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Poyntz and Co. .T a V - j ■ ‘ 1o 31T77 ALTER A. WOO D* S hIfK W TWINE : : ;[ Binder & Harvester 6fb. 6in. and 6ft. 6in. Cut. ojtt Eight of tho world’s highest prizes were T awarded to W. A. Wood’s Harvest ing Machine. . Special First at the Melbourne Exhibi ■tion.: -The competitors of the “Wood,” ~ beingdiasatisfied with their defeat,at the trial, appealed to the Commissioners ( of the Exhibition for another trial. This fieing granted, a second trial was held on December 23 last, at Rochester, Australia, when their Machine was again victorious, competing against the McCormick, Os fcmo, and Peering Twine Binders. A FIELD TRIAL of W. A Wood’s Machine will be held NEAR ASHBUR TON early next month. POYNTZ & CO., Agents. Messrs poyntz & co. wish to draw special attention to their re vised list of properties, viz., : • FARMS: 800 acres, close to Wakanui creek, well, improved, part in crop, balance in English grass. ir 897 acres, R.S. 26616 and 26655 ; well watered and close to the Railway Station. 532 acres, R.S. 27192, 27194; partin wheat, balance in tussocks. U 7 acres, Wakanui, R.S. 28239 ; to be sold on very reasonable terms. 78£ acres, Wakanui creek ; suitable for a dairy farm. ■ ■479 acres, R;S. 34036, and others all in native. 664 acres, R. S. 27493 and 27494, capital sheep farm good improvements. 250 acres, k.S. 28111, 28112, partly in crop. 360 acres, at Waterton, all in crop. 1200 acres, R. S. 25413, and other splendid sheep farms; exceptionally good improvements. 220 acres, R.S. 32367 and 32356, in native TOWN SECTIONS : T.S. 118, 119, near Messrs Cunningham grain store. T.S. 465, 466, 467, Tancred street. T.S. 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox and Walker streets. T.S. 822, 828, 818, 689, 675, 518, 316. T.S. 742, 743. HOUSE PROPERTIES; A seven-roomed, overlooking the Domain, within two minutes walk of the centre of the town and Railway Station, well fenced, and tastefully laid out. A four-roomed house in Burnett street. A five-roomed house in Tancred street. .XI : Two well-built four-roomed houses in Peter street. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES : L 8 acres of land, in Walsh’s paddock, well fenced.



Several sections on the Alford Forest road, suitable for building sites. A ten-roomed house, with two acres of land, having long frontage, on the Wakahui road. Two four-roomed houses, on East Town Belt. A five-roomed house on back East Belt. A good four-roomed house near the Gas Works. N-- SALE. Andrews and Beaven’s Straw Elevtaors, with patent tines, from L 65 up wards, capable of delivering to height of 24ft. POYNTZ & CO. f'llTTp UNDERSIGNED have the sum of .JL £3,000 to invest on freehold security in sums to suit borrowers, at current rates of interest. Poyntzand Co., AGENTS, L; POTNTZ & CO. Agents, Ashburton.



Business Notices. Tinwald coal and firewood DEPOT. B. S. Bean (Late of Montgomery and Co., Limited), Having taken the Coal Premises of Mr Joseph Clark, begs to return his thanks for the support he has received sitkce commencing Business as above, and hopes by attention and civility, combined with , the Lowest Prices, to still merit their sup port. Agent for the Springfield Coal Com pany. Coal, Firewood, Post and Rajls, ] Stakes, etc. f j Orders taken for Bricks, Cement, Lime, Timber, etc. 467 d A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, ■t*- ■ Ashburton. G. Bay, ; ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. ' The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborrie, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and Harvester King. i Wire and Oil of the best brands. i Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. 0. R ■ Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanux Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cookiijg Range?, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings, ; ; Prior Lists on Application. 831



O 1- DON If). JUST 11EC RIVED, j A second consignment of this popiilir non-alcoholic Beverage. It contains both phosphorus and iron, and is therefore ja brain and nerve tonic. It has the exhil arating properties of Champagne, without its disagreeable effects. \ Three, five, and eight-pint Gasogenes at iteduced Prices. Lemon Syrup, Raspberry and Lemon Syrup, Elio’s Fruit Salt, Lime Juice, Citrate of Magnesia, Lemon Kali (or Sherbet. GINGER BEER POWDER. A nine-penny packet makes two gallons of .finest Ginger Beer. ESSENCE OF RENNET. Four or six drops to a pint of milk makes delicious sweet Curds and Whey. J. M. Cambridge, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON, 337 cl



The undersigned begs to notify that Messrs Acla.ni) Campbell and Co. have kindly placed their Grain Store at lps disposal, and that the same will be opened as a temporary LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES on and after this date. Customers will find that they will receive the same attention, and their horses, etc., the same care as formetly. Note the Address — Edward Cookson, ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO’S STORES, Petek street, near Quill’s Hotel, Ashburton. Dec. 1881.



William Revell (Late of Ashburton Forks), TTAS started in Business at Winskw m SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a



Jameson & Roberts, TOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND Fencing Wire, 8,9, and 10 Staples, Stakes, Standards Raddle, Lamp Black Boiled Oil, Castor Oil Kerosene Oil Twine Little’s Sheep Dip 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 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 in 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 tlie tea drinkers of Ashburton and sur rounding districts that they can now pro cure the finest Teas at my establishment for much less money. 1 have just re ceived a fresh consignment of Nelson, Moate, and Co.’s Pure Blended Teas, in packets and boxes. I have also opened up an assortment of Fancy Goods, and fruits in variety are constantly arriving, so that my patrons may have plenty to chose from at the coming festive season. I wish all my kind customers a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. fl. M. Carson’s New Fruit and Italian Ware house (next Bank of New Zealand), East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, A Co.’s Pure Blended Teas.— See ad vertisement and handbills. _ I EDUCATION Act, 1877, Debtors 2J and Creditors Act, and Amend ment Acts, Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1871, to be had at the Guardian Office, next Matson, Cox and Co.’s, West street. GENERAL MERCHANTS, Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE— Woolpacks Turnip Seeds



Business Notices S. W. Alcorn's ; NEW DRAPERY STORE. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE OF ASHBURTON. WONDERFUL CHEAP PURCHASES OF THE STOCK OF DRAPERY OF MESSRS JACOB JOSEPH AND CQ., Wholesale Warehousemen, of Wellington, Amounts to nearly L 4,000 wholesale price, purchased for less than *" LI.OOO. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IN announcing to the public of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts the opening of my new premises in East street as a first- class GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOT STORE, and in soliciting a liberal share of support, 1 have to state that it is my intention to keep a thoroughly well-assorted stock in every department, embracing the newest styles, at strictly moderate prices. JACOB JOSEPH’S STOCK; Bought at 73| per cent, discount. I consider it as exceedingly fortunate for Ashburtonians as well as for myself that I am in the position to state that ! have purchased the Drapery Stock of the above firm, amounting to L 4,000, at Wholesale Price, at a discount of 73| per cent, cn landed cost, and will thus be able to sell all tbese-Goods at LESS THAN HALF PRICE, and still have a goqd profit. Amongst this Stock there is a quantity of all sorts of Infants’ Under clothing, Girls’ Night Dresses and Che mises (plain, frilled, and trimmed,), whiqh will be sold at about the price of the ma terial, so that ladies will be saved the labor and expense of making. The following are a few of the articles from the Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co,, and their reduced prices:— Boys’ New Dux Collars, reduced to 4d



per box i Men’s Moulded West End Collars, sizes 14 and 14£, reduced to 4d Men’s Oxonian Collars, all sizes, 4d Men’s new Dux Harvard Collars, all sizes, fid per box Men’s Felt Hats, regular price 7s 6d, re duced to 3s Gd Men’s Drab and Felt Yankee Hats, regular price 15s, reduced to 7s 6d 72 doz! Men’s Printed Border Pockets, finest quality, regular price Is, reduced to Gd 37 doz. Men’s Chintz Silk Pockets, regular price 4s and 4s 6d, reduced to 2s and 2s 6d 100 doz. Men’s Lambswool Drawers, reduced to less than wholesale price 29 doz. Men’s Lambswool Undershirts, reduced to English cost 43 doz. Puggarees, regular price Is and 2s, reduced to Cd and Is Boys’ and Men’s Leather and Elastic Belts, at less than half-price 65 doz. Colored Gossamer Falls, regular price 3s Gd and 4s, reduced to Is Gd and 2s Lace Falls, Crape Falls, Crape Sets, &c., at loss than the usual price 120 doz. Stay Busks, regular price 8d and lOd, reduced to 3d and 4d. 75 doz. Infants’ Stay Bands, regular price 9d to Is Gd, now 4£d to lOd 39 doz. Infants’ Frock Bodies, regular price 2s Gd to 4s 6d, now Is to 2s 3d 65 Colored Lama Long Shawls, regular price 1,9 s Gd and 255, now 11s Gd and 13s Gd 800 yards Wools Beigees, usual price Is 4d and Is Gd, reduced to Is . 690 yards All-wool French Dress Stuff, new shades, usual price 2s 9d, re duced to Is 9d New Prints, new Hollands, at great re ductions on account of removal of duty New Sheeting, now Calicoes, new Shirting, at low prices, duty off. TO GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TAILORS, DRESSMAKERS AND CABINETMAKERS. Amongst this Cheap Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co.’s, there is a large quantity of Braids of all kinds, Hooks and Eyes (black and white), Piping Cord, Stay Tape, Braids and Gimps, Trouser Buttons, Vest Buckles, Coat and Vest and Dress Buttons, Dress Preservers, Chair Gimps, Curtain Lace, Blind Tassels, Silk Furniture Cords, &c., which will be sold wholesale at less than English cost price. SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIES. Dressmaking. I have the pleasure to inform the Ladies that I have secured the services of a first class Dressmaker from Wellington, noted for Perfection of Fit combined with great taste and style. Operations in the Dress making Department will commence on Monday, the 12th inst., and orders can now be taken in the shop. To prevent disappointment, Materials purchased on the premises only will be made up. S. W. ALCORN, East street, Ashburton. December 1, 1881. SPECIAL TELEGRAM.—“Parihaka, November 18,1881. —To MrThomas Chambers, Ashburton.—Am convinced there’s nothing like leather. Please send up 3,000 pairs of your unrivalled stout Walking Boots. The Volunteers have worn out their shoe leather in marching upon Parihaka, and have hardly got a sound sole amongst them. You may also forward a pair of your Elastic Sides for To Whiti, who wants something for Sunday wear.—(Signed) — Bryce.” Thomas Chambers’ BOOTS and SHOES secured First Prize at the Exhibition, and Christchurch and Ashburton Shows. Good fit guranteed, and prices strictly moderate. 141 d



Alford brewery. • Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quinton Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their New Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will bo a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will bo specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 78d f BIHRESHING BOOKS printed on the shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. &ENERAL ELECTION, 1881. Owing.to the great dearth of candidates : or 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 classes of 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 I In the following goods : 2 Cases Pollings, at 4£d, 6d, lOd, and Is per yard 3 Cases Brown Hollands, at 6d, Bd, IQd, and Is, greatly reduced 1 Case Prints, at 4d ; former price, 6d 4 Cases Prints, at 6d ; former price, 8d I Case Ladies’ Pichus, from 3s 6d up wards 3 Cases Ladies’ Straw Hats and Bonnets, at little over half-price 3 Cases Cretonnes, at 8d to 2s—beautiful pattern I Case Ladies’ Silk Ties and Collarettes in all shades 2 Cases Ladies’ Gloves, Taffetta and Jeisey, all at reduced prices. DRESS GOODS. 4 Cases Black Alpaca at lOd (see patterns) 2 Cases Black Persian Cords, ; at Is, 1s 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 L 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 fid. CLOTHING. L6OO worth of New Kaiapoi Goods, as shown at late Show. Men’s Suita in Kaiapoi, Mosgiel. and Geelong in great variety. Men’s Trousers and Vests at moderate prices. Men’s Hats from 2a fid upwards. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Suits made to measure from 84a, 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 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 Juice Cordial (imported), Is lOdper bottle White Crystal Sugar, 4d per lb Straw-colored Sugar, 3£d per lb Strong Family Congou, Is 6d per lb Assam Congou, 2s per lb Pure Assam Tea, 2s per lb Beat do. do. 2s 6d per lb Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s lOd Box Tea—l4s 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, 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 6d per bottle Java Rice, 71b for Is 6d ; Tapioca, 5d and 6d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Queensland Arrowroot, 8d and 1s per lb Carbonate of Soda, 6d per lb Nailrod Tobacco, 6s per lb Aromatic, 6s per lb Best Twist, 5s 6d per lb Barratt’s, 5s Flat Plugs, 4s 9d Hemp, Rape, Canary, or Linseed, 6d per lb Moir’s Oatmeal, 3s 3d per 251 b bag Dunedin Oatmeal, 3s 6d per 251 b Condensed Milk (Milkmaid brand), lOfcd 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. 2840



Business Notices. -pREE TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Businesi es' together, and by keeping a good LOAF at 6d, and 16ozs to the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free -. ■ ■ i Trade andFREE Trade wide Stick toYolu. B. LANCASTEB. 30ld R E-COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS. The undersigned begs to notify to his numerous customers that he has taken the Shop lately occupied by S. W. Alcorn, in Wills street, adjoining the old pre mises, where he will carry on the SADDLERY BUSINESS as heretofore. James Tait, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, Wills street. 266 d EVER BE DOWN IN THE DUMPS. Fortune may favor, though she may frown ; Bright morning comes after the night, And no matter how long a good man may be down, He’ll rise if he sticks to the right. In the game of onr lives, though the “ deuce ” is to play. We all have our chances of “ trumps,” “ Fair dealing " if you would “ count honors,” we say, And never be down in the dumps. The oldest of men tell us life is a span, Though the “lane without turning” seems long ; When sadness creeps into the heart of a man He should hurry it out with a song. Though the road be so rough that the progress is slow, Though our knees may be aching with bumps, ’Twill be changed if a little further we go,_ So never be down in the dumps. Should folk disappoint—say, your tailor, to wit, With separate garment or suit, Visit G. J. F, Lublow for perfection in fit, And saving your money to boot He’ll suit you with all that is novel and rare,



