respected in the township he could expect %Pthihg but a rowdy meeting. When Mr lAesa addressed the electors on a previous ‘occasion the meeting was very orderly, as ne had theh .as chairman a gentleman whom thle electors respect and not a par tisan of the calibre of our worthy ohair- r taan on Saturday evening.—l am, etc., ' One of Mb Wason’s Locai Committee.

THE ASHBURTON DECEMBER?, 1881.

[Continued froiA first page.]

I'i in ted and published daily,, for ths Prppligtotyi by William Fisher, of Ashburtoiu at c f The Ashbutton (Juanita* Printing Office ; West, srr>-<c : , or .



<■' Tan Press and Mb Dbiveb. —At his i meeting at Lumsden Mr Driver said that HO fewer than thirteen articles had been ilevoted to him by the press of Invercar giU l He had no idea ho was such an im - portant person. He had cut out thes® articles and pasted them in a scrap book or his own amusement and to hand down .tohis children that they might know what « ruffian their father had been.



W. H. Qundry. fJIHB undersigned begs to notify to his Friends and Customers that he has '■ REMOVED TO HIS NEW . PREMISES, Opposite the Somerset Hotf W. H. GUNDRY, ESTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gorse Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick's, Wood’s, Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Coal for Threshing Machines _ _ Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman s Stores, &0., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Aoen t AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. £2,000 AHD £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current ate of interest. W. H. GUNDBY, Ashburton. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared to receive applications for Loans upon approved security, repayable by instalments, in ac cordance with the rules of the Society. For particulars, apply to W. H. GUNDRY, Agent for Standard Fire Insurance Co., EAST STREET. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company is prepared to take risks on all kinds of Property, including Growing Crops of GRAIN and in stack, at current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, ■ 78a Agent, East street, Ashburton. Barristers, Solicitors, &c.



Branson & Purnell, OAREISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Sporting. IN SLOW ANNUAL RACES. JANUARY 2ND, 1882. To be held on THE NEW MILE COURSE. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race. 12 sovs. If miles, over six flights of hurdles. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap). 20 sovs. 1£ miles. Nomination, 1 sov.; ac ceptance 1 sov. 8. Trotting Race (Handicap). 5 sovs. 2 miles. Nomination, 6s; acceptance, 6s. Nominations for the above Races must be sent to the secretary at Winslow, stat ing name and age of horses, and accom panied with nomination fee, by 8 p.m. on 10th Dec. The Handicaps will be declared as soon as possible. J. B. ROGERS, 166 d Hon. Sec. fIIHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton. JTIHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE. GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Although this office has been in exis tence for a period of more than seven years, it is believed that the objects for which it was established are not sufficiently understood. It is desired to set forth in a concise form information respecting the business which this office undertakes : L The charge of all kinds of money trusts, such as Marriage Settlements, moneys to be invested for the benefit of Minors, moneys bequeathed for charitable objects, moneys the title to which is in dispute, or whose legal owner is unknown or cannot be found, &c., &c. 2. The administration of the wills o persons who by appointing the Public Trustee as their executor secure the guarantee of the State for the due fulfil ment of their wishes, and to avoid the risk consequent on the appointment f private persons as executors, who not un frequently, though earnestly desirous of acting for the benefit of parties interested, fail to carry out legally the objects for which they were appointed, and conse- O ri queflfly involve themselves and those whose interests they are striving to pro- in costly and harassing litigation. 3. The administration of all estates|of which no disposition has been made bj will, whenever relatives do not wish to in cur the responsibility of administration, or cannot from any cause obtain the neces sary powers to act. In such cases it is the duty of iffie Public Trustee to discharge •11 legal debts so far as the assets extend, and divide the residue amongst the next of kin. 4 The administration of the estates of lunatics, lunatic patients, and convicts. 6. The charge of all lands lying waste and unoccupied of which the owner is un known, or who has been absent from the colony for ten years, having left nc known agent. The cost of administering estates is very smalL l fAniVt’on may be obtained from ■■ B. 0. HAMERTON, 89*0’) * ■'’ Public Trustee



