The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV.—No.. 834. i

ASHBURTON, FRIDAY,! JANUARY 5, ISBJ.

(PRICE-ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission. Agents, Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM- MiSSiuN AGENT, Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, Furniture and Effects,' Pigs, Poultry, and General Produce. WEJSKLY. SALE every SATURDAY,, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES, AND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered on the: books.. No charge unless sold. \GENT FOR THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 87 ; at.TTRED HARRISON.



TAINE & CO., Auctioneers, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ' ImVBBCAEOILI.. Commodious Horae Saleyards. Every cate taken of Horses consigned FOR SALE. Land tor sale in almost every part of Southland, from BO acres to 6,000, on ▼ory : Basy terms of payment. Everyinfomation given to enquirers. ■ 30n



H T. Pepperell, fOUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, : Has ON SALE— Bonaeii, Land, Building Sections. ' ;T Money, Lent on Mortgage. Tern* .* t porary Loans effected' on depost of T , Xjeedsj.tella of Sale, Scrip, etc. 06 'Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. Jr. E. FOOKS . AND SONS, I',: Architects, CIVTi EnOINEEBS, Val/TAXOBS, LICENSED Alto Land Bbokebs, THE 'triangle, wakanui ROAD, Ori," c-;-j:>rj. ;ASHBtTBTON. ' .. .



Ijjtf jo p6REB. JA C OB'S BN, Office removed to Hereford. street, oppo site ‘lShades,” ; OHJCTS T CHURO H. Communications promptly at* 1 tended to. . , ‘ 1 031 E. DOBSON & SON, : Civil Engineers <■ • = '-■ ' AOT)- . ■ I, AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, South British Chambers, BCbreford street, Chbistohubch. o!9 ... Business Notices W I N D U S T R Y. A^PfiALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very m^derateratos. • Ail orders to beleft at the Works,Park street/ 111 vork kept in . repair for twelve



MACHINE SHOP, ! Ashburton. C. Ray,-:: bJStgineer, millwright, reaper '*■, AND BINDER EXPERT. ' The M'Cdrmick, Deering, ! Osborne, BfiilTeeter King, and Wood’s Machines Bfe^ired'and °Adjusted. in : Town or Oo'dntiy. "Canvas Elevatora fitted to Wbod s and Harvester‘King.- , r , , and Qil of the best brands. ‘Engines, Cotobines, Pumps, &0., Re - pitied at 'reasonable terms. ‘All‘work "guaranteed. _ ; 'Practical Seating Machinist. - Estimates .r- 0. RA ¥, ; IBITK ObNtbai. Blotei., Wakanui Bd. - ''Authorised AGENT for SCOTT ifttOS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking yfin’gnW, Eicelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ixu», bud other Castings. X* Pb3Ce Lists opr Appucatiok. 83



Business Notices. C OME ONE! COME ALL!! Baby Linen Under Clothing Dtess Materials *QJO .a o 3 a GO CO <D fl a ■l3 .C o rt s » -o C 5 & 1-1 H 5 Domestic Patterns Flannek Stockings Calico. &c., &c., Ac. 29a MRS HODGE, Dressmaker, Tancred street. ROBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, having entered into PARTNERSHIP, are prepared to give the highest Cash Prices for WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRAST SEED And have for sale—Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, etc., etc.



Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch. ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 031 Havelock street, Ashburton. G 1 O. I GOLDSMITH Begs to inform the inhabitants of Laurinton and the surrounding districts that he has OPENED an establishment in Lauristonj where he iiitends 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, General Blacksmith, Laijriston and Sherwood, an 25 AUND ER S’ BUILDINGS. Robert Alcorn Haa now on sale the greatest variety of articles to be founds perhaps, in any similar establishment in New Zealand. Jf you waiit GOOD TEA, go to B. Alcorn’s Tea 'Warehouse. Tea is my Specialty, and being imported direct, and selected by one of the best tasters in the world, I can give better value than any other house in the colony. My 3s tea is equal to any to be had in Dunedin or Christchurch for 3s fid or 4s ; in fact, it cannot be sur passed;' Good tea, 2s per lb. If you *ant GOOD GROCERIES, go to R. Alcorn’s Provision Warehouse, where you can get everything of the Best Quality, and at the lowkst po sible 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 B Alcorn’s Corner Shop. A perfect fit and good quality guaranteed." The latest styles at one-third less than from Christchurch tailors. If you want BOOTS and SH OES, for all sorts and sizes, and of good quality and every price, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner Shop. If you are FDRN r SHING, go to B Alcorn’s Furnishing Warehouse for China, Glass, and Earthenware. B Al corn has now landed, ex Marlborough, a large shipment from the best English, Scotch, and Irish Potteries, among which are all the latest novelties in FANCY GOODS—suitable for Christmas presents.



