which almost hides it. The squkre - tower of the palace, the look-out of the fire brigade, and the spires of the dif ferent churches, were seen above the trees, light wooden buildings bf strange designs were ranged f\bsc to the water's edge, and lying lon Stages or-moored along the shore were numbers of canoes with thjeir : outriggers—a fit scene for dream- Jland so peaceful looking. Behind |he 'town, rose fine ranges of volcanic mountains, the rich green of, the.. gijass Streaked with black, where the-basalt cropped out; and deep valleys and rpg ged peaks were to be seen as far as the eye could reach. Boys soon appeaj-ed jswimming alongside, and made, small fortunes diving after coins, which tljiey seldom missed. Many of the passen gers went on shore for breakfast.; I waited till afterwards, and went' to ?the general post-office, posted some lettfers, "arid got one from Liverpool, glad to find ...as. I had not heard ' "'for' r three months. The population of the town is abput 8,000, composed of Kanakas or ;na tives, Americans, Germans, and Eng lish ; there are also a great mjiny Chinese, who occupy a district Iby themselves. Wandering through .the streets I continually saw sights J so strange that I could scarcely belipve them real. The houses are mostly built of wood, light and airy a? a summer house, and painted in ;the lightest of colors. One street I passed along surprised me by its wonderful fceauty, so unexpected in its way. For . about one- hundred yards there \fere light wooden buildings, with oben fronts, shops, and restaurants; then; on either side, standing in beautiful gar -., dens».were private houses like bunga '.' lows, rooms all opening out on |the verandahs, in many cases closed with trellis-work in the upper stories, likejthe .windows in a Moorish house. In jthe gardens, bananas, breadfruit trees, cocoa-nut and various other palms \iere growing in great luxuriance, and hang ing over the road, one tree, of which I saw several specimens growing twenty to thirty feet high, was covered witjh a mass" of the most brilliant crirrjson flowers—no leaves —the sun shining through producing an effect quite inde scribable. I saw several fine plants of the Hibiscus, a rich scarlet flower a large petal, a climbing plant, with a large yellow flower (single), I think, called Almonda, and another with a cluster of purple flowers, the coloj- of the passion flower. The first mangoes I saw puzzled me 'to know what tjhey were; the trees are as, large as skrca mores, the fruit is the size and colqr of a pear, but flatter, hanging in large clusters from long stems from [the larger end of the fruit. After lunch, Mrs B. (a fellow passenger) and I went for a drive to the Pali, a wonderful cliff up the mountains, from which there is a fine view of the other side of the island. The road rises all the jway after leaving the town, till it reaches the Pali, which is about eight miles out, and from there, the other side of the island appears to be a level plain a thousand feet below. The cliffs are quite perpendicular, and extend for miles like a wall, weather-beaten fantastic shapes; the wind blew up the gully with such force we had to }iold our hats with both hands. Some Chinamen made a good use of their tails by winding them round their hats and holding them on in that way. Going through town, we passed along a fine wide street, perfectly straight, with beautiful bungalows built of wood,-and standing in gardens of palms |and flowering plants, fenced with either iron or ornamented woodwork, the gorge ous masses of color were wonderful. . On this road we saw a bungalow being built for princess Katakalini, in a gar den of the most exquisite plants. On the outside of the town we saw numbers of shallow tanks, with a broad-leafed lilly growing at regular distances. This I was told was taro, from which poi, the ordinary food of the natives, is made. The root is taken and pounded in water till formed into a paste, then set aside to allow it to ferment. Afterwards it is stirred up till it becomes one, two, or three-finger poi, according to the number of fingers required to lift it when eating. One finger poi is considered the best, and is given to guests. For miles we passed numbers of gardens with their airy wooden houses, little r better than shades from the sun, fields planted in regular rows with bananas, and when m the country we saw great quantities of guavas growing wild. They look like small lemons, and when opened they resemble large gooseberries filled with seeds in a pinky jelly, not at all. dis agreeable to eat, slightly acid. Getting near the end of the journey, the road became so soft that I had to get out oc casionally and walk. We passed on the way several gangs of prisoners in their "coats of motley," working on the roads, mostly Chinamen. Going and returning we passed many Chinamen walking or riding—the latter the strangest-looking sights imaginable wearing loose baggy clothes, bare footed, with sometimes a single spur, and sitting on a high-peaked saddle, the horse a bundle of bones with some skin over them. The natives we met riding were fine looking men, very like the Maoris. The women, good figures and good looking,

rode Mexican fashion, wearing loose wide dresses hanging from the shoulders and reaching the riding Boots. On the head they wear broad felt or straw hats, ornamented with natural flowers or bright colored silk arranged in patterns, and often broad collars made of leaves or flowers. Some of the riding dresses were in bright colors, such as magenta. A concert was given that evening in Queen Emma square in honor of our visit, and most of the passengers

attended. Our vessel was the first to enter port for two months, owing to .smallpox being in the island. The Royal Band, which performed, was placed on a high stand lighted with great numbers of lamps, and the lamps through the grounds and along the road give it quite a festive appearance. The concert was very good, the grounds were crowded with people of many nationalities, Kankas being most numerous; groves of palms and tropical trees,, a clear moonlight night, crowds of people well dressed pro menading along avenues of lamps, was a scene more like Fairy Land than what I expected to see in the Sandwich Islands.

ASHBURTON .OUARDIAN, ''WBDNESBATE, HBgEMBBBi 28jlt881.

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Printed and published daily, for the Propiietor, by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at The Ashbution Guardian Printing Office, West street, Ashburton,' Wednesday, December 28, 1881.



Business Notices. JpREE TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Haying combined the two Businesses 1 ° ' j together, and by keeping a good LOAF at sd, and 16ozs to the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Trade and Free Trade will Stick toY|du.



R. LANCASTER. [ 301 d RE-COMMENCEMENT of BUSINESS. The undersigned begs to notify to jhis numerous customers that he has taken [the Shop lately occupied by S. W. Alcdrn, in Wills street, adjoining the old:, pre mises, where he will carry oh the SADDLERY BUSINESS as heretofore. James Tait, i SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, | Saunders’ Buildings, ■ I Wills street. 265 d EVER BE DOWN DUMPS. IN THE 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. In the game of onr lives, though the “ deuce ” is to play, i 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 l . 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. To give Stylish and Reliablo 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 themselves and their sons at G. J. F. Lublow’s, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a I Orr and Co., RONMONGE AND R S IMPORTERS OF 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.JS, 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 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, 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, TOBACCO. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST. Soap, Candles, Currants Raisens, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the beat quality and at lowest price. ORR AND CO. P.S.—China and Glassware at Job Prices. 12d LICENSING ACT, 1881, on Sale at Office of this Paper. ' [Price, 2s 6d.



Business Notices. Gr ENBRAL ELBCTIO 1881. Owing ' o the grc.t dearth of candidates for the coming election, I Andrew Orr | Has much pleasure in informing the public of the Aahburion County that i he will PLACE HIS SERVICES at the dis posal of the Electors of the County, and be most happy to supply them with, all /tlooaoa nf DRAPERY AND CLOTHING^ AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Second Shipment just to hand, , ex “ Norman M‘Leod.” Judge of candidates for the future by their actions in the past. A. O. has no objection to be judged by that test. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS In the following goods : 2 Cases Frillings, at 4i-d, 6d, lOd, and Is per yard 3 Cases Brown Hollands, at 6d, Bd, lOd, and Is, greatly reduced 1 Case Prints, at 4d ; former price, 6d 4 Cases Prints, at 6d ; former price, 8d 1 Case Ladies’ Fichus, from 3s 6d up wards 3 Cases Ladies’ Straw Hats and Bonnets, at little over half-price 2 Cases Cretonnes, at 8d to 2s—beautiful pattern - - ■ 1 Case Ladies’ Silk Ties and Collarettes ■ in all shades 2 Cases Ladies’ Gloves, Taffetta and Jersey, all at reduced prices. DRESS GOODS. 4 Cases Black Alpaca at lOd (see patterns) 2 Cases Black Persian Cords, at Is, Is 4d to Is 9d 3 Cases French Merinos, all shades, splendid value, from 2s 2 Cases Ladies’Embossed Hose, in wine and mulberry shades .Children’s Hose in all colors Gloves in endless variety, from 6d per parr 6 Cases New Washing Materials —Attila Cloth, Oatmeal Cloth, Sea Shades, Navy Blue, Creams, Cardinals, Browns, etc., etc. DRESSMAKING. Special attention given to the making up of Ladies' Costumes. Prices strictly moderate, and a perfect fit guaranteed. MILLINERY. A large stock of Trimmed Hats, Bon nets, etc., to select from. Ladies Hats and Bonnets trimmed and made-up. in the most fashionable style. Prices very moderate.



BOOTS. As usual, I hold an immense stock of Ladies’ and Children’s Boots at prices to suit everyone. Gentlemen’s Boots in great variety, from 8s 6d. CLOTHING. L6OO worth of New Kaiapoi Goods, as shown at late Show. Men’s Suits in Kaiapoi, Mosgiel. and Geelong in great variety. Men’s Trousers and Tests at moderate prices. Men’s Hats from 2s 6d upwards. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Suits made to measure from 84s, of English, Scotch, Irish, or Colonial Tweeds. SOLE AGENT FOR THE Davis VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE (the best machine ever invented). Send for sample of work. ANDREW ORR, IMPORTER, &o. Ashburton. Nov. 19th, 1881. 879 c Thomas Taylor’s QHRISTMAS PRICE LIST. COLOMBO STREET, Christchurch — One door city side of Tuam street. HIGH STREET— One door city side of St. Asaph street, opposite the Caversham Hotel. ST. ALBANS’ LANE (Late J. Say well.)



Every article sold is guaranteed—that is, the money returned if not approved of. NEW FRUITS. New Currants, 6d per lb ~ Raisins, 8d per lb ~ Sultanas, 9d per lb „ Mixed Peels, Is 3d per lb ~ Muscatels, Is per lb, good ~ Finest, Is 4d per lb ~ Figs, lOd and Is per box ~ Jordan Almonds, 2s 8d per lb „ Valencia (sweet), Is 6d per lb ~ Shell, Is per lb ~ Barcelonas, 9d per lb Canterbury Cakes, 10|d Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Dunedin Lunch, 3d per lb Lime J uice Cordial (imported), Is lOd per bottle White Crystal Sugar, 4d per lb Straw-colored Sugar, per lb Strong Family Congou, Is 6d per lb Assam Congou, 2s per lb Pure Assam Tea, 2s per lb Best do. do. 2s 6d per lb Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s lOd Box Tea —14s 6d, 16s 6d, 18s 6d, 20s to 28s Half-chests of 401 b, L 3 to L 5 Strong caddies, containing 201 b of the famous Assam Mixture, 38s Van Houtens’ Cocoa, 4s 8d per lb Lucca Oil (quarts), 2s 4d per bottle Quart Pickles (Morton’s), Is 6d Captain White’s Oriental, 2a 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s (pints), Is 3d Essences, (0. & B.), Is Morton’s Sauce, 6d per bottle Mellor’s Sauce, 9d, and Is 6d per bottle Java Rice, 71b for Is 6d ; Tapioca, 5d and 6d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Queensland Arrowroot, 8d and Is per lb Carbonate of Soda, 6d per lb Nailrod Tobacco, 6s per lb Aromatic, 6s per lb Best Twist, 6s 6d per lb Barratt’s, 5s Flat Plugs, 4s 9d Hemp, Rape, Canary, or Linseed, 5d per lb Moir’s Oatmeal, 3s 3d per 251 b bag Dunedin Oatmeal, 3s 6d per 251 b Condensed Milk (Milkmaid brand), 10£d per tin, or 10s per dozen Honey, 21b tins, lOd Marmalade, 9d, lOd, and Is 6d per tin Infants’ Food (Neave’s,) Is 3d per tin Irish Moss, Is 3d per bottle, Parafine Candles, 10£d per lb Sperm (full weight), 8d per lb Kerosene, 9s, 9s 6d, and 10s 6d, per tin GOODS DELIVERED DAILY AT THE CHRISTCHURCH RAILWAY STATION. 284 c



Business Notices. NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHAL T I N G. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to tike orders for ASPHALTING at ■very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. } All work kept in repair for twelve months. 3poo THE NEW GROCERY ESTABLISH MENT, ASHBURTON. | . MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic 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 every article required for a household from one establishment, without ;the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. 1 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, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c FURRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures [are allowed to leave the studio. _ Ferrier s series of Panoramic Views of Timaru how ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers. Price, 2s 6d. 219 c 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. 9° IMPORTANT FACTS FOR FAMILIES AND SEWING MACHIN ISTS.



It is admitted that Clothing Manufac turers are the best judges of SEWING MACHINES. Please Read Their Opinions, viz., 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 ßeath, Schiess, & Co., Clothing Manufacturers, Flinders Lane, West. For Hat Binding and Cap Making the Wheeler and Wi’son Machines are the best we have in use ; they do more work and require less labor than any others we have tried.—A. Masters & 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 Stewart, Draper, 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. Oavanagh, 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.— Aldebson & Sons, Manufacturers, York street, Sydney. MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, 1881 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. The New Wheeler and Wilson has more and greater improvements than any other sewing 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 Full 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 EXHIBITIQN, 1881. Send for Illustrated Price Lists, Tes monials, etc. TAYLOR AND FARLEY’S CABINET ORGANS And the MARVELLOUS ORGUINETTE. THE MARVELLOUS ORGUINETTE Plays all the latest music without instruc tion . It is perfect in tune and time. A child can play it. LONG AND CO., SOLE AGENTS, 101, Elizabeth street, Melbourne. 147 d



Business Notices. gAL E. SALE. i 9 S A L E. CHEAP SALE. Large Discounts. FURTHER REDUCTIONS. The Plans of our New Building having been completed, and the present Store being about to be removed, we have decided to offer to the Public, for ONE ONLY, our large and well-assorted stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE AT A FURTHERj REDUCTION, which will reduce the Goods to Cost Price. pST We draw special attention to our extensive stock of



SHEARING MATERIALS, as Woolpacks, Sheepshears, Oils, Lamp black, (Raddle, Turkey and Washita Stones, etc., which wil be sold at lowest prices. We have now landing— -800 bales full-sized Calcutta Corn sacks 16 bales 6-ply Seaming Twine 60 cases Castor Oil tons Binding Wire which wo |are ready toj sell at a very low figure, for want of storage room. all (Reapers and Binders kept in stock. An early inspection is invited, as the sale will only be for one fortnight,' and all that has been stated will be given effect to. We are prepared to make CASH ADVANCES ON WOOL AND GROWING CROPS, AX LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Friedlander Bros., AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



Business Notices. FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the siipport which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tanobbd 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 1 equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict 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 have given in the past. PERFECT PIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. 716 a



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. J. “Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to ; inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Ppimest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... Ijd, to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 912 c



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, 9£d, IOJd per lb Tobacco, flat plugs, 4s 9d per lb; Barrett’s twist, 5s per lb Biscuits, luncheon, 3id per lb Chocolate, three packets for Is, or Is 3d per lb Cocoa, Is 6d per lb Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Soap scented tablets, 7 for Is. „ yellow, 6d, 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, 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, CHRISTCHURCH. 344



J. R Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Orisxchukch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877.1 Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6 £l5O REWARD, if not genuine.



20 per Cent. Cheaper than other Hoases. p 3- P J. F. Stratz, Watchmaker from London , CD » O "5 H Kj J. F. STRATZ, uirect Importer o 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 Lovers, 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 EPPS’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 use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten dency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies 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 : JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. AiSO. EPPSJOHOCOLATE ESSENCE FOB ASIBBNOON USB



Business Notices. S. 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. 1 1110 SAMUEL LUCAS. .



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. 8160 TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OP HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &C. LIGHTBAND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch 88 c R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a rpINWALD TIMBER YARD, I GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND S ASHESf ATT. SIZES WIRE NAILS. ATT. LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Hurdles Manufactured on the Premises.



C. JEPHSON, Manager. 100 c



J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further particuJ? apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a



1 REDUCTION IN 2 ijf WATCHES. \ J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East 2 street, Ashburton, having received a h large stock of English gold and silver j Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz : —Rotherham’s j gold hunting Levers from £lB ; 3 Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Bhrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 j 10s; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom ) £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English 1 cases, from £4; American watches from [ £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, I a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel -1 lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, ' &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a Medical Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles. This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroy ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths in furs, and every other species of insect. Sports men will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies lor their pet dogs. THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so called article in imitation. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that the tins of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. 1 Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets, i A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, : both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most j agieeable method of administering the only ■ certain remedy for INTESTINAL or < THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe i and mild preparation, and is especially adapted ] for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. I Proprietor, THOS, KEATING, London I Export Chemistjmd Druggist. *



Medical. IMPORTANT TO ALL AJTTj3TED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY,SgffcES, Or Wounds of any DescriptuKter YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only byiMra Bums (late of Akaroa),£rom British Herbs, and warranted. to cure Ulcers, Scurry, Sores, or wounds of any description, of however long standing. Red Ointment for ulcers, a certain cure for all, ulcers, of no matter how ’ong standing. Yeridis, or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing cures in that in* , veterrte disease, scrofula, f or king’s eviL Eminere, or White Ointment, for all swellings and inflammation in any part of the body or limbs. Sold in boxes, po; • 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 Tor these Preparations, Mrs Bums has REMOVE D :: from Akaroa to Colombo street North (comer of Peterborough street), Christ church, and has appointed My L. F. Andrewes, Stationer, East street, as her Agent for Ashburton and neighborhood. Address: MRS C. BURNS, COIOMBO STREET NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. o° CQ T H E Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, A CO. 861 a K B*



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, surd 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 decewed 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 genuine : 1st —In every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stan o affixed to each packet. ' 2r d—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. C Conveyances-



Ijl ALI N G 00A 0 H 'J Leaves Ealing for Cracroft on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS on arrival of Express Train from Dhriafa 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 coming down. 229 c ADAM JACKSON. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL 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 ip time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Quill’s 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. On and after Saturday, 26th Novem ber, the REDUCED RETURN FARDS between Waterton and Ashburton will bo ss; Ashton to Ashburton, 4s; Wheat stone to Ashburton, 3s. W. E. BOND, Proprietoj, Longbeach. OTTON’S BOARDING HOUSE WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station, opposite Good Accommodation. Reasonable terms Board and Lodging, £1 pier week Board only, 14a. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. 134 c O TIC E TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers to this Journal are requested to communicate with the Proprietor when any delays or omissions in the Delivery o this Paper occur. (Late of Dunedin), fire bell. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.



IVTEW ZEALAND LAJBOK EXCHANGE. If stationholders, farmerc, and house holders will send their orders to me, 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