THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1882.

Printed and published daily, for the Proprieto by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at T*. Ashburton Guardian Printing Oft. West street, Ashburton, Wednesday, December 20, tßßft



PajatzmdCc. Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTS EAST STREET ASHBURTON jyj-ESSRS POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions from B. -MOSS’ : •to offer for sale that very desirable Dwelling House, situate in TANCRED STREET, EAST, Ashburton, containing seven rooms, with Garden attached. fjj O L B T Two and Three-roomed Cottages. Jgt OR SALE. ► ' MESSRS POYNTZ & CO. Have received instructions from the owner to offer for sale, BY PRIVATE TREATY, "T.S. No. 673, • BURNETT STREET, Situated close to the centre of the town, upon which is erected a comfortable four roOmOu dwelling-house, with stabling and good fruit garden attached. POYNTZ & CO. TEE Undersigned have been instructed to offer for sale lots 1,2, and part-of 3, 142, 141, 140, 132, containing about TWO ACRES, Situateon the Wakanui road, upon which ia-buiit efcapital FAMILY RESIDENCE, Containing thirteen rooms. POYNTZ & CO. EQR SALE—On account of T. R. ~ Hodder Esq., ’ot 124, containing TWO ACRES OP LAND, Adjoining his late residence, and fronting the Town Belt. This would, be a good site for a residence. Also, on account of the same owner, T.S. No. 779, Situated at the junction of Cass and Peter streets, with stabling thereon. . POYNTZ & CO. I7IOR SALE.—Lot 24, Alfor 1 Forest |}i road, containing 2 roods, with dwell ing-house, stables, and other outbuildings. Terms moderate. POYNTZ & CO FSB*SALK—ITown 1 Town Sections Nos. 822, «”828. 818, 698, 675, m, 316, 118, and 119 POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE —A good two-roomed cot tage and quarter-acre of land, close to the residence of Mr Bean. Small .ash. iippoßit. POYNTZ & CO. HE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from Mf M. Hamilton to offer FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY, ;Hfs at Anama, containing ' 228 Acres, 50 ACRES IN WHEAT, 50 ACRES IN OATS, "BALANCE IN FALLOW. The whole of the land is well-fenced, and fvithin three miles of the railway. This 1 presents a splendid chance for anyone re .qpiring a farm to take advantage of the opportunity, as the owner is determined ,4o sell, owing to an accident. ; : r: POYNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & CO. have re ;jl]Vr : Ceived instructions to sell, by pri vate treaty, on account of Mr W. Syca more,'his, compact farm of 186 acres, within brie mile of Willowby, being R.S. J 22922, in grass, well watered, and sub divided into 6 paddocks, together with a four-roomed dwelling-house. POYNTZ & CO.



ONBY TO LEND on mortgage at . lowest current rates. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A farm of 862 acres at Cheftsey. POYNTZ & CO. FOR .SALE—A good second-hand four wheeled double-seated buggy, with pair of good horses and harness. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET OR FOR SALE. —A nearly new . eight-roomed House, with tastily laid but ground', situate in Tan cred street east. Apply to „ POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A well appointed six roomed HOUSE, with Coach House and Stable attached, in Cox street. POYNTZ & CO. . ( i--i. r : : TO LET.—A four-roomed House in Havelock street, POYNTZ & CO. Tit- LET.—A'Four-stall Stable, situated • jt %i in Cass street. POYNTZ & CO. •’IfJKy LET.? —-A commodious BRICK I STORE near the Railway Station. POYNTZ & CO. TO LET.—A ,four-roomed HOUSE in Cass street. . . POYNTZ & GO. "TjlO LET.—Two four-roomed HOUSES, East Belt. 'JKi f - POYNTZ & Co. LET. —A four-roomed House on POYNTZ & Co. East Belt." »s*pb LET. — A three-roomed HOUSE, J back Bast Belt. J POYNTZ & Co. f f ~K>/ a* on*-



Public Companies. IVTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER- J\ CANTILB AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, etc., for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, n!0 Ashburton. N ORTH 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 ACI ENCY; 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. HBURTON HOTEL. THOS. ORPHIN Begs to intimate to the travelling public that he has taken over the above Hotel, which he has entirely re- ooorated and re furnished. The table isrepleje with every delicacy of the season, and the Wines and Spirits are all guaranteed to be of the very best brands. f.O. ihviteS his friends and customers to judge for themselves by giving him a call. THOS. ORPHIN, Ashburton Hotel, near the Bridge. 14d N. B.—Stabling free. iE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, Corner of Dowling and Princes streets, Uxtnedin, J. DONALDSON, ■ Proprietor. Has opened a place in connection with the above, which he has christened “THE BODEGA,” and can promise to supply hia 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. Fringes 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 liis 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 whoso business avocations necessitate luncheon in tlie 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 la each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s; 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress — Charles ' Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. PANAMA HOUSE (late a rteb’s), Tancred street Asheurton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Frince 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. S. LUCAS, Proprietor. General store Mount Somers. W. H. PUDDICOMBE and CO., having resolved to CONTINUE BUSI NESS in the above Store, take this oppor tunity of thanking their numerous friends and customers for the liberal support ac corded to them since commencing business as general storekeepers in Mount Somers, and also to assure them that they have just BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the LEADING LINES, which will be sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and Varied Stock, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., MOUNT SOMERS. jl 10



W. F. Allen. W. F. Allen, 'A UCTIONEER, STOCK, STATION, jS\. and General commission agent. Burnett street, Ashburton. WEEKLY SALES of Lire Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, and General Pro duce, held every SATURDAY, commenc ing at 11.30 sharp. I Special Sales conducted in Town or Country. Valuations made. FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock at tended at the Public Aards. W. F. ALLEN, Auctioneer. n 29 Conveyances. LONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterton 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in timp for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Shearman s Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.60 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. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS 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.



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-hovso. A. JACKSON, 277 e Proprietor. Business Notices. HAYING taken over the CITY, COM PANY BUTCHERY I intend OPENING on MONDAY NEXT, the 11th, with the Best Quality of MEAT. Having a long experience in Ashburton, and knowing the requirements of the trade, customers can rely that nothing but the best will be kept. Small Goods of all descriptions. D. MACPHERSON. N.B.—No connection with any other in the trade. Prices to defy competition. d 6 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, he begs to assure those who may favor him with their patronage that their wants will re ceive personal supervision. E. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East street Sooth, Ashburton. 29s aE O. E. GOLDSMITH Begs to inform the inhabitants of Lauriston and the surrounding districts that he has OPENED an establishment in Lauriston, 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 tions. GEO. E. GOLDSMITH, General Blacksmith, Lauriston and Sherwood, au 2b TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID & GRAY, Aahbur ton, having secured the services of a thoroughly experienced Mechanic, are now prepared to Re; air 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.



C4PECIAL SALE of Spring VEGET r) ABLKS, BROCCOLI, and CAULI FLOWERS ; al so, a large quantity of CABBAGES and other Vegetables now growing in A. W. Randell’s gardens (near the corner of the ISLE, and N. W. Belts, next the Caledonian 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. Randell, RIGHT-HAND SHOP, TOWN HALL, East Street. Ashburton. 112 d w HEATSTON E . J. McCONNELL begs to thank the public for their past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he has Opened a BLACKSMITH’S SHOP at Flemington, and hopes to merit a share of public support. Extras for McCor mick Wire Binder on hand, and P. and D. Duncan’s D. F. Ploughs in stock. d 8 MR THOMAS MUTTER BEGS to announce that, having sold his General Store Businefs, 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 bo executed in a workmanlike manner. Workmen sent out. ■ Christchurch Prices Guaranteed. 180 MR THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street, South Rakaia.



Business Notices* GOODS ! NEW GOODS ! IPriedlander 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, 81 per lb Mixed Peel, Is 6d per lb Pigs, per 21b box, Is Good Family Teas, 2s and 2s 6d per lb Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s 9d per lb White Sugar, 4£d per lb Beat White Crystals, 5d per lb— 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 Islod 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 Soukar, im ported direct from the manufacturers,



which will be sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, to make room for coming shipments. Our CLOTHING and OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT is now replete with most fashionable and serviceable goods, and we have an excellent stock of superior English and Colonial BOOTS and SHOES. Our DRESSMAKING and MANTLE DEPARTMENT is under the manage ment of a first-class hand (late of Robert son and Moffat, Melbourne), a PERFECT FIT is therfore guaranteed at MODER ATE PRICES. Having secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER, of Paris and Melbourne experience, the ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts can depend upon having the most stylish and cheapest Millinery that can be had. IRONMONGERY. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined to REDUCE the PRICES to the lowest remunerative rates. To parties furnishing we can offer ad vantages seldom met with, having just re ceived a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, and wish to especially recommend for Christmas and New Year presents our extensive stock of electro plated, nickel silver, and Britannia metal articles. To builders and contractors we offer special inducements. The CROCKERY and GLASSWARE



DEPARTMENT has a very largo and varied stock, and at prices not to be equalled. CORNSACKS. We have to arrive our season’s ship ment of CALCUTTA CORNSACKS, Full-sized, extra strong, four bushel, manufactured expressly to our order for English wheat shipments. These Corn sacks, having been purchased by our Mr Hugo Pkikdlauder direct from the manufacturers in Calcutta, we can supply farmers and others on most reasonable terms. Early application wanted. We have just landed, ex Marlborough, 25 bales 5-PLY SEAMING TWINE, 50 cases CASTOR OIL, also 65 tons of Best Soft Steel BINDING WIRE, and it will be of great advantage to farmers to give early orders, as the quality cannot be equalled. We have also on hand MANILLA and



HEMP TWINE, and, owing the scarcity of same, wish farmers to give us their orders at once. EXTRAS for all REAPERS and BINDERS kept in stock. We arc 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. James Baker | HAS OPENED, in Baker’s Buildings, Havelock street, as a GENERAL GROCER. He guarantees that the very best quality , and quantity will be procurable for the money. 1 His motto will be CASH ONLY. The purchaser will thus save at least 25 per cent., for not having to pay for bad book debts. JAMES BAKER, Havelock Street (Opposite Harrison’s Auction Rooms). au3 DRESSMAKING, UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 396 e gPRING FRUITS & VEGETABLES. W. T. Davison Has now a Large Stock of the above, consisting of Peas, New Potatoes, Cucum bers, Gooseberries, and Rhubarb ; also. Oranges, Apples, and a large stock of con fectionery, and all kinds of cooling drinks for the hot months. W. T. DAVISON, Left hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. 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 he 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 fair share of public support. J. RANGER, 1 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. 11. also begs to state that he is still carrying on his Tinwald business, where his numerous friends and customers may depend on their orders being carried out as her tofore. J. Heseltine, Ash burton and Tinwald. s 8 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 Enel Economiser. . TESTIMONIALS. A bank director writes : “ The stove has given great satisfaction. It is effective, economical, and clean, and would, I feel certain, i' 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 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 sthebt, Melboubne. AGENTS WANTED. gE WING 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 now principle. They have all the best 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 superiority. TIME PAYMENTS . On the Most Libebal Scale. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS.



Business Notices. gAUNDBRS' BUILDINGS. Robert Alcorn Has now on sale the greatest variety of articles to be found, perhaps, in any similar establishment in New Zealand. If you want GOOD TEA, g» 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 bettor 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-sibll it.ice. 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 gu tranteed. 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 largo shipment from the best English, Scotch, and Irish Potteries, among which are all the latest novelties in FANCY GOODS —suitable for Christmas presents.



J2®“ Thk 'Ahole of the Shops are At tached in Saunders’ Buildings. 589 d AND BINDERS. The undersigned have now landing, ex , Magnet, a shipment of Osborne HARVESTERS AND BINDERS, 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., dl4 Christchurch and Timaru. CJ. W. COOKSON, Jun., & CO., • TIMBER & COAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, METHYEN, Have always on sale at our yards, Meth ven, and at the sawmills, Alford Forest— building timber, posts, rails, firewood, stakes, etc. We have also on sale at Methven a large stock of flooring and match-lining (union, white and red pine), totara, V. D.L. palings and shingles, rusticated weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles and gates on hand or made to order. Coal, Portland cement, bricks, lime, etc., galvanised iron, doors, sashes and fittings, nails, barbed” and ordinary fencing wire, , staples, etc. Goods delivered to any part of the district. Agents for the New Zea land Insurance Co., the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency 00., and for Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co. Commission, Land and Estate Agents and Valuators. FOR SALE Woolpacks, Cornsacks, and Turnip Seed, it the lowest rates. C. J. W. COOKSON, Jun., & CO. nl In again returning our sincere thanks to our many friends and patrons for the very liberal support which has been ac corded to us since we commenced busi ness in Ashburton, we have much pleasure in announcing that our arrangements for the coming season are now complete. We have just been favored with several consignments of the best materials which can 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. Wire and Twine. T [AILORS AND CLOTHIERS.



CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tancred street, 250 Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Hay, 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. 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 Geo. Booth & Sons, Manufacturers and import ers op AGRICULTURAL im plements. I 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, Harrows, Cultivators, Broadcast Sowers, &c. Sole Agents for RANSOME’S STEAM THRESHING MACHINERY. Offices and Stores 213 TUAM STREET, CiIUISTCHURCH. Postal Address—P.O. Box 89, Christ church. 473 e jQ OCT 0 R ERNEST L 0 W’S Cherry Pectoral, An invaluable Medicine in all the stages of 1 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, Bronchiiu, and Lungs. c



Prepared only by H. N. CITRON, Chemist, Abaroa, New Zealand. Sole Agent for Ashburton: CHARLES NEATE, Chemist. au7



Business Notices. Thomas Taylor’s CHRISTMAS FRUITS, Washed and dried ready for use by Patent Machinery. Currants, 6d and per lb Raisins, 6d and 8d Sultanas, 9d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand New Mixed Peel, ls6d per lb New Citron Peels, Is 8d per lb Nutmegs, Is 6d ; Cloves, Is the £lb Flavoring Essences —Lemon, etc, 0. and B. ’s, Is Almonds, Jordon, 3s per lb Almonds, Valencia, 2s per lb Almonds, Shell, Is per lb Nuts, 9d per lb French Plums, 3s 6d per 2 lb bottle Muscatels, new, 2s 4d per lb Christmas Price List. Figs, lid and Is 4d per box Preserved Pears, Apricots, Peaches, etc., in Syrup, 21b tins, la Gd Preserved Ginger, 4s 6d per jar Calves’ Foot Jelly, quarts, 3s 6d Jujubes, 2s 6d per lb Raspberry Syrup, and other Cordials, Is 6d per bottle I Lime Juice Cordial, Is 8d I Pure Lemon Juice, Is 9d, quarts Raspberry Vinegar, Is per bottle Indian packets, in lead, containing 1 or 3lbs of pure Assam tea, 2s 4d per lb, wonderfully strong 88 Colombo St. Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very tine Souchong, 16s HANDSOME PRESENTS. An 111 b box of the finest Tea' impqrted, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28s An 111 b box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare this with the 25s box of other ' houses. Half-chests of Tea, containing 401bs, L2 15s to L 5 Tea from the canisters, 2s lOd, ,2a 6d, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is 6d per lb New Jams, 6|d per tin Stoueless, 7id per tin Marmalade, Keiller’s, 9d (21b), Is 6d 128 tower High St.



Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed biscuits, 9d per lb Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Lucca oil, quarts, C. and B.’s, 2s 4d Bloater or anchovy paste, C. and 8., Is 3d Sheeps’ Tongues,.3s per tin Licensed Victuallers’ Sauces, Imperial pints, la 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, la packets, 3s bags Loose baking powder, Is per lb 189 Manchester St. Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Good Fowls Wheat, 3s 9d per bushel Good Rice for Chickens, 71b la 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 10s 6d per tin Garb, soda, fid Fire kindlers, 4£d per doz Fly papers, 9d per doz Blacking, 8d per dozen Black lead, lOd per dozen Triangle (LATE DEYONPORT’S), CHRISTCHUR C H. 0 TICE 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 ho 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 Colombo street. slfi The Stud. HE 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. rpO STAND THIS SEASON—IBB2 THE CLYDESDALE STALLION BONNY SCOTLAND. BONNY SCOTLAND is a dark brown, rising five years old, stands I6£ hands, with good bone and substance ; splendid temper, good action, and very quiet. Bred by Thomas Pashby, Esq., Kajapoi. 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 furtherparticulars, apply to the s 23 GROOM IN CHARGE. jgOXING ! BOXING !! BOXING 111 DAN LEA, Champion Light Weight of New Zealand, and ox Champion of England, has commenced giving Lessons in the Noble Art of Self Defence, in Mr Hill’s Sample Booms, back of Somerset Hotel every TUESDAY and FRIDAY Nights, from 7-30 to 10 o.’clock, for Pupil only. Private Class Lessons, £1 pe month. N. B. —The rooms will be thrown open i every SATURDAY Night, for Public j BOXING, under the superintendence of Dan himself. All written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel. 9.0



