fHB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1882.

Printed and published daily, for the Proprietor by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at Th Ashburton Gl ard t an Printing OS West street, Ashburton, Friday, December I, T*S2



Poyntz and Co. rr Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTS EAST STREET ASHBURTON POYNTZ & 00. have received instructions from Mr W. B. MOSS to offer for sale that very desirable



Dwelling 1 situate in TANORBD STRE Ashburto



Cottages. 0 R SALE. Have received instructions from the owner to offer for sale, BY PRIVATE TREATY, T.S. No. 678, B -B T T STRE ET, Situated close to the centre of the town, upon which is erected a comfortable four roouieddwelling-house, with stabling and good fruit garden attached. 1 POYNTZ & CO. THE Undersigned have been instructed to pfifer for. sale lots % ,2, and part of 3, TWO ACRES, Situate on the IVakanuii road, upon which is built a capital FAMILY RESIDENCE, Containing thirteen rooms. POYNTZ & CO. FOR .SALE—On account of T. R. '"Hodder Esq., lot 124, containing jholWQ ACRES OF LAND, Adjoining his late residence, and fronting the<Tdwd!’Belt This would be a good



site for a residence. Also,»n account of the same owner, T.S. No. 779, Situated at the junction of Casa and Peter streets, with stabling thereon. POYNTZ & CO. oh



FOR SALE.—Lot 24, Alforl Forest road, containing 2 roods, with dwell ing-house, stables, and other outbuildings. Terms moderate. P-OYNTZ & CO. FOR SALK—Town Sections Nos. 822, 828. 818, 698, 675, 318, 316, 118, and 119. ,j j iIJI, \ POYNTZ & .00. FOR SALE —A good two-roomed cot tage and quarter-acre of land, close to the residence of Mr Bean'. Small cash deposit. POYNTZ & CO. HE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from Mr M. Hamilton to offer FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY, His farm at Anama, containing 22g-^Acres, B0 r ACRES IN WHEAT, ... ACRES IN OATS, (J .j , BALANCE INjFALLOW., . The whole of the land is well-fenced, and within three, milea of the railway. This



presents a splendid- chance for anyone re quiring a farm to take advantage of the opportunity, as the owner is determined to self,* owing to an accident. ' i 7 POYNTZ & CO. -n. f - : MESSRS POYNTZ & CO. have re ['■’beived instructions to sell, by pri vate'treaty,' oh account of Mr W. Syca lhore,!|‘'ttis‘: compact farm of 186 acres, mile of Willowby, being R.S.



22922, in grass, well watered, and sub divided into 6'paddocks, together with a four-roomed dwelling-house. Ho POYNTZ & GO. MONEY TO LEND on mortgage at lowest current rates. i t POYNTZ & CO. FR.-SALE. —A farm of 863 acres at POYNTZ & CO. rl SALE—A good second-hand four wheeled doublet-seated buggy, with pair of good horses and harness. f : POYNTZ & CO. TO LET OR FOR SALE.—A nearly new eight-roomed House, with tastfly laid out grounds, situate in Tan credi street east. Apply to r , . POYNTZ & CO.



TO LET.—A. well appointed six roomed HOUSE, with Coach House and Stable attached, in Cox street. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A four-roomed House in Havelock street. vi v u : JPOYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A Four-stall Stable, situated m.Gass street. fggCi I'fO' -' POYNTZ & CO. TO LET. A commodious BRICK HK>RE near the Railway Station. POYNTZ & CO. mo -UET.—A four-roomed HOUSE in I Cass street.'' - POYNTZ & CO. TO EET. —Two four-roomed HOUSES, East Belt. POYNTZ & Co. TO LET. —A four-roomed House on ;■ East-'Bell, ; r w .;i POYNTZ & Co. mO <LET,^—A three-roomed HOUSE,



