table was, on this occasion, represented by a “cash” donation from these adherents of celibacy. < The public meeting commenced shortly before eight o’clock, the Rev. W. Keall r .. presiding. After devotional exercises, - the chairman called upon Mr J. E. Buchanan to make a statement regarding the finances of the church. Mr Buchanan, who possesses the happy knack of making the otherwise dry sub ject of finance a most attractive theme, ■aid that much as they had talked in the , past, and as much as the congregation of '• that church had been derided, they were 1 in a better position financially than they had ever been. During the year ended ■ 80th September, 1881, the sum of L 448 Os lid had been raised for the trust fund • alone, and that amount added to the circuit income of over L3OO for the same period, showed the gratifying total of about LBOO raised during the past year. - Of that amount, the sum of L 245 19s: 3d had been collected in less than two months, by special effort, to meet urgent demands, and it was only fair to mention that L2OO had during the last twelve months come from outside sources, _of which amount Mr Garrick, of Christ church, had given the handsome donation of LIOO. In concluding his speech, which was intensely humorous throughout, Mr Buchanan spoke in high terms of the pastor of the congregation, and questioned whether there was any other man in New Zealand who could have done so much for Methodism in Ashburton than the Rev. W. Keall. By the way in which that gentleman had brought his business ex perience to bear on the church’s financial condition, the debt of L 1,600 which ex isted two years ago had been reduced to L 1 ,056. (Applause). Anthem : “ The Lord is my portion.” The chairman, after referring to several causes which perhaps accounted for the somewhat meagre attendance at the tea meeting, said that the very satis factory financial statement just made by Mr Buchanan was really the result of the steps taken by the late Chairman of the District (Rev. J. B. Richardson), who, by his practical help, advice, and influence, had assisted in no small measure to place them in the hopeful position they were in that evening. In speaking of the dona tions which had been given from time to time, Mr Keall said that no individual’s name had been lost sight of, and while the names of many kind friends who had contributed in various ways had not been read out in detail, those names all ap peared in |the church’s ledger, and could be inspected by any who wished so to do. After apologising for the absence of the Rev. J. Nixon, who was detained at home through illness, the chairman re sumed his seat, and the choir sang the Anthem, “ Arise and Shine. ” The Rev. A. M. Beattie introduced his remarks by observing that he believed in the Scriptural injunction to “ Owe no man anything, but to love one another.” He would like his friends the Wesleyans to get out of debt, and then they would he at liberty to extend their liberality to their neighbors. In an admirable ad ' dress, Mr Beattie then proceeded to speak on the word “ Attention,” and the very racy manner in which he treated the subject was provokative of much merri ment, especially when the rev. gentleman spoke in facetious terms of some hind rances to concentrating attention on various subjects. Anthem—“ Oh ! How Lovely. The Chairman then called on Eev. W. E. Gillam to address the meeting, stating also that he (Mr Gillam) would be expected to propose a vote of thanks to the ladies before taking his seat. The Rev. W. E. Gillam commenced his speech with a humorous reference to the first address he had ever given—about nine years ago—which was at a Juvenile Missionary Society’s meeting, when, after speaking for about ten minutes, he had his attention withdrawn by hearing a lady from behind whisper. “ Look at his legs,” which, from excessive nervousness, were very shaky, the result being an abrupt conclusion of his carefully prepared harangue. He confessed to feeling some what timid in addressing an Ashburton audience, because from what he had heard of people in this district, they would not be satisfied unless they got a good speech. Before he left England, he had been told that it he came to New Zea land, he would have to “ endure hardness as a good soldier,” and he now felt there was some truth in the remark. He had had hard beds to sleep on called “ shake downs,” and had to do some amount of riding on horseback, at the same time knowing as much about horses as an engine-driver. He had been asked to move a vote of thanks to the ladies, which reminded him of a negro’s story that God made man first and woman afterwards, and, the black preacher added, “ woman had been after man ever since.” (Laugh ter.) But in regard to the tea meeting that night, he thought the women were a long way ahead of the men. [The vote of thanks was here put, and, it is unnecessary to add, was carried unanimously.] Mr Gillam then proceeded to speak on “ Difficulties,” and in referring to dif ficulties through which the colony had passed, said that, as a “new chum,” his observation went to prove that one of the principal causes of the recent depression was rash speculation—that speculation which went so far that a man would risk all that he possessed to secure wealth, and in case of failure such men were ruined. Gambling of that description was equally as bad as any that occurred on the race courses of the country. The topics of running into debt and taking right views of life, in their relation to “ difficulties,” were vigorously dealt with by the speaker, who completely carried his audience with him—one moment causing excessive laughter, and the next bringing them to a most serious frame of mind.

Anthem—“ Open ye the gates ” The Rev. Thomas Brooks, of Leeston, gave an excellent address on “ progress ” as it effects- the political, commercial, educational and spiritual affairs of the colony, but our limited space precludes ns from doing more than refer to one por tion of his remarks on education. Mr Brooks said that perhaps education was the leading question of the day, and the progress which it had made had already broken down a state of things which once existed ; when the amount of balance in the bank, and the amount of a man’s rent roll was the basis of his influence. The American poet’s graphic story of “ Dollars and Dimes ” was a thing of the past, and the brains of men would now rule the country, and not *be money which men possessed. Mr Brooks concluded his speech by moving a vote of thanks to the choir, which was carried very enthusias-

tically. Mr H. M. Jones proposed, and Mr W. H. Collins seconded, a vote of thanks to the speakers, which was carried by accla mation. The Rev. W. Keall made an explana tory statement with reference to some financial matters connected with the Beafield church, and trusted that ere long some effort would be made to clear off the balance of debt remaining on that build- Ing. Mr Collins said he would not like the meeting to separate without a hearty vote of thanks being accorded to the chairman, and spoke of the energy and ability which had characterised Mr Keall’s work in Ashburton. Mr John Orr seconded the motion, and also bore his testimony to the very excellent way in which the rev. chairman had managed the affairs of the church during his pastorate in Ashburton. The Rev. W. E. Gillam put the motion to the meeting, when it was carried in a very demonstrative manner, the whole meeting, by the request rf Mr Gillam, showing

their hearty sympathy with the vote by rising to their feet. Mr Keall having responded, the choir sang another anthem— ‘ ‘ Why art thou cast down,” and the proceedings came to a close by the Benediction being pro nounced. The choir, under the leader ship of Mr Chas. Ray, contributed in no small measure to the evening’s enjoyment, and a concert by its members, to be held in February next, will be looked forward to with pleasing anticipations by those who listened to the music of last night, and were acquainted with the drawbacks which the choir labored under.

MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD.

The Board held its usual monthly meet ing on Thursday last. Present—Messrs Alington, Pannett, and the Chairman (Mr Julian Jackson). The Overseer’s report was read and considered.

James Daley wrote, applying for one month’s extension of time to complete his contract, viz., formation of Thompson’s Track. Granted.—The County Council wrote, informing the Board that a special meeting of the Council had been held for the purpose of confirming the decision of the ratepayers, re closing the road leading through the Coiwar property The Over seer was instructed to advertise the final closing of the said road against all traffic. The Overseer was instructed to request Mr Dowley, of Highbank, to open several roads that were now fenced across.

An application from rD. Henderson was received for the use of the office twice in the month.—Granted, upon certain conditions being complied with. A petition was received from Messrs Gould and Cameron and others, request ing the Board to open up a road through land, the property of Messrs Hall and England, so as to shorten the distance from Methven to the bridge over the north branch of the Ashburton. —As the line proposed would only shorten the distance about 60 chains, the Board con sidered they were not justified in incurr ing such a heavy expense for so short a distance.

The Overseer was instructed to adver tise the election of two members in the place of Messrs E. Chapman and John A. Pannett, who retire by rotation, but are eligible for re-election. The nominations to take place on the sth January at the Road Board Office, Methven, and a poll, if necessary, to take place on the 11th. Mr W. B. Compton was appointed Re turning Officer for the district. Tenders had been called for the forma tion of 80 chains of Barker’s road, and for shingling the same. Only one tender had been received, and being informal, it was not accepted. Fresh tenders were ordered to be called for the work. After passing accounts to the amount of L 257 10s lOd, the Board adjourned till January 12 th, 1882.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1881.

[Continued from first page.]

