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Printed andpublished daily, foi-'the Proprietor, by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at Th» " Ashburton Guardian Printing ’Office*, 1 ' West street* Ashburton;; Monday,? ApriJL i6, 1883, .hrj a'i



Public Companies. N & MER COMDPANY Reserve, £200,000. Makes WMRiL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, oh Stations and Stock, and on growing clips of Wool. CONSiaNMENTS of Wool, Gram, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, eta, for sale in New Zealand, Aus |£t£jlj^ l .apd London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, 'Gbttlin«ntal, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all 4SiaftjheS : t(£ Mercantile Business. Sapbli#£EuWoOL ; BAOKS ■ and ■ CORN SAGES, at Lowest Current Rates. -aiT awaK ■-> . oa-’ ■ * ! AGENTS IN. CANTERBURY FOR— lUu&ltfltafttor-and Co.’s-celebrated Com bined I*' 1 *' Threshing Machines and acknowledged to be the ißdSt -Machines imported into New 'Zealand. Felferognd;iGpiUeaumo’s;' Patent Galvan isedSteel-barb Fencing Wire, CanSsr’B’Phtent-Cotton Belting. Malcfon Teland Guano. : ~o%> ttc- ’ Fniti&r particulars on application at the CtonyStny l *- Offices, ! Christchurch or Ash burton. -JOHN COOKE, Manager, •fieri ;>! sc- ;>r OhHttchuroh. t - GEO. WILKIN, - A £g en *> - nlfl Ashburton. "XTEW ZEALAND LOA OANTILB AGENCY TtT.ORTH-sBBttTISH AND MEROAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. So 10.-.'.'o * '-■■■ Esi -jjLoC tec: Subscribed Capital ' ..V £2,000,000 Pi„®« e --K. ■ ... 1,201,243



Ashburton Agency: hif vpg ; a KD C 0. , East •'sttebbt, . 774 THB SCOTTISH IMPERIAL IN fcafISGiIAISEaEjeOMPANY. HopiOffice:Tsl, West George street, tiamhi'ix- ; SWgW.' Capital ... £1,000,000 - FHaCKTSKS /talan at lowest correct rates. JdahxiS'promptly settled here. R BOYLE, n 7 he* icflL-T Agent, Ashburton.' ,t9gaos ■ A t d.R J? S T HOT EL. The underpignbd having taken the above weH4SA m*m tegs to inform his Mends and, the travelling public gene- they will always find every oom fort, ! oe&hffied with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest .‘BiAlihg ahd Secure Paddocks. JOHNBOWIOK, Proprietor." ETON HOTEL. •kfd ,-THOS. ORPfIIN Begs to intimate to the travelling public that htfhfeS'talcen -over the above Hotel, whi&rhfrh&s entirely re-lecorated and re famiahedb The-table.is replete, with every deliltowpsfitfae season, and the .Wines and «aiH guaranteed to be :of the very best brands. f in: J i i. SOiitiifites hia r friends and customers to judge for themselves by giving him'a rul- T.



•tioM fir THOS. ORPHIIf, Ashbilrtoh Hotelp near the Bridge.' 14d free. .fan -n:; ... " S a _AWROCK 104 TSVU '■■ HO T EL, Majn South Road,Txmaro. *G*T one v-> . : n t i#c<uieiam aaia. —r .- 10 ...... . ... Late of the tAlfordiForest. Hotel, ,has Hotel, nearly new, on the Main; South 'may. rfeiy on noM&g&mf %tte« WnV * of all Ijquors kept in toneis'f k. .. -,*'i . ■ r. ’Jaamsf'fK';!.'*.' ' B (3W¥IW ; B' : A- R D■# 236 t &»hra:<sE4o.' -'Eio,,; -Etc. ■ifrrt fiQ L^:.^— L —; GLASGOW, PIE HOUSE, and Priri ces 'streets/ n , Dunedin, 3 4*o . ’ Proprietor. H©%l)ehed a place in connection with the al*|reF/^ich'he'Mechristened •»« G^HE 3 BODEGA- w and ram promise to supply his friends Glass of Wine or Beer, direct from the caak i’n a cool cellar, than they^d’bbiaih'anywhere in the city. Dowuho Street. Peinoes street. 5m ’BODEGA” au 17



