p&SSdrol him, whetihe carried silk for JheJßank. Stakes. I am surprised at,the long !11 aSttpft bfctite' being entered for the W. 0. : :jj finitely paid us a visit, accompanied by . - two. sporting gents from your township. : spin round our course, but his ‘ actfecnr Was far from being satisfactory, and ' s W& I .strongly Condemned by every one 8" “totidifitid to j udge. But the strangest ■ r thing about the affair was this—he was at ■ tended 'by a veterinary surgeon. Dr Bur ': * a 3ook was also there to attend upon George, ohagfrf grnnm; but I am happy to be able to ' ; alshbiagh: there were considerable iSpis ? therC was something wrong In the - upper -story, The doctor’s services were not I' 1 .‘fiSfuirCd. !Ouf farrier—while the groom engaged in some antics, to the; great of the boys—examined the ; horse atm'openly declared that he was unsound, " “'and that his constitution was gone. I need say no more. Nothing but the great Importance of the coming event would bgmcr'inie thus to appear in print, jl beg 'you to pardon the liberty I have taken in sb' far'trespassing upon your valuable f n space;—lam, etc., Tam Gien. [Our - correspondent evidently forgets .O’) that " Early Bird’s” opinion of “ Agrioul ’ ~ turist ’’ was based' on the fact of having ' ?”r hbhri''lhe" horsd since the' first i trial at Wakahui. A We 1 believe that his coistitu . tidnand his constituents have alike gained fuller confidence in: him, although the ■ ’ ' graadia not; quite so green as it was.— Bn. Q.t 7 ... i rl ‘ v. ; - ;■. '-r ——: —. .. . j

THE CHURCHES.

SUNDAY AND WEEK NIGHT SER -17:; VICES AND MEETINGS. 7 EPISCOPALIAN CHURCH.—Tancred Street, West,, . i .. , ,Rev r A.. W. Hands, Incumbent. v - Sunday. . j Morning Service and Holy Communion, • - at ll a.m., Rev. A. W. Hands J Children’s Service and Baptism, at 3 p.m., dftnHl Bet , / ! A. Wi Halids ! hbjJfiviettirigj at 6J30 p.tn.i Rtv. A. W. Hands Country Services —Sunday, i ; TinWaTd; ait 6.30 p.m., Mr G. Jameson Willowby, 3 p.m., Mr J. Ward ' RAKAIA PARISH! ! - rl iJEteVi E. B. Chambers, Incumbent. .777-: •’ V . • Sunday. ' [ ‘ (St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia.—Morning at 11, Lay Reader. Evening, at 7, Rev. (5 r B.;’E.-Chambers i 7 Jit* Johu’B) Barrhill, 11 a.m., Rev. 18. E. Chambers i b. St. James’,' Chertsey, 3 p.m., Rev. -E. E. Chambers i ~-1 St. /Barnabas, Methven, 3 p.m., Lay 'r-[:ar Reader : rl ' All Saints, Sherwood,. at 3 p.m.;, Lay /I Reader \ Kyle School, 3 p.m., Lay Reader: Communion. —First Sunday in the tnonth - at St. Mark’s. Second Sunday kt St. r ’ John’s. Fourth Sunday at St. Barna - ' bis’. Eifth Sunday at St. James’ r; and 411 Saints alternately. Bapt . •- iain 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. r.'M-.d if- .nr. • ' ' Friday. ..Evensong and Choir Practice at 7 : 30.— HSI St. Mark’s. _ i r PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,—Havb s-AV-Tub: /look Street, West. n f;. M l Beattie, M.A., Minister. OGO.a 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 •; r l. ■ afternoon. —Mr A- Orr, Superinten dent. COUNTRY SERVICE. Wakanui, 3 p.m.. Rev. A. M. Beattie. V.' (Inl- J: TUESDAY. • i Finance; l Committee —First Tuesday of / ) eveiyinonth, at 7.30. \ - S. 8. Teachers’Association—Second Tties ft 3 day of every month, at 7.30. Wednesday. rrrL'si Week night Service at B—Rev.8 —Rev. A. M. ’ ■ Beattie. - Pastor's Bible Class in the Church Vestry—Weekly at 7. ■.• Mi Thursday. r Tinwald School—Weekly service at 7.30, Rev. A. M. Beattie .00 * Ml r;" Friday. ■ ■ Choir Practice at 7.30 —Mr. Alex. Craig ■ head conductor; Mr. A. Stott, organist. WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH. —Cameron Street, East. •00 :?> I ■ Rev. W. Keall, Pastor. • Sunday. Morning, prayer meeting at 10; service at 11, Rev. W. Keall , . ifv? nSunday School at 2.30. ,: > . BveiniUg Service, at 6.30, Rev. W, Keall. !, r Communion after Service. n COUNTRY SERVICES. I Old Men’s Home, 3 p.m., Rev. W. (,0 '• 3Ehall'; ’( . Soafleld, 2.30 p.m., Mr G. W. Leadley ; Sunday School, at 1.30. fj- ■ 1 0 Tuesday. ' Class Meeting, at 7.30 p.m. vh!' Thursday. i. 1 Divine Service, at ,7.30, Rev. W. Keall Friday. : aOiaGhoir Practice at 7-30.—Mr. Ray, Cor •;fdoctor .. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, r ... L) ■ —Wills Street, East. v, i Rev. John Nixon, Minister. 7 i, if ' Sunday. Morning School at 10 a.m. jO Mortting Service, at 11 a.m,, Rev. J. Nixon Evening, at 6.30, Rev. J. Nixon a Ix '' Monday. . ■ Ladies’ Class—ln the Church at 7. : Vr 7 Tuesday. j . Divine Service, at 7. p.m,, Rev. John ' Nixon •in 1.17 V//! Wednesday. j , Chbir practice, at 8 p.m, j , Thursday. 1 Class Meeting at 7.30 p.m., Revi John, Nixon 1 I nil! jraWLANDSMOMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. •vj 01! 3 "•'» ■ • Sunday. , .. Morning Sohool, ' 9.30. Service; at 11 >0 'a.m. aild 6.30 p.m. Rev. P. ft. Jones ASHBURTON FORKS. j Sunday Afternoon Service at 2. 30, Mr Lloyd. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL.- Street > West. :.. ,Eov,;;iEa]Qiot .Cpffey, : i , , :, Mass, 9 o'clock2nd Mass, 11 ‘ o’clock, wi the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and 6th Sundays (when one occurs) of the month. ..j..Rakaia : ■ Mass, at 11 o’clock, 4th: Sunday of the month. ..... ■ ,n. 7 UILIL-l.

mE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2. IHBI.

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Ptirbtedand published daily, for bfc'fropiietor, by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at The Ashbtttlon GitardiaH Printing Office ' West A li burton, ,j



.1, feolloiway’s Ointment and Pills combine V .', .biotb'-sanitive and sanative powers in a high “ "degree—by the former term rsunderstood their ...abuity to preserve health, by the latter their ■ f:r capability to restore health. With these reme ' ” ahhlnd ho invalid heed be at fault to guide him&lfor heiself safely through the many trials which-everyone is-subjected during our long ; •.'tuatod ofttimes inclement winters. Coughs, colds, j -adeerated throats, Hiptheria, whooping cough, , fcan be successfully treated by well rubbing this .r j r Ointment upon the chest, and by talcing the Pills. . •,(. ,wl?feKperiepce the utmost, possible relief from ' trttd munctibn, of the ointment on all tender ; pefsqhs will save'endless misery by. this treatment.^tAdvtp,’l’ i



KNOWN—That Visiting fV Cards, plain or mourning, can be obtained printed in various styles, at the “Guardian” office, opposite the Rail®<iy Hj||p||lL



Business Notices. THE cry is “ Still they come,” and the world seems to think I was I right when I insisted on it, and tried to Iprove that Ashburton is “ the best place hi New Zealand by far.” I hope everyone will find it so, and I take this opportunity to again thank my many kind friends for their past favors, and to assure therii and the public generally that I shall, iuj these days of competition, do my level best to keep in the front—by attention, civility, and by giving good value. Seasonable Fruits, consignments constantly arriving, also on view a choice lot of sugar- cured hams and bacon, a further consignment of the celebrated Blended TEAS, the praise of which is on the lips of so many as well as in my advertisement. H. M. Carson’s New Fruit and Italian Ware house (next Bank of New Zealand), East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co.’s Pure Blended Teas. 3c



