The Ashburton Grardian

VOL. IV. —No. 807.1

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY. DECEMBER I, ISS-3

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Business Notices.



“Commit A UCTIONEER, - 1 .£\ u ‘ MISSION AG Land-Sales, Sales' of'St Famitdre and Effects and General ! SALE everj l| { o’clock sharp, coir jj - “Yards with HI if. ... REQUIRI Fown and Farm. Prop® die books. No charj VGENT for THE NO! FIRE INSURANCE Avery class of Sisks take X »*« »*« B*. , ... ALFRED n ILSON, TA I Auction* LAND AND ESTAT ;i Invebcaei Oon|inodious Horse & jcare taken of Hot c*. . FOR SA Land for sale in aln Southland, from 50 ac Veryeasy terms of payni Eyery information giv 1 T. Pepp TTGDSE, LAND, MV 2 ■ Has ON SA Houses, Land, Bi Money Lent on porary Loans effe< PC Deeds, Bills of Sa • " |-i, ' ■■ 1 ■ " Surveyor, Civil En A VCBL INGRAY Architect and ] Bnclg es, Water and ot Work superintended in Villas, etc.', etc., Plann principles. . Consideration—2| per ti.,. ''Address TANCRED street, Mouse l lately occupied c. Hi, K FOOKS ArcMte Engineers, Tai/t. - And Lai THIT TRIANGLE, WA3 ' ■ Ashbpbtoi fJIiMEO DO R E ;B. . J Architt Offigeremovedto Herefoi site “ Shade I OHISTCHU P.S,—Communications .ten&d,tp. ; ■ . . TIjTESSRS E. DOBS fcivilEngi . ''l''’*'' ' and ■ BU I-' I ’South British Cl HyftEgQED BTBEET. ChBI *lf\, ' Shipping. 1 "W-7-T ---tIHORTEST AND MO ' '■ ROUTE - TO GREAT BRITAIN AN AMERIC ‘tWICH ISLANDS. The Magnificent Stcamsl i- • '■ * AUSTRALIA 8,400 tons, will leave Au< FrSncwco.wa Honolulu, c Detfember 5. ©Wngto the extra nn ml tbibline dh account of the onlitr -':<ak«>rv annlication i



ILLINERY AND DRESSMAKING. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. We are JUST OPENING op 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, &o. For Variety, Quality, and Cheapness, NOT TO BE EQUALLED Also, a Splendid Variety of Goods to bo 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, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W. ’s own 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 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



Joseph* Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bank of Australasia JUST LANDING NEW CLOVER SEEDS. 192 c



S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama 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. 1110 SAMUEL LUCA*®



F. S. {Shearer, OF THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for theix 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, Prays, Traps &c.



Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing E rr • or a first-class Having secured the/<•- .... „ All 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.69Od



Jpl LOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAYF 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



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.8.--All Accounts must therefore be paid or arranged for before 31st Decem ber, otherwise they will bo sued for with out respect of person. Cyril Jephson TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD. au6



Jones & Bradshaw, CORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, Archibald street, Tinwald, 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 mers on the premises. All charges extremely moderate. 4»be



Business Notices. MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL £250,000. 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, ORR & GO. 13n



Q R O W N IRO N WORKS. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS, KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, 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 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 Power and Machinery to effect, Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET, Near Manchester Street, Christchurch, 06



.Lion Brewery Company, CORNER OF CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. THE great demand which exists for the BREWS ef the LION BREW 7 ERY 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 District. The Manager’s life-long experience as a 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, 1882, and they have also obtained irizcs at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. ! Jurors award G. Wood, Ashburton.—Stouts in bulk. This exhibit 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, Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton. William Patching, 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.B —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 a CANTERBURY BRANCH. W' y m 03 Established 1859. Capital 11,000,000 Unlimited Liability of Shareholders HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. T FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES



ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d -JgACON ! BACON ! BACON ! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which ho will dispose of at per lb., large or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, sjl Ashburton. -vr OTICE OF REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of Burnett street and East street. G. J. Martin, Bogs to inform his numerous Customers and the public generally that the NEW SHOP will be OPEN TC -NIGHT, and respectfully invifes the public to in spect his SHOW of MEAT, which, for quality, he confidently asserts cannot be beaten south of the Equator. N.B.—Small Goods of all descriptions. o!3 QREAT 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 Lovers from £lB ; Rotherham’s .silver Levers from £6 lOs ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s; gold Genovas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10a ; 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 months. Pebble and other , Spectacles to suit all sights. 60e



Business Notice. PRINS MILLRE EY, 1882. I PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. MjAS DUNCAN is now showing a Large and Varied Assortment of SPRING MILLINERY and DRAPERY in the LATEST STYLES, to which she parvi 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 i 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. P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement MANUFACTURERS, CUKISTCIIUKOH AND ASHBUKTON. 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 in 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. 1 < Faim Drays, Spring Drays, Spring * Carts, Harrows, Rollers (iron and j wood), Orubbeis (new design), Drag Harrows, Grass Seed Strippeia, Ln- j proved Folding Straw Elevators, Whipple trees, 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 us. REPAIRS to MACHINERY, etc. both agricultural and otherwise, are un dertaken by us in CHRISTCHURCH and ASHBURTON, at reasonable charges.



Business Notices. ’ QLOTJHING. CLOTHING t S. W. Alcorn r Begs to announce that he has opened up ) an Immense Stock of Hoys’, Youths, • and Men’s Colonial-made ! CLOTHING, 1 Selected specially for the approaching Season. S. W. ALCORN devotes special atten tion to the Ready-made Clothing Depart ment, having most of his Garments made to order from carefully-chosen Colonial Tweeds, made by the celebrated Geelong, Kaiapoi, and Roslyn Factories. For the Best Value in Colonial-made Tweed Trousers and Vests, you want to call at S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Colonial-made Tweed Suits is S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Paget Coats and suits is S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Shirts of all kind is S. Alcorn’s. The Cheapest House for Hats, Scarve H.K.F.S. Braces, Collars, Ti«s. an Hosiery, is S. W. Alcorn’s. SPECIAL—Three cases of Super Lambs’-wool Drawers, plain and ribbe and Lambs’-wool Shirts, aro now bein sold at a little over half the usual price. ' BOOTS. BOOTS. Colonial-made Boots of every descri tion. A large stock now on hand; Men’s Colonial-made Bluchers, Water tights, Shooters, and Elastic Sides. Ladies’ and Children’s Kid and Levant Boots in great variety. Ladies’ and Children’s Colonial Boots. For best value in Boots go to S. W. ALCORN’S, East street and Saunders' Buildings. o 0 0 • T ifi| & o o t s. JOHN JOHNSON begs to inform the inhabitants of Methven and the adjacent district that he has a LABGE STOCK of Men’s Elastic Sides, Men’s Shooting Boots, Blucher’s Boots ; Shoes—Ladies’ Kid Elastic Side Boots, House and Lace ups ; Boys’ Strong Nailed Boots; also a large assortment of Children’s Boots of all sizes. J. JOHNSON, Boot Depot, Methven. jl 27 furt COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. The undersigned Finn 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.



HAVE Nelson, Moate and Co. been awarded the GOLD MEDAL for Superior TEAS and system of Blending ? . —YES. Has H. M. Carson been ap pointed Sole Agent (Wholesale and Retail) for Ashburton and District ? YES. Are these Tests Eagerly Bought by the General Public wherever introduced ? i —YES. Why?—The GOLD MEDAL , referred to answers fully, and consumers practically endorse the opinion of the ( Exhibition Judges ; and so H. M. Cab- ; son knows by his steadily increasing gales that these Teas are approved of. Does H. M. Cahson sell anything besides this Blended Tea ?—OH, YES ; Fruits in variety, and almost Every Article in the Italian and Grocoiy Trades. Small ex penses and Cash Transactions enable H. M. Cakson to give his customers GOOD VALUE. New Goods being opened every day. Another consignment of the Blended Packet Teas Just Arrived. H. M. CAKSON, Fruit and Italian Ware house, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. sll fJlllE KING IS DYEING. First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition. G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he baa appointed Messrs ANDREWES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price, by leaving them with Andrewes Bros. They will be returned in a week. Damask Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. KIN G, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. il 18 PENGELLY, Tailor, will shortly bo in’ ASHBURTON, and will be pre pared to execute all order's entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. au!2 Y IcT ORI A N STABLES 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 com itted to his care will receive every attention ALEX. HEWSON, 2Go Proprietor. 0 T. R. Proctor, CULISTS’ 0 PTICI AN Office— Over Cuff and Graham’s, next door to Suckling’s Leather Warehouse, CORNER OF LICHFIELD AND MAN CHESTER STS., CHRISTCHURCH. 637 c



