fHB ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1883.

Printed and published daily, for the Propriet.cr, by William Fisher, of Ashburton, at T»e Ashburton Guardian Printing OjKce, West street,” Ashburton, j l' Wednesday, 3,



FIRE INSURANCE. Lowest Rates of Premium. Insurers Share Profits without any Liability whatever. IHE AUSTRALIAN MERCANTILE -UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, • LIMITED. Oapitali £250,000, With power to increase, twenty per cent, of the profits divided annually amongst the policy holders.



Directors: John Blyth, Esq., of Messrs Jehn Blyth and Co!, President AlfredsShx-w, Esq., of Messrs A. Shaw and Co., Yice-President Joseph Webster, Esq., of Messrs Joseph Webster and Co, Robert Beid, Esq., of Messrs Warns and Beid Stanford Chapman, Esq., of Messrs vxr goe. Son and Chapman. List of Shareholders: John Blyth, Esq., J.P., of John Blyth and Co., merchants, Melbourne Alfred Shaw, Esq., Wm. Hughes, Esq., Matthew Gill, Esq., of A. Shaw and Co., importers, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gavin Shaw, Esq., J.P., merchant, Mer bourne _ , W. McLean, Esq., O. McLean, Esq., of McLean Bros- and Bigg, iron mer chants, etc. .Melbourne A. Currie, A.. Currie and Co., .. Merchants and shipowners |TS. Rbberts.Esq., Henry Meeks, Esq., of Briscoe and. Co., iron merchants, Sydney, etc. G. Whittingham, Esq., J. Whittingham, Esq., merchants and millowners, Melbourne v Edward Duckett, Esq., wholesale iron monger, Melbourne W. E. Moffatt, Esq., Wm. Peacock, Esq., of Bobertson and Moffatt, drapers, ? iMelbiiume (



