THE CHURCHES.

SUNDAY AND WEEK NIGHTjBER VICES AND MEETINGS

EPISCOPALIAN CHURCH.— Tancred Street, West. P < (T Rev. A,> W. Hands, Incumbent. , ~ [ Saturday Year’s Eye. ■' | Midnight Address, at 11, p.m., Rev. A W. i ‘lSSwte' : V’ : 'l.'; V:" ■ i • ; Sunday, . _ | Morning "Service and Holy Communion, ! ftt ll Rev A. W. Hands. I TOudrein’s Service and Baptisms, at 3 p. m. i Evening,at 6.30 p.m., Rev. A. W. Hands' ..Country Services— Sunday. ; at 3 p. m. RAKAIA PARISH. . Rev. E. E. Chambers, Incumbent. Sunday. ' fit. Mark’s Church, Rakaia.—Morning at 11, Rev. E E. Chambers. Evening, at 7, Rev. E. E. Chambers St. James’, Chertsey, at 3 p.m., Rev. E. E. Chambers fit. John’s, Barrhill, 3 p.m., Lay Reader BL Barnabas, Methven, 3 p.m., Lay Reader All Saints, Sherwood, 3 p; ni. i Lay Reader 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. fit. 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, 'fiunday. School in the Church at 2.30 afternoon.—Mr A. Orr, Superinten dent. country service. ’■' * 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. Pastor’s Bible Class in the Church ■ Vestry—Weekly at 7. Thursday. Tinwald School —Weekly service at 7.30, Rev. A- Mi Beattie 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. Keall Sunday School at 2.30. Evening Service, at 6.30, Rev. W. Keall; Sacrament at conclusion of service COUNTRY SERVICES. Old Men's Home, 3 p.m. Seafield, 2.30 p.m., Mr Jos. Buchanan ; Sunday School, at 1.30. 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.m. Morning Service, at 11 a.m., Mr J. Lloyd Evening, at 6.30, Rev. J. Nixon Monday. Ladies’ Class—ln the Church at 7. Tuesday. Divine Service, at 7 p.m., Rev. John Nison Wednesday. : Choir practice, at 8 p. m. Thursday. Class Meeting at 7.30 p.m., Rev. John Nixon NEWLANDB PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. Sunday. Morning JSchool, 9.30. Service at 11 a.m. (Mr W. Maidens), and 6.30 p.m. (Mr H. Grayburn) ASHBURTON PORKS, Sunday Afternoon Service at 2.30, Mr I; Scott. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL. - Burnett Street West. Rev. Father Coffey, tat. 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 ; Maas, at 11 o’clock, 4th Sunday of the month. ’

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 18SL

Punted and published daily, for the Propiietor, by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at The Ashbutim Guardian Printing Office, West Ashburton, Friday, December 30, 1881.



MOUNT SOMERS AGENCY, Mr W. H. Puddicombe is authorised to collect money and transact all business in connection with The Ashburton Guardian in the Mount Somers and > Alford Forest districts. GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Although this office has been in exis tence for a period of more than seven years, it is believed that the objects for which it was established are not sufficiently understood. ; It is desired to set forth in a concise form information respecting the business which this office undertakes : 1. The charge of all kinds of money trusts, such as Marriage Settlements, moneys to be invested for the benefit of Minors, moneys bequeathed for charitable objects, moneys the title to which is in dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown or cannot be found, &c., &c. 2. The administration of the wills o Ena who by appointing the Public ee as their executor secure the guarantee of the State for the due fulfil* ) meat of; their wishes, and to avoid the risk consequent on the appointment { private persons as executors, who not un weqjuently, though earnestly desirous of acting for the benefit of parties interested, foil to carry out legally the objects for which they were appointed, and conse quently involve themselves and those whose interests they are striving to pro ject in costly and harassing litigation. 3. The administration of all estates of which no disposition has been made by ‘ Will, whenever relatives do not wish to in- OUT the responsibility of administration, or ‘cknhbtfrom any danse obtain the neces- I gary powers to act. In such cases it id the duty of the Public Trustee to discharge all legal debts so, far as the assets extend, and divide the residue amongst tho next of kin. 4. The administration of the estates of luna£ife>> lunatic patients, and convicts, t' Bl "The charge of all lands lying waste and unoccupied of which the owner is un known, or who has been absent from the colony for t ten '.years, having left nc known agent. The cost of administering estates is very ■mall. Information may he obtained from all agents. T PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. 29a R. 0. HAMERTON, Public Trustee



Business Notices. Tinwald COAL AND FIREWOODS DEPOT. | R. Mean I (Late of Montgomery and Co., Limited),! Having taken the Coal Premises of Mr; Joseph Clark, begs to return his thanks; for the support he has received since! commencing Business as above, and hopes: by attention and civility,, with' the Lowest Prices, to still merit their sup-; port. Agent for the Springfield Coal Com-' pany. Coal, Firewood, Post and Rails,; Stakes, etc. Orders taken for Bricks, Cement, Lime,; Timber, etc. 467 d Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Peering, Osborne,; Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, & c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. R vY, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanut Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 831



O E D O N E. JUST RECEIVED, A second consignment of this popular non-alcoholic Beverage. It contains both phosphorus and iron, and is therefore a brain and nerve tonic. It has the exhil arating properties of Champagne, without its disagreeable effects. Three, five, and eight-pint Gasogenes at Reduced Prices. Lemon Syrup, Raspberry and Lemon Syrup, Eno’s Fruit Salt, Lime Juice, Citrate of Magnesia, Lemon Kali (or Sherbet. GINGER BEER POWDER. A nine-penny packet makes two gallons of finest Ginger Beer. ESSENCE OF RENNET. Four or six drops to a pint of milk makes delicious sweet Curds and Whey. J. M. Cambridge, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON, 337 d



rpHE LATE FIRE. The undersigned begs to notify that Messrs Acland Campbell and Co. have kindly placed their Grain Store at his disposal, and that the same will be opened as a temporary LIYERY AND BAIT STABLES on and after this date. Customers will find that they will receive the same attention, and their horses, etc., the same care as formerly. Note the Address — Edward Cookson, ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO’S STORES, Petek street, near Qdill’s Hotel, Ashburton. Dec. 1881.



William Re veil (Late of Ashburton Forks), TTAS started in Business at Winskw m SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 389 a



Jameson & Heberts, TI7O OL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE— Woolpacks Fencing Wire, 8,9, and 10 Staples, Stakes, Standards Raddle, Lamp Black Boiled Oil, Castor Oil Kerosene Oil Twine Little’s Sheep Dip Turnip Seeds White Stone Devonshire Greystpne Purple Top Aberdeen Green Top Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Rape, Clover, Cocksfoot Ryegrass, Gorse Carrot and Mangold Seeds Ploughshares, all sizes Flour, Bran, Sharps Oatmeal, Chaff, Potatoes Rock Salt Tea, Sugar, Soap, Candles &c., &c., &c. Agents fob The New Zealand Insurance Company, Ruston, Proctor and Co.’s Machinery Deering Twine Binders 177 d IT is not altogether a new idea, when business people burst into rhyme in their advertisements. Our grandfathers and grandmothers have read some ex crutiating poetry in advertisements in their time just as we do sometimes now. From an old newspaper dated a while after the Flood, a tea dealer, expatiating on the merits of his tea, has the follow ing : “ For lords and ladies it is fit; Seven shillings is the price of it.” I’m not going to paint the lily or gild re fined gold by attempting to improve on that, but it should be a source of comfort to the tea drinkers of Ashburton and sur rounding districts that they can now pro cure the finest Teas at my establishment for much less money. 1 have just re ceived a fresh consignment of Nelson, Moate, and Co.’s Pure Blended Teas, in packets and boxes. I have also opened up an assortment of Fancy Goods, and fruits in variety are constantly arriving, so that my patrons may have plenty to chose from at the coming festive season. I wish all my kind customers a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. 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. —See ad vertisement and handbills. 3c Education Act, 1877, Debtors and Creditors Act, and Amend ment Acts, Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1871, to be had at the Guardian Office, next Matson, Cox and Oo.’b, West street.



Business Notices S. W. Alcorn’s NEW DRAPERY STORE. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE OF ASHBURTON. WONDERFUL CHEAP PURCHASE OF THE STOCK OF DRAPERY OF MESSRS JACOB JOSEPH AND CO., Wholesale Warehousemen, of Wellington, Amounts to nearly L 4,000 wholesale price, purchased for less than LI ,000. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IN announcing to the public of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts the opening of my new premises in East street as a first-class GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOT STORE, and in soliciting a liberal share of support, 1 have to state that it is my intention to keep a thoroughly well-assorted stock in every department, embracing the newest styles, at strictly moderate prices. JACOB JOSEPH’S STOCK, Bought at 73| per cent, discount. I consider it as exceedingly fortunate for Ashburtonians as well as for myself that I am in the position to state that I have pui'chased the Drapery Stock of the above firm, amounting to L 4,000, at Wholesale Price, at a discount of 73| per cent, on landed cost, and will thus be able to sell all these Goods at LESS THAN HALF PRICE, and still have a good profit. Amongst this Stock there is a large quantity of all sorts of Infants’ Under clothing, Girls’ Night Dresses and Che mises (plain, frilled, and which will be sold at about the pri<jp of the ma terial, so that ladies will be saved the labor and expense of making.