Thb '' hole of the Shops ahe At ' XACHED IN SiUNDEUS’ BUILDINGS. 589 d



ALL: WHO INTEND BUILDING, j 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 Hue at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. Special at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROW N, Office : Tcam stkf.et. Wholesale Depot; Railway Siding and i Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. il 19



THTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. ’'ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED nr ■ J B. Procter, S T S’'; OPTIC IA N, r , HIGH STREEP, , Vbc.l J 'CHRISTCHPROH (Opposite Borough' 1 Hotel); i : »lU g-dja.X »-!■■ •. * ■: Section «3£V<H» <i ■■ 01 ass ! tfe.«r- Scientific f'BL Pbooibb, ' r For excel ee of nfaiSmanßhip and gfa __ gf4»t Variety of cte glasses suitetHor every descrip .*; These ® ante r - shown both in Tfie local manufacture 0 iea'is if" Considerable import- S?,fe f anoe, bping made in, every combination of form' required, afta exhibited some very - well- and some “ Codding arS,i^ttw:^,Rtanhope, M ' and other lenses/ The this an exhibit of special iecoinmend a certificate of gold f f‘> ’-J l ' • ■ d!2 ’forge, .RuiLDiNG, ;and: ,T WtEINT. it hega, tio inform' hja jptyf isnft ojjslcjm era that hehaa w&toJfcs new.apd commodious WEBT STREET (next ' he hopes to meet r# Q ' ’ J»pi®*itifio principles. ,/gwen].|or, l aU’ Rudders’ Irdh- done, in all branches. Ifand Finders repaired with de- charges for all work; MfgSlffliL 1 . 6o ■liEßlK 1 ' - '■ r ; , I&SSi. , - '



“/■iAKB TIME BY THE FORE -1 LOCK.” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those' at Hbnie, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, ’ East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these 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 j heavy cases, to resist the wear and tear of colonial life. He has just received an other Supply of watches,, and invites attention to prices. Celebrated Englisn levers, made expressly for R. Murray, specially suited for colonial wear, with extra heavy cases, all the latest improvements, at L 6, L 6 Os, L 6 :10s ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2, 125,; , Rotherhams, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. ‘ Attention is called to the Clocks, 'Jewellery, and English Plato in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING ire done *on the premises arid GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by the “REGULATOR” of his own manufacture Which' occupies a blade fri his window, and serves as an Authority on mean time to the town. Watches free and safe by post on re ceipt of P. 0.0 7300-960



Business Notices. Donald Williamson GENERAL STOREKEEPER, i 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, Moagiel, 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 reduced to 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s per !b. 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 Bask 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 ho is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS



F. S. Shearer, OF 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. J Note the Address— Great South road, Tinwald.69oc) Jp 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



HMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. CHEAP SALES TILL THE NEW YEAR. 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 be sued for with out respect of person. Cyril JeplisoD TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD, au6



•gACON ! BACON ! BACON ! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at G£d per lb., larce or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, sjl Ashburton. 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. MR THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street, 180 South Rakaia.



Jones & Bradshaw, CORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, Archibald street, Tinwald, Beg to inform the public that they have purchased a large quantity of clean and well-saved OATEN STRAW, which hav ing been threshed and cut into Ohafi by their own machines, they can safely gua rantee it good and free from wire, and offer the same, with Oats, crushed or un crushed. Bran, Sharps, etc., at the lowest pos sible prices. J. and B. also beg to notify that they CRUSH GRAIN, in largo or small quan tities, at their Store, and keep a Portable Steam Chaff-cutter -to out Chaff for far mers on the premises. All charges extremely moderate. 496 e



Great 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 £lB ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 lOs ; 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 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made J vel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dross 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 months. Pebble arid other Spectacles to suit all sights. OOe



