THE ASBBURTON QUARDIN BATIJKDA.Y AUGUST 22 1891.

"Printed and published by the Ashburtc* Publishing Company, at their regiAtqre, printing office, Burnett Street, Asfe burton, SATUBDAY August 22, IW, -



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MANUFACTURERS TO HVh MAJESTY B\ 4.PPOTNT.WKN THE BANK OF ENGLAND A>' ITS BRANCHES . . ROBBS, RAIiT, AND CO Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, ai d Party.Wa,. Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 CHEAPSIDE, LONDON EJSGLAKD. Manufactories Wharncliffe Works, Arlington street London N



W. I Kingston, WILLS STKEET, NEXT COOKSON'S STABLES, ASHBURTON, HAS had three years' experience with Thomas Talbot, M.R.C.V.S., of Scotland Yard two years with Corneliu, Saunderson, M.R.C.V S., Clupham Com mon, and ten years with Georgo Balls. M.R.C.Y.S., . Brixton, all of London' and has also gained a geod reputation m the Colony* Our specialty is well-known to be our ability and knowledge of the home's foot. In a well ordered shoeing forge the following standard rules will always be b&erved : —■ ;. 1 l A shoe should never be removed without first cutting off the clinches, because by simply turning back the clinch m drawing ' the nail a piece of the clinch is often left m the foot,, endangering the horse when the new shoe comes to bo driven on. 2. The frog and bars require no cutting m a regularly attended foot. And iv a healthy foot where there are no simptons of navicular disorder, tije sole should not be cut. : . 3. The shoe should have a level bearing upon the wall of the foot, aud should not be sprung at the heel, as is. too common, thereby acting as a, fearful lever upon the tendons The nails should be driven level and uni form, and only on the toe side of the inside' quarter, the toot being thinner upon the inside and the greatc weight of the body being sustained there. There is ho compariso - points of qualit between the hand made and the machine made shoe. The machine-made shoe is of a coarser material, softer, and is mported andit should be insistsd upon that they be sot used m the QpJ«py



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILBI ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY." Ofiices—Tancred Street Ashborton rriO Encourage the saving of small sums _I_ the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, n the following conditions :.— Sums of One Pound and Upwards' received on Deposit, and Interest will be; j allowed on every complete Pound deposited to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the date oh which the money shall be withdrawn. A Depositor may witldraw the whole, or part of the sum deposited, but not m less sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent „ ,> 6 or longer periods at 5| „ For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS Manager.



GRATEFUL—COMFORTING : EPPS'SCOCOA BPEAKFASTJ BY a thorough knowledge of the nutural laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of wel. Selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor's bills. It is by the judicious \ise of much articles of diet that a constitution may be built up until strong enough to resist even, tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating aroundjus ready to attack wherever there is an eak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futified with good food and a properly nourished frame.—See article m the '* Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold m J-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus . JAMES FPPS and CO. ; HOMGEPATIC CHEMIST., LONDON, ENGLAND*



DOGS. , \l[ ANY years since we had the pleasure IVI. to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, : extensively used m the principal kennels of the world Since that time we have made many im-' portance improvements m th ir manufacture; —improvements not of the nature of veget-, compounds which may be added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature t produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingrt dients which no other Biscuit or Dog Foodej possesses, and for which we have received! numerous medals and high recommendations,' amongst which we may mention that of Pro- 1 fessor Dj Zurn, who after many carefulj analysis and experiments pronounced these:l biscuits 5 <be of the greatest excellence, and; ito niain double the quantity of nourish-. ment that is to be found m the flesh, thns 1 farming he best; and most successful food' for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscuit. s stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty j hiilings per cwt, carriage paid^ \ SOLE MANUFACTURERS, , W. G. CLARK & SON j ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK ! I« TMEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. ; Established 1851. • \ BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. .754 Washington Street, \ ' New Yo»k,



{Stephens Bros*' MARKET HOUSE. ) NOTICE. NOTICF. BOHCE. To our Customers, our Fiieiids, and the Public. FTAVINGJiifit Completed Extensive f ! Alterati'ns, so as to provide better facilities for the extension and re quirements of our RapHly Increasing Tir.dd, vie have thoroughly renovated the adjoining Promises, where we will carry on m conjunction with our GPOCtfRY & CROCKERY B¥SINESS. A First Class Assortment of HARDWARE, HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING, IRONMONGERY, Including a very Choice Selection of E.P. Ware, Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Fenders and Fire Irons, Bedsteads, Look up-Glasses and Mirrors, Watches, Clocks^ Crum Trays and Brushes, Kettles,— Copper, Cast and Wrought Iron, —Ena- melled and Tinned Saucepans v ßoilers and Tinware, Kerosene Stoves, Lamps m great variety ; and Lamp Fittings ; Gunsj best makers ; Cartridges, Brown, Blue and Green ; Nails, Staples, Forks, Rakes, Shovels. Ploughlines ; Castor, Neatsfoot, Tatoo and other Oils. Lubricating &c.| &c.; Raddle, Lamp-Black, Baths, Buckets and Tubs. s All Goods Sold at the Very Lowest Market Prices, and delivered to Rail- l Avay Station, Town and Suburbs. All Orders delivered with punctuality, errors rectified, poods returned if not satisfactory,' Customers waited upon . for orders. K3?* Satisfaction is our Motto. T£3| Stephens Bros/ ; MARKET HOUSB.



TIT E ARE LAKD IN G; E^X "0 TA X IfC |A.N.,D; J U LJE TRA E; Bed Clover White Vloverl Cowgrass Alsike Timothy ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITY"A m> OFFER T&hm TO FARMERS ■ mj^iumm : . .... ATfEoWEST CURRENT HATKS] FOR, SALE DOUBLE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT MEDLANDEB BEOS



'^J^^m DURABILITY IS TRUE FCONOMY .^ "Jgg. ROBERT-" MUREAYi .; PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. BAS to hand an imirense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY PLATJS of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—GoId arid Silver, English, Geneva and American Hunters, Orystals, &c. J EWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lad-'es' and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES j Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittaes, School Committees &c. &c. Al 1 Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate chafges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, AS HJ3URTON, 2 PUBLIC TRUST && OFFICE OF uT rHE Public Trust^Oftco ofj New Zealand offers great advantages toitselien> including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Truste The following comparison ot business between th.9 years 1879 and 1889 will showth progress made: — ■■■1. A 1879-80. 18891 Cash receipts ,„ ... £41,813 .„■ £183,336 Total transactions, per balance-sheet ... ... £92,318 ... £835 202 Securities- ' ' General Investment Account ... ... , £70,864 ... £216 943 Special Investment Account £2,655 ..." £245839 Expenses Account—Total receipts £2,139 ... £14*482 Administrations ... ... 172 , '25s Probates and trusts ... 14 ,', jjq Wills provisionally accepted .... 1 >#< 42 ;";■ Letters received ... ... ... ... ... 2,122 '.',. 10,326 I Letters despatched ... ... 1,432 13 003 A™s!2^^^



WOOL, GRATX, AND SgENERAL MERCHANT, HAS FOE SALE Seed Wheat, Oats, & Baric y. —ALSO— BLUESTONE, PLOUGH SHARES,.OILS, FENCING WTRL, STAPLES, TEA. SUGAR, FLOUI K.)AP, CANDLES OATMEAL, & GENERAL FARM STORES). DRAIY PIPES—AII Slases. AO-ETSTT FOR,™ " THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO. . THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY NEW OFZEALAND. _______ • ' ■ * _____________ _______ ____ •LITTLE'S J\ ,liITTLE'S Fluid Dip p Powder Dip (NON-POISONOUS). M \ (POISONOUS). MR, BELCHER, of #UTTLE'B\mR. C. J. HAEPEK, * Kaiapoi (writing August. # \k Canterbury liunholder, 1890) :—" Found Sheep J>"-""''" """•v^k (writing June, LS90):~ - Dipped with Little's # »fffft?.T? w\ "Found the I'owda ' Fluid produced iilbs M a**- 1 " . ?„*&§ % little trouble to mix, i more wool each W *£% % was very effei-live; (which fetched M g SVk &*~ ••Jt-a-^4»*O> v % left the w.ioj m per lb. more) than Mf *^ **■ >Jfe condition; "iifVr the wool of ' M'^ m -***< '^fevihiiii other \u,i ---\& d i Gam m Wool \™™ V I|IS; >ueep. M - V^DosKles being • :J^MR. GILLANDSRS, of BoutUlard\\'° ry cheap' •■JL&) M I (writinpr March, 1S90), said :—Two .years i , (© i c^s _y E ixi siiccoi?siori he dipped a flock of about I (ODI #H\ 20,000 Shcop, parf with Little's Fluid m\ ($Y ' g B\ »»d the rest with other Dips, and each / Jjjjl ■ % \ year found the Sheep dipped with / *_f r .' ,\Little's Fluid produced i H../ t A. ,V " W Jjltbie SV^ m o r e 00 l per fleece than / JjllllC S % /FLUID DIP-X. the otlK slieeP- >^POWDER Dlf\ i >^_- 1 i__<^ (POISONOUS),: ■'•■■■%'•■ LOCAL! AGENT, I GEO. JAMESON. : 14SHBUR70N ANl\^ RAKAIA r'».—l Gallo"of Fluid, or'lll lbs )t Powder, makes 100"; Gallon a



FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN ;. ■■-■;. ■■■"■.; NEW.,7 :.: ■ ; : .' AN Opportunity offers to obtain one of Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms. Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 2 octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufacturers at considerably less than usual price. Apply ■" Mail" and " Guar dian Office. ORIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, : "p E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODtFOTS Jk—A ~~~ Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap) —From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Orizar Yelonte, exquisitely per* fumed for" the toilet arid baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, m boxes, 8 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oma-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet, Aqua-Oriza—New toilet) water, refreshing to the skin. : • Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume of new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline —Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne-- Oriza — The high-life toilet water Oriza-Water—Concentrated and lasting. , , Extract of superior Eau-de- Cologne. 43outtes - Oriza - Dentifrice —:An extract for preserving the teeth and gums m good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, m paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel. Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerchie jpwithout staining. Orizt-Oil—Variously perfumed \ for ren dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacle (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots and preventing wrinkles on die face. < Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lenoios) -For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velv «ty softness of youth. Or zaline-Colorante (the best hair dye) — For instantaneously dyeing the hair, to any shade and with no danger to health, In boxeg, eaph with brushes comb, prospectus, and bottle ; or m boxes, the bottle only without accessoriesl . : Ess-Oriza-Incolore Violetfce of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. Ess-Ori«a Suave white heliotrope Bou auet of the flc wat , !



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<&JjMu,/*drj7Uto£ PHOTOGRAPHJiiv::, 218 High Street, Christchurch. THE BEST PAINT m the -WORLD- Any shade from Pnre White to Jet Blac A COMBINATION of the pun J\, ■■ paint with India Rubber, formi a smooth, glossy, firm, durable, elas and beautiful Pamt, unaffected by chan of temperature; is perfeetly 1 waterpro and adapted to all classes of work, and m every way a better paint for eitl inside or outside painting than any otl paint m the world. Being froni one-th to ohe-four*h Cheaper and lasting atle three time *d long as the best lead % oil paints. Be sure that ouf trade mi on every package. Prepared and res for use and sold by the hallon oil There has never been a paint offered public that lias become so popular (m same time) and given as perfect satisi ion as the Rubber Paint. , f^f _ COB LIVEE OIL MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESH! LIVERS' URE tasteless, Digestible



SUCCESS IHE BEST TEST CF WORTH!! i HOLLOWAY'S PllliAlfi OimiEE THIS UNIVERSAL MFDICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD EXQUISITE EVERYWHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous System, and act most power fully yet soothingly on the liver and bowels, Promoting Digestion and assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with strength and vigour. Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and general debility puicdy yield to the potont free of these well-known PHls, and they are unrivalled m their efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine known. THE OINTMICNx HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It haals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any othe ' known salvg, Its marvellous penetratin; powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISE LSES« curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, and for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT neuralgia it is unsurpassed. It never a to remove Scurf and every species pf skin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufac tured only at 78 New Oxford sfc (late 533 Oxford st,) London j and are sold by al vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for ufp. m almos every language. |~3f* Purchaser should look to tfa. Abel on the pots aud boxes; If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London hey are spuriouef



THE WALKER COEK EXTRACTOR ■pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of car bo* iated or other beverages, and allows the lediment to remain undisturbed m the oottle. Designed toi ohe use of hotels, restau ..ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke placed. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY TAMES PAIN AND SOWS 9, St. Mary Axe, E,C, and2t, WaJworrli Road, S.E. HOLES ALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. JLO, Ll6, L2O, and L 25 Caßes suitable for every Market, 'Che largest Wholesale House m the World uscrared Price Lish application.



MAIL NOTICE j The Letter-box will be cleared for de spatch of correspondence front this office to the under-mentioned places, on and fter Ist January, 1891, as follows — \ For Ohristchurch and North, daily 6.30 a.ta.j 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays; at 10:30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia^ daily, 6.3t a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Methven., daily, 3.15 p.m. ; Dunsandel and Burn; ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Selwyn, daily, 6.20 p.m. ; I)romore, daily* 6,30 a.m. ; Tinwajd,. Winslow, Hinds, and Temuka, daily, 10.30 a. m. ; arid on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Eiffelton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10;30 a.m. ; Geraldine, daily, 10.30 a.nT; Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m^ 12.30 p.m. ; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, md Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreefc and AsWiurton Forks, Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m. ; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 'a.m. ;• Mount Somers, Springburn. and Alford Forest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 p-.m. ; Wheatstone, I Ashfcoft, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m. ; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, nesdays, and Fridays, 3.45 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays a-nd Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin .Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a,m. N.B. —Letters containing anything of value should be handed bo the Postmaster lo be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsprily registered and jharged onejshiiling. ;



DR CHUKOHILL S Syrup o Hypophospbifce of Lime prescribed by *:he faculty for the cure of" Consumption, Chronic Cough and-General Debility j t untains two of the principal ingre I dients necessary for building up. the Human Frame, ;-ind which aye considered | deficient m the above complaints, viz., honphorus and '.ime. It cannot bo to<~ igtily recommended for Del ica Childre Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES Ls real Brain Food, and m cases Vtuscular and. Nervous Exhaustion hah icquired a worldwide reputation. Each bottle ; bears Dr dim chill's signature trice, rTepared only bj n WANN /I HEM IST : O W ANN KJ HE MIST, ue 'Casttglibtie \*aris \



Andrew Orr's oreat nvii: MARVEL OF CHEAPNESS. Ijast 14 I>ays OF THE p REATOALE OF HIGH . CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, AT Andrew Oit's. 00 PIECES FRENCH MERINOS vnd CASHMERES at 1* I ©id formerly 3$ 9ft;



COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE. Likewise Money is the life of the Drapers £6000 WORTH OF DRAPERY, OLOT H I N G : : ■' • ' AND ■ ' ■ ■ B 0 O T S, AT W. W. SPENCER & CO.'s ■f MUST BE SOLD -:~ "OREVIOUS to that awful day, the JL day of reckoning. Stock-taking begins m July. f x NOW OR NEVER x Men's Heavy Overcoats, 20,s White Blankets. 8s lid a pair Men's Colored Moles, 5s 9d Boys' Heavy Brown Cord Trousers, from 4s 6d Men's Tweed Suits, 21s Boys' Tweed Caps, 7|d each Men's Heavy Knife Woollen Sox, 7Jd per pair Men's and Boys' Ties, 2cl each Men's Heavy Union Shirts, Is lid Winter Dress Goods, 4|d. A splendid Winter Dress, for 6s lid per doz. / Flannels lOjd, ll|d, and Is, worth double Flannelette, 4s 3d per doz. Cretonnes, 4s 3d per doz. Neck Ribbons, all colors, 3d per yard Feathers, 3d each ; Flowers, Id each Women's and Children s Hats, 2d each Women's Tweed Ulsters, worth llsOd, for 3s; 12s 6d for 4s lid BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. We defy New Zea|and to compete with us m BOOTS for qia|lity and price. Men's (ioloniaPmade Shooters, 9s lid MeA's Bluchers, 6s 6d Women's strong Elastic sides, 6s 9d worth 10s 6d. Children's Boots and Slippers, Is Girls' ISfSstic and Button Boots, from '; ; . 2s 9d afc • : WTTT Q PENCER & . W . DPENCER & \JO 9 THE ARCADE.



JAMES BAKER TIMBER MEKCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AND V4NCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, i •HAVELOOK STREET, ; Opposite Harrisons Auction Mart,- TjIURNITURE and Picture Frame' Jj made to' order m any design ajl shortest notice, : Sole Agent m Ashburton for Olegg erambulators. A'so WIE&NKR PIANOS. IMPORTANT NOTICE, TO PJBSIDENTs"oF ASHBURTOft AND DISTRICT. J. Nixon, Tailor, Op Ghristohurch, BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises m Tancred Street, corner of Arcade, m all branches of Tailoring. K9" J.N.s ability as a Cutter requires no comment. A perfect Fife is Guaranteed m the latest fashion. J.N. is from one of the best; houses m Glasgow, Scotland, and is confident to give entire satisfaction to customers wl o will be disposed to give him a trial. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. J. NIXON, Tanceed Stbeft, Ashburton, & Colombo Street, CeIEISTCHURCH. 6



ASK YOTTR~G]S33IfeI. \ F0R,..,,, . . "■ ! CAN'T" B'3'gjSAT BAKIIS& I»OWI>EJEI, f^\ UARANTEED absolutely piire, and \~JC proved to be the best for making delicious Scones; Cakes, and Pastry. ; Sold by all leading Grocers m Tini>, Is, 2s each, and wholesale bjrtfie nianufacturer, ■ G. E. WARBORTON, Cheniist; "The Pharmacy," i 6tloo T J M A R t,



'"■" Ws:siM THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN. ASHBURTON, HAS now reid^ lor 5 planting at Reduced Pnces, — 30,000 FRUIT TREES Oons.st ng of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ* ing several excellent sorts recently imported from Engkud and A nlerica, and ow offered to the public for the first time. They are all grafted m the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for li*rge orchard planting or small gardens. AU the sorts have been tested m oar trial grounds, and any kinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or m any Way unsuitable for cultivation here, are rejected. This system has beett carried out at considerable expense during a long series of years. Tho results are recorded, and shall, if required, be placed at the disposal of customers to assist m their selection. 140,000 MACROCARPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever, offered m this district, probably m the colony : and a special line of 30,000 m boxes for fencing; No risk m removal to a distance. And not less than 850,000 JFovesit Trees Including Pinus Insignis, one and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous other kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants, (very choice sorts Grapevines, Filberts, &c. Also, a endless variety of Ornamental Trees Kvergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and all other things usually found m a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the trade] THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge,



WINTER CLEANING SALE a-t "the me Stock must be REDUCED- £1000 —REDUCED BEING much overstocked, I have decided to commence the Clearing Sale earlier than usual, to give an oppor tunity of purchasing Winter Goods at Low Prices before the termination of the Winter. DRESS GOODS, usually sold at B|d, now s|cl. ULSTERS & JACKETS marked very cheap, "Mid the prices must clear them. A large lot of WOOLLEN SHAWLS, MIT« 3, & RIBBONS being offered at about HALF-PRICE. A lot of WINOS & BIRDS at HALF PRICE. Men's Overcoats, usually 555, now 355. Men's Suit*, naualy 38s, now 255. Men's heavy Tweed Trousers 7s lid. CALL AT ONCE AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. W. H, Collier ' The (J or tier."



; ON SALE BY THE TJKDERSIGKEDJ BUILDING MATERIALS "op EVERY, DESCRIPTION, coAii&: WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMEB U S H. Also, — GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, STAPLES. FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &0 1 JOSHUA~TUCKEK RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. OFFIU : Corner of Tancred and Wes streats, next Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT EaKAIaJ



NEW BUSINESS, ,' NEW MANAGEMENT; ■ - NEW GOODS, A LONG FELT, WANT SUPPLIED. James j\lc geegoe, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop m Okk's Buildings, East Street, with a LARGE and V&BIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigf.is v Cigarettes, and Smokers' requisites generally. Notk,—This is net a Ten or Twelve ymn' collection of antiquated odds and ' •fUjla, the balance of an old stock. The HAIR-DRESSi!nG SALOON w Without doubb the best appointed m South A Canterbury _,  .-,,,,;... . - : = ! YOtrit tAXk&XAtiz SOLJCiTBD. , f james McGregor, ' I8l2? Orr's Buildings, East Street