THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN* TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1882.

Printed and published daily, for the Proprieto ■ 1 by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at Tt Ashburton Guardian Printing OS : West street, Ashburton, ; Tuesday, December 19 tSBa



Poynt* aaAO* ! ■ gay b tour grain AND PURCHASE Walter A. Wood’s TWINE REAPER ANp BINDER, Which obtained the FIRST PRIZE and GOLD MEDAL Against all comers at the TRIAL held last season in Christchurch, under the auspices of the Canterbury A. and P. Association. .f-Z-'-'-i ‘ : ■ . - 1 :- ■'. ' - This Machine combines Lightness of ji■ • • Draught, Simplicity of Construction Emu or Management, Durability, and with Quantity and Quality or Work. MACHINES ON SALE AND ON VIEW AT THE UNDERSIGNEDS. ;; ■ ■ \ i ■ hrsu : Poyntz & Co. AGENTS. .. n 8 -:s v-.’J y-.-j;; ;i . ■- '■ 1' ■' ’li’ > '• ■ : '■ 7 " r 'C ■ - " 7 ' ,vi ft 1 ’ • - lo f..!v ' ; bn. ■ ‘ *■7ii.'j'l ; ■ ■mal ; u ! 'i- • ■ has ■ ■■ .■■■ ~,-V a •<3A lirtiJ) • > .ii> • i ■ <.-V ■ . r.v ‘ 1 • 7 ■'• - : '■ ■ 7 ■ p ■ >• './ /. »-■ I ; .utjj i-sa y-i ■ ■ ■ .({Si.. V/.-L . -J: > - m



Hotels FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above welLknown 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. SHBURTON HOTEL. A THOS. ORPHIN Begs to intimate to the travelling public that he has taken over the above Hotel, which he has entirely re- ecorated and re furnished. The table is replete with every delicacy of the season, and the Wines and Spirits are all guaranteed to be of the verv best brands. T.O. invites his fi lends and customers to judge for themselves by giving him a call. THOS. ORPHIN, Ashburton Hotel, near the Bridge. Ltd N.B.—Stabling free. mHE 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 collar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Street. Princes street. “THE BODEGA.” au 17 HE SHAD Hereford street. E S, 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 '.he 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.B.—The Grill is in full swing to-day. ■m Boarding Houses, &c. RJNOE 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. PANAMA HOUSE (late a stee’3), 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. Goon Bath room, S. LUCAS, Proprietor. Conveyances. ONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves Longbench for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m,, Watertou 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Shearman s Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p. in. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wi l ! receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL 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. sr Single fares, ?a ; return, 3s. JOHN HOOD. 0 T 1 0 E TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Oracroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail w be carried on a pack-horse. A. JACKSON, 277 e Proprietor. • Business Notices. 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 ho will continue to carry on the businesses known as the SOMERSET 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. R. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, : East street South, Ashburton. 29s General store Mount Somers. 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 td assure them that they have just BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in alb 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 ffc GO., M 0 U N. T . SOMERS. U'v-- jl 10



Business Notices. rj\o THE LADIES. JUST OPENING, A of New Drapery, Ex “{Thorne” and “Loch Cree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. HRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, 188 2. THE COMPLIMENTS OP THE SEASON ! 8. W. Alcorn Having completed extensive alterations to the premises, giving greatly increase* convenience to customers and facility for display of the enormous stock now on hand> respectfully solicits purchasers of Drapery, Clothing, Hoots, Shoes, etc., TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK before purchasing. DRESS DEPARTMENT. The largest stock of Plain and Fancy Dress Materials ever shown in Ashburton. IMPORTED DIRECT, and wonderfully cheap. Black Lustres and Mourning Goods in endltsa variety. MILLINERY. Our Millinery, Bonnets, and Trimmed Hats are acknowledged by competent judges (the ladies) to carry off the palm for ta te, elegance, and moderate price. CLOTHING. Just arrived for the holidays, a really superb assortment of Men’s and Boy® Tweed Suita—Trousers and Tests, Paget Coats, etc., made to o;der from Comma 1 * made Tweeds. Cut and style perfection. HATS. Tweed, Felt, and Straw Hats—latest shapes. HABERDASHERY. White Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Havard Shirts, Shirts of all kinds ; 7 cases New Shirts direct from the manufacturers just opened. BEsT VALUE m Ashburton. Hosiery, Gloves, Lace Mitts, Laces, Dress Buttons, and haberdashery goods of all kinds now in stock. UMBRELLAS. Ladies’ Silk, Durable, and Alpaca Umbrellas, from 3s to 17s Cd, just opened > splendid value. Ladies’ Parasols, Colored Satin, pompadour, etc.,—now goods > really nice. SPECIAL NOTICE. I am clearing out my stock of Sewing Machines (Including Singer’s, Wertheim’s, and Wanzer’s) At a DISCOUNT of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT, for Cash. Everyone who wants Best Value for Money will consult their own interests purchasing their Drapery, Clothing, and Boots at S. W. ALCORN S. ONE SHILLING OFF EVERY POUND PURCHASED FOR CASH. S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, Ashbxjkton.



