The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. 11l —No. 644.1

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY. MAY 24,

1882.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, * UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, &c. l .unrl Sales, Salt s 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. AGENT for THE TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 8?a ALFRED HARRISON. The central freehold land, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENCY, under the management op William Smith, VALUATOR, &C. For sale— The above Agency has the following Martas for Sale : 200 acres, 78 acres, 250 acres, 400 acres, 163 acres, 79 acres, and 230 acres, at prices and terms to suit 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, r .Two three-roomed- .cottages on East Belt A six-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 Peter street. -One section in Wakanui road. T.S. 783, 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, Tan cred and Allan’s land, etc., etc. MONEY. , £5,000 to lend on freehold property, at current rate of interest, in sums of £IOO and up war is. Apply to WILLIAM SMITH, Manager, East street Ashburton,



LIVERPOOL & LOUDON & GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Fire Reserve— £l,ooo,ooo. Annual 1nc0me— £1,664,000. Invested Fund5£6,221,965. £6,221,965. Claims Paid— £16,809,152. INSURANCES EFFECTED ON Buildings, Furniture, Stocks, "Wool (in shed or stations). Crons (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, tm.b railings, &c. Patterns of the above can be seen, and orders taken by the undersigned. WILLIAM SMITH, Agent lor Ashburton. GOALS & 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. 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. No extra charge for Clerk of Works. Reduced Rates. J\iPDB£SS * BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Mail Office. 949 d 0 E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects,



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 ho 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 Carts, Brays, Traps, &c. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND 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 road, Tinwald. 690 d T> E R T H HOUSE. 1882—WINTER MILLINERY —1882. 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. Note the address— PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO STREET, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. 294e' yiNCENT & OO.’S Light Family BITTER ALE. First Prize at the Christchurch Show, 1881.



This ALE is brewed 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. ASHBUKTON AGENTS 621 d JAMESON & EGBERTS. U FFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. G. J. Martin, E U T C H ER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST KATES, for CASH. Boast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton to 3d. Sausages sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite 912 c The new gboceby establish MENT, ASHBUKTON. 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. f A.O. would state that his object ip ( starting this New Branch of Business, is £ to enable his Drapery Customers to have ] every article required for a household E rom one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. j Families waited upon weekly for j orders. t 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). 9570 rp H E 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 LIYERY AND BAIT 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, PETER STREET, NEAR QUILL’S HOTEL, Ashburton. Dec. 1881. 13H0T0GRAPHY. —Portraits are now Jj_ being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HERNY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. m COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. 5 The undersigned Firm wish to inform (heir numerous Customers that their » > Commodious Brick Premises being now P completed, they are prepared to Execut B all Orders entrusted to their care iu •I first-class manner, and with despatch. [ Baler & Brown.



CJivrr- Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, J'liE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. W. H. BRISTOW, A’ UTHOKISED AND LICENSED SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn County Council Office, HEREFORD STREET, 87 id T 188 ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that Tub Ashburton Guardian is the ONLT DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other Journal, .fpua Ashburton Guardian circulates largely -in- .the Town and Suburbs, and aim* in Rakaia, -Chertsov. Seafield, Meth yeH, .Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanui; -Longlsach, Ashburton Forks, Tynwald. Winslow, Waterton, and every of, the County of Ashburton within ,of postal communication, thus best, geneial as well as local Ijor Advertising. Vimxoic Guardian will be r in-the colony ““•mi toaid in advance), or r,'postage extra.



Business Notices. ERL IN WOOL DEPOT. MRS KINGSTON has COMMENCED BUSINESS in Crewel and Berlin Work, in Tancred street West, late N. Duffs 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. 326 c 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 HAVING purchased Messrs T. B. Hodder and Co. ’s 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 line 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, ind will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Robert Alcorn. Soap for Gd. JOHN S Leestnn, March 3, 1882. JOHN SMITHSON. 939 e STOCK OF 589 d



]Sf 0 1 0 ’ J(x:epi. Clark, GRAIN MERCHAN T, OPPOSITE BARK 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 Gardens 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 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 public support. First award of merit at the Exhibition A. THIELE. 204 c G REAT REDUCTION WATCHES. IN 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 ITS ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 ios ; 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 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jcwel- Iny, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, set with Australian rubies, at corre si,(mdingly 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, SADDLER, Tikwald, begs to call the attention of the Public to his well selected Stock of SADDLERY; also, HORSE COVERS for the coming season, which v. *ll be found to be of the best quality, and rt lowest possible prices. N.B.—Every description of HORSE COLLARS made to order on the pre mises. 1° f » fTVHIS 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 bo 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.’s own order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now keduced to 2s, 2s Gd, and 3s per lb. 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



T. E. Proctor, QCULISTS’ OPTICIAN Office— Over Cuff and Graham’s, next dcor to Suckling’s Leather Warehouse, CORNEE OF LICHFIELD AND MAN CHESTER STS., CHRISTCHURCH, (537 c Coflee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH, 0 D FISH SUPPERS 0 D STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. _ Open always from 7a. m., till Midnight. 6d, MEALS Cd. Cup of lea or Coffee ... ... 3 Cafe au lait 3



Business Notices. William Patchiii g, ENT, TARPAULIN, AND HORSECLOTH pi AKE R, HAS REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES, BELOW FRI EDI. AN DER BROS., EAST STREET. N.B.—Horse Cloths and Oilskins can he obtained at the New Premises at the usual LOW PRICES. 530 e T 5 BUILDE RS A - is' D CONTRACTORS. ASHBURTON COUNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTORY. TIN, IRON, AND ZiNC WORKS. S. Hardley, east street, ashburton, Having made arrangements for regular shipments of Galvanised Iron from Markets, is prepared to supply Galvanised Spouting and Lk d tioned rates -O.G. Spouting, found and fixed, 4m, 4d ; dim, d£d ; Bin, 5d per foo . 18in Galvanised Iron Ridging, 4|d per foot. nvi ;r; r ; rm Workmanship jZS- First Award of Merit, Ashburton Industrial Exhibition worJunan.mp guaranteed. Quality unsurpassed.



CANTERBURY BRANCH, p^oo. ImM m. iJm: m boom feIABUSHED 1859, Capital 1 1,000,000 Unlimited Liability of Shareholders mHB PREMIER COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT CURRENT RATES. COMPANY. THE LOWEST 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. Trj HAS the pleasure of,informing his numerous Friends that having Re • \J* 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, ho 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 efleet. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283



A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. Iho M'Cormick, Bearing, 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 Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail iugs, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83



E W INDUSTRY. ASPUALITNG. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park sr reet. All work kept in repair for twelve mouths. t’soc



y N S A L E . Felt Cliest and lung Protectors Respirators American Chest Expanders American Elastic Stockings and Knee caps American Elastic Belts and Trusses American Enemas Allen and Banbury’s Perfected Cod Liver Oil Ean do Suez Ncstlc’s Milk Fred l)u Barry’s, Bard’s, Neave’s Ridge's, and Liebig's Infants’ Foods Pear’s Transpai out Glycerine Soap. STRYCHNINE, 200 ounces now in Port Lyttelton. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical 'Chemist. 337 d



Business Notice. m N OTICE TO FARMERS'i We have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated McSherry Grain Drills,



Business Notices. dvr o w S H O W I N G— IN FOURTk EN CASES of NEW DRAPERY. E. Gabites, BOng a DIRECT IMPORTER from Manufacturers, and soiling for CASH ONLY, enables !mn to offer goods TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN ANA OTHER HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. Note the following Prices : Ladies’ Tweed Costumes. 15s 9d ; worth V ’’. 25s ; 17s 9d, worth SOs. 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 fid. Costume Cloth,ls id ; worth Is fid. Navy Blue Sei'ge, Flannels, Very Cheap, from 94d per yard. 72-inch White Sheeting from 11R1 ; Brown Holland, from s£d, Boys’ and Men’s Clothing. R. GABITES, E A S T STREET. In That Shop Lately Occupied By Ready-Money Richakds. 191 e J. FOWLER, Manager. In , Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE thanking the ] uhlic for their liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and custi mors that they have greatly enlarged their premises, and wish to notify that Huy are now in a position to do all kinds of work—from building new to repairing carriages of all descrip tions. A large and choice stick always on hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Liz Brcs. themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address— WILLS SIEEET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. S9se



■|3 OBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, XV having entered into PARTNER SHIP, are prepared to give Hie highest CASH PRICES for WHEAT OATS PARLEY GRASS SEED And Lave for sale—Flour, Shaips, Bran, ChalF, Tea, Sugar, Ac., Ac. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 30t5c 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.”



