tables. ■ Accordingly he walked straight into the Conversation-Seal devoted to trenie-et-qaarante, and took up a strategic Station to the right of the chief croupien is appearance created a lively sensation! half-a -dozen chairs were obsequiously 'll profferred to him by the officials, but he > declined them upon the ground that, as he only intended to remain at the tame for a minute or two, it would not be -worth his while to sit down. He then addressed himself to the enterprise of rel covering the price of his wife’s new paraf sol, by setting two louia on the blacki Black won, whereupon, taking up hit gains, he left his original stake onthq table and lost it bv the next coup. These ho"haa rpsolved ; to. wm—to, the goodJ dimed hi?,., poeS#-book. Presently hia he began tol borrow from the bank. Hour after hour! with brief and intermittent flashes of luck, dSlusivSly encouraged him to persiab. hq strove to pay. fpr-the parasol at the . dx ■ fessiftel opbia- 'Owti institution. :: -'Wheh,' ; theHablea closed at eleven p.m., oSfti.fefeno found ; to his oxtreme" Vexation] and diagtlSt’thaithifl' wife’s'forgetfulness; SKnf eiaotly three thousand sixi ' r ' \ Holloway’s Debility.— \ 5 watching thaix dhev nervous-: system—upon it .lifej itselfiai These-pills are dftf ■ S&engt beners of the jßwvSgKiißdA? safestjgfUfiW finfe- Nau ep? "bgai^h e^, nunihqess t -.qnd men fcoftteh. Thfey, dkpatch in a &&>mIWSSW^« p p“ t hrtlfe tfcnfiP 7 B6ffi t 'fep r Stlo usS *^jHtites'.-'aAd : ’confined domWdhly atcbnibanyllnfg signs of defective or derange hemus''power. • Hollo wasfß PffisSircTsartlcularly recommended to persons-of studious and" sedentary habits,' who gradually sink into a nervous and, debilitated state, unless' 1 some such restorative be occa-

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gondl^^ken^[A^Q| otnt.jiomvit 09 Hoatoßa rrr T' P -f r- f.T’ ieianoa ry- 1N SL O #&A.CES. .■H;ir;o -■; 'T'o, beheld on " ,-V ?W*: '■ '«f|,^vdt>nliSE. 1. T Hjirdle Kace. 12 sovs. 31 •Qmilesi' bver' Bix flights of hurdles. Nomination, 10s; 2, Winslow Cup (Handicap). 20 sovs. s> n[l§ t sov/;' ac ceptance 1 sov. _ 3n; :(RftHdieap)-, ,5; sovs. 2 ;r [;o -i miles, . 6aj, Acceptance, >:ov^B.V-■ :•/ :: : -- r -v r



must f|g££n|yp secretary.at Will blow, stat ing name and age of holies, and, accom- uomjpatiQn fee, by 8 p.m. on _The-Handicaps will be declared as soon as possible. ,S J A J. B. ROGERS, IBBd Hon. See,, Bnsines^ j ’’v; A SKICmiiTtJRMi Sk6P, A ." ••<■ > v . 1 C. Ra PER ENGINEER,: AND 811 i .M'fcrmick, Deering, Osborne, , KtngV and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or CouMtay. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re pGredtSt very reasonable terms. f ' ' All work guaranteed. i > Practical Re'wing Machinisi Estimates gpveh;' : T!: :;r .od :> x r .-.o: R \ y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanlti Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BRO&l celebrated' Leamthgton ’Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Eail jpgi^.a^,other Oastitiga. 1 - : ■J t b-j lb./-* r —- JBh.iD r, II^O :: A :: L L L oTO A S H B U R T O N. • ! '' L ’ Established • C4WBIIIDGE, CHEMIST. ATTENTION PAID TO ; the. purity of drugs. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED, :I Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 am., 2 to 3 . T :: and 7; to 8 p.m. 93 sfyA TRICK O’ CONN 0 R X , (fyfte.ofJff PirziPAtßidk’s), BesP resjpectf dlly 5 to inform his friends and the public of Ashburton, that he has 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. Repairsneatly executed. > Fit guaranteed. T M^Ryan aitid Ctt. to' inforih their friends and the public that they have Opened a NEW GROCERY STORE in Wills street (next tu Cookson’s Stables), and hope by keeping a good article, to obtain a fair share of public patronage. 884 c The standard brewery com pany (LIMITED). BREWERS, BOTTLERS, AND MALTSTERS. Noted for their Strong Ales, Pale Bitter Ales and Harvest Ales, having erected a NEW BREWERY and Cellars, at the corner of South Belt and Windmill road, Christchurch, are prepared to supply AT JR! and STOUT in bulk or bottle, delivered at any railway station. F. W. HALES, Manager. Address— Staudard Bbswbbt Co., Chrxbtohubch 6940



Business Notices. r ' r ' :r '' 7f~ | 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.” I hope everyone will this dffport'uniiy' to ’ ' my ;■ many' ffiehcw fpi "tnenf past'%ftbr£ afad tb assure them anp the pubhc.genecally, that l shall, intheSp days besjj, to f khe|lTn J the attention, and, by giving gpod value;' SOasonablp J consigbmdfltsyeonstantV aMying, also’Gh‘Vie%'A ! BhoiCe : lot of SUGAluotJßJili ! hiuns and bacons.. 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. : Oar Son’s NewEruit ’and Italian' Waro-j house (next Bank of New Zealand), East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moatb,| & Co.’s Pure Blended Teas. 3c.



mHE NEw:GROCERY ESTABLISH | MENT, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Das much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied By; Mr ; John Fowler, Tancred street, as a ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in startihg this New Branch of is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required, for a household from one establishment, without the of ppeping Bevfira,l a,ccQpnta. Families waited upon weekly for orders. i . , - ft is heedless to quote prices,- as every article,will be of the best quality, and at CASH ERJCES., ~ ; respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in uny quantity. ' : : ANDREW ORR, East street, Ashburton. : The,Cheap:Drapery Sale still going on, at thei premises, East street, (next Union Hsftk). 957 c



•ijl L Z B R O S., COACH BUILDERS (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), STREET, Next Cookson’s Stables, Beg to announctsto the public that they .have COMMENCED BUSINESS in the above line, and hope toT supply a want -which hafl long been felt; 'Having worked in the principal shops in Christchurch and combined whh five yeiafa ex perience in theUbunty of Ashburton, they are prepared to executed Orders in first class styiaforißuggies, Waggbfiettes, Wag gons, Traps, Carts, etc., etc., at Moderate Prices, .special attention will be devoted to all Repairs entrusted ito ; their care. Second-hand: Buggies, Waggons," and Traps bought, sold, and exchanged. All work guaranteed. Estimates given. 860 c Ci uFF 0L K BUTCH ER Y Havelock street, Ashburton. BUT CHE R, 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 ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton... ... ... Ifd. to. 3d. Sausages ! 1 sd. t 6 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors,, and Hapesters, supplied witty very ’requisite. ' ' ‘ . »12c rjIHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is givep to colonial manu factures, , _ __ A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT tailors, ... £a££BJEl> STREET, . ; Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much gp the requirements'of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the dptylopmenl! rbf pie .lityeYnal resources of New Zealand, "hut will also be enabled ■ t,6 pffet' 'to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very superior artxolb AT A MODERATE PRICE. j; 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 tbe.coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects, superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, ttyey 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. a. Craighead and go. 716 a



TP. THE. FRONT. — In order to be ■well up in good BOOTS and SHOES carefully read, the fol lowing list of C. Hawkins’ Pash Prices that cannot be rubbed out. One visit to thif shop will convince the Public of this important towq :r— watertights, 15s 6d ; shoes from 10a 6d ; E. S. from 13a 6d ; women’s,kid boots from 7e fid ; house bootsfrom 4s 9d,' Children's at all prices fromvla. , Noto-fC. ,51 W KIN S, Ashburton and Tinwald. 998 c TT AVING purchased Messrs T. R. "FT Hodder and Co.’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND - GROCERIES, T Will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, and by keeping the very best quality of Goods, f 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 WeR-fiavWed TEAS, to arrire ina’ffew days, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s fid, and 3s. There has never been: anything like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought; the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, and will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Etfbfeirt Alcom,