New Turnip Seeds. have thia day received, per Orient steamer Austral, a supply of the newest TURNIP SEEDS harvested in England in August last. The sample is one of the best imported. An inspection is invited. Jameson & Roberts, nil Ashburton, /"NHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES. THE LITTLE SHOP IN BURNETT STREET, Three doors from East street, will be OPENED ON SATURDAY, DEO. 9th, With an entirely NEW STOCK OF ENGLISH, FOREIGN, & COLONIAL MADE BOOTS AND SHOES, Which will bo Sold at Prices hitherto unheard of in Ashburton. Long wanted! Come at last—A really good (Jutting Boot Shop. In this respect Ashburton is far behind other places, but we intend to Sell our Goods at the same Prices that have given universal satisfac tion in Dunedin and elsewhere. J, G. GREEN & CO., Leicester Boot Warehouse, Ashburton ; Also, George street and Royal Arcade, 8d Dunedin. Vincent and Dow, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, & PAPER HANGERS, Moobb Street <■ n j (Near Royal Hotel), Beg to intimate to the residents of Ash burton town arid district that they have commenced Business n the above line. All; work , entrusted to them will bo proinptly done, and satisfaction is gua ranteed. Estimates given. n 25



SEED. GUM SEED. VX WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received ,x s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a laige condgnment of new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gum, Sfringy-bark Gum, Red Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum ; Black Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc., which they will soli at reduced prices to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. " Oct. 1881. oh W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agkht, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorso Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent por AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST. MENT SOCIETY. O R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY O N E Y TO LEND M On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest current vates Apply to W. H. Griindry, LICENSED LAND BRO EB (under the Land Transfer Act,



Business Notices. James Baker HAS OPENED, in Baker’s Buildings, Havelock street, as a GENERAL GROCER. He guarantees that the very best quality and quantity will be procurable for the money. His motto will be CASH ONLY. The purchaser will thus save at least 25 per cent., for not having to pay for bad bock debts. JAMES BAKER, Havelock Street (Opposite Harrison’s Auction Rooms). au3 Dressmaking. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 396 e gPRING FRUITS & VEGETABLES. W. T. Davison Has now a Large Stock of the above, consisting of Peas, Now Potatoes, Cucum bers, Gooseberries, and Rhubarb ; also, Oranges, Apples, and a largo stock of con fectionery, and all kinds of cooling drinks j for the hot months. | W. T. DAVISON, Left hand Shop, Town Hall, 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 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 Tin wald business, where his numerous friends and customers may depend on their orders being carried out as her tofore. J. Heseltine, Ash burton and Tinwald. s 8



Business Notices. gAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Bobert Alcorn Has now on sale the greatest variety of articles to be found, perhaps, in any similar establishment in New Zealand. If you want GOOD TEA, go to R. Alcorn’s Tea Warehouse. Tea is my Specialty, and being imported direct, and selected by one of the best tasters in the world, I can give better value than any other house in the colony. My 3s tea is equal to any to be had in Dunedin or Christchurch for 3s 6d or 4s ; in fact, it cannot be sur passed. Good tea, 2s per lb. If you want GOOD GROCERIES, go to R. i Alcorn’s Provision Warehouse, where you i can got everything of the Best Quality, and at the lowest po-sibli. :'.’.ice. If you want IRONMONGERY, go to R. Alcorn’s Ironmongery Warehouse, where you will get everything, except anchors. If you want CLOTHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner thop. A perfect fit and good quality gu iranteed. The latest styles at one-third less than from Christchurch tailors. If you want BOOTS and SHOES, for all sorts and sizes, and of good quality and every price, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner Shop. It you are FURNISHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Furnishing Warehouse for China, Glass, and Earthenware. R. Al corn has now landed, ex Marlborough, a largo shipment from the best English, Scotch, and Irish Potteries, among which are all the latest novelties in FANCY GOODS —suitable for Christmas presents.



