TBB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23. 1882...

Printed and published daily, for the Propre ; o by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at TK ASHBURTON GUARDIAN P.inting Oft West street, Ashburton, Saturday, December 23, l88*«



Co. Matson, Cox & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates • 1 and bn most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE—



WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS. FENCING WIRE of All Sizes— BARBED and PLAIN. GREEN and YELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. axsd other TURNIP SwSDS ©Pali descriptions. -■ M J&0... CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions. COCKSFOOT and RYE GRASS. TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c.



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY— REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. i Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALE?, or the home market. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales Of HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL FINDS of= ! STOCK and PRODUCE, ON SATURDAYS, 1 At 11 o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT ; SAtE at ASHBURTON YARDS



On TUESDAY,‘JAN. 2. ; \AGENTS FOR.',';,, - National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co, Robey’s Threshing Machinek MATSON, COX, CO. WEST STREET, ASHBOETOr. B 30 MATSON, COX & CO. have for SALE 1 upon reasonable terms, the follow ing Properties, besides ethers too numer ous to particula iso : -Acres. outside the Belt, fenced, and in grass ... ... ... ... 13 Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered, fenced, and |ni ; ; grass ... ... ... ... Alford Forest, improved 2,400 Alforfi,Forest, unimproved ... ~20 Ohertsey, improved, plenty of water ’... ... ••• 124 Ohertsey, improved,- plenty of water, large Dromore, plenty of wjffbß M K.. • M. ! Ai " ‘'.l. 440 Dromore, improved, plenty of . Dunsandel, improved,- plenty of water ..^r, r .j. ? . : .;,;1;500 Hinds, improved,* plenty of water , 200 GeraliKSd/r plenty of water ... ... ‘ ... .220 Geraldine,-improved r ... ... 800 Kakahus, improved... ... ... 895 Kirwee,.impibved ;.. 1 ... 1,037 Mayfiaidj improved ..." ... 220 Shepherd’s Bushj unimproved ... 100 SeaSeldJlimprovbd... ' -'.'ii - .... ‘BB7' Seafield; improved... ... ... 264 Prebbletony imp oved . ! .. ,i. 238 Timaru, improved ... 2,000 Tinwald, improved ' ... 114 Wakanui,'improved 400 Wakanui, improved ... ... ; 6 Wakanniy-improved ... ... 100 Waikari, improved 1,300 Waterton, improved , ... ... 370 Waterton, imprbVad ;.i > ... 237 Rangitata, improved 380 ~ ’ ’ 222 800 940 Va’etta, unimproved ... ... 317 Wakanui road,' : thoroughly im proved ... 94 Hinds;'improved ... ... 500 Wesiorfield, Mill; Shop and Dwelling In Ohertsey; Sections: Jo Ashburton, Hinds, Ohertsey, Waterton, Papanui, Rakaia, Prebble ton, etc. sec tions in Ashburton.and Tinwald. w Rangf?W?a, fenced ...



Terms easy. 9d MATSON, COX & CO, ” W. P. Allen. W' R Allen, A .LpTJONEER, STOCK, STATION, A* 11 ‘ ■ aw>-. v : GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, m\ 'A' ' ' SXBEBT, A BHBX7BTON WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, arid General Pro dace,.'held eVery SATURDAY, commenc ing at 11.30 sharp. ■■— SpecialfhSilei. conducted in Town or Countif;jT .ti»' J <- >r - Valuations made. FORTNIGHTLY* SALES of Stock at tended at the Public Yards. '* W. F. A LEE N, _ K! ’ r - AcomKKBK. , n 29 B AT.T. PROGRAMME CARDS in very,r&alt Idtyleaj with. Pencils arid cUbhons. printed at tJie GuAßpiM Office, vwt'itfeet.’ ! T u ■; '



Public Companies. EW ZEALAND LOAN & 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— Ruaton Proctor and Co. : s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imparted into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleautne’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, n lO Ashburton. ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,000,000 Fire Fund ... ... 1,201,243 Life Fund... ... ... 3,380,107 Premiums for 1880 ... 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c 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. ASHBURTON HOTEL. THOS. ORPHIN Begs to intimate to the travelling 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 very best brands. T.O. invites his friends and customers to judge for themselves by giving him a call. s THOS. ORPHIN, Ashburton Hotel, near the Bridge. 14d N. B,—Stabling free. 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 H E 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. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence ol 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, 18a, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wins street, near the Railway Station. ■ ■ , . 944_ PA NA M A HOUSE (late a rtbb's), TancreD street Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Good Bath room, ' • ' S. ; LUCAS, Proprietor. aE.NER A L STORE Mount Somers. . W. H. PUDDICOMfeE and CO., having resolved to CONTINUE BUSI NESS in the aliove 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 SPLENDJD STOCK in all the LEADING LINES," which will be sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and Varied Stock, your continped support is respectfully solicited YT. H. PUDDICOMBE & 00., MOUNT SOMERS. jllO



