The Ashburton Guardian.

[PRICE—ONE PENNY;

VOL. IV.-No. 1017

ASHBURTON. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9. ISB3



Business Notices. QREAT STOCK-TAKING- SALE. UNAVOIDABLE POSTPONEMENT OF THE : DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. ■ In consequence of several large trans actions which cannot be settled for some .time, the Dissolution 1 of Partnership of Friedlander Bros! has been Postponed pending the settlement of same. They have just finished their annual stock-taking, and find the 0 STOCK ' IK ■ EACH DEPARTMENT 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 2 ist, AND WILL 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 , Mod’s and Boys’ Clothing,all reduced Blankets and Flannels at wonderfully low prices Ladies’ and Children’s Ulsters and Jackets less than coat 1 Bonnets and Hats at half price. In the IRONMONGERY AND BUILDERS’. MATERI ALS We have also made great reductions in every Tine too numerous to mention, and we wish ta 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 cansupply 11 them now in every size W® ate still prepared to dispose of our Business to suit Purchasers . in the 1 . • FOLLOWING LOTS, separate or together : ; , Loti, DRAPERY & CLOTHING. Lot 3, GROCERY & PROVISIONS. Lot 3, HARDWARE & IRONMONGERY. In conjunction with Mbssra R. Wilkin and Co., of Christchurch, Auctioneers, we hold FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock of every description, at Ashburton and Tipwaid 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 MARINE).



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Harrison, r- A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM tyOL MISSION AGENT, &c, i'lsandSaleß, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, a ' : Purnitilreand Pigs, Poultry, ,w •. , and. General Produce. .I. WBJJELy SALE every SATURDAY, at x f-sirilfif o’clock 1 commencing in the j • >■:;> ‘Yards with HORSES. LAND SAtES. IN THE ROOMS, AS "' REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered oh ; i; • the books. No charge unless sold. "agent fo* the 1 Norwich union ■ ’ Eire' company, j ipjyery class of Riskatakenat lowest rates ".K : ALFRED HARRISON. ! Walterv’;B. -Moss, L,. AsHBTTBXOir, ■ AUCTIONEER, WCOOtTN TANT. LAND :fsi i! 'ANDGOlvmisioN AGENT. . AUCTIONS of Land, Horses, Cattle', ’• J£ : Piga,- Produce, &c., at his Salerooms 3 Tht'3s?AVery Saturday.‘ • In3 Auctiona' of -Stock at Ashburton and every alternate Tues ’V* Ohtai'de sales as required, and on special T ' --Brokerage and Commission Business in forinb. . 1 ' ‘ 1 fi ■ Debts and Rents collected and Houses and'Estates Oared for. 1 ifiiH JiiitOiANS NEGOTIATED. -i.i'.rwrt" — '■ : - I—-—L •• f r -VSfHY PAfJ RENT?! have nothing left at the* end of r tbe term when you have the oppor tmuty; of a acquiring- ,af Freehold -of your any considerable outlay. ’3/ !; W^ETER~B:'‘-MOLS’ - ■ hM i'-jite^/DAS; FOR 'SALE,' , !*. 1 - f With' many'others, of ‘ TOWN SEO-; following mi 1 op TOWN SEO-| -TlONS^whfdh’are'so situated that they iattfst tntitf 1 ydar increase ; materially' in >Filue;‘And which are to be sold chbapif ' ;'V';" ‘i Section No. ! ‘33B,corner MoorO and: tits, ns Williathatrbetajbnwhfch is erected' edj vVi t ttd tobJFortable cottagek, both welll •sar/J > * ,,1! ; ,"‘ T " ‘W"/ i atld on Taii6red: ed Hiffctrbbt (half an acre). " 1 »?eSecthjtfs HoSi '-ACS, 486; and 467, on the* Jod .( wnrtldr HaiVelbck and WilliSm •’ilireeftf desirable property. ‘and ‘ f acre land, ni i ■ >.':’consjsr -'of ’ 'East Town Belt and Isftoefc’; Abuse Well finished ixoji&t' thtohghouti f> ’- 1 ’ ;**/ , M*ois&OOitfed : .AcJushV thoroughly well. bsil 'iiifibished and in ptirfect order; f acre neffjcdjlaad l ; orchard id' full profit, and •tSntijf’ 'capital gdrden ; every convenience. tffLtogo l ‘two‘storey Jioußb'of T4‘ rooms, Irj'.'i'-i u -TVitK 2 aeries grand Mnd; : admirably adaptea for private boarding-house, anAdithm two or throb chains of the ToWn Belt. : 1 f -sH ii'! ’;■■■■ - '! Also, ■« A <Acre ; of - land, with tWo neat cottages '"■* * thereon, opposite Cass street, on ta iNorth-TOwn'Delt (a dead gift). ’j*-FARM FOR SALE—2OO acres at Sea son !<:i‘-fieM; :J par£ of sections' 27432 and *27438,- ’ -PalloW ed * for past three -or d years/tfnd-in good heart for crop r,;!7 :,. plng ; water race runs" through the land. ’. To be sold cheap, the 6*ner uj ;*i having left the district. Apply at si“ , - 1 oncfe. •' :: ‘ • <• Section -No. ' 561, corner of Cameron and . i.Park stieets, with two four-roomed •/. j'a -cottages thereon \ acre to each B'. ! ’ii‘liouso-;" ; 'bath rented to good -tenants. I '' ■ Sections 1046, 1047/ and 1050, each J ■ j acre,'on Peter street, near Town f.i Belt West. J. A GOOD CHANCE ' Fore man of small means to ACQUIRE a Fir St-class BUSINESS. ! ‘ «-Ft* l sale, a'Well selected new first-class stock of FANCY GOODS, together with GOODWILL OF BUSINESS'in the Tead iig thoroughfare in Christchurch. Terms very ibaay; '■ Satisfactory reasons given for seWdg. . A#ly at onbe. edi 7>nj;'WALTER T 3. MOSS, HAVELQ.QK STREET. LOANS T6 ASSIST PUR CHASERS WHERE REQUIRED, Hone i‘kn&‘Sections Iwanted for Sale or to ; Refit, ~r f, 3co farmers.. *' rl Wof KILN-DRIED. WHEAT to be.se.en.at. b,, moss’s 'i R-O O M S. Shipping. ROUTE.tTO GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE. , ■ if • *s3tafojigh(America, via Sandwichlslahds. The PaoiSh Mail Steamship Company (under contract, - with the --New 1 Zealand and New South-Wales - Governments) will gnderipentione4- Bt e emers as Dti 9stu-K'' ) York Zefttandm.ss . Oilyqt Sydney Augfralia... 3.500 Aug. 11 3,200 3.500 3,200 Sept. Oct-, Nov. July 17 Aug. 14 Sept. 11 3lNov G Passengers-bopked to London; Liver poOlil'-osr “‘Phris- at ‘ a through rat'd, thus ■eoorlDgspecial'a'lTantagea. ¥oi rated 1 of'Freight and Passage, and for fulldfiformstion, apply to 'iWlliSGNj SAWTELL & CO., '■ Agents, . ,iij i>u.-. -,(i. ; ■ Christchurch. Phil Ehgfneerß,~fee. ■ (yri.-n. ib /. ■■ j i, 1 c;--.. v " i AxchiteGts. Ml 4 '* Orm.ißxonnnatSv Val-tatobs, Lictwbbd ....... W LanP BBOJSBSS, THE, TRIANGLE; - WAKANUI ROAD, , AsHBVBToir. '■



Business Notices. sSPTjf..) wm IN order to keep pace with the times the undersigned begs 1 to inform his numerous patrons in /he Ashburton dis trict that he has determined to REDUCE the Price of Shoeing and other work from this date. Draught Horses ... .... 7s Hacks ... ... •.. Exercising Shoes, Racing Plates, _ and Entire’s Shoes, during the season, will be extra. Note the address — Philip Journeaux, BIACKSMITH, Ac., 1502 Peter street. H. M. Jones Has now on view a fuse STOCK OF PIANOS, FROM £2O AND UPWARDS. ORGANS. .A good selection of these Instruments on hand from £l2 12s upwards. HARMONIUMS HARMONIUMS. PH 0 of°the 0 Lmost won- "VT derful instru- j. i I £ merits of the day. 171 Music by the yard. A child Mean play it. Very cheap. Just the Qt thing for those who cannot have a (O piano. Pianos oh hire and for sale at the lowest Cash prices, and on TERMS to SUIT _ PURCHASERS. j A Large Assortment of STATIONERY,, BOOKS, TOYS, & FANCY GOODS. ; ' ■ Agent for ■ MILNER & THOMPSON. H. M. JONES, 1 BURNETT ST. & BARING SQUARE. • ' Ashburton. 13d , ; DANISH Seed Oats. | THE Undersigned has a full Stock of ] COLONIAL ] CLOTHING DRAPERY ’ ] ‘ FLANNELS j &c. Spots and Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries and Oilmen’s Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEAS. FEED AND SEED OATS. 1 FLOUR, BRAN, AND SHARPS. * All at the lowest prices possible. Genu ine value, and no make-believe or sham. Large discount, arid other inducements for cash. Families waited on weekly, or 1 ofterier if required. D. WILLIAMSON, East Street, Ashbubton. 798 . JS 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, Oatnaru, 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 tria’ of Twine Binders it took the Gold Modal as the best Machine in the field, beating Samuelaon’s and Howard’s. This season, at the Taieri trial, it took First Prize as the beat 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 he 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, fc'ced Sowers, etc., etc. Illustrated catalogues free on application to our Head Office, Dune din, cr to our Branches at Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Christchurch, Ash rton, or Auckland. Doctor ernest lows . 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. C I T K ON, Ohbbixst, Aeakoa, New Zealand. May be obtained from every Chemist in - Hburton and Storekeeper in the Country. ' au7



REMOVED TO NEW PREMISES. G. 3, . F. Lublow, ■* MERCHANT, TAILOR & OUTFITTER, BEGS to intimate to his customers and; the general,,public of Ashburton and the surrounding; district? that he has R -lf V E’ D v;: ■ To more extensive premises recently eredted by him in TANCRED STREET/ ASHBURTON (Next Union Bank' of Australia). To keep pace with his largely increas ing trade, be has purchased a LARGE STOCK of the very best material, viz. :— 1 Saddle MoSfeiel Kaiapoi West of England Fancy Coating Irish 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 e , (Late Guard N.Z. Railways), Regs to inform his numerous friends that he has taken over ihe GROCERY BUSINESS lately carried on by Mr James Baker, and hopes to merit a fair ishare 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. MeFarlane ■ (Late James Bake'), HAVELOCK STREET.



V/TONUMENTS, HEADSTONES, & IyL 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. Solo Agents for RANSOME’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 itl Where is the Remedy. Bennington’s PttCTORAL 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. Bonninqton, Christchurch.



Business Notices. A USTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY A (LIMITED). , ■ CAPITAL ... ... [Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. LOWEST RATES OP PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on most Favorable Terms. Special Notice. —As this Company has been the means of Reducing .^ e Premiums, Insurers will best consult their own interests by heartily suppor i g it, and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR & CO. 13n CANTERBURY BRANCH* "Mmm m Mi Established 1859; / Capital 11,000,000 Unlimited Übbility of Seereh6lder& T H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. 1 ASHBURTON AGENT— George Jamespn. 24



rtRO THE TOADIES OF ASHBURTON: X AND SURROUNDING DIG-; TRICTS.' ‘ | MRS A. W. WHITE will OPEN &. ART DEPOT op 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 o/ ors and the working up of materials given gratis. All transactions strictly cash. ‘1432 JgOUTS I BOOTS ! 1 BOOTS 1 ! HAYES & CO. having bought the whole, of Gbambers’s-Stook’of- Boots and Shoes, are determined to clear them sit a Tremendous ;Sacrifice. Lot of. ’Ladies’ and Children’s Kid Boots, > 50 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. Dress making. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Begs to ' announce to her numerous ■ patrons .that she has removed to Jjakors’ ;Buildihgs, next to D. MacFarlane, Grocer, Havelock; Street, Ashburton. - 1 , Orders promptly attended to. 396 e _ GTICE to the inhabitants of'Rakaia land surrounding districts, that I am pre par.ed.to supply them with prime Butchers’ MEAT at the undermentioned prices Beefj.lOOlbs, at 3|d pbr lb. ‘ Side Mutton, CHARLESINDER, 1460 South Rakaia.



•Vr.mv S-RMURRAY^ rriAKE TIME BY THE FORE- X L9OK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Homo, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, .. East street, Ashburton, > was not long in learning after tiirf 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 | colopial life;,, He / ts just received anS 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 ; 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. plkce ifa his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe V” post on re ceipt of P. 0.0 7300-96 a



Business Notice. Robert Alcorn, GENERAL MERCHANT; Quality, Cheapness, and Fit in 1 "V..... i-K r, 5 nn/1 nlniVllTlff Jj 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 df the best 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. BB9d A. J. Gardner, NURSERYMAN, AS F O R : S A L E, 90,000 Pinus Insignia, 12s per 100; or, if planted and guaranteed, 15s per 100 Macrocarpa '200,000 Box Thorn, 12s 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 T INWALD S T O R E. NOTICE. 1 The TIN WALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management, of Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will be attended to as formerly., 23d m o F A R M E R s. 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 Oil-. Mill nm Ashburton, coach factory, Havelock , street. . ■ • .. . Established 187.6.- Baker & Brown, COACHBUILDERS, &c., [anufacturers of all-kinds of buggies and carriages of English or American. ' , . designs.. Guaranteed, Buggies repaired, re-painted,- re-trim-, led, etc. ; 196 K OTI CE 1 JfQIICEI! Wanted Customers for the Cheap Fur itura Shop in Ashburton. The under gned is selling . his Dining-room and 'rawing-roqm . Suites at an immense icrifice—from £lO upwards; some of the sst Cretonne and Leather Spring, Couches 'om L 3 10s upwards; also, Drawing jom Tables and Chairs, Piano Stools, on Bedsteads and Spring Matrasses for 4 10a; also some of the best Iron-folding ables, beautifully painted with ferns and ilded; some of,the best Oak Washstands >r office use ; Accommodations ; Dressing ables, Towel Rails, American Patent larpet Sweepers, Japanese Portmanteaux, ravellers’ Trunks, Chests of Drawers, Ihefiqniers ’of all descriptions. Kitchen 'ab.es and Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Look ig Pictures, Lamps, etc. In ict everything in the way of Household ’urniture from two-roomed house to ten aomed . house furnished on shortest otioe. Agent for J. B. Mansfield’s Stone >rnanients and Tombstones. Note the .ddress—J. A. PBRSSON, Moore street, Lshblurton. 1423 r/r fit m A-T.F. Stratz \V 'AT C H E S WATCHES. w .GVeatly reduced in prices J.B.'stratz 261, High street, 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 New Zealand), and I am expecting about the same num ber more by the coming steamers, so, if you want a really good, serviceable time keeper you will not lose this opportunity of either sending or coming down your selves to get one. All watches are war ranted from two to five years, and if proved not genuine the n oney wil be re turned, with interest at the rate of six per cent, added. To reduce the stock all goods will be sold at wholesale price during the 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 ; all other goods are proportionally low in prices. Having such a large and varied stock of watches, clocks, and jewellery it would take too much space to enumerate every article. Cdme and inspect ray stock and,, judge.; for yourselves. ■ Every article marked in plain figures. .Note the address: J. F. STRATZ, Practical Watchmaker, .261, High street, Trian le ( Christchurch. * 502



Business Notices. QOMP.ULSORI SALE. Hayes & Co. MUST HAVE MONEY . , •• *NJJ ' WILL. HOLD A CHEAP . . . ’ AND ' DESPERATE SALE. •••■«: ■ For one Month, commencing SATURDAY, 23rd JUNE, Their Prices must AsVonlsh everybody. Welsh Flannel, B|d ; 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, 4f dr; Costume Cloths, s|d ; Hombsp.un i Tweed. 4|d ; Satin Cloths, 6|d ; Tweed, for boys’ wear, 10£d ; Is lid ; Ladies’ Lementeeri, choice, 2s lid ; Cotton Sox, Id ; Felt Carpbt, Is ; Hemp Carpet, ll£d ; Jet' Buttons, l|td ; Good Cotton Tick, 4|d ; Ladies’ Handker chiefs, 2d .; Curtain Net, 2£d ; Lot of Children’s Dresses, grand value, 4s lid; Velvet Hat', Is ; Seal Caps. Ts ;' 4-bdtton Kid Gloves, black, 2s 6d ; Colored, IS 6d; Ladies’ Chemises, Is ; Real Ostrich Feathers, 2s ,6d ; Black' Beatrice Lacb, per .yard,, Id; Trimmed Hats, fnom 3d ; Girl’s Fashionable Aprons,’6d ; Ladies’ ■ Tweed Skirts, trimmed, 2s 6d ; Ladies’ Stays, Is 9d; Children’s Bibs, 3d?' Ulster Jackets and Wool Goods; .Desperately Cheap. Man’s Braces, LR., 6d ; Men’s sera and Vests, 10s 6d ; < Men’s Colonial Trousers, <Ba 6d ; Men’s Moles, 4s 9d; Lot Men’s. Overcoats, to be sold, 19s lid; Men’s Collars, 4 boxes Is. . ~(}.irls’ Kid E.S. Boots, 2b 9d ; Ladies’ Kid Boots, E.S., 3s 9d ; Ladies’ House Boots, 3s 6d ; Seal Boots, good value, !iOsAd ; 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 Christchurch monumentai! 1 i wdRES, - Manchester street, Christchurch. , The undersigned having, purchased thei Stqck at less ,tjian costprice, he is- able tb • execute-orders lower than any;other yard,; and hope? by strict attention to business to ,jsceiye a continuance of the' favors; bestowed on the late Proprietor. , .;' ! , ...J. B, MANSFIELD. ; i , ,While thanking patrons for past favors i I beg to solicit a continuance of the same; for my succes:or. ■■■•.•■! 511 J. SHERRIFP,



