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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 2, Issue 383, 30 June 1881, Page 3

Business Notices rjIAKE TIME BY THE LOOK.” FORKThe exigencies of colonial life require especial consideration by all whohave to do with the supply of the colonial markets. This fact { Robert Murray, PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCKMAKER, JEWELLER. Ac., . East stukbt, Ashburton, ■ speedily realised, after a short experience of New Zealand. He therefore set;abont noting the different lequirements Of the people in regard to his own particular profession, and the result was that he sent home an order for a consignment of WATCHES DIRECT FROM ENGLAND, Specially suited for c.denial wear. They were levers made to his express specifications, wi h all the latest improvements, specially projected by extra heavy cases, and with minute care bestowed on accurate timekeeping. That consignment went) off within a month, another followed, and a third has just been opened, a portion of which was bespoken. The prices of these special-class goods compare very favorably _ with the usual second-rate watches in the market. : , E Attention is called to the vCEscks, Jewellery, and English Plate in stock, and to the fact that all kinds of REPAIRING are done on the premise* and GUARANTEED. E. MURRAY'S SHOP is CONSPICUOUS by the “ REGULATOR ” of his own manufacture which occupies a place in his window, and serves ah as authority on mean time to the town. 1 * Donald Willianison GENERAL STOREKEEPER, East street, Ashburton, HAS always on hand a good assortment of General Merchandise, which he is prepared to sell for cash as cheap as any house in the trade. Clothing —ln addition to former large stock, has just received a consignment of Kaiapoi Tweed Suits and extra heavy Trousers, which will be sold at learn than imported goods. Boots, of old celebrated make, in men’s, women's, and children’s, at lowest rates. A well-assorted stock of Groceries, etc. Families in and about Town waited on weekly, or oftener if required, and as D. W. gives personal attention to the execution of all orders, customers may rely on getting just what they want in the beat way possible. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. Celebrated Pultney "Whisky. Implements.—Agent for P. &. D. Duncan, Christchurch, well-known makers. Everything at Christchurch prices, with carriage only added. ENIGMA. —What am I? Pray say—and you may, if you try. Pm seen in the forehead, the cheek, and the eye ; I’m seen in the smile which illumines your face, I’m first in endeavor allsorrow to chase. In Carson’s Fruit Warehouse I always reside—l couldn’t remove from his trade if I tried. I’m in pineapples, pears, and in oranges, too—nice fruits in variety waiting for you. Pray notice. I'm always expected to be—and I am—in the now famous pure blended tea. ; I’m in pickles, in sauces, in coffee, in- spice, in lollies and sweetmeats, and everything nice. In general groceries,, plain to be seen, with goods of first' quality, fib for the Queen. In gratitude which, for part favors; I feel, .and favors to come only more will reveal Pm found in good value, which stiU may be had at H. M. CARSON’S New Fruit, ami Italian Warehouse, East street (next' Bonk of New Zealand). Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co.’s Puke Blended Teas, in boxes and packets (see advertisement and handbills). - 3c

QOAL! CO AL!! COAL!! The undersigned have just received a large supply of BEST NEWCASTLE And SPRINGFIELD COAL, Which they are Selling at lowest current rates. MATSON, COX, & Co., 902 a West street. jp h o t o g r a p h y. Wanted everybody to know that this is my LAST WEEK in Ashburton, and all who wish to have a really GOOD and CHEAP PORTRAIT not to miss this op portunity, very seldom met with. Photo . taken in the new uranium process warranted not to fade. Any House or Farm Photographed within te6| miles from Ashburton. J PROFESSOR DE LORDS, 919 a Photographer. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPERHANGER, &c, Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a a thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now prepared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS. NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. AH orders to be left at the Works, Park street. ■ All work kept in repair for twelve months. 386 Thos. Dudson, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Burnett street, Ashburton. Persons visiting this Establishment can be supplied with every article of the trade at lowest prices. 96Ga THOMAS DUDSON. Wm. Patching* East Street Ashburton, Tent, tarpaulin, and horse CLOTH MAKER. , Horae Covers j'all sizes. Men’s and Youths’ Waterprctof Clothing at reasonable pricetb Canvas, Calico, ami American ■ Dock. Reaper and BindiSr Canvases Made and Repaired. ; Canvas 1 and India-rubber Homnjg. Sail, Twine, and Garden Lines, * Plough Lines, Blocks, Hooks, and Thimbles. Flax and Manilla Rope, of all sizes, always instock. Stack and Dray .Covers, at. prices.; 687 a WM.