MedlcaL " TMPORTANT to all afflicted with X Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or Woonds'o d; any descript on. YATES’ PATENT.; .1 BRITISH HERBOINTMENTS,prepared only by Mrs Burns (daughter of the late Mr Yates), Christchurch. War- : ranted to cure Burns, Scalds, Outs, o Wounds of any kind, etc., of ever so long standing. Red Ointment, a certain cure for Ulcers; Green Ointment, a certain ; cure for Scrofula or King’s Evil; White f) Ointment, a certain cure for Ssellings or Inflammation in any part of the body or : limbs, Bumps in the Throat; Sore Nip-. . * pjes, Gathered Breasts, etc. Directions | for use—Spread the Red and Green Ointi ’> nients lightly on linen rag no bigger than, ; the wound ; the White Ointment is toibC:- rubbed by the hand over the part affected. Also, YATES’ PURIFYING DROPS for ~ Gravel or Pains in the Loins ; dose for Gravel, from 20 to 30 drops in a table spoonful of cold water at bedtime. The Ointments are sold in pots at 2s 9d each, and the Drops the same price, 2s 9d per bottle. These Ointments and Drops have effected astonishing cures in New Zealand, Names and addresses of over 50 persons cured, someof diseasesof 30 years standing, may be obtained by applying to Mbs BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashburton— Andeewes Bros. 9o Cd * g°«o gsT SS o a, W ■ C 5 «2Ph JZfd V w o° CO w THE Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, ; ■ COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER, A CO. 696 e a o! ■w o> STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER FOR , ' CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. . ’ ' CAUTION TO PURCHASERS The value of this well-known Family Medi-. cine has been largely tested in all parts of 1 the* , world, and by all grades of society, for upward? of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned- ekten-i Isive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANC E so closely resemble the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the 1 public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. . • Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without w.iich none genuine ; , Ist— ln every -case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, r SURREY, are engraved on the Govenxm?4i Stamp atlix to each packet, , ...\ 2nd— Eaen Single Powder has directions fq: the dose, and the words, John’SteßDMAN' Ch emist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon, ■ 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always speH with two EE’s. » 4th— The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey. ! Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana-'Medi cine Vendors.



Sold byKBMPTHORN, Prosssr and Co. Auckland. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. .' ' ; ' ' Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Bugs. - ; Pleas, Moths, ~ • Beetles. , f This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroy ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches beetles, mothsih ■furs, and every other species of insect., Sports men will find this invaluable for destroy fog fleas in their dogs, as, also , ladies for their, pit dogs. ' ' ’; THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SAh? that it has tempted others to vend a so called article in imitation. The PUBLIC ate CAUTIONED that the tins of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in tins only. . ; Keating's Worm Tablets., . Keating’s Worm Tablets, ... , , Keating’s Worm Tabled A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the bifly certain remedy for INTESTINAL vt»r THREAD WORMS.“ It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. 1 Proprietor, THQS. KEATING, London GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S COO OA> BREAKFAST. EY a thorough knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operational digestion and nutrition, and by a cafeful application of the, fine properties' of wbll selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables , with a delicately flavoured beverage which ma.y save us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles.of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. Hundreds of subtl maladies are floating around us ready t' attack wherever there is e weak point We may escape many h fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pur blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or miHr Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMS'* EPPS AND 00., HOMOvjAITHIO CHEMIST. LONDON.



ALSO, EPPS; CHOCOLATE SSSSENCE FOE AJTERNOQjj jj 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 Trusts of a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. s.—Having acted as Trustee, Executor, or Administrator, wishing to be relieved of the burthen of Trusteeship or Adminis tration, the option of using the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained, from ALEANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch;, Or from R. C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee; Wellington, 12th May, 1882,