Business Notices. A USTBALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE (LIMITED), CAPITAL £250,000. COMPANY 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 Rites. Agents for Ashburton .and District, ORR & CO. 13n



Thomas Crompton, WHOLESALE MANUFACTURER OF GALVANISED IRON SPOUTING, RIDGE CAP DOWN PIPING, COLONIAL OVENS, KITCHEN RANGES, PORTABLE WASHING FURNACES, CLOSET PANS, LEAD WASHERS, &c. T. 0. 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 STREET, Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 06



William Patching, rjIENT, TARPAULIN, & HOBS E CL'O T H MANUFACTURER. W. P. has always on hand a large stock of Tents, Tarpaulins and Horsecovers, Waggon and Trap Tilts, etc., Men’s and Boys’ Oilskin Suits, Canvas, Calico, American Buck, Drill, etc.; Clothes, Garden, and Plough Lines ; Flax, Manilla, and Hemp Rope, of all sizes. \ 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, t East Sxheet; Ashbueton. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. & m £ & m? SHI® 1 lorn n Established 1859. m h e Capital t1,0.0(1,003 • .UMTSO imBILITTOF SHfIREh'OLDFRS PREMIER COLONIAL COMP A NT. IFIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES ASHBURTON 1 AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 240



SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of Burnett street and East STREET. G. 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 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 ua 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 aro not generally known, a PERFECT FIT can always be relied on. Where any ab normal peculiarity exists it can easily bo 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, Takcred street. 200 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. Having a long experience in Ashburton, and knowing the' requirements of the trade, customers can rely that nothing but tha best will be kept. Small Goods of all descriptions. D. MACPHERSON. N. B.—No connection with any other in the trade. Prices to defy conlpetition, dG



Easiness Notice. SP RI N G MILLNB EY, 1382. PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. ML IS DDNCAN 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. Mourning 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 —Double, 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 i Melbourne Exhibition One Gold and One Silver Medal, being the MOST AWARDED to any New i Zealand Exhibitor in that Class. ! New Zealand International 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 Ransomo’s Shares, Cast, Wrought, and Steel, either 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 Not! -s. Du e s s making. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 396 e 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 25 HEATSTONE. J. McCONNELL 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



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, Spring. 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 rjIIIE- KING IS DYEING. First.(~)rder of Merit and Silver Medal International Exhibition. G. KING begs to inform the public of Ashburton that he has appointed Messrs ANDRE WES BROS, as SOLE AGENTS' for this district. Ladies and Gentlemen can have their Clares Dyed to look new, at a reasonable price, by leaving them with Andrewes Bros. They will be returned in a week. Damask Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silksi Ribbons,: Velvets, '■ Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. K I N G, 98 Madras Stheet, Cheistchdkch, il 18 • PENG ELLY, Tailor, will shortly be in ASHBURTON, and will be pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. aul2 SHBURTON COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. The m.dersignod 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. jg O, p T S. B O O T S. JOHN JOHNSON begs to inform the inhabitants of Methven and tho adjacent district that bo has a LARGE STOCK of Men’s Elastic Sides, Men’s Shooting Boots, Blucher’s Boots; Shoos —Ladies’ Kid Elastic Side Boots, House and Lace ups ; Boys’ Strong Nailed Boots ; also a large assortment of Children’s Boots of all sizes. J. JOHNSON, Boot Dr ft, Methven.- jl 27 1C TO RIAN STABLES The-.ilndersigned having taken the above Commodious and Centrally situated STABLES, near tho English Church, Tancred sheet, solicits the patronage of his old friends and tho public generally. First-class Carriage and Saddle Horses and Buggies Lot out on Hire. Paddock ing Accommodation, with Water. All horses committed to his care will receive every attention. J . ALEX. HEWSON, 260 Proprietor.



