The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV. —No. 1063.1

ASHBURTON. MONDAY, OCTOBER I. 1.H83

(PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. AUfredHarrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM -C3L MISSION AGENT. <fct. land Sales, Sales of S,oJk, Merchandise, , Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, ■■ i * and General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the ; Yards with HORSES, %AND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Form Properties entered on the hooka 'No charge unless sold. AGENT tor THE NORWICH UNION . . EIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Every claw of Risks taken at lowest rates. ;;hf f : ? ALFRED HARRISON. Walter B. Moss, . r BcßirifPr Street, Ashburt<Jn, AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, LAND AND COMMISION AGENT. 'A UCTIONS of Land, Horses, Cattle, , Pigs, Produce, &a, at his SaleroocSt andYaids every Saturday. . of Stock at Ashburton and Zfowald Saleyards every alternate Tues ' . r. Outside sales as required, and on special q^fujaf, Vj . S n rokerage.and Commission Business in ehts and Rents collected and Houses . ,««ed;for.



. ...^AirejtißqoijAiPCD. ; PAr RENT ? A-ND haVe uothing left at the end Of n j thdtonn when you have the oppor tunity of acquiring a Freehold of your othn without any considerable outlay. ;,: WAiLTErB. mots HAS FOR SALE, ■ -.iLi many others, The following pick of TOWN SEC TIONS, which are so situated that they must every year increase materially in value, and which are to be sold cheap if /Id.BOoa 7 " "William streets, on which is erected v : comfortable cottages, both well ‘"•/rented. -. Sections Nos. 425 and 426, on Tancred ' streeif(half an acre). . Sections Nos. 465, 466, and 467, on the 7’7',’ corner “of Havelock and William ' streets—a most desirable property. TJ Six-roomed house and £ acre land, corner of East Town Belt and / . Peter street ; house well finished throughout. / Six-roomed home; thoroughly well /,’, finished and in perfect order; J acre ’/ ! land ; orchard in full profit and ‘/ capital garden ; every convenience. Large two-storey house of 14 rooms, f‘ ‘ with, 2 acres grand land; admirably '/ , adapted for.private boarding-house, ana within two or three chains of ■ / the Town Belt. //. , / Also, acre of land, with two neat cottages i/ ‘ thereon, opposite Cass street, on ‘‘ North Town Belt (a dead gift). ' ‘ FARM FOR SALE—2OO acres'at Sea e , field, part of sections 27432 and / ■ 27438, fallowed for past three ’ l . ' years, anid in good heart for crop !>ing ; water race runs through the and.' To be sold cheap, the owner having left the district. Apply at



once. ‘Section Mo. 681, corner of Cameron and Fark streets, with two four-roomed cottages thereon; Jth hereto each r , house; both rented to good Sectionslo46, 1047, and 1050, each \ acre, on Feter street, near Town “ Belt West. ;



&:■* A GOOD CHANCE Fer-a man T of small means to ACQUIRE a Knt-elafcs BUSINESS. silo, a well selected new first-class stock'bf FANO Y GOODS, together with GOODWILL OP BUSINESS in the lead ing thoroughfare in Christchurch. Terms feryoasy; Satisfactory reasons given for idling. ‘ Apply at once, B. MOSS, ' HAVELOCK STREET.



LOANS obtained to assist PUR CHASERS WHERE REQUIRED. Hodsesand Sections wanted for Sale or LW----' ’ u • ’■■'■■■■ to Rent. " TO FARMERS. 2 Samples of KILN-DBIED WHEAT to BfrsSdn at‘" ’ ’ • “ WALTER B. MOSS'S *O2 AUOT iO N ROOMS. SMppiiig.



SHORTEST., AND MOST DIRECT ROUTE W GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE. Through America, via Sand wich Islands. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company ‘ (under contract with, the New Zealand ahd New South Wales Governments) will despatch the undermentioned steamers as under ' Busengen booked to London, Liver* pool, ioF* Paris at a through rate, thus Msorllig special advantages. Ferrates of Freight and Passage, and for full information, apply to -1 WILSON, SAWTBLL & 00,, .r'-t-,',',: Agents, i jf,-.' iChristchurch. . Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. AND SONS, .Architects, k VAL’TATOBS, Lickwskd ‘oia, ain> Laud Bbokkes, GLE, WAKANUI ROAD, i'AiBaBVSTOV.



