THff ASHBtfBTOK GUAfipiAN. TUESDAY, DEOEMBEB 27, 1887

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Gr, h* Beath & Qo> % AKQYLE HOUSE, chei^tgetobcb; /I :o"wLE'S PIiNNYROyAL AND JL STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES luickly correct all Irregalarltlea, and relieve the dwtreeaing BymptOlDfl BO pre* talent with the bbx. Boiea 13 1 M and 1» Id, of all Ohenafotß and Patent Medicine jJSf?, 1 Pre P ared on ly by The Llnoolm md Midland Oonntiea Drag 00., Lincoln-, taigland. Wholetale of all the Wholenale. Beware of Imitatlona. STEEDMAN'S SOOTHiKU~ POWDER FOB CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH CAUTION TO PURCHASER?, The value of this weU-knGwa Family McA cine has been argely tested m all partla/t 3ive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA PIONS, some of which m OUTWARn APPEARANCE so closely resemble th<forl nna ts to have deceived many purchaser! The proprietor thereto*- v 2 dis it due to i jubhc to give a ipecial nation against the u»» jf SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested t fully observe the lour following d characteristics, without wh.ch none jjenuine: — istj—ln every case the words TOHN CHEMIST, WALWORTH bUKREY, are engraved on the Governmem Stamp affixed to each packet, and.— Each Single Powder nas direction! the dose, and the words, John Stekdman ,Cheaist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd.— The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE's, * «jh t -.ThB manufacture t carried oh sq - at Wftlworth, Surrey. Sc^ a Packets by. all Cheaiat an* Mcdl une Vunlors. Ksmpthornb, Prossbr and Co



SPRING AND SUiaiEE FASHIONS. ■* lITONGA ?I§^a^ WA ' H *«» G. L. Beath& 00. SPECIAL LONDON BARGAINS Solected by our JftMalcolm m London, Inspkoiiow Invited, V%^ E enumerate Beveral. as under :— DRESS DEPARTMENT, 425 yards Check U^pl D reß a Stnft, naaal r town p.icelljd, now 84d. '"KSno^Td^ 88 Stnfl « DBOal 616 64d da Ghen<S Alpaca ' ÜBaal Price.B4d,m>w 840 lilt Sfw^Td 3 BSlg6 ' 2 Sol, r £%i mino * and OMh - FANCY D^ABTMENT. lßs &ttL O a P s^ hiefßiwitt 66 won?sSfe 4idaaa 6d ***»*> 126 üBui?Si?BTu B ui?Si?BT Habit CoUMa W MAJSTOHESTER DEPART- MENT. 9 SSZ YsZ»£*™*m**d, grand 8 Cases Nottingham Lace CnrtaiM. 2a 6& upwards. ° w 7 Oaa«B New Prints and Galatea^ all tho lateat colorings and etyles from pw 8 Casea Strong Cotton Shirtings, from ttd pei yard. ° ■ w All tho best makes of White Oalioo aod s?Sffl AST ™ oty> - d -^^ TAILORING DEPARIMENT A large selection 0 f the Very Lateat Stylea m Co Joriol Scotch, and Englian -TwSli and Worsteds for fuits and Trousering.,. SnitS SSLLISSF * firßt * olaßß wi*-" 1 A Trial Solioitbo



I pOWLB S pennyroyal and steel pllla foi X females quiokly correct all irregulari- ties and relieve thedistresi agn'mutoma ao prevalent with the sex. Boxes li 1# »nd <fc 9d, of all chemist*. Prepared only b» JS.T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, EmJ land. Wholesale of mI tho wholesale aouses. —Beware of imitatlbna. 1 12 FOR COUGHS, COLDS, Bbonoh xt Asthma, Coryza, Influenaa, 0 o aumption, <fco, TRAY'S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, w^Ohiotd/ne 86110^^ 11111 ' 1010 ' * IT-AY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent Ooogh8 ' Oold - K A n' OOMp OUND, for Oough., and h«™«.^«,?^ l!i Bq °* lly Bervl oeable foi uorees and Cattle. K A^ 8 T ,IO PILLS, a .peclßo m JSeuralgia, Faoe-aohe, fee. Oon- uttiUß Quinine, Iron, &o. /SOAGULINE.-Oeme at f ot Broken \J b moles, ISold Everywhere. po":v g &^^ YßM ' s^ ONE box of Clark's b4l plUa wax ranted to oure all dißohargeß Itorn1 torn th urinary organs In either aex (acquired o oonstitutional), gravel and palno m baok. Guaranteed free from mercury! Boidln boxes 4b 6d eaoh, by al ohenS? and patent medicine vendors. Bole J prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ties Drug Co. Lincoln, England. Fw sale by the wholesale Housesl -



