The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IV.—No. 852.1

ASHBURTON. .JR! DAY. JANUARY 36. 1883

[PRICE—ONE PENNY.



Auctioneers, Commission Agents , &c- Alfred Harrison, a trcTioNEER, valuer, com .MISSION, 'AGENT, Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Marcliandise, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, - nud General Produce;' WEEKLY SAT/R every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock, sharp, commencing - in the ■ -'Yards with HORSES. LAND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town and Farm Properties entered bn the books. No charge unless sold. AGENT FOR THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 87 ALFRED HARRISON. TAINE & CO., Auctioneers, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, ■ Invercargill. Commodious Horse Saleyards. Every care taken of Horses consigned FOB SALE. Land for sale in almost every part of Southland, from 60 acres to 6,000, on very easy terms of payment. Eveiry information given to enquirers. , . 30n



Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. c. E. FOOKS AND Architects, SONS, Civil. Enoinebes, Val t taioks, Licensed StravEYOfia, and Land Bkokebs, THE 1 TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, (i> ■ Ashbxjexon. T HEODORE B. JACOBSE N, Architect, Offic%removed to Hereford- street, oppo .]'■ site-‘ Shades,” , CH IS TCHU BC H. P. promptly at tended to. °3l Conveyances. Longbeach royal mail COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterton 8.10 fcm. , Ashton 8.25 a. in., Wheatstone 8.45 aim., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Tiinaru. The coach leaves Shearman s Somerset Hotel,' Ashburton, at 4.60 arriving l at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m.» Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wiU receive strict attention Fared-—Through single fares, 6s ; return o ' .W. E. BOND, e; JE^oprietor, 427 - Longbeach. WALD AND MOUNT SOMERS ; RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA . n ROYAL MAIL COACH. 'This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 a.m. anA 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 j return, 3s. Ln i JOHN HOOD. T 1 C E -= TO PASSENGERS. The Coach to Oracroft, will be DIS OON-TIN (JED until ■ further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail w be cairied on a pack-horse. V A. JACKSON, 277er ' Proprietor. > JL Publications. aOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS. The' following Government Publica tionsjwith others, can be obtained at the Office bf this Paper : Education"‘Act Railway Tariff (revised) Crown : Lands Guide' i; : Fencing Act ; Regulation of Local Elections Act Pulmo Libraries Acts Companies Act Acta Relating to Agriculture Etc., Etc. ' m ’'Raines'S! ‘ Notices'



T HE HARVEST. OWNERS of THRESHING MA CHINES are reminded that Receipt and , Delivery Books for Machines are pointed ; expeditiously and cheaply at the Office of ■ this Paper, next TattersaH’s, West street, 'Ashburton. 83 BW , INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEYia prepared to take <xrdofar -foE ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. 1 ' All'ofders to be left at the Works, Park iwMjt'q s ; I ii* u -t*. i..?"A1l work kept -ih repair fbr twelve r ' 350 c ißßir hna ilj.i-r ./l*i kSTONkI/ : 1 EXHIBITION; AWARDED. frafe-r'-f'K .met*- voy t n >: • • mm -eoifcO hjj Procter,. / LOWER B£GH.STREET, (OBRISTOHUROH posit* Boro0&fe r r! Hotel).' .ticnraff .gna >:ovt . - ff!! < B]aaa' Scientific f W/Bibkerlon, 2pA.' E.' 'Edwards. Thos. J^ 4crnitchttreh > ': “For excel ariship Skid' gteaf variety of .Jranitedffor averyi descrip- ‘ teJocalj' Wns.iderable /import- ( iWA*jr c'd mßih’atioh' of FfdrmJ keqfnirdd/ , FWbdfcp'Weiy ■ well s slid. Bome.MfGodding- Tad&btherJenseiv The - i^Hibiir iliili d!2



Business Notices. O'MB ONE! COME ALL!! _ Domestic o Patterns c Baby Linen Under Clothing Dress Materials Flannel? Stockings Calico. &c., &c., &c. 29n MRS HODGE, Dressmaker, Tancred street. AND TOWNSHEND, having entered into PARTNERSHIP, are prepared to give the highest Cash Prices for WISEAT 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. Geo. e. goldsmith Begs to inform the inhabitants of Lauriston and the surrounding districts



that he has OPENED an establishment in Lauriston, 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, General Blacksmith, Lauriston and Sherwood, au 26 gAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Robert Alcorn Has now 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 can give better value than any other bouse in the colony. My 3s tea is equal to any to be had in 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 Bhop. A perfect fit and good quality gmranteed. 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 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 best English, Scotch, and Irish Potteries, among which are all the latest novelties in FANCY GOODS—suitable for Christmas presents. Thb Whole of the Shops are At tached in Saunders’ Buildings. 58hd



All who intend building, Are invited to CALL at the YARDS OP J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, Where they can be fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER oi 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 tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROW N, Office : Tuam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. lT 19



