U. 6 16s. The tenders for ploughing and r fencing the reserves, were declined. After some business of a routine nature, the Board adjourned. „ JO-A v ' ■

CORRESPONDENCE.

:V%da not hold ourselves responsible for the ■ -J 7 : opinions expressed by our correspondents.

RELIGION IN POLITICS.

TO THE E WTOK. I ij Sib,—The letter of Mr Walsh in your '. issue, of yesterday was just exactly;the : sort of letter I expected tp read in reply J to my own', so that'l din not in any way ; .diiappointed at the ‘‘high falutin’fit contains. I expected to be called a “stirrer up of hate and discord,” etc., and to be accused of writing for a purpose other than simply stirring up the Pro 'teStSnts fo look after the interests of their own cause. But when ,Mr Walsh writes

in the .strain he does, and denies that any canoidate is favored by the Catholics as a body, or that tha clergy of their Church has suggested anyone as the proper recipi entof their votes*, the writer forgets that , i letter was inspired by the manifesto or the head of the Catholic Churchy in

New Zealand—Bishop lledwpod. That ' .-manifesto- went the round of the press, VandwhehMr Walsh finds the head of his Church commanding his people; to vote ifor those who would -be moat likely; to favor the-. Church’s schemes, he can scarcely blame me (an enthusiastic, but, I hope, honest opponent of what, as a Protestant,,l will no doubt be forgiven for believing to be the errors of Rome) because I show an activity equal to the Bishop’s at a critical time. With the • doings in Ireland I have nothing to dp, but with the religious politics of New, .... Zealand I have something to do. _ Yet, t" apeing that Mr Walsh has nd- desire, to . raise religious rancour, and is willing to ... I’ dwell in peace with his fellow colonists, I will refrain from making use of a single word calculated to hurt his religious sensi ’ bUities. But I must not let him forget . that it was his own Bishop showed me the ■. . way when, 1 hinted to my fellow-Protes tants their duty in this and in other elec tions. I respect a man loyal to his victions, and when 1 know what the Church of Borne demands from her sons, and what they must yield to be good Catholics, I cannot admire Mr Ivess’a de sertion of his Church’s cause, if he is not a denominationalist, and I do not step aside one word from the sentences with which I concluded my last letter. As to Mr Ivess’s “martyrdom,” let the readers of the Mail and those who remember last Coleridge election bear witness.—l am, etc. Loth bean. Friday, Dec. 2.

THE WAKANUI ELECTION.

To the Editor. . Sir,; —The Mail during the present elec tion has been converted into a mere adver tising machine to puff the incomparable iherits of Mr Ivess, and in defiance of the principles of true journalism. A deliber ate attempt has been made throughout to ignore Mr. Purnell’s candidature, and if his meetings have been noticed at all it has been for the purpose of caricaturiig them. The “ little game ” has been to make the contest appear to be one between Mr Ivess, the pseudo working man’s friend, and Mr Waaon, the repre sentative of the large landholders. But the painful truth is evidently becoming dear to Mr Ivess’ mind that the little game has failed to produce the desired effect; that Mr Purnell’s party, if it does not make a noise and hullabaloo, possesses a voting power which will tell at the polling booth, and that the battle is really between Mr Purnell and Mr Ivess. In other words, the issue placed before the Wakanui electors is this—are we to have a general ** burst up ” all round—a mad political saturnalia, or are we to proceed to effect liberal reforms by judicious legisla tion bn the principles followed by the British statesmen who lead the great Liberalparty at Home 1 The good sense 6f the electors will, I doubt not, teach them to choose the latter course.—l am, &c.. True Progress.

