THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21^1887.

.rinted and Published by the Ashbubtoh _tj__s_ing Company. (Limited ),at thei Steam Printing Offioe, Burnett-street sb .urton Wednesday, Deoember 21j XBB7



Business Ne tices ■ -- o_s.t- the Bloi>d Is the Life,— Clark _J .orld-famed blood mixture is rarrapted to cleanße the blood from ell mpurltiee from whatever cauaeß arising for acrofuiß, scurvy, fkin and blood dia« iases, and Bcorea ol aJI kinds, its effects ire marvellous. Thousands of tesfci- noniaU. Soid m bottlea 4b 6d and lis moh by chemiats and patent medicine rendora everywhere bole proprietors, Che Lincoln and Midland Oonntles Drag. 30., Lincoln, England. j j V_,RY little medicine of any other kind required if LAMrLubuM'B P_RET.O cA_JN_ is at hand, and taken ss occasions arise. It is the cure and PREVjj._jTlV_. of most diseases incident to 1 ropual and olouial life. J t allays thirst and coois ai,d vitalises the blood m a remarkable manner, speedily removing Constipation, • everishness, _ evers, Ulead- ucho, Vomiting, and Liver troubles; fetation proprietors, flockmasters, and all residing m up-country Btations should be provided with it. Ask your merchant to send regular supplies with your other stores, as it is invaluable to all. gold by all medicine vendors. M_SSRS GRIESSELIOH ANITcuP Wi-AVERS HALL. ROYAL EXCHANGE, LONDON. AND 60MMISSI0k MERCHANTS, iUAOOiW Established 1865 Ship to order any description ot British and Continental Goodaupou 2* pet cent oommission, selected by buyers with ooloniai experi fe noe, and attend to the prompt realisation of Produoe at highest i-rices upon l per oent. commits oxawa to,_eaocompanied by Letters ol Ure .it cr part remittance m Bank Drafts or Produoe. Open Policies of Insurance tor noting cargoes to cover sea rlflkj Referenoea— Chief Offioe of the London *nd Westminster Bank, or Agr» Banitf London, and most of the Colonial Banka Current Price Listß, Produce Report! *nd any necessary samples or Information un application.. j og ■ '"■ " ' __ £1 TO £4- per da to bemade by pei- ova _*___: oona of elther *-r to their own localities, a* work for ni New oußinees. All me. „ Ith wonderfol fIUC jobs Anyone oar _o the work. OanitaJ a. jequired. W. will start you. Outfit ■rorth £1 mailed rreo. The employmen adapted to the region m which thia publication oiroulatea. Bora •nd girls earn nearly as muoh ac men. tfull particulars and inatrnofciona m»ik. ree. iNow la the tlme-don't delcwTlbn* write to as at onoe, Address £_____»_ anbOo P. nland Maine sXd ig ONE box of Olark'a b4l pUla waß ranted to cure all dlsohargei f.om th urinary organs m either sex (acquired o constitutional), gravel and pa__ it? back. Guaranteed tree from mercury! Soid m boxes 4s 6d each, by al chemist and patent medicine vendors. Sole bro prietors, The Lincoln and Midland Conn ttea Drug 00., Lincoln, England. Fo» sale by the wholesale flouseß. SPEINGr AND SIJIvIKEB FASHIONS. Ex "TONGARI^ARAWA," A_D G. L. Beath Sc Go. r_ S ? £ h°1 AL LoJSI) ON BARGAINS Belected by our Mr Malcolm m London. Inspection Invited. enumerate several as under:— DEESS DEPAETMENT. 426 ?« Li °^ ec^V?^ Dress Stuff, usual' town p , ice 1 lid, now Bid. 416 yards Stripe Cr6pe Dress Stuff, nsnal price Is 2d, now 9Jd. si? 8 ohen6 Alpaca ' Uflnal P rice B i d « n ™ w S£%r2W4_* " Ml^- m _SS 2yjs! Browa BelBi « -™ 1 -* l* 278 yarda _r. y ttn d Brown Beiff . n ß ual price Is Oid, now 7Jd. g 2 SSk S 3d k to F n_. Meiinofl aad 0MU ' FANCY DEPAETMENT. 135 ; 5?% .. di . V *_* Handerchiefa from 10id, all at London price. Q6 i°orStZ^ ikdand6d^ 7^ 12 \^_pSi„ i aT Habit CoUara 10id 86 doz. Ladies' F anC y Aprons, one-third under usual price. 11 ?! 1^ 06 f ° r DreßßM « •» MANCHESTEE DEPAET* MENT. \ 8 £ a i Bes ?f f? Holland, grand value, isd to la. B ■ 8 Cases Nottingham Lace Curtains. 2s 6d upwardß. ' 7 Castß New Prints and Galateas,. all the lateafi colorings and styles from Der yard. F 8 Oases Strong Cotton Shirtings, fro_. 4id pet yard. • 8 AU the best makes of White Calico and Sheetings m Great Variety, and marked at very small advance. TAILOEING DEPARTMENT _ A large selection of the Very Latest Styles m Colorial Scutch, and English Tweeda and Worsteds for tuifs and Trouserings. Suits 1 made to measure m fire. claHB Style at mosll reauonablo rates. ' A Trial Solicited Gc. Lv Beath & Co., aruyle house, OHEI^TCHUEOH. STEEDMAN'S SOOTHINGt POWDEE FOB CHILDREN CUTTING TEETH CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well-known Family liled cine has been argely tested m all parts., i ; world, nnd by all grades of society, for unwai 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 us to have deceived «nany purchasers The proprietor therefov" \_els it due to; I public to give a tpecial „ .<uion against the n of SUCH IMITATIONS. Purchasers are therefore requested to fully observe the four following d characteristics, without wh.ch none genuine: — Ist.— ln every case the words TOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST, WALWORTH SURREY", are engraved on the Governmen Stamp affixed to each packet. and.—Each Single Powder nas directions ite dose, and the words, lohn Stmdman Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. 3rd. — The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE's. 4th. — The manufacture s carried on 10 it Walworth, Surrey, SoF In Packets by all Chemist and Mcd! line Vuudors. Kempthornk, Prosser and Co



-' ___M___^-__»_P^».ff^«i GRATEFUL— COMFORTTNGf. E_ PS'S 0000A. BREAKFAST. J BY a thorough knowledge of the nature n laws whioh govorn the operations 0 „ digestion and nutrition, and by a esrefi; £ application of tho fine properties of wel c seleoted oocoa, Mr. Epps hes provld- a our breakfast tables with a delicate! a flavoured beverage which air.? save a c many he avy doctor's bills. It Is by th v ad clous ÜBe of such artioles of die* <!.. q a constitution may be gradually b .lit uj ( until strong enough to resist ovory tor dency to disease. Hundreds of anbth maladies .re floating _ronnd ns ready « attsok wherever there 7 weak pointy j We may eaoape many a fatal shaft b;~ f keeping omaelves woll fortified with pur. j food and a properly nourished frame.- j An artlole In the Civil Service Gazette. 1 Made simply with boiling water or milk . Sold mHb packets by Grocers, labelle> ( thus : — , JAMES EPPS AND CO., j HOMOEOPATHIC OHBMIBTS, { LONDON, ENGLANI } KEATING'S POWDER. | KEATING'S POWDER. KEATING'B POWDER. KEATING'S POWDER. KILLS BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES. HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO AN. IMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, HARMLESS TO ANIMALS, but is unrivalled m desli .ying FLEAS, BUGS, COCKROACH EB, BEETLES, MOTHS m furs and every other species of insect. Sportß__i will find this invaluable for dest.-;. ing fleas m their dogs, as also ladies iu> their pet dogs, The PUBLIO are CAUTIONED tbat packages of the genuine powder bear the autograph of THOMAS KEATING. Sold m tins by all Druggists. KEATING'S WORM TABLETB. 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 moßt agreeable method of administering the , only certain remedy for INTESTINAL or ; THREAD WORMS f> It is a perfectly cafe and mila preparation and is especially , adapted for children. Sold m tins by all Druggists. \ Proprietor— THOMAS KEETDiTG, London. I SUCCESS THE BEST TEST OF WORTH 1 HOLLOWAY'S I PILLS _ _OI_TMENT. THIS UNIVERSAL MEDICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERY. , WHERE, THE PILLS I Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous f system, and act most powerfully yet soothingly on the x LIVER AND BOWELS, Promotfng Digestion and Assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with Strength and vigor. Nervous Headaches, 1 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, skfn blemishes, pimples and boils, better than any othei 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, Cur'iig Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Ast___ reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, fo alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUM A'l ISM, GOUT, And Neuralgia it is unsuspassed, fail* »c remove Scurf and every species n dis_.3_ The Pills and Ointment are manufactured No, 8, New Oxlord street (Jale 533, ford street, London), and are field by al Cidors of Patent Lines throughout the vilized World, Directions for use m almost every languaw iB- Purchasers should look to the Labk *Pot and Boxes. If the address ane*|slrpet _ot on they aie spuiious Oriza Perfumery. 207, Rue St. Honore*, Parlß, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon- Oriza f Orlsa Soap)— From the for- mule of Dr p. Revoil. The best soap for rendering the akin white and ooft. Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Ortea- Veloute, exquisitely per- fumed for She tollot and baths Savon-Orlssa Oriia Soap)— -No. 2, extra fine, In boxes, 6 oakes, 12 exquisite perfumeß, No. 1 Orlxa-Savon-Inoorore, superior quality, rone tea, white heliotrope and white violet Orlaa-Tonlpa (extraot of plants) to oleanae the hair— new mown hay, mosßroae, violet, etc. Orhsa-Powder— Flowera of Carolina rice ; , for soften *ng and refreshing the skin 1 m excellent boxoa, with powder puff Orlia-Volonte— Flowers of rloe powder, adhering to the Bkln, with the per- fume of new moon hay Orlia-Flower. (white and ambered) — An excellent toilet water, tonio to the skin, sweetly and delicately per* fumed Aqua-Orix a — New toilet water, refreshing the Bkln Orlia-Hay— A toilet wateij with the per- fume of new moon hay . Orlia-Aoldullno— Toilet vinegar, aromatic and dlalnfootant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets OrUa-Sootoh-Lavender— Sprigs of Soo oh lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water Eau-de-Oologne-OrUa— -The high-life tol. let water Ori». Water— Oonetmtr^ted and distilled. Extraot of superior Baa de Oologna Goutte--Oris_.Dentif_oe —An exillr for J preserving tho teeth and gums m ( good health and proventing decay £ Orlic. Dontalro, m paste or powder, for ' whitening the teeth without affeotlng j the enamel f Ess Orlsa ot Orlxa-Lys — Perfumes for ' scenting linen aud the handkorohiof I without staining < Orlsa-Oil— Variously perfumed ; for ren- dering tho hair eof t and brilliant, and proventing om falling off ' Orlia-Lacte (Oriia Milk)— An emulßlve f lotion refreshing tonio to the akin, v removing red spots aud preventing < wrinkleß on tho face < Oreme Orlsa (of Ninon de Lenolos) — For ! producing a beautiful white complex- t lon with the olearness and velvety ( sof tneaa of youth Orlialine-Oolorante (the beßt hair dye) — v For Instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade, and with no danger to a health. In boxeß, eaoh with brush, oomb, prospeotus, and bottlo ; tt In boxes, the bottle only without acoes- a nodes f " Ebb Oriia-Inoolora Vlolette of the Osar, 1 i rnout exquisite perfume; quito a nn=og_7 of violets j __& Orlsa Suave white heliotrope*— Bon. quel of the flower, f g,4 j



Public Notices. Money to Lend. [HAVE £2000 In varlouß sums, wait- ing investment on approved security. ' JOHN A. CAYG.LL, ' .0.58 Solicitor, Tancred street ' p ~TI A W K~I N~~fiT ' While thanking his Customers for the juceeas already obtained m his new enter- prise, has juat received a fresh supply md is prepared to Bell as Cheap as any Bouse m Ashburton, A L S O ,— A now line of Men's, Ladieß' and Chil- dren's Boots and Shoes, just m from the Manufacturer. 0 H earnestly solicits a call. Motto : Small profits and quick returns <J\o MEET THE TIMES C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Alberf Boarding - Houbo, Wills Street Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for tbe past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 14s 16s, 18s pei week ; or 3s per day. Board only, 10a per week. Dinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, and ! private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 fl .OWLE'S PENNYROYAL AND _L STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly oorreot all Irregularities, and relieve the distressing symptoms so pre- valent with the sex. Boxes Is l|d and Is 9d, of all Ohemlsts and Patent Medlolne Vendors. Prepared only by The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesale Houses. Beware of Imitations. BLANOAI ID'S IODINE OF IRON PILLS APPBOVBD by the Academy of Medicine of Paris, are specially recommended by the Medical Celebrities of the World fcr Scrofula (Tumors, King's Evil, etc), ths eoiiy etages of Consumption, Constitutional Weak- ue sa, Poorness of Blood, and for stimulating and regulating its periodic course. Nono genuine unlesß signed " Blancard, 10, rue Bona- parte, Paris." Bold by Druggists and Chemise throughout, he Colonier qinOWLE'S pennyroyal and steel pills foi X females quickly correct all irregulari- ties and relieve thediatreai ng symptoms sc prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d and 2s 9d, of all ohemlsts. Prepared only by E. T. Towlej oheznist, Nottingham, Eng- land. Wholesale of _d the wholesale nouses. — Beware of imitations. 1 12 EOB COUGHS, COLDS, Bronohiti Asthma, Coryza, In_uenza, Con sumption, &o, KAY'S COMPOUND OF LINSEED, Aniseed, Senega, Squill, Tola, &a with Ohlorodyne. KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcenl expectorant, for Coughs, Colds, and Chest Complaints. RAY'S COMPOUND, for Ooughß, and Colds, Is oqaally serviceable foi Horses and Cattle. KAY'Q TIO PTLLS, a speolfio ir Neuralgia, Face-ache, £o. Con bains Quinine, Iron, &o. COAGULINE.— Cement for Brokei A rttoleß, • Sold Everywhere. Sole Makers:— KAY BROS., Stook < pore, England PRINTING |O_P ALL KIND. jTbLUDING-iS Billheads Circulars Memi/.andnm Forms Agreements, Lien i Conditions o"(Sa]fl} Cataloguer Posters, &c, And every description ot LEGAL AND OOMMERO AL LETTER-PRESS executed at lAc shortest notice and In the LATEST DESIGNS SPECIAL md most favorable term, oue.ed to WHOLESALE O_.D'.RSj ASHBURTON GUARDIAN OFFIOF ._



,AILWAY TIME-TABLE— CHRIST- j i, CHURCH, OAMARU DUNEDIN. - " - , South, Week Days. E^p- 1 a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. - 1 iristchurch depart 7.20 8.10 1.1 '4.15 ddington Jun,  7.27 ... 1.23 1 iddleton ...  * ... * jckburn ...  * ... * i ornby ... arrive 7.45 1.4 brnby depart] 7.58 ... ( 1.45 empleton ... „ 8.2 ... 1.58 t feedon's ...  * ... * J ollcstonjun. arr ive| 8.22 8- 37] 217 1 olleston Jun. depart ... 8.39. 2.21 1 urnham ...  I 2.34 5.9 elwyn ...  2.56 5.28 >unsandel ... „ ... * 3.5 5.36 Lakaia ... „ ... 9,33 3.47 6.17 ' !her_ ey ...  ... * 4.2 6.36 )romore ...  ... * * * ishburton ...arrive ... 10.15 4.3$ 7-lj _hburtou depart ... 110.25 4.45 j'nwald ... „ ... ... 4,54 Vinslow (for ] Longbeach... „ ... * 5.13 Windermere ... „ * ... * _inds „ ... * 5.40 Ealing ... „ * * * Rangitata Island „ * ... * _angitata +... „ 8.20 * 6.27 Drari (for Geral- dine „ 8.45 * 6.51 Winchester (for Geraldine) ...  9.0 11,55 7.11 Temuka ...  9.1412.6 7.26 Arowhenua ... „ * ,„ * Seadown ... „ * ... * Washdykejun. „ 9.44 ... 7.59 Timaru ...arrive 9.5512.37 8.10 1 p.m.] 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 Hilderthorp .„ „ * ... * Richmond ._, „ * ... * Pukeurijun. ... „ 10.40 ... 7.40 Town Belt ... „ • ... * Oamaru ... „ [11.10 3.10 8.0 Uamaru... depart 725 3.22 1.0 Hampden ,_  9.8 4,36 3.20 Hillgrove ... „ 922 ... 3.40 Palmerston ... „ 10.30 5.23 4.45 Waikouaiti ... „ 11.5 5.55 Waitaki ... , f 12. 1 1 6.40 Dunedin ... ar vc 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 ... „ * 1 1. 17 8.17 Oamaru ...  * [1_.30[ 9.50 uamaru ...depart 7.20 1_ 50 4.20 Town Belt ... „ * ... * Pukeurijun.... „ 7.43 ... 4.43 Richmond ... „ * ... * Hilderthorp * ... * Waitaki S. ._  8.12 ... 5.15 Waitaki N. ... „ 8.20 ... 5.25 Waihao ...  " ... * I Studholme Jun, „ 9. 15 20 6.20 I Hook ... „ * ... * I Makikihi ._ „ 9.42 2.16 6.47 j Otaio ... „ 9.56 * 7.1 ! St. Andrews ... „ 10.14 2.34 7.19 I Normanby ...  * ... * r Timaru ... „ 10.50 3,3 7.55 Timaru ...depart 7.30 3.171 ... 5.20 j Washdyke Jun. „ 7.43 5.32 Seadown ....  * * [ Arowhenua ... „ * * Temuka ... „ 8.14 3.49 ... 6.3 , Winchester (for I Geraldine) ... „ 8.30 4.1 ... 6.20 j Orari (for Geral- dine ._ .4 * _, 6.35 Rangitata S. ... „ 1 * __ Do. Island ...  ... ... . . Ealing ... „ • * ... ._ Hinds ... „ 9.57 * Windermere ... „ " Winslow (for Longbeach... „ 10.17 * .„ ._ Tinwa ... 10.31 ... ... ... Ashburton) arrive 10.40 5.27 .... a.m. Ashbmton depart 10.55 5-37 7> lo Dromore ... „ * * * Chertsey .„ „ 11.34 * 7-49 Rakaia . . „ 1 1. 53 6.19 8.9 Dunsandel ... „ 12.30 * 8.46 Selwyn ... „ 12.40 * 8.57 Burnham ... „ 12.57 * 9.15 • Rolleston Juxi. arrive 1.8 7.11 ... ' Rolleston Jun. depart I, II 7. 1 3 . Weedon's ...  * b b Templeton ... „ I, b b Hornby ...arrive 1. b Hornby depart 1.44^ b . A, 1 Socklnvrn ..,,,* b * j Middleton ._ „ * b 10.9 Addington Jun. „ 2.4 b Christchurch arrive 2.10 7.55 * Platforms only. Trains do not stop at these unless required. Notice should be given to the guard at the previous stopping 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., 12.0, 1,25, 2.40, 4.0, 5.30, 6.15, 6,50. 8.15, p.m,, arrive m Lyttelton 7-20, 7.55, 8.30, 9.30, 10.50, a.m., 12.35, I.SO, 3-5, 5-5, 6.40, 7.15, 8.40, p.m. Trains leave Lyttelton for Christchurch at 6- So, 7.30, 8.35, 9.35, 1 1.20, 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, 1 1.45, a.m., 1.5, 2.25, 3.50, 4.55, 5.40, 6.25, 7-45, 9-25, P.m. ExTfcA Trains.! An ejftra train pn Thursdays leaves Christ- church for Lyttelton at 11.15 p.m., and on Saturdays at 10.0 p.m. An extra train leayes Lyttelton for Christchurch on Thursdays at 11.45 P' m ., ant * on Saturdays at 10.30 p.m. RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORKS BRANCH. To Methven i a.m. p.m. Rakaia , depart ,oa 6.40 Hatfield ... „ IO J Somevtpn ... „ X X Mitcham ... „ X X Sherwood . . „ X X Lauriston ... „ $53 7.33 Urrall .. .„ „ 10. X Lyndhurst .„  X X Cairnbrae •«.  X X Methven ... arrive| jo 8- 10 To RAKAIA a.m. a.m. p.m. Methven ... depart _5. 40 _ 7. 55 04,35 Cairnbrae ... „ X t + Lyndhurst .- „ t . i Urrall ... ._ „1 X X X Lauriston ... „ 7.17 8.32 5.12 Sherwood ... „ XXX Mitcham ...  X X X Somerton ... „ j J t Hatfield 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 Somers p.m. Hnwald Junction __ ...depart 5.21 Chelmsford ._ ... ... „ gj Westerfield , _ liacklhome Road , M „  Valletta ... ._ ._ „ .nama _. ._ ... „ } _wendis,h ... , , „ J Mount Somers arrive 6.45 To Tinwald ~ " a.m. Vlount Somers , M ...depart Javendish ... ... ... „ % ._, „ t ftdetta «.._._„ ilackthorne road ,_ ,_,  Westerfield # , ;-jj \.* M Jhejmsford . ._, , it \- 7m « t' r nwald Junction „, ...iwriyc ftM 



StratzandOo IT) CI Ac M Sc H H T. VV R R B ■s. J. F. g TRATZ & C°'l PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWEL A LERS, AND MANUFACTURERS, A 1 261 HIGH BTREET, CHRISTCHURCH. V """" I WE are manufacturing on the Premises I most of our Large and Varied Stock i of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery, and are j offering the same to the Pablic at ( LESS THAN WHOLESALE PRICE. The reason we can sell Cheaper than anyone elee is that wo are OUR OWN MANUFACTURERS* OUR OWN IMPORTERS, ; AND OUR OWN RETAIL DEALERS. Selling our Goodß direct from our Workshops : to the Publio, thereby saving the Wholesale Merchants' profits, the 20 per cant. daty. freight, and other expenses which the ordinary Retail Dealer has (o pay. J. F. STRATZ & CO.'S Own Manufactured English Hunting Levers; capped and jewelled movements. Btrong Sterling bilver Cases. Price £3 10s. Warranted 10 years, Regular value for £6 10s. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED English Hunting Levers, very strong, " Hall Marked " Sterling Bilver Cases, air-tiff ht and dust-proof, capped extra jewelled movements, real gold balance, £4 10s. Samo quality cannot be bonght elsewhere under £7 7s. Warranted 16 Years, OUR OWN MANDFACTURED Enplish Levera ab £5 10a, with real chronometer balance, jewelled movement, capped, extra stout Pterling Bilver Oases. A splendid Timekeeper, well worth £8 103. Warranted 20 Years. OUR OWN MANUFACTURED! Enalish Hunting Levers at £G Gs, same quality sold elsewhere for £10 10s. These Watches aro vary strongly con&tructet, with real compensation balance, capped and extra jewelled movements m air-tight nnd dust-proof Oases of Holid Sterling Bilver, and are warranted 26 years. NOTICE. The above Watches are registered and protected by law, and anyone offering worth- less imitations or infringing on our rights will bo proßccnted. ROTHERHAM WATCHES. A leading firm m Christchurch having reported that thoy alone sold Genuine Rotherham Watches, and those sold by al) other Jewellerß were not genuine, we hexebs offer a Reward of £60 to them or anyone else who con prove thut the Rotherham English Levers that I am selling at £8 16b aro not genuine. J. F. STRATZ & CO. Have a large assortment ef Ladies' Watches both m Silver and Gold, hand- somely engraved Oases, " Hall Marked." Prices : In Silvei , from 265 ; m gold, from £3 Ba. Beautifully finished, and vory suitable for Christmas presents. A Written Guarantee with every Watch, JEWELLERY. Ladieß* and Gents' Gold and Silver Jewellery of every description kept m Stock, or mado to order on the Premises on the shortest notice. Inspection Invited. CUTLERY. i-doz^n Knives and Forks, white or black handle*, for 8s Gd. Best quality Tablo Knives, 7e 6d £-ddzen, • Forks white metal, Electro Silver-plated, 5s 6d J'dozon. Tea Bpoons, white metal, warranted to wear white, 3s Gd J-dozen. Table Spoons, white metal, warranted to wear white, 7s (Jd £-dozen. Electro. Plated Greet Stands from 10a 6d. SPECTACLES AND EYE- GLASSES Toßuifc;;all_sig_t3,irro-i la a pair '[upwards. If cheaper SPECTACLES are wanted we can supply you with them for 8d a pair. Ac we h avd haa great practical experience m tho manufacturing of SPEOTACLEB, wo would strongly advise ypn not to wear the com- monest Spectacles, as they will most likely do your eight moro harm than good. YOUR SIGHT TESTED FREE OF CHARGE. Invalids and others requtring SPECTACLES and are not able to come into town, if thoy will send their addresß, I will forward io them a Right 3mgo by which means they can find out what number BPEOrAOLB they require, without haviDg the inconvenience of coming i into town, j Repairing dond m all its branches on the premises " Waterbury Watchea," " Hitch- ' pock," and " May's Ideal " patent Jjamps re<? ' pairedi All materials kopt m stock." 1 ' 1 All orderß accompanied with Post Office ] order or| cheque, Will bo forwarded by return { mail. ] Sntiat action given or money returned. ] J. F. STRATZ & CO. , _2GI JIIGnjSTREET, 1 miusTCKURC-i; i c ] "\ 1 ( I I ( _ I !■■ ' \ 1



The Stud. HIE AMERICAN TROTTING HORSE Blackwood AMallali, 11 stand this season at Lyndhurßt, Dun i, and at owner's Stable, Ashburton. For particulars apply to MAX. FRIEDLANDER. ) TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ] METHVEN AND LAURISTON DIS TRIOTS. IHE CLYDESDALE COLT,— Diplomacy. Bred by John Grigg, Esq., of Long- lach. Diplomacy's sire ie Lord Beacons- < >Id, dam Pleasant by Prince Charlie, For particulars and terms apply to D. McKENDRY, I+lß Cairnbrae. O TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ABHBURTON, WAKANUI, AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. pHE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE COLT, Johnny's Fancy. Bred by Ma James Gow, of Taieri, y Lord Salisbury, dam Sally 2nd. For particulars and terms, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDE f!4B Propr TO STAND THIS SEASON, AT OWNER'S LIVERY STABLES, BURNETT STREET. p_E THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE At_ilete ; Bred by Ma Sibbald, of Burkes Pass. ATHLETE is a beautiful brown, and tands 15 handß 3 inchoß high. Ha is by Detractor, dam Promised Land. Detractor s by the celebrated Traducor, Promised _md by Tho Pier. For extended pedi- ;ree see N.Z. Stud Book. For particulars and terms apply GEO. F. SCOTT, Proprietor. LQf97 Bazaar Livery Stables. TO STAND THIS BEABON. TIHE THOROUGHBRED STALLION Wizard, By King of Clubs, dam Charm, both Imported. WIZARD ib half brother to Spade Guinea and Stonyhurst, and full brother to Charmer, nnd waa bred by the Middle Park Stud Company. He iB a beautiful whole-colored chestnut, and Bhows grand power and quality. For full particulars apply to C. KEA_NS, Or Wm. HEALY, Proprietors, 9*12 Ashburton. TO TRAVEL THE ASHBURTON AND LONGBEACH DISTRICTS. TIEE 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 tho Royal Society's Show m England, and many first prizeß m Tasmania. YOUNG MAJOR was bred by Mr James Stark, his dam, Smiler, imported from lasmania, where sbo was a first prize taker, and her progeny gained many awards. Terms : One Maro £3 ; groomago, ss, payable first service. For 3or more tnares, property of one owner, special terms may be agreed on. ANDREW DAWSON, Proprietor, 131 Waterton. TO STAND THE SEASON] at t GROVE FARM' TINWALD, JIHE THOROUGHBRED HORSE, Perkin W^rbeckll, PEDIGREE. v Touchstone ' -. | NewminslcrJ. neeswin g H « co A 00 c "• Palma Emilius —- _y- .ranccsca hi I H> v . Volta'irc j, .E X Martha Lynn r.|| Q. E Swcctbriar „ , ft _ Slockwe m Eglantine - ■ " , 2 Touchstone T '3 v Newminster X - S Beeswing P > g n. 3 Palnia^ Emilius A » \, 3 [•ranccsca M_ — if 3 ,ii Melbourne rH j -~, Prime Minister „ , , , IL _ -< Pantalonadc ft » I ■~, glean rllcslick Prime Warden X' '■>. , . r N'aid of liurghley[ IpEIiEUN WARBEOK 11. has splendid ction, possesses groat atrength, ip as andsome as they are made, and is a hqrae a'culated to throw a moat valuable class f racing or other stock, An examination of his pedigree will how tbat lie poßseseea a double strain of fie celebrated Adventurer blood, and is ne of tbo vory best bred animals m tbo iouthern Hemisphere. The sons of Tewminster havo, as a family been more uccesßful at tho stud than any family of aodern days, and with tho except ion of lermit, who is now standing m England t 200 guineas, Adventurer, tho grandsire >f Perkin W arbock li. has produced the nost winners of them all. Fa* farther particulars apply *~ EDWARD GATES, I,o rove Farm, Tinwald,



Business Notices. plO LET— A Five -roomed Houbo In L Cox Street, at present m the occu- itlon of Mr Claridge T. BULLOCK. rO LET— At a very low rental, a large building fronting Eaßt Street, Buit- m )le for a grain and chaff Btore. JL T. BULLOOK. A SHBURTON PERMANENT Wi BUILDING & INVESTMENT d^ SOOIET_. The above Society pays Interest «l the eof 4$ per oent. per annum for De- — oalts at Oftll, 5 pc- cent, per annum for iree months, and 6 jqt oent. per annum fixed for Omental or over. J WARD, _t»mgor. Offioe :-- Arcade Ohamoers, __urnett XC tree^ . r rT- EATING'S POWDER destroya oth ff IV fleas, moths, bedtles, and all __ isects, whilst quite harmless to domestic nimals. In exterminating beetleß the uocbbs of this powder is extraordinary. Is perfeotly clean In application. u e _c artlole yon purohase Is KEATING'^ fie Imitations are noxious and Ineffectual lold m tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d eaoh, by ihemlsts. 1 iq MOUNT SOMERS & METHVEN ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the tnderslgned will run a Coach eaoh Mon- day, Wednesday and Saturday, starting at T aoon from Hood's Hotel, Mount Somers, ! or Springbuin and Alford Forest, there connecting with Duff's Ooaoh from Methven .turning same evening. Fares — Spring- f burn, 2s, return, 3s ; Alford Forest, t return, 6b. 1 87 T. HIX. TINWALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. b Yf OUNT SOMERS AND OAVENDISH \ ROYAL MAIL OOAOH. 9 The above Ooaoh leaves Hood's hotel or Cavendish Railway Station every day, neetlng each train. Passengers by morning train may pro- •eed by coach to Alford Forest, thence to Methven m time for the last train for Ohrlstchuroh, or may retnrn In time for - be last train for Ashburton. Parcels ant Orders will receive every vttontlon. Hcraes and Buggies on hire, m JOHN HOOD r R. S. BEAN, COAL AND FIREWOOD MERCHANT, BEGS to inform his Friends and tho PuDllc b generally that he has some Hjavy j Bridge Timber on hand, and ia prepa «*<> to j ( take orders for j Timber s Either for Bridge or House Building v poses* BEST NEWCASTLE, MALT BRN, A-TD WKBTFOBT COAL m Stock, delivered ] CHEAPEST RATES. R. 8. BEAN, W estlßtreet, Ashburton. /AYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY years of great Buccesa proclaim f Bnperiority m the treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of the Cheat, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sores, Scaldß, Corns, Bunions, Sof Corns, etc This medicine, the property o which has been established more than half a century by thousands of cures, is of an invaln- . able ÜBe m many inflammatory diseaßeß againßt ! which there are not mauy efli aclous remedies, * and is therefore justly considered by a great 1 number of our most eminent physicians as the ] most active and least irritating agent m the | bove affections. In order to avoid counterfeiting, Mcßsrs Fayard and Blayn's signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on che box. Wholesale 80, Kue Baint-Merri, Paris (France) and Bold by all Chemists m the , olonies; H. Matson and Co. }, for: sale Woolpacks ! Woolpacks i Woolpacks. ' ___ . ' i JTHE HEAVIEST AND2BEST IN ASHBURTON. H. MATSON &COy Money to Lend IN LARGE L OR SMALL SUMP. Apply H. MATSON &FCO. I HAVE BEEN APPOINTED AGENT ruxt m B MERCANTILE .CO, iOnRISTCHUE'J H, A' Who^are prepared to advanoo Money npon _ ci BILLS Ol* BALE, 9] MORTGAGE OF,STCCK : |J S CROP LIENS* I n ORIOTHER SECURITY. E * a ____. ° |D. THOMASf i



Public Notices. _ £20 BEWARE. *] IN consequence of the amount of " Poaching going on m the Creeks _ on the Legmhor Estate, the above reward tn will be paid to anyone giving information j that will lead to a conviction. a t From this date NO ONE will te per- mitted to fish m the Creeks on the - fef 0 '^ 16, DONALD MCLEAN. [ Mount Somers Coal rs hi THE TRAMWAY having been com- | f pleted, the undersigned oan supply COAL In any quantity : ASHBURTON, 17s per ton, by the Truok TrNWALD ... 17a „ v WINSLOW ... 17s „  j HISDS -. 17a ii «• j EALING ...183 „ .. , DROMORE ... 17a  >> fc CHKBTSEY ... 17s „ »• , Terms Oaah. Messrs TUOKER and RESTELL, fi Sole agents for Ashburton, I 11*30 * ~E. F. WRIGHT. HAYING taken over the Grocery and Earthenware Departments of the Business of the late Firm of ORR and - ALCORN, I will oontlnue those Brancheß ; of the Business m the Bame Shop for tbe : present. I have regular Shipments of < GLASS AND EARTHENWARE, Coming forward from the Manufacturers whioh enables me to SELL at a PRICE ! tbat defies competition. ' I intend, as formerly, making TEA my speciality. COFFEE ground dally on the Premises. Quality combined with Cheapness will be my Motto. R. ALCORN. ■"P S —Having taken over the debts of the IRONMONGERY and GROCERY Departments of the late firm of Orr and AlcobNj persons indebted are hereby requested to eettls at once, or call on me and arrange and save expenses. 9#qq ROBERT ALCORN. WILDING! AND LEWIS, T> ARRISTERS AND Q OLIOITORS F. WITTbING, Notaev Public. Offices: Next "Mall" Office, Burnett-st. Ashburton. Mr Wilding will attend the sittings of the Ashburton Courts on Mondays anc? Thursdays, »nd may be consulted perso. ally on these days. The firm Is now represented In Kj bur»on by Mr Clavtok, an Engl th Solicitor of considerable experience, i lo will be m daily attendance at the ol e to receive instructions and confer * Ith cl|enta Alfred Harrison, _UOT T ONEER, ,TOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. A -ÜBDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp Cattle, Pigs, Produoß and Merchandise. FOR SALE— FanniDg Implements, and Vehicles of all kinds constantly m Yards oi view for Sale. j Clearing Sales held m Town or' Uountry as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and tbe business of absentees managed with caro. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, Ad\ ances made on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. gent for .the Norwich Union Fire In- juranoe Gompunji Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O. AUSTRALASIA.; ALFRED HARRT.ON. D.I.C. Christmas and the New Year. ANNUAL". MONSTER DISPLA* OK FANOY GOODS, GAMES, TOYS, DOLLS, CADINETWARE &-c, _<. k In Wondeif ul Variety. CHMSTMAS AND :NJ_W XE&R CA-EDo, M.rvel. for Beauty and Cheapnes 3i BOOKS. BOOKS. Just added to our Fancy -oo:ls Depart- ment, Borne thousands of the cowest Works of best Authors, all to bo sold at P/7.olisher's London prices. School Committees, Sports and Bazaar Committees, can arrange for special dis- count upon large purchases. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IM- PORTING COMPANY OtT Ntt W ZEALAND, Ld , CO-OPERATIVE. Camtal t £125,003 m 250,000 shares of 10s eaclv Warehouses — OASH EL STREET, CHRISTCHURCH HIGH STREET DUNEDIN E. O. BROWN, Manager* 5 HALLENSTEIN, , . ChaJrmaSf