The Ashburton Guardian.

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 8. . 1882

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.

VOL.' IV.-No. 7*8.1



Alfred Harrison, 3 % SalM'jiSates iof Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effectsj Pigs, Poultry, ’ and General Produce. f WREKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at ■ ‘ . .12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the : . ■ Yards with HORSES, jA nd sales, in the rooms; as required. Town and Farm Properties entered on the hooks. No charge unless sold. ■VGENT FOR THE NORWICH UNION '4 FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks .taken at lowest rates. 87a ALFRED HARRISON. T. Fepperall, OUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, 1 la; h- L • Has ON SALE— Houses,, Land, Building " Sections, Money Lent on Mortgage. Tem ' Loans effected on depost of Deeds, Bills of Sale,- Scrip, etci =o6 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. jA# • ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER. i _ 'Bridges, Water and other Engineering V: Work superintended in- town or country, r Villas, etc., etc., Planned on improved ... principles. Consideration —per cent. • ‘ * ■ • Address • ' ; ' WILLS STREET, 1 ASHBURTON, oi r: _ Kear Mr Stephepscn-s. ■ 949 d o i 3 a E. FOQKS aND : SONS, Architects* Civil Engineers, Valuators, Licensed , ■ , Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton. ‘-"-i mHE ODORS B. JACOBSEN, Architect, Office removed to Hereford .street, oppo site “ Shades,” 1 OHISTCHUROH. P. S.—Communications promptly at tended to. • °3l W. H. BkI.STOW. ... A UTHORISED AND -LICENSED ' SURVEYOR, v. Forf<«adNewton!sßuil4mgß, next Selwyn , ...... County Council Office, /HEREFORD STREET. Sjld ESSRS E. DOBSON & SON, Civil Engineers AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, ■!j South British Chambers,- i Hereford street, Christchurch. o!9 Shipping. DIRECT AND MOS’ ; ROUTE ' ' TO GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA, via, SArtD WICH.ISLANDS. The Magnificent Steamship AUSTRALIA, 3,400t0n5, will leave Auckland for San Frahcisto, via Honolulu, on TUESDAY, Decembers: , Owing;to the extra number booking by this line on account of the Egyptian diffi culty, early application for passages is necessary, in order to avoid disappoint '.Went- / ■" . ’ WILSON, SAWTELL & Co., 771«- ' ' Agents, Christchu Business - Notices' J. W. COQKSON, Jun., & CO., TIMBER & COAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION agents, methven, Have always on sale at our yards, Meth ven, and at the sawmills, Alford Forest— building timber, posts, rails, firewood, stakes, . etc. We have also on sale at ; Methven a large stock of flooring and ■ match-lining (unipn, white and , red pine), ~ totara, ( <V. D. L. palipgs ,an 4; shingles, rusticated weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles and gates on hand or nihde ‘to 1 v order. Coalj Portland cement,' bricks, lime, etc., ■ .-galvanised iron, do6rs, gashes and fittings, . y»il«) barbed and ordinary fencing wire, staples,: etc. Goods delivered to any part of the district. Agents for the New Zea land -Co.; the New Zealand ' Loan and Mercantile Agency Co,, and for Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co, Commission, Land and Estate Agents • and Yaluators., ~ FOR SALE Woolpacks, Cornsacks, J iind Tu#nip Seed,- at ‘the 1 lowest rates. G. J.JW. OOOKSON, Jun., & 00. nl _ . f fTIOTQBIA SHOEING FORGE, V - i COACH BUILDING, AND WHEELWRIGHT ESTABLISHMENT. ' J; R, STEEL begs to inform his numerous friends and customers that he has REMOVED: to ' his new and commodious , .Brick premises in WEST STREET (next . Guardian Office), where he hopes to meet the, sajne patronage ns heretofore. Shoeing done on scientific principles. ; Estimates', given for 1 all Builders’ Iron ; work;* c lronwork done in all branches. Reapers and Binders repaired with de snatch. Reasonable charges for all work. ■ • : • . 6o liiVi o il ; 0 GO. R, Proctor, OULI ST S’ O P TICI AN Office- Over Cuff and Graham’s, ; next >door to , -i < Sppkling’s Leather Warehouse, I?*' CORNER OF LICHFIELD AND MAN ib t:/; CHESTER STS,, CHRISTCHURCH. 637 c



Business Notices. jyTLIINERY 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, the 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 FIF is therfore guaranteed at MODER ATE PRICES. Friedlander 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, inr eluding 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 reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per !b. 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 OTIC E. Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bank of Australasia. JUST LANDING NEW CLOVER SEEDS. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANORED 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. ' Hlc SAMUEL LUOS SPECIAL SALE of Spring VEGET ABLES, BROCCOLI, and CAULI FLOWERS ; also, a large quantity of CABBAGES and other Vegetables now growing in A. W. Randell’s gardens (near the corner of the N.E. and N.W. Belts, next the Caledonian Sports Ground), Seed Potatoes and several tons of Prime Onions. Plants always on hand ; a|so a large and varied Stock of Fruit, Confec- - tionery, Lollies, etc NOTE THE ADDRESS— A. W. Eandell, RIGHT-HAND SHOP, TOWN HALL, East Street, Ashburton. 112 d JRONMONGERY OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION. Orr and Co., Have NOW LANDING, direct from England and America, a Large and Varied Stock of General Hardware, and are prepared to supply Builders, Contractors, and others at LOWEST WHOLESALE PRICES. We desire to draw special attention to the following, viz.:— Blue Stone, of superior quality Barbed Fencing Wire 200 Kegs Wire Nails 20 Tons Galvanised Iron, sft to 10ft. 15 Tons Fence Wire, No 8, 9 and 10 Paints, Oils, and Varnishes Furnishing and Builders Ironmong ery Carpenters’ Tools New Fenders Now Fireirons New Coal Vases New Grates New Ranges, very cheap New Lamps, in great variety New Cots New Bedsteads New Plated Goods New Sewing Machines New Mangle and Wringers New Guns and Revolvers Orr and. Co., IMPORTERS OF FURNISHING AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY, East street, ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. e R O W N RON WORK S . Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PJPING, COLONIAL OVENS, KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PAN>, LEAD WASHERS, &c. T. C. has the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having REMOVED into his newly-erected. and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh street (exactly opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the mcst 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 or e 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. Lion Brewery Company, CORNER OP CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. 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 Geokoe Wood, the quality of their ALES and PORTER is superior to'any yet made in this District. The Manager a hfe-long experience as n successful Brewer is a guarantee that Customers will get nothing but good and wholesome Ale and Porter from this Brewery. ALE. STOUT. PORTER. * The highest 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, lebz, and they have also obtained prizes at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. Jurors award G. Wood, Ashburton.—Stouts in bulk. This exlubit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. We 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, jl i Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton. William Patching, T ENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. W. P. has always on hand a large 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 & ;BINDER CANVASES CHEAPER THAN THE IMPORTED ONES. N.E —Reaper and Binder Canvases Repaired at Low Rates. Flags of all Nations Made to order or Lent on Hire. J®~Note the Address — WILLIAM PATCHING, East Street, Ashburton, 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. m m Establish t Capital 1 1,000,000 Unlimited UnBiUTY OF Shffreholders HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES, ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Eoberts. 240 d



~pi LOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. 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’ Mill. s!3 HAFF, CHAFF. CHAFF. i-L^se ,T? Jones & Bradshaw, CORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, Aechibald street, Tin wald, Beg to inform the public that they have purchased a large 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 crushed. ' 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 mer? on the premises. All charges extremely moderate, 496 e



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 “ Fanner’s Friend,” and “Monarch’ 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, Great reduction in WATCHES. 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 £lB ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 lOs ; 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, 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. 60e 473 e Ashburton.



Business Notice. SPRING MILLNE KY, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. M’.JS DDNCAN 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 the articles which she desires specially to 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— PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. BREWERY, CAMERON STREET. ' Augustus Moore Has great pleasure in announcing to his numerous friends and the public that, having PURUHASED the Ashburton Brewery, situate in Cameron street, 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 that 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 theMelbourneExbibitionfor 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. WITH reference to theaboveadverlise 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 be be stowed on their successor. jf 29 P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement MANUFACTURERS, Christchurch and Ashburton. Manufacturers of PLOUGHS—DoubIe, Treble, and Single, which have secured for them the HIGHEST AWARDS at all the Exhibitions and Ploughing Matches at which they have competed ; amongst them being the Melbourne Exhibition—One Gold and One Silver Medal, being the MOST AWARDED .to any New Zealand Exhibitor iu that Class. New Zealand International Exhibi tion For Double and Treble Furrows, Gold 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, Whipple trees, Blocks and Hopes for four horses, Fencing Standards, and every other des cription of Farm Implements and Ma chinery are manufactured and on sale by us. REPAIRS to MACHINERY, etc. both agricultural and otherwise, are un dertaken by us in CHRISTCHURCH and ASHBURTON, at reasonable charges. e 8 HAVE Nelson, Moate and Co, been awarded the GOLD MEDAL for Superior TEAS and system of Blending 2 —YES. Has H. M. Carson been ap pointed Sole Agent (Wholesale and • Retail) for Ashburton and District ? YES. Are (hose Teas Eagerly Bought by the General Public wherever introduced 1 —YES. Why 2—The GOLD MEDAL referred to answers fully, and consumers practically endorse the opinion of the Exhibition Judges ; and so 11. i>l. Cau- SON knows by his steadily increasing sales that these Teas are approved of. Does H. M. Causon sell anything besides this Blended Tea 2 —OH, YES ; Fruits iu variety, and almost Every Article in. the Italian and Groceiy Trades, Small ex penses and Cash Transactions enable 11. M. Carson to give his customers GOOD VALUE. New Goods being opened every day. Another consignment of the Blended Packet Teas Just Arrived, ii. M. CAP.SON, Fruit and Italian Ware house, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. si I PENG ELLY’, Tailor, will shorllj be in* ASHBURTON, and will be pre, pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. au!2 I C T O R i A N STABLES The undersigned having taken the above Commodious and Centrally situated STABLES, near the English Church, Tailored 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. iALL PROGRAMME CARDS in , very neat styles, with Pencils and ibons, printed atThe Guardian Office, )st street.



Business Notices. James Baker HAS 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, t The purchaser will thus save at least 25 per cent., for not having to pay for bad bdclt debts. JAMES BAKER, U Havelock Street (Opposite Harrison’s Auction Rooms). au3 ■rs O O T S. : 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 Sides, Men’s Shooting Boots, Boots ; Shoes—Ladles’ •Kid Elastic Side Boots, House and Lace ups ; Boys’ Strong Nailed Boots ; also a large assortment of Children’s Boots of dll sizes. J. JOHNSON, Boot Depot, Methven. jl'97 ‘ 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 il? . first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown. Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE thanking the public for their liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged their premises, ard 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 on 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. 895 e A ■Vrmurray^ SHBUR “ r SHAKE TIME BY THE FORE JL LOCK” 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 Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and ho 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 10a ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12a; Eotherhams, 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 ceipl of P. O. O. 730c-96g J. SHBKRIFE, ONUMESTAL MASON, AIL Manchester street south, and Bar badoos street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A largo stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand- Designs forwarded on application. For further parti on?" s apply to L. H. Wilkins, Agent, Ashburton. 188 ■M BB'W BAKER BROS., gUILDERS, CONTRACTORS AN UNDERTAKERS Wakanui road and Cass street Ash PLANS PREPARED 6; ESTIM •'ll wLN



Business Mottoes.-'-.- ARMING , SACRIFICE. ‘ HAYES 4fe>K2P:, Late Beady- M oiiey 1 : Bictords', 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, Sidui! , Splendid Calicoes, 3d ; A Fine Lot of Cambric Prints, 3f d Job,Lot of "Shirtings, 4|d 500 more Zulu Hats, 4-Sd A Splendid Line of Good Tweed, Trousers, 9s 6d . 1 H First-class Lot of Men’s Moles are 200 Good°T weed Suits, from 24s 6d Lot of Men’s Strong Shirts, Is 3d "'£&■ THE BOOT DEPARTMENT is ' t IMMENSE. 400 Children’s Balmorals, 10id - ’ 250 Girls’ Kid Elastic 1 Sides, 3s -*■ "175 Ladies’Lastings, 5s 9d . ’ ” ' 72'Ladies’ House Boots, 3s lid. ‘ 60 Ladies’ Superior Kid Boots, slightly damaged, 6s. ■ 130 Men’s Patent Slippers, 3s “ _' 0 THESE GOODS APvE WORTH 25 PER CENT. MORE. OUR COLONIAL BOOTS ’ ABE SPLENDID VALUE. OBLIGE BY ROLLING UP and SECURING; the BARG A I NS. Geo. e. goldsmith Begs to inform the inhabitants of Lauriston and the surrounding districts that he has OPENED an establishment in Lauriston, where he intends to carry on the same business as he has beqn ’doing heretofore at Sherwood, viz.. Blacksmiths’ and Wheelwrights’ work of all descrip* tions. GEO. E. GOLDSMITH, Genekal Blacksmith, Lauriston and Sherwood, au 25 P. S. Shearer, OF THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for theiz past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he 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. Shearer & Ley^is, general blacksmiths, ■ AND: ■ - ,;r ■ Veterinary Shoeing Forge,. Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will ypceivo prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. ~ Note the Address— Great South road, Tinwald. 590 d — : : -5 Gen eral store Mount So m ebs. j W, H. PUDDICOMBE and CO., haying 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, C| your continued support is respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO." MOUNT SOMERS. jl 10 ORR & Go., Ironmongers, beg to inform the Ashburton public that thdy 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 IDA SEWING MACHINE 18 THE BEST IN THE WORLD. SOW MIND YOU DON’T FORGET *1 The HOME COMPANION (hand treadle) by the same makers as “ Standard,” .is a perfectly reliable Am can-made Machine, and has given equivocal satisfaction wherever in duced, and deserves the attention of th public. The “ Standard ” KILTER.— Th Machine will be found a great btton Dressmakers and others, and we anticl 1 pato a large and ready sale for tMfe. It can bo worked by hand, steam power, .and will Make Any Kind ox Kilt Desired. Can be altered to dif ferent styles and widths immediately an<x n a moat simple manner