THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1880.



Lost. LOST, on Saturday, 13th, a BAG OF SUGAR, put by mistake into trap at Mr. G. Kidd, blacksmith’s. Reward for information at Guardian office. 607 LOST, Stolen, or Strayed, A Chestnut HORSE, three years old. Has a long scar on near hind leg ; had on a leather collar strap, with long tether rope attached. Last seen in the direction of the Beach road.—Any person bringing him to the Office of this paper will be Rewarded. £1 Be war cl. LOST, from Wakanui, on Monday, November Ist, One Chestnut HACK, branded HD on the left shoulder, with hollow back. Last seen in the direction of Barrhill.—Anyone returning him to Feibklandbb Bkos. will receive Meetings. THISTLE LODGE, C 27, S.C., ASHBURTON. The regular monthly meet ing of the above Lodge will be held TO-MORROW EVENING, at the Masonic Hall, Tancred street. All Brethren are requested to attend. By order of the R.W.M. G. GAUKRODGER, 604 Hon. Sec.



ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. A MEETING of the COMMITTEE ■will be held at Baldwin’s Central Hotel on SATURDAY, November 27th, at 7.30 p.m. H. C. JACOBSON, 603 Hon. Sec. MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. THE Ordinary Monthly Meeting of this Board will bo held on MONDAY, Nov. 29th, 1880, instead of Monday, Dec. 26th, 1880. By order of Chairman, C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, 583 Surveyor. Amusements. The kellys i the kellys i i THE KELLYS !! ! Coming, Coming, Coming ! Glorious success in Christchurch ! Over 100 Life-size Views of the Kelly Outlaws. Hundreds of other Views of the principal Cities of the World, including the Glasgow Riots. Admission—One Shilling ; and a Pre sent to every Visitor. 494 Y $ A MASONIC BALL WILL BE HELD in connection with the Installation of Oihccrs of the THISTLE LODGE, 627, S.C., AT THE TOWN HALL, ol* TUESDAY, 30th NOVEMBER. Dancing will commence at 8.30 p.m. Tickets can be obtained from members Of the Committee: — Bro. H. Stephenson, P.M. Bro. T. Quill, W.M. Bro. C. Braddell, W.M. Bro. W. H. Gundry, 188, W.M. Bro. W. Sparrow Bro. James Bradley Bro. W. H. Zouch Bro. S. B. Nelson Bro. R. Friedlander Bro. Edward Saunders Bro. R. Cullen Bro. Dolman Bro. Britton Bro. D. M'Kenzie Bro. H. W. Felton Bro. C. W. Ireland Bro. H. C. Jacobson Bro. 0. C. Fooks Bro. A. Harrison GEO. GAUKRODGER, 521 Hon. Sec.



For Sale. EOR SALE OR HIRE—One Chimney Sweeping Machine, with extras. Rods 80ft. Quality First-class. Apply for address A. 8., office of this paper. 605 Poyntz & Co. HAVE FOR SALE, on advantageous and easy terms of payment, the following TOWN AND SUBURBAN PROPERTIES: — A good five-roomed House, on quarter acre of land, within three or four chains of the East 'Town Belt. A compact four*roomed House, with olie acre of land, Well fenced. Three quarters of an acre laid down as a paddock. A nice four-roomed House on half acre of land near the Gas Works, well finished throughout. Town Sections, 742, 743, 465, 466, 467. Town Section 711 upon which is erected a capital four-roomed House fitted with every convenience. A two-roomed House, with outbuild ings, on a quarter acre, well fenced and planted, on N.E. Belt. MONEY for investment, on approved security, in sums of £SO and upwards, at current rates. fiOo Barristers, Solicitors, &c. B C. W. Ireland, ABRISTER AND SOLICITOR; Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 39c Branson & Purnell, B ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS BAST STREET. 39' Money. 088 SOO LEND on approvet Security, at Current Rates, in sums to sui Borrowers* m POYNTZ & CO. MONEY TO LEND, rUST MONEYS—£2,OOO, £4OO, an £250. These sums are now read for investment on real security, at curren rates of interest. F, P. O REILLY, |99c-226(j Solicitor, Tancred street. PAPER for Sale, 3d. peril at the Gxjakwak Office.



