lowered his own boats, in which he and the crew reached the land. The life boat had been manned, but there was no necessity for sending it out.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 188 a.



A Doc Trap.— Having suffered severely from the depredation? of dogs upon his sheep-fold, a farmer up North built around a number of sheep that the dogs had killed an enclosure of rails 12ft high and about 10ft square,, the sides of the trap sloping inward until an opening was left at the lop of the rails about 6ft square. Any dog could easily climb such a sloping fence and enter tbe pen, but not even a grey hound could jump out of it. In three nights the farmer claimed 46 dogs, in cluding 15 or 20 that had never been seen before in the neighborhood. Holloway's Ointment and Pills. — Outward Infirmities.—Before the discovery o. these remedies many case of sores, ulcers, &c-> were pronounced to be hopelessly incurable, because the treatment pursued tended to de stroy the strength it was incompetent to preserve, and to exasperate the symptoms it , was inadequate to remove. Holloway s Pills exert the most wholesome powers over the un healthy flesh or skin, without debarring the patient from fresh air and exercise, and thus the constitutional vigor is husbanded while the most malignant ulcers, abscesses, and skin diseases are in process of cure. Both Oint ment and Pills make the blood richer and puier, instead of permitting it to fall into that poor and watery state so fatal to many laboring under chronic ulcerations —[Advt.]



New Advertisements. WANTED. —Good General SER VANT. Apply between 10 and 1 any day. Un Alfred Harrison, near the Domain. jl 26 WANTED— A MASTER for the liongbeach District Main School. Applications must bo in by SATURDAY, dth August. Former applicants are invited to re-apply. JOHN GRIGG, j 126 Chairman, WANTED LODGINGS, with or without BOARD. Address, “W.” Office of this Paper. j!22 F R E ! “The MEMBERS of the FIRE BRIGADE are summoned to MEET at the Engine Shed for WET PRACTICE TO-NIGHT, at 7. By order, J. C. Dol- HAH, Captain. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Wilis street, Ashburton. SERVICE OF SONG, SUBJECT— Elijah. THURSDAY EVENING, JULY 27. ■ Opening Address by the Chairman at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Tickets of admission. Is each. Proceeds towards procuring Sun day School Library. Chairman —Robert ■'‘"Alcorn, Esq. PENING OF THE NEW PRES w BYTE RIAN CHURCH, WA KANUI. The Rev. J. ELMSLIE, M.A., of Christchurch, will Preach (D.V.) in the New Presbyterian Church, Wakanui, on SABBATH NEXT, 30th JULY, At 3 o’clock p.m. Collection in aid of the Building Fund. Mr Elmslie will also Preach in the ■ Ashburton Presbyterian Church same —asyrMofnihg and Evening, at the usual ■hours. J 126



w AKANUI PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. IN INAUGURATION OF THE OPENING OP THE new church. A TEA MEETING will be held on MONDAY Evening, 31st July, 1882, when the Rev. J. Elmsiie, M.A., of Christchurch, and others will deliver Ad .'.j Rev. A. M. Beattie, M.A., in the Obsir. Tea on the Tables at 5.30 p.m. Tickets, 2s each. -I' l The 1 Ashburton Presbyterian Choir will . sing selections of Music at intervals, j 126 Ashburton, poultry, pigeon AND CANARY ASSOCIATION. * ACCOUNTS OWING by the above Society must be sent in to the Under sfgned by NOON of FRIDAY next, 28th inst.. Or they will NOT be recognised. S. B. POYNTZ, jl 26 Hon. Sec. fIIHE Provisional Directors of the Ash -1 • burton County Stock and Saleyards Company invite OFFERS of LAND, from 10 to 20 acres, in the neighborhood Of Tinwald, suitable for a site for Public Saleyards. Oners mutt be sent in, addressed to the Secretary, before 15th August next. GEORGE JAMISON, J 126 Interim Secretary. fIVB N D E R S WANTED. "For PLOUGHING, HARROWING, BOLLING and SOWING with Grass Seed, about 800 Acres at South Rakaia. For specifications and particulars, apply to the undersigned, to whom also tenders must sent before-AUGUST Ist, 1882. WM. L. ALLAN, Acton Station, jl 26 South Rakaia. t O R S A L E. 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 ALSYKB and COW GRASS. Joseph Clark, ASHBURTON AND TINWALD. 610 e MR KEELAN, lately arrived from Sydney, is prepared to supply any Gentleman nr Gardener with RECIPES for preventing underground Rust or Blight on Fruit Trees, and will also give reliable information to persons wishing to grow Oranges or Lemons. Terms, ss. Apply at Baker and Brown’s shop, Havelock street.



Meetings. A SHBURTON RACING CLUB. The ANNUAL GENERAL MEET ING of the above stands ADJOURNED to 7.30 p.m. on THURSDAY, July 27th. J. 0. BELL, jl 22 Sec. A.R.C.



Amusements. Ashburton library BUILDING FUND. POPULAR CONCERT AND ENTERTAINMENT. TOWN HALL, WEDNESDAY, JULY 26th, 1882. Programme. Mr Ward’s Address. 1. Duett, Piano—Mr and Miss Fish, 2. Part song—St. Stephen’s Choir. 3. Song—Miss Kidd. 4. Recitation —Mr Minnis. 5. Song—Mr Simpson. 6. Piano and Violin—Mr and Miss Per main. 7. Song—Mr Gerald D. Branson. 8. Part song—St. Stephen’s Choir. 9. Song—Mr H. Gates. 10. Solo, Piano—Mias Kidd. 11. Song—Mr Gerald D. Branson. 12. Song (Comic) —Mr H. Gates. To conclude with the Farce, “BETSY BAKER,” By the Amateur Dramatic Club, Tickets, 2s and Is each. jl 25



M u ’ L_ °- °- F THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOYAL WATERTO3S LODGE Will be celebrated on THURSDAY, 24th AUGUST, With a TEA, CONCERT, AND BALL. Tea on the table from 6 to 8 o’clock. Admission —Single Ticket, 2s Gd ; Double Ticket, 4s 6d ; children under 14 years half price. jUB



rjIHE ALFORD FOREST AND MOUNT SOMERS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SOIREE will be held on FRIDAY, July 28, at the Single Tree School. Proceeds in aid of the Church Funds. Tea at 6 o’clock. j 124 Public Notices. Ashburton county council. Notice is hereby given that from ■WEDNESDAY, 26th July, to WEDNES DAY, 9th August, the ASHBURTON BRIDGE will ~be CLOSED for Road Traffic, on account of Alteration of Bridge Approaches. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, July 20, 1882. jl 21 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 D' ( R 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 Ross’s residence at the usual hours. 717 e 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 hia care will receive every attention, and at Reasonable Bates, jl 25 THOMAS MYNETT JONES. 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. 0. J. W. COOKSON, Jun., & 00. Agents for the McCormick Reaper and Binders, and the New Zealand Insurance Company. jl 21



To Let and for Sale. 171 O R S E. At Alford Forest, a FARM containing 45 Acres of good LAND, fenced and sub divided ; part cultivated, with two Houses and Outbuildings theron ; 'also, 20 Acres good BUSH adjoining, fronting on a good road; a very early selection. Terms easy. Apply to C. J. W, Cookson, Jdn. , & Co., Commission Agents, &c., Methven. jl 21



N 0 E Joseph Clark, grain merchant, OPPOSITE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. JUST LANDING— n£w clover seeds. . ■ ' * ' . 1920 rp'BE GUARDIAN U on every Tea I- Table to- Aabbufton.



F OR SALE. OATS, CHAFF, BRAN, and POTATOES, at Lowest Current Rates. 410 e JAMESON & ROBERTS



R. Davies and Co. methven. R DAVIES & CO. will hold their , next monthly Sale at Mr Patton s Yards on THURSDAY, JULY 27th. PRESENT ENTRIES— -4 Draught Horses 3 Cows „ 1 Oft. Heavy Iron Roller, with Canis ters for Turnip sowing; makers P. and D. Duncan 1 Express Wagon, will carry nine people ; in good condition 1 Set Wooden Harrows 1 Wood’s Reaper and Binder 5 Sucking Pigs 20 Store Pigs 2 Double-furrow Ploughs 2 Single-furrow Ploughs 1 M‘Sherry Drill A lot of Fruit and Forest Trees, Cab bage Plants, etc. Sale at 1 p.m. R. DAVIES & CO., Auctioneers, Etc. jl2i Rakaia. 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 and interest in that well-known FARM, Eingwood, Adjoining THE VILLAGE OF GREENSTREET, ASHBURTON FORKS, Containing 2Q4.ACRES ROOD 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 and 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, &c., 146 Cashel street, Christchurch; Or FRIEDLANDER BROS., jl 19 Ashburton. X) STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We be" to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARM'S, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c.



We have arranged with Messrs Frieplander Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in 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, Timaru, 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 Tenders. Ashburton county council. TENDERS are invited for— 1, 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 not later than 11 o’clock a. m., on WEDNESDAY, 2nd August, 1882. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, jl 19 County Engineer.



FOJtl 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. 4pply for particulars to W. H. Gundey, East street. jl 19 N D FOR SALE, CHEAP —A splendid SECTION of LAND, at the Corner of St Asaph and Durham streets. For par ticulars apply to W. PENGELLY, Christchurch; Or 72e L: H. WILKINS, Ashburton. TO TT T, with immediate possession, House of fire rooms in Tancred street. T. BULLOCK*



Lost. I' OST, a Black and Tan Sheep DOG, _J with registered collar on (No. 838). Finder will receive a reward of LI on re turning same to owner; or anyone detain ing the dog after this date will be prose cuted. Apply for address, Office of this R E W A R D. LOST —From my paddocks, Two COWS, nearly dry : one red, with white under belly. The other a roan. Any one returning same, or will give such in formation as will lead to recovery of same will receive above reward. Address Paper. jl 17 ]122 JOHN F. TICKELL, Belmont, Mcthven.



Money. MONEY TO LEND, on Freehold Security, in Sums to suit borrowers. Apply to MR C. W, PURNELL, Solicitor, 786 e East street, Ashburton, ■pi 0 R THE MILLION, Ladies’ Cloth Jackets, now selling at 4s lid, at S. W. Alcorn’s Surplus Sale. Ladies’ Tweed Ulsters, now selling at Vs 6d, at S. W. Alcorn’s Surplus Sale. Children’s Jackets and Ulsters, prodigious bargains, at S. W. ALCORN’S CHEAP SALE.



T. .Bullock. SATURDAY, JULY 29. MR THOMAS BULLOCK will offer for Sale on Saturday next, at the Horse Bazaar, ac 1 p.m., 1 HORSE, BUGG\, and HARNESS. THOMAS BULLOCK, jl 25 Auctioneer. SJSS? SATURDAY, 29th JULY. 81^1 . VALUABLE] “I^- Town Property. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr R. Meredith to Sell by Pubic Auction at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on Saturday, 29th inst., That valuable TOWN SECTION, 781, Fenced on side, having a frontage of GG feet on Peter street, not far from the Railway Station. As this section is so centrally situated, it affords a very favorable opportunity for a person investing in Town Property, and which must, of necessity, in the course of a few years very materially increase in value. Te' ms of payment liberal. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, jl 22 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 29th JULY. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. SIXTY SIX ACRES OF Improved Land, Together with HOUSE, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Trustee in the Estate of Hay T. Smith, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on SATURDAY, 29th INST., His interest in R. S . 244 39, And part of R. S. 1 0 0 9 3, Containing about 00 ACRES 00 Fronting on the Alford Forest road. The land is all fenced and cultivated. There is a three-roomed Cottage erected on the property. A large proportion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage at a low rate of interest. Also, LOT 8, Tancred and Allan’s Sale Plan, Containing about 41 ACRES 41 And situated about three miles from the town of Ashburton. This is a very suitable property for a dealer or contractor, being so near town. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, jl 22 Auctioneer. TO CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. OATEN STACKS. OATEN STACKS. FOR SALE. Suitable for Cutting up into CHAFF. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr Copeland, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on SATURDAY, ,29th JULY, 4 Oaten Stacks, As they now stand on Mr Strahan’s Farm, near Chertsey. If desired will be sold in single Stacks to suit purchasers. Mr Strahan will show intending pur chasers the stacks. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, jl 22 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, JULY 29. Property Sale OF TOWN & SUBURBAN IMPROVED FARMS, and other PROPERTIES, Will take place at llie BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, ON SATURDAY, 29th Inst., At 1 o’clock. See advertisements. X: B U L L Auctxonf.er. 0 0 K,



T. Bullock, k UOTIONEER, ESTATE A AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashbukton. TO LET —At a low rental, SHOP and DWELLING-HOUSE combined, in Moore street. T. BULLOCK. n o E SHOP in Havelock street next door to Messrs Everett Eros., diapers. Apply to * 1 J T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, on account of Mr Donald Stewart—Lots 517, 518, 519, 53d, 537, 538, Tinwald ; each containing one quarter-acre, on which is nected a well built Four-roomed Cottage, with Pump on premises; also other improvements. This property will be sold on very liberal terms. T. BULLOCK. ALL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserve will be DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, 712 e JOHN CARTER. M 0 N E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND I GENERAL MERCHANTS. I _ We have now on hand FOR SA_iE — Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all desc tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Graar Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and -i-chests OATS, BRAN, CHAFF &c., &c



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. "We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OP STOCK Will he held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, AUG. I. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents fr v Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. Public Companies. “XT ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund ... Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c Business Notices JPOR THE WORKING MAN. Men’s Heavy Tweed Suits, now selling at 355, at S. W, Alcorn’s CHEAP SALE. Heavy Lambs’-wool Drawers and Shirts, worth 8s Gd, now selling at 4s Gd, at S. W. Alcorn’s SURPLUS SALE. Men’s Drab Felt Hats, usual price 5s Gd, now selling at 2s Gd, at S. W. Al corn’s CLEARING SALE.



SMOKING. SMOKING. SMOKING. Why mt have your Bacon well flavored ? H. SLEE is now prepared to Smoke Bacon from 1 to 100 pieces, at a moderate charge. Note the address—H. Slee, Princess street, N. W. Belt, Ash burton. jl 24



All who intend building, Ave invited to CALL at the YARDS OF J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, Where they can bo fully_ supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other trade line at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. Special at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from aiding. J. T. BROWN, Office : Tuam stheet. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. jl!9 E W COAL YARD. Coals. Coals. Coals. The Undersigned desires to intimate to his Customers and the Public generally that he has OPENED IN THE COAL TRADE, in conjunction with his present TIMBER and FIREWOOD BUSINESS and has now on Stock and to Arrive, a largo supply of the best Newcastle Coals, (From the Old Lambton Mine), which will bo delivered to Customers to any part of the Town and Suburbs at the LOWEST POSSIBLE RATES. ALPHEUS HAYES, Timber and Coal Merchant, 468'e East street, Ashburton.



Business Notices. R E AT ANNUAL Clearing Sale. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY 22. /ar* WONDERFUL BARGAINS. *** For Particulars see Handbills.



HE Undersigned wish to intimate that every class of Agricultural Implements and Machinery, including Grain Drills, of different ii.al es, comprising the “ McSberry.” -bainpion,” “ Farmers’ Friend,” and “ J .nglo-Aireiican,” at the Lowest P:Li-s, and are prepared to indent Engine * and Combines, and extras for Engines oul Combines, from any Eng lish maker for next season’s threshing. Ashburton. (Head Office,! Tuam street Christchurch.) OR CASH ONLJT. 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. 10 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 Gd, for 7id per pair, at S. W. ALCORN’S CHEAP SALE. are in a position to supply P. & D, DUNCAN,



HAVING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s STOCK OF 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. 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. Robert Alcorn. 589 d



OTIOE OF REMOVAL J. J. DOYLE, HOSIER, CLOTHIER, &c., Wishes to inform his patrons and the public that after Monday, Bth May, he will be happy to attend to their require ments in those centrally-situated premises lately occupied by Furness, next Murray, Jeweller, in East street. To meet the times a Discount, of 2s in the pound on all parcels of 20s and over will be given for one month. Intending purchasers would find it to their advan tage to call and inspect the prices in Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, as the stock is all quite new. J. J. DOYLE, EAST STREET (Shop lately occupied by F. Furness), Ashburton. 414 e Geo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement importers, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Christchurch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransomes’ Engines and Threshers Fiirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulky Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Farmer’s Friend,” and “Monarch* Grain Drills The Wonderful ‘ ‘Easy ” Lawn Mowers. The Beat of Everything. All kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent: FREDK. PAVITT, 473 e Ashburton.



BREWERY. 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 STODT, at a greatly re duced price. They have also made special arrange ments for supplying those light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at Home and abroad. All Ales and Vorter 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 VINEGAR, price 2s per gallor. Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily. 227 d A. W. Randell 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 largo 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 i MERIC AN DOMESTIC /I , Paper Patterns, From a Pinafore to a Dress. Mbs HODGE having been appointed Sole Agent in Ashburton for the above latest American Patterns, invites the ladies of Ashburton to inspect what will save many shillings and much trouble. MRS HODGE, Dressmaker and Milliner, Tancred street (next Weeks’Music Depot). 615 e



REES. TREES. Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE FOR SALE All kinds of FRUIT TREES FOREST TREES ORNAMENTAL and FLOWERING SHRUBS APPLE TREES, on blight proof stocks. All guaranteed true to name, at Lowest Prices. Note the Address, Mill Race Road, Back Sadnder’s PENG ELLY, Practical Tailor, Durham street South, Christchurch. Lowest Prices. Established 1856. 707 d Mill. 673 e [a card.J



W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station 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 4 Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL ANDeFIREWOOD. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN, SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



h' o R S E Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY



o EY TO LEW On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curren* fates ■\pply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (undfr the Lana Transfer Act, Forms printed— “To Let * a “ For Sale "—can be obtaiue J at the Guardian Office.



Poyntz and Co. Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and genera® AGENTS EAST STREET Ask burton FOR SALE or TO LET—An 8-roomed House, lately in the occupation of Mr Hodder, well built and thoroughly finished ; together with eight or ten acres of land, all well fenced, and in English grass. Surrounding the house is three* quarters of an acre of garden, tastefully laid out and planted with choice trees. The property fronts the Public Domain on the North-west Belt, and is in a con* venient position for a gentleman’s resij deuce. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE or TO LET—A thirteen* roomed House, with one acre of 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 ahruVm and flowers. POYNTZ & CO, fllO LET —A good six-roomed House, 1. close to the Domain and Railway Station. POYNTZ & CO. rpO LET. —Two large and thoroughly I well-appointed four-roomed Houses, fronting the East Town Belt. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A large Shop and Dwelling, house combined, close to the Rau» way Station. POYNTZ & 00.



T O LET.—A three-roomed HOUSE in Burnett street. POYNTZ & CO, TO LET.—A five-roomed House in Burnett street. POYNTZ & 00. T O LET.—A four-roomed House at back of East Belt. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A block of five Cottages, on East Belt ; all let to respectable tenants. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A two-roomed House, on J-acre of land, near Mr Shear* man’s new residence. POYNTZ & CO. F B. OR SAL T.S. 858, 879, Orey street. ~ 118,119, Moore street. „ 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox street West. „ 822, 828, 818, 689, 675, 318, 316, 781, 810, 820, and 504. POYNTZ & CO, F OR SALE.—2| acres in Walsh’s pad dock. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—I Acre in Mayo’s Pad dock, close to Wakanui road ; fenced and planted. POYNTZ & CO. 17 OR SALE.—I Acre on Wakanui ' road ; fenced and laid out; suit able for a building site for private resi dence. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—An unimproved farm oi 862 acres, being R.S. 26664, 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 16,000 gallons. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—R.S. 27429, containing 118£ acres of unimproved land in the Ashburton district. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—R.S. 34036, 34037, 34038, 34039, containing 480 acres of unim proved land at the Rakaia North, POYNTZ & CO IjXOR SALE.—R.S. 27192, 27194, con ; taining 532 acres, well-fenced, and broken up, about six miles from Ashbur ton.



POYNTZ & COt FOR SALE.—A farm of 143£ acres, being RS. 21013 and 21245, about two miles from Tinwald, well-fenced, and sub-divided 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 350 acres, all sub-divided and highly improved, in the Waterloo district. POYNTZ & CO. T7H)H S ' LV'. - A farm of 250 acres, about X' miles fiom Hinds Railway Sta tion, being U.S. 2SIS!2, 28193, with dwelling-house unci stables. POYNTZ & CO. f | 'lO LET on lease, with purchasing clause, a farm of 127 acres, on the Wakanui creek, well-fenced, and in Eng lish grass. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE. —397 Acres; fenced and subdivided int j seven paddocks ; 60 acres in English grass. The improve ments consist of a good live-roomed House, fix stall Stable, concrete Tank, capable of holding 0,000 gallons. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A block of 937 Acres in the Seafield district. POYNTZ CO. I7VTR SALE.—One eight-horse power ; ]■ NGINE, hy Clayton and Shut tleworth. POYNTZ & CO. MONEY. The following sums for investment at lowest current rates-: £2,000, £BOO, £COO. POYNTZ & CO. \ \ E shall be prepared to receive M orders for ANGLO-AMERICAN DRILLS, which arc so highly appreciated by the farming community in the district, this season up to August 11. POYNTZ & CO. HAXTON & BEATTIE’S PATENT ; FLEXIBLE HARROWS ON SALE, which arc giving universal satis faction, vide Testimonials : “ To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton ; Sirs, —The 21ft Flexible Harrows I had from you please mo very much. They are the beat l!a;rmvs I ever used. In rough ground especially they show them selves to advantage. —ll. W. Parsons, Seafield. “Messrs Po-ynfz and Co.: Having harrowed 1,800 acres of land, both rough and smooth, this reason with a set of Haxton and Beattie's Flexible Harrows, I have no hesitation in saying they are the best kind of Harrows I ever used- They clear themselves well in rough land, and I can confidently recommend them to farmers.— Francis Cass, Seafield.” “To Messrs Poyntz and Go., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —The Haxton and Beattie Patent Flexible Harrows are all that could be desired for our rough ground.— James Croskerie, Mayfield.” “ To Messrs Poyntz and Co. , Ashbur ton : Sirs, —In reference to Haxton an Beattie’s Patent Flexible Harrows, think them by far the best harrows I eve used in all sorts of ground, both rough an smooth, and they answer as well as chid harrows.—GeOrqE Richard, OratL" POIttTZ * CO