The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV.—No. 856.1

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 1883.

tPRIGE—ONE PENNY.



/H^«D£eert, J Oommission Agan ,&c. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, ' VALUER, COM .A, MISSION AGENT, &*-. Land, gales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, {furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, 1, /■< and General Produce. WBJ!KL% SALE every SATURDAY, at .o’clock sharp, commencing in the , fyv. ; iiElffds with HORSES. SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS ° j: REQUIRED. Town and Eann Properties entered on entire books. No charge unless soli tGENT son THE* NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY., Sf9tf flans of Risks taken it lowest rates. ;?fc: ;L ;• ALFRED HARRISON. . w IL S ON, TAINE & C 0., Auctioneers, AND ESTATE AGENTS, or If ";:T! 'X-IstbScaboiil. Commodious Horae Saleyards.Every care taken of .Horses consigned V.' Land foc sale in almost every part of Boutblaifd, ifrom 60 acres to 5,000, on very easy terms payment. Every infopnation given to enquirers.



Surveyor, Civil' Engineers, &c. F * Architects, AND SONS, CjlOT' NlfoiNKpßS, Val'tatobs, Eiobkstsd AJO) Lasd Bboeees, £■.;«« j? TR3 ANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, ■Ashbiteton. mHEODORE B* JACOBSEN, , Architect, Office removed to Hereford street, oppo e.-il awn* Shades,” if'D -.j) H I S‘T CHURCH. P.S.—Communications promptly at : tended■*>? r ■ f - 031 Mtm Business Notices V E S T. of 1 THRESHING 1 MA ES 'ar.e reminded that Receipt and JeUveiyßooha for! Machines are printed and,! .cheaply,at the Office of 83. IP - - * ’ w»l l u-i ■ ASPHALTING, il N D U S T R T.



Bs»AMERT>TtADTiF.Y isprepared to take orderifor ■ ASPHALTING- at Tory WMAlhMkkv; A}l ordprs to be left at the Works, Park' hr: .. ■AIB work kept-in repair for twelve ' '-{iUnits':l• .. -350 c -iUL 3L EXHIBITION. TPIITBBIf/LTIOKAL reap -- !, r vv; ; medal awarded. . «s3k,Jl* Procter, ©ECWbE’I STS’ O P TIOIAN, . q 0'H60,l .LOWER ffllGH STREET, 3riT | )JJ j llta( jPyp°aite Borough Hotel). Section XYII, ' Claes "77 Scientific '*'■ irakott r Jurors—A.: W. Bickerton; ’.Robinson, A* ; E,,Edwards. Thos. JioCESBj Christchurch : For excel- JeiMßoai worktnsnship and great variety of speptado glasses,suited for every, descrip non Mlo^oiardefect . 1 These are shown ipf)■Upstages'-''Of ; manufacture, both in glapiL. . The local manufacture glasses is of considerable import? e, bemg ihade in every combination of J ricgh.amd cylindrical form;required i WTft jl»o mihibitad . some very well 3 «maei)sers, K l 9 VUUUOi)aotDj aim buiuo vvuuiug- and ©their-Ibbses. The this an tfshibit ref spedpl merit, and recommend a certificate of gold - V- - dl2 Jtid ixs'/i bn£ gnioio'hs slur .. L lu yjjVO nl ■hij A ( AND TRICYCLES. an ,Bo3iO inti,’ . «r%Kf¥CLES "L' 1*0: slkfstMfiiwof ib» inbabitants of Ash 'ltotoaito'theiV'large stock of BICYCLES, Mtißaylitn, Thopiss & Go.G. P. Bussey Jitfikb, add other from r :i 9fiht , ato> 54fn/'>Uollow -fork,', double-ball r #jpbttfgsr, dtopkead fadad;'-adjuatible crank, ' J ‘ —I—lttalidiaSbe/lsndi 1 — I ttalidiaSbe/lsndi all'.the i latest im .iwS^eadedSALNO TRICYCLE, r; 50in f wheels, lamps, ly - splendid machine. ' > .Nicklo- .Rji TRICYCLE,- also niekle ad-Vheel fat gear; will do ” -orQchtleman. * * a, Saddles, t-Balls Cement; IA Stock. ’/■ st! I * ! ,i If Q>u MACHINES.. .t and :best jti? itla simpleyligbt nj) 1 faaamoxog-ndi eels than any bhrwtxmg'gear nwy niK JO? •/in !' til S 3 a: Ofefc'TO. iwith j/eniiuroi/ '>jr? pe&nstiptlon, tbkut maahmei Jpntaticd



