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in, ! i»nmy|||in l«^!Oi'.«JlJlilUMU’.!.lg Paoiv .Notices. ;V. N jR' FRIDAY; the.lGth Instant,-being th Anniyersafy of ,tq§i Province, th? Geyew meu<Jfliyeft:ln. the-Canterbury Prqyincia DistiiotVexcepting i tbnPpstaird felegrapl Offices w$ he CLOSED on that day. ; ; : G, s. coopeb,,: .. u / Under-Secretary. ( orftiure’s Cfßco,., > lingt(m, I)en 9, : 1861. Sl6<3 -yrry LB -0 T I O N- O diwr y/;/t !>— / -if ; : MrWason’S Committee reqneststbat all Accounts againatthem . be rendered by noon, on THURSDAY NEXT to the ' - astAf lir . p U ’Cleric to Committee. fftrr Local INDUSTRIES ASSOCIA TION. All Accounts due to the above mast be rendered toithei undersigned by noon on TUESDAY, the 13th insi. -b-hii’J , j S. E. POYNTZ, 31Q£ j 1 -iiL J.vVi- > Hon. Sec. TD-f ---0 E. TO THE PARENTS AND RATEPAYERS OF THE WAKANUI DISTRICT. jllina of pR ..Public Meeting for Mon&j f haring been ’•o.'erred to me by the-Schcol-Oommit' ac-ißgrUpon advice, 1 now decline to inter fei-AwbJhe uSbei i given by Bow d of|BdpcftNoa. luamcere thank dbe Schodk Coumitf pe>and:par!Bn;B : of the WakajotoTt)'s!;rict for the .friendly interest tbey-feive-'aVen in our welKhte. ) With' thendbsent of those signing the requisi- thee Meeting.' will' not be held on Monday, 12bh inst. 805® o JAMES;McLAUGHLTN. CATTLIN, StJ§RjQ N.DEN TIS T, Stfilfbe in Ashburtoqon TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, sod THURSDAY DOS. I*l at tire Bocoersel Hofei, to aWend to his for the test time this year. 300 d BONES.— Wanted .Xnown, that Mr Fi Mato, is a Cash PoßCHissii of Bones in aqy. quapliiyi.at £3 per too. Address, 'F. Mayo, Hampstead Bone Mills. ~ ,- f . .v: «840 XTPPBR ASHBURTON ROAD U BOARD. RATES. The Clerk , will attend .at Mr ,D. Williamson's Store to Collect Bates on Every Saturday, -from 12 o’clock; until 4 pan. No further nolice will he given. By order. ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk. Athletics, &c. ISLOW ANNUAL RACES AND SPORTS. MONDAY, JAN. 2, 1882. President, E. G. Wright, Esq., M.H.R. ; YicerPresident, .J. L. Carter, Esq. ; Judge of Hbweßaces; M. StittrEsq: ; Judge of Athletics, Jaa. Wilkie, Esq.; Starter for Horse Races, J. Carter, Eiq. ; Starter for Athletics,- W. Esq. ; -Clerk of the Course, A. Sturgeon, Esq. ; Clerk of the Scales', 0. P H. Jephson, Esq. ; Gbmniitteo—G. Janies, F. Lewis, F. WflKiunß(Tr«asurer), Ik D. Pnllar, -—Davidson; W. Hanks; W. Hicks, Pi'’.Commons, P. Journeaux, G. Grice, O. P. H. Jephson, W. Harris, Jjsß. Rogers (Secretary). O HORSE RACES. Handicap Hurdle Race; 1| miles, over sue flights of hurdles, 3ft. Gin, Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10a. Prize, 12sovs. ~ ■ Winslow Cup (Handicap) ; 1$ miles. - Nomination, 1 Bov.; acceptance, 1 abv. First horse 20 sots., second horse to save his stakes. Trotting Race (Handicap); 2 miles. Npcdhstion, ;5a ; acceptance, ss. Prize, 5 sovs. Maiden Plata; 1 miles; weight for age; entry, 10s. Prize, 5 sovs. Consolation Race ; 1 mile ; entry, IQs. Apoys. :i ~l:.'ii-;' ■./BULBS.. - . - ■ I,'-’. L No one allowed to enter a horse un -1 a subscriber of half a guinea to the funds; should the .prize be £2O or rer, to subscribe one guinea. : - 2. All horsea to be owned in the County ree months prior to the races. 3. Three to start or no race. 4 Any horse who breaks in the Trotting ' >j>o turned round before ■ starting A No-protest ivill.be entertained unless be deposited with the. Secretary, which 1 be forfeited should the same, in the -jiinn of the Committee, prove frivolous. A No one allowed to train a horse on « course one week before the races, ider penalty of being disqualified. ATHLETIC SPORTS. 100 Yards Race : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd prize, 205,:. Standing High Jump : Ist. prize, 40s; 2nd prize, 20s. Three-Legged Race, 150 yards: entry, 2s 6d ; Ist prize, IBs ; 2nd prize, ss. Men’s Hurdle Race, 440 yards, over six flights of hurdles, 3ft high : Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd, 20s. Sack Race, 150 yards : entry, Is; Ist prize, 15e ; 2nd prize, 6s. Running, High Jump ; Ist prize, 40s ; . 2nd pnze, 20a. One Mile Flat Race : Ist prize, 40s; 2nd prize,* 20& Eggaad Spoon Race, 160 yards, spoon to be ■ carried, in the teeth, hands in pocket: entry, la; Ist prize, 15s; 2nd prize, 6a VanUmg-wilh ;Pole entry, 2s; Ist prize, 20a ; 2nd prize, 10s. Single Women’s Race : entry fiee ; prize, goods to the value of 15s, gived by Messrs Strange and Foun tain, Christchurch. 220 Yards-Flat Race: Ist prize, 40a ; 2nd prize, 20s. g. Running Long Jump : Ist prize, 40s; 2nd prize, 20s. Men's (over ‘4O years) Race : entry, free; prize, goods to the value of 16a, given by BaUantyne and Co., Christ chucchj j; t ..t Gonsolation Raceentry, Is; Ist pruM^-gO*; 2nd prize, 10s. [Also of toys and usefn] wptbv given for children’s Sportc [ibeßMtp, R ATHLETIO SPORTS, allowed to compete unless i County three months prioi - start or no race. imoney forNoa. 1,2, 4 be 10 per cent. 01 7,11,. B, ROGERS, '-Pa - ; - 800. Sec,



