jffHE _ V GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1881.



EallvraylJbtices. V. N EW ZEALAND R. RAILWAYS, FARES CHRISTMAS AND YEAR HOLIDAYS. NEW All ordinary single fare tickets issued on 23rd; DECEMBER, or any day up to and including 3rd January, will be available for‘ return up to and including 7th January. W, M. HANNAY, Traffic Superintendent. Traffic Superintendent’s Office, Dunedin, Dec. 14, 1881 367 d Impounding Notices. MPOU N D E D Impounded from the Racecourse road onei Brindle COW, branded T on near mmp, with calf at foot; one Red STEER and one Red-and-White STEER, year lings. If not released on or before the 29th inst., will be sold. WILLIAM PRICE, 362 d Pouudkeeper, Tenders. T END E R S. TENDERS Wanted for CUTTING 300 Acres Grass Seed. Tenders to be sent in by MONDAY afternoon. For ' particulars, apply to DONALD McLEAN, 351 d- Lagmhor. fRESH TENDERS will be received by the undersigned up till 4 p.m on WEDNESDAY, the 21st instant, for the ERECTION of a SHOPatid DWELLING HOUSE for Messrs Andrewes Bros., Booksellers etc. Plans etc., can be seen ait my bouse, Burnett street. The lowest op any tender not necessarily accepted. A. E. INGRAM, 349 d Architect.



- ~y TrTrr* tr 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 necessarily accepted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Engineer-in-Charge, Middle Island. Public Works Office, Dunedin, 3rd Dec., 1881. 304 d Late Advertisements. SPORTS & RACES, TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JAN. 2, 1882. HORSE EVENTS. 1. Tilting at the Ring. To commence at 10 30 a. m. First prize, £2 ; second prize, £l. 2. Hurdle Race, 2 miles ; not less than list; over eight flights of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high. First prize, £lO ; second prize, —. To commence at 12 noon. 3. Methven Cup, l£ miles ; not less than lOst. First prize, £lO 10s; second prize, 4. Trotting Race (handicap) ; 3 miles; not less than list. Nomination, 6s; acceptance, ss. First prize, £lolos ; second prize, —.



RULES. 1. Subscribers to the funds of 10s can enter for other 10s. 2. Nos. 1 and 4 open to the county ; Nos. 2 and 3 confined to the district. 3. No horse permitted to compete for Nos. 2 and 3 that has won over £5 6s of public money. 4. All horses must be owned in the district three months prior to the races. 5. Any horse breaking in the trotting match must pull up immediately and turn. 6. Nominations close on 24th Decem ber, .acceptances Slat . December, and handicaps will be published on 27th Deoeuiber. _ 7. No protest will be entertained unless 10 per cent, of first prize be deposited - with. the Secretary* which will be for feited if. in the opinion of the Committee, it proves frivolous. 8. Entries for Nos. 2 and 3 to be made with s the Secretary on or bofore 31st December ; any entries after that date, 10s extra. 9. District : Old Rakaia Road Board district, along Thompson’s Track to Spread Eagle, and north of Boyer’s Station. ATHLETIC EVENTS. Ist prize 2nd No. £ s. £s. 1. 100 Yards Men’s Bace ... 2 o—l 0 2. Hop, Step, and Jump ... 1 o—o 10 3. 200 Yards Men’s Bace ... 2 o—l 0 4. Patting Stone (161bs) ... 1 o—o 10 B. Dancing Highland Fling 2 o—l 0 6. Quarter Mile Flat Race.. 3 o—l 1C 7. Vaulting with Polo ... 1 o—o 1C 8. Running High Jump ... 1 10—0 IE 9. Tossing Caber ... ... 1 o—o 1( 10. One Mile Flat Race ... 3 o—l 1( 11. Throwing the Hammer (161bs) 1 o—o 1( 12. Irish Jig 2 o—l ( 13. Quarter Mile Hurdle Race 3 o—l K 14. Standing High Jump ... 1 o—o H 15. District Handicap, 220 Yards ... ... ... Cup—l 1 16. Three-legged Race ... 1 o—o I 1 17. Sack Race 0 10—0 RULES. 1. Entrance money, 7£ per cent, o amount of first prize. 2. Three to start or no race. 3. In all events the decision of th Committee to be final. 4. Entries to be made on the ground. G. HEMINGWAY, 365 d Hon. Secretary. Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. "VrOTICE — The Ashburton Guards |s a Gazette for all notices under t Debtors and Creditors Art* THE GUARDIAN ,te



T. Bullock. T. Bullock, UCTIONEER, ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Grass land, grass land. TO LET, at a low rental—A FARM of 230 Acres, together with a seven roomed House, situated about 1£ miles from the township. It is all laid down in English grasses, and well watered with a windmill pump ; or the above can be let in two lots, as follows: 110 Acres with House 120 ~ without ~ O FARMERS. FOR SALE, Cheap, Harvester King Wire Binder. AND AND AT THE Ashbubton. T. BULLOCK. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Cheap, a capital American 1 Buggy. T. BULLOCK.



J? 0 R SALE, CHEAP. '"A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, suitable for cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK. O A T S. FOR SALE. —FEED OATS, in quan tities to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK. M 0 E T - 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 cake in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for prn ate residence. T. BULLOCK. TO LET 1 , at a Low Rental.—Shop and Dwelling-house. Triangle, adjoining Mr Thiele’r, Baker. T. BULLOCK 827 c Auctioneer and Estate Agent. Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. NEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS, LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and oil most iavorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand



FOR SALE— ] Wool pad* a j Corn sack n { Castor Oil 1 Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) f Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails ] Staples , Turnip Seeds of all deacr tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot I Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c , AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND RIF DERS, &c. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or fmall quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in Cubistciiukch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Orn Sxoees. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, DEO. 10. Agents for Roy so, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 35d IRISH JIGr, r A T the Caledonian Sports, a Silver Medal, presented by Mrs J. P. 3 Butler and made by Mr R. Murray, will be given to the best dancer in the IRISH JIG competition, in addition to the Society’s Prize. | , ... v J. MaoLBAN DUNN.



W. H. Qundry. W. H. GUN 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 j Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Whisky 1 Brandy j Port f* Best Branda Sherry j Claret J Lager Beer in Bottle Agent for Joel’s Celebrated Dunedin Beer, in bulk and bottle. Agent eor AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



pi O R SALE. Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock’s Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Terms easy. Lot 81, North West Belt, containing £-acre, with good four-roomed cottage I thereon. For particulars apply to Jjl O R S A L E. Section 58, Tinwald, adjoining Messrs Jones and Bradshaw’s grain store. This is one of the best sites in Tinwald, either for a shop or grain store, having good frontage to the railway line and being so close to the station. Also, section 133, Tinwald, next to the Temperance Hall, Graham street. W. H, GUNDRY, OR SALK W. H. GUNDRY. W. H. GUNDRY.



O N E Y TO LEND. On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest current rates. Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BROKER (under the Lana Transfer Act.) 478 a



To Let. TO LET-Three SHOPS and 3 OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. R. Hodder and Co., as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Apply, Robert Alcorn. 143 d Por Sale. For sale or to let—a farm of 564 Acres Land, situate at Dro more, 2J miles from the Railway Station. Land fenced and subdivided. Cottage and concrete tank; the water-race runs along the boundary. 350 Acres are laid down in grass, 150 acres in stubble after one crop, balance in tussock. Apply to, 242 d CUFF & GRAHAM. JjlOR SALE BRIGHAM’S MOWERS & REAPERS. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 314 d Ashburton. O 'R SAL 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 a 3r lOp E. 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. T O PRINTER MACHINE FOR SALE. S. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. D.UNCAN, Wills street. 851 c Ashburton O N SALE BY THE UNDER SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’a celebrated Canterbury, Zp.alandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO.



Picii Notices. XJ PPER 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. -jq- O T I C E . Unless the three Hogsheads of Beer that were left at our Stores in May, 1880, are claimed within Fourteen Days they will be Sold to defray expenses. JAMESON & ROBERTS, Ashburton. Ashburton, 15th Dec., 1881. 361 d jQ E E RIN G TWINE BINDER. Only a few Machines left, for which early application is necessary. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 337 d Ashburton Agents, OTICE TO FARMERS. *The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oamaru and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. P. CUNNINGHAM & GO., Christchurch. '



J. T. Ford and Co. IMPORTANT SALE OF Stock, Implements, &C., &C., Ac. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. rpHE Balance of Land of the late Sir Cracroft YV ilson having been disposed of privately by us this day, we will offer the whole of the STOCK AND PLANT ON



THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1882 BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT TINWALD SALEYARDS. Full particulars in daily papers on and after Tuesday next, 20th inst. J. T. FORD & CO., Auctioneers. FRIEDLANDER BROS., 368 d Agents. 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, FARM-?, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs FRiEnLANDEK 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 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. SIOART ReID, General Agent, Wellington. Messrs Tuc bee 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 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund ... Premiums for 1880 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c Educational. £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 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. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. C. A. Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 334 c Business Notices. 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. Pit guaranteed. 816 c fji HE LATE FIRE. The undersigned begs to notify that Messrs Acland 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 will receive the same attention, and their horses, etc., the same care as formerly. Note the Address— Edward Cookson, ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO’S STORES, Peter street, near Quill’s Hotel, Ashburton. Dec. 1881. William He veil (Late of Ashburton Forks), H AS started in Business at Winskw as SHOEING and GENERAL SMITH 1 ] All Work done at Reasonable Bates. 369 a FORMS PRINTED —“To Let • and “For Sale ” —can be obtained at thp , Qvixdu* (Pffio?. i



Business Notices. QSBO R N ] HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners ot tnc abO' e and others are informed we have eigaged 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, j 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 OF REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, BOOT akd SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to hia 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 NING NOTICE. 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), Trickett 153 d Moore street.



AM A CASH PURCHASER And will make ADVANCES Against same for Shipment on Owner’s acccount. Terms on application to JOSEPH CLARK, 142 d East street, Ashburton. or



DO eg o « <£» 13 o PS w Pm - H « ® PpM gl fe. fcjs g P 3 -g o J4S S £ ■+» ® co to Jg CO g!S 02 13 > <1 s.s O’S ■ S< B J=W *■o •« «!*; g ><! •53 «>a S a o ’£ Pm 60 H .5 02 33 >OEH mOO W Ol?' o*<d Q K pi W Pm Pm O Pi W t> w in Q O O O H cn W Pm -f* w u 05 M W w o - < b <! ,£3 g £ s CO CsJ JEO K* CD <J ffl KoS o • § £ 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. Rolfs, Ashburton. 112 d Henry Bowers, -jtyrILLBRJAND GRAIN MER CHANT, I 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 24s Od Flour, 2001bs 20s Od Flour. lOOlbs 10s Od Flour, oOlbs. ... ... 5s Gd Bran, single sack 3s 4d Sharps ... ... ... 6s Od Oaten Chaff ... ... 2s 3d Good Chaff ... os9d Barley, per bushel ... 2s Od Chicken Wheat, per bushel 2s 3d Oats, per bushel 2s Id Potatoes, Carrots, Peas, Beans, Crushed Barley, Crushed Oats, Oatmeal, &c , <Src. Cleaning, Dressing, and Grinding Wheat, lOd per bushel. 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 attention paid to repairing. Moderate ehargra... 9p



Business Notices S. W. Alcorn’s NEW DRAPERY STORE. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE OF ASHBURTON. WONDERFUL CHEAP PURCHASE OP THE STOCK OF DRAPERY OP MESSRS JACOB JOSEPH AND CO., Wholesale Warehousemen, of Wellington, Amounts to nearly L 4,000 wholesale price, purchased for less than LI,OOO. ' IMMENSE BARGAINS. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IN announcing to the public of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts the opening 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 mysell i that I am in the position to state that 1 1 have purchased the Drapery Stock of the above firm, amounting to L 4,000, at Wholesale Price, at a discount of 73| per cent, on landed cost, and will thus be able to sell all these Goods at LESS THAN HALF PRICE, and still,have a good profit. Amongst this Stock there is a large quantity of all sorts of Infants’ Under clothing, Girls’ Night Dresses and Che mises (plain, frilled, and trimmed,), which will be sold at about the price of the ma terial, so that ladies will be saved the labor and expense of making. The following are a few of the articles from the Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co., and their reduced prices:— Boys’ New Dux Collars, reduced to 4d per box Men’s Moulded West End Collars, sizes 14 and 14£, reduced to 4d Men’s Oxonian Collars, all sizes, 4d Men’s new Dux Harvard Collars, all sizes, 5d per box Men’s Felt Hats, regular price 7s fid, 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 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 43 doz. Puggarees, regular price Is and 2s, 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 and 2s Lace Falls, Crape Falls, Crape Sets, &c., at loss than the usual price 120 doz. Stay Dusks, regular price 8d and lOd, reduced to 3d and 4d. 75 doz. Infants’ Stay Bands, regular price 9d to Is fid, now 4£d 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 duty New Sheeting, new 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 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. —To MrThomaa Chambers, Ashburton.—Am convinced 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)— Bbyck.” Thomas Chambers’ BOOTS and SHOES secured First Prize at the Exhibition, and Christchurch and Ashburton Shows. Good fit guranteed, and prices strictly moderate. 141 d 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.



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 rnHRESHING BOOKS printed on the X shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper. . . . ;



Business Notices. Thomas Taylor’s QHRISTMAS PRICE LIST. COLOMBO STREET, Christchurch One door city side of Tuam street. HIGH STREET— One door city side of St. Asaph street, opposite the Caversham Hotel, SI. ALBANS’ LANE— (Late J. Saywell.) Every article sold is guaranteed—that is, the money returned if not approved of. NEW FRUITS. New Currants, 6d per lb ~ Raisins, 8d per lb ~ Sultanas, 9d per lb ~ Mixed Peels, Is 3d per lb ~ Muscatels, Is per lb, good ~ Finest, Is 4d per lb ~ Figs, XOd and Is per box ~ Jordan Almonds, 2s 8d per lb ~ Valencia (sweet), Is 6d per lb



„ Shell, Is per lb ~ Barcelonas, 9d per lb Canterbury Cakes, 10£d Mixed Biscuits, 9d per lb Dunedin Lunch, 3d per lb Lime Juice Cordial (imported), 1s XOdper bottle



White Crystal Sugar, 4d per lb Straw-colored Sugar, 3£d per lb Strong Family Congou, Is 6d per lb Assam Congou, 2s per lb Pure Assam Tea, 2s per lb Best do. do. 2s 6d per lb Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s lOd Box Tea—l4s 6d, 16s 6d, 18s 6d, 20s tc 28s Half-chests of 401 b, L>3 to L 5 Strong caddies, containing 201 b of the famous Assam Mixture, 38s Van Houtens’ Cocoa, 4s 8d per lb Lucca Oil (quarts), 2s 4d per bottle Quart Pickles (Morton’s), la 6d Captain White’s Oriental, 2s 3d Crosse and Blackwell’s (pints), Is 3d Essences, (C. & B.), Is I Morton’s Sauce, 6d per bottle Mellor’s Sauce, 9d, and Is 6d per bottle Java Rice, 71b for Is 6d ; Tapioca, 5d and 6d per lb Sago, 4d per lb Queensland Arrowroot, 8d and la per lb Carbonate of Soda, 6d per lb Nailrod Tobacco, 6s per lb Aromatic, 6s per lb Best Twist, 5s 6d per lb Barratt’s, 5s Flat Plugs, 4s 9d Hemp, Rape, Canary, or Linseed, 5d per lb Moir’s Oatmeal, 3s 3d per 251 b bag Dunedin Oatmeal, 3s 6d per 251 b Condensed Milk (Milkmaid brand), 10£d per tin, or 10s per dozen Honey, 21b tins, lOd Marmalade, 9d, lOd, and Is 6d per tin Infants’ Food (Neave’s,) Is 3d per tin Irish Moss, Is 3d per bottle, Parafine Candles, 10£d per lb Sperm (full weight), 8d per lb Kerosene, 9s, 9s 6d, and 10s 6d, per tin



GOODS DELIVERED DAILY AT THE •CHRISTCHURCH RAILWAY STATION. 284 c mEEE NEW GROCERY ESTABLISH JL MENT, ASHBURTON. 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 trial 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, Bast street, (next Union Bank). 957 c



HAVING purchased Messrs T. K. Hodder and Co. ’s 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 fid, and 3s. There has never been anythin..; like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before, I bought the Ironmongery, ■ 11 ass ware, etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, and will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will bo delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS V, i, r,Vi f in omr nnanfiHag Bobert Alcorn. Thomas Taylor, PASTRY COOK, &c., 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. STOCK OF bought in any quantities. 9 OTI 0 E .



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. T7l o'do? that the public may suit them selves and oblige me, please give your orders early. All orders punctually attended to. PpRDUiiS Wholesale and Retail. 295 d



Poyntz and Co. W ALTER A. W O O FS TWINE ' , Binder & Harvester sft 6in and 6ft 6in Cut. 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 “ Wodd,” being dissatisfied with their defeat at; the trial, appealed to the Commissioners of the Exhibition for another trial. This being granted, a second trial was held' on December 23 last, at Rochester, Australia, when their Machine was again victorious, competing against the McCcrmick, Os borne, and Deering Twine Binders. A FIELD TRIAL of W. A. Wood’s Machine will hi held NEAR ASHBUR TON early next month. POYNTZ & CO., Agents. OR SAL E . A Second-hand Clayton and Shuttle worth COMBINE. Only wrought two seasons. In good order. sft 6in drum. IHE Undersigned are now taking order , for Messrs Scott Bros.’ celebrated GRASS STRIPPERS, Fitted with all the Latest Improvements. Full-width Machines. POYNTZ & . 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. Pabsons, Seafield. ” POYNTZ & CO.



“ 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 Cass, Seafield.” “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —The Haxton and Beattie Patent Flexible Harrows are all that could be desired for our rough ground.— James Croskerie, 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, as chain harrows. George Richard, Orari.” POYNTZ & CO. N SALE Wood’s and McCormick’s Binding Wire, Binding Twine, and all Machine Extras. POYNTZ & CO. O B SALE 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 SALE. A Splendid SHEEP-FARM of 1,200 acres, situated within 12 miles of Ashburton, well fenced, and sub divided into 14 paddocks. The County water-race runs along the property. The improvements con sist of a well-built six-roomed house, six-stalled stable, and sheep yards adapted to working 3,000 sheep. There are 250 acres in growing wheat, and this is a most desirable property. POYNTZ & CO.



JP O R 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 vin 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 tha centre of the land. Also, 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. ■ r,;- POYNTZ &, CO. ■ rp OW H PROPERTI ES. A capital seven-roomed house, containing dining-room, sitting-room, four bedrooms, and kitchen, welf situated, close to the centre of the town, and within two minutes' walk of the Post Office and Rail way Station. FOYNTZ & CO. F o R Several well-built comfortable houses, :bf different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. F OR SALE. 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. i



F OR SALE OR TO LET A Five-roomed HOUSE, thoroughly % veil finished, on the North East Town Belt. This is a most desirable property, being pleasantly situated in one of the healthiest parts of *tiie town. The grounds are tastefully laid out, and are planted with 'the choicest shrubs and trees; This property is now let to a gddd tenant, and would make a v«4j profitable investment. r POYNTZ & CO. ’ T O E Two, three, four, and five roomed hous&, within easy distance of the centra of the town. > POYNTZ & CO. F OB SALE. TOWN SECTIONS. T.S. 60, Kermode street. T. S. '742, 7411, Peter street. T. S. 675, 316, 318, Havelock street. -• T.S. 118, 119, Moore street west. T.S. 822, 828, Cox street. T. S. 818, Aitken street. ' " T. S. 860, Grey street. T. S. 689, Cameron street. T.S. 293. T.S. 274. POYNTZ & CO.* M B V Sums of Money to invest at current ratesj on Freehold Security. From ljfiO upwards. POYNTZ & Ott* ■ *- r: .*• •' •■■■ • -■& '‘--’if A