AUSTRALIAN

' [rEUTER’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] Disastrous Pire. Brisbane, Yesterday. The meat preserving works at Rock hampton were totally destroyed by fire to-day. The loss is estimated at X 90,000, of which L. 20,000 was covered by insurance. The following are the policies held by New Zealand offices:— Colonial Insurance Company, New Zealand, Lr,500, of which three-fourths is re-insured ; United Insurance Com pany and South British, each La, 100 ; New Zealand Insurance Company, • La,loo, of which LBys is re-insured; - Union Insurance Company, New Zea land; Lg.ooo; National Insurance Com pany, New Zealand, LSOO. The re- maipder is held by English offices. . ' Later The meat preserving works which . •were burnt down at Rockhampton were •situated on Lake Creek. The entire works, comprising several large build ings, were totally destroyed, only some machinery being saved. A cargo of frozen meat, which had been prepared for the steamer Fiado, was also con sumed.

[Received Sept. 14, 1.15 p.m.] Brisbane, To-day. The first estimate of L 90,000 as the loss by fire at Rockhampton is over* stated. It is now believed that L 40,000 will cover the damege done. Small Fox Spreading.

J A fresh case of small pox occurred amongst those in the quarantine from the steamship Duke of Westminster. The person attacked was one of the stevedores of the vessel. 5 Another Sick Ship. The steamship Nowsherra arrived here from London with seventy cases of; measles and typhoid fever on board, , She has been ordered into quarantine.

TELEGRAMS.

[PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] . Electric Lighting. Aucjo-and, To-day. ... w The Mercury Bay sawmill is lighted .with,the electric light. The Brush light , iis used, and the mill is run night and . day. , ■

Auckland Regatta. v ;-OverL6oo is to be given in prizes at f , thenext Auckland regatta. ; The Land Leaguers. ;Mr Redmond and Mr Walsh have re .‘OeiTed telegrams from the West Coast and other parts of the colony welcoming them on their mission, and informing them that • arrangements are being made for their •receptiom They had intended to take a ■ ras to Alexandra to see the country, but V . time will not permit of this at present. \ l i ' '• ' ■ Borough Election. \' New Plymouth, To-day I There was considerable excitement yea | terday over the borough elections, the t Jockey Club v. Blue Ribbon Army being 4the* most active amongst the voters. The ' former pnt their ; men in, Mr Berry beat mng Captain Davidson by 23, and Mr ■ Callaghan beating Mr Ward by 18. ! i u r A Narrow Escape. *' V' Haweka, To-day. - narrow escape from a fatal accident *tdt|'a ( survey party occurred yesterday. Allred Atkinson (son of the member for EjApont) was in charge of a party in th e ? bUn, when a dead limb fell from a tree knwkini off Mr Atkinson’s ha f , stunning ■ a man named Downey, and ■ breaking the thigh of a man named Thos. Ham son. The accident happened some ’’ distance away, and they did not reach ■ hers till past midnight. A Home Vessel. . Oamaru, To-day. Sailed —Warrior, barque (Evans), with : wheat, for London. Drowned.. Dunedin, To-day. A lad named Mcßae was drowned in tie river at Eeko last night. An elder .brother, who jumped in after him, was rescued with difficulty. A Refractory Husband.

At the October sittings Margaret Laverty seeks a judicial separ tion from Charles Larerty. She alleges that on the night of .their marriage in August, 1881, the hus band threatened to desert her, grossly abused her, and offered her LIOO if she would desert him. Three days after awards he threatened to shoot her,.'and 1 presented a loaded gun at her, which his brother discharged, fearing blood would ■be Spilt. Owing to further threats she 'fled from his house, and they have since been living apart. A Sign of tbe Times. • The retail price of mutton has advance 1 to fire pence per lb. A Schooner Ashore. ■ The Collector of Customs has received a telegram from Owake that the schooner Isabella got ashore on the Spit while going oat this morning. The vessel is wa er dgged and the crew saved.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 1883.



Late Advertisements Tele tender of t. neviu. is ao OEPTED for tussock chipping. 9 525 H. T. WINTER. TO LET —At Seafield, next to school) COTTAGE and WORKSHOP, suitable for a Blacksmith. Apply to H. W. STROTJTS, 9 622 Seafield. IJTEN SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST—Sept. 12th, from South Rakaia, bay draught COLT, 3yrs old, white face and feet; slightly marked on near jhoulder, with cover. No brand. Shod newly on fore feet. Finder please leave at Bullock’s Arcade, for Henrv Hampton. • ' 9 524 SPECIAL ENTRY.



