THE COMPLETE GLOBE-TROTTER.

" (" PAIL MALI. GAZETTE. ”) Left London on May ist and tra velled by evening train to Dover. The Channel was somewhat loppy, as usual, but soup at Calais buffelt soon restored exhausted nature. Went on to Paris ; monstrous fine town ; the Boulevards and Napoleon’s tomb really worth see ing. Took a coupe to Marseilles, and put up at an hotel in the Cannebiere ; a splendid .street, but very noisy. Next day went on board our steamer, and tooled quietly down the Mediterranean. It doesn’t differ much from the Atlan tic, but is perhaps a trifle bluer. Touched; at Malta—fine old fortified ■place, though very dirty. There were once some knights here, who seem to have been expelled by the English Governor. Maltese lace is made here. Took in some new passengers, and then steamed on to Alexandria. The town is called after Alexander the Great, who was apparently born in the neighborhood; but it is not otherwise interesting. Saw Pompey’s pillar, erected to commemorate his victory over Caesar. The population consists principally of donkey - boys, whose charges are shamefully exorbitant. Not being able to speak the language— Turkish, or something of that sort — was compelled to submit to their extor tions, but caught them a crack or two on the head with my cane, by way of compensation. On to Suez, which tut|ied out,to be very hot; yet nothing at albcompared to the Red Sea. Slept on declc all down the latter, and glad enough to get on shore again, even at Aden. Officers quartered at Aden say it is a dull hole, which is easy to be , 'lieve,' for the country about consists chiefiy.pt sand and rock. The people are Arabs—a very filthy lot. Officers’ dub, however, not half bad, and cook makes a capital curry. Landed mails and proceeded immediately to Bom bay. '

India does not seem quite so weal thy as we had always been led to expect it. Hotel accommodation bad, ; and natives mostly lean and not half dressed. Landing at Bombay is a horrid bore, owing to the surf; and the boatmen charge absurdly. Some of the natives are Hindoos, and some Mahomtnedans, but as a whole a bad lot, I should say, and frightfully super stitious. Ran across to Calcutta, a long and tedious railway journey, stop ping on the way at a place called Allahabad, where there is an under ground temple. Turned aside tb Agra and ' Delhi to see the Taj—a very handsome sort of mosque place, and some other old native buildings ; also to look up ; some fellows whom I used to know* at * Marlborough. Club at Delhi very comfortable, but the hotel most ill-organised. Calcutta is a really fine town —quays and public buildings quite'in-the European style, and people driving about in carriages just like the Park or Regent street. Sorry to leave such capital quarters for the P. and O. steamer, to Singapore, which is built on an island in the Straits. The in habitants are chiefly Chinese, Malays, Dutch', and other foreigners; but the town looks prosperous, and the hotel Was good. Brandy and seltzer is al ways taken iced ; they don’t get Apolli naris here yet. Touched at Java, a Dutch island, where they grow a good deal of coffee; and then straight on to Yokohama. Japan is certainly gll round, ,the queerest place we have been to;, the houses are half of them built of paper, arid you go about the streets in a sort of Bath chair they call a jinfikisha. However, the tea-houses are really very pleasant, and I cordially approve of the dancing girls. Alto gether Japan seems a very nice sort of country for Europeans; not too strait laced, and with plenty of fun going on everywhere. We had an excursion or two into the interior, stopping at delightful tea-houses, and trying to chaff the natives, especially the girls. Once pr twice some of the fellows tried to chaff us back, being foreigners to them; but of course that set us upon our dignity, and we flatter ourselves a judicious application of British oak about their shoulders soon brought them to a sense of their proper places. From Japan we steamed right across the Pacific, the longest and most

tedious sea I ever had anything to do with.' The steamers stop at Honolulu, better than half-way over, where we Stayed for a fortnight. This is a very jolly little town, and the natives are sztremely picturesque, but dying out rapidly. The mountain scenery is very grand, and we saw a first-rate volcano with a lake of fire in the middle.

They make up delightful riding excur sions to go to see it; and the half -caste ladies ride as well as men, and are very pleasant society. Their mothers were cannibals. Most things are cheap except liquors. The next steamer took us on to San. Francisco, “magnificently situated,” the guide- book says, “ at the portals of the boundless Western ocean.” Coming ■-.across we curiously lost a day, owing to. a habit of counting the sailors have v on the 180th meridian. San Francisco is called Frisco here; it is a fine town, with first-rate hotels, elevators, bars, and all the latest appliances of the most 1 advanced civilisation. We went to the and heard Christina Pattalina: quite a treat to be back again in the cultivated world once more. After ‘ visiting the Chinese quarter, a dirty hole, which everybody in Frisco told us ought to be burnt down immediately, we look a palace car for Sacramento. j The big trees, which we also visited, ■‘areVery Targe indeed ; on one of the ' Stuhips they have made a platform for dancing, and a good many couples can dance there together without risk of collision. Salt Lake City is an inter esting town, built by the Mormons, followers of Joe Smith, now dead; there is a large temple, not in - very l good architectural taste, I should say, and an excellent theatre. Mbrmonism doesn’t seem a bad sort 'Of ’thing j but the people are poly gamists, which of course is very shock ing, and .the Gentiles in the place are dreadfully prejudiced against it. How ■ efar, a Mormon elder with whom I con '-versbs told me he didn’t think there : was a nobler or grander set of men in the world than the Mormons; and as he has been, here ever since before the 3&a&fta&e, as they call it, he must have had opportunities of judging. We ftrdssed America by the Pacific railway, and spent a day at Niagara—very fine and a week in New York. 'lAfoiufca is [a splendid country, with and admirable railway

arrangements, besides which the cigars are goqd; but from my observations in the States I am fully convinced that Republican institutions won’t hold water. Most of the people are tired of the Republicans, as they themselves told me, though I don’t quite under stand their motives, as they neverthe less declared that . they were ardent Democrats. However, it is quite cer tain that before many years are over America will become a limited mon archy with an hereditary aristocratic class. We sailed from New York in one of the fastest Atlantic liners, and had a splendid passage to Liverpool; In conclusion, I have no hesitation in saying that there is nothing like travel to enlarge the mind and widen one’s views of things generally ; and that those who can’t themselves go abroad will derive much benefit from reading judicious books of other people’s voy ages. Though, to be sure, after this condensed summary of all that is worth seeing in foreign parts, it is difficult to understand why anybody else should ever wish to say the same things over again, at greater length, and with no further important additions.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 28, 1883.

Printed o-..- published daily, for The ASH uurton Guardian Company, Limited, by Charles Dixon, of Wakahiui Road; Ash burton, at the Company’s Printing Houses West street, Ashburton, * Saturday, July 28, 1883.



Don’t physic, for it weakens and destroys, hut use Hop Bitters, that builds up 1 Read. — [Advt.] 5 Gorged Livers, Bilious conditions, consti pation, piles, dyspeps'a, headache, cured by “ Wells’ May Apple Pills.” $d and is boxes at druggists. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents for Australasia. 2



Hop Bitters. REMEMBER THIS. IF YOU ARE SICK. If you are sick, HOP BITTERS will surely aid Nature in making you well again when all else fails. If you are comparatively well, but feel the need of a grand tonic and stimulant, never rest easy till you are made a new being by the use of HOP BITTERS. If you are costive or dyspeptic, or are suffering from any other of the numerous diseases of the stomach or bowels, it is your own fault if you remain ill, for HOP BITTERS are a sovereign remedy in all such com plaints. If you are wasting away with any form of Kidney Disease, stop tempting Death this moment, and turn for a cure to HOP BITTERS. If you are sick with that terrible sick ness Nervousness, you will find a ‘ ‘ Balm in Gilead ” in the use of HOP BITTERS. If you are a frequenter, or a resident of a miasmatic district, barricade your system against the scourge of all countries —mala- rial, epidemic, bilious aad intermittent fevers—by the use of HOP BITTERS. If you have rough, pimply, or sallow skin, bad breath, pains and aches, and feel miserable generally, HOP BITTERS will give you fair skin, rich blood, the sweetest breath, health and comfort. In short they cure ALL, Diseases of the Stomach, Bowels, Blocd, Liver, Nerves, Kidneys, etc., and ;£S°o will be paid for a case (hey will not cure or help, or for anything impure or injurious found in them. That poor, bedridden, invalid wife, sister, mother or daughter, can be made the picture of health by a few bottles of Hop Bitters, costing but a trifle. Will you let them suffer ? Cleanse, Purify and Enrich the Blood with Hop Bitters, And you will have no sickness or suffering 7-8 or doctors’ biils to pay.



