The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV.—No. 831.1

ASHBURTON. THURSDAY. JANUARY 25. 1888

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers. Commission Agents, &c Alfred Harrison, \ VALUER, GOM ,A 'MISSION AGENT, &. I4nd Sales, Salt* of Stock, Merchandise, Vurhiture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at TL2- o’clock, sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. .AND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS required. Town and Farm Properties entered on 'the hooka. No charge unless sold. A&ENT FOR THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every «!««« <jf Risks taken at lowest rates, 87 ALFRED HARRISON. ILSON, T AIN E & CO., Auctioneers, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, i . Invercargill. . jGflppDsdious Horse Saleyards. Every , a«are taken of Horses consigned . ■ y, FOR SALE. liand for 1 sale in almost evefry part of Southland, from 50 acres to 5,000, bn very easy terms of payment. , Every; information given to enquirers. ... 30n ' Surveyor, Civil Engineers,. &c. 0 : E. FOOKS aND SONS, ■ : V^SA*«ihitects Girn. ■ Licensed Sunvjrroßgr and Land Brokers, - •' ' ' WftjE TRIANGLE, WAKANDI ROAD, Ashburton. T HEODORE B.^ACOBS.EKff to' vL^ArcMtect, OffU&'riiincJved to Hereford street, oppo .l * site “ Shades,” 7 - :C'H ISTCffURCH. . —Communications promptly , at-: 'to , .. 0.31 to ' " Si '«■** ' MAIL tbfi 'royal COACH i -TiOdgheaoh for Ashburton daily at 7.30 a. m., Waterton f -p£-i Ashton : B.26 Am., .Wheatstone Jjb.,. arriving, a£ Ashburton in t time, iv. 34 &om ; Qhpsichurcb ( BK ~ Hie Bcecrn leaves “Shearman s* rr ,ppi>W, Ashburton, at 4.50 arriving'' at' Longbeach at 7.30 pjm.' -Parcels or orders 1 left at any of the abevli places yriU’ receive strict attention Bpm Through single fares, 6s; return ****** W. E. BOND, , Proprietor, m?-. Longbeach.. fINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. ;This Coach leaves. Hood’s Hotel, Mount Boners, for Anama, Railway Station, at 7*30 ua,; and 6.35 p.m. every Tuesday Mid .Saturday; returning to Mount Somers oy the arrival of each train. ParcolsindLuggago punctually y . , / • ‘ .attended to. Single fares, ?a; return, 3s. .n . JOHN HOOD. K. o E TO PASSENGERS. Coach to Cracroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on acboimt of-bad roads, and tho Mail w bocarried on a. pack-horse; .. A. JACKSON, . . Proprietor. me Publications. PUBLICATIONS. The following Government Publica t&nis, with 'others/ can be obtained at the Ofliceof this Paper hEduoation.Act. . .Hallway Tariff (vayised) Crown Lands Guide ; , Fencing Act * =. ; Local Elections Act -public Libraries .Acts 1 CompahiesAcf Relating to Agriculture irHtc, jflltcJ 3,r ■ */. ' ■MtoiM—M' lin I ’fll is ' _ ingi- Business Notices



TiH&iE - H;A R V . E> S T. m , * Owners of threshing ,ma- OHJNES are, Reminded that Receipt and Dwiyery.Boqfes fpr Machines are printed { X wqMdi'tSod'Bljr "and cheaply 1 at the Office of i!Sfher;npxt' Tatferskirs,’ J W , eßt street,' ? w t : 'N; pyV 1 s : tr y. ASPHALTING. ' J AMKfi BRADLEY is. prepared to take ■X .« order* . for , -ASPHALTING at very moderate irates. , r 1 -JBl' ordeiW to 1 be left- at the ’W orka, Park ' rjmttotovbw'JL ol'.fj'jniK.ii-: oo j All work kept in repair for twelvb , .EXriIRITION. -i-■' ; r j'r-.iM osuj 9; jJ lu/ :.:^ r u ;-hr v j^ii^-Procteri Y# ■’ GPTIOIAN, If®' ’. J ;Hotel). . XVIL, Class 77 —Scientific Bickerton, .Edwards, Thos. Dhristohurch; : ■: For excel ]dp and great variety d y.. iT ji)»d. for. every descrip defect, are shown _ dfffifthufacture*, both in F {aaii. ° The local manufacture jfcs is of considerable import' made fat pvery combination ol SUd> cylindrical form required. i'sre-ako exhibited some very well ■ todndeijßen|,_ and some >“ Codding it^Sfa^inJ^ioJpe,,, and other lenses. The (this ap exhibit of special ind recommend a certificate of golc >F " ' d!5



Business Notices. Under Clothing c OME ONE! COME ALL!! Baby Linen Dress Materials 29n Domestic Patterns Flannel? Stockings •QJD 8 .a a r-4 a 1 CO ® CO P £ i fi s 5 MRS HODGE, saiaaker, T»n(£e&£j££et. Calico, &c., &c., Ac. jiL A'i AND ' TOWNSHEND, having entered inco PARTNERSHIP, are prepared to give the highest Cash Prices for C WHEAT oal|/ V; : BArl&¥ GRAST SEED Apd have for sale—Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, etc., etc. V, tracks at lowest rates. R‘ Agents for A, MOORE & CO., Christchurch. RO RI#SON o3l{ ,; Havelock , Ashburton. smith to iiiforra>lihe inhabitants of and the surrquhdrak districts that'h%haa OPENEDan establishment in Lauriston, where he intends to carry on the same business aa ie has been doing heretofore at Sherwood, viz., Blacksmiths’ and Wheelwrights’ tfjqjik all descrip tlOlGEO.; E. GOXI^^ITH, : , i,j" (tENEKAL BIAQS§MITH ’ Laubiston and H ill NDHR^’? u ILDIN GS. .'pit Alcorn [op sale ■ t|ie greatest , variety of ticie^ f .jcp be found, perhade, in any in New Zealand, you want GQOD TfeA,.g° tojp. Alcorn’s ja Warehouse. Tea is ray Special ty, id being imported direct, and selected f one of the best tasters in the world, I ,n give better value than any other house the colony. My 3s tea is equal to any be had in Dunedin or Christchurch for 16d or 4s ; in fact, it cannot be sur issed. Good tea, 2s per lb. If you mt GOOD GROCERIES, go to R. (corn’s Provision Warehouse, where you n get everything of the Best Quality, id at the lowest possible pkick. If you mt IRONMONGERY, go toR. Alcorn’s onmongery Warehouse, where you will it everything, except anchors. If you mt CLOTHING, go to R. Alcorn’s arner Shop. A perfect fit and good lality guaranteed. The latest styles at le-third less than from Chrisichurch ilors. If you want BOOTS and SH OES, r all sorts and sizes, and of good quality »d every price, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner iop. If you are FURNISHING, go to . Alcorn’s Furnishing Warehouse for bina, Glass, and Earthenware. R. Al im has now landed, ex Marlborough, a rge shipment from the best English, jotch, and Irish Potteries, among which e all the latest novelties in FANCY CODS—suitable for Christmas presents. S- The Whole of the Shops are At tached in Saunders’ Buildings. 581)d



All who intend b gilding, 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. BROW N. Office ; Tuam street. ; Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. 1119



“ mAKB TIME BY THE FORE , X LOOK.” 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 set his attentipn 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 J 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 his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re ceipt of P. 0.0 730c-960



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 Kaiapbi, 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 3a per lb. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash- purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A heavy stpok 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 their past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds,, of Machinery, such da— FlourJMills, SawJdills, Wheels (cogged and ■ Combines, Engines, Hand jppqt Treahing Machines ; also, all kinds o( ppring Carts, Drays, Traps &c. : ; Shearer* & Lewis, GENERAfe|&|ACKSMITHS, Veterinary Shoeing, Foroß, Having rieouted’thf* services of a first-class ; jjurofeing t}mitß‘, tf ilefy competition. .All orders entrusted to their, care will receive prompt attention at reafeofiable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. N6te the Address— Great South road, Tinwald. 590 d jpl LOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS j4s&burton NR-rsery. ABBOTT, RAYKEL & Co., NURSipmp and florists* FOR SALE ’ * of FLOWER ROOTS and Bedding plants 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, ISB3, 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 will be sued for with out respect of person. Cyril Jephsoi} TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD. au6



Andrew Orr TVTOULD call tho attention of the V V Public to the great advantage of Purchasing their GROCERIES CROCKERY and GLASSWARE At his Establishment, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancked street. Teas, from Is 9d upwards New Currants, 6d per lb Valencia Raisins Sultana Raisins Best White Sugar, 4id 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



JJACON ! 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 Bakk op Australasia, 1 JUST LANDING— NEW CLOVER SEEDS. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, Ashburton. O T 1 C E. 192 c BEAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES.



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 Sal? at Office of this Paper.



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 10s ; 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, &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, i 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 Terms. i 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. ' ‘ ■ * 4 '' _ ,4$ C , , Ashburton and District, G<R & CO. 13n c R O RON W 0 R S . mras\ Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS, KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &C. T. 0. has tho 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 tho 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— ARMA(I| STREET, Near Manchester/Street, Christchurch, o 6



KUliam Patching, rn B If-T, T a &wfI.oBSEOL;O T E MANUFACTURER. W. P. has always on hand a large stock of Tpnts, Tarpaulins and Horsecovers, Waggon and Trap Tilts, etc., Men’s and Boys’ Oilskin Suits,! Canvas, Calico, Uuckj Garden, and Plough Lines; Flax, Manilla, and Hemp Rope, of all- . ■ ./, j :ti ' L \ ■ ;; ' ’ 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, Ashborton. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. m. m a m m COMPANY m Established 1859. Capital 11,000,000 Uli LIMITED UaBILITYOF SHAREHOLDERS JS PREPARED TO INSURE AGAINST FIRE ALL KINDS OP GRAIN, Whether Growing, in Stook, in Stack, or in Store, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 24



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of 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 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., rjpAILOKS AND CLOTHIERS. I 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 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. MAOPHERSON. N.B.—No connection with any other in the trade. Prices to defy competition. d 6



Business Notice. SPRING MILLNE BY, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. Mi. IS DUNCAN is now showing a Largo and Varied Assortment of SPRING MILLINERY and DRAPERY in the LATEST STYLES, to which she parti cularly draws the attention of her friends and tho 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— jm- PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH, Opposite E. 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 AWARDER to 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.



Dressmaking, underclothing. i MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashbueton. 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, ant| satisfaction is gua ranteed, Estimates giveni n 25



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. s 8 fjinE 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 ANDREWES 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 Andrevves 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 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



w HE A T S TO N 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



JOHN JOHNSON begs to inform the inhabitants ofgMethven and the adjacent district that lie 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, Boor 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 os heretofore. Shoeing done on scientific principles. Estimates given for all Builders’ Iron work. Ironwork done in all branches. Reapers and Binders repaired with de patch. Reasonable charges for all work. STABLES The undersigned having taken the above Commodious and Centrally situated STABLES, near the English Church, Tanored 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. 60 260 ALEX. HEWSON, Proprietor.



JJARYESTERS 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 & 00., dl4 Christchurch and Timaru.



fliomas 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 -frnit in New Zealand New Mixed Peel, Is.6d.per lb , New Citron ; Peels, Is 8d per lb Nutmegs, Is 6d; Cloves, Is the Jib Flavoring Essences—Lemon, etc, C. and B.’s, la ....... ' , . • ‘ Almonds,! Jordon, 3s per lb Almonds, Valencia, 2s per lb , Almonds, Shell, Is per lb Nuts, 9d lb French Plums, 3s 6d per 2 lb bottle Muscatels, new, 2a 4d per lb Christmas Price List. Figs, lid and Is 4d per box Preserved Pears, Apricots, Peaches, etc., in Syrup, 21b tins, Is 6d Preserved Ginger, 4s 8d per jar Calves’ Foot Jelly, quarts, 3s 6d Jujubes, 2a 6d per lb Raspberry Syrup, and other Cordials, Is 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, 2a 4d per lb, wonderfully strong 83 Colombo St. Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very line Souchong, 16s HANDSOME PRESENTS. An 111 b box of the finest Tea imported, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28a An 111 b box of new season’s tea, 30s. Compare this with Ihe 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, 6jd per tin Stoneless, 7Jd" per tin Marmalade, Keiller’a, 9d (21b), Is 6d



128 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., Is 3d Sheeps’ Tongues, 3s 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 Bice fo- Chickens, 71b Is 4d Best Flour, 50ib, 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 Carb. soda, 6d Fire kindlers, 4jd per doz Fly papers, 9d per doz Blacking, 8d per dozen Black lead, lOd per dozen Triangle (LATE DEYONPORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH. 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's Stables), Ashburton. 395 e



apagVJ>nirf»l«M HotiCda 'y k o w is jo ur :tims, fob BARGAINS. t .GOOD AND CHEaP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOQT§ f{ &C., &C. OUR BOOT STOCK "• i is IMMENSE. OUR PRICES ' NEED NO COMMENT As they will please all. - 1 > s ■ ■, / Hayes & Go., .: J t BULLOCK’S ARCADE./ Burnett street. N.B.—Christmas PRESENTS will ha GIVEN to all purchasers of 10s and up* wards till the l6th January. AN EARLY CALL WILL OBLIGE,. Don’t Mistake the Address, BULLOCK’S ARCADE ..... “4.,. PURE DRUGS AND 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 Bsel Fruit for Dysentery and Diarrhoea ’ Goa Powder, Indian remedy for ring* ■.? worm . Birdlime , /t Full weight genuine Seidlitz Powders Keating's Insect Powder, in 41b tins (for sale in small quantities) Fluid Extract Koromiko for Diarrhoea Finest; Turkey Nursery Sponge Air Beds for invalids, 72 x 36 inches



3. M. Cambridge, PH ARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST. A SHBURTON 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 LIGHT-E.UNWING :• JEWING MACHINE 18 THE BEST IN THE WORLD. BOW MIND YOU DON’T FORGET ll



Vtf&Ui Thes 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 -nd iothers,' and wo antiot pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind oi Kilt Desired. Can be altered to dif ferent styles and widths immediately ana in a most simple manner pgra*sfl» mHRESHING BOOKS printed on the J 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 Lesaona 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 po month. 11 . N.B.—The rooms will be thrown open „ every SATURDAY Night, for Public BOXING, under the superintendence of Dan himself. All written communion* lions to be addressed to Somerset HoteL ~»Q