Tffi& A^HBtTRTON GtIARDtAN : DECEMBEH ]5, 1891



CJUiUs Ini-ifcituic of London * liiariiutp.. BRONZE MEDALLIST FOR WATCHMAKING, LONDON, 188? 10 PER CENT. REDUCTION ON ALL LINKS DURING THE XMAS AND NEW YEAR SEASON. HASto hand a very Large Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery ; comprising Chronographs, London made Levers m full piste and f-plafce, Rotherham's English Levers, &c*, &c. These Goods are of the best make and finish, and for quality and cheapness are second to none. JEWELLERY of all kinds ; a very large* selection to choose from. CLOCKS by the b'esb Makers, at all prices. Spectacles and Eyeglasses, Preservers, &c REPAIRING. Watches of every description, Repeaters, Chronographs, &c, &c, accurately repaired, adjusted, and examined. Troublesome and stopping Witches thoroughly cured. Satisfaction guaranteed. ;Old Gold and Silver bought, taken m exchange, or made up into Jewellery. Electro-Plating and (Hiding. All work done on the Premises land guaranteed to give Jsatisfaction. A trial solicited ■ '''■'' ANDREW BLACK, Watchmaker, East Street . , Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS,] , ' [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] Moss and Restell? , TTAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr Jour G. J--*- Restell, have much pleasure m informing the general ;Publicithat they are now prepared to supply the following:— BUILDERS' MATERIALS. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers. The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready for immediate use. " " ■ '■ ' / ..-■•■ ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron» and Ridging m all :-Jzes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws, Stakes, l*osts and Rails, .Hurdles, Palings, &c. ■ * ■ ' LIME; CEMENT, ifce. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood. r , . y Oils of all descriptions, Fire Bricks, * PRODUCE—Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps. Chickfced, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. ...., AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association.. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited. MOSS andKESTELL, WEST STBEET, ; ! ASHBURTON. . . . U3 The Massey Reaper & Binder HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE COLONIES IN ISB TAKEN MOEE PRIZES AT PUBLIC FIELD TRIALS, Where it has Competed, . . THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELD. 75 TRIALS. 85i PRIZES. EVERY TRIAL PUBLISHED has been held under the auspices of an Agricul tural Society, and no Showyard Prizes included to swell the lists. The Massey Reaper & Hinder Is guaranteed to be the Simplest m Construction, the Lightest m Draught and the most Durable Machine n the Market, A thorough trial is afforded every customer, and satisfaction guaranteed or no sale. £2000 WORTH OF EXTRA PARTS ABE KEPT I $ STOCK AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS PRICES* As per printed lists with each Machine. FEIEDLANDER BKO& ASHBURTON. "THE CORNER," PURCHASE of the balance of a Wholesale Warehouse Stock at the large DISCOUNT of 40 PER CENT. Now showing :~ Best French All Wool Dress Materials m newest " shades, double width, usually 3s 6d now 2s Od per yard ' " ' Single Width, do, usually Is 9d nowls per yard White Striped Muslins, usually - ; 9d now 6d - Best French Cotton Delaines, all colors, usually Is now 7£d ' ■ A large lot of Fancy Goods suitable for Christinas presents, very cheap. " - ' W II COLLIER, MoOormick Binders. THE McCORMICK . \ Is made to Wear and will last twice as long as the CHEAP MACHINES now being offered. 1 THE McCORMICK : ■ = , Has proved the TRUE FRIEND of the Farmers of this District for the last fourteen years. If 4 you want to save your Crops and your Pockets you must have a NEW McCORMICK BINDER. Why Experiment with Inferior Makes, and risk your Crops ? THE McCOUMICK IS THE BEST AND-THEREFORE THE CHE4PJSST. Machine Extras. WE HOLD A COMPLETE STOCK OF EXTRAS.. ' * ' FOR ALL McCORMICK MACHINES INCLUDING THE WIRE BIDDER, WHICH WILL BE SUPPLIED AT THE MOST REASONABLE PRICES. - 1 :. * . BINDING WIRE, BINDING TWINE, MACHINE OILS of all kinds, And every requisite, of ? First' Quality for the Harvest Field. JOHN ORE & CO. Importers. Aghburtvq.



