XHE ASHBUBTON GUARI)IA]S/ FBIDAY, NOVEMBEB 3, 1882.

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—rrr-^ — wj "Jf'rrr Sporting. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING, To be held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, November 22nd and 24th. Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R. ; vice-presidents—Messrs J. Grigg and W, 0. Walker ; judge—Mr Matthew Stitt; stewards —Messrs 3. H. Dow ■ ding, H. T. Winter, W. Saunders, E. S, Coster, L. E. Corsbie, R; Friedlan der, and Dr Ross; treasurer—Mr C. C. Fooks ; handicappers—Messrs E. G. Griffiths and M. Stitt; clerk of the course —Mr E. Saunders ; clerk of the scales —Mr M. Friedknder ; starter- - Mr J. Li. Crawley. First race dachi day to start at 1 p. m. FIRST DAY. li County Hurdle Raoe (Handicap) of 30 so vs ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. District horses only. miles. 2*. Maiden Plate, of 40 sovs; weight ‘ ' for' age ; entrance, 3 soVs. miles. 3. Ashburton Cup (Handicap), of 125 sovs, addedAo a sweepstake of B sovs each for acceptors ; the second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stake ; nomination, 2 sovs; acceptance, 5 sovs. miles. 4. Ladies’ Purse, of 30 sovs ; welter weight for age; gentleman riders, who must be members of the A. R. C.; entrance, ■ 2 sovs. * f District horses •.only. ' miles. 5. Hack Race, of 10 sovs : post entry, 1 sov ; catch weights. | mile. SECOND DAY. Handicap Hurdle Race of 60 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 3 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 75 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 3 sovs each for acceptors, the second horse to re ceive 10 sovs from the stake; nomina tion, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 4 sovs. 1J * * miles. 3. County Plate (Handicap) of 30 sovs; ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov; District horses only. 1J miles. 4. Flying Handicap of 50.sovs; nomina tion, 2 sovs acceptance, 2 sovs ; the winner of the Ashburton Cup to ; carry 71h extra, and of the Ashburton Cup and Racing Club Handicap, 101 b estra.' | mile. 5~ ‘‘ nomination, 1 sov acceptance, 1 aov. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. There must he three or more entries for each event or there will be no race. 2. No entry lyill be received except on th,e condition that all disputes, .claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on‘all points connected with carrying out the above, programme to be finaL . 3,. Canterbury Jockey Club racing rules strictly .adhered; to. ..V.i . 4. A district horse shall mean apy horse that has been commonly resident in the Ashburton County previous to August Ist, 1882, and up to the date of the forth coming meeting, atid owned by a person who has resided in the said County during the. same period. - 5. Qualification fee, £2 2s; members of the A.RIO. free, 6. All 'entries and nominations to be accompmned by entrance fees, name and age of .horse, and colors of rider, and in Aands of the Secretary; addressed to Quill’s Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, November Ist ; weights will-be published on-Monday, November 13th. . 7. Acceptances and sweeps to be paid to thb Secretary hot Jater thAii, 9 p.m. on Thursday, November 16th. ■ 8. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable, in ac cordance with this programme, for ex penses of .the course. “ * ’ Kitui SAUNDERS, ' V au 17 Secretary.



w. P. Allen. W.';! 1 . Allen; :: '.A UCTIONEER, STOCK, STATION, ■ AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burkett 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, i FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock at ended-at the Public Yards. U,’- • W. F. ALLEN, "> 1 '■ Auctioneer. an 22 Educational. *l\/fISS STEANE having returned to |VI 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 given in French, Drawing, Ladies Fahey ’ Work,, etc. ) An. Evening Clasp,three times weekly’ for general in struction —Is 6d for one, 2s 6d or two. Next Rev. Nixon’s, Tancred street. slB For Sale. T 20 S E ACRES L E. 20 ' Situate at Alford Forest, 4 miles from 'Mouilt Somers Township, and 3J ■ miles from Mount Somers school ; 10 Acres in Grass, 9 Acres in Oats, 1 Acre in'Turnips, Potatoes, and Man gqlds. 2-Roomed House and Stable " on. Terms easy. J L Apply to C. B, M. BRANSON, nl ; Agent, East street, Ashburton. O R E. 220 Acres good Tussock LAND, partly fenced, being rural sections 32367 and 82366. The land is situated about 2| miles from the Anama station, which has jueit‘ been declared open for railway traffic. i-,. ■ Apply to ; ; r-'r te,;v. ■; -POYNTZ & CO.i



