The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. Ill—No. 692.1

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1882.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM- A MISSION AGENT, &o. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at .US; ©'block Sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. .LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS r “ REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT FOR THE TRANSATLANTIC i EIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class sks taken at lowest rates. 87a ALFRED HARRISON. B CENTRAL FREEHOLD LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION ; AGENCY, ■ and General Produce. UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF William; Smith, VALUATOR, &c.



i. FOR SALE— The above Agency has the following Farms for Sale : ■ 200,acres, 78 acres, 250 acres, 400 acres, - 163 acres, 79 acres, and 280 acres, at prices and terms to suit buyers ; full particulars at our offices. township"lproperties . Two four-roomed cottages in Peter street. ’ A five-roomed cottage in Cox street. : , A five-roomed cottage in Cameron : street. Two three-roomed cottages on East ~ . i Belt A six-roomed cottage in Havelock street. A seven-roomed cottage on East Belt. A two-roomed cottage in Tancred ; ; . street. 1 1 1 TOWN SECTIONS. T.S. 865,* 856, hr Grey street. Three sections in Bnrnett street. Two sections in Wakanui road. Three sections in Peter street. One section in Wakanui road. T. SI 783, Peter street. Two sections facing Old Men’s Home. ' . T.S; 1142, Wills Street. " Two sections in Cox street. V '-.SUBURBAN, SECTIONS. " We have over 40 lota 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, V, Manager, East street Ashburton. LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE , INSURANCE COMPANY. Fire Reserve— £l,ooo,ooo. Annual 1nc0me— £1,664,000. INSURANCES Invested Fund5£6,221,965. £6,221,965. Claims Paid— £16,809,152. EFFECTED ON Buildings, Furniture, Slocks, Wool (in shed or stations), - Crops (growing or stacked), &c., &o. ■ Agent for Ashburton — ■ WILLIAM SMITH, East street, Ashburton.



Business Notices. Sealy Bros., A SHBUETON NURSERIES, /\ Moore street, Ashburton ; AND River Bank, Tinwald. 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 FOREST TREES, ROSES, Ornamental Trees and.Shruba,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 bo 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 ing. SEALY BROS., Seedsmen and Nurserymen, jl 6 Ashburton.



Albert 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. „ 501 b Sharps, per bag . Bran ~ Oats, per bushel .. Oaten Sheaf Chaff, per ton 4 5 0 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—Good Composite, 6d per lb Candles —Superior Wax, Is per lb Candles —Carriage, Is 2d per lb. CASH. Ashburton. 732 e



Free trade bakery AND Somerset Butchery. Having combined the two Businesses together, and by keeping a good LOAF at 6d, andlGozsto the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade andFREETEADE wile Stick toYou. R. LANCASTER. j!3



T RONMONGERY OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. Orr and Co., Have NOW LANDING, direct from i England and America, a Large and ] Varied Stock of General Hardware, and are prepared to supply Builders, ' Contractors, and others at ! LOWEST WHOLESALE I'UICES. ' We desire to diaw special attention to the following, viz.: — Blue Stone, of superior quality Barbed Fencing Wire j 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 reat'variety New Cots New Bedsteads New Plated Goods New Sewing Machines New Mangle and Wringers^ New Guns and Bevolvers i i I Orr and Co., i ' i IMPORTERS OF FURNISHING AND * GENERAL IRONMONGERY, East street, r ASHBURTON.



SUN FOUNDRY. FOR SALE— -1 Ranges (any size) with copper, cast, or ; wrought iron boilers; registers, verandah brackets, fretwork, timb ■ railings, &c. • Patterns of the above can be seen, and orders taken by the undersigned. : WILLIAM SMITH, Agent for Ashburton. * COALS & FIREWOOD. All orders left at our offices, or for warded by post, will be delivered to any jjiarl of the town or suburbs, at the lowest possible price. WILLIAM SMITH, Manager, FmS street, Ashburton. !o; Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. \ ” ' ! fgiuoa '?A. EL INGRAM, M.E.L.OJMLI , Architect and Engineer. Bridges, Water and other Engineering Work superintended in town or country. Villas, etc., etc., Planned on improved principles. Consideration —per cent, Address * iBURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, ; ' Next Mail Office, 949 d E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Ciyii. Engineers, Valuators, Licensed : Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. ‘ W. H. BRISTOW, A UTHORISED - AND LICENSED SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council Office, : HEREFORD STREET. B?id rpiE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. TRICE —ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian is the ONL¥ DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Tiraaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other Journal. The Ashburton Guardian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and al fm injßakaia, Ghertsey, Seafield, Meth ' ven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Waksnui, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks, Tiawald, Winslow, Waterton, and every past of the County of Ashburton within the reach of postal communicati « j thus , being the best geneial as well as local • medtumfor Advertising. ■ -TSfk ; Ashburton Guardian will be (orwatded to any address in the colony ■■ for 24a per annum (paid in- advance), or 69 Ca per-quarter, postage extra. ,0-jP- ,n ‘ ■



Business Notices. KANUI 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. tin nance 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. 2940 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 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. Feb. 1 1882. H. MOFFAT. 7 Note the address- STOCK OF



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. Hobert Alcorn. -VT o T I c E . Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, OPPOSITE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. HIGHEST CASH IPRICE FOR GRAIN. 192 c A. W. Eandell 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 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 Sports Ground, Ashburton. 112 d mHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, 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 ho 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> m



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 £lB ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 . Osj Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 J American watches iiom £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. 600 0 T. R. Proctor, CULISTS’ OPTICIAN Office— Over Cuff and Graham’s, next door to Suckling’s Leather Warehouse, CORNER OF LICHFIELD AND MAN. CHESTER STS., CHRISTCHURCH. C 370



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. Iho 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, Ac., 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



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock sthelt, AsniiL'inoN. | G. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Bega to inform the P.ublic of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Brimcst Meat at CHE-aPESJ BATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... £j-l to 4d. Mutton ... ... Ifd- f° Sausagea ... ®d. to Gd. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite 912 c •vr E W INDUSTRY. ASPHALLTNG. .TAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srrect. All work kept in repair for twelve months, 350 q



Business Notices. Lion Brewery Company, CORNEBgOF CASS AND DOBSON STREETS. ASHBURTON. THE great 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 George 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 Customeis will get nothing hut 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, ISB2, and they have also obtained prizes at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. Jurors award G. Wood, Ashburton.—Stouts in bulk. This exhibit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. We award a bronze medal. N.B.—A CART will be running in a few days' time for the delivery of our Goods and the collection of Orders. G. WOOD, Manager, jj i Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton. William Patching, rpENT TARPAULIN AED HORSECLOTH MAKER, HAS REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES 5 BELOW FRIFDEANDER BROS.. EAST STREET N.B. —Horae Cloths and Oilskins can be obtained at the New Premises at the usual LOW PRICES. 530 e



CANTERBU I** -S3? S2 SB »: aun mm Established 1859. Capital 11,000,000 Unlimited L/hb/utyof Shareholders HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. T 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, PIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES" PORTABLE WASHING FUKNACKS, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. TCI HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • novEii into hia 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 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. 724 e R. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENT MAKER. Ail Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason ble prices. 197 a JF YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE,' CHEAP FURNITURE AND EED DING MA N U FACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON. Til VERY article Sold at Christchurch ■LJ Pf.ices and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS bKKAPLV & COMPLETELY FURNISHED DAVIS’S



Business Notice. TO FARMERS We have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated McSherry Grain Drills, j'or the Ashburton County, and have hem now on vie/v in front of our istablishment These Machines have been FURTHER MPROYED for this Season, and besides he capability for drilling peas, they are



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. AND TOWNSHEND, 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, &c., Ac. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 306 c Havelock street, Ashburton.



COACH FACTORY, Havj.lock stkeet. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Custcmcis 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.



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. || Friedlander Bros., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY OF Nt\V ZEALAND.



\y .S-Li'!'.,.. Messrs Elz Bros., WJ HILE thanking the public for their VY 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. AJgxea to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Elz Bros, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address— “ fTUKE 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 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- WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 39Pe rvRKURRAG^ ceip* of P. 0.0. 730c-960



J. SHERRIES 1 , Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badocs street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand- Deslgns forwarded on application. For further particvft* a apply to the Agent, Ashburton. 188 ssM. BAKER BROS., HUILDERS, CONTRACTORS AN D UNDERTAKERS VVakanui road and Cass street Ash TEAKS TREI'AKED & EETB: OIVLN



I Business Notices. Westerfield Mill IS NOW IN FULL WORK Fannem bringing their Grist to mill can be accommodated all night, and have their Grist ready to return the following mom ing. A Night-Miller kept. Cash Buyer or Grain. Apply to JAMES CLARK, 678 d Proprietor Westerfield Mill. Gliomas Taylor J S now quoting a FRESH SUPPLY of Dunedin Oatmeal, Somerville’s, the best at 4s per 25lbs Dunedin Biscuits, 3d per lb Pure Lemon Juice (certified by the Board of Trade) quarts, Is 9d Vitadone non alcoholic Champagne, 9d per bottle, Ss Gd per dozen Smoked Cods’ Hoes, Is per tin Spiced Herrings, Is per tin ' Fresh Herrings, 8d per tin Very Choice Ling, Gd per tin Sugars, yellow, 3id per ib V hite Crystals, 4d to 4|d per Ib Snowdrop Crystals, fid Raw Brown, 3£d Teas.—ln this connection wo 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, beet, 2s lOd per lb ; other qualities, 2e Bd, 2s Gd, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is 6d ; boxes, 28s, 265, 245, 225, 2Cs, 18s 6d, 16a 6d, and 13s Gd 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 lOibs, L 3 to L 5 Coffee, 21b tins, best, 3s Mara villa Cocoa Essence, 3s Cd per lb Van Houtens’, 4s Sd Fry’s, Is Gd New Currants, 6d per lb Mixed Peels, Is 6d per lb St Albans Cakes, currant, citron, or seed, 9d each Best Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Candles, Battersea Wax, lOid per lb Sperm (fiilLweight), 8d per lb Mould Candles, 5d per lb. Kerosene, 9s, 9s 6d, and 10s 6d, j, ei tin Fire Kindlers, 4£ per packet. Nabob Pickles, Is 3d per bottle Captain White’s 2a 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s, Is 3d McLean’s Colonial, 10d Lucca Oil, C. and 8., (quarts), 2s 4d Nabob Sauce, lOd Yorkshire Relish, 10d. Mellor’s Sauce, 9d and Is 6d C. and B. Currie Powder, Is Gd and Is 9d Keiller’s Marmalade, 9d per tin Swiss Milk, 10|d, 10s dozen Honey, 21b tins, lOd Sago, 4d per lb, tho best Tapioca, fid and Od Farina, fid per lb packet Maizeua and Oswego, 8d per lb Columbus Corn Flour, Gd Rice, 3d ; 71b for Is 6d; best, 4d ground, 4d Tobacco—best brands only, Venus Na rod, 6s Venus Twist, 5s 6d -* """ Ibu.



GOODS DELIVERED DAILY. Addhess : ST. ALBANS’ STORE AND BAKER (Late Say well). COLOMBO STREET— Christchurch — One door city side of Tuam street. HIGH STREET— One door city side of St. AefjL street £B4 ORR & Co., Ironmongers, beg to inform the Ashburton public that they have been appointed-AGENTS for the under* mentioned Machines, and trust that si) who arc thinking of buying a Sewing or Kilting Machine will call and sec these before deciding on any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING gTAMDARD SEWING MACHINE 18 THE BEST IN THE WORLD. JICW MIND YOB DON’T FORGET I*. 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 tb public. The “ Standard ” KILTER.— Th Machine will be found a great boon Dressmakers and others, and we anticl pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any. Kind ait Kilt Desieed. Can be altered tb v dffr ferent styles and widths immediately, Hind n a most simple manner 63e