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to, for the latter case controls the former

one. [ . .(rr In how many well-meaning minds in Ashburton and elsewhere is there con tinually some such thoughts as these : f Sil* Well, i f I could only have a good harvest or two, or get more cash customers, or the pnce of land would rise, so that I could stand on my own feet, and have j ’ more breathing time, I should then have time to settle this matter of religion, land • /.. attend to the interests of my soul; but it / '’. would only be mocking God for me to pretend to any religion till I can pay 1 my : , way, and so be clear of the world, and be 1- ; fit to serve God with an unburdened con .science.” I think this frame of mind is . ■ not uncommon, and yet a more suicidal ■' a nd God-dishonoring thought it is tim possible for a well-meaning person to ‘ have. If your case, reader, in any way resembles this, I’ll tell you exactly what is your position before God by an illus ‘V tration. You are like a man standing! on the line of railway at a public crossing ; yon are carefully watching all the triaps and drays, and keeping out of their different courses by stepping on the !up or down line, as each appears safest

You will never be run over by any con-

. ' veyance , but you are entirely overlooking o the swift express, which is liable to cut you off at any moment. You are eagerly . striving in every way to meet this ac count, that bill, or the other liability, while at the time there is a creditor who may appear at any moment , and sell you out and ruin you for ever. With whatever amount of interest you may read this,, it is a solemn fact which no amount of indifference , or ridicule, or “clever” argument can alter in the slightest, that you are liable to eternal bank ; ruptcy at any moment. Men may . wish or think what they like, but it in no way interferes with God’s plans and de crees. You are over head and ears in ; .debt (dishonorable debt, too) to God'at this moment, and have nothing wherewith to meet the debt. Your thoughts are sui ... cidal, for two reasons. You are over looking your greatest Creditor altogether, and you also think that when you have met your earthly creditors you have in you that which will meet your eternal Creditor’s demands, if you think you can serve God with a clear conscience because you are clear with men, honest and moral. God is not only your greatest creditor, he is also immeasurablp the best, if you will i allow him to be. Because you have nothing to pay with God frankly forgives - you, on one condition —that you accept ■ Christ, who has paid all your debts, who is your substitute, and who has, by the • Atonement, met all the demands of divine justice. If you are wise you will settle now with God, for these reasons — You owe Him most, and you will never have anything more than you have now (which is nothing) to meet his demands. Whatever happens, you m'ust settle some time. God, whose claims are paramount, gives the present as the only time you are certain of having. The consequences are everlasting, and if you delay it any moment might, and some one moment . wiU, hurl you where the matter will be settled for ever against you, where you will have to meet every demand of God’s righteous judgment, and where, as it will be no more in your power to meet them of yoursdf than it is now, you will per force remain throughout eternity.- There fore, if God is willing to pardon you (for the sake of Christ) just as you are, what possible reason can you have for refusing pardon 1 Are you or are you not going to be one of those of whom it will be said, “ They hated me without a cause.” There is no middle ground to stand on—“ He who is not for us is against us.” You must serve Satan if you serve not God. It is very - common for people to be under this delusion, that it they resolve to do their utmost to please God, obeying as far as they possibly can by reading the Bible,. praying, keeping the Sabbath conscien tiously, eta, then God, in his mercy, will save them. This is a gross deception, and a flat contradiction to the whole teaching of God’s Word, for it excludes Christ, Who is the “ raison d’ <Hre ” of the Bible, and Whose attonement is the one and only thing by which man can claim God’s mercy, and by which God can justly pardon all sin, and by which also God is willing and anxious to pardon all trans gressions and make you, reader, if you will, one of the adopted sons of the Living God. God demands “ Pay me that thou owest.” If you give him your heart now, you satisfy His demands and gain eternal Joy, but if you do not give it Him while In this world (and the next may come at any hour) you will have to atone during eternity, and gain nothing thereby. Now do not put this off any more. Be a man and decide quickly and wisely, for Christ. May God open your byes for once and for ever, as He has mine ! To Him be glory and praise for ever. Farmer, Ashburton P. O.

THE CHURCHES.

SUNDAY AND WEEK NIGHT SER VICES AND MEETINGS.

