The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. Ill—No. 702.1

XSHBURTON.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEEB, VALUE® COM- A. MISSION AGENT, Land Sides, Sales of .Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the-booka. No charge unless sold. \GENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class ska taken at lowest rates. 87a ALFRED HARRISON. • Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. A. E. INGRAM, M.E.L.C.M., Architect and Engineer. Bridges, Water and other Engineering Work superintended in town or country. Villas, etc., etc., Planned on improved principles. Consideration —2£ per cent. j Address BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Mail Office. 94Pd c. E. FOOKS aND SONS, Architects, • Crvn. Engineers, 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 Coijpty Council Office, HEREFORD STREET. Syid Sporting. iSHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES, * To he held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, 10th AUGUST, 1882, President—Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R. Judge—Mr H. T. Winter. Clerk of the Course^—Mr M. Winter. Clerk of the Scales—Mr J. C. Bell. Starter—Mr W. Simpson. Fandicappers—Messrs M. Stitt, H. T. Winter, and S. Saunders. Stewards—Messrs H. T. 'Winter, M. Stitt," S. Saunders, W. B. Denshire, E. G. Crisp, W, Simpson, and J. C. Bell. The first race to start at I'2’noon. 1. The Host Club Cup (liauatcan. value 15 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; accept ance, 1 sov, to goto the second horse. Two mdes. 2. Maiden Steeplechase, for a piece of plate value 10 sovs ; weight for age ; nomination, 1 sov; for horses that have ’ never started in an advertised rsce. otherwise than Hack Races. One xnile and a half. 3. Fabmees’ Steeplechase (Handicap), for a piece of plate value 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s 6d ; acceptance, 10s 6cL- " One mile and a half. 4. Tally-Bo -Cup .(Handicap), value 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s 6d ; accept ance, 10s 6d. Horses to be ridden by members who have never previously rlidden in an advertised race. One mile and a half. 6. Consolation Steeplechase (Handi cap), for a piece of plate value 7 sovs; nomination, 10s 6d; acceptance, 10s 6d. - For all beaten horses at the meeting. One mile and a half. 6. A Prao Hunt round the Steeplechase coprse, will take place at the conclu , sign of the races.



Prospectus. P RO G P E C iUfe OF THE ASHBURTON STOCK AND COUNTS SALE YARDS COMPANY, Limited (To bo incorporated under the Joint Stock Companies Act, 188 .) CAPITAL £G,OOO, IN GOO SHARES OP £lO EACH. Provisional Directors ; Messrs T. Bullock, C. Percy Cox, J. Car ter, R. Friedlander, J. Grigs, G. Harper, O. Jameson, J. E. Treior, H. T. Winter. Bankers: The Union Bank of Australia, Limited. Secretary, pro fern.: Ceorge Jameson. It is proposed to form the above Com pany for the purpose of providing suffi cient yard accommodation for the >-ale of Sheep, Cattle, and other Stock', the pre sent yards heing quite insufficient for In® constantly increasing requirements of the trade. The Company therefore purpose to take over the present County Sale yards and enlarge them, or to erect new ones. It is further intended to ere.ct suitable yards on the South side of the Ashburton. . , From the great increase in the stocK brought forward, since the erection of the County Saleyards, and from the fact of the Christchurch Saleyards Company now paying equal to 18 per cent., the Provi sjonal Directors confidently anticipate that the above will shortly prove a most remunerative undertaking, and the pro moters desire to enlist the sympathy and co-operation of as many persons interested in stock in the district as possible. Applications for Shares will be received up to 15th August; 5s will be payabla.on application, 5s on allotment, 10s per Share three months after allotment, and, if found necessary, calls of 10s per share will be made at intervals of not less than three months. At present it is not in tended to call up more than £2 10s per Shai’e. 17



rospectus CANTERBURY LIN SET D OIL AND [FIBRE COMPANY, i Limited. (To be incorporated under the Joint Stock Companies Act, and the Acts amending the same.) Capitai, £IO,OOO. In 2,000 Shares of (With power to increase to £20,000.) 10s to he paid on Application, 10a on Allotment; further Calls at intervals of not less than Three Months, and not to exceed 10s each Call. Provisional Directors : J, G. Ruddenklau, Esq., Mayor of Christchurch. J. Anderson, Christchurch Foundry Thos. Acland, Christchurch J. R. Campbell, Southhridge Thos. Bruce, Christchurch John Cooke, N.Z. L. & M. A. Co. L. V. Deshorough, Southhridge Wjn. Graham, Southhridge H. P. Hill, Southhridge A, R. Inwood, Southridge F. Jenkins, Southhridge J. P. Jameson, President Industrial As sociation, Christchurch Geo. King, National M. & A. Co. Charles Kiver, Christchurch W. D. Lawrence, Leeston J. T. Matson, Messrs Matson and Co. John Miln, Lincoln road Job Oshoine, Doyleston P. O’Boyle,, Doyleston Georgo G. Stead, N. . Grain Agency Co. E. G. Staveley (Messrs Webb and Stave ley), Southhridge W. Vaughan (Messrs Vaughan and Cord ner), Sefton Robt Wilkin \ (Messrs R. Wilkin and Jas. Wilkin j Co) Thos. Wauchop, SJputhbridgc OP THE £3 Each.



Solicitor : T. S. Weston, Fsq., M.H.R. - Bankers ; Bank of Australasia. » a Secretary (pro icm.) : Mr M. Murphy. Temporary Offices, ; Union Insurance Buildings, Hereford street, Christ church. The objects of the proposed Company are to encourage the production of Euro pean' Flax or ,Lint (Linum imtntissmum), and to undertake the preparation of the Fibre for Twine or other purposes, also to manufacture Linseed Oil and Cake j from the seed, and otherwise to utilise the material. ( The Company would promote the culti- , ration of the plant as being a valuable - auxiliary in the general farm rotation, ( and be prepared to purchase the crops, either scutched or in the straw. The seed could be dealt with in the crushing mill, and the Oil and Cake would form j useful commodities of every day consump tion. It is proposed to erect Scutching Mills in the districts where the crops are grown, and a Factory in a central posi tion, convenient to the line of railway, where all other processes of manufacture will be undertaken. The great consump tion of Binding Twine and String for packing and ordinary purposes, give pro i raise of a demand for all the Fibre that can be produced for some time to come and its adaptability for the manufacture of paper gives additional value to the ma terial. The Promoters believe that farmers will do well by planting moderate areas, in well-worked and suitable soils, and that the produce will amply repay them for their outlay and trouble. The anticipated impetus to the meat trade by the adop tion of the freezing process, gives great hope that Oilcake will be used, and that its manufacture will be an impor tant feature in the enterprise. After careful calculations as to the coat of plant and working expenses, the pro moters are assured that there will remain a handsome margin for profit, and that the industry wi l ! ultimately develop into one of the most important in the colony. It is estimated that £4,000 will be suf ficient to acauire lalicl, erect the necessary i buildings, provide all requisite machinery, ■ and meet the preliminary expenses. The Promoters have in contemplation i the employment of an expert in Max growing and manipulation, whose services i would be available to farmers requiring I instruction in the details. After a reasonable number of the shares , have been applied for, the promoteis in , tend to take immediate steps to secure j and erect the necessary machinery, i Forms of Application can be obtained s from the Secretary, Hereford street; I Christ church ; at the Bank of Australasia, Ohrisiumrch, and its Agencies throughout a Canterbury; from Messrs Vaughan and y Cordner, Sefton; and Messrs Webb, r Staveleyand Co,, Southbridge and Lees ton.



Buies. All ’ dominations must the Secretary at Qulll’a 1 than 9 p,m. , oa TUESD 1882. Weights for Hunt C published on SATUEDA 1882; and acceptances i Secretary - not: later tha TUESDAY, Bth August, ] for all' other - Handicaps t #n the day of the races, t Boost be'made fifteen i starting. All horses to be firstly, members of the Ashburto Club; secondly, ridden the Club, who have reguls the A. aH. 0. Hounds; been fairly hunted three A. 0. H. G. Hounds durii The meeting to he und ment of the Stewards, an on all points affecting -1 final. J, LLOYD CE Jill hamsters, Solid C. W; Pu “LISTER AND George S EAST STRE! B AND HekefOSo street, G (HE ASHBURTON



Business Notices. FLOUR MILLS. I beg to notify that I have RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS, and take this opportunity of recording my thanks to my frtends and the public for the valuable support accorded me, and beg a con. tinuance of the same. . Farmers from a distance can their Grist Ground by Good Stable and paddock accommodation. No extra charge (Jash Buyer of Grai.i Sacks supph to farmers. I will attend at the Somerset Hotel. Ashburton, on SATURDAYS, an< at the Mill on MONDAYS, for the Purchase of Grain. FT. MOFFAT. Feb. 1" 1882. T X> E R T H HOUSE. 1882—WINTER MILLINERY—IBB2. ' 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 i —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. Note the address— PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO STREET, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. 294 e rjpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity'of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead &> Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancued street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be .enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will alsc be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment of the CELEBRATED KAIAPOT TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given iu the past. PERFECT, FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. 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 6d 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 6d. • JOHN SMITHSON. Leeston, March 3, 1882. 930 e



Tlios. King, jyj ONUMEN TAL MAS O N PLANS and DRAWINGS may be seen at Mr J. C. Duncan’s Office, opposite Bank of New Zealand, ASHBURTON. 818 e



A fiHICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, A Ashbiktou. C. Ea y, ENGINEER, MILLW'RIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'CormiH., Reeving, Oshorno, Harvester King, and VvW’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in j own or Country. , Canvas Elevators Rjted to Woods and Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the nest ennuis. Engines, Combines. Pumps, Ac., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. c. IT A Y, Opposite CEUTr.ni Hotel, Vv ikanui Rd. Authorised AGENT tor SCOTI BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior W nulmills, Tomb I.ail ings, and other Castings. • Pmcb Lists ou Application. 83 S UFFOLK BXT T C H ER Y Havelock stukkt, Ashburton. GL J"« ii K, of Ashburton M 5:1 R U T C. H j Begs to inform the Public ... Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from Corned Beef from Mutton Sausages Contractors, Thioshin prietors, and Harvester; very requisite 3d. to sd. did. to -Id, lid. to od. sd. to (id. Machine Pro amiplicd with 912 c N t e w r AS I JAMES BRA ; orders ior ' ■ moderate rates. All orders to si root. All wort: ken month 1 - to la: 1 ! t VO: - I rjl H E A‘ X cxk fX F. COI’TTS and ■>' NS, gi-anrsiim-d ACETIC ACID i« the best known erne for Rheumatism, Col its, Neuralgia, and acute and chronic diseases generally. SAFE, SIMPLE, CHEAP. To be had in Bottles, price 3s Gd each, from I MAC KA Y BR O S., j Solo Agents, Manohksteu sTiun-r Sowni, Ciikirt ciu I'.ctf. Pamphlet “Acetopathy” posted free c to any address. 688 e



mHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, x TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many t friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that ho has now TWO 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 1 public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition A. THIELE. 204 c Q^EEAT J. S, QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the followi ng Reduced Pi’ices, viz:—Rotherham a gold hunting Levers from 118 ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £C ,Os ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, iiom £4 ; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Coionial-mado Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., sot 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 r; nths. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit, all sights. 000 mm? REDUCTION WATCHES. IN ; T. R. Proctor, . Q CULISTS’ OPTICIAN L . Oflico— > Over Cuff and Graham’s, next door to Suckling’s Leather Warehouse, . CORNER OF LICHFIELD AND MAN - CHESTER STS., CHRISTCHURCH. 637 c



