The Ashburton Guardian.

VOL. Y.-No. 129 J

ASHBURTON, THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 1884.

(PRICE-ONE PENNY



Commission Agents, &c Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, VALUER, COM Si. MISSION AGENT. An. Sales, Sales of Svock, Merchandise ' Furniture and Effect®, Pigs, Poultry, .and General Produce. VEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, a 12 o’clock sharp, commencing In the Yards with HORjSES. AND SALES, IN THE ROOMS, Ai * REQUIRED, Cpwn and Farm Properties entered 01 the iwohsT No charge unless sold. ' AGENT for THE NORWICH UNlOh EIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Every class of Risks taken at lowest rates. ' * ALFRED HARRISON. Surveyor, Civil Engineers, &e. .C. B. MOOES AMD. SOUS. , Architects, Omj. Ekmkbibs, Val’tatobs, Liobxsbd Sotvsyobs, aitd Land Bbokees, is t TRIANGLE,. WAKANUI ROAD, ■: ■■ ■, . AsHBCBTON. Shipping. Shortest and most direct ROUTE'TO GREAT BRITAIN AND EUROPE, THROUGH AMERICA AND, via SANDWICH ISLANDS. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company (under contract 'with •'the New Zealand and New Sonth Wales Governments) will despatch ~the undermentioned steamers as rpwinfnrH nnnirnTi 10 ajduuuu, aatoa pool x or Paris at a through: rate, thus securing special advantages. For cates of Freight and Ptoaage, and lor. full information, apply.to ■ WILSON, SAWTBLL & 00., • t j - Agents, . , . Christchurch. Conveyances. yitENWALb AND MOUNT- OMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Moun- Somers, for Anama Railway. Station, at 7. SO am. and 5. SB p-rd. every Tuesday and Saturday; returning to Mount Somer on the arrival 'of each train.. Parcels and Luggage punctually io. . Single faros, ?s; return, 3s. in JOHN HOOD Bncdnesl Notices. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will- VISIT Ashburton every month, and may he consulted at Quill’s HoteL- 1065 TTNITED FIRE AND MARINE U INSURANCE COMPANY. With .Unlimited Liability of a large COLONIAL PROPRIETARY. Size and Marine Insurances effected at lowest tariff rates—less 26 per cent. ROBERTS, ; . • Agent, 1301 - , - West street, Ashburton. D. Lazarus, Lyttelton boarding-house, Uameron street; next Baring Squase. The'Proprietor has much pleasure in calling attention to the above establish meat. Whore the travelling public will . find finit-class accommodation at all times, with civility and attention. 883 Terms reasonable. D. LAZARUS, Proprietor. A LFORD FOREST HOTEL. ; John Tisch, Who has again - taken the hotel at Alford Forest, would be .glad to receive a call from his old friends "apd as many new oftes as pan make it convenient to give a look in. Gobd-acoommodation for horses. 1328 - DANISH Seed Oats. Undersigned has a full Stock of , ■ -COLONIAL "•'CLOTHING HHBSIwC*’ 7 DRAPERY ft? ■•■ v. ■ ; 5 f- • ■ FLANNELS, &o. 'tlOQiTs Mlil fTli i iiis, Large'Stock of Groceries > «ad Oilmen’s Stores. IUE IN CHOICE TEA SEED OATS. pARD SHARPS. ■ m ill prices possible. GenU no' make-beli eve or sham.' and other Inducements sited- on Weekly,’ or yuUL'i Aihicmw.- _ : i,i S ' iMN" t*"’ ** nit .**>" w 't t, I i',n J- WV" - ■ jfii* ,-r .



Consultation. d e, A FORTUNE POP. K A Fortune for 10a ADAMASTOR’S NOVELTF CONSULTATION ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, 18( To be rim on 4th November. 134 nominations. WILL CLOSE NOVEMBER Ist. Capital, £6,000 ; in 10,000 abates of 1 . each. 319 prizes to bo distributed follows :—Morses : First, £1,000; Secon £400; Third, £200; Starters (divide),£3C Non-starters (divide), £6oo—Total, L2SC Cash Awards: 5 at ,S £SO, £SOO ; 20 at £25, £SOO ; 40 at £1 £4OO ; 50 at £6, £3OO ; 60 at £6-To ti £2,500. a Each Ticket has seven separate chance race and cash awards being drawn f separately. Please send . Post Offi Orders when convenient, or Rank Note Cheques must be marked correct by Banl Notice—Registered Letters not* accepts , Two stamps required for reply and resul Programmes, with nominations of horse sent free on application. Will positive] ■ close on or before November Ist, 1884. ADAMASTOR’S SPECIAL PRIZE . - £SO.—A special Prize of £SO will be give i to the first Shareholder of 4 tickets, c * more, who names the first three horses i their respective pieces. A Register wi be kept of the date each Tipster’s lette is received, and the first correct Tipste D will receive this Special Prize. Fao shareholder of not less than- 4 : tickets i entitled to a tip ; of 8 tickets, 2 tips, an f so on for each and every 4 tickets. Th £SO is placed in the hands of the Edito of the Otago WeeMy Witness, Dunedin • Books open to subscribers for inspection All subscribers on application .can kno\ ' where the principal prizes go to, and thei names and address, if required, .. N.B.—The Dunedin Cap will follow. Address—ADAMASTOfe, ■ Care of Lyons and Hart, ' 1450 Prizes £50,000 1450 Prizef THE Sydney .Jockey Turf Club’s Mel bourne Cup Oonsultatioq, 1884. Members ~'.....£1 each. * To be tun on Flemingtdh Racecourse, Melbourne, in November, 1884. Distribution as follows : , First horse ... ... £B,OOO Second horse ... ... 4,000 Third horse ... ... 2,000 Other starters, divided... 1,500 Non-starters, divided ... 1,500 1 cash prize... ... ... 2,000 2 cash prizes, £I,OOO each 2,000 6 cash prizes, £6OO each ... 3,000 10 cash prizes, £2OO each ... 2,000 30 cash prizes, £IOO each ... 3.00 A 60 cash prizes, £SO each 2,500 . 200 cash prizes, £25 each ... 5,000 200 cash prizes, £2O each ... 4,000 300 cash prizes, £ls each ... 4,500 500 Cash prizes, £lO each ... 5,000 Grand total ~.£60,000 The Sydney Jockey Turf Club beg to inform the sporting public of New South Wales and the adjoining colonies that they have made arrangements for holding a £50,000 consultation on the forthcoming Melbourne Cup of 1884, when • about 1,450 prizes will be awarded to the fortu nate holders of the winning numbers. The highest prize being £B,OOO, arid the lowest £lO, less 15 per cent. lor expenses. Drawing will taka place under the Com mittee of Management, about four clear days before the day of the race. Result slips are forwarded to all subscrioera. Any subscriber cau be present, at the drawing, either in person or by proxy, on making application, to the Secretary in writing. About 150 horses nominated. Add two stamps for reply and results, t JAMES WALLACE, Secretary, 5.J.T.0., 209 Oxford street, Sydney. N.B.—Please make known to your friends. 6 1204 MELBOURNE INVESTMENT CO’S OOP CONSULTATION 1884. On the Melbourne Cup (to be run in November). Capital—LlOjOOO, in 10,000 full shares of LI each, or 20,000 half shares of 10s each.’ Each full share has Two Separate chances, and can win L 5,000. The distribution is as follows : First horse... £5,000 Second horse ... ... ... 2,000 Third horse ... - ... ... 1,000 Starters divided ... - ... ...' 1,250 Non-starters divided ... ... 760 Total ... £IO,OOO The above Company commenced opera tions a few years back, and since its establishment has given* universal satis faction in the manner its business has been conducted. It was formed for the purpose of investing on the various events that take place on the Plemington course. Gentlemen, artisans, and other residents, both in Victoria and the adjacent colo nies are invited to become shareholders. Many persons who from various reasons are unaHe to attend and invest for them selves, would much like to have the op portunity to safely invest a few pounds, for this -reason the above Company was first inaugurated, the promoters of which, while thanking the public for their sup port up to the present, invite them to in vest. in "this consultation, when they are sure that their (the promoters’) efforts will be duly appreciated. The shares are LI .each, but should a would-be share holder care to invest a smaller sum he can do so by obtaining a half-share for 10j. Persons taking up 15 full shares will be accorded the privilege of attending or appointing a deputy to ' attend at the drawing. The , final distribution of the funds wilt take place the day following the-meeting. Result slips will be posted to shareholders and published in this paper. Early application for shares is necessary. Application for ehaiea must be made to the Manager of the Melbourne Investment Company, Jas. Jacobsen, G. P. 0., Melbourne, Victoria, enclosing amount in notes, cheques, Bank drafts ot P.O. orders (mdde payable to Jas. Jacob sen), including a directed envelope and t*Oj twopenny stamps (of, any colony) foi registration. The particular notice of the public is directed to the fact that only 2| ; per centum is deducted for working ex penses, commission, etc., the whole of the LIO,OOO, less this amount, going to sub scribers. All scrip will be allotted as ap plication is made, And will be forwarded per return mail. JAMBS H. JACOBSEN, 9 1086 ' Manager.



Consultation. tOa. ELBOURNE CUP, 188 184. 10 s S 3 nd, 00; 00. at 10, ;al, ZABDI is now forming a Company the abovo event. 400) investors at 1 each, to be divided as follows : —Fi horse, L 100 0; second horse, L2OO ; thi horse, L 10 0; other starters (divide: L3OO ; non-starters (divided), L 400; tot L2OOO. Early applications requests List drawn as soon *as filled. Kean posted immediately after drawing. T drawing will be conducted by a Coi mittee chosen from the subscribers. A plication by letter only, enclosing ti stamps with exchange on cheques, or 1 money order, Bank notes, or drafts. R gistered letters or telegrams will not i any account be received. Enclose a dressed envelope with application. A dress Zabdi, care of H. A. Gardner, B( No. 305, Pos*-office, Wellington. 5 10! s PORT I N G N E Wl .ly THIRD GRAND DRAWING IS NOW OPEN. Unparallelled success of these gran drawings, as they are carried out on tli same principle in Hamburg and othe Continental Cities. The first drawing for £2,000 and th second drawing for L 3,000 filled befor the advertised time for drawing. The Company were induced to make thi third grand drawing for L 3,000 in const quence of the great success, and also th confidence gained from the public sine opening these Hamburg drawings. This third grand drawing will takeplac not later than the end of June, and th fourth drawing will open on the Ist July Late applications are registered for th( third drawing. Over 4000 applications for programme: are now registered for the third drawing. This third grand drawing • will consisi of 240 money prizes, amounting to L 3,00( subscribed by 6,000 members at 10s each. The various Money Prizes will be dis. tributed as follows : 1 £3OO prize; 1 £l6O prize; 1 £IOC prize; 2 £SO prizes; 5 £3O prizes; 1C £25 prizes; 10 £2O prizes; 10 £ls prizes ; 120 £lO prizes ;80 £5 prizes. Total amount, £3,000: 240 money prizes. The grand bciple of these Hamburg Drawings is a purchaser of 25 pro grames is guaranteed a prize, as it is so drawn that a prize must come out to every 25 numbers, aad the chances are in favor of the investor drawing a large prize, as there are 160 large prizes against' 80 small ones. To any investee of £2 the chances are only 6 to 1 against him draw ing a prize, and the head prize or any other may be draw by any investor of 10s. The Company would not presume to tell the public that they have a number of chances and can win a number of prizes for a single investment of 10s. The large bulk of the money in this Grand Drawing is not given away in one big prize, as it is in the horse consulta tions, but you will observe in this Ham burg Drawing that the £3,000 is fairly proportioned into 240 prizes, giving every shareholder an equal chance of getting a good prize. , This Hamburg Drawing is ono of the most novel, and will be conducted on the fair est principle possible, so as to give entire public satisfaction. This third grand drawing for £3.000 will take place under the supervision of a com mittee of eight gentlemen, and the prizes will be paid over as early as possible after the drawing. Notice —Country cheques marked cor rect by Bank, only payable to a number, and Is adde£ for exchange. Post-office orders preferred, made payable only to Boaz. Bank notes accepted. Two 2d stamps for reply and result. Registered letters and telegrams not received. Name and address of applicant should be plainly written. All letter? must be addressed BOAZ, Caro Mr Mosely, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist, Box 61 Post Office. Dunet?’ '. I? 1136 R OBIN HOOD'S. PROGRAMME ON THE WATERLOO CUP COURSING MATCH, To be run on Plumpton Park, Christchurch, on JULY 16th, 17th, and 18th, 1884. Subscribed capital, LI,OOO ; iu 2,000 shares of 10a each. ABOUT EIGHTY-FIVE PRIZES. About 64 Prizes. Waterloo Cup. 21 Cash Bonds. 2 First Class at £25 each 2 Second Class at £2O each 2 Third Class at £ls each 2 Fourth Class at £lO each 13 Fifth Class at £o each £SO 40 30 20 65 3 5 3 5 e s a g 1 s 8 .t e ) g t i d T 0 1 e »- i d £205 As there are no local or New Zealand races of a.iy note until the Melbourne and Now Zealand Cups of 1884, between five and six months from date (19tb May), we think it too long to hold our cltenls’ money by starting these big events, and therefore open the above programme on the Waterloo Cup Coursing Match, and from our present and past successes mor ally guaranteeing it will fill. Our programme on Queen’s Birthday filled about 50 per cent, over the original issue. Each ticket has six chances, and is drawn on the principle that if a pro gramme does not fill, prizes are paid pro rata, i- We reserve to ourselves the right of continuing the sale of shares over ad vertised number, if necessity demands it, and thereby adding to the value of all prizes by a pro rata addition. In this in stance wo shall sell until Monday, 14th July, whatever the number applied for may be, experience teaching us that “ Supplomentaries ” and No 2’s are not appreciated. Be careful to address— ROBIN HOOD, Care of Thos. Stapleton, Box 238, Post-office, Christchurch ; or Care of Jubal (not J. L.) Fleming, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. In answer to numerous enquiries, we beg to state that we are in no way connected with any other Company, 1 47 MR LAURENCE OXLEY has been Appointed Agent for the Ashbur ton Guardian at South Rakaia.



Business {Notices. 8 4' on 10a irst lird tal, ed. fits rhe F. S. Shearer, or THE AY BANK WORKS, TINWAL begs to thank the public for the past support, and takes this opportuni to intimate that he is ain position Manufacture and Repair on the shorte notice all kinds of Machinery, such as- Flour Mills* Saw Mills, Wheels (ooggi and water wheels), Combines, Engine Hand and Foot Treshing Machines ; als all binds of Spring Carts, Drays, Trap &o Shearer & Lewis he GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Forge, Having secured the services of a first-clai Shoeing Smith, defy competition. A orders entrusted to their care will receiv prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers an Binders. Note the Address— Great South road, Tinwald.s9o N OTICE OF REMOVAL J. HARVEY, BOOT and SHOE MAKER, has REMOVED from Tancrei street to the shop in East street, latel; occupied by Nealas and Co. Repair neatly executed. 8 411 RELIEF FROM COUGH IN FIVI MINUTES. Bonningxon’s Peo lORAL OxYMEL OF CARRAGEEN OR IRISI Moss (Registered).—The most certain anc speedy remedy for disorders of the Chesi and Lungs. May be obtained at most oi the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere. — Georgi Bonnington, Christchurch. B. Baker, (Late of Baker Bros.) jg UI LDE R, CABINET-MAKER, UNDERTAKER. Corner of Peter street and Wakanui road. In premises recently occupied by W. R. Dunn. .6 1122 y lOTORIAN STABLES, Next English Church. Mbpsbs TOTTY & LOVELL beg to in form the public that having taken the above STABLES, they are prepare 1 to let out BUGGIKS, SADDLE HORSES and LADIES’ HACKS, on the most reason able terms. Horses broken to saddle and harness. Horses clipped and singed on the premises. Buggies, 10s per day; saddle horses, 7s 6d per day ; clipping and singing, 12s 6d. A trial solicited. 5 934 ok IMS COACH FACTORY, Havelock street. Established 1876. Baker & Brawn, COAOHBUILDERS, &c., Manufacturers of all kinds of buggies and carriages of English or American designs. Workmanship Guaranteed. Buggies repaired, re-painted, re-trim med, etc. 196 Reid and gray’s New Positive Feed Broadcast Seedsower, For Sowing Grain, Grass, Turnip, Rape, Mangold, etc., and the Turnip Sower can be arranged, when ordered, to sow Lucerne or other small seeds simultaneously to the sowing of Ryegrass if desired. It is the only Sower in the Market that will sow with absolute regularity on either exces sively rough or very smooth land. It will sow any desired quantity of Grain or Grass by simply changing one wheel. Corn Drills all Sizes. Jointed Pulveri ing Disc Harrows. — The Best.—Over 500 in use. Improved Prize Chaffcutibes. —With cast-steel mouthpieces, when properly [ handled, make no long straws, conse [ quently chaff requires no riddling. They j are in use largely all over ftew Zealand, . several of the large-sized machine) being > lately fitted up at Christchurch. [ Improved Double and Treble Furrow I Ploughs.— The best, and consequently the cheapest in the market. 3,4, and 5 leaf harrows, Square linked chain har r rows- New design of tripod harrows. 5 [ and 7 tined field grubbers. Cambridge rollers, 20, 24, and 2G inches diam. Plain 3 cylinder field rollers. Horse gears for 1, 2,3, and 4 horses. Best iron-bark u swingle-trees. Ropes and pully gear for t 4-horse yokes. Threshing machine fit tings Belting all sizes. Iron and brass castings of all kinds to order. Fencing J standards cut and punched to any length and guage. Drays made from best sea- soned timber, with Gilpin axles. Gray’s r patent standard for folding sheep. t Winners of the Gold Medal at the Melbourne Exhibition for their Double Furrow Plough, vide Jurors’ Report:— “ Ploughs —ln ploughs there is one ex hibit to which we wish to draw special r attention as being the best, and that is the Double Furrow of Reid and Gray, of Dunedin, New Zealand, in finish and oon g struction it is far superior to any other. . 7 Rakaxa. The New Zealand Loan Mercantile n Agency Company are now representing ns in this district REID & GRAY.



Business Notice. 10.000 ... BOTTLES SOLD LAS' Ml LAST WINTER. .D, ion iity to esi ;etl es, so, P® 3, USE DR ERNEST. LOW’S Cherry Pectoral, A safe, pleasant, and reliable medicine fo the cure of Colds, Coughs, and all Throa and Lung diseases. Sold all over the colonies by Chemist and Storekeepers in 3s 6d and 2s 6i bottles. Wholesale Agents Harris and Son and Kempphorne, Prosser and Co. Christchurch ; or to the proprietor, fl. CITRON, 6 1110 Akaroa. MUTUAL ASSURANCI The ill J SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (LIMITED), ve . Head Office : ad | 77, Collins street West, Melbourne. 3d ?OR LIFE ASSURANCE AND ENDOWMENTS. Policy-holders Divide Profits. Head Office for Middle Island, New Zealard : COLONIAL BANK BUILDINGS, Dunedin. Directors : Hon William Bayles (Melbourne) Hon. W. H. Reynolds, M.L.0., Chair man ; John’ M. Ritchia, Esq., J.P.; st I John Roberts, Esq., J.P. )f WILLIAM WILLS, it I Resident Secretary. - I OHRISTCHUROHDISTRICT AGENCY City Chambers, Hereford Street, (Opposite Bank of New Zealand.) W. H. BROWNE, District Agent. Local Agent. E. Perriman, East street, 806 ASHBURTON. P. Cairns, rjl AIL 0 R AND CLOTHIER U. e t-faWp l h 3 rr QO ’Ssm'iSx# m QO CT o pc 3 ■+=> q a DQ CP o p Qu P <n » i hi > CD o go or o CO CORNER OF HIGH AND ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH ST. All Goods warranted well shrunk, by our patent shrinking machine. PATTERNS OF TWEEDS SENT ON APPLICATION 11 953 E. usr ° -- 1 ° TO THE INHABITANTS OF ASH , BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. G. J. P. Lublow, While thanking the inhabitants of the above districts for the very liberal support accorded to him for the past five years respectfully calls their attention to the unprecedentedly large stock of goods now held by him, recently received FROM THE HOME MARKETS, comprising some of the very beat class of goods manufactured in the West of Eng land Mills, and consists of plain BLACK CLOTHS, BLUE CLOTHS. FANCY COATINGS, AND HEAVY TWEEDS of every shade, suitable for the coming season. A splendid assortment of the newest Over-coatings ; also, a choice col lection of Kaiapoi and MosgioT Tweeds, etc., of the newest patterns. Upwards of 4,003 yards to select from of English, Scotch and Colonial manufactured goods, from which ho is prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him at astonishingly low prices. Style, fit and the best work manship is guaranteed. Come, see and judge for yourselves. A variety of Kaiapoi Flannels, Undei shirts, Drawers, Socks, etc., always i stock. 578 ON SALE AT THE NOVELL EMPORIUM AND GENERA PROVISION STORE, PURE VINEGAR, in Bottle or Draug BEST PICKLES, in Bottle or Jars. ASSORTED JAMS, in Stone Jar ‘ 1 better and cheaper than any others the market. ” MUSHROOM CATSUP, best qualit Cordials in cases / Ginger Wine, Sarsaparil j Ginger Brandy, Raspber | -Lemon Syrup, Peppermi \Lime Juice* Cloves N.B,—The above are all locally mat and as their quality and cheapness mi boat the imported article out of the mi ket heads of families will do well . patronise them. S. E. Poyntz, BCKNELT STREET, Ashburi^n,



Business Notices >T or at ts id Hamburg - Magdeburg fib INSURANCE COMPANY. Su scribed capital, £3,000,000. Mr Stephi E. Potntz has been appointed agent f the above Company in Ashburton, ai will be prepared to accept risks at lowe current rates. Prompt and liberal settl ments. James Henderson, 178, Herefoi street, Christchurch, chief agent for Cai terbury 10‘ ACCOUNTS DUE to the undei J 5 signed must be settled without furthc j notice after the 26th INST., or legal prt ceedinga will be taken. Philip Joumeaux, BLACKSMITH, &0., 802 ASHBURTON. ART UNION. ART UNION. , Hayes & Co., . READY-MONEY DRAPERS W ILL give a PRIZE to every unsuc cessful holder of Four Tickets ir the late Art Union, and will call particulai attention to the following goods at prices never heard of : 200 yards Welfh Flannel at 7£d pel r yard ; 700 pairs Blankets, 3a 9d each, oi 7s 3d per pair; Rugs, Coverlets, and Quilts, at all prices, Sheetings Calicoes, and Plain Goods of every description j Large Turkish Bath Towels, Is 3d ; quan tity of Wool Squares, 6d each ; about 4CO Hats, nice shapes, from 6d each ; Ladies’ Kaiapoi Tweed Ulsters (girls’ do,), from 3s 9d ; about 1,000 Black Ostrich tips, 3 for Is ; a first-class Black Velveteen, at Is 6d ; Check and Plain Homespun Dross Tweeds, from 9d and Is per yard ; Esta mane Serges, in all colors, Is ; all wool French Cashmere, (Maroon, Navy, and Myrtle), 2a 6d wide width. A Large Assortment of CLOTHING. Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Geelong Tweed Trousers, 7a 9d ; Trousers and Vest, 10s 6d ; Full Tweed Suit, 24s Cd ; Gents’ Long Ulster Overcoats, from 2Js ; Oil skirts and Mackintoshes at lowest market prices; Tweed Shirts from 3s 6d; Crimean, Cotton, and Flax, at any prices. OUR BOOT STOCK is IMMENSE. Children’s Spring Sides from Is ; Maid’s do, from 3s 6d ; 100 pairs women’s Cash mere Boots, at 3s Cd. Colonial Boots, in Shooters, Watertights, Bluchers, and every other variity, at prices that must please all, H. & Co, draw particular attention to their Boot Protectors—so little in use and of so great a Boon to every one. One packet, with illustration showing how to use them, will bo given to every purchaser of Boots to the amount of 10s. Observe the address—HAYES & CO.. Ready-Money Drapers. 1 214 ' Public Companies. nVTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER „ M CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, etc., for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Oommisaßma in all branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION SALES of Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Salerooms, Warehouses and the Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co. 's celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to bo the Beat Machines imported into New Zealand, Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldou Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch, Ashbur ton and Rakaia. JOHN COOKE, Manager; Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN. I- gent, / sobarto--. o. w rjßjyjs: J refill. P ■■■■■ -r. I ....I 1.1 ■ . . Scholastic- MONASTERY HOLY NAB'”' 7 . OF JESUS. SELECT SCHOOL, ASHBURTON. Conducted by the Religious op “ Notbe Dame des Missions." Teems : Board and Tuition ... £25 per annnm Day Pupils £6 per annum Exxkas : f Music £2 2s. per quarter Dn ;iag and Fainting £2 2a. per quarter Laundress’s Fee ... £1 Is. per quarter No extra charge for the ordinary Lessons in Drawing and Sinking. Payments to bo made quarterly in ad vance, and one quarter’s notice to be given prior tc the withdrawal of any Boarder or Day “Pupil. For further particulars apply to the Rev. Mother Prioress, or, in the mean time to Father Coffey. In connectict' with the Monastery there will be Fees School, 3 499



Business Notices. RE üb ;en for >nd est le >rd in —RKSSM A K I N ( U UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Begs to announce to her numeral patrons that she has removed to Tancrc street, opposite Mr Chapman’s, painter Ashburton. . ' iT . List pf Prices for making Dresses—Chi dren’s, 2s 6d to 7s; Ladies', 6a to 12s 6< er Orders promptly attended to. 396 KENNEDY* Miss OAMEROI DRESSMAKERS, COMPTON’S BUILDINGS Moore Street, Ashburton. Style and Fix Guaranteed. 3 60 STOP THAT COUGH I DON ■ DELAY.—How can you slop i Where is the Remedy. Bonningtor PECTORAL OXYMEL OF OARRi or IRISH MOSS (registered can produce more evidence of real met than any other article for the pnrpos Sold everywhere. G Bonnikqto; Christchurch. n ir IB ir r d >i 5 i* 0 l’ 3 3 B 1 I I I MRS HOOS, (Late of Melbourne), "pwRESS AND MANTLE MAKER Tancbed street, (Corner of Tancred and Cass streets), Ashburton. Fit and Style Guaranteed. Charges moderate. 3 396 An Apprentice Wanted. Eobert Alcorn, GENERAL MERCHANT. FOR Quality, Cheapness, and Fit in 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 tfcfe lowest possible prices, TEA is my speciality;—my 3s Tea is unequalled in Christchurch or Dunedin at the price, and unsurpassed at any price 689 d LL WHO INTEND BUILDING, Are invited to CALL at the YARDS OF J. T. BROWN, TIMBER AN 1 ? COAL MERCHANT ‘Where they can bo fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other trade Jins at Lowest Current Rates. SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON,’ CEMENT. American DreaaotTShelviug, and other Timber,* large assortment. Special at ion to Country Orders, and shipped direct rom siding J. T. B R O W N, Office : Ttiam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding wmill, South Belt, Christchurch. SL Baker Bros., QONTRACTORS, BUILDERS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui and Cass Strata, Ashburton. 167 Messrs Biz Bros., WHILE thanking the public for their liberal support, beg to intimate to their friends and customers that they have greatly enlarged their premises, and wish to notify that they are now in a position to do all kinds of wor^—from building new to repairing carriages of ail 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 fNext Cookson’s Stables), Ashburton. 395 e K\. JgNOOURAGE FLORICULTURE. Abbott and Eaynel NURSERYMEN & FLORISTS, Have for Sale— A Large and varied stock of Greenhouse Plants and Ferns *c., at Million prices ,* also, Out Flowers. HAND & TABLE BOUQUETS Made np on the shortest notice—at which will defy competition. Note the Address— MILL RACE ROAD, Bass; of Fkiedlahdebs’ Brick Kiln V2 H F ° B S A L E. Binding Twine. Customers are requested to send in Orders as supply is limited. CRUSHED OATS, 2s per bushel. CHAJ BRAN, POTATOES, o, JOSEPH CLARK 12



.0. W. Tamer. G. W X) CANTERBURY FLOURxMII^LS. ASHBURTON. NOTICE to Farmers and others rpHE BUSINESS OP THE ABOTS MILLS will for the future be Managed o» my behalf by my Son, Mn. C. HARCOURT TURNER AND . : Mr. DAVID H. BROWN Who will be prepared to PURCHASE WHEAT of GOOD QUALITY at the HIGHEST MARKET RATES THE CANTERBURY MILLS havebesn RE-FITTED THROUGHOUT , with all the recent MANUFACTURING IMPROVEMENT adopted in Continental Europe end in America, including the CHILLED IRON ROLLER SYSTEM The WHEAT* is not surpassed in New Zealand. The quality of the LOUR from thee* MILLS should therefore command the the Immediate attention of the Trade generally.. , 7 ONE EXPERIMENTAL ORDER from Bakers is invited, in perfect coafi dsnce that It will be followed, by regnlas demands for the Flour FARMERS’ GRISTS Will receive prompt and caret* attention. WHEAT SPECIALLY clean i ron. FARMERS • FOR Seed Purposes- For particulars apply at the Milk ToMsD. H. BROWN To Me 0. HARCOURT TURNED Offices, Saunders’s Buildings, _ . Ashburton; Or to : ' C. W. TURNER, CASHEL STREET. Christchurch. N.B.—Mb Samoeo Sawkdkbs, ano the last two years has represented me Ashburton, retires from the appointmstt as from this date. Ohristchureh 11th Feb., 1984-. ' ,J Z