£HE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29,

Printed and published daily, for the Proprietor by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at The ashburton Guardian Printing Office West street, Ashburton, Wednesday, November 29, 18S2,



Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTS EAST STREET ASHBURTON jyj-ESSRS POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions from Mr W. B. .MOSS "offer for sale that very desirable Dwelling House, situate in TANORED STREET, EAST, Ashburton, —containing seven rooms, with Garden attached.



FJI 0 LET "> Two ' and Three-roomed Cottages.



~TI O B SALE. TS Slilfefefeas • poyntZ & eo. Have received instructions from the owner to offer for sale, BY PRIVATE TREATY, T.S. No. 678, cBl&’K NE T T IS T BEET, Situated close to the centre of the town, upon which is erected a comfortable four-, -roomed dwbllihg-house, with stabling and good fruit garden attached. POYNTZ & CO. THE Undersigned have been instructed to offer for salelots 1,2, and pact of 3, iM, lil, 132, containing about TWO ACRES, Situate on the Wakanui road, upon which ia built a capital FAMILY RESIDENCE, Containing thirteen room?. POYNTZ & CO. SALE—On . account,, of T. R. [odder Esq., lot 124, containing x , ; J TWO ACRES OF LAND, Adjoining his late residence, and fronting itbfl iTown Belt ThiC ! would be a good Bite for a residence. Also, < n account of the same owner, - T.S. No. 779, Situated at the junction of Cass and Peter Btreets, with stabling thereon. POYNTZ & CO. (■»< Rn. ■* " “ ■■—- ! — FOR SALE.—Lot 24, Alforl Forest road, containing 2 roods, with dwell ing-house, stables, and other outbuildings. Terms moderate. - POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—Town Sections Nos. 822, 828, 818, 698, 675, 318, 316, 118, andlffif lOql / POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE. —A good two-roomed cot tage and_ quarter-acre of laud, close to the residence of Mr Bean. Small cash deposit. POYNTZ & CO.



THE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from Mr M. Hamilton to offer FOR SALE,>43Y PRIVATE TREATY, His farm at Anama, containing Acres, . { SO ACRES ,IN W», • K ‘ 50 ACRESIN OATS, j fi ~ BALANCEi IN FALLOW.' The whole of theland is well-fenced, and within threeiiiiiles of ttie 'railway. This presenta ( a: splendid for quiring a farm to take'advantage of the opportunity, as the owner is determined to sell,, owing to an accident., , POYNTZ & CO. /ESSRS- POYNTE ,& CO. have re , ,JL' ceived instructions to sell, hy pri vdtA 6ii account of Mr W. Syca more, his’ compact farm of 186 acres, Withrtione ihile of Willowby, being R.S. 22922, in grass, well) watered, and sub divided- into 6 paddocks, together with a four-doomed dwelling-house. .. , POYNTZ & CO. M ONEY TO LEND on mortgage at lowest current rates. . ; ' POYNTZ & CO. fSOR SALE.—A farm of 862 acres at FOR SALE —A good second-hand four wheeled double-seated buggy, with pair of good horses and harness. > r POYNTZ & CO. TO LET . OR’FOR SALE. —A nearly new. eight-roomed JJouse, with tastily laid but ground?, situate in Tan cred street east. -y Apply to . . PQYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—-A well r Appointed six roomed HOUSE, with Coach House and Stable attached, in Cox street. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A four-roomed House Havelock street. -'P.MW/ri POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A Four-stall Stable, situated in Cass street. T /LA. ■ = POYNTZ & CO. ■ —A commodious BRICK STORE near the Railway Station. POYNTZ & CO. rrfO' LET.—Afour-roomed HOUSE in I Cass street. " . POYNTZ & CO. |0 LET.—Two four-roomed HOUSES, East Belt, ■ ,IC a-d ■ qo/.. s TO LET.—A four-roomed House on .'Ssfet'Bdlt. POYNTZ & Co. * LE«E—A three-roomed HOUSE, J back East Belt. m -tv . POYNTZ & Co.



Hotels FOREST H&TEL. 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. rnHE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, X Comer 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 Gloss of Wine or Beer, direct from the cask in a cool collar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Street. Princes street., “THE BODEGA.” au 17 HE SHADES, 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. JOHN BOWICK, c Proprietor. Hereford street.



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 rtee’s) Tancebd street AsneußTON. 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. 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 1s each. Good Accommodation for 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. Conveyances. T ONGBEAOH ROYAL MAIL Si COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundaysexcepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterloo 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Shearman a Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.39 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wiU receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, os ; return same day, Bs. ‘ W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. mINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS JL- !. ■ RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROY A A 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 Lain. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. 4n Single fares, ?s ; return, 3s. JOHN HOOD. E O T 1 I TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Cracroft- 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. Bummer Fashions. T HAVE now Opened up 40 Cases of NEW GOODS for the season, im ported direct from the Home MirkiPs. 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. 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 ho 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 T'air share of public support. J. BANGER, : Prospect Buildings, East street. 529 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 ho is still carrying on his Tin wald 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



Business Notices 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 Goodsi 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 aud Well - flavored TEAS, which will be sold ‘ at 19a (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s 6d, 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, ind will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will bo delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Robert Alcorn. 589 d



Craighead and Co., rpAILORS 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 wo 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, 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 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 & CO., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tancred street. 250 T>OBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, V having entered into PARTNERSHIP, are prepared to give the highest Cash Prices for WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRAST SEED And have for sale —Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, etc., etc. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch. ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 031 Havelock street, Ashburton.



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 experien.e in that line is a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to him will bo executed in a workmanlike manner. Workmen sent out. Christchurch Prices Guaranteed. MR THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street, 180 South Rakaia.



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Peering, 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, <fec., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd, Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83



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 Oflico is situated in LICHFIELD STRE ET, CHRISTCHURCH (Next to T. Recce, Ironmongers, he. Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street. «16 IHE KING IS DYEING. First Order of Merit and Silver Medal , International Exhibition. G. KING 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. i ll 18 I



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. Randf.ll’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. Kandell, RIGHT-HAND SHOP, TOWN HALL, East Stkebt. Asuburton. 112 d



VTBW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Reid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. PHF A P TEAS! TEAS! TEAS I Of the Best Blends, •SUGARS ! SUGARS !! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING!!! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE !! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R. ’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 50c



General store Mount Somebs, 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 SALbI PRICES. Having a Large and Varied Stock, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., MOUNT SOMERS. jUO 0 T I C E TO Dairymen & others. The undersigned is now prepared to PURCHASE CORN-FED PIGS In any quantities, at Current Rates at his Curing Cellar, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON, Close to the Railway Station. CHAS. W. GREEN. May 4, 1882, 402 e 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 SOMEKSET BUTCHERY and 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 their wants will re ceive personal supervision. R. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East strekt South, Ashburton. 29s BREWERY. A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Cameron street, Ashburton. 024



N OTICE TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID & GRAY, Ashbur ton, havin'' secured the 'services of a thoroughly experienced Mechanic, are non prepared to Repair Reapers and Binders of all makers, also, Combines, Engines, and all sorts of Machinery. Being the only Firm in Ashburton who have got Machinery adapted for this purpose, with Steam Power, all necessary repairs can be done on the Premises, and at the lowest possible price. We have in Stock Binder Wire and Twine of a first-class quality ; also, best Machine Oils. REID & GRAY, o!9 Cameron street. Geo. Eootli & 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, Ac. Ploughs, Harrow's, Cultivators, Broadcast Sowers, &c. Solo Agents for RANSOME’S STEAM THRESHING MACHINERY. Offices and Stores 213 Tcam .street, Christchurch. Postal Address—P. O. Box 89, Christ church. 4730 PHOTOGRAPHY. —Portraits are now being taken by the New Instan taneous Gelatine Emulsion Process at HENRY’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Saun ders’ Buildings, Bast Street, Ashburton. JOHN HABYEY, OOOT AND SHOEMAKER, jj.) 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 line, and by Good Work and Quick De spatch hopes to ensure a fair share of support. 12 s,



Business Notices. Dressmaking. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashbukton. Orders promptly attended to. 396 e mO LIVERY STABLEKEEPERS, JL CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, AND OTHER OWNERS OP HORSES, CATTLE, &c. I Beg to call attention to my stock of - VETERINARY MEDICINES, All of which are well-known by those who use them to be moat 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 dale. WORM POWt)ERS.—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 quan+ity of veterinary surgical instruments such as can be used by anyone accustomed to farm work ; and these- 1 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, iny experience is Practical as well as Theoretical.



J. M. Cambridge, CHEMIST, Ashburton* s!2 The Ideal Cooking Stove, JjlOR 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, u 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 : “ 1 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.



gEWI N G MACHINES. THE NEW ROTARY ACTION Wheeler & Wilson’s STRAIGHT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR TAILORING. FOR TAILORING. FOR LEATIIERWOKK. FOR LEATHERWORK. THE NEW MACHINES aro designed on a new principle. They have all the bast 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 aro unCVpia'ilod for Quality and Quantity of WORK, DURABILITY, QUICKNESS, AND SPEED. Extract from the Jury Report on Sewing Machines, Melbourne Exhibition ; t “The Premier Place was awarded to a NEW WHEELER AND WILSON MACHINE, which performed the feat of sewing together all the parts ob a pair of moleskin trousers in nine (9) minutes, doing its work smoothly and well. ” DO NOT BE MISLED. Inspect the Now Machines, and be convinced of their great superiority. TIME PAYMENTS On tug Most Liberal Scalg. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS.



Business Notices; E W GO OD S. Apricot marmalade, Crospc and Blackwell, in glass camp kettles, 2a each, fresh fiom Soho square Indian packets, in load, of pure Assam tea, wonderfully strong, 2s 4d per lb Dunedin oatmeal, Somerville’s, a fresh supply, in splendid condition, 4s Gd per bag Elegant Japanese canisters, containing j 61b of very tine Souchong, IGs English pickles, 8d per bottle Raspberry vinegar, English, Is bottles Mushroom catsup, large bottles, Is Reduced Prices. Mild-cured hams, per 7id per lb Wheat for fowls, per 3s Del bushel Silk-drossed flour, 501 b, Gs 3d; 251 b, 3s 4d Good rice for chickens, 71b, Is 4d New Jams, G-id per tin Dunedin biscuits, fresh, 3d per lb Hops, best quality, 2s per lb Kerosene, 8s Gd, 9s Gd, and 10s Gd per tin at



riiomas Taylor’s. Patent dressed kitchen fruit, washed and dried by machinery— Currants, Gd and Gid per lb , Raisins, Gd 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, Gd 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 the 25s box of other houses. . Pure lime juice, quarts, Is 9J. Certified by the Board of Trade , Lime juice coi’dial, Is 9d Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Calves’ foot jelly, quarts, C. and 8., 3s Gd 83 Colombo St. Best black or mixed tea, 2s lOd Indian and China mixture, 2s per lb. Family Congou, strong, fine flavored Is Gd Lucca oil, quarts, 2s 3d Bloater or anchovy paste, C. and 8., Is 3d White -crystallised sugar, 3|d, 4d, and 4dd. per lb Dried apples, 7d per lb i;X2B Lower Higli 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, 6d 39 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, 10|d per tin Sago, 4d per lb Tapioca, sd, 71b for 2s 6d &c., &c., &c. ' Triangle (LATE DEVON PORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH.



OCT OR ERNEST LO W’S 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, Bronchise, and Lungs. H. N. CITRON, Chemist,. Aeakoa, New Zealand, Sole Agent for Ashburton: CHARLES NEATE, Chemist. au7 Cherry Pectoral, Prepared only by



iRR & Co., Jyoniuongers, beg to inform 01. . , . " the Ashburton public that they have bpen appointed AGENTS for the under mentioned’ Machines, and trust that all who are thinking of buying a Sewing or Kilting Machine will call and see these before deciding'oh any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING II Sewing machine IS THE BEST IN THE m j!OV/ MIND YOU DON'T FORGET ll ii Tiio MOMJi COMPANION (hand



treadle) by tho same makers as “ Standard,” is a perfectly reliable Am can-made Machine, and has given equivocal satisfaction wherever in duced, and deserves the attention of th public. The “Standard” KILTER.—Th Machine will be found a great boon Dressmakers and others, and we anticl pato a largo and ready sale for this. It can bo worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind oi Kilt Desired. Can be altered to dif feront styles and widths immediately ina n a most simple manner



Business Notices. ILL WHO INTEND BUILDING, fx Are invited to CALL at the YARDS OF . ( J. T. BROWN, LTMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, kVhere they can be fully supplied with ! very thing they require in TIMBER of ill kinds, and every other trade line at bo west Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other limber, large assortment. at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct ■! from siding. J. T. BROW N, Office : Tuam street. Wholesale Depot; Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. The Stud. TO STAND THIS SEASON, at Messrs Matson, Cox, and Co.’s Premises, West street, Ashburton, the . IMPORTED AMERICAN TROTTING STALLION, Oakgrove.



OAKGROYE is a bay horse with black points, rising five years, by Irvington out of Lady Venture, by Belmont. Irvington by Rysdyk’s Hambletonian out of Imo gene, by Seely’s American Star.. Rys dyk’s Hambletonian was one of the best horses that ever stood in America, his service being 500 dollars. Terms—£7 7s for one mare, £6 6s each for two mares, £5 5s each for three or more mares; payable by acceptance, due on January Ist, 1883. Grobraage fee of 5a per mare, payable on first service. For further particulars apply on the premises. ’ MATSON, COX, & CO. That unequalled and favo- RITE THOROUGHBRED SIRE Tribune, By “ Traducer,” dam “Azucena,” Will Travel his accustomed route this ■ Season;' The excellence of “ Tribune’s stock induced Mr Herring to purchase him for the Alford Estate Company. Well-sheltered Paddocks, with abund ance' of Grass and Water, will be set apart for Brood Mares during the season. For terms, etc., apply at Muir’s ReposL tory, or Groom in Charge. ■Uford, Oct. 4, 1882. °5 fit* IHE PURE-BRED CLYDESDALE Ti ENTIRE Strathmore, Will Travel this Season in the ASHBURTON, And Surrounding Districts. For particulars see Cards. R. EDGWORTH, Owner. Ashburton, Oct. 5, 18£i2, i ■ 6o



mHE DRAUGHT STALLION, Drayman | Will shortly arrive in Ashburton, and will Travel North and South of Ashburton and Ashburton Porks. 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 EOCLES, o2 ; In charge. rpO STAND THIS SEASON, 1832 The pure Clydesdale Stallion, Dundee* (46). Dundee:is a beautiful bay, 6 years old ; bred by Mr Robert Wilkin, Christchurch. Sire Prince Charlie (4) (imported); dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported); 2nd dam Bess, by Cromwell (imported). Dundee will stand at Maronan Station, and travel between Maronan and Grove Farm and surrounding districts. Tkbms— £3 5s each ; guaranteed,£4 4s. Groomage Fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. WILKIN & CARTER, 120 Grove Farm, Tinwald. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN ASHBURTON And surrounding District, THE CLYDESDALE HOES Pretender„



i PEDIGREE : Pretender is a dark bay with black points, rising eight years old, with good bone and substance ; stands 16 jt hands high, splendid temper, good action, and a quiet worker. Pretender is by Prince Charlie (im ported from Scotland by Mr W. Boag), out of Maggie by King Fergus (imported from Scotland by Mr David Innea). Maggie’s dam imported from Tasmania. Pretender gained second prize in the Northern Show as a two-year-old in 1876. Ho also took second prize in 1878. Terms—£2, payable on Ist January, 1883, and 5s groomago. Groomage fee payable on first service. Will be in Ashburton every SATUR DAY. WM. H. JOHNS, 4o Trevorton. rjpo STAND TUTS SEASON-1882 THE CLYDESDALE STALLION BONNY SCOTLAND. BONNY SCOTLAND is a dark bro\Vn, rising five years old, stands IG£ hands, with good bone and substance ; 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. I Every care taken, but no responsibility. For further particulars, apply to the a 23 GROOM IN CHARGE.



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