The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. Ill—No. 647.1

ASHBURTON. SATURDAY. MAY 27. ISBB.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c Alfred Harrison, A UOTIONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects. Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at IS o'clock sliarp. commencing in the Yards with HORSES. AND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS 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. 1 CENTRAL' FREEHOLD LAND, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENCY, William Smith, REQUIRED. ALFRED HARRISON. UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OP VALUATOR, &c.



FOR SALE— The above Agency has the following Farms 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. 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. Ttvp 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, W’alsh’s paddock, Mayo’s paddock, McLean’s paddock, Tail ored and Allan’s land, etc., etc.



MONEY. £5,000 to lend on freehold properly, at current rate of interest, in sums of £IOO and upwards. Apply to WILLIAM SMITH, Manager, East street Ashburton. LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Fire Reserve — £1.000,000. Annual Income — £1,564,000. INSURANCES Invested Fund5£6,221,005, £6,221,005, Claims Paid— £16,809,152. EFFECTED ON Buildings, Furniture, Stocks, Wool (in shed or stations). Crops (growing or stacked), &c., &c. Agent for Ashburton— WILLIAM SMITH, East street, Ashburton. SON FOUNDRY. FOR SALE— Ranges (any size) with copper, cast, or wrought iron boilers; registers, verandah brackets, fretwork, tmb railings, &c. Patterns of the above can be seen, and orders taken by the undersigned. WILLIAM SMITH, Agent for Ashburton,



Business Notices. F. S. Shearer, OF THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for theii past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice till kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged l and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, 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, Tinwaid. st)od -pERTH HOUSE. 1882—WINTER MILLINERY—IBB2. MISS DUNCAN has just received a large and varied assortment of Goods in the latest style, to which she particularly draws the attention of her friends and the public in general. Among the articles which she desires specially to enumerate will be found the following, all of which are we worth inspection : Bonnets, Feathers, Corsets, Baby Linen, Hats, Flowers, Underclothing, Pinafores. Miss Duncan is prepared to undertake Dressmaking in all its branches, and Mil linery in the newest and most approved styles. Ladies’ own material made up. Mourning within the shortest notice. Note the address— j



PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO STREET, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. 2940 INDENT CO.’S Light Family BITTER ABE. 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 bo the most wholesome and palatable brink offered to the public. We supply it in hogsheads, barrels, half-hogsheads, and kilderkins, and de liver free in Christchurch and suburbs, or to any railway station in the Canterbury Provincial District. ASHBURTON AGENTS — 621 d JAMESON & ROBERTS. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. G. J. Martin, EJJ T C H E R, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2-Jd. to 4d. Mutton ... ... l|<h to 3d. Sausages Cd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite



mHE NEW GROCERY ESTABLISH X MENT, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required for a household rom one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upen weekly for orders. It is needless to quote prices, as every article will ho of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A trial respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORB, East stxiezt, Ashbueton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises East street, (next Union Bank). 987 c



COALS & FIREWOOD. All orders left at our offices, or for warded by post, will be delivered to any part of the town or suburbs, at the lowest possible price. 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. Seduced Rates. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Mail Office. 949 d E. FOOKS AND SONS, Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed ] Subvetoes, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, W. H. BRISTOW, UTHORISBD AND LICENSED SURVEYOR, Ford andNewton’sßuildings, next Sclwyn County Council Office, HEREFORD ST R‘E ET.B7 id WILLIAM SMITH, Manager, 920 a 1 East street, Ashburton. Address : Architects, Ashburton.



fjpHE LATE FIRE. The undersigned begs to notify that Messrs Agland 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, Petek street, near Qcill’s Hotel, AfaiinniiTON. Dec. 188 i.



mflE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRIG E_— ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian is the ONLY DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Tirnaru, and com pimnia a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other Journal. The Ashburton Guardian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and also in Rakaia, Chertsey, Seafield, Meth ven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanni, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks, '/inwald, Winslow, Waterton, and every part of the County of Ashburton within the reach of postal communication, thus being the best geneial as well as local medium for Advertising. This Ashburton Guardian will be way address in the colony ‘(per sonam (paid in advance), or extra, (



