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4 JT; FORS «fe 00. have received in , ..structionafrorn the Trusteeaki the Iqte Sir J. O. Wilson's estate, to Sell by PdblicAuction,«t ; . T I N W A L D, ;X <-'■'/ • ON THURSDAY, JANUARY STH, 1882, , ’ ; • Tjj e following DRAUGHT HORSES, ‘V- L HARNESS HORSES, HACKS, ’ WORKING BULLOCKS, :-> . v AND "Perming Plant, to, tbe Rangitata Station, and . Removed to Tinwald for con . J ’ ' venience of Sale. j:iiv, r ■ The Auctioneers beg to call the atten tibri of Tartners, Contractors, and others to this' .



IMPORTANT SALE, ,'i . Which comprises— , W First-cWs Draught Mares and .ii-.JLil# -(Jeldings g Draught Mares with Foals at foot ft* Hackney Mares with Foals at foot -i&i ■»>i ‘iv -*'. i? ■. 111,1 • r :':" i ji Useful Stallion Hacks LsJ Pair of Carriage Ponies .(have been c - - constantly driven, together) po man ”) - H-i ' . | : ■ E Team of eight Working Bullocks, with —Dray, Yokes,; Bown and Chains :-! •?, 'complete J Sixrhqrae ;Wagon , f i Drays with frames J Griuu Seed Stripper a; --- r*i 2 Deering Twine Binders 2 McCormick Wire Binders 2 Tillers, by Reid and Gray - g D.F. Ploughs, by Reid and Gray Barrowman Ploughs Sets Tine Harrows 2 Sets Tripod Harrows 1 Eight-horse Power Threshing Machine, with Plant complete. Cambridge and Wood Rollers



2 Smith’s Broad-cast Seed Sowers, with Chain Harrows attached 20 1 Sets of Harness and Swingletrees Express Wagon 2 Double Set of Harness &C. , &C., &c. The Draught Horses have been care fully selected and put together regardless of cost, and will be found staunch, sound, and. in thorough working order. The Implements are now in use and in thorough repair; and in consequence of the farms on the Hinds river being dis posed of, the whole of the Stock and Plant will be sold •, WITHOUT RESERVE. !•,. J. T. FORD & CO., Auctioneers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Agents, 396 d Ashburton. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IK THE POUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AX , .ASHBURTON, - as AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, FOX the Sale ;0f STATION,Si FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD . : STOCK,: PRODUCE, &c. ; - We; : have arranged with Mes Feiedlandkr Bros, to receive entri t,,to. make arrangements for sales in the Ashburton District. OUT Our experience in all classes of. Fax* ll .ajndStation Properties, Stock,- Produce, and our intimate knowledge of the jnn«(Tlrafa in the chief, centres of New ISeaktnd, combined with * the . close . ao quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Bros., who will carry jout the arrangements for sales, is ■ guarantee that the business entrusted to. onr care will be well and promptly attended to.



J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. TT7TTH reference to the above, our W name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our nare will receive every possible attention. ■VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS.; CANTERBURY INTERIOR MAIN i LINE (Oxford-Malvern Section.) WEST OXFORD CONTRACT. FORMATION, PERM AMENT WAY, AND BRIDGES. WRITTEN TENDERS will be received at this Office until noon of TUESDAY, the 3rd January, 1882, for the above Contract. They are to bo marked on the outside, “Tender for West Oxford Con ; traot,” and addressed to the Hon. the ‘ Minister for Public Works, Dunedin. 'Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed ;ahd marked, will be received if presented ' at', any Telegraph Office by noon of the • date, provided that written tenders lodged at any District or Resident office by the same hour. ' Drawings, specifications, and general con dttiOßß may be seen at this Office, and at Dunedin, 3rd Dec,, 1881. 304 d FRIBDLANDER BROS. i , Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a Tenders. Y. R vvjsUimrton, and Uhristcharcb. The lowest not necessarily accepted. ' ' By comftta»<L W>ST BLAIR, ; i



T. JSulloclr. V. R. "“Y - BLUFF RAILWAY. AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE. ALTERATION OF DATE. The Lease of Two Sites for Stores at Chertsey will be offered by Auction on SATURDAY, 31st instant, instead of Saturday, 24th, as advertised. Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EA S T STRE ET, B A Z A A R, BURNETT STREET, LAND. GRASS LAND. TO LET, at a low rental—A FARM of 230 Acres,, together with a seven roomed House, situated about 1J miles from the township. It is all laid down in English grasses, and'well watered with a windmill pump ; or the above can be let in two lots, as follows: — T. BULLOCK, 395 d Auctioneer. T. Bullock, AND AT THIS Ashbubton. 110 Acres with House 120 ~ without ~ T. BULLOCK.



rji o f FOR Wife Binder. A R M E R S. Cheap, Harvester King T. BULLOCK.



r OR SALE, Cheap, a capital American Buggy. T. BULLOCK. F O R SAL E, CHEAP- A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE; suitable lor cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK. A T S. O T S. FOR SALE. —FEED OATS, in quan tities to spit purchasers. ;.-i ; | , ;; . ’ T. BULLOCK, M G N ■E Y. L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, on at lowest current rates; also,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold'security, in sums to suit borrowers. ' T. BULLOCK. EOR SALE;—rThat valuable, piece of Land opposite “ The Grange,” being Lot 8, Tailored and Allan’s sale plan, and containing Ala 3r 28p, situated only two miles from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK TO LET. Stable and Loose-boxes opposite the County Saleyards. Also, Dwelling-house, together with pad dock, lately in the occupation of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards affords a good opening for a person to cake in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. y T. BULLOCK TO LET, at a Low Rental. —Shop and Dwelling-house, Triangle, adjoining Mr Thiele’s, Baker. T. BULLOCK 827 c A uctioneer and Estate: Agent. To Let. < TO LET-Three SHOPS and 3 OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. R. Hodder and Co., as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Apply, Robert Axcorn. lA3d For Sale.



•Jjl O R SALE BRIGHAM’S MOWERS & REAPERS. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 314 d Ashburton.



O R s A L E. Rural Section 28403—705 a ■ Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405 —103 a lrl3p Rural Section 2840C—387a 2r 20p Rural Section 28407—234 a3r lOp All the above can be had as one com pact Farm —is nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, with plenty of water. ' 4pply, 213 d MATSON, COX & CO.



N SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED. ' Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canteebuey, Zealandia, and Austea- LIAN Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £loloa, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO.



mo P R I N T E R S. machine for ; sale. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers,; moulds* &c., complete. i MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, ; Wills street. i 851 c Ashburton | Railway Notices. V. R. ft EW FARES ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. All ordinary single fare tickets issued on 23rd DECEMBER, or any day up to and including 3rd January, will be available, for return up to and including 7th January, W. M. HAN NAY, Traffic Superintendent. 1 : Traffic Superintendent’s Office, Dunedin, Dec. 14, 1881 367 d WANTED KNOWN.—SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY. MISS YEREALL ia now. her First Display, of Spring Millinery. Coi lombo street (opposite Cookham House.) f 8270



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. A UCONES RS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most tavorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacka Cornsacks ■ Castor Oil . ■' Fencing 'Wire (7, S, 9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnipl Sheds of .all deacr ' tions i Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds ■ ! - Potatoes - 1:; ' '' ' ' Teas in boxes and .J-chests , ,; OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c.



We are now prepared to purchase WQOL in large or small quantities,, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to: sell ,at the forthcoming Wool Salks in Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND : TINWIALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at’ASHBURTON YARDS ; On TUESDAY, JANUARY C : ' Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. ■■■ ’■ ••■■■■■ w: H. Qundry. : <r W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & . station agent, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE — Fencing Wire, Nos. 7,8, arid 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds 1 Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD, Whisky - ' Brandy Rum Port Sherry Claret „ Lager Beer in Bottle Agent for Joel’s Celebrated Dunedin Beer, in bulk and bottle. . Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD 1 FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. -Best Brands . v. ci o R E. Lot 81, North West Belt, containing J-acre, with good four-roomed cottage thereon. For particulars apply to W. H. GUNDRY.



F O R s B. Section 58, Tinwald, adjoining Messrs Jones and Bradshaw’s grain store. This is one of the heat sites, in Tinwald, either for a shop or grain store, having good frontage to the railway line and being so close to the station. Also, section 133, Tinwald, next to the Temperance Hall, Graham street. W. H. GUNDRY.



Quarter-acre Section, No. 91,‘ Bullock’s 1 Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Terms easy. -m. H. GUNDRY, 1



jyj- ONKY TO LEND; On approved Freehold security in; various sums, at lowest current rates.' Apply to , . W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BROKER (under the Lana Transfer Act.), i 478 a



Educational. RADIES’ SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number of young ladies (boarders and day pupils) who require superior educational advan tages, based upon the best modern sys tem. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Gover nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars on application. i References kindly permitted to Hib Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev, E. Mj. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. 0. A, Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 334 c



Public Companies. gCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE Capital £1,000,000. Head Office, 151, West George street, Glasgow. General Manager: W. W. W. Reid. NBW ZEALAND BRANCH : J. STUART RbID, General Agent, Wellington. Messrs Tucker andßestell having been appointed AGENTS for the Ashburton District for the above Company, are now prepared to accept risks at lowest current rates. FRED. H. BARNES, 248 d Agent for Canterbury. ■vrORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., ; East street. 774 c | Barristers, Solicitors, & Subscribed Capital Fire Fund ... Life Fund Premiums for 1880 Branson & Purnell, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. . 46k C. W. Ireland, gARRISTER AND SOLICI TOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Business 'Notices. BAKER BROS., T)UILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, •' Wakanui road and. Cass street, Ashburton, j 1 PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES ] GIVEN. 4720 3



eneral election. It 1881. Owing to the great,dearth of candidates for the coming election, Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the public of the Ashburion, County that he will PLACE HIS SERVICES at the dis posal of the Electors of the County, and be most happy to supply them with all a] QQQpa nf DRAPERY- AND CLOTHING, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Second Shipment just to hand, ex “ Norman M'Leod." Judge of candidates for the future by their actions in the past. A. O. has no objection to be judged by that test. 11 SPECIAL REDUCTIONS In the following goods : 2 Daises Frillings, at 4jd, 6d, lOd, and Is per yard Brown Hollands, at 6d, Bd, lOd, ' and Is,. greatly reduced 1 Case Prints, at 4d ; former price, 6d 4, Cases Prints, at 6d ; former price, 8d I Case Ladies’ Fichus, from 3s 6d up-



wards , 3 Cases Ladies" Straw Hats and Bonnets, r , ,at little oyer half-price 2 Oases Cretonnes, at 8d to 2s—beautiful pattern 1 Case Ladies’ Silk Ties and Collarettes in all shades 2 Cases Ladies’ Gloves, Taffetta and Jersey, all at reduced prices. DRESS GOODS. 4 Cases Black Alpaca at lOd (see patterns) 2 Cases Black Persian Cords, at Is, Is 4d to Is 9d 3 : Cases French Merinos, all shades, splendid value, from 2s 2 Cases Ladies’ Embossed Hose, in wine and mulberry shades Children’s Hose in all colors Gloves in endless variety, from 6d per pair 6 Cases New Washing Materials—Attila Cloth, Oatmeal Cloth, Sea Shades, Navy Blue, Creams, Cardinals, Bro.wns>:etc,, etc. DRESSMAKING. Special attention given to the making up ; of Ladies’ Costumes. Prices strictly moderate, and a perfect fit guaranteed. MILLINERY. A large stock of Trimmed Hats, Bon nets, etc., to select from. Ladies’ Hats and Bonnets trimmed and made up in the most fashionable style. Prices very moderate.



BOOTS. As usual, I hold an immense stock of Ladies’ and Children’s Boots at prices to suit everyone. Gentlemen’s Boots in great variety, from 8s 6d. CLOTHING. L6OO worth of New Kaiapoi Goods, as shown at late Show. Men’s Suits in Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Geelong in great variety.. Men’s Trousers and Vests at moderate prices. Men’s Hats from 2s 6d upwards. TAILORING DEPARTMENT. - Suits made to measure from 84s, of English, Scotch, Irish, or Colonial Tweeds. , SOLE AGENT FOR THE Davis vertical Speed sewing machine (the best machine ever invented). Send.for aajnplo..of work. , ANDREW ORR, -. IMPORTER, &o. Ashburton, Noy. 19th, 1881. 879 q FRRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS,' Main South road, Timaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Perrier’s series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers Price, 2s Bd. , • 2190 D. M O N K’ S H. ORIENTAL BILLIARD AND REFRESHMENT SALOON is NOW OPEN DAILY. Tables by Alcock and Thurston of the highest quality. Carved in solid walnut. Come and see one of the FINEST BILLIARD SALOONS () | In the Colony, FLEMING’S BUILDINGS, *Al‘ Wilsdh, Tbbabcbhiati 1 250 Christchurch.



Business Notices I S. W. Alcorn's I NEW DRAPERY STORE. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE OF ASHBURTON. WONDERFUL CHEAP PURCHASE OF THE STOCK OF DRAPERY OP MESSRS JACOB JOSEPH AND CO., Wholesale Warehousemen, of Wellington, Amounts to nearly L 4,000 wholesale price, purchased for less than LI,OOO. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IN announcing to the public of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts the opening oT my new premises in East street as a first-class GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOT STORE, and in soliciting a liberal share of support, 1 have to state that it is my intention to keep a thoroughly well-assorted stock in every department, embracing the newest styles, at strictly moderate prices. JACOB JOSEPH’S STOCK, I Bought at'7S| per cent, discount. I consider it as exceedingly fortunate for Ashburtonians as well as for myself that 11 am in the position to state that I have purchased the Drapery Stock of the above firm, '-amounting to L 4,000, at Wholesale Price, at a discount of 73| per cent, on landed cost, and will thus be able to sell all these Goods at LESS THAN HALF PRICE, and still have a good profit. Amongst this Stock there is a large quantity of all sorts of Infants’ Under clothing, Girls’ Night Dresses and Che mises (plain, frilled, and trimmed,), which will be sold at about the price of the ma terial, so that ladies will be saved the labor and expense of making.



The following are a few of the articles from .the. Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co., and their reduced prices;— Boys’ New Dux Collars, reduced to 4d per box Men’s Moulded West End Collars, sizes 14 and 14£, reduced to 4d Men’s Oxonian Collars, all sizes, 4d Men’s new Dux Harvard Collars, all sizes, 5d per box Men’s Felt Hats, regular price 7s 6d, re duced to 3s 6d Men’s Drab and Felt Yankee Hats, regular price 15s, reduced to 7s 6d 72 doz. Men’s Printed Border Pockets, finest quality, regular price Is, reduced to 6d 37 doz. Men’s Chintz Silk Pockets, regular price 4s and 4s 6d, reduced to 2s and 2s 6d 100 doz. Men’s Lambswool Drawers, reduced to less than wholesale price 29 doz. Men’s Lambswool Undershirts, reduced to’English coat 43 doz. Puggarees, regular price Is and 2s, reduced to 6d and Is Boys’ and Men’s Leather and Elastic Belts, at less than half-price 65 doz. Colored Gossamer Falls, regular price 3s 6d and 4s, reduced to Is 6d and 2s Lace Falls, Crape Falls, Crape Sets, &c., at loss than the usual price 120 doz. Slay Punks, regular price 8d and lOd, reduced to 3d and 4d. 75 doz. Infants’ Stay Bands, regular price 9d to Is 6d, now 4£d to lOd 39 doz. Infants’ Frock Bodies, regular price 2s 6d to 4s 6d, now Is to 2s 3d 65 Colored Lama Long Shawls, regular price 19s 6d and 255, now lls 6d and 13s 6d 800 yards Wools Beigees, usual price Is 4d and Is 6d, reduced to Is 590 yards All-wool French Dress Stuff, new shades, usual price 2s 9d, re duced to Is 9d New Prints, new Hollands, at great re ductions on account of removal of duty New Sheeting, now Calicoes, new Shirting, at low prices, duty off. TO GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TAILORS, DRESSMAKERS AND CABINETMAKERS. Amongst this Cheap Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co.’s, there is a large quantity of Braids of all kinds, Hooks and Eyes (black and white), Piping Cord, Stay Tape, Braids and Gimps, Trouser Buttons, Vest Buckles, Coat and Vest and Dress Buttons, Dress Preservers, Chair Gimps, Curtain Lace, Blind Tassels, Silk Furniture Cords, &0., which will he sold wholesale at less than English cost price.



SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIES. Dressmaking. I have the pleasure to inform the Ladies that 1 have secured the services of a first class Dressmaker from Wellington, noted for Perfection of Fit combined with great taste and style. Operations in the Dress making Department will commence on Monday, the 12th inst., and orders can now be taken in the shop. To prevent disappointment, Materials purchased on the premises only will be made up. S. W. ALCORN, East street, Ashburton. December 1, 1881. SPECIAL TELEGRAM.— I “Parihaka, November 18,1881. —To Mr Thomas Chambers, Ashburton.—Am convinced there’s nothing like leather. Please send up 3,000 pairs of your unrivalled stout Walking Boots. The Volunteers hatfe worn out their shoe leather in marching upon Parihaka, and have hardly got a sound sole amongst them. You may also forward a pair of your Elastic Sides for Te Whiti, who wants something for Sunday wear.—(Signed) —Bryce. ” Thomas Chambers’ BOOTS and SHOES secured First Prize at the Exhibition, and Christchurch and Ashburton Shows. Good fit guranteed, and prices strictly . moderate. 141 d BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, : NEAR THE OLD MEN’S HOME, | ALFORD FOREST ROAD, Quinton Bros, beg to inform the public of Ashburton District that having completed their New Brewery at the above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now prepared to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt and Hops. Having taken First Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Shows in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will be a sufficient guarantee of the quality of their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 784 mHRESHING BOOKS printed on thf J. shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. Lion Brewery. GWOOD (late Wood and Co.) begs , to inform his friends and cus- I tomers that he has dissolved partnership I with M. C. O. Digby, and the late firm : having sold their interest in the Ashburton ' Brewery to Mr John Manning, of Rangiora, the undersigned will at an early date be enabled to supply the public with a Brewing of his well-known ALE and: STOUT from the new brick premises in Dobson street and Cass street, Ashburton, GEORGE WOOD, 184 d Brewer, &o BREWERY. Messrs Wood & Co. BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Have much pleasure in informing the public that, having completed their exten sive alterations in the above Brewery, they are now prepared to supply, Whole sale and Retail, a first-class article, both in ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re duced price. They have also made special arrange ments for supplying those light BITTER ALES so highly appreciated both at home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date will be guaranteed, and delivered carriage paid to any railway station. WOOD AND CO., Ashburton Brewery, Cameron street. N.B.— On Sale, a large quantity of good MALT VINEGAR, price 2s per gallon. Fresh Yeast and Grains on Sale daily. 227 d M. Byan and Co. to inform their friends and the public that they have Opened a NEW GROCERY STORE in Wills street (next tu Cookson’s Stables), and hope by keeping a good article, to obtain a fair share of public patronage. 8840 Mount Somers Store. THE Undersigned have just opened up a splendid stock of Drapery and Clothing, which will be sold at prices not to be equalled in the district. Groceries and General Stores of best quality, and an in spection and trial respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO. Storekeepers, &c., MOUNT SOMERS. 577 a Jameson & Boberts, TOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS,



Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE— Woolpacks Fencing Wire, 8,9, and 10 Staples, Stakes, Standards Raddle, Lamp Black Boiled Oil, Castor Oil Kerosene Oil Twine little’s Sheep Dip Turnip Seeds White Stone Devonshire Greystone Purple Top Aberdeen Green Top Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Rape, Clover, Cocksfoot Ryegrass, Gorse Carrot and Mangold Seeds Ploughshares, all sizes Flour, Bran, Sharps Oatmeal, Chaff, Potatoes Rock Salt Tea, Sugar, Soap, Candles &c. , &c., &c. Agents for The New Zealand Insurance Company, Ruston, Proctor and Co. ’s Machinery Deering Twine Binders 177 d Geo. Booth & Sons, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, Christchurch, IMPORTERS of all kinds of AGRI CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and MACHINES. Tillage Implements Food Preparing Machinery Dairy Machinery Harvesting and Threshing Machinery, &c., &o. Indents on the English and American Markets executed on the most reasonable terms. Agent— FREDK. PAVITT, Ashburton EW TINWALD STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Beid, . PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS! TEAS!! TEAS!II Of the Best Blends. SUGARS! SUGARS !! SUGARS !! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! ; CLOTHING !! CLOTHING !!! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE ! ! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R.’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. 87c



Business Notices. -pREE TRADE BAKERY, AN! SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Busin esse together, and by keeping a good LOAI at sd, and ICozs to the lb, trust to receiv a share of patronage. Stick to Frei Trade and Free Wild Stick to You. R. LANCASTER. 301< RE-COMMENCEMENT oi BUSINESS. The undersigned begs to notify to hii numerous customers that he has taken the Shop lately occupied by S. W. Alcorn, in Wills street, adjoining the old pre mises, where he will carry on the SADDLERY BUSINESS a ß> heretofore. James Tait, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, Wills street. 265 d nVTEVER BE DOWN IN THE j[>| DUMPS. Fortune may favor, though she may frown; Bright morning comes after the night, And no matter how long a good man may be down, He’ll rise if he stacks to the right. In the game of onr lives, though the “ deuce ” is to play. We all have our chances of “ trumps,” “Fair dealing” if you would “ count honors,” we say. And never be down in the dumps. The oldest of men tell us life is a span. Though the “ lane, without turning” seems long ; When sadness creeps into the heart of a man He should hurry it out with a song. Though the road be so rough that the progress is slow, Though our knees may be aching with bumps, ’Twill be changed if a little further we go, So never be down in the dumps. Should folk disappoint—say, your tailor, to wit, With separate garment or suit, Visit G. J. F. Lublow for perfection in fit, And saving your money to boot. He’ll suit you with all that is novel and ;rare, And prove himself a regular “ trump,” For giving both cheapness and thorough good wear, So never be down in the dumps. To give Stylish and Reliable Materials, Perfect Fit, and unmistakable Cheapness, is the state of perfection attained in the Clothing supplied by G. J. F. Lublow. The variety of Coatings and Tweeds to be seen at his establishment is, moreover, the most complete and extensive in Canterbury. Gentlemen cannot do other than right in obtaining their dress for themselves and their sons at GK J. F. Lublow’s, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a



Orr and Co., RON' MONGERS GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Would invite attention to their large and varied Stock, especially to the follow ing lines now landing, viz : Raw and Boiled Oils Genuine White Lead, 281bs and lewt kegs Yarnish in J, and 1 gallons Lamp Black Raddle Seaming Twine Ink Powder Sponge Baths Ranges and Grates American Stoves Fenders and Fire Irons Colonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans E. P. Cruets and Mugs E. P. Pickle Jars Table Cutlery Sheap Shears Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tools Builders’ Ironmongery Furnishing Ironmongery Spades and Forks Shovels and Rakes 100 kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting Barbed Fence Wire Fencing Wire (plain), Nos.|B, 9,'and 10 Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil Lard Oil Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine Flue Brushes Machine Oil (New Zealand production) M'Cormick Reapers and Binders 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Cornsacks, full size All extras for M‘Cormick Machines Scott Bros.’ Ranges at: Christchurch prices Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch prices AND IMPORTERS or



GROCERIES. We would invite the attention of families and all who wish to buy in quantities any of the following goods, to the fact that we hold very large stocks, and are prepared to sell at lowest wholesale prices. TEA We are now making a speciality of, and can supply the pure article, combining strength and flavour, at from 1s 9d to 3s per lb. COFFEE. Fresh ground Mocha Coffee (loose) can be had, pure or mixed, with locally pre pared Chicory. To buy the article in this way effects a great saving, as the tins are weighed with all tinned coffee, which adds 20 per cent to the price. SUGAR. 10 TONS WHITE AND YELLOW CRYSTAL. TOBACCO. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST. goap, Candles, Currants Raisens, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the best quality and at lowest price. ORR AND CO. P.S.—China and Glassware at Job Prices. 12d Licensing act, issi, on sale at Office of this Paper. Price, 2s 6d.



Poyntz and Co. ■ ■■ , —rf >|TirALTER A. WOOD'S j ■-'VV TWINE : • V ■ "■* Binder & Harvester sft 6in' and 6ft iini Cut. i : Eight of the world’s highest prizes were awarded to W..A. Wood sHarvest ing Machine. 1 Special First at the Melbourne-. Exh ibition. The competitors of the “ Wood,” being dissatisfied with their defeat at the trial, appealed to the -Commissioners of the Exhibition for another trial. This being granted, a second trial was held on December 23 last, atßo cheater,-Australia, when their Machine was again victorious, competing against the . McCcrmick, Os borne, and Deering Twine Binders. ■ A FIELD TRIAL of W. A. Wood’# Machine will bo held NEAR ASHBUR TON early next month. - poyntz & op.;;'. •’Agents.. r -i ns;:ri r;-v jpi o r :s*a; r : l e : A Second-hand Clayton and. Shuttle worth COMBINE. Only wrought two seasons. In good order. , sft 6in drum..' POYNTZ & CO. THE Undersigned are now taking order for Messrs Scott Bros.-’ celebrated ,; GRASS STRIPPERS, f ; Fitted with all the -Lateat JmprOyements. Full-width Machines. . POYNTZ & . TTAXTON & BEATTIE’S PATENT XX FLEXIBLE > HARROWS',’ which are giving universal : satisfaction,.. Testimonials: — •....• f r ; * “To Messrs Poyntz and,C?., ton: Sirs, —The 21ft Flexible Harrows I had from you please me vOry thuch.' They are the best HarrowA!."brw uadd. Th rough ground especially thUyfish'Owi them selves to advantage.'—H. W.;Pabs6nb,' Seafield.” ■ : :! <■) £u-m-c r “Messrs Poyntz and Having ! harrowed 1,800 acrea.of DQth.TpugiJ and smooth, this season.; with' a‘ ; set of Haxton and Beattie’s ; Flexible Harrhife, 1 I Have rio : hesitation iti saving they 1 ate the best kind of harrows I ever - used. They clear themselves well inYough land, and I can confidently recommend them to Cassj Seafield.” “ To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton: Sirs,—The Haxtpn ,and Beattie Patent Flexible Harrows, are all, that could be; desired for our rough' ground. James Geoskebie, Mayfield.'’I’’ 1 ’’ 1 I ■■ ; ' ' “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs,' —In reference to Haxton and Beattie’s Patent Flexible r, Harrows, - I think them ; by farthe best ,harrowa,l|Cver used in,,all' sorts ,of grouhd, bpt.h , rough and smooth, and they answer' well as chain harrows. —■ George RiotarU,' Orari.” " ■ POYNTZ & CO. ; 0:N :■■ ; r L.V E Wood’s and McCprmick’s,, finding Wire, Binding Twine, ’ arid all Maclnne Extras. • ' . POYNTZ & GO. . ■ O R ; 'S :: ,: iA:;i 'L .crß- • 250 acres of good . LAND, weU fenced, within ;10 .miles of r Ashburton ; ,150 acres in crop’ the i balance . ploughed ready fii? turnips; . POYNTZ&GO. O R.: ' -.Si :.Av'Li :-e; A Splendid SHEEP-FARM ; of 1,200 acres, situated within 12 miles of Ashburton, well fenced, and. sub divided into 14 paddocks. The County water-race runs "along the property. The improvements con sist of a well-built six-roomed house, six-stalled stable, and sheep yards adapted .to working - 3,000 sheep. There are 250 acres in growing wheat, and this'is a most desirable property. ‘ POYNTZ & CO. ;