Business Notices. Lion Brewery Company, CORNER OF CASS AMD DOBSON STREETS : ASHBURTON. rinHE r/reat demand which exists for the BREWS of the ETON BREWERY TcOIrtPANY, and the success which has attended them since starting, has proved that under the Skilful Management of Mr Gkoeoe Woon the cjuahty of their ALE* ”1 PnTtTFu h superior to'anv vet made in this District. The Manager b hfe-h.ng experience aa a successful Brewer is a guarantee that Customers will get nothmg hut c/ood and wholesome Ale and Porter from tins Brewery. AL STO UT. PORT ER. The highest award (a first prize in the class, a Bronze Medal) was given to the Lion Brewery Com pan v bvlhe Jurors at the New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, and they havJ ah o obtained 1 rizes 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. jj- b.—A CART will he running in a few^days 1 time for the delivery of our Goods and the collection of Orders. " „ ' t Vr. WOOD, Manager, Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton. 'William Patching, rp ENT ■a rp Ai; i. A ], j jsr AN D UORSEC I. 0T H MAKB R, 15aSRE M O V E D XO HIS NEW PREMISES’ BELOW FRIEDLANDER BROS., EAST STREET N.8.-Horse Cloths and Oilskins can he obtained at the New Premises at the usual LOW PRICES, RY BRAN / mvQ'u ) to .•'ATM k’i '■/; ■ ..VA • ' ' E - Capital r. 1 1,000,000 r| I HE. FREM 1E II FIRE AND COLONIAL COMPANY. A f a RINK RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. A SIIBURTON AGENTS— cI amcson and Roberts. 240 d



OtEEDSMEN AND NU b * East street, Ashe ”3* HAVE ON S . At Lowest Kali Clover and Grass Seeds Field 'Peas, l\laiu>el, Gor And every otlior descri Seeds, Also, Garden Seeds in endless And an extensive assort] Wattles, Pines, ai Seeds. Geo. Eootli ( 4 Glt [CULTURAL }\ IMPORTED Team A- St. A hath Ciiuisfcnuai.u: SOLE AGLETSj Pare-omes’ Fneincs and 1 Hast and P>iadley’a Gai Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc I “ Farmer's .Friend,’’ ant Grain Drills The Wonderful “Easy ” ] The Best of Everyt All kinds of Farm Tm Rc'iuisitca always ir Write ns for Circulars an purchasing. Agent : FREDK. 47 "e



Business Notice, TO FARMERS We have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated McSherry Grain For the Ashburton County, and have them now on view 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 Owing to the cheat demand for these Machines, we would advise intending pur chasers to make early application, as only a limited quantity was imported. A GREAT REDUCTION in the price has been made this season, and farmers would do well to enquire before purchas ing elsewhere. I XTHAS KOK TII.K A UOV>; KEPT IN SIOCK, §5 Friedlander Bros., GENERAL MERCHAMTS, AGENTS FOR Til!-: COLONIAL FIRE AND MAKN-.F INSURANCE COM PANY OF NT- \V ZEALAND. APPARATUS.



Business Notices. ■ —g— PHOTOGRAPHY 1 . —Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HERNY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. Robinson and townsherd, ’ having entered into PARTNER SHIP, arc prepared to give the highest CASH PRICES for WHEAT • OATS BARLEY GRASS SEED And have fur sale—Flour, Sharps, Bran, ■ Chaff, Tea, Sugar, &c., &c. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for 1 A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 25jl Havelock street, Ashburton. wm gramas m. MSUm §?-v .-ii "AW _ . BURTON COACH FACTORY, H AVI. LOCK STREET. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customers 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. Baker & Brown.



Messrs Elz Bros., Tl" J BILE thanking the public for their \ V liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and customers that they have 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 tions. A large and choice stock always on hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Elz Bros, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 3P5e



“ mAKE TIME BY THE FORE* 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. Tliis fact ."Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, Ea.VC STUS3KT, AsiIEIiRTOK,



was not long in learning after his arrival on those 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 6s, L 6 'los ; 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 premises and G ( All ANTEED. It, M Pil.il AY'S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “REGULATOR,” of his own manufacture which occupies a place isi Ida 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-9Co J. SHERRIFF, “n ,f OK UMEKTAL MASON, Manchester street south, and Bar hadoea street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand- DcaUus forwarded on application. For fur- her paitioiU s apply to L. H. Wir.K.wAgeiu. Ashburton. 1 88 K $ l • i i, ; • •( » J \ L; \s.\ x.. K - i . Uli.DhloS, -- / >'i* d._\CTO PS AN J UNDERTAKERS Wakanuiioad and Cass street Ash PLANS PLKI’AKED & F.STIM GI/EN



Business Notices- - ■ - jCliomas Taylor yS now quoting a FRESH SUPPLY of Dunedin Oatmeal, Somerville’s, the beat at 4s per 25lbs Dunedin Biscuits, 3d per lb Pure Lemon Juice (certified by the Boaft) of Trade) quarts, Is 9d Vi tad one non alcoholic Champagne, 94 pc'- bottle, 8s 6d per dozen Smoked Cods’ Rues, la per tin Spiced Herrings, Is per tin Fresh Herrings, 8d per tin Very Choice Ling, Gd per tin Sugars, yellow, per lb \\ bite Crystals, 4d to per lb Snowdrop Crystals, 5d Raw Brown, 3Jd Teas. —ln this connection we do no nauseate the public by “ protesting to much.” Our teas and prices apeak fo> themselves. Pure Assam Tea, 2a and 2s 6d per lb Best Pekoe or Green, 3s. Mixtures of Indian and China Teas; beat, 2s 10d per lb ; other qualities, 2s Bd, . 2s Gd, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is 6d ; boxes, '2Bs, 2Gs, 245, 225, 20s, 18s 6d, 16s Gd, and 13s Gd The latter, a pure tea with good leaf, strong and fine flavor, unequalled, at less than 3s a box advance. Strong caddies, containing 201 b of the famous Assam Mixture, 38s; Half* chests of 401 bs, L 3 to L 5 Coffee, 21b tins, best, 3s Maravilla Cocoa Essence, 3s Pd per lb Van Iloutens’, 4s 8d • Fry’s, Is 6d New Currants, 6d per lb Mixed Peels, Is 6d per lb St Albans Cakes, currant, citron, or 9d each , Beat Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Candles, Battersea Wax, 10£d per lb Sperm (full weight), 8d per lb Mould Candles, 5d per lb. Kerosene, 9s, 9s 6d, and 10s 6d, pet 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), 2a 4d Nabob Sauce, lOd Yorkshire Relish, lOd. Mellor’s Sauce, 9d and Is 6d C. and B. Currie Powder, Is Cd and Is 9d Keiller’s Marmalade, 9d per tin Swiss Milk, 10£d, 10s dozen Honey, 21b tins, lOd Sago, 4d per lb, the best Tapioca, 5d and 6d Farina, 5d per lb packet Maizena and Oswego, 8d per lb Columbus Coin Flour, Gd Rice, 3d; 71b for Is Cd ; best, 4d ground, 4d Tobacco—best brands only, Venus Na rod, 6s Venus Twist, 5s 6d Aromatic, mild, 6s per lb * &v. &c. GOODS DELIVERED DAILY. .Address : ST. ALBANS’ STORE AND BAKER (Late Saywell). COLOMBO STREET— Christchurch— One door city side of Tuam street. HIGH STREET— One door city side of St. Asaph street. General store. Mount Some ks. 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 Somers, and also to assure them that they have just BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the LEADING LINES, which will bs sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and Varied Stock, your continued suppoit is respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., MOUNT SOMERS. jl 10 /VRR & Go., Ironmongers, beg to inform \Jf 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 Killing Machine will call and see these before deciding on any other make. the light-running



Standard SEWING MACHINE IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD jIOW MIND YOU DON'T FORGET **• sis m r-m m The DOME 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 boon Dressmakers and others, and we anticl pate a large and ready sale for this. Ifc can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam .power, and will Make Ant Kind car Rut Desired. Can be altered to «u . ferent styles and widths immediately, and I n a most simple manner 68«