fHB ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1882.

Printed and published daily, for the Proprieto by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at Ta Ashburton Guardian Printing Oi& West street, Ashburton, Wednesday, December 27, (SB2,



For Sale. B iNi) E R TWI NE. AND * BINDER wire, FOR SALE, At Lowest current rates. JAMESON and ROBERTS, Ashburton. F R S A E. A comfortable 5-Roomed COTTAGE, situated North East Belt; finished thrpughout with every convenience for a family residence, Section enclosed by well-grown live fence and belt of trees. Apply to C. B. M. BRANSON, General Agent, East street; Or Mr W. W. White, on Premises.



Tjl O R S A L E I' From this date— ORUSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Bushel. BRAN;‘SHARPS, CHAFF.- . OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. o 5 Public Notices. Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society, pays Interest at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, and 7 per cent, per annum u fixed for 6 months or over. J. WARD, n!6 Secretary. jyTR. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice ■will be given, . au2l



rjl INWA L.D STORE. NOTICE. The TINWALD STORE haa been RE-OPENED under the management of Mr-. W.. BIGGS, and Customers will be attended to as formerly. 23d Conveyances. Longbeach royal mail COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7- 30 a. m., Waterton 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.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wiU receive strict attention Fares —Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 4270 Longbeach. (INWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY.



MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Auama Railway Station, at 7.80 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. Single fares, ?s ; return, 3s. tn ‘ ‘ JOHN HOOD. -jq- 0 T 1 C E TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Cracroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail w be carried on a pack-horse. A. JACKSON, 27?e' - Proprietor. is U M M E R F L 0 W E R Show, To be held in the ASHBURTON TOWN HALL ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1832. Open to all except Nurserymen. En trance fee>rr-For Competition, first entry, Is; each succeeding entry, 6d. For Ex hibition only, free.



The following Special Prizes are offered by various Gentlemen and Ladies : 1. Beat Specimen Rose in Pots—ss 2. Collection of best habited Bedding Plapts-rss 3. Beat Hand Bouquet for Girls under 15 years —7s 6d 4. Best Pot Rose (Glorie de Dijon)— 5s " ' 5. Best Pot of Musk—4 wire hanging , baskets Best Clematis in pots—ss , 7* Best Collection of Potatoes (varieties) 5s 8. Best Collection of Antirrhinums—ss 9. Btest Collection of Window Plants, to be shown on stand—los 10. Best Collection of Native Ferns (special entry required)—ss No. 3, special prize to be made up in the presence of a committee of ladies, and then staged for judging. 11. Six Apples (last season) —5s 12. Best Dish of Raspberries—ss 13. Best six Gladioli (not less than three varieties) —6s 14. Best Dish twenty Gooseberries (size and weight)—ss 16. Best Collection of Sweet Williams— -5s 16. Best Collection of Fruit (fruiterers excepted)—ss and 2s Gd, given by Mr Smith , 17. Best Collection of Cut Bloom of Geraniums—3a Gd, given by Mr Smith 18. Special prize of 5s for the best Col lection of Dianthus, given by Mr Revans. Special entry required. 19. AJad, a special' prize of 10s for the largest Prize Taker in the Fruit and Vegetable Classes combined, given by a professional StO.i Bpecial priza given by R. W, Shear man, Esq.—los Gd for the best ten Color Geraniums, in pots, five double and five single. Special ■' . entries required in each case. Open from 2 to 10 p.m. Admission to the Hall, Is. Entries must be made before noon on FRIDAY, December 29, 1882; and all Exhibits must be at the Hall by 9 a.m. , on. December 30tb. • ■ ' * Should the funds be deficient, prizes s. B. POYNTZ.



Public Companies. IWTEW ZEALAND LOAN * MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, etc., for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR- Ruston Proctor and Co. : s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into Now Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano.



Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchuroh or Ash burton. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, n lO Ashburton. N ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 961,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c



Hotels LFORD FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform hia 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, Proprietor. SHBXJRTON HOTEL. THOS. ORPHIN Begs to intimate to the travelling public that he has taken over the above Hotel, which he has entirely re- ecor.ited and re furnished. The table is replete with every delicacy of the season, and the Wines and Spirits are all guaranteed to bo of the very best brands. T.O. invites his friends and customers to judge for themselves by giving him a call. THOS. ORPHIN, Ashburton Hotel, near the Bridge. 14d N. B.—Stabling free. ___ THE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, Corner of Dowling and Princes streets,



iJUNEDIN, J. DONALDSON, Proprietor. Has opened a place in connection with the above, which he has christened “THE BODEGA,” and can promise to supply hia 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. Downing Street. Princes street. “THE BODEGA.” an 17 The shades, Hereford street. W. H. PORTER Bega 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.B.—The Grill is in full swing to-day. q 27 Boarding Houses, &c. 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. ' T ~ TT S E The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince 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 -944 (late a rtep/s). T*sm>fn STREET ASHI'URTOIT. ROOM, S. LUCAS, Proprietor.



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 to assure them that they have just BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the LEADING LINES, which will be sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and Varied Stock, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., MOUNT SOMERS. jl 10



W. F. Allen. W. F. Allen, UCTIONEER, STOCK, STATION, 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. FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock at tended at the Public j ards. AND W. F. ALL EN, Auctioneer. n 29



Business Notices. HRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENT ! ! VICTORIA HOUSE, East street south, Wish to draw special attention to their Large and New Stock of CHRISTMAS LINES, Consisting of all the Latest Fashions and Novelties for the approaching Festive Season —Just Landed at Timaru, ex Seatoller, from London direct. Prices as usual. DIMANT & COE, Victoria House, East street south, Ashburton. 18d Dimant



rpIMBER, TIMBER, Timber. The undersigned has now in stock and to arrive— -4.0,000ft Best Red Pine, ex Spray 30,000 ft ~ „ ~ ~ Agusta 30,000 ft ~ ~ ~ ~ Templar 25.000 ft ~ ~ ~ ~ Kestrel 30,000 ft ~ ~ „ ~ Anna From Patterson’s Inlet; Also, 20,000 ft Best Match Lining, ex Torea, From North — The WHOLE of which will be sold at cheap rates to make room for fresh ship -11 ent.



SHORT FIREWOOD and best NEWCASTLE COAL Always in stock ; Also, Roofing Iron Nails Fencing Wire Doors Sashes V.D.L. Palings and Timber Baltic Deals &c., &c., &c. Alphens Hayej, TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, Manager,



The Undersigned takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous patrons and the public generally for the liberal share of support accorded to hhm during the past, and intimates that ne 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



Business Notices. CHRISTMAS SUPPLIES, AT H. M. Carson’s, TEA, GROCERY, FRUIT, AND ITA LIAN WAREHOUSE, Next the Bank of New Zealand, East Street, Asubekxon.



Lime Juice Cordial, Raspberry Vinegar, Ginger Wine, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Herbal Beer. Pipes, Tobaccos, and Cigars, etc., etc. New Cheese, Fresh Butter, Fresh Eggs. H. M. CARSuN, Wholesale and Retail Agent for Nelson and Moate’s Pure Blended Teas. d!9 RUIT FOR PRESERVING.—A. W. RANDELL begs to announce that he has a very large stock of Rhubarb, which he can sell at the exceedingly low price of One Penny Per it) The fruit is now remarkably fit for preserving pur poses, and intending purchasers are in vited to inspect before purchasing else where. A. W. R. guarantees that better Rhubarb, for quality, is not obtainable in Ashburton. Purchasers calling at the gardens can obtain fruit and vegetables at wholesale prices. A few tons of the best Kidney Potatoes to be sold at the gardens wholes de, and at the shop retail. Sum mer drinks of all kinds. Also, a large stock of Confectionery, Lollies, Etc. A. W. Eandell, Right-hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. Hals well house, Christchurch. HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT



AND HOME FOR INVALIDS. Dr PHILIP RYDER TIVY, M.R.C.S.L. (the well-known Hydropathist), Resident Medical Superintendent. G. T. NIXON, Proprietor. Mr Nixon desires to inform his friends and the public of New Zealand that the successful results obtained by him under the superintendence of Dr Tivy since starting in his Hydropathic establishment in Cole mho street north, Christchurch, and the large increase of patients, have warranted his leasing that magnificent country residence, standing in its own beautiful grounds at Hals,veil, known as Halswell House, a locality noted through out Canterbury for its healthiness and pretty surroundings. Not only will our patients receive proper dietary, attention, and enjoy all the comforts of a home, but they will also derive all the advantages of an establishment fitted with the most perfect modern appliances for carrying out Hydropathy scientifically treated, added to the external aid of Hot-air Baths and Galvanism, where found neces sary. A conveyance will be at the dis posal of patients to and from Christchurch Railway Station. Every information can be obtained on application, personally or by letter, to Dr Tivy, or the Proprietor, Halswell House. 22d



R LANCASTER begs to thank hia , 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 businesses known as the SOMERSET BUTCHERY and FREE-TRADE BAKERY. As R. Lan caster will be able to devote his undivided attention to those 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



JJARYESTERS AND BINDERS, The undersigned have now landing, ex Magnet, a shipment of Osbbrae HARVESTERS AND BINDERS, Wire and Twine. Obtained the Co-operative Gold Medal given at Titnaru, in a field trial, against all comers, 28th January, 1882. As only a limited number remain un sold early application is necessary, to ROBERT VVILKIM & CO., dl4 Christchurch and Timarn.



Craighead and Co., qiAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. In again returning our sincere thanks to onr many friends and pairons 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 be obtained COLONIAL and EUROPEAN —including. Fancy Coat ings, Serges, Bedford Cords, and Tweeds of every description. Our method of Cutting 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 beat advantage. Prices moderate, as usual.



CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tancred street. 200 MR THOMAS MUTTER BEGS to announce that, having sold hia General Store Business, he 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 be executed in a workmanlike manner. Workmen sent out. Christchurch Prices Guaranteed, 180 MR THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street. South llakaia.



James Baker, (N ROGER, wishes to inform the people X of Ashburton that he has a large stock of Christmas FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. Currants, Currants, Currants, Raisins, Raisins, Raisins, Sultanas, Sultanas, Sultanas, Guaranteed to he all of the finest FRUIT, FRUIT, FRUIT, Obtainable in Canterbury. Stop before going elsewhere, and purchase your Christmas cheer from one of the cheapest men in town JAMES BAKER, Grocer, HaVEUICK STREET, ASHBURTON. au3 gPRING FRUITS & VEGETABLES. W. T. Davison Has now in stock for CHRISTMAS —100 pecks Peas, 1 ton of Bath K'dneys ; also, the largest stock of Strawberries, Cherries, Gooseberries, Rhubarb, Oranges, Apples, &c., Ac,, to bo obtained in Ashburton or district. A large assorment of cooling Summer Drinks and Confectionery. All to be sold at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES during Christmas. W. T. DAVISON, Left hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. Vincent and Dow, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, & PAPER HANGERS,



Moore Street (Near Royal Hotel), Beg to intimate to the residents of Ash burton town and disi rict that they have commenced Business n the above line. All work entrusted to them will bo promptly done, and satisfaction is gua ranteed. Estimates given. n 25 J-JOCTOR ERNEST LOW’S Cherry Pectoral, An invaluable Medicine in all the stages of Consumption, and not to bo surpassed in efficacy for Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Difficulty of Breathing, Influenza, Spasmodic Croup, Hooping Gough, and all affections of the Throat, Bronchice, and Lungs. Prepared only by H. N. CITRON, Chemist, Aearoa, New Zealand. Sole Agent for Ashburton: CHARLES NEATE, Chemist. au7,



Business Notices. S P L E N D I D New Goods—Value SHOW 0 Extraordinary. F Ladies’ Boot* at 4s 6d ; worth 7a Gd Girls’ Fine Kid Boots at 3s lid 1 Lot Ladies’ Costumes at Cs 6d and 8s 6d, SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN ALL CLASSES OF GOODS. Men’s Hats from Is 6d upwards Men’s Shirts from la 4d. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN CARPETS AND FLOORCLOTHS. DRESSMAKING IS STRICTLY LOOKED AFTER, AND GOOD FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED. HRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, 188 2. THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON ! S. W. Alcorn Raving completed extensive alterations to the premises, giving greatly increased convenience to customers and facility for display of the enormous stock now on hand, respectfully solicits purchasers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, 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 endless 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 Boys Tweed Suits—Trousers an ; Yests, Paset Coats, etc., made to order from' Colonial made Tweeds. Cut and style perfeo.Lu. 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 in 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 6d, just opened | , ndid value. Ladies’ Parasols, Colored Satin, pompadour, etc., —new goods > roal ly nice. SPECIAL NOTICE. 1 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 by purchasing their Drapery, Clothing, and Boots at S. W. ALCORN’S. ONE SHILLING OFF EVERY POUND PURCHASED FOR CASH. S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, Ashburton. 1 New Turnip Seeds. have this 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. OUM SEED. GUM SEED. It WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received ,x s.s. Rotoraa hana from Hobart, a large conngnment of new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gum, Stringy-bark Gum, Red Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum ; Black Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc., which they will sell at reduced prices to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. Oct. 1881. oil Jameson & Roberts,



nil Ashburton, The GREAT QUESTlON—namely, Where can we get genuine Teas, and properly blended so as to secure the greatest amount of strength and flavor— having been solved by Nelson, Moate and Co., it remains only for me, as agent, to assure that part of the public who may not have tried "them that they are really what it is said they are. I have many customers who buy those Teas in packets and boxes regularly, and all seem, and many say they are, well pleased both as regards quality and price. My friends of the ungentler sex will excuse me if I direct the attention of the ladies to these superior Teas, because their palates, not being vititiatrd by tobacco, are able to appreciate the fine aroma. For Christmas supplies see another advertisement. While wishing all my kind friends the compliments of the season, I would add that I feel grateful for the liberal support 1 have received since starting business, and in future I shall do my best to deserve the confidence of those who favor me with their orders. H. M. CAUSON, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. sll



W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agil?t, 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 Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Aoent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN? SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST. MENT SOCIETY.



HEATSTONE. J. McCONNELL begs to thank the public for their past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he has Orened a BLACKSMITH’S SHOP at Flemington, and hopes to merit a share of public support. Extras for McCor mick Wire Binder on hand, and P. and D. Duncan’s D. F. Ploughs in stock. d 8 JOHN HARVEY, OO T AND SHOEMAKER, Tanored street, Ashburton. J. H. des : res to notify to the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he is still carrying on business in the above line, and by Good Work and Quick De spatch hopes to ensure a fair share of upport. 12 s I



Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY jyj- ONEY TO LEND On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curren* rates *pply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO EF the Land Transfer Act,



Business Notices. GOODS ! NEW GOODS ! Friedlander Bros. Wish to draw the attention of the public to their CASH PRICES for NEW FRUIT AND GENERAL GROCERIES. New Currants, 6d per lb New Eleme Raisins, 7d per lb New Sultanas, 8d per lb Mixed Peel, Is 6d per lb Figs, per 21b box, Is Good Family Teas, 2s and 2 s 6d per lb Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s 9d per lb White Sugar, 4|d per lb Best White Crystals, 5d per lb—OJd reduction by the mat Coffees of the best brands—loose, or in 1,2, 4,7, and 141 b tins —ls 6d, Is Bd, and Is 10J Fresh Print Butter, 6d per lb All other Groceries equally good value. DRAPERY. We are just opening (in addition to our well-selected stock) 18 cases of General Drapery, ex Horsa and Soukar, im ported direct from the manufacturers, which will be sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, to make room for coming shipments. Our CLOTHING and OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT is now replete with most fashionable and serviceable goods, and we have an excellent stock of superior English and Colonial BOOTS and SHOES. Our DRESSMAKING and MANTLE DEPARTMENT is under the manage ment of a first-class hand (late of Robert son and Moffat, Melbourne), a PERFECT



FIT is therfore guaranteed at MODER ATE PRICES. Having secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER, of Paris and Melbourne experience, the ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts can depend upon having the most stylish and cheapest Millinery that can be had. IRONMONGERY. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined to REDUCE the PRICES to the lowest remunerative rates. To parties furnishing we can offer ad-‘ vantages seldom met with, having just re ceived a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, and wish to especially recommend for Christmas and New Year presents our extensive stock of electro plated, nickel silver, and Britannia metal articles. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements. The CROCKERY and GLASSWARE DEPARTMENT has a very large and varied stock, and at prices not to be equalled. CORNSACKS. We have to arrive our season’s ship ment of CALCUTTA CORNSACKS,



Full-sized, extra strong, four bushel, manufactured expressly to our order for English wheat shipments. These Corn sacks, having been purchased by our Mr Hugo Fri Icelander direct from the manufacturers in Calcutta, we can supply farmers and others on most reasonable terms. Early application wanted. We have just landed, ex Marlborough, 25 bales 5-PLY SEAMING TWINE, 50 cases CASTOR. OIL, also 65 tons of Best Soft Steel BINDING WIRE, and it will be of great advantage to farmers to give early orders, as the quality cannot be equalled. We have also on hand MANILLA, and HEMP TWINE, and, owing the. scarcity of same, wish farmers to give us their orders at once. EXTRAS for all REAPERS and BINDERS kept in stock. We are prepared to make CASH AD VANCES on WOOL and GROWING CROPS at Lowest Current Rates. AGENT COLONIAL INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



Business Notices. HAYING taken over the CITY COM. PANT BUTCHERY I am now prepared to supply my friends and the public with the Bast Quality of; MEAT. Having a long experience in Ashburton, and knowing the requirements of' the trade, customers can rely that nothing but the best will be kept. Small Goods of all descriptions. D. MACPHERSON. N.B.—No connection with any other in the trade. Prices to defy competition. d 6 CJ. W. COOKSON, Jun., & 00., • TIMBER & COAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, METHVBN, Have always on sale at our yards, Moth 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., &00. nl Geo. Booth & Sons, Manufacturers and ERS of AGRICULTURAL IM PLEMENTS. CARLYLE IMPLEMENT WORKS, : Sydenham (near Christchurch). Makers of Carlyle Iron Windmills Carlyle Seed Strippers Carlyle Improved Disc Harrows Carlyle Drays, Tip Carts, Spring Traps, &c. Ploughs, Harrows, Cultivators* Broadcast Sowers, &c. Sole Agents for RANSOME’S STEAM THRESHING MACHINERY. Offices and Stores—? 213 Tdam street, Christchurch* Postal Address—P.O. Box 89, Christ church. 473 e Thomas Taylor’s CHRISTMAS FRUITS Washed and dried ready for use by ■ Patent Machinery. Currants, 6d and fijd per lb Raisins, fid and 8d Sultanas, 9d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand New Mixed Peel, Is fid per lb New Citron Peels, Is 8d per lb Nutmegs, Is fid ; Cloves, Is the Jib Flavoring Essences—Lemon, etc, 0. 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 Price List. Figs, lid and Is 4d per box Preserved Pears, Apricots, Peaches, etc., in Syrup, 21b tins, Is fid Preserved Ginger, 4s fid per jar Calves’ Foot Jelly, quarts, 3s fid Jujubes, 2s fid per lb Raspberry Syrup, and other Cordials, Is fid per bottle Lime Juice Cordial, Is 8d Pure Lemon Juice, Is 9d, quarts Raspberry Vinegar, la 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, 16a 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-cheats of Tea, containing 401bs, L2 15s to L 5 Tea from the canisters, 2s lOd, 2s fid, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is fid per lb New Jams, 6Jd per tin Stoneless, 7Jd per tin Marmalade, Keiller’s, 9d (21b), la fid 128 Lower High St. Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed biscuits, 9d per lb Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Lucca oil, quarts, C. and B.’s, 2s 4d Bloater or anchovy paste, C. and 8., Is 3d Sheeps’ Tongues, 3s per tin Licensed Victuallers’ Sauces, Imperial J pints, Is Mushroom catsup, large bottles, Is English pickles, 8d per bottle Maize meal, 3d per lb Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb German lentils, fid 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 la 4d Best Flour, 501 b, 6s 3d ; 251 b, 3s 4d Luncheon Biscuits, 3d per lb Somerville’s oatmeal, 4s fid per bag Kerosene, 8s fid, 9s fid, and 10s fid per tin Garb, soda, fid Fire kindlers, 4Jd per doz Fly papers, 9d per doz Blacking, 8d per dozen Black lead, lOd per dozen Triangle (LATE DEVONPORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH. jgOXING! BOXING!! BOXING!!! DAN LEA, Champion Light Weight of New Zealand, and ex Champion of England, has commenced giving Lessons in the Noble Art of Self Defence, in Mr Hill’s Sample Rooms, back of Somerset Hotel every TUESDAY and FRIDAY Nights, from 7-30 to 10 o’clock, for Pupil only. Private Class Lessons, £1 pe month, N.B.—The rooms will be thrown open every SATURDAY Night, for Public BOXING, under the .of Dan himself. All written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel. 9o