number of questions were given and answered satisfactorily.’ Mr Cameron proposed, and Mr Hibbs seconded— •* That a vote of thanks and confidence be accorded Mr Wright" The resolution, on being put to the meeting, was carried with acclamation.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

RELIGION IN POLITICS.

To the Editor. Sib,— lt was with much pain and regret that I read the letter of a “Lutheran” |a your issue of Monday. It is pro duction of a very unsafe and unchristian minded, person, and calculated to do a great amount of mischief by sowing seeds of religious hate and discord, by putting class against class and fellow colonists against each other. It is a letter befitting daiker and more unfortunate days, which, thank God, have passed away, and a wretched country unfortunately rent and torn' asunder by religious bigotry and persecution. I hope and trust to the good sense and Christian feelings of my fellow colonists that letters of this kind will never find favor or acceptance in their sight : The dreadful scenes which such letters are calculated to awaken will never, I hope, be witnessed in New Zealand. Thisv and such like letters, are intended to serve a certain purpose, whereas on the -.fher hand I: can assure the writers that are doing the cause they wish to serve they . harm than good. Both Messrs far more'. Wason have many supporters Parnell ana Catholic body who are amongst: the , My estranged to them becoming thorough, ’ naive and bigotted through the -.very religion in the insults heaped upon their As a religious columns .of Thb Guardian. *- -> or par body we,Catholics have no choiot Mtical ticular candidate in the present po.. contest. Neither has any particuw member ever or in any way been as much as suggested to us by. our clergy. We have taken advantage of rights which are granted to every man by the laws of the country, and these rights we can use un controlled, untrammelled, and free from the slightest external dictation. Let no untruthful scribbler dare to contradict or fix a lie upon the character of an influential religious body. The Catholics have brought no candidate into the field. Amongst those signing the requisition for Mr O’Reilly there cannot be found the name:of ,a single Catholic or Irishman ; and amongst those signing for Mr Ivess the Protestants are in the ascendancy (five to one), which fact proves unmistakably that the great majority of our fellow colonists are determined to set their heel on the neck of the foul demon of religious hate and discord, and not allow him to raise his head in this new and adopted land of ours. They say we will have no Dolly Brae rows, no Belfast nor Derry riots, we have closed the ac count with such disgraceful scenes. Again, let fme assure a “ Lutheran ” and all writers of'his ilk, if they do not wish to unsettle and estrange the minds of many Catholic electors from Messrs Purnell and Wason that they will desist froin abuse and gross misrepresentation. It is very hard for a reader of the Ashburton jour nals to say whether he is more surprised at the sublime forbearance, the cool, gentlemanly and dignified indifference of Mr Ivess, amidst insults and rovilings, or at the unmitigated, unchristian, spiteful conduct of his political opponents. lam no political supporter of Mr Ivess, but yet, sir, I must confess that the abuse that has.been undeservedly heaped upon him lately, has awakened strong feelings of sympathy within me, and I can assure you within many others. Those who be lieve, or : are capable of putting forward such agross misstatement that Catholics impart religious exclusiveness into politics, know very : little of that community. Is there a more religious, a more Catholic country—a country that has endured more for the Catholic | faith than Ireland has done? Let me ask a “ Lutheran ” and the other revilera of that country and creed have the Irish Catholic people since the days of Catholic Emancipation in 1829, ,when they began to enjoy theircivil rights "and privileges ever ostracised a non- Catholic ? Did they exclude from a Par liamentary seat or a Municipal honor any man on account of his religion ? Did they not share their newly acquired privileges generously—magnanimously and nobly with their Protestant fellow-countrymen 1 Did they in the strength of their power as an overwhelming majority raise any hate ful religious cry or trample down and ex i dude a minority as a “ Lutheran ?” No— on the contrary, and even in the most Catholic counties of Ireland they took the ' Liberal Protestant by the hand and con . ferred. Parliamentary honors upon him, and in our most Catholic cities they elected the Liberal Protestant to the highest civic honors in opposition to Catholic candi / dates. Did this praise-worthy conduct on the part of the Catholics, did it, I ask a ' Lutherean, elicit a similar a reciprocal ac ■ tion on the other side? When did the cities of Belfast and Derry raise to the Mayoralty a Catholic ? When did a Pro testant constituency in the North ever send •• a Catholic member to Parliament ? Who are Parnell, Shawe, Biggar, etc., etc? - Who were Butt, Mitchell, Gray, Martin, r O’Brien, Emmett, Burke, Wolf, Tone, jj Lord Edward Fitzgerald, and countless ■ others who have been the trusted leaders of the Irish Catholic people ? Were they not all Protestants ? And still it is said Catholics are essentially bigotted and ex clusive in their politics. If a “ Lutheran” ,v be a true disciple of William, Prince of Orange let him adopt and practice the ■ tenets of that magnanimous sovereign. ‘ .William’s great desire was to treat his ■ -Catholic subjects in a spirit of conciliation and justice, and to extend to them the : fullest exercise of their civil and religious liberties. But this is not the doctrine of those who call themselves followers of the

Prince of Orange, and drink “to the glorious and immortal memory.” No, their principles and tenets are to foster religious hate and discord, to extinguish natural affection in the breasts oi their fellow colonists for each other, and if they could, to facilitate and perpetuate, means in their power, the work of discord, by making Catholicity appear almost irredeemably odious as the mon strous incarnation of all moral perversions. It is to he hoped that the evil spirit; of fanaticism and bigotry will never gain ihoh a footing in this country as to be led away by the perversions and misstatements of a “Lutheran.”—lam, etc., Thomas Walsh.

Seaview, Wakanui.

[Our correspondent is not justified in Stating that we have allowed any insults to be heaped on the Catholic body. Our columns for correspondents are open to every shade of opinion without respect to religious creed or denomination; but let It be distinctly understood that we in no way identify ourselves with those opinions, whatever they may he. If Mr Ivess or any one else wishes to make use of our /v/nmnE they are open to them, but we oannot agree with our correspondent that the former has been a “ martyr” through bis ** dignified indifferenceon political nestions, any more than the other Can utes have been fairly or even honorably if in the columns of his own journal. *•]

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1881.

“T \GortMn\Ceti. from first page.]

Punted apd published daily, for the, Propiietor, by WiLt-MW* RsffEß, 'llPft&WttoA, at Tke Ashbu}t&» Office West street Ashburton, Thursday. December i. iBBt. >ll



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Business Notices. THE 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.” X 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 and the public generally that I shall, in 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, Moatb, & Co.’s Pure Blended Teas. 3c



|HE 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 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 articleywill be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A trial respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORR, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, ' e premises, East street, (next Union B&). \ v/ LZ B R COACH BUILDERS S., (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), Wills street, Next Cookson’s Stables, Be" 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 wiih 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 BUTCHER Havelock street, Ashburton. G. J. Martin, Y BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. A Roast Beef from ... 3d. to od. Corned Beef from ... 2M. to 4d. Mutton t° 3d. Sausages ... ••• s(i - to 6 “- Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 912 c



nnHE 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- Co., > Tancrei* street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of thtur business will permit. By following this 1 course they will be enabled not only to' foster the growth and development of toe internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public A very factures, A. Craighead & merchant tailors 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 TIO 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 watertights, 15s 6d ; 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 thesame premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, and by keeping the very best quality or Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone will find it to their advantage to deal with me. 1 have bought a lino of Strong and Well-flavored TEAS, to arrice 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- Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Robert Alcorn.



Business Notices. jg AL E. SALE. SALE. 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 AX A further reduction, -yhich will reduce the Goods to. Cost Price. We draw special attention to our extensive i?took of SHEA RING 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 6gure, 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 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 THE COLONIAL FIRE and marine insurance com- PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.’



Business Notices. 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. "VTEVER BE DOWN IN THE J3I DUMPS. In the game of onr lives, though the i “ deuce ” is to play, We all have, our chances of “ trumps,” “Fair dealing” if you would “count j 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 alow, 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 G. J. F. Lublow. The variety of Coatings and Tweeds tc be seen at his establishment is, moreover, the most' complete and extensive in Canterbury. Gentlemen cannot do othei than right in obtaining their dress foi themselves and their sons at G. J. F. Lublow’s, E AST STREET, Ashburton. 718; W, T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, &c., &c., tenders his beat thanks to his Customers, and Friends for the liberal support accorded him 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. Fresh Vegetables. Fruit and Con fectionery. Orders left at the shop will be delivered with despatch. 61d Orr and Co., JR ON M O\N GEES AND IMPORTERS 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 lew! kegs - Varnish in 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 Wire Nails 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 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 an supply the pure article, combining trength and flavour, at from Is 9d to 3s ier 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 best quality and at lowest price. ORR AND CO. P.S.—China and Glassware at Job Prices. 12d VTURSE.—Mrs Paulino begs to in [3l timate that she has opened a Private lursirig Establishment and Hospital for Mies and Gentlemen, and is prepared to sceive Ladies to Nurse who require ledical attention. Address Moore ;reet, near Presbyterian Manse. 104 c r ASTE PAPER for Sale, 2d per lb., at the Guardian Office. PRINTED —“To Let ’ and ; “For Sale”—can be obtained at the jardtan Office. I Building and friendly sooie TIES’ ACTS, on Sale at the Ofiioe of this Paper. _____



Business Notices. i I B 0 ') [I r r J a s .9 a 3 C P d d d S e 't i 3 7 3 I I 3 I S \ 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. Hlc SAMUEL LUCAS. THESE 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, 3jd per lb ~ white crystals, 4£d per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, 9Jd, 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 ; 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, Hd 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, CHRISTCHURCH. 344 IMPORTANT FACTS FOR FAMILIES AND SEWING MACHIN ISTS. It is admitted that Clothing Manufac turers are the best judges of SEWING MACHINES. 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 ference for them on account of the ease with which they are workeC . —Beath, 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, Princess street, Dunedin. We use Wheeler and Wilson Machine and find it superior to any other, both for Economy, Efficiency and Speed, to any 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.— Petek 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, 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 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. 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 to ORR AND CO., SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON. Head Agency for Australia and New Zealand : LONG AND CO., 101, ELIZABETH STREET, Melbourne. BRINSMEAD’S PATENT PIANOS, i TWO GOLD MEDALS Awarded, at the MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, 1881, Send for Illustrated Price Lists, Tes monials, etc. TAYLOR AND PARLEY’S CABINET ORGANS And the MARVELLOUS ORGUINETTE. THE MARVELLOUS ORGUINETTE Plays all the latest music without instruc tion . It is perfect in tune and time. A child can play it. LONG AND CO., SOLE AGENTS, 101, Elizabeth street, Melbourne. 174 d Railway r. tariff. Copies of the New Scale of Fares and Charges on the New Zealand Railways can now be procured at Office of this Paper. T A P I I A \ I I J ( c J i 1 I 1 I I < ; i t E 1 P P f P c ] ] I i A J d a si o fl n j’ a u P n ai Y k b S'



Business Notices. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FROM Thomas Taylor’s DBA AND GROCERY PRICE LIST. ITIN-SANIB, OR WINE OF HEALTH V' The New Prize Medal Aerated Non alcoholic Beverage—ls per bottle, 11s 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—see window sample Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s lOd—don’t pay more Fry’s Chocolate, quite fresh. Is 3d per lb Java Rice, 71b for Is fid ; 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 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 Morton’s Sauce, fid per bottle Carbonate of Soda, fid per lb Captain White’s Oriental Pickles, 2s 3d per bottle Tea —Strong lead-lined boxes, containing 201 b of the celebrated Assam Mixture, 40s, 455, or 50s Dried Apples, per'lb Hops, 2s per lb Ginger, Is 8d per lb China Tea (broken leaf), 14s fid per box New Season, 18s 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 Neave’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), IOJd per tin Sago, 4d per lb Hemp, Rape, Canary, or Linseed, 5d per ib ; Best Twist Tobacco 5s per lb Venus Nailrod, 6s per lb Aromatic bars, 6s per lb A 2lb 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 PLAGES 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), Cristchurch. PRACTICAL in Foreign and English Watches. Makes all his expenses by his hand-work, therefore he can sell cheaper than any other house in Canter bury. [Established 1877.1 Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6, £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other Houses. tr 3: 9 $ P 3 J. F. Stratz Watchmaker S CO from ® BO London a a £ Q ref w W* Hd J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham 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 0 12 6 GRATEFUL COMFORTING P PS’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 mr breakfast tables with a delicately Savoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up intil strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. Hundreds of subtle naladius are floating around us ready to ittack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by ceeping ourselves well fortified with pure flood and a properly nourished frame. lee article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND CO., 1 HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, , LONDON. I ALSO. '' i EPFS’ CHOCOLATE ESSENCE. ] FOR_ASXKRNOON USE. 792 (



Business Notices General election, - 1 s s i. Owing to the great dearth of candidates for the coming election, Andrew Orr < Has much pleasure in informing the 1 public of the Ashburion County that he i will PLACE HIS SERVICES at the dis- ! posal of the Electors of the County, and 1 be most happy to supply them with all i classes of < DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. ] Second Shipment just to hand, ex - “ Norman M‘Leod.” i 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 I Case Ladies’ Fichus, from 3s fid 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 Oases 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 1 Gloves in endless variety, from 6d per pair 6 Cases New Washing Materials—Attila ’ Cloth, Oatmeal Cloth, Sea Shades, 1 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 r 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 I great variety, from 8s fid. CLOTHING. r L6OO worth of New Kaiapoi Goods, as shown at late Show. Men’s Suita in Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Geelong in great variety. Men’s Trousers and Vests at moderate prices. Men’s Hats from 2s fid 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, &c. Ashburton, Nov. 19th, 1881. 879 c William Revell (Late of Ashburton Forks), yyAS started in Business at Winslcw as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a Medical. Keating’s Powder, i 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 i furs, and every other species of insect. Sports -1 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 ) CAUTIONED that the tins of the genuine 5 powder bear the autograph of THOMAS 1 KEATING. 2 Keating’s Worm Tablets. \ Keating’s Worm Tablets. i Keating’s Worm Tablets, j A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agieeable method of administering the only i certain remedy for INTESTINAL or • THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe j and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London 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. fid, 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, grey, 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 { 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 E 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 j respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet 'articles in'the kkigdomyat 3a. fid. per bottle.—Prepared by HENRY 0. GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford reet, London.



Medical IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, 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 curb 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 cures in that in veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s evil. Eminere, or White Ointment, for ’ all swellings and inflammation in any part of the body or limbs. Sold in boxes, post; free, at Is 6d and 2s 9d each. Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, or pain ain the loins, or secret diseases. These drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Ointment and Drops will be forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for use. In consequence of the great demand for these Preparations, Mrs Burns has REMOVED'/ from Akaroa to Colombo street North (comer of Peterborough street), Christ- , church, and has appointed Mr L. P. Andrewes, Stationer, East street, as her . Agent; for Ashburton and neighborhood. Address: MRS 0. BURNS, Colombo street North, Christchurch. rn H E Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, A CO. 861 a w P*. wag CO STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDERS FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. \ CAUTION TO PURCHASERS The value of this well-known Family 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 exteu i sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA i TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD t APPEARANCE so closely resemble the on) ginal as to have deceived many purchasers; The proprietor therefore feels k due to the > public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. i Purchasers are therefore requested carefully i to observe the four following distinctive s characteristics, without which none are t genuine ; I xst —In 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 E the dose, and the words, John STEEDMAN, 1 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. 6c Conveyances. I BALING COACH Li Leaves Ealing for Oracroft 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 wiU receive strict attention Fares —Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. On and after Saturday, 26*h 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. 134 c 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. TfEW ZEALAND LABOR 1M EXCHANGE. If stationholders, farmere, 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. Having had 25 years’ Colonial experience, my selection can be relied on.—JAMES McDONALD, Manchester street south, Chriftchurch. r r % 924 a