Punted and published daily, for the Proprietor, by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at The Askbur ton Guardian Printing Office, West stwt Ashburton, Wednesday, December 14, rBBr. ’



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To Let. f'SnO LET—Well-finished and comfort |_ able Four-roomed COTTAGE ; rent 8a a week. Also, Two SHOPS. Jameson AND ROBERTS. 341 d rno LET—Three SHOPS and 3 JL OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. R. Hodder and Co., as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Apply, Robert Alcorn. 143 d For Sale. O E SALE BRIGHAM’S MOWERS & REAPERS. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 314 d Ashburton. O R SAL Rural Section 28403—705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 a lrl3p Rural Section 28406—387 a 2r 20p Rural Section 28407 —234 a 3r lOp E All the above can be had as one com pact Farm—is nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, with plenty of water. 4-ppiy, 213 d MATSON, COX & CO. rji O PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills street. 851 c Ashburton O N SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. Business Notices. A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashburton. C. Bay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M‘Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, 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. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Pmce Lists on Application. 831 a William Bevell (Late of Ashburton Forks), y~|~AS started in Business at Winskw as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 369 a



Business Notices. QSBO R N E HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners of toe abo'C . ml others,are informed we have e.igaged 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, 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 be taken for Machines for the coming season. OTICE OP REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, TANCRED 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 Jji E-OPENING 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 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. y AM A CASH PURCHASER OF Wool And will make ADVANCES Against same for Shipment on Owner’s acccount. Terms on application to JOSEPH CLARK, 142 d East street, Ashburton. m *-i & o • rH M CD O c 6 QfS •-> q fl a "l Coo Q | >. a|i “■s| ° eg r/l c -9 if to WXI > <!js s 2 o r , o •S I* , isfS so H .5 cc 33 Joo o<q: Q Pi W Pr O Pi W IB I O Q | I a aJ < -a co ® W .» £ <! » HH ei hM o A; W. Bandell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, GREENGROCER, & M4.RKET 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, ILLER 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 : Oatmeal, &c , Ac. Cleaning, Dressing, and Grinding Wheat, lOd per bushel. ALBERT STORES, EAST STREET. HENRY BOWERS, 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 1 attention paid to repairing. Moderate oharges. 9o



Business Notices. Lion Brewery. GWOOD (late Wood and Co.) begs , to inform his friends and cus tomers that he has dissolved partnership with M. 0. O. Digby, and the late firm having sold their interest in the Ashburton Brewery to Mr John Manning, of Rangiora, the undersigned will at an early date be enabled to supply the public with a Brewing of his well-known ALE and STOUT from the new brick premises in Dobson street and Cass street, Ashburton, GEORGE WOOD, 184 d Brewer, &o BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Have much pleasure in informing the public that, having completed their exten sive alterations in the above Brewery, they are now prepared to supply, Whole sale and Retail, a first-class article, both in ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re duced price. They have also made special arrange ments for supplying those light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date will be guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashburton Brewery, Cameron street. N.B.—On Sale, a large quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2s per gallon. Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily. 227 d M. Ryan and Co. to inform their friends and the public that they have Opened a NEW GROCERY STORE in Wills street (next to Cookson’s Stables), and hope by keeping a good article, to obtain a fair share of public patronage. 884 c Mount Somers Store. THE Undersigned have just opened up a splendid stock of Drapery and Clothing, which will be sold at prices not to be equalled in the district. Groceries and General Stores of best quality, and an in spection and trial respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Storekeepers, &c., MOUNT SOMERS. 577 a Jameson & Roberts, O 0 L, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE— Woolsacks Fencing Wire, 8,9, and 10 Staples, Stakes, Standards Raddle, Lamp Black Boiled Oil, Castor Oil Kerosene Oil Twine Little’s Sheep Dip Turnip Seeds White Stone Devonshire Greystone Purple Top Aberdeen Green Top Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Rape, Clover, Cocksfoot Ryegrass, Gorse Carrot and Mangold Seeds Ploughshares, all sizes Flour, Bran, Sharps Oatmeal, Chaff, Potatoes Rock Salt Tea, Sugar, Soap, Candles &c., &c., &c. Agents for The New Zealand Insurance Company, Ruston, Proctor and Co.’s Machinery, Deering Twine Binders 177 d Geo. Booth & Sons, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, Christchurch, IMPORTERS of all kinds of AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and MACHINES. Tillage Implements Food Preparing Machinery Dairy Machinery Harvesting and Threshing Machinery, &c., &c. Indents on the English and American Markets executed on the most reasonable terms. Agent— FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton TWJEW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Reid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS! TEAS!! TEAS!! 1 Of the Best Blends. SUGARS! SUGARS!! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING ! !! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE ! ! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R.’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 87c



Business Notices. A g ALE, SALE. ( I 1 SALE. ] £ CHEAP SALE, ' Large Discounts. FURTHER REDUCTIONS. The Plana 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 FORTNIGHT, ONLY, our large and well-assorted stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE AX A FURTHER REDUCTION, which will reduce the Goods to Coat Price. We draw special attention to our extensive stock of SHEARING MATERIALS, as Woolpacks, Sheepshears, Oils, Lamp black, Raddle, Turkey and Washita Stones, etc., which will be sold at lowest prices. We have now landing— -800 bales full-sized Calcutta Corn sacks 15 bales 5-ply Seaming Twine 50 cases Castor Oil 65 tons Binding Wire which we are ready to sell at a very low figure, for want of storage room. Extras for 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, AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Friedlander Bros., AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



Business Notices. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Ldjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. "N LUCAS, who is well known to be a thorough practical workman in the 'arious branches of the abovenamed )usiness, intimates that he is now pre >ared to receive orders, and solicits a hare of public support, ,11c SAMUEL LUCAS. rHESE quotations are taken from our Price List, issued every month, which are sent free by post by sending iddress : Feas, from Is Gd to 2s lOd per lb ~ 121 b boxes, 14s Gd each „ 401 b half-chests, from Is 4d per lb Sugar, yellow counters, 3|d per lb ~ white crystals, 4£d per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, 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, 1s 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 Gd per box Matches, safety, id per doz ; plaids, Gd 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, B£d per bottle Taylor and Papps, (Late Davenport) TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, Also, CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 344 IMPORTANT FACTS FOB FAMILIES AND SEWING MACHIN ISTS. It L admitted that Clothing Manufac turers are the best Judies 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 eace with which they are worked. — Beath, Schiess, & Co., Clothing Manufacturers, Flinders Lane, West. For Hat Binding and Cap Making the Wheeler and Wilson Machines are tie 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, Danedin. Wc use Wheeler and Wilson Machine and find it superior to any other, both for Economy, Efficiency and. Speed, to a y other we have tried. —I. -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. Cavanagh, Dressmaker, Caversham, Danedin. We have 20 No. 6 Wheeler and Wilson’s in use ; we consider them the best for Leather Work ; they give entire satisfac tion.—Alderson & 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 we'l.” 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 Or 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 raonials, etc. TAYLOR AND FARLEY’S :ABTNET ORGANS And the MARVELLOUS ORGUINETTE. THE MARVELLOUS ORGUINETTE Plays all the latest music without instruc tion. lis perfect in tune and time. A child can play it. jONG AND CO., SOLE AGENTS, 101, Ehzabeih street, Mblbooenb. 7 1 *7 A. W RAILWAY TARIFF. Copies of the New Scale of Fares and Charges n the New Zealand Railways can now be rocured at Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS J FKOM Thomas Taylor’s c CEA AND GROCERY PRICE LIST. ® 1 f c ■\ VIN-SANIE, OR WINE OF HEALTH . The New Prize Medal Aerated Non- A Alcoholic Beverage—ls per bottle, lie ] per dozen. e Highest testimonials. 1 ] Pure Assam Tea, 2s and 2s 6d per lb Pure Lemon Juice (certified) imperial quarts, Is 9d Assam Congou, 2s per lb White Crystal Sugar, 4d per lb —see window; sample Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2a lOd—don’t pay more Fry’s Chocolate, quite fresh. Is 3d per lb Java Rice, 71b for Is fid; ,561 b bags, Hs 9d, 13s, or 15s Costa Rica Coffee, Is 4d per lb ■ Straw-colored Sugar, 3£d per lb—see win dow sample Family Congou, Is fid 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 sold at 3s to 4s per lb. Queensland Arrowroot, 8d per lb Morton’s Sauce, fid per bottle Carbonate of Soda, fid per lb Captain White’s Oriental Pickles, 2s 3d per bottle Tea—Strong lead-lined boxes, containing 201 b of the celebrated Assam Mixture, 40s, 455, or 50s Dried Apples, 6£d per lb Hops, 2s per lb Ginger, Is 8d per lb China Tea (broken leaf), 14s fid per box New Season, 18s fid, 20s, to Half-chests of 401 b, 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s Oatmeal, 3s 3d 251 b bag Indian Currie Powder, fid per bottle ; Crosse and Blackwell’s, Is Kerosene, 17s fid, 18s fid, and 20s per case Luncheon. Biscuits, 3£d per lb Neave’s Food for Infants, Is 3d per tin Ohutnee (Morton’s), 9d per bottle Mellor’s Sauce, 9d, or Is fid per bottl Irish Moss, Is 3d per bottle, Safety Matches (half size), 4d per dozen Baking Powder (loose), Is per lb Condensed Milk (Milkmaid brand), 10|d per tin Sago, 4d per lb Hemp, Rape, Canary, or Linseed, 5d per lb Beat Twist Tobacco 5s per lb Venus Nailrod, 6s per lb Aromatic bars, fis per lb A 21b tin of best Salmon, Is 5d Cleaver’s Toilet Soap, lib bar, Is A 31b bar of excellent soap for fid GOODS DELIVERED IN ‘TOWN AND SUBURBS, OR AT THE RAILWAY STATION. I’. TAYLOR’S ONLY PLACES OF BUSINESS Are COLOMBO STREET, One door city side of Tuam street and Lower High street (Opposite the Caversham Hotel). 284 c J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchukch. 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 Houses. a- n 3 C ® O a- 3 § ‘J. F. Stra Watchmik from L London 3 £ Q «-i t. P 3 . F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of .tehes, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver ,te from England, France, Germany, I America. glish Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. ierican Waltham Lovers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 ierican Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 ,rm 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 igestion and nutrition, and by a careful pplication of the fine properties of well fleeted cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided ur breakfast tables with a delicately avoured beverage which may save us lany heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the xdicious use of such articles of diet that constitution may be gradually built up ntil strong enough to resist every ten ancy to disease. Hundreds of subtle taladiss are floating around us ready to flack wherever there is a weak point. Tb may escape many a fatal shaft by seping ourselves well fortified with pure ood and a properly nourished frame.— je article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMCEOPATHIO CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO. EPPS’ CHOCOLATE ESSENCE, FOB ASSjSBNOON USB. 7 9



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 Akarba),from British Herbs, and warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or wounds of any desmptios, of however long standing. Red Ointniank for ulcers, a certain cure for all' doers, of no matter how long., standing. Yeridis, or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing cores in.,that in veterate disease, scrofula,' or king’s- ,evil Eminere, or White Ointment - fog all swellings and inflammation ih any psjrt 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, . will be forwarded with a printed wrapper‘ with directions for use. In consequence of the great demand for these Preparations, Mrs Bums has i : . REMOVE D from Akaroa to Colombo street North I (corner of Peterborough Christ church, and has appointed .Mr> L. F. Andrewes, Stationer, East street, as her Agent for Ashburton and neighbcafhbod. Address: MRS 0. BURNS, Colombo street Noeth, Christchurch. 697» rp H E Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, W AND Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zeedand— KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, A CO. 861 a STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS - FOR ■■ iff 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 distincfi.e characteristics, without which , none , ; are genuine : . - -jr* Ist —ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. , . r 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 *oleU at Walworth, Surrey. ■- r . Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. ' ,' Sold by Kempthokne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. CC Conveyances. Ealing go aoh Leaves Ealing for Cracroft' on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS on arrival of Express Train from : church, and returns to catch the Express on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Fares, 3s (single) ;5s (return). Parcels, as per agreement, according to weight. The Coach calls at the north endor the Rangitata Traffic Bridge going Up and coming down. ; 229 c ADAM JACKSON. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the MATT, COACH from, Ashburton Railway Station to Green, .Street, AJfqrc Forest, and Mom-t 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., Wheatstpne 8. 45 a. m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurdi to Timaru. The coach leaves Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, at ASO p. m., arriving at Longbeach ,at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any or the above places wiU receive strict attention Fares —Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. ■ _ i On and after Saturday, 26th Novem ber, the REDUCED RETURN FARDS between Waterton and Ashburton will be ss; Ashton to Ashburton, 4s; Wheat stone to Ashburton, 3s. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. 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. 131 c )TI C E TO SUBS Jill BE. IS scribers to this Journal are requested imunicate with the Proprietor when lays or omissions in the Delivery o aper occur. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office. J^-EW ZEALAND LABOR EXCHANGE. If stationholders, farmer?, 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 Having had 25 years’ Colonial experience, my selection can be relied on.—JAMES MCDONALD, Manchester street south,' Chrirtchurch. ■ 924 a