T. Bullock. THE Undersigned begs to intimate to former constituents and settlers generally that he has RETURNED TO BUSINESS AS Auctioneer, Estate, AKD GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT In the premises, EAST STREET, And at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Formerly occupied by him. JgAZAAR, BURNETT STREET. Saturday Horse Sale For the future the Sale of Horses will commence at One o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. FOR SALE, CHEAP A Sherriff Bradcast Seed-sower. Quite new. T. , BULLOCK, FOR SALE —Farm of 284 acres, near Dromore, fenced, and all broken up, ready for spring crop. Price low. A bargain. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Four Sections in one block —viz., 502, 503, 510, 511, situated in Tinwald. Small deposit cash : balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP —A Quarter acre of good land, on which is erected a comfortable Cottage of four rooms. Terms liberal. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, CHEAP—Section No. 12, Trevorton, on which is erected a well-built four-roomed Cottage. It is securely fenced. The Garden is w r ell stocked with fruit trees. This is a de sirable property, and will be sold cheap, and on liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK. Sections for sale at smith- FIED, opposite the Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Grounds and County Saleyards. Terms —Small de posit Cash ; balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK.



I7IOR SALE OR TO LET, WITH A ’ PURCHASING CLAUSE, 439 Acres, all fenced, and partly improved situated in Wakanui 2G6 „ A compact Farm, all fenced, well-watered, and partly in English Grass. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Five-roomed Cottage, Stable, Stockyard, &c., &c. 220 ~ All fenced, partly improved and well-watered. 3GO ~ All fenced, and a portion of it in English Grass. 50 ~ Near the above, will be sold very cheap. 65 ~ About Three Miles from the Town of Ashburton. 150 „ Near the above, and adjoining Mr. George Aston’s 290 „ About Six Miles from Ash burton. TOWN PROPERTIES. That valuable TOWN SECTION, 159, Tancred Street, will be Sold very cheap, and on easy terms. Section 639 (part of), £ of an acre. Terms same as above. Section 341, Kermode street. Lot Mayo’s Block, with Dwelling house of seven rooms, near the Parsonage, East Town Belt. mO LET, that convenient SHOP, situ ated in the Triangle, Wakanui road. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, SHOP or BOARDING HOUSE, situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office. T. BULLOCK. TO BUTCHERS.—TO LET—Butchers’ Shop and Dwelling House attached, situate in Havelock street, late in the occupation of Geo. Worner. There is a three-stalled stable, and other necessary buildings on the premises. Apply to T. BULLOCK. O N E Y TO LEND. £3OO TRUST FUNDS on First-class Freehold Security, at current rate of in terest. Also,- the sum of £l5O. Agent for the South British Fire and Marine Insurance Company. T. BULLOCK.



Public Companies. The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869; Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F.I. A, The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton — S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. 169-218 co THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). WOOL SEASON—IBBO-1881. SPECIAL NOTICE TO SHEEP FARMERS. THE Company makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WOOL entrusted to its care for sale in the London market. This being one of the leading depart ments of the Company’s business, and an expert and practical staff being employed by its London House especially to superb tend the classification, valuation, and dis posal of wool consignments, growers may rely upon their clips being carefully handled and placed to the best advan tage. Further information may be obtained upon application at the Company’s office, Cathedral Square Christchurch. 2830 THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. PRICE oTe PENNY. ADVERTISERS are reminded that the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN commands the LARGEST CIRCULA TION in the Borough and Suburbs, and the prices for advertisements are very reasonable.



