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;dg± : &psk madebyperiionsot either sex, »n;*heiTiOW»iA.Talitieß, at work torus. New, business. rAHmeJt with wonderful; W ccQßs. 4ny«ne!,qand».aie, work. Youdpn't nwd capital: or abota the same a» none. We wifiVt^rt yoS! *st space explain here, yuryoucanmake a smiaf litt|e The employment is particularly adapted to the regio.n_ in which this publication circulates. Boya and girls earn hcH^A muchas men. Full. p»rticiUats «b3 HT a ructionsmaUed free; Newwthetioi don t delay, but writ* to u» at onc«.-_ &£*£ L** ""^ »"^ .:; • f ■ ;• is i . . ■ ■ -j. , From andffter the 130th l November, 1880 the terms of Subscription to' this journal will be aii follows, viz.:— ,' '■ ' - 7T;' ) • ' M PAID IX ADVANCE. : ■ ' Per Quarter .„ to 6d, by post, 9ni;; „ Half-year,., 128 Bd, by Jet,' ISs frl „ Year ... 24s Odj by p^t, 37« Od IF BOOKK*. , :', , .'. Per,Qu»r^r ... 7a 6d, by poet, 10m Qd ; „ Half-year... Ids Od, by pajt. 2U 6d 1 ii« *?t =; ••' &?$L hy v*** *** : Birth, »farrf»ge, and I)eatb Kotjpes, if paid for at the time of uuerftoiu a fid. if booked, 4s each. Stamps may be:s«t'ai



I W. 3. BUSH AND CO., TySTILLERS and IMFCBTEBB ■ - or ; ESSENTIAL OILS & FRVII ESSENCES, ': SOLUBLE ESSENCES : For Aerated Water Manufacturers ■ . Extra Super Lemon, tf hich is. double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. , . . FRENCH CREAM GUM = EXTEACTi For producing a Head of Creamy Rich •. ness upon all kinds of Syrups, Crated Waters, Beers,: » Ales Cider, Champagnef : &C. Ariillery Lank London|



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HERCULES UAKING POWDER IS THE BEST Those who h»v e not.tried it, shoaia ask their Grocer for it Makes splendid gakeß_Scones, astry^Aft Family Dairy Churns, Factory Chum* Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter Paclc ages, Print Butter Car ; riers, German Dairy, PaperJ And everything needed in, a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Concord, N.H., U.SA Established 1818



ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers of VULCAN PAINT ANN SOTERLI. ; Absolute protection agains extension I of fire. Color cards and test shingles with instrHv" < tions and proofs of on materials veil > furnished



MANUFACTURERS TO HEX MAJESTY BY APPOINTMENT THE BANK OF ENGLAND AN ITS BRANCHES HO BBS, HART, AND CO Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, ard Party-Wa.. Doors, Locks for all purposes 7G CHEAPSIDE, LONDOIS EKGLAXP. Manufactories Wharncliffe Works, Arlington street London N



Clover Seed, ; QHOICE QUALITY OP COWGRASS, RED, WHITE, AND • ALSIKE NOW LANDING ex "RANGATIRA. PRICES WITH SAMPLES^ ON APPLICATION. John Orr&Co.



W. T. Kicgston, WILLS STREET, NEXT COOKSON'S STABLES, ASHBURTON, HAS had three years' experience with Thomas Talbot, M.R.C.V.8., of Scotland Yarrl two years with Corneliu, Saunderson, M.R.C.V.S., Ckpham Com mon, and ten years with George Balls M.R.C.V.S., Brixton, all of London ' and has also gained a' good reputation in the Colony. Our specialty ia well-known to be our ability and knowledge of the horse's foot. In a well ordered shoeing forge the following standard rules will always be bserved:— 1 ' A shoe should never be removed without first cutting off the clinches, because by simply turning back the clinch in drawing the nail a piece of the clinch is often left in the foot, endangering the horse when 1 the new shoe comes to be driven on. 2. The frog and bars require no cutting in a regularly attended foot. And in a healthy foot M'here there are no simptons of navicular disorder, tue 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 create * weight of the ;body being sustained there. There is no compariso r points of qualit. between the hand made and the 'machine made shoe. The machine-made shoe is of a coarser material, softer, and is mparted andit should be insisted upon that tlwy be not used in fcbe of'onv



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILBJ i ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Opwces—Tancred Street Ashburton rpO Encourage the saving of small sums JL the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, ffl |;he following conditions : — I Sums of One Pound and Upwards \ Received on Deposit, and. Interest will be flowed on every complete Pound jleposited to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the dabe ori which the money shall be withdrawn. A Depositor may witldraw the whole oi part of the sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when clos in? the account Deposits taken for' 3 months at 5 per cent  ,> 6 or longer : periods at 5 A  For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS. Manager.



I GRATEFUL-COMFORTING EPPS'S'COCOA BPEAKFASTS 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 1 breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor's bills. It is by the judicious use 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 around|us ready to attack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futified with good food and a properly nourished frame.—See article in the ''Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or 2 milk. Sold in J-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus, i JAMES FPPS and CO. HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST, i LONDON, ENGLAND.



DOGS. MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the publio our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used in the principal kennels J of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvements in th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget nonipoundß which may be added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature t produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingra clients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food c possesses, and for which Aye have received numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor 1)j Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits -j *be of the greatest excellence, and to ntain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to be found in the flesh, thus farming he best and most successful food for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortar.t to notice that every biscuit s stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," . t . the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hiilings per cwt, carriage paid^ SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK L TMEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 751 Washington Street, Nkw Yosjc,



•• TAT" X ARE L A^S DIN G " i EX "OfAKI AND JULE.TRAE Red Clover White (Jlover Cowgrass Alsike Timothy ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITY AND OFFER THEM TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CURRENT HATKS DOUBLE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT MEDLAMR BRGS i



PUBLIC TRUST £|£ OFFICE OF N.Z. THE Public Trust'jOfhc? of Nsw Zealand offers great advantages toitselien* ' including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trusts The following comparison of business between the years 1879 and 1889 will showth progress made:— „ ,_ ' ' 1879-80. 1889J Cash receipts .„ ... £41,813 .. £183,336 Total transact ong, per balance-sheet £92,318 ... £835 202 Securities- ' General Investment Account £70,864 "... £216,943 Special Investment Account £2,655 ... £245^839 Expenses Account—Total receipts £2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations ... „ ... 172 ... *258 Probates and trusts '...,, ... 14 .. 39 Wills provisionally accepted ' . 1 ,„ ' 42 Letters received ... ... ... ... ... 2,122 ... 10 326 Letters despatched ... 1,432 13*003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent.



\y^^S9 DURABILITY »IS TRUE FCONOMY BOBBfif MURRAY PRACHCAL WATCH AND CLUCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY PLATiG of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—«oId and Silver, English, Geneva and American Hunters, Crystals, &c. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades 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' Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. ' Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Committees, School Committees &c. &c. Al J Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch and at modera c charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2



• LITTLE'S £X LITTLE'S Fluid Dip - AY Powder Dip (NON-POJ»ONOUS>. M (POISONOUS). MR. BELCHER, of /LITTLE'B\mR. C. J. HABPER, * Kaiapoi (wnting August, f % Canter bury Bunholdor. 1890) :—" Found Sheep m\^~ "—^OL (writing June, 1890):— Dipped with Little's #^tI"REP T)T* \ "found the Powdei Fluid produced lilbs. # $^ZLJWS \Httle trouble to mix; ■tore wool each M TCOw %wu rery effectire; (which fetched f d #>V^ *^" "^ tKSJV left the wool in good per lb.more) than MS condition; safer the wool of M/ m JvLtnan otner poi- S2^ / Gainm vvooIILt 0? ?1p8; ineep. jm ■ vk besides being • /(MR. GILLANDERS, of Southlftnd^\verJ che*p<" JLG) M /.(writing March, 1800), said:—Two yeanl^L (pi £. M lin succession he dipped a flock of about I r^ a tO) mW\Wft® sheeP» P»rt^ Little's,Fluid|S\ C 7S M fl^V and the rest with other Dips, and each #mk *^ m \ year found the Sheep dipped with / •# T . ,\ Little's Fluid produced \ U>./_* YeV c M Little S V more nod per fatce than / Little's \ /FLUID DIP X^ *« other Sheep.^/POWDER DIP\ y (NOW-POISONOUS). tm^m *_^^^^ (POISpWOUt). \ LOfMITAGENT, GEO. JAMESON. ASHBURION AND RAKA/A T.i —1 Gallc»of Fluid or Ulbs >1 Powder, makes 100 Gallon*;



GEORGE JAMESON WOOL, GRAItf, AND GENERAL MERCHANT, HAS FOR SALE Seed Wheat, Oats, & Barley. r — ALSO— BLUESTONE, PLOUGH SHARES, OILS, FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, TEA. SUGAR, FLOUI *OAP, CANDLES OATMEAL, & GENERAL FARM STORE!?. ;■ , : ':. « ii :or- — V.' 1 D'RAII PIPES—AII Sizes, AGkBISFI 1. FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING CO. THE UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY NEW OFZEALAND.



ORIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS | j Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and rofreshingly scented (rose, green and white), Savon-Oriza-Velohte," exquisitely perj fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)—No 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes, 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. I OHza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet, Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. j 'Oriza-Hay—-A toilet; water with the perfume of new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic | , and disinfectant, specially adapted '"X 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 Bauble* Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the teeth and gums in good health and- preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening; the teeth without affecting the enamel, Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for ; scenting linen and the' handkerchie ; without staining. Oriza-Oil—Variously perfumed ; for ren ; dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacte (Oriza Milk) —An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing red spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. ; Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com p] exion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth. Or ziilinc-Coloranto (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the* hair to any shade and with no danger to health. In boxes, each with brushes com|j, prospeptiUSj-and bottje ; or in boxes, thi bottle 6iily without aceessox'ies" 1 Ess-OrizaJucolore Violetfce of the very most exquisito perfume, quit? a / nbnegay of violets. / Esa-Oriza Suave white heliotrope Bou" c^Utit ofthefi(w«|



IiIRST-QLASS AMERICAN ORGAN :" ■■■■■ iew;;*;; ■; A ; N Opportunity offers to obtain one £\- of Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly fa'vor ; abie 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 ftJLanufacturers. at considerably less than usual price. Apply (C Mail " and " Guar dian Office.



; /ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Office : Burnett Street, Ashburto Printing of every, deacription, including ! Billheads 1 j Memoa 1 . Pamphlets Handbills Invitation Cards : Monu* Receipt Forma ! Posters, Oper Dodgers Mourning Cards -Horse Cards, Ball Programmes/ Concert Programmes etc



PBIZB (i MEPAL COD LIVER GIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS 1 URE TASTELESS, | DIGESTIBLE



THE BEST , P A I .N_ T in the -WORLD- Any shade from Pnre Wnite to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest JIX. paint with India Rubber, forming a smooth, glossy, firm, durable, elastic and beautiful Pakit, unaffected by change of temperature, is perfectly waterproof, and adapted to all classes of work, and is in every way a better paint for either inside or outside painting than any other paint in the world. Being from one-third to one-foui+h cheaper and lasting at least three time as long as the best lead and oil paints, Be sure that our trade mark on every package. Prepared and ready for use and sold by the hallon only. There has never been a paint offered the public that has become so popular (in the same time) and given as perfect satisfac ion as the Rubber Paint. ' JENSEW'B"



PHOTOGRAPHED, 218 High Street, Christchurch.



iSUCCESS IHE BEST TEST CF : WORTH !! ! ; •■ *■'■•' '' WOTuIuO WATT" ■ ■ """""■'""' PIUS iIi__MIIMIFI. THIS UNIVERSAL MF.DICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD BiEQUISITE EVERYWHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the •Nervous System, and act most power fully yet soothingly on the : i LIVER AND BOWELS, Digestion and assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with and vigour." ; Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and debility puic^ly 'yield to the I potent free of thesa well-kndwn Piils, Ja'nd they are unrivalled in their efficacy in all "i.' •■ ■■■■:'.-■ , = -r FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes ipimples and boils^ better than ony other ifamily medicine known. : •;../■ OINTMENI/ •' HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION j, It heals every kind of sbre, ulcer and wound more certainly than any othe 'known salve. Its marvellous penetratin powers render it invaluable in all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES curing Bronchitis, Quin3eys, and Akthma, ireducing G.andular Lwnips, * dpsirig 1 arid ; healing Abscesses ahtd Fistuljis; and for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT neuralgia' it is unsurpassed. It never a to reniove Scurf and every species'of jkin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufac Oxford st.) Londpn ; and are sold by al vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; wifch difep.fcions for use in almos' every language., ' |^^* Purchaser should look to iktrJ abel on the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London hey are spurious- ;



TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, -Walworch Rbdd, SiE. ■ HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS; Shippers supplied on the most reasonable I terms. UIQ, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitably for every Market. ] 'The largest Wholesale House in the World ustrared Price List > application.



