fHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1881

Printed and published daily, for the Proprietor by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at The , Ashburton Guardian Printing Office, West street, Ashburton,, L , , Monday, November 27, ifß2,



Poyntz and Co. . t • Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general agents EAST STREET ashburton , i . POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions from W. B. MOSS to offer for sale that very desirable Dwelling House, situate in TANORED STREET, EAST, Ashburton, containing seven rooms, with Garden attached. T o B Two and Three-roomed Cottages. T O R- S the MESSRS POYNTZ & CO. Have received instructions from owner to offer for sale, BY PRIVATE TREATY, T.S. ■ No. 673, BURNETT STREET, '.Situated cldae to the centre of the town, upon which is erected a comfortable four roomeo dwelling-house, with 'stabling and good fruit garden attached. POYNTZ & CO.



rE Undersigned have' been instructed to offer for sale lots 1,2, and part of 3,142,141, 140, 132, containing about VT WO ACRE S, Situate on the Wakanui road, upon which is built a capital FAMILY RESIDENCE, Containing thirteen rooms. ,yf « :■ , POyjNTZ &.CO. 10R, SALE —On account, of T. R. Hodder Esq., 10t'124, containing >: ~; . ,T¥0 ,AORESi OF LAND, Adjoining his late residence, and fronting the Town Belt. ; ’This would be a good site for a residence. Also, f n account of the same owner, T.S. No. 779, Situated at the junction of Cass and Peter ;^«t±eets,-with'stabling thereon: POYNTZ & CO. P FOR SALE.—Lot 24, Alforl Forest road, containing 2 roods, with dwell ing-house, stables, and other outbuildings. Terms moderate. POYNTZ & CO. FOR jSALEi,—Town Sections-Nos. 822, ?828, 818, 698, 675, 318, 316, 118, and 119. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A good' two-roomed cot tage and quarter-acre of land, close to the residence of Mr Bean. Small cash deposit. POYNTZ & CO. HE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from Mr M. Hamilton to offer FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATS', His farm at Anatna, containing - 228 Acres, ■ 50 ACRES IN WHEAT, - 50 ACRES IN OATS, BALANCE IN FALLOW. , The whole of the land is well-fenced, and. ■ within three miles of the railway. This presents a splendid chance for anyone re- J quiririg a farm to take advantage of the ’opportunity, as the owner is determined ;i to sell; owing to an accident. POYNTZ & CO.



■JBSBRS POYNTZ & CO. have re- shelved instructions to sell, by pri vate treaty, on account of Mr W. Syca more, his compact farm of 186 acres, within one mile of Willowby, being R.S. 22922; in grass, well watered, and sub -1 divided into 6 paddocks, together with a : -fbur-roomed dwelling-house. POYNTZ & CO. M ONEY TO LEND on mortgage at lowest current rates. POYNTZ & CO. ; T7IOR SALE.- Chertsey. -A farm of 862 acres at POYNTZ & CO. lIOR SALE—A good second-hand four wheeled double-seated buggy, with ' hair of good horses and harness. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET OR FOR SALE.—A nearly new eight-roomed House, with tastily laid out grounds, situate in Tan cred Street east. Apply to POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A well appointed six roomed HOUSE, with Coach House and Stable attached, in Cox street. POYNTZ & CO. T 10 LET.—A four-roomed House Havelock street. POYNTZ & CO. .1 mO LET.—A Four-stall Stable, situated | _,in Casa street. , , POYNTZ & CO. uli.7 O. LET. A commodious BRICK STORE near the Raliwav Station. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A four-roomed HOUSE in Cass street. - POYNTZ & CO. ,T Q. LET. —Two four-roomed HOUSES, East Belt. ' POYNTZ & Co. ffid LET.—A four-roomed House on I East Belt. POYNTZ &Qo. vj TOw, LET. —A three-roomed HOUSE, g back Bast .Belt. POYNTZ &Co.