Quill and Co. WEEKLY SALE. SATURDAY, 27th NOV. QUILL & CO. will Sell at their Rooms ? Saunders’ Buildings, on the above date— Cattle Pigs and Poultry Horses Pictures (choice Oleographs) Furniture Harness (new and second hand) 1 single seated Buggy and Harness complete Kerosene Lamps And a lot of Sundries too numerous to particularise For fuller information see advertisement on Saturday morning. QUILL* CO., Auctioneers. AUCTION SALE AT MOUNT I SOMERS. UILL & CO., have received instruc tions to Sell by Public Auction, at Hood’s yards, Mount Somers, on MONDAY NEXT, NOV. 29th, At 12 o’clock noon, Cattle, Horses, Pigs, Sheep, etc., etc. Also, From the Trustees in the Estate of Alexander Forbes, 18£ Acres of good Land, securely fenced and broken up. The land is situated near to the' new bridge at Hood’s crossing, and in close prox imity to the hotel and township. ' Further entries for this sale can be made either with Mr. Hood at the hotel or at the Sale Rooms, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton.



To STATION-HOLDERS, LANDED PROPRIETORS, FARMERS, CATTLE - DEALERS, AND THE RESIDENTS IN ASH BURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS. Messrs. Quill & Co., AUCTIONEERS, STOCK, LAND, & ESTATE AGENTS SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, AsllBUfeTON, BEG to announce to station-holders, landed proprietors, farmers, cattle dealers, and residents in Ashburton and the surrounding districts, that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line ; and, from their long experience in the various departments, feel assured that all commissions en trusted to them will be conducted satis factorily to their patrons. Sales will bo held as required, at the Salerooms and Yards in Ashburton, or any part of the district. They will also hold a Regular Sale of STOCK, LAND, FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, and GENERAL MERCHANDISE, at their Rooms, every Saturday, particu lars of which will be duly advertised.



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co., STOCK AND ESTATE AGENTS, LAND & MONEY BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, ASHBURTON. Their business will include the manage ment of Estates, Investment and Pro curation of Money, Valuation of Pro perties, Stock, &c., and General Agency. They will hold throughout the District Public Auction Sales of Land, Live and Dead Stock; also on Market Days at Ashburton and Tinwald, Fat and Store Stock. They are also prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on Properties, Stock, Wool, &e., placed in their hands for sale. MATSON, COX, & CO., Agents for Robey & Co.’s CELEBRATED THRESHING MACHINES 44g jP 111 — l ™e—'" 1 ""-* 1 ” Consultations. C ONSULTATION No. I ON DUNEDIN CUP, iBBr. STAR PROBLEM. 2,000 MEMBERS AT £l. First £BOO Second Third Starters ... Non-Starters 400 200 250 350 Total ... ... ..,£2,000 39 Nominations. Address—STAß PROBLEM, Care of C, J. HARRIS, Star and Garter Hotel, Or, Box 10, P. 0., Oamaru, No. 2 Consultation will be opened im mediately after No. 1 closes. £SO PRIZE. 1. A Special Prize of £SO will be awarded to any correspondent who First places the first three horses in their rela tive positions in the Cup. 2. Letters received each day will be kept distinct, and opened after the race, in order of priority, as received, until win ner is found. 3. If the horses be correctly placed by more than one person on the same day, such persons to divide prize. Each letter must have a 2d. stamp enclosed, or not eligible for competition. Letters received from November 22nd, 1880, to February 23rd, 1881, inclusive. 4. A Committee of five to superintend their decision to be final. Address-D. 0. PRIZE, Caro of C. J. HARRIS, Star and Garter Hotel, 602 Or, Box 10, P. 0., Oamaru. HFRIEDLANDER’S CONSULTA , TION, No 1 ON THE CHAMPION RACE, To be run for in Melbourne on January 1, 1881. FORTY-NINE NOMINATIONS. 1000 SUBSCRIBERS, AT 10s. EACH. First Prize £l4O Second Prize 105 | Third Prize 75 All net. Starters (divided) G 5 j Non-starters (divided) ... 05 J In forwarding cheques, please add ex change. Two stamps needed, one for reply and one for result. To be drawn as soon as filled. Address— H. FRIEDLANDER, Tobaconist, P.O. Box 117, Timaru. 548 Business Notices. JUST ARRIVED FROM EUROPE, per “ Crusader,’ A LARGE consignment of SUMMER GOODS for GENTLEMEN'S CLOTHING, embracing Fancy Cloths and Tweeds of every description. Having been carefully selected by our selves, we can confiently recommend them, both for quality and elegance of design.



