THE ASHBURTON GUABDIAN, THUESDAt; DECEMBER 15, 1887!

Printed and Published by the Ab&bubioh to^LiSHiNci Company (Limited ),at thai Steam Printing Office, BarneU-rtttfit ftNraxkon |Thursday, Deoember 15, JBB7J



Business Notices. Fife* the Blood is the Life.— Clark " world-famed blood mixture 1b warrapted to cleanse the bleod from til impurities from whatever causes arising For scrofuls, scurvy, pkin and blood dii< eases, and Boores of all kindi, its effects are marvellouß. Thousands of tesfcl- monials. Soid m bottles 4s 6d and Us eaoh by chemists and patent mediolne vendors everywhere bole proprietors. The Lincoln and Mid Und Oonntias Dn« Co., Lincoln, England. \i "YTEIiY little medicine of any other kind PraETiC q aALINB is autodf andS as occasions arise. It is th© our* and PREVENTIVE of most diseases incident to Iropnal and Colonial life. It allays thirst and cools and vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, 1 everiehnesa, Fevere, Bead- ache, Vomiting, and Liver troubles: fetation proprietors, flockmaeters, and all residing m up-country stations should h% provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other etoreß, as it is invaluable to all. Bold by all medicine vendors. MESSRS GRIESSELIOH ANoInT WJK AVERS HALL ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON Established 1855 Ship to order any de B orip«on of British and Continental Good, upfn 2tpei 3 commission, selected by buyw *ith Colonial experience, and attend to tie prompt realisation of Produce at nlAa* prices opoa 1 per cent. conuSsii Oidera to be accompanied by Letteti of Credit cr part remittance m Bank Draft* or Produce. OpenPoliolea of Inrannot for fluting cargoes to cover eea risk?. References— Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agrm Banki London, and most of the Colonial Banks Current Prioe Lists, Produce Report! and any necessary samples or information on application, j 35 £1 To^fi4.P OTda *o be made by pei. * x ** aona of either aex, In their own localities, ut. work for ni New Duslness. All me* #ifch wonderful sue ooaa Anyone car io the work. Capital now /equired. Wt will start; you. Outfil fforth £1 mailed free. The employmen is partloulaxhr adapted to the region In which thlfl^phblioatlon olroulatea. Bon and girls earn nearly as muoh m men* Full particulars and instructions mailo ree. Now la the time— don't delay, bul write to v at once, Address &XIKBOH and Co Portland Maine. United Statei ONE box of Olark'a b4l pUla war ranted to oure all discharges f/om th urinary organs In either sex (acquired o constitutional), gravel and pains m , back. Guaranteed tree from meroury l ! Sold In boxes 4b 6d eaoh, by al chemiat? and patent medicine vendors. Sole pro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Ooun ties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Foi sale by the wholesale Houbbb. ■ ■* SPKING AND SUMMEB PASHIONS. Ex "TONGARIr67~«ARAWA,' > ABb • AOBANGI." G. L. Beath & Oq. SPECIAL LONDON BARGAINS Selected by onr Mr Malcolm m London* Inspection ImriTSD, VlfE ena merate several an^nndar:— DEESS DEPABTMENT. 426 yards Check Orepfi Dress Stuff, ura al town p lice 11 id, now B|d. 415 yards Stripe Orepe Drees Stuff, usual price Is 2d. now 9Jd. 615 ffi* 8 ° hen 6 Mv&ca > nsual P rico B Wi n «» 552 yardß Shot and Plain Pop linettee, usu M 0 104? n? 63^' 1 BroWn BBlß6j nanal P riott 278 yards Grey and Brown Beig , usual price 1b OJd, now 7id. - 2 Cases Block French Merinos and Cash* meres, la 3d to 8s 3d, FANCY DeFaBTME^T. 18b:^ z l I ? diei> SUk Handerchiefa front lOjd, all at London price. 66 doz. Guipure Lace, 4id and 6d per yard. worth la and Is 6d. • 126 doz. Pure Linen Habit Collars 10id usual price Is 3d. ...■"» 35 doz, Ladiea 1 Fancy Aprons, one-third under usual price. 84-inch and 40-inoh Lace for Dresses, all colorß from Is 6d. MANCHESTEH DEPAET- MENT. . 3 Cases Cream and Brown Holland. Brand value, lid to Is. 8 Cases Nottingham Lace Curtains, 2s 6d upwards. 7 Oaaeß New Prints and Galateaa, all the latest colorings and styles from per yard. , *^ 3 Gases Strong Cotton Shirtings, from 41d pei yard. All the best makes of White Calico and Sheetings m Great Variety, and marked at very small advance. TAILORING DEPAKTMENT A large selection of the Very Latest Styles m Colonial. Scotch, and English Tweeds and Worsteds for Euits and Trouserings, Suita made to measure m first«clasa Btyle at most - reasonable rates. A Trial Solicited Gr. L. Beath & Co,. ARGYLE HOUSE, CHEI^TCHUKOH. STEEDMAN'S SOOTHINa POWDER FOR CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family Mod cine has been afgely tested m all parts j' 1 1 world, nnd by all grades of society, for upwai of FIFTY YEARS. Its weU-earned^ cxten sive sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITA TIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the ori gina as to have deceived many purchaserf The proprietor thereta* \2els it dye tg: \ public to give a special asainil the tut of SUCH IMITATIONS, Purchasers are therefore requested to fully observe the four following d characteristics, without wh.ch none, genuine: — «t,-<ltt every ctse the wwd» JOHN STEBDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY, are engraved on the Govemmen Stamp affixed to each packet. and. — Each Single Powder nas direction! the dose, and the words, John Stekdman Chemist, Walworth, Suney, punted thereon. 3rd.— The name, Steedman, is always ipclt with two EE's. 4th. — The manufacture s carried on 10 at Walworth, Surrey. Sole 1 , to Packets by all Cheaist and Mcdl cine Vendors. Kempthorne, Prossbr a.nd Go.



GBATEFUL— COMFORTING. EPFS'S OOOOA. BREAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the nature laws whloh govern the operations of igestionv and nutrition, and by a carefu pplioafi^r of the fine properties of wel aleoted cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided n» breakfwt tables with a dellcatelj avoured beverage which may save v lany heavy doctor's bills. It is by th< ndtolous uee of auoh artloles of diet 4b.af constltntlon may be gradually hailt n\ intil strong enough to resist every ten lenoy to disease. Hundreds of snbblt oaladias we floating &?onnd ns ready r ittack wherever there t weak point, Ye may escape many • fatal shaft bj keeping ourselves well fortified with pure boa and a properly nourished frame.— 9m article m the Civil Service OazetU. Made simply with boiling water or milk Sold m Jib paokets by Grocers, labelled ;hoi:— JAMES EPPS AND 00., HOMOEOPATHIC OHBMISTS, < ' LONDON, ENGLANI KEATING'B POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'B POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER, KILLS BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled m d'Mnying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACH HIS, BEETLES, MOTHS m furs and every other species of insect. Bporten:< n will find this invaluable for dest nt\ ing fleas m their dogs, as also ladies i>n 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. 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 mila preparation and is especially adapted foi children. Sold m tins by all Druggists. Proprietor— THOMAS KEETING, London. SUCCESS THE BEST TEST OF WORTH HOLLOWAY'S FILLS &_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 AKD BOWELS, Promoting Digestion and Assimilation, and endowing the wholf bodily frame with Strength and vigor. Nervous Headaches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and General Debility quickly yield to the potent force oi these well-known Pills, and they are un- rivalled m their efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, sk(n blemishes, pimples and boils, better than any other family medicine known. THE OINTMENT 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, doting and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, fo alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM, GOUT, And Neuralgia it is unsuspassed. fails to remove Scurf and every species n disease The Pills and Ointment are manufactured No, 8, New Oxloid street (late 533, ford street, London), and are sold by al Cidors of Patent Lines throughout the vilized World. Directions for use m almost every langua^ IS?" Purchasers should look to the Lab ll aPot and Boxes. If the address and, street Jot on they aie spuiious Oriza Perftunery, 207, Bae St. Honorrf, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon- Or tea fOrh» Soap) — From the for- mnle of Dr P. Bevtll. The beat soap for rendering the skin white »nd soft. Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Orlza-Velonte, exquisitely per- fumed for fthe toilet and baths Savon-Ortea Orisa Soap) — No. 2, extra fine, In boxes, 6 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1 Oriia-Savon-Inoorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet Orlia-Tonioa (extraot of plants) to oleanae the hair — new mown hay, moaaroae, violet, etc Oriza-Powder— Flowera of Oarolina rice ; for Boftenfng and refreshing the akin ; m excellent boxes, with powder pnff Orlia-Veloute — Flowers of rice powder, adhering to the akin, with the per- fume of new moon hay Ovlia-Floweift (white and anibered) — An excellent toilet w»ter, tonio to the ekin, sweetly and delicately per- fumed Aquft-Orl&a — New toilet water, refreshing the akin Orlia-H&y — A toilet water with the per* fame of new moon hay Oriza-Aoidullne — Toilet vinegar, aromatio and disinfectant, specially Adapted for Iftdtee 1 toilets' OrlM-Sootoh-Lavender — Sprigs of Soo oh lavender flowera ; • rich toilet water EftU-de-Oologne-Oriia— The high-life toi- let water Orlxa- Water — Concentrated And distilled. Extraot of superior Eau de Cologne Gouttea-Orisa-Dentifrioe — An exlllr for preserving the teeth »nd gums In good health and preventing decay OrixA-Dentairo, m paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel Ebb Orlxa et Orlxa-Lya — Perfumea for scenting Jlnen and the handkerchief without staining Orixa-Oil — Variously perfumed ; f of ren- dering the hair soft »nd brilliant, and preventing om falling off Orlxft-Lacte (Orlxa Milk) — An emulsive lotion refreshing tonio to ifee Qkln, removing red spots ft.n4 preven.ting , wrlnktajTon the face Oreme Orlx» (of Ninon de Lenoloa)— For producing a beautiful white complex* lon with the olearneas and velvety softness of youth Orlxallne-Oolorante (the best hair dye)— For Instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade, and with no danger to health. In boxes, eaoh with brush, oomb, prospectus, and bottle j sr m boxes, the Dottle only without aooes* •ortej E&ss Qripta-Inoolore Violet to of the Oxar, a moat exquisite porfamoj quite a nosegay of violets ; it* OriM Suave white heliotrope— Bou* quetcf tbifloweii f %v



Public Notices. Money to Lend. I HAVE £2000 In various sums, wait- J > ing investment on approved security; d JOHN A. OAYGxLL, •] lotsß Solicitor, Tancred street ■< 7T IT A W X 1 N & fl While thanking his Customers for the 1 success already obtained m hie new enter- _ priao, has just received a fresh supply a and ie prepared to Bell as Cheap as any d House m Ashburton. a A l b o , — ■ A new line of Men's, Ladies' and Chil- , dren'e Boots and Shoeß, jnat m from the | Manufacturer. , OH. earnestly solicits a call. Motto : Small profits and quick returns : — t ♦110 MEET THE TIMES C TRUCKLE, T>ROPRIETOR of the Printfe Albert X Boarding - House, Wills Street ; Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking bis many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 14s 160, 18s pet week ; or 3s per day. Board only, 10s per week. Dinner* only, 4s per weak. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 rrOWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND JL STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre- valent with the sex. Boxes la l£d and Is 3d, of all Ghemlata and Patent Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Connties Drng Co. , Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. BLANCARD'S IODINE OF IRON PILLB APPBOVED by the Academy of ' Medicine of Paris, are specially recommeDded by the Medical Celebrities of the World fcr Scrofnla (Tnmore, King's Evil, etc), the e&ily stages of Consumption, Constitutional Weak* ness, Poorness of Blood, and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. None genuine unless signed " Blancard, 40, rue Bona- parte, Paris." Bold by Druggists and Chemiac throughout he Coiomar YTtOWLE'S pennyroyal and steel pills for JL females quickly correct all Irregular!- --t lei and relieve the distress ng symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is lsd and 2a 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by E. T, Towle, ohemlst, Nottingham, Eng- land. Wholesale of _il the wholesale -ouaes,— - Beware of Imitations. 1 12 FOB COUGHS, COLDS, Bronohiti Asthma, Ooryza, Influenza, Con sumption, &o, TT AY'S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, JIV. Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, &o with Chlorodyne. RAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent expeo^orant, for Coughs, Colds, and Ghent Complaints. TT- AY'S COMPOUND, for Coughs, and J_\_ Colds, is sqaally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY'S TIO PILLS, a speolfio In Neuralgia, Face-ache, &o. Con* «.ains Quinine, Iron, &o. /^(OAGULINE.— Cement for Broken \J A rtloles, I Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers:— KAY BROS., Stock- i port, Englind PRINTING 107 ALL KINDS INCLUDING-; t r JBMhaadj Clroulan Memo.andutn Forms] agreement. LlODi Conditions o Sain) Catalogue! Posters, &..,' And evary description ot , LEGAL AND 00MMER0 AL LETTER-PRESS exeoutod at Yaq shortest notice and In the LATEST DESIGNS 3P^OIAL tod most favorable terms • ouerea to , WHOLESALE Ox^DJ-RS] 1 ASHBURTON GUARDIAN I OFFIC? t 1 1 -I 1



9 RAILWAY TIME-TABLE—CHRISTr \ CHURCH, OAMARU DUNEDIN. South, Week Days. Exp. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. Jhristchurch depart 7.20 8.10 1.1 4.15 Addington Jun, „ 7.27 ... 1.23 ... „ * ... * Sockburn .»  * ... * flornby ... arrive T7.45 1.4 Hornby depart] 7.58 ... 1.4S rempleton. ... „ 8.2 ... 1.58 Weedon's ... „ * ... * Rolleston Jun. arrive 8.22 8.37 2.17 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 Chertsey ... „ ... * 4.2 6.36 Dromore ... „ ... * * * Ashburton ...arrive ... 10.15 4»35 7''s Ashburton depart] ... 10.25 4.45 Tinwald ... „ 4,54 Winslow (for Longbeach... „ ... * S- X 3 Windermere ... „ * ... * Hinds „ ... * 5.40 Ealing » \ * Rangitata Island „ * ... * Rangitata t... „ 8.20 * 6.27 Orari (for Geral* dkie „ 8.45 * 6.51 Winchester (for , Geraldine) ... „ 9.0 11,55 7' ll Temuka >M „ 9.1412.6 7.26 Arowhenua .„  * ._ • Seadown ... „ • ... • Washdykejun. „ 9.44 ... 7.59 Timaru ...arrive 9.5512.37 8.10) 1 P« m 'l Timaru... depart 7.20 12.57 4.25 Normanby ...  * ... * St Andrews ._ „ 8.0 1. 25 5.5 Otaio ... ._ „ 8.14 c 5.19 Makikihi .. „ 8.32 1.44 5.37 H00k ... ... „ • .. * Studholme Jun, „ .-. 2.3 6.10 Waihao ... „ Waitaki North „ 9.52 .„ 7.0 Waitaki South „ 10,3 .„ 7.10 Hild/rthorp .„ „ • .„ * Richmond ...  * ... ' Pukeurijun. .„ „ 10.40 ... 7.40 Town Belt ... „ • ... • Oamaru .„ „ 11. to] 3.10 8.0 Oamaru.., depart 725 3.22 1.0 Hampden ._ „ 9.8 4.36 3.20 Hillgrove ... „ 9.22 ... 3.40 Palmerston ... „ 10.30 5.23 4.45 Waikouaiti ... „ 11.5 5.55 Waitaki ... , t 12. 11 6.40 Dunedin ... ar ye 1.20 7.40 North. Week Days. __ a.m. a.m. p,m. p.m. Dunedin w depart 7.0 8.10 4.12 Port Chalmers „ * 8.34 * Waitaki ... „ 8.25 ... 5.26 Waikouaiti ,„ j, 9.35 9.58 6,36 Palmerston ... „ * 10.22 7.15 Hampden ... „ * 11. 17 8.17 Oamaru ... „ * 12.30 9.50 Uamaru ...depart 7.20 19.50 4.201 Town Belt .„ „ * .- ' Pukeurijun.... „ 7.43 ... 4.43 Richmond ,_  * .« * Hildertborp ;.. „ • ._ . • Waitaki S. .- „ 8.12 ... 5.15 Waitaki N, .„ „ 8.20 ... 5.25 Waihao .„ „ • " ... * Studholme Jun, „ 9.15 2.0 6.20 Hook ... „ * ... * Makikihi ._ „ 9.42 2.16 6.47 Otaio ... „ 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 ... 5.20 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. ... „ I " _ ... Do. Island ._  ... Ealing ... „ • • Hinds ... „ 957 • Windermere ...  • ... Winslow (for Longbeach.- „ 10.17 * — — Tinwa ... . 10.31 ._ Ashburton' arrive 10.40 5,27 ... ,„ a.m. Ashbuiton depart 10.55 5.37 7.10 Dromore ... „ • ' * Chertsey ._ „ n.34 * 7.49 Rakaia .„  11.53 0.19 8.9 Dunsandel ... „ 12.30 * 8.46 Selwyn ... „ 12.40 * 8.57 Burnham ... „ 12,57 * 9.15 Rolleston Jun. arrive 1.8 7. 1 1 ... ' Rolleston Jun. depart I. II 7.13 t> Weedon's ._ „ * b b Templeton .« „ I. b ' b Hornby ...arrive I. b Homby depart 1.44 b , b\ Sockburn ... „ * b * Middle ton ._ „ * b 10.9 Addington Jun,  2.4 6 Christchurch arrive 2.10 7.55 * Platforms only. Trains do not stop at these unless required. Noticejihould be given to the guard at the previous stopping station by any passenger wishing to alight at one oi these platforms. - b Trains stop to put down passengers only. c Stops on Saturdays only, tf required. f Starts from Rangitata on Saturdays only, on other days it starts from Orari, CHRISTCHURCH AND *LYTTELTON. Passenger trains leave Christchurch at 6.55, 7.3°> 8.5, 9-5> 10.25, a.m., le.o, 1,25, 2.40, 4»o» 5«30| 6t1 5» 6,50. 8.15, p.m,, arrive m Lyttelton 7.20, 7,55, 8.30, 9,30, 10.50, a.m., «.35> «.s°i 3-5 i 5.5. 6.40, 7.15, 8.40, p.m. Trains leave Lyttelton for Christchurch at 6.50. 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, 7'45i 9.25, p.m. Extra Trains.| 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 Lyttelton for Christchurch on Thursdays at n.45 P'MJy and on Saturdays at 10.30 p.m. RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORKS BRANCH. To Methven a.m. p.m. Rakaia ... depart .00 6.40 Hatfield ... „ IO j Somerton . M „ t X Mitcham ._  t X Shery/ood ._ „ t X Lauriston ... „ $53 7.33 Urrall .. ._  10. X Lyndhurst ._  X X Cairnbrae , H „ t \ Methven ... arrive jo 8.10 To Rakaia a.m. a.m. p.m. Methven ... depart a6, 40 Cairnbrae ... „ j X X Lyndhurst ._ „ X X X Urrall ... .. „] X X X Lauriston ... „ 7.17 8.32 5.12] Sherwood ...» { X X \ Mitcham .„  X X , X I Somerton ...  j XX Hatfield ... „ X X X Rakaia... ... arrive| 8.0 9.15 j 5.55 X 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 Somxrs p.m. Tinwald Junction _. ...depart 5.21 Chelmsford ._ ... , „ bi Westcrfield ... , Hackthorne Road ... .„ „ ValletU ... ._ , M „ Anama _» , — , , f J Cavendish „ J Mount Somers arrive 6.45 To Tinwald a.m, Mount Somers .„ ...depart Cavendish .. . M ., „ 4- Anama -» »• t Valetta .. .„ ._ „ Hackthorne road .« ._ „ Westerfield  . '^ „ Cbclmsford ._ ... "„> „ J T owald JuqqUoo ... ...wrivc $tf



Stratz and Co . | c / J c I I ■ • 1 1 1 ] ] ; J. F. s TEiTZ 4 C a i PRAOTICAIi WATGHMAKERB, JEWEL- LESS, AND MANUFACTURERS, 261 EI«H BTRBBT, OHRISTOHURCH. WE nre mannfacturlnff on the Premises most of our Large and Varied Stock of Waicheß, Clocks, and Jewellery, and are, offering the same to the Public at LE3B THAN WHOLESALE PRICE. The reason wo can sell Cheaper than anyone elee ia that we are OUR OWN MANUFACTURERS; OUR OWN IMPORTERS, ASD OUR OWN RETAIL DEALERS. Belling onr Goods direct from our Workshops to the Pabßo, thereby caving tho Wholesale Merchants' profits, the 20 per oent. daty, freight, and other expenses which the ordinary Retail Dealer has to pay. J. F. STBATZ &1 CO.'S Own Manufactured English Hunting Levers; capped and jewelled movements, strong Sterling Silver Oases. Price £3 10a. "Warranted 10 years, Begular value for £6 10s. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED EDgliah Hunting Levers, very Btrong, «• Hall Marked " Sterling Silver Cases, air-tight and dust-proof, capped extra jewelled movements, real gold balance, £4 10s. Same quality cannot be bought elsewhere under £7 7s. Warranted 16 Years. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED Eoglißh Levers at £5 10s, with real 'chronometer balance, jewelled movement, capped, extra stout Pterling Silver Cases, A splendid Timekeeper, well worth £8 10a. Warrabtbd 20 Years. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED English Hunting Levers at £6 Gs, same quality sold elsewhere for £10 10b. ThQM Watches are vary strongly constructed, with real compensation balance, opped and extra jewelled movements m air-tight :■ nud dust-proof Gaeea of Bolid Sterling Silver, and are warranted 26 years. NOTICE. The above "Watches are registered and protected by law, and anyone offering worth- less imitations or infringing on onr rights will be prosecuted. EOTHEEHAM WATCHES. A leading firman Christchnrch having repotted that they alone sold Genuine Botherham Watches, and those sold by all other Jowellers were not geniune, we hereby offer a Beward of £50 to them or anyone else who can prove that the Botherham English Levers that I am selling at £3 16s are not genuine. k ' J. F. STEATZ & CO. Have a large assortment t>t Ladies' Watches both m Silver and Gold, hand- somely engraved Coses, •• Hall Marked." Prices : In Silvet, fc§m 265 ; m gold, from £3 83. Beautifully finished, and very suitable for Christmas presents. A Written Guarantee with every Watch, JEWELLEEY. Ladies' and Gents' Gold and Silver Jewellery of every deecription kept m Stock, or made to order on the Premises on the shortest notice. Inspection Invited. CUTLEEY. i-dczsn Knives and Forks, white or black handle*, for Sa 6d. Best quality Table Knives, 7s 6d i-dozt>n. Forks : white metal, Electro Silver-plated, 5s 6d 4>dozon. Tea Spoons, white metal, warranted to wear white, 3s 6d i-dozen. Table Bpoons, white metal, warranted to *ear white, 7a 6d i-doren. Electro Plated Cruet Stands from 10a 6d SPECTACLES AND EYE- GLASSES To suit all sights, rro-n^la a pair upwards* If cheaper SPECTACLES are wanted we can supply yon with them for 8d a pair. As we have bad great practical experience m the manufacturing of SPECTACLES, we wonld strongly advise you not to wear the com* monest Spectacles, as they will moat likely do your eight; more harm than good* YOXJB SIGHTTESTED FEEE OF CfIAEGE. Invalids and others requiring SPECTACLES and are not able to como into town, if they will send their address, I will forward to them a Sight Guago by which means they can find out what number SPMJ_A(JL_ they require, without having the inconvenience of comiug into town. Repairing dona m all its branches on the premises " Waterbury Watches," " Hitch- ccck," and " May's Ideal " patent Lamps re- paired. All materials kept m stock. All orders accompanied with Post Office order or cheque, will be lorwazded by return mail. Satisfaction given or money returned. J. F. STRATZ & CO. 261 HIGH STKBST, OTTUSTCEUECH



The Stud. j rpHE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE BMwood Abdallah, \ Will stand this season at Lyndhurat, Dun das, and at owner's Stable, Ashburton. For particulars apply to MAX. FRIEDLANPER. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE J METHVEN AND LAURISTON DJS TBIOTS. mHE CLYDESDALE COLT,— Diplomacy* Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- beach, Diplomacy's sire v. Lord Beacons* < field, dam Pleasant by Pvince Cbarlie, ' For particulars and terms apply to I). MoKENDRY, , 10+18 Cairnbrae. ,- — > TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, Johnny's Fancy. Bred by Me James Gow, of Taieri, by Lord Salisbury, dam Sally 2nd. For particulars and terms, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDE 9J-148 Propr ; TO STAND THIS SEASON, AT" ! OWNER'S LIVERY STABLES, KURNETT STREET. i 'rpHE THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE Athlete Bred by Mb, Sibbald, of Burkes Pass, ATHLETE ia a beautiful brown, and stands 15 hands 3 inches high. Ho is by Detractor, dam Promised Land. Detractor is by the celebrated Trad»c«r r Promised Land by The Pier. For extended pedU gree see N.Z. Stud Book. For particulars and terms apply GEO. F. SCOTT, , i Proprietor. ' 10f97 Bazaar Livery Stablest TO STAND THIS SEASON. mHE STALLIOH Wizard, i By King of Clubs, dam Ohann t both \ imported. WIZARD m half brother to , Spade Guinea- and St.onyhuret, and full . brother to Charmer t nnd was bred by the 1 Middle Park Stud Company. He is a 1 beautiful whole-tsolored chestnut, and , shows grand pow. er and quality. 1 For full particulars apply to 1 O. KEAttNS, Or Wm. HEALY, f Proprietors; 1 9*12 Aehbarton. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON AN© LONGBEACH DISTRICTS. mHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE, Young Major. YOUNG MAJOR is by Major, who was' imported to Tasmania from England by B. Q. Kebmode, Esq. He took first prize- at ihe lioyal Society's Show m England,, and mnny firat prizes m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr Jamejt. £tark, hlB dam, Smiler, imported from, loamaoia, where she was a firßt prize' taker, and her progeny gained many awards. , Tbrms : One Mare £3 ; groomage, ss,* payable first service. For 3or more- mares, property of one owner, special. terms may be agreed on. ANDREW DAWSON, Proprietor, | g!3l Waterton. f TO STAND THE SEASON AT GROVE FARM' TINWALD; mHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE,, Perkin Warbeckll, PEDIGREE. fe Touchstone I Newminster ? Beeswing ri 5 00 .5 00 I < Palma Emilius -' ' Francesca h e ' H> « Voltaire "Z 5 Voltigeur .. , . n .S * Martha Lynn n^3 — U 5 Sweetbriar _ , fi (S Stockwe m Eglantine v ■" Touchstone ; .i JZ « Newminster  X -~ 3 Beeswing Hi : X 2 Palma Emilius : l_j Francesca g q- .s v Melbourne W^ Prime Minister Pantalonade W^ g> htl .= a. Candlestick Prime Warden Maid of j Burghley * PEBKIN WARBEOK 11. has ejtendid action, posseEßes great strength^ m a» tiandeome as they are made, and iaakorse* calculated to throw a moat valuaMfr clae» of racing or other stock, An examination of his pedigree will 9oow that he possesses a double strain of the celebrated- Adventurer blood, and is one of tne very best bred animals m the Southern Hemisphere, The eons of Newminßter have, as a family been more euccesßful 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 grandeire of Perkin Warbeck 11. has produced tne moßt winners of them all. Foe further particulars apply EDWARD GATES, (Grove Farm, } Tinw*Jd, ]



Business Notices. TO LET— A Five-roomed House ln Cox Street, at present m the occu- pation of Mr Olaridge T BULLOCK. TO LET — At a very low rental, a large building fronting East Street, suit- able for a grain and chaff store. T. BULLOOK. A SHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOOIETI. The above Soolety pays Interest at the rate of 4$ per oent. por annum for De- posits at Call, 6 pe* cent, per annum for three months, and 6 /er oent. per anuom If fixed for 6 montht or over. J WARD, Manager. Offio© :-• Aroade Oharuoera, itarnett strea* rr EATING'S POWDER deatroys oth f\_ fleas, moths, bedtleß, and ail nseots, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating beetles the uccess of this powder is extraordinary. Is perfectly clean ln application, ie artiole you purchase la KEATING'*- Imitations are noxious and Ineffectual Sold m tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by ahemlsts. 1 mifOUNT SOMERS & METHVBN LVL ROTAL MAIL OOAOH. On and after January Ist, 1886, the inderstgned will run a Ooaoh each Mon- day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at aoon from Hood's Hotel, Monnt Sonnets, f or Sprlngbutn and Alford Forest, there jonneotlngwlthDufTsOoaohfrom Methven ■aturning same evening. Fares — Spring- burn, 2s, return, 3s { Alford Forest, *. -etnrn, 6s. I 87 T. HIX. ■ 1 1. .1 1 1 .1 TWWALD AND MOUtfT SOMERS L RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS~AND CAVENDISH ! ROYAL MAIL COACH. The above Ooaoh leaves Hood 1 B hotel or Cavendish Railway Station day, neetlng each train. Passengers by morning tr a i n mO y pro- seed by ooaoh to Alford F' jre8 t thence to Methven m time for t^ u0 i wt trß | n £ or Jhrlstchurch, or may re turn ln time for he last train for A»» a b vr t on# Parcels ant Or d erg w m te oelve every attention. H«r fIM u d Buggies on hire. ln JOHN HOOD h'sTbe-an, Coal akd fibewood mbrohant, BEGH3 to inform his Friends and the Pnolio generally that ho has some Hjavy Bridge Timber on hand, and ia prepare 1 to take orders for Timber Either for Bridge or House Building a ' poses< BEST NEWCASTLE, MAL"VERN, AND WESTPORT COAL m Stock, delivered CHEAPEST BATES. R. B. BEAR, West