The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV-No. 997.1

ASHBURTON. TUESDAY. JTjLY 17. 1883.

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■auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGENT, &<., ■ Land Sales, Sales of Stock, 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 the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. ALFRED HARRISON. Walter B. Moss, i , Burnett Street, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, LAND ;;AND COMMISION AGENT. AUCTIONS of Land, Horses, Cattle, Pigs. Produce, &c., at his Salerooms and Yards every Saturday. ■ Auctions of Stock at .Ashburton and - Tinwald Saleyards every alternate Tues day. Outside sales as required, and on special terma ■ Brokerage and Commission Business in ; a|l its forms. ' Debts and Rents collected and Houses and Estates cared for.



LOANS NEGOTIATED. WHY PAY RENT? AND have nothing left at the end of the term when you have the oppor tunity of acquiring a Freehold of your own without any considerable outlay. WALTEiTb. MOIS : MAS FOR SALE, , With many others, The following pick of TOWN SEC TIONS, which are so situated that they must, every year Increase materially in value, and which are to be sold cheap if sold soon : Section No. 338, corner Moore and William streets, On which is erected ■ ' two comfortable cottages, both well rented. Sections Nos. 425 and 426, on Tancred street (half an acre). Sections Nos. 465, 466, and 467, on the corner of Havelock and William streets —a most desirable property. Six-roomed house and £ acre land, corner of East Town Belt and Peter street; house well finished throughout. Six-roomed house ; thoroughly well finished and in perfect order; £ acre land ; orchard in full profit and capital garden ; every convenience. Large two-storey house of 14 rooms, ■ with 2 acres grand land; admirably adapted for private boarding-house, and within two or three chains of the Town Belt, Also, J acre of land, with two neat cottages ~ thereon, opposite Cass street, on ‘ . North Town Belt (a dead gift). , FARM FOR SALE—2OO acres at Sea field, part of sections 27432 and 27438, fallowed for past three years, and in good heart for crop ping ; water race runs through the land. To be sold cheap, the owner having left the district. Apply at once. Section No. 581, corner of Cameron and Park streets, with two four-roomed cottages thereon ; Jth acre to each house; both rented to good tenants. Sections 1046, 1047, and 1050, each J acre, on Peter street, near Town Belt West.



, A GOOD CHANCE i For a man of small means to ACQUIRE a First-class BUSINESS. For sale, a -well selected new first-class stock of FANCY GOODS, together with • GOODWILL OF BUSINESS in the lead ing thoroughfare in Christchurch. Terms. ' very easy. Satisfactory reasons given for selling. • Apply at once. WALTER B. MOSS, HAVELOCK STREET, In the estate of Frederick Pavitt. for sale,— A Piano 10 Shares Cheese and Butter Factory Co., Limited. 6 Shares Ashburton Woollen Factory ' Co., Limited. Apply WALTER B. MOSS: or to JOSEPH CLaBK, Trustee. LOANS OBTAINED TO ASSIST PUR CHASERS WHERE REQUIRED. Houses and Sections wanted for Sale or to Rent. TO FARMERS. Samples of KILN-DRIED WHEAT to { be seen at WALTER B. MOSS’S VO2 AUCTION ROOMS. Shipping.



SHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO GREaT BRITAIN AND EUROPE. Through America, 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 Housing special advantages. fer rates of Freight and Passage, and foOull information, apply to WILSON, SAWTBLL & 00., ! • i Agents, i :v■ n > ' Christchurch.



Business Notices. Friedlander Bros. BE DISSOLUTION OF PARTNER SHIP. ~|~N consequence of not yet having found a Purchaser for their ENORMOUS STOCK, FRIEDLANDER BROS. Have resolved to make still FURTHER REDUCTIONS, With a view to reduce the Stock to at least ONE HALF OF ITS PRESENT VALUE, Which they trust will bring it within the reach of SMALLER CAPITALISTS, And they are prepared to dispose of their Business to suit Purchasers in the FOLLOWING LOTS, separate or together :



Lot I,' DRAPERY & CLOTHING. Lot 2, GROCERY & PROVISIONS. Lot 3, HARDWARE & IRONMONGERY. THE CHEAP SALE Will continue until the Business is disposed of, and GREATER BARGAINS Than ever will be offeied to the Public. SPLENDID SITES FOR PRIVATE RESIDENCES, Fruit and Vegetable Gardens, etc., ALLENTON TOWNSHIP WE are prepared to receive applications for the PURCHASE of SECTIONS in the above township. The Sections range from 1 to 5 acres, and are of the RICHEST SOIL IN THE COUNTY, Terms of Payment Liberal. We have now ON SALE SEED WHEAT , OATS ' BARLEY Of various kinds, which we now offer at LOWEST PRICES.



CASH ADVANCES made on Growing 1 Crops, HAVE NOW ON SALE SEED WHEAT. ' Minnesota Five ■ Velvet Chaff Milwaukee No. 2 And various other Brands. SEED BARLEY. Chevalier Carter’s Pedigree SEED OATS. Canadian Tuscan Danish Which we now offer at Lowest Pbices. In conjunction with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., of Christchurch, Auctioneers, we hold FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock of every description, t Ashburton and Tinwald Saleyards nately. 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. 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 ... ... 7s Exercising Shoes, Racing Plates, and Entire’s Shoes, the season, will be extra. Note the address— Philip Journeaux, BLACKSMITH, &c.', 502 Peter street. APRIL, 1883, TEAS AND GROCERIES. Just received, a few tons of new Dun edin Oatmeal, price 3s 9d per bag. From London, new Marmalade in glass packages, comprising— Goblets containing 11b, Is Tumblers ~ ~ Is Tankards ~ ~ Is 2d Glass Jars ~ ~ Is Glass Jars ~ 21b, Is 6d Sugar basins, Is Gd Amber sugar basins, Is 8d Covered butter dishes, Is 8d Jelly moulds, Is Gd Glass Jugs, 21bs, 2s Gd S6me really choice new figs, Is per box Kaikoura Sheep’s Tongues, 3s per tin A few cases of Clams left, 21b tin, Is 2d New Balmoral Biscuits, 3d per lb. v Hacks ... (is r. Taylor’s RICE LIST OF



83, COLOMBO STREET. T. TAYLOR solicits a trial of his new brands of Tea, which will be found as strong and good-flavored as any in Christ church at 6d per lb more money, and absolutely pure, no doubtful samples being accepted. They are Houqua blend, 2a per lb Caravan tea (Russian favorite), 2s 4d per lb Pouchong tea (favorite in India), 2s lOd per lb Though not a self-styled professed tea taster (for there are no others), T. T. has 20 years’ London experience of the tea trade, and being his own agent, the pur chaser has one profit the less to pay ; in short, 6d may bo saved in the purchase of every pound of tea at Taylor’s. 139, MANCHESTER STREET. A strong, good-flavored family Tea, Is 6d per lb. A reduction of 2d per lb on 121 b boxes of any of the above An 111 b box of new season’s tea, 13s 6d, strong, good flavour, good leaf An 111 b box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare tine with the 25s box of other houses An 111 b box of the finest imported Assam and Lapsang Souchong Teas, 28s Half-chests of 401bs, £2 10s to £5 Indian packets, in lead, of pure Assam Tea, 2a 4d per lb Currants, Raisins, and Sultanas, washed and dried ready for use, by patent machinery, the cleanest fruit in New Zealand New Currants, 6d per lb New Raisins, fid and 8d; New Sultanas, Dd New Mixed Peel, 1s fid per lb TRIANGLE (LATE DAVENPORT), Lentils, Egyptian, 3d per lb Lentils, German, fid per lb Haricots, 3d per lb Maize Meal, 3d per lb White Crystal Sugar, 4d per lb Finest Crystal Sugar, 4£a per lb ~ ~ Snowdrops, fid Pure Lemon Juice, quarts, Is 9d Calvesfoot Jelly, quarts 3s fid, pints 2s 4d Loose Baking Powder, Is per lb Fowl’s Wheat, 3s fid per bushel Beat Flour, 251bs 3s 4d ; fiOlbs 6s fid New Muscatels, Is fid per lb French Plums, 21b bottle, 3s fid Preserved Ginger, 4s fid per jar High test Kerosene, 8a fid, 9s fid, and 10s fid per tin



A special discount allowed on all orders of £5 and upwards 123, LOWER HIGH STREET. AND E I D 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, Timaru, Waimato, Ellesmere, Rangiora, Masterton, Auckland, and Wanganui, tsizes kept in stock —G, 8. 10, 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, boating 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.



REMOVED TO NEW PREMISES. GL J. E. Lrnblow, 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 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. : 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). West of England Fancy Coating Irish Frieze Saddle Mos^iel Kaiapoi Whipcord Elastic Rib Bedford Cord Melton Black Cloth Doeskin 1295



DMcFARLA n e , (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. McJParlane (Late James Baker), HAVELOCK STREET. 286



Monuments, headstones, & CHURCHYARD CROSSES, Made from the handsome and «nduring 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



Double-furrow Ploughs, Chaffcutters, Horse Gears, Cambridge Rollers, Seed 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.



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 RANSOME’S STEAM THRESHING MACHINERY. Offices and Stores— -213 Tuam street, Christchurch. Postal Address—P.O. Box 89, Christ church. 473 e E. Smith, FEATHER DRESSER, 159, ARMAGH STREET (Between Colombo & Manchester streets) CHRISTCHURCH. Straws Dyed and Gloves Cleaned.



Business Notices. A ro USTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INST? RANGE 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. •'RP. r cm TN. iitc WOe Ve m Establish wmsssKSf**" Capital t 1,000,000 Unlimited Unbility of Shu behold ers rjIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENT— George Jameson. 24



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. 396 e



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 Kaiapoi, 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 ebpuced 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 '‘debrated make. 798 sm pun hjuduibujo ouojg s ( pieg -suupj joj 'pajnoaxa £{jduioad pun ifjpjeu Bjmdajj ‘saoud qoanqo -jsuqQ easimaad aqj no aapao oj apum uoijduosap Aibao jo eanjiujnjf •suriisap jsaMau aq; jo aanquanj jo qoojs paußA pm? 93jb{ « auiojj iuojj paAiaoaa jsnf BBq ‘([ajojj ajisoddo) jaaijs aaooj\[ ‘jaqßux-jeuiqßQ ‘fiOSSHaj T T> 'aßiuiNund: Gf strji T Shiii aHnxiK'aauL N OTICE 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, lOOlbs, at 3|d per lb. Side Mutton, 2|d ~ CHARLES INDER, 1460 South Rakaia.



rnAKE TIME' BY THE FORE- I LOOK." Tho 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 eases, to resist tho wear and tear of colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suitbd 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 place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe b" post on re ceipt of P. 0.0 7300-960



Business Notice. Bobert Alcorn, GENERAL MERCHANT. I7TOR Quality, Cheapness, and Fit in J 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 or Dunedin at the price, and unsurpassed at any price. 589 d



A. J. Gardner, H NURSERYMAN, AS FOR SALE, 90,000 Pinus Insignia, 12a 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, la per 100. Any quan tity ready for planting out for early spring cabbage. Southbridge, May 7, 1883. 1069



I N W A L D STORE. NOTICE, The TIN WAL'D STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management of Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will be attended to as formerly. 23d rjl O FARMERS. HUDSON, RIDLEY & CO., GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, AND FARMERS’ AGENTS, 136, 138, Cashel street, Christchurch. Special attention given to all -jtescrip tions of Seed, Grain, Cheese and Produce placed in our hands fur 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



Business Notices. QOMPULSORY SALE. Hayes & Co. MUST HAVE MONEY 4ND WILL HOLD A CHEAP AND DESPERATE SALE. For one Month, commencing SATURDAY, 23kd JUNE, Their Prices must Astonish everybody. Welsh Flannel, Bid ; Scotch Flannel- ing, Cd ; White Calico (American), 3s Cd , Grey Calico, 2s 9d ; Our Blankets are grand at 8s lid ; French Dress Serges, 4|d ; Costume Cloths, s|d ; Homespun Tweed, 4-|d ; Satin Cloths, 6id ; Tweed, for boys’ wear, lOjd; Ladies’ Umbrellas, Is lid ; Ladies’ Lementeen, choice, 2a lid ; Cotton Sox, Id ; Felt Carpet, Is ; Hemp Carpet, Hid ; Jet Buttons, l£d ; 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, Is ; 4-button Kid Gloves, black, 2s 6d ; Colored, Is 6d; Ladies’ Chemises, Is ; Seal Ostrich Feathers, 2s Cd ; Black Beatrice Lace, per yard. Id ; Trimmed Hats, from 3d ; Girl’s Fashionable Aprons, 6d ; Ladies’ Tweed Skirts, trimmed, 2s Cd ; Ladies’ Stays, Is 9d ; Children’s Bibs, 3d ; Ulster Jackets and Wool Goods, Desperately Cheap. Men’s Braces, 1.R., Cd ; Men’s Trou sers and Vests, 10s Cd ; 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, 10s Cd ; 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 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. J. B. MANSFIELD. While thanking patrons for past favors I beg to solicit a continuance of the same for my successor, 511 J. SHERRIFF.



COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. Established 1876. Baker & Brown, COACHBUILBERS, &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



W. Stocks, MASON, Madras street south, Christchurch. A very LARGE STOCK to select from. Prices Revised.



j.F. Steatz WAT CHE S , WATCHES. Greatly reduced in prices J.F. Stratz 261, High stbeet, Cheistchuech. 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 money 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 Gd. 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. Come and inspect my 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



Baker Bros., QONTRACTORS, BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui and Cass Struts, Ashburton.



Messrs Elz Bros., HILE 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



INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED. T. E. Procter, OCULIST S’ OPTICIAN 150, LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Opposite Borough Hotel). Section XYII., 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, beiu_; made in every combination of spherical and cylindrical form required. There sre also exhibited some very w’ell mado condensers, and some “ Codding ton,” “ Stanhope,” and oilier lenses. The jurors consider this an exhibit of special merit, and recommend a certificate of gold medal, dl2



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 as usual, comprising .almost every article required 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. nl



Business Notices. URTON B REWERT A. Moore, BREWER, MALSTER, AND Highest price given for Malting Barley. Oats Crushed in any quantity.’ ””024 REASONABLE MEDICINES. Cambridge’s Cough Syrup Cambridge’s Black Currant Cough 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 Cough Syrup Crosby’s Cough Elixir Baxter’s Lung Preserver. Keating’s Cough Lozenges Glycerine Cold Cream Camphor Ice Chilblain Liniment Steadman’s Whooping Cough Powders Roche’s Whooping Cough Embrocation J. M. Cambridge, PHARMACEUTICAL CBIMIST, ASHBURTON. ROME RSET S TAB LEJS. P. Husband Wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that he has taken the Livery and Bait Stables lately carried on by Mr J. Mcßae, and hopes to solicit a fair share of patronage. Good Paddock Accommodation, with plenty of water. .1042



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 TIMBER of all kinds, and every other trade line at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. Special at ion to Country Orders, and shipped direct rom siding. J. T. BROW N, Office : Tuam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and wmill, South Belt, Christchurch. jl 19



Mr Parker, JJAVING taken premises in BULLOCK’S TRIANGLE, Wakanui road, (Next Mr Fooks’ Office), Is prepared to make Artificial Seta in Gold, Platina, Celluloid, and Vulcanite. Plates re-modelled and re paired. Teeth stopped, extracted, etc. First-class work, and at town prices. Note the address— TRIANGLE, 7 61 Wakanui road. fflBP ■jQ E N T I S T R 1. W. J. Sykes, DENTAL SURGEON, Christchurch, Intends shortly visiting this District with the latest improvements in DENTAL INSTRUMENTS and appliances, which are necessary fot 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 h itrous Oxide Gas and Ether Spray. Awarded first order of merit, at the New Zealar International Exhibition,



Jp LOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAYF OR SALE - All kinds of F 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 SAurnffisa’ Mill, b!3



W. Pengelly, lAILOR AND HABIT MAKER Durham street South, Christchurch. '■