TTonnea. fee. E hsz II ‘■= •■]■' eac ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. uetjce ol insufficient accom inaAU'e Echo Dining Rooms, the taken the PRINCE IDING HOUSE, where e.i,,,;. always be kept. Meals ' Good *" Adconunodati iniodation for c .3, at l6s, Ids, and £1 td'meet‘th6 times. Private Remember the ad dross—Charles Truckle, Prince Albert BearitiW Wulb street, near theßaflway.Station.■' ' •rmrcdieM. Vi 944 TWA fSk AicM.lA., ,; 7 U 0 USE .jj (late a bxbb’b) «»Sa]fCBSB ftfßEßf' ASHVURTOH. The undersigned begs to inform the from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to commodious Boardingrhouse lately in the oooupatißifcfevMt AUatee; where he hopes to merit then same patronage bestowed Dp(m himesdi heretofore. Good Bath- EOOM ' -, p :r “ s. luoas, ~ Proprietor., Tffrrr fUifflUioS aiG BLAND HOME, X CoMWon'a Buildihgs, Moore street. ■ J)s:M‘Kenz;ie, - eases to intimate that he has OPENED DBOAKDINO HOUSE in the above pre - isetilirikiftoeHers. And others paying f iinyiait may rely* gjmn;i*eeeiving the|



Sporting. RACING CLUB. Autumn Meeting To be held on the , RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, April 18th and 19th, 1883. President —Mr E. G. Wright, M. H.R. t "Vice-presidents Messrs John Grigg and W. 0. Walker. Judge—Mr Mat thew Stitt. Stewards —Messrs C. H. Dowding, H. T. Winter, W. Saunders, E. S. Coster, L. B. Corsbie, R. Fried lander, and Dr Ross. Treasurer—Mr O. C. Fooks. Handicappers (open races) —Mr E. G. Griffiths; (district races) —Messrs Stitt, Fooks, Crisp, and ' Dr Leahy. Clerk of the Course —Mr E. Saunders. Clerk of the Scales--Mr M. Friedlander. Starter —Mr D. Thomas. First race each day to start at 12.30. FIRST DAY.



1. Handicap Hurdle Rack of 40 sovs ; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 2 sovs ; ac ceptance, 1 sov ; 2 miles. 2. District Welter Handicap of 30 sovs; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, IsoV; minimum weight, 9st, if the highest weight accepting be under Hat 71b to be raised to that weight, and the others’ in proportion ; district horses only; 1| miles. 3. Ashburton Autumn Handicap of 75 ’ sovs, added to a sweep of 3 sovs each for accepters; nomination, 2 sovs ; . acceptance, 2 sovs ; second horse to save stake ; miles. 4. District Selling Race (Handicap) of 25 sovs ; nomination, 1 sov ; accept ance, 1 sov, the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race for 50 sovs ; district horses only ; 1 mile. 5. Selling Hack Race of 10 sovs ; post entry, 1 sov ; catch weights, the win ner to be sold immediately after the race for 15 sovs, any surplus to go to funds of the Club ; 1 mile. SECOND DAY.



1. County Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 30 sovs,;, over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov; district horses only ; If miles. 2. Frying Handicap of 50 sovs ; nomina tion, 2 sovs; acceptance, 1 sov ; f mile. 3. Ashburton Steeplechase Handicap 6f 60 sovs ; over such country and jumps as the stewards may appoint; nomination, 2 sovs; acceptance, 2 sovs ; second horse to save stake ; if the highest weight accepting be under ; 12st 71b to be raised to that weight, and the others in proportion ; 3 ■ miles. 4. Farmers’Plate (Handicap) of 30sovs; nomination, 1 sov'; acceptance, 1 sov; district horses only ; If miles. 5. Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, free ; 1 mile. 6. Hack Race of 10 sovs ; post entry, 1 sov ;no weight under 9at; for horses , that have not won an advertised race of 15 sovs or upwards ; J mile. No Qualification Fees. RULES AND KEGULATIONS. 1. There must be three or more entries for* each event or there will be no race. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points connected with carrjing out the above programme to be final. 3. Canterbury Jockey Club Racing Rules strictly adhered to. 4. A district horse shall mean any horse Shit has been commonly resident in the Ashburton County previous to February Ist, 1883, and up to the date of the forth coming meeting, and by a person who has resided in the said County during the same period. 5. All* nominations to be accompanied by entrance fees, name and age of horse, And. colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary addressed to Quill’s Hotel, not latet than 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 22nd, 1883. Weights will be published ijn Monday, April 9th, 1883. 6. Acceptances and sweeps to be paid to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 14th, 1883. :>X 7. Five per cent, will be deducted from Hhe gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme, for expenses of the course! ■ ,1 , - S. SAUNDERS, 481 ’ Secretary. Business Notices.