Street, Aehbarton. /AYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great sacceas proclaim superiority m the treatment of Violent Ooldß, Irritation of the Chest, Aching, Bprain Sprains, Sores, Scalds, Cornß, Bunions, Sof Corns, etc. This medicine, the property o which has been established more than half a century by thousands of cores, is of an inyalu- abla use m many inflammatory diseases against which there are not many effi acloua remedies, and is therefore justly considered by a great number of our most eminent physicians as the most active and least irritating agent m the bove affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fayard and Blayn's signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on ehebox. Wholesale 80, Buo Baint-Merri, Paris (France) and sold by all Chemists m the oloniea; H. Matson and Co. i FOR ISALE I ■ ' Woolpacks Woolpacks Woolpacks. iTHB. HEAVIEST AND BEST IN [ABHBURTON. H. MATSON & CO k Money to Lend IN LABGE OR JSMALL SUMS. Apply H. MATSON & CO. ISHAVIS BEEN APrOINIED AGENT Pwrf THE MERCANTILE FINANCE ; CO., CHRISTCH.UKCH, Who are prepared to advano.Mcney^upon BILLS O* BALE,- MORTGAGE OF, STOCK. CROP LIENS OB OTHER SECURITY. D. THOMAS



Pnblic Notices. . MtSomers oa | THE TRAMWAY having been com- pleted, the undersigned cau supply 1 GOAL m any quantity : ASHBURTON, I7s per ton, by the Tcuok TINWALD ...37a „ „ WINSLOW ... 17a „ „ BINDS ...17s „ BALING ... 183 „ DROMORE ...17s „ „ 1 CHKBTSEY ... 17s „ „ ; Terms Gash. MEB9BB TUOKER and RESTELL, Sole' agents for Ashburton, 11*30 X F. WRIGHT. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS, W. ZANDER HAS jast received and opened up 5 Cases of the Lateßt Designs m Toys and Fancy Goods for Xmas and New Year's Gifts. Th-?y consist of Work- boxes, Albums (Photo and Scrap), Shell Goods, Dolls of every description, Fans, Ladies' Hand Bags, Musical Toys, Ornaments ia Glass and China, Japanese Goods, Brackets, Musical Instruments m variety, 4c. &c. Largest, Cheapest and Best Assortment of Xmas Cards and New Year's Cards. Children's Trioycles and Perambulators. Toy Horses and Basket- ware. Ladies Hair Work a specialty. w. za¥der, Tobacconist and Hair Dressing Saloon, EAST STREET. NO GUBMUH. IMMENCB REDUCTIONS. GREAT BARGAINS, THANKING my Customers for their liberal support, I now wish to Intimate that my establishment Is replete In every Department, vis., Groceries Bruehware Provisions Patent Medlolnen Glass, China, and Fancy Goods Earthenware School Requisites Holloware Summer Beverages Lamps, Cordials and Kerosene, and Liqueurs Machine Ola Confectionery ln Some Cheap Lines Great Variety ln Hardware and Biscuits by best. Cutlery makers, &o. &o, Agent for Arthur Yates Garden Se g{j Bt Wholesale »nd Retail Agent for N elson, Monte and Co,'s Pure Blended 'f eaß |q Packages, Boxes, and Chests, H. M. Cavson, BAST STREET, Next to the Bao^ o f N evr ZealtnS. Ist November, 18^7. 11 5 Alfred ilarrison, AUOI^O^EEk, dTOOK AND ESTATE /.GENT AND VALUATOR. ATUBDAY BAUB at 12 o'clock sharp — Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produco »nd Merchandise, FOR SALE— Farming Implements, and Vehicle! of all kinds constantly m Yardß on view for Sale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. 1 grat for the Norwich Union Fire In- iuranoe Company, Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O. AUSTRALASIA ALFRED HARRISON D.i.a Christmas and the New Year. ANNUAL MONSTER DISPLA* OS f ANOYfcGOODS, GAMES, TOYS, DOLLS, CAJUNETWARE, &c, &(V j In Wonderful Variety. OHSISTMAS AM) NEW j XJDAR CABBd, Marvels for Beauty and Cheapness. BOOK^. BOOKS. i Just added to our Fancy Gloods .Depart- ment, fome thousands of tlio newest Works of best Authors, all to be sold at Publisher's London price?, 1 fchool Gommittcef, Sports an 1 Pazaar Committees, can airacge for special dis> count upon large purchases. 1 TH 3 DRAI ERY AND GENEBAL IM. PORTING COMPANY O«f NEW ZEALAND, Ld., CO-OPERATIVE, Capital ; £125,000 m 250,000 shares of 10g Qavb, Z. C. BROWN, Manager* -.BALLENSTEIN, Chairman*