A. Craighead & Co. ? TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street (Next Orr & Co.( The extraordinary success which we have experienced since we commenced business in Ashburton, while gratifying to ourselves, is a sure indication that our efforts to please have been fully appre ciated by the Inhabitants of the district. Our method of Fitting being based on scientific principles, deduced from a life long study of the human form in all its various proportions, our Patrons may rely upon being FITTED TO PERFECTION. Lames’ Jackets, Ulsters, &c., Made to Order. All Orders promptly attended to. 982a-4450 WO. DAVIS, BRICKLAYER, &c., , having commenced business for himself, in the above line, is prepared to undertake all work entrusted to him, at reasonable rates. Ranges Set, Work | manahip guaranteed. Note the Address-- W. 0. DAVIS, Bricklayer, &c., East street, south. All orders left at Mr. S. Hardley, will receive prompt attention. 593 NEW GROCERY BUSINESS. ANDREW YOUNG desires to inti mate to his friends, and the public j of Ashburton generally, that he BIAS OPENED A GENERAL STORE on the Wakanui Road (within a few yards of Dunn and Ray’s Foundry) where he trusts by supplying First-class Articles, at Cheapest Current Prices, to obtain a fair share of support. Note the Address — Andrew Young (Just below Dunn and Rays Foundry), WAKANUI ROAD. In connection with the above, A. Y. wishes it to be understood that he has not laid aside his Carpenter’s tools, as of no further use, but he is still engaged in manufacturing and repairing Gates, Wheelbarrows, Drays, Hurdles, etc. General Joiner’s work and odd jobs executed in a workman-liko manner, at exceedingly low rates. The advertiser doing all the work himself, will be a sufficient guarantee for all orders en trusted to him, 694



The interest and the support of sellers and buyers are respectfully solicited. Cash Advances made on all classes of Goods placed in their hands for sale. For particulars of Sales please see advertisements. A NUMBER of FIRST-CLASS TOWN and SUBURBAN SECTIONS on hand for private treaty, on VERY EASY TERMS. Quill & Co,, AUCTIONEERS, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS, Ashburton. 333ct-995c



Business Notices. REDUCTION. CHEAPER THAN EVER. OA A AAA FEET of BOARDS and OUUIUUU SCANTLINGS, must be sold ; also, a large quantity of Floor ing, Match Lining, Rusticated Archi traves, Skirtings, superior Totara Shingles, Firewood, Stakes, Posts, Rails, &c. Apply at HAYES’ TIMBER YARDS, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Orders can be delivered at any railway station on the main or branch Hues, direct from the Mills, of any size, length, or quantity. 738 a ASHBURTON WOOL-SCOURING WORKS. JpiLEECE WOOL, LOCKS, and Pieces scoured at] lowest current rates. 316 CYRUS HOMERSHAM. FARMERS ! FARMERS ! FARMERS ! ! R. McKERROW AND CO., RE Cash Purchasers of Wool, Grain, and all kinds of Farm Produce, and are also prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES on the above placed in their • hands either for sale or shipment to the English or Colonial Markets. A Large Stock of Cornsacks, Wool packs, &c,, for sale at, lowest current prices. R. McKERROW & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, RAKAIA. 36 Wm. Anderson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Ashburton. HAS always in STOCK a complete assortment of every description of Saddlery, Harness, "Whips, Saddlers* Iron mongery. Goods manufactured to order on the premises of the beat Materials and at the lowest rates 32 4



NOTICE to FARMERS and OTHERS, WHEN you want any Copper, Zinc, Iron, or Tinware made or re paired, it will be to your interest to con sult Joseph Hyde, Moore street, Ashburton, A.nd he will cure all complaints cheaply. Every description of Dairy Work made. Estimates for Spouting given. 345



Thos, Dudson, SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER. Burnett Street, Ashburton. PERSONS visiting this Establishment can be supplied 'With every article of the trade at Lowest Prices. 308 THOMAS DUDSON.



Business Notices. SUPPORT Local Industries. THE BEST POLICY IN NEW ZEALAND. T. R. HODDER & COMPY, IN addition to their large stock of manufactured and made-up Colonial j Goods, have purchased the whole of the Kaiapoi Exhibits, fOR WHICH FIBS! PRIZE WAS AWARDED, Being the best variety ever shown in New Zealand. T. R. H. & Compy., deeming it most important to encourage such industries, are offering all Colonial-made goods at a less ratio of profit than imported articles. QOS) YARDS KAIAPOI TWEEDS. OOm Splendid patterns. 3s. 6d. per yard upwards. 70 A YARDS KAIAPOI FLANNELS. I Ov/ White and colored. Is. 6d. QO SPINDLES FINGERING && WOOL. A most varied assortment of FINE WOOLS. SHIRTINGS, SERGES, GREY and WHITE BLANKETS, HOSE, HALF HOSE, &c. UNDERSHIRTS, BOYS’ and MEN’S SUITS.



T. R. H. & Compy. would call especial attention to their enlarged well-assorted stock in each separate department, yet all conveniently connected. No. 1 SHOP, WILLS STREET; SEWING MACHINES. Agents for “ Singer,” “ Wertheim,” and “ Wanzer.” No. 2 SHOP, WILLS STREET: BOOTS AND MEN’S HATS, No. 3 SHOP, Corner of Wills Street and East Street : CLOTHING, MEN’S MERCERY, AND WOOLLENS. No. 4 SHOP, EAST STREET: DRAPERY AND SHOW ROOM. No. 5 SHOP, EAST STREET: GROCERY AND PROVISION. No. 6 SHOP, EAST STREET: IRONMONGERY. Dressmaking and Tailoring Depart ments under most efficient management. T. R. H. & Compy. are greatly encour aged at the success of introducing the low price CASH SYSTEM, the secret of that success being that T. R. H. & Co. buy in the best way and of the best brands, and sell at the smallest possible prices. T. R. H. & Compy. have already secured for the Christmas trade a large stock of that excellent NEW SEASON BOX TEA, Similar to the last Two Hundred Boxes sold. SUGARS, Yellow, Grey Crystals, Brown Crystal, and purest White Crushed Loaf and Cut Lump. CURRANTS, ELEMES, SULTANAS, FRESH PLUMS, FIGS, MUSCATELS, COFFEE, SPICES, SPLENDID SMOKEt) HAMS AND BACON, OLD CHEESE. YELLOW SOAP, (Made expressly for them), Kerosene, Candles, &c. TOBACCOS Of the very best brands, Ruby Bar, Twist, Nailroad, Cut, in tins and loose. OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION.



E. H. Butler & Co., WESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, to inform tho inhabitants of the surrounding country that they have started a General BLACKSMITH and shoeing Establishment, where they hope by civility and attention to business, combined with moderate charges, to merit and obtain a share of their patrohagSi 344. EDWARD H. BUTLER.



Westerfield Store. E. H. BUTLER HAS much pleasure in informing the Public generally that he intends Opening a GENERAL STORE in the township of Westerfield, when he will be prepared to Supply first-class articles in Grocery, Men’s Clothing, and- General Farm Stores. E.H.B. will be prepared to execute orders entrusted to him with Punctuality and Dispatch. Carts will run round the district for orders periodically. Agent for the Ashburton Guardian. 343 EDWARD H. BUTLER.



CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele THANKS the Public for their liberal Support during the time he has been in business, and hopes for a continuance of their favors. By supplying only the very best goods, and paying unremitting attention to his patrons, ho hopes to deserve the patronage he solicits. All orders for Pastry, &c., punctually attended to. Picnic Parties, Balls, and Soirees, supplied on reasonable terms. A. THIELE, CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY. 500 E. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright, and general AGRICULTURAL IM PL E. MENT MAKER. Ail repairs neatly executed with promp titude and despatch, and at reasonable prices. 370



Business Notice. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS. TO REDUCE STOCK, AND MAKE ROOM FOB New Goods —Novelties —New Goods !! FRIEDLANDER BROS, are just opening, in addition to their well selected stock—Best quality only in French Merinos ; Brown, Dressed and .Striped Hollands ; Check, Piques, and Marcella Muslins ; Crochet Antimacassers, from2s. Bd. Beautiful Lace Curtains—large variety. Muslin Long Curtains, a varied choice. Muslin and Lace Short Window Blinds—of every description. Grey and White Sheeting—all widths; extra stout bleached and twilled Sheeting. Saxony Welsh Flannels ; Strong Real Welsh Flannels. FELT CARPETS—Splendid Patterns. Cocoa Mattings in Iyd., l|yd., and Isyd. widths. Table Cloths and Table Baizes ; Velvet Pile Table Covers ; Horrocks’ wellknown Long Cloths; White and Colored Quilts ; All-wool Plaids—the very best. A Rare selection of New Dress Stuffs and Dress Buttons. Crochet Cotton, in reels and skeins ; Brook’s 500-yd. reels of cotton —best for machine use. Baldwin’s Fingering Yarns ; Baton and Son’s Alloa Yarns. great variety, I Cotton and Union Sheetings ; Floor Cloths J3XcbAX.lvvy bO f rom i2s. upwards. [ choice patterns ; Cocoa Mats —various sizes. WOOL GOODS, HOSIERY,. GLOVES AND RIBBONS—A well assorted stock. Corsets, Silk Scarfs, Braids, Wool Fringes—all shades ; also handsome Black Silk Fringes, Piece Velvets, Ribbon Velvets, &c. A splendid assortment of Scotch Needlework. Ladies’ Cambric Handkerchiefs—bargains. The above goods are imported direct from the manufacturers, and will be sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, in order to reduce the stock. Outfitting Department. This department is now replete with the most fashionable and serviceable goods, and exhibits a splendid variety of Men’s and Youths’ OVERCOATS and ULSTERS. JUVENILE DEPARTMENT.—-Boys’ Knickerbocker and Tunic Suits—in all shapes ; Tweed Galatea Suits ; Hats, in large variety ; Trousers and Vests ; Moleskin Trousers ; Crimean Shirts ; Collars,Braces, Ties, &c. MEN’S DEPARTMENT.—Men’s Geelong Tweed Galatea Suits, Sac Suits, Paget Suits, Trousers and Vests—fashionable shapes, and fit guaranteed; Waterproof Coats in Great Variety ; Men’s Blouses and Overalls, American Duck (patented); Hard and Soft Felt Hats, all sizes ; Merino and Flannel Shirts and Pants ; Colored and white Moleskin Trousers ; Soft Twill Cotton Shirts—splendid value ; Crimean Shirts, remarkably cheap ; White Long Cloth Shirts, remarkably cheap (American open back); White Long Cloth Shirts, in pleats and military fronts, remarkably cheap ; Merino and Ribbed Lambs’ Wool Half Hose ; Super Hand-Knit Half Hose ; Novelties in Silk Scarfs and Ties ; Novelties in Braces and Mufflers ; Novelties in Linen and Paper Collars. SUPERIOR BOOTS AND SHOES, OP ENGLISH AND COLONIAL MANUFACTURE. Implements, Etc. TO FARMERS WE CAN ESPECIALLY OFFER, AT REDUCED PRICES; Hornsby’s Ploughs, H., H.H., R. 8., and R. 0., and extras for same; Reid and Grey’s Double and Treble Furrow Ploughs, and extras for same ; Drays, 2£, 2f, and 3 axles ; Zigzag and Flexible Chain Harrows ; Cambridge and Plain Field Rollers ; Broadcast and Hand Sowing Machines ; best Ironbark 2,3, and Ahorse Swingle Trees ; Bentall’s Chaff-Cutters and Corn-Crushers, all sizes ; Corrugated Iron, from 6 to 9 feet, best brands ; Ryland’s best Fencing Wire, No. 6 to 11 ; Fencing Material, Consisting of Staples, Stakes, Posts, Rails, and Wire Strainers. Also a very lai’ge Stock Douglas* and Gould’s American. Pumps, .Force Bumps, and Piping (11-. 11, and 2), and Farm and Station Stores of all kinds. We have always on hand a large assortment of Saddles, Shaft, Leading, and Plough HARNESS. Horse- Cloths in every variety. The Deering Twine Binder Was awarded the Gold Medal at Ashburton, six machines competing. It also took the Special Prize at the Oamaru trial, etc, Having been appointed Sole Agents for the above machines, we are now prepared to TAKE ORDERS for the coming season. The New Improved Althouse Yaneless Windmill Is now on Exhibition erected in front of our Store. Prices are lowered, and are within the reach of everybody, wo therefore invite the public to examine the same. - Ironmongery Department. 7q beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined (to meet the present depressed times) to reduce the prices to lowest remunerative rates To parties furnishing we can offer advantages seldom met with, having just jceived a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, comprising Single tid Double English and French Iron Bedsteads, Fenders, Fireirons, Coal Vases, cuttles, Fountains, Boilers, Kettles, Saucepans, Stew and Preserving Pans, all zes ; Electroplated, Nickel Silver, Britannia Metal, and Tinware of all descriptions. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements, having a heavy stock of leamington Patent Ranges (2ft 6in to 4ft Gin); Cindrella, Queens, Victoria, Vesper, ad Kaiser Stoves, Register Grates, Carpenters’ Rim, Mortice, and Plate Locks, and eneral builders Ironmongery. ... We have also on hand an extensive stock of painters , glazier s and paperhangers laterials, consisting of Red and White Lead, Paints, and Colors, of all kinds ; Raw nd Boiled Linseed Oils, Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Window Glass, of all kinds; ’utty, Paperhangings, etc., etc. Carpenters and Joiners would do well to call and inspect our stock of Tools. We re now landing a shipment of American Goods, containing a great variety of Tools and r ankee Notions. A large stock of Rod, Bar, and Sheet Iron, also a large and good stock of Black miths’ and Farriers’ tools on hand. • . , . ~ A limited assortment of Patent American and Colonial Washing Machines. Grocery Department. The above Department Is now well stocked with New Season’s TEAS, in half-chests d boxes; Green and Pekoe Tea, for mixing purposes. Superior Mauritius JGARS white and brown Crystals and Counters. “ Venus Twist’’ and “ Nail Rod” )BACCO • “ Centennial” Cut-up Tobacco (Golden Leaf), in quarter-pound tins and If-pound packets. PIPES of every description. Currants, Etemes, Sultanas uscatells and Figs (all New Fruit); Jordan and Shell Almonds, Barcelona Nuts. >aves’ Infant Food, and Robinson’s Patent Groats and Barley. French Prunes, »ttled Fruits, Essences, Spices, etc. A large stock of English and Colonial Con ■tionery A full assortment of Pink’s, Morton’s, and Crosse and Blackwell’s ckles Sauces, Potted and Preserved Meats, Fish, etc. New Jams, Marmalade, ■d and Black Currant and Apple Jellies. Van Houten’s and Fry’s Extract of Cocoa, quarter-pound and half-pound tins. Cheese Rennet Extract and Extract of inato. PERFUMERY AND PATENT MEDICINES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. China and Glassware. We invite inspection of this Department in particular, as We have just unpacked Nineteen Crates of General CROCKERY, consisting of richly enamelled, and gilt, white and gold, enamelled and plain Toilet Sets; white and gold China, Cups and Saucers—small size ; Dinner Services, complete ; and Soup Turreenes; Hot-water Jugs in sets, etc., etc. And Eight Casks of GLASSWARE, consisting of. Sets of Cut and Pressed Decanters, Water Caratfes, Tumblers; Wine, Custard, and Jelly Glasses. ' ' ’ INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. E R IE DEAN DE R BEOS • Agents Colonial Fire Insurance Company.