To the Editor. Sib, —With your kind permission, I should like to make one or two remarks upon the coming election of a member to represent this district in the Parliament of New-Zealand. There are three candi dates in the field, and as the polling day is drawing near, the electors will have to make up their minds for whom they are going to vote. The views of one of the candidates are somewhat of too advanced a type, I should imagine, for the electors of Wakanui. The other two candidates have issued addresses, which I have care fully read, and find a wide difference be tween them One address seems to be nothing but a criticism upon Mr Sealy’s pamphlet. The other is a statesmanlike, and able exposition of views, which every farmer in this district, would do well to read, before making up his mind for whom he will vote. The candidate who finds fault with Mr Sealy’s pamphlet is, 1 should imagine, a Conservative, though he very cleverly endeavors to conceal the fact, and styles himself a Liberal. He has, I believe, the merit of being a far mer, through having had the misfortune to lose his run, from the fact of some misguided people taking a lik ing to it, thinking it would do more than feed a sheep on two acres. The other candidate is a lawyer, a pains taking, industrious man, and one who (judging by his address) does not lack brains. : He is evidently a man who would work hard in the House of Repre sentatives, and would do his best for the district. My opinion, Mr Editor, is that &' rttanwhd can issue a really able and statesmanlike address, as he has done, is well worthy of a trial, and 1 hope he will he' elected. His views upon the railway question are, I, should think, in accord with' the views of every farmer in the district, and this subject is of far more vital importance than a dissertation upon Communism, or the criticism of a pam phlet, written by a gentleman who, I be lieve, once owned a large estate. I can not helpboping, Mr Editor, that the elec tors of Wakanui will think twice before returning a Conservative candidate to the House of Representatives, in these days of progress. Apologising for trespassing so much upon your space.—l am, etc., A Farmer. Wakanui,6th Dec., 1881.

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Business Notices. TEE cry is “ Still they come,” and the world seems to think I was, right when I Insisted on it, and tried to prove that Ashburton is “ the best place in 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 them iand the public generally that I shall, iu 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 % T iew 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 Puke 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 in starting this New Branch of Business,; is to enable his Drapery Customers to hive 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 tWal respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORE, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c V.\7 E LZB R O COACH BUILDERS ,S„ (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wills 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 1 Dunedin, combined whh five years ex perience in the County of Ashburton, they are prepared to executed Orders iu first-. 1 classstyle 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. GL J. Martin, butcher, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to fid. Corned Beef from ... 2Ad. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... Iyd. to 3d. Sausages sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 9120 rjIHE 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 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 TO THE FRONT.—In order to be well up in 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 fid : shoes from 10s fid ; E.S. from 13s fid ; 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 HAVING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, and by keeping the very best quality of Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone will find it to their advantage to deal with me. 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 j larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Kobert Alcorn. r: ' - " ■■ "'Jt.-Z



Business Notices. ] i 1 g ALE. SALE. SALE. CHEAP SALE. Large Discounts. FURTHER REDUCTIONS. The Plana of our New Building having been completed, and the present Store being about to be removed, We have decided to offer 1 to the PubUc, lor ONE FORTNIGHT ONLY, 'bur large and well-assorted 'stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE | : AT A I FURTHER REDUCTION, ! which will reduce the Goods to i Coat Price. We draw special attention to oilr extensive stock of SHEARING MATERIALS,' as Woolpacks, Sheepshears, Oils, Lamp black, ;Raddlo, Turkey and WashitS Stonea, 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 60 cases Castor Oil 65 tons Binding Wire which we are ready to sell at a very low figure, for want of storage room. Extras for all Reapers and Binders kept in stock. An early inspection is invited, as the sale will only be for one fortnight, and all that has been stkted "will’ be given effect to. We are prepared to make CASH ADVANCES ON WOOL AND GROWING CROPS, AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Friedlander Bros., AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



