The Stud,

fflß ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1882.

Printed and published daily, for the Proprieto by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at T* Ashburton Guardian Printing Q& West street, Ashburton, Monday, December iS, 188*



Poyatz and Oe. 6>' ! f Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTS EAST STREET ASHBURTON BS.SRS POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions from . Mr W. B. MOSS to offer for sale that very desirable Dwelling House, situate in TANORED STREET, EAST, Ashburton, containing seven rooms, with Garden attached. T o E T Two and Three-roomed Cottages. Jl O R SALE. MESSRS POYNTZ & CO. Have received instructions from the owner to offer for sale, BY PRIVATE TREATY, .T, S. No. 678, BiURIETT STREET, Situated close to the centre of the town, upon which is erected a comfortable four roomea dwelling-house, with stabling and good fruit garden attached. POYNTZ & CO. THE Undersigned have been instructed to offer for sale lots 1,2, and part of 3, 142, 141, 140, 132, containing about TWO ACRES, Situate on the Wakanui road, upon which » built a capital FAMILY RESIDENCE, Containing thirteen rooms. POYNTZ & CO.



Hotels FOREST HOTEL. Tho undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his 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 BOWICK, c Proprietor. SHB URTON HOTEL. Begs to intimate to the travelling public that he has taken over the above Hotel, which he has entirely re- decorated and re furnished. The table is replete with every delicacy of the season, and the Wines and Spirits are all guaranteed to be of the verv best brands. T.O. invites his friends and customers to judge for themselves by giving him a call. THO 3. ORPHIN, Ashburton Hotel, near the Bridge. 14d N.B.—Stabling free. Hi 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 best 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. THOS. ORPHIN



N.B- —The Grill is in full swing to-day. 527 Boarding Houses, &c. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence ot 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 Is 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. PANAMA HOUSE (late a stee’s), Tancred street Ashiurton. 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. Conveyances. LONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterloo 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.-5 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 wiU receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30a.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. O T 1 C 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.



FOR SALE—On account of T. R. Hodder Esq., ot 124, containing . TWO ACRES OF LAND, Adjoining his late residence, and fronting the Town Belt This would be a good site for a residence. Also, on account of the same owner, T.S, No. 779, Situated at the junction of Cass and Peter street*; trith stabling thereon. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—Lot 24, Alfort Forest road, containing 2 roods, with dwell ing-house, stables, and other outbuildings. Term* moderate. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—Town Sections Nos. 822, 828, 818, 698, 675, 618, 316, 118, and 119. POYNTZ & CO. FOR 'SALE;—A good two-roomed cot tage and quarter-acre of land, close to the residence of Mr Bean. Small cash deposit, POYNTZ & CO. THE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from Mr M. Hamilton to offer FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY, His farm at Anama, containing 228 Acres, 50 ACRES IN WHEAT, 60 ACRES IN OATS, BALANCE IN FALLOW. ■The whole of the land is well-fenced, and within three miles of the railway. This presents a splendid chance for anyone re quiring a farm to take advantage of the opportunity, as the owner is determined to sell, owing to an accident. POYNTZ & CO. MESSRS POYNTZ & CO. have re , ceived instructions to sell, by. pri vate treaty, on account of Mr W. Syca more, his compact farm of 186 acres, within one mile of Willowby, being R.S. 22922,-ini grass, well watered, and sub divided into 6 paddocks, together with a four-roomed dwelling-house. POYNTZ & CO. ONEY TO LEND on mortgage at lowest current rates. POYNTZ & CO. F 10R SALE.—A farm of 862 acres at Ohertsey. POYNTZ & CO. EOR SALE —A good second-hand four wheeled double-seated buggy, with pair of good horses and harness. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET OR FOR SALE. —A nearly new eight-roomed House, with tastily laid out ground', situate in Tan cred street east. Apply to POYNTZ & CO. TO LET- —A well appointed six roomed HOUSE, with Coach House and Stable attached, in Cox street. POYNTZ & CO. T [O LET.—A four-roomed House Havelock street. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET,—A Four-stall Stable, situated in Cass street. POYNTZ & CO. rLET. A commodious BRICK STORE near the Raliwav Station. .. . POYNTZ & CO. 10 LET. —A four-roomed HOUSE in Oass street. POYNTZ & CO. T TpO LET.—Two four-roomed HOUSES, JL ..Eastßelt. ' POYNTZ & Co. rLBT. —A four-roomed House on East Belt. .liJ POYNTZ & Co. rl LET.—A three-roomed HOUSE, back East Belt. POYNTZ & Co.



Business Notices. 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 SOMEESET 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 E N E R A L STORE Mount Somers. W. H. PUDDICOMBE and CO., having yesolved to CONTINUE BUSI NESS in the above Store, take this oppor tunity of thanking their numerous friends and customers for the liberal support ac corded to them since commencing business as general storekeepers in Mount Somers, and also to assure them that they have just BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the LEADING LINES, which will be sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and Varied Stock, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., MOUNT SOMERS. jl 10



Business Notices. rn o THE LAD E S. JUST OPENING, A magnificent stock of New Drapery, Ex “{Thorne” and “Loch Cree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. HRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, 188 2. THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON ! S. W. Alcom JJ Having completed extensive alterations to the premises, giving greatly increase convenience to customers and facility for display of the enormous stock now on hand’ respectfully solicits purchasers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, etc., TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK before purchasing. DRESS DEPARTMENT. The largest stock of Plain and Fancy Dress Materials ever shown in Ashburton. IMPORTED DIRECT, and wonderfully cheap. Black Lustres and Mourning Goods in endless variety. MILLINERY. Our Millinery, Bonnets, and Trimmed Hats are acknowledged by competent judges (the ladies) to carry off the palm for ta.to, elegance, and moderate price. CLOTHING. Just arrived for the holidays, a really superb assortment of Men’s and Boy** Tweed Suits—Trousers and Tests, Paget Coats, etc., made to order from Colonia*- made Tweeds. Cut and style perfection. HATS. Tweed, Felt, and Straw Hats—latest shapes. HABERDASHERY. White Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Havard Shirts, Shirts of all kinds ; 7 cases New Shirts direct from the manufacturers just opened. BEthT VALUE in Ashburton. Hosiery, Gloves, Lace Mitts, Laces, Dress Buttons, and haberdashery goods of all kinds now in stock. UMBRELLAS. Ladies’ Silk, Durable, and Alpaca Umbrellas, from 3s to 17s 6d, just opened 5 splendid value. Ladies’ Parasols, Colored Satin, pompadour, etc.,— new goods > really nice. SPECIAL NOTICE. I am clearing out my stock of Sewing Machines (Including Singer’s, Wertheim’s, and Wanzer’s) At a DISCOUNT of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT, for Cash. Everyone who wants Best Value for Money will consult their own interests purchasing their Drapery, Clothing, and Boots at S. W. ALCORN S. &3T ONE SHILLING OFF EVERY POUND PURCHASED FOR CASH. S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, Ashburton. 11



New Turnip Seeds. have this day received, per Orient steamer Austral, a supply of the newest TURNIP SEEDS harvested in England in August last. The sample is one of the best imported. An inspection is invited. Jameson & Roberts, nil Ashburton, BOOTS AND SHOES. TBE LITTLE SHOP IN BURNETT STREET, Three doors from East street, will be OPENED ON SATURDAY, DEC. 9th, With an entirely NEW STOCK OF ENGLISH, FOREIGN, & COLONIAL MADE BOOTS AND SHOES, Which will bo Sold at Prices hitherto unheard of in Ashburton.



NjijgHf""—s r-TMm— l SEED. GUM SEED. WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received. ,x a. a. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a huge consignment of new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gum, Stringy-bark Gum, Red Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum ; Black Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc., which they will sell at reduced prices to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. Oct. 1881. oil W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agejct, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorso Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.



Long wanted ! Come at last —A really good Cutting Boot Shop. In this respect Ashburton is far behind other places, but we intend to Sell our Goods at the same Prices that have given universal satisfac tion in Dunedin and elsewhere. J. G. GREEN & CO., Leicester Boot Warehouse, Ashburton ; Also, George street and Royal Arcade, Vincent and Dow, ATNTERS, GLAZIERS, & PAPER HANGERS, Moore Street (Near Royal Hotel), Beg to intimate to the residents of Ash burton town and district that they have commenced Business n the above line. All work entrusted to them will be promptly done, and satisfaction is gua ranteed. Estimates given. n 25 Dunedin.



STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. P 0 R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Tern? easy W. H. GUNDRY O N E Y TO LEND M On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curren* vates Apply to W. H. Ghindry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (under the Land Transfer Act,



Business Notices. James Baker HAS OPENED, in Baker’s Building 1 ?, Havelock street, as a GENERAL GROCER. He guarantees that the very best quality and quantity will be procurable for the money. His motto will be CASH ONLY. The purchaser will thus save at least 25 per cent., for not having to pay for bad bock debts. | JAMES BAKER, Havelock Street (Opposite Harrison’s Auction Rooms). au3 Dressmaking. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 396 e gPRING FRUITS & VEGETABLES. W. T. Davison Has now a Large Stock of the above, consisting of Peas, New Potatoes, Cucum bers, Gooseberries, and Rhubarb ; also, Oranges, Apples, and a large stock of con fectionery, and all kinds of cooling drinks for the hot months. W. T. DAVISON, Left hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. 13 s



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’ Buildings 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 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 be is still carrying on his Tinwald business, where his numerous friends and customers may depend on their orders being carried out a« her tofore. J. Heseltine, Ash burton and Tinwald. sS The Ideal Cooking Stove, _ JjlOR WOOD AND COAL.



The New Patent Improved AMERICAN STOVE 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, if better known, get into universal use. ” A solicitor writes : “ The stove you supplied me with 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. for a price list. Inspection invited. LONG AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRON MONGERS. 101, Elizabeth street, Melbourne. AGENTS WANTED. gE WING MACHINES. THE NEW ROTARY ACTION Wheeler & Wilson’s STRAIGHT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR TAILORING. FOR TAILORING. FOR LEATHERWORK. FOR LEATHERWORK. 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 Now 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. ”



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, street, 180 South Rakaia. Craighead and Co., rpAILOUS AND CLOTHIERS. In again returning our sincere thanks to our many friends and pairons for the very liberal support 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 ings, 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. 2do Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ea y, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The 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, &0., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, W akanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83 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 been doing heretofore at Sherwood, viz., Blacksmiths’ and Wheelwrights’ work of all descrip tions. GEO. E. GOLDSMITH, General Blacksmith, Lauriston and Sherwood, au 2b 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, Branchiae, and Lungs. Prepared only by H. N. CITRON, Chemist, Akaroa, New Zealand, Sole Agent for Ashburton: CHARLES NEATE, Chemist. au7



DO NOT BE MISLED. Inspect the New Machines, and convinced of their great superiority. TIME PAYMENTS On the Most Liberal Scale. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS.



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 TARDA Rl3 SEWING MACHINE IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD; )3 SOW MIND YOU DON'T FORGET H 'Jr issWMs The HOME COMPANION (hand treadle) by the same makers as “ Standard,” is a perfectly reliable Am i can-made Machine, and has given equivocal satisfaction wherever in i duced, and deserves the attention of th 1 public. 1 The “ Standard ” KILTER.— Th 1 Machine will be found a groat boon c Dressmakers and others, and we antici r pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam c power, and will Make Any Kind or 1 K.ilt Desired. Can be altered to dif I ferent styles and widths immediately ana t u a most simple manner



Business Notices. fhomas Taylor’s CHRISTMAS FRUITS, Washed and dried ready for use by Patent Machinery. Currants, 6d and per lb Raisins, 6d and 8d Sultanas, 9d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand New Mixed Peel, Is 6d per lb New Citron Peels, Is 8d per lb Nutmegs, Is 6d ; Cloves, Is the £lb Flavoring Essences —Lemon, etc, 0, and B.’s, Is Almonds, Jordon; Bs par lb Almonds, Valencia, 2s per lb Almonds, Shell, Is per lb Nuts, 9d per lb French Plums, 3s 6d per 2 lb bottle Muscatels, new, 2s 4d per lb Christmas Prize List. Figs, lid and Is 4d per box Preserved Pears, Apricots, etc., Peaches in Syrup, 21b tins, Is 6d Preserved Ginger, 4s 6d per jar Calves’ Foot Jelly, quarts, 3s 6d Jujubes, 2s 6d per lb Raspberry Syrup, and other Cordials, Is 6d per bottle Lime Juice Cordial, Is 8d Pure Lemon Juice, Is 9d, quarts Raspberry Vinegar, Is per bottle Indian packets, in lead, containing 1 or 31bs of pure Assam tea, 2s 4d per lb, wonderfully strong 88 Colombo St. Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very fine Souchong, 16s HANDSOME PRESENTS. An 111 b box of the finest Tea imported, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28s An 111 b box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare this with the 25s box of other houses. Half-chests of Tea, containing 401bs, L2 15s to L 5 Tea from the canisters, 2s lOd, 2s 6d, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is 6d per lb New Jams, 63jd per tin Stoneless, 71d per tin Marmalade, Keiller’a, 9d (21b), la 6d



Medical IMPORTANT to all afflicted with Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wo.unds o any descript on. YATES’ PATENT BRITIS H HE RB OINT MENTS, prepared only by Mrs Burns (daughter of the late Mr Yates), Christchurch. War ranted to cure Burns, Scalds, Outs, o 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 of 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 60 persons cured, some of diseases of 30 years standing, may be obtained by applying to Mbs BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashburton —Ahdrewes Bros. 9o o a mHE Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS. COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER. & CO, 696 e 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 all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA.' TIONS, some of which in OUTWARO, APPEARANC E so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to th: public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine ; ist—ln every lease [the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd —Eacn Single Powder has directions lo: the dose, and the words, John Steedman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon, 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. 4th —The manufacture is carried on solelv at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine Vendors. Sold by Kemptho'rn, Prosser and Co. Auckland. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Bugs. 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 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 most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggist's. Proprietor, THOS. KKATING, London GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S COCOA. BREAKFAST.



128 Lower High St. Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed biscuits, 9d per lb Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Lucca oil, quarts, C. and B.’s, 2s 4d Bloater or anchovy paste, C. and 8., Is 3d Licensed Victuallers’ Sauces, Imperial pints, Is Mushroom catsup, large bottles, Is English pickles, 8d per bottle Maize meal, 3d per lb Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb German lentils, 6d per lb Haricot beans, 3d Self-raising flour, Is packets, 3s bags Loose baking powder, Is per lb 189 Manchester St. Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Good Fowls Wheat, 3s 9d per bushel Good Rice for Chickens, 71b Is 4d Best Flour, 501 b, 6s 3d ; 251 b, 3s 4d Luncheon Biscuits, 3d per lb Somerville’s oatmeal, 4s 6d per bag Kerosene, 8s 6d, 9s 6d, and 10a 6d per tin Garb, soda, 6d Fire kindlers, 4£d per doz Fly papers, 9d per doz Blacking, 8d per dozen Black lead, lOd per dozen Triangle (LATE DEYONPORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH. •jyq-OTICE 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 of his employers. The Office is situated in LICHFIELD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Next to E. Reece, Ironmongers. he Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street. s!6



HE DRAUGHT STALLION Drayman Will shortly arrive in Ashburton, and will Travel North and South of Ashburton and Ashburton Forks. Drayman will be at JVPRae’s Stables every Saturday. “ Drayman ” is a dapple brown, rising six years, has heavy bone, and is active. Ilia sire was “Young Prince of Wales,’ and is owned by S. B. Sutton. For in formation and particulars apply to GILBERT ECOLES, o2 In charge. rpO STAND THIS SEASON—IBB2 THE CLYDESDALE STALLION BpNNY SCOTLAND. BONNY SCOTLAND is a dark brown, rising five years old, stands IG£ hands, witli 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 3s. Groomage fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. For further particulars, apply to the a 23 GROOM IN CHARGE. j>OXING! 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 Pupil only. Private Class Lessons, £1 pe month. N.B. —The rooms will be thrown open • every SATURDAY Night, for Public j BOXING, under the superintendence of Dan himself. All written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel. 9o



» T) Y a thorough knowledge of the natural; I) 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 subtl maladiss are floating around us ready t' attack wherever there is r weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pur 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 : EPPS AND CO., HOMCi.J. J ATHIC CHEMIST. LONDON. ALSO. EPPSj CHOCOLATE ESSENCE FOR AFTERNOON US The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within the reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son : I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 3. —Intending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement, 3.—Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. i.—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. s.—Having acted as Trustee, Executor, or Administrator, wishing to be relieved of the burthen of Trusteeship or Adminis tration, the option of using the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained from - ALEANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from B. C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wellington,