Prospctus. THE CANTERBURY MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXP !)RT COMPANY, LIMITED. NOMINAL CAPITAL ... £50,000 In 5,000 shares of £5 each, Subscribed Capital, £20,000; of which £IO,OOO is called up. Directors: John Grigg, Esq. (chairman), Longbeach, stockowner William Chrystall, Esq., Christchurch, merchant John Cook, Esq., Christchurch, manager N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Limited John Tucker Ford, Esq., Christchurch, auctioneer Samuel Garforth, Esq., Spfeydoh, stock owner Bankers : The Bank of New Zealand. Solicitor : Thos. Shailer Weston, Esq. Registered Office : Hereford street, Christchurch. Freezing Works : Belfast. Secretary : Frederick Way mouth. INCREASE OF CAPITAL. In terms of the resolution passed at the Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders held on Tuesday, 19th instant, the Direc tors have determined to at once OFFER to the PUBLIC 1,000 of the NEW SHARES of the Company at 10s premium, and they now INVITE APPLICATIONS for the same, which will be received till 31st July, 1883. The following are the terms upon which the shares are offered :—£l 10s cash on application (which includes the premium) ; £1 payable on 30th Septem ber, 1883 ; £1 payable on 30th December, 1883 ; £1 payable on 30th March, 1884 ; and £1 payable on 30th June, 1884; which will make the amount paid up on the new shares equal to the old, viz., £5. The amount of the premium received on the sale of these shares is to be applied exclusively in the formation oi. a reserve fund. All allotments will be made as soon as possible after July 31st, and should the total of the applications exceed the num ber of shares available for allotment, an apportionment will be made. For further information apply to the Directors, or to the Secretary, at the Com pany’s office. Applications will be received by the Bank of New Zealand, Christchurch, or any of its agencies in Canterbury; Fried lander Bros., Ashburton; and at the Com pany’s office. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Christchurch, 20th June, 1883. 1468 W. H. Gundry. W. H. (sundry, riCExN'SED LAND BROKER \j Under the LAND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts super vised, Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor for the Borough of Ashburton Ashburton Woollen Factory Company Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Ashburton Saleyards Company Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Co. Ashburton Town Hall Company Etc., Etc., Etc. Money to Lend ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECU RITY, repayable by monthly instalments or otherwise. Agent for STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, STANDARD PROPERTY INVBST MENT SOCIETY. . East street, Ashburton. _ 394.



Exhibition. SHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, CANARY” SOCIETY. The Third ANNUAL EXHIBITION of the above will be bold in the TOWN HALL, ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY”, August 3fd and 4th, When first prize l of the value of Os and second of 5s each will be awarded. Among about 114 different classes, 20 special Prizes, varying from L 8 8s to 18s 6d each, are also offered for competition. There will be a grand prize distribu tion of about 200 exhibits on _ Saturday evening August 4, at 8 p. m., tickets for which, covering admittance to the Show, are obtainable everywhere up to August 2. Entries close with the Secretary on J uly 31, at 9 p.m. Exhibits must be in the Hall by 9 a.m. on Friday, August 3. The Society provides Pens for Fowls and Pigeons. Exhibitors find their own Canary Cages. The Exhibition will be open to the public on August 3, from 2 p. m. to 10 p.m.; and on Saturday, August 4, from 10 a.m. to 10 p. tn. Admission at the door —One Shilling. All further information can be obtained from the undersigned. The following special prizes have been kindly given, in addition to those already advertised ; for best Game Cock, in Classes 1 and 2 ... ... ... 1 1 0 For beat Game Cock, in Class 3 110 For best Gama Hen, in Classes 4 and 5 ... ... ' ... 010 6 For best Game Hen, in Class 6 0 10 6 For best Spanish Cock, in Class i 5 ... ... ... iio For best pen of Guinea Pigs (three entries or no prize awarded), Ist prize ... 0 5 0 For best hutch of Rabbits, pair, (five entries or np prize awarded), Ist prize ... 0 5 0 Special prize of copy of “ Boys’ Own Book,” for the best hutch of Rabbits. STEPHEN B. POYNTZ, 1485 Hon. Secretary. Open to All. £ s. d.