Business Notices. OME ONE! COME ALL!! C Baby Liuen Under Clothing Dress Materials *QJD S Domestic Patterns Flannels Stockings Calico. &c., &c., &c. 29n MRS HODGE, Dressmaker, Tancred street. (OBINSON 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. 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 1 and Wheelwrights’ work of all descrip tions. . GEO. E. GOLDSMITH, General Blacksmith, ' Lauriston and Sherwood, au 2k gAU NDERS’ 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, 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 giVebetter value than any other bouse in the colony. .■ My 3s tea is equal to any to be had in Dunedin or Christchurch for 3a 6d or 4s ; in fact, it cannot be sur passed. Good, tea, 2a per lb. If you Want. GOOD GROCERIES, go to R. Alcorn’s Provision Warehouse, where you •fan get Avery thing of the Beat Quality, and at the lowest possible price. If you went IRONMONGERY, go to R. Alcorn’s Ironmongery Warehouse, where you will get everything, except anchors. If you want CLOTHINGj go to R. Alcorn’s Cbrheir Shop. ! A perfect fit and good quality guaranteed. The latest styles at one-third Teas 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. , Ifyouapq. FURNISHING, go to R. Alcorn’s "Furnishing Warehouse for China, Glass, R. Al corn has Adw landed, ex Marlborough, a large shipment from the hesi English, Scotch, and Irish Potteries, among which are all the latest novelties in FANCY GOODS—suitable for Christmas presents. Thb Whole op the Shops are At tacked in Saunders’ Buildings. ■ ■ • -589 d



LL WHO INTEND BUILDING, Are invited to CALL at the YARDS - OV 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 WJRE,; IRON, CEMENT. •American Dressed Shelving, and other Tiinber, - large assortment. Special at tibn to. Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. - J.. T. B R 0• W N, . Office: Tujm strkex. Wholesale Depot :■ Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT. 1119



'VftMURRAY SHBUR N2 TIME BY THE LOOK.” AKE FORE- The circumstances of social life are widely different ip these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market' requires different treatment. T?his fact , ’ Robert Murray, ; PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, i '■ • :! East 1 street, Abhbuetok, was not lopg. iaJeanpng after, his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying which/ while • constructed with every 1 regard to accuracy and reliableness in: time-keeping, are also'supplied with extra 1 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 ’ .hejsyy; -cases, all the latest .improvements,: at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 YOs : higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO IQs, MdLl2 12s; ROtherharas, Lf> 10s. TPHnted "guarantee with - each watch sold. ■is called.’ to- the ■ Clocks, > and. English Plate in stock, othe,- : fact' that, all kipds of KBRAJBBINfI; pr o done on ( the -premises tepU<sHiS;hy the “ REGHLATOR ”of ■fSa' '6wiS- ihanttfacture ; which occupies a : window, iand-serves as an authority on mean time to the town. - - iijiWwtpbeslree! and safehy post on re-



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 bis TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per !b. 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, OF 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 Treshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &o. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address— Great South road, Tinwald. 590 d



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



TIMBER. TIMBER. CHEAP SALES TILL THE NEW YEAR, On January Ist, 1883, I intend taking a partner, t! erefore 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 will be sued for with out respect of person. Cyril Jephsoi) TIM BE R MERC HAN T, TIN W ALD. au6



Andrew Orr TTTOULD ca T 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 New Currants, 6d per lb Valencia Raisins Sultana Raisins Best White Sugar, 4£d Coffee, loose or in tins, best quality. It is useless to quote prices 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



Jones & Bradshaw, QORN 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 OUT CHAFF on farmers’ premises in any quantity, and at the shortest notice. 496 e Licensing act, issi, on sai* at ‘ Office of ifhia Paper.;, •



JgACON ! 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. Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bank op Australasia. sjl T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, Ashburton. O T I 0 E. JUST LANDING— NEW CLOVER SEEDS. 192 c



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 follow ng Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £lB ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 lOs ; 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 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made J vel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Rebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 60e Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, W>«t street.