_. Bußlngßs Notices ij-i-' the Bloud Is the Life.— Clark JL »orld-famed blood mixture la warrapted to cleanse the bleod from ill mputitles from whatever causes ariaiug bor ecrofuJs, scurvy, pkin and blood dis- jußes, and ecorea of all kinds its effects ire marvellous Thousands of tesM- ■iioniala. Soid m bottles '4s 6d and 11s oaoh by cbenmiß and patent medicine vjndors everywhere fcolo proprietors, Ihe Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug 00., Lincoln, England. i f ViiKY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMJfLOLftH'S PYKETiC tAUNK is at hand, and taken TOrm?im? w ariWl Ifc is the cur « and PRKVJfiimVj!, of most dieeases incident to iropualand Colonial life. It allays thir 8 t and coole ard vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, x evorishness, iTevers, Head- ache, Vonuting, and Liver trouble* btation proprietors, flockmasters, and an residing m up-counlry Blations Bhould b« provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular eupplies with your other stores, as it is invaluable to all. Bold by all medicine vendors.



SUCCESS THE BEST TEST OF WORTH HOLLOWAY'S i ILLS &_OINTMENT. THIS UNIVERSAL MEDICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERY- WHERE, THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous system, and act most powerfully yet soothingly on the LIVER AFD BOWELS, Promotfng Digestion and Assimilation, and endowing the whoJ/» bodily frame with Strength and vigor. Vervous Headaches, Tremblings, with Lussitude and General Debility quickly yield to the potent force ot these well-known Pills, and they, are un- rivalled m theii efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blenatohes, pimples and boils, better than any othei iamily medicine known. THE OINTMENT I HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. It heals every kind of Sore, Ulcer and Wound, more certainly than any other known salve. Its marvellous penetrating powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, Curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, fo alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM, GOUT, And Neuralgia it is unsuspassed. fails* *o remove Scurf and every species n distils. The Pills and Ointment are manufactured No. 8, New Oxford street (late 533, fprd street, London), and ore iold by el Cidors of Patent Lines throughout the vilized World. Directions for use m almost every langua^ KB" Purchasers should look to the Lab si >Pot and Boxes. If the address nntJ^str'ct *ot nn they nic sputioue



KEATING'B POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'b POWDER. KEATING'S" POWDES. HILLS BUGS, PLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES. HARMLESS TO ANIMALB, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled m destroying FLEAS, BUGS, COOKSOAOIIES, BEETLES, MOTHS m furs and every other species of insect. Sportsman will find this invaluable for destroying fleas m their dogs, aB also ladies for their pet dogs. The PUBLIC are CAUTIONED that packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold m tins by all Druggists. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM * TABLETS. KEATING'S WORM TABLETS. KEATINGTS 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 aafe and mila - preparation and is especially adapted foi children. Sold ia tins by all Druggists, Proprietor— THOMAS KEETING, London.



., QItATEiFUL— COMFORTING . EPPS'S COCOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the nature laws which govern the operations c digestion and nutrition, and by a oaroft application of the fine properties of we oefected ooooa, Mr. Eppa has provide our breakout tables with a dollaato 1 flavonrcid beverago which aaay B&ve v. many heavy dcotov'B bille. It lc by Hi ud dona use of cuoh articles of die* tba a ooDßtltutlon may be gradually btlit v «ntil strong or.ovgh to renict every t©T dency to (ikow.e : . hundreds of snbti maladies Are iioiitinj, -.iL'nnd un ready attack wherever there ? weak point We may escape many a fatal eh»ft b. keeping ourselves well fortified with pur food and a properly nourished frame.-- An article m the Civil Service Gazette, Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold m Jib packets by Grocers, labellc thus: — JAMES EPPS AND CO., HOMtHOPAIHIO CHEMISTS, LONDON, ENGLANI



Driza Perfumery. 207, Rue St. Honors, Paris, T" E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon-OrlzafOrfeaSoap) — From the for- mule of Dr (?. Kevftil. The beßt soap for rendering the akin white and soft. Sweetly and refreahlnely sceaied (roae, green and white). Savon-OriEa-Veloute, exquisitely per- famed for the toilet and b&tha Savon-Orlsa Orlia Soap)~No. 2, extva fine, m boxen, 6 oakes, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1 Orixa-Savon-Inoorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white -■■■—. violet Oriifr-Tooioa (extraot of plants) to cleanse the hair — no-w mown hay. moßsrose, violet, etc .„., Orlia- Powder — Flowers of Carolina rice j for eoftenfng and refreshing the nklo ; m excellent boxes, with powder pnff Orlia-Voloute— Flowers of rloe powder, adhering to the skin, with the per- fume of sew moon hay Orlsa-Flowert> (white and atubered) An excellent toilet water, tonlo to the akin, sweetly and delicately per- fumed Aqua-Orl**— New toilet water, refreshing the skin Orisa-Hay— A toilet water with the per- fume of netr moon hay Orisa-Aoidaline — Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets) Orisa-Sootoh-lovender — Sprlgo of Soo oh lavonder flowers ; a rloh toilet water Eau-de-Oolcgne-Orlxa— The high-life toi- let water Orixa- Water — Concentrated and distilled. Extract of superior Ban do Cologne Goutteu-Orlxa-Dentlfrioe — An eiillr for preserving tho teeth end gums Id good health and preventing decay Orlsa-Dentaire, m paite or powder, for whitening the teeth without affeoting tho enamel Ess Orlia et Oriia-Lys — Perfumes for aoentlng linen and tho handkerchief without stainiag Orliß-OH — Variously porfumed ; for ren- dorlng tho hair soft and brilliant, and preventing om falling off Orlia-Lacte (Orisa Milk)— An emulsive lotion refreshing tonlo to the skin, removing red npota and preventing wrinkles on the faoe Orome Orlaa (of Ninon de Lonolos)— Foi producing a beautiful white complex- ion with tha olearneas and velvety softness of youth Orliallne-Ooloran^e (tho best hair dye)— For Instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade, aad with no danger t« health. In boxes, oaob with brash oomb, prospeutaa, and bottle; ar h boxes, tho ko\ lo only without aooos soslei Eei Ori«a-Inoolore Vlolette of the Osar 11 a most exquisite perfume; quite » nosegay of violets Km Oclu Suave white heliotrope— Bon- queidtheflqwey, f W



m I HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AGENT Fuit THH MERCANTILE FINANCE CO., iCHRISTCHUBCH, - Who are prepared to advance Money upon i BILLS m SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOCK CRUP LIENS OR OTHER SECURITY IX THOMAS



H. Mation and 00. j TOR SALE Woolpacks Woolpacks Woolpacks. \THE HEAVIEST AND BEST IN • ABHUURTON. H. MATSON & CO i> . Money to Lend IN LARGE OR SMALL J3UMB. Apply H. MATSON & CO.



PRINTING r. (OP ALL KIHD9 7NOLT7DINU-. BillhMdi i ' " ' ' ' Giroalira . MemixMida m Fount Agieomoati Ueui — . _. - Conditions olSalr' O»t*logaei Poaten, &0., Aud evaiy dcsorlpilon ol LEQ^L AND 00MMBR0 AL LETTBE-PRESS e»oated at lie uhorteit notloo and lv the LATEST DESIGNS 3P^!OIAL A 0 and most fAmrable faint one tea to WHOLESALE OiWPtiRS ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFJCr



M.YARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great success proclaim flnporiority m the treatment of Violent Golds, Irritation of tho Cheat, Aching, Sprain .Sprains, Sores, Scalds, Corns, Bnmons, Sof Corns, etc This medicine, the property o which has been established more than half a eentnry by thonsanda of enres, ia of an invaln- ablo dso m many inflammatory diseases againßt which there are not many efti aclona remedies, and is therefore jnstly considered by <> great number of oar most eminent physicians as the most active and least irritating agent m tho bove affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fayard and Blayn's signature has to be require! on every roll of paper and on cho box. Wholesale 30, Kne Boint-Merri, Paris (France) and sold by all Chemista m the oloniess



RULEB AND BEGULATIONB. 1. No entry for the above Races will be re- ceived except on tho condition that nlldis* putes, claims, and objections arising out of tha rncinp: shall be decided by the Btoware, or whom they may appoint, their decision on all points connected with tho carrying out of this program me to be final, 2. C. J.O. rules will be m force. 8. Tho races are open to any horse com- monly resident m tho district from tho Ist of Octobor, 1887, to iho date of meotingj and owned by a person who haß tended m tho district during tho same period. 4. The district above mentio- ci la bounded on tho north by tho Belwjn, and on tho aouth by the Orari . 6. Five per cent will be deducted from the grces of all monies payable m accordance with this programme for expenses of the coarse. 6. No protest will bo received unless lodged within 16 minutes after the race hos been run, to which tho protest refers, and must be ac- companied by £2 m cash, 7. Horseß breaking m the Trot must pull and po, and trot to the satisfaction of the Stewards 8. All nomination* and accoptanceafffo to tho funds of tho Olub; ' : WEIGHTS- ' Weights will be declarod on Satnrdoy 17th December, 1887. . ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances and MFidon entries must bo m the hands of tho Brcrctary, at Ecott'B Hotel, Tinwold, not later than 10 p.m. on Tuefedav December 27th, 1887. uesaay, An efficient Band will be on tho grouudl also a iwnslisator of the most approved male,? Charges—A dnltß, 1« eaoh , children,' half price | carriages, 2b 6d each ; horses m eaaV'ta, OYRJIj JUPHSONJ^



TKWALD RAGING CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. JANUARY 2nd, 1888, Phebidbnt. Donald McLean. VIOE-Pkbbidentb. J. O; N. Giigg and 0. M, Btrachey Judge. Matthew Stitt. " Stewards. James Begp, Qeo. Jniucs, H. Fowler, M . Pcott, O, Jephßon. Tiibabuhbr. M. Scott. Starter. David Thomas. Clerk of the Scales. Stephen Clark) Clerk of thh Gourbb. B.Hankß, Hakdioaitbrs. The Committee. First Baco to start punctually nt 12.80. It Handicap Hurdlh Baob, of 16 bovbj over 6 flights of hurdles* aboat Bft 6in high. Becond horso to receive 60a from the Btaka. Nomination, 10b { acceptance, 6b. l£ miles. 2i Nuvel JBuuDtß Baob, of 20 boys ; over 6 flights of hurdlcß, about Bft 6in high. Winner to be enld by auction, and the whole of tho proceeds to go to the fnnda of the Club. Weight lOat. Poet entrance 10s. 1£ miles. 8, Tinwald Cur Handicap, ef 80 both. . Second horse to receive £6 from the stake. Nomination, 163} acceptanco, 16s, H miles. i. Trotting Raob, Time Handicap, of 16 boys. 'Second horsa to receive '60s from tho stake. No weicht under lOst. Nomina- tion, 10s ; acceptance, 6s. Pull and go. Three miles. 6, Maidbn Raob, of 10 soys. Weight for age. Entrance, 10a. 1 milo 6. 'Flying Handicap, of 10 soya. Entrance 108. Gup winner to carry 71b penalty. 6 furlongß. 7. Novel Race, of 20 boys. Winner to be sold by auction, acd Ihe whole of the pro- ceeds to go to the funds of tho Club. Post entry, 103. Weight, Bst np 6 fnr- longs. 8. Consolation Handicap, of 10 sove. En- trance, 10s. 1 mile. 0i Hurry Scurry, for entranco monby. En- trance, 10s. For horeoa that have never won public money. Catch weights. H If a m'le.



m/TOUNT SOMBRS & METHVBN LVJL ROYAL MAIL COAOH. On and after January let, 1885, the undersigned will ran a Coach eaoh Mon- lay, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at aoon from Hood's Hotel, Monnt Somers, *or Springbam and -Alford Foreut, there jonnectlng w-ithDafTs Ooaohfrom Methven atnrnlng same evening. Fmres — Spring- ■mm, 2s, return, 3b ; Alford Forest, * etnrn, 6s. < 27 T. HIX. JUNWALD AND MOOUT SOMERS L RAILWAY. >IOUNT SOMBRS AND OAVBNDISH ROYAL MAIL COAOH. The abovo Coach leaves Hood's hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, meeting each train. Passengers by morning train may pro- jeed by coach to Alford Forest, thenoe to Methven In time for the last train for Ohrlstchuroh, or may return In time for he last train for Ashburton. Parcels anC Orders will reoelve every fcttentlon. Heroes and Baggies on hire. In JOHN HOOD



K EATING'S POWDER destroys oth fleas, raoths, bedtles, and all nseots, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the access of this powder is extraordinary, is perfeotly olean m application, ne article you purchase Is KEATlNG'*- imitations are uoxioos and (noffectaal Sold m tins, 6d, Id, and 2s 6d eaoh, by dhemists. 1 BLANOARD'S IODINE OP IRON PILLS ! 4 PPROVED by the Academy of Medicine c\. o! Paris, are specially recommeDded by tho Medical Celebrities of the World fcr Borofaln (Tamore, King's Evil, etc), tho only iiCages of Consumption, Constitutional Weak- ness, Poorness of Blood, and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course, None genuine unless signed " Blancard, 40, rue Bon r« parto, Paris." Sold by Druggists and Chemise tfarouguout he Colonier



Business Notices. TO LTCT— A Five-roomed* House In Cox Street, at present m the occu- pation of Mr Olaridge T. BULLOCK. T t O LET — At a very low rental, a large building fronting Eaat Street, Bult- able for a grain and chaff store. T. GUiLOOK. A SHBURTON PBEMAJSEKT (\. BUILDING & TNVBSTMEN'J SOOIETV.. I'ha abovo Society pays Interest at tho j rate of 4J per oont. per annum for De- posits at Call, 6 pp* oent. per annum for three mouths, and 6 oent. per annum if fixed for 6 mcuths or over. J WARD. .Manager. Office: — Arcade Ohamoers, ikumott street



J. F. STRATZ & CO.'S Own Manufactured English Hunting Leveri; capped and jewelled movements, strong Sterling Silver Oases. Price £8 10s. War; a. ted 10 years, Regular value for £5 10s. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED English Hunting Lnvors, very strong, 11 Hnll Marked " St -rling Silver Canes, nir-tighfc and dn^t-proof, capped extra jewelled movements, real gold balance, £4 10p. Same quality cannot be bonght elsewhore under £7 7h. Warranted 15 Yeabb. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED English Levers ai £5 103, with leal chronometer balance, jew lied movement, capped, extra st uo Fitriinß Silver Caseß. A epleudid Timekeeper, well worth £8 103, Warranted 20 YEAna. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED English Hunting Levers nt £6 63, enmo quality sold oleo.v here for £'0 10a. Thcss \Vatches ure vary strongly con«trncte', with re-tl comDenß.ktion balance, c>j;ped and extra jewelled movements m air-tighb nnd dnst-proof Caaoa of Holid Sterling (Silver, and are wan anted 26 years. NOTICE.



SPECTACLES AND EYE- GLASSES Toauit all sights, tronj 1 3, .'a^'pail' upwards. If 'cheaper SPECTACLES are wanted wo can supply you with them for 3d a pair. As ws have haa great practical experience m tho manufacturing of SPECTACLES, wo would Btrongly advise you not to wear tho com- monest Spectacles, as thoy will most likely do your eight more harm than good* YOUR SIGHT TESTED FBEE OF CHAKGE. Invalids and othe'B requiring SPECTACLES and nra not nbla to ojiuo iut > town, if ihoy will eond thoir address, I will forward co tbera a v )ghc Suago by which means they can find out what uumb;r SrisOTACLK thoy require, without huviDg the inconvenience of comiug into town, Repauing don* m all its branches on tho prcmipca " Watcroury Watches," "Hitch* cock," ard '• May'a Ideal" patent Lampß ie- paired, All inaturials kept m Block. All orders accompanied with Post Offico order or,', cheque, will be forwarded by return mail, B; tietdcticn given or money rtturnod. j. f. mm § co. 2GI tfiqii Stb.het, cIHHISTCEUBOfft SAMPLE WATCHES MAT BK SKKN AT H. M> JONES', East Street.



Tho above Watches are registered and protected by law, and anyone cfferinß worth- lees imitations or infringing en oar righto will be prosecnted. EOTBEEHAM WATCHES. A leading firm m Christchurch having reported that they alone soJd Gennir.c Botherram Watches, ami tbose Bold by all other Jewellers were not gtnnine, wo hereby offer a Reward of £60 to them or anyone else who ran prove tbtt the Hotberbam English Levers that I am selling at £3^l6s are not genuine. J. F. STEATZ &] CO. J-lnve a large nssortment of Ladies' Waiches both m Silver anrf Gold, hand- somely tnyravel CaneP, "Hall Marked." Prices: In .silvei, fiota 26a ; m gold, from £8 3s. Beautifully finished, and; very BDitable for Christmas presents. A Written Guarantee with every Watch, JEWELLEEY. Ladies' and Gents' Gold and Silver Jewellery of evrry dfßcnption kept m Stock, or madn to order on the Premises on the shortest notice. Inspection Invited. CUTLEEY. i-dczen| Knives and Foiks, whito or black handle*, io> 3a C'ri. Best quality Tablft Knives, 7a 6d J-dozpn. Forks white metal, Electro Silver-plated, 5s 6d i.dozou. Tea Spoons, whito metal, warranted to wear white, 3s 6d J-dezen. Taolo Spoons, white metal, warranted to *^ear whi c, 7h Gd j-dczan. Electro Plated Cruet (Stands from 10s Gd



Stratz andOo j. f. s tratz * cr PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWEL- LER 3, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 HIGH STREET, CHRISTOHUROH. WE nre mannfacfcnrlng on the Prrmiaea rao&t of onr Large and "Varied J^tgok of Watches, Clock?, ."\nd Jnwcllery, and are offering the s.^me to the Public at LESSXHAN WHJLESALE PRICE. The reason we can^eell Cheaper than anyone elee is that wo are OUR OWN MANUFACTURERS} OUR OWN IMPORTERS, AND OUR OWN RETAIL DEALERS. Selling our Goods direct from oar Workshops to the Pabllo, thereby saving the Wholesale Merchants' profits, the 20 per oent. dUty. freight;, and other expanses which the ordinary Retail Dealer hw (o pay.



, BURNETT STREET. 'PHE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE Athlete ; Bred by Mr Sibbald, of 13urke'B Pass. ATHLETE is a beautiful brown, and 9tnnds 15 hnnds 3 inches high. Ho iB by Detractor, dam Promised Land. Detractor J ia by the celebrated Truducer, Promised • Land by The Pir-r. For extended podi- groe see N.Z. Stud Book. For particulars and terms apply GEO. F. SCOTT, Proprietor. 10+97 Bazaar Livery Stables. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THE iTHOBO UGH BRED Wizard, By King of CUil»b, dam Charm, both P imported. WJZAKI> is bnlf hrother to Spade Guinea jind Stonyhnrst, and full brothor to Charmer, nnd wub bred by the Middle Park Stud Company. He is a beautiful whole-colored chestnut, and ahows grand power and quality. * For full particulars apply to B O. KEArtNH, Or Wm. HEALV, r Proprietors, t 9*12 ABhbnrton. t, . TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON AND b LONG BEACH DISTRICTS. milE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE, Young Major. YOUNG MAJOR is by Major, who was imported to Tasmania from England by R. Q. Kermode, Esq. He took first prize at Iho l.'oyal Society's Show m England, and many first prizes m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOU was bred by Mr James Stark, his dam, Smiler, imported from - loamurjia, where she was a first prizo taker, and her progeny gained many awards. Tbrms : One Mare £3 ; groomago, sa, pay-able first service. For 3or more mares, property of one owner, special terms may be agreed on. ANDREW DAWSON, , Proprietor, J3l _ Waterton. TO STAND THE SEASON AT GROVE FARM' TINWALD, mHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Perkin Warbeckll, PEDIGREE. S Touchstone _ | Ncwmiiwtcr. I Bceswi|lß H ti CO .4 00 g Palma Emilius -" I'Vancesca H I " H i? a Voltaire "* •- Voltigcur  , , , , .S '4 Martha Lynn pq -* _« 0& "g Sweetbriar „ , .- , = Stockwe m Eglantine _ -. j * . Touclistone 1 13 v Ncwmiiislerl  X ~ - JJccswing pis g n, IS 3 Palma Emilius A v p (_l j 1' rancesca {tfj d " iv .§ £> Melbourne "to 3 J'rinie Minister „ . . . ]T 2 *-i rantalonade ft .5 tp ft *£ ~ v; o. Candlestick Prime Warden aid of I'urghley PEIKIN WARBECK 11. has Bplondid action, possesses great strength, ia as unndsome as they ure made, and is a horso calculated to throw a most valuable class of racing or other Btock, An elimination of iiis ped'groo will show that hp poQßCßses a double strain of the celebrated Adventurer blood, and is one ot the very best bred animals m tbp Southern Hemisphere, The eona of Newminster have, as a family been more successful at the Btud than any family of modern days, and with the exception of Hermit, who is now standing m England at 2QO guioeap, Adventurer, the grandsire of Perkin Warbeck Jl .has produced tue moßt winnerß of thorn all. Fo» further particulars apply "~ EDWABD GATJJS, $rove F»rra,



The Stud. rpHE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Blackwood AbdaHah, Will stand this season at Lyndhurat, Dun alas, and at owner'B Stable, Aehburton. For particulars apply to MAX. FRIEDLANPER. rO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN TFE METHVKN AND LADRISTON DIS TBLTTS. mBE CLYDESDALE COLT,— Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- bench. Diplomacy's sireia Lordßoaoons- field, dam Pleaßant by Prince Charlie. For particular* and terms apply to D. MoKEHDRY, 10+18 Cairnbrae. TO TRAVEL THIS BEABON 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 I • MAX FRIEDLANDE 9f148_ Propr TO STAND THIS SEASON, OWNER'S LIVERY STABLES,



Alfred Harrison, U)0T T ONEEit, dTOOE AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. A7TJRDAY SALE at 12 o'clock «h»rp ■ — Horuea, Cattle, Plge, Produoa »nd Merchandise. FOR SALE— FarmiDg Implements, and Vehicle* of all kinds constantly id Yards on view for Pale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Bents collected, and the business of absentees managed with caro. Valmtfon made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. gant for the Norwich Union Flro In- iarance Oorap'my. Agent for U.e MUTUAL- LIFE. ASSOCIATION O. AUSTRALASIA, ALFRED HARIUcON



MEW SUMMER TWEEDS. IN thanking our Customers for p«*st favors received and hoping fc , continuance of tto came, we bog oa announce that we have just received t large assortment of Summer Tweeds, cnmprisiDg all the latest designs, and of the Best Quality. Those Tweeds consist principally of Ashburton Manufncture, and the success the ABhburton Goods obtained at iho recent Show is a sufficient guarantee to their quality. WE HAVE ALSO IN STOCK- HEAVY SADDLE TVVEEDr WORSTED COATINGS, BERGES, jbto Customers- may rely on getting the latest style, first-class fit and workmar- ship. H. &E. CRAIGHEAD, TAILORB, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON,



Public Notices £20 REWARD. '■ IN consequence of the amount of Poaching going on m the Creeks on tho Lpgmlior Estate, the abovo reward will be paid to anyone giving information that wi ; l lead to a conviction. From this dato NO ONE will te per- mitted to fish m the Crocks on tho Lnemhor Estate. 11*58 DONALD MoLEAN. BUILDERS, UNDERTAKERS, Ac, Corner W*k*tiui Ko^d and Cass stteet, (Next Central Hotel) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory Hfcvelock ntreaf llflO WILDING AND LEWIS, QARRISTERS AND QOLIOITORS t> _ & F. WILDING, Notaby Public, Offioei: Next "MalFoffice, BornetUti Aahburton. Mr Wilding will attend the sittings o* the Aehbnrton Courts on Mondays an<? Thursdays, and may be consulted perso ally on these dayo. The firm is now represented In A. burton by Mr Clayton, an Eng 1 ib Solicitor of oonßldorable experience, t jo will bo (n dally attendance at the ol ie to reoelve Instructions «od confer % itb clients



Dxa Christmas and the Hew Year. ANNUAL MONSTER DISPLA.* OF FANCY GOODS, GAMES, TOYS, DOLLS, CAJiFNBTWARE <&0., &C' In Wondeiful Variety, cmasTMAs akd :new ! liiAK CAHDo, M'irvels for Beauty and Cheapness. BOOKS. BOOKS. Just ndded to ourFanry oo^a t'tpart- inent, eomo thousaurls of the newest Works of best Authoss, p.ll to bo sold ut Publisher's London pricoß, School Ccmtnitteos, Pports on 1 Bazaar Comm'ttfCfl, can amngo for speci A dis- count upou large pure laeoa. THE DRAPKRY AND GENERAL IM. rOHTJN'i COM*ANV (V KKW ZEALAND, Ld., CO-OPERATIVE 1 OiriTAL : £125,000 m 250,000 eharee of lOg QBOK Wabbhousbs — OASHEL STREET, CHRISTOHUROH HIGH STREET . ... DUNEDIN E. C. BROWN, Manager,



STORAGE, JTJRAGE. WOOL. "WOOL. WOOL. fTIHE Undersigned bogfl to announce to I his numerous friends of Ashburton and the surrounding districts that ho has taken over the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER- CANTILE AtffiNCY CO S STORES IN ASHBUIITON, And is prepared to receive Wool and Grain for STORAGE or SHIPMENT. Liberal Cash Advances made on WOOL, GRAIN, SKINS, &c, m store or con- signed for Sale. WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS a the Lowest Prioco. TWINE, CHAFF, OATS, OILS, LAMPBLACK, &c. *m — GRAIN bought and sold. Land and Estate Agent. agent"for— N.Z. Loan & Mercantile Agency Co Union Insurance Company Bbooke's Shkbp Dip, Etc. Newest Improved Threshing Machines arranged for. ERED. MAKEIG, 11 35 A«hWutton.



CHRISTMAS is APPROACHING. I THEREFORE consider it my duty to inform my numerous Clients and the Public generally, that I have just landed the Christmas requisites, viz. : — New Currants, Eleineß, Valenc'afi, and Sultana Raisins, and as those Fruit 3 men- tioned are both I arge ar.d Blooming, I anticipate a large and ready SALE to the Loverßot good FBUIT; aleo, m addition to the foregoiDg Lin b, I h^ve recured , some good panels of ALMONDS, both) Sweet and Hitter, aho ALMONDS m Shells, Barcelonian, Brazilian, Monkey, and Chinese ; Candied .Peels, Lemon, Orange and Cition ; a'eo a variety of other parcels, which include some excellent value m Italian goods Crystallised rats, Prize Packets, Lucky Ba^s, and mnny other interes'.ing »nd amusiDg c mmoditu-s for the Lit le folks, and whilst courting an iospection of my Stock I would bog to tender my warmest gratitude for the, support which I have received from my* Frit nds and the Public during my business* career, assuring thorn too, thixt as 1 am now iho olrient Hnd largest Retailer of GKOCEIUES m Ashburton, it gives me an cxc ptional ndvanta.e ovir enriller Boiißee, with regard to purchasing powers m the Wholesale Markets ; consequently my Customers and tho Publio can rest Bttuured that lhey will get tho bcßtvulue for fc'eir money if they will but CALL and inspect cur large and nseoried Stock of GKOCERIEf, coupled with House- bold Furnishings, Ironmongery, Cooking Utensil?, Crockery, Ch!na, Glass, and Earthenware, Majolica War?, Clocks, and mat>y other remarkable lines too numerous to quote, but all SOLD at tho Lowest Legitimate Prices. Country orders punclua'ly executed and despatched without delay, whether by Post Cards, Te'egrams or Letters. &B my Htaff of assistants are efficient And responsible, Customers will be waited upon with civility. Please kotb the Address, — D. McFarlane, WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCER. ITALIAN WAREHOUSEMAN AND CLASH, CHINA & OBOCKJfiRY IMPORTER. BRANCHES— Eaht Stkebt, Bdsnett Street, akd Havblock Street. WAREHOUSE AND OFFIOBP, itoBKBH Street, AtHßUiuon,



K.uTi ii -n ii ' iin i _irT|!L!l! Public Notices. ) Money to Lend. I HAVE £2000 m various suras, wait- Ing investment on approved security j JOHP A. CAY'^LL, t lotsß Solicitor, TancnvJ siroot SADDLERY 1 SADDLERY ! I MR A. IRELAND, havirg started m above Busings, m p-onvsea nrxt door to Mr PA"Cnt\G. Teut Maker, K;xst Street, hopes, by htrict attention to Busi- ness, to me; it a share of public patronage. T H 3 LO W EST PRIC ffiS OHA KG ED. \ Evwy ieqeisito m the Trade kept m i Stock. Farmers and others will now have an opportunity of getting SADDLEBf at such LOW PRICES aa were never before offered m Athburton. Repairs executed on moat xeasonablo 11*19 terms. Mount Somers Coal THE TRAMWAY having been com- pleted, the undersigned ca fl supply GOAL In any quantity : ABHBURTON, 17« per ton, by the Truck TCNVVALD ...17a „ „ WINSLOW ...17a „  HINDS ... 17a „ BALING ...18 1 „ DROMORE ... 173  „ OHHSBTSEY ... 17s „ „ Terms Cash. Messes TUCKER and REBTELL, ' Sole agents for Ashbnrton, •*3O K. F. WRIGHT. OH YES! This recurring Christmas Season gives ma the opportunity to thank racßt heartily my numerous customers for their continued patronage of my place of business, and to exprees my great satisfaction at the marked . increase m lny trado during tho year. Disclaiming aa Ido all ' humbug,' 1 wi*h to say that my ambition is to do the largest tradfa m Ashburton, ai d if I don't do quite that, 1 mean to try to deßorve it by giving consiant and prompt attention to all orders, and good value m every department. This will, I trußt, s'dre at least a further large increase m the coming yeßr. To those who have not hitherto patronised me, I would reFpect fully euggeßt that they give mo a turn. A new picture almanac awaits each of my regular customers, and I wish a merry Christmas and happy New V ar to all. It is not necessary to enumerate the various articles m my well-selected stock, which embraces groceries, Italian and fancy goods, pr -visions, crockery and jzlasswaro, fruits, conftctbnery, &c. &c. Prires will be found very reasonable. Agent for Arthur Yatea 1 garden seeds Wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Co. 'spure blended teaßin chests, boxes and packets. —H. M Cakson, East street, near Bank of New Zealand