“ rfTAKE TIME BY THE FORE _L LOCK,” The circumstances of social life are widely different in these colonies from those at Home, and therefore the colonial market requires different treatment. This fact Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, ~ r East street, Ashburton, was not long in learning after his arrival on these shores, and he at once sot his attention upon supplying WATCHES, which, while constructed with every regard to accuracy and reliableness in time-keeping, are also supplied with extra 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 6s, L 6 110 s; . higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s. i Printed guarantee with each watch sold, j. Attention is - called to the Clocks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, l and to the fact that all kinds of i REPAIREDGr are done on the premises I and GUARANTEEP. 1 R, MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS hy the “REGULATOR” of bis 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 ceipt of P. 0.0 730c-96a



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 Blankc ts. D. W. would call special attention to his TEAS, so long and favorably known, and now reduced to 2s, 2s Cd, 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 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 ho 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 BOOTS. 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



qpIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. CHEAP SALES TILL THE NEW YEAR. On Januaiy Ist, 1883, I intend taking a partner, tl erefore all stock on hand MUST BE CLEARED to make room for partnership stock. N.8.--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 JepliHOD TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD. au6



Andrew Orr TItTOULD ca 1 l the attention of the VV Public to the great advantage of Purchasing their GROCERIES CROCKERY and GLASSWARE At his Establishment, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. Teas, from Is 9d upwards Now Currants, 6d per lb Valencia Raisins Sultana Raisins Best White Sugar, 4£d Coffee, loose or in tins, best quality. It is useless to quote prices as every article will be Sold at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. Families waited orr for Orders Weekly, and Goods Delivered in every part of the town. ANDREW ORR. Drapery and Clothing Establishment, East street. 23d



jgACON ! BACON ! BACON ! The undersigned has for sale a splen did lot of Home-cured Bacon, which he will dispose of at 6£d per lb., large or small quantities. T. M. JONES, Dealer, Thompson’s Farm, sjl Ashburton. Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bane of Australasia. NEW CLOVER SEEDS. 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 Lovers from ITS; Rotherham’s silver Lovers from £6 JOs ; 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, 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 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 60e Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, W<»t street. O T I 0 E. JUST LANDING— 102c



Jones & Bradshaw, £JORN AND CHAFF DEALERS, Archibald street, Tinwald, Beg to inforn} the public that they keep a small Portable Engine and Chaff-cutter of Uie best pattern, and are prepared to OUT CHAFF on farmers’premises in any quantity, and at the shortest notice. 496 e Licensing act, issi, on SaU at Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. I 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 beet consult their own interests by heartily supporting it, and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. 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 PANT-, 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 STREET, Near Manchester Street, Christchurch. 06



William Patching, fJTIENT, TARPAULIN, & HORSECLOTH 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 Duck, Drill, etc.; Clothes, Carden, 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, East Street; Assel t rtun. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. ■cii a m mm m mi v m Established 1659. Capital 1 1,000,000 Unlimited Liability of Shareholders J S PREPARED TO INSURE AGAINST FIRE ALL KINDS OP GRAIN, Whether Growing, in Stock, in Stack, or in Store, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts.



OF EEMOYAL, SUFFOLK BUTCHERY, Corner of Burnett street and East; STREET. G-. J. Martin, V’egs to inform his numerous Customers and the public generally that the NEW SHOP will be OPEN IT,-NIGHT, and respectfully invites the public to in spect his SHOW of MEAT, which, for quality, ho confidently asserts cannot be beaten south of the Equator. N. B.—Small Goods of all descriptions. o!3 Craighead and Co., rjpAILORS 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 ns since wo commenced busi ness in Ashburton, wo have much pleasure in announcing that our arrangements for the coming season are now complete. Wo have just been favored with several consignments of the best materials which can bo 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 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, Tancred street. 250 HAYING taken over the CITY COM PANY BUTCHERY I am now prepared to supply my fi Sends and the public with the Best Quality of MI'AT. 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 competition. d 6



| Business Notice. SPUING MIL LN E BY, 1882. PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. MIBB DUNCAN is now showing a Largo 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— jsb- PERTH H OUSE, 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 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, 0, or Ransome’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 Notices. Dressmaking. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 39Ge Yincent and Dow, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, & PAPER HANGERS, Moore Street (Near Royal Hotel), Beg to intimate to the residents of Ash burton town and district that they have commenced Business n the above line. All work entrusted to them will be promptly, done, snd 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 ARYESTERS AND BINDERS. xiie undersigned have now landing, ex 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., Magnet, a shipment of agi 10b, a auipuicm, Osborne did i-sAtix " tx> vk/., Christchurch and Timaru.



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 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 rjIHE 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 AN DUE 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 Androwes Bros. They will be returned in a week. Damask Curtains. Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. KI N G, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. ll 18



riiomas Taylor’s CHRISTMAS FRUITS Washed and dried ready for use by Patent Machinery. Currants, 6d and 6-|d per lb Raisins, Cd and 8d Sultanas, 9d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand New Mixed Peel, ls6d per lb New Citron Peels. Is 8d per lb Nutmegs, 1s 6d ; Cloves, Is the Jib Flavoring Essences—Lemon, etc, 0. and B.’s, Is Almonds, Jordon, 3s per lb Almonds, Valencia, 2a 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, Peachr s, etc,, in Syrup, 21b fins, 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 Gd per bottle Lime Juice Cordial, Is 8d Pure Lemon Juice, Is 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



83 Colombo St. Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very fine Souchong, IGs HANDSOME PRESENTS. An 111 b box of the finest Tea imported, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28a An 111 b 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 6d per lb New Jams, 6Jd per tin Stoncless, 7id per tin Marmalade, Keiller’s, 9d (21b), Is 6d 128 Lower High St. Riel} pound cakes, 9d Mixed biscuits, 9d per lb Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Lucca oil, quarts, C. and B.’?, 2s 4d Bloater or anchovy paste, C. and 8,, la 3d Sheeps’ Tongues, 3s per tin Licensed Victuallers’ Sauces, Imperial pints, Is Mushroom catsup, large bottles, Is English pickles, 8d per bottle Maize meal, 3d per lb Egyptian lentils, 3d per lb German lentils, 6d per lb Haricot beans, 3d Self-raising flour, 1s packets, 3s bags Loose baking powder, Is per lb 189 Manchester St.



PENGELLY, Tailor, will shortlj be in* ASHBURTON, and will bo pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. au!2 . • 'Ji c^;£r B O ° T s. BOOTS. JOHN JOHNSON begs to inform the inhabitants ofp'lethven and the adjacent district that he has a LARGE STOCK of Men’s Elastic Sides, Men’s Shooting Boots, Blucher’a Boots ; Shoes—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 Depot, Mkthven. jl 27 VICTORIA. Sll OILING FORGE, COACH BUILDING, AND WHEELWRIGHT ESTABLISHMENT. J. R. STEEL begs to inform his numerous friends and customcrathathehas REMOVED to his new and commodious Brick premises in WEST STREET (next Guarhiam Office), where ho hopes to meet the same patronage as heretofore. Shoeing done on scientific principles. Estimates given for all Builders’ Iron work. Ironwork done in all branches. Reapers and Binders repaired with de patch. Reasonable charges for all work. 6o % ICTOIUAN STABLES The undersigned having taken 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 Water. All horses committed to his care will receive every attention. ALEX. HEWSON, 260 Proprietor.



Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Good Fowls Wheat, 3j 9d per bushel Good Rico for Chickens, 71b Is 4d Best Flour, 501 b, Cs 3d ; 251 b, 3s 4d Luncheon Biscuits, 3d per lb Somerville’s oatmeal, 4s Gd per ’ ag Kerosene, 8s Gd, 9s Gd, and 10s Gd per t' : n Curb, soda, Gd Fire kincilcn;, 41J per doz Fly papers, Od per doz Blacking, 8d per dozen Black load, lOd per dozen (LATE DEVOS PORT’S), CHRIS T C H U R C H. Messrs Elz Bros., thanking the public for their V-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. Note the Address— WILLS STREET ‘'Next Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 395 e



Business Notices IS YOUR TIME FOR 1 BARGAINS. GOOD AND CHEaP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &C., &C. OUR BOOT STOCK IS IMMENSE. OUR PRICES NEED NO COMMENT As they will please all. Hayes & Go., BULLOCK’S ARC A D E. Burnett street. N.B.—Christmas PRESENTS will be* GIVEN to all purchasers of 10s and up wards till the lOfh January. AN EARLY CALL WILL OBLIGE. Don’t Mistake the Address, BULLOCK’S ARCADE n 4 PURE DRUGS AND PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARA TIONS, Ac. I have just received direct from London a consignment as above, carefully selected for me by Mr 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 Koromiko for Diarrhoea Finest Turkey Nursery Sponge Air Beds for invalids, 72 x 36 inches J. M. Cambridge, PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMIST.



BREWERY. A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Camekon street, Ashburton. 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 vail call and see these before deciding on any other make. THE LIGHT-RUNNING Standard :V- Sewing machine ts THE BEST IN THE WORLD. grate jIOW MIND YOU DON'T FORGET It 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 ctlurs, and we antic! pate a large and ready sale for this. It can be worked by hand, treadle, or steam power, and will Mare Any Kind oi Kilt Desired. Can bo altered to dil ferent stylos and widths immediately ana in a most simple manner



rnHRESHIKG BOOKS printed on the | shortest notice, at the Office of thin Paper. jgOXING! BOXING!! BOXING!!* DAN LB A, 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 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 the superintendence of Dan himself. All written communica*. tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel.