-mw ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, M«2.

Printed and published daily, for the Proprietor, by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at The Ashburton Guardian Printing Officr, West street, Ashburton, Thursday, November 23, iSSz



' ttußMawtAfli naanJl ' ftla . JC if lip. MW. M* 1 gAVB TOUR GRAIN, j PURCHASE Walter A. Wood’s TWINE REAPER AND BINDER, ■> u - ■ Which obtained iha FIRST PRIZE and GOLD MEDAL Agalnit all eomen at the TRIAL held last season In Ohristohoreh, an dee the aeipioea of the Canterbury A. and P. Association. This Machine combines Lmhtkbss of t)*Axmwr, Simplicity of Oo»stk»otion, Kui tr Makaqiwbht, Dcßiiun, and with Qvixttmr and Quality at Wenx.



MACHINES ON SALE AND ON TDBW AT THB UNDERSIGNEDS. JPoyntz & Go., AGENTS. nS »r. . 1 '■ '■ ! ;0:i nn ;i



For Sale. For sale From this date— CRUSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Bushel. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. ■ First-class lot of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. o 5 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, OARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 4 Be George Swann, AND SOLICITOR, Hereford street, Christchurch. ]llo W. F. Allen. W. F. Allen, Auctioneer, stock, station; AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burkett street, Ashburton. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise* Poultry, and General Pro duce, held every SATURDAY, commenc ing at 11.30 sharp. Special Sales conducted in Town or Country. Valuations made. FORTNIGHTLY SALES of took at tended at the Public Yards. W. F; ALL EN, Auctioneer. au 22 T. Bullock. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2. Property Sale. My next Sale of Town, Suburban and other properties will take place at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, at 1 p.m. TB U L L- O C K , , Auctioneer. T. Bullock, UCTIO NEE R, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION EAST AGENT. STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



OTICE OF REMOVAL. ON WEDNESDAY FIRST, 11th in stant, the undersigned WILL REMOVE TO TEMPORARY OFFICES IN BURNETT STREET. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, October 9th, 1882. CTIONEER’S NOTICE. In future my SATURDAY'S SALES will Commence at 1 o’clock instead of 1.30. T. BOLLOCK. IMPROVED FREEHOLD FARM, of 123 Acres, well watered, FOR SALE by private treaty, situated near the Hinds, together with interest in lease of 150 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Wooden House, of 5 rooms, 4 stalled stable, etc. The freehold is divided into three pad docks, and the leasehold into five; one of the county water races runs through both properties. There is a growing crop of 78 acres wheat, and 70 acres turnips, which will be sold with the property. This offers a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of procuring a farm at a low price and liberal terms. For full particu lars, apply to T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. TO LET, at a low rental—SHOP in Moore street, presently occupied by Mr John Smithson. T. BULLOCK. ALL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserve will be DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, 712 e JOHN CARTER.



M 0 - E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. O T SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to £ T . T. BULLOCK. EOR SALE—2O acres GRASS LAND together with a House of six rooms situated only a short distance from the town of Ashburton. For full particulars apply to the undersigned. T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—The CENTRAL BAKERY, together with shop and dwelling house, near Post office. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—A comfortable COTTAGE of 5 Rooms, together with a Quarter Acre Section, situated at Hampstead, near the Wakanui road, lately in occupation of Mr Wra. Johns. Liberal terms of pay* ment will be accepted, T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental, Central BOARDINGHOUSE, in the Tri agle, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. , T. BULLOCK. Photography.— Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders* Buildings, East Street, Ashburton. JOHN HABVBY, |VO.OT AND SHOEMAKER, I > Tancred street, Ashburton. J. H. desires to notify to the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he is still carrying on business in the above lin©i and' by Good Work and Quick De spatch hopes to ensure a fair share of support. 12 8



Hotels FOREST HOTEL. The 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. ENT EA L HOTEL. John Beecher Begs to inform the Billiard-playing public that he has now OPENED his fine BILLIARD-ROOM, where they will find one of Alcock’s celebrated Tables, and a Marker always “ on the spot.” Billiards, Pool, and Pyramids. More Loose Box accommodation has been erected for Racehorses and Entires. JOHN BEECHER, Central Hotel, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. au 26 THE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, Corner of Dowling and Princes streets, Dunedin, J. DONALDSON, Proprietor. Has opened a place in connection with the above, which he has christened “ THE BODEGA,” and can promise to supply his friends with a better Glass of Wine or Beer, direct from the cask in a cool cellar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Street. Princes 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.



N.B.—The Grill is in full swing to-day. 527 Boarding Houses, &c. PANAMA HOUSE (late a stbb’s), Tancred street Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the fubic that he has REMOVE/) from the rince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodions Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath room. S. LUCAS, Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence 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.



Business Notices. SPECIAL SALE of Spring VEGET ABLES, BROCCOLI, and CAULI FLOWERS ; also, a large quantity of CABBAGES and other Vegetables now growing in A. W. Randell’s gardens (near the corner of the N.E. and N.W. Belts, next theCaledonian Sports Ground), Seed Potatoes and several tons of Prime Onions. Plants always on hand ; also a large and varied Stock of Fruit, Confec tionery, Lollies, etc NOTE THE ADDRESS— A. W. Randell, RIGHT-HAND SHOP, TOWN HALL, East Street. Ashburton. 112 d Craighead and Co., rpAILORS 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, Sergos,' Bedford Cords, and Tweeds of every description. Our method of Cutting and Fitting being based on the most advanced ideas known to the Cutting 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 & 00., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tancred street. 250 HAVING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, and by keeping the very best quality of Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone will find it to their advantage to deal with me. Now Landed, a lino of Strong and Well - flavored TEAS, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s fid, and 3s. There has never been anything like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, and will give my Customers the advan cage. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will bo waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Robert 589 d.



Business Notices. TO LiyERY STABLEKEEPERS, CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, AND OTHER OWNERS OF HORSES, CATTLE, &c. I Be» to call attention to my stock of VETERINARY MEDICINES, All of which are well-known by those who use them to be most Valuable Prepara tions. ABSORBENT BLISTER.—Far supe rior to the imported blister. Being always freshly made it never fails to blister properly, and never blemishes. COLIC DRINK FOR GRIPES.—A relief is given by this medicine in ten minutes, and a second dose is rarely necessary. A bottle of this in the house may save the life of a valuable animal. PHYSIC BALLS.—Kept prepared in four different sizes. The ingre dients in these balls are tho roughly dissolved in a steam jacketed bath ; they act much quicker than those prepared from crude materials; never gripe, and will keep good for years. CONDITION POWDERS.—These are of two kinds ; one for getting into sound hard working condi tion, and acting on the kidneys, skin, and coat, and the other for putting on beef for show or sale. WORM POWDERS.—WiII destroy and expel the various kinds of worms which infest horses. DRIFFIELD WHITE OILS. For sore shoulders, harness galls, &c. Will quickly heal any wound, no matter how severe. CLEANING DRINK. —For cows after calving. Special medicines prepared and sent to any part of the district on receipt of full particulars of the case, and advice given as to general treatment of horses, cattle, sheep, and dogs, I have a quantity of veterinary surgical instruments such as can be used by anyone accustomed to farm work ; and these I lend out to my customers requiring any one of them. Having acted for some time as assistant to Francis Cupiss, M.R. C.V.S. (proprietor of the well-known Cupiss’s Constitution Balls), Norfolk, England, my experience is Practical as well as Theoretical.



J. M. Cambridge, CHEMIST, Ashburton, s!2 IJIHE KING IS DYEING. First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition. G. BUNG begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs ANDRE WES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price, by leaving them with Andrewes Bros. They will be returned in a week. Damask Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. KING, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. il 18



E W GOODS. Apricot marmalade, Crosse and Blackwell, in glass camp kettles, 2s each, fresh from Soho square Indian packets, in lead, of pure Assam tea, wonderfully strong, 2s 4d per lb Dunedin oatmeal, Somerville’s, a fresh supply, in splendid condition, 4s 6d per bag . . Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very fine Souchong, 16s English pickles, 8d per bottle Raspberry vinegar, English, 1s bottles Mushroom catsup, large bottles, 1s Eeduced Prices. Mild-cured hams, per 7Ad per lb ■Wheat for fowls, per 3s 9d bushel Silk-dressed flour, 501 b, 6s 3d; 251 b, 3s 4d Good rice for chickens, 71b, la 4d New Jams, 6id per tin Dunedin biscuits, fresh, 3d per lb Hops, best quality, 2s per lb Kerosene, 8s 6d, 9s Od, and 10s 6d per tin at Thomas Taylor's. Patent dressed kitchen fruit, washed and dried by machinery— Currants, 6d and 6£d per lb Raisins, 6d and 8d Sultanas, 7d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand Maize meal, 3d per lb Haricot beans, 3d Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb German lentils, 6d per lb An 111 b box of the best Tea imported, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28s An 111 b box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare this with (he 25s box of other houses. Pure lime juice, quarts, Is 9d. Certified by the Board of Trade Lime juice cordial, Is 9d Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Calves’ foot jelly, quarts, C. and 8., 3s 6d 88 Colombo St.



Best black or mixed tea, 2s lOd Indian and China mixture, 2s per lb. Family Congou, strong, fine, flavored Is fid Lucca oil, quarts, 2s 3d Bloater or anchovy paste, 0. and 8,, Is 3d White crystallised sugar, 3£d, 4d, and 4£d per lb Dried apples, 7d per lb 128 Lower High St. Self-raising flour, Is packets, 3s bags Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed wine biscuits, 9d per lb Loose baking powder, Is per lb Keiller’s marmalade, 9d per tin Black lead, lOd per dozen Blacking, 7d per dozen Best starch, 5d per lb Carb. soda, fid 89 Manchester St. Irish moss, Is 2d and 2s per bottle Linseed meal, 8d per lb Fly papers, 9d per doz Safety matches, Bryant and May’s lOd per doz Fire kindlers, 4|d per doz Nestle’s milk, IGJid per tin Sago, 4d per lb Tapioca, sd, 71b for 2s fid &c., &c., &c. Triangle (LATE DEVON PORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH. anted known. That BONEDUST, specially prepared for drilling with carrots, mangolds, etc., can be obtained from the undersigned. F. MAYO, Hampstead Bono Mills.



Business Notices MR THOMAS MUTTER BEGS to announce that, having sold his General Store Business, he has NOW OPENED IN THE SADDLERY LINE. Mr T. M. ’s 24 years experience in that line is a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to him will be executed in a manner. Workmen sent out. Christchurch Prices Guaranteed. MR THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street, 180 South Rakaia. James Heseltine (Late Thomas Dudson), SADDLER, Burnett street, begs to announce that he has bought the business lately carried on by T. Dudson, and that he is prepared to supply Saddlery and execute all Repairs at exceptionally low rates. J. H. also begs to state that he is still carrying on his Tinwald business, where his numerous friends and customers may depend on their orders being carried out a« her tofore. J. Heseltine, Ash burton and Tinwald. s 8



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. 0. Bay, 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, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Pkice Lists on Application. 83



All who intend building, Are invited to CALL at the YARDS OF J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, Where they can be fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other trade line at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. Special at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROWN, Office : Tcam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. 1119



I. tti-OTIOE to farmers. I, THE h EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALASIAN “ Labor Agency h Has now become the favorite means of r 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 a LICHFIELD STREET, 3 CHRISTCHURCH (Next to E. Reece, Ironmongers, he Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street. s!6 r D RESSMAKING. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 396 e OTICE OF REMOVAL. The Undersigned takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous patrons and the public generally for the liberal share of support accorded to him during the past, and intimates that he has REMOVED from Saunders’ 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 Summer Fashions. T HAVE now Opened up 40 Cases of NEW GOODS for the season, im ported direct from the Home Markets. All the Latest Novelties in Ladies’ Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Sun-Shades, Dress Goods, Prints, Satteens, Oatmeal Cloth, Laces, etc. Also an immense Stock of Household Drapery, Carpets, etc. S. W. ALCORN, 025 East street. ROBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, having entered into PARTNERSHIP, are prepared give the highest Cash ' Prices for WHEAT ' OATS BARLEY GRAST SEED t And have for sale—Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, etc., etc. 4 Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch. ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 031 Havelock street, Ashburton. I



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 l is invited. Jameson & Roberts, nil Ashburton, EWINDU S T R Y. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. AH work kept In repair for twelve months. 350 c



HOUSE. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Summer Drapery, CLOTHING, BOOTS, &c., Now showing, and to be obtained at Christchurch and Dunedin Prices. DIMANT & OOEJ VICTORIA HOUSE, East street, Ashburton. au2B



WT. DAVISON, Fruiterer and • Greengrocer, etc., etc., tenders hia best . thanks to his customers and friends for their liberal support accorded him during the past four years, and begs to intimate that he has a large Stock of FRESH VEGETABLES, FRUIT and CONFECTIONERY ; also, a small quantity of Fairly RHUBARB. Orders left at the Shop ■will be delivered with despatch. W. T. DAVISON, Left hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. 13 s 0 LOTH IN G. CLOTHING. S. W. Alcorn Begs to announce that he has opened up an Immense Stock of Boys’, Youths, and Men’s Colonial-naade CLOTHING, Selected specially for the approaching Season. S. W. ALCORN devotes special atten tion to the Ready-made Clotjhing Depart ment, having most of his Gar ments made to order from caref ully-choa-an Colonial Tweeds, made by the celebrated Geelong, Kaiapoi, and Roalyn Factories. For the Best Value in Colonial-made Tweed Trousers and Vests, yo u 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 S uper Lambs’-wool Drawers, plain and ;ribbe and Lambs’-wool Shirts, are now bein sold at a little over half the usual pz ice. BOOTS. BOOTS. Colonial-made Boots of every desor.i 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 i 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’ u dings :



rp o t J u Ex Business Notices. HE LADIES. ST OPENING, A magnificent stock of New Drapery, “Thome” and |“Loch Cree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.



gg PER CENT. DISCOUNT. Sewing Machines. SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES WERTHEIM SEWING MA CHINES i WANZER SEWING MACHINES' (Hand and Treadle). On account of want of room, S. W. Alcorn has decided to dispose of his stock of the above Machines at a Discount of 25 per cent., FOR CASH. Ladles in want of a Machine will do well to secure one quickly. S. W. Alcorn, EAST STREET.



QUM SEED. GUM SEED. WATTLE SEED - WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received, x s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a laige 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 agilst, 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 Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN; SURANOE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



P O R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY jyr oney to lend On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest current fates to W. H. Gundry, licensed land bro er {under the Land Transfer Act,



Business Notices. VflW TIN WALD. STORE, 1 tI Opposite the Railway .Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. ” Biggs and Beid, fPROfrRIETORS. .; B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they hare opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old, premises, opposite the Railway Shed,' Tinwiald, and solicit a share of the general .patron age. ‘ ;i : , CHE A P ' TEAS! TEAS! TEAS 1 Of the Best Blends, SUGARS ! SUGARS ! ! SUGARS 1 ! At remarkably Low Prioss. > > CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING ! II And HARDWARE! HARDWARE 11 HARDWARE!!! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R’s Cart is now .running ; dft}ly in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. SO6 General store Mount Somers. • ,t jj '-fia 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 jdst BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK ih;»U the LEADING LINES, which wiU Jie sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and "Varied Stock,' ybpr continued support is respectfully solicited.



W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. , : M O U N T S O M E R‘ S. 1 jllO N° T 1 Dairymen 0 ET O M . v. rj & others. The undersigned is now prepared to I PURCHASE CORN-FED PIGfS In any quantities, at Current Rates at his Curing Cellar, '• WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, j Close to the Railway Station. CHAS. W. GREEN. " May 4, 1882. 402 e



R LANCASTER begs to thank Bis , customers of the past five yearsfdr their liberal support, and takesthis ojj portunity of informing them that he will continue to carry on the businesses known as the SOMERSET BUTCHERY add FREE-TRADE BAKERY. As R. Latt caster will be able to devote his undivided attention to these two businesses, he to assure those who may favor hiin with their patronage that their wants will 're ceive personal supervision. R. Lancaster, | SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FEES* TRADE BAKERY, : East street Sooth, Ashburton. 29s



A 1 SHBURTON BREWERY. A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERBRS, AND'! BOTTLERS, .[‘ t \ Cameron street, Ashburton. 024



The Ideal Cooking Stove, / Jf! OR WOOD AND OOAIZ 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,anjd would, I feel certain, if better known, gql 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. Send for a price list. Inspection invited. LONG AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRON MONGERS. 101, Elizabeth stbebt, Melbouene. , AGENTS WANTED. pOCTOR 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, Bronchiae, and Lungs. Prepared only by H. N. C I T R O N, Chemist, Aearoa, New Zealand. Sole Agent for Ashburton: CHARLES NEATB, Chemist. au7