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as they saw the welshers march away, followed by an excited crowd, and were not surprised at hearing that the latter were kept in awe by the determined attitude of the swindlers, and the sight of the weapons with which they had aimed themselves.

THE CHURCHES.

SUNDAY AND WEEK NIGHT SER VICES AND MEETINGS. EPISCOPALIAN CHURCH- —Tancred Street, West. Bev. A. W. Hands, Incumbent. ■ Sunday. ; Holy Communion at 8.30 a. m. Morning Service, at 11a.m., and Con firmation by the Bight Bev. the Pri mate Sunday School, at 2.30 p.m. Evening, at 6.30 p.m., the Bight Bev. the -Primate- Country Services—Sunday. Tinwald, at 3 p.m., the Bight Bev. the Primate Willowby, at 3 p.m., Mr G. Jameson BAKAIA PARISH. ■ Bov. K E. Chambers, Incumbent, i Sunday. St. Mark’s Church, Bakaia.—Morning at 11, Lay Reader. ' Evening, at 7, Bey. < ; K : E;-Chambers I St. John’s, Barrhill, 3 p.m.. Lay Reader St. James’, Chertsey, 3 p.m., Bev. E. E. Chambers St. Barnabas, Methven, 3 p.m., Lay Reader. All Saints, Sherwood, at 3 pt,m., Lky Braider. Kyle Echool, U a.m., Rev. E. E. Chambers. Communion. —First Sunday in the month at St. Mark’s. Second Sunday at St. John’s. Fourth Sunday at .St Barna bas’. Fifth Sunday at St. James’ and All Saints Bapt ism in Si. Mark's, and Children’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. Evensong and Choir Practice at 7.30. — St Mark’s. ? PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. —Haye iock Street, West. Bev. A. M Beattie, M.A., Minister. Sunday Services. Morning at 11, Bev. A. M. Beattie; Evening at 6.30, Bev. A. M. Beattie. Sunday School in the Church at 2.30 afternoon. —Mr A. Orr, Superinten dent '■ COUNTRY SERVICE. Wakanni, at 3 p.m., Rev. A. M. Beattie. Tuesday. Finance Committee —First Tuesday i of every month,.at 7.30. S. S. Teachers’Association —Second Tues day of every month, at 7.30. • ; Wednesday. Week night Service at B—Rev.8 —Rev. A. M. Beattie. Pastor’s Bible Class in the Church Vestry—Weeklyat7. Thursday. TnrwAiD School —Weekly service at 7.30, Bev. A. M. Beattie Friday. Choir Practice at 7.3o—Mr. Alex. Craig head conductor; Mr. A. Stott, organist.

WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH. —Cameron Street, East. r Rev. W. Keall, Pastor. - “ Sunday. ■ Morning, prayer meeting at 10; service at 11 Sunday School at 2.30, Children’s Special Service Evening Service, at 6.30 COUNTRY SERVICES. Old Men's Home, S p.m., Mr Joseph Buchanan Seafield, 2.30 p.m., Mr T. Trevurza ; Sunday School, at 1.30. Tuesday. Class Meeting, at 7.30 p.m. Thubsday* Divine’Service, at 7.30, Rev. W. Keall Friday. Choir Practice at 7.30.—Mr. Ray, Con ductor PRIMinYE METHODIST CHURCH. —Wills Street, East. Rev. John Nixon, Minister. Sunday. Morning School at 10 a.m. Morning Service, at 11 a.m., Mr Scott Evening, at 6.30, Rev. J. Nixon Monday. Ladies’ Class—ln the Church at 7. Tuesday. Divine Service, at 7 p.m., Rev John Nixon Wednesday. Choir practice, at 8 p.m. Thursday. Class Meeting at 7.30 p.m., Rev. John Nixon NEWLANDS gRTMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. Sunday. Morning School, 9.30. Service at 11 a-m. (Rev. J. Nixon), and 6.30 p.m. (Mr Maidens). ASHBURTON FORKS. Sunday Afternoon Service at 2.30, Mr Aston ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL- Burnett Street West. Rev. Father Coffey. Ist 9 o’clock ; 2nd Mass, 11 o'clock, on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and 6th Sundays (when one occurs) of the month. Raitata ; . Mass, at 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the '''month. , . i

Printed andVput>&hed l 'd«ly, for the Proprietor, by of Ashbferton, at The As Mutton Guardian Printing Office, West street. Ashburton, Saturday, November 19, zBBr.

