The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV.-No. 805.1

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29. 1882

[PRICE-ONE PENNY



Agenta^Ae ;' Alfred Hartisdn, -• A UGTIONEER, VALUER; COM .*\ MISSION AGENT, - LandSalea, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, -!ij in and General Produce. ’ WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at ■TSI o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. jAND sales, in the rooms, as REQUIRED. : Town and Farm' Properties entered bn the books. No charge unless sold. VGENT TOR THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 8? ALFRED HARRISON. T. Pepperell, House, land, & general COMMISSION AGENT, Ha?on sale — Houses, Land, Building Sections. Money Lent on Mortgage. Tem porary Loans effected on depost of . “ : Deeds, Bills of Sale, Scrip, etc. d 6 - f ’ Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. E. INGRAM, M.E.L.C.M., L#l Architect and Engineer.



;'■ Bridges, .Water and other Engineering Work superintended in town or country. "Villas, etc., etc., Planned on improved principles. Consideration —2£ per cent. Addbsss • : i: TAILORED STREET, ASHBURTON, House lately occupied by Mr Moss. k. BOOKS AND SONS, Architects, "Crvu. Engineers, Vai/tatoes, Licensed . K.’ StJBVEYOES, AND LAND BbOKEBS, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashbxjbton. T HBODORE B. JACOBSEN, Architect, - Office removed to Hereford. street, oppo ■r= • > site “ Shades,” I .. CHIST CHURCH. P.S.—Communications promptly at tended to. ' ‘ d3l ESSRS. E. DOBSON & SONj Civil Engineers a and Authorised surveyors, South British Chambers, Hebe ford street, C hhistchpbch. o!9 Shipping. •LIHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT "to. route - TO GREAT - BRITAIN AND EUROPE, ■ ' THROUGH AMERICA, via SAnD WICH ISLANDS. The Magnificent Steamship " . AUSTRALIA, 3,400 tons, will leave Auckland for San ’Francisco, via Honolulu, on TUESDAY, Decembers. ' Ofting to' the extra number booking by this liqe on account of the Egyptian diffi 'ififolty, early application for passages h necessary in order to avoid disappoint ■vlenti ! r - ■ WILSON, SAWTELL & Co., *f7la 1 Agents, Christchn '■h.



Business Notices f J. SHEBEIFF, If ONUMEHTAL MASON, ■ jVI Manchester street south, and Bar badoes street (near the Cemetery), Christ church. A large’stock of Head-Stones, Tombs, and Monuments always on hand- Deslgns forwarded on application. For further' particr?" s apply to L. H. Wnusors, Agent, Ashburton. 188 3. W. COOKSON, Jon., & CO., I TIMBER & COAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION " AGENTS, METHVEN, Have always on sale at our yards, Meth uen, and at tho sawmills, Alford Forest— building timber, posts, rails, firewood, ■takes; etc. , We. have also on sale at Dfctbven a large stock of flooring and matph-lining (union, white an<Tred pine), tptara, Y.D.L. palings and shingles, nptiorted weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles imd. gates on hand or made to order. Opel, Portland cement, bricks, lime, etc., galvanised iron, doors, sashes and fittings, Bjula, barbed and ordinary fencing wire, pte. Goods delivered to any part ofjtbe.district, Agents.for the New Zea land'lnsmnmce Co., the* New Zealand . IjpanjindjMerfantile Agency Co., and for Messrs Morp.o w, Bassett and Co. .. j Commission, Land and (Estate Agents ap^ytUoatorß*,,., , . VFOR SALE I —Wqolpaoks, Cornsaoks, ud Turnip Seed; at the lowest rates. ■ TV, O„J., * Jun. , & 00. t' i U iir / • A *' p ' SHOEING FORGE, . -COACH BUILDING,' AND IiWRIGH’I ESTABLISHMENT -1 STEE/L* begs to inform his ends mid customers that he has hew dnd commodious id WEST STREET (next i Office), yrtierehe hopes to meet .e ’ ’patronage as heretofore, done ,? -bn- scientific : principles, giypn, for .All JPuilders’ Iron- DWWjt'dope in all branches. ■ q.iJ , Binders with de , *BOTff ft T ,a btn for all work. v ■" 6c E. Proctor, £ LISTOV OPTICIAN V *. f \ ,i*s A .' / _ Office—,, , Graham’s, npxt door t fa Leather Warehouse, •LICHFIELD AND MAN M.. CHRISTCHURCH. J.'f*.. r 687