STOCK IN EACH DEPARTMENT EXCESSIVELY LARGE Still, and have, therefore, determined to make a FURTHER REDUCTION and to CLEAR THE STOCK REGARDLESS OF PRICE THE SALE WILL .COMMENCE ON SATURDAY JULY just, AND WILL CONTINUE TILL EVERYTHING IS SOLD. GREAT BARGAINS ■ IN XHK DRAPERY AND CLOTHING Departments. A lot of Remnants of Brussels and Tapestry Carpets to be sold very cheap.



A good Tapestry Carpet, any length, Is lid per yard—well worth Men’s and Boys’ Clothing all reduced Blankets and Flannels at wonderfully low prices Ladies’ and Children’s Ulsters and Jackets less than cost Bonnets and Hats at half price. In the IRONMONGERY AND BUILDERS’ MATERIALS We have also made great reductions in every line too numerous to mention, and we wish to draw the attention of Farmers to the remaining stock of IMPLEMENTS, Which we are willing to CLEAR AT ANY PRICE.



We have just landed the old “ CIRCLE BRAND ” PLOUGHSHARES Which .have been bo long in de mand, and we can supply them now in every size We are still prepared to dispose of our Business to suit Purchasers in the FOLLOWING LOTS, separate or together : Lot I, DRAPERY & CLOTHING. Lot 2, GROCERY & PROVISIONS. Lot 3, HARDWARE & IRONMONGERY.



In conjunction with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., of Christchurch, Auctioneers, we hold FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock of every description, at Ashburton and Tinwald Saleyards alternately. Farmers and Stockowners entrusting Stock to us can rely on same being dis posed of to best advantage. We are also prepared to make CASH ADVANCES on Growing Crops. Friedlander Bros., AGENTS COLONIAL INSURANCE COMPANY (FQUS AND MARINE).



Business Notices. STOCK-TAKING SALE. UNAVOIDABLE POSTPONEMENT OF THE. DISSOLUTION OP PARTNERSHIP. In consequence of several large trans actions which cannot be settled for some time, the Dissolution of Partnership of Friedlander Bros, has been Postponed pending the settlement of same. They have just finished their stock-taking, and find the



Business Notices. IN order to keep pace with the times , the undersigned begs to inform his numerous patrons in the Ashburton dis trict that he has determined to REDUCE the Price of Shoeing and other work from this date. Draught Horses 7s Hacks ... ... • ... 6s Exercising Shoes, Racing Plates, and Entire’s Shoes, during the season, will be extra. I Note the address— Philip Jonrneaiix, BLACKSMITH, &c , 1502 Peter street. jg O O T MA KERS. We, the undersigned, having taken the business of Mr T. Chambers, we hope by making a good article and strict attention to business, to merit a share of public patronage. Fowke & IVPEwen* BOOTMAKERS, East street, Ashburton. 7



DOTS ! BOOTS!! BOOTS I!



HAYISS & CO. having bought the whole of Chambers's Stock of Boots and Shoes, are determined to clear them at a Tremendous Sacrifice. Lot of Ladies’ and Children’s Kid Boots, 50 to 75 per cent Discount. Men’s and Boys’ Awfully Cheap. Also, a quantity of Gum Boots, from 155., must he sold At The Afcade, Ashburton.



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 TEAS. 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, East Street, Ashburton. 798



AND GRAY’S Newly Improved New Zealand Central • Disc Disc Harrow. 280 made and in use. Is the simplest, the best, and the most durable in the market. Last season it took First Prize in com petition with all Colonial and American makers, at Christchurch, Dunedin, In vercargill, Wyndham, Gore, Oamaru, Timaru, Waimate, Ellesmere, Rangiora, Masterton, Auckland, and Wanganui. Sizes kept in stock—6, 8, 10, and 12ft Reid and Gray’? New Zealand Twine Binder. At the Oamaru trial of Twine Binders it took the Gold Medal as the best Machine in the field, beating Samuelson’s and Howard’s. This season, at the Taieri trial, it took- First Prize as the best Reaper and Binder, and also a First Prize as the best all round Machine, in competition with Hornsby’s, Howard’s, and W. A. Wood’s. We are now booking orders for the fol lowing harvest; and as the demand will be large we would like our friends to order at once, to avoid disappointment. As we will have a well-assorted stock of Fittings at all our Branches, Farmers can rely on getting Fittings at a moment’s notice. Double-furrow Ploughs, Chaffcutters, Horse Gears, Cambridge Rollers, Seed Sowers, etc., etc. Illustrated catalogues free on application to our Head Office, Dune din, or to our Branches at Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Christchurch, Ash rton, or 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 ■p 0 R SALE. Seed. Seed. SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan, SEED 'OATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish, KAIAPOI ISLAKD POTATOES. crushed Oats, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH CLARK, 65 Ashburton and Tinwald.



Business Notices. MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED), CAPITAL £260,000. Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided Annually among the Policy Holders. LOWEST RATES OF PREMIUM. STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RISKS GENERALLY, on most Favorable Terms, Special Notice.—As this Company has been the means of Reducing Fire Premiums, Insurers will best consult their own interests by heartily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. Agents for Ashburton and District, ORR & CO.



CANTERBURY BRANCH. #/ & I'Vi* JUs. V s - V* a® Ate Ns? Established *1859 Capital t 1,000,000 U-'uvrrco Dabfirry cf S/i/TRSffoldws rjIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENT— George Jameson. 24 T HE W O N D E R O F THE WORLD. Herman’s WORLD-RENOWNED SHEEP WASH AND CELEBRATED VERMIN DESTROYER.



This preparation is known throughout the civilised world to be far superior to any thing yet discovered for eradicating tick, scab or lice on sheep, goats or cattle. It is sufficient to say that One Shilling Packet of the Powder dissolved in two buckets of water will wash Eighteen Sheep. This admits the most economial, as well as the simplest plan in the world fot the cure and prevention of diseases incident to farm stock. By its use the farmer can secure the health of his stock at the rate of |d per head per annum. In all large Sheep Districts in Australia, South America, and Africa, no other pre paration is used. The vermin destroyer is also invaluable for the purpose of the Horticulturist; and it la most extensively used by the Flower and Kitchen Gardener id Europe, America, and the British possessions in all parts of the Globe. One packet dissolved in two buckets of water will serve for over half an acre of ground and will effectually prevent blight and exclude all other garden pests. As a Vermin Killer it is an unrivalled specific. Its use will speedily exterminate all household pests, such as bugs, cockroaches, fleas on animals, moths in furs, and insects on birds of all kinds, from the canary to the poultry. For this purpose simple and plain directions are given on every packet. The powder can also be used in a dry state for the destruction of rats and mice. A little sprinkled on a slice of bread and butter, or a piece of meat or cheese is sought after greedily by those vermin, while the household pets such as cats and dogs will not toujh it in any form, and are therefore perfectly safe. The above marvellous discovery has gained for Herman Bros, and Co., London, the silver medal at the Intercolonial Exhibition at Melbourne, 1866, besides numerous testimonials from Government official and all the elite of the medical faculty in Europe. HERMAN BROS. & CO. beg to announce that they have appointed CHARLES NEATE, Chemist and Druggist, East street, their sole Agent for Ashburton and vicinity, and from him the preparation car be obtained in parcels. Price—One Shilling ;or six packets for Five Shillings. Liberal reduction allowed to the trade. Manufactory—BEAUMOST SQUARE, MILE END ROAD, LONDON. 8 28 ALTER Y. WOO D’ S IMPROVED Harve s ter, With new IRON FRAME TWINE BINDER, With new BUNDLE-CARRYING ATTACHMENT, Which Files the Sheaves Eeapy for Stocking, Thus SAVING THE LABOR OF ONE MAN TO THE FARMER. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES AND POINTS OF IN THE IRON FRAME BINDER. Separation of the bound from the unbound grain; delivery; the bundle; sizing the bundle. This automatic uniform sizing of the Bundle has many advantages: the grain is straitened by the action of the packers as it enters the Binder ; the packer stops automatically during the actual binding of the bundle ; the sheaf is formed and com pressed without any strain upon the twine until after the knot is tied. New arrange ment of clutches for throwing the machine in or out of gear ; new mechanism for tying knot. It is the most perfect automatic self-binder ever put upon the market. Farmers are invited to call and inspect before ordering other machines. F. FERRIMAN, SOLE AGENT, ASHBURTON.



The Racine Machine, ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. These Mills are used by the most prominent Farmers, Millers, Grain and Seed Dealers in all parts of the world, who recommend them as the BEST MACHINES ever produced for cleaning grain and grading wheat, barley, oats ryegrass, and seeds of every description. They do their work perf ctly, run easier, and have greater capacity than any other machines, and can be worked by hand or power. They are strongly built of the very best materials, well finished and provided with superior attachments, screens, and sieves, and all made of three diflerent sizes. Every Mill warranted. Please call and obtain circulars. FOR SALE—6O SHARES IN CHRISTCHURCH GAS COMPANY. F. Ferriman.



Crown Iron Works, CHRISTCHURCH. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON—The cheapest Building Iron ever introduced ; it is 40 per cent, below Galvanised Corrugated, To be had in 5,6, and 7 feet lengths. This Iron is now being extensively used for Stabling, Outbuildings, and Fencing. Thomas Crompton, ARMAGH AND MANCHESTER STREETS, Oubistohueoht, 9 447



Business! Notices. £<OMPULSORY SALE. Hayes & Co. MUST HAVE MONEY AND WILL HOLD A CHEAP AND DESPERATE SALE. For one Month, commencing SATURDAY, 23ed JUNE. Their Prices must Astonish everybody. Welsh Flannel, B£d ; Scotch Flannel 10£d ; Winceys, 3d ; Heavy Union Shirt; ing, 6d ;*White Calico (American), 3s 6d, Grey Calico, 2s 9d ; Our Blankets are grand 8s lid ; French Dress Serges, 4|d ; Costume Cloths, s|d ; Homospun Tweed, 4fd ; . Satin Cloths, 6-|d ; Tweed, for bora’ wear, 10£d ; Ladies’ Umbrellas, Is lid ; Ladies’ Lementeen, choice, 2s lid ; Cotton Sox, Id ; Felt Carpet, Is ; Hemp Carpet, ll£d ; Jet Buttons, l£d ; Good Cotton Tick, 4|d ; Ladies’ Handker chiefs, 2d; Curtain Net, 2£d ; Lot of Children’s Dresses, grand value, 4s lid ; Velvet Hat, Is ; Seal Caps, Is ; 4-button Kid Gloves, black, 2s 6d ; Colored, Is 6d; Ladies’ Chemises, Is; Seal Ostrich Feathers, 2s 6d ; Black Beatrice Lace, per yard. Id ; .Trimmed Hats, from 3d ; Girl’s Fashionable Aprons, 6d ; Ladies’ Tweed Skirts, trimmed, 2s 6d ; Ladies’ Stays, Is 9d; Children’s Bibs, 3d; Ulster Jackets and Wool Goods, Desperately Cheap. Men’s Braces, 1.R., 6d ; Men’s Trou sers and Vests, 10s 6d ; Men’s Colonial Trousers, 8s 6d ; Men’s Moles, 4s 9d ; Lot Men’s Overcoats, to be sold, 19s lid; Men’s Collars, 4 boxes Is. , Girls’ Kid E. S. Boots, 2s 9d ; Ladies’ Kid Boots, E. S., 3s 9d ; Ladies’ House Boots, 3s 6d ; Seal Boots, good value, 10s 6d ; Strong Lace Boots, 8a 9d, Boys’ and Men’s Boots of every descrip tion are selling Cheaper than Ever. Observe the Address— BULLOCK’S ARCADE. n2 HRISTCHURCH MONUMENTAI WuRKS, Manchester street, Christchurch. The undersigned having purchased the Stock at less than cost price, he is able to execute orders lower than any other yard, and hopes by strict attention to business to receive a continuance of the favors bestowed on the late Proprietor, J. B. MANSFIELD. While thanking patrons for past favors I beg to solicit a continuance of the same for my successor. 511 J. SHERRIPF.



Business Notice. Robert Alcorn, GENERAL MERCHANT. 17* OR Quality, Cheapness, and Fit in . Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing >and Boots of all sorts, go to R, ALCORN’S Corner Shop (attached to the Grocery, Ironmongery, Glass, and China Ware houses, where you will get everything of the best quality and at the lowest possible prices. TEA is my speciality ; —my 3s Tea is unequalled in Christchurch or Dunedin at the price, and unsurpassed at any price. 589 d



COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. Established 1876, Baker & Brown, COACHBUILDERS, &0., Manufacturers of all kinds of buggies and carriages of English or American designs. Workmanship Guaranteed. Buggies repaired, re-painted, re-trim med, etc. 196



O T ICE. Wanted the residents of Ashburton and surrounding districts to know that J. A. Persson (lately arrived from the Old Country) has commenced business as a CABINET MAKER, In Moore street, opposite the Royal Hotel. He guarantees to sell cheaper than any one else in Ashburton or Christ church. All the latest specimens of Furniture sent from the Old Country. Furniture of all Descriptions. Valter Gee’s Venetian Blinds Also for—J. B. Mansfield, Monu- Agent For mental Mason. 1423



J.F J. WAT C HE S WATCHES. Greatly reduced in prices F. Stratz if if I' l II 261, High street, fi 1 Christchurch. Stratz jji ,£ lam largely over stocked with clocks, watches, and jewel lery, especially watches, having over 400 good strong watches at all prices to select from (which is the largest stock of watches in one shop in Hew Zealand), and I am expecting about the same num ber more by the coming steamers, so, if you want a really good, serviceable time keeper you will not lose this opportunity of either sending or coming down your selves to get one. All watches are war ranted from two to five years, and if proved not genuine the money wil be re turned, with interest at the rate of six per cent, added. To reduce the stock all goods will bo sold at wholesale price during the next three months. Genuine Rotherham s English hunting levers, capped and jewel led, from L 4 15s ; genuine Waltham watches from L2 10s; Ladies’ watches, “Hall marked,” English silver cases, from LI 15s ; Peep o' day alarm clocks, 10s 6d. The above are a few of the leading lines ; all other goods are proportionally low in prices. Having such a large and varied stock of watches, ch cks, and jewellery it would take too much space to enumerate every article. Come and inspect my stock and judge for yourselves. Every article marked in plain figures. Note the address: J. E. STRATZ, Practical Watchmaker, 261, High street, Trian le> Christchurch. 502



Baker Bros., QONTR ACTORS, BUILDERS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui and Cass Str oo ts, Messrs Elz Bros., < ■"HILE thanking the public for their liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged their premises, and wish to notify that they are now in a position to do all kinds of work—from building new to repairing carriages of all descrip tions. A large and choice stock always on hand, which their friends are invited to inspect. All work is under the super vision of Messrs Elz Bros, themselves. Charges strictly moderate. Ashburton. 167



Note the Address— WILLS STREET (Next Cookaon’s Stables), Ashburton.



ALL classes now acknowledge that tea as a daily beverage is indispensable. And if, as I. O. Moody says, “ a cup of good tea will thoroughly refresh the tired or depressed, and often remove headache, being one of the greatest blessings to the women of our race, and an important adjunct in the daily life of all sorts and conditions of men,” then to procure it of good quality is the great desideratum. Nelson, Moate and Co. have earned golden opinions for their SUPERIOR BLENDED TEAS, and I, as agent, can sincerely recommend these to all pur chasers, and warrant them to prove satis factory in the using. Fruits, General Groceries, and Italian Goods as usual, comprising almost every article required in the household, and all at as low prices as possible for cash.



REMOVED TO NEW PREMISES. G. J. F. Lnblow, 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 beep 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 ho is in a position to supply a first-class article at the lowest possible price FOR CASH, and in all cases A GOOD FIT GUARANTEED. Gentlemen’s own material made up. TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON (Next to the Union Bank of Australia). 1295 Educational. Ladies’ School w ILL COMMENCE ON JULY 17 ih. MRS THOMPSON, Tapped Street. 7 65



H. M. Carson, FRUIT & ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, Next Bank of New Zealand, East st., Wholesale and Retail Agent for NELSON, MOATE & 0 O.’S Pure Blended Teas. nl



jyj"R F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT Ashburton every month, and may be consulted at Quill’s Hotel. 1065 DUST, BONE DUST. We have much pleasure to inform our clients aud others, that we have been ap pointed Sole Agents for the sale of Mr F. T. Mayo’s BONE DUST, for Canter bury, and we are prepared to supply same in quantities to suit purchasers. Bone Manure from bone meal to inch bone. Bones purchased in any quantity for Cash, either at our Stores or at the Mill, Hampstead. For prices and particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Genp-al Merchants, 8 430 Ashburton. T W. Pengelly, AILOR AND HABIT MAKER Durham street South, Christchurch.



Business Notices. BREWER'!, A. Moore, BREWER, MALSTER, AND BOTTLER. * Highest price given for Malting Barley. Oats Crushed in any quantity. 024 gEASONABLE MEDIO IN BSi Cambridge’s Cough Syrup Cambridge’s Black Currant Cough Elixir Bennington’s Irish Moss Dr Low's Cherry Pectoral Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Kay’s Essence of Linseed Powell’s Balsam**)! Aniseed Bosche’s German Cough Syrnp Crosby’s Cough Elixir Baxter’s Lung Preserver. Keating’s Cough Lozenges Glycerine Cold Cream Camphor Ice Chilblain Liniment Steedman’s Whooping Cough Powders Roche’s Whooping Cough Embrocation J. M. Cambridge, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST. ASHBURTON. gOME RS E T STABL B P. Husband Wishes to inform his friends and the public generally that he has taken the Livery and Bait Stables lately carried on by Mr J. Mcßae, and hopes to solicit a fair share of patronage.



Good Paddock Accommodation, with plenty of water. .1042 All who intend building. Are invited to CALL at the YARDS OF J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT 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, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. Special at* ion to Country Orders, and shipped direct rom siding. J. T. BROWN, Office : Tuam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding wmill, South Belt, Christchurch. 1119



To THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DIS TRICTS. MRS A. W. WHITE will OPEN « LADIES’ ART DEPOT on SATURDAY, 23rd June, next to Meech’s Furniture Warehouse, Burnett street. A splendid variety of material for al ■. kinds of Ladies’ Fancy Work kept in. stock, together with some of the latest novelties in Patterns, etc. Mes White will open a Class for young Ladies, at which will be taught Crewel Work, Berlin Work, Embroidery, Crochet, Netting, Knitting, etc. Terms on application. Advice on the blending o. colon and' the working up of materials given gratis. All transactions strictly cash. 1432 T\ E N T I S T R 1, W. J. Sykes, DENTAL SURGEON,



Christchurch, Intends shortly visiting this District with the latest improvements in DENTAL INSTRUMENTS and appliances, which are necessary foj the production of high class work, both Surgically and Mechanically. Special Instruments for regulating and extracting Children’s Teeth. Artificial Teeth from one to a complete set, inimitably mounted on Gold, Plati. num, Celluloid and Vulcanite. Teeth plugged with Gold, Platinum, and the newest White EnnameL TEETH EXTRACTED PAINLESSLY By the aid of f itrous Oxide Gas and Ether Spray. Awarded first order of merit at the Nee Zealan International Exhibition. JpLOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE OR SALE All kinds of P OWER ROOTS and BEDDING PLANTS BOUQUETS, Hand and Table, made up on the shortest notice, cheaper than any other in the trade. Note the Address, Mill Race Road, Back Saundkbs Mill. N OllOl °JL K EMOVAL. I beg to inform my Clients that I have Removed From East street to Chambers in .. *1 MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, Burnett street. CHAS. W. PURNELL. Ashburton, August 20,1883, 9 969