The Ashburton Guardian.

. VOL. 2.~Sa. 340

[published EVERY EVENING.]

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY, MAY 10, 1881.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



.wgggicg . I Business Notices. CHERTSEY. j A. 1:. MARKHAM (N',vt Montgomery’s, Chertsey), ' I oi' }i EJv A L ■ STOREKEEPEI I T TAXING taken over the store o: :'.l I TMcarra. Orr and Co., andincroaaec I tht l »t ck. in prepared to supply first-olasi | art ■ ii. 0 .icery,Drapery, Ironmongery, ! a:a xr 'OR THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. ! 423 I P. and D. Duncan I TjE( ; c'-il the attention of Farmers 1 J > -ii l *.■ iiers to their Single, Double, , ! and Thr<.<! - furrow Ploughs, which | have takf-ti the following prizes and ■ awards .u h s season’s Shows and Exhibi ' ! '.ions : i At Timara -First Prize for Single At Ilangiora — ~ ~ Single and Double At Christchurch —,, „ Single,Doubl# t - and Three- Furrow At A; a;; n—First Prize for Single, Double-Furrow, Double : Furrow Sub-soiler, and Three-Furrow - BEATING ALL COLONIAL AND IM ■ .PORTED PLOUGHS. I ALSO. FIRST AND SECOND AWARDS OF MERIT AT THE MELBOURNE EXHIBIT’ ON. FIRST AWARD, ASHBURTON IN TO TRIAL EXHIBITION. 1 P. AND D. DUNCAN, ‘ 4s(ia Christchurch. TjpHE SECRET OF SUCCESS. HOW jy IT THAT ORR AND CO. CAN oell Cheaper AND DO SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN THE DISTRICT? 1. —Because they import nearly all the Goods they sell from leading manufacturers in England. 2. Because they bay chiefly fqr cash. 3. —Because they do such an immense trade they are enabled to buy in trade lots, and get extra discounts. 4—Because they are satisfied with smaller profits than others. ORR AND CO. Gained FIRST AWARD of Merit for all classes of Goods exhibited by them at the ASHBURTON Exhibition, In the, following Articles, viz.:— Roslyn Flannel, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Rosiyn Blankets, at 20s to 67s 6d Roslyn Rugs, at 30s and upwards Roslyn Wools, at various prices , Roslyn Hosiery, at all prices Kaiapoi Blankets, at all prices, from 18s Kaiapoi Flannels, at Is 2d to 2s Gd Kaiapoi Hose, at Is 3d to 2s 6d Kaiapoi Wool, in shaded colors Kaiapoi Wheeling Yam, reduced price Kaiapoi Tweeds, for Gent’s Suits, 200 pieces of Tweeds to choose from Suits made to order on the shortest possible notice, prices from £3 17s 6d upwards We are showing £6OO worth of Kaiapoi Goods, as exhibited at Exhibition, purchased by us, of the best pat terns and styles We are now opening up our second shipments for the season in all classes of WINTER GOODS, DRESS GOODS, BLACK AND COLORED VELVETEENS, BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS. Boots. We are showing some beautiful im lorted Goods in Ladies’ and Children’s loots. Ladies’ Boots, from 6s 9d upwards Girls’ Boots, at 4s upwards Gents’ Boots, colonial-made, at great reductions Gent’s Elastic-side Boots, at 15s 6d upwards Carpets. 1. [ Brussels Carpets, Kidder Carpets, Ta pestry Carpets, Felt Carpets ORR AND CO., k. IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. r r ' Ashburton, Aprtl, 1881.



