mP, ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1882.

Printed and published daily, for the Proprietor by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at Th Ashburton Guardian Printing Office West street, Ashburton, Monday, November 13, ißl>.



T. Bullock. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR. BURNETT STREET, Ashbuhton. OTIOE OF REMOVAL. ON WEDNESDAY FIRST, 11th in stant, the undersigned WILL REMOVE TO TEMPORARY OFFICES IN B'RNETT STRE . T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, October 9th, 1882. IMPROVED FREEHOLD FARM, of 123 Acres, well watered, FOR SALK by private treaty, situated near the Hinds, together with interest in lease of 150 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Wooden House, of 5 rooms, 4 stalled stable, etc. The freehold is divided into three pad docks, and the leasehold into five; one of the county water races runs through both properties. There is a growing crop of 78 acres wheat, and 70 acres turnips, which will be sold with the property. This offers a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of procuring a farm at a low price and liberal terms. For full particu lars, apply to T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. ALL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserve will be DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, 712 e JOHN CARTER. M ° E Y - Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. RTJLLOCK.



rji o E SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to T. BULLOCK EOB SALE—2O acres GRASS LAND, together with a House of six rooms, 'situated only a short distance from the town of Ashburton. For full particulars apply to the undersigned. T. BULLOCK TO LET.—The CENTRAL BAKERY, 'together with shop and dwelling < house, near Post office. T. BULLOCK Sporting. -1 SHBURTON RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING, To be held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, November 22nd and 24th. —Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R. ; vice-presidents—Messrs J. Grigg and W. C. Walker; judge—Mr Matthew Stitt; stewards—Messrs 3. H. Dow-, ding, H. T. Winter, W. Saunders, E. S. Coster, L. E. Corsbie, R. Friedlan der, and Dr Ross ; treasurer—Mr 0. C. Foots ; handicappers—Messrs E. G. Griffiths and M. -Stitt; clerk of the course—Mr E. Saunders ; clerk of the scales—Mr M. Friediander ; starter- Mr J. L. Crawley. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. 1. 'County Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 30 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Oin high; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. District horses only. miles. 2. Maiden Plate,- of 40 sovs; weight tor age ; entrance, 3 sovs. miles. 3. Ashburton Cop (Handicap), of 125 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs each for acceptors ; the second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stake ; nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 5 sovs. lit miles. A Ladies’ Purse, of 30 sovs; welter weight for age; gentleman riders,. who must be members of the A.R.0.:



entrance, 2 sovs. District horses only. 1§ miles.. 5. Hack Race, of 10 sova ; post entry, 1 sov ; catch weights. | mile. SECOND DAY. . 1. Handicap Hukdle Race of 60 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 3 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 75 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 3 sovs each for acceptors, the second horse to re ceive 10 sovs from the stake; nomina tion, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 4 sovs. 1£ miles. 3. Counts' Plate (Handicap) of 30 sovs; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. District horses only. l£ miles. 4. Flying Handicap of 50 sovs; nomina tion, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; the winner of the Ashburton Cup to carry 71b extra, and of the Ashburton Cup and Racing Club Handicap, 101 b extra. f mile. 6. Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. L There must be three or more entries for each event or there will be no race. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with carrying out the above programme to be final. 3. Canterbury Jockey Club racing rules strictly adhered to. 4. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the Ashburton County previous to August Ist, 1882, and up to the date of the forth !•! Coming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said County during .the same period. 5. Qualification fee, £2 2s; members of : the A.R.O. free. 6. All entries and nominations to be accompanied by entrance fees, name and . - age of horse, and colors of rider, and in the /lands of the Secretary, addressed toi Quill's Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. - on WEDNESDAY, November Ist ; • weights will be published oh Monday, November 13th. V. Acceptances and sweeps to be paid to 7 the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on • Thursday, November 16th. . ,8. Five per cent. Will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable, in ac cordance with this programme, for ex penses of the course. • S. SAUNDERS, »a 17 Secretary.



W. P. Allen. W. F. Allen, UCTIONEER, STOCK, STATION, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burnett street, Ashburton. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, and General Pro duce, held every SATURDAY, commenc ing at 11.30 sharp. Special Sales conducted in Town or Country. Valuations made. FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock at ended at the Public Yards. IVTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER- J\ CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, etc., for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. W. F. ALL EN, Auctioneer. au 22 Public Companies.



Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan , ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Gandy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. nlO GEO. WILKIN, Agent, Ashburton. BRITISH AND MERCAN "TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c The NEW ZEALAND FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY. THE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. Fire and Marine Risks accepted at the Lowest Current Rates (TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT REDUCTION on last year’s rates). Agents for Ashburton— ol2 JAMESON & ROBERTS.



Hotels FOMST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform hia 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 BO WICK, c Proprietor. THE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, Corner 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. Fringes 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 beat 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. a 27 REAPERS & BINDERS. The N.Z. GRAIN AGENCY and MERCANTILE COMPANY. Limited, have .pleasure in notifying to Farmers that they have accepted the Solo Agency for New Zealand for SAMUELSON’S REAPER & TWINE BINDER. Mr Ernest Samuelson, duringhis recent visit to New Zealand, was present at most of the Reaper and Binder trials, and the experience he then gained has enabled hia firm to incorporate the latest English and American improvements in the Machines they are sending us for next season. We have.every confidence in recommending them as the most DURABLE, COMPLETE, & SIMPLE Machines yet manufactured, G. G. STEAD, Managing Director ; P. CUNNINGHAM, Consulting Director. W. Horne, : au 19 Agent, Ashburton.



Boarding Houses, &c. PANAMA HOUSE (late a stee’s), Tancked street Ashburton. 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. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, In consequence oi 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 dross —Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. 944 Triangle boarding house (Late Cotton s). The undersigned wishes to intimate that he has taken the above Boarding House, where Travellers and others in want of GOOD ACCOMMODATION will receive EVERY ATTENTION. Reasonable Rates. Meals at all Hours. D. STEWART, lau Proprietor. Business Notices. OTICE 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 Firm in Ashburton who have got Machinery adapted for this purpose, with Steam Power, 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 & GRAY, 019 Cameron street. R 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 be able to devote his undivided attention to these two businesses, he begs to assure those who may favor him with their patronage that their wants will re ceive personal supervision. B. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East street South, Ashburton. 29s



jj£)OBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, having entered into PARTNERSHIP, are prepared to give the highest Cash Prices for WHEAT OATS BARLEY m 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. Craighead and Co., rjIAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. In again returning our sincere thanks to our many friends and patrons for the ve.-y liberal sujjport which has been ac corded to us since we commenced busi ness in Ashburton, we 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 -1 inge, Serges, Bedford Cords, and Tweeds of every description. Our method of Cutting and Fitting being based on the most advanced ideas known to the Catting Profession, com bined with ideas of our own. which are not generally known, a PERFECT FIT 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 shown to the best advantage. Prices moderate, as usual. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tancred street. 250 HAYING 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 3a. 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 )RESSMAKING. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Asn kurton. Orders promptly attended to. 396 e



Business Notices. TO LIVERY STABLEKEEPERS, CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, AND OTHER OWNERS OF HORSES, CATTLE, &o. 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. PHYSIC 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 getting into sound hard working condi tion, and acting on the kidneys, skin, and coat, and the other for putting on beef for show or sale. 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 heal 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 Cupisa’s Constitution Balls), Norfolk, England, my experience is Practical as well as Theoretical. J. M. Cambridge, CHEMIST, Ashbukton, s!2 rpHE KING 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. KING, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. ll 18 E W G O O D S' Apricot marmalade, Crosse and Blackwell, in glass camp kettles, 2s each, fresh from Soho square Indian packets, in load, of pure Assam tea, wonderfully strong, 2s 4d per lb Dunedin oatmeal, Somerville’s, a fresh supply, in splendid condition, 4s 6d per hag Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very fine Souchong, 16s English pickles, 8d per bottle Raspberry vinegar, English, Is bottles Mushroom catsup, large bottles, 1s Reduced Prices. Mild-cured hams, per 7£d per lb Wheat for fowls, per 3s 9d bushel Silk-dressed flour, 601 b, Cs 3d ; 251 b, 3s 4d Good rice for chickens, 71b, Is 4d New Jams, Gid per tin Dunedin i iscuits, fresh, 3d per lb Hops, best quadty, 2s per lb Kerosene, 8s Gd, 9s Gd, and 10s 6d per tin at Thomas Taylor’s. Patent dressed kitchen fruit, washed and dried by machinery— Currants, Gd and Gid 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 Dapsang Souchong, 28a An 111 b 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 Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Calves’ foot jelly, quarts, C. 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, G. and 8., Is 3d White crystallised sugar, 3jd, 4d, and 44d 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 Garb, soda, Gd 39 Manchester St. Irish moss, Is 2d and 2s per bottle Linseod meal, 8d per lb Fly papers, 9d per doz Safety matches, Bryant and May’s 101 per doz Fire kindlers, 4£d per doz Nestle’a milk, per tin Sago, 4d per lb Tapioca, sd, 71b for 2s Gd &c., &c., &c. Triangle (LATE DEVON FORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH. ANTED KNOWN. That BONEDUST, specially prepared for drilling with carrots, mangolds, etc., can be obtained from the undersigned. F. MAYO, Hampstead Bone Mills.