J back East Belt. . polar PC



p W. F. Allen. W. P. Allen, Auctioneer, stock, station, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burnett street, Ashburton. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, and General Pro duce, held every SATURDAY, commenc ing at 11.30 sharp. _ Special Sales conducted in Town or Country. Valuations made: ► FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock at tended at the Public Yards. \V. F. ALLEN, Auctioneer. h2O Hotels FOREST HOTEL The undesigned 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. Wipes, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. ’ ' Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOHN BOWICK, c Proprietor. 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. UowtiNG Street. Princes street. “THE BODEGA.” an 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, anid 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. Boarding Houses, &c. PANAMA HOUSE (pate a hike's). Tancred street Ashttjrton. 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. Goon Bath room. 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 lbs, 18s, and £i per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress— Charles Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. Hereford street. s‘27 S. LUCAS, Proprietor.



Conveyances. LONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterloo 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurc'.i to Tiinaru. The ooach leaves Shearman a Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wiU receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. W. B. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. TIN WALD AND MOUNT SOMERS railway. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA JEtOYAA 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 atrival of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s; return, 3s. 4n JOHN HOOD.



N 0 T I C TO PASSENGERS. E 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.



| rjIHE. ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, f PRICE— ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian is the ONLY DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other Journal. The Ashburton Guardian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and also in Rakaia, Chertsey, Seafield, Meth ven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanui, Longheach, Ashburton Forks, Tinfrald, Winslow, Waterton, an every part of the County of Ashburton within the reach of postal communicat thus beidg the best geneial as well as local medium for Advertising. The Ashburton Guardian will be forwarded to any address in the colony for 24s:par! annum (paid in advance), or s3:6d per quarter postage extra. 1



Public Notices. A SH BURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over. J. WARD, n!6 Secretary. Tiyrß. F, G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given. N o T 0 au2l E. All RATES DUE to the Upper Ash burton Road Board to be paid to Mr Jfphson, at his office, Tinwald. DONALD McLEAN, n 25 Chairman. N u — 1 In consequence of DOGS sheep, POISON will be laid on C E, worrying the Cold stream Estate. n 29 C. H. DOWDING. s H B R N G. SHEARING will commence at Lag mhor Station on FRIDAY, Ist December. DONALD McLEAN, n 25 Lagmhor. To Let. F ARM TO LET, A very compact and useful FARM oi 150 ACRES, close to Tinwald. Posses sion can be given 3rd December next, JAMESON & ROBERTS, nlB Ashburton.



For Sale. For sale From this date— CRUSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Bushel, BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. o 5 Public Companies. IVTEW 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— Huston 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. nlO GEO. WILKIN, Agent, Ashburton. BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund ... Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashbukton Auencv; POYNTZ AN D CO., East street. 774 c



Business Notices HBUKTON BIIEW ER Y. A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Cameron street, Ashburton. 024 NOW LANDIN G Ex ships “Good Templar” and “ Kestrel,” from Stewart’s Island, TWO CARGOES OF BEST RED PINE, Which will be SOLD CHEAP. WEATHER BOARDS FROM 10s per 100 ft (sup.) upwards. ALWAYS IN STOCK— Doors Sashes Nails Roofing Iron Fencing Wire Y. D.L. Shingles Palings Timber Baltic Deals Flooring Match-lining ’And all requisites for the Trade. j AGENT for the Phcenix Fire Office of ji London. ; Alpheus Hayey, | TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, 1 6o' Manager.



Business Notic Summer Fai T HAVE now Opened v NEW GOODS for tl ported direct from the llom All the Latest Noveltii Hats, Flowers, Feathers Dress Goods, Prints, Satt Cloth, Laces, etc. Also Stock of Household Dra etc. S. W. A 1 025 SPECIAL SALE of S ABLES, BROOCOL FLOWERS ; also, a lai CABBAGES and other growing in A. W. Ran (near the corner of the h Belts, next the Caledonian Seed Potatoes and several Onions. Plants always o large and varied Stock of tionery, Lollies, etc NOTE THE ADD RE £ A. W. Ba RIGHT-HAND SHOP, East Stkebt. asi New tinwal Opposite the Rai Opened June 18 Biggs and PROPRIETY



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 bo sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and Varied Stock, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., MOUNT SOMERS. jl 10 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 sOMEKSEP 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 miy favor him with their patronage that their wants will re ceive personal supervision. R. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East street South, Ashburton. 29s



QO M E ONE! COME ALL!! Baby Linen Under Clothing Dress Materials 'QiD .3 C 3 a co cc ft Domestic Patterns Flannels Stockings Calico, itc., &c., &c. MRS HODGE, 29n Dressmaker, Tancred street. OTICE TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID & GRAY, Ashbur ton, having secured the services of a thoroughly experienced Mechanic, are now 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, 019 Cameron street. Geo. 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 STEAM THRESHING MACHINERY. Offices and Stores— -213 Tuam street, Christchurch. Postal Address—P.O. Box 89, Christ church. 473 e



Business Notices. Dressmaking. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashi’.uhxon. ] ta II d Orders promptly attended to. 396 e ] TO LIVERY M'ABLEKEEPERS, ( CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, ( AND OTHER OWNERS OF [ HORSES, CATTLE, &c. 1 I Beg to call attention to rny stock of a VETERINARY MEDICINES, All of which are well-known by those who use them to be most Valuable Prepara tions. , ABSORBENT BLISTER.—Far supe rior to the imported blister. Being always freshly made it never fails to blister properly, and never blemishes. COLIC DRINK FOR GRIPES.—A relief is given by this medicine in ten minutes, and a second dose is rarely necessary. A bottle of this in the house may save the life of a valuable animal. PHYSIC BALLS.—Kept prepared in four different sizes. The ingre dients in these balls are tho roughly dissolved in a steam 1 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 l tion, and acting on the kidneys, skin, and coat, and the other for ’ putting on beef for show or sale. WORM POWDERS.—WiII destroy and expel the various kinds of worms which infest horses. DRIFFIELD WHITE OILS. For sore shoulders, harness galls, &c. Will quickly h j al any wound, no matter how severe. CLEANING DRINK.—For cows after I calving. V Special medicines prepared and sent to any part of the district on receipt of full particulars of the case, and advice given > ks to general treatment of horses, cattle, > sheep, and dogs, ‘ I have a quantity of veterinary surgical instruments such as can be used by anyone accustomed to farm work ; and these I lend out to my customers requiring any one of them. Having acted for some time as assistant to Francis Cupiss, M.R.C.V.S. (proprietor ! of the well-known Cupiss’s Constitution Balls), Norfolk, England, my experience is Practical as well as Theoretical.



J. M. Cambridge, CHEMIST, Ashbur-on. 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, ic 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 large ladies school : “ The stove has been in constant use and givts 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 si-uimr, Melbourne. AGENTS WANTED. OEW IN G MACHINES. THE NEW ROTARY ACTION Wheeler & Wilson's STRAIGHT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR TAILORING. FOR TAILORING. FOR LEATHER WORK. FOR LEATHER WORK. THE NEW MACHINES are designed on a new principle. They have all the best 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 Oh the Most Liberal Scale. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS.



Business Notice -y HOTOGRAPH Y. —Pori being taken by the neons Gelatine Emulaio KNRY’S PORTRAIT R srs’ Buildings, East Street, JOHN HAli 1)00 T AND SHO: I p Tancred street, Ash J. H. desires to notify tc Lshburton and surroundin; o is still carrying on busine .ne, and by Good Work an patch hopes to ensure a u pport OF Rj The Undersigned takes tb >f thanking his numerous p. public generally for the iib support accorded to him dui md intimates that he has irom Saunders’ Buildings t< PROSPECT BUI LI East street (next Mr Mu: maker), and hopes, by still keep a good article, to be fa fair share of public support.



a GRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashburton, C. Ea y, SNGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakantji Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Prick Lists on Application. 83 E W GOODS. Apricot marmalade, Crosse and Blackwell, in glass camp kpttles, 2s each, fresh from Soho square Indian packets, in lead, of pure Assam tea, wonderfully strong, 2s 4d per lb Dunedin oatmeal, Somerville’s, a fresh supply, in splendid condition, 4s 6d per bag Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very fine Souchong, 16s English pickles, 8d per bottle Raspberry vinegar, English, Is bottles Mushroom catsup, large bottles, Is Reduced Prices. Mild-cured hams, per 7id per lb Wheat for fowls, per 3s 9d bushel Silk-dressed flour, 501 b, 6s 3d ; 251 b, 3s 4d Good rice for chickens, 71b, Is 4d New Jams, 6|d per tin Dunedin biscuits, fresh, 3d per lb Hops, best quality, 2s per lb Kerosene, 8s 6d, 9s 6d, and 10s 6d per tin at Thomas Taylor’s. Patent dressed ! irchen fruit, washed and dried by machinery— Currants, Od and 6id per lb Raisins, Od and 8J Sultanas, 7d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand Maize meal, 3d per lb Haricot beans, 3J Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb German lentils, 6d per lb An 111 b box of the best Tea imported, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28s An 111 b box of new season’s tea, 20a. Compare this with the 25s box of other houses. Pure lime juice, quarts, Is 9d. Certified by the Board of Trade Lime juice cordial, Is 9d Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Calves’ foot jelly, quarts, C. and 8., 3s 6d 83 Colombo St.



Beat black or mixed tea, 2a lOd Indian and China mixture, 2s per lb. Family Congou, strong, fine flavored ls6d Lucca oil, quarts, 2s 3d Bloater or anchovy paste, 0. and 8., la 3d White crystallised sugar, 3|d, 4d, and 4kl per lb Dried apples, 7d per lb 123 Lower High St. Self-raising flour, Is packets, 3s bags Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed wine biscuits, 9d per lb Loose baking powder, Is per lb Keiller’s marmalade, 9d per tin Black lead, lOd per dozen Blacking, 7d per dozen Best starch, 5:1 per lb Carb. soda, 6d 89 Manchester St. Irish moss, Is 2d and 2s per bottle Linseed meal, 8d per lb Fly papers, 9d per doz Safety matches, Bryant and May’s lOi per doz Fire kindlers, 4kl per doz Nestlc’s milk, per tin Sago, 4d per lb Tapioca, sd, 71b for 2s Gd &c., &c., &c. Triangle (BATE DEVON PORT’S), CHRISTC H U R C H. OOTOR ERNIC S T L O W’S Cherry Pectoral, An invaluable Medicine in all the stages of Consumption, and not to bo 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, Bronchiio, and Lungs. Prepared only by E fj ; cnTs. H. N. CITRON,I Chemist, Akaroa, New Zealand.]? J Sole Agent for Ashburton: CHARLES NEATE, Chemist. au7 BALL PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, Wist street.



Business Notices. A : LL WHO INTEND BUILDING, Are invited to 0 ALL at the YARDS J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERC~i.-j.NT, 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. at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROW N, Office : Tuam sxeret. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. ll 19



Craighead and Co., qpAILOKS AND CLOTHIERS. In again returning our sincere thanks to our many friends and paurons for the very liberal support which has been ac corded to us since wo commenced busi ness in Ashburton, we have much pleasure in announcing that our arrangements for the coming season are now complete. We have just been favored with several consignments of the best materials which can be obtained COLONIAL) and EUROPEAN—including Fancy Coat ings, Serges, Bedford Cords, and Tweeds I of every description. . . Our method of Cutting and Fitting being based on the most advanced ideas known to the Cutting .Profession, com bined with ideas of our own, which are not generally known, a PERFECT FIT can always be relied on. Where any ab normal peculiarity exists it can easily be , concealed, and when the figure is perfect it will, by our method be shown to the best advantage. Prices moderate, as usual. CRAIGHEAD & 00., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tancred street. 200 t>obinson and townshend, having entered inco PARTNERSHIP, are prepared to give the highest Cash Prices for WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRAST SEED Aud 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 hia General Store Business, he has NOW OPENED IN THE SADDLERY LINE. Mr T. M. ’s 24 years experience in that line is a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to him will be executed in a workmanlike manner. Workmen sent out. Christchurch Prices Guaranteed. MR THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street, 180 South Rakaia.



