The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV. —No. 797.1

ASHBURTON. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1882

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



■i Agents, &c Alfred Harrison, Q -J Vi" UOTjOIIKBE,-, VALUER, COM .Cl.' MISSION AGENT, &v. . '*< 'LandSalPs j Sales of Stock, Merchandise khtl Effects, Pigs, Poultry, ’ , o ; ~ 'Mid General Produce. :y’j'WESkiiY SALE every SATURDAY, at :<r. ~12 o’cldck sharp, commencing in the f. ■ ■ 'Yards with HORSES. I.AND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 87 ALFRED HARRISON. T. Pepperell, House, land, & general , commission agent, Has ON SALE— Houses, Land, Building Sections. Money Lent on Mortgage. Tem j,, porary Loans effected on depost of < ' Deeds, Bills of Sale, Scrip, etc. 06 r Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c., eij; ; ■ ? • A E. INGRAM; M.E.L.0.M., ' XX; Architect and Engineer. " ‘ Bridges, Water and other Engineering Work superintended in town or country. '" Villas, etc., etc., Planned on improved principles,... .. Consideration—2£ per pent. 1.1 : i .*/ ■ ' WILLS - STREET/^ASHBURTON, - Near Mr Stephenson’s, 949 d



Business Notices. JJTLLINERY 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 mast 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.



, JO.OKS aND SONS, Architects, f’ CrvrL Engineers, Vad’tatoes, Licensed " ' . SttBYEYOBS, and Land Brokers, j, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, • ■; ‘ >. AshStTETON, IfIBODOBE B. JACOBSEN, Architect, •Office removed to Hereford street, oppo :'1 site “ Shades,” OHISTCHURCH. ,] :;iP.S.—Cbmnlnnications promptly at yr tended to. t ©3l W. H. BRISTOW, , A UTHORISED AND LICENSED ' SURVEYOR, Ford and Newton’s Buildings, next Selwyn ' , , County Council Office, HEREFORD STREET. Syid jy|-ESSRS E. DOBSON & SON, Civil Engineers A UTHORISE D SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, ~ Hereford street, Christchurch. 019 Shipping. f> -SHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT “ O ROUTE SI-.: 'TO . GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THRO CQH AMERICA, via SAND , "WIOH ISLANDS. The Magnificent Steamship AUSTRALIA, • 3,400 tons, will leave Auckland for San ’ Francisco, via Honolulu, on TUESDAY, ■ December 6. ■ ■ . Owing to the extra number booking by r .this line on account of the Egyptian diffi culty, early application for passages is ‘necessary in order to avoid disappoint* jnent. ' ; now.O! WILSON, SAWTBLL & Co,, ->' 771 e . ic ’ ’ Agents, ChristchF <*h. ‘,! ,„, r . . Business Nptices a J J. W. COOKSON, Jon., & CO., • ■ TIMBER & COAL MER ANTS. & GENERAL COMMISSION ■ ■' AGENTS, METHVEN, r Have always on sale at our yards, Meth , yen, .and at the sawmills, Alford Forest building timber, posts, rails, firewood, ■takes, etc. We-have also on sale at Methveu a large stock of flooring and ntattjll-'lining (union, white and red pine), totara, V.D.L. palings and shingles, : rrusticated weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles ' and gates on. hand or made to order. Opal, cement, bricks, lime, etc., 'galvanised irop, doors, -sashes and fittings, nails, barbed and ordinary, fencing wire, 1 , staples, etc. Goods delivered to any part ; t>f the district. Agents fot the New Zea land 'lnsurance Cb., the New Zealand - Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., and for rMessrs Morrow, Bassett and Co. Commission, Land and Estate Agents and Valuators.' ' FOR ’ .‘SALE Woolpacks, Comsacks, and Turnip" Seed, at the' lowest rates. 0. J. W. COOKSON, Jun., & CO. nl I'-'" ■ - ■ 1



-TTICTORIA shoeing forge, V COACH BUILDING, AND Wheelwright establishment. J, R. STEEL begs to inform hie . numerous friends and customers that he has REMOVED to -his new and commodious Brick premises in WEST STREET (next Gvabman Office), where he hopes to meet the same patronage as heretofore. , Shoeing /done on scientific principles. .Estimates given for all Builders’ Iron works’lronwork done in all branches. Reapers and Binders repaired with de spatch. Reasonable charges for all work. -i-uit, - ! '■•■'l ■ • v : : 6o o T. R. Proctor, OTJ LI ST S’ OPTICIAN , . i ■■ Office- Over Cuff and Graham’s, next door to ' J ' Suckling’s Leather Warehouse, i CORKER OE LICHFIELD AND MAN CHESTER STS , CHRISTCHURCH. 637 c



Business Notices. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will he 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 to D. W. ’s own order, from Kaiapbi, 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- | eluding 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, TANORED STREET. SLUG AS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of Jhe abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS



JpLOWER 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, Mint Race Road, Back Saunders’ Mild. s!3



fJJIMBER. 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.B.—All Accounts must therefore be paid or arranged for before 31st Decem ber, otherwise they will be sued for with out respect of person. Cyril JephsoD TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD. au6



Geo. Booth & Sons, Agricultural implement IMPORTERS, Tuam & St. Asaph streets, Christchurch. SOLE AGENTS FOR— Ransomes’ Engines and Threshers Eiirst and Bradley’s Gang and Sulky Ploughs Randall Revolving Disc Harrows •“ Farmer’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, 473 e Ashburton.



Jones & Bradshaw, CORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, Archibald street, Tinwalo, 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. 496 e



JgACON ! BACON ! BACON ! The undersigned Inis for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at 6M per lb., large or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, sjl Ashburton. OTICE OF REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of Burnett street and East street. Gr. J. Martin, Begs to inform his numerous Customers and the public generally that the NEW SHOP will be OPEN TC-NIGHT, and respectfully invites the public to in spect his SHOW of MEAT, which, for quality, he confidently asserts cannot bo beaten south of the Equator. N.B.—Small Goods of all descriptions. o!3



Business Notices. MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED). Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy' Holders. 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. ROWN IRON WORKS. 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 beat quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, CAPITAL ... £250,000. LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on most Favorable Terms. Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR & CO. 13n Thomas Crompton Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET, Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 06 Lion Brewery Company, CORNER OF



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 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 1 Brewery Company by the Jurors at the New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, and they have also obtained prizes 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 jn a few days’ time for the delivery of our Goods and the collection of Orders. G. WOOD, Manager, jl i Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton. T ENT, William Patching, TARPAULIN, & HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. W. P. has always on band 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.P —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 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. V dr'- V m m COMPANY Established 1859. Capital 1 1,000,000. Unlimited U/jbiuty&f Shareholders T H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



REAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will oiler the same at the follow ng Reduced Prices, viz : —Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £lß} Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 JOs ; 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 os ; 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. SPRING MILLNE RY, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. DUNCAN 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, Pea the is 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 l Effi cient staff of assistants, Miss Dunpan 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 tjie public that, having PURCHASED 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 iirst class article to merit the support hitherto given to Messrs Wood and Co., and having been successful in obtaining a Prize Medal at theMelbourneExhibitionfortwo succes sive years, competing against English Ale, also several Prize Medals in Canterbury and elsewhere, should he a sufficient guarantee as to the superior quality of our Ales and Stouts. AUGUSTUS MOORE, (Late Wood & Co.), Brewer, Malster, and Bottler, Camercn street, Ashburton. WITH reference to the above advertise 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. jl 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 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, 1 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.



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, The purchaser will thus save at least 25 per cent., for not having to pay for bad bodk debts. - . JAMES BARER, Havelock Street (Opposite Harrison’s . Auction Rooms). au3 jg O O T S. B O O T 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, 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, ; I Boot Depot, Methven. jl 27 m 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 iv . first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown.



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 Ropes for four horses, Fencing Standards, and every other des cription of Farm Implements and Ma chinery are manufactured and on sole by us. REPAIRS to MACHINERY, etc. both agricultural and otherwise, are un dertaken by us in CHRISTCHURCH and ASHBURTON, at reasonable charges. s 8 HAVE Nelson, Moate and Co. been awarded the GOLD MEDAL for Superior TEAS and system of Blending ? —YES. Has H. M. Cakson been ap pointed Sole Agent (Wholesale and Retail) for Ashburton and District? YES. Are these Teas Eagerly Bought by the General Public wherever introduced ? —YES. Why?—The GOLD MEDAL referred to answers fully, and consumers practically endorse the opinion of the Exhibition Judges ; and so H. M. Oaii s6n knows by his steadily increasing sales that these Teas are approved of. Does H. M. Oakson sell anything besides (his Blended Tea ?—OH, YES ; Fruits in variety, and almost Every Article in the Italian and Groceiy Trades. Small ex penses and Cash Transactions enable M. M. Caksox to give his customers GOOD VALUE. New Goods being opened every day. Another consignment of the Blended Packet Teas Just Arrived. H. M. CARSON, Fruit and Italian. Ware house, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. sll



PENGELLY, Tailor, will shortly be in ASHBURTON, and will bo pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise •y 10ToR 1A 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 committed to his care will receive every attention. BALL PROGRAMME CA.RPS in very neat -styles, With -Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, W"wt street. ment. au!2 260 ALEX. HEWSON, Proprietor.



/v 7 " k./\9 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, 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. 1 Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 395 e A N'RHURRAY'^ “ mAKE 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 different 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 EngUsn 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; 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 ceipt of P. 0.0. 730c-960



J. SHEBRIEE, Monumental mason, Manchester street south, and , Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand- Designs forwarded on application. For further particu? 1 ’ s apply to L. H. Wilkins, Agent, Ashburton. 188 .... W(‘tn BAKER BROS., jgUILDERS, CONTRACTORS AN UNDERTAKERS Wakanuiroad and Cass street Ash PLANS PREPARED & LSTIM ■U /LN



Business Notices. SACRIFICE. HAYES & CO., Late Ready-Money Richards, 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,'B£d Splendid Calicoes, 3d . A Fine Lot of Cambric Prints, 3£d Job Lot of Shirtings, 4|d 500 more Zulu Hats, 4*d A Splendid Line of Good Tweed, ! Trousers, 9s 6d First-class Lot of Men’s Moles are clearing, 6s 9d 200 Good Tweed Suits, from 24s 6d Lot of Men’s Strong Shirts, Is 3d THE BOOT DEPARTMENT is : ■ • '• IMMENSE. 400'Clnldren’s Balmorals, KHd 250 Girls’ Kid Elastic Sides, 3s 175 Ladies’ Lastings, 5s 9d 72 Ladies’ House Boots, 3s lid. 60 Ladies’ Superior Kid Boots, slightly r , damaged, 6s. 130 Men’s Patent Slippers, 3s THESE GOODS ARE WORTH 26 PER CENT. MORE. OUR COLONIAL BOOTS ARE SPLENDID VALUE.’ OBLIGE BY ROLLING UP and SECURING the BARGAI N S. nd 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 25 F. S. Shearer, OF THE MAY BANK WORKS, TIN WALD, begs to thank the public for their 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 (cogjjed And water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &c. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, and 1 Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a'firgt-clasa Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges, Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address— Great South : eoad, TiNWAiD.S9O<i GENERAL STORE Mount S o mess. W. H. PUDDICOMBE and CO., having 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, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., " MOUNT SOMERS. jl 10 ORE, & 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 TANDAR9 SEWING MACHINE „ 18 THE BEST IN THE WORLD. lOW MIND YOU DON’T FORfiEflg ll The HOME COMPANION (hand, treadle) by the same makers as ..., “ Standard,” is a perfectly reliable Am." can-made Machine, and has given ’ equivbcal satisfaction wherever irL. duced, and deserves the attention of Hi public. ' . The “ Standard ” KILTER.— fh* Machine will be found a great boon Dressmakers and others, and we anti pate a large and ready sale for this.' can be worked by hand, treadle, or stp; power, and will Make Any Kikd Kilt Desieed. Can be altered to ferent styles and widths immediately tut n a most simple manner