fHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1882.

Printed and published daily, for the Proprietor by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at Th Ashburton Guardian Printing Ofice West street, Ashburton, Saturday, November 18, i2Sa



gA V E YOUR GRAIN, ■j ■ , j . Aid) ' ■ PURCHASE Walter A. Wood’s TWINE REAPER AND BINDER, Which obtained the FIRST PRIZE and GOLD MEDAL Against all-comara at the TRIAL bald last aeaaon in Ohriatehnreh, sndar the atuplees of tha Canterbury A. and P. Auaoiation.



*'" v 'Tliis Machine combines Lxohtnus of DbaDOBS, SuiMUtCITY of OONSTBVOTION, Eas* or MAKAOiifUfT, Durability, and with Qoahtxtt and Quality or Work. f U I'M-/ - . 1 M ACHINES ON SALE AND ON VIEW AT THE UNDERSIGNEDS. * , \ Poyntz & Co., AGENTS. • 8



Matson, Cox, and 00. Matson, Cox & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. 1 LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates * and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS. FENCING WIRE of All Sizes—BARBED



and PLAIN. GREEN and YELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. SKIRVIN SWEDES, and other TURNIP SEEDS of all descriptions. MANGOLDS, &c. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions. COCKSFOOT and RYE GRASS. TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALE?, or the HOME MARKET.



LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL FINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE, ON SATURDAYS, At 11 o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, NOV. 21. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co, Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton. s 30



W. P. Allen. W. F. Allen, Auctioneer, stock, station, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burnett street, Ashburton. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, and General Pro duce, held every SATURDAY, commenc ing at 11.30 sharp. Special Sales conducted in Town or Country. Valuations made. FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock at tended at the Public Yards. W. F. ALL EN, Auctioneer. au 22 To Let. fjl O L E T . A 6-roomed HOUSE and STABLE, at Mount Somers ; good garden, tastefully laid out; convenient communication by rail to Ashburton. A first-class country residence. For particulars apply to Messrs Puddicombe and Co., Mount Somers, or 0. J. W. COOKSON, Jun. & CO., Commission Agents, Etc., nlO Methven.



For Sale. For sal e From this date— CRUSHED OATS, 3a 4d per Bushel. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashbdbton and Tinwald. o 5 Educational. MISS STBANE having returned to Ashburton, desires to inform her Friends in the town and neighborhood that she will be happy to receive MUSIC PUPILS at Mr Jones’ Room, Baring square, or attend at their own houses, if desired.. Terms (per Quarter) —Young Children, One Guinea : Adults, 30s. Lessons also, given in French, Drawing, Ladies Fancy Work, etc. An Evening Class three times weekly for general in struction —Is 6d for one, 2s 6d or two. Next Rev. Nixon’s, Tancred street. s!8 gADDLERY, SADDLERY. The undersigned begs to thank his numerous customers for past support, and begs a continuance; also directing special attention to his now present Stock of SADDLERY and HARNESS. Prices moderate, and a good article guaranteed. Horse Covers and Rugs at lowest possible prices. Note Addressee?* James Tait SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Saunder*’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 266 d



Hotels FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com fort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, c Proprietor. OENT RA L HOTEL. John Beecher I Begs to inform the Billiard-playing public that he has now OPENED his fine BILLIARD-ROOM, where they will find one of Alcock’s celebrated Tables, and a Marker always “ on the spot.” Billiards, Pool, and Pyramids. More Loose Box accommodation has been erected for Racehorses and Entires. JOHN BEECHER, Central Hotel, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. an 26



THE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, Corner of Dowling and Princes streets, iJLUNJSLUJM, J. DONALDSON, Proprietor. Has opened a place in connection with the above, which he has christened “ THE BODEGA,” and can promise to supply his friends with a better Glass of Wine or Beer, direct from the cask in a cool cellar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Street. Princes street. nmnu rjrvmi’n a » an I*7 he shades, Begs to announce that he has entirely Rebuilt the Shades, and in soliciting the patronage of his friends, and the public generally, is determined that the prestige attaching to the old house for the excel lence of its wines, spirits, liqueurs, and ales, shall be fully maintained. Especial attention has been paid to the Cuisine, the resources of the kitchen being very complete. One of the Largest Ranges procurable, and a Grill of corresponding size, has been fitted therein. The services of one of the best chefs has been secured, so that the LUNCHEONS at the Shades are second to none in the colony. Gentlemen whose business avocations necessitate luncheon in the city are respect fully solicited to patronise this establish ment. Dunedin, “THE BODEGA. Hereford street. W. H. PORTER



N.B. —The Grill is in full awing to-day. 527 Boarding Houses, &c. PANAMA HOUSE (late a stee’s), Tancred street Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVE!) from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath room, S. LUCAS, Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence ol insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table w always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station.



Business Notices. SPECIAL SALE of Spring VEGET ABLES, BROCCOLI, and CAULI FLOWERS ; also, a large quantity of CABBAGES and other Vegetables now growing in A. W. Randfxl’s gardens (near the corner of the N.E. and N.W. Belts, next the Caledonian Sports Ground), Seed Potatoes and several tons of Prime Onions. Plants always on hand ; also a large and varied Stock of Fruit, Confec tionery, Lollies, etc NOTE THE ADDRESS— A. W. Eandell, RIGHT-HAND SHOP, TOWN HALL, Bast Street. Ashburton. 112 d Craighead and Co., AND CLOTHIERS. . in again returning our sincere thanks to our many friends and pairons for the very liberal support which has been ac corded to us since we commenced busi ness in Ashburton, we have much pleasure in announcing that our arrangements for the coming season are now complete. We have just been favored with several consignments of the best materials which can be obtained COLONIAL and EUROPEAN— including Fancy Coat ings, Serges, Bedford Curds, an 1 Tweeds of every description. Our method of Cutting and Fitting being based on the most advanced ideas known to the Cutting Profession, com bined with ideas of our own, which are not generally known, a PERFECT FIT can always be relied on. Where any ab normal peculiarity exists it can easily be concealed, and when the figure is perfect it will, by our method be shewn to the best advantage. Prices moderate, as usual.



CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tanored street. 200 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, ind will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will bo delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH ECUS bought in any quantities. Robert Alcorn. 589 d.



Business Notices. TO LIVERY KTABLEKEEPERS, CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, AND OTHER OWNERS OF HORSES, CATTLE, &c. I Beg to call attention to my stock of VETERINARY MEDICINES, All of which are well-known by those who use them to be most Valuable Prepara tions. ABSORBENT BLISTER. —Far supe rior to the imported blister. Being always freshly made it never fails to blister properly, and never blemishes. COLIC DRINK FOR GRIPES.—A relief is given by this medicine in ten minutes, and a second dose is rarely necessary. A bottle of this in the house may save the life of a valuable animal. PHYSIC BALLS.—Kept prepared in four different sizes. The ingre dients in these balls are tho roughly dissolved in a steam jacketed bath ; they act much cpiicker than those prepared from crude materials; never gripe, and will keep good for years. CONDITION POWDERS.—These are of two kinds : one for getting into sound hard working condi tion, and acting on the kidneys, skin, and coat, and the other for putting on beef for show or sale. WORM POWDERS.—WiII destroy and expel the various kinds of ! worms which infest horses. DRIFFIELD WHITE OILS. For sore shoulders, harness galls, &c. Will quickly heal any wound, no matter how severe. CLEANING DRINK.—For cows after calving. Special medicines prepared and sent to any part of the district on receipt of full particulars of the case, and advice given as to general treatment of horses, cattle, sheep, and dogs. I have a quantity of veterinary surgical instruments such as can be used by anyone accustomed to farm work ; and these I lend out to my customers requiring any one of them. Having acted for some time as assistant to Francis Cupiss, M. R.C. V. S. (proprietor of the well-known Cupiss’s Constitution Balls), Norfolk, England, my experience is Practical as well as Theoretical. J. M. Cambridge, CHEMIST, Ashburton. s!2



rjIHE KING IS DYEING. First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition. G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs ANDUEWES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price, by leaving them with Andrewes Bros. They will be returned in a week. Damask Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. KING, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. il 18 Apricot marmalade, Crosse and Blackwell, in glass camp kettles, 2s each, fresh from Soho square Indian packets, in lead, of pure Assam tea, wonderfully strong, 2s 4d per lb Dunedin oatmeal, Somerville’s, a fresh supply, in splendid condition, 4s 6d per bag Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very fine (Souchong, 16s English pickles, 8d per bottle Raspberry vinegar, English, Is bottles Mushroom catsup, large bottles, Is Reduced Prices. Mild-cured hams, per 7id per lb Wheat for fowls, per os 9d bushel Silk-dressed flour, 501 b, 6s 3d ; 251 b, 3s 4d Good rice for chickens, 71b, Is 4d New Jams, Gid per tin Dunedin biscuits, fresh, 3d per lb Hops, best quality, 2s per lb Kerosene, 8s Od, 9s Gd, and 10s Gd per tin at .Thomas Taylor’s. Patent dressed kitchen fruit, washed and dried by machinery—- Currants, 6d and Cgd per lb Raisins, Gd and 8d Sultanas, 7d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand Maize meal, 3d per lb Haricot beans, 3J Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb German lentils, Gd per lb An 111 b box of the best Tea imported, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28s An 111 b box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare this with Iho 25s box of other E W G 0 0 D S'



houses. Pure lime juice, quarts, Is 9d. Certified by t.he Board of Trade Lime juice cordial, Is 9d Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Calves’ foot jelly, quarts, C. and 8., 3s 6d 88 Colombo Sfc. Best black or mixed tea, 2s lOd Indian and China mixture, 2s per lb. Family Congou, strong, fine flavored Is 6d Lucca oil, quarts, 2s 3d Bloater or anchovy paste, C. and 8., Is 3d White crystallised sugar, 3J>d, 4d, and 4Jjd per lb Dried apples, 7d per lb 123 Lower High St. Self-raising flour, Is packets, 3s bags Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed wine biscuits, 9d per lb Loose baking powder, Is per lb Keiller’s marmalade, 9d per tin Black lead, lOd per dozen Blacking, 7d per dozen Best starch, 5d per lb Carb. soda, Gd 89 Manchester St. Irish moss, Is 2d and 2s per bottle Linseed meal, 8d per lb Fly papers, 9d per doz Safety matches, Bryant and May’s 101 per doz Fire kindlers, 4£d per doz ' Nestle’s milk, 10id per tin Sago, 4d per lb Tapioca, sd, 71b for 2s Gd &c., &c., &o. Triangle (LATE DBYOIS FORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH. ANTED KNOWN. That BONEDUST, specially prepared for drilling with carrots, mangolds, etc., can be obtained from the undersigned. P. MAYO, Hampstead Bone Mills.



Business Notices MR THOMAS MUTTER BEGS to announce that, having sold his General Store Business, he has NOW OPENED IN THE SADDLERY LINE. Mr T. M.’s 24 years experience in that line is a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to him will be executed in a workmanlike manner. Workmen sent out. Christchurch Prices Guaranteed. MR THOS. MUTTER, Maokay street, 180 South Rakaia. James Heseltine (Late Thomas Dudson), SADDLER, Burnett street, begs to announce that he has bought the business lately carried on by T. Dudson, and that he is prepared to supply Saddlery and execute all Repairs at exceptionally low rates. J. H. also begs to state that he is still carrying on his Tinwald business, where his numerous friends and customers may depend on their orders being carried out an her tofore. J. Heseltine, Ash burton and Tinwald. s 8



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Kay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and. Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. ■ All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given, C. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, WiKANtn Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. I Price Lists o» Application. 83



All who intend building, Are invited to CALL at the YARDS OF J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, Where they can be folly supplied, with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other trade line at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROWN, Office : Tuam street. Wholesale Depot; Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. 1119



OTIOE TO FARMERS. THE EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALASIAN Labor Agency Has now become the favorite means of PROCURING FARM HANDS Of all descriptions. Skilled Laborers or Ordinary Hands can be obtained at the Shortest Notice. The success of this institution is no doubt due to the fact that the Manager’s time is not taken up with House or any other business, and he is able to devote all his energies in the interest of his employers. The Office is situated in LICHFIELD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Next to M Reece, Ironmongers, he Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street. s!6



PHOTOGRAPHY.— Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. OTICE OF REMOVAL. The Undersigned takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous patrons and the public generally for the liberal share of support accorded to him during the past, and intimates that he has REMOVED from Saunders’ I buildings to PROSPECT BUILDINGS, East street (next Mr Murray’s, watch maker), and hopes, by still continuing to keep a good article, to be favored with a fair share of public support. J. RANGER, Prospect Buildings, East street. 529 Summer Fashions. ? HAVE now Opened up 40 Cases of NEW GOODS for the season, im ported direct from the Home Markers. All the Latest Novelties in Ladies’ Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Sun-Shades, Dress Goods, Prints, Satteens, Oatmeal Cloth, Laces, etc. Also an immense Stock of Household Drapery, Carpets, etc. S. W. ALCORN, 025 East street. 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 maladiss 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, 1 Made simply with boiling, water or milk ] Sold only in packets, labelled : jj JAMS? EPPS AND CO., J HOMOO.FATHIC CHEMIST. LONDON. ALSO, EPPSj CHOCOLATE ESSENCE FOR AFTERNOON US



Business Notices* "VT E W TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Beid, (PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have 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 1 Of the Best Blends, SUGARS ! SUGARS !! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING I! CLOTHING !!! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE !!! At Prices not to be rubbed out, B. and R. ’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. soe



C E T 0 N 0 1 Dairymen & others. The undersigned is now prepared to PURCHASE CORN-FED PIGS In any quantities, at Current Rates at his Curing Cellar, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station. CHAS. W. GREEN, May 4, 1882. 402 e



The Ideal Cooking Stove, OR WOOD AND COAL The New Patent Improved AMERICAN STOVE has NO DEFECTS. IT WILL BAKE EVENLY. BROIL PERFECTLY. COOK SATISFACTORILY AND PLEASES EVERYBODY. IT SAVES TWENTY TIMES ITS COST IN FUEL. We are constantly receiving testimonials' in praise of this great Fuel Economiser. TESTIMONIALS. A bank director writes : “ The stove has given great satisfaction. It is effective, economical, and clean, and would, I feel certain, if better known, get into universal use." A solicitor writes: “ The stove you supplied me with suits us admirably. It is in every respect a good and convenient one.” From a clergyman ; “ I herewith send cheque in payment of cooking stove, which surpasses by far in every respect all the stoves used in my house in a somewhat lengthened experi ence in housekeeping.” From the proprietors of a large ladies’ school : “ The stove has been in constant use, and gives great satisfaction, combining economy in the consumption of fuel with efficiency in cooking for a great number of persons.” The originals of above testimonials and many others of the like effect may be seen at our office. We warrant our stoves to give complete satisfaction. Send for a price list. Inspection invited. LONG AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRON MONGERS. 101, Elizabeth street, Melbourne. AGENTS WANTED.



gE WING MACHINES. THE NEW ROTARY ACTION Wheeler & Wilson's STRAIGHT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR FAMILIES, FOR TAILORING. FOR TAILORING, FOR LEATHERWORK. FOR LEATHERWORK. THE NEW MACHINES are designed on a new principle. They have all the best points of the leading Sewing Machines without any_,of their defects. The New Machines have neither COG WHEELS nor SHUTTLES, and are not liable to get out of order. They are unequalled for Quality and Quantity of WORK, DURABILITY, QUICKNESS, AND SPEED. Extract from the Jury Report on Sewing Machines, Melbourne Exhibition : “ The Premier Place was awarded to a NEW 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. ” DO NOT BE MISLED. Inspect the New Machines, and be convinced of their great superiority. TIME PAYMENTS On the Most Liberal Scale. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS.



jQOCTOR ERNEST LOW’S Cherry Pectoral, An-invaluable Medicine in all the stages of Consumption, and not to be surpassed in efficacy for Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Difficulty of Breathing, Influenza, Spasmodic Croup, Hooping Cough, and all affections of the Throat, Bronchi®, and Lungs. Prepared only by H. N. CITRON, Chemist, Aearoa, New Zealand. Solo Agent for Ashburton: CHARLES NEATE, Chemist. au7



Medical. IMPORTANT to all afflicted with Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wounds of any descript on. YATES’ PATENT' BRITISH HERBOINTMENTS, prepared only by Mrs Burns (daughter of t’ ■' 'ate Mr Yates), Christchurch. War ranted to cure Burns,, Scalds, Cuts,, or Wounds of any kind, etc., of ever so long standing. Red Ointment, a certain cure for Ulcers ; Green Ointment, a certain cure for Scrofula or King’s Evil White Ointment, a certain cure for Swellings or 'lnflammation in any part of the body or limbs, Lumps in the Throat, Sore Nip ples, Gathered Breasts, etc. Directions for use—Spread the Red and Green Oint ments lightly on linen rag no bigger than the wound : the White Ointment is to bq I rubbed by the hand over the part affected. Also, YATES’ PURIFYING DROPS for Gravel or Pains in the Loins ; dose for Gravel, from 20 to 30 drops in a table spoonful ®f cold water at bedtime. Ths Ointments are sold in pots at 2s 9d each, and the Drops the same price, 2s 9d per bottle. These Ointments and Drops have effected astonishing cures in New Zealand. Names and addresses of over 50 persons cured, some of diseases of 30 years standing, may be obtained by applying to Mks BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashburton— Andkewes Bros. 9o



A < C£j M o ® a W £w ccps 2 & o a> hH fcM 6° ffi CQ f*s THE Marvellous i Remedy for I HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand — KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, & CO, 696 e K STEEDM AN’S SOOTHING POWDER FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS The value of this well-known Family Medi. cine has been largely tested in all parts of tin. world, and by all grades of society, for upward of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWaIC 1 APPEARANC E so closely resemble the or, ginal as to have deceived many purchaser. The proprietor therefore feels it due to th public to give a special caution against the us of SUCH IMITATIONS. ■ Purchasers are therefore requested carefull to observe the four following distinctly characteristics, without which none ar genuine ist—ln every case dhe words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Governmen Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd —Eacn Single Powder has directions fo the. dose, and the words, John Steedman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spel. 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 byKEMPTHORN, Prosser and Co. Auckland.



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 THOM AS KEATING. Sold in tins only. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable 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 Barristers, Solicitors, &c.



M C. W. Purnell, AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 4 5e George Swann, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Hereford street, Christchurch. Longbbach royal mail COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daih (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterloo 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.ra., arriving at Ashburton in tim for the 10.24 express from Christchurc to Timaru. The coach leaves Shearman ■ Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.5-J p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.3 j p. m. Parcels or orders left at any of tho above places wiU receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. jIIB Conveyances,. 427 c W. E. BOND, Proprietor, Longbeach.



r i iinwald and mount somers X RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAA MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 a.m. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday; returning to Mount Somers on the arrival of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s ; return, 3s. 4n JOHN HOOD. TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Cracroft will bo DIS CONTINUED until further notion, on account of bad roads, and the Mail w ■ be carried on a pack-horse. O T 1 0 E 277 e A. JACKSON, Proprietor. THE GUARDIAN is on , every Tea Table in Ashburton,



XllO 'Stud* . . TO STAND THIS SEASON; at Mhssrs Matson, Cox, and Cb.’s Premises, WestAtreet, Aahbiirton, the " IMPORTED AMERICAN TROTTING STALLION, ■ Oaikgrove. r OAKGROYE is a bay hojfse with black points, rising five years, by, Irvington out of Lady Venture, by Belmont.’ : Irvington by Rysdyk’s Hambletonian' out of Imo gens, by Seely’s American Star. ’■ Rys dyk’s Hambletonian was one of the, best horses that ever stood in America, his service being 500 dollars. Terms —£7 7s for one mare, £0 6ai each for two mares, £5 5s each for three or more mares ; payable by acceptance, due on January Ist, 1883. Grpomage fee of 5a per mare, payable on first service. For further particulars apply on the premises. * J s' 1 MATSON, COX. & CO. That unequalled and RITE THOROUGHBRED SIRE Tribune, " By “ Traducer,” dam “ Azucena,” Will Travel his accustomed route this Season. The excellence of “ Tribunals stock induced Mr Herring to purchase him for the Alford Estate Company. Well-sheltered Paddocks, with abund ance of Grass and Water, will be set apart for Brood Mares duripg the, season. For terms, etc., apply at Muir’s Reposi tory, or Groom in Charge. 1 Alford, Oct. 4, 1882. __os



THE PURE-BRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Strathmore,,,; Will Travel this Season in' the ASHBURTON, . And Surrounding Districts.-.; For particulars see Cards. /• R. EDGWORTH, *'' "Owner. Ashburton, Oct. 5,1882. ( . 60 mHE DRAUGHT STAIifiION 1 Drayman.; Will shortly arrive in Aahburtbtf, and will Travel North and South of Ashburton and Ashburton Porks. 1 o Drayman will be at M'Rae’s ’Stables every Saturday. “ Drayman ” is a dapple brorwn, •; rising six years, has heavy bone,, and is active. His sire was “ Young Prince of Wales,’ and is owned by S. B. Sutton. For in. formation and particulars Apply 1 to GILBERT ECCLES, o2 In charge. 7JTO STAND THIS SEASON, 1832 The pure Clydesdale Slalliofa, Dundee (46p Dundee is a beautiful bay, 6 years old; bred by Mr Robert Wilkin, Christchurch. Sire Prince Charlie (4) dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported) ; 2nd dam Bess, by Cromwell (imported). Dundee will stand at Maronan Station, and travel between Maronan' and Grove Farm and surroundidg districts, j Terms — £3 5s each ; guaranteed, £4 4s. Groomage Fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. WILKIN & CARTER, 120 Grove Farm, Tinwald. r TRAVEL THIS IN ASHBURTON SEASON And surrounding District, THE CLYDESDALE HORS Pretender o * Pedigree ; is a dark bay with black points, rising eight years old, with good bone and substance; stands 16| bands high, splendid temper, good action, and a quiet worker. : Pretender is by Prince Charlie (im ported from Scotland by Mr W. Boag), out of Maggie by King Fergus (imported from Scotland by Mr David Innes). Maggie’s dam imported from Tasmania. Pretender gained second prize in the Northern Show as a two-year-old in 1876, He also took second prize in 1878. Terms—£2, payable on Ist January, 1883, and 5s groomage. Groomage fee payable on first service. - ~ Will be in Ashburton every SATUR DAY. WM. H. JOHNS, 4o Trevorton.



rjpO STAND THIS THE CLYDESDALE STALLION BONNY SCOTLAND. BONNY SCOTLAND is a dark brown, rising five years old, stands IG£ hands, with good bone and substance ; splendid temper, good action, and very quiet. Bred by Thomas Pashby, Esq., Kaiapoi. Sire —Sir Walter Scott (imported), dam Bonny by Sir Colin Campbell. Bonny Scotland will Travel the Water ton, Wakanui, and Ashburton Forks dis tricts. ! Terms for Seasbn, £3 3s. Groomage fee. Every care taken, but no responsibility. For further particulars, apply to the OXING ! BOXING !! BOXING 111 DAN LEA, Champion Light Weight of New Zealand, and ex Champion of England, has commenced giving Lessons in the Noble Art of Self Defence, in Mr 'Hill’s Sample Booms, back l of Somerset Hotel every TUESDAY and FRIDAY Nights, from 7.30 to 10 o’clock, for Pupils only. Private Class Lessons, £1 per month. N.B.—The rooms will be thrown open every SATURDAY Night, for Public BOXING, under the superintendence of Dan himself. All written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel. ss. s 23 GROOM IN CHARGE. 9o