men that .ever carried the"’pig-skin,., the, ; Joe. bay of iTnmeM6„^e,~ahd_^OT^r eyes set in a'lrfostslfapelyhead on w neck which at pnce ? prpclaims the, fashionable . biopflHf; manSroh*l£b t%rf so far has the Coleridge ownA^^rabb^ sentJirtp dqi&Hh l Ordwthatthe fopowers of own \^ayVjthd thus be enabled the [extent. The Fattnet has, f understand, ,-done a most satisfy tory trial, atiswering the questions put to him in E a manner which TefTnothing to, be tpialp ate not. alwayrifflndex to'public running, but m this case, I feelpure .The, I’fipoier will not betray Teposed in him. Speaking n bf trials reminds me that gome of. _ the outside. supporters of Artful Joe are not at all satisfied with r the ' wpiGH he; h«s; answered some of qTOsfipu’s r&bked him, and I should not beaStpriswl to See him recede considfefeably in :the betting-before: the competitors are- marshalled at the post. Certain It'is that' The Tarmer will start with long odds on him, such confidence have Bid public in the party to whom, the horsesibelongs, ' as: also in his ' ability to stay t6A distance. Even now he .is backed down to L s. and d. level against the: field,-and’plenty"of money to be, had at that.l BefprO ' the start I may have cause, to alter .jSy opinion with regard to thei re spective , positions of Irish King, Artful Joe, pad-Thel EadicaV but at present I think it is Alcorn’s new drapery store against A pint of Quill’s beat: that the fiat of therjmdge .will' be-rr r TEOS FARMER ••• j: ArtfuJ Jeeli Theßadical ... ••• ••• " IriahKXng _ • • • 4

BURIED ALIVE.

Miss bMoseley, I, a; domestic in a family' ihWest Middlesex, Penn., was supposed t(yhave died suddenly, a- few; weeks ago. ' Her, family had moved to Missouri previous to her death,, and; Miss hioseldy „was.. given a, respectable burial by her;. employer.. A fewi days after -some arrived there i from Missouri to remove her remains West, and oh opening the coffin it was dis covered’ the young lady had beep buried alive while trance, and had awakened Jin ’ the grave, and turned over on her side. She was lying face downwards, her hands clenched in her hair, aqd he r distorted features .plainly showing .ithe intensity .ofi-suffering she had undergone. It was apparent that in the short interval which must have ensued between return to conscious ness arid death by suffocation she had comprehended her , condition, and turning[il|)oa her face, had endeavored to thrb.wo'perithe Ud-of the coffin .by pushing against; it with.! her back.:— Elmira .Gazette, r

THE CHURCHES.

SUNDAY AND WEEK NIGHT SER . j y ICES, 1 .AND EPISCOPALIAN CHURCH. —Tancred j - Rev. A. W: Hands, Incumbent. !> j , Sunday, ~...... , .... . r Morbitig Service/ at 'II a.m., Mr J. VSißirdi r Sunday Schbtdl blSj. 30' p.m; Evening, at 6.30 p.m., Mr J. Ward I Country Services— Sunday. Tinwald, at 3 p.m., Mr J. Ward rSeaffeld, 8; g, Ip- V Mr<G a Jameson Mount Somers, 11 am., Rev. A. W. fcfju;) ) ai’ - ‘ri - ‘ a 1 ' Alfotd Bush, 3 p.m., Rev. A. W. Hands Alford Station, 7 p.m.,. Rev. A. W, • Hands ' i RAKAIA PARISH. Rev. E. E. Chambers, Incumbent. ’ ‘ ; Sunday. St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia.—Morning at 11' Lay Reader. Evening, at 7, Rev. ' E.'E. Chambers St. John’s. B^rhill,, 3 p.m,, .Lay r Reader St. ’ Metnveri, 11 a.m., Rev. E.Te. Chambers , ■. All Saints, Sherwood, at 3 p.m 1 .;- RevT E ! E. Chambers , Kyla School,* & plriilV Day Reader. 11 Communion.—First Sunday in the month , atjSt.iMSrVsiu Second; Sundays At ;,£t; John’s. Fourth Sunday at St. Barna bai’, , Fft h ;Sunday,:,St,,:;James’, and All Saints alternately. Bapt ism. in : Sh .BfarhiS, ~ChiWi;en’s Service at 3 p.m., second Sunday in the month. . Sunday School. St. Mark’s, St. John’s, and Kyle, at 2.30 every Sunday. Friday.

Everisong and Choir Practice at 7.30. St. Mark’s.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,—Havb- I lock Street, West. Rev. A. M Bea,ttie, jM-A., Minister. , Sunday • 'Services'. 1 ’" 1 _ ’ Moriiing at 11, Rev. A. M. Beattie; Evening at 6.30, Rev. A. M. Beattie. Sunday School f jn the Church, at. 2.30 afternoon.-ii-liir -AL f ;; Grr, - Supeririteri dent.