Entertainment. rjp OW N HALL. J THURSDAY, SEPT. 20th, 1883. Grand Concert AN D ENTERTAINMENT. The Committee of the Ashburton Poultry and Pigeon Society have the honor to announce that a Concert and Entertainment will be held in the Town Hall as above, the proceeds to be given towards liqijidating the debt of the Society, which was incurred at the late Show. Songs and Solos by eminent amateurs. > To conclude with a farce. See programme in future advertisments. Tickets—2s and Is, to be had from the members of the Committee. 9 475



Tenders. ffIENDERS are invited for the Erection I. of a Machinery SHED, for C. H. F owding, Esq., Coldstream. Plans, etc., may be seen at our office, where tenders are to be sent in not later than 4 o’clock on TU ESDAY, Sept. 18th. FOOKS & SON, 9 514 Architects. TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a DWELLING-HOUSE at Lynd hurst. Flam and specifications may be seen by a pplying to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 10 a.m. on SA'IURDAY, 15th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 9 497 R. BIRD.



1 Greyhound Brood Bitch, “ Telltale,” by Blueoap, out of Flame ; also four Puppies out of Telltale, by Le Loup, by Sweep—Bell of the Isle. On account of Mr James Banger. A LFR ED HARRISON, □L Auctioneer. 9 523 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. . 8: — PUBLIC notice is hereby given again 6T a second time, that as no atten tion has been paid to various obstructions ; gone, dog kennels, fencing material, rub bish, timber, lying all over roads, to the danger,of the tra elling public, I hereby warn owners thereof-that legal proceed ings will be instituted to compel them to •bw REMOVED, at once. - CYRIL JEPHSON, * - - Surveyor. "Ty ATB ON, 0O X & 00. , THURSDAY, 20th SEPT., 1883. (ifv !/./, yspeoiaiTentry. V-' On account of a client — - JBotchen’e.Cart and outrigger, strongly , built, and,in thorough good order a { ’j XDpuble Seated Buggy, pole andshafts 5 I'i.im't newly done up, and in good order, 6 •;* . bililji.by Howland ; t -} . 1 Set,Mounted Double Harness, with epAra pad and breaching to do for single harness 9 529 iitX;'



Meetings. PLOUGHING MATCH. A PLOUGHING MATCH will be lield in a Paddock convenient to Methven, on FRIDAY, Sept. 21. A MEETING of those interested will be held at Patton’s Hotel, on 'VEDN- S DAY next, the 12th inst., at 8 p.ni. to definitely settle matters in con ection with the above. For particulars see future advertise ment. C. J. WENTWORTH CODKSON, Jdn., 9 490 Hon. Se?. and Treasurer. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ASH BURTON. The ANNUAL TEA MEETING will he held, P.V., in the Town Hall on TUESDAY, September 18. Addresses will be delivered by the Revs E. A. Scott, C. Standage, J. Nixon, and A. McLennan.



Yocal and Instrumental Music by the Choir. Rev A. M. Beattib, M.A., Chairman Tea at 5.30. Tickets 2s Each. N.B.—A SALE of LADIES WORK will be held in the afternoon on the platform, commencirg at 2 o’clock. XTNITED GOSPEL MISSION. '"TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. Me Duncan Weight will conduct an Eight Days’ MISSION from SUNDAY, the 23rd instant, to the end of the month. On Sunday Morning, the 23rd inst., a Public Service will be held, commencing at 8 a. m. On Sunday Afternoon, the 23rd inst., a childrens’ will be held, commenc ing at 3 o’clock p.m., to which all the Sabbath Schools in the district are in vited. On Sunday Evening, the 23rd inst., a Public Service will be hold, commencing at 8 o’clock. Doors open at 7-30. Every Evening during the week, Public Services at 7-30. Doors open at 7 o’clock p.m. Every day Prayer Meetings at noon, for an hour from 12.30. 9 527



THE Imported Thoroughbred Steeple chase horse QUAMBY will travel the Ashburton district during the preseht season. Particulars see cards. Apply JOHN CARTER, 9 515 Grove House, Ashburton.