>: Business Notices TVTEVER BE DOWN IN THE JM DUMPS. Fortune may favor though she may frown; . Bright morning comes after thenigHt, And no matter how long a good man may bo down, He’ll rise if he sticks to the right. In the gam* of onr lives, though the “ deuce ” is to play. We all have our chances of “ trumps,” “Fair dealing ” if you would “ count honors,” we say, | And never be down in the dumps, j The oldest of men tell us life is a span,! Though the “ lane without turning” seems long ; 1 ' 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 tailjor to wit, With separate garment or suit, Visit G. J. F. Lublow for perfection 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 G. 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 fp themselves and their sons at ; G. J. F. Lublow’^ EAST STREET,] Ashburton. 71! W. T. Davison, i Fruiterer, and greeb GROCER, &c., &c., tenders K best thanks to his Customers and Frieno for the liberal support accorded hii during the past three years, and wishes to intimate to his Friends and the Public of Ashburton that he has RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS in the Front Shop of the Town Hall, next door to his old shop, and lately occupied by J. Mooar. j Fresh Vegetables. Fruit and Con fectionery. Orders left at the shop will be delivered with despatch. 61d Orr and Co., j JRONMOP 6 E R S AND IMPORTERS 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 1 Genuine White Lead, 281bs and lewt kegs Varnish in J, J, 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 Wi re Nails 1 Wire Netting Barbed Fence Wire Fencing Wire (plain), 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'Cormick Reapers and Binders 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Corhsacks, full size All extras for M’Cormick Machines Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch prices .. f . v ' I ..... -■ Crompton’s 'Ranges 1 at Christchurch prices GROCERIES. We would invite tlie 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 $a 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- NALL ROD AND' CABLE ' TWIST. 1 Leap, Candles, Currants Raisehs, Rice, Salt; and every article in the trade of the f>est quality and at lowest price. ORR AND CO. ! P.S.—China and Glassware at Job Prices. . 12d NURSE. —Mrs Pauling,; begs to in timate that she has opened a Private Nursing Establishment, and. Hospital for Ladies and Gentlemen, and is prepared to receive Ladies to 1 Nurse who require medical attention. Address Moore 'street, near Presbyterian Manse 1 . ' 1040 v- ASTE PAPER for Sale, 2d per lb., at the Gu Auman Office. IORMS PRINTED-f-“. To Let » and “ For Sale”—can be obtained at the abdian Office. Ttrr T>UILDING and FRIENDLY: SOGIE fi. X> TIES’ ACTS,—ea Sale at the this QUA HD DIO



Business Notices. 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 i business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a J share of public support. j Ulc SAMUEL LUCAS; THESE quotations are taken from our Price List, issued every month, which are sent free by post by sending address : j 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, 3ird per lb ~ white crystals, 4|d per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, 9|d, per lb j Tobacco, flat plugs, 4s 9d per lb; Barrett’s twist, 5s per lb | Biscuits, luncheon, 3|d per lb j Chocolate, three packets for Is, or Is i3d J per lb Cocoa, Is 6d per lb ; Tapioca, 5d per lb ' Sago, 4d per lb Soap, scented tablets, 7 for Is. ~ yellow, 6d, Bd, and 9d per bar ; !9s 6d, 11s 9d, and 13s 6d per box Matches, safety, 4d per doz ; plaids, 6d per doz ; (1000), 3 for Is 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 | ton Hops, best new, 2s 3d per lb Pickles, B£d per bottle Taylor and Papps, (Late Davenport) TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, ; Also, ; CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND TUAM STREET, 1 CHRISTCHURCH. 344 IMPORTANT FACT S for ’ FAMILIES AND SEWING MACHIN ISTS. It is admitted that Clothing Manufac turers are the best judges of ! SEWING MACHINES. 1 Please Read Their Opinions, viz., ' . ’■ The New Wheeler and Wilson has more than realised our expectations as to speed, durability, and also in Economising Labor, our work people express a decided pre -1 ference for them on account of the ease with which they are workeCßeath, Sohiess, & 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, ! Princess street, Dunedin. We use Wheeler and Wilson Machine and find it superior to any other, both for 1 Economy, Efficiency apd Speed, to any i 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.—Alderson & 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, 1818. 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 and Wilson has much less friction than the shuttle movement of other machines, therefore the Wheeler and Wilson is much , more durable, and needs less repair, i The New Wheeler and Wilson has more and ‘greater improvements than any other sewing machine, and is the fastest, making over 1,000 stitches per minute. CAUTION. Beware of Hawkers and also Puffing'' Advertisements of inferior Hard-running Machines which are highly injurious to the health of the operator. Inspect the New Wheeler and Wilson ROTARY ACTION MACHINES And judge for-yourselves. They run by hand and foot, and are warranted to give entire satisfaction. TIME PAYMENTS. TIME PAYMENTS. TIME PAYMENTS. Send for a Circular giving Full Particu lars ti. ORR AND C<\, SOLE AGENTS FOR AbH BURTON. Head Agency for Australia and New ~ ■, Zealand : LONG AND CO., 101, ELIZABETH STREET, Melbourne. BRINSMEAD’S PATENT PIANOS. TWO GOLD MEDALS Awarded at the Melbourne exhibition, issi. i 'Send for Illustrated Price Lists, Tes ■ ■ ; monials, etc. i TAYLOR AND PARLEY’S € A B I NET ORGAN S i ‘ And the MARVELLOUS ORGUINETTE. THE MARVELLOUS ORGUINETTE Plays'all the latest music without instruc- I tion. - ] It is perfect in tune 1 and time. A child 1 i . can play it. I LONG, AND GO., SOLE AGENTS, 101, ELIZA.be IH STREET, MELBOURNE. . , 174 d SAILWAY. TARIFF. Copies of , 'thF New Scald of Fares and Charges be NeW'Zdaland Railways can now be fi&d atfOffice of this Paper.



Business Notices. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS Thomas Taylor’s 3 TEA AND GROCERY PRICE LIST. | VIN-SANIE, OR WINE OF HEALTH The New Prize Medal Aerated Non- Alcoholic Beverage—ls per bottle, Us per dozen. Highest testimonials. Pure Assam Tea, 2s and 2s 6d per lb Pure Lemon J nice (certified) imperial quarts, Is 9d Assam Congou, 2a par lb White Crystal Sugar, 4d per lb—see window sample Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s 10d—don’t pay more , Fry’s Chocolate, quite fresh - Is Sd per lb Java Ripe, 71b for Is 6d; 561 b bags, 11s 9d, 13s, or 15s Costa Rica Coffee, Is 4d per lb Straw-colored Sugar, 3£d per lb—see win dow sample Family Congou, Is 6d 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 Morton’s Sauce, 6d per bottle Carbonate of Soda, 6d ppr lb Capthin White’s Oriental Pickles, 2s 3d per bottle Tea —Strong lead-lined boxes, containing 201 b of the celebrated Assam Mixture, 40a, 455, or 50s Dried’Apples, 6|d per lb Hops, 2s per lb Ginger, Is 8d per lb China Tea (broken leaf), 14s 6d per box New Season, 18s 6d, 20s, to Half-chests of 401 b, 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s Qatmeal, 3s 3d 251 b bag Indian Currie Powder, 6d per < ; ;jiGrosse and Blackwell’s, Is ' Kerosene, 17s 6d, 18s 6d, and 20s per case Lunchdon Biscuits, 3Jd per lb Neave’siFood for Infants, Is 3d per tin Chutnee (Morton’s), 9d per bottle Mellor’s Sauce, 9d, or Is 6d 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 :1b ' 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 6d 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), Ckisxohokch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877-1 Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l6O REWARD, iffenot genuine. §3; 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other Houses. w EH 02 L> m p w -S g 3 Ol % •T. F. Strata % ' Watchmaker, $ from a* London , ;/ O 2. S’ a £ £ P S? & r'H J. F. STRATZ,; Direct Importer., of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate , from,, .France, Germany, and America- English Silver Hunting. Levers, capped, from £3 10a to £lO 10a. £ s. d. Aiiier : ; , ! , .M Wa‘t.ha:u Lu'era, with English, cases., from , . ... 2 5\ 0 American, I-sver, . Clocks, in ’ j won;I or , nickel ailver caoBS O' 9: 6! Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), - bell 0 12 6 GRATEFUL COMFORTING BP P S’S ) 0 0 0 O A. | i BREAKFAST. Y a thorough knowledge of the natural j;, laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful Application of the fine properties of well cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our -breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the jiudicious use of such articles of, diet that ai constitution may be gradually built up until strong; enough to resist every ten dency to disease. Hundreds of subtle ujialadies are floating around us ready to ajttack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure Mood and a - properly nourished frame. — oee article in the Civil Service Gazette. j Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled :—; JAMES EPPS AND 3 CO., , HGMCEOPATniO CHEMIST, LONDON. . EPP&’ i: a " L: “ V JtOB, AHBBNOON USB. 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 I public of the Ashburion County that he ® will PLACE HIS SERVICES at the dis- J posal of the Electors of the County, and I be moat happy to supply them with all f classes of . f DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, 1 j AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. 1 1 Second Shipment just to hand, ex “ Norman M‘Leod.” Judge of candidates for the future by : their actions in the past. A. O. his no objection to be judged by that test. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS In the following goods : .. 2 Cases Frillings, at 4jd, 6d, 10d,, and I s .. per yard 3 Cases Brown Hollands, at 6d, Bd, 10d, and la, greatly, reduced 1 Case Prints, at 4d ; 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 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'la 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 ■ . 1 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. lj 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 r nets, etc., to select from. Ladies’ Hats, and Bonnets trimmed and made up & 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 i great variety, from 8s 6d. ’ CLOTHING. r L6OO worth of New Kaiapoi Goods, as shown at late Show. Men’s Suits in Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and, Geelong in great variety. v Men’s Trousers and r 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 FRED SEWING MACHINE (the best machine ever invented). Send for sample of work. ANDREW ORR, IMPORTER, &o. Ashburton, Nov. 19th, 1881.; 8790 William Revell (Late of Ashburton Forks), HAS started in Business at Winslcw HOEING GENERAL SMITH All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 369 a Medical. Keating’s Powder, i Keating’s Powder. » Keating’s Powder. ' Keating’s Powder. Kills Bugs, Pleas, Moths, Beetles. This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroy ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths in j fiirs, and every other species cf insect. Sports ; men will find this invaluable for destroying 3 fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet | dogs. ' j THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so- J called article in imitation. The PUBLIC are 5 CAUTIONED that the tins of the genuine > powder bear the autograph of THOMAS 1 KEATING. 3 Keating’s Worm Tablets. j Keating’s Worm Tablets, j Keating’s Worm Tablets. i APU RELY VEGETABLE SWE ETM EAT, j both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only , certain remedy for INTESTINAL or ! THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly .safe I and mild preparation, and is especially adapted [ for,children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and I Druggists. ■ Proprietor, THOS, KEATING, London • , Export Chemist and Druggist. Y ALBABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A Very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN ' HAIR RE ‘ .NEWER, how 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 wifi 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, „rey, or white hair to its natural color and richness. It is not a dye, nor does it con tain any coloring matter or- offensive ] substance whatever. Hence it does not ■ soil the hands, the scalp, or even white , linen, but produces the color within the j substance of the hair. Read the follow- , ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist, Walkden : “ One of my customers told j me the other day he had had grey hair , [ for thirty-five years, and after using one ; bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewer 1 j sold him, it was restored to and kept its i natural color.” It may.be had of any j .respectable Chemist,, Perfume«! v .or; Dealer I jin toilefrarticles in tlm .kingdom* at Stk.fid. T pbj. .^tle iTr> / QALLBP/No. 493, Oxford root, London.



