The Ashburton Guardian.

YOU. IV.-No. 996.1

ASHBURTON. MONDAY, JULY 16, 1883.

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Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM- A MISSION AGENT, &c. Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, ' Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, ' arid General Produce. toESKLT SAT.TR every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the ■J Yards with HORSES. Land sales, in the rooms, as < REQUIRED. Total 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, Burnett Street, Ashburton, AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, LAND i’ ; ■ AND COMMISION AGENT. A UCTIONS of Land, Horses, Cattle, • Pica Produce, &c., at his Salerooms " and Taids every Saturday. *- Auctions of Stock at Ashburton and Tinvrald Saleyards every alternate Tues day. _ ‘ Outside sales as required, and on special ■■ Brokerage and Commission Business in all its forms. Debts and Rents collected and Houses and Estates cared for. LOANS NEGOTIATED.



WHY PA IT 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 HAS FOR SALE, With many others, The following pick of TOWN SED ITIONS, which are so situated that they must every year increase materially in jyalae, and. which are to be sold cheap if sold soon t —; ' Section No. 338, corner Moore and • • William streets, on which is erected r : 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 ' :i - ; streets—a most desirable property. Six-ropmed house and £ acre laud, •v I < cdmer of East Town Belt and ■ . r Peter street; house well finished throughout. . Six-roomed house; thoroughly well finished and in perfect order; J acre . land ; orchard in full profit and ’ . capital garden ; every convenience. V : 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, acre of land, with two neat cottages thereon, opposite Gass street, on North Town Belt (a dead gift). 1 FARM' FOR SALE—2OO acres at Sea t- 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 IS o. 581, comer of Cameron and , , . Park streets,, with two four-roomed -I <- r ; cottages thereon ; £th acre to each , house; both rented to good ' .tenants. V Sections 1046, 1047, and 1050, each J fi ; acre, on Peter street, near Town - * Belt West. A GOOD CHANCE For a man of small means to ACQUIRE a First-class BUSINESS. Foi l 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 easyf 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 CLA.BK, Trustee. LOAKB 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 702 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 idqspaich the undermentioned steamers as : under:— ■ - * Passengers booked to London, Liver* ■ pool,j A or Paris at a through rate, thus securihg special advantages. For rates of Freight and Passage, and for loll' information, apply to -WILSON, SAWTBLL & 00., '■ l.fV - ■ ' Agents, ■ - '‘Christchurch.'



Business Notices. Friedlander Bros. BE DISSOLUTION OP PARTNER SHIP. ~jpN consequence of not yet having foun a Purchaser for their ENORMOUS STOCK, FRIEDLANDER BROS, Have resolved to make still , FURTHER REDUCTIONS, With a view to reduce the Stock to a least ONE HALF OF ITS PRESENT VALUE, Which they trust will bring it within th« reach of SMALLER CAPITALISTS, And they are prepared to dispose of their Business to suit Purchasers in the FOLLOWING LOTS, separate or together : Lot 1, 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 offered to the Public. SPLENDID SITES FOE PRIVATE RESIDENCES, Fruit and Vegetable Garcleps, 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 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. I IN order to keep pace with the times the undersigned begs to inform his numerous patrons in the Ashburton dis trict <hat he has determined to REDUCE the Price of Shoeing and other work from this date. Draught Horses 7a Hacks ... ... ... 6s Exercising Shoes, Racing Plates, and Entire’s Shoes, (.during the season, will be extra. Note the address— Philip Jonrneaux, BLACKSMITH, Ac., 1602 Peter street.



APRIL, 1883, £. Taylor’s PRICE LIS' OP TEAS AND GROCERIES. Just received, a few tons of new Dun edin Oatmeal, price 3s 9d per bag. From London, new Marmalade h glass packages, comprising— Goblets containing 11b, la Tumblers ~ ~ Is Tankards ~ ~ Is 2d • Glass Jars ~ ~ Is Glass Jars ~ 21b, Is 6d Sugar basins, Is 6d Amber sugar basins, Is 8d Covered butter dishes, Is 8d Jelly moulds, Is 6d Glass Jugs, 21ba, 2s 6d Some really choice new figs, la 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. 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 fid per lb more money, and absolutely pure, no doubtful sample£ being accept d. They are Houqua blend, 2s 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, fid may be saved in the purchase of every pound of tea at Taylor’s. 139, MANCHESTER STREET. A strong, good-flavored family Tea, Is fid 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 fid, strong, good flavour, good leaf An 111 b box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare this with the 25s box of



other houses An 111 b box of the finest imported Assam and Lapaang Souchong Teas, 28a Half-chests of 401 bs, £2 10s to £5 Indian packets, in lead, of pure Assam Tea, 2s 4d per lb Currants, Raisins, and Sultanas, washed and dried ready for use, by patent machinery, the cleanest fruit in New Zealand New Currants, fid per lb New Raisins, fid and 8d; New Sultanas, 9d New Mixed Peel, Is 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, 4ju 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 Best 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, 8s fid, 9s fid, and 10s fid per tin A special discount allowed on all orders of £5 and upwards 123, LOWER HIGH STREET.



