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Lowest Rates of Premium. Insurers Share Profits without any , Inability whatever. THE AUSTRALIAN MERCANTILE Shted: (. Capital £250,000,... With power to increase, twenty per cent, of the profits divided annually amongst the policy holders. Directors: John Blyth, Esq., of Messrs John Blyth and Co.* President, Alfred Esq., of Messra A. Shaw and Co., Vice-President , Joseph Webster, Esq., of Messrs Joseph Webster and Co. Robert Reid, Esq., of Messrs Wanta and Reid Stanford Chapman, Esq., of Messrs Vir goe, Son and Chapman. of- jfihn Blyth and Co., merchants, Melbourne Allred Shaw, Esq., Wm. Hughes, Esq., Matthew Gill, Esq., of A. Shaw and TFI linporters, Melbourne, Brisbane, 82b etc. A ‘ •■ ' ' ‘ ' ; ' Gavin Shaw, Esq., J.P., merchant, Mer bourne _ _ , w. McLean, Esq., O. McLean, Esq., of McLean Rigg, iron mer chants, ef<v, Melbourne, A. Currie, Esq : iMU:' v Currie .and Qo., ts, Elq., Henry Meeks," Esq., ■wm "etc. G. Whittingham, Esq., J. Whittingham, Esq., merchants and millowners, Melbourne Edward Duckett, Esq., wholesale iron monger, Melbourne W. P. Moffatt, Esq,, Wm. Peacock, Esq., qf Robertson, an.d Moffett, .drapers, ■ti & Molb ;ume * "■ ’’ ’ ' ' Joseph Webster, ,Egg., of Joseph ■ Wehste? and Co., Melbourne J. S. Peterson, Esq., John Whiting, Esq., of Wm. Peterson an 4; Co.i’tea mer chants, Melbourne esSainsai EbdgshunjtiEsq.* Mayor ; elect ‘Of Jj.mt iMelbormnS;! t-. !'<••• ■>:!• '■■■■• joSßphiDpdgahjin,? iEsq.v of Jantes Dbdg shun and Co., warehousemen >



Robert Reid, Esq., of Warne and Reid, •warehousemen .T .'.'il/. ‘ J-; ■' '■ lames ™ ifr , - n ,.. ands. and gall, wholesale stationers 4 A. Rowan, Eaq., J.P., of Do Castella and Rowan, wine growers /•f , -{ / l William Brooks, Esq., Melbourne Jpaper ioaJsqMillsV- 9*»>.m Co., jewellers, etc. ’ Hon. James Service, James Ormond, Esq. mjerckapts' ' ' Tfiomas Swallow, Rsq', j.f*., F.T. Der ham. Esq., of Swallow anq Ariell,- biscuit manufacturers, Melbourne^■ >■ mss Miller, Esp of James Miller and Co jute manufacturers, : ; ..i, 1 Ed. Baines,Esq. .wholesale, ironmonger,- ' Melbourne .V /IM * !



Jj. A. Davies, Esd.jr.miller.RichiAonb,, , •Ji ojti,f OTl4nd f C olbnrmnr<shantk. "' J . Hep. df lins6' afifl Thone man, merchants D, Beath, Esq., of Beath, Schieas and Co., warehousemen and manUfac . JteWihg, Esq., * J ' of Smith, Winn and Fielding, malt* stera and merchants Thos. Alston, Esq., J.P., of Alston and Brown, drapers .:t -‘ ’ EL Moore, Esq., J. Christie, Esq.,, F. J- Spinks, Esq., of Moore, Christie, and Spinks, Geo. Robertson, Eaq-7 publisher, Mel* bourne Syd^idyy r-;;, , ■:i : ‘ • Qed. Melbourne . H. R. Aldodk, HS4- ,JTP. t of Alcodk and Co., billiard table manufacturers G. H. Traill, Esq., manager Oriental ffigi '’John; ,£ Esq., of Australian;Mort gage and Agency Company. limited— P, Rettleton, Esq., J.P., wool merchant A. Newell, Esq., of RewelJ aa^9°At mer ‘ Ahanta t ■ S. Chapman, Esq. of Yirgoo, Sonhnd Chapman, merchants. f * F. Throssell, Esq., of Throssell and Tan* ■ "ItardTmal talers' A. and R. Coughey, wine merchant*, ,3 KBfieliMnrheT /•- R•' 11 - 5 7. A. Kitchen, Esq., of J. Kitchen and Sons, candle R. T. Blackwell, Eeqf of-Brooks, Robin* ■on and Co. ,„glaas, oil, and color



merchants ' lijf. JjSargfcod. , Esqi,'H : . 1 Butler, Esq., of Sargood Bailer _jmd ,|tfichbll, ware , Sind f >• JiPaterson, Esq., J. K Laingj’ Esq., J j'Jolin M. Bruce, Esq,, of Paterson, dbaihg,. and Bruce, • warehouseman, > - r ‘ v.'-i- O. Fenwick, Esq., J.P., of Fenwick Bros., warehousemen ,• ; «*W. K? Thomson, Esq., J.P. , S. Renwick, Esq., of James McE wan and r Co. iron #2 fjipmerehants^ : M4lbourne. s - 1 ' .qJDlVvies i and Campbell, solicitors, Mel bourne R. Harper, Esq., of R. Harper and Co., spice merchants andmillera o.'j®7 *■> South. (E&itfth IhsuranceCompany James Thomson* .Esq-,/ shipowner, Mel bourne f) ,ft , r. E. White, Esq, j .qf A. Shaw and Co. merchants, Brisbane W. G. Stephens,,^^.,,,of Stephens and Watts, drapers ” ' “',. ~ A Parker, Esq., of R. Goldsbrough and po t . limited - f WPEi I ■ Adiofck,- Esq,', of Adcock, Bros., merchants a Hon. J. O. T’rancis, 0.M.G., of Francis and McPhersoh ' Charles Campbell, Esq., of 0. Campbell and Co., lime and cement merchants John I<. Roberts, Esq., director City of - j, *i* * ; }. \ ATB. Robinson, Eqq., commercial editor J. Esq., commercial editor of the {Telegraph Wlkdfnanßrothers, woollen warehouae , njen,_i j, A. Jick; Esq., 'of A. Jack and Co., whole* . eaje .stationers La,ngdon, Esq., J.P., of H. J. Langdon and Co., drysalters 0# T. Russell, Esq., manager Melbourne ExchaiJgfi. Hugh McNeill, Esq., of.Briscoe .and Co,, ■ J •' . " * CLForrester, E*q.,Vjctoria Sugar Com •CuJi’^anjF'-1 : ' *~’ ,r ■■ s John Binnie, Esq., of George Webster and'Co.y ’■ *'&fc:,"<£c.,, ,&c, . ~ Ii 1 Christohnrch- Board of Directors: William Praft, Est}. 1 , 'Chau man •f us Henry ■Th dm Esq., M,H.R, r 3otdWdfeam K'*raßf;e,Esq; - * ' , -ni JoßaiFrilbßbberra, Esq; Bobda3biEiq,<'“' J '-; ' 1 1 K!f! r -wri 3j MeVEY’BAIRD, ~ asbsltl ; msi'r) for New Zealapd. ■^sßffloistdHer^fot-d 'ktyeet . .. ‘ i4dji)it4ugf 4 l?mhn l ßank'.' ' Insurances against effected on almost < ipti bn of property. AibLosseS settled an Cbriat iir- ‘ - chprcb. ,-«v. iiiiiiiisrtaMmiiMirrf'irmr^^r * J'Qfoefittf f&r AfihWrtdn pqd District; v.mm. a & co. , .. ns ‘ i a ■■■: Y.(-



Public Companies. EW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). ! Capital, £3,000,000. Deserve, £200,o|)0. Makes - LIBERAL C ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stotk, and on growing clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skifag, etc., for sale in New Zealand, A|is : . tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, . and. Commissions in jail branches of Mercantile Business. Supplies WOOL PACKS and SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates.; AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co. : s celebrated Co'pi bin.ed Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. , Felton and GuilTeaume’s Patent Galvan ■ ■ ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the burton. ' ! JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. 1 nlO GEO. WILKIN, , Agent, Ashburton. "VTORTH i BRITISH AND MeROAN •TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. S übscribed Capital Fire Fund ■■ <l.. Premiums for 1880 £2*000,000 1,201,243 3,'380;107 - '951,173 ■''d. Ashburton Agency: . P Q Y< N T Z it AND : ,C;G., ■ . ;i,v| r 77,4c Hotels EO R E SrT. HOTEL. The undersigned having tafc-en the above .well-known Hotel, begs to inform nis friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com fort, combined with civility; and 'economy. Wines, .Beer, ani Spirits of the choicest' brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. JOflN : BOIYICK-' | Proprietor.:



, thus; qrphin . ; Begs to intimate to the travelling public that he has taken over 'the above Hotel, which he has entirely re- iecorated and re furnished. The table is replete with every delicacy of the'season, and the; Wines and Spirits.are i all guaranteed to be of, the very best brands. T.O. invites his friends and customers to judge for themselves by giving him a call. ’ THOS. ORPHIN, Ashburton Hotel, near the Bridge., 14d f [ > VN.JB,— Stabling free. J_ THE; GLASGOW PIE HOUSE Comer of Dowling and Princes streets r t- ’rV- ! Httnedin, '■ i J. DONALDSON, Proprietor. ; ' Haa ppendd a place-in cbnh'ecttion with the - above,’which be has christened-' “ THE BODEGA,” and can promise to supply his friends with a better • Glass -of Wine or , Beer, direct from the cask in a cool cellar*, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. ' r Dowling Street. Prxnoes street, V • “ THE BODEGA.” au 17, fll HE SHADES, T Hereford street. W, H. PORTER ' i‘ Begs to announce that he has entirely Rebuilt the Shades, and in soliciting the patronage of his friends, and the public generally; is determined that the prestige attaching to the old hoflse for the' excel lence of its wines, spirits, liqueurs, and, ales, shall be fully maintained. Especial attention has been paid to the;' Cuisine, the resources of the • kitchen' being .very complete. ~ v ; ; One of the Largest Ranges procurable, and a Grillof corresponding size, has been , fitted therein. , : The servicei of one-of the best chefs has been secured, so that the at thb Shades are second to none in the colony. ..... Gentlemen whose business avocations* necessitate luncheon in the city are respect fully solicited to patronise this establish ment. i N.B.—The Grill is in full swing. to-(Jay. : -- ’• : ' ’ .• ' ‘ i - 'i* ■ : ■ - > '327 Boarding Houses, &c. iRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE.



. In consequence 01, insufficient accomi mcdation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING, HOUSE, , where a good table w always be .kept. Meals Is each.. Good Accommodation ' for Boarders and Travellers, at 3,6a' and £1 per week, to meet the times! . private Rooms, for families! Remember the. ad (jrcss— Chaeubs Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Writs street, near the Railway Station. . . 944 PA NA M A HOUSE (late a rtbb’s), Tanckbd street Ashburton.' The undersigned begs to inform, the pubic that he has REMOVER from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where ho hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Goon Bath room, ' . S. LUCAS, ‘ Proprietor. ;■ Gr MOU N T SoM’ B B B.' »' W. H. PUDDIGOMBE and r CO.i, having resolved to .CONTINUE BUSI NESS in the above Store,'take this oppor tunity of thanking their. nuirierous friends and-customers for the liberal support ac corded to them since commencing business as general storekeepers in Mohnt Somers, and also to assure them that they haveijhsjt .BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in /all the LEADING LINES,- which will, bp add- :lat • (LOWEST SALE ■ Having a 1 Largo- and Varied Slock, iybur continued support is respectfully solicited! W. H; PUDDICOMBE & CO., i M O H N T SWM BBS. r ' jllO



fjl I NW A L D ' S T O R|e NOTICE. I The TINWALD STORE has 'bjen RE-OPENED under the management! of Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will Ibe attended to as formerly. 23d



WOOD’S WIRE , AND BINDERS. ; ■ , > Also, A FEW TWINE ATTACHMENTS ON HAND. > ■ The above Machines are the very best for heavy crops, and will be sold Cheap. . • ; ■ Also, 12 Tons New Season’s TURN SEED, just arrived, ex Lurline. D. B. McLaren, GRAIN AND SEED BROKER, 0 / • ' Caahel street east ' .J 1 ; OHRISTC HUR,C H . N.B.—Cash Buyer of all kinds of Grain, Rye Grass, etc. 117



AGRICULTURAL machine shop, ■^V r . Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER' AND BINDER EXPERT. " t'lie M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester Ring, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country.. Canvas EleVators fitted to Wood’s and Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at veryireasonable terms. . All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates syen. 0. RA T, Opposite Centra! Hotel, Wakanoi Rd. _ .Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS. 1 celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail in£s” other Castings. ' 1 • Price Lists on Application. 83



QREAT ANNUAL CLEARANCE Of Summer Drapery, AND Clothing, J. BALLANTYNE AND CO., DUNSTABLE HOUSE, C H R I S T O H U R Cj H . IMMENSE REDUCTIONS ' ALL DEPARTMENTS. r, '• .. 116' TO EMPLOYERS, STATION HOLDERS, FARMERS, HQTEL KEEPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND' j V ..others. ... , |«* . Parker's . OLD ESTABLISHED LABOR EXCHANGE, .ihitArmagh street wp.st,' ; Christchurch.' • The best Office in Canterbury for'Em ployers to meet with good Male and Female Servants; . 1 First Private Enquiry .Office for dis covery of Missing Friends and Next 6f Kin. Communications from all parts of the colony punctually attended to. ; Address communications to rr " J. JULIUS PARKER, ‘ Agent, f 118 > Mhrket’Place, Christchurch. !



