Trade. IN spite of depressed times, 8. Clarke and Co. during the put twelve months have oleaned and repured over 1800 Watches, and have given a printed guarantee with each watch. 8816 THE best value in Engagement Rings and extra heavy 18 oarat Wedd ng Rings at a guinea, are sola by S. Clarke and Co. TJEFOEE getting your watch repaired have our IB opinion and price ; quotations free of charge. S. O'arke and Co. H~~ IQHE3T Price Given for Old Gold and Silver at 8. Clarke & Co.'s, 143, Colombo streot 8818 JAMES LOGIE, Boot and Shoemaker, 230, Cashel street West (next Zetland Hotel). J. L. betes to inform his numerous friends and the general publin, tbat he has Opened the above Premises, and hopes by strict attention to business and moderate charges to merit a fair share of their support. 3896 4_> CHLfiSINGER'S Great Cigarette Competition ; j^ —5 golden nov- reigns will be given away in 5 equal prizes. Every oustomar spending 6dis entitled to a ticket. Sea window for all particulars. 3725 CIGARETTE Competition now on at Schleainger's- Five Sovereigns will be given away. See the window for particulars. Pipes for everybody at lnoat ridiouloua prices. Plavinff cards la each. 3725 PUBLIC KOTICEi— To Fathers, Mothers, and al looncerned. who wish to enjoy comfort during the coming Winter Season, to oall at P. J. Da La Cour's Boot Depot, 281, Colombo street North, and 73, Manchester street South (the nearest boot shop to the Railway Station), where they will beable to supply themselves andfatntließ with Hoots, Shoes, Clogs, &c., made with the beat material and guaranteed workmanship. Boots mode to order, and repairing done at the shortest notice. Note the address. WBO UPERIOR Stookingetta Jackets, from 12s 6d. Large Selection. BUok, Beattie and Co.---•a /">/> PAIR9 of White Blankets must be sold JLv/vJ' this weak ; tail early. Parker and Tribe; next Ballantyne's. WE Have Just Opened that well-known line of Heavy Fknelette Shirts, at 3s 6d. Parker and Tribe. 1723 W 'ANTED Known— John R. Proetor, Watchmaker. Jeweller, &c, has Removed to 123, Manohester street (Green's Bfiildings). 308 W'HITNET Overcoats 19s 6d, Ashburten Tweed do 27s 6d, Whipcord Tweed Trousers 7s 6d, Beaver Skin do 10s fid. Parker and Tribe, next Ballantyno's. ANTED Known— That J. Pullan, corner ot Colombo and Peterborough streets, is the Cheapest Shop in Town for Parties Furnishing. i. ash Purchaser of good Seoond-hand Tools and FnrnitTira. 8481 WANTED Known— Robinson Bros, have opened a Cheap Corn and Produce Store. ' Wheat, Oats, Flour, Sharps, Bran, Oatmeal, Carrots, Oats, Chaff, *a, at Lowest Rates. 77 Manohester street. 145 WANTED Known— Th« Wonderful Wertheim Sowing Machine, with the new High Arm and all the latest improvements, may be had on the time payment system at the New Zealand Clothing Factory, 169, Cashel street, Christchurch. ANTKD Known— We have nst received large quantities of Jersey Suits, in the latest styles and suitable for winter wear. Inspection invited. Hallensteiu Bros., New Zealand Clothing factory. 169, Cashel street. 2960 WANTED Known— H. Thomas, Hairdresser, Hobbs' Buildings, Cathedral square, is giving flrst-clasq work at the following rates :— Hair Cutting, 6d; Shaving, 3d; Children's Hair Cut, 3d. Finest brands of Cigars, Cigarettes, and Tobaccos kept in stock. 3939 "TSTT ANTED, Everybody to use Aston's P.fcove VV - and Grate Polish and Eleotrio Plata Powder, cheap, clean, and lasting. No brushes required. Retailfrom all grocers and ironmongers. Sole Agent for New Zealand, W. M'William, 20 1, Colombo street, t hristchurch. 6730 WANTED Known — Christchurch Dairy. Cashel street, for Prize Butter, Raw and Devonshire Cream, Cream Cheese, New Laid Eggs, Poultry, Home-cured Hams and Bacon, Homemade Jams. New Milk delivered twice daily to any part of town. R. Gainsford and Son. 6778 ||r X A LPE « Hairdresser. Tob*oW« *J • jfla. conist and Fishing Tackle Dealer, 191, High street. B-'a*- Tob>coos, Cigars. Cigarettes, Concertinas and Accordions sold and repaired. Violin strings in stock. Near .BOnninffton's, Chemist. 217 WANTED the General Public to Know that I have opened up waterproof shooting stockings, footballs, &C Old football bladders, waterproof goods, <feo. repaired. Tobaccos and Tobaccon st Goods generally, fiahhookp, lines, &c.. wholesale and retail. Clay pipes to the Trade and Grocers at very low prices. W. M'William, 20J* Colombo street. ANTED Kuown— Chick Wheat 2s6d per bushel, or 9s 6d per rack ; flrst duality Flour, 501b 4s 4d, 1001b 8s 4d, 2bags 16e fid ; Wood's, J!slb 2g sd, 50'b do 4s Bd. lColbßs 10d, 200ibl6sSd; Tnrneri!,-asll»2s«<i. 501b _s<,2d. lopib fls 101b; Naw Oatmeal, 251b 2i. 43, avT. Taylor's, Corner or-ere Asa; hand High streets; 93, Celombo street and Triangle. WANTED Known— tf. Taylor is selling, exMay Queen, and none tbe worse, Kippered tferrings. Herrings in Bbrimp Sauce, Devilled Ferrmps, and large size tins Sardines 7sd per tin; Milkmaid brand Milk 6d, Day and Martin's Blaoking SJ<l per dozen. Is bottles for Bid, Is 6dsize for Ib, Cold Water Soap 31dper bar. New Figs 4id per box,&c. j _^^_____ LabQTir. Cash advertisements under this he&tLnot exceeding fourteen words, will be oharged SIXPENCE. ANTED, a strong Touth. Apply Bscon Factory, Byron street, Sydenham. 5990 WANTED. Young Girl to mind Child. Apply No. 9, Peterborough street. 5996 "TTCTANTED, a Waitress, also a Lad, for hotel. V V Apply, at once, Southern Cross Hotel. Addington. 5899 Board and Residence. Cash advertisements under this head, notexoeeding fourteen words, will be oharged SIXPENCE WANTED, two Boarders in Private Family. .Apply thud house, Hazeldean road, off Colombo street. ANTED, two Furnished ttooma near Latimer square ; terms moderate. Apply D., Box 204, Chrißtchnroh. 5994 WANTED, two respectable young men as Boarder-:; terms moderate. Apply Mrs Wilson. Strickland street. Linwood. 3993 For Sale and To Let. Cuafc advertisements under this head, notexoeeding fourteen words, will be charged SIXPENCE. rriO LET— Comfortable Three-roomed Cottages. JL Apply 18, Stewart street, off St Asaph street TO LET— Four-roomed House, shop attached ; aIEO Two Rooms, furnished. 63, Kilmore street. 4001 TO LET— Four-roomed House, scullery; plastered. Apply John Jones, Berry street, Springfield road. 3981 Late Advertisements. PBRSONB ADVERTISING FOB, BSBVANTB are hereby informed that they can leave ADDRBBBBB and any other information at THIS OFFIQS. WANTED, Baby adopted from birth : state premium required, K., " Star " Office. 92 ANTED to Sell £25 Piano for tls. See Milner and Thompson's Window. 8972 i — _^______ "VJBrTANTED, Holders of Imperial Tea Com- ;\ Y pany's Coupons Nos. 1736, 574, 1318, 2065 to coil at once. 3997 WANTED Known— The Tickets of the Sydenham Poultry Show Art Union will be withdrawn on Wednesday. 3971 -anfITTANTED to give out Lasting Hou-o Boot V» Upper Work ; none but competent hands need apply. Buqkling Bros., 165, Tuom stireet.B96s ~ TAKK NOTICE. " JOHN R. PROCTER, 123, Manchester street, (J Christohnroh, has been appointed Sole Agent in New Zealand for Taylor and Dent's celebrated English. Lever Watches. NEW SCARFS. NEW HATS. NEW SHIRTS, Ac, 4c, &o. C. M. GRAY, 2SO, HIGH STREET. PIANOS! I am Agent for the Best "CINGLISH AND GERMAN PIANOS, And have always in Stock Pianos at Prices, for Cash, which - DEFT COMPETITION. Pianos also Sold ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS, Payable by Monthly Instalments. Old Pianos taken as part payment for New Ones. Pianos Toned and Repaired by Competent Workmen. JAS. BOWMAN, 87, 89, AND 91, VICTORIA STBBET, Chrißtohnrcb. 2131 TO BUTCHERS, BACON CUREES, BUTTER MAKERS, AND OTHERS. TTTSE ONLY BLACK HORSE BRAND SALT*. ItisalwaysSeliable. ' To be had from all Merchants, Storekeepers, and HENRI BESET & CO., 4814 CtaMfcjlairclUi;: