The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. V.-No. 1037.1

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1883.

[PRICE—ONE PENN if ;



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c Alfred Harrison, A UGTIONEER, VALUER, COM MISSION AGE*TT. .Land Sales, Sales of S*ock, Merchandise Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, . :. and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, a 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on . the books.- N 0 charge unless sold. AGENT FOR THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. ALFRED HARRISON. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. C£ E. FOOKS AND SONS, itfchitects, CrvjOr Enoijikbes, VanATOBS, Licensed iSCB VETOES, AND LAND BROKERS, r:i»'TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, 3i ASHBURTON. Shipping. SHORTEST AND MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN AN® EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA AND, via SANDWICH ISLANDS. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company (under contract with the New Zealand and New South Wales Governments) will despatch the undermentioned steamers as under;— poolj; or Paris at a through rate, thus securing special advantages. For rates of Freight and Passage, and for full information, apply to WILSON, SAWTBLL & CO., - - Agents, , Christchurch. * Business Notices. 0 N SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. SEED WHEAT OATS’ - ■ BARLEY *;• GRASS SEED : CHAFF FLOUR ‘ BRAN SHARPS TEA , SUGAR, etc. igenta for Mooee & Co., Christchurch. ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 29b' r ’ Havelock street. Geo. Booth & Sons, \yf ANUFACTURERS and IMPORT |V|d ERS of AGRICULT AL IM PLEMENTS. CARLYLE IMPLEMENT WORKS, Stjhwbam ,(nbab Christchurch). Makersof ” , Carlyle Iron Windmills J‘ .Carlyle Seed Strippers '■ : CkrlylC lmproved Disc Harrows •lyle Drays, Tip Carts, Spring Traps, &c. : Ploughs,! Harrows, Cultivators, .Broadcast Sowers, &c. [ ' . .'Sole Agents for xwANT SOME’S STEAM THRESHING MACHINERY. . . Offices and Stores— -213 Tdam street, Christchurch. ’ostal Addfeais—P. O. Box 89, Ghrist church. 473 e E T H V E N. We beg to thank the inhabitants of Methven and surrounding districts for the liberal eupport accorded ua since our commencing Business bore. We wish to notify that we hsive REMOVED into our new and cbmihodious 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 description Stores, &c., at wholesale rates. TIMBER of every de scription at; lowest current rates. Best Newcastle. 00AL from the Old Lambton Mine.' ..Builders requisites in IRON MONGERY,, DOORS, SASHES, etc., always bn 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-H ARROWS, and other Farming Implements, which . we are prepared tc self at Christchurch Prices, with freighi added. We are also • booking orders fo: MnCormiCk’s- Reapers and Binders, an< fanrtefe ara' adviaed to make early applies and Beattie's flexibl Harrows. Grain and other Prodnc Stored on the.,jnpgt, reasonable, terms Agents ,fqp thp' Now ; ani lfortitoti.e Company, limited anJ'NW'-Zealand " insurance Company Land’' r iB»d 11 Gorohiissibn Agents. Loan negotiated. — o, J. W. Cookson, Jon. ■ad Coe* (General Merchants, Methveu. M?»|hvA% Jaly 9th'lßß3. - 7 6 Guardian is published ever evening, ; giving eieiy day's newi np to the hour of going, jff- f preßß. This i better than buying a weekly. 2K-'I *.J. .1,- 0



' Business Notices. ff e, it Woolpacks. s WOOLPACKS. WOOLPACKS. Q We are now selling Full-weights 11 BELOW CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, and '* guarantee them to be of the beat ? quality. Eeapers AND Binders (STRING OR WIRE), Wo are now taking orders for these ; delivery, the end of this or early next month. String or Wire for above machines now landing, and is of superior quality. We are purchasers of Wool, and are prepared to make liberal advances on same placed in our hands for sale in this, Australian, and English Markets. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Ashburton. 1 In conjunction with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., of Christchurch, Auctioneers, / we hold FORTNIGHTLY SALES of | Stock of every description, at Ashburton 5 and Tinwald Saleyards alternately. * Farmers and Stockowners entrusting i - Stock to us can rely on same being dis » posed of to best advantage. it d 8 We are also prepared to make CASH ;o it >r ADVANCES on Growing Crops. id a le ce- IS. id d, y ns H 66 Friedlander Bros., AGENTS COLONIAL INSURANCE r* rs, is COMPANY 'FIRE AND MARINE).



Business Notices. IN order to l:eep pace with the tiniei the undersigned begs to inform hii numerous patrons in the Ashburton dis tricl that he has determined to REDUCE the Price of Shoeing and other work from this date. Draught Horses 7s Hacks ... ... ... fis Exercising Shoes, Racing Plates, and Entire’s Shoes, during the season, will be extra. Note the addreas— Philip Jonrneanx, BLACKSMITH, &c., 1502 Peter street. jgORTMAKERS. We, the undersigned, having taken the business of Mr T. Chambers, we hope by making a good article and strict attention to business, t merit a share of public patronage. Fowke & M‘Eweii; BOOTMAKERS, East street, Ashburton. 7 DANISH Seed Oats. THE Undersigned has a full Stock of COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS &c. Boots and Shoes, Large Stock of Groceries and Oilmen’s Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEA FEED AND SEED OATS, FLOUR, BRAN, AND SHARPS. All at the lowest prices possible. Genu ine value and no make-believe or sham. Large discount, and other inducements for cash. Families waited on weekly, or oftener if required. D. WILLIAMSON, E a x Street, Ashburton. 798 m .«as Reid and gray’s Latest Improved Central Disc Harrow, At reduced prices. Nearly 500 in use with new centre stay for seat and balan cing purposes. Has one extra disc, or is six inches wider than those of all other makers for the same given size ; discs 16 or 18 inches diameter as desired. They have three chilled bearing brackets in each wing of the 10 and 12 feet sizes, the imported makes having only two. All oil holes are in the top, and it is the simplest, beat, and most durable disc har row in the market; and is row so well known that tes'imonials as to efficiency would be superfluous. Any size fitted with travelling carriage to pass through gates when so required. Carriage paid to the different Railway Stations in accord ance with our catalogue. Cambridge Rollers at valued prices, serrated and plain, 20, 24, 26, and 30 inches in diameter, from 6 to 10 feet long. Broadcast sowers, for grain, grass and turnip seed. Farm and tip drays. Contractors’ tip road drays, etc. Single, double, and treble furrow ploughs. Drill or ridging ploughs. Drill and field grub bers. Harrows, zig-zag and flexible tripod harrows. Binding twine and wire, best quality. No. 8 feno’ng wire and standards, all sizes, punched to any guage. Note reduction in prices. Double speed reapers, £3O; Single speed reapers, £2B; etc., etc., etc. Reid &. Gray’s NEW ZEALAND TWINE BINDER At both the Oamaru and Taieri trials took Gold Medals as beat Reaper and Binder in the field. Write for testimonials. Illustrated catalogues free on application to any of our offices at Dunedin, Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Ashburton, Christ church, and Auckland. Eakaia. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile Agency Company are now representing us in this district. REID & GRAY. DRESSMAKING. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Begs to announce to her numerous patrons that she has removed to Bakers’ Buildings, next to D. MacFarlane, Grocer, Havelock Street, Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 3962 AGRICULTURAL MACHINE SHOP. Charles Ray, WAKANUI ROAD, ASHBURTON, Engineer, Millwright, Reader and Binder Expert, All kinds of Machinery repaired with despatch, and on reasonable terms. Ex tras of all kinds ; orders taken for the latest improved reapers and binders, and the best twine. Sewing machines re paired. 10 800 Notice- J. A. PerSSOn CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER & UNDERTAKER, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that he HAS REMOVED from his Old Premises to MORE COMMODIOUS ONES Situated in Wakanui Road, NEXT TO THE POST OFFICE, And can sell as cheap as any house in Christchurch. * All the latest and new designs of furni ture, bedding, etc., received direct from Home every month. Furniture of all de scriptions at lowest prices. Shopfittey etc. Agent fur Walter Gee’s Venetian Blinds J. B. Mansfield, Monumental Mason. 1423 An inspection invited.



Business Notices. Licensing act, issi, on Sale a Office of this Paper F. S. Shearer, : s or the ’ 8 -llirAY BANK WORKS, TINWALD E IVI tegs to thank the public for theii ] f past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position tc Manufacture and Repair on the shortesi notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— cj Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged e 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 i prompt attention at reasonable charges, i Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address— Great South road, Tinwald. 590 d JpiOß SALE. Seed. Seed, SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan, SEED OATS-Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish, KAIAPOI ISLAND POTATOES. CRUSHED OATS, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH CLARK, Tinwald. D AN N’S Linseed Balsam. THE marvellous Cure for Coughs, Ooldr, Influenza, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and all affections of the Chest, Throat, and Lungs. More genuine cures have been effected by this remark able remedy than by any other prepara tion on sale in the colony. The following articles are contained in the Balsam, viz.:—Linseed, Honey, Bal sam of Tohu, Ipecacuanha, Senega, Ex tract of Liquorice, and several other Bal samic and expectorant ingredients. This preparation is free from Morphia and Antimony, and can be given wit? - -afety to infants. Price—l s fid and 2s fid per bottle. D ANN’S Herbal Pills. In all comp'aints arising from the Liver being in a disordered state these Pills have proved to be a certain cure. Sufferers from Indigestion, Constipa tion, Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Sluggish Liver, Loss of Appetite, etc., etc., will find these Pills the beat and safest remedy. ?rice—ls fid and 4s per box. Prepared only by E, C. DAN N, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch. Sole Agent for Ashburton, Mr Charles Neate, CHEMIST. 8 201 UNITED FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. With Unlimited Liability of a large COLONIAL PROPRIETARY. Fire and Marine Insurances effected at lowest tariff rates—less 25 per cent. ALBERT ROBERTS, Agent, 1391 West street, Ashburton. Relief from cough in five MINUTES. Bonnington’s Pec toral Oxymel of Carrageen or Irish Moss (Registered).—The most certain and speedy remedy for disorders of the Cheat and Lungs. May be obtained at moat of the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere.—George Bonnington, Christchurch. JJAPP Y THOUGHTS! TH4T Hayes <& Co. READY-MONEY DRAPERS, * Arcade, Ashburton, Are Selling i A job lot of prints, 3|d Hollands, 5d s Flannel, 7id 1 Towels, 3£cl French Dress Goods, fi£ ) Plain Twills, BJd Sateens, 9jd I White Striped Muslin, 4£d L Counts, 2s 9d Calico, 3d Sheetings, ll£d A prime lot of Straw Hats at all prices 1 Kid Gloves, Is e A quantity of Frilling, to be sold cheap Men’s Serge Suita, 14s fid Trousers and Vesta, a nice line, from 10s fid About 200 pairs Cashmere Boots, at fid n Ladies’ Kid Boots, grand value, 4s 9d Men’s Strong Boots, 7s 3d ; and a n QUANTITY OF OTHER GOODS I' which will *’ STARTLE THE INHABITANTS of Ashburton. Observe the Address— BULLOCK’S ARCADE. n 5



o NJ Business Notices OTIC E OF RE MO VAI w J, HARVEY, BOOT and SHOE MAKER, has REMOVED from Tancre sire tto tao shop in Fast street, latel occupied by Nealas and Co. Repair neatly ex routed. 8 41 T 0 FARMERS AND OTHERS The undersigned has for Sale SOUND DERWENT POTATOES, i splendid sample. ALBERT ROBERTS, West street, Ashburton. 13th Nov., 1883. 11 88( Hamburg - Magdeburg fire INSURANCE COMPANY. Sub ' scribed capital, £3,000,000. Mr Stephen E. Poyntz has. been appointed agent for the above Company in Ashburton, and will be prepared to accept risks at lowest s current rates. Prompt and liberal settle- I ments. James Henderson, 178, Hereford > street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury, 1022 JQOMESTIO PATTERN DEPOT. MRS HODvE, Dressmaker, TANCRED ST. (opposite the Arcade), Begs to intimate to the Ladies of Ashbur ton and neighbourhood that she has Winter Dress Materials that can be dis posed of exceedingly cheap. Ladies Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry Office for Domestic Servants. 8 320 fJIHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN PRICE ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian is the ONLY DAILY PAPER published, between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other Journal. The Ashburton Guardian will be forwarded to any address in the colony for 24s per annum (paid in advance), or 6s 6d per quarter, postage extra. The Ashburton Guardian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and also in Rakaia, Chertsey, Seafield, Meth ven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanui, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks, Tinwald, Winslow, Waterton, an every part of the County of Ashburton within the reach of postal communication, thus being the best genet al as well ° local medium for Advertising DRAPERY. Clearing Sale. GIVING UP BUSINESS. PREMISES TO LET. THE undersigned respectfully an nounces that he will commence a CLEARING SALE on SATURDAY, 3rd November, with a view to quit the whole stock as speedily as possible. WILLIAM GAVIN DRAPER, st street, Ashburton. 10 822 AN EVIL AND ITS REMEDY.—T 3 the Editor, —It is ahealthy sign ofthe times when our local papers are beginning to deal in a fearless manner with bankrupts and the bankruptcy laws. The time has come when something must be done either by the legisla ture or by business men themselves to put an end to a state of affairs which is a disgrace to our boasted civilisation. We (the under signed) have been doing business in Ashbur ton about 2)4 years, and the money we have lost during that period by bankrupts, levan ters, and blacklegs generally amounts to a great deal more than the margin usually allowed for bad debts. If the law cannot pro tect us then 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 ne rotten to the core. Owing to recent heavy losses we have resolved to sell for cash only n future. The honest man who is willing to pay his 20s in the £, and pay as he goes, will find this no disadvant i 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 ißs 6d; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £2. All other goods in proportion, for cash only. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street. P D i-1 s ,2 V. R. PUBLICATIONS, The following Government Publics* tions, with others, can be obtained at the Office of this Paper : Mines Act, 1879 Mining Companies Act, 1872 Mines Act Amendment Act, 1872 Canterbury Rivers Gaming and Lotteries Debtors and Creditors Act Debtors and Creditors Rules Stamp Act Railway Tariff Amendment Companies Road Boards Fencing Act Amendment, 1882 Local Elections Corrupt Practices Licensing Act Licensing Amendment Acts affecting Agriculture and Stock Education Agricultural and Pastoral Societies Cruelty to Animals Protection of Animals Brandr and Branding Dog Registration Dra/Lft’e



Business Notice. L Eobert Alcorn, E GENERAL MERCHANT. ed . ily Quality, Cheapness, and Fit in rs J.' Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing 15 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 a Tea is unequalled in Christchurch or Dunedin at the price, and unsurpassed at any price. 689 d 10 S )- N ir d ;t d 2 COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. Established 1876. Baker & Brown, OOAOHBUILDERS, &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 1 HIGHEST AWARD AND GOLD MEDAL New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, for Glazed Drain-pipes, Moulded Bricks, etc. Ford and Ogdon, South Malvern and Christchurch, FIRE-BRICK, DRAIN-PIP AND FIELD-PIPE MANUFACTURERS. AWARDS for Salt-glazed Stoneware Drain-Pipes:—Canterbury A gricultu ral and Pastoral Association : Grand No vember Show, 1881, First Prize, Silver Medal. Ashburton Agricultural and Pas toral Association : October Show, 1881- First Prize. The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Silver Medal for Bricks, Special Quality. Finrt-oW references from Engineers, Architects, Contractors and others. Manufacturers of Malt-kiln Tiles, Fire Tiles, Fire Bricks, Special Brick (red and white), Air Grates, Chimneypots, Roofing, Ridging and Floor ing Tiles, harden Border Tiles, Pig Troughs, Flowerpots, Jam and Pickle Jars, Butter Crocks, Bread Pans, etc. Fireclay, Cement of the best brands. Goods forwarded by rail direct from the works, South Malvern, or from the Christ church depot. For quotations apply tf GEORGE JAMESON, 861 Agent, Ashburton. Seeds. JJED WHITE CLOVERS ALSYKE COW GRASS GORSE MANGOLDS GRASS SEED PEAS FEANS KIDNEY POTATOES. WHEAT OATS BARLEY We have good supplies of the above. All Prime Quality. HUDSON, RIDLEY AND CO., 136, 138, Cashel stbkkt. 8 225 1 r 1 t e e r e pHOTOGRAPHY. Cartes-de-Visite Portraits Are now taken at C. LAWRENCE’S STUDIO, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton, From 7a 6d to 10s per dozen. Pictures"isss. Guaranteed. 966 REMOVED TO NEW PREMISES. G. J. FTtoiblow, MERCHANT TAILOR & OUTFITTER, BEGS to intimate to his customers and the general public of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that he has REMOVED To more extensive premises recently erected by him in TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON (Next Union Bank of Australia). To keep pace with his largely increas ing trade, he has purchased a LARGE STOCK of the very best material, viz. :—. Saddle Mosgiel 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 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 mad*' up; TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON (Next to the Union Bank of Australia). 1296



Business Notices, Christchurch monumenta; WORKS, ' Manchester street, Christchurch. n The undersigned having purchased thi " Stock at less than cost price, he is able h 5 execute orders lower than any other yard > and hopes by strict attention to busines • to receive a continuance of the favon f bestowed on the late Proprietor. 3 J. B. MANSFIELD, 8 While thanking patrons for past favort L ' I beg to solicit a continuance of the satnt t for my successor. * 511 J. SHERRIPF. '-?yj Baker Bros., QONTRAOTORS, BUILDERS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui and Cass Struts, Ashburton, 167 jfiN Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE thanking the public for their liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged (he : r premises; and wish to notify that they are now in a position to do all kinds of work—from building new to repairing carriages of all descrip tions. A large and choice stock always on hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Elz Bros, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 396 e M R ’• G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT Ashburton every month, and may be consulted at Quill’s Hotel. 1065 W. Pengelly, rjIAILOR AND HABIT MAKER Durham street South, Chkistchuecf Cairns, AND CLOTHIER. P AILOR T /T& v, /• A v.' ' i • H m ei oo rH 0 Vi DC O £ ill o « P 3 <D o m 7 m o Or DO CORNER OP HIGH AND ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH, ST. All Goods warranted well shrunk, by our patent shrinking machine. PATTERNS OF TWEEDS SENT ON APPLICATION 11 953 ■JjJ-EW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. ■ We beg to intimate that we have re ceived our SHIPMENTS of NEW SEA SON’S Seeds, which on trial have proved to be of extra fine quality. Our FARM SEEDS nclude white and red clover, alskye, cow jrass, trefoil, lucerne, cocksfoot, rye grass, gorse, carrots of sorts, mangolds of sorts, including the new mammoth kinds, which have given such great satisfaction to our customers during the last two years. Our GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS aredhe Bnest we have <r. T er had the satis | faction of offering both in quality and variety. They contain many novelties highly spoken of in England, and offered here for the first time. Also TREE SEEDS, comprising blue gum, red gum, weeping gum, peppermint gum, swamp gum, stringy bark, silver wattle, black wattle, . pinfis insignia, pinus maritiraa, cupress. macrocarpa, and many others. Also SEED POTATOES, > among which is the new American ruby, i queen, American fluke, and others of the 1 earlir v t sorts known ; also Bone Dust in large or small quantities. Tools of all sorts. Plain and ornamental Flower Potp. Pruning and budding Knives, etc, etc.: Sealy Bros., i I SK®DSMF 756



Business Notices. ■ r .U I BREWERYf i A. Moore, ie BREWER, MALSTER, AND to BOTTLER. 38 Highest price given for Malting Barley rs Oats Crushed in any quantity. 024 yETERINARY MEDICINES.' e Absorbent Blister, the only rational cure for Splints, Spavin, Curbed Hooks,;.- Ringbone. Also a milder form for Strangles, thick* ening of the Tendons, and Abscesses. Condition, Cough, Worm, Physio, and Alterative Balls and Powders. Driffield White Oil for Galls, Green Wounds, Sore Teats, etc. •“ Every description of Medicine > for Horses, Cattle, Sheep and ether animals made to order. J. M. Cambridge, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST, ASHBURTON, , Formerly with Francis Ctrpisa, M.R.C.V.S., Diss,. Norfolk England j Author of a prize essay on the “ Diseases of the Liver of the Horse," as read before the Royal Agricultural Society. ' g OMERSBT STABLB’B, P. Husband to inform his friends' and public generally that he has taken- the ;I Livery and Bait Stables lately carried on by| Mr J. Mcßae, and hopes to solicit :s fair share'of patronage. . , Good Paddock Accommodation, with ! plenty of water. , lo£2 ; ALL WHO INTEND BUILDING, .. i \. Are invited to 0 ALL at the YARDS : . OF J. T. BROWN, > TIMBER ANt) COAL MERCHANT,j ( Where they can be fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other trade line at Lowest Current Rates, SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRQN, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. Special at* ion to Country Orders, and shipped direct rom siding. J. T. B B 0 W,N f Office : Tctam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding wmill, South Belt, Christchurch. 1 j!l9 v pi R I C K E li The undersigned will offer during the comingseason the whole of his enormous ■ stock at Wholesale Prices, comprising the balance: of last year’s Stock, the whole of Mr E. Fuller’s Stock, and 20 Cases to ar - rive per Waikato. HUNDREDS OF BATS, To select from by the following makers:— Cobbett, Duke, Lillywhite, Jeffreys, Bart let, Ayers, Bussy, Grimwood and others Extra large discounts to Clubs and ; Schools. TO ARRIVE—A Large Stock of Lawn Tennis (good), with all the latest improve ■ meats. W. -BRICE, Opposite Bank o New Zealand, CHRISTCHLRCH. EN TISTR* W. J. Sykes, D E NTAL SURGEO N, Christchurch, Intends shortly visiting this District a the latest improvements in DENTAL INSTRUMENTS ; and appliances, which are necessary for 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 , . inimitably mounted on Gold, Plat! nlim, Celluloid and Vulcanite. Teeth plugged with Gold, Platinum, r and the newest White EnnameL TEETH EXTRACTED PAINLESSLY By the aid of N itrous Oxide Gas and Ether Spray. Awarded first order of merit at the New Zealan International Exhibition. FLORICULTURE. „ Abbott and Raynel, NURSERYMEN & FLORISTS, r Have for Sale— , A Large and varied stock of Greenhouse > Plants and Ferns, &c., at Million i f ' prices ; also, Cut Flowers, H AND & TABLE BOUQUETS - Made up on the shortest notice—at prices j wliich will defy competition. Notd ; frie Address— , MILL RACE ROAD, Back of Fribdlandebs’ Brick Kilns. , 12 989 , NOTICE REMOVAL. I beg to inform my Clients that I haw ■ « Removed From East street to Oh Gfl/J MONTGOMERY'S r ’■ ■ Bumatt street. .'-HOBYDIi : OH AS. -W. ; I Ashburton, August 20, V