REMOVED TO NEW PREMISES. GL J. R Lublow, MERCEANT 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 TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON (Next Union Bank of Australia). To keep pace with his largely increas ing trade, he has purchased a LARGE STOCK of the very best material, viz. :—> Saddle Kaiapoi West of England Fancy Coating 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



DM c F *A r l a 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 Bakei), HAVELOCK STREET. 286



AND GRA Y’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, 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 trial of Twine Binders it took the Gold Medal as the best Machine in the field, beating Samuelson’s and Howard’s. This season, at the Taieri trial, it took First Prize as the 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 be large we would like our friends to order at once, to avoid disappointment. As we will have a well-assorted stock of Fittings at all our Branches, Farmers can rely on getting Fittings at a moment’s notice. Double-furrow Ploughs, Chaffcutters, Horse Gears, Cambridge Rollers, Seed 1 Sowers, etc., etc. Illustrated catalogues free I on application to our Head Office, Dune din, or to qur Branches at Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Christchurch, Ash j cton, or Auckland.



yrONUMENTS, HEADSTONES, & iVX 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 ok 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, Eeat he r dresser, 159, ARMAGH STREET (Between Colombo & Manchester streets) CHRISTCHURCH. Straws Dyed and Gloves Cleaned.



Business Notices. MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED). CAPITAL £260,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM, STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on moat 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, OR R & CO. 13n



CANTERBURY BRANCH. /K m & m m *Wm. SS® ®tes *8 ss gw ilWli Established 1859. Capital 11,000,000 Unlimited Uhbility of Shu reholders TJ\ H E 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 reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per lb.



Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. A. heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in cluding 'olebrated make. 798 £Zfl ■sauojsqtuojQ pue sjaeuißUJo ouojg s ( p|eg -BUBpj; JO-} juaSy ‘painoaxa ipjdmojd pue Ejiedav[ 'saoud qiunqo ■leuqo %xs sastuiaad 9qj uo jepjo oj opcm uoijduosap yCj9A9 jo •saoisep JS9MOU oqj jo ojnqainji J° qocqs paußA PUB 9j?Jß[ B 9UIOJJ raojj P9A1909J JSnC SBq ‘([Spiff 18/fojJ 9}lBOddo) J99JJS BJOOJ^ ‘jaqßm-jeuiqßQ ‘uossaaj T *f> ’3HnXIMBQJ T 33D. mad anrixiiianLLL OTIOE to the inhabitants of Bakaia 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 jL LOCK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Eobert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has just received an 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 oh 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 iceipl of P. 0.0 7300-960



Business Notice. Robert Alcorn, GENERAL MERCHANT. FOR Quality, Cheapness, and Fit' in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing and Boots of all sorts, go to R. ALCORN’S Corner Shop (attached to the Grocery, Ironmongery, Glass, and China Ware houses, where you will get everything of the 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, NURSERYMAN, JJ AS FOR SALE, 30.000 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



rp INWA L D ST O RE. NOTICE. The TIN WALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management of Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will be attended to as formerly. 23d.



0 FARMERS. HUDSON, RIDLEY & CO., GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, FARMERS’ AGENTS, 136, 138, Cashel street, Christchurch. Special attention given to all Jescrip 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. AND WANTED NOW— Grass'Seed, Grain, Etc., Etc. 122



Business Notices. QOMPULSORY SALE. Hayes & Co. MUST HAVE MONEY AND WILL HOLD A CHEAP AND DESPERATE SALE. For one Month, commencing SATURDAY, 23rd JUNE,



