THE ASHBTJBTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1881.



Amusements fJlOWNHALL, ASHBURTON. DECK MBER 14. , WILHELMJ CONCERTS. WILHELMJ WILHELMJ WILHELMJ WILHELMJ WILHELMJ THE GREAT Musical Sensation of 1881. First Appearance here oi the reigning Monarch of the Yioxih HERR AUGUST WILHELMJ, In conjunction with I WILHELMJ MR MAX YOGRICH, (WILHELMJ The-Great Pianist, 1 WILHELMJ • And WILHELMJ MISS MARIE GONRON, ( WILHELMJ The Charming Prim a WILHELMJ Donna. | WILHELMJ Prices—Front Seats, 6s; Family Tickets, to admit five, £1 ss; second seats, 4s ; back seats, 2s. Reserved seats may W secured on Wednesday, 7th De cember, at H, J. Weeks’ New Music Warehouse, Tancred street. 239 d



Ecclesiastical. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCI NEWLAND. ANNIVERSARY SERMONS In connection with the above Church wil be preached NEXT LORD’S DAY, DEC. 4th By the REV P. W. JONES, Of Greendale. Morning at 11 o’clock; Evening at 6.30. The usual TEA MEETING Will be held on the following MON DAY. Tea at 6,p. m. Addresses will be delivered during the evening by Ministers and friends, interspersed with pieces of Sacred Music by the Choir of the Ashbur ton Church. Tickets, Is 6d each. 220 d SIiETAN CHURCH Anniversary SERMONS, DECEMBER ii, iBB i. TEA AND PUBLIC MEETING ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER, 13, 1881. 234 d To Let. TO LET—Three COTTAGES in Peter street. Apply, Elzßkos., Coach builders, Wills street. 218 d TO LET.—S Roomed HOUSE, with 4 Acre of Garden Ground, in street. Rent ten shillings a week. Apply, Office of this Paper. 192 d TO LET—Three SHOPS and 3 OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. R. Hodder and Co., as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Apply, Robert Alcorn. 143 d Por Sale. ITJIO FARMERS AND OTHERS. BUCCLEUCH ESTATE. We can now PRIVATELY TREAT for aU 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. FOR SALE OR TO LET—A FARM of 564 Acres Land, situate at Pro mote, 2\ 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, 160 acres in stubble after one crop, balance in tussock. Apply to, 242 d CUFF & GRAHAM. F R S F. Rural Section 28403—705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28406 —103 a Irl3p Rural Section 28406—387 a2r 20p Rural Section 28407—234 a 3r IGp 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. mO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills street, gglc Ashburton. O N SALE BY THE UNDE SIGNED. Andrews and Beaven’s celebrate* Canterbury, Zbalanma, and Austra Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gea from £lolos, simple strong and compact 998 a POYNTZ & CO. Public Companies. N ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAE TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fite Fund ... Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,(K 1,201,2* 3,380,1< 951,11 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND 00., . - East sxkuet. 77



Tenders. road district. . TENDERS are invited tor the following WORK ; , . , . No. 48—Gibson’s road, Re-fornung slides to full width, about HE chains. Specifications can be seen at the Board’s office where tenders will be received till f noon on SATURDAY, Dec. 10, 1881. FOOKS & SON, r Surveyors, &c. District Office, Dec. 2, 1881, 243 d gODTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to THURSDAY, the Bth day of December instant— For Valuating and Compiling a Rate payers’ Roll for this district. Specifications can be seen at the Board Office, South Rakaia. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. A. MAKEIG, 246 d Clerk to the Board. JYJ"OUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing WORKS : Contract No. 43—Metalling, etc., 12 Chains Sawmill road Contract No. 44—Maintenance of Fords ■ for 12 Months. Specifications for the above works can be seen at the office, Mount Somers, where tenders will be received until 1 p.m. on MONDAY, December sth, 1881. C. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, jun., 205 d Surveyor,



Public Notices. 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. HAN K S . The undersigned take the earliest op portunity of most heartily thanking all those who gave such willing and welcome help ’at the fire this morning in Wills street, thus saving such a large and valu able property from destruction. They wish to specially mention the Fire Brigade and Fire Police, and those who assisted so freely at the fire engine, in saving stock from the endangered buildings. S. S. REYANS (For the Bank of New Zealand) S. W. ALCORN ROBERT ALCORN F. FDRNESS JAMES RANGER R. BEYAN R. SHANNON SAMUEL SAUNDERS G. F. HENRY E. COOKSON 241 d jy E BRING TWINE BINDEB, WITH LATEST IMPROYEMENTS. The most complete and simple Reaper and Binder yet introduced. A Sample Machine will be EXHIBITED AT THE ASHBURTON COUNTY SALE YARDS 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 TICE. 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. ZOUOH. 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. Mato, Hampstead Bone Mills. 834 c W. H. (Sundry. rpHE undersigned begs to notify to his Friends and Customers that he has REMOVED TO HIS NEW PREMISES, Opposite the Somerset Hotp 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, £3,000 £3,500 TO LEND, in sums of £IOO and upwards on Freehold Security, at lowest curren ate of interest. W. H. GUNDRY, Ashburton. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST 5 MENT SOCIETY. The Undersigned is prepared to receivi .pplications for Loans upon approve! eouriiy, repayable by instalments, in ac ordance with the rules of the Society for particulars, apply to W. H. GUNDRY, Lgent for Standard Fire Insurance Co. EAST STREET. STANDARD FIRE & MARINI INSURANCE COMPANY. The Company is prepared to take rish on all hinds of Property, includin Growing Crops of GRAIN and in stacl at current rates. W. H. GUNDRY, 78a Agent, East street, Ashburton. PATRICK O’ OON NO ] (Late of D. Fitzpatrick’s), Begs respectfully to inform his frienc and the public of Ashburton, that he hf OPENED BUSINESS in East stree opposite Albert Steam Flour Mills, an requests a share of their patronage. 800 and Shoes of all kinds made to orde Repairs neatly executed. Fit guarantee) 81(



T. Bullock. p Ro; P E ET T S AL E; SATURDAY DECEMBER ioth. My NEXT SALE of TOWN, SUBUR BAN and other PROPERTIES will take place on tho above date. Persons desirous of offering any 'will please communicate with the undersigned at once. 199 d T. BULLOCK. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr T. H. Brewer to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on SATURDAY, ioth DEC., L.S. 105, TINWALD, Fronting THOMPSON STREET. This Section is centrally situated, the Land is of first-rate quality, and, alto gether, a good site for a private residence. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 196 d Auctioneer. T.S. 682, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr H. Nicholson to offer for sale, by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, on SATURDAY, ioth DECEMBER, T. S. 68 2, Fronting HAVELOCK STREET. This is a very desirable site for a pri vate residence, and will be sold cheap and on liberal terms. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 197 d Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10. Sale of T.S. 464, BURNETT STREET, WITH BUILDINGS THEREON. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr James Mutch, to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, East street, On the above date, That VALUABLE CORNER SECTION, numbered 464, having a frontage of 66ft to Burnett street and 165 ft on William street, together with a comfortable Cottage thereon. This Section is fenced and improved, and will be sold on liberal terms declared at sale. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 198 d Auctioneer. A T. Bullock, UC T I O.N EER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. piOR SALE, Cheap, a capital American Buggy. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, a Cottage in Tancred street, now in occupation of Mr P. Clark. Possession can be had on 10th inst. T. BULLOCK. T7IOR SALE, CHEAP. A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, suitable lor cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK. O ATS. O T S. FOR SALE.—FEED OATS, in quan tities to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK, (JIO FARMERS. FOR SALE, cheap, a Second-hand DEERING STRING BINDER, new last season. T. BULLOCK. O O L. WOOL. The undersigned is a Purchaser at highest market price. T. BULLOCK fjf O FARMERS. A Deering Twine BINDER For Sale Cheap. T. BULLOCK M o- _i E y - L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates; also,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, in sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.—That valuable piece of Land opposite “ The Grange,” being Lotlß, 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 Sa’eyards affords a good opening for a person to take in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. * T. BULLOCK TO LET. —Premises in Moore street, known as the Chicory Works ; also. Shop and Dwelling-house adjoining the above. A low rental will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a Low Rental.—Cottage at Hampstead, known as Mayo’s Block; Shop and Dwelling-house, Triangle, ad ioining Mr Thiele’s, Baker. J 8 T. BULLOCK 827 c Auctioneer and Estate Agent. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. : 46a C. W. Ireland, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8t WANTED KNOWN— Promissory Note Forms on Sale, at th« Guardian Office.