Business Notices 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. MR THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street, 18c South Kakaia.



James Heseltine (Late Thomas Dudson), SADDLER, Burnett street, begs to announce that he has bought the business lately carried on by T. Dudson, and 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 as her tofore. J. Heseltine, Ash burton and Tinwald. s 8



A GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, -ex Ashburton. C. Bay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Woods 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. RAY, Opposite Centra! Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application, 83



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, laige assortment. at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROWN, Office : TuaM street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. 1119



OTIOE 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 due to the fact that the Manager’s time is not taken up with House or any other business, and he is able to devote all his energies in the interest o: his employers. The Office is situated in LICHFIELD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Next to E. Reece, Ironmongers, ho Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street. s!6



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. OTICE OF REMOVAL. The Undersigned takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous patrons and the public generally for the liberal share of support accorded to him during the past, and intimates that he has REMOVED from Saunders’ I'uildings 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, Prospect Buildings, East street. 529 Summer Fashions. T HAVE now Opened up 40 Cases of NEW GOODS for the season, im ported direct from the Home Markets. All the Latest Novelties in Ladies’ Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Sun-Shades, Dress Goods, Prints, Satteens, Oatmeal Cloth, Laces, etc. Also an immense Stock of Household Drapery, Carpets, etc. S. W. ALCORN, °25 East street. GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S COCOA. 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 save 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 maladies 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 0 ' EPPS AND CO., HOMOEOPATHIC CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO, EPPS; CHOCOLATE ESSENCE! FOB AFTERNOON US«.



Business Notices* VT E W TIN WALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened Juke 18, 1881. Biggs and Eeid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS! TEAS! TEAS I Of the Best Blends, SUGARS! SUGARS !! SUGARS 1 ! 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. 50c



O T 0 E 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



The Ideal Cooking Stove, JjlOR WOOD AND COAL. The New Patent Improved AMERICAN STOYE has NO DEFECTS. IT WILL BAKE EVENLY. 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. TESTIMONIALS. A bank director writes : “ The stove has given great satisfaction. It is effective, economical, and clean, and would, I feel certain, iE better known, get into universal use.” A solicitor writes : “ The stove you supplied me w ’.th 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, Elizabeth stubet, Melbourne. AGENTS WANTED.



gEWING MACHINES. THE NEW ROTARY ACTION Wheeler & Wilson’s STRAIGHT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR TAILORING. FOR TAILORING. FOR LEATMERWORK. FOR LEATMERWORK. THE NEW MACHINES are designed on a new principle. They have all the best points of the leading Sewing Machines without any of their defects. The New Machines have neither COG WHEELS nor SHUTTLES, and are 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 Sewing Machines, Melbourne Exhibition : “ The Premier Place was awarded to a NEW WHEELER AND WILSON MACHINE, which performed the feat of sewing together all the parts of'a pair of 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 Ox the Most Liberal Scale. j ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS. jQOCTOR ERNEST LOW’S Cherry Pectoral, An invaluable Medicine in all the stages of Consumption, and not to be 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, Abahoa, New Zealand. Sole Agent for Ashburton: CHARLES NEATE, Chemist. au7