Business Notices. 5T EVER BE DOWN IN THE DUMPS. i ftvor, though . she., ma,j| • . ftown,; • .j ! r firight.ißfltning cpme# after, the night, j ] AngiPo hQ'vv- long agood man may y.' -.Re-doTpi,-' , ; In the game of ptu; lives, though the deuc#”, is to play, ; ,; 1 ’ J “’Pair dealing" if you would “count • we say* ■ , ... ! . And never be down in the dumps. The oldest of men tell us : ftfe is a span, 1 r Though the “ Jane; without: turning ”! seems lung ; . . . When sadness creeps into the heart of, : a men He should hurry ft, out with a song. ;Though .the, wad be so rough that the progress is slow, ' igh • Though our knees may be aching with: bumps, , : r, . ’Twfill. be if a little further, w;e go, ; VSo never be down in the dumps. Should folk disappoint—say, your tailor, to wit, With separate garment or suit, Visit 6. 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, ”i For. giving both cheapness and thorough; good wear, , . , So never be down in the dumps. To give Stylish and Reliable Materials, Perfect and unmistakable Cheapness, j is the state of perfection attained in .thei Clothing l supplied 'by fh J. F. Lublow. i 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" fight in obtaining their for themselves and their sons at Gr. 3V F. Lublow’s, E A S T . S T R E E T, ' Ashburton, : . 718 a W. T. Davison, IRUITERER, AND GREEN- Jf?. GROCER; Am, &01 , tenders his best 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 MERGED BUSINESS in the Front Shop of the Town Hall, next door tg His old shop, and lately occupied by J. Mooar. . Fresh Vegetables. Fruit arid. Con fectionery. Orders left at the shop will he delivered With despatch- did Orr and Co., JRONMONG e r s AND IMPORTERS OP 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 arid lewt kegs Varnish in J, and 1 gallons Lamp Black Raddle Seaming Twine Ink- Powder Sponge Baths Ranges and Grates American Stoves Fendprs and Fire Irons Colonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans E. P. Gruettf 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 begs Wife Nails Wire Netting . RarbedFehce Wire Fencing Wife (plain), Nos. 8,9, and 10 Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil Lard Oil Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine Flue Brushes Machine Oil (Now Zealand production) M'Cormick Reapers and Binders 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Cbrhsacks, fyll size All extras for MCormick 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 thefact that We hold very large stocks, and, ap§ pupated 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 froth lb 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 iq, tpis way effects a great as fhe tins are weighed with all tinned cofleO, "which adds 20 per cent to the price. SUGAR. 10 TONS WHITE AND YELLOW CRYSTAL. TOBACCO. TWIST, NAfL 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 ■vr CRSE. —Mrs Pauling begs to in-! timatp. that pho has opened a Private 1 Nursing Establishment .and Roapital for | Ladies and Gentlemen, and ip, prepared,.!? o ! receive Ladies .fo Nurse who feqqire! tpedical attention. , Address ijfqore street, near Presbyterian Manse. lOdc w ASTE PAPER for Sale, 2d per lb., at the Guardian Office. FORMS PRINTER— “ To Let ’ and For Sale’* —can beowtfUfifi.i at .the Guakdian Office. iO UILDINjG apd FRIENDLY; SOOIE TIES’ AOTg/ouoha /ißal'tf Jjafc fjthfil Officejof this' Paper. ’



Business Notices.- TABTLING APYERTI^EBIBIKT. The Undersigned being about to erect NEW AND EXTENSIVE BUSINESS; PREMISES Where their present Retail Stores stand, have decided to offer to the Public Jtheir large and well-assorted stock of general merchandise AT Prices Which .Wru; DepyUGompetition, Co-operation,'jeto. , ETC. DRAPERY GOODS Will be sold at a Sacrifice. GROCERIES At less than Christchurch Prices. IRONMONGERY Must bo got rid of at ANY PRICE. Clover Seeds, Grass Seeds, Spirits, and otlier goods, too numerous to mention, will sold at equally Low Prices. The Public, therefore, will find it to their benefit to ccme and price our goods, however small the amount may be, before ying elsewhere. Nc other l}ouse injthe'placp can sell at such low prices for cash as we are prepared to sacrifice our goods alt.



No humbug, as other cheap sales generally are, but what has been stated will be given effect to. We are prepared to tidake CASH ADVANCES ON GROWING crops AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, And put fanners and others on better terms than any other merchant or mer chant’s agent in the place. IMedlaader Bros., AGENTS COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE IN- Sit RANGE COMPANY OF NEW ZEA. LAND.



- Business; Notices. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &&, 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. Ulc SAMUEL LUCAS.



THESE quotations are taken from our Price List, issued every month, which are sent free by post by address:— Teas, from Is 6d to 2s lOd per lb ~ 121 b boxes, 14s 6d each „ 401 b half-chests, from Is 4d per lb Sugar, yellow counters, 3£d per lb ~ white crystals, 4-|d per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, 9jd, IOJd per lb Tobacco, flat plugs, 4jS 9d per lb; Barrett’s twist, 5s per lb Biscuits, luncheon, 3Jd per lb Chocolate, three packets for la, or la 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 10d 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, BJd per bottle Taylor and Tapps, (Late Davenport) TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, Also, CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND V TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 344 IMPORTANT PACTS eor 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, aiid also in Economising Labor, our work people express a decided pre ference, for them on account of the ease with which they are workeC.— Beats, Schibss, & Co., Clotliing Manufacturers, Flinders Lane, West. For Hat Binding and Cap Making the Wheeler and Wilsoh 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. Sneed, to anv 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 hare 20 No. 6 Wheeler and Wilson’s in use ; we consider them the best for Leather Work ; they give entire satisfac tion.—Aldeeson & 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 mojeskin 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 Wtelon havbho shuttles, they have no cogwheels ? they have no heavy gear to tire and weary the feet. It is evident that the rotary motitln Of the Wheeler and Wilson hhs 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 sewipg'machine, and is the fastest, making over 1,000 stitches per minute. CAUTION. Beware of Hawkers and also Puffing Advertisements of inferior Hard-running Machihes tvhich 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 ANt) CO., 101, ELIZABETH STREET, MELBOURNE. BRINSMEAD’S P A TENT P I A n o s. TWO. GOLD MEDALS Awarded at the MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, 1881. Send for Illustrated Price Lists, Tes monials, etc. TAYLOR AND FARLEY’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 tariff. copies of the'New Scale of Fares and Charges bn the New Zealand'Railways can now be procured at Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FROM Thomas Taylor’s TEA AND GROCERY PRICE LIST. VIN-SANIE, OR WINE OF HEALTH 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 anyjsold 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 bottlej Tea —Strong lead-lined boxes, containing 201 b of the celebrated Assam Mixture, 40s, 455, or 50s Dried Apples, 6Jd 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



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 6d per bottl Irish Moss, Is 3d per bottle, Safety Matches (half size), 4d per doze. Baking Powder (loose), la per lb Condensed Milk (Milkmaid brand), 10M per tin Sago, 4d per lb Hemp, Rape, Canary, or Linseed, 5d per lb Best Twist Tobacco 5s per lb Venus Nailrod, 6s per lb Aromatic bars, 6s per lb A 21b tin of best Salmon, Is 5d Cleaver’s Toilet Soap, 11b bar. Is A 31b bar of excellent soap for 6d GOODS DELIVERED IN ‘TOWN AND SUBURBS, OR AT THE RAILWAY STATION. T. TAYLOR’S ONLY PLACES OF BUSINESS COLOMBO STREET, One door city side of Tuam street and Lower High street (Opposite the Caversham Hotel). HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), 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. Are 284 c J. F. Stratz, §{ P. Stratzll .:! ft’} Watchmaker U I .W from 'jj§ S \ London MB v;, Vs. a



J. F. STRATZ, X»ire( Watches, Clocks, Jewelle Plate from England, Fn and America. English Silver Hunting I from £3 10s to £ American Waltham Levers, English cases, from American Lever Clocks wood or nickel silver Alarm Clocks (nickel silver) GRATEFUL COM* EPPS’S CO BREAKFAS' BY a thorough knowledj laws which govern tl digestion and nutrition, ai application of the fine pro selected cocoa, Mr. Epps our breakfast tables wit



Business Notices n EFERAL ELECTION, -i \JT 1881. J 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- j posal of the Electors of the County, and J be most happy to supply them with all 1 AND CLOTHING, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. ) Second Shipment just to hand, ex ' “ Norman M‘Leod.” | Judge of candidates for the future by their actions in the past. A. O. has no objection to be judged by that test. | SPECIAL REDUCTIONS In the following goods : ] 2 Cases Frillings, at 4|d, 6d, lOd, and Is per yard 3 Cases Brown Hollands, at 6d, Bd, lOd, and Is, greatly reduced ] Case Prints, at 4d ; former price, 6d 4 Cases Prints, at 6d ; former price, 8d 1 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 1 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 fid. CLOTHING. LGOO 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 fid upwards. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Suits made to measure from 84s, of English, Scotch, Irish, or Colonial Tweeds. SOLE AGENT FOR THE Davis Tfiimra LTS’ ked sewiho MACHINE (the BEST MACHINE EVER INVENTED). Send for sample of work.



ANDREW ORR, IMPORTER, &c. Ashburton, Nov. 19th, 1881. 879 c William Re veil (Late of Ashburton Forks), JJAS started in Business at Winskw as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a Medical. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Bugs, Fleas, Moths, Beetles. This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroy ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles, moths in furs, and every other species of insect. Sports men will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so called article in imitation. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that the tins of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agieeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or I THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe | and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London Export Chemist and Druggist. VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NEWER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers througout the coun try, at 3s. Gd. 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 fulling 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, <n-ey, 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. Road the follow ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist, Walkden ; “One of my customers told me the other day ho had had grey hair for thirty-live years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Renowor 1 sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color.” It may bo had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at 3s. Gd. per bottle.—Prepared by HENRY C. 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 cure Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or wounds of any description, of however long standing. Red Ointment for ulcers, a certain cure for all ulcers, of no matter how long standing. Veridis, or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing cures in that in veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s eviL Eminere, or White Ointment, for all swellings and inflammation in'any part of j the body or limbs. Sold in boxes, post free, at Is 6d and 2s 9d each. Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, or pains in the loins, or secret diseases. These drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Ointment and Drops will be forwarded* with a printed wrapper with directions for use. In consequence of the great demand for these Preparations, Mrs Bums has REMOVED from Akaroa to Colombo street North (corner of Peterborough street), Christ church, and has appointed Mr L. F. Andkewes, Stationer, East street, as her Agent for Ashburton and neighborhood. MRS Address: C. BURNS, ‘TEEDMAN’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 exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels ! it due' to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. ! Purchasers are therefore requested carefully t to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none -aw genuine : ! 1st —In every case the words JOHN 1 STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet. _ . . 2nd—Each Single Powder has directions for f the dose, and the words, John STEEDMAN, I 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 ■r » u -vt iia wsr ' Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., Auckland. cc Conveyances. Ijl ALnr G CoA 0 H j Leaves Ealing for Cratroft 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 df 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 n.m Longbeach royal mail COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Watertpn 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.26 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 i 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), W AKA NUT 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 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. v KT-Vf N ,w ZEALAND EXCHANGE. LABOR 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, Chrirtchurch. 924 a