TOR ASHfidETON MONDAY,:; DE€)OMBER26, 1881.

Punted and published daily, for the Proprietor, by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at The Ashbufton Guardian Printing Office,: West street. Ashburton, Monday, December 26, 1881.



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at Kemptown. It being a most charming moonlight night, I told my .Jriends I should prefer walking home to Brunswick square (the other end of the town). I accordingly proceeded on the sea-side of the Esplanade. When iust opposite the Bedford Hotel t carriage and pair drew up alongside the rails with two men on the box and an elderly lade inside. I was greatly startled, as the wheels made no noise; but at once I took about half a dozen steps towards the carriage to see what it meant, when I distinctly recognised the occupant as my grandmother, whom I had left perfectly well at Cheltenham a few days before, also her coachman and footman on the box. lat once Vaulted over the rails opposite the carriage. At the same moment it struck me as most out of the way that an old lady of eighty-three should bring all her belongings from Cheltenham to Brighton, without informing her rela tions of the move. As I touched the ground I made one step forward to greet her, when to my horror the whole thing vanished. When I recovered myself I went straight home and told the whole circumstances of the case. Of course everyone laughed at me, I and told me that it was fortunate there witnggses n who,could speak to ray perfect " sobriety. I was very pu t ou t, and hardly slept all night, i Early next morning we received a telegram that tdy poor bid grandmother died in her morning.” A. Ross writes; —“Seeing is believing. I am a Hjghlander; therefore, you may of my race, when I say I believe in supernatural warnings, dreamy and second sight* and, being a woman, possibly may not be considered strong raind&di my story from my cWn experience. It is at long - intervals during my life—l am no v advancing in ye&rs-—that events • Have happened In my own family circle of which I have bpen forewarned by dreams. But ray ghost stcffy , this. I Had gone to bed, slept well all through the night, having g&enijotders; Jo_ : be;called earlier than usual, as my mother was to set out, after breakfast, by train, on the High land railway, to the far North. I woke' suddenly, remembering that it might be ’risfe;- when 1 1 distinctly saw a figure standing in the corner of the bedroom. It was clad from head to foot jin, the visor, down. I felt my "Heart Heat fast with fear; still I gazed, and could take in the propor tions of the figure, and recognised it as the eldest brother of a very intimate girl friend of mine, but no relation. I closed, my eyes, unable to, overcome the‘awfully mysterious impression the apparation imparted to me. When I looked agajn it had vanished. I got up, dressed, and on going downstairs found my. mother for her journey. An undeniable dread pre vented me disclosing to her what I had seen that morning. T accompanied her to the railway station, impressing on her to telegragh on Her arrival at Inverness. That evening the telegram reached me—the words to this effect: * Arrived all safe and well; young Munro died this morning.’ And so it was,; but why his apparation visited m£T know not. The death was sudden and unexpected, at his Highland resi dence! . His family relations were at the time in the South, and he died before any of them even heard of any illness to cause uneasiness,”



Returning from India in 1854, writes another correspondent, I resided for a few months at Dusseldorf, and there made the 1 acquaintance of two well known families —Haskal, a gentlemen well-known as the author of several works on Oriental botany, held a high appointment under the Dutch Govern ment in "Batavia, and his family, con sisting of Mrs Haskal, several daughters, and Miss Focke as companion, had en gaged a passage out in a large Dutch vessel*, and sailed from Amsterdam. One evening, soon afterwards, when Mrs Focke, with the rest of her family, tea, they all heard a loud cry Mother !” outside the , window. They all recognised at once the voice of the eldest daughter, Anna, who had sailed with the Haskals. They rushed to the window, but saw nothing. Scarcely had they taken their seats again, when a most agonising shriek was ;; heard, and twice “ Mother, mother,” in the same voice. A few days later a report came that a large Dutch vessel had been wrecked. I had left for England, and was written to and asked to make enquiries at Lloyd’s if there was any truth in this report. The answer I received was that on that particular evening this vessel was lost with every soul on board. The wife of a retired clergyman re lates as follows : —“ A year ago my husband took a residence in London, in a West End square, on a long lease which we f furnished and decorated, hoping to spend the remainder of out lives there. Before we entered the houpe, going to see how the workmen were, progressing, I saw distinctly, look ing' down on; me from a window, a young face. I should not have noticed it but that it was in the bottom pane of glass and I remembered a heavy marble table was- placed there. I looked steadily, to satisfy myself it was not a face I knew. I entered the house, going intp r the room. It was full of workmen, arid ho one knew any thing of any young person having been there. The impression passed away, and we duly took' possession. I speedily became conscious that some thing was wrong. One night, coming" home late, we fdund ;the chouse in a commotion. A housemaid, going up to prepare the rooms for the night, had seen a figure on the stairs she took for a fellow-servant, but it suddenly disap peared, and she rushed to the kitchen and fell into a fit. Three weeks ago my maid, a trustworthy person, came to me and said, ‘ Madame, I have just seen a gentleman standing at master’s dressing-room door. I thought it was he, but on again coming downstairs I saw the same figure, and passed it, feel ing startled, and came to tell you.’ What follows is attested by three per sons. We had gone to our rooms for die night—my maid was with myself, and my husband was in his dressing- Spom, divided from mine by a curtain. Over an arch in the wall, suddenly against his door came a loud, appalling sound, as if a heavy body had been thrown or violently fallen against it. It was a heavy thud. We tried in vain to discover the cause of this, and had liazdly laid down in bed when there



came a violent blow, this time at my door, and ere we could stir came a second,, almost before the echo,; died away.; The door was opened* the 'lights shone bright all down the sta&jf and passages. There was nothing to |be seen;, The next, and for every, suc ceeding night, precisely at the same, jime,;draie the blows on the door,, jsoraetimes louder, sometimes fainter,! jalways distinct—sometimes two blows,; Igenerally three. My nerves gave way at last, and, on Saturday, on at the .petition of this horror, it made me faint, my doctor ordered me to be at once taken to an hotel, where 1-Have iremained ever since, going home only, during the day. Meanwhile we must give up the house and its furniture ahd decorations at any price. We shall lose a thousand pounds at least, and we suffer all the loss and inconvenience of being turned out of our home. My husband and myself were solely the, occupants of the house, with our ser?' vants. We are neither, superstitious,' spiritualists, nor easily alarmed.” Mr C. Kroll Laporte says ; “ I am no believer in ghosts, yet ‘ there are. more things in heaven and earth, than are dreamt of in our philosophy.’ In October, 1880, ray eldest son, a youth of great promise, left for South America per mail steamer, and reached Rio de Janeiro in safety. During the night of Sunday, November 28, there appeared to me in a dream the well known figure of a friend, the late Pro fessor F. Gregory, dead since 1879, who looked at me in Ivs wonted seri ous manner, and held up a smallpaper, on which I thought I could make out the figures ‘l’or ‘ 2 ’ —l am not sure which. He never spoke a word, but pointed to the paper and then vanished. During that Sunday we all labored under a great depression of spirits, for which there was no apparent cause. On Tuesday, November 30, a cable , telegram announced the sudden death of my son, which happened in the Bay of Botofogo, Rio, on Sunday, the 28th. I immediately communicated my dream to several friends, who can corroborate the fact.”



Holloway’s Ointment and Pills. - Rheumatism and Rheumatic gout are the most dreaded of all diseases, because their victims know they are safe at no season, and at no age secure. Holloway’s Ointment, after fomenta tion of the painful parts, gives greater relief than any other application ; but it must be diligently fused to obtain this desirable result. It has been highly commended by rheumatic subjects of all ages and of both sexes, for ren dering their attacks less frequent and less vigorous, and for repressing the sour perspera tions and soothing the nerves.- In many cases, Holloway's Ointment and Pills have proved the greatest blessings in removing rheumatism and rheumatic gout which had assailed persons previously and at the prime of life.—[Advt.]



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., gUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c



ENERAL ELECTION, 18 81. Owing to the great dearth of candidates for the coming election, Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the public of the Ashburion County that 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 at 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 4£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 pair 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 Vests 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 POR THE Davis VERTICAL FEERSE WING MACHINE (the best machine EVER invented). Send for sample, of work. ANDREW; ORR, j IMPORTER, &o. Ashburton, Nov. 19th, 1881. 879©



Business Notices. IT is not altogether a new idea, when business people burst into rhyme in their advertisements. Our grandfathers ■and grandmothers have read some ex crutiating poetry 4«—advertisements in their time just as we do sometimes now. From an old newspaper dated a while after the Flood, a tea dealer, expatiating on the merits of his tea, has the follow ing ; “ For lords and ladies it is fit; Seven shillings is the price of it.’ I’m not going to paint the lily or gild re fined gold by attempting to improve on, that, but it should be a source of comfort ;to the tea drinkers of Ashburton and sur •rounding districts that they can now pro- Icurp. the finest Teas at my establishment [for much less money. I have just re ceived a fresh consignment of Nelson, Moate, and Co.’s Poke Blended Teas, in jackets and boxes. I have also opened up an assortment of Fancy Goods, and fruits in variety, are constantly arriving, Iso that my. patrons may have plenty to ichose from at the coming festive season. |l wish' all my kind customers a merry Christmas arid a happy New Year. H. Carson’s New Fruit and Italian Ware house (next Bank of New Zealand), East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, <fc Co.’s Pure Blended Teas.—She ad vertisement and handbills. 3c



Thomas Taylor, PASTRY COOK, &o;, Manufacturer of Superior Cordials. T. T. having had considerable ex perience in the manufacture of the above in the Old Country, can with confidence recommend them to his numerous cus tomers and friends. Those who wish to treat themselves will please give their orders early, as Christmas time is so near, and T. T. being very busy preparing for it. I shall also have a large assortment of Cakes, specially made for Christmas, and as everybody knows what my Cakes are, they therefore require no comment. In order that the public may suit them selves and oblige me, please give your orders early. All orders punctually attended to. Cordials Wholesale and Retail. 295 d HAVING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s STQCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, and by keeping the very best quality of Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone will find it to their advantage to deal with me. Now Landed, a lino of Strong and Well - flavored TEAS, 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 be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Robert Alcorn. 9



Thomas Taylor’s 0H RISTMA.S 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, 1s per lb, good ~ Finest, la 4d per lb ~ Figs, lOd and la per box ~ Jordan Almonds, 2s 8d per lb „ Valencia (sweet), Is 6d per lb ~ Shell, la per lb ~ Barcelonas, 9d per lb Canterbury Cakes, 10|d Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Dunedin Lunch, 3d per lb Lime Juice Cordial (imported), Is lOd per bottle White Crystal. Sugar, 4d per. lb Straw-colored Sugar, 3£d per lb Strong Family Congou, la 6d per lb Assam Congou, 2s per lb Pure Assam Tea, 2s per lb Best do. do. 2a 6d per lb Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2a lOd Box Tea—l4s 6d, 16a 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, 4a 8d per lb Lucca Oil (quarts), 2s 4d per buUle Quart Pickles (Morton’s), Is 6d Captain White’s Oriental, 2s 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s (pints), Is 3d Essences, (C. & B ), Is Morton’s Sauce, 6d per bottle Mellor’s Sauce, 9d, and Is Cd per bottle Java Rice, 71b for Is Cd ; 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 Beat Twist, 5s 6d per lb Barratt’s, 5s Plat Plugs, 4s 9d Hemp, Rape, Canary, or Linseed, Bd per lb Moir’s Oatmeal, 3s 3d per 251 b bag Dunedin Oatmeal, 3s 6d per 251 b Condensed Milk (Milkmaid brand), IOJd 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, lOjd per lb Sperm (full weight), 8d per lb Kerosene, 9s, 9s Cd, and 10s 6d, per tin GOODS DELIVERED DAILY AT THE CHRISTCHURCH RAILWAY STATION. 4 2840



Business Notices. NEW INDUSTRY. A S P H ALTIN6, j JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take I orders for ASPHALTING at very \ | moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park jsrreet. All work kept in repair for twelve ; mouths. 350 c mHE NEW GROCERY ESTABLISH { J. 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, 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. I 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, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale' still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). __9s7c ERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Ferners Series of Panoramic Views of .Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or front 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, ®?.



MPORTANT FACTS It is admitted that Clothing Manufac turers are the best judges of SEWING MACHINES. Please Bead Their Opinions, viz., The New Wheeler and Wilson has more than realised our expectations as to speed, flurability, and also in Economising Labor, bur work people express a decided pre ference for them on account of the ease With which they are worked. — Bbath, Schiess, & Co., Clothing Manufacturers, Flinders Lane, West. For Hat Binding and Cap Making the Wheeler and Wilson Machines are the best we have in use ; they do more work and require less labor than any others we have tried.—A. 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.—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 well. ” ONLY GRAND GOLD PRIZE, PARIS EXHIBITION, 1878. BEATING ALL COMPETITORS. The new Straight Needle Wheeler and Wislon have no shuttles, they have no I for FAMILIES AND SEWING MACHIN -1 ISTS. FOR



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 iniurious 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 EXHIBITION, 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.



Business Notices. S A.L R. SALE. SALE. CHEAP SALE. Discounts. I FURTHER REDUCTIONS. The Plans of our New Building i : '■ 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 Cost Price. £3!' We draw special attention to our extensive stock of SHEARING MATERIALS,



as Woolpacka, Sheepshears, Oils, Lamp black, Raddle, Turkey and Washita Stones, etc., which wil be sold at lowest prices. We have now landing— -800 bales full-siaed Calcutta Corn sacks 15 bales 5-ply Seaming Twine 60 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 ba for one fortnight, and all that has been stated will be given effect to. We are prepared to make CASH ADVANCES OM 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.; =■ ■ ■ 1 S. Lucas, 1 PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER- I - HANGER, &c, [adjoining Panama House, TANCRED i 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 ipared to receive orders, and solicits a {share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS.



PATRICK O’CONNOR (Late of D. Fitzpatrick's), Regs 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. 816 c TO BUTCHERS, PELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OP HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &C. LIGHT BAND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch 88c R. Galloway* TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able



rpINWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of building material, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES? ATT. SIZES WIRE NAILS. ATT. LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Htjbdles Mandfactdkbd on the Premises. C. JEPH SO N, 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



Great reduction in WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz ;—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehxhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c. f 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 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 for 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. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most at.eeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING* London : ;:; Export Druggist*



Business Notices. |rpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. i Ab the future prosperity of these sunny pies depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, •A. Craighead & Co., ! MERCHANT TAILORS, \ Tancred street, 1 | Have determined to encourage the J manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much : [as the requirements of their business will ! [permit. By following this course they pill be enabled not only to foster the ! growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also bo enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very ' SUPERIOR ARTICLE j AT A MODERATE PRICE. i 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 bo 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 FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. 716 a SUFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. G. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform. the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from Corned Beef from Mutton ... Sausages 3d. to sd. 2id. to 4d. l|d. to 3d. 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, 3£d per lb ~ white crystals, 4r£d per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, lOJd per lb Tobacco, flat plugs, 4s 9d per lb; Barrett’s twist, 5s per lb Biscuits, luncheon, 3|d per lb Chocolate, three packets for Is, or Is 3d per lb Cocoa, la 6d per lb Tapioca, fid 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 la 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 r Sweets, Colonial mixtures, lOd per lb ; Scotch do, Is per lb Salmon, 9d per tin ; Lobster, lOd per ton Hops, beat new, 2s 3d per lb r 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), 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. : 3 if p .i 5? Q S 2 » Q 33 tel gr xi J. P. Stratz, Watchmaker from ,j London J. F. STRATZ, uireot 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 oases 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 pency 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., HOMEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO. EPPS SOHO FOLATE ESSENCE FOR ASMtaNOON USB.



Medical IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SOURVY^SORESf,? Or Wounds of any 'Description. /’ , YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Burns (late ofAkaroa), from British Herbs, and .warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurvy, p 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."/ Yeridis, or Green Ointment; which T has produced astonishing cures in that in veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s evil Eminere, or White Ointment, for all dwellings andinflammationinany pyt of the body or limbs. - Sold Hh’boxes,post free, at Is 6d and 2s 9d each. Also, Purifying Drops, for gravely btfi pains in the loins, or secret diseases, t 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 1 these Preparations, Mrs Burns haa REM O V E D from Akaroa to Colombo street North (corner of Peterborough street), Christ church, and has appointed Mr L.‘ F. Andkewes, Stationer, East street, as her Agent for Ashburton and neighborhood. Address: MRS 0, BURNS,



Colombo street North, Cheistchuech. 697 a TH E Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, A CO. 861 a c/l' S TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CA'UTION 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 extern sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the on ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the 1 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: — ' T rvuw Ist—ln every case the words JOHA STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. . ' and—Each Single Powder has directions fo: 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 earned on solelv at Walworth, Surrey. , Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi. t cine Vendors. , _ Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and CO.*; Auckland. c



Conveyances. II ALI If 6 COACH 'j 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 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 Tongbeaoh royal mail _ A COACH Leaves Longheach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Water ton 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 Timaru. The coach leaves Quill’a 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 attentiojn Pares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. i 'l On and after Saturday, 26th Novem ber, the REDUCED RETURN PARDS between Waterton and Ashburton will be„ ss; Ashton to Ashburton, 4s ; Wheat stone to Ashburton, 3s. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longheach. 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, 14a. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. 134 c 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. ASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The TVfEW ZEALAND LABOR IN 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, 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 jv Guardian office. Chrirtohurch. 924 a