Messrs Elz Bros., vryHILE thanking the public for their V y liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and 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 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. 3P5e



“ r SHAKE TIME BY THE FORE- X LOCK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires differept treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, 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 L 6, L 6 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 ceipl of P. 0.0. 7300-96 a



Business Notices- Q.ADDLERY, SADDLERY. The undersigned begs to thank his nmnoruus customers for past support, and begs a l untinuaiue; also directing special attention to his now present Stork of SADDLERY and: HARNESS. Price*, moderate, and a good article guaranteed.. Horse Covers and Rugs at lowest possible prices. Note Addresses* ' James Tait SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER,: i Saunder*’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 265 d James Baker HAS OPENED, in Baker’s Buildings, Havelock street, as a GENERAL GROCER. He guarantees that the very beat 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 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 tocarryi.on the same business as ho has - been doing heretofore at Sherwood, viz., Blacksmiths’ and Wheelwrights’ work of all descrip tions. GEO. E. GOLDSMITH, General Blacksmith) Lauriston and Sherwood. ail 25 ORR & Co., Ironmongers, beg to inform the Ashburton public that they have been appointed AGENTS for the under mentioned Machines, and trust that all who are thinking of buying a Sewing or . Kilting Machine will call and see these before deciding on any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING Standard SEWING MACHINE C 8 THE BEST IN THE WORLD;



|JOW WIND YOU DON’T FORGET I* 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 boon _ Dressmakers and others, and we anticl' pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind oi Kilt Desired. Can be altered to dif. ferent styles and widths immediately ana n a most simple manner _________ INSLOW ANNUAL Sporting. Races.



MONDAY, Isr JAN,, 1883. President—E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R.; Vice President, J. Carter, Esq.; Judge of Horses- M. Stitt, Esq.; .Starter for Horse itace=, W. Simpson, Esq.; Clerk of Course, H. Fowler, S.sq. ; Clerk of Scales, H. Chichester, Esq.; Committee —Messrs S. Janies, T. Worner. G. Law son, T. Gourley, It. Hanson, E. Alber, v>. Harris, D. Jackson ; Secretary—T. Williams. 1. Handicap rltjnriLK Hack, .of 12 aova ; distance, 14 miles ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. 2. Winslow Ct'i* (Handicap), of 20 sovs ; second hor e to save his stakes ; no mination. £1 ; acceptance, £l. 3. Tkotiino Rack (Handicap), of 5 sots; 2 miles ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. 4. Maiden Flats, of 5 sovs; one mile; weight-for-age ; entrance, 10s. 5. Consolation Rack, of 5 sovs; one mile ; nomination, ss; acceptance, ss. RULE-'. No one will he allowed to enter a horse unless a suh criber of holf-a-guinca to the fend, or when the priz.* is £2O or over, one guinea. All horses to have been owned in the County three months prior to the Races. Three horses tn start or no race. Nominations for Hurdle Race. Cup, and Trotting Race, to bo sent in to the Secre tary on or before the 2nd Dec. next, by 8 p.m. T. WILLIAMS, n2l Secretary. .jgOXING! BOXING!! BOXING 111 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 Pupil only. Private Class Lessons, £1 pet month. NB.—The rooms will be thrown open every SATURDAY Night, for Publjo BOXING, under the superintendence of Dan himself. All written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel; 9«