take place the same day, and will close at 4 p.m. The pay-sheet, amounting to L 73 3a lid, haying been . passed for payment, the BoHiftt: a&journed.

NEWS BY THE SUEZ MAIL.

The Trial of Lefroy. The trial of Mapleton, alias Lefroy, look place at Maidstone assizes. His solicitor, Mr Dutton, had the greatest confidence in the innocence of his client, and his explanation of his con duct in the railway carriage on the, last afternoon of Mr Gold’s life was this : During interviews of many hours’ dura tion that he had with the prisoner in Lewes Gaol nothing escaped hiip in •ny way contradictory of what he had already firmly asserted relative to the presence of a third man in the railway carriage on the day of the commission of the crime.- He had closely ques tioned and cross-examined Lefroy, confronting him with the plans of the railway, and demanding clear and per tinent answers, and on no occasion had he failed instantly to give a per fectly satisfactory response to any in quiry. The prisoner enjoyed excellent health, and was in capital spirits, ' and no way apprehensive of the result of the trial, the near approach of which caused him, to all appearance, very little anxiety. He employed his time in writing, and sometimes in composing verses, and he seemed perfectly satisfied that the jury would acquit him. The accused was executed on Nov. 28, at Newgate Gaol.

A Lawyer’s Life.

The promised Autobiography of Sergeant Ballantyne ought to be one of the most amusing books of the season. He has enjoyed an experience of pro fessional life such as few lawyers have known and scarcely any surpassed. Lord Campbell’s autobiography, which to the professional, if not to the general reader, is one of the most entertaining books ever published, discloses the character and unfolds the progress of a steady, plodding, single-minded seeker after advancement. A limited but acute intellect quite at ease with itself, and a course of scarcely interrupted material prosperity, have their charms. The Sergeant’s reminiscences should be of another order. The best of -good company and the liveliest of ad vocates, he can only be compared to be contrasted with the most intolerable jester who ever italicised the points of his so-called jokes. Probably Sergeant Ballantyne has never been happier in his peculiar vein than when he ex plained to an amused judge and a puzzled jury, in a recent money-lending case, how thankful he was that his youthful morals escaped the peril of an academical career. It is to be hoped that the forthcoming work will depict the crowning of its author with flowers in India, an incident the mere report of which enraptured the profession. An Art City. The latest development of Esthetic ism is from America, or, to speak more correctly, is for America. It is seriously contemplated to found in some convenient, healthy, and attrac tive spot an art city, of which all the denizens shall be artists, musicians, or the like. Those still in active life will retire there for their holidays ; whilst others, tired of the world, but still eager for art, will be retained per manently to form a focus of art instruc tion, which will render it unnecessary for young American art students to come to Europe to study. Behind this wild idea of an art city, a sort of glori fied Bedford Park, there is a back ground of solid sense, and as Gounod has already signified his adhesion to the proposal, and Rubinstein is said to have it under consideration, it might be assumed r that the obstacles which would suggest themselves to the non artistic mind are not regarded as insur mountable. One of the primary con ditions is the exclusion of all art critics from the sacred precincts of the art city.

THE CHURCHES.

SUNDAY Aim WEEK NIGHT SER VICES AND MEETINGS. EPISCOPALIAN CHURCH.— Tancred Street, West. Rev. A W. Hands, Incumbent. Sunday. Holy Communion, at 8.30 a.m. Morning Service, at 11 a.m., Rev. A. W.

Hands Sunday School, 2.30 p.m. Evening, at 6.30 p.m., Mr J. Ward Country Services—Sunday. Tinwald, at 3 p.m,, Mr J. Ward Seafield, at 3 p.m., Mr G. Jameson Waterton, at 3 p.m., Rev. A. W. Hands Longbeacn, at 7 p.m., Rev. A. W. Hands

BAKAIA PARISH. Rev. E. E. Chambers, Incumbent. Sunday.