EPISCOPALIAN CHURCH.— Tancrbd Street, West. Rev. A W. Hands, Incumbent. Sunday. Holy Communion, at 8.80 a.m. Morning Service, at 11 a.m., Rev. A. W.

Hands Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. Evening, at 6.30 p.m., Mr J. Ward Country Services—Sunday. Tinwald, at 3 p.m., Mr J. Ward Seafield, at 3 p.m., Mr G. Jameson Waterton, at 3p. m,, Rev. A. W. Hands Longbeach, at 7 p.m., Rev. A. W. Hands RAKAIA PARISH. Rev. E. E. Chambers, Incumbent. Sunday. St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia.—Morning at 11, Lay Reader. Evening, at 7, Rev. E. E. Chambers St. John’s, Barrhill, 3 p.m., Lay Reader St. Barnabas, Methven, 11 a. m., Rev. E. E. Chambers All Saints, Sherwood, at 3 p.m., Rev. E. E. Chambers Kyle School, 3 p.m., Lay Reader. Communion.—First Sunday in the month at St. Mark’s. Second Sunday at St. John’s. Fourth Sunday at St. Barna bas’. Fifth Sunday at St. James’ and All Saints alternately. Bapt ism in St. Mark’s, and Children’s Service at 3 p.m., second Sunday in the month. Sunday School. St. Mark’s, St. John’s, and Kyle, at 2.30 every Sunday. Friday. Evensong and Choir Practice at 7.30. St. Mark’s. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Have lock Street, West. Rev. A. M Beattie, M.A., Minister. Sunday Services, Morning at 11, Rev. A, M. Beattie; Evening at 6.30, Rev. A. M. Beattie. Sunday School in the Church at 2.30 afternoon. —Mr A. Orr, Superinten dent. COUNTRY SERVICE. Ashton, 3 p.m., Rev. A. M. Beattie. Tuesday. Finance Committee—First Tuesday of every month, at 7.30. S. S. Teachers’ Association—Second Tues day of-every month, at 7.30. Wednesday. Week night Service at B—Rev. A. M. Beattie. , p,Bible Class in the Church Vestry—Weekly at. 7. Thursday. Tinwald SoHooL-f Weekly service at 7.30, Rev. A. M, Beattie . STHxO'I

Friday. Choir Practice at 7.30 —Mr. Alex. Craig head conductor; Mr. A. Stott, organist. WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH. —Cameron Street, East. Rev. W. Keall, Pastor. Sunday. Morning, prayer meeting at 10 ; service at 11, Rev. W. E. Gillam Sunday School at 2.30. Evening Service, at 6.30, Rev. W. E. Gillam. Communion after Service. COUNTRY SERVICES. Old Men’s Home, 3 p.m., Mr J. Alison Seafield, 2.30 p. m., Mr H. M. J ones ; Sunday School, at 1.30. Willowby, at 3 p.m., Mr G. W. Leadley Wnkanui, at 2.30 p.m., Mr J. Olsen. Tuesday. Class Meeting, at 7.30 p.m. Thursday. Divine Service, at 7-30, Rev. W. Keall Friday. Choir Practice at 7.30. —Mr. Ray, Con ductor PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. —Wills Street, East. Rev. John Nixon, Minister. Sunday. Morning School at 10 a.ra. Morning Service, at 11 a.ra., Mr J. F. Rudd Evening, at 6.30, Rev. J. Nixon Monday. Ladies’ Class—ln the Church at 7. Tuesday. Divine Service, at 7 p.m., Rev. John Nixon Wednesday. Choir practice, at 8 p.m. Thursday. Class Meeting at 7.30 p.m., Rev. John Nixon NEWLANDS PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. Sunday. Morning School, 9.30. Service at 11 a.m. (Rev. J. Nixon), and 6.30 p.m. (Mr W. T. Lill) ASHBURTON FORKS. Sunday Afternoon Service at 2.30, Mr Maidens. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL.— Burnett Street West. Rev. Father Coffey, Ist Mass, 9 o’clock ; 2nd Mass, 11 o’clock, on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and sth Sundays (when one occurs) of the month. Rakaia : Mass, at 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the month.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1881.

7" .v; 7 : ■Slftfii '£■ Panted and published daily, forthe Jhopfieto&fVjH by William Fisher, of Ashburton, ’w. Jj* The Ashhui ton Cun' linr Printing - ~ (IjifctiU'tiiiy, i 10, litSl.



