The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV-No. 800.1

ASHBURTON. THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 30. 1882

LPRICB—ONE PENNY.



Ooraralsalan Agants,«c ■•-Alfred Harrison, A ‘ UdTIONEERj ;'VAIiUEE, OoM -c\ ' ' MISSION ACCENT, A. ‘Ltftd Sales, Sales ‘ o£ Stock, Merchandise, 1 ’ 'Fiirniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, ,J ■' and General Produce. 'WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at J o’clock sharp, commencing in the Turn Yards with HORSES. .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 ■ pbrary Loans effected on depost of J !"; ‘ J)eeda|, Hills of Sale, Scrip, etc. 06 r Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. E. INGRAM, M.E.L.0.M., Aeohitbot and Ekginebe. ' §ges. Water and other'Engineering superintended in town or country, eld., etc.. Planned bn improved lbs. ■-Consideration —2£ per cent.



3i , 'f Address • JTANORED STREET, ASHBURTON, r House lately occupied by Mr Moss. -EL FOURS aND SONS, Architects, in,' Engineers, Vai/tators, Licensed. VC? SURVEYORS, AND LAND BROKERS, WAKANUI ROAD, [, n , : : Ashburton. hfH.EODORE B. JACOBSEN, Architect, QJfioe removed to Hereford street, oppo . site “Shades,” ° .. OHISTCHURCH. ryi ■’ ■ i: - 'P.S. ; —Communications promptly at tended to. 031 S£RS E. DOBSON & SON, SSCivil Engineers ■sill and 1 . AJU THOBIS.E D SURVEYORS, v r, r , ..South British Chambers, BRRRORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. o!9 »o i- Shipping. ~rK DIRECT SHORTEST AND MOSj Q ... ROUTE GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, Through America, via sand wich ISLANDS. 1 *the Magnificent Steamship -0..: . AUSTRALIA, : tons, will leave A uckland for San i Erancisco, via Honolulu, on TUESDAY, December 5. Owing to the extra number booking by this line on account of the Egyptian diffi- early application for passages is necessary in order to avoid disappoint- V . WILSON, SAWTELL & Co., 77je Agent?, Christchu «*h.



1 Business Notices j. SHEKBirr, ‘onumental mason, J ‘ Manchester street south, and Bar lies street (near the Cemetery), Christ chUrch.- A large stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand- IMgns forwarded on. application. For further-, paxticc?* s apply to L. H. Wpsiss, Agent, Ashburton. , [BB .. J. W. COORSON, Jun., «& CO., TIMBER & GOAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION ... 9 v. AGENTS, METHYENs ■ ■ Hare .always on sale at our yards, Meth- VenV and at the'sawmills, Alford Forest— tmliaing'timber, posts, rails, firewood, •lades; etc:’ -We have also on sale at JSeihven - a ■ large stock of flooring and auieh-lining (union, white and red pine), V.D.L. palings and shingles, igpticsted weather-boarding, etc. .Hurdles uu3 .gates on hand or made to order. doalfPprtland cement, bricks, lime, etc., gklTftnfaed iron, doors, sashes and fittings, harbed and ordinary fencing wire, %tc. - Goods delivered to any part oftitbe district. ; Agents for the New Zea land Insurance Co., the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., and for Meqnqa Morrow, Bassett and Co, i Coipiniasion, Land and Estate Agents awl “Valuators. s FOA ' SALE Woolpacks, Cornsacks, arid'Tutnip Seed, at the lowest rates. W. COOKSON, Jun., & 00. SB jSlii. J SHOEING FORGE, V i‘ COACH BUILDING, AND WHEELWRIGHT ESTABLISHMENT. -fc) Ki-h .' ' ' ' . of*.-tjk;’STBEL begs to inform his »ius friends andcußtoraers that hehas VE® Ad his new and commodious iremises iii WEST STREET (nest lajj Office), where he hopes to meet patrdhkg’e' os heretofore. .WMftag' done, oh 1 scientific principles. - given foe all Builders’ Iron -1 ffc;; iJronworfc. done in all branches, eps - with de» ‘ *" Reasonable charges for all work. 1 ■ 6o U ■m -.Pi.- mi ■v; (Proctor, .o.p TI 0I a n Vit'H / -Office— - -Und''.Graham's; next'door to; AL&ather, Warehouse, UOHFIELD AND MAN iST&v i CHRISTCHURCH. 6370



Business Notices. JJILLINKRY 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.



Havixig secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER, of Paris •and Melbourne experience, the ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts ban 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.’sown order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably knownj and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per !b. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in cluding old celebrated make. 79d ~\T o T I 0 E. Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bake op 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 abovonamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS



P. S. {Shearer, OF THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for theii 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 Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class 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 Sooth road. Tin wald. 590 c) ■p LOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE FOR SALE All kinds of FLOWER ROOTS and BEDDING PLANTS BOUQUETS, Hand and Table, made up on the shortest notice, cheaper than any other in the trade. Note the Address, Mill Race Road, Back Saunders’ Mill. s!3



TIMBER. TIMBER CHEAP SALES TILL THE NEW YEAR On January let, 1883, I intend taking a partner, tl erefore 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 Jephsoi) TIMBER MERCHANT, TIN WALD. au6 QHAFF. CHAFF. CHAFF. Jones & Bradshaw, CORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, ARCHIBALD STB.EET, 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 low r est 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 s



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



Business Notices. MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL ... £250,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. LOWEST BATES 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 RAes. i Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR & CO. ■ 1 . 13n QROWNIR O N W 0 R K S 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 fitter 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 thfe Address— ARMAGH STREET, Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. o 6



Lion Brewery Company, • CORNER OF CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. THE great demand which exists for the BREWS of the LION BREWERY COMPANY, and the success which has attended them since starting, has proved that, under the Skilful Management of Mr 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 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 bo running Goods and the collection of Orders. ii i in a few days’ time for the delivery of our G. WOOD, m/H- ... Manager, L m r y T3onip any ’’*Ts h b u r t o n. William Patching, rjIENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER, W. P. has always on hand a large stock of Tents, Tarpaulins and Horsecovers, Waggon and Trap Tilts, etc., Men’s and Boys’ Oilskin Suits, Canvas, Calico, American Duck, Drill, etc.; Clothes, Garden, and Plough Lines ; Flax, Manilla, and Hemp Rope, of all sizes. Wood and Iron Blocks always in Stock. REAPER & BINDER CANVASES CHEAPER THAN THE IMPORTED ONES. N.E —Reaper and Binder Canvases Repaired at Low Rates. Flags of all Nations Made to order or Lent on Hire. the Address— WILLIAM PATCHING, East Street, ' Ashburton. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH /' fi". fP’7 Established 1859. Capital 1 1,000,000 Unlimited Unbilijy of Shareholders rjTHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY, FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Boberts. 2 40 d



RE AT REDUCTION lIS WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ng Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from PIS ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 30s ; 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 5a ; 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



j Business Notice. ' Q !’ RING MILL N E R Y, , o 1882. I PERTH HOUSE. ('('• OMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. Ml IS DUNCAN is now showing a Large Mid Varied .Assortment of SPRING MILLINERY and I;R.APERY in the LATEST STYLES, to which she parti cularly draws the Attention of her friends and the public in general. Among the articles which she desires specially to enumerate will be found the following, all of which are well worth inspection : Bonnets, Feathers Corsets, Baby Linen, Hats, Flowers, Underclothing, Pinafores. Miss Duncan is prepared to undertake Dressmaking in all its branches, and Mil linery in the newest and most approved styles. Having engaged a large and effi cient staff of assistants, Miss Duncan will be enabled to execute orders with the utmost despatch. Ladies’ own material made up. Mourning within the shortest notice.. Note the address— jZST- PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. \ SHBURTON BREWERY, jTV CAMERON STREET. Augustus Moore Has great pleasure in announcing to his numerous friends and the public that, having PURCHASED the Ashburton Brewery, situate in Cameron street, Ash burton, lately carried on under the style of Wood and Co., be is now PREPARED to SUPPLY their CELEBRATED ALES and STOUT in town and surrounding dis tricts, and trusts that by keeping a first class article to merit the support hitherto given to Messrs Wood and Co., and having been successful in obtaining a Prize Medal at thoMelbourneExhibitionfor two succes sive years, competing against English Ale, also several Prize Medals in Canterbury and elsewhei’o, should be a sufficient guarantee as to the superior quality of our Ales and Stouts. AUGUSTUS MOORE, (Late Wood & Co.), Brewer, Malster, and Bottler, Cameron ctreet, Ashburton. WITH reference to theaboveadvertise 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, CmiISTCHUKCII AND A SHBUETON. 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 Farrows, 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 Centhes, which for efficiency and durability have never been surpassed. We are also Manufacturers of an IMPROVED BROADCAST SEED SOWER, Which secured at the New Zealand In ternational Exhibition the HIGHEST AWARD of a SILVER MEDAL. Farm Drays, Spring Drays, Spring Carts, Harrows, Rollers (iron and wood), Grubbers (new design), Drag Harrows, Grass Seed Strippers, Im proved Folding Straw Elevators, Whipple treos, 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. s 8 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 Solo Agent (Wholesale and Retail) for Ashburton and District 1— YES. Are these Teas Eagerly Bought by the General Public wherever introduced 2 —YES. Why?— I The GOLD MEDAL referred to answers fully, and consumers practically endorse the opinion of the Exhibition Judges ; and so IT. M. Cais son knows by Ins steadily increasing tides that these Teas arc approved of. Does H. M. Cai son sell anything besides this Blended Tea ?—OH, YES \ t Fruits in variety, and almost Every Article in the Italian and Groceiy Trades. Small ex penses and Cash Transactions enable 11. M. Carson to give his customers GOOD VALUE. New Goods being opened every clay. Another consignment of the Blended Packet Teas Just Arrived. 11. M. CARSON, Fruit and Dalian Ware house, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. sll PENGELLY, Tailor, will shortlj be in’ASHBURTON, and will bo pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. aul2 - - -y 1C TORI AN 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 Lot out on Hire. Paddock ing Accommodation, with Whiter. All horses committed to his care will receive every attention. ALEX. HEW T SON, 260 Proprietor. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, street.



Business Notices. SACRIFICE. HAYES & CO., Late Ready-Money Richards, Are determined to clear the WHOLE OF THEIR STOCK OP 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, 3fd Job Lot of Shirtings, 4id 500 more Zulu Hats, 4Ad 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 Children’s Balmora’s, 10|d 250 Girls’ Kid Elastic Sides, 3s 175 Ladies’ Lastings, 5s 9d ■ 72 Ladies’ House Boots, 3s lid 60 Ladies’ Superior Kid Boots, slightly damaged, 6s. 130 Men’s Patent Slippers, 3s THESE GOODS ARE WORTH. 25 PER CENT. MORE. OCR COLONIAL BOOTS ARB SPLENDID VALUE. OBLIGE BY ROLLING UP and SECURING the BARGAINS. n 4 g O O T S. BOOTS. 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, Boor Depot, Methven. jl 27 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 in first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown. wmm m vv Messrs Elz Bros., 7 HILE thanking the public for their VV 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. Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 395 e m A-¥ / 7 E 5 P NrRMURRAY^ Mogaagg “ riIAKE TIME BY THE FORE- X - LOCK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Homo* 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 ha 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. Be 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 LG, L 6 6s, L 6 10a ; 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 ou re ceip* of P. 0.0. 7300-960



Business Notices. James Baker v T" AS OPENER, in Baker’s Buildings, 1 i Havelock street, as a GENERAL GROCER. He guarantees that the very best quality and quantity will Le procurable for tbs money. Ilia motto will bo CASH ONLY. The purchaser wdl 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). auS



Geo. e. goldsmith Begs to inform the inhabitants of Lauristbn 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 descrips tions. GEO. E. GOLDSMITH, General Blacksmith, • Lauriston and Sherwood, au 26 (gADDLERY, SADDLERY. 1 The undersigned begs to thank his numerous customers for past support, and begs a continuance; also directing apecutf attention to his now present Stock of SADDLERY and HARNESS. Prices moderate, and a good article guaranteed. Horse Covers and Rugs at lowest possible prices. - t Note AddressjaS" James Talt SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER,' Saunier*’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 265(1 Public Companies. ¥[EW ZEALAND LOAN A MERr, JJM CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITER). 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 nil 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. . Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Malden Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, nlO Ashburton. ORTH 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- Ashbueton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c THE MUTUAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND. The undersigned beg to intimate that the above Company has started Business in Ashburton, and that they have been appointed Agents, and are now prepared to receive proposals for INSURANCE. Premiums at a Discount of 25 per cent, off past current rates, o 2 TUCKER, RESTELL & GO. Sporting. INSLOW ANNUAL Races. MONDAY, Ist JAN., 1883. President —E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R.; Vice President, J. Carter, Esq.; Judge of Horses— M. Stitt, Esq.; Starter for Horse Races, W. Simpson, Esq.; Clerk of Course, H. Fowler, Etq. ; Clerk of Scales, H. Chichester, Esq.; Committee —Messrs S. James, T. Worner. G. Law son, T. Gourlcy, E. Sanson, E. Alber, '* I‘. 1 ‘. Harris, D. Jackson ; Secretary—T. Williams. 1 Handicap Hurdle Race, of 12 sovs ; distance, miles ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap), of 20 sovs ; second hor e to save his stakes ; no mination, £1 ; acceptance, £l. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap), of 5 sovs; 2 miles ; nomination, 5a ; acceptance, ss. 4. Maiden Plate, of 5 sovs; one mile; weiglit-for-ago ; entrance, 10s. 5. Consolation Race, of 5 sovs; one mile ; nomination, ss; acceptance, ss. RULE No one will bo allowed to enter a horse unless a sub criberof half-a-guinea to the fond, or when the prizi is £2O or over, one guinea. All horses to liave been owned .in the Countj' three months prior to the Races. Three horses to start or no race. Nominations for Hurdle Race, Cup, and Trotting Race, to be sent in to the Secre tary on or before the 2nd Dec. next, by 8 p. m. T, WILLIAMS, n2l Secretary. <> I—l—.'llWlhlTWlMUßfc mi VSaBBCag—BB— 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 Pupil 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 comtnunica , tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel. 9e