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 capabiJity 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 hem made this season, and farmers would do well to enquire before pm-chas ing elsewhere. EXTRAS FOR THE ABOVE KEPT IN STOCK. Friedlander Bros., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE 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 Hobert 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 Englisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; 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 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-960 BAKER BROS., gUILDERS, CONTRACTORS., AN UNDERTAKERS Wakanui road and Cass street Ash or. mmfS PLANS PREPARED A EbUM GIVEN



Business Notices. Westerfield Mill . IS NOW IN FCLL WORK. Farmer* bringing their Grist to mill can le accommodated all night, and have their Grist ready to return the following'morn* ing.



A Kight-Miller kept. Cash Buyeu of Chain. Apply to JAMES CLARK, C7Bd Proprietor Westcrfield Mill. .Thomas Taylor S now quoting a FRESH SUPPLY of Dunedin Oatmeal, Somerville’s, the best at 4s per 25tbs Dunedin Biscuits, 3cl per lb Pure Lemon Juico (certified by the Board of Trade) quarts, Is 9d Yitadoiie non alcoholic Champagne,; 9d per bottle, 8s Cd per dozen Smoked Cods’ Roes, is per tin Spaced Honings, Is pier tin Fresh lieirings, Sd per tin Very Choice Ling, Cd per tin Sugars, yellow, 3-id per ih IN hite Crystals, 4d to 4id pjer lb Snowdrop Crystals, 5d Raw Brown, S-^d Teas. —ln this connection we do not nauseate the public by “ protesting too much.” Our tecs and prices speak fo» themselves. Pure Assam Tea, 2s and 2s Cd per lb Best Pekoe or Green, Sh. Mixtures of Indian and China Teas, best) 2s lOd per lb ; other qualities, 2S'Bd, 2s Cd, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is Cd p boxes, 28s, 2Cs, 245, 225, 20s, 18s Cd, ICs



Gd, and 13s 6d The latter, a pure tea with good .leaf, strong and fine flavor, unequalled, at lose than 3s a box advance. Strong caddies, containing 201 b of. the famous Assam Mixtuic, 38s; Half* chests of iOlbs, L 3 to L 5 C< flee, 21b tins, Lest, 3s Mara villa Cocoa Essence, 3s Gd per lb Van Boutons’, 4s 8d Fry’s, Is 6d Kew Currants, (id per lb Mixed Peels, Is Gd per lb £t Allans Cakes, currant, citron, or seed, 9d each Pest Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Candles, Battersea Wax, 10|d per lb , Speim (full weight), 8d per lb : Mould Candles, 5d per lb. Kerosene, 9s, 9s 6d, and 10s Gd, per 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), 2s 4d Nabob Sauce, lOd Yorkshire Eelish, lOd. Mellor’s Sauce, 9d and Is Gd C. and B. Currie Powder, Is Gd and Is 9d Keiller’s Marmalade, 9d per tin Swiss Milk, 10|d, 10s dozen Honey, 21b tins, lOd Sago, 4d per lb, the lost Tapioca, fid and Gd Farina, fid per lb packet Maizcna and Oswego, 8d per lb Columbus Coin Flour, Gd Rice, 3d; 71b for Is Gd; best, 4d ground, 4d Tobacco—best brands only, Venus Nail* rod, Cs Venus Twist, 5s Gd Aromatic, mild, 6s per lb A c. A c. GOODS DELIVERED DAILY. / iiijr.ESs : ST. ALBANS’ STORE AND BAKERY (Late Saywell). COLOMBO STREET— Christchurch— Cue door city side of Tuam street.



HIGH STREET— One door city side of St, Assrh ftscet 2*4 ORB A Co., Ironmongers, beg to inform (he Ashburton public that they have been appointed AGENTS for the under mentioned Machines, and trust that all who are thinking of buying a Sewing ok. Kilting Machine will call and see these before deciding on any oilier make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING Standard SEWING MACHINE £S THE BEST IN THE WORLD. j!OW MIND YOU DON’T FORGET V* tl -.4 ft The DOME COMPANION! (hand readle) by the same makers as 1 Standard,” is a perfectly reliable Amer an-made Machine, and has given u n iquivocal satisfaction wherever intro luced, and deserves the attention of the mblic. The “ Standard ” KILTER.— This' Hachine will be found a gieat boon to . Dressmakers and others, and we antici late a large and ready sale for this. It an be worked by hand, treadle, or steam lower, and will Make Any Kind ojt Lim Desired. Can be altered event styles And widths immediately, a a most simple manner