The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. XIT.-No. 6*7.1

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY. MAY 16, 1882.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM- A. MISSION AGENT, &o. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 13 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. AND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. VGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates, a ALFRED HARRISON. The central freehold land, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENCY, UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF William Smith, VALUATOR, &c. FOR SALE— No. 4—200 acres at Longbeach, a splen- ] . did property. ~ 12—3 acres, Alford Forest road. - ~ 13—78 acres at Wakanui. 14—8 acres, close to the township, to he sold in twc-acre blocks, cheap ~ 18—43 acres, close to the Ashburton i



Sale Yards. ~ 30—250 acres at Wakanui. ~ 39—20 acres at Alford Forest. i, 50—400 acres good wheat land at Ealing. j, 53—163 acres, five miles from the township, plenty of water. ~ 53a—79 acres adjoining the above. ~ 61 —38 seres, within ten minutes’ walk of the Post Office. TOWNSHIP PROPERTIES. „ 4—2 four-roomed cottages in Peter street cast ~ 5—A five-roomed cottage in Cox street „ 15 —A five-roomed cottage in Cameron street north. ~ 25 —Two three-roomed cottage on j East Belt 27 —A six-roomed cottage in Have lock street. ~ 28—A seven-roomed cottage on East Belt. ~ 37 —A two-roomed cottage in Tan cred afreet. ~ 59—A two-roomed cottage on Beach road, and holf-acre of land. TOWN SECTIONS. ~ 6—T. S. 865, 856, in Grey street. ~ 19—3 sections in Burnett street „ 23—2 sections on Wakanui road ; good business sites. ~ 23a—3 sections in Peter street. ~ 26—1 section in Wakanui road (two frontages). „ 29 2 sections in Peter street, near East Belt. ~ 32—2 sections near Hospital. ~ 41—T. S. 783, Peter street. „ 61—2 sections facing Old Men’s Home. „ 52—T.S. 1142, Wills street. ~ 57—2 sections in Cox street (corners). SUBURBAN SECTIONS. r ,4 7 —l£ acres, near North Belt. „ B—l acre, „ ~ „ , ~ 9—Quarter-acre, back of gas works ~ 9a—Quarter-acre, adjoining the gas works ~ 16—2 sections on Alford Forest road (near Fooks’s). , 18—H acres in Walsh’s paddock. „ 22—3 roods, continuation of William ' street (corner). 1 ~ 31—-2 sections facing East Belt, near ■ i Wakanui road; ~ 34- 1 acre, Mayo’s paddock. „ 38—£ acre, facing Caledonian Sports Ground. i ~ 40—1 acre, near brick yards. i ~ 48—Lots 19 and 20, Alford Forest road. ~ 49—J acre, on North Belt facing Domain. ~ 60— Lot 278, Tinwald. Methveu Sections. Linwood ~ . Winslow ~ Chertsey ~ &c., &c. HOTEL FOR SALE In one of the best districts in Canterbury, doing 10 bhds per month. The house is •well fitted with every requisite, is in good order, and was built two years ago at a cost of L 1,600. , Photographs can be seen and every information given at the above agency. GENERAL STORE For sale in a country district, doing *1.250 per month, a splendid chance for a business couple with a small capital. Full particulars will be given at the above agency.



Business Notices. F. S. Shearer, OF THE 1 Tl/FAY BANK WORKS, TIN WALD, IVL begs t° thank the public for theii past, support, and takes this opportunity ; to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps, &c. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, j Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Sfhith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address— Gkeat South road, TiNWALn.S9Od MISS DUNCAN has just received a large and varied assortment of Goods in [ the latest style, to which she particularly draws the attention of her friends and the public in general. Among the articles which she desires specially to enumerate will be found the following, all of which are we worth inspection : Bonnets, Feathers, Corsets, Baby Linen, Hats, Flowers, Underclothing, Pinafores. Miss Duncan is prepared to undertake Dressmaking in all its branches, and Mil- , linery in the newest and most approved ‘ styles. Ladies’ own material made up. Mourning within the shortest notice. r



Note the address— PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO STREET, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. 294 e y INCENT & CO.’S Light Family BITTER ABE. First Prize at the Christchurch Show, 1881. This ALE is brewed from the Choicest Malt and Hops, and is guaranteed to keep in eny climate. It has been subjected to the severest tests, and is now acknowledged to be the most wholesome and palatable drink offered to the public. We supply it in hogsheads, barrels, half-hogsheads, and kilderkins, and de liver free in Christchurch and suburbs, or to any railway station in tho Canterbury Provincial District. ASHBURTON AGENTS— -621d JAMESON & ROBERTS. QHEAP TIMBER. CFIEAP FIREWOOD. The Undersigned desires to intimate to his customers and the public generally that, in consequence of his having large Stocks of Building Timber and Firewood on hand, he is prepared to dispose of same at the very lowest rates for cash. ALPHEUS HAYES Timber Merchant, East street, Ashburton. N.B.—Short Firewood on Sale in any quantities. Also, a large quantity of second-c l ass Timber cheap. 7fi?d 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. vould state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable bis Drapery Customeis to have every article requited for a household roin one establishment, without, the necessity of o| ci.ir.g sox end no i.mits. Families waited np.ii v.iekly for orders. It is needless to quote pi ices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH 1 LICE;-;. A t r ial respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORB, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Draper}’ Sale still going on, at the premises East street, (next Union Bank). 987 c rjT H E LATE EIRE. The undersigned begs to notify that Messrs Acl and Campbell and Co. have kindly placed their Grain b'tore at his disposal, and that the same will be opened as a .temporary LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES on and after Ibis date. Customers will find that they will receive the same attention, and their horses, etc., the same care as formerly. Note the Address— Edward Cookson, ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO’S STORES, Peter street, near Quill’s Hotel, Ashburton. Dec. 1881. PHOTOGRAPHY. —Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HERNY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. 4*. COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customeis that their Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Execut all_ Orders entrusted to their care in first-class manner, and with despatch.



MONEY. ' This agency has various sums of money to invest on Freehold Property, at current rate of interest, from LIOO to L 5,000. Apply to WILLIAM SMITH, Manager, •220 e East street Ashburton. i—— i H Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. A E. INGRAM, M.E.L.C.M., , Architect and Enginebe. Bridges, Water and other Engineering Work superintended in town or country. Villas, etc., etc., Planned on improved principles. No extra charge for Clerk of Works. Reduced Rates. Address : BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, ; , Next Mail Office. 049 d G E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Civn. Enginebbs, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton, : W. H. BRISTOW, Authorised and licensed surveyor, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council Office, HEREFORD STREET. Syid N o E Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHAN?’, OPPOSITE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. RICHEST CASH PRICE



Business Notices. JgERLIN WOOL DEPOT. , MRS KINGSTON has COMMENCED i BUSINESS in Crewel and Berlin Work, V in Tancred street West, late N. Duff’s Victorian Boarding House. Crewel Wools, - Silks, Oatmeal Cloth, Crash, Canvass. Brigg’s Patent Patterns in groat variety. ’ Ladies’ own materials worked or traced. ’ 326 c gOAP. SOAP. SOAP. , Now on Sale, at the Works in Moore Street, Ashburton, Soap and Candles, by Bar or Box, at Wholesale Prices ; also, pure Potash Soft Soap for washing , Woollen Goods, at Cd per lb. By its use no shrinking or discoloring takes place, as is the case with ordinary soaps. Tallow, Fat, and Grease bought, or taken in exchange for Soap, etc. Candles. 5d per lb. A good bar of Soap for Cd. JOHN SMITHSON. Leeston, March 3, 1882. 939 e HAYING 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, j ind will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered f with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu liul 3’- tl Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS * bought in any quantities. g Robert Alcorn. 589 d



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 sd. 2id. to 4d. l|d. to 3d. sd. to 6d.



mHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, JL TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TW O CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectionery of every de scription, will be promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition A. THIELE. 204 c



BEAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, Laving received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ng Reduced Prices, viz : —Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £lB ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from ±’6 iOa ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £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. COo T. B. Proctor, QCULISTS’ OPTICIAN Oflice Ov.t Cuff and Graham's, next door to Suckling’s Leather Warehouse, CORNER OF LICHFIELD AND MAN. CHESTER STS., CHRISTCHURCH. Cofiee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. 6d. FISH SUPPERS 0 D STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7 a. m., till Midnight. Gd. MEALS Gd. Cup of Tea or Coffee ... ... 3 Cafe au lait G 54a



James Heseltine, Q( ADDLER. Tikwai.d, bops to call the attention of the Public to his well selected Stock of SADDLERY ; also, HORSE COVERS for the coming season, which will be found to be of the best quality, and at lowest possible prices. N.B.—Every description of HORSE COLLARS made to order on the pre mises. 1c *• fpHIS isn t a menagerie,” sharply B observed an irascible deacon to a man who was trying to force a passage through the crowd at Mr Mayo’s Green grocery Shop, next to the Royal Hotel. “TSo, I presume not,” returned the stranger, “or they wouldn’t leave any of the animals to block up the entrance. Fresh Fruit and Vegetables..can bo ob , tained at the above shop daily. 912 d



In order to make room for GOODS about to ARMIYE, the Undersigned will offer his Stock of Groceries, Drapery, and Clothing now on hand, at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ; in fact, as cheap as can be got in Ashbuiton or Christ church- W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. StOREKEI I’ERS, Ac., MOUNT SOMERS



Business Notices. T BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. ASHBURTON COUNTY RIDGING AND BPOUTING FACTORY. TIN, IRON, AND ZINC WORK?. S. Hardley, East STREET, ASHBURTON, Having made arrangements for regular shipments of Galvanised Iron from the English Markets, is prepared to supply Galvanised Bpouting and Ridging at. the undermen tioned rates .—O.G. Spouting, found and fixed, 4in, 4d ; 4-Jin, 4jd ; Sin, 5d per foot, 18in Galvanised Iron Ridging, 4Jd per foot. First Award of Merit, Ashburton Industrial Exhibition "Workmanship guaranteed. Quality unsurpassed. 551 d CANTERBURY BRANCH safe tm s.. r'J OJb r.v? \\«&i lliil tr m: 5^ Capital t 1,000.003 Establi t H E PREMIER FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN CURRENT RATES. f,7s/urs OF Sh’fißt,'/CL O f,?-? COLONIAL COMPANY. AT THE LOWEST ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Eoberts. 240 d Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &o. TO HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Rb • \J* moved into his newly-erectcd and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have b<jen fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and 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. 283



Anglo-American Drills. go GREAT HAS BEEN THE DEMAND, THAT ALL SHIPMENTS OF THESE CELEBRATED DRILLS LANDED AND AFLOAT ARE NOW SOLD, AND WE ARE PREPARED TO TAKE ORDERS FOR EARLY DELIVERY NEXT SE ON. Poyntz and Co. Wish to draw the attention of Fanners to ho above, which GAINED HIGHER HONORS than (lie McShtiiy at li e recent Christol nrch Show. HAXTON AND BEATTIE’S PATENT ELEXIBLE HARROWS, ON SALE BY POYJSIZ AND CO. EAST STREET.



Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, AS always for sale a largo and varied stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W.’sown order, from Kainpoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. IX W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so Jong and favorably known, and now i< educed to 2s, 2s 6J, and 3s per lb. . Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in-, eluding old celebrated make. 79d



Business Notice. h P a jVq'OTIOE TO FARMERS] We have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated McSherry Grain Drills, For the Ashburton County, and have them now on viev in front of our establishment. These Machines have been FURTHER IMPROVED for this Season, and besides the capability for drilling peas, they are fitted with an improved GRASS SEED AND TURNIP SOWING APPARATUS. Owing to the great demand for these Machines, we would advise intending pur chasers to make early application, as only a limited quantity was imported. EXTRAS FOR THE ABOVE KEPT IN STOCK. ' FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ashburton. y y AVING Completed Our FIRST PURCHASE OF 50 000 SACKS of wheat > 30.000 - ’■ EAItLEY ' 20.000 " ’■ OATS - We are still BUYERS, and in want of the above number for tbs SECOND SHIP-



Business Notices. ~\T 0 w SHOWING— XM FOURTEEN CASES of NEW DRAPERY. E. Gabites, Ruing a DIRECT IMPORTER from Manufacturers, and selling for CASH ONLY, enables him to offer goods TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN A.SHBUR'ION. Foto the following Prices : Ladies’Tweed Costumes. 15; 9d ; worth 25s ; 17s 9d, worth 30a. Wool Shawls, from 4s lid ; Ladies’ Black Cloth Jackets, Ss lid to COs. Other materials in all the leading fabrics. Twill Tweed Cloth, 7|d : Satin Cloth, Is ; worth Is Cd. Costume Cloth, Is ; worthls fid. Navy Blue Serge, tl-,d ; worth Is 3d. Flannels, Very Cheap, from 9|d per yard. 72-inch White Sheeting from Hid ; Brown Holland, from sid, Boys’ and Men’s Clothing. E. GABITES, EAsTST R E E T. In That Shop Lately Occupied By Ready-Money Richards. 191 e J. FOWLER, Manager. Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE thanking the public for their liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged (heir premises, and wish to notify that they are now in a position to do all kinds of work—from building new to lepairing carriages of sll descrip tions. A large and choice stock always on hand, which their friends aie invited to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Elz Bros, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address— WILLS SI BEET (Next Cookson’s Stables), i Ashburton. 395 e i



Robinson and townshend, having entered into PARTNER SHIP, art prepared to give the highest GASH PRICES for WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRASS SEED And have for sale—Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, &c., &c. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancrcd street. All kinds and descrip tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and sewn, made on the premises. Extra attention paid to repairing. Moderate charges. “ rpAKE TIME BY TOE FORE JL LOOK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonics from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch 30(ic Havelock street, Ashburton. fes rVft.KURRAY'QP



MENT We are also purchasers of Glass Seed, For which we are offering HIGHEST MARKET PRICE. AGI NTS FOR MARSHALL AND COPE LAND’S CELEBRATED XXXX ALE. Friedlander Bros., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MAR’NE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



Bobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, LG Gs, LG 10s ; higher classes, L 7, LS 10s, T.IO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plato in stock, and to the fact that a:l kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS hy the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re ceip* of P. 0.0. 73C0-9Go BAKER BROS., jgUILDE.ES, CONTRACTORS AN UNDERTAKERS Wakanui road and Cass street Ash PLANS IREPAUFD & Ullll GIVEN



Business Notices. Westerfield Mill T S NOW IN FULL WORK. Farmers JL bunging their Grist to mill can be accommodated all night, and have their Grist ready to return the following morn ing. “ A Night-Miller kept. Cash Buyer of Grain. as Apply to JAMES CLARK, G7Bd Proprietor Westerfield Mill. riiomas Taylor 1 JS now quoting a FRESH SUPPLY of Dunedin Oatmeal, Somerville’s, the best at 4s per 2olfcs Dunedin biscuits, 3d per lb Pure Lemon Juice (certified by the Board of Trade) quarts, Is 9d i Vitadone non alcoholic Champagne, 9d , per bottle, 8s Cd per dozen i Sainted Cods’ Roes, Is per tin s Spiced Herrings, Is per tin I Fresh Herrings, 8d per tin > Very Choice Ling, Cd per tin Sugars, yellow, per lb \\ bite Crystals, 4d to per lb • Snowdrop Crystals, 5d ; Raw Brown, 3|d Teas. —ln this connection we do not nauseate the public by “ protesting too much.” Our teas and prices speak for themselves. Pure Assam Tea, 2s and 2s Cd per lb Best Pekoe or Green, 3s. Mixtures of Indian and China Teas, beat, 2s lOd per lb ; other qualities, 2s Bd, 2s Gd, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is 6d ; boxes, 28s, 2Gs, 245, 225, 20s, 18s 6d, 16s Cd, and 13s 6d The latter, a pure tea with good leaf, strong and fine flavor, unequalled, at leas than 3s a box advance. Strong caddies, containing 201 b of the famous Assam Mixture, 38s; Half chests of 401ba, L 3 to L 5 Coffee, 21b tins, best, 3a Maravilla Cocoa Essence, 3s Cd per lb Van Houtens’, 4s 8d Fry’s, Is Gd New Currants, Cd per lb Mixed Peels, Is Gd per lb St Albans Cakes, currant, citron, or seed, 9d each Pest Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Candles, Battersea Wax, per lb Sperm (full weight), 8d per lb Mould Candles, Ed per lb. ’ Kerosene, 9s, 9s Gd, and 10s 6d, per tin Fire Kindlers, 4i per packet. Nabob Pickles, Is 3d per bottle Captain White’s 2s 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s, Is 3d McLean’s Colonial, lOd Lucca Oil, C. and 8., (quarts), 2s 4d Nabob Siiuce, lOd Yorkshire Relish, lOd. Mellor’s Sauce, 9d and Is 6d C. and B. Currie Powder, Is 6d and ls'9d Keiller’s Maimalade, 9d per tin Swiss Milk, IOAd, 10s dozen Honey, 21b tins, lOd Sago, 4d per lb, the test Tapioca, 5d and Gd Farina, 5d per lb packet Maizcua and Oswego, 8d per lb Columbus Corn Flour, Cd Rice, 3d; 71b for Is Cd ; best, 4d ground, 4d Tobacco—best brands only, Venus Nail rod, Cs Venus Twist, 5s Gd Aromatic, mild, Cs per lb & u. A c.



GOODS DELIVERED DAILY, ST. ALBANS’ STORE AND BAKERY (Late Say well). COLOMBO STREET— Christchurch— Cue dcor city site of Tuan street. HIGH STREET— Cue doer city side of St. Asanh street 284 ORB A Co., Ij onmongers, beg to inform the Ashburton public that they have been appointed AGENTS for the under mentioned Machines, and trust that all who are thinking of buying a Sewing or Kilting Machine will call and sec these before deciding on any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING UTANDAEi SEWING MACHINE tS THE BEST IN THE WORLD. }IOW MIND YOU DON'T FORGET ** S3® The ROME COMPANION (hand or treadle) by the same makers as thi “ Standard,” is a perfectly reliable Ameri can-made Machine, and has given un equivocal satisfaction wherever intro duced, and deserves the attention of the public. The “Standard” KILTER.—This Machine will be found a great boon to Dressmakers and ethers, and wo antici pate a large and ready sale for this. Tt can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Aky Kind of K.11.X Desikep. Can be altered to drfi ferent styles and widths immediately, and n a most simple manner 630