The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV.-No. 792.1

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 14. 188 g

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c ‘ '" ‘'l l "' ‘ lillT r 11111 * il " ' ' Alfred Harrison, ? ’H r ' 4 A~HOTi6NiIER, ‘ VALUER • 'COM* ■JX* , MISSION AGENT, ’ j ' ! ~ r ii*nd 6alea, of 'stock, Merchandise, ’ , , ... > r»!_« DnMUmr MUIU »«UWj w * i w r . . Furniture and Effects, Figs, Poultry, ' ‘ W General Produce, f SALE ‘every SATURDAY, at sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. "LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, 5 . REQUIRED. town and Farm Properties entered ■ the books.. No charge unless sold. AS on AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. jfiVeit class of Risks taken at lowest rates. .87 v ALFRED HARRISON. T: Pepperell, [OUSE, LAND, & GENERAL 1 COMMISSION AGENT, Has ON SALE— Houses, Land, Building Sections. Money Lent on Mortgage. Tem porary Loans, effected on depost of • ' Deeds, Bills of Sale, Scrip, etc. 06 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, dec. A. E. INGRAM, M.E.L.C.M., {Architect and Engineer. Bridges, Water and other Engineering . . Work superintended in town or country. i ‘. Villas, etc., etc., Planned on improved i.r.i principles. Consideration —2£ per cent. ~( >i Address s WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, Near Mr Stephenson’s. 949 d :& E. FOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Civn Engineers, Valuators, Licensed z; Purveyors, and Land Brokers) "THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, i ,/ Ashburton. IBEODORE B. JACOBSEN, Architect, i Offioe removed to Hereford, streptj oppo . .. site “ Shades,” ■. . 11 ) OHISTCHUROH. '. promptly at tended to. 031 ,!o . w. H. BRISTOW. ■j AUTHORISED AND LICENSED o!,i? 'anL'"‘ /' SURVEYOR, ; ne*t J Selwyn 3t>> r,/ : , Cpnniy Council, Office. 1,,,..; : . HE.R.fiEORD STREET. Syid ESSRS E. DOBSON & SON, Civil Engineers ; r j ■ ■ Art is .AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, Hereford street, Christchurch. o!9 Shipping. mmmM IHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT y ROUTE V.-V ■' " ■ r , 10 seat Britain and Europe, THROUGH AMERICA, via SAND WICH ISLANDS. The Magnificent Steamship , AUSTRALIA, • ,400 tons, will leave Auckland for San Francisco, via Honolulu, on TUESDAY, lecemher 5. . Owing to the extra number booking by bis line, on account of the Egyptian dim oity, r early application for passages is eceosary in. order to avoid disappoint lent. .WILSON, SAWTELL & Co., Agents, Chriatchn ■'. Business Notices , J, W. COOKSON, Jun., & CO., /. TIMBER &: COaLMER HANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION ~;. AGENTS, METHVEN, aV e. always on sale' at our yards, Meth >n, and at the sawmills, Alford Forest— lilding timber, posts, rails, . firewood, akes, etc.. We have also on sale at 'ethven, a large stock of flooring and atch-lining (union, white and red pine), >tara, V.D.L. palings and shingles, iSticated weather ; hqarding, etc. Hurdles id gates ion hand or made to order, aal,Portland cement, bricks, lime, etc., dvanised arpn, doors, sashes and fittings, lila, barbed and ordinary fencing wire, aples, etc,.. Goods delivered to any part, L&e distript. • Agents for the New Zea n<Llnsurance Co., the . New Zealand oan ; apd Mercantile Agency Co., and for [essrs Morrow, Bassett and' Co. • Commission, Land and Estate Agents idjYalufktors. , r i for SALE ±- Woolpacka, Cornsacks, id Turnip Seed, at the lowest rates. ' O. J. W, COOKSON, Jun. , & CO. .RV.-amJ. T G FORGE V; ' COACH BUILDING, AND WHEELWRIGHT ESTABLISHMENT. r'/ R. STEEL begs to inform his friqndß and customersthathehas inurrkTTTi’n f (0 his new and commodious r<ll T,U 1110 licw S&promts in WEST STREET (next fARDIi.H Office), where he ment rduh vmcei, vu.ciu ..o hopes to meet > 1 same patronage as heretofore, oeing done on scientific ■ principles, iimatea given forall ' Builders Iron ist, r ‘ Ironwork done in all branches, topers i and i Binders ,repaired with de itch.r -Reasonable charges for all work. j ' , 6o •’’kfi bsnTiiffl ■ ei <ai>*|-O%EIST S’ OPTI C lAN ■' ' r m-.. v-.,: i •‘• - Office ' fj and Graham’s, next door t( - Leather Warehouse, OP LICHFIELD AND MAN UaffISBTEB STS , CHRISTCHURCH. <%it 01 flout- ' •i ■ 6 ? 7 '



