The Ashburton Guardian.

YOL. IV.-Nc. 848.1

ASHBURTON, MONDAY. JANUARY 22, 1883

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



' lietiineiin, Commission Agents,&c ---*'-• Alfred Harrison, A TJCTIONEER, VALUER, OOM -0,. - MISSION AGENT, &v ■ : Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, 'Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. | Town and Farm Properties entered on the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every clang of Risks taken at lowest rates. 87 ALFRED HARRISON. TAINE & CO,, Auctioneers, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, Commodious Horse Saleyards. Every care taken of Horses consigned FOR SALE. 1 Land for sale in almost every part of Southland, from 50 acres to 5,000, on very easy terms of payment. Every information given to enquirers. 30n Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. G. E. FOOK-S AND SONS, Architects, Crvrr. Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, THE: TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ashburton.



fjpHEODORE B. JACOBSEN, Architect, ■, .Office removed to Hereford street, oppo site “ Shades,” OHISTCHURCH. P.S.—Communications promptly at tended to. 031 Conveyances. T GNGBEAOH ROYAL MAIL 1 A COACH . leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterton . 8.10 ia, Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone &46a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24; express from Christchurch to Timara. The coach leaves Shearman s .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 wi'l receive strict attention Fares—-Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 4270 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, 2s ; return, 3s. in JOHN HOOD, O T 1C TO PASSENGERS. E The Coach to Cracroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail w -be earned on a pack-horse. A. JACKSON, ' 277 e Proprietor. Publications. : £JOYERNMENT PUBLICATIONS. The following Government Publica tions, .with others, can be obtained at the of this Paper ; Education Act . Railway Tariff (revised) : . Crown Lands Guide Fencing Act Regulation of Local Elections Act Public Libraries Acts .Companies Act •Acts Relating to Agriculture Etc., Etc. Business Notices ' fjl H E H A R Y E S T. OWNERS of THRESHING MA , CHINES are reminded that Receipt and - ..Delivery Books for Machines are printed -expeditiously and cheaply at the Office of ‘ this Paper, next Tattersall’s, West street, Ashburton. 83 TH- E W I N D U S T R Y. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very 'moderate rates. ' All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. < 350 c



Business Notices. QOME ONE! COME ALL!! Baby Linen Under Clothing Dress Materials 29n • ■ ■ Dressmaker, Tancred street. •JJOBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, 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. CO CO CD ?-f Domestic Patterns Flannel? Stockings Calico. &c., &c., <S 7 c. MRS HODGE,



Geo. 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 2fc gAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Bobert 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, go to R. Alcorn’s Tea Warehouse. Tea is my Specialty, and being imported direct, and selected by one of the best tasters in the world, I can give better value than any other house in the colony. My 3s tea is equal to any to be had in Dunedin or Christchurch for 3s 6d or 4s ; in fact, it cannot be sur passed. Good tea, 2s per lb. If you want GOOD GROCERIES, go to R. Alcorn’s Provision Warehouse, where you can get everything of the Best Quality, and at the lowest possible price. If you want IRONMONGERY, go to R. Alcorn’s Ironmongery Warehouse, where you will get everything, except anchors. If you want CLOTHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner Shop. A perfect fit and good quality guaranteed. The latest styles at one-third less than from Christchurch tailors. If you want BOOTS and S H OES, for all sorts and sizes, and of good quality and every price, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner Shop. If you are FDRN'SHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Furnishing Warehouse for China, Glass, and Earthenware. R. Al corn has now landed, ex Marlborough, a large shipment from the best English, Scotch, and Irish Potteries, among which are all the latest novelties in FANCY GOODS—suitable for Christmas presents. Tne Whole of the Shops are At tached in Saunders’ Bdildings. 58Dd



All who intend building, Are invited to CALL at the YARDS OP J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, Where they can be fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other trade line at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. Special at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROW N, Office : Tuam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt,-Christchurch. il 19



“ rnAKE TIME BY THE FORE- X 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 sot 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 R. 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 Plato 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 place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town, i Watches free and safe by post on re peip/0fP.0.0 730c-960



RNATIONAL EXHIBITION. ONLT GOLD MEDAL AWARDED. ; OOTJLISTS’ OPTICIAN, 150, LOWER HIGH STREET, •CHRISTCHURCH ' (Opposite Borough Hotel). Section XVIL, Claes 77 Scientific ■ Apparatus. Jurors—A. W. Bickerlon, R, R. Robinson, A. E. Edwards. Thob. ' ■ ; Pbocteh, Christchurch ; For excel ' lenoe of workmanship and great variety of ■ Spectacle glasses suited for every descrip ■ tion of optical defect, These are shown >. In all stages .of manufacture, both in ;qnartz and glass. * The local manufacture 'of these glasses is of considerable import ' snoe, being made in every combination of Sherical and cylindrical form required, lere’sre also exhibited some very well n|iil<i condensers, and some “ Codding ton,'* “-Stanhope,” and other lenses. The ■ " ’-Jarom consider, this an exhibit of special recommend a certificate of gold T. E. Procter, ? taedal.; dl2



Business Notices. Donald Williamson 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 to D. W. ’s own 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 3s 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 F. S. Shearer, OP THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for theii 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 Treahing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &c. Shearer Sc Dewis, 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 prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address — Great South road, TiNWAXD.S9Od



JjILOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAYF 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



fjtfMBER. 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 therefore be paid or arranged for before 31st Decem ber, otherwise they w ill be sued for with out respect of person. Cyril Jephsor TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD. au6



Andrew Orr XTTOULD ca’l the attention of the W Public to the great advantage of Purchasing their GROCERIES CROCKERY and GLASSWARE At his Establishment, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. Teas, from Is 9d upwards Sew Currants, Gd per lb Valencia Raisins Sultana Raisins Best White Sugar, Aid Coffee, loose or in tins, best quality. It is useless to quote pric.'a as every article will be Sold at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. Families waited on for Orders Weekly, and Goods Delivered in every part of the town. ANDREW ORR. Drapery and Clothing Establishment, East street. 23d



-gACON ! BACON ! BACON ! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at 6£d per lb., large or small quantities. GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bank of Australasia. JUST LANDING— NEW CLOVER SEEDS. Great 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 foliow ng Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 lOa ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 5a ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made J vel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &0., 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 Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, Psst street. sjl T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, Ashburton. O T I C E. Joseph Clark, 192 c



Jones & Bradshaw, £jORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, Archibald street, Tinwald, Beg to inform the public that they keep a small Portable Engine and Chaff-cutter of the best pattern, and are prepared to CUT CHAFF on farmers’ premises in any quantity, and at the shortest notice. 496 e Licensing act, issi, on Sals at Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED), CAPITAL £250,000. Twenty Pci’ Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. LOWEST PATES OF PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on most Favorable Terms. Special Notice.—As this Company has 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 Rides. Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR £ CO. 13n



R O W N IRON WORKS, Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS, KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. T. C. has the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that.having REMOVED into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh street (exactly opposite his old Workshops), which 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. 06 William Patching, rjIENT, 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 Bo3’s’ 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 Street, Ashburton. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. /tl&fijfo life ■vT ESTABLISHED 1359, CAPITAL t 1,000,000 Ua limited Liability of Shareholders js PREPARED TO INSURE AGAINST FIRE ALL KINDS OF GRAIN, Whether Growing, in Stook, in Stack, or in Store, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Boberts. -



OTICE OF REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner op 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 TONIGHT, 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. o!3



Craighead and Co., qpAILOKS AND CLOTHIERS. In again returning our sincere thanks to our many friends and patrons for the very liberal support which has been ac corded to us since we commenced busi ness in Ashburton, 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 shewn to the best advantage. Prices moderate, as usual. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tancred street. 250 HAYING taken over the CITY COM PANY BUTCHERY I am now prepared to supply my friends and the public with the Best Quality of MKAT. 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



Business Notice. SPRING MILLIE E Y, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST,, CHRISTCHURCH. Ail ;iS DUNCAN is now showing a Large and Varied Assortment of SPRING MILLINERY and DRAPERY in the LATEST STYLES, to which she parti 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 tnade up. Mourning within the shortest notice.. Note the address— PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement MANUFACTURERS, Chkistchukch and Ashbukton.



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 Modal—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. We are also Manufacturers of an IMPROVED BROADCAST SEED SOWER, Which secured at the Now 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, Grass Seed Strippers, Im proved Folding Straw Elevators, Whipple 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. e 8 rpHE 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. KI N G, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. il 18



Business Noti' -s. ress making. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton. I Orders promptly attended to. 3960 Vincent and Dow, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, & PAPER HANGERS, Moore Street (Near Royal Hotel), Beg to intimate to the residents of Ash burton town and dis'rict that they have commenced Business n the above line. A.ll work entrusted to them will be promptly done, and satisfaction is gua ranteed. Estimates given. n 25



HEATSTONE. J. MoCOKNELL 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



ITJAIIYESTERS AND BINDERS. The undersigned have now landing, ex Magnet, a shipment of Osborne HARVESTERS AND BINDERS, Wire and Twine. _ Obtained the Co-operative Gold Medal given at Timaru, in a field trial, against all comers, 28th January, 1882. As only a limited number remain un sold early application is necessary, to ROBERT WILKIN & CO., <H4 Christchurch and Timaru.



