The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL, IV.-No. 1018.1

ASHBURTON. FRIDAY, AUGUST 10. 1888

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Business Notices. G BEAT STOCK-TAKING SALE. UNAVOIDABLE POSTPONEMENT OP THE DISSOLUTION OP PARTNERSHIP. In consequence of several large trans actions which cannot be settled foT some time, the Dissolution of Partnership of Friedlander Bros. has been Postponed pending the settlement of same. • They have just finished their annual stock-taking, and find the STOCK IN EACH DEP ARTMENT EXCESSIVELY LARGE Still, and have, therefore, determined to make a FURTHER REDUCTION and to CLEAR THE STOCK REGARDLESS OF PRICE THE SALE WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY JULY 21ST, AND WILE CONTINUE TILL EVERYTHING IS SOLD. GREAT BARGAINS IN THE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Departments. A lot of Remnants of Brussels and Tapestry Carpets to be sold very cheap. A good Tapestry Carpet, any length, Is lid per yard—well worth 3s Men’s and Boys’ Clothing all reduced Blankets and Flannels at wonderfully low prices * Ladies’ and Children’s" Ulsters and Jackets leas than cost Bonnets and Hats at half price. In the IRONMONGERY AND BUILDERS’ MATERIALS We have also made great reductions in every line too numerous to mention, and we wish to draw the attention of Farmers to the remaining stock of IMPLEMENTS, Which we are willing to CLEAR AT ANY PRICE. We have just landed the old “ CIRCLE BRAND ” PLOUGHSHARES Which have been so long in de mand, and we can supply them now in every size We are still prepared to dispose of our Business to suit Purchasers in the FOLLOWING LOTS, separate or together : Lot 1, i DRAPERY & CLOTHING. Lot 2, GROCERY & PROVISIONS. • Lot 3, HARDWARE & IRONMONGERY. ; In conjunction with M&asrs R. Wilkin and Co., of Christchurch, Auctioneers, we hold FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Btock of every description, at Ashburton and Tinwald Saleyards alternately. Farmers and Stockowners entrusting Stock to us can rely on same being dis posed of to best advantage. We are also prepared to make CASH ADVANCES on Growing Crops. Friedlander Bros., ! AGENTS COLONIAL INSURANCE ■ ; ■ ■;. company . (FIRE AND M ARINE).



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred, Harrison, A UOTIONEER, VALUER, OOM- Jt\. MISSION AGENT, &c< ; liaiia Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise; - ..Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, - . i; and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at ■ 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the ■ r Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on ■ “the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT, roa THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. : Everyolass of Risks taken at lowest rates. ' ALFRED HARRISON, :Walter B. Moss, .... BububtiStreet, Ashburton, ACCOUNTANT, LAND . . .. AND OOMMISION AGENT. AUCTIONS of Land, .Horses, Cattle, Pigs Produce, &c., at his Salerooms and YatSs every Saturday, r Auctions of Stock at ..Ashburton and TinwatdKaleyards every alternate Tues- Outside sales as required, and on special tten»B. i -' il " _ ; ■ 1 Brokerage and Commission Business in sail its forms. i; - Debts and Rents collected and Houses andßstatea cared for. LOANS NEGOTIATED. . ' WHY PAY RENT? have nothing left at the end of j\ the term when you have the opporf tnttity bf ' a Freehold of your t» wh without any considerable outlay. “ ’ ; 16. . ;.M ‘ ‘ ! r -WALTER B. MOiS MAS FOR SALE, ;r.i- ’’ With many others, ( The following pick of TOWN SEC ■EIONS/tWhich are so situated . that they inuat-'eyery; year Increase materially in value, and which are to be gold cheap if •old soofri— .; ... „ Section No. 338, corner Moore and William streets, on which is erected 1 two obmfortable iottages, both well ... t . .rented. .t i Sections'Nos. ,425 and 426, on Tancred Sections'Noß, 4dq, 466, and 467, oh the ' Willlani ' most desirable property. . • .Siz-roomedi “house and' £ ; acfe land, (i iio gomes -of. East ■ Town Belt;, and v . j . :Petpr afreet ;j. bouse, well finished . ...., ■ Six-ropmea house; thoroughly well ‘finished and in perfect order; J acre ”* - dand'; orchard in full profit and fji .“.-“Capital garden ; ’ every convenience. y Largo two-storey house of 14 rooms, ’3iu with, 2 acres. grand land; admirably - for private boarding-house, andwithintwo or three chains of l - ! theTolwnßelt, ■ ' Also, £ acre of land,'with two neat cottages , I ~thereon, opposite Caas street, on :>. .North Town Belt, (a dead gift). ' PARM FOR SALE—2OO acres at Sea part of sedtiphs 27432 and :v ; '27438', ‘ fallowed lor past; three years, and in good heart for crop ping ; water race runs through the ..land. Tp be sold cheap, the owner ; having.left the 'district. , Apply at' once. ' 1 Suction No. 581, corner of Cameron and - ;r ‘ ■■ ' Park streets, with two fout-roomed cottages thereon ; £th aere to each !ii - house; both 5 rented to good • tenants. •• Sections 1046,1047, and 1050* each J - . acre, on.. Peter street,, near Town '.j&itjtest.; . ! 1 1 A GOOD CHANCE BV>r a man of small means to ’ACQUIRE a [first-class BUSINESS. FoiAalb, a well, selected new first-class dwk afFANCY GOODS, together with SWJODWItL OF BUSINESS in thelead- in Christchurch; Terms MVy etbrg. ■ Satisfactory reasons given for le&fliib' Applyjatonce,; ; flu " i i WALTER B. .MOSS, ; HAiYELOCK STREET. LOANS OBTAINED^'TO ASSIST PUR ohasere'Where Required. HduseS tad Sections wanted for Sale or to Rent.- , TO FARMERS., Samples pf WHEAT to be seem w : • WALTER B. MOSS’S «02 A 1 U P T-I Q N fRO QM R in.nd. odi Shipping. HORTEST ; AND itfOST DIRECT ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE. M > Through America;"via Sand wichlslands. %e PacbSo • iMaii ;Steamship - .Company under contcapfef ifjtfr ;thd New (Zealand nd New Sputh.Wales Governments) will tespatch the undermentioned; steamers as f.v .film##**' ! Jj City of New York Zealandia... Qityof Sydney Australia 8,500 9;200 3,600 S- AugV 11 Sept. Oct -3,2001N0v. July 17 Aug. 14 Sept. 11 3 .Nov 6 ngers bopked to London, Liver lf [Paris at; i a through rate, thus advantages. ; atea of Freight. and, Passage,, and - CO., Agents, Christchurch. ir.ißoyvbyor,’ Civil Engineers, &c. c "‘F OCKS AND'*! Architects,' .. • V i. oaanio'J :» /:». v i,! ; . O)CRt|, DXUIVXBBa, y AtTTATOES,* LiGXiraTO P 'CM«^nroiSl, 4 iM piitt Be6k*bß, ‘ Tins TRIANGUF] ROAD,



Business Notices. IN order to keep pace with the times the undersigned begs to inform his numerous patrons in the Ashburton dis trict that he has determined to REDUCE the Price of Shoeing and other work from this date. Draught Horses 7b Hacks ... ... ••• 6s Exercising Shoes, Racing Plates, _ and Entire’s Shoes, during the season, will be extra. Note the address — Philip Journeaux, BLACKSMITH, Ac., 1502 Peter street. DANN’S Linseed Balsam. THE marvellous Cure for Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and all affections of ttre Chest, Throat, and Lungs. More genuine cures have been effected by this remark able remedy than by any other prepara tion on sale in the colony. The following articles are contained in the Balsam, viz.:—Linseed, Honey, Bal sam of Tohu, Ipecacuanha, Senega, Ex tract of Liquorice, and several other Bal samic and expectorant ingredients. This preparation is free from Morphia and Antimony, and can be given with safety to infants. Price—ls 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. DANN’S Herbal Pills. In all comp aints arising from the Liver being in a disordered state these Pills have proved to be a certain cure. Sufferers from Indigestion, Constipa tion, Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Sluggish , Liver, Loss of Appetite, etc,, etc., will find these Pills the best and safest remedy. Price —Is 6d and 4s per box. Prepared only by E. C. DAN N, Chemist, ) The Pharmacy, Christchurch, Sole Agent foe Ashbueton, 1 Mr Charles Neate, , CHEMIST. 8 201 DANISH Seed Oats. I THE Undersigned has a full Stock of ] COLONIAL ] CLOTHING DRAPERY ] FLANNELS ] &c. Boots and Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries and Oilmen’s Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEAS. FEED AND SEED OATS. \ FLOUR, BRAN, AND SHARPS. ' All at the lowest prices possible. Genu ine value and no make-believe or sham. Large discount, and other inducements for cash. Families waited on weekly, or ' oftener if required. D. WILLIAMSON, East Stbbet, Ashbueton. 