The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV-No. 832.1

ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3. 1883

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER. COM ■ MiSSJON AGENT, ‘ Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 'l2 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. AND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS Town and Farm Properties entered on the hooka No charge unless sold. VGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken'at lowest rates. 87 ALFRED HARRISON. ..SON, TAINE & 0 0., Auctioneers, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, REQUIRED. Invercargill.



Commodious Horae Saleyards. Every ~ cars taken of Horses consigned FOR SAJiB. Land for sale in almost every part ef ; Southland, from 60 : acres to 5,000,' on very easy terms of payment Every information given to enquirers* 30n H T. Pepperell, OUSE,; LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has ON S ALE HOUSES, Land, Building Sections. Money Lent on Mortgage. Tem porary Loans effected on depost of ' Deeds, Bills of Sale, Scrip, etc. 06 , Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. Q E. BOOKS AND SONS, Architects, Civn. Engineers, Vai/tatoes, Licensed SURVEYORS, AND LAND BROKERS, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANDI ROAD, Ashburton. IJTHEODORE B. JACOBSE>T, Architect, "Office removed to Hereford street, oppo - site “ Shades,” CHISTCHURCH. ; P. S.—Communications promptly jet > tended to. 031 JjTESSRS E. DOBSON & SON, Civil Engineers AND AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, ~ South British Chambers, Hereford street, Cbribtchubch. o!9 Business Notices N ■B 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. AH work kept in repair for twelve months.'- 360 c



v a gricultural machine shop, C Ashbtjbton. C. Ba y, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER . AND BINDER EXPERT. .The M'Cormick, Peering, Osborne, ,< Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines or Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or . Country. . . Canvas Elevators fitted to 'Wood’s and' "o.'Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands, f ’Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re -o paired at very reasonable terms. 'All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates : given. o', ,- i C. RA Y, ft- Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui R». , Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking .Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. n r Price Lists on Application. 83 JNTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED. 21'--f lv T. B. Procter, O' O ULISiTS’ OPTICI AN, : ’:150, LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Opposite Borough Hotel). .



Section XVII., Class 77 Scientific t JM&fcparatqs.*, Jurors—A. W; Bickerton, E, Thos. s **^Ui3PaAcrtfB } Christchurch : For excel- 1 »e'of workmanship aiidgreat variety of glassessiiited for every deacrip of Optical defect; r These are shown •(&! all tttSges of manufacture, both in and glass. ' Thb local manufacture _ lis of .considerable import _ made in every combination of' slid cylindrical form required. ; also exhibited some very well- and-some “ Codding- and other lenses. The ''~'an exhibit; of special fcfewmihend Ja certificate of gold 'i ‘. V! (i - JtO •f these glasses (i^ce.bn^raa 5T5 -iw ISO G FORGER tNG, AND CJSHMENT, inlonb his mthathehas commodious Sm.cnw mbs'to meet in iroiL’i branches-; with de port' to



g AUNDEBS' 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 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 peice. 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 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 large shipment from the best English, Scotch, and Irish Potteries, among which are all the latest novelties in FANCY GOODS—suitable for Christmas presents. The ''hole of the Shops are At tached in Saunders’ Buildings. 589 d



All who intend building, Are invited to CALL at the YARDS OF 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. BROWN, Office : Tuam street. Wholesale Depot; Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. 1119 S'RMURBAY'f^ a “ f fIAKB TIME BY THE 1 LOCK” FORE-



•„ 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 Hobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, .;, , t . -East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention, upon supplying WATCHES, .which, .while, constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of 'colonial life. He has just received an ther supply of watches, and invites .attention to prices. Celebrated English levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited lor colonial wear, with ( BXtra -heavy, cases, all the latest /improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s,;, higher .classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s ; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. printed guarantee with each watch sold. . Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and -, to . the fact that, all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premises and GUARANTEED. -;,R., MURRAY'S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR " of JyS o pwn manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority, op-mean time to the town. Watchop free, and safe by post on re '«eipl cfP.O.O 730c-960



Business Notices. QOME ONE! COME ALL!! i Baby Linen Under Clothing Dress Materials *QJO Pi •rH a CC XU A Domestic Patterns Flannel? Stockings Calico. &c., &c., &c. MRS HODGE, 29n Dressu'.ker, 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. GEO. E. GOLDSMITH Begs to inform the inhabitants of Lauriston and the surrounding districts that he has OPENED an establishment in 1 Lauriston, where he intends to.carry ion I the same business as he has been doing ’ heretofore at Sherwood, viz., Blacksmiths 5 ' and Wheelwrights’ work of all deacrip- 1 tions. 1 GEO. E. GOLDSMITH, ] Gbnehal Blacksmith, Laueiston and Shekwood. an 25



Business Notices. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will bo sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W.’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 kedoced 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



O T I 0 E. Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bank of Acsthalasia JUST LANDING NEW CLOVER SEEDS. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. i S LUCASj who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS



F. 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 &c. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Vetbeinaet Shoeing Foege, 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— Gbeat South boad, Tinwald. 690 d Jp LOWER 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, Mul Race Road, Back Saundebs’ Mill. s!3



jUMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. CHEAP SALES TILL THE NEW YEAR. On January Ist, 1883, I intend taking a partner, therefore all stock on hand 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 Jophaon TIMBER MERCHANT, Jones & Bradshaw, CORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, Archibaxd street, Tinwald, Beg to inform the public that they have purchased a large quantity of clean and well-saved OATEN STRAW, which hav ing been threshed and cut into Chafi by their own machines, they can safely gua rantee it good and free from wire, and offer the same, with Oats, crushed or un [ crushed. ’ I Bran, Sharps, etc., at the lowest pos sible prices. J. and B. also beg to notify that they CRUSH GRAIN, in large or small quan tities, at their Store, and keep a Portable Steam Chaff-cutter to cut Chaff for far -mers oh the premises, ■ . . j i All charges extremely moderate. 496 e MUST BE CLEARED TINWALD. CHAFF. CHAFF.



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 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 Rates. Agents for Ashburton and District, OR R & CO. £JROWN IRON WOR KS. Thomas rompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OR 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 beat quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. , Note the Address— A RMAGH STREET, Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 06



.Lion Brewery Company, CORNER OF CASS AND DOBSON STREETS, ASHBURTON. THE great demand which exists for the BREWS of the LION BREWERY COMPANY, and the success which has attended them since starting, has proved that, Under the Skilful Management of Mr Geokge Wood, the quality of their ALES and PORTER is superior to any yet made in this District. The Manager’s life-long experience as a successful Brewer is a guarantee that Customers will get nothing but good and wholesome Ale and Porter from this Brewery. ALE. STOUT. PORTER. The highest award (a first prize in the class, a Bronze Medal) was given to the Lion Brewery Company by the Jurors at the New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, and they have also obtained prizes at different A. and P. Shows in Ashburton. Jurors award G. Wood, Ashburton.—Stouts in bulk. This exhibit stood out distinctly superior to the other competitors. We award a bronze medal N.B.—A CART will be running in a few days’ time for the delivery of our Goods and the collection of Orders. G. WOOD, Manager, jl 1 Lion Brewery Company, Ashburton, William Patching, FJIENT, TARPAULIN, & HOESECUOTH 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.B —Reaper and Binder Canvases Repaired at Low Rates. Flags of all Nations Made to order or Lent on Hire. iS&“Note the Address— WILLIAM PATCHING, East Street, Ashburton. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. m m Na 1 IIHHKii Established 1859. Capital 1 1,000,000 Unlimited Uhbility of Shrreholders I HE PR EM lER COLONIAL COMPANY. T FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Heberts. 240 d



JJACON ! BACON ! BACON ! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at G£d per Jb., largo Or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, , Thompson’s Farm, sjl Ashburton. OF REMOVAL. SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner or Burnett street and East STREET. Gr. 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



REAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ng Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 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, Rrooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all Bights. 60e



Business Notice, SPRING MILLNE BY, 1882. . PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. M*.3S 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 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 j notice.. Note the address—



&SB- PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH; Opposite B. Reece, Ironmonger, P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement 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 *o any New Zealand Exhibitor in that Class. New Zealand International Exhibi tion For Double and Treble Furrows, Gold Medal ; for Single Furrows, Gold Medal—again being the recipients of the HIGHEST and MOST AWARDS. These Ploughs are made to take either Hornsby, C, or Ransome’s Shares, Cast, Wrought, and Steel, either Flat or Round Coulter Stalks, and Swivel Skeiths if desired. The Skeiths are fitted with our New Patent Centres, which for efficiency and durability have never been surpassed. We are also Manufacturers of an IMPROVED BROADCAST SEED SOWER, Which secured at the New Zealand In ternational Exhibition the HIGHEST AWARD of a SILVER MEDAL. Farm Drays, Spring Drays, Spring Carts, Harrows, Rollers (iron and wood), Grubbers (new design), Drag Harrows, 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.



Business Noti ?s. Dressmaking. UNDERCLOTHING, MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 396 e Vincent and Dow, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, & PAPER HANGERS, Moore Street (Near Royal Hotel), Beg to intimate to the residents of Ash. burton town and district that they- have commenced Business n the above line. All work entrusted to them will be promptly done, and satisfaction is gua ranteed. Estimates given. n 25



fJIHE 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. KIN G, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. . il 18 PENGELLY, 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. au!2



heatsto'ne. 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



JJARYESTERS AND BINDERS. The undersigned have now landing, er 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 & 00., dl4 Christchurch arid Timaru.



Thomas Taylor’s CHRISTMAS FRUITS Washed and dried ready for use by Patent Machinery. Currants, 6d and 6jd per lb Raisins, 6d and 8d Sultanas, 9d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand New Mixed Peel, Is 6d 4 per lb New Citron Peels, 1s 8d per lb Nutmegs, Is 6d ; Cloves, Is the Jib Flavoring Essences—Lemon, etc, C. 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 Last. Figs, lid and Is 4d per box Preserved Pears, Apricots, Peaches, etc,, in Syrup, 21b tins, Is 6d Preserved Ginger, 4s 6d per jar Calves’ Foot Jelly, quarts, 3s 6d Jujubes, 2s 6d per lb Raspberry Syrup, and other Cordials, 1s 6d per bottle Lime Juice Cordial, Is 8d Pure Lemon Juice, 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



83 Colombo St. 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 111 b box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare this with (he 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, filrd per tin Stoneless, per tin Marmalade, Keiller’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, 0. and B.’s, 2s 4d Bloater or anchovy paste, C. and 8., 1s 3d Sheeps’ Tongues, 3a per tin Licensed Victuallers’ Sauces, Imperial £ pints, Is 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, Is 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 Is 4d Best Flour, 601 b, Gs 3d ; 251 b, 3a 4d Luncheon Biscuits, 3d per lb Somerville’s oatmeal, 4s 6d per bag Kerosene, 8s 6d, 9s 6d, and 10a 6d per tin Garb, soda, fid Fire kindlers, 4£d per doz Fly papers, 9d per doz Blacking, 8d per dozen Black lead, 103 per dozen Triangle (LATE DEVON PORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH.



COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customers that their Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Execut all Orders entrusted to their care in first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown.



BOOTS. B O O T S. JOHN JOHNSON begs lo inform the inhabitants of Methven and the adjacent district that he has a LARGE STOCK of Men’s Elastic Sides, Men’s Shooting Boots, Blucher’s Boots ; Shoes—Ladies’ Kid Elastic Side Boots, House and Lace ups ; Boys’ Strong Nailed Boots ; also a large assortment of Children’s Boots of all sizes. yiCTOMAN STABLES The undersigned having taken the above Commodious and Centrally situated STABLES, near the English Church, Tancred street, solicits the patronage of his old friends and the public generally. Eirat-class Carriage and Saddle Horses and Buggies Let out on Hire. Paddock ing Accommodation, with Water. All hordes committed to his care wiU receive every attention. ATTIV w Boot Deimt, Methvjsn. jl 27 J. JOHNSON, 260 ALEX. HEWSON, Proprietor.



Messrs Elz Bros., HILE 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 Wbrk—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. 395 e



Business Notices 0W IS TOUR TIME FOB BARGAINS. GOOD AND CHEAP f 0 DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOt)TS &c., &c OUR BOOT STOCK IS IMMENSE. OUR PRICES NEED NO COMMENT" As they will please all. % Hayes & Co., BULLOCK’S ARCAD



Burnett street. H. B. —Christmas PRESENTS will 1m ' GIVEN to all purchasers of 10s and up wards till the 10th January. AN EARLY CALL WILL OBUjpHE. Don’t Mistake the Address, PS* BULLOCK’S ARCADE U R E DRUGS PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARA TIONS, &c. I have just received direct from London a consignment as above, carefully selected for me by Mr Hugo Friedlander, among which are Italian Castor Oil, colorless, 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) , J 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, Cameeon stkebt, Ashbuhton. 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 LIGHT-RUNNING AND



Standard ftEWTNG MACHINE 18 THE BEST IN THE WORLD. wsss* (lOW MIND YOU DON’T FORGET t%



treadle) by the same makers as| “ Standard,” is a perfectly reliable Am can-made Machine, and has given l 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 antict pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind 01 Kilt Desired. Can be altered to f flif ferent styles and widths immediately ana in a most simple manner rnHRESHING BOOKS printed onf*he J shortest notice, at the Office ofthis Paper j~ jgOXING! BOXING 11 BOXING 111 DAN LEA, Champion Light Weight of New Zealand, and ex Champion of England, has commenced giving Lessons in the Noble Art of Self Defence, m Mr Hill’s Sample Booms, back of Somerset Hotel every TUESDAY and FRIDAY Nights, from 7-30 to 10 o’clock, forPujpil 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.