The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IY—No. 840.1

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY. JANUARY 12. -iBBJ.

[PRICE-ONE PENNY.



- Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. ] w4riT. t* ■ vt i-m t np>4— h^. —■■ ■*■ amsorij * <A.** i'JUt .s j - v r T * v, .‘ »: *■ 'i r'.TTT,.-.; ■;'), i v; f ■:> v/. LkadiSdeaf Seles of Stock, Merchandise, fC FUlßtttW#nd Effects, 1 Pigs, Poultry, . f *uad. General Produce. ' rSALK every, SATURDAY, at ,-!l2i 'o!clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. . {iANEISALES; IN . THE ROOMS, AS ' ; r required. . I'ovp and -Farm Properties entered oh ..the; hooks. No charge unless soli VGENT for 'THE NORWICH UNION ; , FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. 41 -XU. V-T ■;■ Ekery olass of Bisks taken at lowest rates. ,M at.ttreD HARRISON SO N, T AIN E & o 0., Auctioneers, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ■’ Invjbboaboiu. Commodious Horse Saleyards. Every • ? :1 * ’ care taken of' Horses 'consigned Y,.; I '. fob, sale. v . litnd : for sale in tdnttpat every part ef Southland, froth BO 'acres to 5,000, on jnifVeasy terms of payment. ''Every information given to enquirer a ; ■ - .’*• ■ - ■ • 30n ,V , T. Peppereli, •TTOUSE; LAND, & GENERAL Tt COMMISSION AGENT, a - ! , Has ON SALE— , Houses,. Land, Building Sections. i- , Money Lent on Mortgage. Tem -1 • jjorafy’Xioans effected on depost of la , 3)eeds, Bills of Sale, Scrip, etc. 06 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, Ac. 'B. BOOKS AND SONS, ;”r„* Architects, , Crete" Ehoeseebs, Valnatoes, Licensed SURVEYORS, AND LAND BROKERS, jjjHE VtRIANQLF, WAKANUI ROAD, , . Ashburton. • . mjaiE OD ORE ,B. JAGO B SEN, iiK.-' ’ ■- : - to Hereford, street, oppo : ,;»( site ‘1 Shades,",,'; ' fu >; . OHIS.Tc HUB OH. y,*, B .. ■ ; ' ; °3l ‘m’/rBBBBS.'E. DOBSON & SON, Engineers V - ' ' aRd ' ‘'Authorised j surveyors, w - • * - South Chambersi ’street!, Christchurch. 019 , u . Business Notices i&r',E,W IN D UST RY. iilii t... Asphalting. BRADLEYis prepared to take tiOEdenu, foe AS £HALT } NG at very '■ihodetkterites. | - All orders to be loft at the Works, Park street. v \



Ali Tfprk. kept .in repair for twelve months. 350cj ,z<:i GfBR3DLTCRALMACHINE SHOP, ■ JtX ASHBOUTOH. J C. Ray, . engineer, millwright, reaper AND BINDER EXPERT. '*;!/<) ■' - The M'Cormick, >' Peering, 1 Osborne, Harvester 'King,;- ahd-Wood’a Machines - Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or fc^Cbontiy. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and ' -Harvester King. - ■ . Wire anct-Oil of the best brands. j Engi&ee/fCombines, ; Pomps, &c. , Ref paired at very reasonable terms.; ' —iJ‘jUb«or£sguaranteed. ’ Jii'-Practical Sewing Machinist. r 1 ’ i- > o r C. ' R A Y, ; yOtWMTt DgMTBAI. fiOTHL, WtKXHDI Rd. • 'Authorised j ‘ AGENT 1 for ■ • SCOTT f- BROS; 1 celebrated Leamington Cooking Excelsior -Windmills, Tomb Bail; }fags, and othep Castings. PkK® lasrs oh Apflicuxlok. iB3 , - , EXHIBITION. MEDAL- AWARDED.! ■»W» y at' JaUti C\- 56.') w£- tA *i J .^Procter, ISlIlWs;' .psM'o I A.-K, 1 : jprAl 150 i LOW’ER'BIG IT j p* if* ■; OH^ISTCHd^CH' #«,. **., ... - Scientific Bickertbii, ' Tnof. 1 1 BlrfeilfcotificliP: '’For fiiafffiEElp aS$ grOat Variety £es 1 fUSeet/'' 'Tfiese atoshOwjn "both; m ilk Adi ? The local' toahufftcture <&ftsid)ar&blo impdrt % iliWidy of iMA KViindncp required. n _Jifbitoa sOmA/very-well- lin'd Oodding and'Other' lenses. ’ The i&tan ekhlbit of special __JiWnd of gold ... "l* ' " - ; dl2 -f ORQE, pDXNfe, AND jfjSHMENT. gift- . A ihftE.•:■.i' ii.li.-j-} ,; B * egg ;to inform his sand hke *~inw£and pomtoodious BX^Tlfpp(nekt ’ tojneet renege .as jaeyetoforie. ft Jooe‘, pn scientific . principles. mi' .all. Builders 1 Iron "'del, done.in all branches. Raders repaired with de- Boasonable chwrges for all work.