Business Notices. MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL ... ... ... £250,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on most Favorable Terras. 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 Rates. Agents for Ashburton end District, ORR & CO. 13n



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, PENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. W. P. has always on hand a large stock of Tents, Tarpaulins and Horsecovers, Waggon and Trap Tilts, etc., Men’s and Boys’ Oilskin Suits, Canvas, Calico, American Duck, Drill, etc.; Clothes, Garden, and Plough Lines; Flax, Manilla, and Hemp Rope, of all sizes. Wood and Iron Blocks always in Stock. REAPER & BINDER CANVASES CHEAPER THAN THE IMPORTED ONES. N.E —Reaper and Binder Canvases Repaired at Low Rates. Flags of all Nations Made to order or Lent on Hire. the Address— WILLIAM PATCHING, East AsHBi^RToh. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. Established 1859. Capital 11,000,000 Unlimited Liability of Shareholders JS PREPARED TO INSURE AGAINST FIRE ALL KINDS OF GRAIN, Whether Growing, in Stock, in Stack, or in Store, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Heberts. 2A



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of Burnett street and EastJ STREET. G. J. Martin, Begs to inform his numerous Customers and the public generally that the NEW SHOP will be OPEN TC-NIGHT, and respectfully invites the public to in spect his SHOW of MEAT, which, for quality, he confidently asserts cannot be beaten south of the Equator. N.B.—Small Goods of all descriptions. 013



Craighead and Co., r| > AILOKS 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 busP 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, Tancbed street. 260 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 Ashbuiton, and knowing the requirements of the • trade, custodiers 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. OW IS YOUR TIME FOR BARGAINS. GOOD AND CHEAP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &c., &c OUR BOOT S.IOCK IS IMMENSE. OUR PRICES NEED NO COMMENT As they will please all. Hayes & Co., BULLOCK’S ARCADE. Burnett street, N.B.—Christmas PRESENTS wM be GIVEN to all purchasers of 10s and up wards till the 10th January. ; AN EARLY CALL WILL OBLIGE. Don’t Mistake the Address, £9* BULLOCK’S ARCADE -@3^ n 4 SPRING MILLNERY, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. Aiil;-5S 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 made up. Mourning within the shortest notice.. Note the address— j®“PEßTH HOUSE, COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. P. & D. Duncan, GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT L MANUFACTURERS, Christchurch and Ashburton.



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 t are made to take either Hornsby, 0, or Ransome’s Shares, Cast, Wrought, and Steel, either Flat or Round Coulter Stalks, and Swivel Skeitha 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 New Zealand In ternational Exhibition the HIGHEST AWARD of a SILVER MEDAL. Farm Drays, Spring Drays, Spring Carta, 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. s 8 fjpHE KING IS DYEING, First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition. G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs ANDRE WES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price, by leaving them with Andrewes Bros. They will be returned in a week. Damask Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks,' Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. KING, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. il 18



Business Not* es. QANTERBURY GLASS & CfIINA warehouse, No, 258, Colombo street (Market Place), Christchurch. Ladies are respectfully invited to pay this Establishment a visit. My Showrooms are the most capacious in the city, and contain a very large as sortment of the NEWEST GOODS in the trade Bought for cash, and sold at the lowest remunerative prices. I have full confidence in stating my con viction that you cannot elsewhere select from a more choice Stock, or get belter value for your money, and I shall be grateful for a share of your patronage. Marriage and Birthday PRESENTS in great variety, in TEA SETS, BREAK FAST SETS, DINNER SETS, CEN TRE PIECES, CUT CRYSTALS, GLASS,YASES, TERRA-COTTA, Etc., Etc., Robert Walker, DIRECT IMPORTER OF CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE, LAMPS, Etc., Etc. Assorted Crates specially made up for Storekeepers. 183



Baker Bros., QONTRAGTORS, BUILDERS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui and Cass Struts, ORR & Co., Ironmongers, beg to inform the Ashburton public that they have been appointed AGENTS for the under mentioned Machines, and trust thaf all who are thinking of buying a Sewing Kilting Machine will call and see these before deciding on any other make. • ST ANDARC tS THE BEST IN THE WORLD, Ashburton, 167 THE LIGHT-RUNNING lEWTNG MACHINE SOW MIND YOU DON’T FORGET t*



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 others, and we anticl pate a large and ready sale for this. It can bo worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind oi Kilt Desired. Can bo altered to dif ferent styles and widths immediately ana in a most simple manner ' : J . > ' C/V/ Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE thanking the public for their 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’a Stables), Ashburton. 3050 CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.'



The undersigned haying taken the above Commodious and Centrally situated STABLES, near the English Church, Tancred street, solicits the patronage of his old friends and the public generally. First-class Carriage and Saddle Horses and Buggies Let out on Hire. Paddock ing Accommodation, with Water. All horses committed to his care will receive every attention. ALEX. HEWSON, 260 Proprietor.



FORMS PRINTED— “To Let ' rnd “ For Sale”—can be o v taiue 3 at the Guardian o%>e



Business Notices A' SHBURTON BREWERY." A. Moore & ISons, ’ BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND bottlers, Cameron street, Ashbobtojj.-, 024 U R E D R U* Q P AND PHARMACEDTIOAL PREPARA-, TIONS, &c. I have just received direct from L6ndoii“ a consignment as above, carefully selected for me by Sir Hugo Friedlander, among which are . Italian Castor Oil, colorless,; odourless, and tasteless : A w Castor Oil Capsules <; !• > Bsel Fruit for Dysentery and Diarrhoea Goa Powder, Indian remedy for ring* ' worm . . ' } *!- Birdlime > IAAVd Full weight genuine Seidlitz Powders Keating’s Insect Powder, in 41b tin* (for sale in small quantities)- ' ! ‘" Fluid Extract Koromiko for Diarrhoea' ’f Finest Turkey Nursery Sponge.. ; Air Beds for invalids, 72 x 36 inches t v J. M. Cambridge*; PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST. IB—M—MMi——l^^—P—B—— Conveyances. LONGBEAOH ROYAL COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily. (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. in., Watertrin 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a. m.,, WheatAlJoria,- 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton ip' tune* for the 10.24 express from Chriatbhrirjih to Timaru. The coach leaves bhearaiari a Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at J p.m., arriving at Longbeach at ' 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left, at any the above places wiU receive mnct attention. Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; retain * same day, Bs. W. B. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c rpIKWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS JL RAILWAY. ... MOUNT SOMERS AND.ANMA J ROYAL MAIL COACH, - T; This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Mtrimf Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 a.m. and 5.35 p.m; every Tuesday and Saturday; returning to Mount Soiuen on the arrival of each train. , Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s; return, 3s. n HOOD. jgOXING ! BOXING, 11 BOXING lit DAN LEA, Champion Light Weight of New Zealand, and ex Champion $f England, has commenced giving Lessons in the Noble Art of Self Defence.Tn. Mr Hill’s Sample Rooms, back of Somerset Hotel every TUESDAY arid FRIDAY Nights, from'7.3o to 10 o’clock, for Pupil only. Private Class Leßsonß; £l.?{»j month. N. B.—The rooms will be thrown op9k every SATURDAY Night, for Public BOXING, under the superintendence of Dan himself. All written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset. Hotel.



p R O F E SSI o n 45L. Medical Galvanism. PROFESSOR MARTIN ; wishes his friends and the public to know that his ■ ELECTRIC BATTERIES operate upon . Mind and, ;Body chiefly through the agency of the Nervonssys tem. 'i hey are therefore pre-eminently adapted to restore Failing Nervoushifen ergy—Life, Affections of the Nervous and Muscular System, Paralysis, Facial Neu ralgia, Sciatica, Rh. umatisin, Rheumatic Gout, Mental and Physical rapidly eased and dispelled. : f}! ii Call at once and regain sound health and happiness, at • T E. 0. DA N N’ S, CHEMISr, . 1 ishop’s Buildings. . . ,a; Joint diseases (Rheumatic), many pain ful diseases common to Women and Children, Hysteria, Nervous Exhaustion from youthful iudi-cretion and ignorance. The Scientific application of the ELECTRIC CURRENTS are attended by NO SHOCK, \ JSST’ The various currents are adminis tered Anatomicaly, and the effects pro duced by them most carefully observed. •/ MISS MARTIN Will attend Ladies and Children. 177



fIHPP JQ E N T I S T ItY, W. J. Sykes, DENTAL SURGEON,' Christchurch, Intends shortly visiting this District with the latest improvements : n DENTAL instruments and appliances, which are necessary for the production of high class work, both Surgically and Mechanically. Special Instruments for regulating and extracting Children’s Teeth. Artificial Teeth from one to a complete set, inimitably mounted on Gold, Pipit? num, Celluloid and Vulcanite. Teeth plugged with Gold, Platinum, and the newest White Ennamel. TEETH EXTRACTED PAINLESSLY By the aid of 1* itrous Oxide Gas and Ether Spray^ Awarded first order of merit pt thejfop Zealand International Exhibition, 179 : ' " : 1 j r