Conveyances. LONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL i COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterloo 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.145 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Shearman s Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.tn., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the aljove places wi'l receive strict attention Fares —Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. iTIINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY.



MOUNT SOMRRS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Anama 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 attended to. Single fares, ?s ; return, 3s. 4n JOHN HOOD.



OTIC TO PASSENGERS. E The Coach to Oracroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail w be carried on a pack-horse. A. JACKSON, 277 e Proprietor. Business Notices. gAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



Robert Alcorn Has now on sale the greatest variety of articles to be found, perhaps, in any j similar establishment in New Zealand. | If you want GOOD TEA, go to R. Alcorn’s Tea Warehouse. Tea is my Specialty, and being imported direct, and selected by one of the best tasters in the world, I can give better value than any other house in the colony. My 3s tea is equal to any to be had in Dunedin or Christchurch for 3s 6d or 4s ; in fact, it cannot be sur passed. Good tea, 2s per lb. If you want GOOD GROCERIES, go to R. Alcorn’s Provision Warehouse, where you can get everything of the Best Quality, and at the lowest po sible price. If you want IRONMONGERY, go to R. Alcorn’s Ironmongery Warehouse, where you will get everything, except anchors. If you want CLOTHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner Shop. A perfect fit and good quality guaranteed. The latest styles at one-third less than from Christchurch tailors. If you want BOOTS and SHOES, for all sorts and sizes, and of good quality and every price, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner Shop. If you are FURNISHING, go to R. Alcorn’s ..Furnishing Warehouse for China, Glass, and Earthenware. R. Al corn has now landed, ex Marlborough, a large shipment from the . best English, Scotch, and Irish Potteries, among which are all the latest novelties in FANCY GOODS'—suitable for Christmas presents. jar* The Whole of the Shops- are At tached in Saunders’ Buildings. 589 d JJARVESTERS AND BINDERS. The undersigned have now landing, ex Magnet, a shipment of Osborne HARVESTERS AND BINDERS, Wire and Twine. Obtained the Co-operative Gold Medal given at Timaru, in a field trial, against all comers, 28th January, 1882. As only a limited number remain un sold early application is necessary, to ROBERT WILKIN & CO., dI4 Christchurch and Timaru.



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. B R 0 W N, Office : Tuam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. ITI9



Craighead and Co., rpAILOUS 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, wo 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 beat advantage. Prices moderate, as usual. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tancred street. 250 Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Eay, 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. 0. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, W akanui Ri>. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 33



Business Notices. CHRISTMAS SUPPLIES, AT H. M. Carson’s, TEA, GROCERY, FRUIT, AND ITA LIAN WAREHOUSE, Next the Bank of New Zealand, East Street, Asubekion.



Or-ngea Lemons Cherries Strawberries Gooseberries Pine Apples French Plums Parcelona Nuts Brazil Nuts Cocoanuts Soft-shell Almonds Jordan Almonds Layer Rnsins New Figs New Jams New Marmalade Raisins, Currants, and Sultanas Lemon, Citron, and Orange Peels Essences in variety Sardines Salmon Lobsters Mackerel Findon Haddock Fresh Herrings Biscuits in variety French HoneyOream Turkish Delight Chocolate Creams Scotch Mixtures London Mixtures Sugar Almonds Jujubes, 5 sorts Butter Scotch Bonbons Kisses Conversation Lo zenges Gelatine do Musk do Rose do Peppermint do Somebody’s Luggage Perfumery— Jockey Club Rose Musk Yiolet Lavender Water Exhibition Bou quet Essence Bouquet Rondelitia &c., &.