Business Notices. The new grocery establish ment, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required for a household from one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. It is needless to quote prices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A tnal 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 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.



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 Corned Beef from Mutton Sausages ... Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 9120 to 6d. 3d d. to 4d. to 3d. sd. to 6d.



HAVING- purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’a 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 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



A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. NOW ON SALE at the GUARDIAN OFFICE, Some hundreds of BEAUTIFUL OLEO GRAPH S, About 18 by 12 inches, comprising some exceedingly pretty things well worth framing, and suitable for parlor or bed room decoration, or for show or presenta tion cards for business men. Exquisitely done, artistically colored. Price, neatly mounted on wooden rollers, and with purchasers’ name printed (if desired) at the foot in colors, only 30s per dozen. Everyone is pleased with them who sees them. They are already selling well, and only require to bo seen to command a ready sale. Come and inspect them at this office, and give your orders as early as possible to prevent disappointment;. Liberal terms to the trade and wholesale people Licensing act, issi, on sale at Office lof this Paper. [Price, 2s 6d



Business Notices. S borne HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING), The owners of ttio above and others are informed we have eigaged store-room of Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton, where we intend, after the arrival of our new supply of Extras, to repair all Binders entrusted to our care, and put them in thorough working order, for owners only. The only charge made will be for the extras and material used, at list prices, payable in cash for delivery of machines. We have two experts engaged for the work, one direct from Osborne’s Factory, who will be glad to explain the working of the Binder to save future trouble to the farmer. Apply early, as time will be limited, and earliest applicants will receive first attention. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. Orders will also be taken for Machines for the coming season. OTICE OF REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, TANCRED STREET, Where he hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. 199 c B-OPENING NOTICE. Desires to inform his old customers and the public of Ashburton generally that he intends to Re-Open the shop near the Royal Hotel in a few days, where he will keep a well-selected Stock of Boots and Shoes Particulars in further announce ment. GEO. TRICKETT (Opposite Hye’s Tinsmith shop), 163 d Moore street. J AM A CASH PURCHASER Against same for Shipment on Owner’s Geo. Trickett OF Wool And will make ADVANCES acccount. 142 d Terms on application to JOSEPH CLARK, East street, Ashburton.



& GO A m cS o © o nd cS 0) fipH Goo Q {j » 55 5? 4) m *9 c py -*- o £** “-■I », °5 ° M 60 CO §-43 f£) £ Ol co',3 > <1 g a o^- .3 t w 9 ® ° >.£:«! •55 M a o _ o <u Z* to f*] .S to 32 >PH >SoO Wql3 ® 0-3^ •< o p{ < M w D I w I I s I o h W OS M W C 5 ~ t £* <! rS W W W r* ® <1 •§ HH CS hH O A, W. Eandell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, GREENGROCER, & MARKET GARDENER, RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, Begs to inform the Public that he is now growing large supplies of superior Vege tables in his own garden, and selling the same at the Lowest Rates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Also, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis cuits of superior quality. All orders delivered by own cart in Ash burton and suburbs. N. B.—Gardens, Belt Road, corner of N.E. and N.W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 d Henry Bowers, "lITILLER AND GRAIN MER CHANT, Begs to announce to Farmers and Con tractors that he has OPENED a GENE RAL STORE for supplying the following Goods, at a low rate FOR CASH ; Crushed Barley, Crushed Oats, Oatmeal, &c,, &o. Cleaning, Dressing, and Grinding Wheat, lOd per bushel. ALBERT STORES, EAST STREET.



HENRY BOWERS, ALBERT STEAM FLOUR MILLS, West street, 766 c Ashburton JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. All kinds and descrip tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and sewn, made on the premises. Extra attention paid to repairing. Moderate charges. 9o



Business Notices. \ ] gALE, SALE. SALE. CHEAP SALE. Large Discounts. FURTHER REDUCTIONS. The Plana of our New Building having been completed, and the present Store being about to be removed, we have decided to offer to the Public, for ONE FORTNIGHT. ONLY, our large and well-assorted stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE 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 will be sold at lowest prices. We have now landing— -800 bales full-sized Calcutta Corn sacks 15 bales 5-ply Seaming Twine 50 cases Castor Oil 65 tons Binding Wire which we are ready to sell at a very low figure, for want of storage room.



Extras for all Reapers and Binders kept in stock. An early inspection is invited, as the sale will only be for one tnight, 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 Notic Lion Bro\ M WOOD (late Wood i ijT, to inform his fri< omers that he has dissolve vith M. C. O. Digby, and laving sold their interest in Brewery to Mr John iangiora, the undersigned' late be enabled to supply tl i Brewing of his well-knc 3TOUT from the new brii Dobson street and Cass stre GEORGE LB4d B Messrs Wooi BREWERS AND BO Have much pleasure in public that, having comple sive alterations in the a' they are now prepared to sale and Retail, a first-cla in ALES and STOUT, i duced price. They have also made i ments for supplying thosi ALES so highly apprec home and abroad. All Ales and Porter fro be guaranteed, and del paid to any railway station WOOD AND Ashburton Ct N.B.—On Sale, a lai good MALT YINEGAE gallon. Fresh Yeast and Grains M. Kyan a to inform tl the public that they 1 NEW GROCERY ST' street (next to Cookson hope by keeping a good i a fair share of public pat SOME The Undersigned have splendid stock of Draper which will be sold at p equalled in the district. General Stores of best qu spection and trial respecti W. H. PUDDICOa Storekeepers. MOUNT SO Jameson & ] GRAIN, GENERAL MER 1 Ashbhrto HAVE FOR S Woolpacks Fencing Wire, 8,9, am Staples, Stakes, Stands Raddle, Lamp Black Boiled Oil, Castor Oil Kerosene Oil Twine Little’s Sheep Dip Turnip See White Stone Devonshire Greystone Purple Top Aberdeen Green Top Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Rape, Clover, Cocksfoo Ryegrass, Gorse Carrot and Mangold Se Ploughshares, all sizes Flour, Bran, Sharps Oatmeal, Chaff, Potatoi Rock Salt Tea, Sugar, Soap, Cane



Business Notices. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER- , HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED i STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the 1 various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. ■ Hlc SAMUEL LUCAS. 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, 4jjd per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, per lb Tobacco, flat plugs, 4s 9d per lb; Barrett’s twist, 5s per lb Biscuits, luncheon, 3|d per lb Chocolate, three packets for Is, or Is 3d per lb Cocoa, Is 6d per lb Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Soap, scented tablets, 7 for Is. ~ yellow, 6d, Bd, and 9d per bar ; 9s 6d, 11s 9d, and 13s 6d per box Matches, safety, 4d per doz ; plaids, 6d per doz ; (1000), 3 for Is IQd 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 i Salmon, 9d per tin ; Lobster, lOd per ton Hops, best new, 2s 3d per lb Pickles, B£d per bottle t Taylor and Papps, (Late Davenport) 1 TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, , Also, CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND { TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 344 IMPORTANT FACTS FOB FAMILIES AND SEWING MACHIN ISTS, It is admitted that Clothing Manufac ■ turers are the best judges of i SEWING MACHINES. » Please Read Theie Opinions, viz., j 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 worked. —Beath, Schiess, & Co., Clothing Manufacturers, Flinders Lane, West. 1 For Hat Binding and Cap Making thr 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 the n 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 give i me entire satisfaction. I consider it a better machine for work than any other I have tried.—Peter Stewart, Draper, Great King street, Dunedin. I like the Wheeler and Wilson better than any other machines I have used, it is lighter to work, much faster, and for dressmaking, etc., it cannot be surpassed. M. Cavanagh, Dressmaker, Caversham, 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.—Aldeeson & 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. I 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 1 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. 1 The New Wheeler and Wilson has more and greater improvements than any other sowing 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. j 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. 1 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 go., 101, Elizabeth STREET, Melbourne. 1 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, I 101, Elizabeih street, Melbourne. 174 d 1 Railway tariff. cop.es of i the New Scale of Fares and Charges i bn the New Zealand Railways can now ,be : ; procuredßtJOffice.of this Paper. -toj rjj



Easiness Notices General election, 1881. Owing to the great dearth of candidates for the coming election, Andrew Orr c Has much pleasure in informing the I public of the Ashburion County that he a will PLACE HIS SERVICES at the dia- * posal of the Electors of the County, and Jj be most happy to supply them with all * of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, 1 AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, i t 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. 1 SPECIAL REDUCTIONS In the following goods ; 2 Oases 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 I 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 1 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. 1 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 i' 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 William Eevell (Late of Ashburton Forks), |~yAS started in Business at Winskw | as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH Ml Work done at Reasonable Rates, 359 a Medical Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles. This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroy ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths in furs, and every other species cf 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; ag.eeable method of administering the only certain remedy for IN PESTINAL oi 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. BLEATING, London. Export Chemist and Druggist.



Valuable discovery for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NE WEB, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers througout the coun try, at 3s. 6d. per bottle, is fast super ceding all the old restorers and dyes for the purpose of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in every case of greyness to its original color, with out dyeing it or leaving that offensive smell which most of the hair preparations of the day do. This preparation has never been known to fail in restoring the hair to its natural color and gloss in from eight to twelve days. It promotes growth and prevents the hair falling out, eradicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in a clean, healthy condition. It imparts peculiar vitality to the roots of the hair, restoring it to its youthful freshness and vigor. Daily applications of this preparation for a week or two will surely restore faded, grey, or white hair to its natural color and richness. It is not a dye, nor does it con tain any coloring matter or offensive substance whatever. Hence it does not soil the hands, the scalp, or even white linen, but produces the color within the substance of the hair. Read the follow ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist, Walkden : “ One .of my customers told me the other day he had had grey hair for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Rem-wer 1 sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color.” It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilqt .articles in the kingdqm, at 3s. 6d> per bottle.—Prepared by > HENRY C., |GALLLfP,No. 493, Oxfprd reetpLqqdoqkt



Medical. IMPORTANT TO ALL A 3 WITH ULCERS, SCURW Or Wounds of any Descri YATES’ PATENT BRITII OINTMENTS, compounded o Burns (late of Akaroa), from Bi and warranted to cure Ulce Sores, or wounds of any desi however long standing. Re< for ulcers, a certain cure; for Of no matter how long Yeridis, or Green Ointment, produced astonishing cures veterate disease, scrofula, or Eminere, or White Ointmi swellings and inflammation ii the body or limbs. Sold in free, at is 6d and 2s 9d each. Also, Purifying Drops, foi pains in the loins, or secret dis drops may be had for. 2s 9d tl The Ointment and Drc forwarded with a printed v I directions for use. In consequence of the grea these Preparations, Mrs Bun REM 0 V 1 from Akaroa to Colombo i (comer of Peterborough sti church, and has appointed Stationer, East i Agent for Ashburton and i Address: : MRS 0. BU 1 Colombo stbeet Nobxh, C THE Marvel Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS r> CONSUMPTION, AND , Chest Diseaa Geneva! Agents New Zealand— KEMPTHORI PROSSER, A C TEEDMAN’S SOOTHIN 1 FOR CHILDREN CUTTINC CA'UTICK TO PUR The value of this well-knov cjne has been largely tested in world, and by all grades of sod of FIFTY YEARS. Its we sive sale has induced SPUR TIONS, some of which i APPEARANCE so closely r< ginal as to have deceived n The proprietor therefore feels public to give a special cautioi of SUCH IMITATIONS, Purchasers are therefore rec to observe the four folloii characteristics, without wh genuine : ist—ln every case the STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, ' SURREY, are engraved on Stamp affixed to each packet. and—Each Single Powder 1 the dose, and the words, Jo Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, p 3rd —The name, Steedman, with two EE’s., 4th —The manufacture is cs at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chei cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, PR Auckland. Conveyances IN ALI N G 0 li Leaves Ealing for WEDNESDAYS and SAT arrival of Express Train church, and returns to cal Express on Wednesdays a Fares, 3s (single); 5s (retu; as per agreement, accordi The Coach calls at the m Rangitata Traffic Bridge coming down. 229 c ADAM TN 000KS0N, Wills S Hi. MAIL COACH frc Railway Station to Green ; Forest, and Mount Somers, and Friday, returning W Saturday at 3 n.m PS M O ° H Hr" cop 3 Si o° m w p 4 X ONGBEAOH_ BOY