Joseph Webster, Esq., of Joseph Webster and Co., Melbourne J. S. Peterson, Esq., John Whiting, Esq., of Win. Peterson and Co., tea mer chants, Melbourne ii Jignep Dpdgshun, .Esq., Major elect of ,, ; - .. ■' ‘f jrbaqph Dbdgshun, Esq., of James Dodg ■ 1 shun and Co., warehousemen Robert Reid, Esq., of Warne and Reid, - warehousemen Tames McDougall, Esq., D. McDougall, .iioiiii Esq., : of Messrs Sands and McDou ; stationers Au. Rowan, Esq., J.P., of De Castella and Rowan, wine growers William Brooks, Esq., Melbourne Paper ..Millf . ; : : John . Thompson, Esq., of» Kilpatrick and Co., jewellers, etc. Hon. James Service, James Ormond, Esq. of James Service and Co., merchants 'Melbourne.'*' ' I, igjhokiiasSwanbw; Esq-, J.P., F.T. Der ham, Esq., of Swallow anq Ariel!, biscuit manufacturers, Melbourne. James Miller, Esp of James Miller and Cc jute manufacturers, ' Ed. Baines,Eaq.,wholesale, ironmonger, Melbourne J. A. Davies, Esd., miller,Richmonb T -Wm. DeamEsq.,ofWm.Dean and Co., . oil’and coldnr merchants. ;*,'P., 0’ Lange, Esq.,, of Lange and Thone man, merchants D. Beath, Esq., of Beath, Schiess and Co., warehousemen and manufao* turers ■ -• O. Smith, Esq., J.P., J. A. Fielding, Esq., - ■' .ofSmith', Winn and Fielding, malt sters and merchants Thos. Alston, Esq., J.P., of Alston and Brown, drapers , : EL Moore, Esq., J. Christie, E?q., F. J. Spinks, Esq., of Moore, Christie, and Spinks, merchants, Melbourne Geo. R bertson, Esq., publisher, Mel bourne Sydney, etc. , Geo. Ramsden, Esq ,'miller, Melbourne EL N. Alcock, Esq. ,J. P., of Alcock and • Co., billiard table manufacturers John Loiimer, Esq., W. Graham, Esq., of vJ . Connelly Co., mer chants, Melbourne ■ G. H. Traill, Esq., manager Oriental Bank Hastings Cunningham, Esq., John K. Esq., of Australian Mort gage and - gency Company, limited P. Nettleton, Esq., J'P., wool merchant A. Newell, Esq., of Newell and Go., mer chants ‘ 1 r 'S. Chapman, Esq. of Yirgoe, Sob and Chapman, merchants. F. Thros-ell, Esq., of Throssoll and Tan- kard, maltsters A. and R. Cpughoy, wine merchants, Melbourne ‘‘ J. A. Kitchen, Esq., of J. Kitchen and ..Sons, candle manufacturers, , ■ Blackwell, Esq. of Brooks, Robin .. . yion and Co., glass, oil, and color ’ K merchants P. J. Sarg.od. Esq., H. Butler, Esq., of Sargobd ' Butler and Nioholl, ware housemen, Melbourne and New Zea ■ - /;if kwa ■’ ■ ■ J. Paterson, Esq., J. R. Laing, Esq., j John M. Bruce, Esq,, of Paterson, * 'Laing, and Biuce, warehousemen, Melbourne 1 * Fenvtiok, Esq., J.P., of Fenwick Bros., warehousemen ', ~ '■ :; W K.'Thomson,. Esq., J.P., S. Renwick, ' Esq., of James MeEwan and Co. iron ■ merchants,'Melbourne. Davies , pad Campbell, solicitors, Mel bqurfae'. . R. Harper, Esq., of R. Harper and Co., i M spice merchants.and millers *■"o.* R. Parsons, E q., Melbourne agent South British Insurance Company James'Thomson, Esq., shipowner, Mel bbuifne 1 y - B. .White, Esq,, of A. Shaw and Co. ' me-chant a, Brisbane is. W. l G.‘Stephens, Esq., of Stephens and Watts, drapers A. Parker, Esq-., of R. Qoldsbrough and Co., Limited Adcock, Esq., of Adcock, Bros., '■ merchants Hon. J. C, Francis, G.M.G., of Francis and McPherson CharlesCarhpbell, Esq. , of C. Campbell and Co., lime and cement merchants John li. Roberts, Esq., director City- of Melbourne Bank A. B. Robinson, Esq., commercial editor of the Age J. B. Simmons, Esq., commercial editor of the Telegraph Wiseman Brothers, woollen warehouse* men A. Jack, Epq., of A. Jack andOo., whole -1 sale stationers H. J. Langdon, Esq., J.P., of H. J. Langdpn and Co., drysalters 3. T. Russell,, Esq., manager Melbourne T*£*BiE±feFhnge Hugh McNeill, Esq., of Briscoe and Co., ' 1 0. Forrester'/Esq., Victoria Sugar Com • j ‘Binnie, Esq., of George Webster and Co., merchants •' Ac., &0., &c. cj GJiristchnrch Board of Directors; *■■■ William Pratt, Esq., Chaiiman Hprery [Thomson, Esq., M.H.R. WiilianvS'range, Esq. . i Joh'n Frith Roberta, Esq. -^Hobday/Esq, _ J. McVEY BAIRD, Manager for New Zealand, Hereford Street West, "Adjoining Union Bank. /jlnsurances against Fire effected on almost ' ueisv '■ewjsy Aoscriptiori'of property. - ' All Losses promptly settled in Christ ; church. , fllnJ' i 'tt f\/* f ’ k" , , fbr'AEhf urton and District:. ■■ ' S' OJifi <ORB & CO.« n 8



Public Companies. -*TEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER- N CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Slations 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 GomrpLsions in all branches of Mercantile'Business. Supplies "WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates, AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR- 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, n lO Ashburton. -VTORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 Ashburton Agency: POY NT Z AN D C 0., East street. 774 c Hotels FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com fort, combined with civility and economy. Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &C. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks. £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173



c JOHN BOWIOK, Proprietor. ASHBURTON HOTEL. THOS. ORPHIN Begs to intimate to the travelling public that he has taken over the above Hotel, which he has entirely re- ecnrated and re furnished. The table is replete with every delicacy of the season, and the Wines and Spirits are all guaranteed to be of the very best brands. T.O. invites his friends and customers to judge for themselves by giving him a call. THOS. ORPHIN, Ashburton Hotel, near the Bridge. 14d N.B. —Stabling free. THE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, Corner of Dowling and Princes streets, .Dunedin, 3. DONALDSON, Proprietor. Has opened a place in connection with the above, which be has christened “THE BODEGA,” and can promise to supply his friends with a better Glass of Wine or Beer, direct from the cask in a cool collar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city. Dowling Street. Princes street. “THE BODEGA.” au 17 HE SHADES, Hereford street.