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 m 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 trial respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ‘ ■ ANDRE W ORR, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c



E L Z B R O COACH BUILDERS S., (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wilts STREET, ! ; Next Cookson’s Stables, ... Beg to announce to the public that they have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line, and hope to supply a want which has long been felt. Having worked in the principal shops in Christchurch and ; Dunedin, combined wnh five years ex perience in the County of Ashburton, they are prepared to executed Orders in first class style for Buggies, Waggonettes, Wag gons, Traps, Carts, etc., etc., at Moderate Prices.' Special attention will be devoted to all Repairs entrusted to ■ their care. Second-hand Buggies, Waggons, and Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. 860 c SUFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. 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. 912 c to fid. 3d. d. to 4d. d. to 3d Bd. to 6d KJIHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead & Co., ''MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred street, . Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored wich a large consignment of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to I anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting/they will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. : ' -716 a mo THE FRONT.—In order! to be I well up in 1 good BOOTS and SHOES for a little money, carefully read the fol lowing list of C. Hawkins’ Cash Prices that cannot be rubbed out. One visit to this shop will convince the Public of this important town —Men’s watertights, 15s 6d ; shoes from 10s 6d ; E.S. from 13s 6d ; women’s kid boots from 7s fid ; house boots from 4s 9d. Children's at all prices from Is. Note-C. HAWKINS, Ashburton and Tinwald. 998 c HAYING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s ; i , ■ i ; , 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 Gpbds, and selling at the very Lowest) possible Price, everyone will find it to their advantage to deal with me. I have bought a lino of Strong and Well-flavored TEAS, to arrive in a few days, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). . Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s fid, 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. Prinie BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Eobert Alcorn.



Business Notices. gALE. SALE. SALE. 1 ..r CHEAP SALE. Large Discounts. FURTHER REDUCTIONS. ! The Plans f 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 !•■<:, '' l ' ' :: : ' • im ' FURTHER REDUCTION,, which will reduce the Goods to , Cost Price. | . , 1 r We draw special attention to our extensive stock of 1 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 bp for one fortnight, and all that has been stated will be given effect to, ' , We are prepared tp make ... CASH ADVANCES ON WOOL AND GROWING CROPS, AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ■ : M ;■) ■ ; i/. I Friedlander Btfos., AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAIj FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND!,



Business Notices. ■IVTEVER BE DOWN IN iTHE AS DUMPS. j Fortune may favor, though she ; may ” frown';' ; . ,' J Bright morning conies after the night, And no matter how long a good man may be down, He’ll rise if he sticks to the right.; In the game of onr lives, though the ’ “ deuce ”is to play. We all have our chances of “ trumps,” “Fair dealing” if you would “ icount honors,” we say, 1 And never be down in the dumps. i The oldest of men tell us life is a span, Though the “lane without turning” seems long ; When sadness creeps into the heart of a . ! man He should hurry it out with a song. Though the road be so rough that the