J5S"* Til i; If HOLE OF THE SHOPS ARE AT TACHED in Saunders’ Buildings. 589 d JJARVESTERS AND BINDERS. The undersigned have now landing, ex Magnet, a shipment of Osborne harvesters and binders, Wire and Twine. Obtained the Co-operative Gold Medal given at Timaru, in a field trial, against all comers, 28th January, 1882. As only a limited number remain un sold early application is necessary, to ROBERT WILKIN & CO., dl4 Christchurch and Timaru. CJ. W. COOKSON, Jon., & CO., • TIMBER A COAL MER CHANTS, A GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, METHVEN, Have always on sale at our yards, Meth ven, and at the sawmills, Alford Forest— building timber, posts, rails, firewood, stakes, etc. We have also on sale at Methven "a large stock of flooring and match-lining (union, white and red pine), totara, V.D.L. palings and shingles, rusticated weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles and gates on hand or made to order. Coal, Portland cement, bricks, lime, etc., galvanised iron, doors, sashes and fittings, nails, barbed and ordinary fencing wire, ' staples, etc. Goods delivered to any part of 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. Commission, Land and Estate Agents and Valuators. FOR SALE Woolpacks, Cornsacks, and Turnip Seed, at the lowest rates. C. J. W. COOKSON, Jun., & CO. nl Craighead and Co., rpAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. In again returning our sincere thanks to our many friends and patrons 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 bo obtained COLONIAL and EUROPEAN—including Fancy Coat ings, Serges, Bedford Cords, and Tweeds of every description. Our method of Catting 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 shown to the best advantage. Prices moderate, as usual.



The Ideal Cooking Stove, _ 0 R 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 mo 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 ray 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 STIIKBT, MELBOURNE. AGENTS WANTED.



CRAIGHEAD & 00., , TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, [ Tancred street. 250 Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. [ C. Kay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The McCormick, 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. RA r, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanux Rd, Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83 Geo. Booth & Sons, MANUFACTURERS and IMPORT ERS of AGRICULTURAI. IM PLEMENTS. CARLYLE IMPLEMENT WOVKS, Sydenham (near Christchurch). Makers of Carlyle Iron Windmills Carlyle Seed Strippers Carlyle Improved Disc Harrows Carlyle Drays, Tip Carts, Spring Traps, Ac. Ploughs, Harrows, Cultivators, Broadcast Sowers, &c. Solo Agents for RANSOME’S STEAM THRESHING MACHINERY'. Offices and Stores 213 TuAM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Postal Address—P.O. Box 80, Christ church. 4730 OCT 0 R ERNEST L O W’S ! Cherry Pectoral, An invaluable Medicine in all the stages'of c Consumption, and not to be surpassed in 1 efficacy for Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, ' Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Difficulty of Breathing, Influenza, Spasmodic Croup, I Hooping Cough, and all affections of the I Throat; Bronchia}, and Lungs. o Prepared only by H. N. CITRON, e Chemist, Akaroa, New Zealand. | Sole Agent for Ashburton: ti CHARLES NEATE, Chemist. au7



gE WING MACHINES. THE NEW ROTARY ACTION Wheeler & Wilson’s STRAIGHT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR TAILORING. FOR TAILORING. FOR LEATHER WORK. FOR LEATHERWORK. THE NEW MACHINES arc 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 Now Machines, and be convinced of their great superiority. TIME PAYMENTS On the Most Liberal Scale. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS.



Business Notices.: Thomas Taylor’s CHRISTMAS FRUITS, Washed and dried ready for use by Patent Machinery. Currants, 6d and per lb Raisins, Gd and 8d Sultanas, 9d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand New Mixed Peel, ls6d per lb New Citrpn Peels, Is 8d per lb Nutmegs, la 6d ; Cloves, Is the £lb Flavoring Essences —Lemon, etc, C. and B.’s, Is Almonds, Jordon, 3s per lb Almonds, Valencia, 2s per lb Almonds, Shell, Is per lb Nuts, 9d per lb French Plums, 3s fid per 2 lb bottle Muscatels, new, 2s 4d per lb Christmas Prize List. Figs, lid and Is 4d per box Preserved Pears, Apricots, etc., Peachts in Syrup, 210 tins, Is Gd ! Preserved Ginger, 4s Gd per jar Calves’ Foot Jolly, quarts, 3s 6d Jujubes, 2s Gd per lb Raspberry Syrup, and other Cordials, Is 6d per bottle Lime Juice Cordial, Is 8d Pure Lemon Juice, Is 9d, quarts Raspberry Vinegar, Is per bottle Indian packets, in lead, containing 1 or 31bs of pure Assam tea, 2a 4d per lb, wonderfully strong 83 Colombo St. Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very fine Souchong, 16s HANDSOME PRESENTS. An 111 b box of the finest 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. Half-chests of Tea, containing 401bs, L2 15s to Lf) Tea from the canisters, 2s lOd, 2s fid, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is Cd per lb New Jams, Cid per tin Stoncless, per tin Marmalade, Keiller’s, 9d (21b), Is Gd 123 Lower High St.



