THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1881.



Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS (Christchurch Section.) PARES.—ANNIVERSARY DAY, 1881. ■' - AH Ordinary Single Fare Tickets issue ' between Stations within the Provincii ' District of Canterbury on 15th, 16th, 0 :17th December will be available fo • {return up to and including the 19th. On the 16th the Evening Train Iron ' Christchurch to Ashburton will start a 6.20 p.m., and run 55 minutes later thai usual throughout the journey. No Goods Traffic on 16th. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. ; District Traffic Manager’s Office, ; ‘ Christchurch, Dec. 10,1881. 388 c Tenders. TENDERS are invited for BUILDING two SHOPS and DWELLING: HOUSES for Mr Wm Patching. Walls are of brick and stone. Tenders ,to be sent in to the undersigned by 5 p. m. on SATURDAY, 17th instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 808 d R. BIRD. RAILWAYS. EW ZEALAND CANTERBURY INTERIOR MAIN LINE (Oxford-Malvern Section.) WEST OXFORD CONTRACT. FORMATION, PERMAMENT 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 be marked on the outside, “ Tender for West Oxford Con tract,” and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Dunedin. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer’s office by the same hour. Drawings, specifications, and general con ditions may be seen at this Office, and at the Public Works Offices at Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. The lowest or any tender not necessaily accepted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Engineer-in-Charge, Middle Island. Public Works Office, Dunedin, 3rd Dec., 1881. 304 d Notices. MR G. E. STACY, Electro-Biolo gist, will Visit Ashburton TO MORROW (THURSDAY), 15th, and FRIDAY, 16th inst. Anyone wishing to see Mr Stacy, by leaving word at Mr O. Carstens, Tobacconist, East street, will receive his immediate attention; or may be consulted at his Rooms upon the various branches of his profession, Ash burton Hotel. 344 d MR CATTLIN, SURGEON DENTIST, is now in Ashburton for the last time this year, and MAY BE CON . SULTED at the Somerset Hotel. 300 d HUTT ROAD BOARD, I hereby give notice that the road lead ing through Sections No. 16653, 15561, 16667, 15340, and 7328 at Corwar has been CLOSED against all Traffic from date, and that the Road now Open lead ing through Sections No. 26601, 14737, 14738, 15340, and 7324 has been taken in exchange. The Roads leading through Sections No. 25216, 24441, 25240, 24398, 30711, 30819, 25151, 25752, 24443, 30820, 31196, 32001, have been CLOSED against all Traffic from date. (Signed) JULIAN JACKSON, S4sd Chairman. Ashburton borough council. Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 2 of the Dog Registration Act, 1880, Amendment Act, 1881, that at a Meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council, held on the 12th day of Decem ber, 1881, it was resolved that the FEE for the Registration of Dogs for the coming year be TEN SHILLINGS (10s) J>er dog. N.B.—All Dog Licenses Expire on the 31st December instant. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 14th December, 1881. 347 d 17 PER ASHBURTON BOARD. ROAD RATES. The Clerk will attend at Mr D. Williamson’s Store to Collect Rates on Every Saturday, from 12 o’clock until 4 p.m. No further notice will be given. By order. ROBT. D. PULLAR, 268 d Clerk. 0 u O N After this date, POISON for Fowls will be laid on my Section, No. 492, Cameron street. 42d W. R. BOYLE. IRISH JIG. 4 T the Caledonian Sports, a Silver /\_ Medal, presented by Mrs J. F. iv.tler and made by Mr F. Murray, will >e given to the best dancer in the IRISH fIG competition, in addition to the {Society’s Prize. J. MacLEAN DUNN, Jl6d Secretary. election. Mr Wason’s Committee requests that all Accounts against them be rendered by noon on THURSDAY NEXT to the undersigned. S. E. POYNTZ, 321 d Clerk to Committee. B E RIN G TWINE BINDER. Only a few Machines left, for which early application is necessary. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 837 d Ashburton Agents. BONES. —Wanted Known, that M F. Mato, is a Cash Purchaser 0 Bobxs in any quantity, at £3 per ton Addyiwa, F. Mato, Hampstead Bon Mills. 834 fflEffl 1 GUARDIAN is published ever J. evening, giving; every day, v .v7 f np to thp to prosa. This i better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



Matson, Cox, and Co. ‘ Matson, Cox, & Cc A UCITONEERS & VALUATOR! LAND, d STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENT! il r LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rati and on most favorable terms. i t WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, ANI GENERAL MERCHANTS. [ We have have now on hand FOR SALE— i ' Woolpacks 1 Cornsacka Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip 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 Sales in Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, DEC. 10. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSOR, COX, & CO. W. H. Gundry. W. H. GUIS DRY, Estate & station agent, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos, 7,8, and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, Ac., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Whisky "i Brandy j Port R ran( is Sherry { Claret J Lager Beer in Bottle Agent for Joel’s Celebrated Dunedin Beer, in bulk and bottle. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. R E. Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock’s ock, East Town Belt. Cheap. Terms W. H. GUNDRY, O R S E. Lot 81, North West Belt, containing acre, with good four-roomed cottage iereon. For particulars apply to W. H. GUNDRY. O R S E. Section 58, Tinwald, adjoining Messrs nes and Bradshaw’s grain store. This one of the best sites in Tinwald, eithei p a shop or grain store, having good mtage to the railway line and being sc jae to the station. Also, section 133, Tinwald, next to the jtnperance Hall, Graham street. W. H. GUNDRY. O N E Y TO LE N D Freehold security ii lowest current rates On approved arious sums, at ipply to W. H. Gundry, JCSNSED LAND BROKEI funder the Lana Transfer Act.) 478 Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. ■^OTICE —The Ashburton Guabdia la a Gazette for all notices undt r th Debtors and Creditors Act? f TTTANTED KNOWN—That Geo. I _ VV Hbnrt, PHOTOGRAPHER, hi g much pleasure in announcing that he hf c now “ put his house in order,” and wi _ be able to RE OPEN his Studio o - WEDNESDAY next (Dec. 14th). A J the same time he wishes to apologise < '» his patrons for any delay in the executio 6 of orders entrusted to him previous to tl * recent fire. 324



J. T. Ford and Co. 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, 3 ON THURSDAY, The 15th day of December, at 1 o’clock sharp, 58 ALL THAT VALUABLE Freehold Property Situated on the south bank of the river Hinds, and comprising about 1 QKQ ACRES of FREE- "I JL,OOO HOLD LAND J-,OeJO Also, THE GOODWILL OF QQr7 ACRES LEASEHOLD OOrr 001 (Education Reserve.) I 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 of thereabouts ; 280 acres wheat, 180 ploughed and in turnips, 30 acres native grass. FARM No. 3 comprises 410 acres or 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 first 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 water. FARM No. 10.—55 a. 3r. Native grass land. Partly fenced. This valuable Estate has been divided j 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 j course of completion. The terms of payment will be made easy, and will bo published on litho graphed plans to be issued at once. A conveyance will meet the Express train at Ashburton every Monday and 3 Thursday, on arrival from Christchurch, returning to Ashburton at 5.30 p.m. In- J tending purchasers wishing to make a thorough inspection of the Properties offered will find reasonable accommodation at the Hinds homestead. Mr Archibald McColl, manager of the - Rangitata Station will be at the Hinds homestead on Dec. Ist, and each alternate Monday and Thursday, to meet intending purchasers, and show them over the es- , tate. j 1 For further particulars, apply to ] J. T. FORD & CO., Cashel street, Christchurch, And Strathallan street, Timaru ; Or the ' MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ashburton. Particulars of Live 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 FRIEDLANDER Bros. to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm 1 and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, ■ &c. , and our intimate knowledge of the I markets in the chief centres of Now , Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the - district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carrv out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will he ■well and promptly ■ attended to. 1 J. T. Ford and Co., auctioneers, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. I TTTITH reference to the above, our W name is a sufficient guarantee that a any business entrusted to our care will * receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 93, 1881. 880 a Barristers, Solicitors, & Branson & Purnell, O ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET, 46a C. W. Ireland, AND SOLICITOR, gARRISTER Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton.



T. .Bullock. T. Bullock, Act cTION EE R, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. ' GRASS LAND. of QRASS LAND. TO LET, at a low rental—A FARM 230 Acres, together with a seven roomed House, situated about 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, a follows : 110 Acres with House 120 ~ without ~ T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE, Cheap, a capital American Buggy. T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE, CHEAP A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE suitable for cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK. O ATS. O FOR SALE.—FEED OATS, in quan tities to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK, O O L. WOO W The undersigned is a Purchaser at highest market price. T. BULLOCK. M o 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. rilO LET. Stable and Loose-boxes 1 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. lAOR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing J the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. T. BULLOCK. HAG LET, at a Low Rental.—Shop and I Dwelling-house, Triangle, adjoining Mr Thiele’s, Baker. T. BULLOCK 827 c Auctioneer acid Estate Aeon*. Public Companies. SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE CO. Capital ... £1,000,000. Head Office, 151, West George street, Glasgow. General Manager ; W. W. W. Reid. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : J. STUART REID, 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. BRITISH AND MERCAN ' TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1800. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund... Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c Educational. 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. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. C. A. Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 334 c Business Notices. 1 I a ( 1 t a v t 3 e a ti v t; 1; P ii r t v C V h v I r a c ( I ] 1 W. T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, &c., &c., tenders his best thanks to his Customers and Friends for the liberal support accorded him during the past three years, and wishes to intimate to his Friends and the Public of Ashburton that he has RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS in the Front Shop of the Town Hall, next door to his old shop, and lately occupied by J. Mooar. Fresh Vegetables. Fruit and Con fectionery. Orders left at the shop will be delivered with despatch Cld O D O N E. JUST RECEIVED, A second consignment of this popular non-alcoholic Beverage. It contains both phosphorus and iron, and is therefore |a brain and nerve tonic. It has the exhil arating properties of Champagne, without its disagreeabe effects. Three, five, and eight-pint Gasogenes at Reduced Prices. Lemon Syrup, Raspberry and Lemon Syrup, Eno’s Fruit Salt, Lime Juice, Citrate of Magnesia, Lemon Kali (or Sherbet. GINGER BEER POWDER. A nine-penny packet makes two gallons of finest Ginger Beer. ESSENCE OF RENNET. Four or six drops to a pint of milk makes delicious sweet Curds and Whey. J. M. Cambridge, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON, 337 d Building and friendly socie TIES’ ACTS, on Sale at the Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. The new grocery establish ment, ASHBURTON. 1 MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required for a household from one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. It is needless to quote prices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORR, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c PATRICK O’CONNOR (Late of D. Fitzpatrick’s), Begs respectfully to inform his friends and the public of Ashburton, that he has OPENED BUSINESS? in East street, opposite Albert Steam Flour Mills, and requests a share of their patronage. Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Repairs neatly executed. Fit guaranteed. 816 c SUFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. GL J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primeat Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Reef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2id. to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... l*d. to 3d. Sausages ... ... sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, 'supplied with very requisite. 912 c HAVING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the same , premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ‘ and by keeping the very best quality of , Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone will find it to their advantage to deal with me. , Now Landed, a lino of Strong and Well - flavored TEAS, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s. There has never been anything like the t 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, i etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, and will give my Customers the advan- tage. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered * with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu- , larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS J bought in any quantities. , Robert Alcorn. j O T I c E . Thomas Taylor, PASTRY COOK, &c., 1 Manufacturer of Superior Cordials. T. T. having had considerable ex perience in the manufacture of the above in the Old Country, can with confidence ] recommend them to his numerous cus tomers and friends. Those who wish to treat themselves will please give their orders early, _as Christmas time is so near, and T. T. being very busy preparing for it. I shall also * have a large assortment of Cakes, specially . made for Christmas, and as everybody ) knows what my Cakes are, they therefore require no comment. ' In order that the public may suit them- , selves and oblige me, please give your orders early. All orders punctually attended to. 1 Cordials Wholesale and Retail. 295 d rp H E LATE FIRE. The undersigned begs to notify that Messrs A gland Campbell and Co. have kindly placed their Grain Store at his disposal, and that the same will be opened as a temporary LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES on and after this date. Customers will find that they wdl receive the same attention, and their horses, etc., the same care as formerly. Note the Address — Edward Cookson, ACLAND, CAMPBELL & GO’S STORES, Peter street, near Quill’s Hotel, Ashburton. Dec. 1881. fJIHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures, A. Craighead &’ Co., mekch an v tailors, Tanu&ed street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE. To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored with a large consignment of tho CELEBRATED KAIAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of tho same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and by the exercise of their usual care in cutting ami fitting, they will continue to give that 1 satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. I 716 a FORMS PRINTED—“To Let ’ and * ‘ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office.



Business Notices S. W. Alcorn’s NEW DRAPERY STORE. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE OF ASHBURTON. 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 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 Go., 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 fid, reduced to 2s and 2s fid 100 doz. Men’s Lambswool Drawers, reduced to less than wholesale price 29 doz. Men’s Lambswool Undershirts, reduced to English cost 1 43 doz. Puggarees, regular price Is and 2s, 1 reduced to fid and Is Boys’ and Men’s Leather and Elastic Belts, at less than half-price ' 65 doz. Colored Gossamer Falls, regular ■ price 3s fid and 4s, reduced to Is fid i and 2s , , Lace Falls, Crape Falls, Crape Sets, Arc., at loss 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 fid, now 4Jd to lOd 39 doz. Infants’ Frock Bodies, regular . price 2s fid to 4s fid, now Is to 2s 3d 65 Colored Lama Long Shawls, regular . price 19s fid and 255, now 11s fid and 13s fid 800 yards Wools Beigees, usual price Is 4d and Is fid, 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 j 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 quantify 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, &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 TELEGRAM.—“ Parihaka, November 18,1881.—T0 Mr Thomas Chambers, Ashburton.—Am convinced there’s nothing like leather. Please send up 3,000 pairs of your unrivalled stout Walking Boots. The Volui.teeis 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 To Whiti, who wants something for Sunday wear. —(Signed)— Bryce.” Thomas Chambers’ BOOTS and SILOES secured First Prize at the Exhibition, and Christchurch and Ashburton Shows. Good fit guranteed, and prices strictly moderate. 141 d LFORD 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. i Having taken First Prizes at the Ash -1 bnit'X! Aerivui!mal and Pastoral Shows . in 187;) and 1880, they trust this will be ; a suliieicut guarantee of the quality of ’ iho’il Liquois. Family Trade will be specially attended to. QUINTON NIO:;, . ALFORD BBIAVT.KY. 78d 3 fJTHRESHING BOOKS printed on the e J_ shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. TRADE BAKERY, ANE SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Businesses , together, and by keeping a good LOAF at sd, and 16ozs to the lb, trust to receive a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade and Free Will Stick to You. B. LANCASTER. 301 d RE- COMMENCEMENT OP BUSINESS. The undersigned begs to notify to his 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 heretofore. James Tait, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, Wills street. 265 d ~VTEYER BE DOWN IN THE 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 sticks 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 6. 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 Gr. J. F. Liublow’s, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a I Orr and Co., RONMONGE AND R S IMPORTERS OP 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 Varnish 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. 8,9, "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. foil size All extras for M'Cormick Machines Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christi-bu-vh prices Crompton’s Ranges at 01-r.;L Lurch prices 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 Is 9d to 3a per lb, COFFEE. Fresh ground Mocha Coffee (loose) car be had, pure or mixed, with locally pre pared Chicory. To buy the article in this way effects a great saving, as the tins an weighed with all tinned coffee, which add; * 20 per cent to the price. ! SUGAR. I 10 TONS WHITE AND YELLOW 1 CRYSTAL. I TWIST, 3 TOBACCO. NATL ROD AND CABLI TWIST. f Soap, Candles, Currants Raisens, Rice Salt, and every article in the trade of th< best quality and at lowest price. : ORR AND CO. | y>,C.iAia and Glassware at Jo' " j Prices. 12' o . a f ICENSING ACT, 1881, on Sale a j J_J Office of this Paper. Price, 2a Gd



Poyntz and Co- WALTER A. WO O D’S TWINE Binder & Harvester sft 6in and 6ft 6in Cut. .M JtSf' 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 ai the trial, appealed to the Commissioners of the Exhibition for another trial. This being granted, a second trial was held on December 23 last, at Rochester, Australia, when their Machine was again victorious, competing against the McCormick, Os borne, and Deering Twine Binders. A FIELD TRIAL of W. A. Wood’s Machine will be held NEAR ASHBUR TON early next month. POYNTZ & CO., Agents. F o R E A Second-hand Clayton and Shuttle worth COMBINE. Only .wrought two seasons. In good order. sft Gin drum. POYNTZ & CO. HIHE Undersigned are now taking order • 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 Poyntz 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. Parsons, 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, nd I can confidently recommend them to farmers.— Francis Cass, Seafield.” “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —The Haxton and Beattie atent Flexible Harrows are all that could be desired for our rough ground.— James Ckoskbuib, Mayfield.” “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sits, —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 as chain harrows. George Richard, Orari. ” POYNTZ & CO. o N S E. Wood’s and McCormick’s Binding Wire, Binding Twine, and all Machine Extras. POYNTZ & CO. H 1 o R S 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. F O R s 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 3,00 C sheep. There are 250 in growing wheat, and this is a most desirable property. POYNTZ & CO. O R SAL E. A splendid Farm of 307 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. Also, A Farm of 78 acres, well-fenced and abundantly watered, 35 acres in Fnglish grass, balance in root crops. There is a good house and stable on the land, and a garden well stocked with fruit trees. POYNTZ & CD. fp OW N I’ ROPER TIE S. A capital seven-roomed bouse, containing dining-room, sitting-room, four bedrooms, and kitchen, well situated, dose to the centre of the town, and within two minutes’ walk of the Post Office and Rail way Station. POYNTZ & CO. -'m O R S A L Y Several well-built comfortable houses, of different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. JTjl 0 R. SALE. ~a_ 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. 17 01t 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 th» choicest shrubs and trees. This property is now let to a good tenant, and would make a ver; profitable investment. POYNTZ & CO. T o E 'wo, three, four, and five roomed houses, within easy distance of the centre of the town. POYNTZ & CO. V T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. O R TOWN SE.CTIO.. S. 60, Kermode street. 742, 743, Peter street. 675, 316, 318, Havelock street. 118, 119, Moore street west. 822, 828, Cox street. 818, Aitken street. 860, Grey street, 689, Cameron street. 293. 274. POYNTZ & CO. O E M Sums of Money to invest at cur rates, on Freehold Security. From upwards. POYNTZ & 0