Business Notices. Lion Brewery. a WOOD (late Wood and Co.) begs , to inform his friends and cus tomers that he has dissolved partnership with M. C. O. Digby, and the late firm having sold their interest in the Ashburton Brewery to Mr John Manning, of Rangiora, the undersigned will at an early date be enabled to supply the public with a Brewing of his well-known ALE and STOUT from the new brick premises in Dobson street and Cass street, Ashburton, GEORGE WOOD, I 184 d Brewer, &c.



BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Have much pleasure in informing the public that, having completed their exten sive alterations in the above Brewery, they are now prepared to supply, Whole sale and Retail, a first-class article, both in ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re duced price. They have also made special arrange ments for supplying those light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date will be guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashburton Brewery, Cameron street. N.B. —On Sale, a large quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2s per gallon. Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily. 227 d



M. Ryan and Co. |ySIEE to inform their friends and the public that they have Opened a NEW GEOOERY STORE in Wills street (next to Cookaon’s Stables), and hope by keeping a good article, to obtain a fair share of public patronage. 884 c



jyrOUNT SOMERS STORE. The Undersigned have just opened up a splendid stock of Drapery and Clothing, which will be sold at prices not to be equalled in the district. Groceries and General Stores of best quality, and an in spection and trial respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Storekeepers, &c., MOUNT SOMERS. 577 a Jameson & Roberts, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE— Woolpacks Fencing Wire, 8,9, and 10 Staples, Stakes, Standards Raddle, Lamp Black Boiled Oil, Castor Oil Kerosene Oil Twine Little’s Sheep Dip Turnip Seeds White Stone Devonshire Greystone Purple Top Aberdeen Green Top Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Rape, Clover, Cocksfoot Ryegrass, Gorse Carrot and Mangold Seeds Ploughshares, all sizes Flour, Bran, Sharps Oatmeal, Chaff, Potatoes Rock Salt Tea, Sugar, Soap, Candles <fec., &c., &c. A gents for The New Zealand Insurance Company, Ruston, Proctor and Co.’s Machinery, Deering Twine Binders 177 d Geo. Booth & Sons, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, Christchurch, IMPORTERS of all kinds of AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and MACHINES.



Tillage Implements Food Preparing Machinery Dairy Machinery Harvesting and Threshing Machinery, &c., &c. Indents on the English and American Markets executed on the most reasonable terms. Agent— FREDK. PAYITT, Ashburton TtTEW TINWALD STORE, ] >| Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Reid, PROPRIETORS, B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public: generally, that they hare opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS 1 TEAS!! TEAS!!! Of the Best Blends. SUGARS ! SUGARS !! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING I 1 CLOTHING ! ! CLOTHING !!! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE I! HARDWARE !! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R.’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID, 87c



Business Notices. ] gAL E. SALE. SALE. CHEAP SALE. Large Discounts. FURTHER REDUCTIONS. The Plana of our New Building having been completed, and the present Store being about to be removed, we have decided to offer to the Public, for ONE FORTNIGHT ONLY, our large and well-assorted stock of GENERAL MERCHANDISE AT A FURTHER REDUCTION, which will reduce the Goods to Cost Price. We draw special attention to our extensive stock of SHEARING MATERIALS,



as Woolpackg, Sheepshears, Oils, Lamp black, Raddle, Turkey and Washita Stones, etc , which will bo sold at lowest prices. We have now landing— -800 bales full-sized Calcutta Corn sacks 15 bales 5-ply Seaming Twine 60 cases Castor Oil 65 tons Binding Wire which we are ready to sell at a very low figure, for want of storage room. Extras for all Reapers and Binders kept in stock.



An early inspection is invited, as the sale will only be for one fortnight, and all that has been stated will be given effect to. We are prepared to irtake CASH ADVANCES ON WOOL AND GROWING CROPS, AX LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Friedlander Bros., agents for the colonial fire and marine insurance com pany OF NEW ZEALAND.



Business Notices; ■\TEYER be down in the DUMPS. 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, 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 Tweeds 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 GK 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., J R O N M o"*£N G E R S AND IMPORTERS OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE,



Would invite attention to their large and varied Stock, especially to the follow ing lines now landing, viz : Raw and Boiled Oils Genuine White Lead, 281bs and lewt kegs Varnish in J, and 1 gallons Lamp Black Raddle Seaming Twine Ink Powder Sponge Baths Ranges and Grates American Stoves Fenders and Fire Irons Colonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans E. P. Cruets and Mugs E. P. Pickle Jars Table Cutlery Sheap Shears Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tools Builders’ Ironmongery Furnishing Ironmongery Spades and Forks Shovels and Rakes 100 kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting Barbed Fence Wire Fencing Wire (plain), Nos, 8, 9,'and 10 Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil Lard Oil Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine Flue Brushes Machine Oil (New Zealand production) M'Oorrnick Reapers and Binders 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Cornsacks, full size i AH extras for M'Cormick Machines i Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch • prices Crompton's . Ranges at Christchurch ' prices ' ' GROCERIES. We would invite the attention,©! families and all who wiah to buy in quantities any of the’ following goods, to the fact that we hold very large stocks, and, are 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 best quality and at lowest price. ORR AND CO. ! p.g.—China and Glassware at Job Prices. 12d —Mrs Pauling begs to in timate that she has opened a Private ..Arsing Establishment and' Hospital for Ladies: and -Gentlemen, and is prepared to receive Ladies to Nurse who require niedical attention. Address Moore street* near Presbyterian Manse, 104 c



WASTE PAPER for Sale, 2d per lb., at the Guardian Office. FORMS PRINTED “To Let ’ and ‘ ‘ For Sale ’ ’—can be 6btai_e i at the Guardian Office. T) UILDING. and FRIENDLY SOOlfe 'X>...;TIBS: on , Sale atllthk this Paper.



Business Notices^ S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., ; Adjoining Panama House, TANORED 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, 3jd per lb ~ white crystals, 4-Jd per lb Sperm, full weight, Bd, 9d, 9£d, 10£d per lb Tobacco, flat plugs, 4s 9d per lb; Barrett’s twist, 5s per lb Biscuits, luncheon, 3£d per lb Chocolate, three packets for Is, or Is 3d per lb Cocoa, Is 6d per lb Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb I 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 la lOd Currants, Gd 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, 2a 3d per lb Pickles, B£d per bottle Taylor and Papps, (Late Davenport) TRIANGLE, HIGH STREET, Also, CORNER OF HIGH STREET AND TUAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. 344 IMPORTANT FACTS POE FAMILIES AND SEWING MACHIN ISTS. It is admitted that Clothing Manufac turers are the best judges of ■ SEWING M A CHINES.



Please Read Theie 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 worked.— Beats, Schxess, & 00., Clothing Manufacturers, Flinders Lane, West. For Hat Binding and Cap Making the Wheeler and Wilson Machines are the best we have in use ; they do more work and require less labor than any others we have tried;—A. Mastees & Co., 50, Princess street, Dunedin. 1 We use Wheeler and Wilson Machine and find it superior to any other, both for Economy, Efficiency and Speed, to any other we have tried.— L add 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 Stewakt, 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.—Aldeeson & Sons, Manufacturers, York street, Sydney. MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, iBBi Extract from the Jury Report on Sewing Machines—“ The Premier Place was awarded to a Wheelee and Wilson Machine, which performed the feat of sewing together all the parts of a pair of moleskin trousers in nine (9) minutes, doing its work smoothly-and well.” ONLY GRAND GOLD PRIZE, PARIS EXHIBITION, 1878. BEATING ALL COMPETITORS. The new Straight Needle Wheeler and Wislon have no shuttles, they have no cogwheels, they have no heavy gear to tire and weary the feet. It is evident that the rotary motion of the Wheeler and Wilson has much leas 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 sbwing machine, and is the fastest, making io(ver 1,000 stitches per minute. | CAUTION. ' i 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 1 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 1 Zealand: LONG AND CO., 101, ELIZABETH STREET, , Melbouenb.