TO STAND THIS SEASON IN THE Ashburton District THE XHOROUGHBRED HORSE CASSIYELAUNUS. 9 493 G. H. THOMPSON. Public Notices; IJIINWALD STORE. NOTICE. The TINWALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management of Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will be attended to as formerly. 23d OF REMOVAL. J. HARVEY, BOOT and SHOE MAKER, has REMOVED from Tancred street to the shop in East street, lately occupied by Nealas and Co. Repair* neatly executed. 8 415 SOMERS ROAD BOARD The Mount Somers Road Board hereby publicly notify their intention of making a RATE of One Halfpenny in the Pound for the period ending March 31st, 1884, payable in one sum, on October 15th, at the Board’s Office, Mount Somers, and that the RATE BOOK will be OPEN for INSPECTION on and after TUESDAY, October 2nd, between the hours of 10 a. m. and 6 p.m., at the Board’s Office, Mount Somers A. E. PE AO HE, 9 486 Chairman.



To Let and For Sale. r O R S E. Good 6-roomed HOUSE and Par.try, with outbuildings, well, pump, etc., and f-acre land, at Rakaia. Low price, with easy terms. L. OXLEY & CO., 9 491 Rakaia, T° LET ON LEASE FOR A TERM OF YEARS, OR FOR 1,130 TWO CROPS, Acres of Land near Hinds, in one or more lots. The Land is fenced and subdivided, and well supplied with water. Apply, Office of this Paper. 936



JgARLY SEED POTATOES ON SALE, a large quantity of several new kinds of Early Seed Potatoes also Gath Kidney for seed, and Blue Der wents—at reasonable prices. A. W. RANDELL, 8 349 Fruiterer, East street.



Jjl O R SALE. 1,090 acres on theßangitata; improved; easy terms, and very cheap 123 acres, Longbeach district 60 acres. Hinds ; unimproved ; good land Sections at Hindhope, very cheap, must be sold. Apply to JOSEPH CLARK, 8 428 Ashburton and Tinwald.



FOR SALE. A capital FARM of 430 Acres. The land is fenced and subdivided into con venient sized paddocks, well watered and all sown down in English grasses. It has a good house, together with sheds, stables, stockyards, and a good sheep dip, 9 445 F. FERRIMAN.



E M O V A L. REMOVAL. Having taken the Premises known as Montgomery’s Corner, I am prepared to let my Business Premises on the VVaka nui road (with or without dwelling). SHOP, with Fixtures, 18ft Gin x 28ft, with Show Room same size. Dwelling consists of 5 rooms, with scullery, etc. Apply, H. M. JONES. 8 37



T. Bullock. TO LET—SHOP in East Street. Ap ply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.- 2 BUILDINGS to be re moved ; very suitable for Contrac tors ; moveable huts. T. BULLOCK. rpO LET, —HOUSE in Tancred street, £ lately in occupation of Mr Kil wouh. COTTAGE, in Willow street, Trevor- T. BULLOCK. O LET. ton. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



F O R s jts. R.S. 33344, 33345, 28899, containing 320 acres 3 roods 20 perches, about half a mile from the Hinds railway station. Price L2 10s per acre. T. BULLOCK.



F o 11 E R.S. 28752, containing 146 acres, sit uated about 3 miles from the Town of Ashburton. This is new land, and suit able for breaking up for wheat. T. BULLOCK.



OK 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. HEAT LAND FOR SALH'. R.S, 27429, containing 118 acres 2 roods, n its native state, situated only about three-quarters of a mile from Dromore station. Price, L 425 ; terms, as may be arranged Apply to T. BULLOCK, Apply to T. BULLOCK.



M 0 -- E Y ' Two special sums to be lent on Mort gage on freehold security, viz., L7OO and L 450. T. BULLOCK. rp o E T SHOP in Triangle, near the Post Office. T. BULLOCK. ATS FOR SALE. 0 Seed and feed Oats. T. BULLOCK. F O R E. An improved farm of 370 acres situated on the Longbeach Estate. T. BULLOCK.



353 acres, improved and well-watered, with dwellinghouse thereon, near the Cheese and Butter Factory. T. BULLOCK.



35 acres, improved, with cottage, near Mount Somers School. Applv to * T. BULLOCK.



OR SALE. 100 fenced being R.S. 27795, situated near Maronan Station ; price, L 3 10s per acre. A large proportion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. JpOR SALE CHEAP Town Sections 525, 630, 506, 507, Tin wald, the two latter corner sections. rpo FARMERS AND OTHERS. TENDERS are invited for the LEASE of 1,327 acres, being R.S.’s 28,403, 28,406, 28,407, situated in the Wakanui Road District, for 3 or 4 years, with or without a pur busing clause, and either for one section or the whole lot. Tenders to be sent in not later than MONDAY, September 10th. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. T. BULLOCK. 8 384 T. BULLOCK.



UNITED FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. With Unlimited Liability of a large COLONIAL PROPRIETARY. Fire and Marine Insurances effected at lowest tariff rates—less 25 per cent. ALBERT ROBERTS, Agent, • 1391 West street, Ashburton. rpHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea *■ table in Ashburton.



Matson, Cox, and Co. TART ' I'T VN SEED OATS. Large Stock FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at less, than cost RYEGRASS, Rape Seed, Turnip Seed, &c., thoroughly reliable ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS, very cheap MATSON, COX AND CO.



Bakaia. WE have much pleasure in intimating to our clients and others in the Eakaia District that we have made ar rangements to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY" SALES OF STuCK There, and we have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. No farther comment is necessary from us, than that we shall conduct business at the Eakaia exactly upon the same basis as has been so successfully carried out by our head office in Christchurch during the last twenty years. SPECIAL AND CLEARING SALES As per arrangement. MR L. ~~0 XLE Y, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 8 413 MATSON, COX & CO. I



PRIVATELY— -48 ACRES, 3 roods 23 perches, near Tinwald, freehold 157 ACRES 1 rood 21 perches, at Waterton, freehold 450 ACRES, improved, Dromore, freehold 1000 ACRES, improved, Dromore, leasehold 2500 ACRES, improved, Ooalgate, freehold 1872 ACRES, improved, Longbeach, freehold 574 ACRES, improved, Lo gbeach, freehold 237 ACRES, improved, Longbeach 370 ACRES, improved, Longbeach 200 ACRES, improved, Longbeach 449 ACRES, splendid farm, Waka nui 80 ACRES, splendid farm, Waka nui 2200 ACRES, improved, Mataura 2424 ACRES, improved, Alford Forest 2120 ACRES, improved, Mount Hutt 564 ACRES, improved, Rangitata 1394 ACRES, all in English grass, Chertsey 126 ACRES, all in English grass, Chertsey 242 ACRES, improved, Seafield grass, Ealing 308 ACRES, splendid farm, Rangi tata Island 1030 ACRES, good investment, Che:t sey 30,000 Leasehold, 4000 freehold, 14,000 sheep, Chatham Islands



8 423 MATSON, COX & CO. Matson Cox & Go. A UCTJONEERS * VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS. WOOL, GRAIN, S E ED, 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, etc. Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, Ac. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY — REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OB CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OK THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL Cash Advances MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS.



S. E. Poyntz. g TEPHEN E, POYNTZ, General Agent, No. 3, Fkiedl-vmuii,' Buildings, Bur nett Stub t, Ashburton. VO DAIRYMAN, FARMERS, CON TRACTORS AND DEALERS. ON SALE— BO WICK'S PATENT LACTINA. —An invaluable substitute for milk for rearing calves, etc., at a cost ol little over twopence a gallon. BO WICK’S PATENT RECTORINE.— For fattening horses, cattle, and in- I creasing milk in dairy cows, at a cost of about one half-penny a feed. CERTAIN PREVENTION AGAINST FIRE. JOHN’S PATENT ASBESTOS ROOF ING, and John’s Patent FIRE-PROOF COATINGS. —SO per cent cheaper than any other roofing and fire-proof. PATENT ASBESTOS CEMENT.—More durable than Portland cement, and at less cost. ASBESTOS FIRE-PROOF PAINTS.— Secures a house against fire. AGENT FOR— Ninamo and Blair’s celebrated Garden Seeds. In packets of £oz and loz, from 3d upwards ; also musk pots, fiower gatherers, fumigators, and every requisite for floriculture. PLANET, June’s Garden Hoe, Culti vator and Plough combined. Making gardening easy. Price on application. Agent for



Tomlinson and Hayward’s Glycerine Sheep Dip ; Warranted non-poison ona. On hand—Dip in small-sized tins, suitable for small farmers. ARTIFICIAL MANURES, Peruvian Guano Super-phosphate of Lime J imes’ Chemical Manure. SUNDRIES. Fowler’s Insecticide Gishurst’s Compound for destruction of blight, thrip, red fly, etc. IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE— Poultry Hurdles Wire Netting from 12in to 48in wide Ranges, Colonial make Iron wheelbarrows Register Grates Fountain Washing Boilers Iron Pig Troughs Verandah Brackets and Fi inges Spouting and Ridging TO FARMERS. Rye Grass and Clovers at reasonable prices. Turnips, Mangolds, Rape, etc. TO LET- Three-rooraed House. Three acres land. Farms and house properties in all parts of the county. FOR SALE— -1,000 acres, splendid sheep farm, all in English grass, good woolshed, sheep dip, and dwellings; also lease of '760 acres adjoining with above. S. E. Poyntz, ASHBURTON.