Consultation. A FORTUNE FOR FIVE SHILLINGS. A FORTUNE FOR ss. A D AM AS TOR’S NOVELT CONSULTATION Y ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, 1883. To be Run on the Gth of November. Capital £5,000, In 20,000 Shares of 5s each. 431 Prizes guaranteed. as follows Melbourne Cup. First ... ... £SOO Second... ... 300 Third 200 Starters (divided) 500 Non-starters ... 1,000 £2,500 To be distributed Cash Awards. 5 at £IOO each sat £SO each 10 at £25 each 20 at £l2 10s each 40 at £fi 5s each 200 at £5 0s each £2,500 Each ticket has seven separate chances, Race and Cash Awards being drawn for separately. Please send Post-office Orders, when convenient, or Bank Notes. Cheques must be marked “ correct ” by Bank. If Htamps are sent for tickets please add one shilling in the pound extra. Notice. Registered letters not ac cepted Two stamps required for reply and result. Will close on or about the 3rd of November. Address— “ADAMASTOR,” Care of Lyons and Hart, 7 60 Box 151, P. 0., Dunedin.



Government Notice. The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atcntion is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within tho reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son : I.—About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —Intending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3.—Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4.—Desiring to renounce tho 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 Trustee hip or Adminis tration, the option of us jgthe State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information, may be obtained from ALEANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from R. C. HA MERTON, Public Trustee Wellington, 12th May, 1882



Business Notices. F. S. Shearer, OF THE May bank works, tinwald, .begs to thank the public for theii past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that ho ia 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 Freshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &c. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class I 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 )JlO FARMERS & STOCKBREEDERS The following Works may be had from THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton, The Horse, with supplement, by Wm. Youatt ; Cattle, their breeds and manage ment, by Wm. Youatt; Sheep and Cattle, by C. Armatage ; Agricultural Chemistry and Geology, by Professor Johnston ; Agricultural Chemistry, by Maclvor ; Agricultural Chemistry, by Alfred Gibson; Breeding of Draught, dorses, by Reynolds. A large and varied stock of standard' literature always on hand—any book not in stock will be procured without delay. Subscribers wanted for all newspapers, pamphlets, and periodicals, by Thomas F. Farley, Saunders’ Buildings* Ashburton. 1041



Special Advertisements- INTRODUCTION OF THE PARCEL SYSTEM. Fashion House, Cashel street, Christchurch. Great success has been achieved in the Old Country by the introduction of the “ Numbered Parcel System,” for the supply and purchase of useful household drapery, thou ands of parcels being for warded to the order of distant customers upon the distinct understanding that any article not proving satisfactory to the pur chaser, the money in all cases to be re turned. This system is now being intro duced by E. C. Brown & Co., FASHION HOUSE, Christoh urch. The splendid stock of General Drapery in all departments has been purchased by E. C. Brown and Co., from the Trustees in the Estate of the late firm of Craig and Smyth, at a very large discount off cost for cash. Thus articles sold under price leave a good margin of profit for the vendor, while giving unsurpassed value to the purchaser. In all parcels we stake our reputation on the values, and, as suggested abeve, re turn the money in all cases where the article is not satisfactory. Our No. 1,20 s Dress Parcel, contains — Worth 1 £ a. d.



1 dress piece (12 yds) any shade, French costume cloth ... 0 18 6 1£ good velveteen to match dress 0 5 C 3 yds silesia, for linings ... 0 1 10 2 doz new oxydised buttons, to match ... ... ... ... 0 16 1 pair warm lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ... 0 2 6 £1 9 10 OurlNo. 2,30 a household parcel, contains — Worth 1 pair geod medium size blan kets 10 0 1 good honeycomb quilt 0 12 6 8 yds good wincey ... ... 0 5 0 1 pair good strong corsets, any size ... ... ... ... 0 5 0 £2 2 6 Our No. 3, dress parcel for £2, contains— Worth 1 dress piece (10 yds) celebrated Empress black velveteen ... 1 7 6 3 yds good silesia for lining ... 0 2 0 2 doz new style oxydised buttons 0 16 1 handsome striped winter skirt 0 9 6 1 durable silk umbrella, paragon frame ... ... ... ... 0 8 0 1 choice silk chenille scarf ... 0 3 11 £2 12 5 Our No. 4, Ladies’ parcel for £2, contains — Worth 1 dress piece (12 yds) French check costume cloth ... ... 1 1 0 3 yds silesia lining for same ... 0 2 0 2 doz choice- buttons, to match dress ... ... ... ... 0 1 6 1 good warm Ladies’ tweed ulster 0 17 6 1 black quilted alpaca skirt ... 010 0 1 white or colored wool wrap ... 0 5 6 1 pair lisle lined fur-top spring cuff gloves ... ... ...0 2 0



£2 19 6 Our No. 5, household parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth 1 pair large size good witney blankets ... ... ... 1 10 6 1 nice large size good honeycomb quilt ... ... ... ... 014 6 1 pair good heavy white sheets 0 9 6 6 good value honeycomb towels 0 4 0 6 yds heavy Welsh flannel ... 0 8 0 £3 0 6 Our No. 6, family parcel for £3, contains— Usual price 12 yds super Roslyn flannel (pure wool) ... ... ... ... 018 0 24 yds splendid white heavy make ... ... ... 013 0 24 yds good strong brown or grey wincey ... ... ... ... 0 14 0 6 yds tartan plaid ... ... 0 6 6 6 yds good brown holland ... 0 4 6 12 yds hemp carpet, dark stripe 0 7 0 6 pair Girls’ or Women’s warm winter hose ... ... ... 0 7 6 4 large unbleached Turkish lowttls 0 4 9 £3 15 3 Our No. ,7, mourning parcel for £2 10s, contains— Worth



£ll 15 0 Our No. 1, wedding parcel for £4, contains— Worth 1 dress (12 yds) pretty shade in cashmere ... 1 17 6 2 yds pretty shade in satin, to match ... ... ... ... 013 6 1 dress (12 yds) good costume cloth 1 1 0 2 yds rich colored velveteen, to match ... ... ... ... 0 7 0 6 yds good silesia ... ... 0 6 0 3 doz buttons, to match dresses 0 2 0 8 yds braid, to match dresses ... 0 0 8 1 pair two-button first choice tinted or white kid gloves ... 0 5 0 6 Ladies’ linen collars ... ... 0 3 0 G Ladies’ linen handkerchiefs ... 0 5 6 3 pairs Ladies’ nice hose 0 4 6 £5 5 8 Our No. 2, wedding parcel for £lO, contains— A very complete trousseau. Our No. 9, Ladies’ (half-price) parcel for L 5, contains — Usual price 1 Ladies’ handsome mantle ... 217 6 1 Ladies’ beautiful real sable muff and collarette 4 10 0 1 Ladies’ quilted satin skirt ... 1 0 0 1 fashionable tweed ulster, in leading shades 1 10 0 £9 17 6 A problem whereby Ladies may stay at homo and order their drapery in perfect confidence. Just try one parcel and see what you will save. Remember—Cash returned at once for any article returned in good condition. Samples post free on application to any part of New Zealand. In ordering any of these parcels, it is sufficient to quote number and name of parcel only. R.t'.O. made payable to E C, BROWN & GO., JfysMoP .House, Christchurch. 1342



Business Notices. STOCK-TAKING SALE. , UNAVOIDABLE POSTPONEMENT OF IHE DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. In consequence of several large trans actions which cannot be settled for some time, the Dissolution of Partnership of Friedlajider Bros, has been Postponed pending the settlement of same. They have just finished their; annual stock-taking, and find the STOCK IN EACH DEPARTMENT EXCESSIVELY LARGE Still, and have, therefore, determined 1 to make a FURTHER REDUCTION i and to I CLEAR THE STOCK I : REGARDLESS OF PRICE ' THE SALE WILL COMMENCE ) 5 ON ) SATURDAY JULY 21ST, L I ANB WILT. CONTINUE TILL > EVERYTHING IS SOLD.



