PHF, ASfIiDUBTON (JUABDIAJS, TUESDAY, JANUARY % 1883.

Printed arid published- for the Proprietor, by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at Tve Ashburton Guardian Printing Offce, West street, Ashburton, .; ; t a . uTncsday* January a, iSfj '.■ \t



Public CoDjpames. TCTBW ZEALAND LOAN & MER OANTILE AGENCY COMPANY Vi .1 (LIMITED). ' Capital, ■' 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 'Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. ,£I ,;i L -! ■' ’■ Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN ptLowjest Current Rates.:; 'ititi-j-.-Tt!'—i- AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— RustoniPrbctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined -i Threshing Machines and Engines',' acknowledged to be the I'Bestj Msc'm> es imported into New PMtod dndi Gnilleaume’s Patent Galvan-! ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. ; a Patent Cotton Belting. Maidon Mand Guano. —stiot ! : ‘ * '■■■' '' ! 1



Further particulars oh application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash- ' T : - •' ,t. JOHN; COOKE, Manager, .. Christchurch. GEO, WILKIN, Agent, ulO Ashburton. IVTOBTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. ’-bns'iJ o'" ■■■ ■ f ’ •’ - Established ISO 9. Subscribed Capital ... £2,000,000 Fire .Fund .... ... 1,201,243 LtfeiFund Wi ■ 1 \.. ... * 3,380,107 Premiums" for 1880 ... 951,173 Ashburton Agency: TO Z AN D. C, 0., ' East street. 7740 Hotels FOREST, HOTEL. The undersigned having takeh the above Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling, public gehe rally that they will always find every bom fertj'Cpmhined with civility, and economy. * ' l Wineß, Beer, and .Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. <■, ■ and, Secure Paddocks. ’ johF¥owiok, ' V c , Proprietor. SHBfrtTON HO fEL, •THOS. ORPHIN



Begs to intimate: to the travelling public that he has takeri over the above Hotel, which he hag entirely redecorated aiid re fnmiffiSP The 4abla is replete with every delicacy of the season, and the Wines and Spirits are all guaranteed to be of the very best brands. . ,5 T.O. invites his .friends and customers to judge for theihselves by giving him a call. ’ , i . : ; THOS. ORPHIN, Ashburtou,Hotel, ,near the Bridge.: l-.'feU.rt I*)' .-r-Stabling free. ~ ■ THE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, Comer of Dowling and Princes streets, liinrEbiN,' J.‘ IJGIf ALDSON, e \ .Proprietor. , Has Openeiba place, in connection with the above, which he has christened “ t*he;uodega,” and can .promise to supply his friends with Glsiss of Wine or Beer, direcf lrbitf the cask in a cool cellar, than tteey'bettt obtain any where in the city. Dowling Street. Princes street. 'SO' '-ir : ‘‘THE HODEGA.” . , au l 7 THE 1 S,H A' D, U; tS, Yfi - • ‘Hereford street. ' 7, 7 1 W. H. PORPUR . Begs to announce that he has entirely Rebuilt the Shades, and in, f soliciting the patronage of his friends, and the public generally, is determined that the prestige ■lbriftriugito the old.house for the excel le^trf;itß’%ineg-,l?spirit|i, liqueurs, and ides, shall be fully maintaiqed. itlentioh lias been paid to the Cuisine, the resources of the kitchen being very complete. , ' v One of the,Largest Ranges procurable, nd a Grill of corresponding size, has been fitted therein. The services;of one of the best chefs haa been secured, so that the-LUHOHEOHS at the Shades are second to none in the Gentlemen Whosae bdsineas avocations necessitate luncheon in the city are respect fully solicited to patronise this establish ment. ~ N.H.'liTba Grillxis in fail swing-tb«day. 527



hoarding Houses, &c. r>RINOE ALBERT BOARDING - : HOUSE. .. ; jJA .cpflaequence ol insufficient accom-i MoSai tion at the Echo Dining Rooms, the oxonrietoEhas taken the BRINGS SEbMt BOARDING HOUSE, where always be kept. Meals la each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 pepr'week, to meet the times. Private Booms for families. Remember the ad dross— Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. ■ 944 PANAMA HOUSE (late a stbb's), Tancred street Ashburton. The undersigned begs to inform the fubic that he has REMOVED from the rince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation where he hopes to mem the same patronage bestowed jg^ ( .him as Goon Ba^h- S. LUCAS, Proprietor.



