THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1883.

Printed and published daily, for'the Proprietor, by William Fisher, of. Ashburton, at e. Ashburton Guardian Printing . OSoe, West street, Ashburton, ' ’ ' 1 , Friday, December 29, tSSa



T. Bullock. T. Bullock, UOTIONEER, ESTATE qeiHsral 'commission agent. B* A Z A A X , ij'tf E fJt i E E T, UOTIONEE R’S NOTICE. In future my SATORDAY’S SALES will Commence at 1 o’clock instead of 1.30. mproye!) freehold farm:, of I 123 Acres, well watered, FOR SALE by private treaty, situated near the Hinds, together with interest in lea - e 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; ene of the county water races’runs through both properties. There is a growing crop of 78 seres wheat, and 70 acres turnips, which will B#ld with the property. This efsrs a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of procuring a farm at a low {trice and liberal terms. For full particu ars, apply to Ashburton. T. BOLLOCK T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



several* : Sums ready for investment on appragpd Freehold Security, at the lowest current rSttf-pf interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T o E SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to - T. BULLOCK. Commodious SHOP in East street, now in occupation of Mr J. W. Hayes. Possession' to 'ho given on 2nd January, Mr Hayes removing to his new premises at the Arcade.;' T. BULLOCK. 20 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 - bulloc:k: - .noOR SALE—A comfortable COTTAGE Jj of 6 Rooms, together with a Quarter Acre Section,situated at Hampstead, near the Wakanui road, lately in occupation of , MrWm. Johns. Liberal terms nf pay -1 latent Will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. mo LET.— The CENTRAL BAKERY, _JL together with shop and dwelling hbuke.near Post office. '' ■ •« *“■ - T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental, Central BOARDINGHOUSE, in the Tri able, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. „ T, BULLOCK. LET—at a very Low Rental —a ■' JL COTTAGE of Five Rooms, situated "At Hampstead. _ : - T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental —SHOP in Moore street, presently occupied by Hr, John Smithson. ■; y;; . t. bullook. TO LET—A Six-roomed HOUSE in Tancred street, lately in the occu pation of Mr McGregor. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE—A SPRING TRAP, with Top, suitable for a. Butcher Or Baker. T. BULLOCK.



W. r. Allen. W. J?. Allen, UCTIONEER, STOCK, STATION, 0 AND ■ ral commission agent. Burkett street, Ashburton. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, and General Pro duce, held every SATURDAY, commenc ing atlL 30 sharp. Special Sales conducted in Town or Country. f-- 1 Valuations, made. SALES of,Stock at i Yards. W. F. ALL s>( E N, n 29 Conveyances. Jl *f ,i 'itttrGKEAj6H ROYAL MAIL • j • ; COACH ’Leaves Tiphgbeach for Ashburton dail- a* 7-30 a. in., Watertoi. RlO a.m., .aiTiyipg Ashburton in tim s fdr ■the ,10.24 express from Christchurch to Timam,, .-The coach leaves Shearman s Somefaefc liotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 'arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 •"Jim. or orders left, at any of the •aSove places wdl receive strict attention Fares;— Through single fares, 6s ; return •amdday.B9., ■ , ,/ v; w. E. BOND, Prop r ietor, .'S2W V : ; Longbeach. - ; TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY.



MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ‘ ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers,'foi* Ahama Railway Station, at 7.30 a.m. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday; returning to Mount Somers on the arrival of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attendedj to. Single fares, 9 a ; return, 3s. .n JOHN HOOD. O. T 1 C TO PASSENGERS. E Ti ■ Coach itp Gracroft will be DIS jINtJER- until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the w '<Bi carried a pack-horse. .V A. JACKSON, i; . I ■ Proprietor. fflffW GUARDIAN is on every Tea Ashburton. ,! v.BOXING!! BOXING!!! .’Champion' Light Weight ex Champion of EdMahd.'-has Cdmmenced giving Lessons itrthe Noble Art of Self Defence, m Mr Rooms, bicK of Somerset otel TUESDAY and FRIDAY Unlock,; for Pupil ClaBS Lpasons, £1 pe mouth. , ■ w B The rooms will bo thrown open every.MTRW A ! If*, for: Public BOi „ *ttfe superintendence of I written compninica- Vo neaddreased to Somerset Hotel soA **basrl bit®J * lil *■' •• 9 9o



Public Companies. FIRE INSURANCE. Lowest Rates of Premium. Insurers Share Profits without any Liability whatever.



THE AUSTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Capital £250,000, With power to increase. Twenty per cent, of the profits divided annually amongst the policy holders.



Directors: John Blyth, Eaq., of Messrs John Blyth and Co., President Alfred Shaw, Esq., of Messrs A. Shaw and Co., Vice-President Joseph Webster, Esq., of Messrs Joseph Webster and Co. Robert Reid, Esq., of Messrs Warne and Reid Stanford Chapman, Esq., of. Messrs Vxr goe, Son and Chapman. List of Shareholders: John Blyth, Esq.. J.P., of John Blyth and Co., merchants, Melbourne Alfred Shaw, Esq., Wm. Hughes, Esq., Matthew Gill, Esq., cf A. Shaw and Co., importers, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gavin Shaw, Esq., J.P., merchant, Mer bourne W. McLean, Esq., O. McLean, Esq., of McLean Bros, and Rigg, iron mer -1 chants, etc., Melbourne ; A. Currie, Esq., of A. Cume and Co., merchants and shipowners j F. S. Roberts, Esq., Henry Meeks, Esq., of Briscoe and Co., iron merchants, Melbourne, Sydney, etc. G; Whittingham, Esq., J. Whitungham, Esq., merchants and mdlowners, Melbourne Edward Duckett, Esq., wholesale iron monger, Melbourne W. F. Moffatt, Esq., Wm. Peacock, Esq., of Robertson and Moffatt, drapers,



Melb urno Joseph Wehst'er, Esq., of Joseph Webster and Co., Melbourne J. S. Peterson, Esq., John Whiting, Esq., of Win. Peterson and Co., tea mer chants, Melbourne James Dodgshun, Esq., Mayor elect of Melbourne Joseph Dodgshun, Esq., cf James Dodg shun and Co., warehousemen Robert, Peid, Esq., of Warne and Reid, .■warehousemen James McDougall, Esq., D. Mo Dougall, Esq., of Messrs Sands and McDou gall, wholesale stationers A. Rowan, Esq., J.P., of De Castella and Rowan, wine growers William-Brooks, Esq. , Melbourne Paper Mills John Thompson, Esq., of Kilpatrick and Co., jewellers, etc. Hon. James Service, James Ormond, Esq. . of James Service and Co,, merchants Melbourne. Thomas Swallow, Esq’, J.P., F.T. Der harn, Esq., of Swallow anq Arieil, biscuit manufacturers, Melbourne. James Miller, Esp of James Miller and Cc jute manufacturers, Ed. Baines,Esq.,wholesale, ironmonger, Melbourne J. A.Davies, I’sd., miller,Richmonb Wm. Dean, Esq.,of Wm. Dean and Co.,



oil and colonr merchants. F. C Large, Esq., of Lange and Thone man, merchants D. Beath, Esq., of Bealh, and Co., warehousemen and manufao* turcrs C. Smith, Esq., J.P., J. A. Fielding,-Esq., of Smith, Winn and Fielding, malt sters and merchants Thos. Alston, Esq., J.P., of Alston and Br.wn, diapers H. Monro, E-'q., J. Christie, E q., F. J. Spinks, Esq., of Moore, Christie, and Sph ks, merchants, Melbourne Geo. it ieiWon, Esq., publisher, Mel b uiae Sydney, etc. Geo. Ban.slen, Esq , miller, Melbourne H. N. A'cm;!,, Esq., J. P., of Alcockand Co., billiard table manufacturers John Lthimcr, Esq., W. Graham, Esq., of Conne'l, Hogarth, and Co., mer chants, Melbourne G. H. Traill, Esq., manager Oriental Bank Hastings Cunningham, Esq., John K. Smyth, l .tq., of Australian Mort ga.-e and gmey Company, limited P. Nettleton, Esq., J.P., wool merchant A. Newell, K-q., of Sewell and Co., mer chants S. Chapman, Esq. of Yirgoe, Son and Ciiapman, merchants. F. Thros-ell, Esq., of Thr ssell and Tan kard, maltster; A. and R. Coughey, wine merchants, Melbourne J. A: Kitchen, E q.(, of > J, Kitchen and Sons, candle manufacturers R. T. Blackwell, Esq. of Brooks, Robin son and Go., glass, oil, and color me; chants F. J. Sarg od. Esq., H. Butler, Esq,, of Sargood Butler and Nicholl, ware housemen, Melbourne and New Zea land J. Paterson, Esq., J. R. Laing, Esq., John M. Bruc<S Esq., of Patersony Laing, and Buca, warehousemen,



Melbourne 0. Fenwick, Esq., J.P., of Fenwick Bros., warehousemen W. K. Thomson, Esq., J.P., S. Renwick, Esq., of James McK.van and Co. iron merchants, Melbourne. Davies and Campbell, solicitors, Mel bourne R. Harper, Esq., of R. Harper and Co,, spice merchants and millers C. R Parsons, E q., Melbourne agent South British Insurance Company James Thomson, Esq., shipowner, Mel bourne I’. E \\ Ji !e, E q , of ,:v. Shaw and Co. men chants, 1 Irish.me W. G. Stephens, Esq , of Stephens and Watts, dr;q ers A, Parker, Esq , of R. Goldsbrough and Co., Limited W. E. Adcock, Esq., of Adcock, Bros., merchants Hon. J. C. Francis, C.M.G., of Francis and McPherson Charles Campbell, fisq., of C. Campbell and Co., lime and cement merchants John L. Roberts, Esq., director City of Melbourne Bank , A. B. Robinson, Esq., commercial editor of the Age J, B. Simmons, Esq., commercial editor of the 'Telegraph Wiseman Brothers, woollen warehouse men A. Jack, Esq., of A. Jack and Co., whole sale stationen H. J. Langdcn, Esq., J.P., of H. J. Langdon and Co., drysalters 0. T. Russell, Esq., manager Melbourne Exchange Hugh McNeill, Esq., of Briscoe and Co., Dunedin C. Forrester, Esq., Victoria Sugar Com pany John Binnie, Esq., of George Webster and Co., merchants Ac., <fec., &c, Christchurch Board of Directors: William Pratt, Esq., Chairman Henry Thomson, Esq., M.H.R. William Strange, Esq. John Frith Roberts, Esq. H. Hobday, Esq, J. McYEY BAIRD, Manager for New Zealaild. Offices: Hereford street West, Adjoining Union Bank. Insurances against Fire effected on almost every description of property. All Losses promptly settled in Christ church. Agents for Ashburton and District; rl ' ; ORE & CO. n 8



Public Companies. EW ZEALAND LOAN Ar MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). 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 all 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. Maldon Island Guano.



Further particulars on application at the Company’s' Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, nlO Ashburton. XT ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN jLM TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 051,173 Ashburton Agency : POYNTZ AND CO., East street. (74c Hotels FOREST HOTEL. The undaraigned 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. SHBURTON HOTEL. Begs to intimate to thedravelling public that he has taken over the above Hotel, which he has entirely re- ecorated 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. ito. invites his friends and customers to judge for themselves by giving him a call. THOS. ORPHIN, Ashburton Hotel, near the Bridge. 14d N.B.—Stabling free. mHE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, I Corner of Dowling and Princes streets, Dunedin, 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 betfer Glass of Wine or Beer, direct from the cask in a cool collar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowlinq Street. Prxnoes street. “THE BODEGA.” au 17 THOS. ORPHIN U UJNJSIALr< , J. DONALDSON, HE 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. ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence of 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. A N A M A HOUSE _ lie undersigned bogs to inform the pubic that ho has REMOVED from the rrinco Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where ho hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Goon Bath room , General store ■Mount Somers. 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. 944 (late a hike's), Tancred street Ashuurton. S. LUCAS, Proprietor.



W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., MOUNT SOMERS. jllO



Business Notices. GOODS ! NEW GOODS ! Eriedlander Bros. Wish to draw the attention of the public to their CASH PRICES for NEW FRUIT AND GENERAL GROCERIES. New Currants, 6d per lb New Elema Raisins, 7d per lb New Sultanas, 81 per lb Mixed Peel, Is Gd per lb Figs, per 21b box, la Good Family Teas, 2s and 2s Gd per lb Beat Black or Mixed Tea, 2s 9d per lb White Sugar, 44d per lb Best White Crystals, 5d per lb—OJd reduction by the mat Coffees of the best brands—loose, or in 1,2, 4,7, and 14lb tins—ls Gd, Is Bd, and IslOd Fresh Print Butter, Gd per lb All other Groceries equally good value.



DRAPERY. We are just opening (in addition to our well-selected stock) 18 cases of General Drapery, ex Horsa and Soukar, im ported direct from the manufacturers, which will be sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, to make room for coming shipments. Our CLOTHING and OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT is now replete with most fashionable and serviceable goods, and we have an excellent stock of superior English and Colonial BOOTS and SHOES. Our DRESSMAKING and MANTLE DEPARTMENT is under the manage ment of a first-class hand (late of Robert son and Moffat, Melbourne), a PERFECT FIT is therfore guaranteed at MODER ATE PRICES. Having secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER, of Paris and Melbourne experience, the ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts



can depend upon having the most stylish and cheapest Millinery that can be had. IRONMONGERY. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined to REDUCE the PRICES to the lowest remunerative rates. To parties furnishing we can offer ad? vantages seldom met with, having just re ceived a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, and wish to especially recommend for Christmas and New Year presents our extensive stock of electro plated, nickel silver, and Britannia metal articles. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements. The CROCKERY and GLASSWARE DEPARTMENT has a very large and varied stock, and at prices not to be equalled, CORNSACKS.



We have to arrive our season’s ship ment of CALCUTTA CORNSACKS, Full-sized, extra strong, four bushel,' manufactured expressly to our order for English wheat shipments. These Corn sacks, having been purchased by our Mr Hugo Frikdlander. direct from the manufacturers in Calcutta, we can supply farmers and others on most reasonable terms. Early application wanted. We have just landed, ex Marlborough, 25 bales 5-PLY SEAMING TWINE, 50 cases CASTOR OIL, also 65 tons of Best Soft Steel BINDING WIRE, and it will be of great advantage to



farmers to give early orders, as the quality cannot be equalled. We have also on hand MANILLA, and HEMP TWINE, and, owing the scarcity of same, wish farmers to give us their orders at once. EXTRAS for all REAPERS and BINDERS kept in stock. We are prepared to make , CASH AD VANCES on WOOL and GROWING CROPS at Lowest Current Rates. AGENT COLONIAL INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



Business Notices. HAYING taken over the CITY COM PANY BUTCHERY I am now prepared to supply my f lends and the public with the Best Quality of MHIAT. Having a long experience in Ashburton, and knowing the requirements of the trade, customers can rely that nothing but the best will be kept. Small Goods of all descriptions. D. MAOPHERSON. N. B.—No connection with any other in the trade. Prices to defy competition. d 6



James Baker, GROCER, wishes to inform the people of Ashburton that he has a large stock of Christmas FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. Currants, Currants, Currants, Raisins, Raisins, Raisin*, Sultanas, Sultanas, oultanas, Guaranteed to be all of the finest FRUIT, FRUIT, FRUIT, Obtainable in Canterbury. Stop before going elsewhere, and purchase your Christmas cheer from one of the cheapest men in town. JAMES BAKER, Grocer, Havelock street, Ashburton. au3



Vincent and Dow, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, & PAPER HANGERS, Moore Street (Near Royal Hotel), Beg to intimate to the residents of Ash burton town and dis?rict 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



Craighead and Co., qiAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. In again returning our sincere thanks to our many friends and patrons 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 bo 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 Cutting Profession, com bined with ideas of our own, which are not generally known, a PFRFECT FIT can always be relied on. Where any ab normal peculiarity exists it can easily be concealed, and when the hgure is perfect it will, by our method be shewn to the best advantage. Prices moderate, as usual. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tancred street. 250