GREAT BARGAINS IN THE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Departments. A lot o£ Remnants of Brussels and Tapestry Carpets to be sold very cheap. A good Tapestry Carpet, any length, Is lid per yard—well worth 3s Men’s and Boys’ Clothing all reduced Blankets and Flannels at wonderfully low prices Ladies’ and Children’s Ulsters and Jackets less than cost Bonnets and Hats at half price. In the IRONMONGERY AND BUILDERS’ MATERIALS We have also made great reductions in every line too numerous to mention, and we wish te draw the attention of Farmers to the remaining stock of IMPLEMENTS, Which we are willing to CLEAR AT ANY PRICE.



We have just landed the old “ CIRCLE BRAND” PLOUGHSHARES Which have been so long in de mand, and we cansupply them now in every size We are still prepared to dispose of our Business to suit Purchasers in the FOLLOWING LOTS, separate or together : Lot 1, DRAPERY & CLOTHING, Lot 2, GROCERY & PROVISIONS. Lot 3, HARDWARE & IRONMONGERY. In conjunction with Messrs R. 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 Notice. A N EVIL AND ITS REMEDY,—Ti XTI the Editor, —It is a healthy 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 cud 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 lers, 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 we 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 be rotten to the core. Owing to recent heavy losses we have resolved to sell for cash only in 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 our 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 6d; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £2. All oihct goods in proportion, for cash only. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street.



P. & D. Duncan, i GRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS /I MANUFACTURERS, Christchurch and Ashburton, Having been appointed AGENTS at Ash burton for the PEERING REAPER AND TWINE BINDERS, We are now prepared to take orders for next season. As only a limited number will be imported, early application is necessary. All orders received after April 30 will be L 5 extra. We are also prepared to take orders for McCORMICK’S REAPERS AND BINDERS. Makers of Ploughs, Drays, Harrows, Rollers, Grub bers, Seed-sowers, Strippers, and newly-improved Direct Draught DISC HARROWS (the Latest and the Best), made an; size up to 15ft, and every description of Farm Implements. J ust received, ex Soukar, A large quantity of HORNSBY’S PLOUGHSHARES, Old Brand ordered expressly for Ashburton, Also, Some extra heavy Mould Boards (ou own pattern), best cast steel, suitabl for contractors. REPAIRS of every description of MACHINERY at reasonable charges. 1015



ICTORIA HOUSE, EAST STREET. Dimant & Coe, Are still selling at prices which have gained for their establishment such an immense popularity in the past. All goods marked in plain figures, and sold at a profit calculated to afford such advantages as no other house in town can permanently offer. Our WINTER STOCK recently re ceived is Extraordinary Good Value. DIMANT & COE, REAPT-MONET DRAPERS CLOTHIERS, &c., Victoria House, East street, HOTOGRAP H Y. Charles Lawrence, PHOTOGRAPHER (Of High street, Christchurch). By special Appointment to the Governor, Begs to informs the residents of Ashbur ton and the surrounding districts, that he has OPENED in SAUNDERS’ BUILD INGS, East street, Ashburton, and as all Pictures will be taken by himself, it will be a sufficient guarantee that none but satisfactory Photographs will be sent out of his Studio. INSTANTANEOUS PHOTOGRAPHS of Children taken. Equally good results are obtained on dull days as light ones by this process. Pictures enlarged to any size, andfinished in Oil, Water Color or Crayons. 96g Ashburton. 816