Their Prices must Astonish 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, 4|d ; Costume Cloths, sfd ; Homespun Tweed, 4|d ; Satin Cloths, 6jd ; Tweed, for boys’ wear, lOjd; Ladies’ Umbrellas, Is lid; Ladies’ Lementeen, choice, 2s lid ; Cotton Sox, Id ; Felt Carpet, Is ; Hemp Carpet, 11 Jd ; Jet Buttons, Good Cotton Tick, 4fd ; Ladies’Handker chiefs, 2d ; Curtain Net, 2£d ; Lot of Children’s Dresses, grand value, 4s lid ; Velvet Hat, Is ; Seal Caps, Is ; 4-button Kid Gloves, black, 2s 6d ; Colored, Is 6d; Ladies’ Chemises, Is; Real Ostrich Feathers, 2s 6d ; Black Beatrice Lace, per yard. Id ; Trimmed Hats, from 3d t 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. I Man’s Braces, 1.R., 6d ; Men’s Trou sers and Vests, 10s 6d ; Men’s Colonial Trousers, 8s 6d ; Men’s Moles, 4s 9d ; Lot Men’s Overcoats, to be sold, 19s lid; Men’s Collars, 4 boxes la. Girls’Kid E.S. Boots, 2s 9d ; Ladies’ Kid Boots, E.S., 3s 9d ; Ladies’ House Boots, 3a 6d ; Seal Boots, good value, 10s 6d ; Strong Lace Boots, 8s 9d. Boys’ and Men’s Boots of every descrip tion are selling Cheaper than Ever. Observe the Address— BULLOCK’S ARCADE. n2



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. t 511 J. SHERRIFF.



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



Baker Bros., QONTRACTORS, BUILDERS, .AND UNDERTAKERS, 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— Wakanui and Cass Struts. Ashburton. 167 WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’a Stables), Ashburton. 395 e



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



i.T. F. Stbatz WAT CHE S } WATCHES. Greatly reduced in prices J.R Stratz, 261, High STEEETy B II Chkistchpkch. ~T. F. Stbatz m|) 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 nekt 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, 10a 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. 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. 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), 502



INTERNATIONAL exhibition. ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED. T. E. Procter, OCULIST S’ OPTICIAN 150, LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Opposite Borough Hotel). Section XVH., Class 77 Scientific Apparatus. Jurors—A. W. Bickerton, E. 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, being made in every combination of spherical and cylindrical form required. There sre also exhibited some very well made condensers, and some “ Codding ton,” “ Stanhope,” and o;her lenses. The jurors consider this an exhibit of special merit, and recommend a certificate of gold medal. d. 12



ALL classes non 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 . 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 TEAK, 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 svery 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, 340 ATE & CO.’S Fure Blended Teas. si



Business Notices. BREWERY A. Moore, BREWER, MALSTER, AND ‘ ' f . Highest price given for Malting Ridley. Oats Crushed in any quantity.,., 024



Seasonable medicines. Cambridge’s Cdiigh Syrup ' ‘ ’ Cambridge’s Black Currant Cough Elixir Bennington's Irish Moss ! * -V'■ , Dr Low's Cherry Pectoral . V . 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 " ■ ■' tK Chilblain Liniment ' J ‘< ! Steedman’s Whooping Cough Powders Roche’s Whooping Cough Embrocation J. M. Cambridge, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST., ' ASHBURTON. ' • 7



gOMEESET STABLEJS. P. Husband ■ Wishes to inform his friends ahdtifo public generally that he has taken-the Livery and Bait Stables lately carried on by Mr J, Mcßae, and hopes to edlioil’a fair share of patronage. Good Paddock Accommodation, fwith plenty of water. .1042 All who intend building, Are invited to CALL at the YARDS ■ or .j, i / J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, Where they can be fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all binds, and every other trade lino at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING./ • FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American DressedShelvingj-And other Timber, large assortment. ion to Country Orders, and shipped direct rom siding. 1 J. T. B R O W N, Office: TOam street.;. Wholesale Depot; Railway Siding and wmill, South Belt, Christchurch. -. > iiio Mr Parker,; JJAVING taken premises' in . : BULLOCK’S TRIANGLE, * Wakanui road,



(Next Mr Foots’ Office), Is prepared to mate Artificial . ' Sets in Gold, Platina, Celluloid, and Vulcanite. Plates re-modelled and re paired. ' Teeth stopped, extracted, etc. • First-class work, and Ist town V , ! prices. - ■ .1. Note the address— ,1, ' ' TRIANGLE, 7 61 Wakanui road. 1 jy E N T I S T R t. 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 regulating and extracting Children’s Teeth. Artificial Teeth from one to a complete set, inimitably mounted on Gold, Piati. num, Celluloid and Vulcanite. Teeth plugged with Gold, Platinum, and the newest White EnnameL



TEETH EXTRACTED PAINLESSLY By the aid of £ itrous Oxide Gas and Ether Spray. Awarded first order of merit at the Near Zealan International Exhibition. Jp LOWER BOOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT & Co., , NURSERYMEN AND : FLORISTS, HAVE OR SALE All kinds of F OWER RQOTS and BEDDING PLANTS ' ; 5 , BOUQUETS, Hand and Table, made up on the shortest notice, cheaper than any other in the trade.-' Note the Address, < Mill Race Road, Mill. sl3 W. Pengelly, // rjTAILOR AND HABIT MAKER, Durham street Soum, v - Christchurch.