W. H. PORTER , Begs to announce that he has entirely Rebuilt the Shades, and in soliciting the patronage of his friends, and the public generally, is determined that the prestige attaching to the old house for the excel lence of its wines, spirits, liqueurs, and ales, shall be fully maintained. Especial attention has been paid to the. Cuisine, the resources of the kitchen being very complete. One of the Largest Ranges procurable, and a Grill of corresponding size, has been fitted therein. > The services of one of the best chefs has been secured, so that the LUNCHEONS at the Shades aje second to none in the colony. Gentlemen whose business avocations 1 necessitate luncheon in the city are respect fully solicited to patronise this establish ment. N.B.—The Grill is in full swing to-day. ‘ 527



Boarding Houses, &c. PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence'ol insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table w always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at 16s, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms-for families. Remember the ad ■ dress— -Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. 944 Panama "house (late a rtbb’s), Tancred street Ashburton, The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that he has REMOVED from the Prince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anstee, where he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Goon Bath room, S. LUCAS, Proprietor.



General store Mount Somers. W. H. PUDDICOMBE and GO., having resolved to CONTINUE BUSI NESS in the above Store, take this oppor tunity of thanking their numerous friends and customers for the-liberal ■ support ac corded to them' since commencing business as general storekeepers in Mount Somers, and also to assure them that they have just BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the LEADING LINES, which will be sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and Yaried Stock, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., MOUNT SOMERS. " -• r . - jl 10



For Sale. B 1 N D E R T W I N| E. AND BINDER WIRE, FOR sale, At Lowest current rates. JAMESON and ROBERTS, Ashburton.



A comfortable 5-Roomcd COTTAGE, situated North East Bolt ; finished throughout with every convenience for a family re iclenco. •''ection enclosed by well-grCnvn live fence and belt of trees. Apply to C. B. M. BRANSON, General Agent, East street; Or Mr W. W. White, on Premises.



SAL E r From this date— CRUSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Bushel. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS. UCTIONEER, 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. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwaub. o 5 W. F. Allen. W. F. Allen ANB W. F. ALLEN, Auctioneer. n 29



Conveyances. LONGBEAOH ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves Longbeaoh for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterloo 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in tim? for the 10.24 express from Christchuro to Timaru. The coach leaves Shearman s Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at. Longbeaoh at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wiU receive strict attention Fares —Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeaoh. TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS 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.



N O T 1 0 E TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Cracroft will bo 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 ray friends and the public with the Best Quality of MKAT. 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, Raisins, Sultanas, Sultanas, Sultanas, Guaranteed to be all of the finest FRUIT, FRUIT, FRUIT, Obtainable in Canterbury. .‘-top before going elsewhere, and purchase your Christmas cheer from one of the cheapest men in town JAMES BAKER, Grocer, Havelock stXibet, Ashburton. au3



Craighead and Co., fjpAILOHS AND_ CLOTHIERS. In again returning our sincere thanks i 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 obtained COLONIAL and EUROPEAN including Fancy Coat ings, Serges, Bedford Cords, and Tweeds of every description. Our method of Cutting and Fitting being based on the most advanced ideas known to the Cutting Profession, com bined with ideas of our own. which are not generally known, a PERFECT FIT 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. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tangued street. 200 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, Pbosebot Buildings, East street. e2O



Business Notices. -JypEW GOOD'i NEW GOODS! Friedlauder Bros. Wish to draw the attention of the public to their CASH PRICES for NEW FRUIT MD GENERAL GROCERIES. New Currants, 6d per lb New Eleme Raisins, 7d per lb New Sultanas, 81 per lb Mixed Peel, Is 6d per lb Figs, per 21b box, la Good Family Teas, 2s and 2i 6d per lb Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s 9d per lb White Sugar, 4id per lb Best White Crystals, 5d per lb— 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 101 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 therforo guaranteed at MODER ATE PRICES. Having secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER, of Paris and Melbourne experience, the ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts can depend upon having the most stylish and cheapest Millinery that can be had. IRONMONGERY. We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined to REDUCE the PRICES to the lowest remunerative rates. To parties furnishing we can offer ad vantages seldom met with, having just re ceived a large and 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. CORNSAGES. 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 Fkirdlander direct from the manufacturers in Calcutta, we can supply I



farmers and others on most reasonable terms. Early application wanted. We have just landed, ex Marlborough, 25 bales 5-PLY SEAMING TWINE, 50 cases CASTOR OIL, also 65 tons of Best 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. gPRING FRUITS & VEGETABLES. W. T. Davison Has now in stock for CHRISTMAS—IOO pecks Peas, 1 ton of Bath K’dneys ; also, the largest stock of Strawberries, Cherries, Gooseberries, Rhubarb, Oranges, Apples, &c., &c., to be obtained in Ashburton or district. A largo 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 Geo. Booth & Sons, Manufacturers and import ers or- 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 STE\M THRESHING MACHINERY.