798 E I D AND GRAY’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, Wyndham, Gore, Oamaru, Timarp, Waimate. Ellesmere, Rangiora, Masterton, Auckland, and Wanganui. bizes kept in stock—6, 8 IQ, and 12ft Reid and Gray’s New Zealand Twine Binder. At the Oamaru trial of Twine Binders it took the Gold Medal as the best Machine in the field, beating Samuelson’s ; and Howard’s. This season, at the Taieri trial, it took First Prize as the best Reaper and 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 lowing harvest; and as the demand will be large we would like our friends to order at once, to avoid disappointment. As we will have a well-assorted stock of Fittings at all our Branches, Farmers can rely on getting Fittings at, a moment’s notice. Double-furrow Ploughs, Chaffoutters, Horse Gears, Cambridge Rollers, Seed Sowers, etc., etc. Illustrated catalogues free on application to our Head Office, Dune din or to our Branches at Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Christchurch, Ash rton, or Auckland. JQOOTOR ERNEST LOW’S Cherry Pectoral, An invaluable Medicine in all the stages of Consumption, and not to be surpassed in efficacy for Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Difficulty of Breathing, Influenza, Spasmodic Croup, Hooping Cough, and all affections of the Throat, Bronchi®, and Lungs, ■ Prepared only by H. N. CITRON, r.TTTiimHT, Akaeoa. New Zealand. May bo obtained from every Chemist in hburton and Storekeeper in I the Country. au7 j



REMOVED TO NEW PREMISES. G. J. F. Lublow, MERCHANT TAILOR & OUTFITTER, BEGS to intimate to his customers arid the general public of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that he has REMO V E D To more extensive premises recently erected by him in TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON (Next Union Bank of Australia). To keep pace with his largely increas ing trade, he has purchased a LARGE STOCK of the very best material, viz. : Saddle Kaiapoi West of England Fancy Coating Ipish Frieze Whipcord Elastic Rib Bedford Cord Melton Black Cloth Doeskin And other Tweeds too numerous to par ticularise. It is therefore needless to state that he is in a position to supply a first-class article at the lowest possible price FOR CASH, and in all cases A GOOD FIT GUARANTEED. Gentlemen’s own material made up. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON (Next to the Union Bank of Australia). 1295 DMcFARLA N B , (Late Guard N.Z. Railways), Begs to inform his numerous friends that he has taken over the GROCERY BUSINESS lately carried on by Mr James Baker, and hopes to merit a fair share of the patronage hitherto accorded to his predecessor. All goods will be of the Best Quality, and will be sold CHEAP for CASH. Cash Purchaser of Fresh Butter and Eggs. Note the Address— D. McEarlane (Late James Bake:), HAVELOCK STREET, •286 \/rONUMENTS, HEADSTONES, & ixL CHURCHYARD CROSSES, Made from the handsome and enduring Stone of this District, either Red or White. Designs submitted. Prices mode rate, Inscription accurate and neat. All Goods carefully packed and put on the Railway at Anama Station. A. Pollock, ARCHITECTURAL STONE CARVER, Mount Somers. 382 Geo. Booth & Sons, MANUFACTURERS and IMPORT ERS of AGRICULTURAL IM PLEMENTS. CARLYLE IMPLEMENT WORKS, Sydenham (near Christchurch). Makers of • Carlyle Iron Windmills Carlyle Seed Strippers Carlyle Improved Disc Harrows • Carlyle Drays, Tip Carts, Spring Traps, &c. Ploughs, Harrows, Cultivators, Broadcast Sowers, &c. Sole Agents for RANSOMB’S STEAM THRESHING MACHINERY. Offices and Stores— -213 Tuam street, Christchurch. Postal Address—P.O. Box 89, Christ church. 473 e STOP THAT COUGH! DON’T DELAY.—How can you stop it ? Where is the Remedy. Bennington’s PECTORAL OXYMEL OF CARRA GEEN or IRISH MOSS (registered), can produce more evidence of real merit than any other article for the purpose. Sold everywhere. —G. Bonnhsgion, Christchurch.



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, ORR & CO. 13n CANTERBURY BRANCH. m mm i-ifMTi- Established 1859. Capital 1 1,000,000 Unlimited Liability of Shrrehold bus rp HI PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENT— George Jameson. 24



mo THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON X AND SURROUNDING DIS TRICTS. MRS A. W. WHITE will OPEN a LADIES’ ART DEPOT on SATURDAY, 23rd, June, next to Meech’s Furniture Warehouse,, Burnett street. A splendid variety of material for all kinds of Ladies’ Fancy Work kept in stock, together with some of the latest novelties in Patterns, etc. Mrs White will open a Class for young Ladies, at which will be taught Crewel Work, Berlin Work, Embroidery, Crochet, Netting, Knitting, etc. Terms on application. Advice on the blending oi ora and the working up of materials g“ven gratis. All transactions strictly cash. 1432 JgOOTS ! BOOTS ! I BOOTS ! ! HAYES & CO. having bought the whole of Chambers's Stock of Boots and Shoes, are determined to clear them at a Tremendous Sacrifice. Lot of Ladies’ and Children’s Kid Boots, 60 to 75 per cent Discount. Men’s and Boys’ Awfully Cheap. Also, a quantity of Gum Boots, from 155., must be sold At The Arcade, Ashburton. DR E S S MAKING. UNDERCLOTHING, MISS KINGSBURY Begs to announce to her numerous patrons that she has removed to Bakers’ Buildings, next to D. MacFarlane, Grocer, Havelock Street, Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 396 e to the inhabitants of Rakaia and surrounding districts, that I am pre pared to supply them with prime Butchers’ MEAT at the undermentioned prices:— Beef, IOOIba, at 3Jd per lb. Side Mutton, 2Jd ~ CHARLES INDER, 3460 South Rakaia. dftj&pflMß 7* M 7 R Mr' MURRAY IVN rpAKE TIME BY THE FORE i_ 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 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 Ivs just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, r specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. ■ Attention is called to the Clocks, > Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, s and to the fact that all kinds of ' REPAIRING are done on the premises i and GUARANTEED. t R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON ■ SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of , bis own manufacture which occupies a i place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town, , i Watches free and safe hu post on re jcoiV of P. 0.0 7300-960



Business Notice. y Robert Alcorn, GENERAL MERCHANT. FOR Quality, Cheapness, and Fit in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing and Boots of all sorts, go to R. ALCORN’S Corner Shop (attached to the Grocery, Ironmongery, Glass, and China Ware houses, where you will get everything of the beat quality and at the lowest possible prices, TEA is my speciality ; —my 3s Tea is unequalled in Christchurch or Dunedin at the price, and unsurpassed at any price. 589 d A. J. Gardner, NURSERYMAN, e JJ AS FOR SALE, 3 90,000 Pinus Insignia, 12s per 100; or, if planted and guaranteed, 15s per 100 Macrocarpa 200,000 Box Thorn, 12a per 1000 Fruit Trees, true to name Cabbage Plants, Is per 100. Any quan tity ready for planting out for early spring cabbage. Southbridge, May 7, 1883. 1069 IJI INW AL D STORE. NOTICE. The TIN WALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management of Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will be attended to as formerly. 23d rjY O FARMERS. HUDSON, RIDLEY & CO., GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, AND FARMERS’ AGENTS, 136, 138, Cashel street, Christchurch. Special attention given to all lescrip tions of Seed, Grain, Cheese and Produce placed in our hands for sale, and best market rate, combined with quick returns obtained. Large accommodation for Storage, at Low Rates. WANTED NOW— Grass Seed, Grain, Etc., Etc. 122 COACH FACTORY, Havelock sxeebt. Established 1876. Baker & Brown, COACHBUILDERS, &c., Manufacturers of all kinds of buggies and, carriages of English or American designs. Workmanship Guaranteed. Buggies repaired, re-painted, re-trim med, etc. 196 OTICEI NOTICE.!! Wanted Customers for the Cheap Fur niture Shop in Ashburton. The under signed is selling his Dining-room and Drawing-room Suites at an immense sacrifice —from £lO upwards; some of the best Cretonne and Leather Spring Couches from L2 10s upwards; also, Drawing room Tables and Chairs, Piano Stools. I on Bedsteads and Spring Matrasses for L 4 10s; also some of the best Iron-folding Tables, beautifully painted with ferns and gilded; some of the best Oak Washstands for office use ; Accommodations; Dressing Tables, Towel Rails, American Patent Carpet Sweepers, Japanese Portmanteaux, Travellers’ Trunks, Chests of Drawers, Cheffoniers of all descriptions, Kitchen Tables and Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Look ing Glasses, Pictures, Lamps, etc. In fact everything in the way of Household Furniture from two-roomed house to ten roomed house furnished on shortest notice. Agent for J. B. Mansfield’s Stone Ornaments and Tombstones. Note the Address —J. A. PERSSON, Moore street, Ashburton. 1423 WAT CHE S WATCHES. Greatly reduced in prices J.F.lstratz 261, High sxbeet, Christchurch. I am largely over stocked with clocks, watches, and jewel lery, especially watches, having over 400 good strong watches at all prices to select from (which is the largest stock of watches in one shop in Nevy, Zealand), and I am expecting about the same num .T.F. Steatz her more by the coming steamers, so, if you want a really good, serviceable time .. keeper you will not lose this opportunity i of either sending or coming down your- I selves to get one. All watches are war • ranted from two to five years, and if • proved not genuine the n.onoy wil be re i turned, with interest at the rate of six per i cent, added. To reduce the stock all goods l will be sold at wholesale price during the t next three months. Genuine Rotherham s > English hunting levers, capped and jewel , led, from L 4 15s ; genuine Waltham . watches from L2 10s; Ladies’ watches, “Hall marked,” English silver cases, from , LI 15s ; Peep o' day alarm clocks, 10s 6d. , The above are a few of the leading lines ; E all other goods are proportionally low in i prices. Having such a large and varied stock of watches, cl« oks, and jewellery it • would take too much space to enumerate E every article. Come and inspect my stock t and judge for yourselves. Every article, i .marked in plain figures. Note the address; J. F., STRATZ, Practical Watchmaker; - 261, High street, Trian le, Christchurch. » 602



Business Notices. QOMPULSORY SALE. Hayes & Co. a MUST HAVE MONEY s iND a WILL HOLD A , CHEAP AND ! DESPERATE SALE. | For one Month, commencing 0 SATURDAY, 23rd JUNE, s # _ * ——. _ . r Their Prices must Astonish everybody. 1 Welsh Flannel, Bid ; Scotch Flannel - 10|d ; Winceys, 3d ; Heavy Union Shirt; ing, 6d ; White Calico (American), 3s 6d, Grey Calico, 2s 9d ; Our Blankets are grand at 8s lid ; French Dress Serges, 4|d ; Costume Cloths, sfd ; Homespun ’ Tweed, 4|d ; Satin Cloths, 6£d ; Tweed, for boys’ wear, 10£d; Ladies’ Umbrellas, [ Is lid ; Ladies’ Lementeen, choice, 2s lid ; Cotton Sox, Id ; Felt Carpet, Is ; Hemp Carpet, llfd ; Jet Buttons, l£d ; Good Cotton Tick, 4f d ; Ladies’ Handker chiefs, 2d; Curtain Net, 2£d ; Lot of Children’s Dresses, grand value, 4s lid ; Velvet Hat, is ; Seal Caps, Is ; 4-button Kid Gloves, ‘black, 2s 6d ; Colored, Is 6d; Ladies’ Chemises, Is; Real Ostrich Feathers, 2s 6d ; Black Beatrice Lace, per yard. Id ; Trimmed Hats, from 3d ; Girl’s Fashionable Aprons, 6d ; Ladies’ Tweed Skirts, trimmed, 2s 6d ; Ladies’ Stays, Is 9d; Children’s Bibs, 3&; Ulster Jackets and Wool Goods, Desperately Cheap, Man’s Braces, 1.R., 6d ; Men’s Trou sers and Vests, 10s 6d ; Men’s Colonial Trousers, 8s 6d ; Men’s Moles, 4s 9d ; Lot Men’s Overcoats, to be sold, 19s lid; Men’s Collars, 4 boxes Is. Girls’ Kid E. S. Boots, 2s 9d ; Ladies’ Kid Boots, E.S., 3s 9d; Ladies’ House Boots, 3s 6d ; Seal Boots, good value, j 10s 6d ; Strong Lace Boots, 8s 9d. Boys’ and Men's Boots of every descrip- ] tion are selling Cheaper than Ever. , Observe the Address— BULLOCK’S ARCADE. n2 HRISTCHURCH MONUMENTAI WORKS, ] Manchester street, Christchurch. The undersigned having purchased the . Stock at less than cost price, he is able to execute orders lower than any other yard, and hopes by strict attention to business , to receive a continuance of the favors bestowed on the late Proprietor. 1 J. B. MANSFIELD. t While thanking patrons for past favors s I beg to solicit a continuance of the same 3 for my successor. 511 J. SHERRIFF. 