The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL. 2.—No. 346.]

[published EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, MAY 17, 1881.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, Auctioneer, valuer, com ; MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of' Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, T ' ‘ and General produce. WEEKLY. SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the • ‘ Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. LOANS—I am open to receive applica tions on approved freehold security. Oats, purchased in any quantity, for cash. Advances made on Wheat shipped to England. Lowest possible charges. ” AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks-taken at lowest rates, 287 a ALFRED HARRISON. pR ED K . pAVITT, E/st Street (Close to the Railway ; i Station) Ashburton, Land and General Commission Agent. Orders taken for—Sydney Drays, Newcastle •nd Malvern Coal (by the truck load). Build ing Materials. >of all kinds, Fencing Wire, Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri 3an, &c., &c. ,: 607 a Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS AND SON, SURVEYORS AND LAND BROKERS Under the Lana Transfer Act, Government Contract Surveyors, ‘Triangle, Wakanui Road, near Post-office ASHBURTON. 374 E. Dobson & Son, Cl VI L ENGIN EER S, AUTHORISED and LI CENSED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Chris rcnuECH. 674 Wool and Grain Exporters, &c. Joseph Clark, Gjt AIN MERCHANT, • Ashburton and Tinwald. Mr Joseph Clark , announces to Grain Dealers and,' Farmers that he has OPENED a Branch Office in Burnett * street; Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying on the Business of a Grain Stock and General Commission Agent Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. J OS E P H CLARK, Ashburton, Adjoining Bullock’s Horse Bazaar. 263 a Sorenson and Co., Lichfield Street, Christchurch. Q RAIN BROKERS & GENERAL MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best advantage. 63a T O F ARM E R S . D. B. McLaren, Grain Broker & Seed Merchant, Christchurch, Has special facilities for the satisfactory disposal.of Grain and Produce entrusted to him. Samples left with Mr S. Saunders, Ash burton, willlbe immediately offered in the best markets, and the highest value guaranteed. 256 a WHEAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Moling & Co. Make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT placed in their hands or sale .- in London, and guarantee v Lowest Rates of Freight. The successful result of their ship meats 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 FARM ER S. We are BUYERS of WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY,‘‘and 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. t . —-—, XTTE ape prepared to make LIBERAL yy CASH ADVANCES against ship ?! ments placed in ouethands. We have i " Brokers of the highest standing in Mark I i Lane, who will give* every attention to if) fWin consigned through us, and obtain I the extreme price for all shipments >■ '< Farmers may intrust to our care. We > . have also established Agencies in Liver ,■ pool, Glasgow,Hull, Dublin, and Antwerp, * * wild wo ship to any of these markets < Jfio required. Our charges are regulated at (he lowest rates. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., } t 18a Christchurch. N OTIUB ■TO F ARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS {||{ descriptions, of GRAIN delivered at heir warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, )amaru aha Ashburton, or at any other aOway station. 11 ' ■ rJ u :;.; u a j .cjptfffcjwdh



Business Notices. OHERTSEY , A. R. MARKHAM (Next Montgomery’s, Chertsey), GENERAL STOREKEEPER HAYING taken over the store of Messrs. Orr and Co., and increased the stock, is prepared to supply lirst-class articles in Grocery, Drapery, Ironmongery, etc. AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. 423 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 At Rangiora— ~ „ Single and Double At Christchurch— ~ ~ Single, Double and Three- Furrow At Ashburton—First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double- Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM PORTED PLOUGHS. ALSO, FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBITION. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN DUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. P. AND D. DUNCAN, 45 Ra Christchurch. fJIHE SECRET OF SUCCESS. HOW IS IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN Sell Cheaper AND- DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT ? 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 ' smaller profits than others. ORR AND CO. 1 Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them 1 at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In the_following Articles, viz.: — Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s fid Roslyn Blankets, at 20s to 57s fid 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 fid Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s fid 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 fid 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. We are showing some beautiful im ported Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s Boots. Ladies’ Boots, from fis 9d upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at great reductions Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 15s fid upwards Carpets. Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. Ashburton, April, 1881.



Business Notices. Beid and Gray, IMPLEMENT AND MACHINE MANUFACTURERS (First Prize takers at the Melbourne and Sydney Exhibitions for Double-Furrow Ploughs), further beg to draw the atttention of Farmers to their new and improved Corn and Seed Drills, Broadcast Sowing Machines, 3,4, and 5 leaf Harrows, Tripod Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrows of new designs, Cambridge Rollers, 20, 24, and 26 inches, Chaff Cutters, with renewable steel cutting plates, Horse Gears for 1,2, 3, or 4 horses, &c., &c. Fencing Standards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents for Clayton and Shuttleworth’s Traction and Portable Engines and Combines. Illustrated Price Lists free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Inver cargill, Oamaru, Timaru, Christchurch, and at our new premises CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON. 99a T. R. Hodder and Company, D RAPERS, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &c. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. " • The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country is U politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter ol 1881, just arrived °2 i by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for— OS CO OS QC CO DRESS DEPARTMENT—Winceys, Serges (an especial line in the fashionable shades), Homespuns, French Merinos, Irocades, Embossed Satin Cloths, Lustres, Twills, Silks, Velvets, Velveteens,Russell and Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, and other materials. MILLINERY ROOM—Ladies’ elegantly trimmed larisian and English Hat* and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o’ Shanters, Tiger skins, Turbans, Langtreos, 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, Mdteso 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 , d?c. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT —Children’s and Women’s Hosiery Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Hanlkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boy’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 350 pirs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, ab Scotch, Angolra, and Chatsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc; Almao’s colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize at Exhibition. '. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, Collars, iraces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Mn’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at ,he lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES—In colonial and imported Children’s, Wmen’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their orchary stock just to hand —the very best colonial article made. Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as sen working at Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit fo strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy manaement and adjustment, not to be surpassed, and known to be the favo;te in the Southern Hemisphere. to cash customers—One Shilling in the PoumTor prompt Cash ; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each morh. 46Ga X CD Aitken and Roberts, 71URNISHING AND GENERAL IR O. MONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHUEH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERYREASONABLE. OW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware '1 Useful Novelties, and V Suitable for Presents and family re Fancy Goods J . Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all inds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisite, Paints, Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveyors’ Cots ar all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, On Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Neing, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, NurserjGuards, Hall and Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaents, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironnngery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashei- Street Wei. 306 G! FURNISHING! p. p aTt~e RSOI NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PRESSES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST TOCK of T 1 XT IR IST I T TT DR IE IN CHRISTCHURCH. ABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERYFIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &C., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PEMISES. 462 a DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN. •piNCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND THE MAKER. BUY YUR BOOTS OF Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots alway Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factor, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Lig from s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. Women s Levant i. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. UY FRQM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY S THE COLONY)



Business Notices. g AYE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES- Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH TAYLOR AND PAPPS, 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, 3Ad. per lb. Table Rice, Tibs, for Is. 6d. New Jam, 6£d. per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 a 50 0 QV° T o A TIO N 8 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List 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 t 0 £5- 3j£d. to 4d. 4K<h t 0 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



FURNITURE 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. Men’s Calf E.S 10s. 6d. Men’s Calf Bats ... ... ... ... ••• 14s. 6d. Men’s Kip Watertights ... ... ... ... 14s. 6d. Men’s Kip Bluchers ... ... ... ... Bs. 6d. Men’s Canvas Shoes ... ... ... ... 7s. Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738



Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, PTDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, , PORTABLE WASHING FUBNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. Tr\ HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \j 9 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 Price 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 ani> 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 Sokl. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Bents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.



ASHING DAY RE F O EM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, by using Harper Twelvetree’s Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities ; The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR 1 ’ WIND- This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. 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 Oft. by 26in 20 15 0 405 a J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, Christchurch. MILL. Other prices equally low.



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 N ELSON, Pure MOATE, AND CO.’S Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas ABE ... 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. Agent, Ashburton— H. M. CARSON. 422 a



Business Notices. S 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 £lB ; 1 Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £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 -1 lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, | &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre ‘ spondinglylow 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 his patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, 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. 611 a Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF 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, F.I.A. The MOST 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 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, &a, 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. Thess drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Ointment and Drops will be forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use. MRS Address : C. BURNS, Akaroa. 697 a OT IC E TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers to this Journal are requested to communicate with the Proprietor when any delays or omissions in the Delivery of this Paper occur. W. H, ZOUCH, Proprietor,



Business Notices. GOODS. WINTER GOODS N OW OPENED AT gYERETT BROS. AND CO., Havelock street. IN ALL DEPART MENTS. G RAND DISPLAY OF N E W GOODS. Everett bros. and go -204a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Ckistchdrch. 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 Eotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. w o m H W fi EH a o Ah Ah m 5 m <1 AS g a o PS o mJ. F. Stratz, ill atchmaker from m London J, S CO 55 - O C-i a a K) 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. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 236 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS NEW ZEALAND. IN F OR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING GO TO L u B L O w He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. L U B L O W T A I L O R For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot be surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will get the best material at the lowest prices. EAST STREE T 1 A , I , L , O R ! T. 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 PROM £8 - 16 - 0. I £ 1 I S 1 £ I £ GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. e 1 s a Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. r s Please Note the Address, and € give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere— G. J. F. LUBLOW, ■ PRACTICAL TAILOR, &c., ' ’ 3 i Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. . 718 a x Leeds house for boys’ tweed * SUITS AT 4s. 6d. f Leeds house for men s’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT r 16s. Gd. y Leeds house for men’s tweed 1 TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 8 12s. 6d, * Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT Os. 6d. p BEDS HOUSE FOR MEN’S GER d MAN TWEED TROUSERS, AT f 10s. 6d. \ Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 255. Leeds house for stylish hats. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). a CHRISTCHURCH. *1 401