™ aqttrttrtyyn ftTTAEDIAN. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, Ml i



Something Wrong.—St. Matthews Church, Dunedin, is tin [a’ibad way, it Would appear from a southern contem porary. Its liabilities are very heavy, while its assets are next door to nil. Some of the liabilities, in fact, are “of sue* a pressing nature, that immediate, -hearty, and united co-operation is absolutely im perative if the church is to be kept open,” we are told. The Sunday attendance averages 1,150 ■ persons, morning and; evening, and the offertory is by no means liberally contributed to. “ The average morning offertory is L 5 2a 6d; and the evening L 7. The average coins are 4 half-crowns, 6 florins, 80 shillings, 200 sixpences. S fourpencea, ■ 145 threepences, and'9 coppers, ora total of 447 coins.” This reminds us of what a London clergy man) once'! remarked to ns. “ Until I heoame-incumbent of St. Givlittle’s,” said .the reverend gentleman, “I had no idea there wore so many three-penny pieces in -mxcQlation.t!'! f; : : Hoixoway’S ’ Ointment and Pllls. Diseases of the Bowels, —A remedy, which has been tested and proved in a , thousand dif fident Ways, capable of eradiating poisonous taints from nlcers and healing them up, merits " a trial‘hf its 1 capacity for extracting the internal corruptions from the bowels. On rubbing Holloway’s Ointment repeatedly onr the abdo : men a rash appears, and as it thickens the alvine irritability subsides. Acting as a deri - votive, this unguent draws to the surface, re leases the tender intestines from all acrid mat ters,'and prevents inflammation, dysentery, and piles, far which -blistering was the old fashioned, T though successful treatment, now - from its painfulness fallen into disuse, the dis covery fir this Ointment having proclaimed a • enieay possessing equally derivative, yet, per : fecttypaihless powers.—[Advt.]



—wanted Knows, that Mr F. Mato, is a Oash Purchases of ns in any quantity, at £3 per ton. Ft Mato, Hampstead Bone 884 b



Business Notices OF REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, BOOT Jim SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to, his numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, ... TANORED STREET, Where he hopes, .to merit a fair share of public patronage. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. 199 c



ARGAINS FOR THREE WEEKS. S. W. Alcom,



Having purchased from Messrs Hoddbb and Co. their ENTIRE STOCK of DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES, &c., AT A HEAVY DISCOUNT OFF COST PRICE, Has determined to hold a great CHEAP CLEARING SALE FOB 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 Prints at 5Jd per yard, reduced to 4d Good Strong Winsey, reduced to 4|d Horrock’s Longcioth, 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 Bjd Brown Holland, reduced to s|d Ladies’ Kid Gloves at 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid Long Muslin Curtains at 6s 6d, re duced to 4s 9d All Wool Flannel, reduced to Is Ladies’ Washing Skirts, reduced to 2s 3d Men’s Tweed Suits at 80s, reduced to 55s Men’s Mole Trousers at 10s, reduced to 7s 6d Men’s Cotton Shirts reduced to Is 3d 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 Dueino the Sale are NET CASH. Note. —A fresh consignment of SINGERS’ CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES Just opened. Orders from the country promptly at tended to. Observe the address is— S. W. ALCORN, LATE T. R. HOLDER & COMPANY, 8680 Saunders’ Buildings. QSBO R N E HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners of tno above and others are informed we have engaged store-room of Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton, where we intend, after the arrival of our new 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 the extras and material used, at list prices, j 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 Binder to save future trouble to the farmer. Apply early, as time will be limited, and earliest applicants will receive first attention. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. Orders will also he taken for Machines for the coming season.



"YfEW TINWALD STORE, I\| Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Eeid, PROPRIETORS. B.andß. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public-generally, that they hare opened a ...Q..BN EB A L STORE, In Jombs and Bkadshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS I TEAS!! TEAS Ml Of the Best Blends. SUGARS! SUGARS !! SUGARS!! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING!!! And HARDWARE! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE !! I At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS ANITREID. 87c fTIHRBSHING BOOKS printed on the j shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. HE cry is “ Still they come,” and the world seems to think I was right when I Insisted on it, and tried to prove that Ashburton is ‘ ‘ the best place in New Zealand by far.” I hope everyone will find it so, and I take this opportunity to again thank my many kind friends for their past favors, and to assure them and the public generally that I shall, iii these days of competition, do my level best to keep in the front—by attention, civility, and by giving good value. Seasonab’e Fruits, consignments constantly arriving, also on view a choice lot of sugar-cubed 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 advertisement. H. M. Carson’s New Fruit and Italian Ware house. (next Bank of New Zealand), East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co.’s Puke Blended Teas. Sc



mHB NEW GROCERY ESTABLISH -1 MENT, ASHBURTON. MONET SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub-, lie that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred 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 I 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 article .will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A trial respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORR, EASr STEJ3ET, ASBBUETON. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises. East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c



L Z B R O S., (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), WIIXS 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 with fhe years ex perience in the County of Ashburton, they are prenared to executed Orders in first class style for Buggies, Waggonettes, Wag gons, Traps, Carts, etc., etc., at Moderate Prices. Special attention will be de\oted to all Repairs entrusted to their care. Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, and Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. 860 c COACH BUILDERS



SUFFOLK 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 ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2M. to 4d. Mutton... ... ... ijd. to 3d.; Sausages sd. to 6<L j Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 912 c



fJIHE 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. 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 of the same class that can be imported, they feel con6dent that, by strict attention. .to business, and jby 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 have given in the past. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED, A. CRAIGHEAD AND GO. 716 a



TO THE FRONT.—In order to be well up in good BOOTS and SHOES for a little money, carefully read the fol lowing list of 0. Hawkins’ Cash Prices that cannot be rubbed out. One visit to this shop will convince the Public of this important town ;—Men’s wateriights, 15s 6d; 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-0. HAWKINS, Ashburton and Tinwald. 9980 HAYING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co.’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE,, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the tame 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 have bought a line of Strong and Well-flavored TEAS, to arrive in a few days, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s. There has never been anything like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc., 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 he waited upon regu larly. Prime bought in any quantities. ’ • ‘ Robert Alcorn.



Business notices. B. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c, Adjoining Panama House, TANORED 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, 1110 SAMUEL LUCAS.



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. , C. R ay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester Xing,' and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. . Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. :: / O. R A Opposite Central Hotel, Wakahui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. . Prick Lists on Application. 831^ M EDIOAL HA L I ASHBURTON. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TC THE PURITY OF DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a.m., 2 to J and 7 to 8 p.m.



PATRICK O’CONNOR (Late of D. Fitzpatrick’s), Begs : respectfully to inform his friends and the public of Ashburton, that he has OPENED BUSINESS in East street, opposite Albert Steam Flour Mills, and requests a share of their patronage. Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Repairs neatly executed. Fit guaranteed. M. Byan and Co. to inform their friends and the public that they have Opened a NEW GROCERY STORE in Wills street (next to Oookson’s Stables), and hope by keeping a good article, to obtain a fair share of public patronage. 884 c



mHE STANDARD BREWERY COM- X PANY (LIMITED). BREWERS, BOTTLERS, AND MALTSTERS. Noted for .their Strong .Ales, Pale Bitter Ales and Harvest Ales, having erected a NEW BREWERY and Cellars, at the corner-of South Belt arid Windmill road, Christchurch, are prepared to supply AT.E and STOUT in bulk or bottle, delivered at any railway station. F. W. H ADES, Manager. Address— Standard Brewery Co., Christchurch 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 2slQd per lb > „ l2lb boxes, 14s 6d each ' 401 b half-chests, from Is 4d per lb Sugar, yellow counters, 3£d per lb [ „ 1 white crystals, 4Jd 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 6d per lb Tapioca, 5d per lb Sagri, 4dperlb ’ Soap, scented tablets, 7 for Is. ‘ ~ yellow, 6d, Bd, and 9d per bar ; 9s 6d, lls 9d, and 13s 6d per box Matches, safety, 4d per doz ; plaids, 6d per doz ; (1000), 3 for Is lOd Currants, 6d per lb ; Raisons, 8d per lb Peel assorted. Is 6d 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, B£d per bottle Taylor and Papps,



(Late Davenport) * TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, ' Also, CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND . TUAM STREET, C H RISTCHURC H. 344 Geo. Booth & Sons, TUiM AND ST. ASAPH; STREETS, Chbisichubch, IMPORTERS of all kinds of AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and MACHINES. Tillage Implements Eood Preparing Machinery Dairy Machinery Harvesting and Threshing Machinery, &c., &c. Indents on the English and American Markets executed on the most reasonable 'trirm6V r ' l / - :d " 'Mi'' ’iui if 1 Agent— FREDK. PAYITT, Ashburton



BusinesFEbticea. IVTEVER be down in the DUMPS. Fortune may favor, though she may ; frown; I 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. 1 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 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. ( iTo give Stylish and Reliable; Materials, Perfect Fit, and unmistakable Cheapness, is the state of perfection attained in the Clothing supplied by Q. J. F, Lublow. The variety of Coatings and Tweeds to be seen at his establishment is, iporeover, the most complete and extensive in Canterbury. Gentlemen cannot do other than right in obtaining their dress for themselves and their sons at G. J. F. Lublow’s, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a , W. T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, &c., &0., 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 ana the Public of Ashburton that he has RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS in the Front Shop of the. Town Hall, next door to bis 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., IRONMONGERS 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 lowt kegs Varnish in f, and 1 gallons Lamp Black Rr/’dle 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'Cdrmiok Reapers and Binders 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Cornsacks, full size All extras for M‘Cormiok Machines Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch prices Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch prices IMPORTERS



groceries. We would invite 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, combi nibg 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. TOBACCO. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST. Soap, Candles, Currants Raisons, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the best quality and at lowest price. ORR AND 00. P.S.—China and Glassware at 'Job Prices. 12d



NURSE. —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. 1040 WASTE PAPER for Sale, 2d per lb., at the Guardian Office. T7IORMS PRINTED—“To Let * and f “For Sale”—can be obtained at the Office. ■ fCi . Building and friendly sooie TIES’ ACTS, on Sale at the Office of thia Paper.



Business Notices. ADVERTISEMENT. The Undersigned being about ’to erect NEW AND EXTENSIVE BUSINESS PREMISES Where their present Retail Stores stand, have decided to offer to the Public (their large and well-assorted stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE AT Patera which will DefeJCompetixion, Co-opebation,seto. , ETC. DRAPERY GOODS Will beTsold at a.SaoriSce.



GROCERIES At less than Christchurch Prices. IRONMONGERY Must be got rid of at ANYJPRICE. Glover Seeds, Grass Seeds, Spirits, and other goods, too numerous to,, mention, will bo sold at equally Low Paccras. The Public, therefore, a ill find it to their benefit to ccme and price our goods, however small the amount may be, before ylng elsewhere. No other place can sell at such low prices for cash as we are prepared to sacrifice our goods at.



No humbug, as other cheap sales generally are, but what has been stated will be given effect to. We are prepared to make CASH ADVANCES ON GROWING CROPS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, And put farmers and others on better terms than any other merchant or mer chant’s agent in the place. Friedlander Bros., AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE 'IN SURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEA LAND.



Easiness Notices. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FEOM Thomas Taylor’s TEA AND GROCERY PRICE LIST. TTIN-SANIE, OR WINE OF HEALTH V The New Prize Medal Aerated Non- Alcoholic Beverage— Is per bottle, lls per dozen. Highest testimonials.



Pure Assam Tea, 2s and 2s 6d per lb Pare Lemon Juice (certified) imperial quarts, Is 9d Assam Congou, 2s per lb White Crystal Sugar, 4d per lb—se< window sample Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s lOd—don’



pay more Fry’s Chocolate, quite fresh. Is 3d perlb Java Rice, 71b for Is 6d ; 561 b bags, 11s 9d, ISs, or 15s Costa Rica Coffee, Is 4d per lb Straw-colored Sugar, 3|d per lb—see win dow sample Family Congou, Is Cd per lb Before paying a fancy price for Tea, try a pound of the above ; it has a good leaf, fine flavour, fair strength, and is guaranteed to be as pure as any 4 sold at,3a to 4s per lb. Queensland Arrowroot, 8d per lb Morton’s Sauce, 6d per bottle Carbonate of Soda, 6d per lb Captain White’s Oriental Pickles, 2s 3d per bottle Tea—Strong lead-lined bores, containing 201 b of the celebrated Assam Mixture,



4.05, 455, or 50s Dried Apples, 6|d per lb Hops, 2s per lb Ginger, Is 8d per lb China Tea (broken leaf), 14-s 6d per box New Season, 18s Cd, 20s, to Hali-chests of 401 b, 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s Oatmeal, 3s 3d 251 b bag Indian Currie Powder, 6d per .. -i ; Crosse and Blackwell’s, la Kerosene, 17s 6d, 18s 6d, and 20s per case Luncheon Biscuits, 3id per lb Neave’a Food for Infanta, la 3d per tin Chutnee (Morton’s), 9d per bottle Mellor’s Sauce, 9d, or la 6dper bottl Ir<sh Moss, la 3d per bottle, Safety Matches (half size), 4d per doze. Baking Powder (loose), 3s per lb Condensed Milk (Milkmaid brand), IOJd per tin Sago, 4d per lb Rape, Canary, or Linseed, 5d per Best Twist Tobacco 5s per lb Venus Nailrod, 6s per lb Aromatic bars, 6s per lb A 21b tin of best Salmon, la 6d Cleaver’s Toilet Soap, 11b bar, la A 31b bar of excellent soap for 6d GOODS DELIVERED IN TOWN AND SUBURBS, OR AT THE RAILWAY STATION.



T. TAYLOR’S ONLY PLACES OF BUSINESS Are COLOMBO STREET, One door city aide of Tuam street and Lower High street (Opposite the OaversLam Hotel). 284 c J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), ORfsicaoECfl'. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Mates all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore ho can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [EsiABMsaEo 1877.1 Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheap her House. *- 9 o Stratz Watchmaker a from London e. & 5 H



J. F. STRATZ, uirecfc Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and (silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6



GRATEFUL COMFORTING P S’S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a, careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious us© of such articles of diet that a constitution may bo gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten dency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladiss are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette. * Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMIES EPPS AND CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO. EPPS’.OHOTOLATE ESSENCE, toe AvmurooN übb. 782



Medical* IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, ■ Or Wounds of any Description. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Bums (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 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, post 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 Trill be forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use.



In consequence of the great demand for these Preparations, Mrs Bums has REMOVED from Akaroa to Colombo street North (comer of Peterborough street), Christ church, and baa appointed Mr Xu S'. Andrbwbs, Stationer, East street, as her Agent for Ashburton and neighborhood. Address: MRS C. BURNS, Colombo street North, Christchurch. 697 a 3 gfc Hi *§ to 0° q 4 CQ„ a TH E Marvellous | Remedy for 1 HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCIUTIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. General A gents for New Zealand— KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, A CO. 861 a a



STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS 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 TIONS, 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 SUCH IMITATIONS, Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are 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 Steeoman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is earned on solely at Walworth, Surrey. . Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthornk, Prosser and Co., Auckland. , 6c



Conveyances. I BALING COACH Li Leaves Ealing for Cracroft on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS on arrival of Express Train from Christ church, and returns to catch the North Express on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Fares, 3s (single) ;5s (return). Parcels, as per agreement, according to weight. The Coach calls at the north end of the Rangitata Traffic Bridge going up and S“ gioy,n : ADAM JACKSok ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the MATT. COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m LONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton-daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterton 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Tixnaru. The coach leaves Quills Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p. m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wiU receive strict attention Fares —Through single fares, 5s ; return] same day, Bs. W. B. OND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. Rubber stamps. rubber STAMPS. Orders for every description of the above received at the Office of this Paper. COTTON’S BOARDING HOUSE (Late of Dunedin), WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station, opposite fire bell Good Accommodation. Reasonable terms Board and Lodging, £1 per week Board only, 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. 1340 O TlO E TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers to this Journal are requested to communicate with the Proprietor when my delays or omissions in the Delivery of his Paper occur. _



ASH RECEIPTS Printed at “ The ■XT E W ZEALAND LABOR iX . EXCHANGE. 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, named couples, boys able to milk, and domestic servants with good Having had 25 years’ Colonial experience, my selection can be relied on.—JAMES McDonald, Manchester street south. Guardian office. Christchurch. 924 a