Matson,; Cox,: and tCo; :, Coxi & Co k; UOKDONEBRS & VALUATORS "i" LAND,. \ STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Bate | and on most iavorablo terms. H WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AN I I GENERAL MERCHANTS. ‘ We have have now on hand FOR SALE— B Woolpacks i 1 Cornsacks | Castor Oil : j Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) . Barbedi Spiked Wire ' ■ | Stakes i ; Posts , . Bails ; ; . j Staples • { ' Ttirnip Seeds of all descriptions j Clover Seeds do i Timothy . ‘ • : i i • Cocksfoot ■ 1 j Rye Grass 1 : ! Mangolds : | Potatoes Teas in boxes and j-chesta OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c, &d AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship samo to the: Melbourne or home markets; ot to' sell at the forthcoming WojOL Sales in Christchurch, and to make ;; ! ! LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Ode Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, DEC. 10. Agents for Royce, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. • 36d J. T. Ford and Co. 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 Fkiedlander 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 markers 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 he 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. FBIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a Barristers. Solicitors, & Branson & Burnell,{ JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, jgARRTSTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Educational. SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. it d & a w MRS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number c: young ladies (boarders and day pupils who require superior educational advan tages, based upon the best modern sya tern. Mrs Johnston la assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Cover hesses. Prospectuses and full particular on application References kindly permitted to Hi Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M Lingard Row J, Ehnslie, Rev. H. 0. A Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 334 -TTTANTED KNOWN—That Robei W Elston, Burnett street, Ashburton having procured the Newest Apparatus, i prepared to SWEEP CHIMNEYS a veiy low rates. Any orders left at th Town Hal} will receive prompt attention



>v b,: s.. es 0 Railway 'Notices: EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. INVERCARGILL RACES. : > [Ordinary Single Fare Tickets to Inver c^rgill, issued oil 10th, 12th, - 13th,14th. and 15th Dec. at Christchurch j Ashburton, Timaru, and Oamaru will be available foi return up tp and including the 19th.. A A ; W. hi. H ANN AY, ; j Traffic Superintendent. , j Traffic Superintendent’s" Office, Dunedin, Dec. 7,188 L 600 d T. Bullock, D |> RO P E R T Y SALE. SATURDAY DECEMBER! lo th. My NEXT SALE of TOWN, SUBUR BAN and other PROPERTIES will take place on thb above da’e. Persons-desirous of offering \ any will please communicate with the undersigned at once. • ■ 199 d T. BULLOCK. T, Bullock. Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST ST R EET, , AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, , i Asduubton. LAND. GRASS LAND, TO LET, at a low rental —A FARM of 230 Acres, together with a seven roomed House, situated about 1£ '■ j 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 ~ T. BULLOCK. F SALE, Cheap, a capital American Buggy. T. BULLOCK. F 0 R SALE, CHEAP. A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, suitable for cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK. 0 ATS. O FOR SALE —FEED OATS, in quan tities to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK, O O L. W 0 0 L. The' undersigned is a Purchaser at highest m rket price. , T. BULLOCK. j'jyj’ 0 N , E Y. L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates ; also,Ll ,000 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 centreing 41a Sr 28pi situated only two miles from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. Stable and Loose-boxes opposite iW' Ooumy - ' Sfllßywds, 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 lilOR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing ’ the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. T. BULLOCK TO LET. at a Low Rental. —Shop and D? ablog-house, Triangle, adjoining Mr Thiele’s, Baker. T. BULLOCK 827 c Auctioneer and Estate Agent. Business Notices. ~j7tR.EE TRADE BAKERY, AND SOMERSET BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Businesses together, and by keeping a good LOAF at sd, and 16ozs to the lb, trust to receive 1 a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade and Free Will Stick to You, R. LANCASTER. 301 d W. T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, &c., &c., tenders his : best thanks to his Customers and Friends 1 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 t 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. j Orders left at the shop will be delivered | with despatch. 6ld TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. 1 WE AJ S CASH PURCHASERS OF HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c. ’ LIGHTS AND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch 88c a A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A ■ HAPPY NEW YEAR. NOW ON SALE AT THE GUARDIAN OFFICE, Some hundreds of s BEAU TIF U L OLEO if GRAPHS, s) About 18 by 12 inches, comprising some i* exceedingly pretty things well worth b- framing, and suitable for parlor or bed c- room decoration, or for show or presenta r- tion cards for business men. Exquisitely rs done, artistically colored. Priced neatly mounted on wooden rollers, affid with is purchasers’ name printed (if desired) at t the foot in colors, only 30s per dozen. L Everyone is pleased with them who sees tc them. They are already selling well, and * only require to be seen to command a , ready sale. - Come and inspect them at ” this office, and give your orders as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Liberal terms to the trade and wholesale tie P e °P ]e R, TTCENSING ACT, 18#Lijwi Salejal P?l> JLii of this FtTpw-- / Price,



Business Notices. ■Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving eir address will be waited upon regu larly. riIHE NEW GROCERY ESTABLISH- X MENT, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Hbs 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, arid at GASH 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, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c "PATRICK O’CONNOR XT (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. Rhots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Repairs neatly executed. Fit guaranteed. , 816 c S UFFOLK BUTC HE R Y Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef 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 H AVIN6 purchased Hodder and Co. ’s Messrs T. R. STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the burnesa in the same premises, . SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, ind by keeping the very best quality of 3oods, and selling at the very Lowest jossible Price, everyone will find it to heir advantage to deal with mb. Now Landed, a lino of Strong ,nd Well - flavored TEAS, which rill be sold at 19s (guaran eed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2a 6d, and 3s. I here has never been anything like the is Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, to., at a large discount under (lost Price, nd will give my Customers the advan ce. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Robert Alcorn. C E o T 1 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. Those who wish to treat themselves will please give their orders early, as Christmas time is so near, and T, T. being ery 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. Cordials Wholesale and Retail. 295 d HE LATE FIRE. The undersigned begs to notify that [essrs Acland Campbell and Co. have indly placed their Grain Store at his isposal, and that the same will be opened i a temporary LIVERY AND BAIT TABLES on and after this dale. Customers will find that they will jceive the same attention, and their orsea, etc., the same care as formerly. Note the Address— Edward Cookson, GLAND, CAMPBELL & GO’S STORES, Peter street, near Quill’s Hotel, Ashburton. Dec. 1881. nHE FDTURE OF NEW ZEALAND. As the future prosperity of those sunny les depends in a great measure on the ipport which is given to colonial manu ctures, A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds 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 Nevv Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer to their friends, patrons, and the general pubhc 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 the CELEBRATED KATAPOI TWEEDS, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the 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 and fitting, they will' continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. 716 a 710 RMS ,PRINTED—“ To Let ’ .and | FdrSala "-‘-canbe obtained at the uabdiah Office. aiiJ ; - Ui!lu - f:1 “