Offices and Stores— -213 Ter AM STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Postal Address—P.O. Box 89, Christ church. 473 e CJ.- W. COOKSON, Jim., & CO., • TIMBER & COAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, METHYEN, Have always on sale at our yards, Meth ven, and atthe 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, Cbrnsaoks,: and Turnip Seed, at the lowest rates. 0. J. W. COOKSON, Jim., & CO.



The Ideal Cooking Stove, JjlOR WOOD AND COAL. The New Patent Improved AMERICAN STOVE has NO DEFECTS. IT WILL BAKE EVENLY. BROIL PERFECTLY. COOK SATISFACTORILY AND PLEASES EVERYBODY, IT SAVES TWENTY TIMES ITS COST IN FUEL. Wo are constantly receiving testimonials in praise of this great Fuel Economises TESTIMONIALS. A bank director writes : ' “ The stove has given great satisfaction. It is effective, economical, and clean, and would, I feel certain, it 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 : “ 1 herewith send cheque in payment of cooking stove, which surpasses by fjar in every respect all the stoves used in my 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 STIIBET, MbLBOUBNE. 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 LEATHER WORK. THE NEW MACHINES are designed on a new 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 Most Liberal Scale. ORR AND CO., DISTRICT AGENTS.



T " Business Notices. TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID <fe GRAY, Ashbur ton, having secured the* services of a thoroughly experienced Mechanic, are now prepared to Repair Reapers and Binders of all makers,, also, Combines, Engines, and all sorts of Machinery. Being the only Firm in Ashburton who have got Machinery adapted for this purpose, with Steam Power, all necessary repairs can be done on the Premises, and at 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. K. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East street South, 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. ’a 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. MR THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street, ! 180 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 LICHFIELD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Next to E. Reece, Ironmongers. he Signboard can be easily seen from Colombo street. s!6



Halswell house, Christchurch. H YDROPAT ELIO ESTABLISHMENT AND HOME FOR INVALIDS. Dr PHILIP RYDER TIVY, M.R.C.S.L. (the well-known Hydropathist), 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 country 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.ll 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 Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Difficulty of Breathing, Influenza, Spasmodic Group, Hooping Cough, and all affections of the Throat, Bronchia), and Lungs. Prepared only by H. N . CITRON, Chemist, Akauoa, New Zealand. Solo Agent for Ashburton: CHARLES NEATE, Chemist. au7



VALUABLE DISCOVERY for the HAIR. A very nicely perfumed Hairdressing, called THE MEXICAN HAIR RE NEWED, now being sold by most 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 prodioes the color within the substance of the hair. Read the follow ing from Mr. Nathan Berry, Chemist, Walkden: “One of my customers told me the other day 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 kingdom, at 3s. fid per bottle. —Prepared by HENRY C. GALLUP, No. 493, Oxford reet, London.



Medical. LL’S BALSAM of ANISEED J>o WELL’S BALSAM of ANio.-.JD. XT E, AO RD IN ARY TESTIMO NIALS. . POWELL’S BALSAM of* ANISEED ' Duo db Montabob writes:— : ■ '“Chateau de Montabor, Aveyron. Sit,—Having suffered for some time from an obstinate cough, accompanied with fever, continuous head-aches, and sleepless nights, I resolved after having vainly tried several other medicines, to have recourse to your BALSAM of ANISEED. I cannot resist, sir, the desire of making you acquainted with the really marvelous results which I derived from it. From the first dose I felt great relief, the bad symptoms grew feebler, the irritation of 'he throat was calming down, and I recovered the sleep which had nearly left me. The third dose delivered me completely, and I am now completely restored to health. jpOWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.