JQUNEDIN BREWERY. CELEBRATED BITTER ALE, BITTER ALE, PLEASES BOTH EYE AND PALATE. TONIC AND WHOLESOME. Guaranteed absolutely free from adultera tion. The following are specimens of the com pliments we are receiving frequently : “ Please ship by next boat 3 hhda Ale, same as last; very good indeed.”—Bluff. “ I believe your beer is the best in the market. ” —Balclutha. “I must congratulate you on the quality of the beer :it is magnificent. If you can keep it up to that you have got a good thing.”—Waimate. KEAST & MCCARTHY, Limited. Agents for Moukow’s Brandy, Roderick Dhu and Shaughraun Whiskies, and Mars den and Railley’s celebrated Billiard Tables. 1266 AND



rpHE KING IS DYEING, First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition. G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs ANDREWES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price, by leaving them with Andrewes Bros. They will be returned in a week. Damask Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, [ Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned, Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. KING, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. ANTED KNOWN—Every descrip tion of Plain and Fancy Printing executed on the shortest notice, at the Guardian Office, next o#i, snd Go. ’s, West street.



Business Notices. jyr E T H V E N. We bog to thank the inhabitants of Methven and surrounding distr'cts for the liberal support accorded us since our commenc ng Business here. Wo wish to notify that we have REMOVED nto oar now and commodiou< premises, two doors south of our old offices. We have intro duced 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 Sheaf CHAFF in any quantities (best quality). We have also on Sale Messrs Booth, McDonald and Co.’s celebrated PLOUGHS, DRAYS, ROLLERS, DISC-HARROWS, and other Farming Implements,, which we are prepared to sell at Christchurch Prices, with freight



added. Wo are also booking orders for McCormick's Reapers and Binders, and farmers are advised to make early applica tions. Haxton and Beattie’s flexible Harrows. Grain and other r reduce Stored on the most reasonable terms. Agents for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, and New Zealand Insurance Company. Land and Commission Agents. Loans negotiated.—C. J. W. Cookson, Jun. , and Co., General Merchants, Methven. Methven, July 9th. 1883. 7 66 Trees. Trees. Trees. SEALY BROS., NURSERY AND SEEDSMEN, Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE, at very low prices, an extensive stock of every description. Our FOREST TREES include Pinus Insignis, P. Jefferii, P. Radiata, P. Auatriaca, P. Maritima, Spruce and Scotch Firs, Cupressus, Mac rocarpa, Ash, Elm, etc. Our FRUIT TREES this season are the finest ever offered in Canterbury. The list of Pears. Plums, Peaches, Cherries, Nectarines and Apples, ea 7 56 Ly Jbros., ASHBURTON.



s John Broom, lON WRITER, DECORATOR, OOAOH PAINTER, &c. Orders may be left at McColl’s, Ashbur ton Hotel ; or Husband’s Stables, Hill’s Hotel. 1257



George Lea, jgUILDBR AND CONTRACTOR. Estimates and Plans furnished for all kinds of Brick, Stone, or Timber Build ings. Funerals furnished at moderate prices. Workshops—Cameron st west. 812



Conveyances. LONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton, daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterton 8.10 a. m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstom 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves the coach .■-tables, Wabanui Road (opposite Central Hotel), Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p. m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wi l ! receive strict attention Fares —Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. From this date RETURN FARE at SINGLE RATES, on Saturdays only, between Waterton and Ashburton. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 4270 Longbeach. TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Moun- Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 am. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday; returning to Mount Somer on the arrival of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s; return, 3s. .n JOHN HOOD



Boarding Houses, &c. rnHE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, X Corner of Dowling and Princes streets, Dunedin, J. DONALDSON, Proprietor. Has opened a place in connection with the above, which he 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. Dowling Street. Princes street. “THE BODEGA.’ au 17 P A NAM A HOUSE (late a steb’s), Tancred street Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the icrince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Austee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon nim as heretofore. Good Bath room, S. LUCAS, Proprietor. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE AND TEMPERANCE HOTEL C. TRUCKLE begs to return thanks to his friends and the public for their patron age since he has taken over the Prince Albert Boarding House, and trusts by always keeping a good table and accommo dation for boarders and travellers to re ceive a continuance of the same. Private rooms for families. C. TRUCKLE, Prince Albert Boarding House and Tem perance Hotel, near Oookson’s fetables, Wills street, Ashburton ; next Odd fellows’ Hall, and one minute’s walk from the Railway Station. Charges strictly moderate. 944



Hotels LFORD FOREST HOTEL. John Tisch, Whc has again taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be <;l*d to .eceiva a call from his old friends and as many new ones as can make it convenient to give a look in. Good accommodation for horses. 1328 HBURTON HOTEL. ARCHIBALD M'COLL (for many years Manager of the late Sir Cracroft Wilson’s Rangitata Station) begs to in form his numerous Friends and the gene ral pnblio that he has taken possession of the Ashburton Hotel, which has been greatly improved and entirely re-furnished and re-decorated, and is now replete with every convenience and comfort. A. M'Coll w®uld, therefore, assure his patrons that they will have every atten tion bestowed on them. Excellently Furnished' PRIVATE APARTMENTS for FAMILIES. All Liquors kept in stock are under the special supervision of the Proprietor, who will guarantee them to be of the best de scription and quality. The Hotel is'situato close to the. Ash burton Bridge, and the Stabling (being now under the Proprietorship of Mr James W. M‘Rae, late oi the Somerset Stables), is sufficient guarantee thatiCoun try Visitors will meet with every Ac commodation in that respect. 1330 Metropolitan temperance HOTEL, Chsistchckch. S 3. Stoddard 1 BEGS respectfully to inform the Public that he HAS TAKEN THE ABOVE HOTEL, And all necessary improvements are being made to ensure the comfort of Customers.



Grilled Steaks, Chops, and Hot Meals at all hours. ? The Hotel Bar is now open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., where Coffee is always ready and all Temperance Drinks can be pro cured. TEA TO ORDER. Tripe and Pish Suppers Every Night (Sundays excepted), from 7 to 10 o’clock p. m. A Green for the use of Families and Children adjoining the Hotel. 1365 PubMc Companies. IVTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MBR* CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clips of Wool. . RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, etc., for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in. all branches of Mercantile Business. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current , Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOB— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch,. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, nlO Ashburton:



Medical jQOCTOR ERNEST LOW’S J Cherry Pectoral, An invaluable Medicine in all the stages of Consumption, and not to be surpassed in. efficacy for Goughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Difficulty of ■ Breathing, Influenza, Spasmodic Group, i Hooping Gough, and all affections of the Throat, Bronchi®, and Lungs. Prepared only by H. N. CITRON, Chemist, Aearoa, New Zealand. May be obtained from every Chemist in ■ Hburton and Storekeeper in the Country. an 7 STOP THAT COUGH! DON’T DELAY.—How can you stop it? Where is the Remedy. Bennington's PECTORAL OXYMEL OF GARBA GE EN or IRISH MOSS (registered), can produce more evidence of real merit ' than any other article for the purpose. Sold everywhere. —G. Bonnington, Christchurch. Relief from cough in five MINUTES. Bonninoton’s Pec toral Oxymel of Carrageen oh 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.— Georg® Bonnington, Christchurch. IMPORTANT to all afflicted with Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wounds of any descript on. YATES’ PATENT BRITISH HERB OlNTMENTS,prepared only by Mrs Burns (daughter of the late Mr Yates), Christchurch. War ranted to cure Burns, Scalds, Cuts, or Wounds of any kind, etc., of ever so long standing. Red Ointment, a certain cure for Ulcers ; Green Ointment, a certain cure for Scrofula or King’s Evil ; White Ointment, a certain cure or Swellings or Inflammation in any part of the body or limbs, Lumps in the T 1 ruat, Sore Nip ples, Gathered Breasts, v. Directions for use—Spread the Red and Green Oint ments lightly on linen rag no bigger than the wound ; the White Ointment is to be rubbed by the hand over the part affected. Also, YATES’ PURIFYING DROPS for Gravel or Pains in the Loins ; , dose for ' Gravel, from 20 to 30 drops in a table spoonful of cold water at bedtime. The Ointments are sold in pots at 2s 9d each, and the Drops the same price, 2s 9d per bottle. These Ointments and Drops have effected astonishing cures ir New Zer land. Names and addresses of' T 6l 50 f trsons cured, someof diseasesof 3( j ears standing, may be obtained by applying to Mrs BURNS, at the above address. Agehts for Ashburton — Andrewes Bros. 9o