SANTA GLAUS IS COMING & FATHER CHRISTMAS. TN order (o give the above a fitting reception the Undersigned has a Large and f- Varied Stock of TOYS, BOOKS and FANCY GOODS, nil calculated to make suitable offirings to welcome Santa Claus, to gladden the hearts of the Boys and Girls, lighten the pockets of the Fathers and Mothers, and give joy and goodwill to all con cerned. BOOKS ! BOOKS !! BOOKS !! ! An excellent selection from various Authors and Publish era ; Picture Books, Books of Trsvel, Adventure, History, Bio ifraphy, ScienMiic, Poetical, Suitable for SCHOOL PRIZES and PRESENTATION PURPOSES ; Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books. CHRISTMAS CARDS m Packets 4d, 6d, Is, Is 6d, splendid value ; Booklets and Sunday School Cards. TOYS ! TOYS!! TOYS !! ! All Sizes, Styles and Prices m Wood, Tin, China, Rubber, Rag and Wool, Balls, Tops, Guns, Vessels, Trains, Watches, Horses, Boxes, Mechanical, Breakable and Unbreakable, some describable and some in describable. DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS! ! DOLLS!! ! The Largest and Best Lot ever shown m Ashburton from Id to 18s 6d. Dolls that speak and Dolls that don't; Dolls that break and Dolls that wont; Moveable, Sleeping and Bathing Dolls. FANCY GOODS! FANCY GOODS!! Great Variety of useful and Ornamental Goods m Leather, Plush and Electro plate ; Desks, Workboxes, Albums, Photo Frames, Tourists' Cases, Ladies' Bags, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Cabinets, Mirrors, Plaques, Ornaments, Work baskets, Ladies' Companions, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. All the above are latest importations. Tennis Racquets and Balls ; Cricketing Material. S-PJEOIAJL, AIVIVOXJISCEMIETSfT. The above are all Marked as LOW AS POSSIBLE for the Xm«s Trade ; but having a Large Stock, and m order t6 clear as much as possible, I will allow a DISCOUN T of 2a m the £ on all purchases of 5s and upwards from date to the end of this year. INSPECTION INVITED.: Call early to secure best choice and avoid the crush of Customers at the last. i H. M. JONES. THE HOLIDAY!. "TT7E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, ; a LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &c. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BO¥S( STRAW HATS, &c. &PCCifll S Just Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS . (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. 13^ Kindly compare these Goods. ' .• : Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES m TWEEDS, COATINGS, SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already m hand shows that all who want New Suits for the Holidays will do well to favour us with their measurements as early as possible. MEN'S & BOYS' BOOTS & SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ' HAND SEWN, &c. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW OeRRYMAN TAILOES <Sc OTJTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBUBTON. An^£^Wi Christmas Discounts MIO PER CENT FOR CASH, OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. ROBERTMURRAY PRACIICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHF.S, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATJ3 of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Locketsj 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 Christmas Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees, &c. &c. All Departments of work done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, AS SBURTON. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASOJV 1891-93. I AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of Commission) upon al Wool placed m my hands for sale m Ashburton or elsewhere. Wool offered at the local sales and not sold will be properly packed and delivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vendor. My Stores having been built for the proper display of Wool, ofler to renders the best chance of obtaining the highest values afe our sales to be held on December 1, 1891. Nothing on my part shall be wanting to attain that much desired end. Wool Packs (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, and all other necessaries supplied <t lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, BTOGK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON CLOVERS. TURNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. JL HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS hare arrived m Ashburton, and as they have been imported by^ myself direct from the celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RELIED pN, Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. I HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF £l> X _IL(jTX\ Afc)D GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG ANDIFIRST CLASS OOC/xVO-TOOx i^- CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES D, TH 0 MAS, ASHBULTON. Land for Private Sale. KILE—4OO Acres, R.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres m Wheat, 66 Oats, balanc m grass CHERTSEY—I26 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres m Grass 3 years CHERTSEY —600 Acres, large acreage m crop ; good improvements LYNDHFRST—SOO Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements , LYNDHURST—B92 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land MKTHVRN—43 Acres, well fenced, good land SHERWOOD —500 Acres, good land, well fsneed and improved; 260 Acres m Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed. DARFIELD —718 Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres m Wheat, balance ol the land m Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has yielded 36 to 40b?:s. of Wheat to the acre, 52 to 57Jbus. Oats, and is well worth the attention of anyone requiring a first-class home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAYFIELD-r126 Acres, first-class land on the banks of the Hinds TINWALD—IO Acres, m the centre of the Township DROMORE —75 Acres, well improved, all m Grass WINDERMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD—First-class new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land, Carter's Terrac* —; o- Fo 6 further particulars and terms ap^ly ; . D v thorn a s, ASH3UETON



_^^________ Manager HENRY ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF Binding Twines, Binding 1 Twines, (Flax, Manila, and Hemp.) Binding Wire, Binding Wire, (Whitecross Brand.) In consequence of the heavy crops Farmers will find it to their ad vantage to leave their ORDERS EARLY to secure delivery, as the Makers Stocks are now exhausted. Reapers & Binders ANY MAKE supplied at Agents prices. 1 HAVE FOR SALE a few second band McCORMICK, MASSEY, and [HOWARD TWINE BINDERS, also some McCORMICK WIRE BINDERS m good order. A large Stock of EXTRAS for McCormick, Massey, Dtsering, and Buckeye Machines ALWAYS on HAND, and can be obtained at any hour (Day or Night) for the convenience of Farmers. I HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND Best English Leather Belting, all sizes 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 10 Cases Lard Oil 100 Cases Castor Oil 100 Drums Machine Oil (including Colza Olive, and Sperm) 10 Casks Lubricating Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Hay Rakes and Hay Forks China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome.s Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware for Christinas presents Barbed and Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars CHINi. INDIA, and CEYLON TEAS. A complete assortment of the best Bands or WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand. HE N R'y" 7 A N D E R, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER -AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance C«mpany, Canton Marine: Insurance Company, Außtialian Mutual Provident Society



Sharplin, Vine nit, & Co.. ALFORD FOREST SAW MILLS. QHARPLIN, VINCENT, & CO., , SAWMILLEBS, SPRINGBURN, Beg to draw attention to the fact that all sizss of ] Black Birch Heart Timber for Piles and Decking of Bridges, \ also, Fencing Materials, Posts, Strainers, Sawn Stakes, etc., of the very best quality, can be obtained at their ;Mills. They can also supply BUILDING TIMBER m Birch and White Pine at prices that defy competition. A good stock of Hurdles, Gates, Win dows, Doors, Galvanised Iron, and other Building Materials always on hand. The Company is m a position to take the Erection of Houses and Buildings on Contract at any place m the district* As none but; competent tradesmen are em- ■ ployed, the workmanship can be depended on» """■"■ Large Stock of Dry Slabs on hand. 18 Horse-Clayton and Shuttleworth PORTABLE ENGINE, 701 b. certi ficate, m first-class working order,: FOR SALE, to make room for a larger engine. _2|ss__ TO STOCKOWNERS. T7\OR S VLE, by the undersigned- Veterinary Brass Enemas  Sewing Needles (eye at  pointj  Milking Tubes  Bleeding Fleams „ Clams  Docking Knives „ Mane and Tail Pullers medicines FOR HOUSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, AND DOGS CAREFULLY PREPARED. ADVICE FREELY GIVEN as to treatment of animals m Health and Disease. ,T. M. CAMBRIDGE, ASIIBDRTOI 110 ft NIFIIT, LIMITED. "^"^^r^fSTWANTJJD. WANTED, Agent? for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex can earn good income. Apply early, as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO Box 976, G.F.0., Sydney, N.S.W.



N. Z C. F, STANDS UNRIVALLED FOB M>llS' an(l Boys' Clothing. EVERY GARMENT IS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND WELL MADE. ; SUITS M. A. I> El TT O MEASURE. I NEW STYLES m HATS, SCARFS, TIES, COLLARS, and all kinds of | Gentlemen's Underwear JUST OPENED. j INSPECTION I3NVITEIX New Zealand Clothing 1 Factory^ W. H. WEBBER., Manager. PAPERHAMIMS. \ J"UST LANDED EX " MAORI" [g BALES Ifi Paperhangings, CHOICE PATTERNS, ARTISTIC DESIGNS, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY. Inspection is specially invited to our Selection of new PANELLINGS AND DADOES, WITH FRIEZES & BORDERS TO MATCH FOR DINING & DRAWING-ROOMS. ITew Hesi^n§ for Ceilings. PICTURE PATTERNS FOR NURSEBIES. BEDROOM PAPERS AT FROM 5d PER PIECE. 6000 PIECES TO SELECT FROM. 6000 Competent workmen sent to execute Painting and Paperhanging of every description as required. Building Material of every Description m Stock. W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF lOILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETOJ TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTSJFOR— Grey Valley Coal Company. Royal Insur nee Company. BOOTS AID *II OK 8 IN GREAT VARIETY AT J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STOEE. THE LARGEST and CHEAPEST~Stock of LADIES' BOOTS and SHOES m ASHBU R T O N. LADIES' KID LACE BOOTS FROM fOg 6d LADIES' KID LACE SHOES FROM 8$ 6d GENTLEMEN'S LEATHER LACE BOOTS FROM £g 6d GENTLEMEN'S LEATHER LACE SHOES FROM § fid CHILDREN S BOOTS and SHOES m great variety equally Cheap. REPAIRS AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. Note The Address, — CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. ■J. BROCKELBANK,



]^EW ANNUAL VOLUMES, Wew Xmas Cards, NEW BOOKS for PRIZES and PRESENTATION. FANCY GOODS, etc L. P. ANDREWES and CO. GOVERNMENT NOTICES. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 16. SPORTS AT CHRISTOHURCH. rpHE Evening Train from Chrisfcchurch JL to Abhburton will start at 5.20 p.m., and run sixty-five minutes later than time-table times up to Chertsey, arriving at Ashburcon ac 8.25 p.m. 12J76 BY ORDER. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ~ EXCURSION TO MOUNT SOMERS & SPRINGBURN, DECEMBER 16. RETURN FARES from Ashburton 4s 6d first-class, 2s 6d second. Train leaves Ashburton at 10.0 a.m., and returns from Springburn at 5.45 p.m.. Mount Somers 6.2. Tickets available for Mount Somers or Springburn. Children 3 to 12 years, half rates ; under 3 years, free. 12*61 BY ORDER. Mr T. Bullock. TOWN SECTIONS 792 and 793, each containing J-acre, Cox street; capital site for a house. CHEAP PROPERTY.—Cottage and two Sections on East Town Belt. FOR SALE AT LOW PRICES LOTS 13 and 14, Allen's Road, Allen ton, with 4-roomed Cottage and other buildings ; good position. LOTS I, 2, 3, 19, 20, 21, adjoining the Woollen Factory, Alford Forest Road. £18 10s : Town Section, 1165, Cameron Street West; easy terms. 555 ACRES, WAKANUL—lmproved Farm with Dwellinghouse, &c. Full particulars on application. T O LE T. •■- Cottage conveniently situated m Moore street. Plentiful supply of water. FOR SALE at a low figure and on easy terms, Cottage and Section Peter Street, West,'plentiful water supply. T. BULLOCK MR GEORGE JAMESGw MR GEO. JAMESON has received instructions to SELL BY AUCTION I ON SATURDAY, December 19, at the rear of Me John Obr's premises, Ashburton, 5 McOOEMICK TWINE BINDEES. Some of these are almost as good as new, one having only worked one season. 2 mcCobmFck wibe BINDEES. Also, A LOT OF TOOLS, &c, ex "Duke of Buckingham," slightly damaged, consisting of SAWS, CHOPPERS, CHISELS, HAMMERS. BRASS PILLAR CANDLESTICKS, &c, &c. Sale at 2 o'clock. GEO. JAMESON, J. R. BLAND, 12t78 Auctioneer. Public Notices Mount Somers Coal Mine. MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are hereby appointed agents for the sale of my Coal, and all monyes due to me i for same must be paid to them from Ist December inst. All orders entrusted to them or sent to me at Mount Somers will receive my immediate attention. ANDREW E WART HARRIS, 12 53 Mount Somers. ASHBTJETON FINANCE & AGENCY COMPANY, Limited, /^ASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. Offtpe.—Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. WM. HORNE, Manager Market House. YIOMING events cast their shadows v^ before, and being alive to this fact, we have just landed our first consignment of NEW GOODS which consist of NEW FRUITS, Carefully selected. '.\ sStTG-AJEfc JSUG-AR. English, American, and Colonial, for Jam, and guaranteed pure. I (urocteery- Croclcery. Useful and Ornamental, Choice, Chaste, and Beautiful; also Butter Jars, Pickle Jars, and Jam Jars. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE Of which we have the choicest selection yet seen m Ashburton, well worth inspection. House Furnishing Ironmongery, made a specialty : Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Tubs, Baths, Buckets, etc. BRUSH W A R E, All kinds, sorts, sizes, to select from. To give satisfaction is our ambition. During Christmas Week one delivery daily m Town and Suburbs. All trains met as usual, Stephens Bros., Market House.



Entertainments. ~WATERTOi^BRAR¥IIALLr THE NEW HALL will be opened on FRIDAY Evening, December 18, with a CONCERT & BALL. Ashburton Talent at the Concert; Concert to commence at 8 o'clock p.m. Tickets, Is ; Ball Tickets, 3e 6d ; Ladies, free. Refreshments provided. ISAAC BEAD, 12 48 Secretary. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. FOE ONE NIGHT TO-NIGHT T> ETURN of the popular and talented X* Australian Musical Artistes, THE p A 'VIVT7' FAMILY. THE JL J±. X ll Jh FAMILY. Vocalists, Pianistes, Violinists, Flautist, AN» BELLRINGERS. One grand drawing room Entertainment, Family prices, 2s and Is. Children half-price. FRED. DAWSON, 12§54 Agent. SHBURTON AMATEUR SWIM MING CLUB. CHARACTER CONGEST & TABLEAUX. In aid of the PAVILION FUND. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. "WEDNESDAY, December 23. Front Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. mrlTthomas. - DAVID THOMAS. I have received instructions from the Caledonian Society to sell by Public Auction at BULLOCKS' ARCADE -.■■■■: 'ON' SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 1891. i THE PBIVILIGES In connection with the Sports Meeting to be held at the Domain on BOXING DAY, 26th December, 1891. Including 1. REFRESHMENT BOOTH, pick of position. 2. REFRESHMENT BOOTH 8. RIGHT OF SPORTS. ~T>. THOMAS Auctioneer, 12§101 Ashburton. r '"' ' ' —^ Public Notices SHEARiNG commences at Clent Hills on THURSDAY, December 17, weather permitting. 12§64 T. & J. HARRISON. " NOTIC E. TOURING DR LEAHY'S absence DX Bolger, of Akaroa, will attend to his practice. 12*100 O-f REWARD will be paid for such in -3^ J- formation as will lead to the con viction of the thief who stole potatoes from my garden on MONDAY NIGHT, 14th inst. ; and a similar Reward will be paid for the conviction of the person who was illegally on my premises on FRIDAY NltfHT, 11th inst., for the purpose of stealing fowls.—C. W, Purnell. 12J105 ~ mountHsomers 1 ■'" AND SPRINGBURN EXCURSION, DECEMBER 16, 1891. WE have made arrangements to con vey Excursionists from Spring burn Railway Station to the Bush and back, on 'the' above date, at a Return Fare of 6d. " . .. ' .-, . A 6d Luncheon will also be provided. SHARPLIN, VINOENT, & CO. 12 70 - ~"MOUNT SOMERS EXCURSION. "ITISITORS wishing to visit the Mount Soraers Caves will be conveyed by tram from Mount Somers Station at Is each, return fare* 12*102 HENRY W. FELTON. THISTLE LODGE 627, S.C. THE Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held m thfi Masonic Hall, Ashburton, on THURSDAY EVENING, 17th inst., at 7.30 o'clock. Lecture on Benevolence by P.M. Bko. W. Malcolm. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. R. MINNIS, 12 103 Secretary. THE "WALKER COBK EXTRACTOE. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pnlls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest • : ' ■ from the Screw. ff Its ore prevents the agitation cf carbo nated or other beverages, and allows the lediment to remaij* undisturbed m the .-jottle : Designed to/ one use of hotels, restau fc anfcs saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the B. WALKER TOOL COMPANY UTSCH & STOCK .55 Jewbn Street, London, E.C» Publishers of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS Embossed Scraps, Chromos, etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept ia stock <and Novelties continually added