THE WALKER j CORK EXTRACTOR/ Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor, in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. f Its ure prevents the agitation cf carbo iiated or other beverage*;, and allows the pediment to remai** undisturbed in the oottle. /.■ 5 Designed toi. one use of hotels, r9stau -ants saloons, clubs and families, Orna Uiental in appearanao and full nicke planted. -Special terms to * jobber's.-; : Manufactured by the jE. WALKER TOOL WM PANY



\ MAIL NOTICE The Letter-box will be cleared for de spatch of correspondence froni 'this office to the under-mentioned places, on and fter Ist January, 1891, as follows — For Christchurch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.nu, 6.20 p.m. j and on Mon days, Wednesclays, and Fridays, at 10,30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, dailyj 6\3C ia.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. ; Dromore, daily, 6.30 a.m. ; Tinwald, Wiiislow, Hinds, »hd iTemuka, daily, 10.30 a.m^ ; and 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.m'; 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 Ashburton 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, k p.m., Mayfieldf and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays,.4 p.m.; Wheatstbne, Aehton, Watertpn,;and Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m. ; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, nesda-ys, and Fridays, 3.45 p.m. ; New land, 'Tuesdays and 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 fco the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un . registered, will be compulsorily registered and ;harged onejshilling.



LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General "Debility ■ it ontaine two of the principal ingre . dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered ieficienl in the above complaints, viz., 'hmphonis and L'<me. It cannot be toe ighlyrecommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup c HYPOPHOSPHITES id real Brain Focd, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion hat inquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle, bears Dr Chui chill's signature Price, prepared only by BWANN HHEMISI WANN CHEMIST, | Me Castiglione V'aris



Oons-S ng of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots j Quinces, &c«, includ ing several excellent sorts recently imported from England and America, and ow offered to the public for the first time. They are all grafted in the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or stviall gardens. AH the sorts have been tested in our trial grounds, and any kinds not reaching a high standard of merjt, or in any way unsuitable for cultivation here, are rejected. This system has been carried out at considerable expense 'luring a long series of years. The results are recorded, and snail, if required, be placed ab the disposal of customers to assist in their selection.



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_^gv THE ASHBURTON W. IBMTiI OF PIGKFORD I II In Tanered Street JS replete with Superior Furniture in the newest designs, made from well seasoned New Zealand and imported Timbers. Carpets, Mattings, Floor Cloths, Linoleums, Rugs, and Door Mats of superior quality and great variety in stock. •'-., , , FURNITURE made to order in any design, and warranted to give satisfaction. A good selection of Cretonnes, Tapes tries, and Leathers for Upholstering. Suites, Chairs, Couches, &c, always on hand. BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING. Buyers, please call andinspecfc our Large and Choice Stocks. Venetian Blinds made and repaired with promptitude. 6JBJ . jgß^^ CURE^^H msST YOURSELF! Do not rely on Quacks or Impostors, but if troubled with Uoiwrrlioia or Clleet, White?, or any BSHRH nimatiirai disuliar^c, go to tlie Chemist UKOU] iill(l ils!c ioj Ets^ O. It cures in a few Jays witliout the aid or publicity ■ °* Ull'c";tw"- •" *'*"'« universal American - cure. Proprietors, the Chemical Co.j^HHj CINCINNATI, O. ymtt^^^^ u.s.a.



new business,, . ■ .. new management, new goods, a long fel& jwant supplied. James JM.cgregor, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop in Orr's Buildings, East Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes. Tobaccos, Cigsis, Cigarettes, j and Smokers' requisites generally. Note,—This is net a Ten or Twelve years'collection of antiquated odds and ends, the balance of an old stock.* The HAIR-DRESSING SALOON is .vithout doubi ohe best appointed in South • Canterbury Jyour patronage solicited. James McGregor, 1^127 Orr's Building, East Street



140,000 MACROCARPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered in this district, probably in tße colony ; and a special line of 30,000 in boxes for fencing. No risk in removal to a distance. And not less than I 1 550,000 Forest Trees Including Pinus Insignis, one and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red. and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, \sh, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous ■ jther kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (very choice sorts Grapevines,' Filberts, &c. Also, a endless variety of Ornamental Trees Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and all other things usually found in a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers: and the trade! THOS, SEALY, South end of Bridge.