Thomas Taylor’s CHRISTMAS FRUITS Washed and dried ready for use by Patent Machinery. Currants, 6d and per lb Raisins, fid and 8d Sultanas, 9d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand New Mixed Peel, Is 6d per'lb New Citron Peels, Is 8d per lb Nutmegs, Is fid ; Cloves, Is the £lb Flavoring Essences—Lemon, etc, C, and B. ’s, la Almonds, Jordon, 3s per lb Almonds, Valencia, 2a per lb Almonds, Shell, Is per lb Nuts, 9d per lb French Plums, 3s fid per 2 lb bottle Muscatels, new, 2s 4d per lb Christmas Price Last. Pigs, lid and Is 4d per box Preserved Pears, Apricots, Peaches, etc., in Syrup, 21b tins, la fid Preserved Ginger, 4s fid per jar Calves’ Foot Jelly, quarts, 3s fid Jujubes, 2s fid per lb Raspberry Syrup, and other Cordials, Is fid per bottle Lime Juice Cordial, la 8d Pure Lemon J nice. Is 9d, quarts Raspberry Vinegar, Is per bottle Indian packets, in lead, containing 1 or 31bs of pure Assam tea, 2s 4d per lb, wonderfully strong 88 Colombo St.



1 PENG ELLY, Tailor, will shortlj be in ASHBURTON, and will be pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. aul2 /vta O o 0 T S. O O T S. JOHN JOHNSON begs to inform the inhabitants of Methven and the adjacent district that ho 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 VICTORIA SHOEING FORGE, COACH BUILDING, AND WHEELWRIGHT ESTABLISHMENT. J. R. STEEL begs to inform his numerous friends and customersthathehas REMOVED to his new and commodious Brick premises in WEST STREET (next Guardian Office), where he hopes to meet the same patronage as heretofore. Shoeing done on scientific principles. Estimates given for all Builders’ Iron work. Iromvotk done in all branches. Reapers and Binders repaired with de patch. Reasonable charges for all work. 60 •^10’! 10TORIAN STABLES



Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very fine Souchong, 16s HANDSOME PRESENTS. An 111 b box of the finest Tea imported, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28s An Dlb 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, 2s 6d, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is 6d per lb New Jams, Gjd per tin Stoneless, 7id per tin Marmalade, Keillor’s, 9d (21b), la 6d 123 Lower 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 la 3d Sheeps’ Tongues, 3s per tin Licensed Victuallers’ Sauces, Imperial \ pints, Is Mushroom catsup, large bottles, la English pickles, 8d per bottle Maize meal, 3d per lb Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb Gorman lentils, Cd per lb Haricot beans, 3d Self-raising flour, Is packets, 3s bags Loose baking powder, Is per lb • 139 Manchester St. Tapioca, Sdperlb Sr.go, 4d per lb Good Fowls Wheat, 3i 9d per bushel Good Kice for Chickens, 71b Is 4d Best Flour, 501 b, Gs 3d ; 251 b, 3s 4d Luncheon Biscuits, 3d per lb Somerville s oatmeal, 4s 6d per Vag Kerosene, 8s 6d, 9s GJ, and 10s 6d per tin Carb. soda, Gd Fire kindlers, 4-Jd per doz Fly papers, !)d per doz Blacking, 8d per dozen Black load, lOd per dozen Triangle (LATE DEVON PORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH. ii\ (f 3 » Messrs Elz Bros., VST HILE thanking the public for their T V 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.



The undersigned having tak> n 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.



Business Notices OW IS YOUR TIMEHOR BARGAINS. GOOD AND CHEAP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOgTS Sic, , &c OUR f BOOT STOCK IS IMMENSE. OUR PRICES NEED NO COMMENT As they will please all. Hayes & Co., BULLOCK’S AR 0 A,D E. Burnett street. N.B.—Christmas PRESENTS will be GIVEN to all purchasers of 10s and up wards till the 10th January. AN EARLY CALL WILL OBLIGE. Don’t Mistake the Address, BULLOCK’S ARCADE n 4



PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARA* HONS, Ac. I have just received direct from London a consignment as above, carefully selected for me ty iilr Hugo Friedlander, among which are - Italian Castor Oil, colorlessj odourless, and tasteless Castor Oil Capsules Bael Fruit for Dysentery and Diarrhoea Goa Powder, Indian remedy for ring* worm Birdlime Full weight genuine Seidlitz Powders Keating’s Insect Powder, in 4lb tins (for sale in small quantities) Fluid Extract Koromiko for Diarrhoea Finest Turkey Nursery .Sponge ■ Air Beds for invalids, 72 x 36 inches J. M. Cambridge, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST. BREWERY. A. Moore &, Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Cameron street, Ashburton. 024 ORR & Co., Ironmongers, beg to inform the Ashburton public that they have been appointed AGENTS for the under mentioned Machines, and trust that all who are thinking of buying a Sewing Kilting Machine will call and see these before deciding on any other make. THE LIGS T-EU K KING Btamoaes t:,- I EWING MACHINE ■ ■ *OO



pOW MIND YOU DON’T FORGET 11 C The HOME COMPANION (hand treadle) by the 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 thers, and we antici pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will M.ake Any Kind ox Kilt Desired. Can be altered to dil ferent styles and widths immediately ana in a most simple man. nor fB THRESHING BOOKS printed on the X shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper jgOXING! BOXING!! BOXING!!! 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 pe 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