Hotels i FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known 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. rnHE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, X Comer 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 cellar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Street. Princes street. “THE BODEGA.” au 17 The shades, Hereford street. 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 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. 527 -Boarding Houses, &c. 1") ANA M A HOUSE X (late a steb’s). Tangreo street Ashvurton. 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 room. S. LUCAS, Proprietor. E HINGE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. • In consequence ol 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 la 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.



Conveyances. LONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. rn., Watertor. 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in tim for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Shearman a Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of thi 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 SOMER-I AND ANAMA ROYAA 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. Single fares, ?s ; return, 3s. 4n JOHN HOOD.



]SJ ° T ___ l 0 TO PASSENGERS. E The Coach to Craoroft will be DLS 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, Summer Fashions. T HAVE now Opened up 40 Cases of NEW GOODS for the season, im ported direct from the Home Markova. All the Latest Novelties in Ladies’ Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Sun-Shades, Dress Goods, Prints, Satteeus, Oatmeal Cloth, Laces, etc. Also an immense Stock of Household Drapery, Carpets, etc. S'. W. ALCORN, 020 East street. OT ICE OF B EM O V A L. The Undersigned takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous patrons and th'e 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, I’UOSfECI Bdiidincs, - East street. 529 James Meseltine (Late Thomas Dudson), SADDLER, Burnett street, begs to announce that he has bought the business lately carriad on by T. Dudson, ftnd 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 Tinwald business, where his numerous friends and customers may,depend on their orders being carried out aa her tofore. J. Heseltine, Ash burton and Tinwald. s 8



Business Notices HATING 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 6d, 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, md 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. 589 d



Craighead and Co., rmiLOUS 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 wo commenced busi ness in Ashburton, wo 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, Merges, 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 PIT 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 shewn to the best advantage. Prices moderate, as usual. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tancred street. 250 T>OBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, having entered into PARTNERSHIP, are prepared to give the highest Cash Prices for W 7 HEA.T OATS BARLEY GRAST SEED And have for sale—Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, etc., etc. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch. ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 031 Havelock street, Ashburton. MR THOMAS MUTTER BEGS to announce that, having sold his 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 Rakaia.



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ha y, ENGINEE R, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, ard 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, .to., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. R A Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wvkanui Ed. -Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application, 83



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 duo to the fact that the Manager’s time is not taken up with House or any other business, and ho is able to devote all his energies in the interest of his employers. The Office is situated in LIC HF I ELD STRE ET, CHRISTCHURCH (Next to 'Recce, Ironmongers. ho Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street. sIG rjpHE KINO IS DYEING. First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition. G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs ANDRE WES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price, by leaving them with Andrewes Bros. They will be returned in a week. Damask Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. KIN G, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch-. 11 18



Business Notices. SPECIAL SALE ot Spring VEGET ABLES, BROCCOLI, and CAULI FLOWERS ; also, a large quantity of CABBAGES and other now growing in A. W. Randbll’s gardens (near the corner of the N.E. and N.W. Belts, next theOaledonian Sports Ground), Seed Potatoes and several tons of Prime Onions. Plants always on hand ; also a large and varied Stock of Fruit, Confec tionery, Lollies, etc NOTE THE ADDRESS— . A. W. Kandell, RIGHT-HAND SHOP, TOWN HALL, East Strek.t. Ashburton. 112 d



EW TIN WALD ST ORE, Opposita the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Reid, PROPRIETORS. B. and B. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE,. In Jones and Buadshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shod, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS! TEAS! TEAS I Of the Best Blends, SUGARS! SUGARS !! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING ! ! CLOTHING ! !! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE ! ! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R.’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID, 506



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 SALK PRICES. Having a Largo and Varied Stock, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., MOUNT SOMERS. O T I C E TO Dairymen & others. The undersigned is now prepared to PURCHASE CORN-FED PIGS In any quantities, at Current Rates at his Curing Cellar, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station. CHAS. W. GREEN. May 4, 1882. 402 e jl 10



LANCASTER begs to thank his , 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 bo able to devote his undivided attention to these two businesses, he begs to assure those who may favor him witb their patronage that their wants will re ceive personal supervision. SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East street South, B. Lancaster, Ashburton. 29s



BREWERY. A. Moore &> Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Cameron street, Ashburton. 024 O T I C E TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID * GRAY, Ashbur ton, having secured the services of a thoroughly experienced Mechanic, are now prepared to Repair Reapers and Binders of all makers, also, Combines, Engines, and all sorts of Machinery. Being the only Finn in Ashburton who have got Machinery adapted for this purpose, with Steam Rower, all necessary repairs can be done on the Premises, and at the lowest possible price. We have in Stock Binder Wire and Twine of a first-class quality ; also, best Machine Oils. REID A GRAY, o!9 Cameron street.



Geo. Eootli & Sons, Manufacturers and import ers of AGRICULTURAL IM PLEMENTS. CARLYLE IMPLEMENT WORKS, Sydenham (near Chkistchokch). Makers of Carlylo Iron Windmills Carlylo Seed Strippers Carlyle Improved Disc Harrows Carlyle Drays, Tip Carta, Spring Trails, Ac. Ploughs, Harrows, Cultivators, Broadcast Sowers, Ac. Sole Agents for RANSOME’S STE\M THRESHING MACHINERY. Oflices and Stores— -213 Tcam street, Oiiri.stoikjkoii. Postal Address church. 4730 PHOTOGRAPHY. —Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. JOHN HARVEY, nO O T AND SIIOEM AKE R, Tancred street, Ashburton. J. H. desires to notify to the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he is still carrying on business in the above lino, and by Good Work and Quick De spatch hopes to ensure a fair share of support. 12 a



Business Notices. Dressmaking. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashbueton. Orders promptly attended to. 396 e TO LIVERY STABLEKEEPERS, CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, AND OTHER OWNERS OF HORSES, CATTLE, &c. I Beg to call attention to my stock of VETERINARY MEDICINES, All of which are well-known by those who use them to be most Valuable Prepara tions. ABSORBENT BLISTER.—Far supe rior to the imported blister. Being always freshly made it never fails to blister properly, and never blemishes. COLIC DRINK FOR GRIPES.—A relief is given by this medicine in ten minutes, and a second dose is rarely necessary. A bottle of this in the house may save the life of a valuable animal. PHYSIO BALLS.—Kept prepared in four different sizes. The ingre dients in these balls are tho roughly dissolved in a steam jacketed bath ; they act much quicker than those prepared from crude materials; never gripe, and will keep good for years. CONDITION POWDERS.—These are of two kinds ; one for gettirig into sound hard working condi tion, and acting on the kidneys, skin, and coat, and the other for putting on beef for show or salb. WORM POWDERS.—WiII destroy and expel the. various kinds of worms which infest horses, DRIFFIELD WHITE OILS.—For sore shoulders, harness galls, &c. Will quickly h u al any wound, no matter how severe. CLEANING DRINK.—For cows after calving. Special medicines prepared and sent to any part of the district on receipt of full, particulars of the case, and advice given as to general treatment of horses, cattle, sheep, and dogs. I have a quantity of veterinary surgical instruments such as can be used by anyone accustomed to farm work ; and these I lend out to my customers requiring' any one of them. Having acted for some time as assistant to Francis Cupiss, M.R.C.V.S. (proprietor of the well-known Cupiss’s Constitution Balls), Norfolk, England, my experience is Practical as well as Theoretical. J. M. Cambridge, CHEMIST, Ashbueton s!2



