The Ashburton Guardian.

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Conveyances mINWALD AND MOUNT SOM & RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL COAOii. The above Caach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Rail ,ay Station every oay. D p.tl=Stb?-or«m S .mi. »7P»- ~, “5 o |«h 10 Alford Forest, the.oe to Mnthven In time for the last tram for SSSSToS., or may r* torn 1. time lor the last train for Ashburton. - Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses aad Buggies on hire. In JOHN HOOi> H rOUN'T SOMERS & METHYBK BOYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, t *‘ B undersigned will run a Coach each Men law Wednesday and Saturday, starting at 100 a from Hood’s Hotel Mount Somers, nr SDrinebuin and Alford Joreafe, tho-s Methven ■aturning same evening -f 4^ mm, 2s, return, 3s; Word Forest, 4s, :etara, 6». T TUX 0. 0. FOOKS AND SON, Architects, 'Jiva Engineees, Vavtatoks, Licensed Sub vetoes, and Land Bbokbes, triangle, wakanui road Asubiteton. EATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, . fleas, moths, bedtles, and all other jots, whilst quite harmless to domestic sials In exterminating beetles tlie cess of this powder is extraordinary. 1 perfectly clean in application. article yon purchase is KaALUN * mitations are noxious and Ineffectual I in tins, dd, Is, and 2s 6d each, by mists.



T O' STAND THIS SEASON. Tam o’Sh.anter, By Messenger —Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of WAIEBTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INGTON, WILi DWBY AND longbeaoh. Fee : £3 3t. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, By Y- nng Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass Will Stand during the Season at LONGBEACH on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at FLEMINGTON on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Fee : £4 4s. A reduction will be made on more than two mares. Mares will be grazed free to January Ist, but no responsibility incurred ’ JOHN GKIGG, 10°794 Proprietor The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin Warbeck 11. Wjr.T. Stand this season at Grove Park, Tinwald. Pedigree He is by the calerrated horse Perkin Warbeck (imp), out of Miss Kate (imp). Perkin Warbeck was got by Adventurer, dam Bumble Kite, by brtar, by Stockwell—Eglantine. by Flying Dntohm-n—Azdia, by Cation—Annot Lyle, by Ashton—Lamia, by Gohann-i. Adventurer by Newminster. dam Palma, by Emilias. Newminster by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Mis* Kite was got by Adventurer j her dam Spirting life, by Prime Minister— Caudiewick, etc , etc. An examination of his ptd'gtee wll ■how that he possesses a double vein of the famous Adventurer Wood, and is one of the very bi-st bred animats in the Southern Hemisphere. Terms: Three guineas, duo on Ist January, 1887. Grooroage free, ss, pay able at first service. For further par ticulars apply 9576 EDWARD GATES A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING I /'i/VTRICKB and delusions with LUU cards 25 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICK?, 'or the performance of which only a common pack of cards and the ordinary coins of the realm are needed. ALL FULLY EXPLAINED. Also, a large collection of AMUSING RIDDLES, CHARADES, GAME S, Ac., And over ,200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS, illustrated, explained, and made simple, •with a catalogue of English, French, and Ametican Novelties, Games, Toys, Vcring over 300 nages and illustrated wit 07@r 300 woodblocks. Toth books mailee free for Is. JACK A X 'D HIS BRIDE, lanical FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and k ep perfect time, la 3d each, the pair 2e. THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK UF CARDS f underfill Changes with Lightning it api u icy Is 2d, post tree, N.B.W. stamps taken at par; post mce ■dera and postal notes preferred. Iff 'P?P S I other colonies aresent add 2d in the Bunuag r exchange. . Take Notice —To advmtiso our businrsa e will for a short time send * as whole of the jove mentioned articles to one address post dd f r 2s 6d Address all orders: [, YORK «fc CO , 401 George street, Lock Box 41, King street. Post Orhce



Public 'oti-es NOTICE sO OWNERS OF DuGS. T HEREBY give Notice that all Dorr j_ found interfering with Sheep on thir. Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners BURNETT SR, opposite Mail Office, SjEGS to inform the Ladies of Ashbur J> ton and county that she has opened business on her own account, and solicits a shave of patronage. Mrs Meech will sustain her reputation for fashion and general excellence. 9710 rjp HS PROBLEM SOLVED the ale of matMmatical science, and by carefully s'udyiu„ the human from In all Its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But In these days of falling prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and it is this ; to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the same price a - ready mp.de goods so that everyone may enioy ’.ho luxury of a Pkkfeot Fitt ■va Suit, at the lowest possible expense. jit gives ue much pleasure to inf< rm jjr rrienda and the public generally that u.d PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we ere now making suits in our nsnal First-class style, at the following prices: Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apol Suita 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, In As no margin is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will be sx» ented for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings ji at received. sued for any damage done. DONALD MoLFAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. Mrs Meech DRESSMAKER. proportion. TAILORS AND OL's > HIE US ASM BURTON.



HAYES & CO. jTJAVE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS SUMMER GOODS General Drapery, Which will bo MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES at a PRICE which must fully saetain the repu tation of the firm for giving BEST VALUE IN ASHBURTON. BOOTS AND SHOES Feom the Be'T English and Colonial MaNUFACTUB EES. LOOK OUT FOR OUR New Advertisement Which will appear in the course EE ADI MOSEY DBAPEES, O F AND of a few days. ARCADE,



fc>ausess notices. TBE worst form cf Fiver, Prickly Heat, Smafpox and Measles rapidly cured by Ly MPL')UGH’S PYRETIC SATINE “It saved my life, for the fever had oh'aired a. strong hold on me.' 1 O Fiztgbkald, 0 irresp' ndont of Man cluster Guardian, in ■ lhania. Abnnd.-r* medical les imouy enclosed with each hcttie. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of m >si diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life I‘. allay® thirst in a remarkable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J- S. Purdy, Esy., writes:—“l would tather go short cf anything than this never-falling travellers’ friend." 9862 Ashburton perma ne n r BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY, The above Society pays interest at rate of per cent, per annum for Dc posits at Call, 5 pc ir uont- per aaiiutr. fo throe months, and „>or cent, per Atman if fixed to? f; months' or ov^e J WALD. llS! V:', .* Office.- .fn-cado 1 . -r.pjij, ■*'jv.'M treed NOTICE. NOTICE. TO Jin T TFIE TIMES. FAM N I W JAMMING COAL, ex W. McLaren and T’okapo, winch I nm prepared to deliver at the LovVESi' CASH PRICKS Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OAT-’, CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &c A Trial soicited. R. S.'BEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Depot, West Street. J. Ballaißyne & Co. HAVE OTENEI) THKIII NEW SPEIN(? GOODS, And nro making a very line display or Ml Li.IN FRY, MaKTLKS, COSTUMES, and all the varied textures and style in NEW DRFSS MATERIALS for the coming Season THE GENT’S DEPARTMENT is replete with a magnificent STOCK OF CLOTHING AND MEN r MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE Christchurch, Larce Discounts for Cash



KEATING’S POWDER. KRATING’S POWDER. KEATING’S POWDEU. KEATING’S POWDER. HILLS BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES. THIS POWDKE is quite HARMLESS to ANIMAL LIFE, but is unrivalled in destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COCK ROACHES, BEETLES, MOTHS in furs and every other species of insect. Sports men will find this invaluable for destroy ing fleas in their dogs, as also ladies for their pet dogs. THIS ARTICLE has found so GREAT a BALE that it has tempted others to vend a so-called article in imitation. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold in tins by all Druggists. KEATING’S WORM TA LET'-. KEATING’S WORM TAB RTS. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both in appearance and taste, furnishing a most agreeable method of administering the only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mile preparation, and is especially adapted for ‘ children. Sold in tins by all Druggis's, Propr etor— THOMAS KEEPING, London OS ATEFUL —COMFORTING. EPPS'S 0000 A BREAKFAST. 33 Y a thorough knowledge of thenatara |-> Jaws which govern the operations o digestion and nutrition, end by » caref. application of the fine properties of wo 1 selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provide; our breakfast tables with » delicate!;, flavoured beverage which may save n many heavy doctor’s bills. It la by tin ad oiooo use of inch articles of die', '•n a constitution may be gradually b -iA •' antll strong enough to resist every tot deacy to disease. Hundreds of cab maladies are floating around no read? attack wherever there is f weak 'pohy ’Vo may escape many w fatal sb.*H keeping ourselves well for tided with pn food and a properly nourished frame.- An article in the Civil Service Gazette, Made simply with boiling water o- mil 1 Sold In Jib packets by Grocers, label J thus: — JAMES EPPS AND 00., eOM<HOPA.yjMC CPHMIi, LONDON, ENGLAND. BROOM VILLA, Wakanui Road. MISS STEANE still continues receive Pupils, and thoroug.. grounds them in English (Gram., Geo , Histy., Die., and Gompos’n). with accomplishments of Music, French, aud Drawing, at the most moderat terms. Evening lessons in any or all these could be resumed if sufficient en c urugement were given AN OPEMNG FOR A LADY BOARDER. 9692



business ; otice i U :fl PUBLIC TRUST OFF! OIS D V Nfi W ZEALA Mit ITS OBJECTS. 1. The .4 druinh.tratio'r of luteal at*j Estates, and the realh-a'l.u- *»<] distribution ol ch.- persomd Estate. 2. Tin .Executorship of the W;Ha nf persona who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, ar»d thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist in commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of lbon,-y frun.-, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orlh in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in hia corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of reah appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, is altogether avoided 2. All proposed investments at* considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilm nt of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn by tho following figures : 1885 £195,000 Estimated Scales of chatgeg with cxitsimg r.igaiuUuns and all motion may he obtained from tho Public Trustee, Wellington, or ary of hm agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, AL."X LEAN, Dec. 5, 1885, 1 7 Local ■ c tat Christchurch. H E PREM I E H OOL O N I COMPANY V*\ fire AND MARINE RISKS, A IS' RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE T.OWi T CURRENT RATES. George Jfamesors AGENT * S r 'T! n l’T' > AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kurstciner’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, And pronounced by all Leading Phyeuims The Greatest Discovery of the Age IN pacing the Electric Necklet befcuo the New Zealand public the dhcoverer and proprietor begs to draw -■pecial attention to tho fa ■» (hat <ho mn-teiiA surround ing the inner chain of metallic r abstains is impregnated with a chemical eolufon, harmless ill iuelf, i.nd yet containin'.' 'banio lowers, which generate a continuous livht "current of galvanism, and tho Necklet in conseqncnco contains ail the virtues of a miniature battery, and Is therefore not a meloss art v’o like s» many of the so-caled ■ lectric appliances, wliich cannot possibly produce any good results, as they are incomplete in the most essential requi ements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic effects. This Necklet Is the outcome of a long-continued aeries of investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Auguste Kurstelner, who is ’he highest European authority on all diseases of women and children The Lancht, tho leading medical journal of tho world, says The fact that the discovery and invention of these Necklet?, is announced by Dr Kursteiner is a sufficient guarantee that a means has at last been discovered which will save the lives of millions of children, and relievo the anxiety of many mothers ” Although new to Now Zealand, these Necklets have been used for the last five veara with the most Wonderful Success In E-gland, on the Continent, and In the United States, and are now constantly proscribed by the most eminent physicians in their daily practice. It is needless to comment on the arsDas and sleepless nights passed by thousands of nmth-ra during tho paWnl per. dof tho teething cf Infants. Every diy brings to an untimely grave hundreds of infants whose lives might have been saved by’the use of the simple Necklet In addition to the robot from pn’n afforded bv the Necklet during tho period of dentition, by its nerve-giving force it ward-: off nod prevents Measles. Whooplu# Cough Sc .r ot Fever, Or. up. and Ohmko-t Pox. (bus relieving childhood of its martyrdom, and gladdening the heart of ovry m ther who invokes its aid. Dr Kursteinor has appointed Mowrs CP.NPOD CO., Auckland, his sole aoenta in New Zealand 'or the wdo <--f these Necklo'-s, from whom only they can le obtained. Tho price las b.eu pcced at, the very lo- est possible point, point, barely c .vering the cost of iwpo.-’at: .n, and is within tho reach of all, as one Necklet will -ast a b.G time Asi 1 e from Us many virtues as a non'-dial and preventive agent, tho Necklet is a handsome ornament, and will he sent fr.-o on receipt of One Pound, by postal note, money order, or registered letter. j.no cheques received. Address- J CONROD & CO,, P. O. B; x 4'B, Auckland, N.Z. '2*4^ «K 1 <£) M c£>' e Bestfeas IN THE ii in tins Colony * PXESS. , Nelson is a juo ssioiml Taster and Blender. *’ 1 fn nI pv^sTi or.D B L VD THOUGH COPIED A BY ALL. M R 1 C ES Sift ■h ’. a, 3/- fT 1 Packets BOXES v-i v_y -to '/ }‘l ip|i|jjj/^^ AWARDED *■ -54fY.51.1t/TO. i- jdoMELP 4 OhS HALF & Co ov^ CHCH CHESTS prlb G£> INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE uling is entirely attended to Nelson himself, who is a , r of emit experience, ami lias i a speeial Ivuininy in tlio art. tu.uru HERALD Tills linn ik-sevvcs tlin Bup ,ort of all purchasers nf Tea, as the article they oiler 13 superior to any! him. PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND, A<SF.--T3 EVEICsTWHERK



Ashburton WOOL SALES o UH \TEXT HALE BY A UCTION i> O A Will be held at our GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, . ON Thursday, 16th December. When a Large Catalogue will be offered FEIEDLAKDEE BEOS. Note. —The ground floor haa been cleared for the purpose, so that the Wool will be shown to advantage. E, B. WOOLPACKS WOOIiACES. offer Full Sized WOOLPACKS AT 2 EACH FEIEDLAKDEE BEOS. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. JMBERAL Made on Clip • f Wool PLACED IN OUR BANDS FOR SALE EEIEDLAKDEE BEOS. it u ASHBIJBTOM WOOL SALES



REWARD T7|J ILL bn ; iven to any me who ?! can prove that w? are not sellinj? i xactly the same kind of English Levelb for £3, made by the same factory and of the quality, as Stewart Dawso. and Co.’s Watch. No 105113, for which they charge £8 16s, ai d state in their guarantee the regular retail price to be £8 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 261, High Istrcet, OHRISTC HU ECB. £ 2 5 REWARD To anyone who can prove that Stewart Dawson and Co’s Watch No 118098, for which they charge £3 15s. and slate in their guarantee the r gnlai roinil pi ice to be £l2 10s, is better fin’shfd more serviceable, stan s mo c wear, and is better suited for New Zealand us ■ than the English Levers I sell at £5 10s. Inspection invited. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 201, High btreet. CHRISTCHURCH, REWARD To anyone who can prove the Watch No. 118142 in my win ow, with “Stewart Dawson and Co’s B:st Manufacture" eng'aved on it, was ever made in England. Thi* Watch is a Geneva Wat' h. I have all material for Watches heming the above : ante, and I am h eking after them as if they wetc sold by me. J. F. STEATZ & CO., 201, It;j h siren t, CHRISTCHURCH. No one in New Zealand can com pete with onr prices Wo am s nding direct from our Workshops to the wearer’s pocket a good, string Silver Hunting English j.evor. capped and jewelled, for £3. Our cxDa heavy English Hunting L'vrrs, as strong as Joh- Bull, lap.crt and jewelled, for £4 10s. The very heat English Levers ever mad j L.r £0 10a. These Watch's are sent to any part of New Zisland foe cf any extra charge. One month's trial allowed, and money retimed if not gcod value. The above Witches are sold by retail dealers for double the amount. In addition to the above, wo have a large assortment. of the well-known Rotherham English Hunting Levers that we are telling from £4 10,-. Waltham Lever Watches, in ‘‘Hall marked” English silver cases, from £2 10s. ladies’ Watches, in beautifully engraved sterling silver casts, frem £1 ss. Ladies’ English made Lever Watches, handsomely finished and perfect in time, from £3 10s A SPECIALITY. We have just received from our Manufacturers in England the first consignment of ENGLISH-MADE LEVER CLOCKS, the first that have been brought to New Zeala d, ai d we aie now able to supply you v ith ,i first-clas< English Lever Clock direct from our Factory on to your own mantel i half for 8s 6d. They roe in beautifully finished cases, manufactured of lira best materials, with cut s eel piniens, polished mainsprings and go in any' position. Send Pi so Offi to o;der f r 8s od, and we will forward you one iu return. The money returned if not approved of All our Watches and Clocks are examined and regulated and warranted from two to five years. Our business being done entirely for cash, therefore, in purchasing your goods from us you have n.;t to pay for other people's tad debts. We have no haw irers, and h ive no count cion with any ether business in New Zealand. Our only place of business is at 241, H gh street, Christ church, our Watch Factory Clcrkeu we'l, London, aid our Clock Factories ar. Birmingham, England, and Black Forest, Germany. J. F. STEATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLE'S, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261, High .street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH. Having secured our premises in the early days when rents were low, and as wc are doing a large amount cf manufacturing and repairing thereby making more than our expenses by our handwork, it enables us to sell our goods much cheaper than any other firm in the colony. Remember that J. F. STRATZ it CO; Are their own mauufactnrers. J. F. STRATZ & CO. Are their own Importers. J. F. STRATZ & CO. Are their own Retail Dealers. are selling direct to the public every article at Wholesale Price. B*BB6



BEG to ntimate to our Clients and Others interested that our NEV.T wool sale OF THE SEASON FOR Tf E ASHBURTON DISTRICT Will be held in our Stores on Thursday, December 16, 1886, When a Large and Varied Catalogue will be sunmitted to competition, Clhnts will oblige by forwarding par ticulars as early as possible, so as to allow of catalogue being prepared. Wool. Wool. Wool. LIBERAL CASE. ADVANCES AGAINST WOOL Consigned to us for Sale either at CHRISTCHURCH, ASHBURTON, AUSTRALIAN OR ENGLISH MARKETS H. Matson & Co, ASHBURTON 1152



Public Annotmcements. 1 ANNUAL MEETING, “ JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents—J. C. N. Grigg and Wikin. Judge—Mathew' Stitt. Starter—Dr Leahy. Treasurer—Mark Scott. Clerk of Scales—R B. Jeff. Clerk of Course—David Jackson. Han dicappers—The Committee FIRST RACE TO START AT 1* 80. < 1. HANDICAP HURDLE EACBoflSlsoWi One and a half mile, over .6 flights cC handles, shout 3ft 6in high. Second horti to receive 60s from tie stake. Nomieatida 10s, acceptance, 53. 2. NOVEL HURDLE RACE of 20 son. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights of hn’dle- about 3ft 6in high. Poetcntrance - 10s. Winner to be sold, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the -.j Clcb. Weight 10--t. 3. TIiVWALD CUP, a handicap of 30 son* One and a half mile. Second hone te ’ receive £5 from the stakes. Nomination ' 16s, acceptance 16s. p 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of 15 sovs. Three miles. Second horse to receive £os from the stake. No -weight under lOst. Nomination 10s, accept ance os 5. MAIDEN RACE of 10 sovs. One ,- Ue. Weight for age. Entrance 10s. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 10 sotfArf Sir furlongs. Entrance 10s. Cnp winner to cany 71b penalty: 7. S LLISG HAGS -RACE of 10 SOW, ' Half -mile. Winner to ba sold for £lO, any surplus to go to th“ funds of tho , Clnb. Post entry, 10a Weight ftet up. . CONSOLATION HANDICAP of. 10 sow Ono mile. Entrance 10i. 9. HURRY SCURRY for all entrance moneyi En trance 10a. For horses that have never won public money. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except under the following eruditions—Tint all claims, a:d cbjectiona arising out of the racing shall be deeded by the Stewards, or whom they may appdnt; their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final. > 2 C.J.C New Rules will be in fona 3. The Races are open to any horse .com monly resident in the district from the Ist of October to the date of meeting, and owned by a person ■- ho has resided in the district during the same period. 4 The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn River and on the south by the Orari. 6. Five per cent, will aq deducted from gross of all moneys payable in accordance this programme for expenses of the conra 6. Ali nominations and acceptances goto t funds of tbs Club. ’IINWAID J£>ACISG QLX7B. NOMINATIONS iND ACCEPTANCES. All Nominations to be accompanied by fees rge, name, and description of horse, colours of rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary, add essed Scott’s Hotel, Tmwald, before 9 p-nu on SATURDAY, DECEMBER lllh Weights will be declared on Saturday, I8th: Acceptances and Maiden Entries must he In the hands of the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28th, 1886, 10837 CYRIL JEPHSON, Secretary.



D.I.C. Special Christmas Annonncement IN calling the attent'on of onr man;, patrons and the general public to tna abov.;. we h ive pleasure in informing then of our very INTENSIVE SHIPMENTS OP CHRISTMAS FANCY GOODS TOYS, &c., &c. These are now displayad in the new and very spacious additional Show Booms lately aaded to the Warehouse as a FANCY GOODS BAZAAR ■A School Committees. Sports Committees,. ’ and Public Institutions have now the opportunity of selecting from the largest, the choicest, and the most varied Stock of Fancy Novelties ever displayed in New Zealand, and all at strictly Whole sale Prices. I MMENSE DISPLAY CF CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR; CARDS. Owing to the extraordinary attendance of customers dn’ i”g this season In the past year. I he WAREHOUSE will be OPEN till 9 30 pm. on SATURDAYS. thellih and 18th, and also CHRISTMAS E"VE. Visitors are requested to insp'ct the Stock without being pressed to purchase. B C. BROWN, Manager. D.1.C., Cashel Street CHRISTCHURCH,