Business Notices. G OMB ONE! COME ALL!! Baby Linen Under ;/ Clothing; Dress Materials *QjD 0 a cS B m xn © - .Sh fi o & W Domestic Patterns Flannel? Stockings Calico. &0., &c., Ac. 29n MRS HODGE, Dressmaker, Tancred street. •JJOBINSON; AND TOWNSHEND, having entered, inco PARTNERSHIP, are prepared to give the highest Cash Prices for WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRAST SEED Arid have for sale—Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, etc., 'etc.' Sacks at lowest rates. . Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch. ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 63! ‘ Havelock street, Ashburton., fj'E'O;. E. GOLDSMITH \JT Begs to inform the inhabitants Of Lauriston and the surrounding ' districts thali He Has OPENED an establishment in Lahristori, where he intends to carry on the same business as he has been doing heretofore at Sherwood, viz.; Blacksmiths’ and Wheelwrights’ work of. all descrip tions. ■ GEO; E. GOLDSMITH, GeNEKAI BLACKSMITH, Latjriston and Sherwood. au 26 s AUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Hobert Alcorn Ha's how on sale the greatest variety of articles to be found, perhaps,' in any similar establishment in New Zealand. If you want GOOD TEA, go to R. : Alcorn’s Tea Warehouse. Tea is my Specialty, and being imported direct, and selected by one of the best tasters in the world, I cafa give better value than any other house in the colony. My 3s tea is equal to any .to hri had iri Dunedin or Christchurch for



3s 6d or 4s ; in fact, it cannot be sur passed. Good tea, 2s per lb. If you want GOOD GROCERIES, go to R. Alcorn’s Provision Warehouse, where you can get everything of the Best Quality, and at the lowest possible price. If you want IRONMONGERY, go to R. Alcorn’s Ironmongery Warehouse, where you will get everything, except anchors. If you, want CLOTHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner b hop. A perfect fit and good quality guaranteed. The latest styles at one-third less than from Chrisichurch tailors. ,If you want BOOTS and SHOES, 'foi? all sorts and sizes, and of good quality and every price, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner Shop: If you are FURNISHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Furnishing Warehouse for China, Glass, and Earthenware. R. Al corn has now' landed’,' ex Marlborough, a" large shipment from the beat English, Scotch', and Irish Potteries, among which are all 1 the latest novelties- in FANCY GOODS—suitable for Christmas presents. jsgt* The " hole or the Shops are At tached in Saunders’ Buildings. .... ‘ 58‘Jd



All who intend building, Are invited to GALL at the YARDS -- • ■' v ‘ OF , J. T. BJROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, Where they can be .fully supplied with everything they require in'TIMBER of all'kihdsi and'every other trade line at Lowest. Current Rates. .SPECIAL lines landing. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. ‘ American Dressed Shelving,- and other Tiifiober, large assortment. Special at tion to Country Orders, andshipped direct from siding. J. T. B ROW -N, • Office ; Tuam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. ;1 ! ;.; . , }l l9



,v ;jr|IXKB ;: 'TIME"BY . THE : FORE -3;';,''..',,: LOCK,'” ,; circumstances' of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Some, and therefore the colonial market. requires , different treatment. Robert Murray, ; ReACtical watchmaker, ' ; East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on those shores, 'and he at once set his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra i heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of I colonial life. He has just received an other supply of watches, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn lovers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest Improvements, at E 6, L 6 6s, L 6 10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and' Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. : Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention id called to the Clocks, I Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, 4nd r to . the fact that all kinds of I REPAIRING are done on the premises I lilnd GUARANTEED. E. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own’manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves as an authority on mean, time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re: oeip# of P. 0.0 730c-96d



Business Notices. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always for sale a large and varied stock, which will be Sold at lowest paying prices. Groceries, Wines and Spirits, Iron mongery, Ploughshares, and Drapery, in cluding all requisites of the trade. Men’s and Boys’ Clothing in great va riety, made up toD. W.’s own order, from Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Roslyn Tweeds ; also, Colonial-made Flannels, Serges, and Blankets. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now seduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per lb. Families waited on for orders weekly. Cash purchasers supplied at wholesale prices. ■ A Heavy stock of Boots and Shoes in cluding old celebrated make. 79d



Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bank of Australasia JUST LANDING— NEW CLOVER SEEDS. 192 c



S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c, Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support, 1110 SAMUEL LUO4S



JP. S. Shearer, oy THE, May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for theii past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treshing Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &c. Shearer & Lewis, general blacksmiths, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address— ' Great South road, Tinwald. 590 d



Jjl LOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE FOR SALE All kinds of FLOWER 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 Saunders’ Mill. s!3



fjpiMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. CHEAP SALES TILL THE NEW YEVR. On January Ist, 1883, I intend taking a partner, therefore all stock on hand MUST BE CLEARED to make room for- partnership stock. N.B.—All Accounts must therefore be paid or arranged for before 31st Decem ber, otherwise they will bo sued for with out respect of person. Cyril JephsoE TIMBER MERCHANT, TIN WALD. au6



JgACON! BACON! BACON! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at G£d per Jb., largo or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, sil Ashburton.



Andrew Orr TTTOULD cal the attention of the VV Public to the great advantage of Purchasing their GROCERIES CROCKERY and GLASSWARE At his Establishment, Fowler’s Buildings, Tanoeed street. Teas, from Is 9d upwards New Currants, 6d per lb Valencia Raisins Sultana Raisins Best White Sugar, 4M Coffee, locse or in tins, best quality. It is useless to quote piicvs as every article will be Sold at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. Families waited on for Orders Weekly, and Goods Delivered in every part of the town. ANDREW ORR. Drapery and Clothing Establishment, East street. 23d



MR THOMAS MUTTER BEGS to announce that, having sold his General Store Basinets, 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.



BEAT REDUCTION IN WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow* ng Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £ 18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 os ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made J vel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 tnontlw. Pebble and otheif Spectacles to suit ail sights. 60e



Licensing act, issi, on Sal* at Office of this Paper.



Business Notices.



MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY (LIMITED). ' CAPITAL ... £250,000. 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 beat consult their own interests by heartily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. Agents for Ashburton and District, GRR & CO. , 13n



QROWNIRO N W O R K S. Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS, KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES> CLOSET LEAD WASHERS, &c. T. C. has the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having REMOVED into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh street (exactly opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the most mo dern appliances for the production of work in the various branches of his Business, he is now prepared to execute any order entrusted to him with despatch and of the best quality of material, and the Lowest Price which it is possible for Steam Power and Machinery to effect. Note the Address— ARMAGH S TREET, Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 06



William Patching, TJTENT, TARPAULIN, &. HORS EC LO TH. MANUFACTURER. W. P. has always on hand a large stock of Tents, Tarpaulins and Horsecovers, Waggon and Trap Tilts, etc.,* Men’s kod Boys’ Oilskin ( Suits, Canvas, Calico, American Ducki Brill, etc. p Cloth§s, Garden, and Plough Lines ; Flax, Manilla, and Hemp Rope/of all sizes. r , • 1 Wood and Iron Blocks always in Stock. REAPER & BINDER CANVASES CHEAPER THAN THE IMPORTED ONES. N.E —Reaper and Binder Canvases Repaired at Low Rates. Flags of all Nations Made to order or Lent on Hire. the Address— WILLIAM PATCHING, East Street, Ashburton. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. m SlaUi sag Established 1859. Capital t I,ooo r ooo L’ LIMITED UnBIUTY OF ShBREHOLDEHS rjIHE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts.



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of Burnett street and East street. GL J. Martin, Begs to inform his numerous Customers and the public generally that the NEW SHOP will be OPEN TO-NIGHT, and respectfully invites the public to in spect his SHOW of MEAT, which, for quality, he confidently asserts cannot be beaten south of the Equator. N.B. —Small Goods of all descriptions. o!3



Craighead and Co., rpAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. In again returning our sincere thanks to our many friends and patrons 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, i Wo 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, . Tanored street. 260 HAYING taken over the CITY COM PANY BUTCHERY I am now prepared to supply my friends and the public with the Best Quality of MKAT. Haying 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



Business Notice. SPRING MTLLNEEY, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. JVlvsS DUNCAN is now showing a Large and Varied Assortment of SPRING MILLINERY and DRAPERY in the LATEST STYLES, to which she parti cularly draws the attention of her friends and the public in general. Among the articles which she desires specially to enumerate will be found the following, all of which are well - worth ■ inspection ; Bonnets, Feathers Corsets, Baby Linen, Hats, Flowers, Underclothing, Pinafores. Miss Duncan is prepared to undertake Dressmaking in all its branches, and Mil linery in the newest and most approved styles.' Having engaged a large and effi cient staff of assistants, Miss Duncan will be enabled to execute orders with the utmost despatch. Ladies’ own material made up. Mqurning within the shortest notice.. Note the address— PERTH HOUSE, COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH, Opposite E. Reece, Ironmonger. P. & D. Duncan, Agricultural implement MANUFACTURERS, Christchurch and Ashburton. Manufacturers of PLOUGHS—DoubIe, Treble, and Single, which have secured for them the HIGHEST AWARDS at all the Exhibitions and Ploughing Matches at which they have competed ; amongst them being the Melbourne Exhibition—One Gold and One Silver Medal, being the MOST AWARDED to any New Zealand. Exhibitor in that Class. New Zealand Internatipnal Exhibi tion —■ For Double, and Treble Furrows, Gold Medal ; for Single Furrows, Gold Medal—again being the' recipients of the HIGHEST and MOST AWARDS. These Ploughs are made to take either Hornsby, C, or Ransome’s Shares, . Cast, Wrought, and Steel, Flat or Round Coulter Stalks, and Swivel , Skeiths If desired. The Skeiths are fitted with our New. Patent Centres, which for efficiency and durability have never been surpassed.



Business Noti' ?s. D R E S S M A K I N . G. UNDERCLOTHING.; MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 396 e



We are also Manufacturers of an IMPROVED BROADCAST SEED SOWER,, Which secured at the New Zealand' In ternational Exhibition the HIGHEST AWARD of a SILVER MEDAL. Farm Drays, Sprite Drays, Spring Carts, Harrows, Rollers (iron and wood), Grubbers (new design), Drag Harrows, Grass Seed Strippers, Im proved Folding Straw Elevators, Whipple trees, Blocks and Ropes for four horses, Fencing Standards, and every other des cription of Farm Implements and Ma chinery are manufactured and on sale by us. REPAIRS to MACHINERY, etc. both agricultural and otherwise, are un dertaken by us in’CHRISTCHURCH and ASHBURTON, at reasonable charges. s 8 rpHE KING IS DYEING. First Order of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition. G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs'ANDßE WES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clothes Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price* by leaving them with Andrewes Bros. They; will be returned in a week. Damask 1 Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned, Kid Gloves Cleaned.



G. K I N G, 98 Habeas Stkeet, Christchurch. 11



PENG ELLY, Tailor, will shortly bo in* ASHBURTON, and will be pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise-, merit. aul2 xm COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. The undersigned Firm wish to inform their numerous Customers that their Commodious Brick Premises being now completed, they are prepared to Exocut all Orders entrusted to their care in first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown.



Vincent and Dow* PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, & PAPER HANGERS, Moore Street (Near Royal Hotel), Beg to intimate to the residents of Ash burton town and dis'rict that they have commenced Business n the above line. All work entrusted to them will be promptly done, and satisfaction is gua ranteed. Estimates given. n 26



HEATSTONE. J. McCONKELL begs to thank the public for their past support, and'takes this opportunity to intimate that he has Opened a BLACKSMITH’S SHOP at Flemington, and hopes to merit a share of public support. Extras for McCor mick Wire Binder on hand, and P. and D. Duncan’s D. F. Ploughs in stock. d 8



JJARVESTERS AND BINDERS, The undersigned have now landing, ex Magnet, a shipment of Osborne HARVESTERS AND BINDERS, Wire and Twine. Obtained the Co-operative Gold Medal given at Timaru, in a field trial, against all comers, 28th January, 1882. As only a limited number remain un sold early application is necessary, to ROBERT WILKIN & CO., dl4 . Christchurch and Timaru.



BOOTS. O O T S. JOHN JOHNSON begs to inform the inhabitants of Methven and the adjacent district that he has a LARGE STOCK of Men’s Elastic Sides, Men’s Shooting Boots, Blucher’s Boots ; Shoes—Ladies’ Kid Elastic Side Boots, House and Lace ups j Boys’ Strong Nailed Boots; also a large assortment of Children’s Boots of all sizes. J. JOHNSON, Boor Depot, Methven. jl 27 •y ICTORIAN STABLES The undersigned having taktn the above Commodious and . Centrally situated STABLES, near the English Church, Tancred street, solicits the patronage of his old friends and the public generally. First-class Carriage and Saddle Horses and Buggies Let out on Hire. Paddock ing Accommodation, with VV’ater. All horses ''committed to his care will receive every attention. ,260 ALEX. HEWSON, Proprietor. ■



riiomas Taylor’s [HRISTMAS FRUITS 1 Washed and dried ready for use by Patent Machinery. Currants, 6chand 6jd per lb Raisins, 6d and 8d Sultanas, 9d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand New Mixed Peel, ls6d per lb < New Citron Peels, Is 8d per lb Nutmegs, la 6d ; Cloves, Is the £lb Flavoring Essences—Lemon, etc, 0. and B.’s, Is Almonds, Jordon, 3s per lb Almonds, Valencia, 2s per lb Almonds, Shell, Is per lb Nuts, 9d per lb French Plums, 3s 6d per 2 lb bottle Muscatels, new, 2s 4d per lb Christmas Price List. Figs, lid and Is 4d per box Preserved Pears, Apricots, Peaches, etc.,



in Syrup, 2lb tins, Is fid Preserved Ginger, 4s 6d per jar Calves’ Toot Jelly, quarts, 3s 6d . . . Jujubes, 2s fid per lb : - Raspberry Syrup, and other Cordials, Is fid per bottle Lime Juice Cordial, Is 8d Pure Lemon Juice, Is 9d, quarts ’ 'i Raspberry Vinegar, Is per bottle Indian, packets, in lead, containing 1 or 3lbs of pute Assam tea, 2s 4d per lb, wonderfully strong 83 Colombo St. Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very fine Souchong, 16s HANDSOME PRESENTS. An lllb box of the finest Tea imported, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28s An lllb box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare this with the 25s box of other houses. Half-chests of Tea, containing 401bs, L2 15s to L 5 , Tea from the canisters, 2s lOd, 2s 6d, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is fid per lb New" Jama. 6|d per tin Stoneless, 7gd per tin ; Marmalade, Keiller’s, 9d (21b), Is fid 128 Lower High St. Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed biscuits, 9d per lb Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Lucca oil, quarts, C. and B.’s, 2s 4d Bloater or anchovy paste, C. and 8., Is 3d Sheeps’ Tongues, 3s per tin Licensed YictualL-rs' Sauces, Imperial pints, Is Mushroom catsup, large bottles, Is English pickles, 8d per bottle Maize meal, 3d per lb Egyptian lentils, fid per lb German lentils, fid per lb Haricot beans, 3d Self-raising flour, Is packets, 3s bags Loose baking powder, Is per lb 189 Manchester St.



Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Good Fowls Wheat, 3s 9d per bushel Good Rice foe Chickens, 71b Is 4d Best Flour, 501 b, 6s 3d ; 251 b, 3s 4d Luncheon Biscuits, 3d per lb Somerville’s oatmeal,. 4s 6d per bag Kerosene, 8s 6d, 9s 6d, and 10a 6d per tin Garb, soda, fid Fire kindlers, per doz Fly papers, 9d per doz Blacking, ffd per dozen Black lead, 10J per dozen Triangle (LATE DEVON PORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH. & 3 Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE 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. Note the Address — WILLS STREET (Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 395 e



PURE DRUGS ■ . ■ yss PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARA- H TIONS, &a. I have just received direct from London a consignment as above, carefully selected for me by Llr Hugo Friedlander, among



which are Italian Castor Oil, colorless, odourless, and tasteless >, Castor Oil Capsules Bsel Fruit for Dysentery and Diarrhoea' Gba Powder, Indian remedy for ring worm ! Birdlime . ... Full weight genuine Seidlitz Powders Keating’s Insect Powder, in 41b tins (for sale in small quantities) Fluid Extract Korpmiko for Diarrhoea .Finest; Turkey Nursery'Sponge . ( f Air Beds for invalids, 72 x '3G itiches ;• b J. M , Cambridge, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST. " BREWERY. A. Moore & Boils, BREWERS, MALSTBRERS, AND BOTTLERS, Cameron street, Ashburton. 024 ORR & Co., Ironmongers, beg to inform the Ashburton public that they have been appointed AGENTS for the under* mentioned Mach iues, and trust. that all who are thinking of buying a Sewing j Kilting Machine will call and see. these before deciding on any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING £TANDARE SEWING MACHINE IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD.



pow MIND YOU DON’T FORGET 1* The HOME COMPANION (hand treadle) by the same makers as “ Standard,” is a perfectly reliable Am can-made Machine, and has given equivocal satisfaction wherever in duced, and deserves the attention of th public. The “ Standard ” KILTER.—Th Machine will be found a great boon Dressmakers and others, and we anticl pate a large aim ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Make Any Kind oi Kilt Desired. Can be altered to dif ferent styles and widths immediately ana in a most simple manner fITHRESHING BQOKS printed on the J shortest notice, at the oflice of this Paper. - JgOXINGI BOXING!! BOXING!!! DAN LEA, Champion Light Weight of New Zealand, and ex. Champion of England, has commenced giving Lessons in the Noble Art of Self Defence, in Mr Hill’s Sample Rooms, back of Somerset Hotel every TUESDAY and FRIDAY Nights, from 7.30 to 10 o’clock, for Pupil only. Private Class Lessons, £1 pe month. N.B.—The rooms will be thrown open every SATURDAY Night, for Public BOXING, under Ihe superintendence of Dan himself. All written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel* 9«