" MeaicaL,,, ~ IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, Or Wounds of Any: Description. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compourided only'byf Mrs Bums (late of Akaroa), from' British Herbs, arid warranted to cure Ulcers, Scurry, Sores, or wounds of any description, of however long standing. for ulcers, a certain cure- f6r rill ' ulcers, of no matter how ..long standing. Veridis, or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing cure» ln" '9SS in* veterate disease; scrofula, or king’s evil. Eminere, or White Ointmenfcy—for all swellings and inflammatipnin:anyjUETt of the body or limbs. Sold in bo)fe|, post free, at Is 6d and 2s 9d each. Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, or pain* in the loins, or secret diseases. These I drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Oiritment and Drops will be forwarded with a printed jwith directions for use. In consequence of the great demand for thepe Preparations, Mrs Bums 'has REMO Y ED from Akaroa tq o Colombo street North (corner of Peterborough street), Christ church, and has appointed.MX IJ4* F. Andkewes, Stationer, East street, as her Agent for AsHBDBxoN and neighborhood. Address: . . . MRS C. B URN S,ji Colombo street North, GfismioßOßCH. THE . Marvellous 1 Remedy' for HOARSENESS, • COUGHS, :COLDS, <Wf BRONCHITIS I-,; CONSUMPTION,. . AND Chest Diseases; General, A gepJts ; , fpjr New Zealand — KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, A CO._ 861 a t - ~"~r —orn — STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CAUTION TO PURCHASERS ' The value of this well-known Family Medt* cine has been largely tested, in the world, and by all grades of society; for upwards of FIFTY YEARS.! Its eaten f sive sale has' induced SPURIOUS IMITA TION S, some of which!- -ni - OUT WIARD , APPEARANCE so closely resemble tjie ori ginal as to havedfecerred iriany --ffebcfiastrs. The proprietor therefore feels. it due to the public to give a special ’ cattdtth agafoH? ! fhe use of SUCH IMITATIONS. , i Purchasers are therefore requested carefully i to observe the four following distinctive t characteristics, without which none axe t genuine,:— ......... , ~r , v , ........ -. i every ; ckse the words"' JOHN STEEDiMAN, CHEMIST, WALWQgfFH, SURREY', are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. . 2nd —Each Single Powder has t the dose, and the words, John Steedman, 1 Chemist,. WalwoitfvSurrey, printed thereon. 3rd— The name, Steedmari, is always spelt with two EE’s. , T ~.r •4th —The manufacture is carried oq solely at Walworth, Surrey. 5 ’ !9 ' I '’!’ ’ . Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana-Medi i cine Vendors. j ,;! ' Sold by Kempthornk, Prosser: and Co., Auckland. " Xc Conveyances. E BALING 0 O A b 'H li Leaves Ealing for Cracroft on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS on rrival of Express Train from Chris t hurch, and returns to catch the North Ixpreas on Wednesdays and Satuiriays. 'ares, 3s (single) ;5s (return). Parcefo, s per agreement, according to 1 “weight, 'he Coach calls at the north end of the langitata Traffic Bridge going np And During down. 1 r. rp \ 29c ADAM JACKSON. ECOOKSON, Wills Street, ruris ihe , MATT. COACH from. Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street;* Alfbrc Forest, and Mount Somers, every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 D.m ’ : LONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL COACH jfi Leaves Longbeachfor;., Asfibufton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7-30 a. in., Waterton 8,10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m.y-Wheatsfcyio 8. 45 a. mv, arriving at Ashburton iii time 1 for the 10.24 Express frdm Christchurch to Timaru. The coach loaves .Quill’s I Commercial Hotel, Ashburton I"At ‘ ASO - p.m., arriving at Ldrigbehcn. 7,30 ■ p.tdV ParcOls or- : tirdstei^l*i r *ii^ above places wi l ! receive strict T attention Fares—Through single 'ristariP same day,. Bs. / On and after Saturday, 26th .Novem ber, the REDUCED RETURN'FARDS between Watertdri and Ashburton will be 6s ; Ashton to Ashburton, ,4s; , . Wheat stone to Ashburton, 3s.- ■ ■' ■ W. E. BOND, Proprietor,. : if 427 c : ’ ‘ 1 - 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?, 134 c OT 10 S TO SUBSC I*l BERS Subscribers to this Joumal 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. . , . T-gss-r uy E W ZEALAND. -LABOR- * EXCHANGE.-!::!) , If. stationholders, farmers; andkouse-T holders will send their: otderaiti: me,:Lp; will guarantee to supply’thehi With first-! ; class male servants, double ot treble - furrow ploughmen, teamsterir,!> married)-: couples, boys able to milk, afld : : domestic servants with good, references. Having had 25 .years’' Colonial experience, my selection can be:: relied- on.—-^JAMES McDON ALP, Manchester .streeitf- south, Christchurch. .n - 924a^