The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV. —No. 796.1

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY. NOVEMBER MB. IBS2.

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, i riAl&ed Harrison, • To Jn da *'UCTIbNEER,’‘■ VALUER, COM .A. !> MISSION AGfiNT, ;i; ,Laad Saleh, Sales of' Stock, Merchandise, jr. 3!;. Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, f *nd GeUetal Produce. WEEKLY HALE every SATURDAY, at ~ '. -12 i o’clock sharp, commencing in the YardTwith HORSES. .jAJffD. .SALES,. IN THE ROOMS, AS required. Townand Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. (AGENT THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. ' ffl; ALFRED HARRISON. T. Pepperell, OUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has ON SALE— Houses, Land, Building Sections. Money Lent on Mortgage. Tem porary Loans effected on depost of, Deeds, Bills of Sale, Scrip, etc. 06 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. AE. -INGRAM, M.E.LC.M., , Architect and Engineer. ‘ Bridges, Water and other Engineering ‘■Work superintended in town or couhtry. Villas, etc., etc., Planned on improved principles. ’ • r ”~ ; Consideration —2£ per cent. WILLS STREET ASHBURTON, . Near Mr Stephenson’s. 949 d E. FOOKS and SONS, ’ Architects, Civil Engineers, Vaviators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, the 'Triangle, wakanui road, 7>. ' . Ashburton. ;



IHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, h Architect, Office removed to Hereford street, oppo site Shades," OH IST CHURCH. P.S.—Communications promptly; at tended to. 031 W. H. BRISTOW, ■A UTHORISED AND LICENCED SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn ■ County Council Office, ' ■ HEREFO R'D STRE ET. 87ld U E. DOBSON & SON, Civil Engineers AND AUTHORISEI) SURVEYORS, ’ South 'British Chambers, ; • Hereford street, Christchuech. ' o!9 Shipping. DIRECT CtHOBTEST AND MOS' © V ROUTE ■ '■ ' TO ' GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA, via SAND WICH ISLANDS. The Magnificent Steamship AUSTRALIA, . B,4ootons, Will leave Auckland for San ■ Francisco, via Honolulu, on TUESDAY, ... December 5. r Owing to the extra number booking by thin line oh account of the Egyptian diffi ■ oulty, 1 early application for passages is necessary in order to avoid disappoint ment. 771 e WILSON, SAWTELL_& Co., - ' Agents, Christchr /*h. Business Notices f) (H J. Wi COOKSON, Jon., & CO., t/. : t TIMBER & COAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, METHVEN, Have", always on sale at bur yards, Meth uen, and at the sawmills, Alford Forest— building timber, posts, rails, firewood, stakes, 1 ete.. We have'also on sale at Methveh a ; large stock of flooring and match-lining (union, white and red pipe), totara, V.D.L. palings and shingles, rusticated weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles : and gates on hand or rtlade to order. :Goal, Portland cement, bricks, lime, : etc., galvanised iron, doors, sashes and fittings, Hails, barbed and ordinary fencing Wire, staples, etc. Goods delivered to any part q| the district. Agents for the New Zea land Insurance Co., the .New , Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., and for Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co. , ’ Commissibn, Land and Estate Agents ' !. ■■ -.FOR SALE Woolpacks, Cornsacks, and Turnip Seed,, at the lowest rates. V. C. J. W. COOKSON, Jun., & CO. itfC -'V ■' ■■ '■ 1 ' ' '



Business Notices. JJILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. We are JUST OPENING up our SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, and beg to> draw special attention to the MILLINERY DEPARTMENT, consisting of Trimmed and Untrimmeid Bonnets and v Hats. Feathers, Flowers, Ornaments, &o. For Variety, Quality, and Cheapness, NOT TO BE EQUALLED.



Also, a Splendid Variety of Goods to be had in every Department. AN EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. Having secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER, of Paris and Melbourne experience, the ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts can depend upon having the most stylish and cheapest Millinery that can be had. Out DRESSMAKING and MANTLE DEPARTMENT is under the manage ment of a first-class hand (late of Robert son and Moffat, Melbourne), a PERFECT FIF is therfore guaranteed at MODER ATE PRICES. Friedlander Bros., THE CHEAPEST DRAPERY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON.



