THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1881.



Meetings. ELECTION. A MEETING of MR PURNELL’S COMMITTEE will be held at Messrs Branson and Purnell’s Offices, East street, on THURSDAY Afternoon, Bth Decem ber, at 3 o’clock. Persons willing to LEND Conveyances to Mr Purnell’s Committee for use on Polling Day, are requested to send word at once, to Messrs Branson and Purnell’s Offices, East street. 26 ? d AKANUI ELEOTIOH A MEETING of Mr Wason’s Com mittee is called fir THURSDAY EVEN ING, Dec. 8, at the Central Committee Room, at 7.30 p.m. sharp. Ar.r. Requested to Attend. S. E. POYNTZ, Clerk to Committee. TVTAKi NU I ELECTION. MR J. C. WASObTS committee. ALTERATION OF DATE The Central Committee will MEET at the Committee Room, East street, TO-MORROW (THURSDAY) NIGHT, at 7.80 p.m,, and on WEDNKSDA\ afternoon, from 2 to 4 Fall attendance of gentlemen willing to act requested. All Person* who are desirous of securing the retnm of Mr Waaoa, and willing to LEND Conveyances to the Committee for December 2th (Polling Day), will please communicate with the undersigned at once. S. B. POYNTZ, fiOSd Clerk to Mr Wason’s Committee. W AKANUI ELECTION. At the request of the Central Com littee, Mr J. C. WASON will ADDRESS be Electora of Wakanui at the following labea on the dates and honrs as fol >ws Wakanui, Schoolroom — December 7th, at 7.30 p.m. 209 d By order of the Committee. AKANUI ELECTION. Mr C. W. Purnell Request the Electors to MEET him AT THE MAINS CHOOLHOUSE, LONGBE ACH, ON THURSDAY, Bth DECEMBER, At 7.30 p.m. 250 d



AKANUI ELECTION: Tn consequence of other engagements preventing Mr Purnell from attending at Wakanui on Thursday Evening Next, MR PURNELL will (with the concurrence offMr Wason’s Committee) Address the Electors at the' Wakanui Schoolhouse ■['HIS (Wednesday) EVENING, 7th December, immediately after the close of Mr Wason’s address. Mr Purnell ventures to hope that the alteration will suit the convenience of the electors. 223 d Amusements. mOWN HALL, ASHBURTON 1 MONDAY AND TUESDAY, December 12 and 13. THE AMATEUR Dramatic Club Will perform that splendid Melodrama entitled “ THE MILLER AND HIS MEN,” - / With New Scenery and Effects by Charles Bourk. Efficient Orchestra. Admission —3s, 2s, and Is. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8 p.m. r oou SHBURTON SACRED FESTIVAL. “ Messiah.” For the first time in Ashburton will be given, Handel’s Oratorio, “THE MESSIAH,” At the Town Hall, on TUESDAY, DECEMBER so. Doors open at 7.30; to commence at 8 p.m. Tickets, 2s each, can be obtained from Mr H. M. Jones, or the Hon. Secretary (W. Townshend). 222 d A UNITED MASONIC • BALL Will be held at the MASONIC HALL, TANCRED STREET, ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16lh, 1881. Committee : Bro. R. W. Shearman Bro. J. Bradley Bro. W. H. Gundry Bro. W. Sparrow Bro. H. Stephenson Bro. W. H. Zouch Bro. 0. Braddell Bro. R. Friedlander Bro. T. Quill Bro. Bro. S. Nelson Bro. G. St Hill Bro. Ed. Saunders Bro. H. Zander Bro. D.M'Farlane Bro. B. G. Crisp.



mm Admission by T icket only. Tickets may be obtained from the Com mittee. Dancing to commence at 8.30 p.m. HENRY ZANDER, 140 d Hon. Sec. t N G P B N I Promenade Concert ASHBURTON MUSIC SALOON, Takceed Steeet (Below Orr and Co.’s). H. J. Weeks has much pleasure in an nbuncing that the above establishment : «rt hg opened on THURSDAY, Dec. Bth, b y Bn INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT commencing at 8.30 p.m. The performance will consist of most excellent selections on the Piano, Organs, Organette, Violin, and Flute, by the prin oJpal .players, as well as the little stars * «mrt in Ashburton. . , J ' In consequence of limited room, Thurs day' Evening will be by invitation only, Vat on FRIDAY FREE to ALL, from 7 H. J. WEEKS, Agent for 0. Begg and Co. jiiiissi



Amusements. IN HALL, ASHBURTON. WELNESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 14. WILHELMJ CONCERTS. WILHBLMJ I THE GREAT WILHELMJ I Musical Sensation of 1881. WILHELMJ First Appearance here of WILHELMJ 1 the reigning WILHELMJ I Monaech of the Violin HERR AUGUST WILHELMJ, In conjunction with | WILHELMJ MR MAX YOGRIOH, I WILHELMJ The Great Pianist, I WILHELMJ And | WILHELMJ MISS MARIE CONRON, | WILHELMJ TheCharmingPrima I WILHELMJ Donna. | WILHELMJ Prices —Front Seats, 6s; Family Tickets, to admit five, £1 5s ; second seats, 4s ; back seats, 2s. Reserved seats may he secured on Thursday, Bth De cember, at H, J. Weeks’ New Music OWN HALL, ASHBURTON. For the Benefit of a Volunteer, a sufferer by the lire, MR F. l\ iVRFU.I.V Will be delivered in the above Hall TO-NIGHT. Al 8 o’eloek. Warehouse, Tancred street. 239 d Lectures. A I, RCT UR K nv



Srswipcr {By nspwO: WILLIAM PITT. Mr Purnell baa kindly contributed the use of tbe ball. Admission—2a and la. 274 d Ecclesiastical. CHURCH Anniversary SERMONS, DECEMBER i i, iBB i. TEA AND PUBLIC MEETING ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER, 13, 1881. 234 d Impounding: Notices. ' M P O UNDE D. Impounded, 30th November, 1 Black GELDING (hack), branded like UO on NS. If not claimed on or before December 15, will be sold. WILLIAM PRICE, Poundkeeper. Ashburton, December 6, 1881. 281 d



Tenders. NDE R S . Wanted—Tenders for the ERECTION of Twenty Chains of Post - and - Rail FENCE. Labor only. Tenders close on FRIDAY next, at 6 p.m. For particulars apply to 275 d J. MacLEAN DUNN. jyjOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. TENDERS, addressed to the Chair man, will be received up till noon on THURSDAY, the Bth instant, for the following Works, viz.:— 80 chains Formation of Baker’s road. Fs II width, 12 inch crown. 80 Chains Shingling same road. TENDERS will be received up till SATURDAY next, the 10th inst., at 4 p.m., for the ERECTION of a Shop and Dwelling - house for Messrs Andrewes Brothers, Booksellers and Stationers. Plana, etc., can be seen at Mr L. F. An drbwes, Bookseller, East street. The lowest, or any tender, not necessarily ac cepted. 272 d A. E. INGRAM, Architect. ANTED Alternative TENDERS for CARTING STONE from Kolmar Quarry to Methven Railway Station and to Ashburton ; 20ft to the ton. Tenders will close on SATURDAY, 10th inst., at noon. For full particulars apply to Friedlakder. Bros. 278 d gOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to I THURSDAY, the Bth day of December instant — For Valuating and Compiling a Rate payers’ Roll for this district. Specifications can be seen at the Board Office, South Rakaia. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. 254 d W. B. COMPTON, Overseer.



246 d A. MAKEIG, Clerk to the Board. Bailway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) A new TIME-TABLE comes into force on the 12th instant, in which the follow ing ALTERATIONS in STARTING TRAINS for and from Ashburton are made ; Ashburton to Christchurch, 7.5 a.m., and 5.48 p.m. Express, altered to 7.10 a.m., and 5 40 p.m. Express. Christchurch to Ashburton, 8.0 a.m. Express, 1.29 p.m. and 4.20 p.m., altered to 8.15 a.m. Express, 1.15 p.m. and 4.25 p.m, Ashburton to Timarn, 6.55 a.m., 10.36 а. Express, and 450 p.m., altered to б. a.m., 10.32 a.m. Express, and 4.45 p.m. Timaru to Ashburton, 7.35 a.m,, altered to 7.30 a.m.



The 320 p.m. Express from Timaru runs 6 minutes earlier than at present from Temuka to Ashburton. The 435 p.m. train, Timaru to Ash burton, is accelerated between Timaru and Rangitata, and leaves Rangitata and stations between Rangitata and Ashburton 5 minutes earlier than at present. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Clnistihurch, Doc. fi, 1881. 286 d Gazette in Bankruptcy. J^"OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian Is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arte BONES. —Wanted Known, that Mr F. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser of Bones in any quantity, at £3 per ton. Address, F. Mayo, Hampstead Bone Mills. 8340 THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day ■* «-7.5, up to the hour of/going to press.. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly. V. R.



Public Notices. V. R EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASHBURTON BRIDGE. The above BRIDGE will be CLOSED against all Traffic on the NIGHT of DEC. 8 inst., for repairs. Christchurch, Dec. sth, 1881. 280 d UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. The Clerk will attend at Mr D. Williamson’s Store to Collect Rates on Every Saturday, from 12 o’clock until 4 p.m. ... I No further notice will be given. i By order. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 268 d Clerk. AKANUI ELECTION. PUBLIC NOTICE. Mr WASON and HIS COMMITTEES directly repudiate any connection with attempts to stop either of the rival can didates being heard, and Mr Wason’s supporters aro earnestly requested to refrain from any such attempt whatever. S. E. POYNTZ, 202 d Clerk to Mr Waaon’s Committee. J, BURNETT, Assistant Engineer, Working Railways. RATES.



rjio THE ELECTORS OF WAKANUI. Gentlemen, —My political opponents are diligently propagating the lying state ment that I am “a Greyite.” At ray first meeting, held at Rakaia, I gave dis tinct pledge that if elected I would not follow Sir George Grey as a party leader, f«->r reasons which I then explained at length. Having given that pledge, I con fess that I have not deemed it necessary to formally repeat it at subsequent meet ings, especially as I have always been careful to explain what course I propose to pursue in reference to the Hall Minis try, in the event of my return as your member, which course is quite incom patible with any idea of my being or be coming a follower of Sir George Grey. I now, however, repeat the pledge which I gave at Rakaia, and would ask you to read the portion of my printed address dealing with the subject of the Ministry, where you will find my views on the matter fully expressed. Your obedient servant, Electoral district of WAKANUI. I hereby give notice that the following qualified persons have been Nominated as Candidates for the above district : JOSEPH IVESS, CHARLES WILLIAM PURNELL, JOHN CATHCART WASON, And that a POLL will be taken on FRIDAY, 9th December, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. The following aie the polling places : County Saleyards Office, Ashburton (principal) Road Board Office, Longbeach Town Hall, Rakaia Schoolroom, Seafield The declaration of the Poll will be made at the County Saleyards Office at noon, on Saturday, 10th December. 279 d CHAS. W. PURNELL. V. R. 260 d GEORGE JAMESON, Returning Officer. To Let.



TO LET. —A Three-roomed COTTAGE, with a good Garden, on the East Town Belt. The premises are in good repair. The Land is well stocked with choice Fruit Trees and Vegetables. To a good tenant rent moderate. Apply to W. R. BOYLE, 273 d General Agent, Moore street. TO LET—Three COTTAGES in Peter street. Apply, Elz Bros. , Coach builders, Wills street. 218 d 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 Abcokn. 143 d For Sale. ■pi OR SALE. Rural Section 28403 705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 a lrl3p Rural Section 28406 —387 a 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. Apply, 213 d MATSON, COX & CO.



rpO FARMERS AND OTHERS. BUCCLEUCH ESTATE. We can now PRIVATELY TREAT for all UNSOLD FARMS, ranging from 100 to 2,000 Acres; also, for Town Sections at Mount Somers. Full particulars on application to MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO., Christchurch; or j MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., 245 d Ashburton.



o PRINTERS, MACHINE FOR SALE, FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, i\N SALE BY THE UNDE SIGNED. Andrews and Heaven's celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. moulds, &c., compieti Ids, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, 851 c Wills street. Ashburton. Chaff Cutters, 998 a . POYNTZ & 00.



J. T. Ford and 00. JT. FORD & CO. have received in , structions from the Trustees in the late Sir Cracroft Wilson’s Estate to Sell by Public Auction, at FRIEDLANDER BROS.’ SALEROOMS, ON THURSDAY, The 15th day of December, at 1 o’clock sharp, ALL THAT VALUABLE Freehold Property Situated on the south bank of the river Hinds, and comprising about 1,858 "SLSr 1,858 Also, THE GOODWILL OF QQP7 ACRES LEASEHOLD QO7 OO I (Education Reserve.) tJU 0 All securely fenced and divided into paddocks, and in a high state of cultivation. To be sold in Farms as follows : FARM No. 1 comprises la. 2r. 18p.’ sown with oats; grass laid down with crop ; adjoins the Township of Mayfield. FARM No. 2 comprises 490 acres o thereabouts ; 280 acres wheat, 180 ploughed and in turnips, 30 acres native grass. FARM o. 3 comprises 410 acres o r thereabouts; 350 acres wheat, 60 native grass ; permanent water. FARM No. 4—The Homestead Block, comprises about 342 a. 2r., of which about 250 acres are sown with oats and grass, laid down with crop; balance in English grass. The Buildings comprise four-roomed cottage, men’s house of four rooms, sixteen stall. stable, with grain store and harness room; smithy, stock and sheep yards, good well of water, with pump. FARM No. 5.—156 a. 2r. All in Eng lish grass. Adjoins the reserve. FARM No. 6. —373 a. Educational Reserve No. 1551, having about 11 years to run. Rental; Balance of lirst seven years, 5s 6d per acre ; second seven years, 7s 6d per acre. 250 acres or thereabouts in wheat; balance in native grass. FARM No. 7.—About 227 acres, all in English grass, with a good well of water, pump attached. FARM No. 8.-33 acres, laid down with grass. Permanent water. FARM No. 9.-94 acres, laid down with grass. Fenced. Permanent waters FARM No. 10.—55 a. 3r. Native gras land. Partly fenced.



This valuable Estate has been divided into Farms as above in order to suit all classes of purchasers. Each Farm will have frontage on well made roads, and are within easy distance of the railways, as the Main South line will serve the lower Farms, and the upper Farms will be within easy distance of the Tinwald-Mount Somers line, nowin course of completion. j The terms of payment will be made easy, and will be published on litho graphed plans to be issued at once. A conveyance will meet the Express train at Ashburton every Monday and Thursday, on arrival from Christchurch, returning to Ashburton at 5.30 p.m. In tending purchasers wishing to make a thorough inspection of the Properties offered will 6nd reasonable accommodation at the Hinds homestead. Mr Archibald McColl, manager of the Rangitata Station will be at the Hinds homestead on Deo. Ist, and each alternate Monday and Thursday, to meet intending purchasers, and show them over the es tate. For further particulars, apply to J. T. FORD & CO., Cashel street, Christchurch, And Strathallan street, Timaru ; Or the MESSRS FRIEDLANDERBROS., Ashburton. Particulars of Dive and Dead Stock to follow Sale of the Land in future adver tisement. J. T. FORD & CO., 223 d Auctioneers. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c.



We have arranged with Messrs Frtedlander Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c. , and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., auctioneers, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. With reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, Merchants. May 23. 1881. 880 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. References kindly permitted to His Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. i Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. 0. A. and Rev. W. A, Pascoe. 3320



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on moat favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Tarnip Seeds of all descriptions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c., &c



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL 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 Odr Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OP STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, DEO. 10. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 35d T. Bullock. jp ROPERTY SALE. SATURDAY DECEMBER ioth. My NEXT SALE of TOWN, SUBUR BAN and other PROPERTIES will take place on the above date. Persons desirous of offering any will please communicate with the undersigned at once. 199 d T. BULLOCK. A T. Bullock, (JCTI O.N EER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. JpOR SALE, Cheap, a capital American Buggy. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, a Cottage in Tancred street, now in occupation of Mr P. Clark. Possession can be had on 10th inst. T. BULLOCK F OR SALE, CHEAP. 'A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, suitable for cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK.



o ATS. O s. FOR SALE.—FEED OATS, in quan tities to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK, O O L. WOOL. W The undersigned is a Purchaser at highest market price. T. BULLOCK. M N E Y. L 2.000 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates ; also, Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, in sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.—That valuable piece of Land opposite “ The Grange,” being Lot 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, and containing 41a 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 take in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. —Half-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. . T. BULLOCK fTIO LET, at a Low Rental.—Shop and X Dwelling-house, Triangle, adjoining Mr Thiele’s, Baker, T. BUI/LOOK 827 c Auctioneer and Estate Agent. WANTED KNOWN —That Robert Elston, Burnett street, Ashburton, having procured the Newest Apparatus, is i prepared to SWEEP CHIMNEYS at very low rates. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention.



Business Notices S. W. Alcorn’s NEW DRAPERY STORE. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT, i GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE OR ASHBURTON. j i WONDERFUL CHEAP PURCHASE ! OF THE ! STOCK OF DRAPERY OF 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 of 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, Bought at 73| per cent, discount. I consider it as exceedingly fortunate for Ashburtonians as well as for myself that I am in the position to state that I have purchased the Drapery Stock of the above firm, amounting to 1.4,000, 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 Gd 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 Gd 100 doz. Men’s Lambswool Drawers, reduced to less than wholesale price 29 doz. Men’s Lambswool Undershirts,



reduced to English cost 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 Palls, regular price 3s 6d and 4s, reduced to Is 6d and 2s Lace Falls, Crape Falls, Crape Sets, &c., at less than the usual price 120 doz. Stay Busks, 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 11s 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 Purniture Cords, &c., which will be sold wholesale at less than English cost price. SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIES. Dressmaking. I have the pleasure to inform the Ladies that I 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 TELEGRAVr. —“ Parihaka, November 18,1881. —To MrThomas Chambers, Ashburton.—Am convim ed there’s nothing like leather. Please send up 3,000 pairs of your unrivalled stout Walking Boots. The Volunteers have 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’ 150; >T.S Mid SHOES secured First Prize at the Exhibition, and Christchurch and Ashburton Shows. Good fit guranteed, and prices strictly moderate. 141 d



L F O R D BREWERY. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, near THE OLD men’s home, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. 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. 78d fpHRESHING BOOKS printed on the I shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper,



Business Notices. S B O 11 N E HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners of tnc abo ''e and others are informed we have e igaged store-room of Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton, where we intend, after the arrival of our new supply of Extras, to repair all Binders entrusted to our care, and put them in thorough working order, for owners only. The only charge made will be for the extras and material used, at list prices, payable in cash for delivery of machines. We have two experts engaged for the work, one direct from Osborne’s Factory, who will be glad to explain the working of the Binder to save future trouble to the farmer. Apply early, as time will be limited, and earliest applicants will receive first attention. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. Orders will also be taken for Machines for the coming season.



OTIOE OP REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, TANCRED STREET, Where he hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. 199 c E-OPENING NOTICE. Geo. Trickett Desires to inform his old customers and the public of Ashburton generally that he intends to Re-Open the shop near the Royal Hotel in a few days, where he will keep a well-selected Stock of Boots and Shoes. Particulars in further announce ment. GEO. TRICKETT (Opposite Hye’s Tinsmith shop), 153 d Moore street. J AM A CASH PURCHASER OF Wool And will make ADVANCES Against same for Shipment on Owner’s acccount. Terms on application to JOSEPH CLARK, 142 d East street, Ashburton. a a o o CO C pa -s o CO rd o JS rr> s W. W -R > -it <3 c CD r W O Es C 3 CO CD QPh .S w EC hH o o C 5 < A. W. Randell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, GREENGROCER, & MARKET GARDENER, RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, Begs to inform the Public that he is now growing large supplies of superior Vege tables in his own garden, and selling the same at the Lowest Rates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Also, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis cuits of superior quality. All orders delivered by own cart in Ash burton and suburbs. N. B. —Gardens, Belt Road, corner of N.E. and N. W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 d



Henry Bowers, jy/|‘ILLER AND GRAIN MER CHANT, Begs to announce to Farmers and Con tractors that he has OPENED a GENE RAL STORE for supplying the following Goods, at a low rate FOR CASH : Flour (superfine), per 2001bs Fl.iur, 2001bs. j- lour, lOOlbs. Flour, 501bs. Bran, single sack Sharps Oaten Chaff Good Chaff... Barley, per bushel Chicken Wheat, per bushel Oats, per bushel Potatoes, Carrots, Peas, Crushed Barley, Crushed Oats Oatmeal, &c., &c. 24s Od 20s 0.1 10s Od 5s Od 3s 4d Gs Od 2s 3d Os 9d 2s Od 2s 3d 2s Id Beans, Cleaning, Dressing, and Grinding lOd per bushel. Wheat, ALBERT STORES, EAST STREET. HENRY BOWERS, ALBERT STEAM FLOUR MILLS, West street, 766 c Ashburton JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. All kinds and descrip tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and sewn, made on the premises. Extra i attention paid to repairing. Moderate I charges.



Poyntz and Co. WALTER A. WOODi TWINE A f Binder & Harvester sft 6in and 6ft 6in Cut. ,;'4‘ Eight of the world’s highest prizes were awarded to W. A. Wood’s Harvest* ing Machine. Special First at the Melbourne Exhi bition. The competitors of ; the *-* Wood,” being dissatisfied with their defeat at the trial, appealed to the Commissioners of the Exhibition for another trial. Thu being granted, a second trial was held on December 23 last, at Rochester, Australia, when their Machine was again victorious, competing against the McCormick",; Ofl borne, and Deering Twine Binders. A FIELD TRIAL of W. A. Wood’S Machine will bj held NEAR ASHBUR TON early next month. POYNTZ & CO., Agents. O R SAL B 'i. A Second-hand Clayton and Shuttle worth COMBINE, Only wrought two seasons. Hi good order. sft 6in drum. POYNTZ & 00. THE Undersigned are now taking orders for Messrs Scott Bros. ’ celebrated GRASS STRIPPERS, Fitted with all the Latest Improvements. Full-width Machines. POYNTZ & CO HAXTON BEATTIE'S PATENT FLEXIBLE HARROWS, which are giving universal satisfaction, vide Testimonials:— “To Messrs Poynfz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —The 21ft Flexible Harrows I had from you please me very much. They are the best Harrows I ever used. In rough ground especially they show them selves to advantage. — H. W. P ARSONS, Seafield.” “ Messrs Poyntz and Co.: Having harrowed 1,800 acres of land, both rough and smooth, this season with a set of Haxton and Beattie’s Flexible Harrows, I have no hesitation in saying they are the best kind of harrows I ever used. They clear themselves well in rough land, and I can confidently recommend them to farmers.— Francis Gabs. Seafield.” “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton ; Sirs, —The Haxton and Beattie Patent Flexible Harrows axe all that could be desired for our rough ground.— Jambs Croskekie, Mayfield.”' --- - “ To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —In reference to Haxton And Beattie’s Patent Flexible Harrows] I think them by far the best harrows I ever used in all sorts of ground, both rough and smooth, and they answer well l as chain harrows. George Rioßakd] Orari.” - Wood’s and McCormick’s Binding Wire, Binding Twine, and all Machine Extras. POYNTZ & CO.



F o r E 250 acres of good LAND, well fenced, within 10 miles of Ashburton ; 150 acres in crop, the balance ploughed ready for turnips. . POYNTZ & CO. O R S A LB. 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 3,00 C sheep. There are 250 acres in growing wheat, and this is a most desirable property. POYNTZ & CO. ■pi O R SALE. A splendid Farm of 397 acres, all fenced, and divided into 7 paddocks. 60 acres in English grass, 185 in wheat, 100 in oats, balance in fallow. The improvements consist of a good 5-roomed weatherboard house, six-stalled stable, and' a con crete tank holding 6,000 gallons. The County water runs through the centre of the land. Anso,| A Farm of 78 acres, well-fenced and abundantly watered, 35 acres in English grass, balance in root crops. There is a good house and stable on the land, and a garden ‘ well stocked with fruit trees*; • POYNTZ & CO. fjl OW N PROPERTIES. A capital seven-roomed house, containing dining-room, sitting-room, four bedrooms, and kitchen, well-' situated, close to the centre of the town, and within two minutes*’ walk of the Post Office and Rail-,. way Station. POYNTZ & CO.- f 1 O R SAL E. I 1 Several well-built comfortable houses, of different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. -p O R S A L E. A quarter of an acre in Cox street, on which is erected a substantial four-roomed iJunse. The land is well fenced •nul laid out and planted with choice trees. POYNTZ & CO. pOR 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 1 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 good tenant, and would make a very profitable investment. POYNTZ & CO. rp o LET



Two, three, four, and five roomed houses, within easy distance of the centre! of the town. POYNTZ & CO. 1 HTj! O R S A L E.- TOWN SECTIONS. T.S. 60, Kevmode 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. . * 1 T.S. 860, Grey street. T.S. 689, Cameron street. T.S. 293. T.S. 274. POYNTZ & CO. jyj" O N E Y . Sums .of Money to invest at current . rates, on Freehold Security. From LSO ; upwards;, : = poyntz & 00, j