The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. lII.—No. 649.1

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY. MAY 30. 1882.

(PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Aixt:oi.ecis, Gcmiuisßit;n Agents, Lc Alfred Harrison, , VALUER, COM AGENT, &o. Sales, 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. AND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. VGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every, class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 87a ALFRED HARRISON. HE CENTRAL FREEHOLD LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENCY, UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF William Smith, • VALUATOR. &C. A UCTIONEER A MISSION



FOR SALE— The above Agency has the following Farms for Sale 200 acres, JTB acres, 280 teres, 400 acres, 103 acres, 79 acres, and 230 acres, - at prices and terms to edit buyers ; ■ full particulars at our offices. TOWNSHIP PROPERTIES. Two four-roomed cottages in Peter • street. A five-roomed cottage in Cox street. A; five-roomed cottage in Cameron . street. Two' thretf-roomed; cottages on East . Belt A; jSix-roomed■ ■ cottage in Havelock street. A seven-roomed cottage on East Belt. A two-roomed cottage in Tancred street. TOWN SECTIONS. T.S. 855, 856, in Grey street. Three sections in Burnett street. Two sections in Wakanui road. Three sections in Pater street. One section in Wakanui road. T;S. 783 j Peter street: Two sections facing Old Men’s Home. T.S. ; 1142, Wills street. Two sections in Cox street. SUBURBAN SECTIONS. We have over 40 lots to choose from, ranging from 1 rood to 16 acres, . situated on the Belts, Alford Forest road, Walsh’s paddock, Mayo’s paddock, McLean’s paddock, Tail ored and Allan’s land, etc., etc. MONEY. £5,000 to lend on freehold property, . at current rate of interest, in sums of £IOO and upwards. Apply to WILLIAM SMITH, Manager, East street Ashburton.



LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Fire Reserve — £1,000,000. Annual 1nc0me— £1,564,000. Invested Fund5£6,221,965. £6,221,965. Claims Paid— £16,809,152. INSURANCES EFFECTED ON Buildings, Furniture, Stocks, Wool (in shed or stations). Crops (growing or stacked), &c., &c. Agent for Ashburton — WILLIAM SMITH, East street, Ashburton. SUN FOUNDRY. FOR SALE— Ranges (any size) with copper, cast, or . wrought iron boilers; registers, verandah brackets, fretwork, tomb railings, &c. Patterns of the above ct*n be seen, and orders taken by the undersigned. WILLIAM SMITH, Agent for Ashburton. COALS & FIREWOOD. All orders left at our offices, or for warded by post,', will be delivered to any part of the town or suburbs, at the lowest possible price. WILLIAM SMITH, Manager, 220 e '. East street, Ashburton. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c.



AE. INGRAM, M.E.L.0.M., # Architect and Engineer. Bridges, Water and other Engineering Work superintended in town or country. Villas, etc., etc., Planned on improved principles; No extra charge for Clerk of Works. Reduced Rates. . JA illlltuuß » BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Mail Office. 949 d “ ““OKS AND SONS, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Bkokebs, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, W. H. BRISTOW, Authorised and licensed SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton's Buildings, next Selwyn County Council Office, HEREFORD STREET. 8716 HE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE ONE FENNY. Address : Architects, Ashburton. 1 FURBISHED every evening.



Business Notices. F. S. Shearer, OF THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for theii 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 Carta, Brays, Traps, &c. Shearer & Lems, Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. : Note the Address — Great South roar, Tinwald.s9od ERTH 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 ; —-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 shcrtest notice. UK? UUUI CDS PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO STREET, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. 294 e GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Note the address — INCENT <fe CO.’S Light Family



BITTER ALE. First Prize at the Christchurch Show, 1881. This ALE is trewed from the Choicest Malt and Hops, and is guaranteed to keep in eny climate. It has been subjected to the severest tests, and is now acknowledged to be the most wholesome and palatable drink offered to the public. We supply it in hogsheads, barrels, half-hogsheads, and kilderkins, and de liver free in Christchurch and suburbs, or to any railway station in the Canterbury Provincial District. ASHBURTON AGENTS — 621 d JAMESON & ROBERTS.



s UFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. GL J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton l|d. to 3d. Sausages sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite 912°



(HE NEW GROCERY ESTABLISH MENT, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required for a household rom one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. It is needless to quote prices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A tnal respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORR, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c



JJI HE LATE FIRE. The undersigned begs to notify that ; Messrs Acland Campbell and Co, have kindly placed their Grain Store at his disposal, and that the same will be opened as a temporary LIVERY AND BAIT 1 STABLES on and after this date. Customers will find that they will receive the same attention, and their horses, etc., the same care as formerly. Note the Address— Edward Cookson, ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO’S STORES, Petek stkeet, neau Quill’s Hotel, Ashburton. Dec. 1881. Photography.— Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HERNY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. mm ms COACH FACTORY, Havelock stkeet. 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 iu ■ first-class manner, and with despatch. Broker & Brown. ’ ' ■ :• I'T r ■ ■ ■' ' . ‘ r * -■ • ■ ... '



Advertisers are reminded that The Abhbxtrxon ’ Goakdian is the ONLY DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands *a ■ LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other Journal. Tim i AmmTna.TOV Guardian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and also in Rakaia, Chertsey, Seafield, Meth uen, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanui, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks, Tinwiild, Winslow, Waterton, and every part d£:the County of Ashburton within the reach of postal communication, thus general as well as local modumrfor Advertising. Guardian will be - to Aniev address in the, colony (paiAitt’ advance), or



Business Notices. ERL IN WOOL DEPOT. MRS KINGSTON has COMMENCED BUSINESS in Crewel 'and Berlin Work, in Tancred street West, late N. Dull’s Victorian Boarding House, near the Eng lish Church. Crewel Wools, Silks, Oat meal Cloth,Crash,Canvass. Brigg’s Patent Patterns in great variety. Ladies’ own materials worked or traced. 32Cc gOAP. SOAP. SOAP. Now on Sale, at the Works in Mooro 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 £ Leeston, March 3, 1882. JOHN SMITHSON. 930 e



HAYING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, and by keeping the very best quality of Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone will find it to their advantage to deal with me. Now Landed, a lino of Strong and Well - flavored TEAS, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s Cd, and 3s. There has never been anything like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, xnd 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. 5S9d



o ICE. Jouepii Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, OPPOSITE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. HIGHEST CASH [PRICE FOR GRAIN. 192 c



A. W. Eandell BEGS to draw the particular attention of the Ashburton Public to the fact that he has got GROWING in his Own Garden." about 20,000 BROCCOLI and CABBAGES; Also, about 20,000 CABBAGE PLANTS, and 2,000 FINE HEADS of CELLERY, which can be obtained retail at the Shop in the Town Hall. Splendid Samples of Onions at Low Prices, in large or small quantities. Good Blue Derwent Pota toes. N. B.—Gardens, Belt Road, corner of N. E. and N. W. Belts, next Sports Ground, Ashburton. 112 d



mHE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, JL TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he 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. Tin RLE tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition A. THIELE. 204 c



RE AT 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 £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 JOs ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 os ; two years’ guarantee ■given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre- I 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. COe



James Heseltine, QADDLER, Tikwam), begs to call the O attention of the Public to his well selected Stock of SADDLERY; also, HORSE COVERS for the coming season, which will he found to be of the best quality, and r.t lowest possible prices. N.B.—Every description of HORSE COLLARS made to order on the pre mises. 1° isnt a menagerie,” sharply I observed an irascible deacon to a man who was trying to force a passage through the crowd at Mr Mayo’s Green grocery Shop, next to the Royal Hotel. “No, I presume not,” returned the stranger, “ or they wouldn’t leave any of the animals to block up the entrance. Fresh Fruit and Vegetables can be ob tained at the above shop daily. 912 d 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 Rodyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets.



T. B. Proctor, qCULISTS’ OPTICIAN Office— Over Cuff and Graham’s, next door to Suckling’s Leather Warehouse, CORNS 11 OF LICHFIELD AND MAN CHESTER STS., CHRISTCHURCH. 637 c Coflee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. g D FISH SUPPERS 0 D STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night- Open always from 7 a. in., till Midnight. 6d. MEALS Od.



D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so Jong and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s Gd, and 3s per lh. , 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



Business Notices. William Patching, rpENT TARPAULIN AND HORSECLOTH MAKER, HAS REMOVED rTO HIS NEW PREMISES BELOW FRIEDLANDER BROS., EAST STREET. N.B.—Horse Cloths and Oilskins can be obtained at the New Premises at the usual LOW PRICES. 530 e 0 BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. ASHBURTON COUNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTORY. TIN, IRON, AND ZINC WORKS.



S. Hardley, EaST STREET, ASHBURTON, Havin'’' made arrangements for regular shipments of Galvanised Iron from the English Markets, is prepared to supply Galvanised Spouting and Bidging at the undermen tioned rates .—O.G. Spouting, found and fixed, 4in, 4d ; 4|m, 18in Galvanised Iron Ridging, 4|d per foot. w .1. i • jssa- First Award of Merit, Ashburton Industrial Exhibition v\ 01k man ship guaranteed. Quality unsurpassed. CANTERBURY BRANCH. i Established 1859. Capital 1 1,000,000 Unlimited Liability of Shareholders T H E PREMIER COLONIAL OOMPAN Y. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS KITCHEN RANGES] PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c.



Tri HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re • moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern 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 and 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. 283



A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. Ihe 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, &0., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail inga, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83



E W INDUSTRY. ASPHALITNG. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve mouths. bCOc N SALE. Felt Chest and lung Protectors Respirators American Chest Expandeis A mcrican Elastic Stockings and Knee caps American Elastic Belts and Trusses American Enemas Allen and Hanbury’s Perfected Cod Liver Oil Eau do Suez Ncstle’a Milk Fuod Du Barry’s, Hard’s, Neave’s Ridge’s, and Liebig’s Infants’ Foods Pear’s Transparent Glycerine Soap. STRYCHNIN B, 200 ounces now in Pert Lyi tel ton. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Phakm acetjtioal Chemist. 337 d



I Business Notice. O TIC E T 0 : FARMERS^ We have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated Me Sherry Grain Drills,



Business Notices. AT () W S n O w I N G— jji* FOURTEEN CASES o NEW DRAPERY. E. GaMtes, Being a DIRECT IMPORTER from Manufacturers, and selling for CASH ONLY, enables him to offer goods TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN AN\ OTHER HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. Note the following Prices ; Ladies’ Tweed Costumes. 15s 9d ; worth 25s ; 17s 9d, worth 30s. Wool Shawls, from 4s lid ; Ladies’ Black Cloth Jackets, 8s lid to COs. Other materials in all the leading fabrics. Twill Tweed Cloth, 7|d ; Satin Cloth, Is ; worth Is 6d. Costume Cloth,ls^d; worthls Cd. Navy Blue Serge, 9£d ; worth Is 3d. Flannels, Very Cheap, from 9id per yard. 72-inch White Sheeting from ll|d ; Brown Holland, from s£d, Boys’ and Men’s Clothing. R. GABITES, EAST S T R E E T. In That Shop Lately Occupied By Ready-Money Bichaeds. 191 e J. FOWLER, Manager.



m V !\j Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE thanking the public for their liberal support, beg io intimate to their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged their premises, and wish to notify that they arc now in a position to do all kinds of work—from building new to repairing carriages of sll descrip tions. A largo and choice stock always on hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under (lie super vision of Messrs Elz Eros, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 3P5e



Robinson and townshend, having entered into PARTNER SHIP, art prepared to give the highest OASH PRICES for WHEA r OATS BARLEY GRASS SEED And have for salc—Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, Ac., Ac. Sachs at lowest rates. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 30(5c Havelock street, Ashburton. JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. All kinds and descrip tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and sewn, made on the premises. Extra attention paid to repairing. Moderate charges. “ mAKE time by the fore- X LOCK.” liIBWk IURRAY-gP



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 APPARATUS. Owing to the great 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. EXTRAS FOR THE ABOVE KEPT IN STOCK. Friedlander Bros., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIKK AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



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 Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these 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 Euglisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at LG, L 6 Cs, LG 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10a, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plato in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING arc done on tho premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY'S SHOP is 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-9Ga BAKER BROS., jIUILDERS, CONTRACTORS AN UNDERTAKERS Waknnui road and Cass street Ash PLANS PREPARED & SSTIM GIVEN



Business Notices- Westerfleld Mill is NOW IN FULL WORK. Farmer* bringing their Grist to mill can be accommodated all night, and have their Grist ready to return the following morn* ing. A Night-Miller kept. ’ " Caku Buyer of Grain. Apply to JAMES CLARK, 1 C7Bd Proprietor Westerfleld Mill, .Thomas Taylor ~|~ S now quoting a FRESH SUPPLY of Dunedin Oatmeal, Somerville’s, the bell at 4s per 251bs Dunedin Biscuits, 3d per lb Pure Lemon Juice (certified by the Eoard



of Trade) quarts, Is 9d Vitadone non alcoholic Champagne, 9d per bottle, 8s Cd per dozen ’ ; ‘ ‘ Smoked Coda’ Roes, Is per tin " Spiced Herrings, Is per tin Fresh Herrings, 8d per tin Very Choice Ling, 6d per tin ; ! Sugars, yellow, per lb Y hite Crystals, 4d to per lb Snowdrop Crystals, 5d Raw Brown, 3^d Teas.—ln this connection we do not nauseate the public by “ protesting too K much.” Our teas and prices speak for themselves. Pure Assam Tea, 2s and 2s Gd per lb Best Pekoe or Green, 3s. Mixtures of Indian and China Teas, best, 2s lOd per lb ; other qualities, 2s Bd, 2s Gd, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is 6d ; boxes, 28s, 265, 245, 225, 20s, 18s 6d, l€a w 6d, and 13s Gd The latter, a pure tea with good leaf, I strong and fine flavor, unequalled, at less than 3s a box advance. u Strong caddies, containing 201 b of tho famous Assam Mixture, 38s j Half* ’> chests of 401bs, L3to L 5 _ ■■■■’■ Coffee, 21b tins, best, 3s Maravilla Cocoa Essence, 3s Pd per lb Van Houtens’, 4s 8d Fry’s, Is Cd Now Currants, 6d per lb Mixed Peels, is Gd per lb St Allans Cakes, currant, citron, or seed, - 9d each Best Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb * Candles, Battersea Wax, 10|d per lb Spcim (full weight), 8d per lb Mould Candles, f)d per lb. Kerosene, 9s, 9s Cd, and 10s Gd, per tin ' Fire Kindlers, 4i per packet. . Nabob Pickles, Is 3d per bottle Captain Ydiite’s 2s 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s, Is 3d McLean’s Colonial, lOcl Lucca Oil, C. and 8., (quarts), 2s 4d Nabob Sauce, lOd Yorkshire Relish, 10d. *' Mellor’s Sauce, 9d and Is Cd C. and B. Currie Powder, Is Cd and Is 9d ■ Keillor’s Marmalade, i.tl per tin Swiss Milk, 10-id, 10s dozen •' Honey, 211 tins, ICd Sago, 4d per lb, (he 1 est Tapioca, fid and Cd Farina, fid per lb packet Maizena and Oswego, 8d pci lb Columbus Corn Flour, Cd Rice, 3d ; 71b for Is Cd ; Lest, 44 ground, 4d Tobacco—best brands only, Venus Nail • rod, Cs Venus Twist, 5s Cd Aromatic, mild, Cs per lb . & c. A c.



GOODS DELIVERED DAILY. Address : ST. ALBANS’ STOLE AND BAKERi (Late Saywell). COLOMBO STREET- Christchurch— One door city side of Tuam street. HIGH STBEET— One door city side of St. Asaih sheet ORR & Co., Ironmongers, beg to inform the Ashburton public that they bare 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-RUNNINO Standard SEWING MACHINE 18 THE BEST IN THE WORLD. Sot m sssa«F JIOW MIND YOU DON’T FORGET I*



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 boon to Dressmakers and others, and we antici pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by- hand, treadle, or steam newer, and will Make Amy Kihd W; ktwt Desired. Can be altered todtf* ferent styles and widths immediately, and n a most simple manner 68t