Baker Bros., QONTRA'CTORS, 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 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 conditions of men,”, then to procure it of good quality is the great desideratum. 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 Groceries,- and Italian Goods ,8,8 .usual, comprising almost every article - reqhired in the household, and all at as low prices as possible for cash. H. M. Carson, FRUIT & ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, Next Bank of New Zealand, East st., Wholesale and Retail Agent for . Nelson, moate * co.’s . Pure Blended Teas. «1 F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT Ashburton every month, and may be consulted at Quill’s Hotel. 1065 rjjlHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE— ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian is the ONLY DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the ■ County 1 of Ashburton than any other Journal. The Ashburton Guardian will ba forwarded to any address in the colony for 24s per annum (paid in advance), di 6s 6d per quarter, postage extra. The Ashburton 'Guardian .circulates largely in the Town and, Suburbs, and alpO in Rakaia, Chertsey, Seafield, Meth ven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanui, Xibngheach, Ashburton Forks, Tinwald, Winslow, Waterton, an everj 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. ; t.m ON BBBWIBT A. Moore, BREWER, M A.LSTER, iJJDP



Highest price given for Malting pate Crushed in any qq»ntUfc^g»f (REASONABLE MEDipdCf^S. Cambridge’s Cough Syrup . . ■ ' Cambridge’s Black Currant CeQgh Elixir iu Bennington’s Irish Moss , ‘ Dr Low's Cherry Pectoral ' Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Kay’s Essence of Linseed • Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed Boache’s German Cough Syrup Crosby’s Cough Elixir Baxter’s Lung Preserver, Keating’s Cough Lozenges Glycerine Cold Cream , Camphor Ice ' I Chilblain Liniment Steedman’s Whooping Cough Roche’s Whooping Cough Embrocation J. M. Cambridge, PHARMACEUTICAL OBIMIST, ASHBURTON. (R OME3 SB T ST-ABLEI& P. Husband ; u Wishes to inform his|friends and tile public generally that he has: taken J< the | Livery and Bait Stables lately carried, pit by Mr <T. Mcßae, and hopes to solicit 4 fair share of patronage. , Good Paddock Accommodation, -with plenty of water. .» ' ■ 1442 - All who intend building, Are invited, to CALL at-the YARDS . ■ . or i r . 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' llAd'lft Lowest Current Bates. SPECIAL LINES FENCING WIRE; IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. Special (*|- 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. . i\&



Mr Parker, JJAVING taken premises in' r , BOLtiOClt’S TRJ AN GLIB, ( \ ,• Wakanui road, ( (Next Mr Fecks’ Office), .J 3 Ta prepared to make ■ Artificial ~ , Seta ia Gold, Platiua, Celluloid, i and Vulcanite. ‘ . , J ! Plates , re-modelled and ;»• ;' paired. : ■ • . . * Teeth stopped, extracted, et&_ First-class work, and at towtt, r ' ! ;. prices. ■ ' : Note the address— . J TRIANGLE, ; 7 61 Wakanui road. 1



W. J. Sykes, ;^ DENTAL SURGEON, Christchurch, Intends shortly visiting this District With ’ the latest improvements in . . - DENTAL INSTRUMENTS and appliances, which are necessary fol the production of high class, work, both; Surgically and Mechanically. . ■ • - Special Instruments for regelating Mvi extracting Children’s Teeth. Artificial Teeth from one to a complete set, inimitably mounted on Gold, Plkti-.,, num, Celluloid and Vulcanite. Teeth plugged with Gold, Platinum, and the newest White EnnameL TEETH EXTRACTED PAINLESSLY . By the aid of IS itrous Oxide Gas and Ether Spray. Awarded first order of merit at the Nee* Zealan International Exhibition. -ptLOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE OR SALE All kinds of F OWER ROOTS and ■* BEDDING PLANTS BOUQUETS, Hand and Table, inade” ■ up on the shortest notice; cheaper than any other in the trade. ‘ r' ‘ Note the Address, Mill Rage Road, Back Saundebs ( W. Pengelly,^ FJIAILOR AND HABIT MAJCBK Durham street Souih, ■ ' / Ouristohurch. i: