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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 2, Issue 250, 24 January 1881, Page 3

Public Notices. [card.] rj'IHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, ARCHITECT. Note office— HEREFORD STREET, WEST, Christchurch 571 JMPORTANT TO FARMERS. Osborne Harvesting Machinery. Osborne Harvester and Binder, to bind with both string and wire, price L7O. Ditto ditto, with iron road wheel, and patent lifting apparatus, price L 76. String attachments to fit on old wire Binders, price L 6 10s. N.B,—No charge for fitting if sent to our store. Osborne No. 6 Side Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 6 Tilter or Back Delivery Reapers and Mowers. Osborne No. 5 Mowers. EXTRAS FOR ALL THE ABOVE MACHINES KEPT IN STOCK. Sole Agents in New Zealand — ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 624 Christchurch.

McDougall’s Carbolic Sheep Dip IS the Best and Safest in the Market. A true specific for Bcab, instantly destroying Ticks, Lice, and all Insects, effectually cleansing and stimulating the growth of the Fleece. Sold in 101 b. and 201 b. tins, and 501 b. kegs, by ROBERT WILKIN & CO., New Zealand Wool Stores, 627 Christchurch. For Sale. gHAEES! SHARES! FOR SALE, a number of Ashburton BUILDING SOCIETY SHARES. Must be disposed of, and an immediate purchaser can secure a real bargain. Apply, 976 S. SAUNDERS. Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following A HIGHLY-IMPROVED Farm of 600 Acres, Within easy distance of Ashburton. Large Dwelling-house, Stable, and alf necessary Outbuildings, Running Creek through the property. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates 595

Exhibitions. Ashburton horticultural society. Second Annual Show. SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 1881. The following Special Prizes are offered at the coming Show, viz.: — Best collection of Gladioli—los. Cd., given by Mr. Jacobson. Best collection of Fruit (amateurs only) —lst prize, 10s. Cd.; second prize, 55.; given by Mr. T. Scaly. Test brace of Cucumbers 7s. Cd., given by Mr. Simmonds. Heaviest Pumpkin—7s. 6d., given by Mr. Davison. Beat three Pot Plants in Flower (amateurs only)—7s. Cd., given by Mr. G. Smith. Best Decorated Epergne (open to all) — 7s. Cd., given by Mr. Smith. Best two Double Fuschias (one light, one dark)—7a. Cd., given by Mr. Poyntz. . Best collection of Auriculas (in pots)— 7s. Cd., given by Mr. Broomfield. Best tri-colored Geranium 7s. Cd., given by Mr. -Mayo. Best six Window Plants—2ls., given by Mrs. C. Purnell. Best Hand Bouquet (to be made in the Showroom by Girls under 14 years of age)-—A handsome Workbox, given by Mr. C. Hardy.

Intending Exhibitors are requested to t&ke notice that full Catalogues and Prize Lists, and all particulars, can be obtained at my office, or of any member of the Committee. Members and persons desirous of joining are requested to pay their annual subscription at my office at as early a date as possible. S. E. POYNTZ, 891 Hon. Sec. Local industries association. First Industrial Exhibition, To be held at the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON MARCH 17, and FOLLOWING DAYS. President—E G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. Vice-President—Hugo Friedlander, Esq. Hon. Secretary—Stephen E. Poyntz, Esq. Hon. Treasurer—Robert Eyton, Esq. Prizes will be given for New Zealand grown or manufactured articles only, though Exhibits of any sort will be admitted, more especially the following : Local Industries and Manufactures of all kinds Works of Art Paintings, Printing, lithographs, &c. Articles of Vertu Pottery Antique and Modern Relics, Coins, &o. Bijouterie Models Collections of Minerals, Specimens of Ores, &c. . And any other articles that may assist in fostering and developing any kind of Industry. Exhibitors are requested to make early ' Application for Space. Provision ..will;'»e made for Exhibiting large articles if required, ; STEPHEN B. POYNTZ, ?;§ r Hon. S^c,