HEATSTONE. j; McCONNELL begs to thank the public for their past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he has Opened a BLACKSMITH’S SHOP at Flemington, and hopes to merit a share of public support. Extras for McOor* mick Wire Binder on hand, and P. and D. Duncan’s D. F. Ploughs in stock. d 8



Thomas Taylor’s CHRISTMAS FRUITS Washed and dried ready for use by .Patent Machinery. Currants, 6d and 6|d per lb Raisins, Gd and 8d Sultanas, 9d The cleanest fruit in New Zjaland New Mixed Peel, IsGd per lb , New Citron Peels, Is 8d per lb' Nutmegs, Is 6d ; Cloves, Is the |lb Flavoring Essences—Lemon, etc, C. and 13. ’a, Is Almonds, Jordon, 3s per lb Almonds, Valencia, 2s per lb Almonds, Shell, Is per lb Nuts, 9d per lb French Plums, 3s Gd per 2 lb bottle Muscatels, now, 2s 4d per lb Christmas Price List. Figs, lid and Is 4d per box Preserved Pears, Apricots, Peaches, etc,, in Syrup, 21b tins, Is Gd Preserved Ginger, 4s Gd per jar Calves’ Foot Jelly, quarts, 3s Gd Jujubes, 2s Gd per lb Raspberry Syrup, and other Cordials, Is Gd 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



83 Colombo St. Elegant Japanese canisters, containing Gib of very line Souchong, 16s HANDSOME PRESENTS. An 111 b box' of the finest Tea imported, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28a An 111 b box of new season’s tea, 20a. Compare this with the 25s box of other houses. Half-chests of Tea, containing 401bs, L2 15s to L 5 Tea ffom the canisters, 2a lOd, 2s Cd, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is (id per lb New Jams, Gid per tin Stoneless, 7id per tin Marmalade, Keiller’s,' 9d (21b), Is 6d 123 Lower High St. Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed biscuits, 9d per lb Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Lucca oil, quarts, C. and 13.’s, 2s 4d Bloater or anchovy paste, C and 8., Is 3d Sheeps’ Tongues, 3s per tin Licensed Victuallers’ Sauces, Imperial pints, Is Mushroom catsup, largo bottles, Is English pickles, 8d per bottle Maize meal, 3d per lb Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb German lentils, Gd per lb Haricot beans, 3d Self-raising flour, Is packets, 3s bags Loose baking powder, Is par lb 139 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 Gd per bag Kerosene, 8s Gd, 9s Gd, and 10s Gd per tin Garb, soda,' Gd Fire kindlors, 4£d per doz Fly papers, 9d per doz Blacking, 8d per dozen Black lead, 10d per dozen Triangle (LATE DEVONPORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH. ~



Business Notices. BRING FRUITS & VEGETABLES. W. T. Davison Has now in stock for CHRISTMAS —100 pecks Peas, 1 ton of Bath K'dneys ; also, the largest stock of Strawberries, Cherries, Gooseberries, Rhubarb, Oranges, Apples,. &c., &0., to be obtained in Ashburton or district. A large assorment of cooling Summer Drinks and Confectionery, All to be sold at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES during Christmas. W. T. DAVISON, Loft hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. d2l



(leo. Booth & Sons, Manufacturers ai,d import ers of AGRICULTURAL IM PLEMENTS. CARLYLE IMPLEMENT WORKS, i Sydenham (near Christchurch). Makers of Carlyle Iron Windmills Carlyle Seed Strippers Carlyle Improved Disc Harrows Carlyle Drays, Tip Carts, Spring Traps, &c. Ploughs, Harrows, Cultivators, Broadcast Sowers, &c. Sole Agents for RANSOME’S STE AM THRESHING MACHINERY. Offices and Stores— -213 Tuam street, Christchurch. Postal Address—P.O. Box 89, Chriat- J. W. OOOKSON, Jun., & CO., • TIMBER & COAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, METHYEN, Have always on sale at our yards, Meth ven, and at the sawmills, Alford Forest— building timber, posts, rails, firewood, stakes, etc. We have also on sale at Methven a large stock of flooring and match-lining (union, white and red pine), totara, V.D.L. palings and shingles, rusticated weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles and gates on hand or made to order. Coal, Portland cement, bricks, lime, etc., galvanised iron, doors, sashes and fittings, nails, barbed and ordinary fencing wire, staples, etc. Goods- delivered to any part of the district. Agents'for the New Zea land Insurance Co., the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., and for Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co. Commission, Land and Estate Agents and Valuators. FOR SALE Woolpacks, Oornsacks, and Turnip Seed, at the lowest rates. XULUip JCBU, t»lj WIC luncot xcacoo, C. J. W COOKSON, Jun. , & CO. church. 473 e



The Ideal Cooking Stove, JpiOß WOOD AND COAL. The New Patent Improved AMERICAN STOVE has NO DEFECTS. IT WILL BAKE EVENLV. 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, i 5 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 largo 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 wai’rant our stoves to give complete satisfaction. Send for a price list. Inspection invited.



LONG AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRON MONGERS. 101, Elizabeth street, Melbourne. AGENTS WANTED. gBWI N G MACHINE S. THE NEW ROTARY ACTION Wheeler & Wilson’s STRAIGHT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINES.* FOR FAMILIES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR TAILORING. FOR TAILORING. FOR LEATHER WORK. FOR LEATHERWORK. THE NEW MACHINES are designed on a now principle. They have all the bust points of the leading Sowing .Machines without any of their defects. The New 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. ” DO NOT BE MISLED. Inspect the New Machines, and be convinced of their great superiority. TIME PAYMENTS On the Most Liberal Scale. QRR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS.



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 carrymn the businesses ' ns-the- ’SOMERSET BUTCHERY .-ad 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 tlieir wants will re ceive personal supervision. R. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East street South, Ashburton. 29s



MR THOMAS MUTTER BEGS to announce that; having sold his General Store Business, he has NOW OPENED IN TUE 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, Mackay street, 180 South Rakaia.



IyOTICE 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 >vith 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 Reece, Ironmongers. he Signboard can be easily seen from . Colombo street. s!6 Hals well house! Christchurch, HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT AND HOME FOR INVALIDS. Dr PHILIP RYDER TIVY, M.R.C.S.L. (the well-known HydropathiSt), Resident Medical Superintendent. G. T. NIXON, Proprietor. Mr Nixon desires to inform his friends and the public of New Zealand that the successful results obtained by him under the superintendence of Dr Tivy since starting in his Hydropathic tsfablishmeht in Colombo street north, Christchurch, and the large increase of patients, have warranted his leasing that magnificent country residence, standing in its own beautiful grounds at Halswell, known as Halswell House, a locality noted through out Canterbury for its healthiness and pretty surroundings. Not only wll our patients receive proper dietary, attention, and enjoy all the comforts of a home, but they will also derive all the advantages of an establishment fitted with the most perfect modern appliances for carrying out Hydropathy scientifically added to the external aid of Hot-air Baths and Galvanism, where found neces sary. A conveyance will be at the dis* posal of patients to and from Christchurch Railway Station. Every information can be obtained on application,’personally or by letter, to Dr Tiw, or the Proprietor, Halswell House. 22d



fp HE DRAUGHT STALLION 1 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. His sire was “ Young Prince of Wales,’ and is owned by S. B. Sutton. For in* formation and particulars apply to GILBERT EOGLES, 02 In charge.



Medical J-JOCTOR 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, Bronchi®, and Lungs. Prepared only by H. N. C I T R Chemist, Aeauoa, New Zealand, Sole Agent for Ashburton: CHARLES NEATE, Chemist. au7



\7" ALU ABLE DISCOVERY for the V HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RK NEWER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers througout the coun try, at Ss. Gd. per bottle, is fast super ceding all the old restorers and dyes for the purpose of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in every case of greyness to its original color, with out dyeing it or leaving that offensive smell which most of the hair preparations of the day do. This preparation has never been known to fail in restoring the hair to its natural color and gloss in from eight to twelve days. It promotes growth and prevents the hair falling out, eradicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in a clean, healthy condition. It imparts peculiar vitality to the roots of the hair, restoring it to its youthful freshness and vigor. Daily applications of this preparation for a week or two will surely restore faded, grey, or white hair to its natural color and richness. It is not a dye, nor does it con tain any coloring matter or offensive substance whatever. Hence it docs not soil the hands, the scalp, or even white linen, but prod iocs the color within the substance of the hair. Read the follow ing from Mi’. Nathan Berry, Chemist, Walkden : ‘‘One of my customers told me the other day ho had had grey hair for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewer I sold him, it was restored to and kept its natural color.” It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at 3s. 6d. per bottle.—Prepared by HENRY C GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford root, London,



.... Medical. s . ,r oJ - —— .. I MPORTANT to a}l% S dicers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wounds o an v , descript on. , YATES’ - PATENT BRITIS H HERB OINTHENTS.propapd oniy by Mrs Burns (daughter of the date Mr Yates), Christchurch. , -War ranted to cure Cuts, o Wounds of any kind, etc., of -ever so long standing. Red certain cure for Ulcers,; Green Ointment, a pertain cure' for Scrofula or King’s Evil;' .White Ointment, a certain cure for Swellirigsor Inflammation in any part of the bbdyor limbs, Lumps in the Throat, ' Sore ’Nip ples, Gathered Breasts, etc. . • Direefciooa for use—Spread the Red apd Grsen Oipt mepts lightly on linen rag the woundtW White 'Olnt|mejht iAw‘pe rubbed by- the hand over the pirtaffectbd. Also, YATES’ PURIFYING DROPS'for Gravel- or Pains in the Loins ; dose for Gravel,'from’ 20 to 30 drops ih a table spoonful of cold Water at bedtime., !! ’The Ointments are sold in pots at 2jf'M each, and the Drops the same' price; 2* ; 9d'per bottle. These Ointments and -Drew* b&ve effected astonishing cures in NeW'Zhaland. Names and addresses of over 60 persona < cured, some of diseases of 30 years a may be obtained -by- applying ' to MeS BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashburton —Andrewes Bros. 9o 3- “ Ph g O® 03 HS o Cu W O Mp 3 S 3 "*< -0 O o a h| m 0° 0 i BQ THE Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, ‘ COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, ;i AND Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KE MPT H OR N B, PROSSER, A 00, ■ 696 e STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING PpWDER ■ 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 JMITA TIONS, some of . which in OUTWARD APPEARANC E so'closely resemble,the,,ori ginal as to have deceived inany purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against tiher list of SUCH IMITATIONS. ' • 'i > Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following* distinctive characteristics, without which; none are genuine:— , ', j ist —In every icase the words .JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the,,Government Stamp affix to each packet. 2nd —Eacn Single Powder has directions for 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. t Sold by Kempthorn , Prosser and Co. Auckland. . ;i ■ Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Bugs. Fleas, Mothij, 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 genome powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. S old in tins only.. f ’• f '"



Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets;' Keating’s Worm Tablets A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT., both .in appearance and taste, furnishing'a most agieeable 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 Druggists. .-'j.'ii Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London (■ ■ GRATEFUL COMFORTING EP P S?S CrO Q 0 t BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the hue properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has. provided our breakfast tables with a delioatgly flavoured beverage which may saye;'a& 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 tea pency to disease. Hundreds qf subtl maladies are floating around us reacly V attack wherever there is ? weak, point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with put blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the CM Service Gazette, Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled EPPS AND 00., HOWKIiJi'ATHIO CHBMIST, ' ' * LONDON. AISO, EPPS, CHOCOLATE ESSENCE ■" FOR AITBRNOOIT O' n 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 : ‘ ri 1. —About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —Intending to provide for Wife fend Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3.—Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. , .. ■ i , f •, 4—Desiring to renounce, the pf 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. i ' Every information may be obtained! from ': 4LEANDER ;i Agent at OhristohUrCh}. 1 Orfrom ' . i*. R. 0. HAMERTON,' Public Trusts© Wellington, • ; . 12th May,. 1882.