JOSHUA TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET OFFIC : Corner of Tancred and Wes strcsts, next Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAIA] . THOS. BEALY, THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON, HAS now ready for planting at Reduced Prices, — 30,000 FRUIT TREES



ON SALE BY THE TJNDERSIGKED BUILDING MATERIALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. < oai,* : WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND H OMKBUSH. A T •■•• GREY VAL|!eY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, STAPLES. FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &<r



IMPOETANT NOTICE. TO RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. J. Wixon, Tailor, Of Cheistohurch, BEGS to intimate that.he has opened those premises in Tancred Street, corner of Arcade, in all branches of Tailoring. JSP" J.N.s ability as a Cutter requires no comment. A perfect Fit is Guaranteed in the latest fashion. J.N. is from one of the best houses in Glasgow, Scotland, and is confident to give entire satisfaction to customers wr o will be disposed to give him a trial. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES; J. NIXON, Tancred Stbeft, Ashburton, &. Colombo Street, Christchurch. 6



JAMES BAKER .TIMJiER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AND VANOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrisons Auction Makt, T7IURNITURE and Picture Frame Sj ;.«n?£de to order in any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent in Ashburton for Olegg eraHibulators. Also - WIESNBR PIANOS.



ASK YOUR GROOER ) POX ■ can't ;;bj: beat . ■ baking powder. /"^ UARANITERD absolutely pure, and \JT proved to be the best for making delicious Soonbs, Cakes, and Pastry. Sold by all leading Grocers in Tins, *idjj lv/»nd 2s each, and wholesale by Vie manufacturer, G. E. WARBURTON, Chemist, " The Pharmacy," 6tloo T I M A R U.



SPRlttrC}, IS9I. Andrew Obe NOW OPENING A GRAND SELECTION OF -%xjE^ ..; o PRING ■ ■ JJRESSES, i MANGLE?,' :'' MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS °and GLOVES. BOOT and aS II O£S DEPARTMENT. —JUST ARRIVE D— A large Shipment of Ladies' BOOTS and SHOE 8. Also the celebrated STANDARD COLONIAL BOOfS IN AIL MAKES. ANDREW ORR.



GOODS MIS] BE SOLD AT W. W> Spencer & Go.'s TO MAfiE ROOM FOR SPRING GOODS. fllO ensure a speedy clearance every- JL thing will be sold at ridiculous orices. Indies' Corsets and Underclothing, a splendid variety at wonderfully low prices. , Flowers, Feathers, Ribbons, ard Laces cheaper than ever. Ladies' Gloves, Stockings, CoPars, Jackets, and Mantles at your own ■ prices. Dress Goods worth 8W for 4id, 10id for 6£d, In Black French Merinos, French . Cashmeres, Ca&hmerettes, Satin Cloth?, Brocades and Coburgs we , stand unrivalled. I White Lace Curtains, Is lid the pair White Twill Sheeting, two yards wide, ll|d. ' R - - - Men's Tweed Suits, 2*f(idJ\ '■ Mens' Tweed Trouseis; 5s Ifd, 6s lid, 7s lid. . - . Men's Ties, 3d each. Men's Unbleached Cotton Drawers, Is. Men's Heavy Woollen Sox, 7M. Boys' Braces, 4d h. few Men's Tweed Overcoats to be cleared at 18s 6d. BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d. .. Men's colonial-made Shooters, 8s lid Women's strong Elastic sides, worth . 9s M, for6s9d. Women's Kid Button Boot"* from : ■ ss-lid. Every pair of Boots we sell guaranteed W> W. SPENCER & CO/s THE ARCADE.