T7V ~ : O R S A L E flEa 51 • H V*om this date— - ' ; CRUSHED OATS, 3a 4d per Bushel. BRANrSHARPS, CHAFF. -OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. . . . 'W VEGETABLE and FLOWER. SEEDS. . .(/■:) V- 1 j■' l __ JOSEPH, CLARK* Abhbobxon and Tinwaid. , p 5 "/GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS.; »\3T'District Oourt Rtilei, Land Transfer Handy-Book and, Acts; Joint, Stock Com-; - paniW'Acts, &c., on Sale at Office of this



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 BOWIOK, c Proprietor. THE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, Corner of Dowling and Princes streets, Dunedin, 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. “THE BODEGA.” au 17



The shades, . Hereford street. C, W. H. PORTER 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. N R.—The Grill is in full swing to-day. 527 ■ Boarding Houses, &c. Panama hou m e (late a stee’s). Tancred street Ashburton. The undersigned begs ,to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Frince 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 ot 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. Triangle boarding house (Late Cotton s). ; The undersigned wishes to intimate that he has taken the above Boarding House, where Travellers and others in want of GOOD ACCOMMODATION will receive EVERY ATTENTION. Reasonable Rates. Meals at all Hours. ' i '• ~ D> STEWART, lau Proprietor.



Public Companies. BRITISH AND MERCAN- X TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital - ... £2,000,000 Fire-Fund ... * 1,201,243 Life Fund... ... ... 3,380,107 Prenaiuma for 1880 . ... 9p1,173 Ashburton Agency: pQSrosrisz and co., , ;•/ Bast street. 774 c j NEW ZEALAND . FIRE AND MARINE insurance com pany'. : ' , •. . THE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. ;Fire and Marine Risks accepted at the Lowest Current Rates (TVVENTY-FIYE PER CENT REDUCTION on last year’s _ , Agents for Ashburton— ol2 JAMESON & ROBERTS. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. : 'G. W. Purnell, B ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, , . ■ • EAST STREET. 4 5o George Swann, Jg ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Hereford street, Christchurch. jHB Business Notices. n O OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE i . PUBLIC. ■ The Leading'Butchery in Ashburton is THE CITY CO. CENTRAL BUTCHERY ■/■' : / in Baring Square. At the above establishment is always to be'fdiind the Choicest Meat to be pro cured in Canterbury. Families waited Upon at their- own residence, and every care taken td please customers. E. H. BUTLER & CO. September 30th. 30s



jgQXIN'G.S * BOXING !1' BOXING !!! LEA, Champion Light Weight, of ! ffeW - Zealand, and ex Champion of England, has commenced giving Lessons j in the Noble Art of Self Defence, in Mr’ Hill’s Sample Booms, back of Somerset 1 Hotel; every TUESDAY and FRIDAY! Nights; from 7.30 to 10 o’clock, for Pupils’ only. Private Class Lessons, £1 per month. : N. B,ir-Thp rooms',will ; be thrown open 1 , every £ATORDAY ; Night, -for Public! BQXlNG,under the of'] Dan himself. ' All written dommu'nica-ji tions idhe’-addresaed to Somerset Hotel. 9o



Business Notices. PENGELLY, Tailob, will uhortlj be in* ASHBURTON, and will be pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. aul2 TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID & GRAY, Ashbur ton, having secured the services of a thoroughly experienced Mechanic, are now prepared to Repair Reapers and Binders of all makers, also, Combines, Engines, and all sorts of Machinery. Being T the only Firm in Ashburton who havel got Machinery adapted for this purpose, with Steam Power, all necessary repairs can be done on the Premises, and at the lowest possible price. We have in Stock Binder Wire and Twine of a first-class quality ; also, best Machine Oils. REID & GRAY, o!9 Cameron street.



R LANCASTER begs to thank his , customers of the past five years for their liberal support, and takes this op portunity of informing them that he will continue to carry on the bus ; nesses known as the SOMEHSET BUTCHERY and FREE-TRADE BAKERY. As R. Lan caster will be able to devote his undivided attention to these two businesses, he begs to assure those who may favor him with their patronage that their wants will re ceive personal supervision. E. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East street South, Ashburton. 29s



■^ICTORI A HOUSE. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Summer Drapery, CLOTHING, BOOTS, & c., Now showing, and to be obtained at Christchurch and Dunedin Prices. DIM ANT & COE, VICTORIA HOUSE, East street, Ashburton. au2B



-ROBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, having entered into PARTNERSHIP, are prepared to give the highest Cash Prices for ~ WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRAST SEED And have for sale —Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, etc., etc. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch. ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 031 Havelock street, Ashburton.