For Sale. :ndeb twine. AND BINDER WIRE, FOR SALE, At Lowest current rates. JAMESON and ROBERTS, Ashburton. F O R S E. A Comfortable 16-Roomed COTTAGE, situated. North East Belt; finished throughout with every convenience for a family residence.. Section enclosed by well-grown live fence and belt of trees. ■ .■■■■ ' Apply to • : C. B. M. BRANSON, General Agent, East street; Or Mr W. W. White, on Premises.



O R S' ALE |P From this date— CRtJSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Bushel. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE arid FLOWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, W. F. Allen, PIONEER, STOCK, STATION, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burkett street, Ashburton. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, and General Pro duce, held every SATURDAY, commenc ing at 11.30 sharp. Special ’ Sales conducted in Town or Country. Valuations made. FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock at tended at the Public Yards. Ashburton and Txnwaud. o 5 W. F. Allen. AND



W. F., ALLEN, Auctioneek. n 29 Conveyances. LONGBEAGH ROYAL MA.IL COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterton 8.16 a. m., Ashton 8.25 a. m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in timv for the. 10.24 express from Chriatchurc to Tim'aru. The coach leaves Shearman s Somerset .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. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c. Longbeach, rnIN.WALD AND MOUNT SOAIERS JL railway. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Anama. Railway Station, at 7.30 a.m. and 5-35 ,p.,m. every Tuesday and Saturday; returning to Mount Somers on the arrival of each train. , ' Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. -. Single fares, ?s; return, 3s. . n JOHN HOOD.



Q .T. 1 c E TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Oacroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail w be carried on a pack-horse. A. JACKSON, 277 e Proprietor. Business Notices. HAVING taken over the CITY COM PANY BUTCHERY I am now prepared to supply my friends and the public with the Best Quality of MEAT; Having a long experience in Ashburton, and knowing the requirements of the trade, customers can rely that nothing but the best will be kept. Small Goods of all descriptions. D. MACPHERSON. N.B.—No connection with any other in the trade. Prices to defy competition, d 6 James Baker, GROCER, wishes to inform the people of Ashburton that he has a large stock of Christmas , FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. Currants, Currants, Currants, Raisins, Raisins, r Raisins, Sultanas, Siiltanas, Sultanas, Guaranteed to be all of the finest FBpUIT, FRUIT, FRUIT, Obtainable in Canterbury. Stop before going elsewhere, and purchase your Christmas cheer from onef of the cheapest men in town.



JAMES BAKER, Grocer, ■ Havelock street, Ashburton - . au3 Craighead and Co., rpAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. In again returning our sincere thanks to our many friends and pairons for the very liberal support which has been ac corded to us since we commenced busi ness in Ashburton, we have much pleasure in announcing that our arrangements for the coming season are now complete. We have just been favored with several consignments of the best materials which can be obtaihed COLONIAL and EUROPEAN including, Fancy Coat ings, Serges, Bedford Cords, and Tweeds of .every description. Our method of Cutting and Fitting being based pn the most advanced ideas known, to .the Cutting Profession, com bined with ideas of our own. which are not generally known, a PERFECT PIT can always be relied on. Where any ab normal peculiarity exists it can easily be concealed, and when the figure is perfect it will, by our method be shown to the best advantage. Prices moderate, as usual.



ENBRAL STORE • p Jfb vn i? So'usu * W. H. P¥,PJ)IPOMBE and CO., having resolved to CONTINUE BUSI- .above: Store, take this oppor tunity of thanking their numerous friends and OOrded to them since commencing business - flit genenf&istorekeepers ; in iMo unt Somers, ~ rtl also to assure them that they have j ust BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the leading lines, which win be gold at LOWEST- SALE PRICES. Bbiving a Large and Varied Stock, your 1 continued inpport'ji respectfully solicited. rDDICOMBE & CO., [! S, 0 /: Sfi,• ER S. ji 10



CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tancred street. 250 OP REMOVAL. The Undersigned takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous patrons and the public generally for the liberal share of support accorded to him during the past, and intimates that he has REMOVED from Saunders’ Buildings to ; • 'Prospect buildings, East street (next Mr, Murray’s, watch maker); and hopes, by still continuing to keep a good article, to be favored with a fair'share of public support. J. RANGER, Pb'os'J'bct B.diidisgs, , East street. 529, 4 .IvL*'-'- 1-



Business Notices- GOODS! NEW GOODS! Friedlander Bros. Wish to draw the attention of the public to their CASH PRICES for NEW FRUIT AND GENERAL GROCERIES. New Currants, 6d per lb New Elemo Raisins, 7d per ib New Sultanas, 8d per lb Mixed Peel, Is 6d per lb Figs, per 21b box, 1s Good Family Teas, 2s and 2a 6d per lb Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s 9d per lb : White Sugar, 4£d per lb Best White Crystals, 5d per lb—o£d reduction by the mat Coffees of the best brands—loose, or in 1,2, 4,7, and 141 b tins —ls 6d, Is Bd, and Is 10d Fresh Print Butter, 6d per lb All other Groceries equally good value. DRAPERY. 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 for coming shipments. 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 MANTLE 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-GLASS 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 tates. To parties furnishing we can offer ad vantages seldom met with, having just re ceived a large and wall-selected stock of household requisites, and wish 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 we offer



special inducements. The CROCKERY and GLASSWARE DEPARTMENT has a very large and varied stock, and at prices not to be equalled. CORN SACKS. We have to arrive our season’s ship ment of . CALCUTTA CORNSACKS, Full-sized, extra strong, four bushel, manufactured expressly to our order for English wheat shipments. These Corn sacks, having been purchased by our Mr Hdgo Fkikdlander 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 4.MING TWINE, 50 cases CASTOR OIL, also 65 tons of



Business Notices. QPRING FRUITS & VEGETABLES. W. T. Davison Has now in stock for CHRISTMAS—IOO pecks Peas, 1 ton of Bath Kidneys ; also, the largest stock of Strawberries, Cherries, Gooseberries, Rhubarb, Oranges, Apples, &c., &0., to be obtained in Ashburton or district. A large assorment of cooling Summer Drinks and Confectionery. All to bo sold at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES during Christmas. W. T. DAVISON, Left hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. d2l



Greo. 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. 47 3e



CJ. W. COOKSON, Jcn., & 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, V.D.L. palings and shingles, rusticated weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles and gates on hand or 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 Valuators. FOR SALE Woolpacks, Cornsacks, and Turnip Seed, at the lowest rates. 0. J. W. COOKSON, Jcn., & 00.



The Ideal Cooking Stove, JJI 0 R WO O D AN D COAL. The New Patent Improved AMERICAN STOVE has NO DEFECTS. IT WILL BAKE EVENLY. . BROIL PERFECTLY. COOK SATISFACTORILY AND PI.EASES EVERYBODY. 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 : “ The stove has given great satisfaction. It is effective, economical, and clean, and would, I feel certain, i' better known, get into universal use.” A solicitor writes : “ The stove you supplied me with suits us admirably. It is in every respect a good and convenient one.” From a clergyman : , “I herewith send cheque in payment of cooking stove, which surpasses by far in every respect all the stoves used in niy house in a somewhat lengthened experi ence in housekeeping. ” From the proprietors of a large ladies school : “ 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.” The originals of above testimonials and many others of the like effect may be seen at our office. We warrant our stoves to give complete satisfaction. Send for a price list. Inspection invited. LONG AND CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRON MONGERS. 101, Elizabeth street, Melbourne. AGENTS WANTED.



hewing machines. THE NEW ROTARY ACTION Wheeler & Wilson’s STRAIGHT NEEDLE SEWING MACHINES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR FAMILIES. FOR TAILORING. FOR TAILORING. FOR LEATHERWORK. FOR LEATHERWORK. THE NEW MACHINES are designed on a now principle. They have all the best points of the leading Sewing Machines without any of their defects. 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 Machines, 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 the Mosx Liberal Scale. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS.



Beat Soft Steel BINDING WIRE, and it will be of great advantage to farmers 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 stock. We are prepared to make CASH AD VANCES on WOOL and GROWING CROPS at Lowest Current Rates. AGENT COLONIAL INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND.



Business Notices. I;. -MJ gpLENDI D S H O W O F New Goods—Value Extraordinary. Ladies’ Boots at 4s 6d ; worth 7s 6d Girls’ Fine Kid Boots at 3s lid 1 Lot Ladies’ Costumes' at 6s 6d and 8s 6d. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN ALL CLASSES OP GOODS. Men’s Hats from Is 6d upwards Men’s Shirts from Is 4d. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN CARPETS AND FLOORCLOTMS. DRESSMAKING IS STRICTLY LOOKED AFTER, AND GOOD FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED. d 23 HRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, 188 2. THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON! S. W. Alcorn Having completed extensive alterations to the premises, giving greatly increase** convenience to customers and facility for display of the enormous stock now on Jiand, lespectfully solicits purchasers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, etc.', TO *LL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK before purchasing.



DRESS DEPARTMENT. The largest stock of Plain and Fancy Dress Materials ever shown in Ashburton. IMPORTED DIRECT, and wonderfully cheap. Black Lustres and Mourning Goods in endless variety. MILLINERY. Our Millinery, Bonnets, and Trimmed Hats are acknowledged by competent judges (the ladies) to carry off the palm for taste, elegance, and moderate price. CLOTHING. Just arrived for the holidays, a really superb assortment of Men’s and Boy ß Tweed Suits—Trousers and Vests, Paget Coats, etc., made to order from Colonial made Tweeds. Cut and style persection. HATS. Tweed, Felt, and Straw Hats —latest shapes, HABERDASHERY. White Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Havard Shirts, Shirts of all kinds ; 7 cases Now Shirts direct from the manufacturers just opened. BEST VALUE in Ashburton. Hosiery, Gloves, Lace Mitts, Laces, Dress Buttons, and haberdashery goods of all kinds now in stock. UMBRELLAS. Ladies’ Silk, Durable, and Alpaca Umbrellas, from 3s to 17s 6d, just opened 5 splendid value. Ladies’ Parasols, Colored Satin, pompadour, etc., —new goods; really nice. SPECIAL NOTICE. 1 am clearing out my stock of Sewing Machines (Including Singer’s, Wertheim’s, and Wanzer’s) At a DISCOUNT of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT, for Cash. Everyone who wants Best Value for Money will consult their own interests by purchasing their Drapery, Clothing, and Boots at S. W. ALCORN’S. ONE SHILLING OFF EVERY POUND PURCHASED FOR CASH. S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, Ashburton. 1



New Turnip Seeds. E have this day received, per Orient steamer Austral, a supply of the newest TURNIP SEEDS harvested in England in August last. The sample is one of the best imported. An inspection is invited. Jameson & Roberts, nil Ashburton, The GREAT QUESTION— namely, Where can we get genuine Teas, and properly blended so as to secure the greatest amount of strength and flavor— having been salved by Nelson, Moate and Co., it remains only for me, as agent, to assure that part of the public who may not have tried them that they are really what it is said they are. I have many customers who buy these Teas in packets and boxes regularly, and all seem, and many say they are, well pleased both as regards quality and price. My friends of the ungentler sex will excuse me if I direct the attention of the ladies to these superior Teas, because their palates, not being vititiat d by tobacco, are able to appreciate the fine aroma. For Christmas supplies see another advertisement. While wishing all my kind friends the compliments of the season, I would add that I feel grateful for the liberal support 1 have received since starting business, and in future I shall do my best to deserve the confidence of those who favor me with their orders. H. M. CARSON, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. sll



Q_UM SEED. GUM SEED, WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received ix s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a laige conngnment of new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gum, Stringy-bark Gum, Red Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum ; Black Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc., which they will sell at reduced prices to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. Oct. 1881. oil



Fruit for preserving.—a. w. RANDELL begs to announce that he has a very large stock of Rhubarb, which he can sell at the exceedingly law price of One Penny Per lb. The fruit is now remarkably fit for preserving pur poses, and intending purchasers are in vited to inspect before purchasing else where. A. W. R. guarantees that better Rhubarb, for quality, is not obtainable in Ashburton. Purchasers calling at the gardens can obtain fruit and vegetables at wholesale prices. A few tons of the beat Kidney Potatoes to be sold at the gardens wholesale, and at the shop retail. Sum mer drinks of all kinds. Also, a large stock of Confectionery, Lollies, Etc. A. W. Eandell, Right-hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton,



W. H. GUNDRY, Estate & station agi^tt, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, ; Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST. MENT SOCIETY.



Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. SUNDRY NEY TO LEND On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curren* fates Vpply to W. H. Grundry ? LJ CEASED LAND BRO E (under the Land Transfer Aotf



Business Notices. N OTICE TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID & GRAY, Ashbur ton, having secured the of a thoroughly experienced Mechanic, are now prepared to Repair Reapers and. Binders of all makers, also, Combines, Engines, and ,alj u of Machinery, Being the only Fu?«l in Ashburton ,who have got Machinery adaipted for this purpose, with Steam "Power, all necessary repairs can be done oh the Premises, and at the lowest possible price. We have in Stock Binder Wire and Twine of a tirst-class quality ; also, best Machine Oils. REID & GRAY, o!9 Cameron street.



R LANCASTER begs to thank his , customers of the past five years for their liberal support, and takes this op portunity of informing them that he will continue to carry on the businesses known as the - SOMERSET BUTCHERY and FREE-TRADE BAKERY. As R. Lan caster will be able to devote his undivided attention to these two businesses, he begs to assure those who may favor him with their patronage that their wants will re ceive personal supervision. R. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East street South, (i Ashburton. 29s



MR THOMAS MUTTER BEGS to announce that, having sold his General Store Business, he has NOW OPENED IN THE SADDLERY LINE. Mr T. M.’s 24 years experience in that line is a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to him will be executed in a workmanlike manner. Workmen sent out. Christchurch Prices Guaranteed. 180 MR THOS; MUTTER, Mackay street, South Rakaia,



THE EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALASIAN Labor Agency Has now become the favorite means of PROCURING FARM HANDS Of all 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 LICHFIELP STREET, OHRISTCHUROd (Next to E. Reece, Ironmongers. he' Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street. s!6