OTIOE 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 LICHFIELD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Next to E. Reece, Ironmongers, he Signboard can be easily seen from ° y-M * t . . ~1 Colombo street. «16



TflE PURE-BRED CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Strathmore, Will Travel this Season in the ASHBURTON, An I Surrounding Districts. For particulars see Cards. R. EDO WORTH, Owner. Ashburton, Oct. 5, 1882. 5o



HE DRAUGHT STALLION Drayman Will shortly ai'rive 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. 13. Sutton. For in formation and particulars apply to GILBERT ECOLES, o2 In charge. rpO STAND THIS SEASON—IBB2 THE CLYDESDALE STALLION BONNY SCOTLAND. BONNY SCOTLAND is a dark brown, rising five years old, stands IC£ 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. Groomago fee, ss. Every care taken, but no responsibility. For further particulars, apply to the a 23 GROOM IN CHARGE.



:r Medical IMPORTANT to all ai Ulcers, Scurvy, : Sores, o any descript on. Y ATES' BRITIS B BERBOINTMEIS only by Mrs Burns; (daught* Mr Yates), Chris tchur< ranted to cure Burns, Sea: Wounds of any fcindj etc., ol standing. Rod Ointment, i for Ulcers ; Green Ointtne cure for Scrofula or King's Ointment, a certain cure foi Inflammation in any part ol limbs, Lumps in the Thro pies, Gathered Breasts, etc. for use—Spread the Red am ments lightly on linen rag r the wound : the White Oint rubbed by the hand over th< A1„~ VAITOS' T>TTRTli'Vri>li



HOARSENESS. COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER. A 00, Genar.jl Agents for H E Marvellous New Zealand — Remedy for Chest Diseases. AND 696 e TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER 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 IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD:-. APPEARANC E so closely resemble the ori gihal as to have deceived many purchasers, r The proprietor therefore feels it due to th: ' public to give a special caution against the use"" of SUCH IMITATIONS. T; Purchasers are therefore requested carefully ; to observe the four following distinctive - ’ characteristics, without which none are - I genuine:— r"' Ist —ln every 'case .the words JOHN'// STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, m SURREY, are engraved on the Government , Stamp affix to each packet. , _ . -,1 2nd —Eacfl Single Powder has directions fo:. the dose, and the words, John Steedman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon, ' 3rd— The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s. : , 1 4th— The manufacture is carried on solely • ; at Walworth, Surrey. ; J ' ! ' Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi* ; cine Vendors. Sold by Kempthorn , ?x jj?br and Co. ? , Auckland. ■ FOR



Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. 7 Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. _ . T - Kills Bugs. Pleas, Moths, . v Beetles. This Powder is quite harmless to 'I 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 destroy mg ' 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 genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in tins only. 7 Keating’s Worm Tablets. ' Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets , A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, rf both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most ■i at.eeable 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. : Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London i GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the natural ■ laws which govern the operations of , , digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided , , our breakfast tables with a delicately , flavoured beverage which may save ns many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built Dp : until strong enough to resist every ten . pency to disease. Hundreds of subU maladies are floating around us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pur t blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette.



Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMES EPPS AND CO., CHEMIST^ LONDON. AliSO; EPPS CHOCOLATE ESSENCE: FOK AirSRSOON GS 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 : I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2.—lntending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3.— Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trust* of a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. 5. —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. Every information may be obtained from ALEANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from rR. C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wellington, 12th May, 1882.