Business Notices. DERLIN WOOL DEPOT. MPvS KINGSTON has COMMENCED BUSINESS in Crewel and Berlin Work, in Tancred street West, late N. Duff's Victorian Boarding House, near the Eng lish Church. Crewel Wools, Silks, Oat meal Cloth, Crash, Canvass. Brigg’s Patent Patterns in great variety. Ladies own materials worked or traced. 32Gc s 0 A P. 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 Soap for Cd. JOHN SMITHSON. Lceston, March 3, 1882. AYING purchased Messrs T. B. Hodder and Co.’s STOCK OF | RONMONGERY, 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, will ilnd 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 Gd, and 3s. There has never been auditing like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, vnd will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will bo delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FBESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Eobert Alcorn. EB9d



N ° IC E . J<x;epii Clark, GRAIN M E RCHAN T, OPPOSITE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. HIGHEST CASH PRICE FOR GRAIN. 192 c A. W. Randell 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



mBE CO-OPERATIVE BAKERY, JL TRIANGLE, ASHBURTON. A. Thiele Wishes to intimate to his many friends and the public of Ashburton generally, that he has now TWO CARTS running throughout the District, and all orders entrusted to him for Bread, Biscuits, and Confectioner}' of every de scription, will bo promptly attended to. A. Thiele tenders his thanks for past favors, and requests a continuance of public support. Eirst award of merit at the Exhibition A. THIELE. 204 c rN RE A T REDUCTION IN WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will oiler the same at the follow ng Reduced Prices, viz : —Rotherham's gold hunting Levers from ITS ; 'Rotherham's silver Levers from £G iOs ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s; gold Genovas (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, Ac., 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 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. COe



Photography.— Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HERNY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. -'Sr„ mmmm ’zrA Ashburton coach factory, Havelock stkeet. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customers that their Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Execut all Orders entrusted to their care in first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown.



T. E. Proctor, CULISTS’ OPTICIAN Oflico Over Cuff and Graham's?, next door to Suchling’.s Lent her Warehouse, CORNER OF LICHFIELD AND MAN CHESTER STS., CHRISTCHURCH. 037 c Cofiee Palace, No. 1, OLD POST OFFICE, CHRIST CHURCH. O D . fish "suppers o d> STEAKS and CHOPS from the GRILL Every Night. Open always from 7 a.m., till Midnight. 6d. MEALS 6d. Cup of Tea or Coffee ... ... 3 Cafe au lait ... ... ••• 6



Business Notices. 'W illiam Patching, nEN T, TARPAULIN AND HORSECLOTH MAKER, NEW PREMISES. BELOW RRIEDLANDER BROS., EAST STREET. N.B.—Horse Cloths and Oilskins can be obtained at the New Premises at the usual LOW PRICES. 530 ° 0 BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. ASHBURTON COUNTY RIDGING AND SPOUTING FACTORY. TIN, IKON, AND ZINC WORKS. HAS REMOVED R/vST STREET, ASHBURTON, _ v , « • j . 1 i~fho Hnw ten S. Mardley cTDrur ACUVIII



CANTERBURY BRANCH. s sJvfiKrtrLi/fr' V Wti £ aiii'jis. "p: i H Established 1859. Capital 1 1000,000 Unlimited Liability of Shareholders T H E FIRE PREMIER COLONIAL CO AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Hoberts. M P A N Y. LOWEST 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. 151 d HAS the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having Re- X • \J* moved into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Promises in Armagh Street (Exactly Opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most modern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 283



James Heseltine, SADDLER, Txkwald, begs to call the attention of the Public to his well selected Stock of SADDLERY; also, HORSE COVERS for the coining season, which will be found to be of the best quality, anil r.t lowest possible prices. N.B.—Every description of HORSE COLLARS made to order on the pre mises. 1°



** fTTHIS isn t 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 Boyal Hotel. ‘‘ No, I presume not,” returned the stranger, “or they wouldn’t leave any of the animals to block up the entrance.” Fresh Fruit and "Vegetables can be ob tained at the above shop daily. 012 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 tol). W 7 .’sov/n order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Dot.lyo Tweeds; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favund ly known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s thl, and Ss 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. 7!>d



A GRICHLTURAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashburton. C. Hay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. Ihe M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanux Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT [ BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83



E W INDUSTRY. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be loft at the Works, Park sireet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c Felt Chest and lung Protectors Respirators American Chest Expanders American Elastic Stockings and Knee caps American Elastic Belts and Trusses A mevicau Enemas Allen and Hanbury'a Perfected Cod Liver Oil Eau do Suez Ncello’s Milk Food L'u Barry’s, Eavd’s, Heave’s Ridge’s and Liebig’s Infants’ Poods Pear’s Transparent Glycerine Soap. ASP.U ALITNG. S ALE.



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.STRYCHNINE, 200 ounces now in Port Lyttelton. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Phaemacbutioai. Ohbmibt. 337 d



Business Notice.



Business Notices. -VT O w S H OWING JM FOURTEEN CASES of NEW DRAPERY. E. Gabites, Being a DIRECT IMPORTER from Manufacturers, and selling for CASH ONLY, enables him to offer goods TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT. CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. Note the following Prices ; Ladies’ Tweed Costumes. 15s 9d ; worth 25s ; 17s 9d, worth 80s. Wool Shawls, from 4s lid ; Lad'.es’ Black Cloth Jackets, 8s lid to COa. Other materials in all the leading fabrics. Twill Tweed Cloth, 7|d ; Satin Cloth, Is ; worth Is 6d. Costume Cloth, Is |d; worth Is 6d. Navy Blue Serge, 9-id ; worth Is 3d. Flannels, Very Cheap, from 9|d per yard. 72-inch White Sheeting from s|d, Boys’and Men’s Clothing. R, GABITES, EAST STREET. In That Shop Lately Occupied By Ready-Money Richabds. 191 e J. FOWLER, Manager.



Messrs Elz Bros,, WHILE thanking the public for their liberal support, leg to intimate to their friends and euott. mors that they have greatly enlarged (heir premises, and wish to notify that they are now in a position to do all I:inc-s of vu.ik—iiom building new to repairing t ain: ges oi all descrip tions. A large and choice ei«-<k always on hand, which their friends no invited to inspect. All work is under !l,e super vision of Messis Elss Lies, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address — WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. Sf*Pe Robinson and township d, having entered into PARTNER SHIP, art prepared to give the highest CASH PRICES for WTiEA T OATS BARLEY GRASS SEED And have for sale—Flour, Shaips, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, etc., Ac. Sacks at lowest rales. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 306 c Havelock street, Ashburton.



TO FARMERS' - S^4 We have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Celebrated McSlierry Grain Brills, For the Ashburton County, and have them now on view in front of our establishment. These Machines have been FURTHER IMPROVED for this Season, and besides the capability for drilling peas, they are fitted with an improved GRASS SEED AND TURNIP SOWING APPARATUS.



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. or URRAY^ “ niAKE TIME BY THE FORE i LOCK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Horae, and therefore tho colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East stbekt, Ashburton,



Owing to the great demand for these* Machines, we would advise intending pur chasers to make early application, as only a limited quantity was imported. A GREAT REDUCTION in the price has been made this season, and farmers would do well to enquire before purchas ing elsewhere. EXTRAS FOR THE ABOVE KEPT IN STOCK, Fiiedlander Bros., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS FOR 'HIE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY OF N!■ W 'ZEALAND.



was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and ho at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, I which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time keeping, arc also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Euglisn levers, made expressly for 11. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at LG, LG 6a, LG 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10a, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Roiherhams, LG 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English. Plate in stock, and to the fact that ail kinds of REPAIRING- are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. 11. 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 ccip< of P. 0.0. 730c-OGa BAKER BROS., GUILDERS, CONTRACTORS AN UNDERTAKERS Wakanui road and Csss street Ash PLANS PREPARED & IfcTIM GIVEN