Mectfcat* IMPORTANT'' to all afflicted .with •Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores, or Wounds (£ any-• • descript on. YATES’ -PATENT BRITISH BERBOINTMENTS.prepardd only' By ‘Mrs Burns (daughter of the late Mr Yates), Christchurch. War ranted to cure Hurns,' Scalds, Cuts, o Wounds df any Mnd, ! etc,, of everaolonfi' standing Red Ointment, a certain pure for Ulcers; Green ; Ointtneht,': a 1 certain cure foF Scrofula or, King’s Eyil; .White Ointment, a certain cure for Swellings or Inflammation in any part of ip» body-bit limbs, ■' Lumps in the ‘ Throat,; : Spri ples,* Oaf hired Breasts;* etc. 1 ’ ■ i Directions for use—Spread the Red and Greeh Diritl inents lightly on linen'tag no’bigger, than, the wound the White Ointment is to lie rubbed by : the liand bvei 1 tKdpart affected.' Also, YATES’ PURIPYING f DROPS; toi Gravel or Pains in the Loins ; dose fb? Gravel, from 20 to 30 drops in'a table spoonful of cold water at bedtime. Thar Ointments are sbld in pots! at 2s 9d each, and the Drops the 'same price, 2s 9d peg bottle; 1 ' These Ointments and Drops have effected astonishing curds, in' New Zealand, Names and addresses' of over 50 persons cured, some,of diseases of 30 years Standing may ibe * obtained by applying to Hfna, BURNSj at the above address. Agents for Ashburton— Akdrewes Bros. 9d rnHB Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS. COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS CONSUMPTION, AND Chest Diseases. General, Agents for New,Zealand— - KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, & 00. 696 e W STEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER FOR.'. • I ’ V-' r CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH. -A CAUTION TO PURCHASERS) The value of this well-known Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all parts, of . world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY • YEARS'. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA* TIONS, some of which in' OUTWARD APPEARANC E so closely resemble the ori* ginal as to have deceived many pUrchaseri’ The proprietor therefore feels it due to tha public to give a special caution against the uds of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested carefully to- observe the, four following distinctly characteristics,, without which none ay genuine : , - ‘An Ist—ln every lease the words " JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH, SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affix to each packet. ’ and—Eacn Single Powder has directions "lor the dose, and the words, John Steedman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereonl'l 3rd—The name, Steedman; is always spelt with two-EE’s. i ’it 4th—The manufacture js carried on solelv at Walworth, Surrey. Sold in Packets by all Chemists ana Medi cine .Vendors. Sold by Rempthorn , Prosser and CO'.: Auckland.' ' Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Keating’s Powder. Kills Engs. Fleas, Moths, Beetles. This Powder is quite harmless to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroy ing fleas, bugs, cockroaches,-beetles, moths in furs, and every other species ofinsect. Sports men will find this invaluable for destroying fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. - t 5 THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT ! 5 SALE,that it has tempted others to vend a s<4- r called article in imitation. The PUBLIC arte 3 CAUTIONED that the tins of the genuinte t powder bear the autograph of THOMAS , KEATING. ' Sold in tins only. s } : . ; t Keating’s Worm Tablets. ,T i Keating’s Worn Tablets. 3 Keating's Worm Tablets : A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, ‘ both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most " agieeable method of administering the only i certain remedy for INTES TIN AL te j THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly isafe : and mild preparation, and is, especially adapted t for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and r Druggists. ’ Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, Londqg



Halswell house, Christchurch. HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT AND HOME FOR INVALIDS. Dr PHILIP RYDER TIVY, M.R.C.S.L. (the well-known Hydro pathist), Resident Medical Superintendent. G. T. NIXON, Proprietor. Mr Nixon desires to inform his friends 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, Christchurch, and the large increase of patients, have warranted his leasing that magnificent countrv residence, standing in its own beautiful grounds at Halswell, known as Halswell House, a locality noted through out Canterbury for its healthiness and pretty surroundings. Not,only w.II our patients receive proper dietary, attention, and enjoy all the comforts of a home, but they 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 Tivy, or the Proprietor, Halswell House. 22d Medical



ERNEST LOW’S 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 Croup, Hooping Gough, and all affections of the Throat, Bronchise, and Lungs. Prepared only by H. N. CUR Chemist, Akaroa, New Zealand. Sole Agent for Ashburton: CHARLES NEATE, Chemist. au7



GRATEFUL COMFORTING E P PS’S 00 00 A. , BREAKFAST. : BY knowledge of the natural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of well selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicatefy flavoured beverage which may save ua many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by the judicious use of such articles of. diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until strong enough to resist every ten pency to disease. Hundreds ofsubtl maladia’s are floating around us ready tr attack wherever there is s weak-point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping ourselves well fortified with pur blood and a properly nourished frame.— See article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold only in packets, labelled : JAMF3 EPPS AND 00., HOMOS CHEMIST, LONDON. ALSO, EPPS- CHOCOLATE ESSENCE FOB AKERNOOk U The public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the 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 : 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 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 funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtained from ALEANDER LEAN, Agent at Christchurch; Or from R. C. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wellington, 12th May, 1882. ' /*■



VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NEWER, now being sold by moat Che mists and perfumers througout the coun try, at 3s. 6d. 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 greyness to its original color, with out dyeing it or leaving that offensive smell 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 week 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 even white linen, but prodv.oes the color within the substance of the hair. Road the follow ing, from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist, Walkden : “One of my customers told me the other day he 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 k : igdom, at 3s. 6d per bpttle.—Prepared by HENRY C. GALLUP,Ho. 493,