TTICTORIA-'S hoe ing forge, V COACH BUILDING, AND WHEELWRIGHT ESTABLISHMENT. J. B. STEEL begs, to inform hia, numerous friends and customerstbathe has REMOVED to his new and commodious *4'dfSWA’j^W(iiei v i6' WEST STREET (next •Guardian Office), where he' hopes to meet "the same patronage as heretofore. h‘.. Shoeing done on scientific , principles. t<! JSstimates given’‘ for all' Builders’ Irpn ■worki ! Ironwork done in all branches. Reapers and Binders repaired with de «patoh; charges for all work, ■v:;i!/:-jriisiwir.-oy ■ ' 60 'ooinc . | '.II ,ahavusS , !Tw.'ii. ■gffi* B.”' Proctor, W!” OBTI CIA IN -y-.'iey ■; ' Office— ; next dporto LeaiheriW*f ehouoe » ; S CORNER OF LICHFIELD AND MAN m: BR STS.„,OHIffIfOHUROH. p- f <■■ •" ■ m.



Business Notices. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large 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 Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. . D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so. long and favorably kqown, and now seduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per lb. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in cluding old celebrated make. 79d IVT O T I 0 E. Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bank of Australasia JUST LANDING NEW CLOVER SEEDS. T92c S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANCBED 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. lllc SAMUEL LUOS



JfILOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE FOR SALE All kinds of FLOWER ROOTS and BEDDING PLANTS BOUQUETS, Hand and Table, made up on the shortest notice, cheaper than any other in the trade. Note the Address, Mm Race Road, Back Saunders’ Min. s!3



TIMBER. TIMBER. CHEAP SALES TILL THE NEW YEAR. On January Ist, 1883, I intend taking a partner, therefore all stock on hand MUST BE CLEARED to make room for partnership stock. N.B. —All Accounts must therefore be paid or arranged for before 31st Decem ber, otherwise they will be sued for with out respect of person. Cyril Jephsoi) TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD. au6



Greo. Booth & Sons, A ORICULTURAL IMPLEMENT iV IMPORTERS, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Chkistchurch, SOLE AGENTS FOR— Eansomea’ Engines and Threshers Fiirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulky Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Farmer’s Friend,” and “Monarch’ Grain Drills The Wonderful “Easy ” Lawn Mowers. The Best of Everything. All kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent : FREDK. PAYITT, 473 e Ashburton. HAFF. CHAFF. CHAFF. m Jones & Bradshaw, CORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, Archibald street, Tinwald, Beg to inform the public that they have purchased a large quantity of clean and well-saved OATEN STRAW, which hav ing been threshed and cut into Chafi by their own machines, they can safely gua rantee it good and free from wire, and offer the same, with Oats, crushed or un cruahed. Bran, Sharps, etc., at the lowest pos sible prices. J. and B. also beg to notify that they CRUSH GRAIN, in large or small quan tities, at their Store,, and keep a Portable Steam Chaff-cutter to cut Chaff for far mers on the premises. All charges extremely moderate. 496 e



jgAOON ! BACON ! BACON ! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at per )b., large or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, sjl Ashburton. OTICE OF KEMOVAL, SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of Burnett street and East street. GL J. Martin, Begs to inform his numerous Customers and the public generally that the NEW SHOP will be OPEN TC-NIGHT, and respectfully invites the public to in spect his SHOW of MEAT, which, for quality, he confidently asserts cannot be beaten south of the Equator, N.B. —Small Goods of all descriptions. .■ • 1 ' o!3



Business Notices. A ÜBTBALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED). | CAPITAL £260,000. | Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holdera LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on most Favorable Terms. Special Notice. —As this Company has been the means of Reducing, Fire Premiums, Insurers will best consult their own interests by' heartily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. ' , Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR & GO. 13n R O W N R O N W OB K S c Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS, KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &C. , T. G. has the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having REMOVED into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh street (exactly opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most mo dern 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 l 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. 06 Lion Brewery Company, CASS AND CORNER OF DOBSON ASHBURTON. STREETS, THE great demand which exists for the BREWS of the LION BREWERY COMPANY", and the success which has attended them since starting, hag proved that, under the Skilful Management of Mr George Wood, quality of their A-Uci and PORTER is superior to any yet made in this District. The Manager a life-long experience as a successful Brewer is a guarantee that Customers will get nothing but good and wholesome Ale and Porter from this Brewery. ( ALE. STOUT. PORTER. ! The highest award (a first prize in the class, a Bronze Medal) was given to the Lion Brewery Company by the Jurors at the New Zealand International Exhibition, 100-'b and they have also obtained prizes at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. ‘ Jurors award G. Wood, Ashburton.—Stouts in bulk. This exhibit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. We award a bronze medal N.B.—A CART will be running in a few days’ time for the delivery of, our Goods and the collection of Orders. I G. WOOD, ; Manager, jl i Lion Brewery Company, Ashburtom



William Patching, ENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. W. P. has always on hand a large stock of Tents, Tarpaulins and Horsecovers, Waggon and Trap Tilts, etc., Men’s and Boys’ Oilskin Suits, Canvas, Calico, American Duck, Drill, etc.; Clothes, Garden, and Plough Lines ; Flax, Manilla, and Hemp Rope, of all sizes. Wood and Iron Blocks always in Stock. REAPER & BINDER CANVASES CHEAPER THAN THE IMPORTED ONES. N.E —Reaper and Binder Canvases Repaired at Low Rates. Flags of all Nations Made to order or Lent on Hire. the Address— WILLIAM PATCHING, East Street, Ashburton, „



CANTERBURY BRANCH. W' m ■v? Established 1859. Capitall 1,000,000 Unlimited Urbiujyof Shhreitolders HIKE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Boberts. 2iod



REAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. 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 ng Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s' gold hunting Levers from £lB Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 lOs ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £6 10s; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rorh £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 Jowel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rabies, 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. ~ > ’ 60e



Business Notice. SPRING MILLN E;R Y, 1882.. ' PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. AiLfiS DUNCAN is now showing a Large arid Varied Assortment of SPRING MILLINERY and DRAPERY in the LATEST STYLES, to which she parti cularly 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 well worth inspection ; Bonnets, Feathers Corsets,- Baby Linen, Hats, Flowers, Underclothing, Pinafores.. _ , Miss Duncan is prepared to .undertake Dressmaking in all its branchesj anc( Mil linery in the newest and most approved styles. Having engaged a large anc( effi cient staff of assistants, Mias Duncan will be enabled to execute orders with the utmost despatch. Ladies’ own material made up. Mourning within the shortest notice.. Note the address— jss- PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. SHE UR TON BREWERY, Augustus Moore Has great pleasure in announcing to his numerous friends and the public .that, having PURCHASED the Ashburton Brewery, situate in,Cameron street,’Ash burton, lately carried on under the style of Wood and Co., he is now PREPARED to SUPPLY their CELEBRATED ALBS and STOUT in town and surrounding dis tricts, and trusts that by keeping a,first class article to merit the -support hitherto given to Messrs Wood and Co., and having been successful in obtaining a Prize Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for two succes sive years, competing; against English Ale, | also several Prize Aledals in Canterbury and. elsewhere, should be a sufficient guarantee as to the superior quality of our Ales and Stouts, AUGUSTUS MOORE, (Late Wood & Co.), i Brewer, Malster, and Bottjer, Camercn street, Ashburton. TT TITH reference to the above ad vertise- VV ment Messrs Wood and Co. beg to thank the public for their support during the past five years, and trust that the 1 , sup port hitherto given to them will be be k>P. &IX l)xm6ari, Agricultural implement MANUFACTURERS, Christchurch and Ashburton. CAMERON STREET. stowed on successor. 3l 29



Manufacturers of PLOUGHS —Double, Treble, and Single, which have secured for them the HIGHEST AWARDS at all the Exhibitions and Ploughing Matches at which they have competed ; amongst them being the, , . : Melbourne Exhibition One Gold, and One'Silver Medal, being the MOST AWARDED to any New Zealand Exhibitor in that Class. New Zealand International Exhibi tion For Double and Treble Furrows, Gold Medal ; for Single. Furrows, Gold Medal—again being the recipients of the HIGHEST and MOST AWARDS. These Ploughs are made to take either Hornsby, C, or Ranspme’s ; Shares, Cast, Wrought, and Steel, r either Flat or Round Coulter ■ Stalks,- and Swivel Skeiths if desired. The Skeixhs. are fitted with our New Patent Centres, which for efficiency and durability have never been surpassed. We are also Manufacturers of an ! IMPROVED BROADCAST SE&D SOWER, Which secured at the Now Zealand In ternational Exhibition the HIGHEST AWARD of a SILVER MEDAL. Farm Drays, Spring Drays, Spring Carts, Harrows, Rollers (iron and wood), Grubbers (new design), Drag Harrows, Grass Seed Strippers, Im proved Folding Straw Elevators, Whipple trees, Blocks and Ropes for four horses, Fencing Standards, and-every other des cription of Farm Implements and Ma chinery are manufactured and on sale by us. REPAIRS to MACHINERY, etc. both agricultural and otherwise, are un dertaken by us in CHRISTCHURCH and ASHBURTON, at reasonable charges. e 8 HAVE Nelson, Moate and Co. been awarded the GOLD MEDAL for Superior TEAS and system of Blending? —YES. Has H. M. Carson been ap pointed Sole Agent (Wholesale and Retail) for Ashburton and District? YES. Are these Teas Eagerly Bought by the General Public wherever introduced ? —YES. Why?—The R'OLD MEDAL referred to answers fully, and consumers practically endorse the opinion of the Exhibition Judges ; and so H. M, Car son knows by his steadily increasing rales that these Teas are approved of. Does H. M. Carson sell anything besides this Blended Tea?—OH, YES ; Fruits in variety, and almost Every Article in- the Italian and Grocery i Trades. Small ex penses and Cash Transactions enable H. M. Carson to give his customers GOOD VALUE. New Goods being opened every day. Another consignment of the Blended Packet Teas Just Arrived. 11. M. CARSON, Fruit and Italian Ware house, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. sll



PENG ELLY, Tailor, will shortly be iu'ASHBURTON, and will be pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time ami place in future advertise ment. aul2 Y ICTOIUAN STAB L E S The undersigned having taken the above Commodious and Centrally situated STABLES, near the English Church, Tancred street, solicits the patronage of his old friends and the public generally. First-class Carriage and Saddle Horses and Buggies,Let out on Hire. Paddock ing Accommodation, with Water. All horses committed to his care will receive every attention. ALEX. HEWSON, 260 Proprietor. BALL PROGRAMME CARDS in Very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian 'Office, .W’Htstreet*in; - : ■



Business Notices. James Baker: i.S OPENED, - in Baker’s Buildings, Havelock street, as'a . ’ GENERAL ' GROCER. : ; He guarantees that the very'besl quality and. quantity will be procurable for the irloney. His motto will be DASH‘ONLY. The purchaser will thus save at least 25 per cent.,.for not having;to:pay for bad bock debts. Vi ‘ JAMES BARER,- JOHN JOHNSON begs to inform : the inhabitants of Methven and the adjacent district, ,that he has a LARGE STOCK of Men’s Elastic Sides, Men’s Shooting Boots, Blucher’s Boots ; Shoes—Ladies’ Kid Elastic Side Boots, House and Lade ups ; Boys’ Strong Nailed Boots; also.a large assortment of Children’s Boots ofpll -sizes. ;: • : Boot Depot, Methven. jl 27 COACH FACTORY, Commodious Brick Premises being 1 now completed, they are prepared to Execut all Orders entrusted to their care ;in Havelock Street (Opposite Harrison’s Auction Rooms). au3 BOOTS. O O T S. J. JOHNSON, Havelock street. The undersigned Firm, • wish to inform their numerous Customers that their first-class manner,- and with despatch,: Baker & Brown.



Messrs Elz Bros. WHILE thanking the public; for their liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and customers that they hive greatly enlarged their premises, and Wish to notify that they are now in a position to do all kinds of work—from building new to repairing carriages of all descrip tions. A large and choice stock always' on hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under the suippr vision of Messrs Elz Bros., themselves.' Charges strictly moderate. ! . * L . Note the Address— WILLS STREET i (Next Cookson’s Stables), | Ashburton. BP5e aBBaaS 'Van Rtf* wVRMURRAY^ “ rnAKE TIME BY THE EORE- X LOCK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Eobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, | East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival On these shores, and he at once qet 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, ahd 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, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called' to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate, in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING! are done on the premise’s and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is x CON SPICUOUS by 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. 730c-96g



J. SHERRIFF, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-StOnea, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand- Designs forwarded on application. For further particu?-’’ « apply to L. H. Wilkins, Agent, Ashburton. 188 BAKER BROS., gUILDERS, CONTRACTORS. AN UNDERTAKERS Wakanui road and Casa street Ash PLANS ‘ TKF-i'AKLI' & ESUA “ j:p ;;i/LN



Business Notices- -’>** A LAEMIKOt S'a orifice. A- ■ HAYfS & CO., Late Ready-Money BiciiatdSy a Are deteraiined to clear the WHOLE OF THEIR STOCK OP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &G, &C, ■ Before moving ■ into theix NEW PREMISES. " • Good Grey Twill Sheeting, S&d Splendid Calicoes, 3d A Fine Lot of Cambric Prints, 3|d ~Job Lot of Shirtings, 4M , .500 more Zulu Hats, 4-fd ;r A Splendid Line of" Good Trousers, 9s 6d ,1 First-class Lot of Men’s Mo\es are , clearing, 6s 9d .200 Good Suits, from 24s 6d ~ Lot of Men’s. Strong Shirts, is, 3d JS&- THE BOOT DEPARTMENT is , IMMENSE. . ■ ■f. 400 Children’s Balmorals, 250 Girls’ Kid'Elastic Sides, 3s 175 Ladies’ Lasting*, 5s 9d ~ t 72 Ladies’ House Boots, 3s lid.. 60 Ladies’ Superior Kid Boots, slightly damaged, 6s, 130 Men’s Patent Slippers, 3s ■ THESE GOODS ARE WORTH 25 PER CENT. MORE. OUR COLONIAL BOOTS ARB SPLENDID VALUE.



OBLIGE BY ROLLING UP and SECURING the BARGAINS. : n 4 Geo. e goldsmith Begs to inform the inhabitants of Lauriston and the surrounding districts that he has OPENED an in Lauriston, where he intends td carry on the same business as he has been doing heretofore at Sherwood, viz., Blacksmiths* and Wheelwrights’ work of dll descrip tions. GEO. E. GOLDSMITH, General Blacksmith, . Laukiston and ShEkwood. -an 26 F. S. She^er* OF THE May bank works, ttnwald. begs to thank the public for their 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 Yetbkinaey Shoeing Foem:, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition, r All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Bihders. Note the Address— Geeat South koad, TiNWAip.s9od General store Mount Somebs. j W. H. PUDDICOMBE and CO., having resolved to CONTINUE BUSI NESS in the above Store, take this oppor tunity of thanking their numerous friends and customers for the liberal support ac corded to them since commencing business as general storekeepers in Mount Seiners, and also to assure them that they have just BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the LEADING LINES, which will bo sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and Varied Stock, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., MOUNT SOMERS. jl 10 ORR & Co., Ironmongers, 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 see these before deciding on any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING Standard SEWING MACHINE 18 THE BEST IN THE WORLD, JIOW MIND YOU DON’T FORGET The HOME COMPANION (hand treadle) by the same makers as “ Standard,” is a perfectly reliable Am can-made Machine, and has given equivocal satisfaction wherever in duced, and deserves the attention of th public. The “Standard” KILTER.—Th Machine will be found a great hoop Dressmakers and others, and wet apticl pate a large and ready sale for this. It can.be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any KjNp oi .Kilt Desibbd. Can be altered to dil fetont styles and widths immediately,; n a most simple manner