Receive, air, with the expression of. my gratitude the assurance of my distinguished sentiments. HER MAJESTY S GUN BOAT NBTLEY. Having had a most distressing and severe cough, which caused me many sleepless nights and restless days, I was recommended by his LORDSHIP the EARL of CAITHNESS to try your most invaluable Balsam of 'Aniseed, and I can assure you, with the first dose, I found immediate relief, even without having to suspend my various duties; and the first small bottle com pletely curied me, therefore I have the greatest confidence in fully recommend ing it to the million. Signed,. . -r- ; VV. LINZELL, H.M.G.B. NETLEY. ASK for POWELL'S BALSAM o ANISEED SOLD by CHEMISTS and STORE KEEPERS. Observe the Trade Mark, “Lion, Net, and Mouse.” . For coughs, bronchitis, in FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. DOR COUGHS, bronchitis, ‘in- V FLUENZA, COLDS, &c. POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED.— The effects of one teaspoonful taken in a little water before going to bed is extraordinary. No family should be without it in the winter. Sold by Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the World, is and 2s''3d per per bottle ;\ a great saving in taking family bottles,, ns each. Established over 50 years. ..Prepared only by THOMAS POWELL, Blackfriars Road, London. O WELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED “ Sir, — I have for a long time suffered from a severe cough and tried all manner of remedies. Dr. Liberecht advised POWELL’S BALSAM of ANISEED ; it cured me after a few days. You are at liberty to use this letter in hopes that others may benefit by it.— f I am. Sir, Yours, &c., ALBERT COUNT POTOCKL” DUG DE MONTABOR Wick, Scotland. Dear Sir, —



WILL LOOSEN the PHLEGM imme diately.—The Dean of Westminster’s Verger writes: “I was advised to try the Balsam of Aniseed; I did, and have found great relief. It is most comforting in allaying irritation and giving strength to the voice.” Lionel Brough, Esq., the eminent actor, writes : I think it an invaluable medicine for members of my profession, and have always recommended it to my brother and sister artistes. ” TRULY an EXTRAORDINARY EX PECTORANT.—Mr. Edward M. Ullett, of Bury, Hunts.,' writes to Messrs. Palmer & Son, Ramsay :—“ Having been in the habit of using Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed for a great number of years, I have great pleasure in bear ing testimony to its incomparable effects as an expectorant. I always find a single dose gives immediate relief, and a small bottle effects a perfect cure.” Wholesale Agents in the Australian and New Zealand Colonies— Elliot Brothers ; Eyers & Solomon ; Felton, Grimwalde, & Co. ; P. and S. FalK, Faulding & Co. , Rocke, Tompsit, & Co. ; Rosenthall & Co.; Kempthorne, Prosser, & Co.; S. Hoffenung & Co.; Hemmons, Laws, & Co. ; Berkley, Taylor, & Co.; and all other wholesale houses. Proprietor— Thomas Powell, Blackfriars Road London. ENO’3 FRUIT SALT THE PHYSICAL BASIS OF LIFE GOOD FOOD.



How to enjoy good food that would other wise cause Bilious headache, disordered Stomach, Poisoned Blood, &c.—use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. A NATURAL APERIENT. ENO’S FRUIT SALT, when taken with water, acts as a natural aperient, its simple but natural action removes all impurities, thus preserving and restoring health. If its great value in keep ing the body in health were universally known, no fam should be without it. Fagged, weary, and worn out MI Anyone whose duties require them to under go mental or unnatural excitement or strain— ENO’S FRUIT SALT is the best known remedy. It acts like a charm. It allays ner vous excitement, depression, aud the injurious effects of stimulants and too rich food. Its power in aiding the digestion is most striking. It also restores the nervous system to its proper condition (by natural means). Use ENO’S FRUIT SALT. You cannot overstate its great value in keeping the blood pure and free from disease.



Every travelling trunk and HOUSEHOLD in the world ought to contain a Bottle of ENO’S FRUIT SALT, prepared from Sound, Ripe Fruit, as a Health giving, Cooling, Sparkling, and Invigorating Beverage for any Season. It is the best Pre ventive and Cure for Biliousness, Sick Head ache, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blood, Fevers, Pimples on the Face, Giddiness Feverishness, Menta Depression, Want of Appetite, Sour ness of Stomach, Constipation, Vomiting, Thirst, &c., and to remove the effects of errors in Eating and Drinking. ENO’S FRUIT SALT.— From the Rev. Dr Hurst, Vicar of Collorly :—“ I have used your Fruit Salt for many years, and have verified your statements. The thanks of the public are due to you for your unceasing efforts to relieve suffering humanity. Long may you live to be a blessing to the world.” ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“After suffering for nearly two and a half years from severe headache and disordered stomach, and after trying almost everything and spending much money without finding any benefit, I was recommended by a friend to try ENO’S FRUIT SALT, and before I had finish done bottle I found it doing me a great deal of good, and now I am restored to my usual health; and others I know that have tried it have not enjoyed such good health for years.—Yours most truly, Robert Humphreys, Post Office, Barrasford.’ ENO versus STIMULANTS. An •n- --sufficient amount of exercise frequently deranges the liver. ENO’S FRUIT SALT is peculiarly adapted for any constitutional weak ness of the liver, A world of woes is avoided by those who keep and use ENO’S FRUIT SALT.—“AII our customers for Ena’s'Salt would not be without it upon any consideration, they having received so much benefit from it.— Wood Brothers, Chemists, Jersey, 1878.” •AGENTS FOR NEW ZEALAND, MESSRS. KEMPTHORNE, PROSSER AND CO.



Medical IMPORTANT to all. afflicted; with Ulcers, Scurvy, Sores,,or Wounds o any descript on. YATES' . PATENT BRITIS H HE RB OINT MENTS .prepared only by Mrs Burns (daughter of the late Mr Yates), . Christchurch. War ranted to cure Burns, Scalds, Cuts, o Wounds of any kind, etc., of ever sblong standing. Red Ointment, a certain cure for Ulcers ; Green Ointment, Certain cure for Scrofula or King’s Evil; r White Ointment, a certain cure for Swellings or Inflammation in any part of the body or limbs, Lumps in the Throat, Sore Nip ples, Gathered Breasts, etc. 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 partaffeoted. 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 pride, 2S' 9d per bottle. These Ointments and: Drops!have effected astonishing cures in New ZesJand. Names and .addresses of over 50 persons cured, some of diseases of 30 years standing, may be obtained by applying to Mbs BURNS, at the above address. Agents for Ashburton —Andrkwbs Bros. 9o rn HE. Marvellous Remedy for HOARSENESS, COUGHS, COLDS, BRONCHITIS • CONSUMPTION, : AND ‘ Chest Diseases. General Agents for New Zealand— KEMPT HORNE, PROSSER, i CO, 696 e ‘TEEDMAN’S SOOTHING POWDER t . ■ FOR . CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH.



CAUTION TO PURCHASERS The value of this well-khown Family Medi cine has been largely tested in all partsthe world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMJLTA TIONS, some of which in OUTWARD APPEARANC E so closely resemble 1 the ori ginal as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor therefore feels it due to the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS. , , Purchasers are therefore requested carefully' to observe the four following distinctive characteristics, without wh.ch none are genuine ; 1 Ist—ln every ’case the words; jJOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWQRTH, SURREY, are engraved on. the Government Stamp alfix to each packet. 2nd—Eacn Single Powder has directions for the dose,; and the words, John Steedman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd—The name, Steedman, is always ;spelt with two EE’s. ,j. 4th —The manufacture is carried' oh solely at Walworth, Surrey. ' I)nti Sold in Packets by all Chemists' and Medi cine Vendors. , ■-! Sold by Kempthorn , Prosser and,Co. Auckland. This Powder is quite harmlesi to ANIMAL LIFE, but is umivalled 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., . :i.;t



THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a SALE that it has tempted others to venid a so called article in imitation. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that the tins of thef genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in tins only. Keating’s Worm Tablets. nob - Keating’s Worm Tablets. Keating’s Worm Tablets A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing Almost agreeable method of administering the:ronly certain remedy for INTES TIN. Aj. or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly-, safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for children. Sold in tins by all Chemists and Druggists. Proprietor, THOS. KEATING, London GRATEFUL COMFORTING EPPS’S 0 000 A. BREAKFAST. BY at thorough knowledge of the natural : laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delifcalely flavoured beverage which may ' save 1 ’ us many heavy doctor’s bills. It is by 'the judicious use of such articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually up until strong enough to resist every 1 lea pency to disease. Hundreds of riiibtl maladiss are floating around os ready t' attack wherever there is e 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 Givil Service r Made simply with boiling water or Uiilk Sold only in packets, labelled : ’ 1 ! JAME* EPPS AND 00., CHEMIST. LONDON. rj , ALSO, EPPSj CHOCOLATE ESSENCE FOB AFfKBKOON U The public trust oPFJtoB 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. s.—‘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 ipa 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. 0, HAMERTON, . .. ■ Pnbluv Trustee; Wellington, 12th May/1882;