progress is slow, Though our knees may be aching with bumps, . ’Twill be changed if a little further we go, So never be down in the dumps. Should folk disappoint—say, your tailor, J: . to wit,. ' i With separate garment or suit, Visit G. J. F. Lublow for perfection in fit, . . . ' And saving your money to boot. ;i:i ii.'i- . ■ :■ '■ ; He’ll suit you with all that is novel and rare, And.prove himself a,regular “trump,” For giving both; cheapness and thorough good wear, So never be down in the dumps. | To give Stylish and Reliable Materials, Perfect Fit, and unmistakable Cheapness, is the state of perfection attained in the > Clothing supplied by (?, J. ,F. Lublow. The; variety 6£ r Coatings and Tweeds to be seen at his establishment is, moreover, the,, most complete , and extensive in. Canterbury. Gentlemen cannot do other than right in ; !obtaining’ their dress for themselves and their sons at , Gr. J. F. Fublow’s, EASTST R E E T, Ashburton. i 718 a W. T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, &c., &c., tenders Ris best thanks to his Customers and Friends for, the,liberal, support accorded! him during the past three years, and wishes to intimate,tojlvis Friends the Public af' Ashburton that, he“has'" RE-COM 'MENdEp in the 'Front Shop of the .Town Hall’, next 1 - door to his old shop, and lately occupied byJ. Moqar. Fresh 'Vegetables,, Fruit, 'and , Con fectionery. ’ ; ~, Orders, left, at 'the shop will be delivered With despatch.' 61d Orr and Co., JRO N M GE|r S AND IMPORTERS or GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Would invite, attention to their large and varied Stock, especially to the follow ing lines now landing, viz : Raw and Boiled Oils Genuine White Lead, 281bs and lewt . kegs , , Varnish in £, £, and 1 gallons Lamp Black Raddle Seaming Twine Ink Powder Sponge Baths Ranges and Grates American Stoves ■ Fenders and Fire Irons Colonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pahs E. P. Cruets and Mugs E. P. Pickle Jars Table Cutlery Sheap Shears Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tools Builders’ Ironmongery Furnishing Ironmongery Spades and Forks Shovels and Rakes 100 kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting ....... Barbed Fence Wire . Fencing Wire (pi-in), Nos. 8,9, 'and 10 Hoes and Grubbers , Caster Oil ‘ Lard Oil Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine Flue Brushes Machine Oil (New Zealand production) ,■ M'Oormickßeapers and Binders .. <3O tons Binding Wire ( 202 Bales Cornsacks,. full size . J 'All extras for McCormick Machines - Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch prices: . , ■ ■, i .■ ■ . Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch prices - . | ' GROCERIES. | : . We would inyite theattehtiopf.of families and all who wish' to buy in Quantities any of the following goods; to the fact that we hold very largo stocks, and are prepared to sell at lowest wholesale prices. I TEA ■ , j n . We .are flow making a speciality pf, and can supply the pure article,,!combining strength and flavour, at from Is 9d to 3s per lb. •!//'. • COFFEE. ; Fresh ground Mocha Coffee (loose) can be had, pure or mixed, with locally pre pared Chicory. To buy the article ip this way effects a great saving, as the tins are weighed with all tinned coffee, which adds 20 per cent to the price. .... SUGAR. 10 TONS WHITE AND YELLOW CRYSTAL. TOBACCO. ~ i ;; tor TWIST, NAIL, ROD AND dABLE TWIST. Tiil.O'J ; Soap/Candles, Currants Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the, best quality and at lowest price. ’ 1 ORR AND CO. P.S;—China PrijCes., , and Glassware ■ i .'AT i. it Job' I2d MURSE.—Mrs Eaulinq begslto in \ timato lhat she has opened a Private irsing , IMablisnnibnt and Hospital, for dies and Gentlemen, and is prepared to ieive‘ Tiadies to Nurse who jrequire jdical attention. Address —j Moore ; 6et/near Presbyterian Mansfe. 104 c w ASTE PAPER for Sale, 2djperlb., at the Guardian Office. FORMS. PRINTED, To ,LdC’‘ and “ For Sale ” —can be obtaLdi Rithp. GuAs?Dl4b QffibP, Z'JDVJ 1 Building and friendly sooie TIES’ ACTS, on Sale at the Office.of this Paper.



Business Notices. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c, adjoining Panama House, TANORED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to. be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the aboveriamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. HESE 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, 4|d per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, 9£d, 10£d 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 ; 9e 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS.



6d, lls 9d, and 13s 6d per box Matches, safety, 4d per doz ; plaids, 6d ! per doz ; (1000), 3 for la 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 : - 1 ' ' ton ■ Hops, best new, 2s 3d per lb Pickles, Bltd per bottle Taylor and Papps, - , (Late Davenport) TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, ;> Also, CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND : ■ TUAM STREET, 1 CHRISTCHURCH., 344 i "; ' :—.— IMPORTANT FAC T.S FOR ' FAMILIES AND SEWING MACHIR- 1 . , ISTS. > . turers are the best judges of ; ■ SEWING MACHINES. J Please Read Their Opinions, viz., The New Wheeler and Wilson haß 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; —Bba.th, 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, i Princess street, Dunedin. ’ We use Wheeler and Wilson Machine: : and find it superior to any other, both for Economy, Efficiency and Speed, to any t- 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, 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.—Aldelrson & 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 ard Wilson has much less friction than the ishuttle movement of; other machines, ' therefore the Wheeler and Wilson is much 1 . more durable, and needs less repair. 1 I New Wheeler and Wilson has more I and greater improvements than any othe ■ ; sewing machine, and is the fastest, making | over 1,000 stitches per minute. i CAUTION. 'i Beware of Hawkers and also Puffing Advertisements of inferior Hard-running ( Machines which are highly injurious to t the health of the operator. c Inspect the New Wheeler and Wilson ROTARY ACTION MACHINES And judge fpr yourselves. ■ They run by hand • andi-foot,. and are warranted to give entire satisfaction. TIME PAYMENTS. , , TIME PAYMENTS. TIME PAYMENTS. Send for a Circular giving Pull Particu lars to . ORR AND CO„ 1 SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON. A Head Agency for Australia and,New '■ Zealand: 1 i LONG AND CO., 101, ELIZABETH STREET, ' r,/ - M E L B O U B N E. . I . i_ ' ' BRINSMEAD’S 1 PA TENT PIANOS. TWO GOLD MEDALS i Awarded at the i EXHIBITION,' 1881. i-'Seiid for Illustrated Price Lists/ Tos monials, etc. , J TAYLOR AND PARLEY'S CABINET O R G A N S And the I MARVELLOUS ORGUINETTE. THE M.PRVELLOUS ORGUINjETTE Plays all the latest music without instruc tion . ■ I It ip perfect in tune and time, jA child ’ can play it. LONG AND CO., SOLE AG ENTS, 101, Elizabeth street, Melbourne, v j ii' ; . ’< - , : ; -174 d Railway tariff. Copies of the New Scale of Fares and Charges on the New Zealand Railways can now be procured at Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FEOM Thomas Taylor’s TEA AND GROCERY PRICE LIST. yIN-SANIE, OR WINE OP HEALTH The New Prize Medal Aerated Non- Alcoholic Beverage—ls per per dozen. Highest testimonials. Pure Assam Tea, 2s and 2s 6d per lb Pure Lemon Juice (certified) imperial quarts, Is 9d Assam Congou, 2s per lb White Crystal Sugar, 4d per lb—set window sample Best .Black or Mixed Tea, 2s lOd—don’; pay more Fry’s Chocolate, quite” fresh Is 3d per lb Java Rice, 71b for Is fid ; 561 b bagi, Hi 9d, 13s, or 15s Costa Rica Coffee, Is 4d per lb Straw-colored Sugar, 3jd per lb—seie win dow sample Family Congou, Is fid per lb



Before paying a fancy price for Tea, try a pound of the above ; it has a good leaf, fine flavour, fair strength, and is guaranteed to be as pure as any sold at 3s to 4s per lb. Queensland Arrowroot, 8d per lb Mjorton’s Sauce, 6d per bottle Carbonate of Soda, fid per lb Captain White’s Oriental Pickles, 2s 3d per bottle Tea—Strong lead-lined boxes, contiaining 201 b of the celebrated Assam Mixture, 40s, 455, or 60s Dried Apples, fiijd per'lb Hops, 2s per lb Ginger, Is 8d per lb China' Tea'(broken leaf), 14s fid per box New Season, .18a fid, 20s, to -Half-chests of 401 b, 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s Oatmeal, 3s 3d 251 b bag Indian Currie Powder, fid per .. ; Crosse and "Blackwell’s, Is Kerosene, 17s fid, 18s fid, and 20s per : ' case Luncheon Biscuits, 3£d per lb Nbave’s Food for Infants, Is 3d per tin .Chutnee (Morton’s), 9d per bottle Mellor’s Sauce, 9d, or Is fid per bottl Irish. Moss, Is 3d per bottle, Safety Matches (half size), 4d per doze. Baking Powder (loose), Is per lb Condensed Milk (Milkmaid brand), 10£d ■ per tin Sago, 4d per lb Hemp, Rape, Canary, or Linseed, 5d per lb Best Twist Tobacco 5s per lb Venus Nailrod, 6s per lb Aromatic bars, 6s per lb A 21b tin of best Salmon, Is 5d Cleaver’s Toilet Soap, 11b bar. Is A 31b bar of excellent soap for fid GOODS DELIVERED IN TOWN AND SUBURBS, OR AT THE RAILWAY STATION. T. TAYLOR’S ONLY PLACES OF BUSINESS Are COLOMBO STREET, One door city side of Tuam street and Lower High street (Opposite the Caversham Hotel). 284 c : J. F. Stratz, 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.) Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l6O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other Houses. from 3 J. F. Stratz,* Watchmaker London ° p m ~ O Q f a h O 3- 9» o “ B G o g- W "■ ® or a:- ® m h> 3j ® r Z o p p : J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and 1 Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. , English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ . s. d. American Waltham Lovers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 012 6 GRATEFUL COMFORTING PPS’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 riaye us many heavy doctor’s bills. ■lt is Iby the judicious use of such articles of djet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist eveiry ten poncy to disease. /Hundreds of subtle maladi 23 are floating around us r ;ady to ittack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by ieeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a property nourished fiame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette, Made simply with boiling water pr milk Sold only in packets, labelled IAIVf.ER EPPft AND GO. 1 . JAMES EPPS AND Co‘ HOMCEOPATHIC CHEMIST, * o LONDON. ALSO. EPPS’ CHOCOLATE ESSENCE, EOR_AiIEKNOON USE. 792



Business Notices General election, 1881. Owing to the great dearth of candidates for the coming election, Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the public of the Ashburton 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 AND CLOTHING, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Second Shipment just to hand, ex ‘ ‘ Norman M‘Leod. ”



Judge of candidates for the future by their actions in the past. A. O. has no objection to be judged by that test. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS In the following goods : 2 Cases Frillings, at 4M, 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 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 6d. 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 6d 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, &o. Ashburton, Nov. 19th, 1831. 879 c William Revell (Late of Ashburton Forks), JJAS started in Business at Winslcw m'SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 369 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 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 at.eeable 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, Lohdon Export Chemist and Druggist.



VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NE WER, 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, grov, 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 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 Renewer 1 sold'him, it was restored to and kept its natural color.” It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at 3s. fid. per bottle.—Prepared by HENRY 0. SALLUP.No.



Medical IMPORTANT TO All* ATIIICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY,' SORES, Or Wounds of any Description. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Burns (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. Yeridis, or Green Ointment; which has produced astonishing cure? in that in veterate disease, scrofula, or Icing’s evil Eminere, or White Ointment, for all swe 1 lings 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 bo forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use. In consequence of the great demand for these Preparations, Mrs Burns has R E MOVED; from Akaroa to Colombo street North (comer of Peterborough street), Christ church, and has appointed - Mr L. F. Andbewes, Stationer, - 'East'atreet, as her Agent for Ashburton and neighborhood. Address: MRS C. BURNS, Colombo street North, Christchurch. 697 a P A STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS for CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS The value of this well-known Faihily Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has* induced : SPURIOUS “'IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it -due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine : 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 with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solelv at Walworth, Surrey. ~ Sold in Packets by all Chemists- ana Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser, and Co., Auckland. CC Conveyances. IJT ALI N G COACH ‘j Leaves Ealing for Cracroft on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS on arrival of Express Train from Ohrist 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, Alforc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m Longbeach royal mail COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterton 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., -arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Quill’s Commercial Hotel, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places will 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. 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 jjrOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers to this Journal are requested communicate with the Proprietor when y delays or omissions in the Delivery o s Paper occur. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.



\TBW-' : ZEALAND LAJJOR iM EXCHANGE. If stationholders, 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.^ 1 Having had 25 years’ Colonial experience, my selection can be relied on.-^—J AMES McDONALD, Manchester street south, Christchurch.. . . - j-t 924 a