And prove himself a regular “ trump,” For giving both cheapness and thorough good wear, So never be down in the dumps. To give Stylish and Reliable Materials, Perfect Fit, and unmistakable Cheapness, is the state of perfection attained in the Clothing supplied by G. J. F. Lublow. The variety of Coatings and Tweeds to be seen at his establishment is, moreover, the most complete and extensive in: Canterbury. Gentlemen cannot do other than right in obtaining their dress for themselves and their sons at Gr. J. R Lnblow’s, . EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a I Orr and Co., RONMONGERS AND PORTERS 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’jlcwt 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'Gormick 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 Raisons, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the best quality and at lowest price. ORR AND CO. P.S. —China and Glassware at Job Prices. 12d Licensing act, issi, on Sale at Office of this Paper. 'Price, 2s 6d.



Business Notices. I i f i gALR SAL B. SALE. CHEAP SALE. Large Discounts; FURTHER REDUCTIONS. j The of our New Building having been completed, and the present Store being about to be removed, we 1 have decided to offer to the Public, for ONE FORTNIGHT. ONLY, our large and well-assorted stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE AT A FURTHER! REDACTION, which will reduce the Goods to Cost Price. 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 noiy landing— -800 bales' full-sized Calcutta Corn sacks 16 bales 6-ply Seaming Twine 60 cases Castor Oil tons Binding Wire which we are ready to sell at a very low figure, for want of storage room. Extras'* Jfor 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 THU COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM* PANY OF NEW ZEALAND,



Business Notices. rpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred street. Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored wioh a large consignment of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel 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



8U F FOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. Gv J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Frimest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton... ... ... l|d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... 6d. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 912c' 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. Hlo SAMUEL LUCAS. fjHNWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES; ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS. ALL LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Hurdles Manufactured on the Premises. C. JEPHSON, Manager. 100 c



X Sherriff, ONUMENTAL 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 QjREAT REDUCTION WATCHES. IN J. Si QUINN, Watchmaker, Easi 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 ; Ehrhardt’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 os ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel 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 JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shou Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. All kinds and descrip tions of Boots and- Shoos, pegged and sewn, made on a the premises. Extra attention paid to* repairing. Moderate charges. 9c



Business Notices. PATRICK O’ CONNOR (Late of D. Fitzpatrick's), , . Begs respectfully to inform Ms 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 T O BUTCHERS, FELLMONOBRS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &C. LIGHT BAND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch 88c R. Galloway, TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENT S MAKER. All Repairs neatly. executed with - , promptitude and despatch, and at reason-- able prices. 197 - MedicaL



IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, Or Wounds of-any Description. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Bums (late of Akaroa), from British Herbs, '* and warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurvy, -*1 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 has ' produced astonishing cures in that in- 4 veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s evil *1 Eminere, or White Ointment, for all j swellings and inflammation in any part of the body or limbs. Sold in boxes, post free, at Is 6d and 2s 9d each. Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, or pains in the loins, or secret diseases. These drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Ointment and Drops will be forwarded with a printed wragiier with directions for use. ' llf , In consequence of the great demand for these Preparations, Mrs Burns has REMOVED from Akaroa to Colombo street North (comer of Peterborough street), Christ church, and has appointed Mr L. F. Andrewes, Stationer, East street, as her Agent for Ashburton and neighborhood. Address : MRS 0. BURNS, Colombo street North, Christo hurch:- 697 a o° PQ Conveyances. Ijl ALI N 6 COACH Li Leaves' Ealing for Oracroft on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS _on arrival of Express Christ church, and returns to catchsj&e North Express on Wednesdays and Fares, 3a (single) ; 5s (return). as per agreement, according to weight. The Coach calls at the north end of the Rangitata Traffic Bridge going up andl coming down. 2290 ADAM JACKSON.



ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MATT, COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m LONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterton 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in tune for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.60 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, 26*h Novem ber, the REDUCED RETURN FAKDS 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 belh Good Accommodation. Reasonable terms Board and Lodging, £1 per week Board only, 14s. 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. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “Th Guardian office. W - ATEW ZEALAND LABOR EXCHANGE. If stationholders, farmers, 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 26 years’ Colonial experience, my selection can be relied on.—JAMES McDONALD, Manchester street south, Christchurch. 924 a