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Restitution. •—The Gippsland Mercurj writes :— (t Mr Frank Allen lias received a very welcome and most unexpected surprise by post from Philadelphia. i will be recollected that during the crickei match in that city last year, a number <>l etches were stolen from the pavilion >icct by the Australian Eleven, and ihe property could not be recovered livious to their departure. The police. Fever, promised to use every exertion the stolen articles, and they Prapparently successful a very short *me after the theft. The packet which Mr Allen received contained two watches, his own and one he was bringing out for his brother, but not a single scrap of writing to explain how, when, or where the watches were found. The only information of the source whence the packet was sent was on the address, which iated that it came from the police at [adelphia. ” [&ers coming to reside in Ashburton Cat a loss to know which is the best Jshment to visit for the purchase of :ry, Clothing, and House-furnishing Iron and' General Stores. O.RR & Co. ial advantages to the public that can pj'th nowhere else in Ashburton. They all times the largest and best-assorted kof every class of Goods, imported direct pin the leading manufacturers at home, which line bought entirely,upon cash terms, they are 'fd to of)er goods of such sterling value as ‘“feequalled by any other house in the Every article in ,stock is marked at the rest price, from which no abatement is made hrt the most inexperienced buy their goods >e same pi ices as the best judges.—Advt



ew Advertisements, TO LET, our-roomed HOUSES ; Rent, per week. Apply to •T. CLARK, Ashburton- DON PIE HOUSE ipposite Baring .Square), lElock Street, Ashburton. L,. . • M & IIADIGAN, OKS, CONFECTIONERS, D FRUITERERS, to the inhabitants of urton and country that the House will be OPENED on eY, 22nd February. &OFFEE rooms. Use, or Cocoa, with Pie or Pastry, ; ready from io a.m to II p.m. [supplied lor Parties or Soirees on the Shortest Notice. IIRADE SUPPLIED. 4°S NT E D lor CROSS PLOUGHING of land, five inches deep, )WING the same, at the Contractor can have the use of seven-stalled stable, and Jnders to be sent in to FATT, Lincoln Mills, not Ist day of March, 1879. 1 be completed by the 30th 406 Siness Notices. P^McDONALD’S LUAL G ONSULTATION ON THE IT AUTUMN HANDICAP, run in Christchurch on the .14th April, 1879. 1000 Members at 10s Each. Irst prize ... £^s° FSecond prize ... ... ... £hoo Third prize £s° (divided) £hoo on-starters (divided) ... ,£IOO 37 Prizes. Drawers of horses will be informed by telegram. The drawing to take place about the 31st of March, in a pablic hall, and'imder the supervision of a Committee appointed by the Subscribers present. Early Application Necessary. THOMAS McDONALD, Treasurer, 385 Tobacconist, Lyttelton. ~~ HERBAL MEDICINES. PERSONS suffering from liver com plaints, coughs, colds, worms, skin diseases, &c., are invited to try Nature’s cheap and universal remedy, “HERBS.” James Neil, importer of Herbs, and Bo tanic medicines, George street, Dunedin, has appointed MR. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Chemist, Ashburto^, Agent for his highly-extolled medicines, Composition Powder for colds, Dandelion Coffee and Dandelion Pills for liver com plaints, Headache Pills, Botanic Cough Syrup ~ Worm Powders • Stomach Bitters ~ Blood Purifyer, &c. Roots, Herbs, Barks, &c. of every kind. • HAYES’ TIMBER YARD. • LL ACCOUNTS due to ALPHEUS HAYES must now be PAID at Office, East Street. ' t verdue accounts must be settled at V»b. 8, 1878. W. H. COLLINS, Manager.



Drapery, JJOOPER, & c o. HAVE BEEN APPOINTED SOLE AGENTS IN ASHBURTON FOR THE WELLINGTON SEWING MACHINE, and are daily expecting Consignments Of them. Do not Buy till you have inspected the “ WELLINGTON,” which is a First-class Machine.



Fruiterers. COME AT LAST. NEW FRUIT. FRESH FRUIT. From Geraldine. j. mooaeT & CO., HAYING purchased a Fine Orchard at Geraldine, are now in a position to supply Fresh Fruit and Vegetables every day. PLUMS, per lb., only ... 50, APRICOTS „ ... 5d- GREENGAGES, per lb., only sd. HONEY PLUMS „ sd. APPLES, per lb., only 3d. and 4d. POTATOES, per lb. 1 #d. and 2d.



W. BI RT WELL, East Street (next Orr & Co.’s), WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER. \ CASES of -NEW FRUITS of all * kinds to arrive. IN STOCK ORANGES, 8 for is. COOKING APPLES, 3d. to 4 d. per lb. EATING DO., 6d pet lb. PEARS, 6d. PLUMS, 6d. GREENGAGES, 6d „ SIBERIAN CRABS, 6d. per lb. APRICOTS, 6d. „ PINE APPLES, &c., &c. BEST NEW POTATOES. CHEAPEST SHOP IN TOWN. 103



DEFY COMPETITION W. T. DAVISON, GREENGROCER AND FRUITERER, IS PREPARED to supply fruit and vegetables of every description, fresh from the gardens, Wholesale and Retail, at Christchurch Prices. NOW-ON SALE BLUE DIAMOND PLUMS, per lb., sd. ORLEAN . „ „ 6d. PURPLEGAGE,, „ 4d. For quantities 3 ]4. per lb. The cheapest house for fruit for jam-making. COOKING APPLES per lb., 3d. and 4d. GOOD EATING Do. „ 6d. ONIONS. NEW POTATOES, V/ z per lb. At reduced prices for Quantity. Fresh vegetables, salads, herbs, etc. Orders Delivered Regularly: . W. T. DAVISON, Wholesale and Retail Greengrocer and Fruiterer, . Moore Street, Ashburton. 315



Bootmakers, PUBLIC NOTICE. B 0 0 T S ! 800 T S ! ! T. CHAMBERS . WHILE THANKING the pvblic of Ashburton and surrour ding dis tricts for past favors, begs to inf« in them that he has received, and to arrive, at his place fif business, East-street, a WELL-ASSORTED STOCK OF LADIES’, GENTLEMEN’S, AND CHIL DREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES Of all descriptions. T. C. also calls special attentu i to the Measure Department, and in' ites the gentlemen of Ashburton to inspect the superior class of Sewn Boots and Shoes he is now making. Riding Boots, Shooting Boots, Walking Boots and Shoes, Cricketing Boots and Shoes, and Running Shoes. WORKMANSHIP UNSURPASSED. A PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. T. CHAMBERS, PROSPECT BUILDINGS, Next to Montgomery’s, East-street. M. NEAL AS,. BOOT & SHOE IMPORTER EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, (Next to On* & Co.) HAS just received a New Stock, per shij “Lutterworth from England, of tin best Imported Good, and Latest Fashions. A La.x4.GE STOCK of Colonial Goods from the Best Makers, in consequence of Large Consignments, will hi SOLD AT VERY REASONABE PRICES ffSTOur own make, sewn (Jr pegged, of ever) description to order. Repairs attended to. J. CAMPBELL, BOOT AND SHOE MAKER, MOORE STREET, BEGS to announce that he has just received a Splendid Assortment of Colonial-made BOOTS AND SHOES of every kind, which lie can guarantee to be of the very best quality, and at VFRY LOW PRICES. Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots and Shoes made to order on the Shortest Notice and Good quality ; also, Strong Boots, Bluchers, Watertights,, &c., all at very low prices. Deception. 210



Painters. J. R. CHAPMAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN WRITER, GENERAL HOUSE DECO RATOR, Etc., Etc. FANCRED ST., ASHBURTON (Nearly opposite the Union Bank). A CHOICE selection of Paperhangings, at Christchurch prices. Genuine White Lead Linseed Oil, raw and boiled Brushes of the best American and English manufacture A large stock of Glass, of various sizes and quality Kerosene, Putty, and Glue Copal, Carriage, Oak, & Paper Varnishe PAINTS Of every description prepared and supplied on the shortest notice. P T. £ TUCKER, AINTER, QLAZIER, jpAPER HANGER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR, SIGN AND TICKET WRITER, Moore Street, near Templar Hall. Estimates given. 244 TEAGUE & SONS, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, PAPER HANGERS, AND GENERAL DECORATORS, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON (opposite mail office.) UST SIGN WRITERS TO THE TRADE. 2C



Auptiur, Sales, SATURDAY NEXT, February 22, At 12 o’clock. Messrs, acland, Campbell & CO. -will soli by public auction, on SATURDAY NEXT, the well-known steeplechase horse, “BLACK EA G L E.” Black Eagle, the property of Messrs Saunders Bros., is eight years old, per fectly sound, a capital hack, and one of tlie'best jumpers in the Colony. Winner of several races. 402 Chemists. CAMBRIDGE’S ORANGE-QUININE TONIC WINE IS acknowledged to be the most agreeable and efficacious Tonic Stomachic yet pro duced. It contains the valuable Tonic proper ties of Peruvian Bark.(“ Quinine”) with the Stomachic properties of the Bitter Seville Orange, so combined as not to be objec tionable to the most delicate invalid ; and, as a “BITTERS,” is far superior to all other preparations. Invaluable to all suffering from loss of appetite, indigestion,, general debility, ner vous affections, tic, ague, and derange ment of the system. When the stomach has become enfeebled or disarranged by disease, excess, or irregularities, or the appetite is impaired by mental or bodily exertion, or from any cause whatever, it gives a regularity and tone which is not obtained by any other medicine. One, two, or three wine-glass fuls may ' be taken during the day by persons suffering from the above com plaints, with the greatest benefit. It is highly recommended by the medical pro fession to be taken whenever Cod Liver Oil is ordered. By pouring the required dose of the oil into half a wine-glass of the “ Orange Quinine Wine ” scarcely a flavour of the oil is tasted, and the wine materially assists the oil in its beneficial operations. Price, 4s. 6d. per wine bottle, and sent (carriage free) in cases containing, one dozen, at 48s. Sold retail by all Chemists, and manufactured by J. M. CAMBRIDGE, MEDICAL HALL, ASHBURTON. 360 Partnership Notices. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. ~VT OTICE "is Hereby Given that Mr. JL-M Geo. Hooper, of Nelson, has withdrawn from the Firm of Hooper, Aitken, & Co., of Ashburton, and Mr. Thomas Hooper, Junr., is admitted a Partner, and that all debts due to and by the said Firm, are to be respectively re ceived and paid the undersigned who will carry on the business under the style or name of “Hooper, Aitken, & Co.” Ashburton, Feb. 13th, 1879. THOMAS HOOPER. A. 0. AITKEN. Witnesses — Alfred Harrison. Fredk. M. Hadfield. 377



PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. have THIS HAY entered int CO-PARTNERSHIP as Barristers and Solicitors, under the style, or firm, of “BRANSON AND PURNELL.” Dated at Ashburton this first day of February, 1879. GERALD D. BRANSON. 331 CHAS. W. PURNELL. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. FROM and after this date the partner ship hitherto subsisting between H. Firth, J. H. Pass, and W. Stringer (trading under the name of “ Firth, Pass and Co.”) is DISSOLVED by mutual consent. The business will in future be carried on by J. H. Pass and W. Stringer, trading in the name of “J. H. Pass and Co.” H. FIRTH, J. H. PASS, Witness- W. STRINGER. C. W. PURNELL, Barrister, Ashburton. In reference to the above, persons indebted to the late firm of Firth, Pass and Co. are requested to pay their re spective accounts to J. H. Pass and Co., whose signature alone will be sufficient 'discharge. 320 J. H. PASS & CO. * Miscellaneous. IN PETER GOOD’S ESTATE. A DIVIDEND of os in the Pound on all proved Claims is now Payable at Messrs Friedlandcr Bros. ’ Office, Ash burton. R. FRIEDLANDER, For Self and Co., Trustee. I. Ashburton, 14th Feb. ,1879 383



LFRED A E R IS 0 N ; AUCTIONEER, ASHBURTON, IS open to conduct Sales by Auction, at his Rooms, or elsewhere ; also Sales by Private Treaty of any description upon the lowest possible terms. SATURDAY’S WEEKLY SALE, FEBRUARY 22ND, At 12 o’clock. GENERAL MERCHANDISE, PRODUCE, &c., &c. At 1 o’clock. HORSES, BUGGIES, and HARNESS. SEND IN YOUR PRODUCE. The following are upon my books, besides many others : Farms from 200 to 1000 acres, on easy terms. City and Suburban Sections. Two-roomed Cottages and handsome resi dences, on easy terms. SHARES FOR SALE— The Ashburton Gas Company. The Ashburton Templar Hall Company. Properties entered for sale free of charge. SALE YARDS attended every TUESDAY. New Sacks —Very Cheap. Old Sacks, any quantity. Fencing Wire, all sizes. JSSTDON’T FORGET SATURDAY’S SALE, at 12 o’clock. AGENT FOR THE Manchester Fire ASSURANCE COMPANY. Capital, £1, c00,000. —Lowest Rates, Established 1824. ALFRED HARRISON, AUCTIONEER, STOCK, ESTATE, AND COMMISSION AGENT, BARING SQUARE, ASHBURTON. 282 Business Notice. TELEGRAPHIC. THE YERY LATEST. AMERICAN GOODS. A - W. WESTON, having been , appointed agent for AMERICAN GOODS AND YANKEE NOTIONS, will shortly receive direct from the manu facturers a lot of New American Goods, Novelties, etc., etc. JUST ARRIVED. A Large assortment of Valentines, ON VIEW TO-NIGHT. • LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S RIMMED J J ATS ONE CASE JUST OPENED, From 2s. lid. each MRS. MOREI Tancred Street, Next Mr. Chapman’s. 226 ASHBURTON HAIR-CUTTING ROOMS, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS. E..A. GARNETT, x JUST RECEIVED, per ship “ Northern ■ Monarch” — 7 Cases New Goods. Letts’ Diaries New Novels Account Books Albuifts & Cutlery Perfumery & Brushware Meerschaum Pipes Cigars, Pouches Hand Mirrors Purses & Pocket Books Toilet Requisites Collars, Studs, &c., &c. Note the Address : E. A. GARNETT, MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, s ASHBURTON. 371



400 Wants, <s■«. ITED, a WAGGONER for the country. Apply to . J. W. M £ RAE. WANTED four respectable YOUTHS as Apprentices. Apply to T. R. HODDER & CO., Ashburton. 339* LOS T . ■y OST front Ashburton One CHESTNUT I J FILLY, unbroken, three years old, white blaze down the face, inclined to the near nostril ; no white feet. For recovery of same a reward of £2 will be given. Apply at office of this paper. Feb. 19,1879. .401 OR SALE CHEAP, two DWELLING HOUSES ; one five rooms, one four rooms; situate East Town Belt. Terms liberal. Apply at once to T. Bullock. 391 TO LEl' , • mWO Four-roomed .HOUSES, with § every convenience, on the North Town Belt. Apply to F. DOHERTY, 393 Peter Street. TO LET, SIX-ROOMED HOUSE in Tancred Street. Apply 378 ORR & CO. TO LET, A FOUR-ROOMED HOUSE at Trevorton. Further particulars on applying to THOS. CLARK, 379* Burnett-street. . .NOTICE OF REMOVAL. HM. JONES begs to inform his . friends and the public generally, that after' the 24th inst. lie will'be found at his NEW PREMISES, BARING SQUARE, (Next Post Office). Stationery, Books, Toys, Fancy Goods, Music, &c. 397 ENGLISH PAPERS, Per ’Frisco Mail. MR. H. M. JONES having taken over the agencies for the English papers and periodicals, subscribers will in future receive them from him. WEEKS & DIXON. The following are now on Sale: — Weekly Welcome, Family Reader, Rey nolds’, Lloyd’s, Punch, and Penny Illus trated. ‘ 398 Business Notices. MARCH 20th. MRS. MOREY’S CHRISTMAS TREE 111 OWING to the small number, of tickets sold for the above, the drawing has been postponed till March 20th. LOTS OF BEAUTIFUL GOODS. Tickets, Is., still on sale.at the shop in Tancred-street. 307 ARE HIGHEST CASH PUR CHASERS of Grain, and all other descrip tions of Farm Produce in any quantities. CORNSACKS SUPPLIED AT LOWEST PRICES. FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS. NOT I C E A LL Persons indebted to the late Firm of Firth, Pass, & Co. will oblige by Settling their Accounts before the Ist March, 1879. 357 J. H. PASS & CO. Chemist. EA T E QHARLES • E (Late of Messrs. Gould & Co., Christchurch BEGS TO ANNOUNCE He has commenced business as CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST, ; IN MOORE STREET (Opposite Messrs. Friedlander’s.