THE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1887.

'rioted and Published by the Ashburtor Polishing Company (Limited ),at thei Steam Printing Offioe, Burnott-stteet sbJnirton We^3ga&y,PQgemhec 14,13871



Business Noticea. TpCl* the Blood is the Life,— Clark Jj frorld-famed blood mixture is warrapted to cleanse the bleod from til juapuritlys from whatever causes arising For scrofula, scurvy, pkin and blood dis- eases, andecoresof all kinds, its effects are marvellopg. Thoaaanda of testi- moniala. Soid m bottlea 4b 6d and 11s each by chemisiß and paient medicine vendors everywhere feole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Oonntles Drue Co., Lincoln, England. 1 ]_ VEHY littlo medicine of any other kind rT ,* c( l uired LAMPLOUGH'S PYRETIC bALJNE is at hand, and taken n S T*??w? 8 »?,? a ~ arise " Ifc is the cure and PREVENTIVii; of most dieeasos incident to iropual and Colonial life. ]t allays thirst and cools acd vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, 1 overishness, levers, Head- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles- station proprietors, flockmastera, and all residing m up-country stations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other stores, as it is invaluable to all. fiold by all medicine vendors. MESSRS GRIESSJBLIOfI AND^^T WEAVERS HALL, ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON SHImMG M B^ D H AH & OMMIB^k Established 1855 Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Gooda upon 24 per cent commission, (.elected by buyeri with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produce at highest jrlcea apou 1 per cent, commiss Oxaern to be accompanied by Letters of Credit cr part remittance m Bank Drafts or Produce. Open Policies of Insurance tor fluting oargoes to cover sea risk?. References—Chief Office of the London and Weatminsfcei' Bank, or Agra BaaM 'London, and moat of the Colonial Banka Current Price Lists, Produce Reports and any necessary samples or information on application, \ JJ £1 TO ;£4 per da to be m * d e by per- iVT , 1 Bona of elfchOT »ex. In their own localities, a* work for us New Dusinesa. All meir #ith wonderful anc ocas Anyone oar ho the work. Capitol no, /equired. W« will start you. Outfit forth £1 mailed free, The employment '\?^ fcl ?ui larly ada P te d to the region In which this publication circulates. Bora «ad glrla eun nearly as much v men. Full particulars and instructions matlc- ree. Wow is the time— don't delay, btli write to us at once, Addresa Sxnmoir and Co PWUnd Maine United Sflta? ONE box of Clark's b4l pills ww ranted to oure all discharges from th urinary organa m either sex (acquired a constitutional), gravel and pa iJ B m back Guaranteed free from merouril Soid m boxes 4b 6d each, byal chemiiu and patent medicine ven'dow. Boffpro* prietora, The Lincoln and Midland Ooun t! f . DrD goo., Lincoln, England. Fo» sale by the wholeßale Houaeß. SPKING AND SUmtER FASHIONS. G. L. Beath & Co. Hnlf s ?^ o^ 11 LOND <>N BARGAINS Selected by our Mr Malcolm m Hondca, IKSPKOIION INVIMD, E ennmorate several as, under:— DEESS DEPAETMENT. 516 y s «dßOhen6 Alpaca, 'usual pxioe B*d. nw 840 BK niTeT/ Br ° Wn BBlg6 ' Mnal P^ 27^s&r 7 8 ,r aßeig — FANCY DEPAETMEHT. 1 * fro » 125 utd price ffff **** CoU « fl "* "tSJISSgF ApioaB ' one - thkd MANCHESTEE DEPAET- MEOT. *%^?idT o a i? irownHolland ' grand 8 Cases Nottingham Lace Curtains, 2s 6d upwards. 7 Cases New Prints and Galateas. all the anf C g9 aad Bt y les from Per 3 Oaßes Strong Cotton Shirtings, from 4Jd pei yard. ' b« All the best makes of White Calico and Sheetings m Great Variety, and marked at veiy small advance. TAILOEING DEPAETIiiENT A large Eelection of the Very Latest Styles w C °i°5 ml ; Scctch ' and English Tweede Ind Worsteds for Suits and Tronßeringa. SaitS 16 lD firSt -° laaa Bty!e atmwt A Trial Solicited Q-. L. Beath & Co., ARpYLE HOUSE, CHEI^TCHUEOH. STEEDMAN'S SOOTHING POWDEE FOB CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH CAUTION TO PURCHASERS, The value of this well«known Family Mcd cine has been aigely tested m all parts*' i t world, nnd by all grades of society, for upwat of FIFTY YEARS. Its well-earned, exten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the orl jina as to have deceived many purchasers Ilie proprietor theretoi" \2elsit due to: 1 public to give a ipecial o&acion against the use 3f SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested to fully observe the four following d :haracteristics, without wh*ch none jenuine: — Ist.— ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY, are engraved on the Govermncu itamp affixed to each packet. and. — Each Single Powder nas directions he dose, and the words, John Stbkdman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed ihercoDt 3rd. — The name, Steedmaa, is always spelt ?ith two EE's. 4th. — The manufacture s carried on so t Walworth, Surrey. Soir In Packets by all Chemist and Mcdl me \MI dors. Kempthorne, Prosskr. and Co



GRATEFtJL— COMFORTTNG. | EPPQ'S OOOOA, BREAKFAST. BY • thorough knowledge of the natura laws which govern the operations of digestion end nutrition, and by a oarefu application of the fine properties of wei sefeoted 0000a, Mr. Epps has provider our bserJifrßt tablec with & delieatel; flavoured beverage which aa&y eava u- many heavy dootor'c bills. It . is by tlv ud'cioun uae of aaoh asticlcß of diet Jha< a conet'itutioii may be gradually bciife v; until strong enough to reclst every ton deccy to dfeesee. Hijmlrada of auhtli mnkdies floatinf, L,zt>ma& us ready c attack wherever there 7 weak oolnt, r Ye may esospo many « fatal sli&ffc bj keeping oursalvsa well fortified ■with pnr» food and a properly nourished f rsie&o. -' An article m the Civil Service Gazette, Made cimply with boiling water or milk Sold In £lb paoksta by Grocers, labelled thus :— JAMES" EPPS AND CO., EOMffiOPATBIO OHBMISXS, LONDON, ENGLANI KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'B POWDER. KEATING'S POWDEB, KILLS BUGB, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANiIMALB, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled m d« 1 v >ying FLBAS, BUGS, COCKROACH :i 3, BEETLES, MOTHS m furs and !-.-..•]•/ other species of insect. Bporten. n will find this invaluable for deal : y lag fleas m their dogs, as also ladiet Urn their pet doga, The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold m tins by all Druggistß. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. A PURELY VEGETABLE SWEETMEAT, both m 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 milo. preparation and is especially adapted fox children. Bold m tins by all Druggists. Proprietor— THOMAS KEETING, London. SUCCESS THE BEST TEST OF WORTH HOLLOWAY'S FILLS OINTMENT. mHIS UNIVERSAL MEDICINE IS A Jd. HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERY- WHERE, THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous system, and act most powerfully yet soothingly on the LIVER AKD BOWELS, Promoting Digestion and Assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with Strength and vigor. Nervous Headaches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and General Debility quickly yield to the potent force ol these well-known Pills, and they are un- rivalled m their efticacv m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes, pimples and boils, better than any othei family medicine known. THE OINTMENT HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. It iieals every kind of Sore, Ulcer and Wound, more certainly than any other known salve. Its irarvellous penetrating powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, Curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing Glandular Lumps, closing ans healing Abscesses and Fistulas, ■* fo alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM, GOUT, And Neuralgia it is unsuspassed. fail." *« remove Scurf and every species n disesss. The Pills and Ointment are manufactured No. 8, Kew Oxford street (late 533, . fprd street, London), and are sold \>y al Cidors of Patent Lines throughout the vilized World. 4 Directions for use m almost every languacr tS" Purchasers sbotdd look to the Lab jl and Boxes. If the address and.str*et aot on ihev ate spuiious Orlza Perfumery. 207, Rue St. Honore*, Parlß, ~T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon- Orlza COrfca Soan)— From the for- mule of Dr Q, Rev*il. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft. Swestly and refreshingly Booaied (roue, green and white). Savon-Orlua.Velouto, exquisitely per- fumed for the toilet and b&ttia Savon-Orlza Orbta Soap)— -No. 2, extra fine, m boxes, 6 cakes, 12 exquiaite perfumes, No. 1 Orlea-Savon-Inoorore, superior quality, t rose tea, white beliotropo acd white violet Orlsa-Tonloa (extraot of plants) to cleanse • the hair — new mown hay, mosoroßQ, violet, etc. Orlssa-Powder — Plowora of Carolina rice ; for eofteufng and rofroahing the Bkf.Q j m excellont boxes, with powder puff i Orlia-Velonte — Flowers of rice powder, adhering to the Bkin, with tha per- fume of new moon hay Orlaa-Flowen, (white and ambered)— An excellent ioliet water, tonio to the skin, sweetly and delicately per- fumed iquft-Oriaa— New toilet water, tefreehlng the skin Orlsa-Hay — A toilet water with tho per* fume of new moon hay Orlta-Aoiduline — Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, speoially adapted foe ladiea' toilets] Oilsa-Sootoh-I avender— Sprlga of Soo oh lavender flowers ; a rioh toilet watoi Eau-de-Oologne-Orlsa—The high-life toi- lot water Orlxa- Water— Concentrated and diotlllod. Extract of superior Eau de Cologne 3k>ufctoi-Orisa-Dentlfrlce — An ezlllr for preserving the teeth and guma In good health and preventing decay 3rlsa*Dentaire, In paate or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel ffias Orlza et Orisa-Lya — Perfumes for Hoentlng linen and the handkerohief without staining )rlsa-011— Variously perfumed ; for ron- derlng the hair Dof t and brilliant, and preventing om falling ol! )rlia-Lacte (Orlsa Milk)— An emulislve lotion refreshing tonio to the Bkin, removing rod epota and preventing wrinkles on the faoe Jrcmo Orlsa (of Ninon de Loncloa) — For producing a beautiful white complex- ion with the olearnesa and velvety softness of youth >rl*alino-Ooloranto (the beat hair dye) — For instantaneously dyeing the hsAx to any shade, and with no danger to health. In boxes, e&oh with brush, oomb, prospeotno, and bottle ; .?r In boxes, the bottle only without acces- sories f " 'ea Orlxa-Inoolore Violette of the Osar, p i moat exquisite perfume j quite ■ nosegay of violets «& Orlsa Suave white heliotrope— Bon. ! quetof thiflowM, V 934



Public Notices. Money to Lend. T" HAVE £2000 In various sums, walt- JL log investment on approved seourlty JOHN A. CAYG.LL, 10+58 Solicitor, Tancred street ?T~ IT A W X I "N & While thanking his Customers for the succesß already obtained m his new enter- prise, has just received a fresh supply and is prepared to Sell as Cheap aa any House m Ashburton. Also, — A new line of Men's, Ladies' and Chil- dren's Boots and Shoes, jnst m from the Manufacturer. O H. earnestly solicits a call. Motto : Small profits and quick returns fiO MEET THE TIMES C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert Jt Boarding - House, Wills Street ABhburtoD, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 14s 16s, 18s pei week ; or 3s per day. Board only, 10b per week. Dinners only, 4s per weak. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 ri^OWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND X STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES; quickly oorrect all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms bo pre- valent with the flex. Boxes 13 l£d and Is 3d, of all Ohemlßta and Patent Mediolne Vendorß. Prepared only by Tho Lincoln and Midland Counties Drag Co. , Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houbbb. Beware of Ifaltatlons. BLANCARD'B IODINE OF IRON PILLS APPBOVBD by the Academy of Medicine, of Paris, are specially recommended by the Medical Celebrities of the World fcr Borofnla (Tumors, King's Evil, etc), t v .a esily aiages of Consumption, Constitutional Weak- ness, Poorneßß of Blood, and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. None genuine unless signed "Blancaxd, 40, me Bona- parte, Paris." Sold by Druggists and OhemißC throuphonc he Colonief TOWLE'S pennyroyal and steel pills for females qniokly correct all Irregulari- ties and relieve the distress, ng symptoms bo prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is lsd and 2s 9d, of all ohemiotß. Prepared only by E. T. Towle, ohemist, Nottingham, Eng- land. Wholesale of -»il the wholesale houses.— Beware of imitations. 1 12 EOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bbonohiti Asthma, Ooryza, Influenza, Con sumption, <fco. KAY'S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Toln, &o with Ohlorodyne. KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Cheat Complaints. KAY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs, and Colds, is equally serviceable for Qoroei and Cattle. KAY'B TIC PILLS, a opeolfio m Neuralgia, Face-ache, <frc. Con- tains Quinine, Iron, &o. ftOAGULINE.— Cement for Broken \j ir Holes, Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers :— KAY BROS., Stock- port, England PRINTING i |07 ALL KINDS HSOLDDINU-J Billheads Clroularft Memorandum Forcai; Agreement! LlODf Conditions o Salt | Cataloguer Posters, &0.,' Aud every description ot , LEGAL AND OOMMEJRO AL LETTER.PRESS rceoutod Xt Jiie shortest notice and m the LATEST DESIGNS ( ( •SPECIAL 1 and most favorable term* ouotea to , WHOLESALE OjoPiSRSJ ( iSHBURTON GUARDIAN C OFFIOP C E



)AILWAY TIME-TABLE— OHRIST- ii CBUROH, OAMARU DUNEDIN. _South. Week Days. ■ Exp. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. Christchurch depart 7.20 8.10 1.1 4.15 Addingtonjun,  7.27 ... 1.23 Middleton ... „ * ... * Sockbum ...  * ... * Hornby ... arrive Ty.45 1.4 Hornby depart~7rsß ... 1.45 Terripleton ... „ 8.2 ... 1.58 Weedon's ...  * ... * Rolleslon Jun. arrive 8.22 8,37 2. 1 7 Rolleston Jun. depart ... 8.39 2.21 Burnham ... „ 2.34 5.9 Selwyn ... „ 2.56 5.28 Dunsandel ... „ ... * 3.5 5.36 Rakaia ... „ ... 9,33 3.47 6.17 Chert?ey ... „ ... * 4.2 6.36 Dromore , „ , * * * Ashburton . . .arrive 10.15 4-35 7* 1 5 Ashburton departl ... 10.25 4-45 Tinwald ...  4,54 Winslow (for Longbeach... „ ... * 5.13 Windermere ... „ * ... * Hinds „ ... * 5.40 Ealing ... „ * 4 * Rangitata Island „ * ... * Rangitata +... „ 8.20 * 6.27 Orari (for Geral- t dine „ 8.45 * 6.51 Winchester (forj, Geraldine) ... „ 9.0 11,55 7- 11 Temuka ... „ 9.14 12.6 7.26 Arowhenua ... „ ♦ ... * Seadown . ... „ • ... • Washdykejun. „ 9.44 ... 7.59 Timaru ... arrive 9.55 12.37 8.10 p.m.] Timaru... depart 7.20 12.57 4- 2 5 Normanby ... „ • ... * St Andrews ...  8.0 1.25 5.5 Otaio „ 8.14 c 5.19 Makikihi .. „ 8.32 1.44 5.37 Hook ... .- „ * .. * Studholme Jun,  ... 2.3 6.10 Waihao ... „ * ... • Waitaki North „ 9.52 ... 7.0 Waitaki South „ t0.3 •►• 7- 10 Hilderthorp ... „ • ... * Richmond ... „ * ... * Pukeuri Jun. ... „ 10.40 ... 7.40 Town Belt ... „ • ... • Oamaru ... „ 1 1, 10 ■ 3. 10 8.0 Oamaru... depart 725 3.22 1.0 Hampden .w. „ 9.8 4.36 3.20 Hillgrove ... „ 922 ... 3.40 Palmerston ... „ 10.30 5.23 4.45 Waikouaiti ... „ 11.5 5.55 Waitaki . , % \z, \\ .6,40 Dunedin ... ar ye 1.20 7.40 North. Week Days. I Exp. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. Dunedin ...depart 7.0 8.10 4. 12 Port Chalmers „ * 8.34 * Waitaki ... „ 8.25 ... 5.26 Waikouaiti ... „ 9.35 9.58 6,36 Palmerston * 10.22 7.15 Hampden ... „ * n. 17 8.17 Oamaru * 12.30 9.50 uamaru ...depart 7.20 12.50 4. 20 Town Belt ... „ * .„ * Pukeuri Jun , 7.43 ... 4.43 Richmond . M ,» * ... * Hilderthorp ... „ * ... * ! Waitaki S. ... „ 8.12 ... 5.15 Waitaki N. ...  8.20 ... 5.25 Waihao ...  * ... * Studholme Jun. „ 9-15 20 6.20 Hook ... „ * ... • Makikihi ... „ 9.42 2.16 6.47 Olaio ... „ 9.56 c 7.1 St. Andrews ...  10.14 2.34 7,19 Normanby ... „ * ... * Timaru ... „ 10.50 3.3 7.55 Timaru ...depart 7.30 3.17 ... 5.30 Washdyke Jun. „ 7.43 ... ... 5.32 Seadown .-. „ * .« .« * Arowhenua ... „ " ... ... * Temuka ... „ 8.14 3.49 ... 6.3 Winchester (for Geraldine) ... „ 8.30 4.1 ... 6.20 Orari (for Geral- dine .« „ .4 * ... 6.35 Rangitata S. ...  1 • «. ... Do. Island ... „ , Faling ... „ • • Hinds ... „ 9.57 * Windermere ... „ • , Winslow {fvi Longbeach. « „ 10.17 • ,„ .„ Tinwa , 10.31 Ashburton' arrive 10.40 5.27 ... ... a - m . Ashbuiton depart x 0.55 5.37 7.10 Dromore ...  * * * Chertsey ,„ „ 11,34 * 7,49 Kakaia ... „ 11.53 6.19 8.9 Dunsandel ...  12.30 * 8.46 Selwya „. „ 12.40 * 8.57 Burnham ...  12 -57 * 9«i5 RoUeston Jun. arrive 1.8 7.11 ... Kolleston Jun. depart 1.1 l 7.13 to Weedon's ... „ * b b Templeton ,« „ I, b b Hornby ...arrive I. b Hornby depart 1.44 b b\ Sockbu*n ...  * b * Middleton ...  * b 10.9 Addington Jutu ,» 2.4 b Christchurch arrive 2. 10 jr. 55 * Platforms only. Trains do not stop at these unless required. Notice]should be given to the guard at the previous slopping station by any passenger wishing to alight at one of these platforms, b Trains stop to put down passengers only. c Stops on Saturdays only, if required. t Starts from Rangitata on Saturdays only, on other days it starts from Orari. CHRISTCHURCH AND LYTTELTON. Passenger trains leave Christchurch at 6.55, 7.30, 8.5, 9-5, 10.25, a,m., 13.0, 1,25, 3.40, 4'O» s>3°> 6»s°' B'is>8 'is> P.m., arrive m Lyttelton 7.20, 7.55, 8.30, 9.30, 10.50, a.m., 12.35, i-s°» 35, 5-5, 6.40, 7.15, 8.40, p.m. Trains leave Lyttelton for Christchurch at 6.5°. 7.30, 8.35, 9.35, 11.20, a.m., 12.40, 2.0, 3.25, 4.30, 5.15, 6.0, 7.20, 9.0, p.m., arrive m Christchurch 7.15, 7.55, 9.0, 10.0, 11.45, a.m., 1.5, 2.25, 3.50, 4.55, 5.40, 6.25, 7«45» 9.25, p.m. EXTRA TRA.INS.3 An extra train on Thursdays leaves Christ* church for Lyttelton at 11. 15 p.m., and on Saturdays at io.O p.m. An extra train leaves Lyttellon for Christchurch on Thursdays at 11.45 P« m .» a °d on Saturdays at 10.30 p.m. RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORKS BRANCH. To Methven a.m. p.m. Rakaia , depart ,0a 6.40 Hatfield IO j Somerton ... „ t t 1 Mitcham ....  t $ Sherwood , M  t X Lauriston ... „ $53 7.33 Urrall , 10. X Lyndhurst , t . „ J j Caimbrae ...  j j Methven ... arrive jof 8.10 To RAKAIA a.m. a.m. p.m. Methven ... depart a6. 40 £7.55 04.35 'Caimbrae ... „ t X X Lyndhurst ,- „ j j t Urrall ... ... „; f J $ Lauriston , f , „ 7.17 8.32 5.12 Sherwood , M „ J J $ Mitcham ,«  ± J t Somerton ... „ J $ 1 Hatfield ... „ ti t I Rakaia... ... arrive] 8.0 9.15 f 5.55 { Platform only. a Runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. b Runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The others run daily. MOUNT SOMERS BRANCH. To Mount Somers p,m, A Tinwald Junction m. n.depart 5.21 Chelmsford ,- „ f{ ■ Westerfield ... „ Hackthorne Road .„, ... „ f Valletta ... tm .., „ Anama M , M ... „ J Cavendish „ J Mount Somers ... ...arrive 6.45 To Tinwald a.m. Mount Somers ,„ .d eparl oavendish >H ... ...  i Anama  , ... .«. 9t Valetta .. , m , M  Hackthorne road .« ...  . Westerfield •» ,  Chelmsford >M „, „",  t V pwjJd Junction ,„ ...wtlyei \



Stratz ?.id Co T TT QTRATZ & /^O. PHAOTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWEL- LER 3, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHUROH. WE nre manufacturing on the PwrnisßS most of onr LaTge and Varied Stock of Watahes, Clocks, and Jewellery, and are offering the B3tne to the Public at LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICE. The reason we can sell Cheaper than anyone elaeis that we aie OUR OWN MANUFACTURERS; OUR OWN IMPORTERS, AND OUR OWN RETAIL DEA LERB. Belling cur Goods direct from cur Workshopc to the Public, thereby Boviug the Wholesale Merchants' profits, the 20 per cent, daty freight, and other exponses which tho ordinarj Retail Dealer has (o pay. J. F. STEATZ & CO.'S Own Manufactured Engrsh Hunting 1 jvers ; capped and jewelled movements, strong SteiliDg Silver Cases- Price £3 10s. Warranted 10 ycare, Regplrr value for £5 10s. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED English Hunting L3vers, very strong, •• Hall Marked " Sterling Silver Caeos, nir-tight and dust-proof, capped extra jewelled movements, real gold balance, £4 10s. Same quality cannot be bonght eleswhere under £7 7a. Warranted 16 Ykabs. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED EDglißh Levers al £5 10a, with real chronometer balance, jewelled movemert, copied, extra stout Pterling 6 ; !ver Gasea. A eplendid Timekeeper, well worth £8 10a. Wakraktbd 20 Ybaks. OUR OWN MAISUFAOTURED Enßlish Hunting Levers at £G Gs, same quality sold elsewhere for £10 10a. Theo •Watches nre vary Btrongly conEtrnctal, with real compensation balanca, capped and extra jewelled movements m air-tight mid dust-proof Cotes of Solid Sterling Silver, and are wan anted 26 years. NOTICE, The above Watches are registered ani protected by law, and anyone cfferinß worth less imitations or infringing on onr tight will be prcsecnted. KOTHEKHAM WATCHES A leading firm m Chriatchurch havinj reported that they alono sold Gennir. Rotherham Watches, nnd thoao sold by al other Jewellers were not genuine, we heieb; offer & Reward of £50 to them or anyone elsi who can prove that the Rolherham Pnglie! Lovers that I am sellicg at £3 16s are no genuine. J. P. STRATZ & CO. Havo a large assortment ff Ladies' Watches both m Silver anr< Gold, hand- somely engraved Oases, "Hall Marked." Prices : In Silver, fiom 25s ; m gold, from £3 3a. Beautifully finished, and very suitable for Christmas presents. A- Written Guarantee vith everj Watoh, JEWELLEEY. Ladies' and Gents' Gold and Silver Jewellery of every description kept m Stock, or made to order on the Premises on the shortest notice IwarEcTiow Invited, CUTLEET. J-dczen Knives nnd Forks, white or black handles, for 3s Cd. Best quality Table Knives, 7s Gd J-dczpn. Forks.- white metal, Electro Silver-plated, 53 6d i>dozon. Tea Spoons, white metal, warranted to wear white, 3s 6d J-dczcn. Table Bpoons. white metal, warranted to n-ear white, 7e 6d J-dczen. Electro Plated Cruet Stands from JOs 6d SPECTACLES AND EYE- GLASSES To suit all sights, from* la a pair upward? • ~ If cheaper SPECTACLES are wanted we can supply you with them for 3d a pair. As wo have had great practical experience In the. manufacturing of. SPKOTAOLES, wo would strongly advise you not to wear the com- monest Sp jtaclcs, .is they will most likely do yonr Eightjmore harm than good. YOUE SIGHTTESTED FEEE C OF CHAEGE. Invalids and others requiring SPECTACLES and aro rot able to como into town, if they w?U eend their oddreFß, I w ; 'l forward io them a Pight <3unp;e by which means they can find ont what nnmber SPJsCTACI they require, without havirg the irconveriecce of comiug into town. Repairing don<) m all its branches on the prem?"-?eB. "Waterbury Watches," "Hitch, cock," and " Mny's Ideal" patent limpsre- paiied. All materials kept m stock. All orders accompanied with Post Office order or cheque, will be forwarded bj return mail. Satisfaction given or money returned. J F. STRATZ & CO, 2Ci jaiGH Street, i^nUSTCEUECH



Bnainess Noticfß. TO LET— A Five-roomed House In Cox Street, at present m the occu- pation of Mr Olarldge T BULLOOK. TO LET — At a very low rental, a large building fronting East Street, suit- able for a grain and chaff Btore. T. BULLOCK^ ASHBURTON PERMANENT £V. BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 4$ por cent, per annum for De* posits at Oall, 6 pec cant, per annum for three months, and 6 jer cent, per annum if fixed for 6 mcuthe or ove*. J WARD, Alar^gor. Office !— Arcade Ohaa,oera, stree* K EATING'S POWDER destroys oth fleas, moths, bodilea, and all needs, whilst quite harmless to domestics animals. In exterminating beetles the uccess of this powder is extraordinary, la perfectly clean m application, le article you parohase Is KEATING'^ Imitations are noxious and ineffectual Sold m tint, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by ■■ ahemlstß. 1 x/TOUNT SOMERS & METHVBN lILL ROYAL MATL OOAOH. On and after January lat, 1885, the mdoraignod will run a Ooaoh each Mon- iay, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at .oon rroin Hood's Hotel, Monnt Somers, or Springbutn and Aiford Foreet, there •onnoctlng withDuflPa Ooaoh from Methven 3torning same evening. Faros — Spring- >urn, 2s, return, So ; Alford Forest, v oturn, 6b. 27 T. HIX. pINWALD AND MOUtfT SOMERS L RAILWAY. vIOUNT SOMERS AND CAVENDISH ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. The above Coach leaves Hood's hotel >r<7avendish Railway Station everyday, neetlng each train. Passengers by morning train may pro- ceed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to vlethvcn m time for the last train for 'hrlatchurch, or may return In time for he last train for Ashburton. Parcols anC Orders will receive every ittention. He raes and Buggies on hire. n JOHN HOOD E. S. BEAN, COAL AKD FIREWOOD MERCHANT, OEGS to inform his Friends and the PnDUc _L> generally that ho has some Hjav? Bridge Timber on hand, end is prepa.o) to take orders for Timber Either for Bridge or House Building tr poses < BEST NEWCASTLE, MAL7ERN, AND "WKBTPORT COAL m Stock, delivered CHEAPEST BATES. B. 8. BEA.N. Weßt Street, Aahbnrton, /AYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great success proclaim superiority m the treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the Chest, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, Scalds, Corns, Bnnions, Bof Corns, etc. This medicine, the property 0 which has been established more than half a century by thousands of cures, is of an invalu- able use m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many efti actons remedies, and is therefore jußtly considered by a great number of our most eminent physicians aB the moßt active and least irritating agont m the bove affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs S ayard and Biftjii'o oignutttino beto to bo required on every roll of paper and on che box. Wholesale 30, Bug Snint-Mcrri, Paris (France) and cold by all Chemists m the olonies; H. Matson and Co. von :sale-3 Woolpacks 'Woolpacks Woolpacks. }THB, HEAVIEST AND BEST INj fcASUiiURTON. H. MATSON & CO,, Money A to Lend IN XABGE OR [.SMALL SUMS. Apply H. MATSON & CO. I^HAVJfi li£EN APPOINTED AGENT VvA THE MERCANTILE FINANCE ; CO, On.RISTtCH.UF.CH, Who aro preparod to advano* Money~upon DILLS Oi? BALE,; MORTGAGE OF.BTOOK. CROP LIENS OB OTHER SECURITY. D. THOMAS \



Public Notices. Mt. Somers Coal. THE TRAMWAY" havingHbeen'SJoom- pleted, the nnderfllgned can'sapply DOAL m any quantity : ASHBURTON, 17a per ton/by the Truck riNWALD ... 17a „ „ WINSLOW ... 17a „ „ HINDS ... 17a „ EAXING ... 183 „ DROMORE ... 17a „ „ UHKBTSISY ... 17a „ „ Terms Caah. Messes TUOKER and RESTELL, Sole agents for Ashburton, 11*30 E. F. WRIGHT. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TCTALL MY FBIENDS AND CUSTOMERS. W. ZANDEK HAS jaat received and opened up 5 Cases of the Latest Designs m Toys and Fancy Goods for Xmaa and Now Year's Gifts. They consist of Work- boxes, Albums (Photo and Scrap), Shell Goods, Dolls of every description, Fans, Ladies' Hand Bags, Musical Toys, Oraaments m Glnss and China, Japanese Goods, Brackets, Musical Instruments m vatiety, &c. &c, Largest, Cheapest and Best Assortment of Xtnas Cards and New Year's Cards, Children's Tricycles and Perambulators. Toy Horses and Basket- ware. Ladies Hair Work a specialty. W. ZANDER, Tobacconist and Dressing Saloon, EAST STREET, JS^O GUBMUH. IMMENOE REDUCTIONS. GREAT BARGAINS, fT*.H ASKING my Customers for their JL liberal support, I now wish to intimate that my establishment is teplete m every Department, viz , Groceries Brush ware Provisions Patent Medicines Glass, China, and Fancy Goods Earthenware School Rtquieiteß Holloware Summer Beverages Lamps, Cordials and Kerosene, and 1 Liqueurs Machine Oi's Confectionery m Some Cheap Lines Great Variety m Hardware and Biecaits by best Cutlery makers, &o. & c, /gent for Arthur Yatea Garden Seeds, Wholesale and Retail Agent forNelsor, Moate and Co.'b Pure Blended Teas In Packages, Boxes, and Chests, H. M. Carson, EAST STREET, Next to the Bank of New Zealand. Ist November, 1887. 11 E Alfred Harrison, AGOT T OHEErt, dTOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR, ATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sbarr. —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Prodi 0 a »nd Merchandise. FOR SALE- Farming Implements, and Vehiclei of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Sale. Clearing Sales held m Town 01 Country as required, and inoei liberal terms arranged with botb Buyers and Sellers. Bents collected, and the business oi sbsenteoß managed with caro. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, Ad\ ances made instattly on Gooda delivered at the Stores for Tale, 1 gent for the Norwich Union Fire In* jarance Com pony, Agent fpr tf.e MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION* O. AUSTKALAfcIA. M'jFRKD HiUUUSON D.I.C. Ctetinas and the New. Year. ANNUAL MONSTER DISPLAi ov fanoy;goods, games, toys, dolls, cabinet ware, In Wonderful Variety. CHBISTMAS AWD NEW Mirvelß for Beauty and Cheapness BOOKS. BOOKS. Juat addod to ourFanry Soo'is I'erart- nonr, tomo thousands of the ceweet Nor\ss of best Authors, all to bo sold at 'üblieher's London prices. i Fthool Committees, Sports and Bnzaar 'ommttcep, can airango for epecial dis. ount upon large purchases. 'HE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IM. POUTING COMPANY Otf NKW ZEALAND, Ld., CO-OPERATIVE. liriTAL ; £125,000 m 250,000 shares of 10s eaeJ\, E. C. BROWN, Manager* fc. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman t



The Stud. mHE AMERICAN TROTTING HO.RSE Blackwood Abdallah, Will stand this season at Lyndhurst, Dun das, and at owner's Stable, Ashburton. For particulars apply to MAX. FRIBDLANDER. —^ ST" ' TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN TFE METBVEN AKD LAURISTON D!S TRIOTS. rnQE CLYDESDALE COLT,— Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- beach. Diplomacy's sire is Lord Beacons- field, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlie, For particulars ana terms apply to D. McKENDRY, !otl3 Caimbrae. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ABHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, Johnny's Fancy. Bred by Mr James Gow, of Taieri, by lord Salisbury, dam Sally 2nd. For particulars and terms, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDE 9f148 Propr ( TO STAND THIS SEASON, ATM OWNER'S LIVERY STABLES, BURNETT STREET. ■TIHE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE Athlete, Bred by Mr Sibbald, of Burkes Pass. ATHLETE ia a beautiful brown, and •taods 15 hands 3 inches high. He is by Detractor, dam Promised Land. Detractor is by the celebrated Traducor, Promised Land by The Pur. For extended pedi- gree see N.Z Stud Book. For particulars and terms apply GEO. F. SCOTT, Proprietor. 10f97 Bazaar Livery Stables. TO STAND THIS SEASON. mHE .THOROUGHBRED STALLION Wizard, By King of Clubs, dam Charnv both imported. WIZARD is half brother to Spade Guinea and Stonyhurst, and full brother to Charmer, and wbb bred by the Middle Park Stud Company. He is a beautiful whole-colored chestnut, and shows grand power and quality. For full particulars apply to O. KEAtINS, Or Wm. HEALY, Proprietors, o*l2 Ashburton. TO TBAVEL THE ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH DISTRICTS. mEE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE, Young Major. YOUNG MAJOR is by Major, who was imported to Tasmania from England by B, Q. Kekmode, Esq He took first prize at the Boyal Society's Show m England, and many first prizes m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr James Etabk, his dam, Smiler, imported from Tasmania, where she was a first prizo taker, and her progeny gained many awards. Tjsbms : One Mare £3 ; groomago, 63, payable first service. For 3or more mares, property of one owner, special terms may be agreed on. ANDREW DAWSON, ♦ Proprietor, >131 Water ton. TO STAND THE SEASON. AT ' GROVE FARM' TINWALD, mHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, JL Perkin W^rbeckll, PEDIGREE. g Touchstone] I Newminsteriß UeMwing 5) .1 Q% < Palma Emilius H — „ *- .* frrancesca h! Ha > a _ Voltaire "* £J Voltigeur ' U .5 -^ Martha Lynn Q ft £ Swectbriar fj, .5 Stockwe m Eglantine -5 Touchstone /I -5 £ Newminster _ h> £= s Beeswing Hi - — hS^ Palma" Emilius \ _{ a Francesca *" v fr. •= j) Melbourne v j Prime Minister „ , jn 2 "1 Pantalonade p»«i c So. Candlestick Prime Warden C( **• n Maid of Burghley PEBKIN WARb"EOK 11. haslplendid T •Ction, possepses great strength, is as Qandsome as they are made, and is a horse calculated to throw a most valuable class of. racing or other stock, An examination of iiis pedigree will show that he possesses a double strain of n the celebrated Adventurer blood, and is I one of. tne very best bred animals m the Southern Hemisphere- The sona of Newminster have, as a family been more successful at the stud than any family of modern days, and with the exception of Hermit, who is now standing m England at 200 guineas, Adventurer, the grandaire of Perkin Warbeck li. Has produced tue xnost winners of them all. Foi further particulars appiv WWABD GATES, „ $rove F»rm, \ TJawal*. J