Medical. . I IMPORTANT to : all afflicted with Dicers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wounds o' > any descript on. ■ YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERBOINTMENTS,prepared only by Mrs Burns (daughter of the lata . Mr Yates), Christchurch. War ranted to cure Burns, Scalds, Outs, o 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 ; ■ Whit© Ointment, a certain cure for Swellings or Inflammation in any paid 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 be 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 of cold water at bedtime. The , Ointments are sold in pots at 2s Od each, and the Drops the same price, 2s 9d pot bottle. These Ointments and Dfopshave; effected astonishing cures in New Zealand'. Names and addresses of over 50 parsons cured, some of diseases of 30 years standing, may be obtained by applying to Mbs BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashburton— Andrbwes Bros. 90.



Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed biscuits, 9d per lb Captain White's Oriental pickles, 2a 3d Lucca oil, quarts, C. and B.’s, 2s 4d Bloater or anchovy paste, 0. and 8., Is 3d Licensed Victuallers’ Sauces, Imperial \ pints, Is Mushroom catsup, large bottles, la English pickles, 8d per bottle Maize meal, 3d per lb Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb * German lentils, 6d per lb Haricot beans, 3d Self-raising flour, Is packets, 3s bags Loose baking powder, Is per lb 189 Manchester St. Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Good Fowls Wheat, 3s 9d per bushel Good Rice for Chickens, 71b Is 4d Best Flour, 501 b, Gs 3d; 251 b, 3s 4d Luncheon Biscuits, 3d per lb Somerville’s oatmeal, 4s 6d per bag Kerosene, 8s 6d, 9s 6d, and 10a 6d per tin Carb. soda, fid Fire kindlers, per doz Fly papers, 9d per doz Blacking, 8d per dozen Black lead, lOd per dozen Triangle (LATE DEVON PORT’S), CHRISTCHUR Cl. ■VTOTIOE 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 E. Reece, Ironmongers. he Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street. «16



g g O® M O w| O Qj W ■*) s MS g 3 Cj ' g° M >5! W 3 ,_, 0° y ry*V Kw®4 TH E Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Cheat Diseases. General A gents for Now Zealand— KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, A CO. 696 e w cn ‘TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER > FOP. CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS The value of this Well-known Family Medh cine lias been largely tested in all parts of the : world, and by ail grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA. TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPIiARANC E so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. | The proprietor therefore feels it due to th: public to give a special caution against the uss of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without Mulch none are genuine : Ist—ln every lease _the words JOHN STEEDMAN,, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved oh the Government Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd—Eaefl Single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Stef.dman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is : always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solelv 'at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists and Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorn , Prosser an.i Co. Auckland. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Bugs. Pleas, 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 THOMAS 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 ag.eeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTE STI NA L or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and miid preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. Proprietor, TJHOS. BLEATING, London 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 subtl maladies are floating around us ready t' attack wherever there is 2 weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pur blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette, Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMFS EPPS AND CO., HOJUCA CH3IUST. LONDON. ALSO. EPPS; CHOCOLATE ESSENCE FOE AfEEBNOON US The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within the reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son : 1. —About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —Intending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement.. 3.—Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4 —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor, or Administrator, wishing to be relieved of the burthen of Trusteeship or Adminis tration, the option of using the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained from ALEANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from ... R. 0. HAMERTON, Public Trustee > : • Wellington, 12th May, 1882. -



The Stud HE DRAUGHT Will shortly arrive in A will Travel North and Sou and Ashburton Forks. Drayman will be at JVI every Saturday. “ Drayman ” is a dapph six years, has heavy bone, Hia sire was “ Young Pri and is owned by S. B. Si formation and particulars s (JpiO STAND THIS S: THE CLYDESDALE BONNY SCO! BONNY SCOTLAND is rising five years old, stall with good bone and substi temper, good action, and vt by Thomas Pushby, Esq., —Sir Walter Scott (imports by Sir Colin Campbell. Bonny Scotland will Trav ton, Wakanui, and Ashburt tricts. r«pmn f,M Suan.-m -P3 3a. Draym GILBERT