MedicaL IMPORTANT to all afflicted with Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wounds o£ any descript on. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERBOINTMENTS,prepared only by Mrs Burns (daughter of U'e late Mr Yates), Christchurch. War ranted to cure Burns, Scalds, Cuts, or Wounds of any kind, etc., of ever so long standing. Red Ointment, a certain cure for Ulcers ; Green Ointment, a certain cure for Scrofula or King’s Evil; White Ointment, a certain cure for Swellings 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 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 Drops 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 Mas BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashbur.on— Andrewes Bros. 9o rp H E Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. Geneval Agents for New Zealand— KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, A CO, 69. e “to & oO W in f ** ■■ia * 2 9. > STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER FOR 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 ?11 grades of society# for upward, of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA. TIONS, some of which ‘n OUTWARD APPEARANC E so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers The proprietor therefore feels h due to th public to give a special caution against the us of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested careful!;, to observe the four following distinctly, characteristics, without which none ar, genuine : Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraven on the Governmen Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd —Eacn Single Powder has directions k>- the dose, and the words, JOHN Steedman Chemist. Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spel with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solelv at Walworth, Surrey. Sold ; ii Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. Sold byKEMPTHORN, Prosser and Co. Auckland. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Bu Fleas, Moths, Beetles. This 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. THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so called article in imitation. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that the tins of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in tins only. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a mos. agieeable method of administering the onl> certain remedy for INTESTINAL o; THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by ail Chemists and Druggists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London



Conveyances. Longbeach royal mail COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterton 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Shearman s Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wi l ! receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, ss'; return] same day, Bs. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. jSj 0 T 1 0 E ' TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Cracroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail w be carried on a pack-horse. A. JACKSON, 277 e Proprietor. mINWALD AND MOD NT SOMERS X RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS 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. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given, au26 JgILLIARDS. BILLIARDS. John Beecher, OF THE CENTRAL HOTEL, Begs to inform the Billiard-playing public that he has now OPENED his fine BILLIARD-ROOM, where they will find one of Alcock’s celebrated Tables, and a Marker always “ on the spot.” Billiards, Pool, and Pyramids. JOHN BEECHER, Central Hotel, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. au 26



TO STAND THIS SEASON, at Messrs Matson, Cox, ami 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 gens, 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^COXj_&_Ca_ That unequalled and favo- RITE THOROUGHBRED SIRE Tribune, By “ Traducer,” dafb e< 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 Repbsi ■tory, or 7 Groom in Charge. Alford, Oct. 4, 1882. o 5



The pure bred clydesdale entire - Strathmore, Will Travel this Season in the ASHBURTON, And Surrounding Districts. ’ For particulars see Cards. - ■ R. EDGWORTH, : Owner. Ashburton, Qct. 5, 1882.. 5o



HE 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, 1 and is owned by S. B. Sutton. For in* formation and particulars apply to Drayman o2 GILBERT EOCLES, ‘ In charge,



rpo STAND -THIS SEASON, 1882 The pure Clydesdale Stallion, Dundee is a beautiful bay, 6 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 Siat ; on, and travel between Maronan and Grave Farm and surround’dg districts. Terms—£3 5s each ; guaranteed, £iAa. Groomage Fee, ss. ■ Every care taken, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. WILKIN & CARTER, : 120 Grove Farm, Tinwald. 0 TRAVEL THIS SEASON THE CLYDESDALE H0R.38 Pretender o Pretender is a dark bay with black points, rising eight years old, with good bone and substance ; stands 16£ 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 Jones). Maggie’s dam imported from Tasmania:. Pretender gained second prize in tha Northern Show as a two-year-old in 1876. He also took second prize in 1878. Terras—£2, payable on Ist January, 1883, and 5s groomage. Groomage fee payable on first service. Will be in Ashburton every SATUR DAY. Dundee (46). ASHBURTON And surrounding District, Pedigree : .. i WM. H. JOHNS, Trevorton.



rjlO 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 ton, Wakanui, and Ashburton Forks dis tricts. Terms for Season, £3 3a. Groomage fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. For further particulars, apply to the s 23 GROOM IN CHARGE. JgOXING! BOXING!! BOXING!!! DAN LEA, Champion Light Weight of New Zealand, and ex Champion of England, has commenced giving Lessons in the Noble Art of Self Defence, in Mr Hill’s Sample Rooms, back of Somerset Hotel every TUESDAY and FRIDAY Nights, from 7.30 to 10 o’clock, for Pupils only. Private Class Lessons, £1 per month. N. B. —The rooms will bo thrown open every SATURDAY Night, for Public BOXING, under the superintendence of Dan himself. All written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel. 9o n