Business Notices. JjHIiINERT AND DRESSMAKING. DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. Wo ate JUST OPENING up our i SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, and beg to draw special attention to tbe MILLINERY DEPARTMENT, j consisting of Trimmed and Untrimmed Bonnets and Hats. Feathers, Flowers, , ’ , ' Ornaments, &o. For Variety, Quality, and Cheapness, NOT TO BE EQUALLED. Also, a Splendid Variety of Goods to be had in every Department. AN EARLY INSPECTION INVITED.



Having secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER, of Faria arid Melbourne experience, the ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts |can depend upon having the most stylish and cheapest Millinery that can be had. | Our DRESSMAKING and MANTLE DEPARTMENT is under the manage ment of a first-class hand (late of Robert son and Moffat, Melbourne), a PERFECT PIP is therfore guaranteed at MODER ATE PRICES. Friedlander Bros., THE CHEAPEST DRAPERY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON.



Business Notices. I Donald WiUiamson GENERAL. STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, - HAS always for sale, a large and varied . stock, which will be sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W.'sown order,from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3a per lb. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. ... A heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in cluding old celebrated make. . 79d



w ° TIC E. Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bank of Australasia, JUST LAEDINGt- NEW CLOVER SEEDS. 192 c



S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., : Adjoining Panama House,' 1 TANCiRED STREET. ■. ; f: \ . S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough -practical .workman in the various branchea .-,of the abovenamed business, intimates that he . is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS F. 8. Shearer, or THE T4/TAY BANK >VORKS, TINWALDj IY| ’ begs tq thank the public for their past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines, Engines,- Hand and Foot Treshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &c. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, . Having Secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive l prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents 1 for Reapers and Binders. Note the Address — Great Sooth road, Tinwald. 590c 1



JP LOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE FOR SALE All kinds of FLOWER ROOTS and BEDDING PLANTS BOUQUETS, Hand and Table, made up on the shortest notice, cheaper than any other in the trade. Note the Address, Mill Race Road, Back Saunders’ Mill. * s!3



TIMBER. TIMBER. CHEAP SALES TILL THE NEW YEAR. On January Ist, 1883, I intend taking a partner, therefore all stock on hand MUST BE CLEARED to make room for partnership stock. . N.B.—All Accounts must therefere be paid or arranged for before 31st Decem ber, otherwise they will be sued for with out respect of person. Cyril JephsoD TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD. au6



Jones & Bradshaw, CORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, , Archibald street, Tinwald, Beg to inform the public that they have purchased a large quantity of clean and well-saved OATEN STRAW, which hav ing been threshed and cut into Chaff by their own machines, they can safely gua rantee it good and free from wire, and offer the same, with Oats, crushed or un crushed. Bran, Sharps, etc., at the .lowest pos sible prices. J. and B. also beg to notify that they CRUSH GRAIN, in large or small quan tities, at their Store, and keep a Portable i Steam Chaff-cutter to cut Chaff for far- I mere On the premises. | All charges extremely moderate. 496 e



I Jsauua ; ; The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at 6M per lb., large or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, sjl Ashburton. OTIOE OF REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of Burnett street and East STREET. G. J. Martin, Begs to inform his numerous Customers and the public generally that the NEW SHOP will be OPEN TC -NIGHT, and respectfully invites the public to in spect his SHOW of MEAT, which, for quality, he confidently asserts cannot be beaten south of the Equator, *N.B. —Small Goods of all descriptions. 013



Business Notices. A USTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION (LIMITED). CAPITAL ... INSURANCE COMPANY £250,000. Twenty. Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on moat. Favorable Terms. :.: ■ ■ Special Notice. —As this Company has 1 been the' means of Reducing Fire Premiums, Insurers will best consult' their own interests by heartily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. • Agents for Ashburton and District, OR R & CO. ; 13n R OWN R O N W OR K S c Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL 1 OVENS, KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET: PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. T. C, has the pleasure of informingJhs numerous Friends that haying REMOVED into ,his"newly-erected .and..extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh street (exactly opposite his old Workshops), wthich : have been fitted up with the most mo dern appliances for the production,of work-in the various branches of his .Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and of the best’ quality of material, and the Lowest Price: which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect, ; Note the Address— ARMAGH STREET, Near Manchester Street, Christchurch.



Lion Brewery Company, , . CORNER OF Cass and streets, ASHBURTON. THE great demand which exists for the BREWS of the LION BREWERY COMPANY, and the success which has attended them since starting, has proved that, under the Skilful Management of Mr Geoege Wood, the quality of their ALES and PO!RTER is superior to any yet made in this District. The Managers life-long experience as a successful Brewer is a guarantee that Customers'will get nothing but good and wholesotrie Ale and Porter from this Brewery. :■ r ' ■ ■ - ALE. STOUT. PORTER. The highest award (a''first prize in the class, a Bronze Medal) was given to the Lion Brewery Company by the Jurors at the New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, and they have also obtained prizes at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. Jurors award 6. Wood, Ashburton. —Stouts in bulk. This exhibit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. We award a bronze medal N.B.—A CART will be running in ;a few days’ time for the delivery of our Goods aud the collection of Orders. G. WOOD, Manager, jl 1 ■ : Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton. William Patching, rjpENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. W. P. has always on hand a large stock of Tents, Tarpaulins and Horsecovers, Waggon and Trap Tilts, etc., Men’s and Boys’ Oilskin Suits, Canvas, Calico, American Duck, Drill, etc.; Clothes, Garden, and Plough Lines ; Flax, Manilla, and Hemp Rope, of all sizes.



Wood and Iron Blocks always' in Stock. REAPER & BINDER CANVASES CHEAPER THAN THE IMPORTED ONES. N.E —Reaper and Binder Canvases Repaired at Low Rates. Flags of all Nations Made to order or Lent on Hire. . the Address— WILLIAM PATCHING, East Stkeet, Ashburton. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH, ise A/ O mmmamm J J&tablished 1859. Capital 1 1000,000 Unlimited Liability of Stiff behold ers HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. T FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240 d



BEAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ng Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £ 18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 iOs ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10a ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 os ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 60e



Business Notice, SPUING MILLNEfiY, 1882. ; PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH;. JL.I ->S DUNCAN is now showing a Large and Varied Assortment of SPRING MILLINERY and DRAPERY in the LATEST STYLES, to which she pani cularly draws the attention of her friends, and the public in general. Among the articles which she desires specially to enumerate will be found the following, all of which are well worth inspection : Bonnets, | Feathers Corsets, Baby Linen, Hats, Flowers, Underclothing, Pinafores. . Miss Duncan is prepared to undertake Dressmaking in all its branches, and Mil linery-in the newest and most approved styles. Having engaged a large and effi cient staff of assistants, Miss Duncan. .will be' enabled to execute orders •with the utmost despatch. Ladies’ own material made up. Mourning within the shortest 1 notice.. Note the address— PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. A' SHBURTON BREWERY, CAMERON STREET. Augustus Moore Has great pleasure in announcing to his numerous friends and the public that, having PURCHASED .the Ashburton Brewery, situate in Cameron street, Ash burton, lately carried on under the style of W 7 ood and Co., he is now PREPARED to SUPPLY their CELEBRATED ALES and STOUT in town and surrounding dis tricts, and trusts that by keeping a first class article to merit the support hitherto given to Messrs Wood and Co., and having been successful in obtaining a Prize Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for two succes sive years, competing against English Ale,; also several Prize Medals in Canterbury add elsewhere, should be a sufficient guarantee as to the superior quality of our Ales and Stouts. . AUGUSTUS MOORE, (Late Wood & Co.), Brewer, Malster, and Bottler, Cameron street, Ashburton. WITH reference to the above advertise ment Messrs Wood and Co. beg to thank the public for their support during the past five years, and trust that the sup port hitherto given to them will be be stowed on their successor. jl 29 P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement MANUFACTURERS, ; ChBISTOHUKCH AND A SHBURTON. Manufacturers of PLOUGHS—DoubIe, Treble, and Single, which.have secured for them the HIGHEST AWARDS at all the Exhibitions and Ploughing Matches at which they have competed ; amongst them being the Melbourne Exhibition - One Gold and One Silver Medal, being the. MOST AWARDED to any New! . Zealand Exhibitor in that Class. New Zealand International Exhibi tion For Double and Treble Furrows, Gold Medal ; for Single Furrows, Gold Medal—again being the recipients of the HIGHEST and MOST AWARDS. , These Ploughs are made to take either Hornsby, C, or Ransome’s Shares, Cast, Wrought, and Steel, either Flat or Round Coulter Stalks, .and Swivel Skeiths if desired. The Skeiths are fitted with our New Patent Centres, which for efficiency and durability have never been surpassed.



Business Notices.' ARMING SACRIFICE. HAYES & CO., Late Ready-Money Richards, Are determined to clear the . WHOLE OF THEIR STOCK OK ! . DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS ; &C., &C, | Before moving into their NEW PREMISES. Good .Grey Twill Sheeting, B£d • Splendid Calicoes, 3d A Fine Lot of Cambric Prints, 3|d ; Job Lot of Shirtings, 4fd 500 more Zulu Hats, 4*d A Splendid Line of" Good Tweed, Trousers, 9s 6d • . First-class Lot of Men’s Moles are clearing, 6s 9d 200 Good Tveed Suits, from 24s 6d- Lot of Men’s Strong Shirts, Is 3d ‘ THE BOOT DEPARTMENT 13 IMMENSE. 400 Children’s Balmora I s, 10£d 250 Girls’ Kid Elastic Sides, 3s 175 Ladies’ Laatings, 5s 9d 72 Ladies’ House Boots, 3s lid. 60 Ladies’ Superior Kid Boots, slightly damaged, 6s. 130 Men’s Patent Slippers, 3d . THESE: GOODS ARE WORTH 25 PER CENT. MORE. OUR COLONIAL BOOTS ARE SPLENDID VALUE. OBLIGE BY ROLLING UP and SECURING the BARGAINS. n 4 jg o 6 t s. BOOTS. JOHN JOHNSON begs to inform the inhabitants of Methven and the adjacent district that he has a LARGE STOCK of Men’s Elastic Sides, Men’s Shooting Boots, Blucher’s Boots; Shoes—Ladies’ Kid Elastic Side Boots, House and Lace-, ups ; Boys’ Strong Nailed Boots; also a large assortment of Children’s Boots of all sizes. ! J. JOHNSON, Boot Depot, Methven. jl 27



COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customers that their Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Execut all Orders entrusted to their care in first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown. Messrs Elz Bros., \%J HILE thanking the public for their V t liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged their premises, and wish to notify that they are now in a position to do all kinds of work—from building new to repairing carriages of all descrip tions. A large and choice stock always on hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Elz Bros, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 3P5e S-RMURRAYVS “ mAKE TIME BY THE FORE JL LOCK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn levers, made expressly for 11. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING- are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies, a plfice in his window, and serves as ah iitthority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re ceipt of P. 0.0. ' 730c-960



We are also Manufacturers of an IMPROVED BROADCAST SEED SOWER, Which secured at the New Zealand In ternational Exhibition the HIGHEST AWARD of a SILVER MEDAL. Farm Drays, Spring Drays, Spring Carts, Harrows, Rollers (iron and wood), Grubbers (new design), Drag Harrows, Grasp. Seed Strippers, Im proved Folding Straw Elevators, Whipplo trees, Blocks and Ropes for four horses, Fencing Standards, and every other des cription of Farm Implements and Ma chinery are manufactured and on sale by us. REPAIRS to MACHINERY, etc. both agricultural and otherwise, are un dertaken by us in CHRISTCHURCH and ASHBURTON, at reasonable charges. s 8 HAVE Nelson, Moato and Co. been awarded the GOLD MEDAL for Superior TEAS and system of Blending ? —YES. Has H. M. Cabson been ap pointed Solo Agent (Wholesale and Retail) for Ashburton and District ? YES. Are these Teas Eagerly Bought by the General Public wherever introduced ? —YES. Why?—The GOLD MEDAL referred to answers fully, and consumers practically endorse the opinion of the Exhibition Judges ; and so H. M. Cab son knows by his steadily increasing sales that these Teas are approved of. Dots H. M. Caisson sell anything besides this Blended Tea ?—* >ll, YES ; Fruits in variety, and almost Every Article in the Italian and Groceiy Trades. Small ex penses and Clash Transactions enable H. M. Cakson to give his customers GOOD VALUE. New Goods being opened every day. Another consignment of the Blended Packet Teas Just Arrived. H. M. CARSON, Fruit and Italian Ware house, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. sll



yy PEXGELLY, Tailor, will shortlj be iu xVSHBURTON, and will be pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. au!2 if'*’' ictokian st ab le s The undersigned having taken the above Commodious and Centrally situated STABLES, near the English Church, Tancred street, solicits the patronage of his old friends and the public generally. First-class Carriage and Saddle Horses and Buggies Let out on Hire. Paddock ing Accommodation, with Water. All horses committed to his care will receive every attention. ALEX. HEWSON, 260 Proprietor. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, W ist street.



Business Notices- James Baker HAP OPENED- in Baker's Building?, Havelock street, as a GENERAL GROCER . He- guarantees that' the very beat quality and quantity will be procurable, for the money. His motto will be CASH ONLY. The purchaser will thus save at least 25 per cent., for not having to pay- for bad book j debts, ■, ■ jamesTbaker, Havelock Street (Opposite Harrison’s Auction Booms). au3 n EG, E. GOLDSMITH \JT Begs to inform the inhabitants of Lauriaton and the surrounding districts that he has OPENED an establishment in Lanriston, where he intends to carry on the same business as he has been doing heretofore at Sherwood, viz., Blacksmiths' and Wheelwrights’ *work of all descrip* tidns. GEO. E. GOLDSMITH, General Blacksmith, Lauriston and Sherwood, au 25 (gADDLERY, SADDLERY. The undersigned begs to thank his numerous customers for past support, and begs a continuance; also directing special attention to his now present Stock* of SADDLERY and HARNESS. Prices moderate, and a good article guaranteed. Horse Covers and Rugs at lowest possible prices. Note Address James Tait SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, East street, • Ashburton. 266 d



Public Companies. TVTEW ZEALAND LOAN * MER IX CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing dips 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 CANTERBDRY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co. 's celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines arid 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. ■N ORTH BRITISH AND MEROAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. ’ Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund... Premiums for 1880 Ashburton Agency: i POYNTZ AND CO.. East street. 774 c £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 961,173 THE MUTUAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OP NEW ZEALAND, The undersigned beg to intimate that the above Company has started Business in. Ashburton, and that they-have been appointed Agents, and are now prepared to receive proposals for INSURANCE. Premiums at a Discount of 25 per cent, off past current rates, o 2 TUCKER, RESTELL & CO. Sporting. INSLOW ANNUAL Races* MONDAY,' Ist JAN., 1883. President —E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R.; Vice President, J. Carter, Esq.; Judge of Horses— M. Stitt, Esq.; Starter for Horse Races, W. Simpson, Esq.; Clerk of Course, H. Fowler, Esq. ; Clerk of Scales, H. Chichester, Esq.; Committee —Messrs S. James, T. Worner, G. Law son, T. Gourley, E. Sanson, E. Alber, w. Harris, D. Jackson ; Secretary—T. Williams.



1. Handicap Huddle Race, of 12 sovs ; distance, miles ; nomination, 10a ; acceptance, 10s. 2. Winslow Cop (Handicap), of 20 bovs ; second hor e to save his stakes ; no mination, £1 ; acceptance, £l. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap), of 6 son; 2 miles ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, 6s. 4. Maiden Plate, of 5 sovs; one mile; weight-fov-age ; entrance, 10s. 5. Consolation Race, of 5 sovs; one mile ; nomination, ss; acceptance, ss. RULE'. No one will bo allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half-a-guiwea to the fund, or when the priz? is £2O or over, one guinea. All horses to have been owned in the County three months prior to the Races. Three horses to start or no race. Nominations for Hurdle Race, Gup, and Trotting Race, to bo sent in to the Secre tary on or before the 2nd Dec. next, by 8 p. m. T. WILLIAMS, n2l Secretary. JgOXING! BOXING!! BOXING 1!*- DAN LEA, Champion Light Weight of New Zealand, and ex Champion of England, has commenced giving Lessons in the Noble Art of Self Defence, in Mr Hill’s Sample Rooms, back of Somerset Hotel every TUESDAY and FRIDAY Nights, from 7.30 to 10 o’clock, for Pupil only. Private Class Lessons, £1 per month. N.B.—The rooms will be thrown open every SATURDAY Night, for Public BOXING, under the superintendence of Dan himself. All written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel. 9o