JP o R S A ■ :li E ; A splendid Farm of ,397 acres,, all fenced j and divided into 7 paddocks. 60 acres in English’ grass, 185 in wheat, ■ 100 -in datSj ;; balance'‘ in fallow. ; Theitoptdvetadnt# cbbfciist of a, good 6-roomed. weatherboard house, six-stalled stable, sndf£ coftr crete tankholding 5 6,006 ;gallqns. The County water runs through thd centre of the larid. r ‘‘/ ‘ Also, - ■ A Farrti of 78' acres; : well-feiicbd ' And abundantly watered;3s; acres ‘in English grass, balanqe in foot cropa. There is a good house ; apd; stable on the land, . and ; a garden: well stocked with limit trees.' t J A ' rjl OW H PROPER PIE S. A capital seven-roomed house* soqtftjninig dining-room, , sitting-toon*, ~ [four bedrooms, and kitchen, well situated, close tp_ the centra of the town, and witHih twb 'ttinute's 1 walk of the Post Office find Rail way Station. POYNTZ & CO. O R S A L U Several well-built comfortable houses, of different sizes, in i.various parts of the town and suburbs. - POYNTZ & CO, G R S E. F A quarter of an acre in Cox street, on which is erected a substantial four-roomed House. The land is well, fenced and laid out and planted! with choice trees. . POYNTZ& CO. JpOR SALE OR TO LET A Five-roomed HOUSE, thoroughly well finished, on the North East ToWn Belt. This is a most desirable property, being pleasantly situated in one of the healthiest parts of the town. The grounds are tastefully laid out, and are planted with the choicest shrubs and trees. This property is now let- to a godd tenant, and would make a vA’Cj profitable investment. T POYNTZ & CO.



oLE T 1 Two, three, four, and five roomed house* within easy distance of the centre of the town. POYNTZ &CQ.Q o R S A. L . E. TOWN SECTIONS. T.S. 60, Kermode street. T.S. 742, 743, Peter street. T.S. 675, 316, 318, Havelock street. T.S. 118, 119, Moore street west. T.S. 822, 828, Cox street. - T.S. 818, Aitken street. T.S. 860, Grey street. T.S. 689, Cameron street. T.S. 293. T.S. 274. Sums of Money; to jnveMOatrdintfpht rates,; on Freehold. Security. From POYNTZ & CO. 0 N E Y POYNTZ & CO