The Ashburton Guardian.

fPUBLISHED EVERY EVENJNfiII/ l l V ~ ‘ i vlo'icm i.lniio I j- ■

ASHBURTON. MONDAY, j DECEMBER 18. 1881-

L PRICE-ONE PENNY.,

VOL;”lp^fo v 506.. .at fjiu; I

THE TICHBORNE CLAIMANT.

lihe Californian claimant to the ' Ticnbdrne titles and estates is : an- l t nounced to be “on his way east from :■ 1 SanjDiego.” Like his Wagga Wagga predecessor, who passed at one time as Ton# Castto and'at \ another as Arthur Ortoln, the new Sir Roger has also been in .strict incognito since the time he wenfj down in the Bella. He passed as plain Charles Ogden Ferries, and has Evidently profited by the experi enceihe gained since he was lost at sea, ; for hb has two strings to his bow., . He ; . interjds not only to bring an action in the English courts which shall restore him to his rights at home, but to prose cute (a claim at Washington for a pension due to him as a soldier in the War jof Secession, Sir Roger says . . -nothing of his double, now languishing . in prison.

GRASSHOPPERS AS FOOD.

Lieut. D. A. Lyle has eaten grass hoppers out West, and he recently read a pajier before a Springfield science association praising them as food. Although . they naturally : have dis agreealble smell, he says that wheti' ; cooked they become pleasant to both , . smell |and taste, no disguise being. required. They can be eaten after boiling two hours, with pepper and salt, and thjus prepared are’ not easily tinguished from, beef broth, ■y’Fnedy-tt, ~ l their own oil they have a nutty ! 3j&ydiy j,.. One drawback to. their use as food is : j . j the hopes in the small locusts, though in the larger ones; these: can! be - easily removed;:. ;S6me residents of St;;-Loui4 L have tried a dinner of these skillfully !a prepared, and like lit; : very ; weTT^a&i,, . after becoming accustpriied:' tb‘. thb flavor, : they are considered a‘dbsirable|. addition to the bill of fare, by pome. These locusts feed on vegetable fmatter, and so may be properlyclassed as clean food. I ■ '

THE LONDON MUSIC HALLS.

The annual farce of licensing or re fusing to license the public places of entertainment in London has just been, j gone through by the Middlesex magis trates. Bignell, of the Argyll Rooms, applied that he might re-open them again as a first-class music hall, but the opposition argued that the closing; ,of I, these rooms had conferred a moral . blessing to the whole neighborhood, and the licenses was refused by a ma jority of n. Because the Alexandra ' Palace had been opened duringthe last month for Sunday services there was an attempt made to deprive the enterprising lessees, Messrs -Jones and Barber, of their music license, but when it was proved that no intoxicants were sold, and that the services, although attended bn ah avOrage by 20,000 people, were conducted Jn the most orderly manher, : *■ fifteen uof ‘ihe 1 ? Middlesex worthies voted for the re- r , newal arid twelve against. The was therefore granted; Other -Opposed licenses were those of the Royal' Aquarium, London Pavilion, Cafe Monico, and the Oxford. In the case : of the two first the license, for music was granted, in the third case it. was. ; refused, and in the case of the Oxford the music license was given and the ap- : plication for license for dancing refused.

THE FRENCH SOLDIER.

There |is a rather grim and even’ ghastly significance in the addition, which is just about to be made td the 1 accoutrements of the French soldier..; ; He is to be provided with a ticket of identity in the shape of a thin metal ni : plate, by which he may under any cif-w circumstances that can occur be readily i ; recognised. The name and ' regiment of the owner is to be engraved on each, and he will be expected to wear it con- . tinually while on active service. The object, of course, is that if the man should be killed, or so severely wounded as to be unable to speak, those who find him should have no difficulty in assigning to him his proper place ini the army, and making their report of . casualties accordingly. The possession ’ of this small plate, however, will .ceri . tainly dispose the wearer now and then to very sombre reflections. It may : be . compared to the dismal emblems which hypochondriacs and others are some times accustomed to keep about "them " —such as coffins arid Skulls, dr equally cheerless reminders of the fate in store for all of us. Whether this is a result , ; to be approved or deplored, and whether it will operate to make' the r. army a more or less popular service, is a question for philosophers and for the French Minister of War.