BRINSMEAD’S PATENT PIANOS. TWO GOLD MEDALS ■ Awarded at the MELBOURNE EXHIBITION, 1881. Send for Illustrated Price Lists, Tea 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, 10L Elizabeth street, Melbourne. _ 174 d Railway ; . tar iff. copies of ' .the .New .Scale;Of Fares and Charges oh .the. New Zealand; 'Railways can: now bo procured atfOiEcie o£ this Paper!; r imaii.



Business Notices. SPECIAL QUOTATIONS ( FROM - - 1 Thomas Taylor’s TEA AND GROCERY PRICE LIST. 1 TTIN-SANIB, OR WINE OF HEALTH V The New Prize Medal Aerated Non- Alcoholic Beverage—ls per bottle, ; 11s per dozen. Highest testimonials. Pure Assam Tea, 2s and 2s 6d per lb Pure Lemon Juice (certified; imperial quarts, Is 9d > Assam Congou, 2s per lb White: Crystal Sugar, 4d per lb—see window sample Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s lOd—don’t pay more Fry’s Chocolate, quite fresh. Is 3d per* lb ! Java Rice, 71b for Is 6d ; 661 b bags, 11s 9d, 13s, or 16s Costa Rica Coffee, Is 4d per lb Straw-colored Siigar> 3£d per lb—see win dow sample Family Congou, Is fid per lb Before paying a fancy: price for Tea, try a pound of the above ; it has a good leaf, fine flavour, fair strength, and is guaranteed to be as pure as any .sold at 3s to 4s per lb. Queensland Arrowroot, 8d per lb Morton’s Sauce, fid per bottle Carbonate of Soda; fid per lb Captain White’s Oriental Pickles, 2s 3d per bottle Tea—Strong lead-lined boxes, containing 201 b of the celebrated Assam Mixture, 40s, 46Sj or 60s Dried Apples, 6£d 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,'36’Sd 251 b bag Indian Currie' Powder, fid per .. ; Crosse and Blackwell’s, la Kerosene, l7s fid, 18s fid, and 20s per " case ; Luncheon Biscuits, 3£d per lb Neave’s Food for Infants, Is, 3d per tin Chutnee (Morton’s), 9d per bottle Mellor’s Sauce, 9d, or Is fid per bottl Irish Moss, Is 3d per bottle, Safety Matches (half size), 4d per doze. Baking Powder (loose), Is per lb Condensed Milk (Milkmaid brand), lOjd



per tin . ~ ■ Sago, 4d per lb Hemp, Rape, Canary, or Linseed, 5d per lb . Best Twist Tobacco 6s per lb Venus Nailrod, 6s per lb Aromatuj bars, 6s per lb A 21b tin of best Salmon, 1s 6d Gleavet'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 Are COLOMBO STREET, One door city side of Tuam street and Lower High street (Opposite the Caversham Hotel). 284 c J, P. Stratz, HIGH STREET (TRIANGLE), Cristchdrch. 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 Houses. T. F. Strata Watchmaker, from London Js



J. F. STRATZ, Direct Importer of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, ?and Silver Plate from England, Prance, Germany, and America. • ; English Silver Hunting Levers, capped, from 10s to £lO -10 s. £ a. d. American Waltham Lovers, with English cases, from ... 2 5 0 American- Lever Crocks, in wood or nickel silver cases 0 9 6 Alarm Clocks (nickel silver), bell 012 6 GRATEFUL COMFORTING EP PS'S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern (he 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 nialadus are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many h 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., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. i ALSO. ! - EPPS’ CHOCOLATE ESSENCE, .( ’j :yo&‘ k Ais'HtoooN use. 792 '



Business Notices General election, - 1881. 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 j will PLACE HIS SERVICES at the dis posal of the Electors of the County, and ‘ be most happy to supply them with all 1 OlftßßOd rvf *' f DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AT GKBATLY 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 I Case Ladies’ Fichus, from 3s 6d up- : wards 3 Oases Ladies’ Straw Hats and Bonnets, at little over half-price 2 Cases Cretonnes, at 8d to 2s—beautiful pattern I Case Ladies’ Silk Ties and Collarettes in all shades 2 Cases • Ladies’ Gloves, Taffetta and Jeisey, all at reduced prices. i 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 Oases 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. 1 Prices very moderate.



BOOTS. As usual, I hold an immense stock of Ladies’ and Children’s Boots at prices td suit everyone. Gentleman's Boots in great variety, from 8s 6d.' 1 ' ■ L6OO worth of New Kaiapoi Goods, as shown, at late Show. Men’s Suits in Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Geelong in great variety. Map’s Trousers and Vests at moderate prices. Men’s Hats from 2s 6d upwards. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. Suits made to measure from 84s, of English, Scotch, Irish, or Colonial Tweeds. VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE (the best machine ever invented). Send for sample of work. ANDREW ORR, IMPORTER, &c. Ashburton, Nov. 19th, 1881. 879 c William Revell (Late of Ashburton Forks), AS started in Business at Winskw as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH All Work done at Reasonable Rates. 359 a CLOTHING. SOLE AGENT FOR THE Davis 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 gablets, A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administeringr the only certain remedy for INTESTIN AL 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 NEWERi now being sold by moat 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 every case of greyness to its original ootor,,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.lt promotes growth and prevents the. hair, falling out, eradicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in a. clean, healthy condition. It imparts peculiar vitality to the roots of the hair, restoring it to its youthful freshness and vigor. Daily applications of this preparation for a week or two will surely restore faded, grey, or white hair to its natural color and richness. It is not a dye, nor does it con tain any coloring matter or offensive substance whatever. Hence it does not soil the hands, the scalp, or even white linen, but produces the color within the I substance of the hair. Read the follow ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist, Walkden : “One of my customers told me the other day he had had grey hair for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewer 1 sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color.” It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at Bs. fid. per.; bottle, by HENRY O, GALDDB,Nw493, Oxford l • Teat, London. J •



Medical IMPORTANT TO ALL WITH ULCERS, SCURVY, .. TO? Or Wounds of any Description. .. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OINTMENTS, compounded only by Mrs Burns (late of Akaroa),£rom British Herbs, and warranted to cure Ulcers, / Scurvy, Sores, or wounds of any description*: of however long standing. for ulcers, a certain cure for all ulcers, of no matter how long standing. Veridis, or Green which has Reduced astonishing cures in thatln veterate disease, scrofula, or king’s eviL Emir ere, or White Ointment; (for h all swellings and inflammation in any part'd! the body or limbs. Sold in boxes/pdsk free, at Is 6d and 2s 9d each/ Also, Purifying Drops, for gravel, ( or pains in the loins, or secret diseases; 1 These drops may be had for 2s 9d the bottle. The Ointment and Drops will be forwarded with a printed wrapper vmh directions for use. In consequence of the great demand for these Preparations, -Mrs Bums hasT r ; R E M Q V ED from Akaroa to Colombo street North (corner of Peterborough street); Christ church, and has "appointed Mr L v F. Andrewes, Stationer, : East as' her Agent for Ashburton add neighborhood; Address; 1 MRS 0. BUR NS;; t Colombo street North, Christchurch. 697 a feK o© Pi mHE Marvellous. A Remedy for ■ ; HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, ; BRONCHITIS , r CONSUMPTION, ■ t - AND : -T • • • Chest Diseases. for Geneva!;: Agents New Zealand— KEMPT HORNE; PROSSER, A CO. : t 861 a ‘TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDI I FOR. CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH.T\|[ CAUTION TO PURC>IASE&S 1 , The value of this well-known FsmilyMAK jcine has been laigely tested in all parts of the world> and by all grades of soaety,(§)jmnf of FIFTY YEARS. 'lts well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD jAPPEARANCE so closely resemble jginal as to have deceived many purchasere. The proprietor therefore feels it due to • the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. ’’ ‘ ' ’ ! 3nl Purchasers are', therefore ‘ requested: carefnilyr }to observe - the four- ■ fqllowißg; : ,dttrißtf te. [characteristics, - without, which .non? t [genuine \’ s _' ' ''* * Ist—ln every case the words' JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST,., WALWORTH; SURREY, are engraved on the Governmppt, Stamp affixed to each packed ' " 1 ' ! 11 ‘ | 2nd—Each Single Powder has idirectforsdnr jthe dose, and the words, John,Sxrei>{s (Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. I 3rd. —The name, Steedmani is always with two,EE’s. ; ■ _ ■; ’J-■; 'i rn'f.t! | 4th—The manufacture is carried on .srfsh* at Walworth, Surrey. V - ' ■ Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medn cine Vendors. -r- Sold by Kempthorne, Prosser and Co., (Auckland. . ‘ C -rr / rise? Conveyances a ■■■<)■■ IE ALING COACH ~ , Leaves , Ealing , for Cracroft-on (WEDNESDAYS and SATIHtDAIfS on arrival of Express. Train from ySrigf church, and returns to catch the Ndrth Express on Wednesdays and. Saturdaysjj Fares, 3s (single) ; 5s (return). . las per agreement, according' to ! weight. The Coach calls at the north end of the Rangiiata Traffic Bridge. going up and coming down. 229 c ADAM JACKSON.



EGOOKSON, Wills ther MAIL COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street-,—Alford— Forest, and Mount Somers, every iTupaday and Friday, returning Wednesday and Saturday at.;3 jtm, t 5 ) T ONGBEACH ROYAL > MAEU-r I j '.coach;..' ; Leaves Longbeach' for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at!7.3ff aJmi,' Waterton 3.10 a. m,, Ashton 8.26 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.ra., arriving at Ashburton in’ time for the. 10.24? express: from iObristdKufcdh to Timaru. The coach leaves Quill’s Commercial Hotel) at 450.1 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. r - t . o"' ./,•") On and after Saturday, 26th. Novem- _ I ber, the REDUCED RETURN JAR®? between Waterton and Ashburton will be, ss; Ashton to Ashburton, 4s; Wheat- ~ stone to Ashburtonj 3s. W. E. BOND, , I Proprietor, 4270 LongbeaChi Ala I 1 111 ~ COTTON’S BOARDING HOfJS® (Late of Dunedin), WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station,"' fire bell. Good Accommodation. Reasonable-terms' Board and Lodging, £1 pen week Board only, 14s. r] ; ‘ *• MEALS AT AfcL-aOL’RS, 131 c TO SCBSOrtIUERS Subscribers to this Journal are : tp communicate with the Proprietor'WhOn any delays or omissions in the Delivery jjpjsj. this Paper occur. CASH RECEIPTS Printed Guardian office.



IATEW ZEALAND LABOR iM EXCHANGE. ; If stationholders, farmer)?. and house holders mil send, their opdera -I- : will guarantee to supply them with ificfltr; ,- class male servants, doubleor treble i furrow ploughmen, teamstera,? inwHed u couples, boys able to milk, and domestic servants with good’ references-'. had 25 years’ Colonial experience* ; , my. ' selection can be relied. on..—JAMEo;i-> McDONALD, Manchester street qoatb ]i: i Ghri? f ohuroh. : 924*