Business Notices. JJJTLLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. We are JUST OPENING up our SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, and beg to draw special attention to the MILLINERY DEPARTMENT, consisting of Trimmed and Untrimmed Bonnets and Hats. Feathers, Flowers, Ornaments, &c. For Variety, Quality, and Cheapness, NOT TO BE EQUALLED. Also, a Splendid Variety of Goods to be had in every Department. AN EARLY INSPECTION INVITED. ‘Having secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER, of Paris and Melbourne experience, this ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts can depend upon having the most stylish and cheapest Millinery that can be had. Our DRESSMAKING and MANTLE DEPARTMENT is under the 'manage ment of a first-class hand (late of Robert son and Moffat, Melbourne), a PERFECT FIP is tfaerfore guaranteed at MODER ATE PRICES. Eriedlander Bros., THE CHEAPEST DRAPERY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. 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 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 deduced to 2s, 2s 6d, 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 AT 0 T I C E. Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bank of Australasia JUST LANDING— NEW CLOVER SEEDS. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical -workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. Hlo <. SAMUEL LUCAS



F LOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton N ursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE FOR SALE All, kinds of FLOWER ROOTS and BEDDING PLANTS BOUQUETS, Hand and Table, made up on the shortest notice, cheaper than any other in the trade. Note the Address, Mill Race Road, Back Saunders’ TvaILL. bI3



fjpIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. CHEAP SALES TILL THE NEW YEAR. On January Ist, 1883, I intend taking a partner, therefore all stock on hand MUST BE CLEARED to make room for partnership stock. N.B.—All Accounts must therefore be paid or arranged for before 31st Decem ber, otherwise they will be sued for with out respect of person, Cyril Jephsor TIMBER MERCHANT, i , TINWALD. au6



Geo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement , IMPORTERS, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Christchurch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransomes’ Engines and Threshers Fiirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulky Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows “ Farmer’s Friend,” and “Monarch 1 Grain Drills The Wonderful “Easy ” Lawn Mowers. The Best of Everything. All kinds of Farm Implements and Requisites always in Stock. Write us for Circulars and Prices before purchasing. Agent : FREDK. PAVITT, 473 e Ashburton. HAFF. CHAFF. CHAFF. r(f Jones & Bradshaw, CORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, Archibald street, Tinwald, Beg to inform the public that they have purchased a largo quantity of clean and well-saved OATEN STRAW, which hav ing been threshed and cut into Chaff by their own machines, they can safely gua rantee it good and free from wire, and offer the same, with Oats, crushed or un crusbed. Bran, Sharps, etc., at the lowest pos sible prices. J. and B. also beg to notify that they CRUSH GRAIN, in large or small quan tities, at their Store, and keep a Portable Steam Chaff-cutter to cut Chaff for far mers on the premises. All charges extremely moderate. 496 e



jjACON ! BACON ! BACON ! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at 6£d per !b., large or small quantities. OTICE OF REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of Burnett street and East street. Begs to inform his numerous Customers and the public generally that the NEW SHOP will be OPEN Tf:-NIGHT, and respectfully invites the public to in spect his SHOW of MEAT, which, for quality, he confidently asserts cannot be beaten south of the Equator. Bjl T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, Ashburtoi GL J. Martin, N.B.—Small Goods of all descriptions. 013