W. H. Stock, 5 ONUMENTAL MASON, Madeas sieeet sooth, Christchurch. A very LARGE STOCK to select from. Peioes Revised, Milnei’ & Thompson PIPE ORGANS. —Especially suitable for Churches. Far superior to any Reed Organ .near the price for richness and purity of tope, volume of sound, and durability of construction. Price—£l2o. REED ORGANS. —By Smith and Co., Mason and Wood and Co., Esby and Co ~ New England Company,, and WaTrier, —from £l2 12a. | PIANO B.—Brinsmead and Sons', Broad wood,■ Gollatd hnd Collard, Pleyel and others, Dresden Model, and 'rermah 'an'd Frdfibh manufacturers, with 11 latest improvements. DEFERRED payments. Wholesale and Retail. oli TJC7ANTED KNOWN—Every desorip * ’ tion of Plaih and Fancy executed on ;the shortest notice, at' the (hiadian Office, next Matson, Cox, and i 12 1 ; ■ j,. : Ashbueton, H. M. JONES, Agent. wu. », V~..



' Business BTbtfcSs' .a ..inr ■ « i ...... GOODS ! NEW GOODS ! Friedlander Bros Wish to draw the; attention of the public to their CASH PRICES for NEW FRUIT AND GENERAL GROCERIES. w Currants, 6d per 3b New Elemo Raisins, 7d per lb Now Sultanas, 8d per lb Mixed Peel, Is 6d per lb Figs, per 21b box, Is Good Family Teas, 2s and 2a 6d pjr lb Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s 9d per lb White Sugar, per lb Best White Crystals, 6d per lb— reduction by the mat Coffees of the best brands—loose, »r in 1,2, 4,7, and 141 b tins —ls 6i, Is Bd, and Is lOd Fresh Print Butter, 6d per lb All other Groceries equally good mlue. j DRAPERY. ,1 We are just opening (in addition to our well-selected stock) 18 cases of General Drapery, ex Horsa and Soukar, im ported .direct from the manufacturers, which will be sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, to make room fer coming* shipments. ; if Our CLOTHING and OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT is now replete with



most fashionable and serviceable goods, and we have an excellent stock of superior English and Colonial BOOTS and SHOES. Our DRESSMAKING and MANTJjE DEPARTMENT is under the manage ment of a first-class hand (late of Robert son and Moffat, Melbourne), a PERFECT FIT is therfore guaranteed at MODER ATE PRICES. Having secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER, of Paris and Melbourne experience, the ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts can depend upon having the most stylish and cheapest Millinery that can be had. IRONMONGERY. We beg to call special attention to the . above, and have determined to REDUCE the PRICES to the lowest remunerative rates. To parties furnishing we can offer ad vantages seldom met with, having just re ceived a large and well-selected stock of •household'requisites, and with to especially recommend for Christmas and New Year presents our extensive stock of electro-



plated, nickel silver, and Britannia metal articles. ■ . - To builders and contractors wej offer special inducements. The CROCKERY and GLASSWARE' DEPARTMENT has a very large and varied stock, and at prices not to be equalled.* ; POBNSACKS. '' We have to arrive our season’s ship ment of ' CALCUTTA CORNSAGKS, 1 Fuil-sized, extra strong, four bushel, manufactured expressly to our order for English wheat shipments. These Corn sacks, having been purchased by our Mr Hugo Feik.dlandee direct from the manufacturers in Calcutta, we can supply farmers and others on most Reasonable terms. Early application wanted. ' We have just landed, ex Marlborough, 25 . bales 5-PLY SE AMING TWINE, 50 cases CASTOR OIL, also 65 tons of Best Soft Steel BINDING WIRE, and it will be of great advantage to farmc-ra to give early orders, as the quality cannot be equalled. We have also on hand MANILLA and HEMP TWINE, and, owing the scarcity of same, wish farmers to give us their orders at once. EXTRAS for all REAPERS and BINDERS kept in stocks We are prepared to make OASEt AD VANCES on WOOL and GROWING CROPS at Lowest Current Bates. AGENT COLONIAL INSURANCE CG.e- I ’ PANY OF NEW ZEALAND^ ISdj



Business Notices. QPRING FRUITS & VEGETABLES. W. T. Davison Has now in slock for CHRISTMAS—IOO pecks Peas, 1 ton.of Bath K'dneys ; alsoy thelargest stook-of Strawberries, Cherries, Gooseberries, Rhubarb, Oranges, Apples, &c., &c., to be obtained in Ashburton or district. A largo assOrmOnt of cooling Summer Drinks and Confectionery. All to be. sold at GREATLY; _ REDUCED PRICES during Christmas. W. T. DAVISON, Left hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. JOI



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. 1 A73e J. W. COOKSON, Jun., & CO., . TIMBER & COAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, METHYEN, Have always on sale at our yards, Meth ven, and at the sawmills, Alford Forest— building timber, posts, rails, firewood, stakes, etc. We have also on sale at Methven a large stock- of flooring and match-lining (union, white and red pine), totara, Y.D.L. palings and shingles, rusticated weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles and gates on hand or r made to order. Coal, Portland cement, bricks, lime, etc., galvanised iron, doors, sashes and fittings, nails, barbed and ordinary fencing wire, staples, etc. Goods delivered to any part of the district. Agents for the New- Zea land- Insurance Co., ■ the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co.-, and for Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co. Commission, Land and Estate Agents and Yaluators. FUR SALE Woolpacks,' Cornsacks, and Turnip Seed, at the lowest rates. ! C, J. W.- COOKSON, Juit. , & CO.i nl ■ '■ - : ‘ ,J ,



Tlie Ideal Cooking Stove, I Jjl 0 R WO O D ANR COAL. ' ;The New Patent Improved AMERICAN STOVE has NO DEFECTS. IT WILL BAKE EVENLY. : BROIL PERFECTLY. < COOK SATISFACTORILY AND PLEASES EVERYBODY. i IT SAVES TWENTY TIMES ITS COST ■ IN FUEL. , We are constantly receiving testimonials in praise of this great Fuel Economiser. : TESTIMONIALS. ! ■ A bank director writes : ■ i “ The stove has given great satisfaction; It is effective, economical, and clean, add would, I feel certain, ic better known, get into universal use.” ; ' ■>- 1 ' I A solicitor writes : j • “ The stove you supplied me with suits us admirably. It is in every respect' a good and convenient one.” t From a clergyman : “ I herewith send cheque in payment of cooking stove, which surpasses by f|ir in every respect all the stoves used in niy house in a somewhat lengthened expedi ence in housekeeping. ” i From the proprietors of a large ladies school : .. 1 -'i ■ i “The stove, has been in, constant use and gives great satisfaction, combining, economy in the consumption of fuel with efficiency in cooking for a- great number of persons.” i The originals of above testimonials and many others of the like effect may be seen at our office., . . Wo warrant our stoves to give complete satisfaction. ; Send for a price list. Inspection invited. LONG AND CO., , , I WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRON MONGERS. 101, Elizabeth street, Mblboubne. AGENTS WANTE



gE WING MACHINES. THE NEW ROTARY ACTION I Wheeler & Wilson’s STRAIGHT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR TAILORING FOR TAILORING. FOR' LEATHERWORK. ' j FOR LEATHERWORK. THE NEW MACHINES are designed on a new principle. ' I They have all the best points of the leading Shewing Machines without any 'of their defects. 1 ‘ 1 The New Machines have neither COG WHEELS nor SHUTTLES, and are not liable to get out of order. They are unequalled for Quality and Quantity of WORK, DURABILITY. QUICKNESS, AND SPEED, Extract from the Jury Report on •Sewing'Maichiries, Melbourne Exhibition : “ The Premier Place was awarded to a NEW WHEELER AND WILSON MACHINE, which performed the feat of sewing together all the parts of a pair of moleskin trousers in nine (9) minutes, doing its work smoothly and well. ” DO NOT BE MISLED, : Inspect the New Machines, and be convinced of their great superiority. TIME PAYMENTS On tRe Most Liberal Scale. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS. ‘



.. j- ~ "BusliEeSa^Tffbtfces. - ' MESSRS 11 SID A GRAY, Ashbur ton, having secured the services of a thoroughly experienced Mechanic!, are now prepared to Repair Reapers and Bidders pf all makers, also, Combines,, Engines, and all sorts of Machinery. Being the only Firm in Ashburton who have got Machinery adapted for this purpose, With Steam Power, all necessary repairs can be : done on the Premises, and at 1 the lowest possible price, , j ' We have in Stock Binder Wire and Twine of a first-class, quality ; also, best Machine Oils. REID & GRAY, 019 Cameron street. James Baker, GROCER, wishes to inform the people of Ashburton that hie has a large stock of Christmas FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. Currants, Currants, Currants, ' Raisins, Raisins, Raisins, Sultanas, Sultanas, Sultanas, Guaranteed to be all of the finest FRUIT, FRUIT, FRUIT, Obtainable in Canterbury. Stop before going elsewhere, and purchase 1 your Christmas cheer from one of the cheapest men in town. . , JAMES BAKER, Grocer, Haveuook street, Ashburton. au3



LIMB KILN; S. Lime. My price for best Dunedin Lime is . By the Truck of 60 Bags... 3s 2d per bag. Extra for Bags, 4d each, which will be allowed on the empties being returned.' Orders may be sent direct to me,| or 10ft with Tucker, Restall and Co., East street, Ashburton, ; ,( Terms strictly monthly. james McDonald, • • Moray Place, i 4 Dunedin.



THE ; EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALASIAN Labor Agency i Has now become the favorite means of' PROCURING FARM HANDS ; Of sill descriptions. • Skilled Laborers or Ordinary Hands can be obtained at the Shortest Notice.' ; , The success of this institution is no doubt due to the fact that the Manager’s time is not taken up with House or any other business, and he is able to devote all his energies in the interest of his employers. The Office is situated in . LICHF IE L D STRE ET, .CHRISTCHURCH ’ (Next to E. Reece, Ironmongers. ’ he Signboard can be easily seen frbm Colombo street. s!6



HAL SWELL HO US ; B, Christchurch. t HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT AND ■■ -w HOME EOR INVALIDS, Dr PHILIP RYDER TIVY, M.R.O.S.L. (the well-known Hydro pathist), ' - Resident Medical Superintendent. * G. T. NIXON, Proprietor. Mr Nixon desires to inform his and the public of New Zealand that the successful results obtained by him under ■the superintendence of Dr Tivy since starting in his Hydropathic establishment in Colombo street north, and the large increase of patients, have ‘warranted’his leasing that magnificent country residence, standing in its owri beautiful grounds at Halswell, known as Halswell House, a locality noted through out Canterbury for its healthiness and pretty surrouijdings. Not only will our patients reoeiya proper dietary, Attention, and, enjoy all the comforts of a home, but 1 .lliey will also derive all the advantages of an establishment fitted with! the, most perfect modern appliances for carrying out Hydropathy scientifically treated, added to the, external aid of, Hot-air Baths;and .Galvanism, where found neces sary. A conveyance will be at the dis-; posal of patients to and from Christchurch Railway Station. Every information can be obtained on application, personally or by letter, to Dr Tivr or the Proprietor,, Halswell-House. 22 d Medical D OOTOR 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, Brouchice, and Lungs. Prepared only by H, N. CITRON, Chemist, Akaroa, New Zealand. Sole Agent for Ashburton: CHARLES NBATE, Chemist. au7



VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdreasing, called THE- MEXICAN HAIR RE NBWER, now being sold by most Che mists and perfumers througout the coun try, at 3s. fid. per bottle, is fast super ceding all the .old restorers and dyes for the purpose of changing grey or white hair to its natural original color, for it will positively restore the hair in every case of greyhess to its original color, with out dyeing it or leaving that offensive sm,ell •Which most of the hair preparations of the day do. This preparation has never been known to fail in restoring the hair to its natural color and gloss in ' from eight to twelve days. It promotes growth, and prevents the hair falling out, eradicating dandruff, and leaving the scalp in a clean, healthy condition. It imparts peculiar ' vitality to the roots* of the hair, restoring it to its youthful freshness and vigor. Daily applications of this preparation for a Wfe6k or two will- surely restore faded, grey, or, white hair to its natural color, and richness. It is not a dye, nor does it con tain any coloring matter, or offensive substance whatever. Hence it does not soil'the hands, the scalp, or oven white linen, but produces the color within the substance of the hair. Read the follow ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist, Walkden : “One of my customers told me the other day ho had had grey hair for thirty-five years, and after using one bottle of the Mexican Hair Renewer 1 sold him, it was restored to and kept Its natural color. ”, It may be had of any respectable Chemist, Perfumer, or Dealer in toilet articles in the kingdom, at 3s. fid per bottle.—Prepared by HENRY 0. GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford reet,Lpndon.



Medical. ■ ' " ---■ . I:- i V Air.c—; ‘if i'i ~ . -.jv . ROWELL’S’ BALSAM of> ! ANISEED. rf WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEm f jjo balsam of, 4Ni jm,' TO XTRAGRDINARY TESTIMO"-, ' JOJ , 5 ;.., " NjALS. . I POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ,, 1 vnitea :—\ rj v pt Chatbaude Moh,tab6r, Aveyron. ■ suffered for some time from an obstmsite cough, accopipanied with fever, continuous head.-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved having vainly tried several other .medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir/ the • desire of making you acquainted withthe 1 really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the' ■ irritation of the throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had i nearly left me. : The third,dose delivered; me completely, and I am now completely ■ restored to health. # ; Receive,..sir, with the expression of, my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. DUO DE MQNTABQB; 1 , HBB MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NETLEY. Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, — . r Having had a most distressing end severe cough, which caused me many; sleepless nights and restless days, I was; recommended by < hiS LORDSHIP the : EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of Aniseed; and' I 'Can assure yob,' "with the |irst dose, I found immediate relief, eVefi without haying to suspend my various 1 duties; and the first small bottle cpim-'i pletely cured me, therefore I have jth® greatest confidence in fully recommend-,; ing it to the million. Signed, I W. LINZELL, H.M.G. 8.. NKTLEY., A SK for POWELL’S BALSAM • r o ANISEED ' , ; SOLD by CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” FOR GOUGHS, BRONCHITIS, IN FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. ' i J ' X?OR COUGHS, ' BRONCHITIS, IN £] FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. DOWELL’S BALSAM pf ANISEED.— A The effects of one Waspoonftil taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary.’ 1 No family should be without it in the'winter,. 7 V Sold by Chemists' . and’ Medicine /Vendors throughout the World, Is i and zs 3u ;pei per bottle; a great saving in taking family bottles, lis each. Established over 50 years; 1 1 Prepared r only by THOISiAS ‘POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. r



POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED “ Sir,i-l have for a long time, suffered from a severe cough and tried all manlier of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a ,few day?- ' Yon are at .liberty to-use thlsi letter in. hopes that others may benefit by ’lam. Sir, Yours. &c., ~ ~ ■ ALBERT COUNT POTOCKiL.” 'OR COUGHS,- BRONCHITIS, i IN- FLUENZA; COLDS, dec. , , . pP R COUGHS, BRONCHITIS FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. FOR GOUGHS, - BRONCHITIS, IN' FLUENZA, GOLDS,; &c.. ,OWELL’S BALSAM OF ' ANISEED WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean, of Westminster’s Verger writes r “I was hdViSed to. try the Balsam of Aniseed; I did, and have’ foiind great relief. If is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq;; the eminent actor, writes: I think.it an invaluable, medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to .my . brother and sister artistes.” , Truly an. extraordinary EXr. PECTORANT.-d-Mr. Edward.M. Ullett,. of Bury,’ Hunts., writes; to .Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay :—“ Having been in the-habit of using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I.have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an. expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, add. a small .bottle effects a. perfect cure.** ‘‘ . ’. .. ! : Wholesale Agents in the Australian nnd New Zealand Colonies—Elliot ; Brothers ; Eyers & Solomon ; Felt6n, GriMwalde, & Co. ; P. and S; Falk, FAULDiNd & Co. , . Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; .. Rosenthall ’& Co.; KeiUpthorne, ProSser;’ & G<*;. S,. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; arid all other wholesale houses. Proprietor—Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London, i • ' ENO'3 FRUIT SALT THE PHYSICAL BASIS QF LIFE GOOD FOOD. >■ How to enjoy good food that would other wise" cause. Bilious’ ffieadache', disordered ' Stomach, Poisoned Blood, : &c.—use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. ! A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S PRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple biit natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring . If its great value in keep ing the body' iff health were universally known, no fam J should be without it. Fagged, weary, and worn OUT .' J 1 ■ ; , ' Anyone whose duties' require them to Under go mental or unnatural excitement or Strain— ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best’ known remedy.’ It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, aud the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease.



’C'VERY TRAVELLING TRUNK AND -£2/ HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of END’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health- ; giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head 1 ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blocd, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Menta Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors, in Eating and Drinking. ; ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar qf Collorly;—“I have" used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ' END’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from Severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without- finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try END’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finish '1 one bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Ydurs, most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford. ’



ENO versus STIMULANTS. An , n-. sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted- for afiy constitutional weak ness of the liver. A world of woes is avoided ■by thdse who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. —“All our'customers for Enel’s' Salt' would not be without it upon any considenttion,' they having received so much benefit from it,— Wo(?d Brothers, Chemists, Jersey; 1878.” ■ , agents for; New Zealand, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER ■„,■■ ■ . AND CO. .



Medical. iTMWIWT JLi zip’ ~ to jrai. scurvy,t BoTOjcr ■any (leßCwßt L o Qi Y ATfiSp,,.) r P<vj(.j!!NT BlilflSH tpifeBOINT MEOTS,-pi4ttared ohly.by Mrs ; iWns (daughter of ' 'the late Jfc ' 5 ‘Yate is)’,' ‘ Ohriateliut'bhi 1 ' * f War ranted 1 to; hif i -Baras;’ iChite, o Wounds of toy kind, etc,, ol ever wdong striding, t (Ited Ointment, .a P?r£»*Pj c “f ß ,fpr. Ulcers i • Green , Ointment,, a,: certain ;cure WfcMfc &» Ointment, a .certain cure Tor Swellings or Indainm§ti(jii id, any pari: of the bddyor limbs, ~LunipS in the Throat, Sore Nip ples, Gathered Breasts, etc.; » Directions for use—Spreadjthe Red and-Green Oint ments lightly birlihen rag no bigger than the wound ; the White Ointment is to be rubbed by the hand over the part affected. •Mb; I Y / for Gravel osr Paine inTfhfrLbfns; dose for Gravel, from ’2O, tp 30 drops instable spoonful of cold waterMbedthnel The Ointments are sold in potsi at 2i 9d leach, and the i Drops the,same,pri(?e, : 2§ H per -bottlev ; TA^:Qw^^i»nd.^Pßab» v e effpptpd ITamea andi addresses ,‘bi oVe/.w peraons Chred, sonde of dfstltitesof yeflifSw®9^ n 8i Aiay be obtained ! by ! 'appljring to 1 r -Mn3 atithd- abofre l addraisJ i oAfcenta ; for'Ashburton —Andrewes ißaoa. y.;{ '9o



