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[per prkns association.] Death. •> ' Auckland, To-day. The Rev, Mr Hobbs, the oldest Wes leyan Missionary in Australia, and the father of Mr Hobbs, M.H.R., died last . .night in his 86th year. He arrived in New Zealand with the Rev. Samuel ; Marsden in 1823. The Fire. . , The losses by the fire at Hesketh’s and Aitken’s Store, Durham street, are wholly covered; by insurance. The fire is sup . posed to have originated by spontaneous .»combustion in a bale of flax. -■ Blue Bibbonism. The Blue Ribbon Army opened with a ' great field day in the Theatre Royal to • ■ ‘day, papers advocating temperance being 7 read by various clergymen. ? ' Floods in Nelson. - ' ■ ' NeLson, To-day. There was heavy rain from Saturday •night 'till early this morning, when it ,j cleared. The heaviest flood occurred in the' Tukaka district yesterday that has •bOeii r known for the last seven years. i The tramway is considerably damaged, tthe' bridge approaches partly carried awayj and the traffic stopped. Arrived from Home. Dunedin, To-day. The ship Forfarshire is at the Heads. She comes from Glasgow with emigrants, all of whom «re well. Football 5. The Rugby Union passed the following [resolution“ That Otago send a team to 'Wellington to take part iu the tourna ment at the end of July, provided that: Canterbury Union express their will ingness to play this year’s fixture between •Qtago,and Canterbury in Wellington.” The lonic. ~ Crowds went into Port j esterday to see the lonic. 0; - An Ashburton Offender At the Port Chalmers Police Court Frederick Parsons was charged with lar cflny of a watch and chain, and remanded |o> Ashburton. —,f- " The Gaol Enquiry. Atifae Prison Commission Mr S.out > read: correspondence on behalf of Mr Caldwell,/protesting against the nature of I the Commission. He said it par- , took of the - nature of a political enquiry with the object of preventing Mr Caldwell obtaining a well deserved ■ pension. He strongly objected to the proceedings being open to the Press, also to the proposal of the Commission to take the evidence of, prisoners in the Lyttelton - dnd Weltington goals. Whilst giving every !* credit to the geqtlemen comprising the Commission being actuated by a desire to . do jtfitioe, the Commissioners were dffloenf of' the Department of Justice, whibh 'iQ this matter was acting the rdle \ eft!’prosecutor. The Commissioners inti- y mbted they would pay Mr Caldwell’s ex- . p&ues’if he saw fit to accompany them to fc and Wellington. v

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN SIONajAI, JUN-ti 25, 1883.



v%A£ rf ALL. IT MAY SAVE YOUR Bitters are the purest and best mediciqecvermade., They are compounded from lmchu, mandrake, and dandelion. “ The oldest, best, most renowned, and valuable medi cine ih the world, and in addition contain all the: best and most eflective curative properties •faßother bitters, being the greatest liver regulator, blood purifier, and life and health restoring agent on earth.” They give new life asjdtvigpr to the aged and infirm. “To clergy man, lasers, literary men, laborers, ladies, and alljthose whose sedentary employments cause irregularities of the blood, stomach, bowels, or kidheys,or who require an appetizer, tonic, and mild Stihmlaiit, these Bitter are invaluable, bdftighighly curative, tonic, and. stimulating, .witHbut intoxicating. ” “No matter what your feidings or symptohs are, or what the disease or ailment is, use Hop Bitters. Don’t wait until you are sick, but'if you only feel bad or miserablejuse the Bitters at once. •It may save your life.**’ Hundreds have been saved by doing so,, at a. trifling cost.” Ask your druggist or physician.. “Do not suffer yourself or let your iribpds suffer, but hse and urge them to use Hbpjßitters.” “Remember, Hop Bitters is no'-yiie,'. drugged, drunken nostrum, but the pnreSt aA’d best medicine ever made, and no tw&ftr should be without it.” Hop Bitters Mahuiacturing Co., Melbourne, A us-, traliai' N;Y;, * tJiS.A., Toronto, Paris.—[Advt.]



I cohtfau}iion of reading matter see fourth page. ■jytjnMjin. —s New Advertisements ;New Work, «rriHE TREASURY OF SONG,” Beautifully bound /-in-'• .d- . L ., Mosovco and in Cloth. The l following testimonials from well known-presidents in Ashburton and Christ church'epbak for themselves : I have examined the “ Treasury of Bong,” and consider it a nice addition to any lady’s or "gentleman’s repertoire.— Mra’JV BCWooni Haawell House, Peter sttee£, Ashburton. itjio of Song ” is one of the asfcSelect have seen. 1 think every pixcle should have a copy. I shall qmmend' it.tQmy friends. —Mrs M. F. mij 'Oanierbn"street, Ashburton. Juue Baring Rooked:.into the “Treasury of thiqkit Very useful for family or , ppe. r Ip 'combining classical and ,■ modeOTjWJWC into, pne volume, it makes it <to a musical library: -Slrl T»s. Qrgfttiist, St. Stephen’s . fijavis;- Jgp|ifed r ,in(tp the.. I '.Treasury-of . ’f.fioßgr f **'_snd. itiseema to be a happy selec " tion 9 ifpiecea from various authors.—Rev. . . \ Choirmaster, Cathedral, oti ■ ; Sphgr” is assuredly ‘ strand extensively varied !m§si&('l Jiare, ever seencoi (pbjjaed iii'. pne volume. . In | mnch music that is styled ijifindex '-'yet'-ahOwa'A “tfliffi a&eabt'jef gobd and'bigh class music cppmderableVoluma by itself, e'hnght suffice' to secure pk.—Njbvillb Geo. Bab Mafic, Christchurch. has gathered these gems o " ’ 'idUpvlis has searcher



ujww UH Bwrvirau ° of the emi- Bosz*, Orchestral Xbe s&gy h&ked; over the copy ■Che 2 ' moat popular instrumental, music, id the printing par the whole thing . a and is sure to oom ___ a.— Enrico Sobob, ie, Christchurch. ’ttliy looked .through youi of Sing,’ fjnoi fabiily circle shoulc rScojnniphd. it .to; al Woir, profesSoro volume entitle* J '«ad found it to con t of music, an* mjo “ "‘"'the librar io'diM'^'neeleh ,



New Advertisements. TTT ANTED—A SITUATION as W Housemaid or General Servant in small family. Good reference. For ad dress, apply Office of this Paper. 1458 ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD STOPPED. The Boundary Road at its junction with the river Hinds, is STOPPED against traffic for the next six months. C. 0. FOOKS, Acting Surveyor. District Office, June 25th, 1883. 1460 ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works :-r- Beach road (Longbeach to Lowclitf) Repairing cuttings, approaches to bridges, etc. Dobson’s road Vt> , • . CI , Islesworth „ } Breaking stones, fill- Lowcliff „ j ingots, etc. Specifications can be seen at Fooks and Son’s office, Ashburton, where tenders will be received till 10 a.m. on FRIDAY, July 6th, or at Longbeach Road Board office till 2 p.m. C. C. FOOKS, 1459 r Acting Surveyor. Meetings. o E. A PUBLIC MEETING of all in terested, will be held in the Willoughby Schoolroom, on TUESDAY, June 26th, at 7.30,p.m., to discuss the question of the erection of a Cheese and Butter Fac tory in that locality. The directors of the Flemington Factory have kindly con sented to attend. S. CHAPMAN,



To Let. Ashburton agricultural & PASTORAL ASSOOIA TION. The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of Members will be held at the Arcade Chambers, Buriiett street, on WEDNES DAY, July 4, 1883, at 3 p.m. Business : To receive Report and statement of Ac counts Election of Officers General Business GEORGE JAMESON, 1451 Secretary. AND FOR CROPPING TO LET, for two crops, 1446 acres of goood Tussock LAND, in the Hinds ‘District, in lots of 165 acres and up wards. / The; land is near the railway, and each block is fenced and well supplied with water. Apply, Office of this Paper. 936 rjl O BLACKSMITH S. ; TO LET or POR SALE—The Pre mises consisting of Blacksmith’s SHOP, Four-Roomed HoUSE, Men’s Sleeping rooms, Cow Shed and Stable, with about an Acre of Land, cultivated and planted as an orchard and garden, situate at Waterton. A good opportunity for any persevering man. Apply to MR JOSEPH WARD, Manager of the Ashburton Permanent Building and Investment Society, Arcade Chambers, Ashburton. 1141 S. £. Foyhtz.



mHE ASHBURTON GENERAL X AGENCY AND COMMISSION OFFICES. Stephen E. Poyntz, SHARE BROKER, LAND, ESTATE, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Mortgages and Loans negotiated at Moderate Charges. Sums from L2OO to LIO,OOO at current rates. Farmers can be supplied with all kinds of Agricultural Implements on the shortest notice. Builders and persona furnishing a house dm be supplied with Ranges, Register Grates, Washing Boilers, etc., .at prime cost. Samples on application. ■ Agricultural seeds of all descriptions. Raving made arrangements with one of the leading houses, S. B. POYNTZ is in a position to supply the above at extremely low rates. LANDED PROPERTIES FDR SALE. Several eligible farms, from 20 acres up to 600 acres in different parts of the County. LSO cash will buy a 200 acre farm in a good locality. HOUSE PROPERTIES FOR SALE. A five-roomed house in Cameron street west Afive-roomed house in Wakanui road A six-roomed house in Moore street A three-roomed house on,N> W. Belt The equity of redemption of five cot tages on half an acre of land, bring in a handsome,return. Small cash deposit. TOWN SECTIONS— -906, 906, Grey street 771, Corner of WahanUt road i 830, Oox street - 492, 493,!■ Cameron street east, and seve • . ral others. SUBURB AN~PROPBRTIBS. ; Sections At Allenton from £ acre up to 6 'acres; ' One acre in Walsh’s paddock, fenced and in grass. 1 ' Tolir. A three-roomed cottage, with three ; acres, of land, on Wakanui road. Two, three, four, and five-roomed houses I at a.lotWrrental. Offices of the Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Go., Limited. Ashburton Woollen Factory Co., Limited. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 636 S, E. POYNTZ.



rjlO FAEMERS & STOCK BREEDERS liie' following Works may be had from 1 THOS. F. FARLEY; BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, ABHBOBTON, ■ The Hone, with, supplement, by Wm Tonatt; 'Cattle, their breeds and manage ment, by Wm. Youatt; Sheep and Cattle,, by O.Armatage ; Agricultural Chemistry and 'Geology, by Professor Johnston Agricultural Chemistry,; by Maolvor; Agricultural Chemistry, by Alfred Gibson; Breeding of Draught Horses, by Reynolds, ' A -large and' varied stock of standard ■ literature always on hand—any book not , in stock will be procured without delay. ’ 'Subscribers wanted for all. newspapers, pamphlets, And periodicals, by * ITiiqmas ,I* J&a^ley, M . |Saunders' Buildings, Ashburton.XOdl



Public Noti Ashburton p e BUILDING} & SOCIETY. The above Society payi rate of 5 per cent, per posits at Call, 6 per cent, three months, and 7 per c if fixed for 6 months or ov Office Arcade Chai street. Any person or persons Form, gathering mushroo Trespassing in pursuit ol written notice, will be pr 487 jyj-R F. G. THUS Dentist, will VISIT A month, and may be cons Hotel. gOUTH RAKAIA ROI ANNUAL ELEC The following CANDII been duly Nominated for B South Kakaia Road Board, Allan, William Lam Coster, Edward Sta Holmes, David Gore Lambie, John Mackie, Charles Noi Mann, John Osborne, Edward W A Poll will be taken a mentioned places, for the 1 Five of the above-named ( members of the said Boa: DAY, the 26th day of Jun tween the hours of 9 a. m. t The Road Board office, ‘ The Schoolhouse Kyle. O T JOHN A. MAKE Eetui



Over 500 at work in New Zealand since 1080. This Patent Harrow has been awarded First Prize at the recent Exhibition held in Christchurch New Zealand, May,lßß2, ana the following prizes were also gained after competitions, trials, and testings:— 1 Ist Prize Medal at Taieri Agricultural Show, 1880 Ist Prize at the Mataura Show, Gore, j 1880 • Ist Prize at the Invercargill Show, 1880 Ist Awarl of Merit, Ashburton Exhibi- ■ tion, March, 1881 Ist Prize Medal, Napier Show, 1881 Ist Prize Medal, Invercargill Exhibition, November, 1881 Ist Prize, Launceston, Tasmania, 1882 Ist Prize for Light and Heavy, Dunedin, 1872 Ist Prize, Gore, 1882 Ist Prize Medal, Taieri Show, November, 1881 let Prize, Patea Show, December, 1881 Ist Prize, Riverton Show, December, 1881 Ist Prize, Oamaru Show, December, 1881 Ist Award of Merit, Dunedin Exhibition, 1881 Ist Prize, Dunedin Show, December, 1881 Ist Prize, Christchurch Exhibition, May, 1882 Ist Prize, Invercargill, December, 1882 Ist Prize Southbridge, . 1882 FIRST PRIZE, ASHBURTON, 1882. The Principal Advantages of this Harrow' are as Follows: It is 25 per cent. Cheaper than any other. Because of its simplicity, it is more durable. The flexible and spring-tooth working of the Harrows produce a steady strain, which prevents horses from' having sore shoulders. A twelve-foot Harrow can be taken to pieces and put together again by any boy in five minutes’ time. Every tooth being a component part of the Harrow, the extra labor and expense of tools, bolts, nuts, threads, shoulder pieces, framework, etc., is entirely done away with. Each tooth acts independently of the others, and will do its work thoroughly over level, rough, knolly, or unevenly ploughed ground. It is the only Harrow in the world that can be taken to pieces in ten minutes, and securely packed in a bag ready for ship ment, or that can be taken to a black smith’s and sharpened, at half the cost of any other. ... It is the only Harrow in the world that, will .do its work_ thorough and well in harrowing crosswise over new ploughed ground, without turning over the turf. Because of the flexible and spring tooth movement of the Harrow it .is im possible for any of i's teeth patching' against roots or rocks, thereby making it much easier for the team that is drawing it. It is a perfect Chain or Seed Harrow, when turned on its back, acting an . inch or inch and a-half in the aoil, leaving a smooth surface. 1132



"ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCECOMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,000,000 Fire Fund ... ... 1,201,243 Life Fund...- ... ... 3,380,107 Premiums for. 1880 ... 951,173 ! Ashburton AgenOy: F. F ERR I MAN, TJETaNTED KNOWN— That Robert V\ ■ j Elston, Burnett street, AshbuSr ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared te Sweep Chimneys at very low rates. Any orders left at the ToWnHall Will receive prompt attention. EAST STREET. • 774 TeriU'oash. 760 c



Tor Sale. JV A K M S FOR S A I E. BY PRIVATE TREATY. RISELBIGH, 670 Acres, Leasehold ; 2-£ miles from Tinwald SYCAMORE FARM. 257 Acres, Freehold ; 1 mile from Winslow MAYFIELD. 323 Acres, Freehold; 1 mile from Winslow ST. HELENA. 120 Acres, Freehold ; 4| miles from Winslow 420 Acres, Leasehold ; 4£ miles from Winslow ' MAORI RESERVE. 240 Acres, Leasehold; miles from Ashburton DROMORE FARM. 293 Acres, Freehold ; 1 mile from Exo more WOODLANDS. 1093 Acres, Freehold ; 1 mile from 3>o more TUSSOcIT LAND. R.S. 27462, 3 and 4. 214 Acres, Freehold, near Mesirs Gould and Cameron’s TUSSOCK LAND. R.S. 21093, and 4. 200 Acres, Freehold, near Orari Immediate possession. Terms liberal, Apply to MR JOHN CARTER Tinwald; Or ROBT. WILKIN '* CO., 1552 Christchurch and Timaru. George Jameson. George Jameson West street, Ashburtoii (Nest to the N.Z. Grain Agency Com pany’s Store). HAS FOR SALE SEED WHEAT— Hunter’s White Pearl Tuscan • PLOU TH-SH ARES— Hornsby’s and Bansomes Anglo-American Drills Oats, Barley Chaff; Bran Sharps, Flour Oatmeal, Tea, Sugar Soap, Candles Oils (Kerosene and Boiled) Little’s Sheep Dip Arsenic, Blue Stone, Rock Salt Fencing Wire; Stakes and Staples Drain Pipes • • Potatoes (Derwent and Kidney) 647



rpO FARMERS AND OTHERS. THE ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS COMPANY, LIMITED j Is now prepared to Dip Sheep, At either the Tinwald or Ashburton Yards. For particulars as to thescale of charges, apply at the Yards, or at the Company’s Offices, West street, Ashburton. GEORGE JAMESON, 862 Chairman of .Directors. : HIGHEST AWARD AND GOLD MEDjAL New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, for Glazed Drain-pipes, Moulded Bricks, etc. Ford and Ogdon, South Malvern and Christchurch, FIRE-BRICK, DRAIN-PIPE AND FIELD-PIPE MANUFACTURERS. AWARDS for Salt-glazed Stoneware Drain-Pipes:—Canterbury Agricultu ral and Pastoral Association : Grand No vember Show, 1881, First Prize, Silver Medal. Ashburton Agricultural and Pas toral Association: October Show, 1881, First Prize. The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Silver Medal for Bricks, Special Quality. First-class references from Engineers. Architects, Contractors and others. Manufacturers of Malt-kiln Tiles, Fire Tiles, Fire Bricks, Special Brick'(red and white), Air Gratis, Chimneypots, Roofing, Ridging and Floor ing Tiles, Border Tiles, Pig Troughs, Flowerpots; Jam and Pickle Jars, Butter Crocks, Bread Pans, etc. Fireclay, Cement of the best brands. Goods forwarded by rail direct from the works, South Malvern, or from the Christ church depot: For quotations apply t’ GEORGE JAMESON, 861 Agent, Ashburton.



J. T. Ford and Co. Clearing bale. LIVE AND DEAD STOCK. THURSDAY, JUNE 28. Messrs miles & co. (per j. t. Ford) have been favored with in structions from Messrs Philip Lee and Co., to Sell by Public Auction, at METHYBN, ~ ON THURSDAY, JUNE 28, 1883, The following JLIVE AND DEAD STOCK, 8 Draught HORSES, young, sound, and thoroughly staunch in all kinds of work 1 Hack, good saddle horse 2 Double-furrow Ploughs, by Duncan , and Blyth Broadcast Sowing Machine 4 Drays Holler Set Six-leaf Harrows Harness Single and Double Trees Lot of Sundries Quantity Of good Feed Oats. Entries of extra stock for this sale may be made with Mr R. Patton at the Methven Hotel, with tthe Auctioneer, or with Mr George Jameson, Ashburton. | Refreshments provided. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. MILES & CO., J. T. FORD, Auctioneer, 1435^146^CasheLstr<^ BARGAINS 1 Bargains 1— 6-doz But- 1 ton' fur Is; Calico, 2s ad per doz ; Ribbons, 3d per yard; Splash-mats, 6d each; Apron Handkerchiefs, 6d each.— A Ogn’a Cheap Sale. 1414. pIGF E E D A large quantity FOR SALE,, at the Mills, at a low rate—to cleaty



Mat so: i, Cor, and Go. Matson. Cox & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. 17 OO L, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE — WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS. FENCING WIRE of All Sizes—BARBED and PLAIN. GREEN and YELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. SKIRVIN SWEDES, and other TURNIP SEEDS of all descriptions. MANGOLDS, &c. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions. COCKSFOOT and RYE GRASS. TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &o. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, , or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL FINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS,



Atjll o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY, NEXT SALE AT ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JUNE 26. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency 00. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & 00. WEST STREET, Ashburton. Cheap Storage. Apply, 1353 ' MATSON, COX & 00. T. Bulloch.



T. Bullock, OCTIONEER, ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. THE ARCADE, BURNETT STREET, Persons desirous of- investing in Town Properties are invited to inspect the fol lowing sections, which have been placed in my hands for sale on liberal terms of payment. Being 675, Havelock street 316, 318, „ 689, Cameron street 704, Cameron and William streets, corner section 711, Wakanui road and Wills street 746, Wakanui road and Peter street 751, Town Belt East and Peter street, corner section 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, Aitken and Cass streets, corner section AND Ashburton. T. BULLOCK.



jpi O R SALE' “Price L 55. Town Section 818, Aitken street. Cash deposit only L 8 ss, balance by instalments bearing interest at 6£ per cent per annum. Apply to T. BUIiLOOK, M ° -- , E Y ’ Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. - Apply to T. BULLOCK. OR S A L E|. 94 acres, 2 roods, 38 perches, part of Ringwood Estate. This is very good land, well fenced, and laid down to grass, T. BULLOCK, OR SALE. 2 Double-Furrow Ploughs; also,. Spring Cart, new. T. BULLOCK. F O R SA L E CHEAP. Town Sections 525, 530, 506, 507, Tm wald, the two latter corner sections. Apply to __ T, BULLOCK. LAND FOR SALE. R.S. 27429, containing 118 acres 2 roods, in its native state, situated only about three-quarters of a mile from I>romore station. Price, L 426 ; terms, as may be arranged. . Apply to t u T. BULLOCK.



Business Notices. H SAL W. Alcorn’s ANNUAL STOCK-TAKING SALE WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY NEXT, JUNE LOOK OUT FOR STARTLING BARGAINS C s. E. 16xh. in BOOTS CLOTHING GENERAL DRAPERY MANTLES MILLINERY &C. &0. &C. S. W. Alcorn, EAST STREET.



UP! ROLL UP!! OPENING ON SATURDAY, Corner of Burnett and East streets, Ash burton, THE ASHBURTON BRANCH OF NOTED Little Dust Pan. Truly called a Direct SUPPLY STORE, Importing; all our own GOODS or Pur chasing Insolvent Estates, we can offer special advantages to Purchasers. Parties Furnishing or needing any Household Requisites should pay us a visit* - Come and judge for yourselves. LITTLE DUST PAN, East street. 1156 TO THE LADIES OP ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DIS TRICTS. MRS A. W. WHITE will OPEN a LADIES’ ART DEPOT on SATURDAY, 23rd June, next to Meech’s Furniture Warehousej Burnett street. A splendid variety of material for all kinds of L^ o8 ’ Fancy Work kept in stock, together with some of the latest novelties in Patterns,,etc. Mbs White will open a Class,for young Ladies, at which will be taught Crewel Work, Berlin Work, Embroidery, Crochet, Netting, Knitting, etc. Terms on application. Advice on the blending of colors and the working up of materials given gratis. ; All transactions strictly cash. 1432 gPECIAL N OTICE. Alpheus Hayes Desires to inform his customers and others that his NEW SAWMILLS at Woodlands, Invercargill,, are now in full swing, in the finest block of bush in Southland, known as the Mabel Bush, and and that, together with his Mills at Wai mate and Stewart’s Island, he is prepared to supply Timber and Firewood in any quantities at the lowest possible rates, and that customers can have their orders de livered at any station along the railway line, or from his yards at Ashburton. The Timber in the Mabel Bush is known to be,of superior quality, so that with perfectly new machinery White Pine Flooring and Match Lining can bs sup plied to customers’ satisfaction. ALWAYS IN STOCK— Best Newcastle Coal Firewood (short and long) Roofing Iron Nails Lead Zinc Fencing Wire Y.D.L. Timber, Palings, and Shingles Posts and Rails. Gates and Gate Posts And every requisite for the trade W. H. COLLINS,



Manager. Ashburton, 6th April, 1883. 6 sep W. H. Gundry. W. H. Gundry, TICBNSED LAND BROKER i Under the LAND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts super vised, Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor for the Borough of Ashburton Ashburton Woollen Factory Company Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Ashburton Saleyards Company Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Co. Ashburton Town Hall Company Etc., Etc., Etc. Money to Lend ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECU RITY, repayable by monthly instalments or otherwise. Agent for STANDARD INS GRANGE COMPANY, STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. East street, Ashburton. 384 V, R. J^OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and 0 itorsArtsl CARPETS. —Brussels Carpet at 3s lid; Kidder ditto at 2s lid ; Hemp Car pet at lOd; China Matting, Bsd ; Floor Cloth from Is per yard.;— A. Orb’s Cheap Sale.



N 0 1 1 0 £ Albert Eoberts, Having purchased the premises lately occupied by Jameson and Roberts, will CONTINUE TO CARRY ON THE BUSINESS AS USUAL, And is now prepared to BUT Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Ch And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE— LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP CORNSACES, Seeming Twine PLOUGHSHARES, Butter-kegs, Nails BLUESTONE, Lampblack, Raddle KEROSENE, Castor and Boiled Oils TEA, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Rock-salt FLOUR, 50, 100, 200 lb bags, Oatmeal, Potatoes FENCING WIRE, 8,9, 19, also Gal vanised Barb Heart and Sap Stakes, Staples CLOVERS, White, Red, Alsyke, Cow grass, Ryegrass, and Cocksfoot TURNIPS, Purpletop, Greentpp, Devon Greystone, Whitestone, Stubble, and Rape Swede, Gorse, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat SEED, Wheat, Oats, Barley, Peas, Beans LOANS NEGOTIATED. MONEY ADVANCED on FREEHOLD SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. i iiiERAL ADVANCES made on Grain nd other Produce placed in Store R SALE OR SHIPMENT. Albert Eoberts,



Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & GRAIN MERCHANTS, 137, Manchester street, Christchurch* QHBAP STATIONERY. LAW AND COMMERCIAL OP EVERY DESCRIPTION. Foolscap, excellent quality—ls per quire Bankers’ superfine envelopes— Is per pckt. Superfine cream laid note paper—ss per ream Good business Envelopes—ss fid per 1000 CASH. Books by the most popular authors, of fered at alarming sacrifice, to make room for new stock shortly to arrive from Lon don. D’Aubigne’s History of the Refor mation, full morroco, published price 60s, offered at 40a. Faiths of the World, half calf, 2 vols., published price 60s, offered at 40a. Dictionary of Universal Bio graphy, half morroco, published price 20s, offered at 15s. Note the Address i R. SEVAN, Saxjndkks’ Buildings, Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 121? £Zfl • pai noaxe X||dmoid pnc £{psea eaivdojj seoud qoanqo •’lsuqQ eesiuieid eqj no sopio o) opnm uotjduosep Arose jo ejnjiuinjj •auSisep eq) jo jo puu o&nq « eraojj mojj pa«;aoM ?snf suq («4oh ejieoddo) aioojq ‘aeqvqi-jeoiqeQ ‘NOSHVHi T •aUHXINRaA J ■sa^-'sanr



Business Notioee, GUNS. GUNS. AT COST PRICE. TWO OASES o» Single end Double Barrelled , * ' ‘ '• Ij. MUZZLE AND BREECH-LOADING GUNS, ; ».«• . {■■■■ 1 . Having come to hand TOO LATE 1 ; ... ■ , ■ for this season’s trade, will be "I SOLD AT COST PRICE ’ to clear the lot. . , . •f ■ ■ .n>i •• ‘ ••j 7 M.I • ‘i’.v The Goods ere ‘ | / i • *1: /: WORTH INSPECTING = 5 By all who want to purchase .. POWDER-FLASKS k SHOT-POUCHES Equally Cheap. ' PLOUGHSHARES 10s per dozen. Orr and Co., EAST AND TANCRED STREETS Ashburton. - 227 -x