Business Notices. A us ' : USTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INSCRA.NCE COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL ... ... ... £250,000. ’ ' i Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. , ■ LOWEST RATES OF, PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on most Favorable Terms. Special Notice. —As this Company has been the means of Reducing Fire Premiums, Insurers will best consult their own interests by heartily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. Agents for Ashburton and District, c R OWN ORR & CO. RON 13n wOR K s Thomas Crompton, WHOLES \LE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS, KITCHEN RAI> GES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. T. C. has the pleasure of informing his nunierpus Friends that having REMOVED into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh street (exactly opposite his old Workshops), which have boon fitted up with the most mo dern 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 of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam 1 ower and Machinery to effect. Note the Address — ARMAGH STREET, Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. Lion Brewery Company, CORNER OF CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. '-■ i ’ THE great demand which exists for the BREWS of the.LION BREWERY 'COMPANY*, and the success which has attended them since starting, has proved that, under the Skilful Management of Mr George Wood, the quality of their ALES and PORTER is superior to any yet made in this Distnpt. The Manager s life-long experience as a successful Brewer is a guarantee that Customers will,get nothing out good and wholesome Ale and Porter from this Brewery. ALE. STOUT. PORTER. Thediighest award (a first prize in the class, a Bronze Medal) was given to the Lion Brewery Company by the Jurors at the New Zealand International Exhibition, and they have also obtained prizes, at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. Jurors award G. Wood, Ashburton.—Stouts in bulk. This exhibit stood put distinctly superior to the other competitors. Wo award a bronze medal. ,■: N.B.—A CART will be running in a few days’ time for the delivery of our Goods and the collection of Orders. G. WOOD, Manager, jj i Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton. William Patching, T ENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. W. P. has always on hand a largo stock of Tents, Tarpaulins and Horsecovers, Waggon and Trap Tilts, etc., Men’s and Boys’ Oilskin Suits, Canvas, Calico, American Duck, Drill, etc.; Clothes, Garden, and Plough Lines ; Flax, Manilla, and Hemp Rope, of all sizes. Wood and Iron Blocks always in Stock. REAPER &i BINDER CANVASES CHEAPER THAN THE IMPORTED ONES, N.P —Reaper and Binder Canvases Repaired at Low Rates. Flags of all Nations Made to order or Lent on Hire. the Address — WILLIAM PATCHING, East Street, Ashburton. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. m M .) -v: KMPm ■irk.: fx-.-. - ■ ■ v. v EstabusKed !8:9. Capital t 1.000.003 T H E . -m/tco Lisßiury of Shbush old fr* PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



REAT REDUCTION IN JT WATCHES. J, S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a largo stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ng Reduced Prices, viz ;—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £lB ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £’6 lOb ; 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 Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set -with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 mouths. Pebble and other Spectacles to. suit all fights. 60e



Business Notice. S;P KI N G MtHNEEY, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. Colombo bt..- christchurch. jVHBS. DUNCAN is now showing a Large and Varied Assortment of SPRING MILLINERY and DRAPERY in the LATEST STYLES, to which she parti cularly draws the attention of her friends and the public in general. Among tjhe articles which she desires specially tto enumerate will be found the following, all of which are well 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. Having engaged a large and effi cient staff of assistants, Miss Duncan will be enabled to execute orders with the utmost despatch. Ladies’ own material made up. Mourning within the shortest notice.. Note the address — jssr- PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger.



SHBUR/T-ON BREWERY, Augustus Moore Has great pleasure in announcing to his numerous friends and the public that, having PURCHASED the Ashburton Brewery, situate in Cameron street, 1 Ash burton, lately carried on under the style of Wood and Co., he is now PREPARED to SUPPLY their-CELEBRATED ALES and STOUT in town'and. surrounding dis tricts, and trusts tliat by keeping a first class article to merit the- support hitherto given to Messrs Wood and Co., and having been successful in obtaining a Prize Medal at theMelbourneExhibitionfor two succes sive years, competing against English Ale, also several Prize Medals in : Canterbury and elsewhere, should be a sufficient guarantee as to the superior quality of our Ales and Stouts. AUGUSTUS MOORE, (Late Wood & Co,), Brewer, Malster, and Bottler, Cameron street, Ashburton. TTTITH reference to theaboveadvertise -VV ment Messrs Wood and Co. beg to thank the public for their support during the past five years, and trust that the sup port hitherto given to them will he be- P. & I>. Duncan,! Agricultural , ■ implement ( manufacturers, . CiraisxcHUKcn and A shbdkton. CAMERON STREET. stowed on their successor. ft 2?,



Manufacturers of PLOUGHS —Double,' Jl Treble, and Single,'which have secured - for them the HIGHEST AWARDS at all ’the Exhibitions and Ploughing Matches at which they have competed ; umongst-them being the 1 1 • Melbourne Exhibition One Gold and One Silver Medal, being the MOST AWARDED to any New Zealand-Exhibitor in that Glass. New Zealand International Exhibi tion For Double and Treble FurrowspGoiU Medal; for Single Furrows, Gold Medal—again being the recipients of the HIGHEST and MOST AWARDS. These Ploughs are made to take either Hornsby, ; C, or Ransome’s Shares, Cast, Wrought, and Steel, either Flat or Round Coulter Stalks, and Swivel Skeiths if desired. The Skeiths are fitted with our New Patent Centres, which for efficiency and durability have never been surpassed. We are also Manufacturers of an IMPROVED BROADCAST SEED SOWER, Which secured at the New Zealand In ternational Exhibition the HIGHEST AWARD of a SILVER MEDAL. Farm Drays,’ Spring Drays, Spring Carts, Harrows,- Rollers (iron : and wood), Grubbers (new design), Drag Harrows, -Grass Seed Strippers, Im proved Folding Straw Elevators, Whipplo treos, Blocks and’Ropes for four horses, Fencing Standards, and every other des cription of Farm Implements and Ma chinery are manufactured and on sale by I. • REPAIRS to MACHINERY, etc. both agricultural and otherwise, are un dertaken by us in CHRISTCfciU KCH and ASHBURTON, at reasonable charges. • s 8 HAVE Nelson, Mnate and Co. been awarded the GOLD MEDAL for Superior TEAS and system of Blending? YES. Has H. M. O arson been ap pointed Sole Agent (Wholesale and Retail) for Ashburton and District ? YES. Arc these Teas Eagerly Bought by the General Public w herever introduced ? —YES. Why?—The GOLD MEDAL referred to answers fully, and consumers practically endorse the opirtion of the Exhibition Judges ; and so 11. M. Gar son knows by his steadily increasing sales that these Teas are approved of. Docs H. M. Carson sell anything besides this Blended Tea ?—OH, YES ; Fruits in variety, and almost Every Article in the Italian and Grocery Trades. Small ex penses and Cash Transactions enable H. M. Carson to give his customers GOOD VALUE. New Goods being opened every day. Another consignment of the Blended Packet Teas Just Arrived. H. M. CARSON, Fruit and Italian Ware house, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. Ml PENGELLY, Tailor, will shortlv be in'ASHBURTON, and will bo pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. au!2 IOTOII iA N STAB LE S The undersigned having taken the above Commodious and Centrally situated STABLES, near the English Church, Tancred street, solicits the patronage of his old friends and the public generally. First-class Carriage and Saddle Horses and Buggies Let out on Hire. Paddock ing Accommodation, with Water. All horses committed to his care will receive every attention. ALEX. HEWSON. 260 Proprietor. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, WYst street.



Business Notices- James Baker H AS OPENED, in Baker’s Buildings, Havelock street, as a GENERAL GROCER. He guarantees that the very best quality and quantity will be procurable. for the money. His motto will be CASH ONLY. The purchaser will thus save at least 25 per. cent., for not having to pay for bad book ! debts. ■ : ; JAMES BAKER, Havelock Street (Opposite Harrison’s Auction Rooms). , au3



g 0 T BOOT S. JOHN JOHNSON begs to inform the inhabitants of Methven and. the adjacent district that he has a LARGE STOCK of Men’s Elastic Sicjes, Jflen’s Shootlnjf Boots, Blncher’s Boots; Shoes—Ladies’ Kid Elastic Side Boots, Houpe and Lace ups ; Boys’ Strdng Nailed' BoOtfc also a large assortment of Children’s Roofs of all sizes. J. JOHNSON, Boot Depot, Methven. ' jl 27



COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. 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 in first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown*



hz Messrs Elz Bros.;, TTf 7 UILE thanking the public for their.' ■■VV • liberal support, beg to intimateito their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged their premises, and wish to notify that they 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 stock always bn hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Elz Bros, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 395 e M 'Vr.murrayx^ ‘v-S mAKE time by the X LOCK” FORE- Tho circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Eobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these 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 LG, LG 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 ceipf of P. 0.0. 7300-96 a



J. SHERRIES', Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments' always on hand- Designs forwarded on application. For further particue' s apply to L. : >H. Wilkins, Agent, Ashburton. 188 BAKER BROS., CONTRACTORS AN UNDERTAKERS Wakanui road and Cass street Ash I KF'AKEP A I-SHM ■il/.LN



Business Notices. Tl AjRMIN G__S.fUR IF It? B. HAYES & CTL., V . .•--■■■ liftt® It e ady - M o’ney Eicliards, Are determined to clear the WHOLE OF THEIR STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &c., &c, Before moving into their NEW PREMISES. Good Grey Twill Sheeting, Bid Splendid Calicoes, 3d A Fine Lot of Cambric Prints, 3f d Job Lot of Shirtings, 4|d 500 more Zulu Hats, 4*d 1 A - Splendid Line of Good Tw4ed, , Trousers, 9s 6d ‘ First-class Lot of Men’s Moles are clearing, 6s 9d 200 Good Tffeed Suits, from 24s 6d Lot of Men’s Strong Shirts, Is 3d J®"- THE BOOT DEPARTMENT is IMMENSE. 400 Children’s'Balmorals, 10|d 250 Girls’ Kid Elastic Sides, 3s 175 Ladies’Lastings,"ss 9d , 72. Ladies’ House Bbots, 3s lid ~ 60 Ladies’ Superior Kid Boots, slightly ‘ , damaged, 6s. , 1 130 Men’s Patent Slippers, 3s THESE GOODS ARE WORTH 25 PER CENT. MORE. OUR COLONIAL BOOTS ABK . SPLENDID VALUE. ; OBLIGE BY ROLLING UP and 'SECURING the BA RGAINS.



Geo. e, goldsmith Begs to inform the inhabitants of Lauriston and the surrounding districts that he has OPENED an establishment in Lauriston, where ho intends to carry on the same business as he has been doing heretofore at Sherwood, viz., Blacksmiths’ and Wheelwrights’ work of all descrip tions. GEO. E. GOLDSMITH, General Blacksmith, Lauriston and Sherwood, au 25 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, Drays, Traps &c. .0 !>:• 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. 590 d 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



ORE. & 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 LIGHT-RUNNING SEWING MACHINE 18 THE BEST IN THE WORLD. JJOW yfINDYOU DON’T FORGET **. The HOME COMPANION (hand treadle) by the same makers as Standard,” is a perfectly reliable Am cap-made Machine,'and has given equivocal satisfaction'. wherever in duced, and deserves the Attention of th public.’’ * ■'••• -■ ,J''- The “Standard” KILTER.— Th Machine will be found a great boon Dressmakers and others, and we anticC pate a large arid ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind oi Kilt Desired.' Can be r altered to dit ferent styles and widths immediately' "uwi n a most simple manner , y •