The Ashburton Guardian.

VQL. 2.— No. -mj

[published every evening.]

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1881.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Business Notices. l OHEETSBY. A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPEI HAVING taken over the store 01 Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply first-clasi articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. S AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. <P3 P. and D. Duncan BEG to call the attention of Farmers and others to their Single, Double, and Three - furrow Ploughs, which have taken the following prizes and awards at this season’s Shows and Exhibi ‘ tions:— At Timaru—First Prize for Single Atßangiora „ „ Single and Double At Christchurch— ~ „ Single, Doubla if and Three- Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double e Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow • BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM ‘ ■ PORTED PLOUGHS, f ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 1 4ofia Christchurch, fJIHE SECRET OF SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORE AND CO. CAN Sell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANT OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT 1 1. —Because they import nearly all the Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. 2. —Because they bay chiefly for cash. 3. —Because they do such an immense , trade they are enabled to buy in trade lots, and get extra discounts. 4. —Because they are satisfied with 1 smaller profits than others. ORR AND CO. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In the t following Articles, viz.:— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57s 6d Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and upwards Roslyn Wools, at various prices Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices Kaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from 18s Kaiapoi Flannels, at Is 2d to 2s 6d Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yarn, reduced price Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suits made to order on the shortest possible notice, prices from £3 17s 6d upwards We are showing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi ■, Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, purchased by us, of the best pat terns and styles < We are now opening up our second shipments for the season in all classes of WINTER GOODS, DRESS GOODS, - BLACK AND COLORED VELVETEENS, BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS. Boots. 1 We are showing some beautiful im- > ported Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s Boots. 1 Ladies’ Boots, from 6s 9d upwards ] Girls’ Boots, at 4a upwards 1 Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at great < 1 reductions Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 15s 6d 1 upwards 1 1 Carpets. Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets OBR AND CO., IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. Ashburton, April, 1881.



Oommissloa Agents, &c, Alfred Harrison, A UCnONEEft, ' VALUER, MISSION' AGENT, &c. COM Land Sales; .Sales i of' Stock, Merchandise Furniture, and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, and General; Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, a 13 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE, RCOMS, AS , REQUIRED. LOANS—I am open ■to receive applica tions on approved freehold security. Oats purchased in any quantity, for cash. Advances, triple on Wheat shipped to England. Low.est possible charges. AGENT fOr THE TRANSATLANTIC i. FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks :taken at lowest rates. 28? a ALFREDHARRISON. RED K , AVI T T , E/st Street (Ci-ose to the Railwav Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—’Sydney Drays, Newcastle ■nd Malvern Coal (by the truck; load),. Build ing Materials rof all kinds. Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implemehts, English and Ameri can, Ac.,&C. n, ' : -«0, 3 607 a Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E.ioiofes Anp SON, • f , Under the linct Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, Triangle, Wnkanui Road, near Post-office . ASHBURTON. ,r., • 374 E. Dobson & Son, Yl.fe RJI G I N.E-E RS, P 1 V/ AUTHORISED: AND LICE IfjIJKU, ,s p;rvexo rs, Soutb British, Chambers, Hbrbpq?a Street, Chbxsjchurch, 674 Wool Exporters, &c. Joseph Clark, as A’flj N : U ERCN AN T, Ashbußton and TrinvAnn. ■■ Mr Josrrh Crake; announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he has ■OPENED, ‘a . Branch Office in Burnett street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying bn the ' Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOW P R CLA RK, Ashburton, Adjoining Bullock’s Horse ; Bazaar. ' ■ 1 263 a Sorenson and Co., Licßimn Street, Christchurch. G BAIN BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. FARMERS ; GRAIN disposed of in any Market, to best advantage. 63a FARM E R S rji o D. B. McLaren, Grain Broker. & Seed Merchant, Christchurch; Hm special facilities forthe satisfactory disposal of Grain and Produce entrusted to him. , Samplea left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, will be immediately offered in the best markets; and the highest value ‘ 256 a w HEAT SHIPMENTS TO, ENG LAND. NOTICE TO, FARMERS. T. J. Haling & Co. Make LIBERAL GASH ADVANCES on WHE,AT placed in their, hands for sale m : London, , and guarantee Lowest Rates of Freight. . The successful result of -their ship ments on behalf of clients last season is a sufficient guarantee that Consignors’ in terests are well protected by their agents in London. < , Prompt returns and .minimum charges may be relied upon. 322 a fjl O /~F ARME RS. We are BUYERSof WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, < apd all: kinds of' Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADVANCES against Grain for shipment to England or colonies. Oornbags supplied. ; * A. MOORE & CO, 199 a Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881. WE arw 'prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCEB against ship ments placed' in’bur hands. We have Brokets of the highest standing in Mark who wlll give every attention to Bimi consfgnfed’ through nsj and obtain the extremO price total! shipments Farmers mOy intrust to -our Care.’ We i|ave also established Agencies in -Liver ppol, Glasgow,Hull, Dublin,and Antwerp, imd we call ship to any of, these markets if so required. ; Our chargee are regulated St the lowest rates. P. OUNNINGHAar& CO., |Bs ' Christchurch. , ■* IM OT 10)9 tp FARMERS. /The undersigned ■ are-,PURCHASERS all descriptions of GRAXNdeIi veredat tlwhr warehouses 1 in Lyttelton, Timaru, pamaro andAlshburton; or at any other mUway stathffi. fc P.:(JtJNNINGHAM & CO., ' ...... Chrisbffiuich,



Business Notices. T. E. Hodder and Company, R CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN )f GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. d ss AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY u o* The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country i: politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter of 1881, just arrived by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for— ca QC CO 08 e=T ■< H OO DRESS DEPARTMENT—Winceys, Serges (an especial line in the fashionable shades), Homespuns, French Merinos, Brocades, Embossed Satin Cloths, Lustres, Twills, Silks, Velvets, Velveteens, Russell and Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, and other materials. MILLINERY ROOM—Ladies’ elegantly trimmed Parisian and English Hats and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o’ Shanters, Tiger skins, Turbans, Langtrees, Countess, Plush Riding Hats, etc.; an assort ment of 150 newest styles to select from. English and French Flowers, velvet and plush Ornaments, all the latest shades in Plushes, Velvets, Silks, Satins, and Pompadours, Ostrich Feathers, Lappett, Britone, Maltese and Spanish Laces. UNDERCLOTHING—Baby-linen, Ladies’ Corsets, Mantles, Ulsters, Underskirts. T. R. H. & Co. have found it necessary to appropriate the shop adjoining their boot warehouse, in Wills street, for the above depart ment, in addition to their present show-room. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT—CoIoniaI manufactured goods, as shown at Industrial Exhibition, Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings, Tweeds, Striped Rugs, from the Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc. New Winter Goods , Drapery , Clothing , Boots , &e. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT—ChiIdren's and Women’s Hosiery, Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 150 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, Angolra, and Chats worth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almao’s colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize at Exhibition. T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES —In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand —the very best colonial article made. Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working at Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit for strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy management and adjustment, not to be surpassed, and known to be the favorite in the Southern Hemisphere. to cash customers —One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash ; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. 466 a X n Aitken and Eoberts, URNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware I Useful Novelties, and J- Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashel Street West. 306 JpURNISHING! FURNISHING! p. p aYe RS O N Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of FURNITTJEE IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. 462 a Special Notice to Farmers. LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. WE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more wear than the Imported Article. We are making some of Tanned Canvas, which preserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the Sticks, Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE. —We also manufacture and keep in stock Manilla, Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im ported. We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would be sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. 'Farmers are invited to call and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. TARPAULINS. —We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins r of all descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and qualities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order by post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening train. B. HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing Manufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct Importers of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. 62a Encourage colonial work, and buy THE MAKER. YOUR BOOTS OF Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women's Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. - BUY F OM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY}



Business Notices. g AYE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH TAYLOR AND FAFFS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET; BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH . Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. *• Good Raw Sugar, 3id. per lb. _ Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, per tin. is Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. , Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. a New Currants, 6d. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 n » 500 Q u 0 t o n tions 500 h Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List r t >» Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, ... 17s. to 28s. the Box. £3 to £s. 3%d. to 4(1. i, x /zd. to Sd, 6d. per lb. • T. TAYLOR, > COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a pU'RNITURE WAREHOUSE, High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, EGS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz ; Ladies’ Kid E.S., from 7s. 6d. B Men’s Calf E.S. Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Water tights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes 10s. 14s. 14s. Bs. 7s. 6d. 6d. 6d. 6d. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tr\ HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Pbicb which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 212 a J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N B Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. W ASHING DAY RE F O RM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, bv using Harper Twolvotreo’s Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J, HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 405 a Christchurch. SCOT T B R O S. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. Family boot & shoe depot, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitheito. All descriptions of BOOTS .and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Bools and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by 24in £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in 18 10 0 9ft. by 24in 18 15 0 9ft. by 26in.... ... 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 48q N ELSON, Pure MOATE, AND CO.’S Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas AND Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., - HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. H. Agent, Ashburton— M. CARSON. 422 a



Business Notices. GOODS. WINTER GOODS N O W OPENED AT Everett bros. and go., Havelock street. IVOVelties IN ALL DEPART MENTS. G RAND DISPLAY OF N E W GOODS. Everett bros. and co. 204 a J. F. Btratz. HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchdrch. 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 House. a Ed ra a £ to Sr 3 2. « 2 H 5= O Stratz Watchmake ® ui a- - from London O p* S* 3 v a pr Nj J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell d. 2 5 0 0 9 0 12 236



Business Notices. 8 r q^Reat 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; 1 Rotherham's silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 lOs ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel -1 lery. Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, J &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre -1 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 S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to hia patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christcbnrch, and has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on Sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to. 511 a Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain Risks, &c., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertsey. The national mutual life ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, P.I.A. The l)IOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young, men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual.



DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. JpOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO EAST STREET. Just arrived, per Pleiades— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £3 - 15 - 0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere — G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a LEEDS HOUSE FOR BOYS’ TWEED SUITS AT 4s. Cd. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Cd. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. Cd. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house for stylish HATS. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH 401



Consultations) J L. FLEMING’S * NOVELTY CONSULTATION, NO. 2, ON THE NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES, To be held at Timaru on Tuesday, May 24, 1881, Including the New Zealand Grand National Handicap, Hunt Club Cup, and Maiden Plate. 3,000 Subscribers at ... 10s Each. Each Ticket has a chance of winning THREE PRIZES. N.Z.G.N.H. First Horse £350 Second Horse 125 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-starters 145 HUNT CLUB CUP. First Horse £175 Second Horse 75 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-Starters 115 MAIDEN PLATE. First Horse £175 Second Horse... 75 Third Horse ... 50 Starters and Non-starters 115 As each race will be drawn separately, every subscriber will have a chance of Winning Three Prizes for Each Ticket. The drawing will be held under the supervision of a Committee of Subscribers, and results advertised in' daily papers. Intending subscribers are requested to make early application. If cheques are sent, exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c., 631 a High street, Triangle, Christchurch. IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, Or Wounds of any Description. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Burns 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. Sold in boxes, post free, at Is 6d and 2s 9d each. Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, or pains in the loins, or secret diseases. These drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Ointment and Drops will be forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use. Address : MBS C. BURNS, Akaroa. 697 a OTI C 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. W. H. ZOUCH, Proprietor,