COUNTRY SERVICE. ' ' ! ' 1 Flemington, 3 p.m.. Rev. A. M. Beattie.

Tuesday, m ■ ■' Finance Committee—First Tuesday of every month, at;7,30.. S. S. Teachers’ Association—Second Tues day of pvery month, at 7.30, ... - . , j Wednesday. Week night Service at B—Rev. A. M. Beattie. Pastor’s Bible Class in the Church Yektry—Weekly at 7. | Thursday. Tinwald School —Weekly service at 7.30, . Key. A. M. Beattie - Friday.

Choir Practice at 7.3o—Mr. Alex. Craig head conductor; Mr. A. Stott, organist. WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH. | —Cameron Street, East. Rev. W. Keall, Pastor. Sunday. Morning, prayer meeting at 10; service at 11, Rev. W. Keall Sunday 'School at , 2. 30. Evening Service, at 6.30, Rev. W. Keall ; COUNTRY SERVICES. ’ Old Men’s Home, 3 p.m., Mr H. M. Carson ■ ' ■ • Willpwby, 3 p. m., Rev. W. Keall Wakinui, 2,30 p.m., Mr J. Alison ! Seafield, 2.30 p.m., Mr J - Olsen. Sunday ' Scl lo °lj at 1.30. I Tuesday. Class Meeting, at 7.30 p.m. , Thursday. Divine Service, at 7-30, Rev. W. Keall . Friday.' Choir Practice at ,7.30.—Mr. Ray, Con ductor < -J/-. V PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. i —Wills Street, East. Rev.; Jphn; Jjtixon, Minister, Sunday. Morning School at 10 a. m. Morning Service, at 11 a.m., Rev. J. Nixon, Evening, at 6.30, Rev. J. Nixon Monday. Ladies’ Class—ln the Church at 7. 1 Tuesday. Divine Service, at 7 p.m., Mr’J. E. Buchanan I Wednesday. Choir practice, at 8 p. m. ! Thursday. Class Meeting at 7.30 p.m., Rev. John Nixon NBWLANDS PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. ’ ' Sunday. Morning School, 9.30. Service at 11 a.in. (Mr Dailey), and 6.30 p.m. (Mr %d) „ . . : ■ - ASHBURTON FORKS. ' ! Sundsty Afteriioon Service at 2.30, Rev, Nixon ROMAN CATHOLIC :. CHAPEL. Burnett Street West. Rev. Father Coffey, Ist Mass, 9 o’cl6ck : ; 2nd Mass, 11 o’clock, on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and sth Sundays (when pne, occurs) of, the month. i Rakaia : Mass, at 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the month.

IHB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1881.

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Punted and published daily, for the Proprietor, ~ by William Fisher,' tl' v' 1 " The Ashbuiton Guardian wHce, ,i: ' West ,cfr»-t, Ashburton, Saturday, November 26, ißßl.|



[advertisement. ] “ This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation that Christ Jesus came into the world to saver sinners. ”.. ■ "X7TES; it is a simple fact, that Christ I Jesus came to this world to save sinners.! ij Ashburton is a part of this world—a very, important part too, some.of its inhabitants think, and they are quite right about it, too, for the Scripture bears them out, though not for the same reasons, I fear. Ashburton* has hundreds of people in it’, each one of them has a aoal which, according to the Word of -God, is worth more thah the world.; Each of these in habitants-is a sinner also. I ask you leader, ,if this is not so. Christ only came to save sucA'” Since the time the above statement was first made, millions have ti&en advantage.pf it. This is nota mythi cal affair, ppd' to P r ° ve it,..thousands of these people" suffered death rather tlpm give up their hope. So Christ came not only fo saye, but He Tias done it, and is doing it how, and will.do it in the future. The full Atonement has been made, and has been bringing 'forth eternal fruit ever since. ' Whoever believes that Christ, the son of God, died to save sinners, is saved. If yoq, reader,, .simply belieye. in your heart that Christ has put away all your sins by his voluntary Atonement, you are already justified in God's eyes, and as Clod has, all power forever, both Of death and life, . you, Have . nothing to fear, but everything to rejoice over and praise God for. As. a fellow creature, already.justified by grace, I entreat you to do this, for your everlasting soul’s sake, while yon,A*! o !. Pure of life. , Just reflect on the. serious and peculiar position.you are in, i f, Suppose a man came up, and, suddenly, throwing you down, robbed, you and cleared. You, howevpr, being quicker and stronger, ran after hup, anff at length collared him. Suppose now that you, having him in your power, said —“ Look here, I willnot thrash you, nor summons you, if you will beg my pardon sincerely, abstain from all this sert of thing in futurer, and, become a friend, of mine, then. I shall bo'glad to become a f riend to you, and as you are evidently in need you can come homo with’ me now and get a feed and some decent clothes. ” What would you think, after offering this to him, if he treated you' with cool indifference, and, althoueh.hOrh was, ip 7<> u ? P°wer, yet stall tried tp insult you further. I guess . you -.would. let the law take its course, oy your fists, theirs. Well, -you stand now before God in a worse position toan this, and while God is prepared to do a great deal more for you than you had offered to do for that man. God has already paid the cost all your past sins have, rendered it necessary to pay, to meet Divine justice; and you are insulting God by rejecting his free pardon. Fancy, God is waiting and anxious to save you, and you are refusing to be saved! The Ofiypded One willing to forgive the offence, but the offending one unwilling to be forgiven. God is hot only willing to forgiv«C4fle is willing to give ua at the same' time eternal happiness. You are therefore ,a double gainer by this simple eiercising of faith towards Christ. No two persons gain; saltation exactly alike; some have great struggles to gojhrough first, others believe more easily, taking God atHis Word as soofa as they grasp the simplicity of it; but in all cases it simply means one’s self into God’s hands, yielding to Him, and trust ing in Him for everything. Some Christians speak as if salvation could be pul too plainly, and seem afraid that people might give an intellectunl assent, and so: be deceived. But the fact is, whether a man has difficulty or ease in exercising .faith,.if he.,exercises,.it at all, it tbi,the Holy Spirits’enabling' ’ him to do it; it is the work of God in hia heart. The ..natural man is always bdievmg ®»tah, or having “ faith ” in the “Evil Spirit ? ” and it is just as easy and simple- I 'to believe* in God, if once this deadly form of faith is destroyed. Man cannot destroy it, but he can at anytime ask God to, Who will always do it. Salvation cannot he put too plainly and simply. The world generally has given the intellectual assent, as most peopl.e say that Christ died for the world ; that is the intellectual assent and the general one, but the individual assent is the heart's faith, the faith that sates. Perhaps yog; reader, have often wondered what “faijtn,, r «»% M Oll ohrißt reAli y ' means more nor less than this, that yon are saved if you believe



jftafc Christ has saved you. Why 1 Resause God says so. God thunders it jferth through the mouth of Christ scores apd scores of times, all through the GoSpels, Read the Word yourself, and you will see that there does not exist one thing in creation, material or abstract, to prevent you from rising on your feet to 8%l Well, if Christ has done all, every thing, then lam saved now. I must be, . because God says so, and if God says so, .why can deny it.” And there is nothing 'tb, prevent you from falling on your knees : anq thanking God for all He has done, .and will do through an endless period of jjeape aid/-. jßy. Thaloplyt-: thing* that, 'prevents you, if you do not do it is mitt own will in yielding to evil, ■in; ! believing Satan when he tells you jnot to do this thing.—Christ’s power to . savi is as great now in Ashburton as it was in Jerusalem a long time back, the CQhnitions of salvation are the same, and the Results are jnqneaijurable. Takte God at his’word and you are safe for ever. Do not stumble at “repentance.” Believing includes real repentance. If you! believe, yon believe that God has r Saved you, that you caimotrsava yourself, thaij you need salvation because you have sinried, therefore really when you believe : ySiiiconfess yourself a sinner, and if you confess yoqjhaye sinned ypurmust .believe thaij youSeiiliy hSve '“sirvkecl. againstf God. j!. That is repentance towards God, and be ' Jiyving, therefore, involves and includes repentance. There is a Godly repentance aftet salvation, which consists of a Divinely-begotten sorrow for evil, which ;■ 1 lasts the whole time of one’s existence in : thisj world. The simple truth remains r therefore, that if you believe you are saved ■ by.the Sacrifice of*Christ''in ybiar Stead,’ i theri you are saved hythat belief or faith, .ov trust. Let every Christian that reads i this! ask God to make it the means of : showing Salvation to some souls. lam , twisting to their making it the subject of a.special prayer, so that these souls_ shall be 'saved. If it is asked, it will be graiited!' : •• • ; ' url ! 0



N OTIOE TO FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS >f.a}l descriptions of GRAIN delivered at Sheik 1 warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, hmjiaru and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. ' P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Christchurch.



Business Notices otiße of removal. JOHN HARVEY, ; BOOT and SHOEMAKER, Beisto intimate to his numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his] new Premises, next to the Panama Holise, : TANGRED STREET, Where he hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. Livery description of Boots and Shoes fmQe to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly, executed. 199 c FOR THREE WEEKS. S. W. Alcorn, Having purchased from Messrs Hoddbr and Co. their ENTIRE STOCK of DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, &c., AX A HEAVY DISCOUNT OFF COST PRICE, Has determined to hold a great CHEAP CLEARING SALE L ' THREE WEEKS ONLY, Previous to removing to his new premises The whole of the Stock has been Re ' marked for the sale in Plain Figures, at such Extensive Reductions as .must satisfy everyone of ,the genuineness of the bargains being offered.. ; The following are a few of the reduc tions effected ; jPrints at s|d per yard, reduced to 4d Good Strong Winsey, reduced to 4£d Horrock’s Longcloth, reduced to 3s lid per dozen Fancy Dress Stuff at 2s 6d per yard, . , reduced to is 3^d Cotton Shirtings, reduced to 4|d and . ■ s£d ißrown Holland, reduced to sfd Ladies’ Kid Gloves at 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid . '■ j : , Long Muslin Curtains: at 6s 6d, re , . .duced to 4s 9d All Wool Flannel, reduced to is Ladies’ Washing Skirts, reduced to c . 2s 3d ' Men's Tweed Suits at 80s, reduced to ,55s ’ Meh’s Mole Trousers ‘ at 10s, reduced to 7s 6d Men’s Uotton Shirts reduced to is 3d 1 , Men’s Shooter Boots reduced to 16s " ’ ~ 9d , Women’s Boots reduced to 4s 9d • And all other Goods at proportionate ’ reductions.



Intending purchasers and all in want of good, useful household Drapery, New Millinery, Clothing or Boots, should visit this sale as early as possible and secure some) of the choice Bargains. Teems Dubino the Sale ake NE T CASH. Note.—A fresh consignment of SINGERS’ CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES Just opened. Orders from the country promptly at tended to. Observe the address is— LATE T. R. HOLDER & COMPANY, 868 c Saukdbks’ Buildings. S B O R N E HARVESTERS AND BINDERS . (WIRE AND STRING). The owners ot too abo*e and others are informed we have e igaged . store-room of Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton; where we intend, after the arrival of our ;newi supply of Extras, to repair; all Binders entrusted to our care, and put, them,in thorough working order, for owners only. The only charge made will be for tlieextras and material used, at list prices, i payable, in cash, for delivery of machines.- -,;We have two experts, engaged : for the work, one.direct from Osborne’s Factory, who will be glad to explain the working of the lsind£r to save future) trouble to - the farmer. Apply early, as time will be limited, and .earliest applicants will Receive, first attention. Orders will also be taken for Machines for toe coming season. S. W. ALCORN ROBERT WILKIN & CO. Christchurch,



VTEW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Beid, i PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a OENE RA L STO RE, In Jones and ; Bradshaw's old premises, opposite the Railway Shed* Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general, : patron age. ' • ' ■ . CHEAP TEAS 1 TEAS 1! TEAS HI . . . Of the Best Blends. • i : SUGARS! SUGARS!! SUGARS !! At remarkably Low Prices. I CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING ! !! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE ! I HARDWARE I! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R.’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. ! BIGGS AND REID. 87c rnHRESHINOEOOES priiited on the JL ’ ' shortest notice, at the Office of thi Paper. 1



■ Business Notices. HE cry- is ‘‘ Still they come,” and the world seems to think I was right fheix I Insisted on it,, snd tried to prove hat Ashburton is ‘‘ the best place in New Zealand by far.” > I hope everyone will ind it so, and I take this opportunity to kgsjin thank'my many kind friends for tiejir past favors, and to assure them : and the public generally that I shall, in these lays of competition, ,do my level best to keep in, the front—by attention, civility, md by giving good value.. Seasonable Fruits, consignments constantly arriving, ilso on view a choice lot of sugar-cored hams and bacon,- . a further consignment of the celebrated Blended TEAS, the praise of which is on the lips of so many as well as; in, my advertisernent. H. M. Carson's New Fruit and Italian Ware house (next Bank of New Zealand), East street. Sole,Agent fpr Nelson, Moatb, & Co.’s Bure ißlended Teas. 3c



rriHE NR W GROCERY ESTABLISH- X MENT, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic tha£ he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tailored street, as a : GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required for a household from one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. It is needless to quote prices, as every artide I will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. . . A trial respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORB, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Hriapery Sale still going on, at the premises, Bast street, (next Union Bank). 957 c



E L Z B R O COACH BUILDERS S., (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), i Wilis street, Next Cookson’s Stables, Beg to announce to the public that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line, and hope to supply a want which has long been felt. Having worked in the principal shops in Christchurch and Dunedin, combined wLh five years ex pedience in the County of Ashburton, they are prepared to executed Orders in first classi style for Buggies, Waggonettes,, Wag gons, Traps, Carts, etc., etc., at Moderate Prices.. Special attention will be devoted to aill Repairs entrusted to their care. Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, and Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. 860 c UPFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. GL J. Martin, B U T C H E R, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the , Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ■ Corned Beef from Mutton ... Sausages 3d. to fid. 2id. to 4d. l|d. to 3d. fid. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with veryrequisite. 912 c rpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A.i Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, ' Tancred street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal Resources of New Zealand, but will also ■be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large .consignment of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, ■ Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything o ( f |the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by ;stricl| attention to business, and by the ■ exercise of their usual, care in cutting and , fitting, they will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they .hate given in the past.



PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. 716 a TIO THE FRONT.—In order to. be well up in good BOOTS and SHOES for a little money, carefully read the fol lowing list of C. Hawkins’ Cash Prices that cannot be rubbed out. One visit to this shop will convince the Public of this important town : —Men’s watertights, 15s .Cd : shoes from 10s 6d ; E. S. from 13s 6d ; women’s kid boots from 7s 6d ; house boots from 4s 9d, Children's at all prices from Is. Note—C. HAWKINS, Ashburton and Tinwald. 998 c HAYING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s I STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, I 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. I i have bought a lino of Strong and Well-flavored TEAS, to arrii-e in a few days, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s. There has nhver been anything like the 3s ifea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc.j at a large discount under Cost Price, and 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. '’l . ■ . 9S,



Business Notices; ~vteyer be down in the DUMPS. may Fortune may favor, though she frown; Bright morning comes after the night, And no matter how long a good man may be down, He’ll rise if he sticks to the right. In the game of onr lives, though the “ deuce ” is to play. We all have our chances of “ trumps,” “Fair dealing” if you would “count honors,” we say, And never be down in the dumps. The oldest of men tell us life is ia span, Though the “ lane without turning” seems long ; ... When sadness creeps into the heart of a man He should hurry it out with a song. Though the road :be so rough that the progress is slow, Though our knees may be aching with bumps, Twill be changed if a little further we go So never be down in the dumps. Should folk disappoint—say, your tailor to wit, With separate garment or suit, Visit G. J. F. Lublow for perfection in fit, And saving your money to boot. He’ A For ’ll suit you with all that is novel rare, And prove himself a regular “ truii giving both cheapness and thorc good wear, o never be down in the dumps. To give Stylish and Reliable Materials Perfect Fit, and unmistakable Cheapness is the state of perfection attained in the Clothing supplied by G. J. F. Lublow, The variety of Coatings and Tweeds to be seen at his establishment is, moreover the most complete and extensive in Canterbury. Gentlemen cannot do other than right in obtaining their dress for thomselves and their sons at Gr. J. F. Lublow’s, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a W. T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, &c., &c., tenders his best thanks to his Customers and Friends for the liberal support accorded _ him during the past three years, and wishes to intimate to his Friends and the Public of Ashburton that he - has RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS in the Front Shop of the Town Hall, next door to his old shop, and lately occupied by J. Mooar. Fresh Vegetables. Fruit and Con fectionery. Orders left at the shop will be delivered with despatch; 61d Orr and Co., RONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Would invite attention to their large and varied Stock, especially to the follow ing lines now landing, viz : Raw and Boiled Oils Genuine White Lead, 281bs and lewt kegs Varnish in J, ■£, and 1 gallons Lamp Black Raddle Seaming Twine Ink Powder Sponge Baths Ranges and Grates American Stoves Fenders and Fire Irons Colonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans E. P. Cruets and Mugs E. P. Pickle Jars Table Cutlery Sheap Shears Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tools Builders’ Ironmongery Furnishing Ironmongery Spades and Forks Shovels and Rakes 100 kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting Barbed Fence Wire Fencing Wire (plain), Nos. 8,9, and 10 Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil Lard Oil Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine Flue Brushes Machine Oil, (New Zealand production) M'Cormick Reapers and Binders 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Cornsacks, full size All extras for M'Cormick Machines Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch prices Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch prices



Business Notices; Business .Notices -vtever be DOWN IN THE _]N DUMPS. Fortune may favor, though she may frown; Bright morning comes after the night, And no matter how long a good man may be down, He’ll rise if he sticks to the right. In the game of our lives, though the “ deuce ” is to play. We all have our chances of “ trumps,” “Fair dealing” if you would “count honors,” we say, And never be down in the dumps. The oldest of men tell us life is a span, Though the “ lane without turning” seems long ; ... When sadness creeps into the heart of a man He should hurry it out with a song. Though the road :be so rough that the progress is slow, Though our knees may be aching with bumps, ’Twill be changed if a little further we go, So never be down in the dumps. Should folk disappoint—say, your tailor, to wit, With separate garment or suit, Visit G. J. F. Lublow for perfection in fit, And saving your money to boot. He’ll suit you with all that is novel and rare, And prove himself a regular “trump,” For giving both cheapness and thorough good wear, So never be down in the dumps. REOPENING NOTICE. Geo. Trickett Desires to inform his old customers and the public of Ashburton generally that he intends to Re-Open the shop near the j Royal Hotel in a few days, where he will keep a well-selected Stock of Boots and Shoes. Particulars in further announce ment. GEO. TRICKETT (Opposite Hye’s Tinsmith shop), 153 d Moore street. SPECIAL TELEGRAM.—“Parihaka, November 18,1881.— To Mr Thomas Chambers, Ashburton.—Am convinced there’s nothing like leather. Please send up 3,000 pairs of your unrivalled stout Walking Boots. The Volunteers have worn out their shoe leather in marching upon Parihaka, and have hardly got: a sound sole amongst them. You may also forward a pair of your Elastic Sides for Te Whiti, who wants something for Sunday wear.—(Signed)— Bryce.” Thomas Chambers’ BOOTS and SHOES secured First Prize at the Exhibition, and Christchurch and Ashburton Shows. Good fit guranteed, and prices strictly moderate. 141 d J AM A CASH PURCHASER OP Wool And will make ADVANCES Against same for Shipment on Owner’s acccount. To give Stylish and Reliable Materials, Perfect Fit, and unmistakable Cheapness, is the state of perfection attained in the Clothing supplied by G. J. F. Lublow. The variety of Coatings and Tweeds to be seen at his establishment is, moreover, the most complete and extensive in Canterbury. Gentlemen cannot do other than right in obtaining their dress for thomselves and their sons at G. J. F. Lublow’s, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a W. T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, See., &c., tenders his best thanks to his Customers and Friends for the liberal support accorded _ him during the past three years, and wishes to intimate to his Friends and the Public of Ashburton that he - has RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS in the Front Shop of the Town Hall, next door to his old 1 shop, and lately occupied by J. Mooar. ' Fresh Vegetables. Fruit and Con fectionery. Orders left at the shop will be delivered with despatch; 61d Terms on application to JOSEPH CLARK, 142 d East street, Ashburton. LFORD BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quinton Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their New Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality,.brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to, QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 78d Orr and Co., ! IJRONMONGERS 1 AND I • IMPORTERS or GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Would invite attention to their large and varied Stock, especially to the follow ing lines now landing, viz : Raw and Boiled Oils , Genuine White Lead, 281bs and lewt t kegs ’ Varnish in J, ■£, and 1 gallons Lamp Black Raddle Seaming Twine Ink Powder Sponge Baths Ranges and Grates t American Stoves • Fenders and Fire Irons Colonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans r E. P. Cruets and Mugs j E. P. Pickle Jars Table Cutlery Sheap Shears Turkey Stones , Carpenters’ Tools Builders’ Ironmongery Furnishing Ironmongery , Spades and Forks t Shovels and Rakes L 100 kegs Wire Nails , Wire Netting j Barbed Fence Wire [ Fencing Wire (plain), Nos. 8,9, and 10 , Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil I Lard Oil Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine Flue Brushes , Machine Oil, (New Zealand production) , M'Cormick Reapers and Binders 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Cornsacks, full size All extras for M'Cormick Machines , Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch ( prices Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch prices GROCERIES. O H-l « H O Hi O <1 tx A A A <4 A W C 3 -d •i—i Ph <D d o c 8 tjS 3 O § l>i Q § S " I £ " o O Pm -g s M W 02lS > K* <1 g a W ° w o Q O 'g a>A O ®.S <3 , •s O _ r') C/J £3° w cA (A ™-S :1 MO o o o A < A W A L> I W m | O H (A a o ~ g g 1 < rS - C 3 in W i £ A. W. Randell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, GREENGROCER, & MARKET GARDENER, RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, Begs to inform the Public that he is now growing large supplies of superior Vege tables in his own garden, and selling the same at the Lowest Rates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Also, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis cuits of superior quality. All orders delivered by own cart in Ash burton and suburbs. N. B. —Gardens, Belt Road, corner of N.E. and N.W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 d Henry Bowers, AND GRAIN MER CHANT, Begs to announce to Farmers and Con tractors that he has OPENED a GENE RAL STORE for supplying the following Goods, at a low rate FOR CASH : We would ihvite the attention of families and all who wish to buy in quantities any of the following goods, to the fact that we hold very, large stocks, and are prepared to sell at lowest wholesale prices. TEA We are now making a speciality of, and can supply the pure article, combining strength and flavour, at from Is 9d to 3s per lb. COFFEE, Fresh ground Mocha Coffee (loose) can be had, pure or mixed, with locally pre pared Chicory. To buy the article in this way effects a great saving, as the tins are weighed with all tinned coffee, which adds 20 per cent to the price. SUGAR. 10 TONS WHITE AND YELLOW CRYSTAL. Crushed Barley, Crushed Oats, Oatmeal, &c , Sr a. Cleaning, Dressing, and Grinding Wheat, lOd per bushel. TOBACCO. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST. ALBERT STORES, EAST STREET. HENRY BOWERS, Soap, Candles, Currants Raisens, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the best quality and at lowest price. ORR AND CO. P.S.—China and Glassware at Job Prices. 12d ■VTURSE.—Mrs Paulino begs to in timate that she has opened a Private Nursing Establishment and Hospital for Ladies and Gentlemen, and is prepared to receive Ladies to Nurse who require medical attention. Address Moore street, near Presbyterian Manse. 104 c WASTE PAPER for Sale, 2d per lb., at the Guardian Office. FORMS PRINTED “To Let ’ and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office. ALBERT STEAM FLOUR MILLS, West .street, 7660 Ashburton JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. All kinds and descrip tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and sewn, made on the premises. Extra | attention paid to repairing. Moderate charges. 9c ] G. A. Lindemann, 1 Manufacturer of derated WATER, CORDIALS, Ac. BUILDING and FRIENDLY SOOIE Address—G. A. Lindemann, JSrated - PCXES’ ACTS, bn ■ 1 Sale • at the Water and Ice Factory, corner of Mont- o Office’of real and Tuam streets. 3580 p



Business Notices. S. Lucas, ] PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a . thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS. C I a £ 1 f c I 3 i i THESE quotations are taken from our Price List, issued every month, which are sent free by post by sending address : Teas, from Is 6d to 2s lOd per lb ~ 121 b boxes, 14s 6d each ~ 401 b half-chests, from Is 4d per lb Sugar, yellow counters, per lb ~ white crystals, 4|d per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, lOJd per lb Tobacco, flat plugs, 4s 9d per lb; Barrett’s twist, 5s per lb Biscuits, luncheon, 3|d per lb Chocolate, three packets for Is, or Is 3d per lb Cocoa, Is Gd per lb Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Soap, scented tablets, 7 for Is. ~ yellow, Gd, Bd, and 9d per bar ; 9s 6d, 11s 9d, and 13s 6d per box Matches, safety, 4d per doz ; plaids, 6d per doz ; (1000), 3 for Is lOd Currants, Gd per lb ; Raisons, 8d per lb Peel assorted, Is Gd per lb Muscatells, lOd per lb Almonds, shell, lid per lb ; Valencia, 2s per lb Sweets, Colonial mixtures, lOd per lb ; Scotch do, Is per lb Salmon, 9d per tin ; Lobster, lOd per ton Hops, best new, 2s 3d per lb Pickles, Bid per bottle Taylor and Papps, s (Late Davenport) : TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, i Also, j CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND 1 TUAM STREET, j CHRISTCHURCH. 344 IMPORTANT PACTS FOE , FAMILIES AND SEWING MACHIN ’ ISTS. F It is admitted that Clothing Manufac turers are the best judges of SEWING MACHINES. Please Read Their Opinions, viz., j The New Wheeler and Wilson has more than realised our expectations as to speed, durability, and also in Economising Labor, our work people express a decided pre ference for them on account of the ease with which they are workeC. — Bbath, Schiess, & Co., Clothing Manufacturers, Flinders Lane, 'Vest. For Hat Binding and Cap Making the Wheeler and Wilson Machines are the best we have in use ; they do more work and require less labor than any others we have tried. —A. Masteks & Co., 50, Princess street, Dunedin. We use Wheeler and Wilson Machine and find it superior to any other, both for Economy, Efficiency and Speed, to any other we have tried.— l. and A. Don, Dressmakers, Duncan street, Dunedin. We have had Wheeler and Wilson Machines in use for the last three years ; we find them more suitable than any other machines and very durable.— Yates Sons & Co., Drapers, George street, Dunedin. I have pleasure in stating that the Wheeler and Wilson Machines have given . me entire satisfaction. I consider it a better machine for work than any other I have tried.— Peter Stewaet, Draper, j Great King street, Dunedin. I like the Wheeler and Wilson better than any other machines I have used, it is lighter to work, much faster, and for dressmaking, etc., it cannot be surpassed. M. Cavanagh, Dressmaker, Caversham, , Dunedin. We have 20 No. 6 Wheeler and Wilson’s in use ; we consider them the best for Leather Work ; they give entire satisfac tion. — Aldeeson & Sons, Manufacturers, York street, Sydney. E MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, 1881 I Extract from the Jury Report on Sewing Machines —“The Premier Place was awarded to a Wheeler and Wilson Machine, which performed the feat of sewing together all the parts of a pair of moleskin trousers in nine (9) minutes, • doing its work smoothly and well. ” ONLY GRAND GOLD PRIZE, PARIS EXHIBITION, 1878. BEATING ALL COMPETITORS. The new Straight Needle Wheeler and Wislon have no shuttles, they have no cogwheels, they have no heavy gear to tire and weary the feet. It is evident that the rotary motion of the Wheeler and Wilson has much less friction than the shuttle movement of other machines, therefore the Wheeler and Wilson is much more durable, and needs less repair. I



IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, Or Wounds of any Description. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Burns (late of Akaroa), from British Herbs, and warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or wounds of any description, of however long standing. Red Ointment for ulcers, a certain cure for all ulcers, of no matter how long standing. Veridis, or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing; cures in that in -1 veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s evil. Eminere, or White Ointment, for all swellings and inflammation in any part of the body or limbs. Sold in boxes, poet free, at Is 6d and 2s 9d each. Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, or pains in the loins, or secret diseases. These drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Ointment and Drops will be forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use. In consequence of the great demand for these Preparations, Mrs Burns has REMOVED from Akaroa to Colombo street North (corner of Peterborough street), Christ church, and has appointed Mr L. P. Andrbwes, Stationer, East street, as her Agent for Ashburton and neighborhood. Address : MRS C. BURNS, Colombo street North, Christchurch, i 697 a oO PQ Ph TH E Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, A CO. 861 a 3 OTEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS O FOR \ CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. s CAUTICN TO PURCHASERS ■e I, ie t, h ie ie k "S ), e ir y b n The value of this well-known Family Medi« cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten. sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TION S, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SIJJCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : Ist —ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. 2nd —Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. 6c Conveyances. I BALING COACH 14 Leaves Ealing for Cracroft on e WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS on ii arrival of Express Train from Jhrist a church, and returns to catch the North I Express on Wednesdays and Saturdays. ■ Fares, 3s (single) ;5s (return). Parcels, 5 as per agreement, according to weight. , r The Coach calls at the north end of the ; s Rangitata Traffic Bridge going up and r coming down. i 229 c ADAM JACKSON.



The New Wheeler and Wilson has more and greater improvements than any other sowing machine, and is the fastest, making over 1,000 stitches per minute. CAUTION. Beware of Hawkers and also Puffing Advertisements of inferior Hard-running Machines which are highly injurious to the health of the operator. Inspect the New Wheeler and Wilson ROTARY ACTION MACHINES And judge for yourselves. They run by hand and foot, and are warranted to give entire satisfaction. TIME PAYMENTS. TIME PAYMENTS. TIME PAYMENTS. Send for a Circular giving Pull Particu lars to ORR AND CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON. Head Agency for Australia and New Zealand’; LONG AND CO., 101, ELIZABETH STREET, Melbourne. BRINSMEAD’S PATENT PIANOS. TWO GOLD MEDALS Awarded at the MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, 1881. Send for Illustrated Price Lists, Tes monials, etc. TAYLOR AND PARLEY’S CABINET ORGANS And the MARVELLOUS ORGUINETTE. TUB MARVELLOUS ORGUINETTE Plays all the latest music without instruc tion. It is perfect in tunc and time. A child can play it. LONG AND CO., SOLE AGENTS, 101, Elizabeih street, Melbourne. EAILWAY TARIFF. Copies of the New Scale of Fares and Charges 1 on the New Zealand Hallways can now be I procured at Office of this Paper. i



ECOOKSON, Wills . MAIL COACH f: Railway Station to Green Forest, and Mount Somers and Friday, returning ' Saturday at 3 n.m Longbeaoh ho COACH Leaves Longbeach for j (Sundays excepted) at 7.3 C 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.i 8.45 a. m., arriving at Ash for the 10.24 express fro: to Timaru. The coach Commercial Hotel, Ashb p.m., arriving at Long



427 c COTTON’S BOARDI (Late of Dimed WAKANUI ROAD, AS Close to the Railway Sta fire bell. Good Accommodation. Res Board and Lodging, £1 Board only, 14s. MEALS AT ALL H(



E W ZEALAND EXCHANGE. LABOR If stationholders, farmers, and house* holders will send their orders to me, I will guarantee to supply them with first class male servants, double or treble furrow ploughmen, teamsters, married couples, boys able to milk, and domestic servants with good references. Having had 25 years’ Colonial experience, my selection can be relied on.—JAMES MCDONALD, Manchester street south, Christchurch. 924 a