Business Notices S. W. Alcorn’s EW DRAPERY STORE ; pPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE Ol ! ASHBURTON. YjFONDERFUL CHEAP PURCHASE ; ! OP THE • ! STOCK OF DRAPERY ; i ' OF MESSRS JACOB JOSEPH AND CO. Wholesale Warehousemen, of Wellington Amounts to nearly L 4,000 wholesah price, purchased for less thar | LI.OOO. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IN announcing to the public of Ashbur- I ton and surrounding districts the oppning of my new premises in East street asia first-class GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOT STORE, and in soliciting, a liberal share of support, 1 have to state Jtßfit'Ht'is my intention to kefep 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 Ashhurtohiah's as well as ifor rhyself 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. TT ■■■ > ' ' 1 Amongst this Stock there is a large quantity of all sorts of In ants’ Under clothing, ; Girls’,Night Dresses andiChe mises (plain, frilled, and trimmed,), which will bo sold abpb.out the price, of the ma terial, so that ladles will be saved the labor and expense of making. The following are a few of the; articles froth the Stock of' Jhciob Jdteph and Co., and their reduced prices:— , ~ , Boys’ New ■ Dux Collars,' deduced to 4d , per box Men’s Moulded West End Collars, sizes , j 14 and 14£. reduced to 4d Men's, Oxonian all sizeß, 4dli Mob’s hew 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, . j regular price 4s and 4s_Cd, reduced to 2s and 2s fid . , , ■ 100 doz. Men’s Lambswool Drawers, reduced to less than wholesale price: 29 doz. Men’s Lambswool Undershirts, i . reduced to English cost , 43 doz. PuggWeW, regular price Is and 2k, reduced to fid and Is Boys’ and : Men’s Leather and Elastic at less than half-price 65 doz, ■ Colored Gossamer Falla, regular : price 3s fid and 4s, reduced to Is fid and 2(8 Lace Falls, Crape Falls, Crape Sets, &c., at less than the usual price 120 doz. Stay Busks, regular price Bd‘ and 10d, 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 lls fid and 13s fid 800 yards Wools Beigees, usual price la 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, now Calicoes, new Shirting, at low prices, duty off. TO GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TAILORS, DRESSMAKBrtS AND CABINETMAKERS. Amongst this Cheap Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co ’a, 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 he 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. SPECI A L TELEGRAM. —“ Parihaka, November 18,1881. —To MrThomas 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 To Whiti, who wants something for Sunday wear.—(Signed) —Bryce.” Thomas Chambers’ BOOTS and SHOES secured First Prize at the Exhibition, and Christchurch and Ashburton Shows. Good fit guranteed, and prices strictly moderate. 141 d Alford brewery. Quinton Bros., BREWERS & BOTTLERS, near the old men’s home, ALFORD FOREST ROAD, ASHBURTON. Qdinton . Bros, beg to inform 1 th< public of Ashburton District that having completed their New Brewery at th< above address, and engaged an ex perienced Brewer, they are now preparec to supply ALES and PORTER of first class quality, brewed from pure Malt anc Hops. Having taken First. Prizes at the Ash burton Agricultural and Pastoral Show: in 1879 and 1880, they trust this will hi a sufficient guarantee of the quality o their Liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY, 78i : fpHRESHING BOOKS printed on th r _!_■ shortest notice, at the Office of thi Ipapiel?. ‘



Business Notices. F !e n >. e t > a I o i t 3 f [ 3 t r r l R E-COMMENCEMENT BUSINESS. 01 The uhdersigned begs to notify to hii numerous customers that he has taken th< Shop lately occupied by S. W. Alcorn in 'Wills street, adjoining the old pro nudes, where he will carry on th« SADDLERY BUSINESS heretofore, James Tait, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, Wills street. 265 d THE cry is “ Still they come,” and the world seems to think I was righi when I insisted on it, and tried to prove that Ashburton is “ the best place in New Zealand by far.” I hope everyone will find it so, and I take this opportunity to again thank my many kind friends for their past favors, and to assure them and the public generally that I shall, iu these days of Competition, do my level best to keep in the front—by attention, civility, and by giving good value. Seasonable Fruits, consignments constantly arriving, also on view a choice lot of sugar-cured hams and bacon, a further consignment of the celebrated Blended TEAS, the praise of which is on the lips of so many as well as in my advertisement. H. M. Carson’s New Fruit and Italian Ware house (next Bank of New Zealand), East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, <fe Co.’s Pure Blended Teas. 3c TVTEYBR 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 our 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, 'Bo 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 clown in the dumps. To give Stylish and Reliablo Materials, Perfect Fit, and unmistakable Cheapness, is the state of perfection attained in the Clothing supplied by G. J. F. Lublow. The variety of Coatings and Tweeds to be'seen at his establishment is, moreover, the most complete and