Lime Juice Cordial, Raspberry Vinegar, Ginger Wine, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Herbal Beer .* Pipes, Tobaccos, and Cigars, etc., etc. New Cheese, Fresh Butter, Fresh Eggs. H. M. CARSON, Wholesale and Retail Agent for Nelson and Moate’s Pure Blended Teas. d!9 RUIT FOR PRESERVING.—A. W. RANDELL begs to announce that he has a very large stock of Rhubakb, which he can sell at the exceedingly low price of One Penny Pee ft). The fruit is now remarkably fit for preserving pur poses, and intending purchasers are in vited to inspect before purchasing else where. A. W. R. guarantees that better Rhubarb, for quality, is not obtainable in Ashburton. Purchasers calling at the gardens can obtain fruit and vegetables at wholesale prices, A few tons of the best Kidnej Potatoes to be sold at the gardens wholes ile, and at the shop retail. Sum mer drinks of all kinds. Also, a large stock of Confectionery, Lollies, Etc. A. W. RANDELL, Right-hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton.



Hals well house, Christchurch. HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT AND HOME EOR 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 establishment in Colcmbo 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 wdl oUr patients receive proper dietary, attention, and enjoy all the comforts of a home, but they will also derive all the advantages ef an establishment fitted with the most perfect modern appliances for carrying out Hydropathy scientifically treated, 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 Tivy, or the Proprietor, Halswell House. 22d



R LANCASTER begs to thank his , customers of the past five years for their liberal support, and takes this op portunity of informing them that he will continue to carry on the businesses known as the SOMERSET BUTCHERY and FREE-TRADE BAKERY. As R. Lan caster will be able to devote his undivided attention to these two businesses, ho begs to assure those who may favor him with their patronage that their wants will re ceive personal supervision. R. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East street Sooth, Ashburton. 29s



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, Raisins, Sultanas, Sultanas, Sultanas, 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



g?RING FRDITS & VEGETABLES. W. T. Davison Has now in stock for CHRISTMAS —100 pecks Peas, 1 ton of Bath Kidneys ; also, the largest stock of Strawberries, Cherries, Gooseberries, Rhubarb, Oranges, Apples, &c., &c., 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. DAYISON, Left hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. d2l



Vincent and Dow, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, & PAPER HANGERS, Moose Street (Near Royal Hotel), Beg to intimate to the residents of Ash. burton town and district that they have commenced Business n the above line. All work entrusted to them will be promptly done, and satisfaction is gua ranteed. Estimates given. E- J 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 2d years experience in that line is a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to him will be executed in a workmanlike^roanner. Workmen sent out. Christchurch Prices Guaranteed. MR THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street, 180 South Rakaia. 1



Business Notices. RONMONGrERY. Ironmongery.



We have lately ADDED TO OUR STOCKS LARGE QUANTITIES OF English and American HARDWARE, Ex Rangitik :! Rakaia Thorne City of Bombay Lurline Horsa FROM Ex Lutterworth Coryphiu Pleiades Wairoa Waimate Hurunui LONDON. Ex Amy Maine, FROM LIVERPOOL. Cilver Lining, PROM NEW YORK. And to arrive, Triton, FROM LONDON ; and Rio FROM NEW YORK. The following are some of the lines lately imported, which we are selling at LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES—



BINDING WIRE. “ WHITE CROSS SOFT STEEL, Acknowledged to be the BEST MANUFACTURED. Binding Twine, Manilla Seaming Twine, 5 ply Reaper and Binder Fittings, reduced prices Hornsby’s Plough Shares, Circle brand Corn Sacks, best quality, 4 bushels REAPERS & BINDERS OF ALL KINDS SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATES. Galvanised Iron, 5 to 10 feet Sheet Lead, 3f to 51bs Sheet Zinc, plain and perforated Fencing Wire, 2 and 4 barb ~ ~ plain, Nos. 8,9, and 10 Fencing Staples, If, If Little’s Sheep Dip SPERM, OLIVbJ, LARD, C' STOR, and COLZA OILS. Neatsfoot Oil, for harness Oils, Paints, Colors, and Varnishes, great Variety Wire Nails, 1 to 6in Eubank’s Nails, 2 to Tin Wire Netting, f to 2in mesh



BICYCLES, ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS. Bar and Shmt Iron Files and Rasps, all.,kinds Horse Nails, 7 to 14 Bolts and Nuts, all sites Ranges, Colonial and English Grates, ground fronts and common Lamps, in great |u)in 2s 6d to 60s Lawn Mowers —“ The Easy” Manilla Rope, 1 to 3in Plough Line, superior quality Milk Pans, Churns, and Buckets Baths and Sponges, of all kinds Fenders, fiom 5s to L 5 Fire Irons, from 5s to 50s Guns, from 25s to L3O NEW HAMMERLKSS GUNS. Revolvers, Powder, Shot, Caps, etc. Carpenters’ Tools, a fine assortment of new goods BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Pumps and Piping FURNISHING IRONMONGERY Table Cutlery an 1 Plated Goods, supe rior quality Portable Boilers Portable Forges Scales and Weights Weighing Machines Holloware, tin, tinned, and enamelled PRESERVING PANS, Copper and Enamelled Washing Machines, Wringers, and Mangles PRIZE FILTERS Gent’s Tool Chests, 56 tools Gorse Knives, Slashers, and Trimming Hooks Scythes and Handles Grindstones and Fittings Hay Forks and Rakes Garden Tools, all kinds Sowing Machines, Standard and Wheeler and Wilson Leather Belting



GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. We hold large stocks of Superior Goods, and as quality is the teat of value, undersold by any respectable house. DIRECT PROM CHINA, And guarantee it for Purity Strength* and flavor. Importers of ENGLISH AND AMERICAN HARDWARE, East and Tanored streets, Ashburton. Agents for Thk Australian Mercantile Union Insurance Company, we do not quote prices, but we will not be TEA. We import this brand Orr and Co., m



Business Notices. GOOI?S ! NEW GOODS ! Friedlander 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 Eleme Raisins, 7d per lb New Sultanas, 8d per 1H Mixed Peel, la 6d per lb Figs, per 21b box, la Good Family Teas, 2s and 2a Gd per lb Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s 9d per lb White Sugar, 4£d per lb Best White Crystals, 5d per lb— OJ-d reduction by the mat Coffees of the best brands—loose, or in 1,2, 4,7, and 141 b tins —ls 6d, Is Bd, and lalOd



Fresh Print Butter, 6d 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 Soutar, 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 remunerativs 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 fpr English wheat shipments. These Corn sacks, having been purchased by our Mr Hugo direct from the I 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 SEiMING TWINE, 50 cases CASTOR OIL, also 65 tons of Best Soft Steel BINDING WIRE, and it will be of greit 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 the : r 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. CJ. W. COOKSON, Jo*.. & CO,, • TIMBER & COAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, MBTHVEN; Hava always on sale at our yards. Meth ven, and at the sawmills, Alford L'wiost— building timber, posts, rails, firewood, stakes’, etc. We have also on sale at Methven d ’ large stock of flooring and match-lining (union, white and red pine), tdtara, Y.D.L. palings and shingles, j 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, Cornsacks, and Turnip Seed, at the lowest rates. C. J. W. COOKSON, J un, , & CO.



JQOOTOR 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. CITRON, Chemist, Ababoa, New Zealand. Sole Agent fir Ashburton: CHARLES NEATE, Chemist. an 7



Oeo. Booth & Sons, Manufacturers and import ers of AGRICULTURAL IM PLEMENTS. CARLYLE IMPLEMENT WORKS, 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 \M THRESHING MACHINERY. Offices and Stores—• 213 Tuam street, Christchurch- Postal Address—P.O. Box 89, Christ church. 47Se



The Ideal Cooking Stove, JOE WOOD. AND COAL. The New Patent Improved AMERICAN STOVE has NO DEFECTS. IT WILL BAKE, EVENLY. BROIL PERFECTLY. COOK SATISFACTORILY AND PLEASES EVERYBODY. IT SAVES TWENTY TIMES ITS COST IN FUEL. We are constantly receiving testimonials in praise of this great Fuel Economiser. ' TESTIMONIALS. A bank director writes : “ The stove has given great satisfaction. It is effective, economical, and clean, and would, I feel certain, if better known, get into universal use. ” ii 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 street, Melbourne. AGENTS WANTED.



JEWING MACHINES. THE NEW ROTARY ACTION Wheeler & Wilson’s STRAIGHT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR TAILORING. FOR TAILORING. FOR LEATHERWORK. FOR LEATHERWORK. THE NEW MACHINES are designed on a new principle. They have all the beat points of the leading Sewing 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 s jperiority. TIME PAYMENTS On the Most Liberal Scale. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS.



Business Notices. j .'~ Thomas Taylor’s !; JURIST MAS FRC I T S; ; ' Washed and dried ready for use by • j , Patent Machinery.,, Currants, 6d arid 6jd per lb* Raisins, 6d and 8d , , , Sultanas, 9d f iThe cleanest fruit in New Zealand New Mixed Peel, la6d per lb ’ • - New Citron Peels. Is 8d per lb '■ ’■ < Nutmegs, ls.6d ; Cloves, Is the ■ Jib Flavoring Essences—Lemon, etc, C. and ,B.’s, Is J i. Ajtnonds, Jordon, 3a per;lb ii Almonds, Valencia, 2s per lb ■ ■ .. j, ■ Almonds, Shell, la per ib Nuts, da per lb French Plums, 3s 6d per 2 lb bottle Muscatels, new, 2s 4d per lb . ; - ;J Christmas Price : I:; List. jr.' ni Fjgs, lid and Is 4d per box ti. . . [ Preserved Pears, Apricots,-Peaches, etc., ’ . in Syrup, 210 tins. Is 6d Preserved Ginger, 4a 6d per jar f . Calves’ Foot Jelly, quarts, 3s 6d , , Jpjubea, 2s 6d per lb . . ' Raspberry Syrup, and other Cordials, la ' ;6d per bottle Lime Juice Cordial; Is 8d Pure Lemon Juice, Is 9d, quarts- r ' : : Raspberry Vinegar, la per bottle Indian packets, in lead, containing lor , 3lbs of pure Assam tea, 2a 4d per ■ lb, wonderfully strong 83 Colombo St. ! Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very fine Souchong, 16a . ;ti HANDSOME PRESENTS. An 111 b box of the finest Tea imported, ~, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28s An 111 b. box of new season’s tea, 20s. ilr \ Compare this with the 25a box bf other ' houses. . ' . li . Half-chests of Tea, containing 401ba, L2 > : 1 15s to L 5 .. ■ ■ ' i- Tea from the canisters, 2s lOd, 2s 6d, 2a i 4d, 2s, and Is fid per lb ,/« New Jams, 6£d per tin Stoneless, 7Jd 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, 2a 3d Lucca oil, quarts, o.' and B.’s, 2a 44 Bloater or anchovy paste, 0. and 8., Is 3d Sheeps’ Tongues, 3s per tin ■ Licensed Victuallers’ Sauces, Imperial £ pints, Is Mushroom catsup, large bottles, Is English pickles, 8d per bottle Maize meal, 3d per lb Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb German lentils, 6d per lb . Haricot beans, 3d Self-raising flour, Is packets, 3s bags Loose baking powder, Is per lb 189 Manchester St. Tapioca, od per lb Sago, 4d per lb Good Fowls Wheat, 3s 9d per bushel Good Rice for Chickens, 71b Is 4d Best Flour, 501 b, 6s 3d ; 251 b, 3s 4d Luncheon Biscuits, 3d per lb ' ' Somerville’s Oatmeal, 4s 6d per bag Kerosene, 8s 6d, 9s 6d, and 10a 6d per tin : Garb, soda, fid Fire kindlers, 4|d per doz Fly papers, 9d per doz Blacking, 8d pec dozen Black lead, lOd per dozen Triangle (LATE DEVONPORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH.



TO FARMERS. THE EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALASIAN Labor Agency Has'now become the favorite means of PROCURING FARM HANDS Of all descriptions. Skilled Laborers or Ordinary Hands can be obtained at the Shortest Notice. The success of this institution is no doubt due to the fact that the Manager’s time is not taken up with House or any other business, and he is able to devote all his energies in the interest of his employers. The Office is situated in LI OHPI EL D STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Next to i£. Reece, Ironmongers. he Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street. «16



mHE DRAUGHT STALLION Drayman Will shortly arrive in Ashburton, and will Travel North and South of Ashburton and Ashburton Forks. Drayman will be at M'Rae’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 ECOLES, o2 In charge. JJ|O’ STAND THIS SEASON—IBB2 THE CLYDESDALE STALLION BONNY SCOTLAND. BONNY SCOTLAND is a dark brown, rising five years old, stands 16£ hands, with good bone and splendid temper, good action, and very quiet. Bred by Thomas Pashby, Esq., Kaiapoi. Sire —Sir Walter Scott (imported), dam Bonny by Sir Colin Campbell. Bonny Scotland will Travel the Water ton, Wakanui, and Ashburton Forks dis tricts. Terms for Season, £3 3s. Groomage fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. For further particulars, apply to the s 23 GROOM IN CHARGE. SHBURTON BREWERY. A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Cameron street, Assborton. 024