Business Notices. r--isar» ¥. ; ester field' Mill iff- K( AV I':.-: ;-nj: VVOPK. Farmer* J, i.ii: tl;< ir ' :to mill can be v.;i ru.!;!, and liave their ; .cb to rthoii iiio i'olknving morn? ;ng. Ai- kld-Si iiici kc-j. fc. - • Cash I'rvKi; of Gbaih. •• • Arpiy to JAMES CLAEK, CISd Proprietor Westerfield Mill.



fliomas Taylor £ S now quoting a FRESH SUPPLY of 1 Dunedin Oatmeal, Somerville’s, the at 4s per 25lbs Dunedin Biscuits, 3d per lb Pure Lemon Juice (certified by,the Board of Trade) quarts, Is 9d , Yitadone non alcoholic Champagne, 94 , T per bottle, 8s 6d per dozen Smoked Cods’ Roes, Is per tin Spiced Herrings, Is per tin Fresh Herrings, 8d per tin Very Choice Ling, 6d per tin j Sugars, yellow, 3|d per lb Y hite Crystals, 4d to 4|d per lb Snowdrop Crystals, 5d Raw Brown, Teas. —ln this connection we do not nauseate the public by “ protesting too much.” Our teas and prices speak for themselves. Pure Assam Tea, 2s and 2s fid per lb Best Pekoe or Green, 3s. Mixtures of Indian and China Teas, beat, ' 2s lOd per lb ; other qualities, 2a Bd, 2s Cd, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is fid ; boxesj 28s, 26a, 245, 225, 20s, 18s fid, Ifig fid, and 13s fid The latter, a pure tea with good leaf,, strong and fine flavor, unequalled, at less than 3s a box advance. Strong caddies, containing 201 b of the.; famous Assans Mixture, SSs ; Half- > chests of iOlbs, L;S to L 5 ! Coffee, 21b tins, best, fin Mara villa Cocoa Ks.sencc, 3s Pd per lb Van Hortens’, 4f; dd Fry’s, Is fid Hew Cm rani;-, ltd p»r ib Mixed Peek, is ('■•? ] • ib St Allans Cnlesj.cumint, till on, or seed, Cd tath Pest M ixtd riseniia, Co per ib (V.ncl«., Pa:.tu; ca V.'»x, 30id per lb F[. onn (1;. 1! l.t), Cd pir lb Mould CnuUts, Cd i t-v lb. Kerosene, Os, Ox fir, and ICs Cd, pet tin Fire Kiudlers, 4-| per packet. Nabob Pickles, 3s 3d per bottle Captain V, kite’s 2t 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s, Is 3d McLean’s Colonial, ICd Lucca Cil, C. and 8., (quarts), 2s 4d Nabob Sauce, lOd Yorkshire Relish, lOd. Mellor’s Sauce, Sd and Is Cd 0. and B. Cumc Powder, Is Cd and Is 9d Keiller’a Mannahule, Pd per tin Swiss Milk, ICid, ICs dozen Honey, 2d; tint. 30d Sago, 4d per lb, the best Tapioca, bd and Cd Farina, 5d per lb packet - Maizena and Oswego, bd per lb Columbus Corn Flour, fid Rice, fid ; Tib for Is Cd ; best, 4d ground, 4d Tobacco—best brands only, Venus Nail rod, Gs Venus Twist, es Cd Aromatic, mild, fis per Ib



GOODS DEI/IVEKED DAILY. /.DDE ESS : ST. ALBANS’ STOLE AND BAKERY (Late Saywell). COLOMBO STREET— Christchurch— One door city side of Tuan. street. HIGH STREET— One door city side of St. AepjL street 28* ORR & Co., Ironmongers, beg to inform the Ashburton public that they baye 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 Utakdarb SEWING MACHINE IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD-



Jiov/ MIND YOU DON’T FORGET »* The HOME COMPANION (hand treadle) by the -same maters as “ Standard,” is a perfectly reliable Am can-made Machine, and has given equivocal satisfaction ’wherever in _ duced, and deserves the attention of til PU The “ Standard ” KILTER.— This Machine will be found a great boon _to Dressmakers and others, and we antici pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Amy Kimd hm Deeiked. Can be altered to d|£ ferent .stylos and. widths immediately, aid. n a'moet wanher ■ J _•