DOMESTIC PATTERNS Mrs Hodge, DRESSMAKER, TANCRED STREET, Thanks the Ladies of Ashburton for (sheir liberal patronage, and begs to inti mate that she has received a few choice ’cress materials from 7|d. KILTING (by machine) Id per yard. American Domestic Pattern Depot, , REGISTRY OFFICE FOR FEMALE SERVANTS. 58 Jl H E OHEa PE S T Ready-money ‘ DRAPERS IN ASHBURTON v 1 UNDOUBTEDLY ARB , Hayes & Co. THEIR PRICES ARE LOWER THAN ANY OTHER HOUSE, 999 yds Satin Cloths, 6M . 550 yds New Dress Serges, 7|d 370 Costume Cloths, 7sd Black Brussells Cord, wide, splendid value, 9£d A lot of winceys to te cleared at 3d Extra value in blankets—Blue, from



10s 6d Flannels cannot be equalled Our Grey Calico at 3d is startling We have a large quantity of Colored r Quilts, good quality, from 2s 9d 203 Toilet Covers, 9|d ’ 301 Children’s Bibs, 3;L Rich Yelveteen, black, Is 9d i 2-Button Kid Gloves, la 6d ; A nice lot of Colored Ribbon, Id ! Large quantity of Hats, black, from 3d | 700 Chenille and Wool Squares, really nice goods, from 6d Tapestry Carpets to be sold at 2s 3d 200 pairs Ladies Boots, E.S., 3s 6d Small Lot Ladies’ Kid, D.S., M.H., 3s lid | A. quantity of Girls’ Boots, going fast, at 2s 9d : And about 86 Men’s Winter Suits, 25s 6d I Men's Strong Moles, 4s 9d MEN’S BOOTS AND OTHjER GOODS ! AWFULLY CHEAP. [9 : - | Notice the Address — 1 BULLOCK’S ARCADE. n 4



Business Notices. Style and Fashion; TUST OPENED, A LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS ; Ex OPAWA, from LONDON. Black and Colored Velveteens Serges in all the New Shades for Costumes Embossed Plush Trimmings to match Paris Trimmed Hats and Bonnets Flowers and Feathers in Great Variety Brussels Carpets in Various Patterns Blankets and Flannels—Kaiapoi and English Boots and Shoes at all Prices Clothing in all the New Styles DRESSMAKING STRICTLY ATTENDED TO. GROCERY SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. AGENT FOR NELSON MOATE AND CO.’S TEAS. u NIVERSAL SLAUGHTER, ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 8. W. Alcorn Commences a MONSTER CHEAP SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, &c., at the BIGGEST REDUCTIONS ye known in Ashburton, oES 000 DRAPERY and CLOTHING to be SACRIFICED. Compelled to realise, in consequence of being heavily overstocked.



FARMERS, now ia your opportunity. SEND YOUR WIVES RIGHT ALONG for a twelvemonths’ supply. NO RUBBISH from Christchurch or Timaru here, the STOCK being ALL NEW and FASHIONABLE GOODS, imported direct. The balance of Jacob Joseph’s Wholesale Stock, purchased at one-quarter the co price (enough having been sold to pay for the lot), will be almost given away. OIK at the following list of REDUCTIONS, which will give you a faint idea of the universal slaughter. Fill your purse, and GO FOR THE BARGAINS— Men’s Linen-faced Collars, four boxes for Is Men’s Colored Silk Pookethandkercmefs, 4s ; now la 9d Men’s Puggarees, la ; now 4d Men’s Blue Cloth Caps, 3s 6d ; now Is 9d Men’s Tweed Hats, 5s 6d ; now 2a lid Men’s Drab Felt Hats, 5s 6d ; now 2s Bovs’ and Youths’ Elastic Belts, 9d ; now 4d , Men’s Elastic Bolts, Is 3d ; now 7?d Men’s Canvas Shoes, 5s 6d ; now 3s lid Men’s Watertights, 17s 6d ; now 14s 6d 9-4 Blue Blankets, from 9s 9d 9-4 White Blankets, from 9s 6d Tapestry Carpets, 4s 6d ; now 3s 4d Wide Felt Carpets, 3s 6d ; now 2s 8d 20doz. Stay Busks, 6d ; now 3d Linen Reels, la 4d ; now 9d Crochet Reels, now Is lid per dozen Coats’ Machine Cotton, 400yds, 2s 6d per dozen Infanta’ and Girls’ Underclothing, half price Ladies’ Silk Riding Hats, 21s ; now 7s 6d Cretonnes, Is Id ; now lOid New Prints, s£d ; now 3fd New Dress Stuff, 10d ; now 7£d Striped Dimity, lid ; now 9d New Cotton Shirtings, B£d ; now 6jd MILLINERY REDUCED TO ABOUT HALF-PRICE. WERTHETM and WANZER SEWING MACHINES at TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT. DISCOUNT, during the Monster Cheap Sale. FOR ONE MONTH, AT S. W. Alcorn’s, EAST STREET.



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 Eaiapoi, 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 !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 it man * s as g°°d as another ” \y “ Aye, and better,” said Pat; and I am proud to acknowledge witty and blundering Pat as a countrymm of mine : so I may be allowed to parody this well known saying thusly —“ One store is as good as another; aye, and better.” But as comparisons are often both odious and invidious, I shall say no more except ing this—l shall be obliged and grateful to all who will make it out that my store is “ better ” and accordingly give me their custom. The Teas I sell want no praising further from me—those who buy and use them constantly will do that—but I want many more to use them, my profits on sales being but small. A large con signment again on hand. Grocery, Italian Goods, and Fruits as usual. H. M. CARSON, Fruit and Italian Ware house, next Bank of New Zealand, East street, Wholesale and Retail Agent for Nelson, Moate and Co.’s Pure Blended Teas, in Packets and Boxes. all



More ex citement For the Weaeeks or BOOTS & SHOES 0. Hawkins, Of East street, Ashburton, also of Tin wald, is selling Cheaper than ever. Men’s Elastic Sides from 10a 6d Men’6 Water tight s from 12a 9d Men’s Bluchers from 8a 6d Women’s Kid Boots from 7s 6d Children’s at equally reduced rates.



W. Pengelly, [AILOR AND HABIT MAKER, Durham street South, Christchurch. au!2



George Jameson W (Late of Jameson and Roberts), 00 L, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANT, West street, Ashburton (Next to the N.Z. Grain Agency Com pany’s Store). Agent for the NEW ZEALAND FIRE and MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. 647



P. & D. Duncan, A GRIOULTURAL IMPLEMENT MANUFACTURERS, Christchurch and Ashburton, Having been appointed AGENTS at Ash burton for the DEERING REAPER AND TWINE BINDERS, We are now prepared to take orders for next season. As only a limited number will be imported, early application is necessary. All orders received aftev April 30 will be £5 extra. Makers of Ploughs, Drays, Harrows, Rollers, Grub, bers, Seed-sowers, Strippers, Disc Harrows of all sizes, and every de scription of Farm Implements. Price List of Reapers and Binders and Catalogue of our own Implements on ap plication. Just received, ex Soukar, A large quantity of HORNSBIi’S PLOUGHSHARES, Old Brand, ordered expressly for Ashburton. Also, Some extra heavy Mould Boards (our own pattern), best oast steel, suitable for contractors REHAIRS of every description of MACHINERY at reasonable charges



Business Notices ■piLOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAY? 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, Mild Race Road, Back Saunders’ Mild. s!3



The undersigned are CASH PUR CHASERS of ' WHEAT OATS BARLEY And are prepared to offer the highest market price for prime samples. , Cash advances made against Grain placed in our hands for Shipment to Lon don or Foreign markets. : , Cornsacks (full weight) and Twine at the lowest current rates. GRAIN STORED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ' 0. J. W. COOKSON, Junr., & CO., General Merchants, nl ' Methven.



fjl 0 FARMERS. The Undersigned is a CASH BUYER Of really well-dressed samples of RYE GRASS, also CHICKEN WHEAT. ALWAYS ON HAND Best Samples of English and {American Clovers, Broad leaved Essex Rape, Cocksfoot, etc., at Lowest Rates Also, Blue, Red, and White Gum, Pepper mint, Stringy Bark, Silver, Golden, and Black Wattle. D. B. McLaren, GRAIN AND SEED BROKER (Next Farmers’ Co-operative Association), CASHEL STREET, i CHRISTCHURCH. 117



Business Notices?. ?35S -_ 1 vvtrs->* Baker Bros., QONTRACTORS, BUILDERS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui and Casa Struts, Ashburton. 167 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 Oookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 395 e S 3 V 7



QENTRAL SHOEING FORGE. J. H. Stephens (Late with P. Journeaux), Begs to infoim the Farmers and general public of Ashburton that he has taken over the premises adjoining the Central Hotel. SHOEING AND GENERAL JOBBING WORK executed with care, and at reasonable rates, 637 F. S. Shearer, OF THB 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 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 Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Haying 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



hewing machine Si THE NEW ROTARY ACTION Wheeler & Wilson’s STRAIGHT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR TAILORING. FOR TAILORING. FOR LEATHERWORK. FOR LEATHERWORK. THE NEW MACHINES are designe on a new principle. They have all the best points of the leading Sewing Machines without any of their defects. The New Machines have neither COG WHEELS nor SHUTTLES, and are not liable to get out of order. They are unequalled for Quality and Quantity of WORK, DURABILITY, QUICKNESS, AND SPEED. Extract from the Jury Report on Sewing Machines, Melbourne Exhibition : “ The Premier Place was awarded to a NEW WHEELER AND WILSON MACHINE, which performed the feat of sewing together all the parts of a pair of moleskin trousers in nine (9) minutes, doing its work smoothly and well. ” DO NOT BE MISLED. Inspect the New Machines, and be convinced of their great superiority. TIME PAYMENTS On the Most Liberal Scale. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS. OANTERBURY GLASS & CHINA warehouse, No. 258, Colombo street (Market Place), Christchckoh. 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



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Bay, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Oormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted * in Town or Country. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, <fec., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. 0. RA Y, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application.



The Ideal Cooking Stove, JJI 0 R WOOD A.ND COAL. The New Patent Improved AMERICAN STOYE has NO DEFECTS. IT WILL BAKE EVENLY, BROIL PERFECTLY. COOK SATISFACTORILY AND PLEASES EVERYBODY. IT SAVES TWENTY TIMES ITS COST IN FUEL. We are constantly receiving testimonials in praise of this great Fuel Economiser. TESTIMONIALS. A bank director writes : “ The stove has given great satisfaction. It is effective, economical, and clean, and would, I feel certain, if better known, get into universal use.” A solicitor writes: “ The stove you supplied me with suits us admirably. It is in every respect a good and convenient one.” From a clergyman : “ I herewith send cheque in payment of cooking stove, which surpasses by far in every respect all the stoves used in my house in a somewhat lengthened experi ence in housekeeping. ” From the proprietors of a large ladies school : “ The stove has been in constant use and gives great satisfaction, combining economy in the consumption of fuel with efficiency in cooking for a great number of persons. ” The originals of above testimonials and many others of the like effect may be seen at our office. We warrant our stoves to give complete satisfaction. Send for a price list. Inspection invited.



lowest remunerative prices. I have full confidence in stating my con viction that you cannot elsewhere select from a more choice Stock, or get better 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, OUT CRYSTALS, GLASS, YASES, TERRA-COTTA, Em, Etc., Eobert Walker, DIRECT IMPORTER OF CHINA, GLASS, EARTHENWARE, LAMPS, Em., Em. Assorted Crates specially made up for Storekeepers, 183 H E 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. kTN G, .-1 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. ,



LONG AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRON MONGERS. 101, Elizabeth street, Melbourne. AGENTS WANTED. (J H E harvest. 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



' ;> Business Notices. —rrr-: ' ■' I E I D A N D G R A Y’S Newly Improved "New Zealand Central - ' Disc Disc Harrow. 280 made and in use. Is the simplest, the best, .and the most durable in the market. Last season it took First Prize in com petition, with all Colonial and American makers, at Christchurch, Dunedin, In vercargill, Wyndhara, Gore, Oamaru, Timaru, Waimate, Ellesmere, Rangiora, Masterton, Auckland, and Wanganui. Sizes kept in stock—6, 8, 10, and 12ft Reid and Gray’s New Zealand Twine Binder. At the Oamaru trial. 1 of Twine Binders it : took ; the .Gold Medal as the beat Machine in the field, beating Samuelson’s and Howard’s.



. This season, at the Taieri'trial, if took First Prize as the best Reaper arid Binder, and also a First Prize as the best all round Machine, in competition --with Hornsby’s, Howard’s, and W. A. Wood’s., We are now booking orders for the fol- 1 Ip winghaf vestand as the demand !will bp large we- wouhjl like ; ,o«r friends to order ,at once, tp, avoid disappointment. - As we will have a well-assorted stock of Fittings at all bur Branches, Farmers can rely on getting Fittings af'a moment’s notice.



' Double-furrow Ploughs, Chaffcutters, Horse Gears, Cambridge Boilers, Seed Sowers, etc., etc. Illustrated catalogues free on applicationto our Head Office;' Dune din, or to our Branches at Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Christchurch; Ash burton, or Auckland. 1 572 Christchurch monumentai * ■ WORKS, ■ 1 Manchester street, Christchurch". " J • The undersigned having purchased' the' Stock at less than coat price, hd is able to execute orders lower than any other yard, and hopes by strict attentioh to business to receive a Continuance of the favors bestowed on the late Proprietor; ; J. B. MANSFIELD. . While thanking patrons for-past favors I beg to solicit a Continuance of the same for my successor. • " 1 511 J. SHE BRIEF. USB POISONOUS DIPS. THE IMPROVED Glycerine Dip FOR SHEEP AND LAMBS, WILL MIX WITH COLD WATER. Beware of Spurious Imitations. This non-poisonous Dip is a certain pre ventative and cure of Scab, and is un rivalled for the complete destruction of Ticks, Lice, and Parasites of every de scription infesting the skin of Sheep, Cattle, and other animals. It has gained the highest reputation, for it possesses the double advantage of simultaneously repel ling contagion and cleansing the skin i from filth.



It does not discolor the Wool, or act in juriously upon the natural Yolk of same, but feeds the fleece, maintains the natural lustre, and wonderfully promotes its growth. The great risk incurred by in troducing newly purchased stock amongst healthy animals already on the runs may bo ; entirely avoided by dressing them with this Dip. This Dip is not a cheap chemical fluid, but; a blend of ingredients (Glycerine being one) which all tend to benefit the animal and the wool, and these ingredients are ■ mixed by new: powerful steam ma chinery, so that a thorough consistency is always obtained One dipping with this Dip (in raid fleece) will save the great in convenience of dipping twice, as is the esse with other Dips. Sold in drums 201 b (2 gallons) 501 b (5 gallons), 1001 b (10 gallons). 5s per gallon in single drums. A considerable reduction made on large quantities for large flocks. ,



•S j ; ModifcaJ*!' i;:; arnaiixf)' K . Cherry Pe&l&ML,n . ■ * p ; : ■ i*■ ; ■•. ninliD . lo ouazi -• An invaluable Medicine st<igea,c^ ir .; Consumption; and not to’be.eurpassed.m..., efficacy for Coughs, Brohcmua, AsthffiaV Hoarseness, Loss of " Voice; ’<Drfionliy of Breathing, Influenza, Spasinodic’Chloiop, ■ ; Hooping Cough, and all affections of the Throat, Bronchus,!and Lungs; . jyno’J ,i '■ ■—•••;•: ■. >\ ';v X Preparedonly.by H.-N.-.Cj 1-35 Chemist, AirAßoAj Kbw ZBAnAim. < n r s Sole Agent tor Ashburton:; . ; OHABLES.HEATE, GhbmisiL. »u 7 ; 1 COUGHS, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS,. ACCUMULATION OF PHLEGM. .? Composed of the ' purest articles. ThfeSe* Lozenges contain no opium nor anydeleteridds- ! * drug, therefore the most delicate can taker!/.’ them with perfect confidence. Their beneficial - effect is speedy and certain. This old*' failing family remedy is daily recommended by J ‘ the most eminent PhysitianS; !- (In 6o years). . * ft.-;; V- wl ndt\ MEDICAL TESTIMONY. . . • ■July 25th, 1,877.'. S#,,'Cold Harbour XanV, .London. ; ~ Sir,—YoUr - Ldzehges' sue ; e&idleht, &ad their beneficial effeCt most reliable, Istroogly'-'j! recommend; .them in. casesr of coUgh andvorr asthma. Yop are at liberty to state f lhiS|f$ t my ~, opinion, formed from many years’ experience. : J, Bringloe, M.R.C.S.L., L.S.A., LvM.’ Mr. T. Keating, Indian Medical.ServicA Dear Sir, —Having, tried in India! I have much pleasure in testifying to thdrbeneficial _ effects in , cases of consumption, asthma and bronchial; affeebons*' , I have' “prescribed them largely, .With“tirebest J ‘’ ■ resulta. ■ ■■■•■' -7M, i'-oJsmr -vlictw W..8..G,— ——1 Apothecary*; H.M. S. Jm j 1 KEATING’S CQUGH ,LQ£B^GESi^ r: i.j sold by all Chemists, in tins 6t various.srwjs/;„ 3 each having the words, ‘‘Keatpig’s, Loienges” engraven cfe'the goveiAmerit stamp



POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonfiii taken in a little water before going : to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it ip thewiqter. Sold by .Chemists and Medicine throughout the World, is amd & jpierj.’J’ per bottle; a' great saving 'itt taking fitmtly bottles, ns each. Established ov* 50 years. Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL,*' Blackfriars Road, London. ■ ' ■ u ;)> j; •• POWELL’S BALSAM ’of ~ "Sir,—l have for a long limesuffered ! , , from a severe cough and .tried Ml mariner of ’ remedies. Dr. Liberechtadvised POWELL’S ’' BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me aft&r • a few" days. You are at-liberty to use this’.'” letter in hopes that others may benefit by it;—.'. v lam. Sit, Yours. &c., »• min ALBERT COUNT POTOCKL” Ha:- FOR / COUGHS, '■BRONCtelSjncW FLUENZA, COLDS, &C* ;' . 7 0 . pOWELL’S BALSAM :OFJ ANISEED TLL 1 LOOSEN the PHLEGM, immei “ diately.—The Dean of Wedminjiter/sV Verger writes : “ I was advised to ! tiy'the Balsam of Aniseed ; 'I did,- add have found great relief It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.- - Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, ; writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for , members of my profession, and have always , recommended it to my brother and sister ~ artistes.” : ENO’S FRUIT SALT : P THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE ! * GOOD FOOD. How to enjoy good food that , would other wise cause - Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c.r—use . ; • ; ;



Among the numerous testimonials we hive received for this Glycerine Dip, we select the following from Purvis Russell; Esq.-, Hawke’s Bay, who has used this Dip annually for eight years : ' “ Messrs Tomlinson and Hayward, the ‘ Glycerine Dip’ Manufactory, Lincoln. i“ Gentlemen,-t-I have much pleasure in recommending your ‘ Glycerine Dip’ to the flpokmaaters of New Zealand. 1 have used it myself in the colony, Woburn, Waipu kurau, for the last seven or eight years, where the beat results have been obtained, and since many use it in this country I have no hesitation in pronouncing it for promoting the growth of wool, destroying ticks, curing scab, and improving the general health and condition of the animal superior to any other application yet discovered, i shall be glad to hear that your Mr Hayward’s visit to the colony may to an extensive use of your ‘ Glycerine Dip ’ throughout New Zealand. —I am, dear Sir, yours respect fully, “(Signed) Purvis Russell. Agents-MATSON, COX & CO., Ashburton,



Manufactured and Exported by TOMLINSON & HAYWARD, Agricultural Chemists, Lincoln, England. 553 JNTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED. T. R. Procter, OCULISTS’ OPTICIAN, 150, LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Opposite Borough Hotel). Section XVII., Class 77 Scientific Apparatus. Jurors —A. W. Bickerton, R. R. Robinson, A. E. Edwards. Thos. R. Procter, Christchurch : For excel lence 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 quartz and glass. The local manufacture of these glasses is of considerable import ance, being made in every combination of spherical and cylindrical form required. There sre also exhibited some very well made condensers, and some “ Codding ton,” “ Stanhope,” and other lenses. The jurors consider this an exhibit of special merit, and recommend a certificate of gold medal, ,'dl2



ENO’S FRUIT SALT. ' - A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT SALT, when takeii with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural' : >« action removes all impurities, thus- preserving and restoring health., n lf its great value inkeep • ing the body in health were universally known,. no £am should be without it. ; . y r-1 •“ £ Fagged, weary, and worn i OUT ! ! I .. Anyone whose duties require fhertt to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known , remedy. Tt acts like,a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, and the injurious 1 effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its' power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the.nervous system to improper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its,.- great value in keeping the blood pure and free, from disease. Every travelling trunk and > HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season, .It is the best Pre ■ ventive and Cure for Biliousness* Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Menta Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour- ■ ness of Stomach, Constipation,' Vomiting, - Thirst, &a, and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRjJIT SALT.— From the Rev, , Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly:—“ J have, t nsed your Fruit Salt for many ,yearSr and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. -Long may you live to be a blessing.to the world.” •,



Keating’s Worm Tablets - wci u . Keating’s Worm Tablets^;. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT-, both in appearance and taste, 'lumisllmg,a “! roost agreeable 'method of ! kdnrinisterin^ 1 tnfr* only certain remedy fer INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. , It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation/ _and 'is especially adapted, fpy. children. f-iold, in ... ns ,tijl, ,Chemists and'Druggists. '■ •"• ’■ l ‘ J Propriety sTHOS; KEATlNG,'uiffl&doil/T r | .Export Chemist and Druggist. QTEEDMAN’S SOOTHING, POWDER 3 O ; ■ FOR ■ "V 1 CItILDkEN CUTTING TEETH 4 r.icd CAUTION TO PURCHASERS ■ The value of this, Well-laib'v& FtmilyMedi-. cinfe lias be^hlargely 1 tested id' all parts W'tlmr... : wotldy and by all ! grades‘ of society* foVlipWirds L- - of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned extent;»,{ sive sale has induced SPURIOUS .IMITAiJoI, TIONS,i spme. of which in OUTWARD APPEARAN ( E so closely resemble ‘ the' Ori ginal ts to have d.eceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due. to .the publid to give a special caution’against 1 the’rise Of SUCH IMITATIONS. mofi Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to observe the four, following distinctive .characteristics, without which,. none: ; . ;;c .at genuine : . - . Ist— ln every 'case the Words'" JOHN ;’, STEEDMAN, CHEMIST/ WALWORTH/ 1 " SURREY, are engraved on the Government:: Stamp affix, to each packet. _ .r s. and—Earn Single Powder has .directions for the dpse, and the' words, JbHN SraHjJlSAty. Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thefeori.', 3rd —The name, Steedman, is always Spelt ll with two. EE’s. " :,• ’ 1 4th —The manufacture is carried on solelv at Walworth, Surrey. ~ . - .|‘ Sold in Packets by all Chemists' add Medii cine Vendors. ’ Sold by Kempthorn , Prosser and Co; i Auckland. . : 1 ,'v' ;;. ; 1m1..; SOLD by CHEMISTS .and STORE* ■ KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, ‘ Lion,-Net, and Mouse.” : >> ■ H’ l ?' l U FOR COUGHS; BRONCHITIS, ‘ltf ’’ FLUENZA, COLDS.' &c. For coughs, bronchitis, in fluenza, COLDS, &c.