extensive in •Canterbury. Gentlemen cannot do other than right in obtaining their dress for thdmselves and their sons at Gr. J. F. Fnblow’s, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Orr and Co., TRONMONGERS /ND IMPORTERS OF 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 Fendeis and Fire Irons Colonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans E. P. Cruets and Mugs E. P. Pickle Jars Table Cutlery Sheap She ,rs , Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tools Builders’ Ironmongery ; Furnishing Ironmongery Spades and Forks l Shovels and Rakes i 100 kegs Wire Nails ; Wire Netting i Barbed Fence Wire Fencing Wire (plain), Nos. 8,9, "and 10 Foes and Grubbers Caster Oil Lard Oil Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine Flue Brushes , Machine Oil (New Zealand production) I M'Oormick Reapers and Binders j 30 tons Binding Wire I 202 Bales Cornsacks, full size j All extras for M'Cormick Machines ! . Scott Bros. ’ Ranges at Christchurch j ' prices i Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch 3 prices ? GROCERIES. , We would invite the attention of families 1 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 i 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 3s per lb. COFFEE. Fresh ground Mocha Coffee (loose) car be had, pure or mixed, with locally pre e pared Chicory. To buy the article in thif g way effects a great saving, as the tins an e weighed with all tinned coffee, which adds -■ 20 per cent to the price, d t- SUGAR. d 10 TONS WHITE AND YELLOW CRYSTAL. m TOBACCO. > e TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLI sf TWIST. 0 Soap, Candles, Currants Raisons, Rice Salt, and every article in the trade of the best quality and at lowest price. id __ ORR AND CO. ie lis P.S.t—China and i Glassware at Jo Prices.^ 0



Business Notices. F is >e i. 3- ie 3. d e it e v 11 0 r i e o > e > » t 3 7 t c 7 r i 3 7 3 i a s s n is e Is V 0 S BORNE HARYESTEBS AND BINDERS | (WIRE AND STRING). The owners of to c abo»e and others are informed we have engaged store-room of Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton, where we intend, after the arrival of our new supply of Extras, to repair all Binders entrusted to our care, and put them in thorough working order, for owners only. The only charge made will be for the extras and material used, at list prices, payable in cash for delivery of machines. We have two experts engaged for the work, one direct from Osborne’s Factory, who will be glad to explain the working of the Binder to save future trouble to the farmer. Apply early, as time will be limited, and earliest applicants will receive first attention. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. Orders will also be taken for Machines for the coming season. OTICE OF REMOVAL. JOHN HARVEY, BOOT and SHOEMAKER, Begs to intimate to his numerous friends and customers that he has removed into his new Premises, next to the Panama House, TANCRED STREET, Where he hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. 199 c E-OPENIN G NOTICE. Geo. Trickett Desires to inform his old customers and the public of Ashburton generally that he intends to Re-Open the shop near the Royal Hotel in a few days, where he will keep a well-selected Stock of Boots and Shoes. Particulars in further announce ment, GEO. TRICKETT (Opposite Hye’s Tinsmith shop), 153 d Moore street. J AM A CASH PURCHASER or Wool And will make ADVANCES Against same for Shipment on Owner’s acccount. Terms on application to JOSEPH CLARK, 142 d East street, Ashburton. O TJI fc rd *-* cS o P 5 O £ H o o P g » Ml CM "+* ® oo bo ■g fl a |ii W .15 S 02.0 > <d S.S 09 ifi ®rl g >«! •s ** fetf eo W .£ so cn J2oO Wo S 5 ■ Q PS p 5 PS Pn P>H O PS > w c n Q O O o H co fS (S a X u ei M « o - < b 5 ® co"« PS j» > O "ta HH fig HH O • S £ A, W. Bandell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, GREENGROCER, & MARKET GARDENER, RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, Begs to inform the Public that he is now growing large supplies of superior Vege tables in his own garden, and selling the same at the Lowest Rates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Also, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis cuits of superior quality. All orders delivered by own cart in Ash burton and suburbs. N.B.—Gardens. Belt Road, corner of N.E. and N.W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 d Henry Bowers, jyTILLER AND GRAIN MER CHANT, Begs to announce to Farmers and Con tractors that he has OPENED a GENE RAL-STORE for supplying the following Goods, at a low rate FOR CASH : Oatmeal, &c., Cleaning, Dressing, and Grinding Wheat, lOd per bushel. ALBERT STORES, EAST STREET. HENRY BOWERS, ALBERT STEAM FLOUR MILLS, West street, 7660 Ashburton E e. re >b id 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 charges.



Poyntz and Co. WALTER A. TWINE Binder & sft 6in and faft 6in:Cufe •Idlik Eight of the world’s highest were awarded to W. A. Wood’s Harvest ing Machine. Special First at the Melbourne Exhi bition. The competitors of the “ Wood,” being dissatisfied with their defeat- at the trial, appealed to the Commifsioners of the Exhibition for another trial. This: being granted, a second trial was he’d on December 23 last, at Rochester, Australia, when their Machine was again competing against the McCormick, Os- 1 borne, and Deering Twine Binders. A FIELD TRIAL of W. A. Machine will bj held NEAR ASHBUR TON early next month. POYNTZ & CO., Agents. E O R S E A Second-hand Clayton and Shuttle worth COMBINE. Only wrought two seasons. In good order. sft Gin drum. POYNTZ &.CO. THE 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, iid» Testimonials:— “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —The 21ft Flexible Harrows J 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, f -, 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.—Fkancis Cass, Seafield.” “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur- ■ ton : -Sirs;; —The Haxton and Beattiq,’. Patent Flexible Harrows are all that“ J could be desired for our : rough ' James CabsKEEiEj Mayfield.-’ : - . n;; “ To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur-o i! ton : Sirs, —In reference to , Haxton and? Beattie’s Patent Flexible Harrows, I-.; ; think them by far the besi harrows I ever v used in all sorts of ground, both rough, and smooth, and they answer well as chain harrows. George Richard, Orari.” ;i; POYNTZ & CO. ; 0 N I?- Wood’s and McCormick’s . Binding Wire, Binding Twine, and all Machine Extras. ; . ’’ POYNTZ & CO. E 0 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 & GO. E O R S E 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, E O R S A E. A splendid Farm of 397. acres, all fenced, and divided into 7 paddocks. 60 acres in English grass, 185 in wheat, 100 in oats, balance in fallow. The improvements consist of a good 5-roomed weatherboard house, six-stalled stable, and a con crete tank holding 6,000 gallons. The County water runs through the centre of the land. 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. POYNTZ & CO, OWN PROPERTIES. A capital seven-roomed house, containing dining-room, sitting-room, four bedrooms, and kitchen, well situated, close to the centre of the town, and within two minutes’ walk of the Post Office and Rail way Station. POYNTZ & CO. E O R Several well-built comfortable houses, different sizes, in various parts the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. F O R S A quarter of an acre in Cox street, on wh is erected a substantial four-rooc House. The land is well fen and laid out and planted w choice trees. POYNTZ& CO E OR SALE OR TO LET A Five-roomed HOUSE, thoroughly well finished, on the North "East Town Belt. This is a most desirable property, being pleasantly situated in one of the healthiest parts of the town. The grounds are tastefully laid out, and are planted with the choicest shrubs and trees. This property is now let to a good tenant, and would make a very profitable investment. POYNTZ & CO. T O E Two, three, four, and five roomed houses within easy distance of the centre of the town. POYNTZ & CO E O R E. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. TOWN SECTIONS. 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. v POYNTZ & CC O N E M Sums of Money to invest* at cUn rates, on Freehold Security. From upwards. ■■■■■•■, POYNTZ & d<