1 spa* Baker Bros., BUILDERS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui and Cass 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 Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 395 e v/V ALL classes now acknowledge that tea as a daily beverage is indispensable. And if, as I. O. Moody says, “ a cup of ] good tea will thoroughly refresh the tired { or depressed, and often remove headache, being one of the greatest blessings to the women of our race, and an important adjunct in the daily life of all sorts and 8 conditions of men,” then to procure it of * good quality is the great desideratum. S Nelson, Moate and Co. have earned golden opinions for their SUPERIOR BLENDED TEAS, and I, as agent, can sincerely recommend these* to all pur- * chasers, and warrant them to prove satis factory in the using. Fruits, General f Groceries, and Italian Goods as usual, } comprising almost every article required in the household, and all at as low prices as possible for cash. I H. M. Carson, FRUIT & ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, Next Bank of New Zealand, East st., Wholesale and Retail Agent for NELSON, MOATE & C O.’S Pure Blended Teas. «1 jyj-R F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon , Dentist, will VISIT Ashburton every month, and may be consulted at Quill’s Hotel. 1065 rjIHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE-ONE PENNY. • PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian is the ONLX DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other Journal. The Ashburton Guardian will be forwarded to any address in the colony for 24s per annum (paid in advance), or 6s 6d per quarter, postage extra. The Ashburton Guardian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and also in Rakaia, Chertsey, Seafield, Meth ven, Alford Forest, Mount. Somers, Wakanui, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks, Tinwald, Window, Watertoh, an every part of the County of Ashburton within the reach of postal communicat thus being the best general as well as local medium for Advertising,



Business Notices. ——; .■> BREWERY A. Moore, . BREWER, MALSTER, AITO BOTTLER. LiO Highest price given for Malting Barit*. Oats Crushed in any quantity., on REASONABLE MEDICINES. Cambridge’s Cough Syrup ~ ..-y Cambridge’s Black Currant (Tough - Elixir' Bennington’s Irish Moss Dr Low's Cherry Pectoral Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Kay’s Essence of Linseed Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed Bosche’s German Gough Syrup Crosby’s Gough Elixir Baxter’s Lung Preserver. Keating’s Cough Lozenges Glycerine Cold Cream Camphor Ice Chilblain Liniment " , .. Steedman’s Whooping Cough Powders Roche’s Whooping Cough Embrocation J. M. Cambridge, I PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. gOMERSBT STABLER , P. Husband Wishes to inform faisgfriends and the public generally that he has taken' the Livery and Bait Stables lately carried on by Mr J. Mcßae,'and hopes to Aollait * fair share of patronage. Good Paddock Accommodation, /with plenty of water. IM2 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 TIMBKRpf 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* ion to Country Orders, and shipped direct rom siding. J. T. B R O W N, Office: Tuam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and wmill, South Belt, Christchurch. ■ iii 9 TEETH. Mr Parker, :■/ TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Is prepared to make sets of Teeth in gold, Platina, Cellu loid, and Vulcanite. Plates re-v, modelled and repaired. Teeth extracted, filled, etc. - ■ Mr Parker will visit at the Bakaia Hotel on fortnightly sale - days ; at Patton’s Hotel, Meth ven, and Mount Somers every > fortnight, date of which will be advertised. 7 61 . ENTIS T R Y. W. J. Sykes, , DENTAL SURGEON, Christchurch, Intends shortly visiting this District; with the latest improvements in DENTAL INSTRUMENTS , v- : . and appliances, which are neoesstuy lot 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, Plati num, Celluloid and Vulcanite. Teeth plugged with Gold, Platinum, and the newest White EnnameL . TEETH EXTRACTED PAINLESSLY By the aid of Citrous Oxide Gas and Ether Sprays Awarded first order of merit at the Ne« Zealan International Exhibition, JpLOWER BOOTS. FLOWER BOOTH Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE OB SALE All kinds of P OWER 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 Sauedebs ■ Mill. , W. PengeUy,^ fJIAILOR AND HABIT MAKER Durham street South, Christchurch,