JJARVESTBRS 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. Thomas Taylor’s CHRIST MAS FRUITS Washed and dried ready for use by Patent Machinery. Currants, 6d and Gird per lb Raisins, 6d and 8d Sultanas, 9d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand New Mixed Peel, ls6d per lb New Citron Peels, la 8d per lb Nutmegs, Is 6d ; Cloves, Is the Jib Flavoring Essences—Lemon, etc, C. 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, 21b tins, Is 6d Preserved Ginger, 4s 6d per jar Calves’ Foot Jelly, quarts, 3s 6d Jujubes, 2s 6d per lb Raspberry Syrup, and other Cordials, Is 6d per bottle j Lime Juice Cordial, la 8d Pure Lemon Juice, la 9d, quarts Raspberry Vinegar, Is per bottle Indian packets, in lead, containing 1 or 31bs of pure Assam tea, 2s 4d per lb, wonderfully strong 8B Colombo St. Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very line Souchong, 16s HANDSOME PRESENTS. An 111 b box of the finest Tea imported, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28s An 11 lb box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare this with (he 25s box of other houses. Half-chests of Tea, containing 401bs, L2 15s to L 5 Tea from the canisters, 2s lOd, 2a 6d, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is (id per lb tin



128 Lower High St. Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed biscuits, 9d per lb Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Lucca oil, quarts, O. and B. ’e, 2s 4d Bloater or anchovy paste, 0. and 8., la 3d Sheeps’ Tongues, 3s per tin Licensed Yictuall tu' Sauces, Imperial pints, Is Mushroom catsup, large bottles, la English pickles, 8d per bottle Maize meal, 3d per lb Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb German lentils, 6d per lb Haricot beans, 3J Self raising flour, Is packets, 3s bags Loose baking powder, Is per lb 139 Manchester St. Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Good Fowls Wheat, 3r 9cl per bushel Good Rice for Chickens, 71h Is 4d Best Flour, 501 b, Gs 3d ; 251 b, 3a 4d Luncheon Biscuits, 3d per lb Somerville’s oatmeal, 4s 6d per bag Kerosene, 8s 6d, 9s Gd, and 10a 6d per tin Garb, soda, Gd Fire kindlers, 4|d per doz Fly papers, 9d per doz Blacking, 8d per dozen Black lead, lOd per dozen



Triangle (LATE DE YOU PORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH. I ■N Messrs Elz Bros., HILE thanking the public for their Y V 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 now 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. • Rote the Address— , WILLS STREET (.Next Cookson’s Stables),. Ashburton. 3960



"Business Notices flow IS YOUR TIME FOR BARGAINS. GOOD AND CHE \P DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &c., &C‘ OUR BOOT S rocK IS IMMENSE. OUR PRICES NEED NO COMMENT As,they will please all. ,•1J -1 '■X'J ,ow ■ub Hayes & Co., .... •*; BULLOCK’S ARCADE. ■;*



Burnett street. KB.—Christmas PRESENTS will be GIVEN to all purchasers of 10s and up wards till the 10th January. AN EARLY CALL WILL OBLIGE. Don’t Mistake the Address, BULLOCK’S ARCADE “8^ U R E DRUGS PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARA TIONS, Ac. I have just received direct from London a consignment as above, carefully selected for me by Ilr Hugo Friedlander, among which are Italian Castor Oil, colorless, odourless, and tasteless Castor Oil Capsules Bsel Fruit for Dysentery and Diarrhoea Goa 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 Eoromiko for Diarrhoea ; - Finest Turkey Nursery Sponge , Air Beds for invalids, 72 x 36 inches AND



J. M. Cambridge, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST* . s BREWERY. 3 A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, .. , Cameeon stkbet,. Ashbubton. 024 .■ ; ~ ORR & Co., Ironmongers, beg to inform the Ashburton public that they have been appointed AGENTS for the under* mentioned Machines, and trust that all ' who are thinking of buying a Sewing Kilting Machine will call and see these before deciding on any other make. r THE LIGHT-RUNNING Standard' 4 : SEWING MACHINE IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD, M (SOW MIND YOU DON’T FORGET I<l m 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 , I Dressmakers and Olliers, and we antic! pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked uy hand, treadle, or steam power, and wii l Make Any Kind oi Kilt Desired. Can be altered ,to dit ferent styles and widths immediately ana in a most simple manner rMHIIESHING BOOKS printed oh the J[ shortest notice, at the Ofiico of this Paper ' : ; • ' " jgOXING ! BOXING!! BOXING 111 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 Booms, back of Somerset Hotel ev;ry TUESDAY and FRIDA-jY Nights, from 7.30 to 10 o’clock, for Pupil only. Private Class Lessons, £1 pe month. / v N. B.—The rooms will bo thrown open every SATURDAY Night, for Public BOXING, under the superintendence of Dan himself. All written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel . ■