THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1881.



Meetings- TVTAKiN'U I. EL EG TION. £, i{ COMMITTEE Alteration of date. . The Central Committee will MEET a thh Committee Room, East street, in future on TUESDAY and THUBS •DAY’ nights, .at 7.30 pm., and on WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY after nooti; ftom 2to 4 ' . Full attendance of gentlemen willing to abt ' . | All Persotos who are desirous of securing the return of Mr Wason, and willing to TEND Conveyances to the Committee for December 9th (Polling Day), will please communicate with the'undersigned at once. S. E. POYNTZ, 208 d Clerk to Mr Wauon’s Committee. W YAK AN U I ELECTION. ME WASON’S COMMITTEE having been wrongly informed that the Temper-, ance .Hall? Tinwald, was, engaged oh Tuesday, December 6th, MB WASON will Address the Electors of Wakanui at the.HALL, in lieu of the Schoolroom, as previously advertised on that ,date. ■ S. E. POYNTZ, 2471 Clerk to Committee. w A K A N UI ELECTION. At the request of the Central Com-; mittee, Mr J. C, WASON will ADDBESS the Electors of Wakanui at the following {daces on the dates and hours as fol- OWBJ— • Abheuhton Town Hail—December y sth, at'Sp.m. - -Tcnwald, Temperance Hall—December ■ s * - 6th, at 7-30 ! p.m. if -Wakanui, Schoolroom—December 7th, • at 7.30 p.m. By order of the Committee. A K A N U I ELECTION. -At the Bequest of the Central Com mittee, MR WASON wiU \DDRESS :the Electors* at Wakanui School-boom,: on WEDNESDAY, December 7th, at ■-- - i 7.30 p.m. 207 d AKANUI ELECTION. Mr C. W." Purnell Request: the Electors to MEET him AT THE MAINSCHOOLHOUSE, LONGBEACH, ON THURSDAY, Bth DECEMBER, At 7.30 p.m. 260 d KAMI ELECTION. In consequence of other engagements preventing Mr Purnell from attending at Wakanui on Thursday Evening Next, *M~R. PURNELL will (with the concurrence o£ Mr Wason’s Committee) Address the Electors at the Wakanui Schoolhouse on WEDNESDAY EVENING Next, 7th December, immediately after the close of Mr Wason’s address. 'MV Purnell ventures to hope that the alteration will suit the convenience of the electors. 223 d Amusements. ASHBURTON. mOWN HALL, FRIDAY AND MONDAY, December 9th and 12th. THE AMATEUR Dramatic Glnb WiU 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. Dobra open at 7.30 : commence at 8 p.m. r 231 d SHBURTON SACRED FESTIVAL. " “ Messiah.” For the. first iiipe in Ashburton, will be . given, Handel’s Oratorio “ *THE MESSIAH,” : ; At the Town Hall, on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20. Dobra 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 US IT B D MAS O NIC • BALL Will be held at the MASONIC HALL, TANCBED STREET, ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16lh, 1881. Committee : Brp. B. W. Shearman Bro. J. Bradley Bro. W. H. Gundry Bro. W. Sparrow Bro. H. Stephenson Bro. W. H. Zouch Bro. 0. Braddell Bro. B. Friedlander Bro. T. Quill Ero. Bro, S. Nelson Bro. G. St- Hill Bro. Ed. Saunders Bfo. H. Zander Bro. D.M'Farlane Bro. E. G. Crisp. Admission by Ticket only. -®ckete may be;obtained from the Com- Dancing to commence at 8.30 p.m. - - HENRY ZANDER, Hon. Sec rjpOWNHALL, ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY EVENING. DECEMBER £'. - *4- CONCERTS. WILHELMJ; WILHELMJ WILHRLMJ WILHELMJ ViOLHELMJ .1 THE GREAT , Musical Sensation of 1881. 'First Appearance here ol c ■' the reigning MoNAKCH .of the. Yiolu .AUGUST WILHELMJ, WILHELM; WILHELM. WILHELM. WILHELM, WILHELM. WILHELM. WILHELM. • ooninnction with YOQRICH, “'MwAiAii " j “ IDONRON, gPaimal.. \\r -iuy h , t : rt ..... .• 6a; Famil five, £1 6#; aeeon Mkt^Sa. 7 * Reserved seat ednesday, 7th nD< J. ; .Weeks’ New Musi -..-itind street. 289



Ecclesiastical. W E SL E YAN CHURCH Anniversary SERMONS, “DECEMBER ii, iBB i. 5- n r ' TEA AND PUBLIC MEETING 0 : : , , : on' TUESDAY, DECEMBER, 13, 1881. ? 234 d 3 ————————— I To Let. fc : mo LET—Three COTTAGES in Peter J_ street. Apply, Elz Bkos. , Coach : builders, Wills street. 218 d TO LET-Three SHOPS and 3 OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. B. Hodder and Co., ; as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Apply, Robebt Alcorn. 143 d 1 ■■ ■— 1 r ‘ - For g ale _ t : 1 (JIO 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 MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., 245 d, Ashburton. F O R s E. Rural Section .28403 705 a Rural Section 28404—05 a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 alr 13p Rural Section; 28406—387 a 2r 20p Rural Section 28407—234 a 3r lOp AH 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. rp o PRINT E R S. MACHINE FOR SALE, FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, n thorough working order, with rollers, noulds, &c. , complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills street. (51c Ashburton. O N SALE BY THE UNDE SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated CANTEBBtrav, Zealandia, and Austra- Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. Railway Notices. N EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) OAMARU RACES, ?th and Bth DEC, xBBi. Ordinary Single Fare Tickets toOamaru ssued at Christchurch, Washdyke, or any ntermediate Station, on 6th,or 7th Dec., irill be available for return up to and in luding 9th inst. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Dec. 30,1881. 253 d Tenders. |yJ-OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. TENDEBS, addressed to the Chair tan, will be received up till noon on 'HURSDAY, the Btb inst.int, for the blowing Works, viz.:— 80 chains Formation of Baker’s road. Full width, 12 inch crown. 80 Chains Shingling same road. W, B. COMPTON, 54d Overseer. N EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) TENDERS FOR BOOKSTALL. Separate written TENDERS will be received at this office, addressed to the undersigned, up to noon on SATURDAY, 10th December, for the Leasing of the BOOKSTALLS at the Christchurch and Ashburton Railway Stations for two years, from Ist January, 1882. Tenders to be accompanied by a marked cheque for £5, good for ten days. Specifications of conditions can be seen at the Station Master’s office, Christ church and Ashburton. The highest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Nov. 24th, 1881. 202 d Sporting. IN SLOW ANNUAL RACES. JANUARY 2ND, 1882. To be held on THE NEW MILE COURSE. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race. 12 sovs. If miles, over six flights of hurdles. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap). 20 sovs; 1J ir J ’es. Nomination, 1 sov.; ac ceptance 1 sov. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap). 5 sovs. 2 miles. Nomination, 6s; acceptance, 6s. Nominations for the above Races must be sent to the secretary at Winslow, stat ing name and age of horses, and accom panied with nomination fee, by 8 p.m. on 10th Dec; The Handicaps will be declared as soon I'.fes piossible. ■ ‘ ■ J, B. ROGERS, 155 d Hon. See.



idissipg Friends. I yrISSING FRIENDS. IVI is wanted as to the whereabouts ol Charles Lane, son of James and Ann Lane, who went toi < New ! Zealand from Temple Cloud, Somersetshire, thirty or forty years ago. His friends in Wales will be glad to hear any tidings of him or , his family. Address—Mrs Lane, Aberbeeg, near Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales. 257 d Public Notices. • PUBLIC NOTICE. Me 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 are earnestly requested to ‘ refrain from any such attempt whatever. S. E. POYNTZ, 262 d Clerk to Mr Wason’s Committee. ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF WAKANUI. I hereby give notice that the following qualified persons have been Nominated as Candidates for the above district : JOSEPH IYESS, CHARLES WILLIAM PURNELL, JOHN CATHCART WASON, And that a POLL will be taken on FRIDAY, 9th December, between the hours of 9 'a.in. and 6 p.m. The following are 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. GEORGE JAMESON, 260 d Returning Officer. I HEREBY give notice that I will not be responsible for any debts con tracted in my name or on my behalf, unless by my personal or written authority. 244 d W. H. GUNDRY. E ERIN G TWINE BINDER, WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS. : The most complete and simple Reaper and Binder yet introduced. A Sample Machine will be EXHIBITED AT THE ASHBURTON COUNTY SALEYARDS ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, And working of same explained to farmers by Mr Allan, the Deering representative. As there are only a few machines left unsold, only those ordering promptly can depend upon being supplied. JAMESON & ROBERTS, Ashburton. Numerous alterations and improvements have been effected in the above Machine since last year. 206 d N o E. All Persons indebted to the late partnership of Drs Trevor and Ross are requested to PAY their Accounts at ONCE, to prevent legal proceedings,being taken against them. W. H. ZOUCH. Ashburton, Oct. 27,1881. 988 c 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. 834 c W. H. Gundry. rjIHE undersigned begs to notify to his Friends and Customers that he has REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES, Opposite the Somerset Hotf W. H. GUNDRY. ESTATE AND STATION AGENT, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. ON SALE Fencing Wire, Nos. 6,7, 8,9, 10 Turnip, Clover, Grass, and Gorse Seeds Binding Wire (McCormick’s, Wood’s, Osborne’s) Machine and Castor Oil Coal for Threshing Machines Station Stores of every description, including Teas, Sugars, Oilman’s , Stores, &c., &c., &c. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANT. Agent AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. £2,000 AND £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards, on Freehold Security, at lowest current ate of interest. W. H. GUNDRY, Ashburton. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared to receive applications for Loans upon approved security, repayable by instalments, in ac cordance with the rules of the Society. For particulars, apply to W. H. GUNDRY, Agent for Standard Fire Insurance Co., EAST STREET. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company is prepared to take risks on all kinds of Property, including Growing Crops of GRAIN and in stack, at current rates. _ W. H. GUNDRY, 78a Agent, East street, Ashburton. Public Companies. BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. 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., t East street. 774 c WANTED KNOWN.—SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY. ! * MISS VERRALL is now Showing hei First Display of Spring Millinery. Co -2 lombo street (opposite Cookham House.) *i 827( d i n n i i 1 PATRICK O’ CONN OI (Late of D. Fitzpatrick’s), Begs respectfully to inform his friendi and the public of Ashburton, that he - ha .OPENED BUSINESS in Bast street opposite Albert Steam Flour Mills, am requests a share of their patronage. Boot and Shoes of pH kinds made to order Repairs neatly executed. Fit guaranteed 816 '..'.■ji'ia; t-i;. I.; ■ j. ,U .Vi'iii



J. T. Ford and Go. T O 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 Fkiedlandbk Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Qur 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 T. Bullock. RO P E R T Y 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. T. Bullock, A UCTIONEER, AND ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. TIOR SALE, Cheap, a capital American “ BUggy ‘ T. BULLOCK. LET, a Cottage in Tancred street, now in occupation of Mr F. Clark, ssession can be had on 10th inst. T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE, CHEAP. A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, suitable lor cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK. A T S. O A T 'FOR SALE;—FEED OATS, in quan ties to suit -purchasers. T. BULLOCK, r ° F R M E R S. FOR SALE, cheap, a Second-hand BERING STRING BINDER, new ist season. T. BULLOCK. w O O L. W O O L. The undersigned is a Purchaser at shest market price. 3 T. BULLOCK O FARMERS. A Deering Twine BINDER For Sale heap ’ T. BULLOCK. O N E Y. L 2.000 TO LEND, in one sum, on eehold security, at lowest current rates; 50,L1,000 on first-class freehold security, sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.—That valuable piece of Land opposite “ The Grange,” being ,ot 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, and mtaining 41a 3r 28p, situated only two tiles from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK. po LET. —Stable and Loose-boxes L opposite the County Saleyards. Iso, Dwelling-house, together with pad ick, lately in the occupation of Mr Peter ood. These stables being situated close the Saleyards affords a good opening r a person to cake in horses to bait. The ose-boxes are suitable for entire horses i ring the season. Apply at once. 6 T. BULLOCK FOR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site >r private residence. F T. BULLOCK CO LET. —Premises in Moore street, known as the Chicory Works ; also, hop and Dwe I Hng-house adjoining the bove. A low rental will be accepted. T. BULLOCK LET, at a Low Rental. —Cottage at Hampstead, known as Mayo’s Block; op and Dwelling-house, Triangle, ad ning Mr Thiele’s, Baker. T. BULLOCK 7c ‘ Auctioneer and Estate Agent. Educational- L ADI BS’ SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre wired to receive a limited number of ouug ladies (boarders and day pupils) vho require superior educational advan ages, based upon the best modern sys em. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex jerienced English and Foreign Cover leases. , Prospectuses and full particulars >n application. References kindly permitted to Hu Jonor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. C. A. Watson and Rev. W. A. Fascoe. 332< Banisters, Solicitors, fcc- Branson & Purnell, B ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46: B C. W. Ireland, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR Saunders* > Buildings, Ashburton. 8 WANTED KNOWN Promissor j Note Forms on '.i Sale, > At, th Guardian Office. • • • ■ <[>



Robert Wilkin and Co. 3, ASHBURTON COUNTY SALEYARDS. TUESDAY, 6th DECEMBER. Messrs rOBT. wilkin & co. (in conjunction with Messrs Jame ” son & Roberts), are instructed to offer for sale by Public Auction, on the above date 8 h.p. THRESHING MACHINE, complete and in thorough working r order ‘ J The whole is for absolute Sale, and if not disposed of in one lot, the Engine and Combine and Elevator will be submitted separately. The Sale will commence at 11.30 a»m. 8 sharp. J 1: The ordinary S ALE of STOCK will take place at noon. ROBT. WILKIN & CO., Auctioneers. JAMESON & ROBERTS, Ashburton. 3.' >i Matson, Cox, and Co. * Matson, Cox, & Coj i 9 3 r 106 d A UCITONEERS & VALUATORS,, LAND, ‘ STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. i ■. ' LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand j FOR SALE— ; Woolpacks Cornaacks . . Castor Oil - ! ■ I Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) i Barbed Spiked Wire I Stakes : j Posts Rails Staples | Turnip Seeds of all descriptions j Clover Seeds do do 1 I Timothy 1 Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c I 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 jCubistchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Odb Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, DEC. 6. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. Business Notices. MISS BUCKMAN, French milliner and dress MAKER, ■ Begs to thank the ladies of Ashburton for 1 their patronage, and to inform them that she has now received the latest Styles from London and Paris. Mourning and Wedding orders executed 1 with her usual taste and style. 1 Ladies making up their own materials * can have their patterns cut and fitted at a moderate charge. Also, Ladies’ Riding Habits, Jackets, t Children’s Costumes, and Boys’ Suits, ; with full instructions for making up. Address — MISS BUCKMAN, ’ A I T KEN S T R E EjT', (Near the High School) • Ashburton. 1 APPRENTICES WANTED. i) nno BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, f X FARMERS, & OTHERS. i- WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS » °* HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c. u LIGHTBAND, ALLAN, & CO., m Hereford street, Christchurch 88c 3 5a a, THE undersigned beg to advise theii numerous Customers of the arriva , a large Consignment of NEW AND GENUINE SEEDS ; Of all kinds, for both Farm and? Garden These will be sold at the Lowest Rates 8a SEALY BROS., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, ; East Street, Ashburton!' C!; I*,:-.-,] " 707 ‘ ■ ■ ..... , !; y he T ICENSING ACT, 1881, on Sale a 1 1 Office Jet tbi» Papw. LFric?,> 6d • i -jdi :,a 1 / <•.;•! IT jL : I .■■iitl ‘ln



j■ : Notices! ? 1 1 Lion Brewery. GWOOD (late Wood and Co.) begs , to inform his friends and cusi tomers that he has dissolved partnership r with M. O. Digby, and the late firm & having sold their interest in the Ashburton Brewery to Mr John Manning, of [r Rangiora, the undersigned will at an early date be enabled to supply the public with f a Brewing of his well-known ALE and i STOUT from the new brick premises in i Dobson street and Cass street, GEORGE WOOD, 184 d Brewer, &c. 1 BREWERY^ Messrs Wood & Coj BREWERS AND BOTTLERS, Have much pleasure in informing the L, 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, botl in ALES and STOUT, at a greatly re duced price. : They have also made special arrange ments for supplying those light BITTER | ALBS so highly appreciated both at ' home and abroad. All Ales and Porter from this date will i be guaranteed, and delivered carriage i paid to any railway station. j 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. 884 q 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, &0., < MOUNT SOMERS. 577 a -4 Jameson & Roberts, TTT OOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, Ashburton, HAVE FOR SALE— Woolsacks 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 (fee., &c., «&c. Agents for The New Zealand Insurance Company, Ruston, Proctor and Co.’s Machinery, Peering Twine Binders 177 d Geo. Booth & Sons, ! TUAM AND ST. ASAPH | STREETS, Christchurch, IMPORTERS of all kinds of AGRT- 1 CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and 1 ■MACHINES. Tillage Implements Food Preparing Machinery Dairy Machinery Harvesting and Threshing Machinery.! &c., &c. 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. E c t it 9.1 s i B. and R. begs to inform their Farming! friends and the public'.generally, that they have opened a j GENERAL STORE, i In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises,, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, 1 and solicit a share of the general patron age. : " ■ C Tt 'E ■ A P • i TEAS 1 TEAS!! TEAS Ml , Of the Best Blends. 1 SUGARS ! SUGARS !! SUGARS !! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! . CLOTHING!! CLOTHING ! !! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE!! ! At Prices not to bo rubbed out. j B. and R.’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. : BIGGS AND REID. Sp



Business Notices S. W. Alcorn’s I ■' NEW DRAPERY STORE. I OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. | I GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE OF f ASHBURTON. \ r [ WONDERFUL CHEAP PURCHASE t 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 ,000. IMMENSE BARGAINS.^ IMMENSE BARGAINS. IN announcing to the public of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts the openin'' of my new premises in East street as a first-class GENERAL DRAPERYj 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 Co., and their reduced prices:— Boys’ New Dux Collars, reduced to 4d per box Men’s Moulded West End Collars, sizes 14 and 14J, reduced to 4d Men’s Oxonian Collars, all sizes, 4d Men’s new Dux Harvard Collars, all sizes, 6d per box Men’s Felt Hats, regular price 7s 6d, re duced to 3s fid Men’s Drab and Felt Yankee Hats, regular price 15s, reduced to 7s fid 72 doz. Men’s Printed Border Pockets, finest quality, regular price Is, reduced to fid 37 doz. Men’s Chintz Silk Pockets, regular price 4s and 4s 6d, reduced to 2s and 2s fid 100 doz. Men’s Lambs wool 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 fid and 1s ■ 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 and 2s Lace Falls, Crape Falls, Crape Sets, &c., at less than the usual price 120 doz. Stay Busks, regular price 8d and • 10d, reduced to 3d and 4d. 75 doz. Infants’ Stay Bands, regular price 9d to Is fid, now 4LI to TOd 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 duty 1 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, &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 Pit combined with great taste and style. Operations in the Dress making Department will commence on Monday, the 21st inst., and orders can now be taken in the shop. To prevent disappointment, Materials purchased on the premises only will he made up. S. W. ALCORN, East street, Ashburton. , December 1, 1881.



SPECIAL TELEGRAM. —“Parihaka,! November 18,1881. —To MrThnniasj Chambers, Ashburton.—Am convinced; there’s nothing like leather. Please; send up 3,000 pairs of your unrivall■ d| stopt, Walking Boots. The Yolnntecis' havb worii but their 1 shoe leather ia, 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.—(Sighed)— Bryce.” Thomas Chambers’ BOOTS and SHOES, secured First Prize at the Exhibition, : and; Christchurch and Ashburton Shows.! Good fit guranteed, And prices strictly moderate. Idld BREWERY.j 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 hhviiig completed their . New Brewery vat the abdvil 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 he specially attended to| QUINTON B R OS., j ALFORD BREWERY. 78<3 f|THUESHING BOOKS printed oh th| .1 x shortest notice, at the Office of thii * Paper. . i



Poyntz and Co. W A L TM ; ,Au>.aS WOOD’S TWINE Binder & HarVes£fcr sft 6in and 6ft 6in Cat. , .■ ! / ■■ '•? ■ ? ' r /-11 Eight of the world’s "highest prizes were awarded,to An Wood’s Harvest ing Machine.' ' ’ * 1 Special First at the Melbourne Exhi bition. The competitors of the “ Wood," being dissatisfied with their defeat at the trial, appealed to the Conjmipiojipyß of the Exhibition for another T^is being granted, a second trial was ;ljelsb/on December 23 last, at Rochester, A ustcalia, when their Machine was again victorious, competing against the McOc rmick,(Os borne, and Deering Twine Binders. A FIELD TRIAL of W. A..food’s Machine will bj held NEAR . ASHB.ITJI TON early next month. POYNTZ & CO., Agents,, P O R L T t A Second-hand " Clayton and Shuttle worth COMBINE; Only wrought' two seasons. In good order. : -sft tfin draw POYNTZ - & CO.'- THE Undersigned are how 1 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 Poyntz'and Co., Ashbur ton :• Sirs, —The 21ft Flexible HarajwK I had from you please me very: mucin They are the best Harrows I-ever used, -An rough ground especially they show ,them selves to ad vantage, i—-IL W." Parsons, Seafield.” -.f iV/ Messrs Poyntz and. Co.::, Having harrowed 1,800 acres of land,,both, and smooth, this season .witjh, A Haxton and Beattie’s Flexible Harrows, I have no hesitation in 1 saying they are the best kind of harrows I ever used. They clear themselves well in; rough h£|d, and I can confidently recommend ijtifem to farmers.— Francis Cass, Seafield.” “ To Messrs Poyntz and Co. , Ashbur ton : Sirs,—The Haxton , and - ,Be3)tße Patent Flexible Harrows ; arc; alji, ijhpt could be desired for our > rough. groups James Croskekie, Mayfield. ” m [ To Messrs Poyntz and. Gp. t ton : Sirs,—ln reference to. Beattie’s Patent' Flexible "Barxom^ il( l think them by far- the .best, harrows’! ever used in all sorts of ground, both, rough and smooth, and they answer chain harrows. George Richard, Orari. ” * ■tpoyntz ? *'ooT o N s E. Wood’s and; McCormick’s Binding Wire, Binding Tiyine,. and all Machine Extras. POYNTZ' & CO. P R FT 250 acres of good LAND, well fenced, within 10 miles of , Ashburton ; 150 a eyes in crop, the balance ploughed ready for turnips. POYNTZ & mi P O R S E A- Splendid SHEEP-FARMT 'of F,200 ‘ acres, situated within 12^miles of Ashburton, well fenced,l and divided into 14 paddocks. -The County water-race runs'alongtthe property. . The improvements con sist of a well-built -aix-roomed house, six;Btalled sheep yards adapted to working 3,000 sheep. There lare 250. acres in growing wheat, and Ihia ’Js a most desirable ' i jk .I POYNTZ & CO. P O R S A ■ L - E. A splendid Farm of 397 acres, all fenced, arid 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,.an<jUa>«on crete tank holding 6,000 gallons. The County water runs througlrthß centre of the land. ~f f - ' - Also,! 1 " ■-*- - A Farm of 78 acres, well-fenced apd abundantly watered, ;35 ; acres fin , English graAs, balance in root crops. There is a good house mid I stable on the land,; and ,a, garden-.:wdl stocked with fruit trees. ' POYNTZ * GO, •.}



TOWN PROPE E T IfJ? S. A capital seven-roomed.house,- containing dining-roomj . sitting-ropxp, r ;j )four bedrooms, and. kitchen, f ,well situated, close to the centre; pf'the town, and within ,■ two;. .'.ipiipptip’ walk of the Post Office and-Rail way Station. POYNTZ. & :CO. Jpl O E S' A L E. Several well-built comfortable houses;',of different sizes, :ih ! various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. jP > O U'' S A L ’ Aquarter of an acre in Coxstreet, on whrch is, erected a substantia} four roomed House. The'land is w&ll - fc’iicdd and laid out and planted with ; choice' 1 trees. ■ - . »-.i ill . (i ‘ POXNT^&,OQ. -pOR SALE ... OR. ; TO.-i LET. A Five-roomed HOUSE, thoroughly \vell • finished, on •th e I North'EaSt Towu > Belt. This . .is a . ipost desnrable property, being pleasantly situated in one of the healthiest'parts bf ; the town.. The .grounds.’.'&re ;tastefblly laid out, and are planted with r tho choicest shrubs H ahd treks; 7 ''This : - property is now, det to a'ugtood , tenant, and would make. a ( very profitable investment. ' • ‘" POYNTZ &;co. rp-' o : ' ; • ij' ; e ~ t“ Two, three., four, and five roomed houses, within'easy distance of the eentre of the town, ’ i POYNTZ & CO. iH O 1 R•■ 's' ' A !;, ijr aA E. • i mqw H T.S. 60,_ Kermode street, T. B. 742, 743,'Peter street. • V:!I:|,TA T.S. 675, 316, 318,. Haveiqck street. T.S. 118, 110, Moore street west. ~ T.S. 822, 828,''Coxstreet; T.S. 818, Aitken street. T.S. 860, Greystopet. T. S. 689, CameKfn street. T.S. 293. I - .*X T.S. 274. : POYNTZ & CO. ,j i'/iSuma' d£ mveM Kla®J»hnt , rates,;oh Freehold t Se*3VK}ty,, iiiFYom ftjßO jtipvasdlhua fcbuirf lIA .jo bcicrtfiT ! if.-. .‘.Lio/i it;!.POYNTZ & CO,* orf* n ,awtw otK-iofjoJff ,)>nimijsrt oj bnsq noiiaotta