Hamburg - Magdeburg fire INSURANCE COMPANY. Sub scribed capital, £3,000,000, Mr Stephen E. Poyntz has been appointed agent for the above Company in Ashburton, and will be prepared to .accept risks at lowest current rates. Prompt and liberal settle ments. James Henderson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury. 1022 Albert Roberts. O T 1 0 E. Albert Roberts IS A BUYER OF Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Chaff And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE— Clovers, White, Red, Alsyke, Cowgrass RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP WOOLPACKS, Seaming 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, 10, also Gal vanised Barb Heart and Sap Stakes, Staples TURNIPS, Purpletop, Greentop, Devon Greystone, Whitestone, Stubble, and Rape Swede, Gorae, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SHIEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat, and Crushed Oats



Weekly Sales OF HORSES COWS PIGS AND ALL RINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON Saturdays AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. Next Sale AT ASHBURTON YARDS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton, 9 470



Seed, WHEAT, OATS and POTATOES MONEY ADVANCED on FREEHOLD SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store FOR SALE OR SHIPMENT Albert Koberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & 00. GRAIN MERCHANTS, Manchester street, Christchurch, Also, THE MDTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION Of Australasia. N.B.—BONUS YEAR, 1883-A



Business Notices. JgXPIR .A TION f F LEAS F. Cheap Sale OF Ironmongery Etc. As the LEASE of our PREMISES Expires in OCTO ER NEXT, we have resolved on CLEARING OUT A Large Portion of our Extensive Stocks of IRONMONGERY AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE. The prices we have decided on Soiling at are bound to effect this object, and save the expense and risk of removal.



FURNISHING IRONMONGERY. A Splendid Assortment of New Goods. RANGES AND GRATES, New shipment, very Cheap, New and Handsome LAMPS. BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY. CARPENTER S’ TOOLS. 200 Kegs Wire NAILS, all sizes, 30 Tons Fencing W i R E. Galvanized Steel Barb WIRE 60 KEGS STAPLES. Orr and Co. Provisions AND Groceries.



Business Notices. DAMN’S Linseed Balsam. THE marvellous Cure for Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and all affections of the Chest, Throat, and Lungs. More genuifie cures have been effected by this remark able remedy than by any other prepara tion on sale in the colony. The following articles are contained in the Balsam, viz.:—Linseed, Honey, Bal sam of Tohu, Ipecacuanha, Senega, Ex tract of Liquorice, and several other Bal samic and expectorant ingredients. Thif preparation is free from Morphia and Antimony, and cun be given with safety to infanta. Price—ls 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. DAMN’S Herbal Pills. In all comp’aints arising from the Liver being in a disordered state these Pills have proved to be a certain cure. Sufferers from Indigestion, Constipa tion, Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Sluggish Liver, Loss of Appetite, etc., etc., will find these Pills the best and safest remedy. Price—ls 6d and 4s per box. Prepared only by E. 0. DAMN, Chemist. The Pharmacy, Christchurch. Sole Agent for Ashburton, Mr Charles Neate, CHEMIST. 8 201 REDUCTIONS.



We have a Large and Superior Stock of all the Leading Lines in this Depart ment, and our TEAS are Pure and of Excellent Quality. Those who complain that they cannot procure a good article e sewhere, SHOULD GIVE US A TRIAL. Purchasers in this Department will par ticipate in the reductions, we have now decided on making. Crockery AND Glassware.



Practically Without Reserve. Tile Public will please observe that this is the FIRST SALE OF THE KIND WE HAVE HELD, And we can assure them that they will get good Value for their Money ‘during the next six weeks. Orr & Co. 8-278



SLAUGHTERING PRICES To make room for new stock. Oome and judge for yourselves. Good cream-laid envelopes, 5s 6d per 1,000 ; notepaper, beat value in market, 5s per ream ; Fools cap, unequalled value, Is per quire. All kinds of stationery equally cheap ; account books all sizes and bindings. A good stock of books by the best authors. The Lily Secies, Is 3d each. Toys and fancy goods in great variety. Price no object; money wanted ; no reasonable offer re fused for cash. R. Bevan, Law and Commercial Stationer, Bookseller, etc., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. JNote the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217



jl RAN CI S T. MAYO, HAMPSTEAD, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR SALE— Sections, with or without cottages. Potatoes, Blue Derwent and Bath Kidneys. Carrots. Mangolds, in any quantity. Pone Manure, from bone meal to inch bone An 8-horse-power Engine and Clayton and Shuttleworth Combine and Elevator. Bones Purchased in any quantity fc Cash. Orders by Post promptly attended to. Also, — F. T.



Seeds. ALSYKE COW GRASS GORSE MANGOLDS GRASS SEED PEAS PEANS KIDNEY POTATOES. WHEAT OATS BARLEY We have good supplies of the above. All Prime Quality. HUDSON, RIDLEY AND CO.. 136, 138, Cashel stekwt. 8 226



PATTERN DEPOT. MRS HODGE, Dressmaker, TANCRED ST. (opposite the Arcade), Begs to intimate to the Ladies of Ashbur ton and neighbourhood that she has Winter Dress Materials that can be dis-' posed of exceedingly cheap. Ladies Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry Office for Domestic Servants. 8 320



Business Notices. SPUING AND SUMMER. GRAND DUPLAY OF New Drapery Goods, .TPS' 1 OPR ■ ED UP. ANDREW ORE, IS NOW SHOWING A SPLENDID AS <ORTMENT OF NEW G )3D .THE SEASON IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. Tiiu.med Hats and Bonnets Flowers, Feathers and Ribbons Laces in all Colors Pompadour Prims, Sateens and Galateas French Nuns’ Cloth, Plain and Check French Cashmeres, Merinos and Alapacas Ladies’ Dolmans and Jackets in great variety Stays in all the new shapes and makes Hosiery and Gloves in endless variety Sunshades, Umbrellas, Etc Ginghams and Zephyr Checks, various colors Gentlemens’SUlTS to order and Perfect Fit guaranteed. A Large Stock of English, Kaiapoi and Roslyn TWEEDS to.select from Clothing Department. Mens’ Suita in great variety Boys’ and Youths Suits at all prices Carpets, Brussels Tapestry and Kidder, in many patterns, very cheap DRESS AND COSTUMES MADE UP TO ORDER ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE, And Fit and Style all that could be desired. A Call respectfully solicited.



George Jameson. New Seeds, RESH, PURE, AND RELIABLE. CLOVERS GRASSES MANGOLD CARROT, also SUTTON’S CHOICE FLOWER and VEGETABLE SEEDS, in small packets, from sixpence each—in great variety, also BATH KIDNEY and BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, HIGHES/T AWARD GOLD MEDAL New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, for Glazed Drain-pipes, Moulded Ford and Ogdon, South Malvern and Christchurch, FIRE-BRICK, DRAIN-PIPE 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 Grates, Chimneypots, Roofing, Ridging and Floor ing Tiles, r3 "'-' s en 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, to. Ashburton. 7 160 AND Bricks, etc. AND 861 GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton.



Business Notices Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for three months, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over. J. WARD, Manager. Office Arcade Chambers, Burnett street. . n!6 I BEG to announce that I have ranged to TRANSFER my BUSI NESS of Land, Estate, Commission, and Insurance Agent, Rent and Debt Col lector, etc., to Messrs J. Ward and Son, of the Arcade Chambers, and I have pleasure in asking my clients to give my successors a continuance ef their support. The transfer takes date from the Ist July next. WILLIAM SMITH. Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. n o STATION & STOCK OWNERS, 1 MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON & DISTRICT. In reference to the foregoing announce ment from Mr William Smith, we have the honor to state that in addition to the business we take over from Mr Smith, we are prepared to undertake Accountancy in all its branches, as well as any' other business of a confidential nature, and we hope that by careful attention, reasonable charges, and prompt settlements, to merit a share of the public confidence and sup port.



Receiving offices for Messrs Cuff and Graham's “Australasian” FORWARD ING AGENCY, by which means a parcel of 21bs in weight can be forwarded from Ashburton and delivered in any part of England and Wales for the sum of 7s 3d, or in Scotland or Ireland for fits 3d. Tariff of Charges* cat oe seen at either the office in East atr et or the Arcade Cham bers. J. WARD & SON, Agents to the LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Arcade Chambers, Ashburton 29th June, 1883 4871 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN Published Daily, Can be obtained from the following AGENTS, who will receive orders