AN STABLES The undersigned having taken the above Commodious and Centrally situated STABLES, near the English Church, Tancred street, solicits the patronage of his bid 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.



BREWERY. A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Cameron street, Ashburton. 024



Dressmaking. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Asheukton. Orders promptly attended to. 639 e



HAYING purchased Messrs. T. R. Hodder and Co. ’a STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, and by keeping the very beat 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, 2a 6d, and 3s. There has never been anything like the 3a Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc. , at a large discount under Cost Price, md will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will bo waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Robert Alcorn. 589 d



JgILLIARDS. BILLIARDS. John Beecher, or THE CENTRAL HOTEL, 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.” Bileiaeds, Pcoe, and Pyramids. JOHN BEECHER, Central Hotel, Wakanui Road, : t Ashburton. au 26



Business Notices. TO LIVERY STABLEKEEPERS, 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. PHYSIO 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 quicker 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. —Will 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.O.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, Ashbukion. s!2



JIHE 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 ANDBEWES 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 Gleaned. G. KING, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. ll 18 E W GOODS. 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, ds 6d per hag . ‘ . 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 Beduced Prices.



Mild-cured hams, per per lb Wheat for fowls, per 3s 9d bushel Silk-dressed flour, 501 b, 6s 3d ; 251 b, 3s 4d Good rice for chickens, 71b, la 4d New Jams, 6id per tin Dunedin biscuits, fresh, 3d per lb Hops, best quality, 2s per lb Kerosene, 8s Gd, 9s Gd, and 10s 6d per tin at Thomas Taylor’s. Patent dressed kitchen fruit, washed and dried by machinery— Currants, 6d and 6ltd per lb Raisins, Gd and 8d Sultanas, 7d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand Maize meal, 3d per lb Haricot beans, 3d Egyptian lentils; 3d per lb German lentils, Od 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 the 25s box of other houses. ' Pure lime juice, quarts," Is 9d. Certified by the Board of Trade Rime juice cordial, Is 9d Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Calves’ foot jelly, quarts, 0, and 8., 3s Gd 83 Colombo St. Best black or mixed tea, 2s lOd Indian and China mixture, 2s per lb. Family Congou, strong, fine flavored Is Gd Lucca oil, quarts, 2s 3d Bloater or anchovy paste, C, and 8., 1s 3d White crystallised sugar, 3£d, 4d, and 4i-d 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 r 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 Garb, soda, Gd 39 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 lOd per doz Fire kindlers, 4jd per doz Nestle’s milk, per tin Sago, 4d per lb Tapioca, sd, 71b for 2s Gd &c., &c., &c. Triangle (LATE DEVON PORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH. ANTED KNOWN. That BONEDUST, specially prepared for drilling with carrots, mangolds, etc., can be obtained from the undersigned. F. MAYO, Hampstead Bone Mills,



Business Notices Mr Thos. Mutter BEGS to announce) that, having sold his General Store Business, ho 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 bo executed in a workmanlike manner. Workmen sent out, Christchurch Prices Guaranteed. MR THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street, 180 South llakaia. 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 as heretofore. J. Heseltine, Ash burton and Tinwald. s 8 AGON ! BACON ! BACON ! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at CM per lb., large or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, Bil Ashburton.



OTICE OF REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of Burnett street and East STREET, GL J. Martin, Begs to inform his numerous Customers and tho public generally, that the NEW SHOP will be OPEN TO-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. o!3



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ray, 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. 0. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Bail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on 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 fully 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. Special at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. B R O W ;N, Office : Tuam street. Wholesale Depot.; Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. . 1119



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 'Reece, Ironmongers. ho Signboard can bo 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. 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’ 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. T HAVE now Opened up 40 Cases of NEW GOODS for the season, im-, ported direct from the Home Markets. 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.



Business Notices. VTEW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shod. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Reid, 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 I Of the Best Blends, SUGARS! SUGARS !! SUGARS 1 ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! 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. 50c



Edward Cookson Thinks this a fitting opportunity to re turn his thanks to the residents of Ashbur ton and district, for the patronage ex tended to him during the past eight years, and also for the kindly sympathy he ex perienced at the time of the burning of his stables. That loss has now been made good, and he will be able to serve his patrons even better in the future than he has done in the past. 729 e



C E T 0 N 0 T 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, OHAS. W. GREEN. May 4, 1882. 402 e



Tlie Ideal Cooking Stove, XjlOR 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, it 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 niy 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 givia 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 sthekt, Melboubnc. AGENTS WANTED.



JEWING 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; alnd be convinced of their great superiority. TIME PAYMENTS On the Most Liberal Scale. ORR AND CO., . DISTRICT AGENTS. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and ; Ribbonsj printed at the Guardian Office, WAst street.



The Stud. TO STAND THIS SEASON, at Messrs Matson, Cox, and Co.’s Premises, West street, Ashburton, the IMPORTED AMERICAN TROTTING STALLION, Oakgrove. OAKGROVE is a bay horse with black points, rising five years, by Irvington out of Lady Venture, by Belmont. Irvington by Rysdyk’s Hambletonian out of Imo gene, 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, £6 6s each for two mares, £5 5s each for three or more mares ; payable by acceptance, due on January Ist, 1883. Groomage fee of 5s per mare, payable on first service. For further particulars apply on the premises. MATSON, COX, & CO- That unequalled and favo rite THOROUGHBRED SIRE Tribune, By “ Traducer,” dam “Azucena,” Will Travel his accustomed route this Season. The excellence of “ Tribune’s 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 during the season. For terms, etc., apply at Muir’s Reposi tory, or Groom in Charge. 4 Iford, Oct. 4, 1882. o 5 The purebred clydesdale ENTIRE Strathmore, Will Travel this Season in the ASHBURTON, An 1 Surrounding Districts. , For particulars see Cards. R. EDGWORTH, Owner. Ashburton, Oct. 5, 1882. 5o"



riiHE WELL-KNOWN CLYDES JL DALE ENTIRE, Young Ivanhoe, Will Stand at METHVEN'this season, and will take a limited number of Mares. TERMS: Three Guineas per Mare., Two or more a liberal allowance will bo made. Good and well-watered Paddocks, at Two Shillings j)er week. 411 care takeny but no responsibility. ROBERT PATTON, o!7 Proprietor.



HE DRAUGHT STALLION" Will shortly arrive in Ashburton, and will Travel North and South of Ashburton and Ashburton Forks. Drayman will be at M'Rae’s Stables every Saturday. “ Drayman ” is a dapple brown, 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 to rpp STAND THIS SEASON, 1832 The pure Clydesdale Stallion, Dundee (46). Dundee is a beautiful bay, (* years old ; bred by Mr Robert Wilkin, Christchurch. Sire Prince Gharlie (4) (imported) ; dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported) ; 2nd dam Bess, by Cromwell (imported). , Dundee will stand at Marohan Station, and travel between Maronan and Grove Farm and surroundidg districts. Teems—£3 5s each ; .guaranteed, £4 4s. Groomage Fee, ss. Drayman GILBERT EOCLBS, , In charge.



Every care taken, but no responsibility. 120 Grove Farm, Tinwald. TRAVEL THIS SEASON ASHBURTON And surrounding District, THE CLYDESDALE HORSE Pretender is a dark bay with black points, rising eight years old, with good bone and substance'; stands'l6 £ hands 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 Jinnes). Maggie’s dam imported from Tasmania. Pretender gained second prize in the Northern Show as a two-year-old int 1876. Ho also took second prize in 1878. Terms—£2, payable on Ist January, 1883, and 5s groomage. Groomage fee payable on first service. Will bo in Ashburton every SATUR DAY. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. WILKIN & CARTER^ Pretenders Pedigree : WM. H. JOHNS, 4o Trevorton.



fpo STAND Tins SEASON—IBB2 THE CLYDESDALE STALLION BONNY SCOTLAND. BONNY SCOTLAND is a dark brown, rising five years old, stands 16£ hands, with good bone and substance ; splendid temper, good action, and very quiet. Bred by Thomas Pashby, Esq., Kaiapoi. Sir© —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 Saason, £3 3s. Croc mage fee, . i ss. !•■■■■< Every care taken, but no resp onsibility. For further particulars, apply to the s 23 , ;groom: in charge. inn mm——> WSSSSSS? mHRESHiNG BOOKS printed op the _| 'shortest notice, at the 'Offio 3 joi this Paper,



iMifißafiaflUiMlSf* ; '' itißcUcal. IMPORTANT to all ’aifflfdted witfr Ulceri, Sdiirvyi Sores, b or’ -Wotf any descript on; YATES’ *■ P VTBNT BRITISH HERBOINT MBNTS'prepated' only by Mrs Borns (daughter of thelfcttf Mr r YMe*),” ! 'Christchurijll. ” r •W'tst*- ranted’ to; curb Burns, Scalds, GuftS;or Wounds of any kind, etc. ,ofeVferbo long; standing. Red Omtmdht, Si certain cun' fo’r Ulcers ; Green 1 Ointment, a cerfelia' cure for Scrofula or King’s Bril; White Ointment, a certain cure for Swellings on Inflammation ifa any part of the body or limbs, Lumps‘ ife the Throat, Sore 1 Nip-* pies, Gathered Breasts; etc. Direction* for use—Spread the Red and’Green OintH ments lightly on linen rag no biggef than the wound : the White Ointment is to "be rubbed by the hand over the part affected! Also, YATES’ PURIFYING DROPS for Gravel or Pains id’the LoinS j doae lor Gravel, from 20 to 3Q • drops in a table-* spoonful of cold water at bedtime. The Ointments are Sold in pots at 2s 9d each, and the DrOps the same price, 2s 0d per bottle. These Ointments and Drops haVa effected astonishing cures in New Zealand! Names and addressee of over 1 50 persons cared, some of diseases of 30 years standing, may be obtained by applying to Mbs BURNS, at the above address. - Agents for Ashburton-^-Andebwks Bros. 9o ‘TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER I FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. ’ CAUTION TO PUR C 3A^ERS , The value of this well-known Family Medi« 1 cine has been largely tested in all 'parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS • IMITA TION S, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANC E so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH. iMITATIONS. purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, tvithofit'which none are f genuine : • Ist —ln every case the words JOHN - STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, arc engraved ,on th,e Government Stamp affix trf each packet; "•’ v and —Eaon Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. ’ 3rd —The name, Steedman, is -always spelt with two EE’s. . ' ; ■ : 4th —The manufacture is, carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. I :<■ - e Sold in Packets by all Chemists auq Medi* cine Vendois. ■ Sold by Kempthorn , Prosser and Co. Auckland. . . . . -r



Keating’s Powder. .} Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. . , ' ’ Keating’s Powder. Kills Bugs, Pleas, . Moths, .M . . Beetles: ■ ■-■tH 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 destroy ing fleas in their dogs, as also ladies lor their pet dogs. ' •' , '' l ' THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that if has tempted others to vend a so called article in imitation. "The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that the. tins of the genuine powder b&ar the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in tins o%; w ; a 1 Keating’s Wonh'Tabletsr^' Keating’sWomTahlets. BA Keating’s Worm Tablets A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and. taste, furnishing a. most at-;enable method of* administering- the only certain remedy for INTES TIN AE ’ot THREADWORMS. It is a perfectly sife and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists abd Druggists. • ' ‘ ' Proprietor, THOS. B.KATING, London • Conveyances. • , « 171 COOKSON, Wills Street, runstbe ]j t MATT. COACH from Ashburton Railway Station to Green Street, Alford Forest, and Mount Somorsv every Tuesday and Friday, returning Wednesday aha Saturday at 3 p.m . : ’ • ' \ r ONGBEAOH ROYAL , hj 1J COACH . , -i Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton dflpy (Sundays excepted) at 7-30 a. mu, Watgfpipn 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone •8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in ,tima for the 10.24 express from Chris tchiujch to Timaru. The coach leaves Shearman s Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, •at 4.60 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, 5b : return same day, Bs. , i W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. o' T ~T o • iE TO PASSENGERS. : •The Coach to Cracroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, Jon account of bad roads, and the Mail w be carried on a pack-horse. ' A. JAOKSONy 277 e Propraetor; GRATEFUL COMFORTING 1 EPPS'S 000 OA. breakfast. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations 1 of digestion and nutrition, and 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 dus many heavy doctor’s bills. It' nby - .the judicious use of,such articles of diet, that a constitution may bo ; gradually built flip until strong enough to resist every; ten pency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies'are floating around ua ready ;to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many h fatal shaft, keeping ourselves well fortified with, pure blood and a properly nourished frame. — See article in the - Civil Service Gazette. Ma.de simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled JAMS 5 ' EPPS AND CO., HOMO4Ji*ATHXO LONDON. AISO, EPPS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE FOE ASSBRNOON OS»