“BRADFORD GOODS” AND THE “FASHION.”

It has suddenly become the fashion to ticket various classes of goods .with a distinctive English manufacture, and in many large houses the “ confusion ” of French which only last season was all the rage is now to a great extent; * laid aside. Serges which. were uni- , vefsally shown in''windows’as foul£ may | may now be seen as “ Bradford twill” or “ serge.” The whole range of homespun or rough wollen materials, which here all sorts of titles, from • ■ “beige” to “vigbgna,” may now be' * met with bearing with such titles as ' “Scotch homespun,”- “Leeds iyahU: ' ,M L facture,” “ Bradford serge,” etc. Tickets ; . with the single word “ cashpere”, | t written upon them now give place, ts Kll “ Bradford cashmere.” Many houses . > give prominence to cards upon which Lady Bective and committee inform' 3 the public that “ these ' goods are English,” or made of “bright British wool, and r^omnjen^ . This revolution is not confined to dress' goods, for we may occasionally see.

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Auctioneers, CsrewMawpoagenrak ®b. -tstr-M Alfiiedißtorisoii, AUCTIONEER, VALUER*- COM mssi%T4WS^&o. Land Sals?,; Spice : p{i Stock, Merchandise; Furniture and Efi&ts,' Poultry, and Gcp^Etd^Produce). t. r■■ WEEKLY lO aVi i AAMtn'nn lal —. nr -', T\ VitWy . ' 12 o’chsdk sha'tpi. ‘(iommehcing in ‘ Tarda with HORDES. . LAND SALES, IN ThSJROOMS, AS moil i; S WWft 3 .iht.: ii ry-1 Town jand? Farm Properties entered , on' tha Twnlfh-. ... Ko-charge nul-Jgg HU. X FOR ‘the TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken, at lowest.rates. 28Ja .Tj!T AJ^PRI^rHAfiRI^^J James JRepperell, House and ; land.-o agent, SQXTAKH, ; : ; ,' jiav. f\Ch|ristehwdi. ii- =-: • ■ _ launii jv,- n'i .■ L .<• u!. i- -■■■•■ ■ Hon^f^tp^x<et,, and alii classes of: ipro perly .£»H .mfi i1.;;404c Surveyor, Civil 1 &c. CE. FOOKS ,aP SO,NS, -uioU adl nso-il jj O'• -j-mej-. Architects*, ..t As •/R Ai- • 1 CrvxL Engikeebs,- 1 aluaxoes , Licensed - the tangle., wakang; Arhbuktok. I 374 i'j/.ijj ' t E. Dobson & Son, n I AUTBOBISXD. ,'AND Lie KJ&g-JBli'r S VM-J-XY D B S, South British Chambers, HEH£FOBIi- -SmEET,- ! GfIEk3rCHtJBCH. : I. i: :I.il v ; ; *674 Hh AUT&SRJSEP7/ AND LICENSED : SHRIYEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Bnildings r next Selwyn County Council office, Hereford street. \ ;’i;,:969c Hotels. AsbbnrtonHotel, ASHBURTQN . (Nextto Bridge). DungaN' McKenzie, late of the hntt idffMutch' and McKenzie, hay ing purchased this well-known- and old established HOTEL,; how takes’ this > op-* portunity; oof thanking - his- numerous mends and castomera for the liberal sup port accorded; hiin during his connection with the iktio. firmf andtrußts in ■ his-new undertaking he will meet with a lull share of public patronage. D. McK. trusts-bis long experience in the/trade will be a suf ficient guarantee for r .the ; .-contents Of the cellar, as'pojihmg but. the! best /quality: .of- Ales, Wfp^ ; be) kept in Stock. £■•;», r i. /. i".UU • The wellrkpqtKl*.-.-reputation of .the TART.F will be ftilly maiplaihed, under the personal supervision of me proprietor, who will spare no effort in making his patrons realty! comfortable. QQpp. STABLING. 60c d. McKenzie, Proprietor. A LFORD FORES T HO TEL. The undersigned having taken the above ell-known Hotel, begs to ; infonp. his riends and the travelling public, gene illy that they will always find ; every. com >rt, combined civility and ecopomy.- 'Wines, Beefi;|hid .Spirits of thechpioest rands, Ac. 1 Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks, 440 c JOHN BOWIOK, Proprietor. Transformation!! QUEEN’S HOTEL, OHRIST . CHURCH, . keep now the best brands only in Liquors and Cigars. 0. KNOWSLBY, SSlo ’ 7 Proprietor. Boarding Houses. &c. The A 1 Restaurant. Mrs harper wM«b to intimate to the pritrous of her late husband, and thePublio generally, that she has taken fhou Commodious Premises in Tancbed stkeet known as the A 1 Restaurant, where SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATION can be obtained by all who favor her with a visit



Boarding? Soria jt ;;; house. Ini gopßeqi)§nce r ofr infl modatw# 9$ %e BchqßUv proprietor,. pas, liaken, ALBERT BO ABDISfO E a good table V^Ea| wa y® ,*>' la each. .Gooß.Accor Board a £1 per week; to meet the t Booms., for, families... jßem dreßS^UHA m^^B^CKL:E '’ Boarding ~ jHoiwe,' Im theßailway ’Statiop. ... IGTOBIAN BOARD; The ”•“* hid rid



JTOHE undersigned Jbegifi„^vifiaJJieir .'lf ** numerous Cnstomersof the.arrival of a lakge consignment’Of- L l - • LOINEW AND GENTTINt;;SEEpS Of all kinds,.for both Farra and Garden. 'These wfll.be sold at Do west Bates ’ . SEALY BROS., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, East ‘ Street, Ashburton. ; "'V :;V : ./■ 7070 T MISS BUCKMAN, BENCH MILLINER AND DRESS MAKER, Begs to thank the ladies of Ashburton for thdir patronage, and to inform them that she has now ; received the latest Styles from London and Paris. Mourning and Weddin gord©reexeouted with'ber usual taste .and style. • Ladies making up their own materials can have their patterns cut and fitted at a moderate charge. ;. Also, Ladies’ Riding Habits, Jackets, ■ Children’s Costumes, and Boys’ Suits, 1 with full instructions for making up. Address— MISS BUCKMAN, C AIT KEN STREET, . , , (Near ,the High School) ■ t £ Ashburton. V, ■ APPRENTICES WANTED. ' INCEN T.\ & Light Family CO.’S BITTER ALE. First Prize ,at the Christchurch . Show, 1881. ’ This ALE is brewed from the Choicest Malt and. Hops, and is guaranteed to keep in eny climate. It has been subjected to the severest tests/And is now acknowledged to be, the i most and palatable drink ' offered to the public, ; I Wo supply it in hogsheads, barrels, half-hogsheads, and kilderkins, and' de- £ liver free in. Christchurch and suburbs, or 1 to any railway station in the Canterbury 1 Provincial District. i - ASHBURTON AGENTS 261 d JAMESON & ROBERTS. L Z B R O COACH BUILDERS S., (Late in the employ of Baker and Brown), , Wills street, Next Cookson’s Stables, Beg ;lo' 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 shopsin Christchurch and Dunedin, ci mbined with five years ex perience in tl e County of Ashburton, they are prepun d 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 w. H. MESSENGER, OF HIS LORDSHIP’S LARDER, In thanking his numerous country patrons, and the public generally, for past favors, begs to intimate that, having com pleted extensive alterations and improve ments, he is now in a position to offer them unequalled accommodation. The , increased accommodation for Ladies is a special feature in the improve ments. W. H. Mi also begs to add that in addi tion to the above he has made provision, from the First day of November, next, to supply a want lofig felt in Christchurch, viz.:— A GRILLED CHOP OR STEAK, At any hour of the day, which 'will be ac companied with a Glass of Bass’s Cele brated Bottled Ale. FOR ONE SHILLING. Dinners, Banquets, Balk Suppeis, i Wedding Breakfasts, and Picnics pro • Tided for, in the very best possible style. ’ • K v W, H. MESSENGER, ; i 987 c Purveyor. I il;j . .1-' : ! r— !•. iWANTED KNOWNr-That; Yisiting i‘ iVp.- 1 -!Cards, piyd'Anr' mbtiriiihW, pan be obtained printed in various l styles, atihe “ Guardian ’hiiffioe, Station.



Board and Lodging,£l per week. Board only, 13a per week. Single Beds and Meals, Is each. Meals at aHhourii. : / , J&r- Don't forget the Address— M R S. IJ A R P E R, A 1 RESTAURANT, A N A M A HOUSE (Lara asbxbe’s), XlSOBB) SXaRKX,: AariitTETOK. - The undersigned begs to inform the |>rince Alb mgr rooms to ■ the more lately in the occupation or Mk Anstee; where he hopes T-iSOMD BXBEKT, . Ashbokton. 8. LUCAS, Proprietor.



:j; iiißSsklfess'lrijliidisL ' ■ire *'■* : "‘ *- F -d ! lilt I \ ' ! ] ’fr* • • ;■■■ ■‘ being' 1 -' “Hi# NbW; Tuirtau-; taneious •'.'■Gelatine 'EmulaidpT '.Process fit ders’ Btdiditigsv fiadt Street, Adlibiurtb'n. ' : ... i • ‘ • ■ ■ • ;i ' ! " ' 911 a R. Galloway, I a;; •lojiTIN-WALD, ol i !■• ; Wheelwright and Genera! agri i .CULTURAL IIM Pli E MEN T MAKER; : 1 ' All - Repairs ; executed ' with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices;; _• j 197« L E ipr. R D : P O R B S T. POSTS, RAILS; AND, STAKES, Any length,; also J F IRE WOOD, Bft; and dft lengths, 'FOR SALE, at Reduced Rates, by Gjoaper Brother^, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate . attention. 226 a LD TIM BE R Y A IVD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. REp ; PINE, ; PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASH ESS ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS. ALT; LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Hubbies Mandfactdked on THE PeEJOSES. C. JE PH SON, Manager. 100 c



Great redub tioN in watches. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having, received a. : large stock of English gold and silver 1 Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, yiz Rotherham's gold hunting Levers/i.fr«m, i&8, . Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s.;. Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 1 10s; gold Genevas-, (ladies’ washes) rom , £3 10s ; Walthiim.'-waters,, in English, , cases, front£4) American watches from £2 5s ; two' years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made-Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &o.i set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Guaran teed fpr 12 months. Pebble and other ' Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a DAVIS’S r><HEAP FURNITURE AND BED- DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH, ASHBURTON* TTIYERY. article Sold at Christchurch 1-J Prices. and guaranteed best of material and workmanship. FUNERALS CHEAPLY &‘COMPLETELY FUBNISp^D w;;;d ay i s,. BA S T SIR EE T SOU TH, ASHBURTON. 10c J. Shemff, ONUiMENTAL MASON, :.Manchester street south, and Bar bados* street (near the. Cemetery)/ Christ church. : A large stock, cf. Head-Stones, Tomhs, snd Monuments always on hand. Designs forwarded on application. , For further patticWP s ipply to A . Thiele, A shburton. r * .. 323 a PmQ ADS, in : RihhPns, Guardian' - Office, West street



POPULARIS U R A SMOKE THE EiM” Cigarette Acknowledged by 1 all who airtoke them to he superior to anything yet introduced. U Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser : ; and ~ Tobacconist, City, Baths,. Colombo street, Christchurch. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT : Corner of High and Cashel street. UP-i COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED, A Liberal Discount Allowed. SMOKE TJE “ KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent for Ashburton — Mp F. CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. s PRING NOVELTIES, 1881. MISS DUNCAN has much pleasure in announcing the arrival of her SPRING and SUMMER MILLINERY, consisting of the : latest novelties in Millineiy, Bonnets, i Straw Hats in the newest shapes, a!beautiful selection,of Feathers, Flowers, Shaded Silks and Ribbons. In the Dressmaking every satisfaction can be given, as hone but an efficient dressmaker kept. ' Address — PERTH HOUSE, MILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING j .ESTABLISHMENT (Opposite E, 'Reece, hongmonger), COLOMBO STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Orders taken, for photographic 1 • Colouring. 696 c Ei jll Gr. Buxton* Tl/r ERCHANT TAILOR, TANCRED STREET, Adjoining Fowler’s Buildings. Donald Williamson GENERAL, STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for feale a large'and varied stock, which: will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W. ’s own order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, aiic Blankets. D. W. would call special attention t( his TEAS,! so long and favorably known and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 8s pe lb. ' ' Families waited on for orders weekly Casho! purchasers supplied at:; wholesal pritfcß,;i:'l ' A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes, u • eluding old celebrated make. 79



Business Not^es. 6UN TT RIDGING AND SPOUTIN G FACTOR „-S. Hardley, EAST STREET; ASHBURTON. S.H begs to, ipfprm the public that.jiq has imported apd fitted up ion his premises the" necessary. Machinery for the Manufacture of Kidging and Spouting of all -kinds. _ As this 'is‘the 1 dhly‘factory Situate between Chriptcluirchand, Dunedin,;, apd g'H.I can compete with firms in thpie jdi&es as regards cheapness and quality he * respectfullyj iflolicitß: the ;snpfibrtiibf the Public in. the matter or this LOCAL INDUSTRY. w!hOLESALS :; MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON: i ‘ i- ■' SPOUTING, : J-;m :V.. ;r-lV' RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING. COLONIAL, OTEN§ KITCHEN RANGES, ■ WASHING FCPNAC.ES, , , . CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &d. Call and get a price list. ~ bountty .orders receive prompt attention. Thomas Croi 8000 T i/T iHAS the-ipleaaure . of: informing his inumerpus IViends that having Re- .■ j •) MhifSP into hig ; newly;erected and expehsivh Premises the mppTmpaern.ftppuanpyp [ i;Oi: i H‘o|t?yy i t l >vvtv“ y. **• *rv~rr .^r^rrrz .r* Business,' he' is now prepared tq execute any, order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the • best: quality; of;material,' and the Lowest Price which it u possible for Armagh Street GSxaqtly Qppqaite, .his old Workshop*)* which haye been fitted lip with il -~ most ihpderp.appliSflaeSr for .fjie, of [work in the various braUsheS of his * *L. —' 1 rtWOAlifo QIITT nrllor ATI Plflfid tO lllltt With fllQQ Steani Power and Machinery‘to effect. j Note the Address — ■ • A R M A G H : ; B T Rr E' E T ‘ _ _ Near Manchester Street,; CHh,ißTo±iukoP. 283 c Reid pud Gray I MPLEMENT AKD _-JACFiM.:,;. MaJX t u r Wjinners of the GOLD MEDAL at the Melbourne Exhibition for their DOUBLE FURROW PLOUGHS. Vide Jurors’ Report—U Ploughs :In Ploughs there 'is one MPLEMENT A M A.N.U FA C TU R:ERiS, exhibit to which we. wish to draw:special attention, as being the best, iandvthat is-,the Double-Furrow of Reid apd.ppay, of Dunedin, itfew Zealand. In finish; and ;Con structipn it is far superior.’* 1 ' ~ ’ j , . >' , . ' Ri and'G.Thrthei* draw the attention of Farmers to their new! and unproved •Corn Harrows, and Flexible Steel Harrowshf'newd&igps, Cambridge Rollers^.2o, 24,;and 26 inches, Chaff Cuitersv With tepeWable steel cutting plates, Horae: Gears for 1,2, 3, or 4hors.es, &c., &c. ■ ; All kinds of Implements Repaired by Experienced Workmen. :: Fencing S tandards Cut and Punched to any Length and Gauge. Agents pOr Clayton ! '■ and ' Shuttlewoeth’s Traction and Portable ; ,:o3o;;.' ■; j ; '■ And -Combines, j,, . . / t ■ Illustrated Price Lists free on application to anylof our offices at Dunedin, Inver cargillj'Oaniaru, Timaru, Chrifltchurdhirand atiour pew premises CAMERON STREET, AS Engines 993 d BRANCH. <*> SHED I?”?’’ Capital -t 1.000,000 H E P R E M IE R !U7Y Of t'.ff#RT;'CL COLONIAL 0 O MPA N Y. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



Joseph Clark, /X HA I N MEROH AN T, VX Ashburton and Tinwaud. Mr. Joseph Claek announces to Grain Dealers and Farmers that he hak OPENED a Branch Office in Eest street, Ashburton, for the purpose of carrying on the Business of a Grain Merchant, Stock and General Commission Agent. Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. JOSEPH CLA RK, East stbb et, Ashbubton. 192 c I 5 r B L a t n d :o V 3T n -3d Take time by the fore lock.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these, colonies from those at Home, and therefore the edloriial market Requires different ” treatment. This fact ; * Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East stebet, Ashbubton, was not lojng in learning after ; his arrival on .these sthores, and he at once set his attention lupdn supplying WATCHES, which, wpile ’constructed with every regard to'accuracy and: reliableness iti : time keeping, are also supplied with 1 extr*a heavy casks, to resist the wear and tkafrof colonial lljfe. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, alb the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L7i L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 ! 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, I and English" Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds _of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MtJRRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority oh mean time to the town. Watchesjfree and. safe by post on re ceipt of-' Pi (f).O. . : 730c-96a Coffeje Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. 0 D FISH ’SUPPERS gp j STEAKS md CHOPS frpra the GRILL •* Every Night. > ... Open always from 7 a,m. , till Midnight. ■ ;6dj '-M- ffd. . Gup ofJDea'oit I 'Coffee : ... 3 Cafe au lait •Ml ••• ••• ® 964 a



Business Notices. BAKER BROS., gUILDBRS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c NEW INDUSTRY. r 'ASP HAL TIN G. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. :i : ; All iorders to he left at the Works, Park srreet| : J All; work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c STANDARD BREWERY COM PANY (LIMITED). BREWERS, BOTTLERS, AND MALTSTERS. Noted for their Strong Ales, Pale Bitter 1 Ales and Harvest Ales, having erected a NEW BREWERY and Cellars, at the horner of South Belt and Windmill road, Christchurch, are prepared to supply ALE land STOUT in bulk or bottle, delivered afciany railway station. W F.W. HALES, Manager. Address— Standard Brewery Co., Christchurch 694 c S H S T O R E. •J. WARD & CO. desire to intimate to their friends and residents of Ashbur -Ibn and! Suriounding Districts that, they have OPENED a GENERAL' STORE, in the thop adjoining. Mr ,R. Murray’s, East stircet. J. ; W. And Uo. intend to Sell al the lowest remunerative rates; and will also be prepared to purchase Farm Produce at ruling prices. Every descrip tion of Grocery and General Merchandise in sioci Mctto—“ Small Profits and Quick Returns.” J. WARD & CO., 836 c East street. nniHE! CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, X TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele ; Wishes to intimate to his many friends And the public of Ashburton that he has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District,; and all orders entrusted to him. for Bread, Biscuits; and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thlele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition A . THIE LE . 204 c



T. R. Proctor, PRACTICAL AND SCIENTIFIC OPTICIAN, Temporary Address— MANCHESTER STREET, CHRIST CHURCH 637 c



FERRIER’S portrait rooms, Main South road, Timaru, Opposite, the. Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the.studio. Ferjder’a series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers Price, 2s 6d. ■. 219 c S. Phillips, i T~)RACTICAL WATCH £ MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Regs to notify to his ' patrons that he' has ho’w secured New Preliiises, . adjoining'the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and has a Splendid. Assortment of CLOCKS; WATCHES and JEWELLERY on sale. fill 1 ' ! an'<l ;j! . R^kirs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to, 5Ua



Business Notices. Agricultural machine shop, i Ashburton. C. Ea y, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaiired and Adjusted in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pomps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RAT, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanuißd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 831 a EDIOA L H A L L AgS H B U R T O^N’. Established 1874. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. PARTICULAR ATTENTION PAID TO THE-PURITY OP DRUGS. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. . PRESCRIPTIONS ACCURATELY PREPARED. Open on Sundays, 10 to 11 a. m., 2 to 3 . and 7 to 8 p. m. Public Companies. BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital .j. £2,000,000 Fire Fund 1,201,243 Life Fund 3,380,107 Premiums for 1880 ... 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POY NT Z AND CO., East street. 774 c Sports. SHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. Annual Sports. The Tlu’rd Annual Sports Meeting of the Ashburton Caledonian Society will be held on the Society’s New Ground, a few chains back from the North-West Corner of the Domain, on BOXING DAY, When the following Prizes will he com peted for:— Ist 2nd Prize. Prize. 1. Qlloits 60s 30s A third Prize of 10s will also be given. 2. Open ■ Handicap Hurdle Race, 44Q yards, 6 , ; . hurdles. Men ... 60s 30s 3. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, yards. Boys not over 16 ... 20s 10s 4. Pipe; Music—Pibrochs and Marches 80s 30s 6. 100 Yards Flat Race. Open 40s 20s . 6., Running High Jump. Men 30a 15s 7-r Running High Jump. Boys 10s 5s 8. Highland Reel, in High land costume ... 60s 30s 9. Grand 1 Handicap Flat Race of 200 yards, SOO-yards, and 400 yards ... 120 s 80s 200 yarcls heat to be run after; High land Reek A third prize of 40s will also be given. 10. Tossing the Caber ... 40s 20s 11. Standing High Jump 30s 15s 12. Pipe Music Reels and Strathspeys ... 80s 30s 13. Grand Handicap, 300 yards hqat : 14. Sword Dance or Ghillie Callum ... ... 60s 30s 15. Pole Vaulting... ... 40s 15s 16. Half-Mile Handicap Flat ■ ’ Race 60s 30s 17. Irish-Jig ... ... 60s 30s 18. Putting the Stone ... 40a 20s 19. Irish Reel 60s 30s 20. Grand Handicap, 400 yards heat 21. Throwing the Hammer 40s 20s 22. Best-Dressed Highlander 60s 30s 23; Highland Fling ... 60s 30s 24 Open Handicap Flat Race. . One Milo , 40s 30s A Third Prize of 20s will also be given 25. Ilshdicap Consolation Race of 200 yards ... 40s 20s . Nominations for all Handicap Races must be in |the Secretary’s hands by five o’clock of the 13th December; Ashburton postmarks lof that day being also taken. must be lodged by five o’clock of Friday, the 23rd, with the same post mark understanding. Nomination fee for all Handicaps, 2s 6d; acceptance fee, 2s 6d for all except the Grand Handicap Flat Races, the acceptance fee for which is ss, and neither nomination nor accept ances will be taken without payment of the fees. I Entrance money for all other events, 5 per ceiitl of the fiist prize. Admission to the Grounds, ONE SHILLING. Sports tb comniwce at Ten o’clock a.m. ‘promptly.' J. MacLEAN DUNN, 13ld Secretary.