Auctioneers, Coamisstot A gtijlfe, &c. Allred Harrison, ATJC’iIpN3b? M VALUER, COM • mis*, jon'i gent. Ac. and Sales, Salts of ted:, Merc;i«« Furniture and .EffecUPigs, P«..!trv, and Cloneral boduco. * WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, 12 o’clock sharp, comniflciry mi tb- Yards with HGIUf a LAND. SALES, IN THE ,c%'i\Tk -vs REQUEUED. lOANS—I am open to ,V :•. •fqtniica » tiona on approved free tide Verity. Oats, purchased ill any qn Advances made on Wh<;c shipped England. Lowest poa-olc charge; AGENT for THE TSANSATf ' ' , FIRE INSURANTS COM PA I', Every c|ass of Bisks tkea at lew es; mt 28 alfjed HARRISON pRE DE. pAV IT T K/st Street {Close to the Railway Staton) Ashburton, Land an ’General Commission Agon!. taken for—Sydney Drays, ’Newcastle l*2fid Malvern Coal (by the truck load), Build ing Materials of all kinds. Fencing Wire, ■Agricultural Implements, English and Ameri |san, &c., &c. LU' •. 607 a Surveyor, Oivil Engineers, &c. C E. FOOKS A.ND SON, IpiCEKSED. *V RV EYCKS AND • LAND BROKERS Under the Land Transfer Act, I Government Contract Surveyors, I Triangle, Wakaaui Road, near Posi-ofSoe ASHBURTON. 374 E. Dobson & Son. CI YI I ENGINEERS, = AUTHORISED AND | LIC ENBED,SU RYEY OR S, South British Chambers, Hereford Street, Christchurch. , ’ ■ ■ , 674 &c. Clark, &.A £ T : S' '"ME It C AN T, ’ : /ASHBURTON kWo ! Tfm^AUD.* Mr JosBPH. Clark announces to Grain ealers Fanners that he has P a Branph Office in Burnett at”,’' Ashburton, for the purpose of ying 'on tho Business of a Grain erehantj Stock and General Commission Bnfc 'Highest price given for Grain. Storage at lowest current rates. Jo;§ EP H ,C L AR K, ■ ~ _ Ashburton, Adjoining ’Bullock’s Horse Bazaar. 263 a and Co., Lichfield Street, Christchurch. Grain brokers & general .:V/r MERCHANTS. FARMERS GRAIN disposed of in any Market to best Advantage. 63a T O F A R M E R S . Grain. Broker & Seed Merchant, Christchurch, Has special facilities for the Satisfactory disposal of Grain: and'Produce' entrusted to him. . . : \,s Samples left with Mr S. Saundersj Ash burton , will be immediately offered in the best markets, and ‘ the highest value guatanteid-V ,:r 266 a w meAT SHIPMENTS TO ENG LAND. NOTICE TO FARMERS. T. J. Hake LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on WHEAT 1 placed in their hands for sale. ini . London, and guarantee Lowest Raijes <j>t Freight. The |fluccessfiils, yestdt ,of their ship ments pn behalf Aif clients last season is 1 suffidefat guarantee that' consignors’ in terests ate 1 Well protected by their agents in Lonc&n! 1 T Prompt returns.and minimum charges may be, relied upon.; 322 a FARMER S. m o We are. BUYERS of WHEAT,. OATS, BARLEY, snd all kinds of Produce, or will make LIBERAL ADYAI“ SEAL ADVANCES against Grain for to England or.colonies. Oornba^^kd^plied. 1 199 s A-ji A. MOORE & CO, ' 1 Christchurch. Grain Season, 1881. ■,u i.i. ■■ rTTE-are prepared to make LIBERAL W CfftSH ApVANCES against ship placed in our. bands.. We have Jrokerabf the Highest standing in Mark •<im, trhb !! will give, every attention to Train consigned through us, and obtain he extremes price for all 1 shipments formers !!day intrust to our care. _We lave alsp established. Agencies in .Liver wol, Glasgow .Hull, Dublin,and Ant werp, ind we'cui ship to.any of these markets fso redblted- Our cbargesare regulated it the loitest rates. P. n ;CU^INbHAM‘ & CO;, ’ ujnjp! offtl.l •j'' ’ Christchurch. 3B 1 ? Rs< .-Oamam¥dd Ashburton, or at any Other f. CUNNINGHAM'. & CO., -on; y t ; >'• ban oiiw uivf! Lnuvf mil of



Business Notices. R d is u 3 s >» h i 1 5 I T. E. Hodder and Company, REAPERS, CLOTHIERS, BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSEMEN, GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, SEWING MACHINE AGENTS, &C. AGENTS FOR NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE SOCIETY. co CD CD ©a CO oa co The attention of the residents in Ashburton and surrounding country ia politely directed to the following Goods for the Winter of 1881, just arrived by the s.s. Norfolk, and other late arrivals, for— DRESS DEPARTMENT—Winceys, Serges (an especial line in the fashionable shades), Homespuns, French Merinos, Brocades, Embossed Satin Cloths, Lustres, Twills, Silks, Velvets, Velveteens, Russell and Persian Cords, Costume Tweeds, and other materials. MILLINERY ROOM—Ladies’ elegantly trimmed Parisian and English Hats and Bonnets, Seal Caps, Fur, Velvet, and Seal Tam o’ Shanters, Tiger skins, Turbans, Langtrees, Countess, Plush Riding Hats, etc.; an assort ment of 150 newest styles to select from. English and French Flowers, velvet and plush Ornaments, all the latest shades in Plushes, Velvets, Silks, Satins, and Pompadours, Ostrich Feathers, Lappett, Britone, Maltese and Spanish Laces. UNDERCLOTHING—Baby-linen, Ladies’ Corsets, Mantles, Ulsters, Underskirts. T, R. H. & Co. have found it necessary to appropriate the shop adjoining their boot warehouse, in Wills street, for the above depart ment, in addition to their present show-room. MANCHESTER DEPARTMENT—CoIoniaI manufactured goods, as shown at Industrial Exhibition, Flannels, Blankets, Shirtings, Tweeds, Striped Rugs, from the Kaiapoi, Roslyn, and Mosgiel Mills ; Calicoes, Shirt ings, Carpets, Sheetings, Towels, Cretones, Prints, Counterpanes, etc., etc. New Winter Goods, Drapery, Clothing, Boots, &e . HOSIERY DEPARTMENT—ChiIdren’s and Women’s Hosiery. Dent’s and Josephine Gloves, Wool Squares, Hoods, Wraps, Shawls, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, Collars, Yarns, etc. CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT—Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s colonial and imported Tweed and Doeskin Suits ; 350 pairs heavy colored Moles, Overcoats, Oilskin Suits, Broads, Ulster Cloths, etc. Immense stock of Men’s Shirts, Tweeds, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, also Scotch, Angolra, and Chatsworth Shirts, Cardigan Jackets, Reefers, etc.; Almao's colonial made Tweed Hats, as awarded first prize at Exhibition. T. R. H. & Co. are appointed agents for the above Hats. Ties, Collars, Braces, etc. T. R. H. & Company intend keeping up their reputation in the Men’s Cloth ing Department, having a well-assorted stock, and selling at the lowest paying profit. BOOTS & SHOES —In colonial and imported Children’s, Women’s and Men’s, in Kid, Calf, Leather, etc., large accessions to their ordinary stock just to hand—the very best colonial article made. X CD m “O -< CD 3D Agents for Singer’s Hand and Treadle Sewing Machines, as seen working at Industrial Exhibition, and gaining first award of merit for strength, variety of work capable of doing in a given time, easy management and adjustment, not to be surpassed, and known to be the favorite in the Southern Hemisphere. to cash customers—One Shilling in the Pound for prompt Cash ; Sixpence if accounts paid monthly before 10th of each month. 466 a Aitken and Roberts, AND GENERAL IRONMONGERS, CASHEL STREET WEST, CHRISTCHURCH. FRESH SHIPMENTS EVERY MONTH—PRICES VERY REASONABLE. NOW LANDING— Electro-plated Ware ) Useful Novelties, and V Suitable for Presents and family use Fancy Goods J Curd Mills, Churns, Cheese Presses, Harvest Tools of all kinds, Machine Oils Weighing Machines, Binder Twine, Rope, Station Requisites, Paints,_ Oils Theodolites, Planimeters, Band Chains, Surveryors’ Cots and all requisites Dynamite, Powder, Shot, Cartridges, Guns, Rook Rifles, Gun Implements Lawn Mowers, Lawn Sprinklers, Pumps, Filters, Wire Netting, Baths English and American Ranges, Stoves, Bedsteads, Nursery Guards, Hall and Umbrella Stands Travelling Trunks, Bonnet Boxes, Toilet Sets, Stove Ornaments, and Well-assorted Shipments of Furnishing and Builders’ Ironmongery. AITKEN & ROBERTS, Cashes- Street West. 306 F URNISHING! FURNISHING! P. PATERSON Is NOW SHOWING, in his NEW and COMMODIOUS PREMISES, in CASHEL STREET, the FRESHEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST STOCK of 3J 1 TT IR, IST I T TT IR El IN CHRISTCHURCH. CABINET WORK AND UPHOLSTERING OF THE VERY FIRST QUALITY. MATTRESSES, &c., MADE TO ORDER ON THE PREMISES. DEFERRED PAYMENTS TAKEN, 462 a Special Notice to Farmers. 3NCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY BUYING LOCALLY-MADE ARTICLES, THEREBY GIVING EMPLOYMENT TO THE CONSUMERS OF THE CROPS YOU GROW. [TIE are now manufacturing Platforms and Elevators for all kinds of Reapers and VY Binders, and are prepared to give a guarantee that our make will stand more rear than the Imported Article. We are making some of Tanned Canvas, which (reserves them from damage by rain or dew. We also repair them, and keep the Sticks, Tacks, and Leathers, in stock. NEW ZEALAND MADE TWINE.—We also manufacture and keep in stock Janilla, Hemp, and Flax Binding Twines, which we can sell cheaper than the im jorted We have about two tons of Manilla and Hemp Twine in stock, which would ie sold cheap. Our stock of Flax Twine is unlimited. are invited to sail and take a sample reel or ball, to try it. TARPAULINS. —We have a splendid stock of Rick Cloths and Tarpaulins of ill descriptions and qualities to choose from. Also Tents and Flys of all sizes and qualities. As we keep a very large and well assorted stock of all our Goods, an order ay post or telegram received during the afternoon can be forwarded by the evening B. HALE and Co., Sail, Tent, Tarpaulin, Flag, Horsecloth, and Oilskin Clothing Manufacturers, and Rope and Twine Makers, Cashel street, Christchurch. Direct Importers of everything connected with the Trade, wholesale and retail. 62a INCOURAGE COLONIAL WORK, AND BUY YOUR BOOTS OF ( THE MAKER. Why Buy imported rubbish when you can get Boots always Fresh Made at Hyde’s Boot Factory, Triangle, High street, Christchurch. OUR OWN MAKE—Men’s Elastics, from 13s. 6d.j Men’s Light Watertights, from 13s. 6d.; Men’s Shoes, from 11s. 6d.; Women’s Kid Boots, 7s. 6d.; Women s Levant do. (fancy stitched), Bs. 6d. OUR OWN MAKE. And all other Boots at Low Prices. T . 1 BUY F OM THE MAKER, AND KEEP THE MONEY IN THE COLONY j



Business Notices. gAYE YOUR MONEY THESE HARD TIMES. Two Shillings in the £ Saved BY DEALING WITH TAYLOR AND PAPPS, GROCERS AND TEA DEALERS, LONDON TEA WAREHOUSE, TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET; BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT HIGH STREET (Two Doors from Tuam street), CHRISTCHURCH. Good Family Tea, Is. 6d. per lb. Good Raw Sugar, per lb. Table Rice, 71bs. for Is. 6d. New Jam, per tin. Twist Tobacco, ss. per lb. Sperm Candles, 9d. per lb. New Currants, 6d. per lb. 500 Articles on Price List equally cheap. Country Orders receive prompt attention. Not connected with T. Taylor. 344 a 500 Q u 0 T TlO N s 500 Taylor’s Tea and Grocery Price List Show themselves lower, on comparison with those of other houses, by 2s. to 3s. in the pound. New Tea, Half Chests, of 40 lbs., Sugars, „ White Crystals, New Currants, 17s. to 28s. the Box. £3 to to 4d. to sd. fid. per lb. T. TAYLOR, COLOMBO STREET (Near Tuam-st.), & HIGH STREET (Near St. Asaph-st.) [Not connected with Taylor and Papse.] 461 a F WAREHOUSE, URNITURE High and Lichfield Streets, Christchurch. W. S. KING AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL MANUFACTURERS AND IMPORTERS OF ALL KINDS OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, &c., &c., &c. WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE—LICHFIELD STREET. 198 a John Sheen, BOOT IMPORTER, SYDNEY HOUSE, HIGH STREET, AND OPPOSITE TWENTYMAN AND COUSINS, CASHEL STREET, k£GS to announce that he has OPENED UP a First-class Assortment of B; SUMMER GOODS, comprising Ladies’ Gents’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, at Prices to suit the times, viz : Ladies’ Kid E.S., from Men’s Calf E.S. ... Men’s Calf Bats ... Men’s Kip Watertights Men’s Kip Bluchers Men’s Canvas Shoes Large Assortment of Slippers and Children’s Boots remarkably cheap. 738 Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, pTT\/rp PAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES, KiXJVrr. ’ PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. rn HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re -1 • V 1 J 1 Hf, « -Cn nLini'nr, PhamiflOO I TX CLAO UiiO piettouic v* iuiv.u.iu b ***~ ; z~_ —y . t% • • ■ . yj, moved into hie newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with he most modern appliances for the production of work m the various branches of his lusiness he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and ,nd of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch, 212 a J. Julius Parker, CANTERBURY LABOR EXCHANGE, Registry Office for Male and Female Servants, COLOMBO STREET SOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH, Near Montgomery and Co.’s Store. (Established 1858.) PRIVATE ENQUIRY OFFICE FOR DISCOVERY OF MISSING FRIENDS, NEXT OF KIN, HEIRS AT LAW, LEGATEES, Etc. N.B.