The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. IY—No. 837.1

ASHBURTON, TUESDAY. JANUARY 9. 1883

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Auctioneers, Commission Agents, &c. Alfred, Harrison, A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM .A.. MISSiUN AGENT, Land Sales, Sales of Stock, Merchandise, furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, end General Produce. WEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock sharp, commencing in the Yards with HORSES. SALES, IN THE ROOMS, AS REQUIRED. Town 1 and Farm Properties entered on “ the books. No charge unless sold. \GENT foil THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. 8T ; j- ALFRED HARRISON. TAI N E & 0 0., Auctioneers, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, INVERCARGILL. Commodious Horse Saleyards. Every care taken of Horses consigned FOR SALE. Land for sale in almost every part of Southland, from 50 acres to 5,000, on viey easy terms of payment. Every information given to enquirers. , 30n H T. Pepperell, OUSE, LAND, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, Has ON SALE— -Houses, Land, Building Sections. ■ Money Lent on Mortgage. Tem porary Loans effected on depost of ? ' Deeds, Bills of Sale, Scrip, etc. 06 Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &c. E. FOO K S aND SON S, Architects, tym ‘Engineers, Valuators, Licensed ■ Stjevevoes, and Land Brokers, THE TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD, Ik;;, ■ ASHBURTON. HEOHO RE B. JA OOBS EN, Architect, Office removedito Hereford, street, oppo site, “ Shades,” OHIST CHURCH. 'E. S.—Communications promptly at tended to. .... „ R DOBSON & SON, Civil Engineers V. , u AND AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, •South- British Chambers, Hereford street, Christchurch. o!9 Business Notices s BWINDU S T R Y. ASPHALTING. M JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take Oydeta for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. v. All orders to be left at the Works, Park meet ‘All work kept in repair for twelve ' 360 c : GRICULTUBAL MACHINE SHOP, Ashburton. * G. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Leering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired ahd’ Adjusted, in Town or Country. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and Harvester King. Wire f and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. ”' All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. ■ Estimates givehv 1 • ' C. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. - Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83 INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED. T. R. Procter, 6,-0 ULIS TS’ OPTICIAN, - 160, LbWEK HIGH STREET, . CHRISTCHURCH (Opposite Borough Hotel). . , Section XVH., Class 77 Scientific Apparktiia. /^Jurors —A. W. ■ Bickerton, R, R.’ Robinson, A. K. Edwards. Thos. R. .Procter, Christchurch ; For excel lence of workmktiship and great variety of mmctacle glasSes’shlted for every descrip tion'of optical defect. These are shown & all stages of manufacture, both in Quarts and glass! The loctd manufacture «theW glasses is of considerable import- made in every combination of Spherical and cylindrical form required. There are also exhibited some very well made condensers, and some “ Cpdding gphl* iV Stanhope,” and other lenses. The fejoj-’li consider this an exhibit of special ■merit, 1 and recommen d a certificate of gold .tnedaf.' d!2 wiktt * ■' 0* [TICTORIA SHOEING FORGE, V; si.,,,COACH BUILDING, AND WHEELWRIGHT ESTABLISHMENT. .STEEL begs - .to inform his lamerqua friends and customers that hehaa &BMOYED to - bis .new and commodious •tick premises ;in WEST STREET (next UkßDttN.Office),' where he hopes to meat S/«caame->. patronage as heretofore. timing 1 .dosA ion scientific - principles, lenatgiiren -for all Builders’ Iron- Iron w.ork done in t all branches. rir i,‘i«Adt..Binders repaired with de eteh; - Beasbnable charges for all work, tt/fr ‘ 6o



Business Notices. c OME ONE! COME ALL!! Baby Linen Under Clothing Dress Materials *QJD .3 cS CO CO 05 ?H ft a & H Domestic Patterns Flannels Stockings Calico. &c., &c., &c. 29n MRS HODGE, Dressmaker, Tapered street. -pOBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, having entered inco 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. 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 2& N DEES’ 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 house ' 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 j can get everything of the Best Quality, i and at the lowest possible price. If you want IRONMONGERY, go to B. Alcorn’s Ironmongery Warehouse, where you will get everything, except anchors. If you want CLOTHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner, fchop. A perfect fit and good quality guaranteed. The latest styles at one-third less than from Christchurch tailors. If you want BOOTS and SHOES, for all sorts and sizes, and of good quality and every price, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner Shop. If you are FURN r SHING, 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 besi English, Scotch, and Irish Potteries, among which are all the latest novelties in FANCY GOODS—suitable for Christmas presents. js®- Thk Whole of the Shops are At tached in Saunders’ Buildings. 589 d » —■ — ~ 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 LIKES 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 Beit, Christchurch. . 1119 UI7 ■WPLMI 'Vrmurray-^ lAKE TIME BY THE LOCK.” FORE- 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, 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 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 10s; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhams, L 6 10s, Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, ; Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, i and to . the fact that all kinds of ; REPAIRING are done on the premises i and GUARANTEED. R. MURRAY’S SHOP is CON SPICUOUS by 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 > ceip# of P. 0.0 7300-960



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 to D. 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 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 XT O T I 0 E. 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. Hlc SAMUEL LUCAS P. 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 Trashing 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. 690 d Jp LOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery. ABBOTT, RAYNEL & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE FOR SALE All kinds of FLOWER ROOTS and BEDDING FLAM'S BOUQUETS, Hand and Table, made up on the shortest notice, cheaper than any other in the trade. Note the Address, Mill Rage Road, Back Saunders’ Mill. bl 3 fJIIMBER. 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 Jephsou TIMBER MERCHANT, TINWALD. au6 HAFF. CHAFF. CHAFF. 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 Chafi 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. ala O' beg to notify that they k CRUSH GRAIN, in large or small qnan i tities, at their Store, and keep a Portable Steam Chaff-cutter to cut Chaff for far ■ mere on the premises, i All charges extremely moderate. 496 e



JgACON I 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. 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, Mack ay street, 180 South Rakaia. sl 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, 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 Spectacled to suit all sights.’ ' 60e SL m



Business Notices. 4 USTRALIAN 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, orTmost 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. Q R O W N I R ON WORKS. 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. C. has the pleasure of informing his numerous Friends that having REMO\ ED into his newly-erected and extensive Manufacturing Premises in Armagh street (exactly opposite his old Workshops), which have been fitted up with the roost 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, Neae Manchester Street, Christchurch, 06 William Patching, rpENT, 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, 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, East Street, Ashburton. 530 e CANTERBURY BRANCH. m m ®assii M m Established 1859. Capital 1 100 O,C suited Liability of Shareholders HE PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY. T SFIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES, ASHBURTON AGENTS— Jameson and Roberts. 24



OF REMOVAL. 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 TC-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. 013 Craighead and Co., qpAILORS AND CLOTHIER'S, 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. We have just been favored with several consignments of the best materials which can be obtained COLONIAL and EUROPEAN including Fancy Coat ings, Serges, Bedford Cords, and Tweeds of every description. Our method of Cutting and Fitting being based on the most advanced ideas known to the Cutting Profession, com bined with ideas of our own, which are not generally known, a PERFECT FIT can always be relied on. Where any ab normal peculiarity exists it can easily be concealed, and when the figure is perfect it will, by our method be shown to the best advantage. Prices moderate, as usual. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tanored street. 200 HAVING taken over the CITY COM PANY BUTCHERY I am now prepared to supply my friends and the public with the Best Quality of MEAT. Having a long experience in Ashburton, and knowing the requirements of the trade, customers can rely that nothing but the best will be kept. • Small Goods of all descriptions. D. MACPHERSON. N.B.—No connection with any other in the trade. Prices to defy competition. d 6



Business Notice, PKI N G MILLNEEY, 1882 PERTH HOUSE. COLOMBO ST., CHRISTCHURCH. M.L3S 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 engagad 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— jSS- 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 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 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. 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 fjflHE 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 ANDRE 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 Curtains, Table Covers, French Merinos, Silks, Ribbons, Velvets, Lace, and Feathers Dyed or Cleaned. Kid Gloves Cleaned. G. KIN G, 98 Madras Street, Christchurch. IT 18 yyr PENG ELLY, Tailor, will shortlj be in* ASHBURTON, and will be pre pared to execute all orders entrusted to him. Time and place in future advertise ment. au!2 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 Execut all Orders entrusted to their care iu first-class manner, and with despatch. Baker & Brown. Jg O O T S. BOOTS. JOHN JOHNSON begs to inform the inhabitants of Methvon and the adjacent district that he has a LARGE STOCK of Men’s Elastic Sides, - Men’s Shooting Boots, Blucber’s 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 Dei-ot, Wethven. jl 27 ■yr ICTORIAN 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.



Business Noth ?s. Dressmaking. 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 district 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 HBATST ONE. 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 Fleraington, 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 held trial, against all comers, 28th January, 1882. As only a limited number remain un sold early application is necessary, to ROBERT WILKIN & CO., d!4 Christchurch and Timaru. rbomas Taylor’s CHRISTMAS FRUITS Washed and dried ready for use by Patent Machinery. Currants, 6d and per lb Raisins, 6d and 8d Sultanas, 9d The cleanest fruit in New Zealand New Mixed Peel, Is 6d per lb New Citron Peels, Is 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 Almpnds, 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 Lime Juice Cordial, Is 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 83 Colombo St. Elegant Japanese canisters, containing 61b of very fine Souchong, 16s HANDSOME PRESENTS. An 111 b box of the finest Tea imported, Assam and Lapsang Souchong, 28s An 111 b box of new season’s tea, 20s. Compare this with (he 25s box of other houses. Half-chests of Tea, containing 40Ibs, L2 15s to L 6 Tea from the canisters, 2s lOd, 2s 6d, 2s 4d, 2s, and Is 6d per lb New Jams, 63jd per tin Stoneless, 7jd per (in Marmalade, Keiller’s, 9d (21b), Is 6d 123 Lower High St. Rich pound cakes, 9d Mixed biscuits, 9d per lb Captain White’s Oriental pickles, 2s 3d Lucca oil, and B. V, 2s 4d Bloater or anchovy paste, C. and 8., Is 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, Is packets, 3s bags Loose baking powder, Is per lb 139 Manchester St. Tapioca, 5d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Good Fowls Wheat, 3s 9d per bushel Good Rice £o ■ Chickens, 71h 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 61, 9s 6d, and 10s 6d per tin Carb. soda, 6d Fire kiudlers, 4|d per doz Fly papers, 9d per doz Blacking, 8d per dozen Black lead, lOd per dozen Triangle (LATE DEVON PORT’S), CHRISTCHURCH. Messrs Elz Bros., \\T HILE thanking the public for their VV 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. 396 e



Business Notices N OW IS TOUR TIMS TOR BARGAINS. GOOD AND CHEaP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &c., &c OUR BOOT STOCK IS IMMENSE. OUR PRICES NEED NO COMMENT As they will please all. Haves & Co., 7 BULLOCK’S ARCADE.. Burnett street. / N.B.—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, £Sf BULLOCK’S ARCADE -6J*. n 4, PURE DRUG S 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 Btel 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, Cameron street, Ashburton. 024 ORR & Co. .Ironmongers, "beg to inform the Ashburton public that they have been appointed AGENTS for the under mentioped 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. THE LIGHT-RUNNING IStamdarb 4EWING MACHINE ts THE BEST IN THE WORLD; Ms iV.*® HOW MIND YOU DON’T FORGET II 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 antic! pate a large and 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 wa in a most simple manner rjTHRESHING BOOKS printed on the J shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper. JgOXING! 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 the superintendence of Dan himself. All written communica tions to be addressed to Somerset Hotel. |