The Ashburton Guardian.

VULi. V.—No 1445

ASHBURTON.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 31.

'PRICE-ONE PENNY



Conveyances mINWALD AND MOUNT SOME RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND OAVBNDISH ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Ceach leaves Hood’s hotel or Cavendish Railway Station everyday, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro reed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven in time for the last train for Christchurch, or may r torn in time for the last train for Ashburton. Parcels and Orders will receive every attention. Horses and Baggies on hire. lD JOHN HOOD Mount somers & methven ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned, will ran a Coach each Mon day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, or Springbutn and Alford Forest, there connectingwithDuffe Ooaohfrom Methven ?3tnrning same' evening. Fares—Spring burn, 2s, return. 3s j Alford Forest, 4s, retwn. 6s. T H IX. O. 0. FOOKS AND SON, Architects, Civil. hmoiBMBS, Valuators, Liokhhkd Survivors, Aim Lakd Brokers, TRIANGLE, WAKANUI ROAD ASHBURTOK.



KEATING’S POWDER destroys bugs, fleas, moths, bedtles, and nil other Insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in appHcation the article you purchase is KEAi LWts n Imitations are noxious and ineffectual Sold in tins, 6d, le, and 2s 6d each, by chemists. 1 The Thoroughbred Horse Perkin W arbeck IX. WILL Stand this season at Grove Park, Tinwald. Pedigree. He is by the ce'ebrated ho-se Perkin Warbeck (imp), out of Miss Kate (imp). Perkin Watbeck was got by Adventurer, dam Bumble KHe, by Voltigeur— bpiar, by Stockwell — Eglantine, by b lying Dutchman—Azalia, by Cation—Annot Lyle, by Ashton— Lamia, by Gohanns. Adventurer by Newminater, dam Palma, by Emilias. by Touchstone, dam Beeswing. Miss Kate was got by Adventurer, her d»m bporring Life, by Prime Minister—Cand'owick, etc , etc. An examination of hia wll ■how that ha possesses a double vein of the famous Adventurer blood, and is one of the very b-st bred animals m the Southern Hemisphere. Terms: Three guineas, doe on Ist January, 1887. Groomage free, ss, pay able at first service. For further par- SSf* W 1 * E-DWAKD GATES IJIO STAND THIS SEASON. Tam o’Sh.anter, By Messenger Banshee, Will Travel the Districts of WATERTON, WHEATSTONE, FLEM INQTON, WILLOW BY AND LONGBEACH. Fee: £3 3s. Draught Stallion, Spring Bank, By Y' Ung Banker (imp.)—Farmer’s Lass Will Stand during the Season at LONGBEACH on 1 Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and at FLEMINGTON on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Fee : £4 4s. A reduction will be made an more than two mares. Mares will be grazed free to January Ist, but no responsibility incurred JOHN GBIGG, 10°794 Proprietor



Pub ic Announcements. NOTICE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I HEREBY give Notice that all Doga found Interfering with Sheep on this Estate will be destroyed, and the Owners sued for any damage done. DONALD MoLBAN. 1 167 Lagmhor. Mrs Meech DRESSMAKER. BURNETT ST., opposite Mail Office, BEGS to inform the Ladies of Ashbur ton and county that she has opened business on her owa account, and solicits a share of patronage. Mrs Meech will sustain her reputation j for fashion and general excellence. 9710 fpHE PROBLEM SOLVED. By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studyii.„ the human from In all ita 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|«ame price as ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Perfect Pitt >ro Suit, at the lowest possible expense it gives us much pleasure to Inform jjr friends and the public generally that ms PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits In our usual First-class stylo, at the following prices: Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ••• 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kal apol Suits ... t.. ••• 40 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, In proportion. As no margin Is allowed for risk of Kind, orders at these prices will be axs onted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS and clothiers ASHBURTON.



HAYES & CO. JJAVjE JUST RECEIVED LARGE SHIPMENTS o r SUMMER GOODS AND General Drapery, Which will be MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES at a PRICE which must fully sustain the repu tation of the firm for giving BEST VA EIN ASHBURTON. BOOTS AND SHOES Fbom the Best English and Colonial Manueactorers , fg* LOOK OUT FOR OUR New Advertisement Which will appear in the course of a few days. HAYES & CO BEADY MONEY DBAPEBS, ARCADE.