St. Mark’s Church, Rakaia. —Morning at 11, Lay Reader. Evening, at 7, Rev. E. E. Chambers

St, John’s, Barrhill, 3 p.m., Lay Reader St. Barnabas, Methven, 11 a. m., Rev, E

E. Chambers All Saints, Sherwood, at 3 p.m., Rev. E.

E. Chambers Kyle School, 3 p.m., Lay Reader. Communion.—First Sunday in the month at St. Mark’s. Second Sunday at St. John’s. Fourth Sunday at St. Barna bas’. Fifth Sunday at St. James’ and All Saints alternately. Bapt ism in St. Mark’s, and Children’s Service at 3 p.m., second Sunday in the month.

Sunday School.

St. Mark’s, St. John’s, and Kyle, at 2.30 every Sunday. Friday.

Evensong and Choir Practice at 7.30. St. Murk’s.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.—Have look Street, West. Rev. A. M Beattie, M.A., Minister. Sunday Services. Morning at 11, Rev. A. M. Beattie; Evening at 6.30, Rev. A. M. Beattie. Sunday School in the Church at 2.30 afternoon. —Mr A. Orr, Superinten dent. COUNTRY SERVICE. Ashton, 3 p.m., Rev. A. M. Beattie. Tuesday. Finance Committee —First Tuesday of every month, at 7.30. S. S. Teachers’ Association—Second Tues • day of every month, at 7.30. . Wednesday. Week' night Service at B—Rev., A, M. Beattie. P(V»W B Bible Class in the Church Vest' y —Weekly at 7. Weekly service atW&i Jtev. A. M. Beattie

Friday. Choir Practice at 7.30 —Mr. Alex. Craig head conductor; Mr.' A. Stott, organist. WESLEYAN METHODIST CHURCH. —Cameron Street, East. Rev. W. Keall, Pastor. Sunday. Morning, prayer meeting at 10; service at 11, Rev. W. Keall Sunday School at 2.30. Evening Service, at 6.30, Rev. W. Keall. Communion after Service. COUNTRY SERVICES. Old Men’s Home, 3 p.m., Mr J. Alison Seafield, 2.30 p.m., Mr H. M. Jones; Sunday School, at 1.30.- Willowby, at 3 p.m., Mr G. W. Leadley Wakanui, at. 2.30 p.m , Mr J. Olsen. Tuesday. Class Meeting, at 7.30 p. m. Thursday. Divine Service, at 7.30, Rev. W. Keall Friday. Choir Practice at 7.30. —Mr. Ray, Con ductor PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. —Wills Street, East. Rev. John Nixon, Minister. Sunday. Morning School at 10 a. m. > Morning Service, at 11 a.m., Mr J. F. Rudd Evening, at 6.30, Rev. J. Nixon Monday. Ladies’ Class —In the Church at 7. Tuesday. Divine Service, at 7 p.m., Rev. John Nixon Wednesday. Choir practice, at 8 p.m. Thursday. Class Meeting at 7.30 p.m., Rev. John Nixon NEWLANDS PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHORCU. Sunday. Morning School, 9.30. Service at 11 a.m. (Rev. J. Nixon), and 6.30 p.m. (Mr V. T. Lill) ASHBURTON PORKS. Sunday Afternoon Service at 2.30,j Mr Maidens. ROMAN CATHOLIC CHAPEL.— Burnett Street West. Rev. Father Coffey, Ist Mass, 9 o’clock ; 2nd Mass, 11 o’clock, on the Ist, 2nd, and 3rd and sth Sundays (when one occurs) of the month. Rakaia ; Mass, at H o’clock, 4th Sunday of the

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P.mled and published daily, for thePropiietor,||J by William Fishek, of Ashburton, The AshbuVlon Guardian Printing Offioejß .’it Wwrt>:r.' nnpto’.V **‘*l Friday. 1.-ccemi«-> 9 *Hm. «!■



month. Business Notices. The new grocery establish ment, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to 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 article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A t r ial respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORR, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c



PATRICK O'CONNOR (Late of D. Fitzpatrick’s), Begs respectfully 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. Repairs neatly executed. Fit guaranteed. 816 c



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. GL J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from Corned Beef from Mutton Sausages Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 912 c 3d. to 5d d. to 4d. d, to 3d. 6d. to 6d. HAVING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, and by keeping the very best quality of Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone will find it to their advantage to deal with me. Now Landed, a lino of Strong and Well - flavored TEAS, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s 6d, 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. Robert Alcorn. 9 A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR. NOW ON SALE AT THE GUARDIAN OFFICE, Some hundreds of BEAU T I F U L OLEG GRAPHS, About 18 by 12 inches, comprising some exceedingly pretty things well worth framing, and suitable for parlor or bed room decoration, or for show or presenta tion cards for business men. Exquisitely done, artistically colored. Price, neatly mounted on wooden rollers, and with purchasers’ name printed (if desired) at the foot in colors, only 30s per dozen. Everyone is pleased with them who sees them. They are already selling well, and only 'require to be seen to command a ready sale. Come and inspect them at this office, and give your orders as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Liberal terms to the trade and wholesale people- K N OWN— Promissory VY ’ Note' Forms on Sale, at the Guardian Office.



Business Notices. g ALE. SALE. SALE. CHEAP SALE. Large Discounts. FURTHER REDUCTIONS. The of our New Building having been completed, and the present Store being about to bo removed,! We have decided to offer to the Public,; for ONE FORTNIGHT, ONLY, our large and well-assorted stock iof GENERAL MERCHANDISE! AT A FURTHER REDUOTI OjN, which will reduce the Goods to j Cost Price. J2&f~ We draw special attention to oiir extensive stock of ! SHEARING 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 6-ply Seaming Twine 50 cases Castor Oil 65 tons Binding Wire 1 which we are ready to sell at a yery j low figure, for want of storage rooml



Extras for all Reapers and Binders kept in stock. An early inspection is invited, as the sale will only be for one tnight, and all that has been stated will be given effect to. We are prepared to make j CASH ADVANCES , ON WOOL AND GROWING CROPS, AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES.



Friedlander Bros., AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND,



Business Notices. TVTEVER BE DOWN IN THE IM DUMPiS. Fortune may favor, though she may frown; Bright morning comes after the night, And no matter how long a good man may be down, He’ll rise if he sticks to the right. In the game of onr lives, though the “ deuce ” is to play, We all have our chances of “ trumps,” “Fair dealing” if you would “count honors,” we say, I And never be down in the dumps. The oldest of men tell us life is a span, Though the “lane without turning” seems long ; When sadness creeps into the heart of a man He should hurry it out with a song. Though the road be so rough that the progress is slow, Though our knees may be aching with bumps, ’Twill be changed if a little further we go, So never be down in the dumps. Should folk disappoint—say, your tailor, to wit, With separate garment or suit, Visit G. J. F, Lublow for perfection in ■fit, And saving your money to boot. He’ll suit you with all that is novel and rare, And prove himself a regular “ trump,” For giving both cheapness and thorough good wear, So never be down in the dumps. To give Stylish and Reliable Materials, Perfect Fit, and unmistakable Cheapness, is the state of perfection attained in the Clothing supplied by G. J. F. Lublow. The variety of Coatings and Tweedy to be seen at his establishment is, moreover, the most complete and extensive in Canterbury. Gentlemen cannot do other than right in obtaining their dress for themselves and their sons at



Gr. J. F. Lublow’s, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a W. T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, &c., &c., 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 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., JRONMO N G E R S >NJD IMPORTERS OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE,



Would invite attention to their large and varied Stock, especially to the follow ing lines now landing, viz : Haw and Boiled Oils Genuine White Lead, 281bs and lewt kegs Varnish in i, 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 i Table Cutlery Sheap Shears Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tools I Builders’ Ironmongery Furnishing Ironmongery Spades and Forks Shovels and Rakes 100 kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting Barbed Fence Wire 1 Fencing Wire (plain), Nos. 8,9, 'and 'lO Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil Lard Oil j Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine Flue Brushes Machine Oil (New Zealand production) M'Cormick Reapers and Binders j 30 tons Binding Wire I ■ 202 Bales Cornsacks, full size All extras for M'Cormick Machines : Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch prices Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch prices GROCERIES. We would invite the attention of families and all who wish to buy in quantities any of the following goods, to the fact that we hold very large stocks, and are prepared to sell at lowest wholesale prices. TEA We are now making a speciality of, and can supply the pure article, combining strength and flavour, at from Is 9d to 3s per lb. COFFEE. Fresh ground Mocha Coffee (loose) can be had, pure or mixed, with locally pre pared Chicory. To buy the article in this way effects a great saving, as the tins are weighed with all tinned coffee, which adds 20 per cent to the price. SUGAR. 10 TONS WHITE AND YELLOW CRYSTAL. TOBACCO. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST. Soap, Candles, Currants Raisens, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the beat quality and at lowest price.



ORE, AND CO. P.S.—China Prices. and Glassware at Job 12d “VrURSE. —Mrs Paulino begs to in- JXj timate that she has opened a Private Nursing Establishment and Hospital for Ladies and Gentlemen, and is prepared to receive Ladies to Nurse who require medical attention. Address Moore street, near Presbyterian Manse. 104 c ASTE PAPER for Sale, 2d per lb., at the Guardian Office. w FORMS PRINTED “To Let ' and ‘ ‘ For Sale”—can be obtained at the Guardian Office. Building and,friendly socie- TIES’ ACTS, on Sale at i the; Office of this Paper.



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



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, 3£d per lb ~ white crystals, per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d,, 9£d, IOJd per lb Tobacco, flat plugs, 4s 9d per lb; Barrett’s twist, 5s per lb Biscuits, luncheon, 3jd 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. j ~ yellow, 6d, Bd, and 9d per bar ; 9s 6d, 11s 9d, and 13s 6d per box Matches, safety, 4d per doz ; plaids, 6d per doz ; (1000), 3 for Is lOd Currants, 6d per lb ; Raisons, 8d per lb Peel assorted, Is 6d per lb Muscatells, lOd per lb Almonds, shell, lid per lb ; Valencia, 2s per lb Sweets, Colonial mixtures, lOd per lb ; Scotch do, Is per lb Salmon, 9d per tin; Lobster, lOd per ton Hops, best new, 2s 3d per lb Pickles, per bottle Taylor and Papps, (Late Davenport) TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, Also, CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 344 IMPORT AN T FACTS roB 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.— Bbath, Schiess, & Co,, 0 othing 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 worn and require less labor than any others we have tried,—A. Masters & Co., 50, Princess street, Dunedin. Wo use Wheeler and Wilson Machine and find it superior to any other, both for Economy, Efficiency and Speed, to a? y other we have tried.—l. and A. Don, Dressmakers, Duncan street, Dunedin. We have had Wheeler and Wilson Machines in use for the last three years ; we find them more suitable than any other machines and very durable.— Yates Sons & Co., Drapers, George street, Dunedin. I have pleasure in stating that the Wheeler and Wilson Machines have given me entire satisfaction. I consider it a better machine for work than any other I have tried.— Peter Stewart, Draper, Great King street, Dunedin. I like the Wheeler and Wilson better than any other machines I have used, it is lighter to work, much faster, and for dressmaking, etc., it cannot be surpassed. M. Cavanagh, Dressmaker, Caversham, Dunedin. We have 20 No. 6 Wheeler and Wilson’s in use ; we consider them the best for Leather Work ; they give entire satisfac tion.—Almerson & 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 pnd 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 othe" 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 P I A N O S. TWO GOLD MEDALS Awarded at the MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, 1881. Send for Illustrated Price Lists, Tes raonials, 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. Kailway tariff. copies, of the New Scale of Fares and Charges on the New Zealand Railways can now be; procured atfOffice of this Paper. '' -



Business Notices. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS FROM Thomas Taylor’s TEA AND GROCERY PRICE LIST. YIN-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, ftb 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 j it has a good leaf, fine flavour, fair strength, and is guaranteed to be as pure as any t sold at 3s to 4s per lb.



Queensland Arrowroot, 8d per lb Morton’s Sauce, 6d per bottle Carbonate of Soda, 6d per lb Captain White’s Oriental Pickles, 2s 3d per bottle Tea—Strong lead-lined boxes, containing 201 b of the celebrated Assam Mixture, '4Qs,A5s, or ,60s ' Dried Apples, 6£d per lb Hops, 2s per lb Ginger, Is 8d per lb China Tea (broken leaf), 14s 6d perjboz New Season, 18s 6d, 20s, to Half-chests of 401 b, 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s Oatmeal, 3s 3d 251 b bag Indian Currie Powder, 6d per .. ; CrosSe and Blackwell’s, Is Kerosene, 17a 6d, 18s 6d, and 20s per ■ ■ case ■ Luncheon BiscuitSj 3Jd per lb Neave’s Food for Infants, Is 3d per tin Ohutnee (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 Baking Powder (loose), Is per lb Condensed Milk (Milkmaid brand), IOJd per tin Sago, 4d per lb Hemp, Eape, Canary, or Linseed, 5d per !b Best Twist Tobacco 5s per lb Venus Nailrod, 6s per lb Aromatic bars, 6a 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 OP BUSINESS Are COLOMBO STREET, One door city side of Tuam street and Lower High street (Opposite the Caversham Hotel), 284 c J. ]?. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), •: Cbistchctrch. 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. ■3 J. P. Strat Watchmak -> from London J. F. STRATZ, uireot Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, ,and Silver Plate from England, France, Germeny, and America.



English Silver Hunting Lavers, 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 EPPS’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 our breakfast tables . with a delicately flavoured 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 until strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure blood and a properly nourished frame. — See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMCEOPATHIO CHEMIST, LONDON. I . . .also. ~r ..jjf ill • •; ‘ REPS’; CEOWLATE BSSENCE, - FOB AiijfVVOON USE. !



Business Notices General election, - 18 81. 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 dia- ■ posal of the Electors of the County, ; and' ■ be; most happy to supply them with all ‘ plnatipfl r»r j ( DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Second Shipment just to hand, ex “ Norman M‘Leod.” Judge of candidates for the future by their actions in the past. A. O. has no objection to be judged by that test. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS In the followipg.goods : 2 Cases Frilliugs, at 4£d, 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 Ss 6d up wards 3 Cases Ladies’ Straw Hats and Bonnets, at little over half-price # . 2 Cases Cretonnes, at 8d to 2s—beautiful . pattern T Case Ladies’ Silk Ties and Collarettes ip all shades . 2 Cases Ladies’ Gloves, ‘Taffetta and Jersey, all at reduced prices. DRESS GOODS. 4 Cases Black Alpaca at lOd (see patterns) 2 Cases Black Persian Cords, at Is, Is 4d to Is 9d. 3 Casas 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. L A large stock of Trimmed Hats, Bon nets, etc., to select from. Ladies’ Hats and Bonnets trimmed and made up in the most . fashionable style. Prices very moderate.



BOOTS. As usual, I hold an immense stock of Ladies’ and Children’s Boots at prices to suit everyone. Gentlemen’s : Boots in. great variety, from 8s 6d. CLOTHING. L6OO worth of New Kaiapoi Goods, as shown at late Show. Men’s Suits ,in Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Geelong in great variety. Men’s Trousers and Vests at moderate prices. Men’s Hats from 2s 6d upwards. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Suits made to. measure from 84s, ot English, Scotch, Irish, or Colonial Tweeds. SOLE AGENT FOR THE Davis VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE (the best machine ever invented). Send for sample of work. ANDREW ORR, IMPORTER, &o. Ashburton, Nov. 19th, 1881. BV9c William Eevell (Late of Ashburton Forks), TTAS started in Business at Winskw as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroy ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches, beetles 1 , '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 at.eeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or 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. 6d. per bottle, is fast super ceding all the old restorers and dyes for the purpose of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in el very 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 I natural color and gloss in from eight to twelve days. It promotes growth l 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 wliite 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 1 told me the other, day he had had grey; hair for thirty-live 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 respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at Ss- Gd. - ■ per., bottle,fr-Prepared . by,, HENRY 0 t; GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford reet,London. !



Medical.- —r-r- - h-i fr; jf* IMPORTANT TO AT.T. AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVYj SORES, Or Wounds of any ! ‘Description. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OlNTMENTS,'compounded only by Mrs Bums (late of Akaroa), from BntishHerbs, and warranted to dure Ulcers,' !l »iurvy. Sores, or. wounds of any, description, of however long standing- ' Red , Qihtment for ulcere, a certain cure’ for all ulcere, of no matter how long standing. Yeridis, or Green Ointment, which has produced astonishing cures in that in veterate scrofula, ox f king’s evil. Emineri, ; or -WWte ' Gmt&ent, for all swellings and inflanuntition in any part of 1 the body "hr 1 limbs. Sold mbokefc/post free, at Is 6d and 2s 9d each. Also, Purifying Drops, fee, gravel, or pains in the loins, or secret diseaseaf-lThesa drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Ointment And Drops will be forwarded with a printed wrapper with directions for lisa In consequence, of the great demand for these Preparations, Mrs Burns has ! R E'M' : 'o^V:-B;Tirr from Akaroa to Colombo street North (corner, of Peterborough street), Christ church, and has appointed'’ Mr' Ii F. ANdeewes, Stationer, Eaat atir6et, as her Agent for AsHBUttMM- and neighborhood. Address: • MRS 0. DUJRI9S,f Colombo stebet Nobth, Ohbxbiohuboh. 697 a



STEEDMAN’S. SOOTHING POWDERS ''' F'dß „ CHILDREN CUTTING 5 TEETH. CA’UTION TO PURCHASERS The value of this, well-known cine has been largely tested in ail pgrtsrpf the world, and by all grades of for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its 'well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS, .IMITA TIONS, some of which In "OUTWARD APPEARANCE so ori ginal as to have deceived many; jftrchasers. The proprietor therefore 1 feels : it the public to give a special caution 5 use ■of SUCH IMITATIONS. . > -.// -"Purchasers are tEefttoM' 5 to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are w r - rst— lnr every case' the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, .are epgrived on the Government Stamp affixed toeacb’-packet.. . and—Each Single Powder has directions tor the dose, and the; words, JOHN STEEDMAN, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. '3rd—The name, Steedipan, 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. Conveyances. I* ALI NO GO A 0 H Leaves Ealing lor Oracroft on WEDNESDAYS and, SATURDAYS on arrival of Express Train from |hrist chdrch, and returns to catch the North Express on Wednesdays anti, Saturdays, Fares, 3s (single) ; 5s Parcels, as per; agreement, according- to weight. The Coach -calla at the north end of the Rangitata Traffic Sridge going up and S" 8 ””"- ADAM JACKSON. T7l COQKSON. Wills Street, rona the ■ Pj, MAILiOQACH, from, Affißhrton Railway Station to Green SfrebtlyAlforc Forest, and MountSomeprOvery Tdesday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p-m ~ r I-. [/"-IT LONGBEAOH ' ROYAL I MAIL COACH t;: /•nvi'JOOT Leaves Longbeach for • AshburtOK'daily (Sundays excepted) at 7*. &0 A mj, 8.10 Am;, 1 Ashton 8.25 a. mi-,? W*»Utpne 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashbuiton r) ii4 tim® for the 10.24 -express : froih Christchurch to Timara. The coaph Quill's Commercial Hotels Aahburtotf *P 4.60 p. m., arriving at ’ L6rigbbaah r '4t 7.30 p. m. - Parcels or orders left at f the above places wiU receive- stdtt -tttßtttion Fares— I Through single, faifeA fes Cfreturn sameday,,Bs,,. On and after SAtoday, 26Ui Novem ber, the' REDUCED,RETURN FARDS between Waterfcdn ahtt will be 5s ; Ashton to Ashburton,' ’4s j Wheat stone to Ashburton, Ss. ■• r>J



sumo to asuuuiuuii, uo. W. B. BOND, Proprietor r 427 c Longbeach. COTTON’S BOARDING HOUSE : (Late of Dunedin), , -■ -- WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station, opposite fire belL Good Accommodation, ReasonableTerma .. . ,o _.p '.J ■ . u.-ll AT Board and Board only, 145.. - : ., ; 11 ‘ MEALS AT ALL lIQUfIS. 1340 to communicate with the Proprietor ' when any delays or omissions in the Delivery o this’Piper, occur. L GASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian. office. '‘f'lp::.!/ ■ YfEW ZEALAND LABOR iM . EXCHANGE. r’ If stationholders, farmers, and house holders will send their orders To me, I will guarantee to supply them with firat class male servants, double 1 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 MoDONALD, Manchester street south,.; Chrirtchurch. ’ r 924 a-»