farmers to the above, which GAINED HIGHER 11 HONORS than the McSheny at the lcccnt C'lnistclinch Show. HAXTON AND BEATTIE'S PATENT FLEXIBLE HARROWS, ON SALE BY POYN'IZ AND CO. EAST STREET. Miss Buckman ~y ETURNS her most sincere Thanks to her numerous friends and cus tomers for the patronage bho 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, xiabit, and Underclothing Establishment, at the corner of Victoria and Peterborough streets, and will be most pleased to execute any orders entrusted to her. All com munications to be addressed ns above. All orderß will be executed by Miss Buck man with despatch, in her well-known Ete and style, 80Cd Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughslu.us, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men's and Boys' Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W.'sown order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roelyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so iong and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s Cd, and 3s per lb. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in cluding old celebrated make, 79d



Business Notice. I TO FARMERS.; We have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated McSherry 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 FOB THE ABOVE KEPT IN STOCK. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ashburton.



AVING Completed Our FIEST PURCHASE OF T > 30,000 " " BARLEY ' 20,000 ■» " OATS ' We are still BUYERS, and in want of the above number for the SECOND SHIP- We are also purchasers of Glass Seed, For which we are offering HIGHEST MARKET PRICE. AGENTS FOR MARSHALL AND COPE LAND'S CELEBRATED XXXXALE. Friedlander Bros., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



N.Z. Grain and Mercantile Co. n HE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN 1 AGENCY & MERCANTILE CO., LIMITED, With which is Incorporated the Business of Misses P. Cunningham & Co., and Messes Eoyse, Stead & Co. The New Zealand Grain Agency and Mercantile Company, Limited, have pleasure ir, 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 OK GROWING CROPS At Low est Current Rate of Interest. Offices—TRIANGLE (Superintended by G. G. STEAD.) Offices-LICH FIELD STREET (Super intended by P. CUNNINGHAM.) W. HORNE, Agent, Ashburton. rjT O F A R MSER 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 LIKE OF SHIPS, Direct to their own Brokers. Shippers are thus enabled to avoid tho 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, whose sole business is 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 be a special feature. GEORGE G. STEAD, Managing Director, Triangle Office. V CUNNINGHAM, Consulting Director, Lichfield street Office. W. HORNE, Agent, Ashburton. 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 Samples. WHFAT, OATS, AND BARLEY The New 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. HORNg, , _ Agent Ashburton,



N.Z. Grain and Mercantile Co. gR AIN FREIG HT 8 THE NEW ZEALAND GRAIN AGENCY AND MERCANTILE CO. (LIMITED LINE, WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THAT OF MESSRS P CUNNINGHAM & CO AND ROYSE, STEAD, & CO. The following high-class Ships will b despatched during the ensuing Season ;fot London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Dublin, or the Continent, as may be required FREIGHTS TO LONDON or any othe direct Port in the United Kingdom har been fixed at FII'TY Sill LUNGS TER TON And the above Fleet of Vessels will b supplemented by other equally high-claa Ships. These vessels having been carefully selected are specialty suitable for the safe carriage of Grain, Fairoers shipping by ibis Line will find their risk of damag* reduced to a minimum. Apply at the Offices of the Company, a MESSRS P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Lichfield street Or, to MESSRS ROYSE, STEAD & CO., Triangle, W. HORNE, 724 d Agent Ashburton. riYHE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING X COMPANY’S LIKE. FOR LONDON AND THE UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT, WITH EVERY OPTION. The following high-classed iron clipper Sh will be despatched as above dunng the ensuing season. Shippers can make special tonnege arrangements on application. And other vessels of the highest das* follow as required. RATES OF FREIGHT ON WHEAT to London or other direct port in the United Kingdom, FIFTY SHILLINGS PER TON f > LIVERPOOL AGENCY. A Branch has been established ir Liverpool, and vessels will be despatched at suitable intervals to tho principal por in New Zealand. t NEW YORK AGENCY. Messrs E. W. Cakeeon and Co.,’ to New Yoik, have been appointed Agents for this Company, and a regular litre 1 vessels will be laid on for the variou ports in this Colony, to meet the require* ments of tho trade. For further particulars, apply to THE HEAD OFFICES, 792 d Christchurch. FLOUR MILLS, I beg to notify that I have EE-COfljl- MENCED BUSINESS, and tako tine opportunity of recording my thanks t« my friends and the public for tho 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 enurge Cash Buyer of Grain. Sacks suppli to farmers. I will attend at tho Somerset Hotel. Ashburton, on SATURDAY'S, am at the Mill on MONDAYS, for the PurOiase of Grain. H. MOFFAT. Feb. F 1882. V BAKER BROS., gUILDEES, CONTRACTORS AN UNDERTAKERS Wakauui road and Cass street Ash PLANS PREPARED & EfcUM GIVEN