A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is. CONTAINING 100 THICKS AND DELUSIONS WITH CARDS 26 MARVELLOUS COIN TRICKS, For 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 AMUSINO BIDOLES, CHAKADEB, games, 4c., And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. Ail illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English. French, and American Novelties, Games, Toys, *e. Covering over 300 mges ard illustrated v.it over 300 woodblocks. Poth books mailee free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE. Mecnanical FIGURES DANCE to MUSIC and keep perfect time. Is 3d each, the pair 2s. THE WIZARD OP CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity Is 2d, post iree. w S.W stamps taken at par; post office orders and postal notes preferred. If f ; wnpe of other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling *° —To advertise our business me will for a short rime send ♦ je whoV of the above mentioned articles to one address poet paid f r 2s 6d , v ■ Address all orders: YORK * CO., 401 George str*t, Pydnov. Lot* Box 41, King street, Post Office.



Business Notices. THE worst form of Fever, Prickly Heat, Smallpox and Measles rapidly cured by LAMPLOUGH’S PYRETIC SALINE “It saved my life, for the fever had obtained a strong hold on me.” —O Fiztobrai.d, Correspondent of Man chester Guardian, In Albania. Abundant medical tesimony enclosed with each bctt'e. It is the cure for Cholera and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Tropical and Colonial life. It allays thirst in a remarsable manner and cools and vitalises the blood, J. S. Purot, Esy., writes:—“l would lather go short cf anything than this neverfalUng travellers' friend.” 9362 Ashburton permanent* BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at rate of per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5 per cent, per annum fo three months, and yer cent, per annun If fixed for 6 months or over. J WARD. .Via rigor. Office;- Arcade Otiau.oeis, rtnrnet tree*



NOTICE. NOTICE. TO MEET THE TIMES. Tam now landing coal, ex W. McLaren and Tekapo, which I am prepared to deliver at the LOWEST CASH PRICES . Also, WESTPORT and MALVERN COAL. OAT'', CHAFF, BRAN POTATOES, &c. A Trial so’icited. R. sTbEAN, Ashburton Coal and Firewood Dep6t, West Street,



J. Ballantyne & Co. HAVE OPENED THEIR NEW SEEING GOODS, And aro making a very fine display oi MILLINERY, MANTLES, COSTUMES, and all the varied textures and style in NEW DRESS MATERIALS for the coming Season. THE GENT’S DEPARTMENT is replete with a magnificent STOCK OF CLOTHING AND MENS MERCERY. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, ChkIBTCHDRCHi Large Discounts for Cash K RATING’S POWDER. KEATING’S POWDER. KEATING’h POWDER. KEATING’S POWDER. KILLS BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, THIS POWDER 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 SALE 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' LETS. KEATING’S WORM TABLETS, KEATING’S WORM TABLETS. KEATD* G’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 miln preparation, and is adapted for children. Bold in tins by* all Druggis’s. Proprietor—THOMAS KEETING, London



GRATEFUL—COMFORTING, EPPS'S OOOOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the nttura Ikwb which govern the operations o' digestion and nutrition, and by a carefu application of the fine properties cf wel selected cocoa, Mr. Eppa haa provider our breakfast tables with a doHoatelj flavoured beverage which may st ve n many heavy doctor’s bills. It la by tin ud clous use of such articles of die* tbs' a constitution may be gradually built nj until strong enough to resist every ton doncy to disease. Hundreds of subth maladies \re floating around us ready ' attack wherever there Is t weak point 'Vb may escape many a fatal shj*ft b keeping ourselves well fortified with pur food and a properly nourished frame. - An article in the Civil Service Gazette. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold In Jib packets by Grocers, labelle thus:— JAMES EPPS AND 00., HOMCEOPATBXO CHEMISTS, LONDON, ENGLAND. BEOOM VILLA, Wakanui Road. MISS STEANE still continues receive Pupils, and thorough grounds them in English (Gram., Geo Histy., Dio., and Compos’n.). with accomplishments of Music, French, and Drawing, at the mostmoder t terms. Evening less ns in any or all these could be resumed if sufficient en couragement were given AN OPENING FOB A LADY



Business Notices rjIHS PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of I'.'testate Estates, and the realisation and distribution oi the personal Estate. 2. Ths Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and 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 Money frosts, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set ortb in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, is altogether avoided 2. AH proposed investments ar considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fnlfilm nt of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY, This will ,be shewn by the following figures 1885 £195,000 Estimated from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony, Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. COMPANY COL O N I PREMIER H E SANTERBU P V BRANCH. ffltfJlNO ■m m mail WmHM Vtf. m Mihi Established 1859 Capital t 1000.00 FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWh T CURRENT RATES, George Jaroeson AOFNT ASHBUimV^' AN INEXPRESSIBLE BOON TO MOTHERS. Dr Auguste Kursteiner’s ELECTRO GALVANIC TEETHING NECKLET, Endorsed by the Medical Faculty of Europe, And pronounced by all Leading Physicians The Greatest Discovery of the Age



IN placing the Electric Necklet before the New Zealand public the discoverer and proprietor begs to draw Special attention to the fact that the material surround ing the inner chain of metallic substances is Impregnated with a chemical solution, harmless in itself, and yet containing thanic rowers, which generate a continuous light current of galvanism, and the Necklet in consequence contains ail the virtues of a miniature battery, and is therefore not a useless article like so many of the so-called electric appliances, which cannot possibly produce any good results, as they are Incomplete In the most essential requirements, and cannot generate galvanism nor produce galvanic effects. This Necklet Is the outcome of a long-oontinued aeries of investigating experiments by that well-known and eminent scientist and specialist, Dr Angnsta Kursteiner, who is the highest European authority on all diseases of women and children The Lancrt, the leading medical journal of the world, says.*—“ The fact that the discovery and invention of these Necklets 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 relieve the anxiety of many mothers." Although new to New Zealand, these Necklets have been used for the last five years with the most Wonderful Success in England, on the Continent, and In the United States, and are now constantly prescribed by the most eminent physicians In their daily practice. It is needless to comment on the anxious and sleepless nights passed by thousands of mothers during the pauiful period of the teething of Infants. Every day 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 relief from pain afforded 1 f the Nscklet during the period of dentltiou, by its nerve-giving force it wards ofl m.. prevents Measles, Whooping Cough Scarlet Fever, Croup, and Chicken Pox, thus relieving childhood of its martyrdom, and gladdening the heart of every mother who invokes Its aid, Ur Kursteiner has appointed Messrs CONROD X CO., Auckland, his sole 1 agents in New Zealand for the sale of these Necklets, from whom only they can be obtained. The price has bren placed at the very lowest possible point, point, barely civerlog the cost of importation, and is within the reach of all, as one Necklet will last a life time Aside from its many virtues as a remedial and preventive agent, the Necklet 1 a handsome ornament, and will be sent free on receipt of One Pound, by posta note, money order, or registered letter. No cheques received. Address- J CONROD & 00.. P.O. Box 408, Auckland, N.Z.



3K C 9 DRINK e) Bestfeas, &?RVS IN THE MOAT ft C «« (fiV^><OEP THOUGH J PU RE COPIED BY ALL 'k.T 2/«, 3f Packets \ R S' |i!/A'g AWARDED C ftj s■•: to WWa &co A chohS ] / 4 ' BOXES 4 h m HALF sa CHESTS Drib I s>ss%£: <3jp N Z INDUSTRIAL GAZETTE ‘ The blending is entirely attended to by Mv Nelson himself, who is a Taster of trust experience, and has had a special training in the art, TIMARU HERALD • This llrm deserves the sup port of all purchasers of Tea, as the article they offer is superior to anything wc hare yet seen in this Colony. 1 PRESS. Mr. Nelson is a pro fessional Taster amt UlenUer." PRI cES 2/> 2 /*' /a PURE BLENDED TEAS AUCKLAND ,WELLI NGTON;CHRISTCHURCH,DUNEDIN, AC ■? EVE KYWHERE '



SPECIAL NOTICE. DURING rthe past twelve months five jewel'era in Christchurch have either filed or been compelled to close their shops, and now some of the old established firms are advertising “ selling off ” b-lea to reduce their stock, and as they state they never had a sale, some for 10 jeers, others as long ss 23 years ago, the only stock they can offer is only an aocnmnlatkn of old stock daring all those years, which is fit for nothing ehe but the melting pot. This clearly shows that the public will no longer support the old system of retail business, The ordinary retail dealers have to buy their goods from the wholesale merchants litre, and then have to pay heavy expenses, and sc are obliged to charge exorbi tant profits to try and cover all these extra expenses. J. F. STBATZ * CO: Are the only Ann in New Zealand who are their own Manufacturers, own Importers, and their own Retail Dealers. And thereby saving all intermediate profits, can sell direct to the public at Manufac turers’ prices. The reas< n no other firm ran compete with onr pr ces is that having secured onr premises | in the early date, on a long lease wbco rents were very low, we have just one-tnird the rent to pay that other firms have, and having Right Practical Watchmakers and Jewell ra in onr employ, we do a large amouct of repairing and mannfdctnring on the premises, thereby making far u ore than all our expenses by onr own handwork. Remember that we have no old stocky every article being ol the newest design, which we are selling at one-half the ordinary Retail Prices.



Every article marked ia Plain Figures, which compare with the prices of any other firm in New Z-ala d. J. F. STEATZ & CO’S ENGLISH HUN lING LEVER WATCHES, Capped and faU-jewel!ed movements in fctior.g Solid Silver Casts, Hall Marked, fer £3. Guaranteed for three years. Sold by Retail Dea’ers for £7 10s. J. F. STEATZ & CO.’S ENGLISH HUNTING LEVERS, With real Compensation Balance, capped and extra jewelled movements, extra heavy, Hall Marked, silver cases, £4. Guaranteed four years. Well worth £8 10s. THE BEST ! THE BEST ! I J. F. STEATZ & CO.’S CHALLENGE ENGLISH HUNTING LEVERS At £5 10a Guaranteed for 25 years; The above hti"g positively worth £lO 10s. £IOO EEWAED. To who can biing me a better finished or more eervi eabla Wat; It for a working man than the above.



Ashburton WOOL SALES OUR THIRD AND LAST Wool Sale OF THE SEASON Will be held at oar GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ABOUT THE Third Week in January FEIEDLANDEE BEOS. Cornsacks CORNSAOiCS. Jast landing, ex Triumph, 1000 BALES Farmera will please send as their orders early. FEIEBLANDER BEOS.



J. F. STRATZ & CO.’S Specially made WALTHAM LEVER WATCHES In extra heavy Hall-marked English, silver cases, with gold balance, £2 Issj with real chronometer balance, £3 10s These watches are sold at double the above prices. WARRANTED FOR 3 YEARS J. F. STRATZ & CO. Have also in stock a very large assort ment of the celebrated ROTHERHAM ENGLISH LEVERS At £4 10s. The retail price of same is £7 7s £IOO REWARD IF NOT G J. F. STRATZ & CO. Have a very Itrge assortment of strong WATCHES suitable for Boys and y oaths from £1 upwards EVERY WATCH EXAMINED AND WARRANTED J. F. STRATZ & CO.’S Beautifnl assortment of LADIES’ WATCHES in handsomely engraved Engli-h Hall-marked coses, in silver from £1 ss, in gold from £2 10s. Well worth double the money



CAREFULLY EXAMINED AND WARRANTED FROM 2 YEARS Clocks. Clocks. J. F. STRATZ & CO. Have a larger stock, of Clocks to choree from than any other firm in the Australasian Color ies, Timepieces from 2 1 (Id, worth 4s 6d American Lever Clocks Sb Od, worth 6s 6d, Imitation Peep o’ Day Alarm Clocks 6s 6d, retail valne 8s 6d SPECIALITIES. English Lever Timepieces at 8s 6d and tne genuine Peep o’ Day Alarm Clocks for 10s 6d. Beware of imitations, and bay no other but those that have our name and address printed on the dials GUARANTEED FOR 8 YEARS Striking Clocks in endless variety, both in wood and marble, from 10s Od J. F. STRATZ & CO.’S Own mannfartnred Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Genuine GOLD SILVER JEWELLERY of every description, too numerous to par* ticnlai-Ue, at one-half the retail dealers prices



REAPER AND BINDER Twine and Wire We are also landing, ex Aorangi, BEST REAPER AND BINDER TWINE &ND WIRE, which will be Bold CHEAP.



ERIEDLANDER BROS. u n ASSIBIRTO^ WOOL SALES w E BEG to ntimate to our Clients and Others interested that onr NEXT WOOL SALE OF THE SEASON FOR THE ASHBURTON UISTRIC T Will be held in our Stores about The Third Week in January When a Large and Varied Catalogue will be Buomitted to competition.



Clients will oblige by forwarding par ticulars as early as possible, so as to allow of catalogue being prepared. Wool. Wool. Wool. IJBEEAL CASH ADVANCES AGAINST WOOL . Consigne u* for Sale either at CHRISTJHU RCH ASHBURTON, AUSTRALIAN OR ENGLISH MARKETS H. Matson & Co, ASHBUEIOS 1162



Before purchasing elsewhere, you are re* queeted to inspect our Stock-In-Trade, which you can do without being pressed to buy BNBRY ARTICLE MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES. J. F. STEATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLEBS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261,; High street, Triangle, CHRISTCHURCH,



Business Notices. * fJIINWALD JJAOISG •a ANNUAL MEETING, * JANUARY Ist, 1887. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presidents—J. G. N. Grigg and Wifcin. Judge—Mathew Stitt. Starter—Dr Leahy. Treasurer—Mark Scott. Clerk of Scales—B. B. Jeff. Clerk of Course—David Jackson. Handicappera—The Committee FIKSX EACH TO BTABT AT 12A0. 1. HANDICAP HDBDLJS BAGS of 15 son. One and a half mile, over 6 flights at hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. BecondhiOSSO to receive 60s from the stoke. KonltatkS 10a, acceptance, 6s, 2; NOVEL HURDLE BAGS of 20 BOSS. One and a half mile. Over 6 flights at hurdle* about Bft 6in high. Post entranw t 10a. Winner to be stud, and the whoiO 1-, of the proceeds to go to the funds of ths 7 Glob. Weight lOst. 3. TIM WALD GDP, a handicap of SO sovs. ti One and a half mile. Second horse fen * receive £5 from the stakes. Nominatlaß 16j, acceptance 15s. 4. TROTTING RACE, a Time Handicap of ' 15 sovs. Three miles. Second haras to.'s receive 60s from the stake. No weight under lOst. Nomination 10s, accept ance, 6a. 6. MAIDEN BACK of 10 sovs. One He. Weight for age. Entrance 10s. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of O sovs. Six furlongs. Entrance 10s. Jnp winner to carry 71b penalty: 7. B LUNG HACK BAGS 10 son. Half-mile. Winner to be sold foe £lO, . any surplus to go to the funds of tbs Club. Post entry, 10s. Weight Set np. . CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 10 son One mile. Entrance 10s. ‘ 0. HUBBY BCUBBY for all entrance moneyi Entrance 10a. For horsee that have never - won public money. BULBS AND BEGULATIONB.



1 . No entry will be received except nude the following eruditions— Tbit all disputes claims, aid objections arising bnt of the racing ■ball be dec d*d b; the Stewards, or whoa they may appoint; their decision on all points connected with the carrying oat of this pro* gramme to be final. 2 C. J.O. New Bnles will be in force. : 3. The Knees are open to any horse com* monly resident in the district from the let of October to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district daring the same period. 4 The district above mentioned is botmdetf on the north by the Selwyn Eiver and on the s mth by the OrarL 5. Five per cent, will aq deducted from gross of all moneys piyib;e in'aecordanos this programme for espens ea of the COOTS 6. All nominations and acceptances got* 6 funds of the Olnb. NOMINATIONS iND ACCEPTANCES, All Nominations to be accompanied by feet age, name, and description of horse, colours of rider; to be in the hands of the Secretary, add essed Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, before 9 iusl on SATURDAY, DECEMBER Uth. Weights will he declared on Saturday, ISthi Acceptances and Maiden Entries moat* be ia the bands of the Secretary, at Scott’s Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on Tnoedsy, December 28th, 188 S. CYRIL JEPHSON,



D.I.C. Special,Christmas AnMcement IN calling the attenfon of ont many . patrons and the general public to tns above, we have pleasure in informing them of oar very EXTENSIVE SHIPMENTS or CHEISTMA S FANCY GOOD® TOYS, &c., &c. . There are now displayed in the new and very spacious additional Show Boons lately aoded to the Warehouse oa a FANCY GOODS BAZAAR



School Committees Sports Committees, and PtbJic Institutions have now the opportunity of selecting from the large-t, the choicest, and the mo»t varied Stock of Fancy Novelties ever displayed in >ew Z aland, and all at strictly Whole sale Prices, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAF Owing to the extraordinary attendance of customers da i"g this season in the past year, the WAREHOUSE will he OPEN till 9 SO pm. on SATURDAYS, the 11th and 18th, and also CHRISTMAS K?E. Visitors arc requested to insp r ct the Stock without being pressed to purchase. IMMENSE DISPLAY OF CARDS, KO. BROWN, Manager, Cashel Steekt Christchurch.