The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. V.-No. Km. 1 .

ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27. ISfiS

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auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c.| Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM- A MISSION AGENT. &v. Land Sales, Sales of Merchandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, • ■ and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on ihe'books. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION f-FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. ALFRED HARRISON. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. 0. E. FOOKS AND SONS, ■ Civil. Engineers, Valuators, Licensed Surveyors, and Land Brokers, rifc TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, r. ’ Ashburton. Shipping. Shortest and most direct : ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA AND, via SANDWICH ISLANDS. The, Pacific Mail. Steamship Company (under contract with; the New Zealand and New South Wales Governments) will despatch the undermentioned steamers as under: — Passengers booked to London, Liver pool, or Paris at a through rate, thus securing special advantages. For rates of Freight and Passage, and for full information,: apply to WILSON, SAWTFLL & 00., Agents, Christchurch. Business Notices. 0 ,N SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. SEED WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRASS SEED CHAFF FLOUR BRAN SHARPS TEA SUGAR, etc. Agents for Moore & Cc., Christchurch. ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 205 . L Havelock street. Goo. Booth & Sons, ivvrANUPACTORERS and import- IVI EES or AGRICULT AL 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 jvANSOME’S STEAM THRESHING . MACHINERY. Offices aixd Stores— -213 Tuam street, Christchurch, Postal' Address—P. O. Box 89, Christ church. 473 e



M E H B N. -We beg'to thank the inhabitants of Methven and surrounding districts for the liberal support accorded us since our commencing Business here. We wish to nptify that we have REMOVED into our new and commodious premises, two doors sodth of our old offices. We have intro ddeed'all Sorts of General Merchandise into our Business, and are prepared to supply Stations and other large con sumers with every desc iption Stores, &c., at wholesale rates. TIMBER of every de scription at lowest current rates. Best Newcastle COAL from the Old Lambton Mine.- Builders requisites in IRON MONGERY, DOORS, SASHES, etc., always on, hand. Feed OATS and Seed WHEAT and OATS on Sale. Oaten CHAFF in any quantities ("best quality). We have also on Sale Messrs Booth, McDonald and Co.’s celebrated fmOQHS, DRaYS, ROLLERS, ARROWS, and other Farming Implements, which we are prepared to rfelf at Christchurch Prices, with freight Added.'We are also booking orders for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders, and farmers are advised tomake early applica tions. Haxtoh and Beattie's flexible Harrows. Grain and other Produce Stiofdd pn the most reasonable terms. fnts for the New Zealand Loan and ie&ti’e 'Agency Company, Limited, New Zealdhd Ihshtance Company. Hand 1 - and Commission Agents. Loans negotiated,—CL-J,.„W, ..CooksPit, Jun. , and Co-. .General Merchants, Methven. 'MetKVdOi' July9ifli; 18631 7 66 mas GUARDIAN is published every JL evening, giving every day's news, op to* the hour of going to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly. life!ii i!- i' .■ , ■ ■■■■ '



Business Notices. Woolpacks. WOOLPACKS. WOOLPACKS. We are now selling Full-weigbta BELOW CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, and guarantee them to be of the beat quality. Reapers AND Binders (STRING OR WIRE). We are now taking orders for these ; delivery, the end of this or early next month. String or Wire for above machines now landing, and is of superior quality. We are jpurchasers of Wool, and are prepared to make liberal advances on same placed in our hands for sale in this, Australian, and English Markets. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ashburton.



In conjunction with Messrs B. Wilkin and Co., of Christchurch, Auctioneers, we hold FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock 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 MARINE).



Business Notices. 'h IN order to keep pace w th the times the un ursigned begs to info T m his numerous patrons in the ois trict 'h it he lias determined to REDUCE flie Dike of Shoeing and o ! her work fn m this date. Draught Horses ... ... 7s Hacks ... ... ... Os Exercising Shoes, Pacing Plates, and Entire’s Shoes, during the season, will be extra. Note the address— Philip Journeaux, BLACKSMITH, Ac., 1502 Peter street. f%?l X.



MAKERS. We, the undersigne i, having taken the business of Mr T. Chambers, we hope by making a good article and strict attention to business, t merit a share of public patronage. Fowke & M‘Ewen BOOTMAKERS, East street, Ashburton. 7



DANISH Seed Oats. Undersigned has a full Stock of COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS &c. Boots and S) oes, Large Stock of Groceries and Oilmen’s Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA 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, E a t Street, Ashburton. 798



STj n_ Reid and gray’s Latest Improved Central Disc Harrow, At reduced prices. Nearly 500 in use with new centre stay for seat and balan cing purposes. Has one extra disc, or is six inches wider than those of all other makers for the same given size ; discs 16 or 18 inches diameter as desired. They have three chilled bearing brackets in each wing of the 10 and 12 feet sizes, the imported makes having only two. All oil holes are in the top, arid it is the simplest, best, and most durable disc har row in the market; and is row so well known that tea imonials as to efficiency would be superfluous. Any size fitted with travelling carriage to pass through gates when so required. Carriage paid to the different Railway Stations in accord ance with our catalogue. Cambridge Rollers at valued prices, serrated and plain, 20, 24, 26, and 30 inches in diameter, from 6 to 10 feet long. Broadcast sowers, for grain, grass and turnip seed. Farm and tip drays. Contractors’ tip road drays, etc. Single, double, and treble furrow ploughs. Drill or ridging ploughs. Drill and field grub bers. Harrows, zig-zag and flexible tripod harrows. Binding twine and wire, best quality. No. 8 fere ng wiie ands'and.-rdp, all sizes, punched to any guage. Note reduction in prices. Double speed reapers, £3O; Single speed reapers, £2B; etc., etc., etc. Reid A Gray’s NEW ZEALAND TWINE BINDER At both the Oamaru and Taieri trials took Gold Medals as bes* Reaper and Binder in the field. Write for testimonials. Illustrated catalogues free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Ashburton, Christ church, and Auckland. Rakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing us in this district. REID & GRAY. Dressmaking, 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. 3962 Agricultural machine shop. Charles Ray, WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, Engineer, Millwright, Reaper and Binder Expert. All kinds of Machinery repaiied with despatch, and on reasonable terms. Ex tras of all kinds ; orders taken for the latest improved reapers and binders, and the best twine. Sewing machines re paired. 10 800



Notice- J. A. PerSSOll CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER & UNDERTAKER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding di tricts that he HAS REMOVED from his Old Premises to MORE COMMODIOUS ONES SITXTATKD IN WaKANUIRoaD, NEXT TO THE POST OFFICE, Andean sell as cheap as any-house in Christchurch. All the latest and new designs of furni ture, bedding, etc., received direct from Home every month. Furniture of all de scriptions at lowest prices. Shoplifter, etc. 1 Agent fur Walter Gee’s Venetian Blinds J. B. Mansfield, Monumental Mason. 1423 An inspection invited.



Business Notices. Licensing act, issi, on Sale at Office of this Paper F. S. Shearer, OF THE .\Y BANK WORKS, TINWALD, begs to thank the public for theii past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treahing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Prays, Traps &c. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders, Note the Address— Great South road, Tinwald. 590 d SALE. Seed. F 0 SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White, Prime Tuscan, SEED OATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPOI ISLAND POTATOES. CRUSHED OiT S, First-class, Is. lOcl. per bushel, JOSEPH CLARK, Tinwald.



DAMN’S Linseed Balsam. rrHE marvellous Cure for Coughs, Colds, X Influenza, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and all affections of the 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 'afety to infants. Price—ls 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. D AN N’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. ?rice—ls 6d and 4s per box. Prepared only by E. C. DAN N, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch. Sole Agent fob Ashburton, Mr Charles Neate, CHEMIST. 8 201 UNITED FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. With Unlimited Liability of a large COLONIAL PROPRIETARY. Fire and Marine Insurances effected at lowest tariff rates—less 25 per cent. ALBERT ROBERTS, Agent, 1391 West street, Ashburton.



Relief from cougli in five MINUTES. Bonnington’s Pec rOKAL OXYMEL OF CARRAGEEN OR IRISH Moss (Registered).—The most certain and speedy remedy for disorders of the Chest and Lungs. May be obtained at most of the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere.— George Bonnington, Christchurch. DUST, BONE DUST. We have much pleasure to inform our clients and others, that we have been ap pointed Sole Agents for the sale of Mr F. T. Mayo’s BONE DUST, for Canter bury, and we are prepared to supply same in quantities to suit purchasers. Bone Manure from bone meal to inch bone. Bones purchased in any quantlt for y'ash, either at our Stores or at the Mill, rlampatcad. For prices and particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., General Merchants, 8 430 Ashburton. COMIN ! Coming ! ! t oraing !!! Who ! What 1 Why, Christinas and the New Year ! Of course everybody has a more or less clear conception of the fact, but it is in connection with another fact which everybody may not know that I make the trite announcement. The other fact is that I am now ready with fresh and large supplies of goods to meet the anticipated inc: eased demand of my numerous customers in the approaching festive season. I respectfully solicit a call from all those who have money to lay out and who can purchase where thay please ; thay will have the utmost attention, civility, thanks, and last (not least), go f d value for their money. Monthly accounts with SAFE custo mers, and families waited upon weekly ; goods entered at cash prices.



H. M. CAIISON, Wholesale and Retail Agent for Nelson, Moate and Go’s pure blended teas, East street, Ashburton, next door to the Bank of New Zealand. al



Business Notices t OF REMOVAL J. HARVEY, BOOT and SHOE MAKER, has REMOVED fmm Tancn*d stre f fr» f,h« pimp in Fast street, lately occupied hy JSealas and Co. Repair neatly executed. 8 415 rpO FARMERS AND OTHERS. The unde signed has for Sale SOUND DERWENT POTATOES, a splendid sample. ALB iRT ROBERTS, West street, Ashburton. 13th Nov., 1883. 11 880 Hamburg - Magdeburg firk INSURANCE COMPANY. Sub scribed capital, £3,000,000. Mr Stephen I E. Poyntz has been appointed agent for the above Company in Ashburton, and will be prepared to accept risks at lowest current rates. Prompt and liberal settle ments. Jambs Henderson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury, 1022 JQOMESTIO PATTERN DEPOT. MRS HODuE, Dressmaker, TANCRED ST. (opposite the Arcade), Bogs to intimate to the Ladies of Ashbur ton and neighbourhood that she has Winter Dress Materials that can be dis posed of exceedingly cheap. Ladies Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry Office for Domestic Servants. 8 320 FJIHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PRICE ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that Thb Ashburton Guardian is the ONLY DAILY PAPER publisher! 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, Chertaey, Seafield, Meth ven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanui, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks, Tinwald, Winslow, Waterton, an every part of the County of Ashburton within the reach of postal communication, thus , being the best geneial as well » local , medium for Advertising



DRAPERY. Clearing Sale. GIVING UP BUSINESS. PREMISES TO LET. THE undersigned respectfully an nounces (hat he will commence a CLEARING SALE on SATURDAY, 3rd November, with a view to quit the whole stock as speedily as possible. WILLIAM GAVIN DRAPER, st street, Ashburton. 10 322



An evil and its remedy.—t 3 the Editor, —It is ahealthy sign ofthe times when our local papers are beginning to deal in a fearless manner with bankrupts and the bankruptcy laws. The time has come when something must be done either by the legisla ture or by business men themselves to put an end to a state of affairs which is a disgrace to our boasted civilisation. We (the under signed) have been doing business in Ashbur ton about years, and the money we have lost during that period by bankrupts, levan ters, and blacklegs generally amounts to a great deal more than the margin usually allowed for bad debts. If the law cannot pro tect us then w r e must protect ourselves, and there is only one way to do so, viz,, to abolish the credit system altogether. This system has been the curse of other countries besides New Zealand, and past experience has proved it to oe rotten to the core. Owing to recent heavy losses we have resolved to sell for cask only n future. The honest man who is willing to pay his 20s in the £, and pay as he goes, will find this no disadvant age but a great gain, as he will be able to obtain a first-class article much cheaper than he would under the old system. We shall exert our selves to the utmost as heretofore to give cur customers full satisfaction, and every order will be executed in our usual first-class style—but we shall no longer run any unnecessary risk. Under the cash system we are prepared to offer a special line of tweeds at the following unusually low prices ; —Gentleman’s suit made to order, £2 18s fid; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £2. All other goods in proportion, for cash only. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street. V. R. PUBLICATIONS. The following Government Publics* tions, with others, can bo obtained at the Office of this Paper : Mines Act, 1879 Mining Companies Act, 1872 Mines Act Amendment Act, 1872 Canterbury Rivers Gaming and Lotteries Debtors and Creditors Act Debtors and Creditors Rules Stamp Act Railway Tariff Amendment Companies Road Boards Fencing Act Amendment, 1882 Local Elections Corrupt Practices Licensing T ct Licensing Amendment Acts affecting Agriculture and Stock Education Agricultural and Pastoral Societies Cruelty to Animals Protection of Animals Brandr *«id Branding Dog Registration Drw^'ve



Business Notice. Eobert Alcorn, GENERAL MERCHANT. Quality, Cheapnesa, and Fit in L 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 best quality and at the lowest possible prices. TEA is my speciality ;—my 3s Tea is unequalled in Christchurch <-r Dunedin at the price, and unsurpassed at any price. 589 d COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. Established 1876. Baker & Brown, OOAOIIBUILDERS, &c., Manufacturers of all kinds of buggies and carriages of English or American designs. Workmanship Guaranteed. Buggies repaired, re-painted, re-trim raed, etc. 196



HIGHEST AWARD AND GOLD M EDAL New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, for Glazed Drain-pipes, Moulded Bricks, etc. Ford and Ogdon, South Malvern and Christchurch, FIRE-BRICK, DRAIN-PIP AND FIELD-PIPE MANUFACTURERS. AWARDS for Salt-glazed Stoneware Drain-Pipes:—Canterbury Agricultu ral and Pastoral Association : Grand No vember Show, 1881, First Prize, Silver Medal. Ashburton Agricultural and Pas toral Association : October Show, 1881. First Prize. The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Silver Medal for Bricks, Special Quality. First-clas references from Engineers, Architects, Contractors and others. Manufacturers of Malt-kiln Tiles, Fire Tiles, Fire Bricks, Special Brick (red and white), Air Grates, Chimneypots, Roofing, Ridging and Floor ing Tiles, harden Border Tiles, Pig Troughs, Flowerpots, Jam and Pickle Jars, Butter Crocks, Bread Pans, etc. Fireclay, Cement of the beat brands. Goods forwarded by rail direct from the works, South Malvern, or from the Christ church depot. For quotations apply tf 861 GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton.



Seeds. WHITE CLOVERS ALSYKE COW GRASS GORSE MANGOLDS GRASS SEED PEAS PEANS KIDNEY POTATOES WHEAT OATS BARLEY We have good supplies of the above. All Prime Quality, HUDSON, RIDLEY AND CO., 136, 138, Cashel stbkkt. 8 225



Cartes-de-Visite Portraits Are now taken at C LAWRENCE’S STUDIO, SAUMDERS’ BIX BRINGS, Ashburton, Prom 7a 6d to 10a per dozen. Guaranteed. 966



REMOVED TO NEW PREMISES. 1 G. J. Eriunblow, MERCHANT TAILOR & OUTFITTER, BEGS to intimate to his customers and the general public of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that he has REMOVED To more extensive premises recently erected by him in TANG RED 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. : Sadd'e Mos o iel 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 ho is in a position to supply a first-class article at the lowest possik/a price FOR CASH, and in a'd cases A GOOD FIT GUARANTEED. Gentlemen’s own material mad's up. TANCBED STREET, ASHBURTON (Next to the Union Bank of Australia). 1295



Business Notices. HRISTCHURCH MONUMENTAI 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. While thanking patrons for past favors [ beg to sol cit a continuance of the same for my successor. OONTRACTORS, BUILDERS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui and Cass Str oo ts, J. F, MANSFIELD. 511 J. SHERRIFF. Baker Bros., Ashburton. 167



Messrs Elz Bros., HILE thanking the public for their liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged the : r premises, and wish to notify that they are now in a position 1 , 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



jyj"R F. G, THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT Ashburton every month, and may be consulted at Quill’s Hotel. 1065 W. Pengelly, rjIAILOE, AND HABIT MAKER Durham street South, Chbi tchuech P. Cairns, AILOR AND CLOTHIER. in- & U - U 1 QO rn ■K 3 < W -+=> « css k O Vj ! pm O CD o > o 07 w £S)O CORNER OF HIGH AND ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH, All Goods warranted well shrunk, by our patent shrinking machine. PATTERNS OF TWEEDS SENT ON Ai PLICATION 11 953



NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. We beg to intimate that we have re ceived our SHIPMENTS of NEW SEA SON’S Seeds, which on trial have proved to be of extra fine quality. Our FARM SEEDS "elude white and red clover, alskye, cow ffass, trefoil, lucerne, cocksfoot, rye grass, 'orse, car.vcts of sorts, mangolds of si rts, including the new mammoth kinds, which have given such great satisfaction to our cus'omers during the last iwo years. Our GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS are the finest we have - ver had the satis faction of offering both in quality and variety. They contain many novelties highly spoken of in ; ngland, and offered here for the first time. Also TREE SEEDS, comprising blue gum, red gum, weeping gum, peppermint gum, swamp gum, stringy bark, silver wattle, black wattle, pinus insignia, pinus maritima, cupress, maorocarpa, and many others. Also SEED POTATOES, among which is the new American ruby, queen, American fluke, and others of the eatlic < known ; also Bone Dust in. large or small quantities. Tools of all sorts. Plain and ornamental Flower Pots. Pruning and budding Knives, etc, etc. Sealy Bros.,



Business Notices. BREWERY A. Moore, BREWER, MALSTER, AND BOTTLER. Richest price given for Malting Bariev. Oats Crushed in any quantity. 624 yErEKINARY MEDICINES.' Absorbent Bluter, the only rational, cure for Splints, Spavin, Curbed Hocks; Ringbone. Also a milder form for Strangles, thick*" ening of the Tendons, and Abscesses. '' Condition, Cough, Worm, Physic, and Alterative Balls and Powders, Driffield White Oil for Galls, Green W-mds, Sore Teats, etc Every description of Medicine for Horses, Cattle, Sheep and t ther animals made to order. J. M. Cambridge, PHARMACEUTICAL CBtMIST. f ASHBURTON, Formerly with Frakcis Cdpiss, M.R.C.V. S., Dies, Norfolk England ; Author of a prize essay on lhe"* r Dl«BiiSir*’ of the Liver of the Horse,” as read before the Royal Agricultural Society. gOMERSET STABLES, P. Husband Wishes to inform his friends and e public generally that he has taken. the Livery and Bail Stables lately carrie) on; by Mr J. Mcßae, and hopes k. solid*'a fair share of patronage. Good Paddock Accommodation, with plenty of water. 1042 ALL WHO INTEND BUILDING, Are invited to GALL at the YARDS OF - ..■■■> J. T. BROWN; TIMBER AN 7 ' COAL MERCHANT Where they can bo fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American'Dressed Sheldng, ’ and T dfK§# v Timber, large assortment. Special at ion to Country Ordors, and shipped direct rom siding. J. T. BROWN. Office: Tcam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding wmill, South Belt, Christchurch. {ll9



c R 0 K E The undersigned will offer during the coming season the whole of his enormpua stock at Wholesale Prices comprising the balance of last year’s Stock, the whole of Mr E. Fuller’s Stock, and 20 Cases to ar rive per Waikato. HUNDREDS OP BATS, To select from by the following makers,* Cobbett, Duke, Lillywhite, Jeffreys, Bart let, Ayers, Bussy, Grimwood and others Extra large discounts to Clubs and Schools. TO ARRIVE—A Large Stock of La#n Tennis (good), with all the latest improve monts. W. BRI OE, Opposite Bank o Sew Zealand, OHRTSTCHLRCH. D ENTI S T R V W. J. Sykes, DENTAL SURGEON, Christchurch, Intends shortly visiting this District a the latest improvements in DENTAL INSTRUMENTS and appliances, which are necessary fo ' 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, Platt num, Celluloid and Vulcanite. Teeth plugged with Gold, Platinum, ■■ and the newest White EnnameL TEETH EXTRACTED PAINLESSLY ‘ By the aid of ■ f itrous Oxide Gas and Ether Spray Awarded first order of merit at the Nee Zealan International Exhibition. :



KC OUR AGE FLORICULTURE.' Abbott and Raynel, NURSERYMEN & FLORISTS, Have for Sale— A Large and varied stock of Greenhouse Plants and Ferns, Ac., at Million prices ; also, Cut Flowers. HAND & TABLE BOUQUETS Made up on the shortest notice—at price which will defy competition. Note the Address— MILL RACE ROAD, Back of Friedl anders’ Brick Kilns. 12 989 OTIOE O F R EM9V-Ai- I beg to inform my Clients that I hav Removed T From, feast street tq Changers IN MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, i Burnett street CHAS. W, N£L| Ashburton, August 20,