The following are a few of the articles from the Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co., and their reduced prices:— Boys’ New Dux Collars, reduced to 4d per box Men’s Moulded West End Collars, sizes 14 and reduced to 4d Men’s Oxonian Collars, all sizes, 4d Men’s new Dux Harvard Collars, all sizes, 5d per box Men’s Felt Hats, regular price 7s 6d, re duced to 3s 6d Men’s Drab and Felt Yankee Hats, regular price 15s, reduced to 7s 6d 72 doz. Men’s Printed Border Pockets, finest quality, regular price Is, reduced to 6d 37 doz. Men’s Chintz Silk Pockets, regular price 4s and 4s 6d, reduced to 2s and 2s 6d 100 doz. Men’s Lambswool Drawers, reduced to less than wholesale price 29 doz. Men’s Lambswool Undershirts, reduced to English cost 43 doz. Puggarees, regular price 1s and 2s, reduced to 6d and Is Boys’ and Men’s Leather and Elastic Belts, at less than half-price 65 doz. Colored Gossamer Falls, regular price 3s 6d and 4s, reduced to Is 6d and 2s Lace Falls, Crape Falls, Crape Sets, &c., at loss than the usual price _ 120 doz. Stay Pnsks, regular price 8d and lOd, reduced to 3d and 4d. 75 doz. Infants’ Stay Bands, regular price 9d to Is 6d, now 4£d to lOd 39 doz. Infants’ Frock Bodies, regular price 2s 6d to 4s 6d, now Is to 2s 3d 65 Colored Lama Long Shawls, regular price 19s 6d and 255, now lls 6d and 13s 6d 800 yards Wools Beigees, usual price Is 4d and Is 6d, reduced to Is 590 yards All-wool French Dress Stuff, new shades, usual price 2s 9d, re duced to 1s 9d New Prints, new Hollands, at great re ductions on account of removal of duty New Sheeting, new Calicoes, new Shirting, at low prices, duty off. TO GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TAILORS, DRESSMAKERS AND CABINETMAKERS. Amongst this Cheap Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co.’s, there is a large quantity of Braids of all kinds, Hooks and Eyes (black and white), Piping Cord, Stay Tape, Braids and Gimps, Trouser Buttons, Vest Buckles, Coat and Vest and Dress Buttons, Dress Preservers, Chair Gimps, Curtain Lace, Blind Tassels, Silk Furniture Cords, &c., which will be sold wholesale at less than English cost price. SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIES. Dressmaking. I have the pleasure to inform the Ladies that I have secured the services of a first class Dressmaker from Wellington, noted for Perfection of Fit combined with great taste and style. Operations in the Dress making Department will commence on Monday, the 12th inst., and orders can now be taken in the shop. To prevent disappointment, Materials purchased on the premises only will be made up. S. W. ALCORN, East street, Ashburton. December 1, 1881. SPECI A L TELEGRAM. —‘ ‘ Parihaka, November 18,1881. —ToMrThomas Chambers, Ashburton.—Am convinced there’s nothing like leather. Please send up 3,000 pairs of your unrivalled stout Walking Boots. The Volunteers have worn out their shoe leather in marching upon Parihaka, and have hardly got a sound sole amongst them. You may also forward a pair of your Elastic Sides for To Whiti, who wants something for Sunday wear.—(Signed) —Bryce.” Thomas Chambers’ BOOTS and SHOES secured First Prize at the Exhibition, and Christchurch and Ashburton Shows. Good fit guranteed, and prices strictly moderate. 141 d



L F 0 R D BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, NEAR THE OLD MEN'S HOME, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Quinton Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their New Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 78d rpHRESHING BOOKS printed on the X shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper.



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 Ashburion County that he will PLACE HIS SERVICES at the dis posal of the Electors of the County, and be most happy to supply them with all classes of DRAPERY 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 Trillings, at 4|d, 6d, lOd, and Is per yard 3 Cases Brown Hollands, at 6d, Bd, lOd, and Is, greatly reduced ] Case Prints, at 4cl ; former price, 6d 4 Cases Prints, at 6d ; former price, 8d I 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 I Case Ladies’ Silk Ties and Collarettes in all shades 2 Cases Ladies’ Gloves, Taffetta and Jeisey, 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 (>d 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, 1881. 879 c Thomas Taylor’s QHRISTMAS PRICE LIST. COLOMBO STREET, Christchurch— One door city side of Tuam street. HIGH STREET— One door city side of St. Asaph street, opposite the Caversham Hotel. ST. ALBANS’ LANE— (Late J. Say well.) Every article sold is guaranteed—that is, the money returned if not approved of. NEW FRUITS. New Currants, 6d per lb ~ Raisins, 8d per lb ~ Sultanas, 9d per lb ~ Mixed Peels, Is 3d per lb ~ Muscatels, Is per lb, good „ Finest, Is 4d per lb ~ Figs, lOd and Is per box ~ Jordan Almonds, 2s 8d per lb ~ Valencia (sweet), Is 6d per lb ~ Shell, Is per lb ~ Barcelonas, 9d per lb Canterbury Cakes, 10|d Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Dunedin Lunch, 3d per lb Lime Juice Cordial (imported), Is lOdper bottle White Crystal Sugar, 4d per lb Straw-colored Sugar, 3id per lb Strong Family Congou, Is 6d per lb Assam Congou, 2s per lb Pure Assam Tea, 2s per lb Beat do. do. 2s 6d per lb Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s lOd Box Tea— l4s 6d, 16s 6d, 18s 6d, 20s to



28a Half-chests of 401 b, L 3 to L 5 Strong caddies, containing 201 b of the famous Assam Mixture, 38s Van Houtens’ Cocoa, 4s 8d per lb Lucca Oil (quarts), 2s 4d per bottle Quart Pickles (Morton’s), Is 6d Captain White’s Oriental, 2« 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s (pints), Is 3d Essences, (0. & B ), Is Morton’s Sauce, Gd per bottle Mellor’s Sauce, 9d, and Is 6d per bottle Java Rice, 71b for Is 6d ; Tapioca, 5d and 6d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Queensland Arrowroot, 8d and la per lb Carbonate of Soda, 6d per lb Nailrod Tobacco, 6s per lb Aromatic, 6s per lb Best Twist, 5s 6d per lb B'arratt’s, 5s Tlat Plugs, 4s 9d Hemp, Rape, Canary, or Linseed, 6d per I lb Moir’s Oatmeal, 3s 3d per 251 b bag Dunedin Oatmeal, 3s 6d per 251 b Condensed Milk (Milkmaid brand), 10$d per tin, or 10s per dozen Honey, 2lb tins, lOd Marmalade, 9d, lOd, and Is 6d per tin Infants’ Pood (Neave’s,) Is 3d per tin Irish Moss, la 3d per bottle, Parafine Candles, 10£d per lb Sperm (full weight), 8d per lb Kerosene, 9s, 9s 6d, and 10s 6d, per tin GOODS DELIVERED DAILY AT THE CHRISTCHURCH RAILWAY STATION. 2840



Business Notices. -piREE TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. | i Having combined the two Businesses' together, and by keeping a good LOAF at sd, and 16ozs to the lb, trust to receive 1 a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade andFREETnADE will Stick toYou. R. LANCASTER. i 301 d



E-COMMENCEMENT OF BUSINESS. The undersigned begs to notify to his numerous customers that he has taken the Shop lately occupied by S. W. Alcorn, in Wills street, adjoining the old pre mises, where he will carry on the SADDLERY BUSINESS as heretofore. James Tait, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, Wills street. 265 d ■\TEYER BE DOWN IN THE DUMPS. Fortune may favor, though she may frown ; Bright morning comes 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 havo our chances of “ trumps,” “Fair dealing” if you would “count honors,” we say, And never be down in the dumps. 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, to wit, With separate garment or suit, Visit G. J. F. Lublow for perfection in fit, And saving your money to boot 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 6. J. F. Lublow. The variety of 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



G. J. F. Lublow’s, EAST STREET, Ashbueton. 718 a I Orr and Co., RONMONGERS AND IJM PORTERS OF 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, 28Ibs and'flcwt kegs Varnish in J, f, 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 Pans 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 (plain), Nos. £B, 9,'and 10 Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil Lard Gil Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine Flue Brushes Machine Oil (New Zealand production) M'Cormick Reapers and Binders 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Cornsacks, full size All extras for M'Cormick Machines Scott Bros. ’ Ranges at Christchurch prices Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch prices



GROCERIES. We would invite the attention of families and all who wish to buy in quantities any of the following goods, to the fact that we hold very large stocks, and are prepared to sell at lowest wholesale prices. TEA We are now making a speciality of, 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 in 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. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST. Soap, Candles, Currants Raisens, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the beat quality and at lowest price. ORR AND CO. P. S.—China and Glassware at Job Prices. 12d LICENSING ACT, 1881, on Sale at Office of this Paper. 6d.



Business Notices. f i e 1 i gALB. SALE. SALE. CHEAP SALK Large Discounts. FURTHER REDUCTIONS. The Plans 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; re d;u oti on, which will reduce the Goods to Cost Price.



/SB* We draw special attention to our extensive stock of SHEARING MATERIALS, as Woolpacks, Sheepsheara, Oils, Lamp black, Raddle, Turkey and Washita Stones, etc., which wil be sold at lowest prices. We have now landing— -800 bales full-sized Calcutta Corn sacks 16 bales 6-ply Seaming Twine 60 eases Castor Oil tons Binding Wire which we are ready to sell at a very low figure, for want of storage room. all {Reapers and Binders kept in stock. An early inspection is invited, as the sale will- only bs for one fortnight, and all that has been stated will be given effect to. We are prepared to make CASH ADVANCES ON WOOL AND GROWING CROPS, AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Friedlander Bros., AGENTS FOR THB COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



Business Notices. fJiHE FUTURE OP 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 with 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 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



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. G. 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 ... . 3d. to 6d. . 2id. to 4d. . l|d. to 3d. _ . sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. * 912 c



S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c, Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a . thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS.



rpINWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES] ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS. ALL LENGTHS OORRD GATED IRON Gates and Hubdles Manufactured on the Premises. C. JEPHSON, Manager. 100 c J. Sherriff, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. For further particuJ" apply to A. Thiele, Ashburton. 323 a



HEAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, AsHBtrRTON, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz ; —Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a 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. PATRICK O’CONNOR (Late of D. Fttzpateick’s), Begs respectfully to inform li« friends and the public of Ashburton, that he OPENED BUSINESS in East street, opposite Albert Steam Flour Mills, and requests a share of their patronage. Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Repairs neatly executed. Fit guaranteed. TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS op , HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &C. LIGMTBAND, ALLAN, & CO., 1 Hereford street, Christchurch 880 R. Galloway,. TINWALD, WHEELWRIGHT and General AGRI CULTURAL IM PL E MENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a Medical. IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURYY, SORES, Or Wounds of any Description. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Bums (late of Akaroa), from British Herbs, and warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or wounds of any description, of however long standing. Red Ointment for ulcers, a certain cure for all ulcers, of no matter how long standing. Yeridis, or Green Ointment, which has 1 produced astonishing cures in that in ; veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s evil. Eminere, or White Ointment, for c nil 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. 1 The Ointment and Drops will .be * forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use.



In consequence of the great demand for these Preparations, Mrs Bums ban REMOVED from Akaroa to Colombo street Noish (comer of Peterborough street), Christ* church, and has appointed Mr L. -F. Andbewes, Stationer, East street, as her Agent for Ashbdeton and neighborhood. Address: MRS C. BURNS, Colombo stbeet North, Cheistchuhch. 697 a w 02 PS O® M Hj W|| o S s copS br <! s|« 0° (V CQ_ w rr H E Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— RE MPT HORNE, PROSSER, A CO. 861 a Conveyances. I7IALING COACH li Leaves Ealing for Cracroft:- on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS on arrival of Express Train from Christ church, and returns to catch the North Express on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Fares, 3s (single) ;5s (return). Parcels, as per agreement, according to weight. The Coach calls at the north end of the Rangitata Traffic Bridge going up and coming down. 229 c ADAM JACKSON. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, runs the , MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m Longbeach royal mail COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterton 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a. m,, arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Quill’s Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wifi receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. On and after Saturday, 26th Novem ber, the REDUCED RETURN FARDS between Waterton and Ashburton will be ss; Ashton to Ashburton, 4s; Wheat stone to Ashburton, 3s. W, E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. COTTON’S BOARDING HOUSE (Late of Dunedin), WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station, opposite fire bell. Good Accommodation. Reasonable terms Board and Lodging, £1 per week Board only, 14s. MEALS AT ALL HOURS. 1340



OTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers to this Journal are requested to communicate with the Proprietor when any delays or omissions in the Delivery o this Paper occur. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office. 33c . *■ \TEW ZEALAND LABOR iM EXCHANGE. If stationholders, farmers, and house holders will send their orders to me, will guarantee to supply them with first class male servants, double or treble furrow ploughmen, teamsters, married couples, boys able to milk, and domestic servants with good references. Having had 25 years’ Colonial experience, my selection can be relied on.—JAMES McDONALD, Manchester street south, Chrirtchurch. 924 a