The Ashburton Guardian.

YOU. IY.-No. 10^0.1

ASHBURTON, MONDAY, AUGUST 13; 1888.

[PRICE—GNU PENNY*,,.



Business Notices. G BEAT STOCK-TAKING SALE. UNAVOIDABLE, ; POST PON EM ENT ■OF THE DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. i Inconsequence of several large trans actions which cannot be settled for some [ time, the Dissolution of Partnership of : Friedlander Bros, has been Postponed pending the settlement of same. They have just finished their annual . stock-taking; and find the STOCK w . ' IN EACH DEPARTMENT EXCESSIVELY LARGE 1 Still, and have, therefore, determined to make a ' FURTHER REDUCTION and to CLEAR THE STOCK REGARDLESS OF PRICE : THE SALE WILL COMMENCE M ON S ATJU RDAY J ULY 21 sT, \ Aljlß WILIi CONTINUE TILL EYERYTHINQ r lls SOLD. : G&£aT 'BARGAINS i; ■ • 1 IN THE .'■■■ 1" , v ; . t „v„ DRAPERY AND CLOTHING ' Departments. A lot of Remnants of Brussels and ‘ Tapestry Carpets to be sold very ! cheap. ’ j A good Tapestry Carpet, any length, Is I , lldper yard-r-well worth 3s ! Men’s and Boys’ Clothing all reduced v 1 Blanketsand Flannels at wonderfully ' j 'low prices 1 Ladies’ and Children’s Ulsters and I. ; , Jackets leas than cost * I ■ Bonnets and Hats at half, price.



Cbminisaion Agents, &c. gifted Harrison, ir; A UCTIONEER, VALUER, COM .A. MISSION AGENT, - • Land Sales, -Sales of - Stook, Merchandiae, Furniture and Effects, Pigs, Poultry, ' General Produce. WESiBiY I SApi'eyety SATURDAY, at * I# iUt rltwii.irfffi’HOßSffl. ■ LAND SALES, INTHEROOMS, AS :«• ;» a REQUIRED. : Town and Farm Properties entered on the hookrf-' Nochargeuhless sold, fox THE NORWICH UNION ; ' .FIRE INSURANCE; .COMPANY. Every class of Bisks token at lowest rates. AI^RED I HcArlsonT AijJIpSWW-^Wif’AtMBTJBTON, AUCTIONEER, ACCOUNTANT, land #^;S a3SJP 'POMMISIQN; AGENT. . . A. L*"d, Horses; dottle, ..Pigs/Produce, &n, at his. Salerooms ; every.altemate Tubs* Mjes’ aa ?«qpired, and on special Brokerage 1 and Commission Business in all its forms. „ • Debts and. Bents collected and Houses and'Estafds dared, for. Hf • :!iJ-. i f I !• ' -'’ti > < • ' ■ ' ; J ! feoAys; !p^qbtoiiTfei>: no OO’jJWHE PAJC'RENT? AND.haveclKsthing left' at the end of A-v * iitheitata when , yon have the oppor tOOtts. 010 adquiringa Freehold of your own without any considerable outlay. .wALTfioS:" Mot s b»I HAS ;FOB SALE, With’Many others, ••®»<ifolldwing' J psok of TOWN'SEC- sd sitUated. that they Inci&rias^^ I toatmdally in value, and which are to be sold’ cheap if 'sold soon:— .b«tw:C ; -fjStoUon'No..'. 338, 1 comefMoore And Wilhahrotreets; onwhichiserected .n/ fiitwo comfortable cottages, both well WnoaregtedioH street (half an acre). Sections «| s Bavetook and William property. gpVSpqjfMb haUM i and J acre land, 7t»v (jco.suer lUfiEast Town.' Belt and jiiv-lFfttfiS'dltceet p house Well finished odT throughout..; 'uA•* ' - gix-noomed I house ; thoroughly, well finished and in perfect order; £ acre land, .orchard, in fullprofitand - 2OT fipafP^' cdnFeniehce. Lars9 ( .,t?ro-tt?rey house of 14 rooms, TOth,2 acrc : s grand land ; admirably for private boarding-house, 1 witjiin two dr three chains of rn Belt ■ ■;,<> Also, ;Cf ■ IsT/C OMt iq, &ith two neat cottages |ite Cass street,, op _ ~ y < Town Belt (a. dead gjft)- ! i fiiTFOB SALE-200 acres at Sea T field, pari- of- sections ~27432 and 27438, fallowed ■,-for past three yeara,andid gogdheart for crop a; water race runs through the Tobe sold 1 cheap; the owner left.the district. Apply at , f9s :>nca ‘ : Section No. 581, corner of Cameron and .f. -i Park streets, with two four-roomed 4<v //cottages thereon ; |th acre to each Ji ] Y . i house ;Vi both' , rented f to* good fjdv tenants* / Sections 1046, 1047,' and 1050, each J pate', on Peter street, near Town .. . Belt ; West er. -.if.' .u's-.- A GOOD CHANCE For a roan of small means to ACQUIRE a FiyrtnolwaßUSlNESS. > if Foiaale, a well selected, new' first-class stock of FANCY GOODS, together with GOODWILL OFrtBUSXNESS in the lead in&thorongbfacein Christchurch. Terms reiWi ; I (Satisfactory reasons given for j tf( ( ...WALTER B. MOSS, ' bt.suaAVELOGK STREET, LOANa’OBTAINED TO ASSIST PUR OHAGSfiS WHERE REQUIRED. Houses and Sections wanted for Sale or .• to Rent. ■•biwh:'«N v.;"" ' .-isnho*?! Samples; of jWdWWMwrt'ii b> !><'■■> ic.-iii'.-i B. MOSS’S 702VA.U ..GS IO N ROO MS. LDRIED WHEAT to



.Shipping. .zuss'*if** jJnrr SHOBTKSTAND: ■ MOST DIRECT ROUTE TO GREAT BRITAIN AND BfßOllksA: .r- r - r- ' <4merica,jia jSandwiohlalanda. .Steauwihip;; Company (under icontract : ' with. ■ the New Zealand and New ;Sonth: .Wales Governments) will despatch <the underineniionedsteamers as Oity-iof rNeih York Zeupfulwwn Oily of Sydney ■ Australis -fri -3.500 3.200 8.500 3.200 Aug. 11 Sept. Oct- Nov; July 17 &ug. 14 Sept, 11 3 Nov 6 , BHaengenl 1 booked to : London, Liver pool, or Paris at a through rate, thus secueteg ’Bjflfeial advantages. - For rate* of freight 'and Passage, and ' for foH urformatton; apply to WILSON, SAWTBLL & GO., VLO ITAiu< ! ' - Christchurch. ftfaifepydjr, 'Clyfl/Engigeerg, &c. |%R..i J I KG'O-KfR-.;;ANJX ; S O NS,. A&fMtects, .00 r LiCKNaan ljjto Laws Beokbbs, ““ft*’ Hi



In the IRONMONGERY ' | .... ’ . AND ! 1 BUILDERS’ MATERIA LS We have also made great reductions in every line too numerous to mention, and we wish to draw the attention of Farmers to the remaining Stock of IMPLEMENTS, Which we are willing to | CLEAR AT ANY PRICE. We have just landed the old “ CIRCLE BRAND ” PLOUGHSHARES Which have been so long in de : man d, and we can supply : ([ . them now, in every size We are still prepared to dispose of our . Business to suit Purchasers in the FOLLOWING LOTS, : separate or together;;— Lot 1, ’ DRAPERY & CLOTHING. •' V‘l'- ' ■ 'Lot 2, GROCERY & PROVISIONS. Lot 3, HARDWARE & IRONMONGERY. In conjunction with M'essrs R Wilkin and Co., of Christchurch, Auctioneers, we hold FORTNIGHTLY ' SALES of Stock of every description, at Ashburton and Tinwald Saleyards alternately. Farmers and Stockowners entrusting Stock to us can rely on same being dis posed'of to best advantage. yVe are also; prepared to, make CASH VANCES, on Growing Drops. Eriedlander Bros., - AGENTS COLONIAL INSURANCE i COMPANY (FIRE AND MARINE).



Business Notices. IN order to keep pace with the times the undersigned begs to inform his numerous patrons in the Ashburton dis trict that he has determined to REDUCE the Price of Shoeing and other work from this date. Draught Horses ... ... 7s Hacks ••• 6s Exercising Shoes, Racing Plates, and Entire’s Shoes, during the season, will be extra. Note the address— Philip Joumeaux, Linseed Balsam. THE marvellous Cure for Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and all affections of the Chest, Throat, and Lungs. More genuine cures have been effected by this remark able remedy than by any other prepara tion on sale in the colony. The following articles are contained in the Balsam, viz.:—Linseed, Honey, Bal sam of Tohu, Ipecacuanha, Senega, Ex tract of Liquorice, and several other Bal samic and expectorant ingredients. This preparation is free from Morphia and Antimony, and can be given with safety to infants. Price—l s6d and 2s 63 per bottle. BLACKSMITH, &o. 1502 Peter street. DAN N’S DANN’S Herbal



In all comp 1 ainta arising from the Liver being, in a disordered state these Fills have proved to be a certain cure. ' Sufferers from Indigestion, Constipa tion, Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Sluggish Liver, Loss of Appetite, etc., etc., will find these Fills the best and safest remedy. Price—ls, 6d and 4s per box. i only by K 0. DAN N, Chemist, ‘ The Pharmacy, Christchurch. , Sole Agent foe Ashburton, . Mr Charles Neate, CHEMIST. 8 201 DANISH Seed Oats. THE Undersigned has a full Stock of COLONIAL CLOTHING DRAPERY FLANNELS &c. Boots and Shoes, Large Stock of , Groceries, and Oilmen’s Stores. SPECIAL VALUE IN CHOICE TEAS. FEED AND SEIJD OATS. FLOUR, BRAN, AND SHARPS. All at the lowest prices possible. Genu ine value and no make-believe or sham. Large discount, and other inducements for cash. Families waited on weekly, or oftener if required. D. WILLIAMSON, . East Street, Ashburton. '798



REMOVED TO NEW PREMISES. Gr. J. F. Lnblow, MERCHANT TAILOR & OUTFITTER, BFGS to intimate to his customers and the general public of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that he has REMOVED To more extensive premises recently erected by him in TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON (Next Union Bank of Australia). To keep pace with his largely increas ing trade, he has purchased a LARGE STOCK of the very best material, viz. Saddle Kaiapoi West of England Fancy Coating Irish Frieze Whipcord Elastic Rib Bedford Cord Melton Black Cloth Doeskin And other Tweeds too numerous to par ticularise. It is therefore needless to state that he is in a position to supply a first-class article at the lowest possible price FOR CASH, and in all cases A GOOD FIT GUARANTEED. Gentlemen’s own material made up. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON (Next to the Union Bank of Australia). 1295 DM 0 F A R L A N E , (Late Guard N.Z. Railways), Begs to inform his numerous friends that he has taken over the GROCERY BUSINESS lately carried on by Mr James Baker, and hopes' to merit a fair share of the patronage hitherto accorded to his predecessor. All goods will be of the Best Quality, and will be sold CHEAP for CASH. Cash Purchaser of Fresh Butter and Eggs. Note the Address — D. McEarlane . (Late James Baker), HAVELOCK STREET. 286 Monuments, headstones, & CHURCHYARD CROSSES, Made from the handsome and ■enduring Stone of this District, either Red or White. Designs submitted. Prices mode rate. Inscription accurate and neat. All Good* carefully packed and put on the Railway at Anama Station. A. Pollock, ARCHITECTURAL STONE CARVER, Moomt Somers. 382



gBID AND GRAY’S Newly Improved New Zealand Central Disc Disc Harrow. 280 made and in use. Is the simplest, the best, and the most durable in the market. Last season it took First Prize in com petition with all Colonial and American makers, at Christchurch, Dunedin, In vercargill, Wyndham, Gore, Oamaru, Timaru, Waimate, Ellesmere, Rangiora, Masterton, Auckland, and Wanganui. Sizes kept in stock —6,8,. 10, and 12ft Reid and Gray’s New Zealand Twine Binder. At the Oamaru trial of Twine Binders it took the Gold Medal as the best Machine in the field, beating Samuelson’s and Howard’s. This season, at the Taieri trial, it took First Prize as the best Reaper and Binder, and, also a First Prize as the best all round Machine, in competition with Hornsby’s,, Howard’s, and W. A. Wood’s. We are now booking orders for the fol lowing harvest; and as the demand will be large we would like our friends to order at once, to avoid disappointment. As; we will have a well-assorted stock of Fittings at all pur Branches, Farmers can rely on getting Fittings at a moment’s notice. Double-furrow Ploughs, Chaffcutters, Horse Gears, Cambridge Rollers, Seed Sowers, etc., etc. Illuatratedcataloguesfree on application to our Head Office, Dune din, or to our Branches at Oamaru, Timaru, Invercargill, Christchurch, Ash rton, or Auckland. p 0 0 TOR ERNEST LOW’S Cherry Pectoral, An invaluable Medicine in all the stages of Consumption, and not to be surpassed in efficacy for Coughs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, Difficulty of Breathing, Influenza, Spasmodic Croup, Hooping Cough, and all affections of the Throat, Bronchise, and Lungs. Prepared only by H, N, CITRON, Chemist, Aeakoa, New Zealand. May be obtained from every Chemist in - Hburton and Storekeeper in the Country. • au7



Business Notices. 'A USTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION (LIMITED). CAPITAL ... ... ... Twenty Per Cent, of Profits Divided, Annually i LOWEST RATES OF PRE STACKS, BARNS, AND AGRICULTURAL RIS / Favorable Terms. Special Notice. —As this Company has been Premiums, Insurers will best consult their own in it, and so prevent a return to the Old Rates. Agents for Ashburton and D OR R & CO CANTERBURY BP Hi feXABUSHED [859. Unlimited Liability ofShrr fjl H E PREMIER COL ONI FIRE AND MARINE RISKS TAKEN CURRENT RATES. ASHBURTON AGENT- George James T HE WONDER -O ~ O F T



TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DIS TRICTS. MRS A. W. WHITE will OPEN a L ADIES’ ART DEPOT on SATURDAY, 23rd June, next to Meech’s Furniture Warehouse, Burnett street. A splendid variety of material for all kinds of Ladies’ Fancy Work kept in stock, together with some of the latest novelties in Patterns,, etc. Mbs White will open a Claes for young Ladies, at which,;will be taught Crewel Work, Berlin Work, Embroidery,’ Crochet, Netting, Knitting, etc. Terms on application. Advice on the blending o, ore and the working up of materials g'.ven gratis. All transactions strictly cash. 1432 mAKE TIME BY THE FORE -1; ; LOOK.” 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 f\s 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 10a ; higher classes, L 7, L 8 10s, LlO 10s, and Ll2 12s; Rotherhama, L 6 10s. Printed guarantee with each watch sold. Attention is called to the Clocks, Jewellery,, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING ape done on the premises and GUARANTEED. R. 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 b** post on re- I ceipt of P. 0.0 - 730c-960 rftMURRWVS litv m



Business Notice. Eobett Alcorn, GENERAL MERCHANT. T7TOR Quality, Cheapness, and Fit in V Men’s, youths’, and Boys? Clothing and Boots of all sorts, go to R. ALCORN’S Corner Shop (attached to the Grocery, ironmongery, Glass, and China Ware houses, where you will, get everything of the best quality and at the lowest possible prices. TEA is my speciality iny 3s Tea is, unequalled in Christchurch or Dunedin at the price, and unsurpassed at any price. 689 d A. j. Gardner, ' NURSERYMAN,- , : JJ A S FOR SAL E, '90,000 Pinus Insignia, 12s per 100; or; if planted and guaranteed, 15s pet- I 100 Macrocarpa 200,000 Box Thorn, 12s per 1000 Fruit Trees, true to name Cabbage Plants, Is per 100. Any quan tity ready for planting out for early ' spring cabbage. , Southbridge, May 7, 1883. 1069 rp INWA LD : S T O R E.,‘ NOTICE. The TINWALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management of Mr W. , BIGGS, and Customers will be attended to as formerly. 23d T O F A R M B R S. HUDSON, RIDLEY & CO., GRAIN, & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, AND FARMERS’ AGENTS, 136, 138, Cashel street, Christchurch. i Special attention given to all iescrip tiqns 'of Seed, Grain, Cheese and Produce placed in our. hands for. sale, and - best market rate, combined with quick returns obtained!' ' ■ ' ’ 1 j Large accommodation for Storage, at Low . Rates. . WANTED NOW— Grass. Seed, Grain, Etc., Etc. 122 "ITT COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. Established 1876. Baker & Brown, COACHBUILDERS, &c.,. Manufacturers of all kinds of buggies and carriages of English or American ‘ ' designs. , Workmanship Guaranteed. Buggies repaired, re-painted, re-trim raed, etc.



Business Notices, ; ■0 ,0 M P U L S OR t S A LE. ::: VHayes "l(fe :!:v Co.-' r | : v . MUST HAVE MONEY AND WILL HOLD A CHEAP AND ' DES PER ATE, SAL R For one Month, commencing SATURDAY* 23kd JUNE, Their, Prices must Astonish everybody. Welsh,Flannel, B|d ; Scotch Flannel 10|d ; Winceys,, 3d ; Heavy Union Shirt; g* g, 0d ; White Calipo (American), 3s 6d, rey Calico, 2s 9d; Our Blankets are grand at Bs lid ; French Dress Serges, 4fd ; Costume Cloths, s|d ; Homespun Tweed, 4|d ; Satin Cloths, 6£d ; Tweed, for boys’ Wear, lOJd; Ladies’ Umbrellas, Is. lid; Ladies’/ Lementeen, choice, 2s lid ; Cotton Sox, Id ; Felt Carpet, Is ; Hemp Carpet, Good Cotton Tick, 4|d ; Ladies' Handker chiefs, 2d ; Curtain Net, 2£d ; Lot of Children’s Dresses, grand value* 4s lid ; Velvet Hat, Is ; Seal Caps, Is ;. 4-Dutton Kid Gloves, black, 2s 6d ; Colored, ls : 6d ; Ladies’ Uhemiaes, Is; Real; Ostrich IFeathers, 2s 6d ; Black Beatrice Lace, per yard. Id ; Trimmed Hats, f'omSd ; Girl’s Fashionable Aprons, 6d ; Ladies’ Tweed< Skirts, trimmed, 2s 6d ; Ladies’* Stays, Is 9d; Children’s Bibs, 3d; Ulster Jackets and Wool Goods, Desperately Cheap. r Men’s Braces, LR., 6d ; Men’s Trou sers and Vests, 10s 6d ; Men’s Colonial Trousers, 8s ,6d; Men’s Moles, 4s 9d; Lot Men’s Overcoats, to be sold, 19s lid; Men’s Collars, 4 boxes Is. Girls’Kid K.S. Boots, 2s 9d ; Ladies’ Kid Boots, E.S., 3s 9d ; Ladies’House Boots, 3s 6d ; - Seal Boots, good' value, 10s 6d j: Strong Lace Boots,- 8a 9d. - Boys’ and Men’s Boots, of every descrip tion are selling Cheaper than Ever. Observe the Address— . : BULLOCK’S ARCADE. n2



Christchurch monumenTai works, Manchester street, Christchurch. The undersigned having purchased the stock at .less than coat price, be is abl&to execute order? Idwar. thap any .other yard,' and hopes by strict attention to. business to receive a continuance of the " favors bestowed on the late Proprietor. | , f f B. MANgFIELD.fi 1 While thanking patrons for' past favors I beg to solicit a continuance of the same for my successor. 811 J. SHERRIPF. . v IT Baker Bros., QONTRACTORS, BUILDERS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui and Cass Str«®ts, Ashburton. 167



Messrs Elz Bros., WHILE thanking the public lor 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. 326 e I A LL classes now acknowledge that tea XX as a daily beverage is indispensable. And if, as I. O. Moody says, “ a cup -of good tea will thoroughly refresh the tired or depressed, and often remove headache, being one of the greatest blessings to the women of our race, and an important adjunct in the daily life of all sorts and conditions pf men,” then to procure it of good quality is the great desideratum. Nelson, Moate and Co. have earned golden opinions for their SUPERIOR BLENDED TEAS, and 1, as agent, can sincerely recommend these to all pur chasers, and warrant them to prove satis factory in the using. Fruits, General Groceries, and Italian Goods as usual, comprising almost every article required in the household, and all at as low prices as possible for cash. H. M. Carson, FRUIT & ITALIAN WAREHOUSE, Next Bank of New Zealand, East st., Wholesale and Retail Agent for NELSON, MOATE & CO.’S s Pure Blended Teas. »1 F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT Ashburton every month, and may be consulted at Quill's Hotel. i f ..i ! . ; 1066 T PRICE HE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERT EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that Thh Ashburton Guardian is the ONLY DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the, County of Ashburton, than any other Journal. The Ashburton Guardian will be forwarded to any address in the colony for, 24s per annum (paid in advance), or 6s 6d. per quarter* postage extra, i ' The Ashburton Guardian ’circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and also in Rakaia, Chertaey, Settfield, ’Meth ven, Alford Forest, Mount SOmers, Wakanui, Longbeaoh, Ashburton Forks, Tinyrald, Winslow,; Watertohj an, every part of the County of Ashburton within the reach of postal communicat thus being the beat■, general as well as local medium lor Advertising. ’ ,



OTIC El NOTICE!! ; Wanted Customers for the Cheap Fur niture Shop in Ashburton. The under signed is' selling his Dining-room and Drawing-room Suites at an immense Sacrifice —from £lo'upwards; some of the best Cretonne and Leather Spring Couches from L2 10s upwards;' also, Drawing room Tables and Chairs, Piano Stools. I on Bedsteads and Spring Matrasses for L 4 10a; also some of the best Iron-folding Tables, beautifully painted with ferns and gilded? some of the best Oak Washatands for office use ; Accommodations'; Dressing, Tables!, Towel Rails, American Patent Carpet Sweepers, Japanese Portmanteaux, Travellers’ Trunks; Chests of Drawers, Cheffoniera of all descriptions, Kitchen Tables and Chairs,' Rocking Chairs, Look ing Glasses, Pictures, Lamps, etc. In fact everything in the way of Household Furniture from two-roomed' house to ten roomed house furnished on shortest notice. Agent for J. B. Mansfield’s Stone Ornaments and Tombstones. Note the J. A. PERSSO.N, Moore street, Ashburton. , 1423 A T CHE S VV WATCHES. : Greatly reduced in prices. J.F. Stratz W Grea J.F. Stratz 261, High street, Christchurch. , I am largely over stocked with clocks, watches, and jewel lery, especially watches, having over 400. : good strong watches at all prices to select from (which is. the largest stock r of watches in one shop in New . Zealand), and ! am expecting about the same num ber more by the coming steamers, so, if you want a really good, serviceable time keeper you will not lose this opportunity of either sending or coming down your selves to get one. All watches are war ranted from two to five years, and if proved not genuine the money wil be re turned, with interest at the rate of six per cent, added. To reduce the stock all goods will be sold at wholesale price during the next three months. Genuine Rotherham s English hunting levers, capped and jewel led, from L 4 16s ; genuine Waltham watches from L2 10s; Ladies’ watches, ‘‘Hall marked,” English silver cases, from LI 15s; Peep o' day alarm clocks, 10s 6d. The above are a few of the leading lines-; all other goods are proportionally low i& prices. Haying such a. large and varied stock of watches, cl< cks, and jewellery it would. take too much space to enumerate every article. ’ Gome, and; inspect my stock and judge foryourselvep. Every article marked in plain figures. Note the. address! J. F. : STRATZ, Practical Watchmaker, 261, tligh street, Trian lei Christchurch.- . ■ 602



Business Notices. SHB UfifcOK ’ A. > BREWER, MALSTER.AND r .:.r-> BOTTLER. ;! A Highest pricegiyen for Malting Barley. Oats Crushed in any quantity.; } o2i Seas onable msdioiNeSr Cambridge's Cough Syrup : ■ ; *<; Cambridge’s Black Corrant Congh .Elixir- /: - • ; i ■ : -i ; Bennington's Irish Moss 1 [ ' Dr Low's Cherry Pectoral ' Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral !'i Kay’s Essence of 'Linseed. Powell’s Balsam of Aniseed ' , v , Bosche’s German Cough Syrup .V Crosby’s Cough Elixir Baxter’s Lung Preserver. V \ Keating’s Cough Lozenges j > ’ Glycerine Cold Cream :A, ;,> , i Camphor Ice . .'-.u ■< u Chilblain Liniment > A .- r • Steedman’s Whooping Cough PoWders ' Roche’s Whooping Cough Embrocation: J. M. C^bn3|^; pk ARMAOBUTIOAL OBIMIStJ ASHBURTON. ii. S OMER SE T STAB L 8(8. i P. Husband Wishes to inform hisjjfriends and. Ihr public generally that he has taken the Livery and Bait. Stables lately carried on i by' Mr «L Mcßae, and hopes tp solicit'a fair share of patronage. Good Paddock, Accommodation, ; with. plenty of -fritter.’ : ! I;: ' ALL WHO INTEND BUILD! /V Are invited tb-CSLL at the' . ~r ;i r - •- 'lof 1 '- v ! : J. T. BJRpWfcT, '.k Timber and co al • meroha^¥9^^> Where they can the. fully. supplied with Everything they'require Jn TIMBER of all kinds, andevery other - trade line at Lowest Current Hates. y . , , i . .SPECIAL tdNEB 'LA]raiN%. Jß r. f| PENDING WIRE, IRON, , CEMENT. ! American Dressed Shelving, ' and other Timber, large assortment. Special \ at*M ion to Country Orders, and shippoddiredt romsiding. r . j vui s , T.' B R O. W^N, .::v, . Offiob ; TtrAk steret. "v Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and wmill, South Belt, Christchurch. ■ ;; > jl 19 L RTIFICIAL TEETHE Mr Parker, „ V ,.A : WAKAKkiRoADjA Is prepared tb raako sets of Teeth in gold,' Platinaj I loid,- And- ¥hl6ariite.- J * ProwteD modelled and repaired. Teeth extracted,' filled, Ate, ■ ' Mr Parker will visit, at. the. Hakaia Hotel bn fortnightly isle 1 days; at Patton’s Hotel, Meth* ven, and Mount > Somers leiydrjr fortnight, date of which will be -i:0 A IjO 'll ¥ I .■'Oufl A j J .TOM Wit »■' MM



D ENTI S t R V ~W- M'lOJ W.J. Sykes, DENTAL SUB GEO Nj ’ - Christchurch, : ,;-r Intends shortly visiting this District with the latest improvements in v ; ■? ' i DENTAL INSTRUMENTS and appliances, which are necessary fol the production of high clasawork, both Surgically and Mechanically. Special Instruments for regulating and extracting Children’s Teeth. )i s Artificial Teeth frouv one to a complete set, inimitably mounted on. Gold, Plati*' num, Celluloid and Vulcanite. Teeth plugged with Gold, Platinum, and the newest White EnnaineL , / ■ | 'hTJHW TEETH EXTRACTED PAINLESSLY By the aid of' £ itrous Oxide Gas and Ether Spray.—— Awarded first order of merit at the Nea Zealan International Exhibition. • , .-• LOWER ROOTS. FLOWER ROOTS Ashburton Nursery* ABBOTT & Co., NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, HAVE OB SALE ; - All kinds of F OWER BOOTS and BEDDING PLANTS BOUQUETS, Hand and Table, ma up on the shortest cheaper than any other, in the ,, > Note the AddrpM, Mill Race Road, Back Sauwmes Mill. W. Pengelly, rjIAILOR AND HABIT MAKES Durham street Sovjh, OURISTOHURCK,