SPORTING.

AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING. * Auckland, Yesterday. f ‘ This meeting came, off yesterday,,, and was a great success. There was a large attendance, and the weather was delight ful. The following were the results : Maiden Plate.- —Othello, 1; Miss Do „inett,. 2; bf Cassivelaunus —Envy, 3. ;Tenambra, Lady and Hippo filly also 'started. Free Handicap.— Tim 'Whffler, 1 ; Hilda, 2 ; Lara,, 3. Billingsgate, 9st : -12lbs \ Paramena, 7st 121bs ; Ratcatcher, '.ySc fiifes j Florence, fist 121bs : ; Director, 6st 121bs; and Miss Domett, fist lOlbs also started. ;ii :HUEDLui Race.— Rawenta, 1 ; Lbne hand, 2; Clarence, 8. Auckland Cop.— King Quail, 1; Hilda, 2; . Kcfiilworfch, 3. Peeress colt. (7st), Randwick (Bst){ Maori (7st 41bs), Bads worth (7st lib), Lara (7st), Stanley (fist a Iglfaa), Rewi (fist 8lb), The Poet (fist, 41 bs), and Moonstone (fist 31b), also, ran. Bet ting : 6 to 4 agst Peeress colt; 4 to 1 agst ■TCjing Quail and Kenilworth, 6 to I,agst ' Maori, 10 to 1 anything else. Time— Amina 7|sec. 4 . Railway. Plate.— Maid of Honour, 1; ‘'Dm&gagatie, 2Tenambra, 3. Smike aRb Started. -Betting ; Even on Billings .gate, 3 to. 1 agst Maid of Honour, any 'odds'theothers. 1 ■_

METHVEN RACES. .

The following handicaps have been declared : ■ TBOTTINO HANDICAP. Firefly ... ... ... scr. Yds. r;. ujji! RqJahoi ' ... ... .»»•-■ 200 Podgie 200 Larrikin 200 Judy 250 Jessie 250 Tib- ... ... 350 Smuggler 350 Newmarket 350 Loo ... ... ... ••. 350 Olaridge ... ... ... 350 Peggy 400 : .Jane... ... ... ... 440 OPEN HANDICAP. St. lb. . ; Mr Olarridge’s Minnie... .10. 7 Mr Lewis’Polly ... 10 0 Mr Macpherson’s Needle 10 0 Mr Mangham’s Kaisber.. 910 Mr Tickle’s Smuggler ... 9 7 Mr Mobs’ Loo ... ... 9 0 Mr Bright’s ch h ... 9 0

LITERARY PSEUDONYMS.

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Y/ the appended list of pseu -aohyms which lifts the mask from many of our most enjoyable writers : Arthur Sketchley, George Rose ; A. L. 0.E., (A lady of England), Miss Char lotte Tucker; Aunt Mary, Mrs Mary A. Lathbury ; Bon Gaultier, Professor W. E. Aytoun and Theodore Martin, collaborateurs ; Barry Cornwall, Byran Waller Proctor ; Currer Bell, Charlotte Bronte ; Cuthbert Bede, Rev. Edward Bradley; Country Parson, Rev. A. K. H. rßoyd; Dr. Syntax, . William Coombe; Elizabeth Wetherell, Susan 1!, Warner; Fanny Forrester, Mrs : Emily Chubbuck Judson ; Fanny Fern, Sarah Pay son Willis Parton ; Frank Forester, isoiHenfy William Herbert; George Sand, Amantine Lucile Aurore Dadevant; Grace Greenwood, Mrs Sarah Jane Clark Lippincott; George Eliot, Marion ‘ ‘Evans Lewes Cross; Holme Lee, Mrs Harriett Parr; Josh Billings, Henry , jy. Shaw ; Kirk White, Henry Kirk "" White; Monk Lewis, Matthew Gregory Lewis; Mrs Markham, Mrs Elizabeth .Penrose’; Mark |Twain, Samuel |Lang horne Clemens; Nimrod, Charles J. tj: i Apperley; Old Hum phrey, George Mogridge; Owen Meredith, Hon. Ed ward R. Bulwer-Lytton; Orpheus C. Kerr (office seeker), R. H. Newell; Paul Creighton, J. T. Trowbridge; Peter Pindar, John Wescott; Sophie May, Miss R. S. Clark; Sara Slick, Judge Thomas G. Hailburton ; Stone henge. John H. Walsh; Timothy| Tit comb, Josiah Gilbert Holland; Trusta (anagram), Elizabeth Stuart Phelpis; Zadkiel, Lieutenant Richard J. Mom-

&E ASHJBURt6n GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, plciffifeSi’" 27, 1881.

Punted and published daily, for the Proprietor, by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at The Ashburton Guardian Printing Office, West street.- Ashburton, Tuesday, December 27, 1881.



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Oddfellows’ Race (married), 250yds.—? H. Corbett, 1; M. Smith, 2. j Single Women’s Race 75yds.—Cathe- Ine Brown, 1 ; Catherine Collins, 2. 440 Yards Flat Race (Boys).—E. Cox, 1 j T. Hood, 2. i Running Long Jump (Men). -j Dickey (18ft 6in), 1; J. H. Doyle, 2. ; Flat Race, 440 yards (Men). —J. W. Storry, 1; D. McDonald, 2. ■ Oddfellows’ Race (Single) 250 yards.-- H. Crook, 1; H. Primmer, 2. : Wheelbarrow Race, 100 yards (Blind fold).—J. W. Storry, 1; W. Halliday, 2. Sack Race, 100 yards.—H. Pearce, 1. Vaulting with the Pole. —J. Dent (Oft), 1 ; C. Frankish, 2. Three-legged Race, 150 yards. —Mi Dickey and H. Corbett, 1; W. Moss and W. Kinman, 2. Consolation Race, 150 yards.—D. Mc- Donald, 1; Thos. Young, 2.



son. Easiness Notices. ", ? , BAKER BROS., ,8io;;j lU-. :■' * i( :OtiItDBRS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c HAYING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s STOCK 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 ihe Ss Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, ate., at a large discount under Cost Price, ■nd will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will bo waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Robert Alcorn.



Business Notices. ENEEAL ELECTION, Ijr 1881. Owing to the great dearth of candidates for the ironing election, s 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 nf DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Sei.ocd Shipment just to hand, ex “ Norman M'Leod.” Judge of candidates for the future bjr their actions in the past. A. O. has nb objection to be judged by that test. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS In the following goods : 2 Cases Frillings, at 4id, 6d, lOd, and Is per yard 3 Cases Brown Hollands, at 6d, Bd, lOd, and Is, greatly reduced ] 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 Gases Ladies’ Embossed Hose, in wine arid niulberry 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 fid. 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 fid upwards. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Suits made to measure from 84s, of English, Scotch, Irish, or Colonial Tweeds. SOLE AGENT FOR THE Davis VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE (the best machine ever invented). Send for sample of work. ANDREW ORR, IMPORTER, &c. Ashburton. Nov. 19th, 1881. 879 c Thomas Taylor’s QHRISTMAS PRICE LIST. COLOMBO STREET, Christoh urch— One door city side of Tuam street.



HIGH STREET— One door city side of St. Asaph street, opposite the Caveraham 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, la 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, per lb Strong Family Congou, Is 6d per lb Assam Congou, 2s per lb Pure Assam Tea, 2s per lb Best do. do. 2s 6d per lb Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s lOd Box Tea—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), 1 s 6d Captain White’s Oriental, 2s 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s (pints), 1s 3d Essences, (0. & B.), Is Morton’s Sauce, 6d per bottle Mellor’s Sauce, 9d, and Is 6d per bottle Java Rice, 71b for Is 6d ; Tapioca, 5d and 6d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Queensland Arrowroot, 8d and Is per lb Carbonate of Soda, 6d per lb Nailrod Tobacco, 6s per lb Aromatic, 6s per lb Best Twist, 5s 6d per lb Barratt’s, 5s Flat Plugs, 4s 9d Hemp, Rape, Canary, or Linseed, 5d per lb Moir’s Oatmeal, 3s 3d per 251 b bag Dunedin Oatmeal, 3s 6d per 251 b Condensed Milk (Milkmaid brand), IOJd per tin, or 10s per dozen Honey, 21b tins, lOd Marmalade, 9d, lOd, and Is 6d per tin Infants’ Pood (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. NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. ; JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c THE NEW GROCERY ESTABLISH MENT, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED 1 . Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tailored street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required for a household from one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. It is needless.to quote prices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A tWal respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORR, East street, Ashburton. . The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union | Bank). . 957 c BRRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Ferrier’s series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers. Price, 2s 6d-, J 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, 9c IMPORTANT FACTS FOR FAMILIES AND SEWING MACHIN ISTS.



It is admitted that Clotiling Manufac turers are the best judges of SEWING MACHINES. Please Read Their Opinions, viz., ,The New Wheeler and Wilson has more than realised our expectations as to speed, durability, and also in Economising Labor, our work people express a decided pre ference for them on account of the ease with which they are workeC.— Beath, 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. Cavanagh, Dressmaker, Oaversham, 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 cogwheels, they have no heavy gear to tire and weary the feet. It is evident that the rotary motion of the Wheeler and Wilson has much less friction than the shuttle movement- of other machines, therefore the Wheeler and Wilson is much more durable, and needs less repair. The New Wheeler and Wilson has more and greater improvements than any other sewing machine, and is the fastest, making over 1,000 stitches per minute. CAUTION. Beware of Hawkers and also Puffing Advertisements of inferior Hard-running Machines which are highly injurious to the health of the operator. Inspect the New Wheeler and Wilson ROTARY ACTION MACHINES And judge for yourselves. They run by hand and foot, and are warranted to give entire satisfaction. TIME PAYMENTS. TIME PAYMENTS. TIME PAYMENTS. Send for a Circular, giving Full Particu lars to ORR AND CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON. Head Agency for Australia and New Zealand ; LONG AND CO. , 101, ELIZABETH STREET, Melbourne. BRINSMEAD’S PATENT PIANOS. TWO GOLD MEDALS Awarded at the MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, 1881. Send for Illustrated Price Lists, Tes moniala, 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 stkebt, Melbourne. 147 d



Business Notices. gAL E. SALE. SALE. CHEAP SALE. Large Discounts. FURTHER REDUCTIONS. The Plans of our New Building hating 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 AT A further; reduction, which will reduce the Goods to Cost 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 wil be sold at lowest prices. We have now landing— -800 bales full-sized Calcutta Corn sacks 15 bales 6-ply Seaming Twine 60 cases Castor Oil 65 tons Binding Wire which we |are ready toj 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. ppHE 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 manat’ factures, I A. Craighead & Go.* MERCHANT TAILORS, TaNORED STREET, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment, of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manu factored to their special order for the cbm ‘.ng 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 jby the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they- will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past.



PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. 716 a SUFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. GL 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 ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton ... Tsd. to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 912 c THESE quotations are taken from our Price List, issued every month, which are sent free by post by sending address : Teas, from Is 6d to 2s lOd per lb ~ 121 b boxes, 14s 6d each „ 401 b half-chests, from la 4d per lb Sugar, yellow counters, 3jd per lb ~ white crystals, per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, 9jd, 10£d



per lb Tobacco, flat plugs, 4s 9d per lb; Barrett’s twist, 5s per lb Biscuits, luncheon, 3Jd per lb Chocolate, three packets for Is, or Is 3d per lb Cocoa, Is 6d per lb Tapioca, 6d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Soap, scented tablets, 7 for Is. ~ yellow, 6d, Bd, and 9d per bar ; 9s 6d, lls 9d, and 13s 6d per box Matches, safety, 4d per doz ; plaids, 6d per doz ; (1000), 3 for Is lOd Currants, 6d per lb ; Raisons, 8d per lb Peel assorted, Is 6d per lb Muscatells, lOd per lb Almonds, shell, lid per lb ; Valencia, 2s per lb Sweets, Colonial mixtures, lOd per lb ; Scotch'do, Is per lb Salmon, 9d per tin ; Lobster, lOd per ton Hops, best new, 2s 3d per lb Pickles, B|d per bottle Taylor and Papps, (Late Davenport) TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, Also, CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 344 J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), CaisTOHascH. 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. J. P. Stratz, Watchmaker, iff from London & O •g S a- § E Q C_|



J. F. STRATZ, Uirect Importer o Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 GRATEFUL COMFORTING 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 maladias 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 Gdzeite. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled : , JAMES-EPPS AND CO., HOMCEOPATHIO CHEMIST, •„ LONDON. f , , Also, EPFSJOHO9OLATE ESSENCE FOB AVZBBNOON USB



Business Notices. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &&, Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED 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. PATRICK O’CONNOR (Late of D. Fitzpatrick’s), Begs respectfully to inform his friends and the public of Ashburton, that he has OPENED BUSINESS in East street, opposite Albert Steam Flour Mills, and requests a share of their patronage. Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Repairs neatly executed. Fit guaranteed. TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS 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 prices. 197 a INWALD TIMBER YARD, 1110 SAMUEL LUCAS. OF GREAT SOUTH ROAD.



RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of building material, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHESf ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS, ATT. LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Hurdles Mantle act o red on the Premises. C. J E PHSON, Manager. IOOc 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 s 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 ; 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 5s ; 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 Medical. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Bugs, Pleas, 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 agreeable 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 Chemist and Druggist.



Medical. JpOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED jpOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. jpOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED. "O XTRAORDINARY TESTIMO- NIALS. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED Due de Montabor writes: — “ Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sir, —Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. Deceive, sir, with the expression of my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUO DE MONTABOB HER MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties; and the first small bottle com pletely cured me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed, W. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. for POWELL’S BALSAM ANISEED o SOLD by CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” F F OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. OR COUGHS, BRONCHITIS, FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. IN IN-



POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is i '/id and zs 3d per per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, lis each. Established over 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED “ Sir,—l have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— I am, Sir, Yours. &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKI.” WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately. —The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes: “I was advised to try the Balsam of Aniseed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice. ” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes.” TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECTORANT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts,, writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay ;—“ Having been in the habit of using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies—ELLlOT Brothers; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimvvalde, & Co. ; P. and S. Falk, Faulding & Co., Rocke, Tompsit, & Co.; Rosenthall & Co.; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co. ; S. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor—Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. ENO’3 FRUIT SALT THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c.—use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no fam should be without it. Fagged, weary, and worn out ! 1! Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, aud the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease.



Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Menta Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly :—“ I have nsed your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finish <1 one bottle I found it doing r me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to ray usual health; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford.’ ENO versus STIMULANTS. —An n sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“AII our customers for Eno’s Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” Agents for New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER AND CO.



MedicaL IMPORTANT TO Alili AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, Or Wounda of any Description. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded odily by Mr» Bums (late of Akaroa), from British Herbs, and warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or wounds of any description, of however long standing. Red Ointment for ulcers, a certain cure for all -ulcers, of no matter how long standing. Veridis, or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing cures in that in veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s -eviL Eminere, or White Ointment, for all swellings and inflammation in any part of the body or limbs. Solcf in boxes, pots 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 ?os these Preparations, Mrs Bums has REMOVED from Akaroa to Colombo street North (comer of Peterborough street), Christ church, and has appointed Mr L. F. Anjdrewes, Stationer, East street, as her Agent for Ashbubton and neighborhood. Address: MRS C. BURNS, Colombo street Nobth, Christchurch. 697 a o° p* THE Marvellous' Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, A CO. 861 a w 1 S TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. y CAUTION TO PURCHASERS The value of this we’l-known Family Medi* ’ cine has been largely ed Li all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards J of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-tamed extern \ sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA- I* TIONS, some .of which in OUTWARD 5 APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori r gioal as to have deceived many purchasers. s The proprietor therefore feels it due to the " public to give a special caution against the use oi SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine i— ist—ln every case the words JOHN - STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, ' SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. * 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John STEEDMAN, - Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt s with two EE’s. . e —The manufacture is earned on sOlelv d at Walworth, Surrey. ■ g Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. , Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., r Auckland. ■ ? c



Conveyances. I BALING COACH ll Leaves Ealing for Craoroft 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 MATT. COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m Longbeach royal mail COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterton 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Quill s Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wiU receive strict attention Fares —Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. On and after Saturday, 26th Novem ber, the REDUCED RETURN FARDS between Waterton and Ashburton will 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. 1340 OTI G E TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers to this Journal are requested to communicate with the Proprietor when, any delays or omissions in the Delivery o this Paper occur. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office. & J^EW ZEALAND EXCHANGE. LABOR . If stationholdera, 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 oni —.TAMUS MoDONALD, Manchester street south, Christchurch. 924 a