The Ideal Cooking Stove, JjlOR WOOD AND COAL. The New Patent Improved AMERICAN STOVE has NO DEFECTS. IT WILL BAKE EVENLV. 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. 1 TESTIMONIALS. A bank director writes : “ The stove has given great satisfaction. It is effective, economical, and clean, and would, I feel certain, it better known, get into universal use. ” A solicitor writes : “ The stove you supplied me 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 my 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, Elizabkih STiieer, Mblboubtve. AGENTS WANTED.



gEW IX G MACHINES, THE NEW ROTARY ACTION Wheeler &> Wilson’s STRAIGHT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR FAMILIES, FOR TAILORING.' FOR TAILORING. FOR LEATHE.RWORK. FOR LEATIIERWORK. THE NEW MACHINES are designed on a new principle. • < Tliey have all the hest points of the leading Sewing Machines without any of their defects. The Now Machines have neither COG WHEELS nor SHUTTLES, and are j 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 Sowing Machines, Melbourne Exhibition : “The Premier Place was awarded to a NEW WHEELER AND WILSON MACHINE, which performed the feat of sowing together all the parts of a pair of I moleskin trousers in nine (9) minutes, doing its work smoothly and well.” DO NOT BE MISLED. Inspect the New Machines, and be convinced of their great superiority. TIME PAYMENTS On tub Most Liberal Scale. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS.



Business Notices. E W GOO DS. Apricot marmalade, Crosse and Blackwell, in glass camp kettles, 2s each, fresh from Soho square Indian packets, in lead, of pure Assam tea, wonderfully strong, 2s 4d per lb Dunedin oatmeal, Somerville’s, a fresh, supply, in splendid condition, 4s 6d per bag _ Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very fine Souchong, 16s English pickles, 8d per bottle Raspberry vinegar, English, Is bottles Mushroom catsup, large bottles, Is Reduced Prices. Mild-cured hams, per 7ld per lb Wheat for fowls, per 3s 9d bushel Silk-dressed flour, 501 b, Gs 3d ; 251 b, 3s 4d Good rice for chickens, 71b, Is 4d New Jams, 6£d per tin Dunedin biscuits, fresh, 3d per lb Hops, best quality, 2s per lb Kerosene, 8s Gd, 9s Gd, and 10s Gd per tin at Thomas Taylor’s. Patent dressed kitchen fruit, washed and dried by machinery— Currants, Gd and Cid per lb Raisins, Gd and 8d Sultanas, 7d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand Maize meal, 3d per lb Haricot beans, 3d Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb German lentils, Gd per lb An 111 b box of the best Tea imported, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28s An II lb box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare this with the 25s box of other houses. Pure lime juice, quarts, Is 9d. Certified by the Board of Trade Lime juice cordial, Is 9d I Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Calves’ foot jelly, quarts, G. and 8., 3s Gd 83 Colombo St. Best black or mixed tea, 2s lOd Indian and China mixture, 2s per lb. Family Congou, strong, fine flavored Is Gd Lucca oil, quarts, 2s 3d Bloater or anchovy paste, C. and 8., Is 3d White crystallised sugar, 3id, 4d, and 4|d per lb Dried apples, 7d per lb 128 Lower High St.



Self-raising flour, Is packets, 3s bags Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed wine biscuits, 9d per lb Loose baking powder, Is per lb , Keiller’s marmalade, 9d per tin Black lead, lOd per dozen Blacking, 7d per dozen . . . Best starch, 5d per lb Carb. soda, Gd 89 Manchester St. Irish moss, Is 2d and 2s per bottle Linseed meal, 8d per lb Fly papers, 9d per doz J Safety matches, Bryant and May’s iQd per doz Fire kindlers, 4Jd per doz Nestle’s milk, 10|d per tin Sago, 4d per lb Tapioca, sd, 7lb for 2s Gd &c., &c., &c. Triangle (Late dr yon port’s), CHRISTCHURCH. jQOCTOR 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 Cough, and all affections of the Throat, Bronchia;, and Lungs.



Prepared only by H. N. CITRON, Chemist, Akahoa, New Zealand. . Sole Agent for Ashburton; CHARLES NEATE, Chemist.' au7 ORR & Co., Ironmongers, beg to inform the Ashburton public that they have been appointed AGENTS for the under mentioned Machines, and trust that all who are thinking of buying a Sewing or Kilting Machine will call and see these before deciding on any other make. THE LICET-RUNNING 9 TAM 0 / JEWING MACHINE tS THE BEST IN THE WORLD;



{IOW MIND YOU DON’T FORGET • I* The FTOMK COMPANION (hand treat!lo) by the same makers as “ Standard,” is a perfectly reliable Am can-made Machine, and has given equivocal satisfaction wherever in duoecl, and deserves the attention of th public. The “ Standard ” KILTER.— Th Machine will bo found a great boon Dressmakers and others, and we anticl pate a large and ready sale for this. It can bo worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Aky Kind ot Kilt Desired. Can be altered to dif ferent styles and widths immediately ana n a most simple manner



Business Notices. All who intend building, Are invited to CALL at the YARDS OF J. T. BROWN, ; TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT,' Where they can be fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other trade line at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. Special at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROW N, Office : Tuam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. ITI9 The Stud. TO STAND THIS SEASON, at Messrs Matson, Cox, and Co.’s Premises, West street, Ashburton, the IMPORTED AMERICAN TROTTING STALLION, Oakgrove. OAKGROYE is a bay horse with black points, rising five years, by Irvington out of Lady Venture, by Belmont. Irvington by Rysdyk’s Hambletonian out of Imo gene, by Seely’s American Star. Rys dyk’s Hambletonian was one of the best horses that ever stood in America, his service being 500 dollars. Terms —£7 7s for one mare, £6 6s each for two mares, £5 5s each for three or more mares ; payable by acceptance, due on January Ist, 1883. Groomage fee of 5s per mare, payable on first service. For further particulars apply on the premises. MATSON, COX, & -CO.



That unequalled and favo rite THOROUGHBRED SIRE Tribune, By “ Traducer,” dam “ Azucena,” Will Travel his accustomed route this Season. The excellence of “ Tribune’s, stock induced Mr Herring to purchase him for the Alford Estate Company. Well-sheltered Paddocks, with, abund ance of Grass and Water, will be set apart for Brood Mares during the season. For terms, etc., apply at Muir’s Reposi tory, or. Groom in Charge. , A Iford, Oct. 4, 1882.' ' o 5



The pure-bred olydesdale ENTIRE Strathmore, Will Travel this Season in the ASHBURTON, Ana Surrounding,Districts, For particulars see Cards. :" R. EDGWORTH, Owner, Ashburton, Oct. 5, 1882. 56



DRAUGHT STALLION Will shortly arrive in Ashburton, and will Travel North and South of Ashburton and Ashburton Forks. Drayman will be at M‘Rae’s Stables every Saturday. “ Drayman ” is a dapple brown, rising six years, has heavy bone, and is active. His sire was ” Young Prince of Wales,’ and is owned by S. B. Sutton. For in formation and particulars apply to GILBERT EOCLES, In charge. 0 STAND THIS SEASON, 1832 Dundee is a beautiful bay, G years old ; bred by Mr Robert Wilkin, Christchurch. Sire Prince Charlie (4) (imported); dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported) ; 2nd dam Bess, by Cromwell (imported). Dundee will stand at Maronan Station, and travel between Maronan and Grove Farm and surrounding districts. Teems—£3 5s each ; guaranteed, £4 4s. Groomage Fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. Drayman The pure Clydesdale Stallion, Dundee (46)i 120 WILKIN * CARTER, Grove Farm, Tinwald.



T° TRAVEL THIS IN ASHBURTON SEASON And surrounding District, THE CLYDESDALE HORS Pretender. Pedigree ; Pretender is a dark bay with black



points, rising eight years old, with good bone and substance ; stands 16i hands high, splendid temper, good action, and a quiet worker. Pretender is by Prince Charlie (im ported from Scotland by Mr W. Boag), out of Maggie by King Fergus (imported from Scotland by Mr David Innes). Maggie’s dam imported from Tasmania. Pretender gained second prize in the Northern Show as a two-year-old in 1876. Ho also took second prize in 1878. Terms—£2, payable on Ist January, 1883, and 5s groouiage. Groomage fee payable on first service. Will be in .Ashburton every SATUR DAY. WM. H. JOHNS, 4o Trevorton. rpo STAND THIS SEASON—IBB2 THE CLYDESDALE STALLION ■ BONNY SCOTLAND. BONNY SCOTLAND is a dark brown, rising five years old, stands 16£ hands, with good bone and substance ; splendid temper, good action, and very quiet. Bred by Thomas Pashby, Esq., Kaiapoi. Sire —Sir Walter Scott (imported), dam Bonny by Sir Colin Campbell. Bonny Scotland will Travel the Water tpn, Wakanui, and Ashburton Porks dis- [ tricts. | Terms for Season, £3 3s. Groomage fee, ss. * Every care taken, but no responsibility. For further particulars, apply to the s 23 ; GROOM IM CHARGE.



Medical IMPORTANT to all afflicted with - Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wounds of any descript on. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OlNTMENTS,prepared only by Mrs Burns (daughter of the late Mr Yates), Christchurch. " War ranted to cure Burns, Scalds, Guts, or Wounds of any kind, etc. yof ever.so Jong standing. Red Ointment, a certain, pure for Ulcers ; Green Ointment,, a certain cure for Scrofula or. King’s t ”Wliito Ointment, a certain cure for Swelling)* or Inflammation in any part 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 1 for Gravel or Pains in the Loins ; dose for Gravel, from 20 to 30 drops in a table spoonful ©f cold water at bedtime. The Ointments are sold in pots at 2s 9d each, and the Drops the same price, 2s 9d per bottle. These Ointments and Dijops have effected astonishing cures in New Zealand. Names and addresses of over 50 persons cured, some of diseases of 30 years standing, may be obtained by applying to Mbs BURNS, at the above address. , , Agents for Ashburton— Andrewes Bros. ; 9o H? * C/3 Ph a o°w wi o cl H O ■-3* S* xx o° a, co TH E Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS,' - COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND " ; " J Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand — KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER. A CO, 696 e 'TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts Of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwkrds of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has 'induced SPURIOUS; IMIJA TIONS, some of which in OUT\VAfRD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the' ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the 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 which none are genuine ; Ist—ln every ?case ,the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved pn the Government ■ Stamp affix, to each packet. 2nd—Eacn Single Powder has directions fo: the dose, and the words, John STEEbISfo.N Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always -spelt with two EE’s. _ , -.-.. I? 4th—The manufacture is carried on solelv at Walworth, Surrey. ‘ Sold in' Packets by aill Chemists anas Medi cine Vendors, . ■ . • /*T



Sold by Kempthorn , P 8.035 ea and,.Co. Auckland. TMs 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. , 1 , 1 THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to vend’r so called article in imitation. The PUBLIC' are CAUTIONED that the tins of'the geriuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in tins only., •... Ol Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets. ■ f’ Keating's Worm Tablets A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable . method of administering the ;only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all and Druggists. Propnetor, THOS. KEATING, London GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S 000 OA. 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_ savej 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 subtle maladus are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft' by keeping ourselves well fortified with pure 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 : JAMF Q EPPS AND CO., CHEMIST. LONDON. ALSO. EPPS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE FOR ALSUHNOON US IHE 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. —lntending 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 Execucor 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 LEAST, Agent at Christchurch; Or from •R. 0. HAMERTON, Public Trustee] , Wellington, ; 12th May, 1882.