The t Remedy lor HOARSENESS, Marvellous^j • ■« coughs, :'r v COLDS,, ■; 1 . BRONCHITIS ■ r ' ,!i CONSUMPTION, t ' '■' and ■' .< 'Oheflfc Oißeaaea. t General Agenb for New Zesdand— KB MRT HORNE, Grosser/a co; j '■ J 696e 1 *4*3 ro 1& QTEEDMAN’S SOOTHING PQW&ER O'. - ■ r ■ FOB. .. v CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO J£RS ■ ; The’value of this WelWinoWh FanlllyMedi cine has been largely tested in all. part£iji)f the world, and.by all grades-ofsociety, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. .Its well-earned exten sive, sa-le.has .induced SPURIOUS TMITA TIONS, some of which ih APPEARANC-E sb closely'ffes&hbleithfe on-, einal ss to. hive., deceived many purchasers. -■ r —the x-xITATIO'^S. Purchasers are therefore requested'ctiftfully to bbsoni i the- four’' fallowing distinctive characteristics, without which none are genuine r.i.to:’' .;.'S,9"‘i .?•/! . ist-r-iln .every .. case..the, awards •JOHN steedman, chemist: WalwO'Rth, SURREY, are engraved tin this Government Stamp affix' ‘ to each packet.'{<J 2nd—Eaca Sihgle.Powder has direction s for the-'dose,' and the; words,, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE’s., 1, ' ,T 4th—The manufacture' is' earned ■oh • holelv at'Wal worthy Surteyt • i; ,T ’OO ■ Sold in Packets by all Chemists ano.rf4edi* cine Vendors. ~•,, ~ , - n - ,-f j, Sold by Prosser, ana Co. Auckland. ' -



Keating's Powder. > Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. / Kills Bugs, ■ ! FleaS, : Moths, Beetles... .This Powder is■ auita harmleas to ANIMAL LIFK but is ing‘ fleas, 'bugs, cockroaches, 1 beetles, 1 'ni'dfhs in furs, and eyery other species of insectr i Sports*. men will find, this'invaluable fpt ; ing fleas in their dogs, as also ladies lor their pet dogs...'.; -1.-," THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a. SALE that it has tempted others to vend a so calledarticle in imijtatipn. 31m .PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that the tins -.of'the,genuine powder', bear .the autdgVaph 1 of THOMAS KEATING. 1 Sold in tins only.- 1 •' :; i" — -ri —— : —: W.w. —./riiirt — Keating’s Worm Tablets/ ~ct , {{( j , - Keating’s Worm Tablets. -jjr -Keating’s Worm; TsWets A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEEfChf jSAT, both, in appearance and .taste;, furaistungamosl agreeable method of a'dmijusteHng. only certain remedy for INTES TIN AIL or THREAD-WORMS. -It “s ’a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. y Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London



GRATEFUL COMFORTING „ EPPS’S BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the flhe properties of well selected" cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables 'with a delicately flavoured beverage . which .may Waavh us maiiy heavy doctor's’ billal It "is by the .judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution niay be gradually, bhilt up until strong enough to resist ton pency .to disease. Hundreds’ of subtl maladies are floating around ha ready & attack wherever there is e weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified withvpur blood and a properly nourished frajjae.— Sea article in the Civil Service Gazetted Made simply with boiling Sold, only in packets, labelled ; JAME** EPPS AND 00., ‘ HOMOsJ.j'ATHIO CWBiaST.: \ LONDON. . " ' !r ' - ■ aiso. >! ' ‘•*- EP£S BSSfiil&fi , l ' foe AtrhasooN u



rnHE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE 1 OF NEW ZEALAND. : , Atention iadirectedto tha provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within the reach of every colonist. Subject to., such provisions, the State offers to every,’) per son : L—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —lntending to, provide for Wife and Children, or others by deed of Settlement. 3. -—Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. r ; 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee, under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee; Executor, or Administrator, wishing .to be relieved of the burthen of Trusteeship or ■, Adminis tration, the option' of Using the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funda by fraud, population, ttr dishonesty. ■ ' ,r '. Ji ':v Every'information may be obtained from ■ ■ >l ‘ > ’I ALEAHDEB LEAH, 3 Ageht at OhristchurOh; •" Or from 1 * :,J . RiC.HAMERTON, Public Trustee ! Wbllingtoh, ' (! ■ :.;i2th May, 1882. - -