—Best and Cheapest Office in Town for the Sale or Purchase of Freehold Properties. Houses and Land Let or Sold. Certificates of Births, Deaths, and Marriages obtained and forwarded. Rents and Debts collected. ORDERS PER POST OR WIRE PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. W ASHING DAY REFO RM. THE FAMILY WASH IN FOUR HOURS Without rubbing or boiling, saving five hours of copper firing every washing day, bv using Harper Twelvetree’s Patent WASHER, WRINGER & MANGLER. Three Machines in one. Price reduced from L 9 10s to L 8 10s. Sold by J. HERN, Manchester and Tuam streets, 405 a Christchurch. SCOTT BROS. (RAILWAY FOUNDRY), ARE the manufacturers of the following among other specialities : The celebrated “ EXCELSIOR” WIND MILL. This Mill got the FIRST PRIZE at the November Metropolitan Show. It is Perfectly reliable and self-regulating. FAMILY BOOT & SHOE DEPOT, Next Orr and Co. (late Trickett), East street, Ashburton. Daniel Fitzpatrick, Proprietor. D. F. will pay the same attention in future to his Order Trade, as hitherto. All descriptions of BOOTS and SHOES made to order, at reasonable prices. A good fit guaranteed. A well selected Stock of Bools and Shoes of every kind always on hand. 586 a Edward George, Boot & shoe importer, & MANUFACTURER of French, Eng lish, and Scotch Boots and Shoes. Stores and Stations supplied on the most reason able terms. CASHEL HOUSE High street, Christchurch. 229 a FIRST PRIZE PATENT GRASS SEED STRIPPER. As only a limited quantity of these Machines, which took the FIRST PRIZE at the recent competition of the Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, can be supplied, orders for next season must be given early, or they cannot be executed. LEAMINGTON COOKING RANGES. These Stoves have been shown for years in competition with other makers, and have always received first honors, having NEVER BEEN BEATEN. We can confidently recommend them as the best Stoves in New Zealand. CAMBRIDGE ROLLERS. Specimens of our Prices for this season— -Bft. by24in.... ... £l7 0 0 Bft. by 26in.... ... 18 10 0 9ft. by 24in.... ... 18 15 0 9ft. by 26in 20 15 0 Other prices equally low. 480 N ELSON, Pure MOATE, AND CO.’S Blended T eas Beautiful Teas Delicious Teas Faultless Teas Genuine Teas Magnificent Teas ... Agreeable Teas Wonderful Teas Nutritious Teas Splendid Teas Rare Teas Valuable Teas Incomparable Teas Original Teas Useful Teas AND Guaranteed Unadulterated PURE BLENDED TEAS. NELSON, MOATE, & CO., HIGH STREET (Next Ayers’ Baths), Christchurch. Agent, Ashburton— H. M. CARSON. 422 a



Business wot ices. W INTER GOODS. WINTER GOODS N OW OPENED A I E YERETT BROS. AND CO., Havelock street. ATOYELTIES IN ALL DEPART MENTS. G RAND DISPLAY OF N E W GOODS. E YERETT BROS. AND CO -204a J. F. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Ceistchdbch. 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.] Rotheram’s Silver Hunting Levers, £6. £l5O REWARD, if not genuine. 20 per Cent. Cheaper than other House. 5- 3 3 H r W Mr* 3- S 'J. F. Stratz,’ \V atchmaker, from k London A E. Q 8. 1 5 H J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, and Silver Plate from England, France, Germany, and America. English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from £3 10s to £lO 10s. £ s. d. American Waltham Levers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American Lever Clocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 0 12 6 236 DAS BILLIGSTE HAUS IN NEW ZEALAND. JjlOR FIRST-CLASS TAILORING QO TO L U B L O W He has the largest and best stock of TWEEDS, COATINGS, &c., in Ashburton to select from. He is constantly adding NEW GOODS to his already unrivalled stock. TWEEDS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK. L U B L O W T A I L O R For Neatness, Cheapness, and Durability, G.J.F.L.’s Clothing cannot be surpassed. His motto being— “ Small Profits and Quick Returns,” and his terms cash, gentle men favoring him with their patronage will get the best material at the lowest prices. EAST ST REE T A I L O R T Just arrived, per Pleiades— A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF THE FINEST SUMMER TWEEDS, FANCY VESTINGS, AND COATINGS, Forwarded to G. J. F. Lublow’s special order. SUITS MADE FROM £3 - 15 - 0. GENUINE TREBLE-MILLED BLISS and ELASTIC TWEEDS in stock, specially woven for rough riding. Calfskin and Sealskin Vests made to any desired pattern. Please Note the Address, and give him a call before ordering your goods elsewhere — G. J. F. LUBLOW, PRACTICAL TAILOR, &0., Prospect Buildings, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Leeds house for boys’ tweed SUITS AT 4s. Cd. Leeds house for mens’ paget COATS, BOUND EDGES, AT 15s. Gd. Leeds house for men’s tweed TROUSERS AND VESTS, AT 12s. 6d, Leeds house for men’s heavy TWEED TROUSERS, AT 6s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s ger man TWEED TROUSERS, AT 10s. 6d. Leeds house for men’s tweed SUITS, AT 265. Leeds house for stylish hats. Leeds House, CASHEL STREET, W., (Nearly opposite the Press Office). CHRISTCHURCH. 401



X9UOUICDO £1 VvAvvOe s r p Et 1 3 1 j i ! ) I I I I ! i i l a BEAT REDUCTION WATCHES. IN J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz : —Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies’ watches) from £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly .low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a S. Phillips, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & WORK ING JEWELLER, Begs to notify to his patrons that he has now secured New Premises, adjoining the White Hart Hotel, Christchurch, and has a Splendid Assortment of CLOCKS, WATCHES and JEWELLERY on Sale. All kinds of Cleaning and Repairs well executed, and country orders promptly attended to. 511 a Public Companies. STANDARD FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. This Company is prepared to TAKE RISKS on ALL KINDS of PRO PERTY, including Grain Risks, &c., at current rates. A. R. MARKHAM & CO., Agents, 162 a Chertsey. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRAL ASIA (LIMITED). Established 1869. Actuary and Secretary —J. M. Templeton, F. I. A. The MOST LIBERAL and EQUIT ABLE OFFICE for Life Assurance in the Australasian Colonies. The best office for young men. Profits divided every three years. Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Wellington, and Hobart Town. The New 'Zealand Branch—A LOCAL INSTITUTION, investing all moneys in the colony. Resident Secretary Thomas Swain, Temple Chambers, Featherston street, Wellington. Agent for the County of Ashburton— S. SAUNDERS (of the firm of Saunders Bros.), Ashburton. Note the name—The National Mutual. Consultations. J L, FLEMING’S ‘NOVELTY CONSULTATION, No. 2, ON THE NEW ZEALAND GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASES, To be held at Timaru on Tuesday, May 24, 1881, Including the New Zealand Grand National Handicap, Hunt Club Cup, and Maiden Plate. 3,000 Subscribers at ... 10s Each. Each Ticket has a chance of winning THREE PRIZES. N.Z.G.N.H. First Horae ... ... ... ... £350 Second Horse 126 Third Horse 50 Starters and Npn-starters 145 HUNT CLUB CUP. First Horse ... ... ... ... £175 Second Horse... ... ... ... 75 Third Horse ... 50 Starters and Non-Starters 115 MAIDEN PLATE. First Horse ... ... ... ... £175 Second Horse... ... ... ... 75 Third Horse 50 Starters and Non-starters 115 As each race will be drawn separately, every subscriber will have a chsnce of Winning Three Prizes for Each Ticket. The drawing will be held under the supervision of a Committee of Subscribers, and results advertised in daily papers. Intending subscribers are requested to make early application. If cheques are sent, exchange must be added, and stamps enclosed for reply and result. J. L. FLEMING, Auctioneer, &c., 631 a High street, Triangle, Christchurch. IMPORTANT TO ALL AFFLICTED WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, SORES, Or Wounds of any Description. YATES' PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Burns 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 the body or limbs. Sold in boxes, post free, at Is Gd and 2s 9d each. Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, or pains in the loins, or secret diseases. Thesa drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Ointment and Drops will be forwarded with a printed wrapper with' directions for use- Address: MRS C. BURNS, Akaroa. 697 a OTI C E TO SUBSCRIBES S Subscribers to this Journal are requested to communicate with the Proprietor when any delays or omissions in the Delivery of this Paper occur. W. H. ZOUCH, Proprietor,