J. T. Ford and Co. I: - T Ti 'jPORD & CO. have freSgived 5h fj , structions from the Trustees h r. the late Sir Cracroft Wilson’s Estate t( Sell by Public Auction, at e FRIEDLANDER BROS.’ SALEROOMS H ON THURSDAY, The 15th day of December, at 1 o’clocl sharp, ALL THAT VALUABLE ' Freehold Property Situated on the south bank of the > river Hinds, and comprising about IQKQ. ACRES of FREE- 1 SiKQ jOOO HOLD LAND J->OUO • Also, THE GOODWILL OF QOrv ACRES LEASEHOLD 007 001 (Education Reserve.) * . All securely fenced and divided into ' paddocks, and in a high state of cultivation. To be sold in Farms as follows : L 1 FARM No. 1 comprises la. 2r. 18p., sown with oats; grass laid down p with crop ; adjoins the Township of Mayfield. FARM No. 2 comprises 490 acres or thereabouts ; 280 acres wheat, 180 ploughed and in turnips, 30 acres native grass. FARM No. 3 comprises 410 acres or thereabouts; 350 acres wheat, 60 native grass ; permanent water. FARM No. 4—The Homestead Block, comprises about 342 a. 2r., of which about 250 acres are sown with oats and grass, laid down with crop; balance in English grass. The Buildings comprise four-roomed cottage, men’s house of four rooms, sixteen stall stable, with grain store and harness room ; smithy, stock and sheep yards, good well of water, with pump. FARM No. 5.—156 a. 2r. All in Eng lish grass. Adjoins the reserve. FARM No. 6.—373 a. Educational Reserve No. 1551, having about 11 years to run. Rental: Balance of first seven years, 5s 6d per acre ; second seven years, 7s 6d per acre. 250 acres or thereabouts in wheat; balance in native grass. FARM No. 7.—About 227 acres, all in English grass, with a good well of water, pump attached. FARM No. 8.—33 acres, laid down with grass. Permanent water. FARM No. 9.-94 acres, laid down with grass. Fenced. Permanent water. FARM No. 10.—55 a. 3r. Native grass land. Partly fenced. This valuable Estate has been divided into Farms as above in order to suit all classes of purchasers. Each Farm will have frontage on well made roads, and are within easy distance of the railways, as the Main South line will serve the lower Farms, and the upper Farms will be within easy distance of the Tinwald-Mount Somers line, nowin course of completion. The terms of payment will be made easy, and will be published on litho graphed plans to be issued at once, A conveyance will meet the Express train at Ashburton every Monday and Thursday, on arrival from Christchurch, returning to Ashburton at 5.30 p.m. In tending purchasers wishing to make a thorough inspection of the Properties offered will find reasonable accommodation at the Hinds homestead. Mr Archibald McColl, manager of the Rangitata Station will be at the Hinds homestead on Dec. Ist, and each alternate Monday and Thursday, to meet intending purchasers, and show them over the es tate. For further particulars, apply to J. T. FORD & CO., Cashel street, Christchurch, And Strathallan street, Timaru ; Or the MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ashburton. Particulars of Live and Dead Stock to follow Sale of the Land in future adver tisement. 223 d rpo J. T. FORD & CO., Auctioneers. 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 Fbibdlandbb Beos. to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District, 1 : Qur experience in all classes of Farm 1 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 j quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, • is a guarantee that the business entrusted , to our care will be well and promptly , attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., , auctioneers, . Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. ' May 23, 1881. 880 a Educational. I ADI ES’ SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY~JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number o: young ladies (boarders and day pupils who require superior educational advan “j tages, based upon the best modem sys tern. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Gover , nesses. Prospectuses and full particular ® on application. ~ References kindly permitted to Hi y Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M le Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. 0. A Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe, 332



Robert Wilkin and Co. i ASHBURTON COUNTY SAHEYARDS, | TUESDAY, 6th DECEMBER.. Messrs robt. wilkin & co, j (in conjunction with Messrs Jame son & 1 Roberts), are instructed to offer foi sale by Public Auction, on the above date 8 h.p. THRESHING MACHINE : ' complete and in thorough working order The whole is for absolute Sale, and il 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. sharp. The ordinary SALE of STOCK will take place at noon. _■ ROBT. WILKIN & CO., Auctioneers. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 106 d Ashburton. Matson, Con, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. k UCITONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Clover Seeds do do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c



119 AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in [Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OP 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, I Begs to thank the ladies of Ashburton for their patronage, and to inform them that she has now received the latest Styles from London and Paris. , Mourning and Wedding orders executed with her usual taste and style. Ladies making up their own materials I can have their patterns cut and fitted at a moderate charge. Also, Ladies’ Riding Habits, Jackets, j Children’s Costumes, and Boys’ Suits, , with full instructions for making up. Address— i MISS. BUCKMAN, ’ A I T K B‘N S T RB E^T, v (Near the High School) Ashburton. a ■ ? APPRENTICES WANTED, i 7 TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OE HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE r HIDES, PIGSKINS, &c. it U LIGHTBAND, ALLAN, & CO., : Hereford street, Christchurch 88c THE undersigned beg to advise their numerous Customers of the arrival 3 ‘ of a large consignment of NEW AND GENUINE SEEDS i. Of all kinds, for both Farm and Garden. b- These will be sold at the Lowest Rates. r- SEALY BROS., rs SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, East Street, Ashburton. is 707 c I. L X lOENSING ACT, 1881, on Sale at 2o I Office of this Paper. (Price, 2s 6d.



Business Notices. RN , ] HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE AND STRING). The owners of tn o above and others an informed we have engaged store-room o Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton, when we intend, after the arrival of our nev supply of Extras, to repair all Binden entrusted to our care, and put them ii thorough working order, for owneri only. The only charge made will be foi the extras and material used, at list prices payable in cash for delivery of machines, We have two experts engaged for th( work, one direct from Osborne’s Factory, who will be glad to explain the working of the Binder to save future trouble tt 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. N OTIOE 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 R E-OPENING NOTICE. Geo. Trickett Desires to inform his old customers and the public of Ashburton generally that he intends to Re-Open the shop near the Royal Hotel in a few days, where he will keep a well-selected Stock of Boots and Shoes. Particulars in further announce ment. GEO. TRICKETT (Opposite Hye’s Tinsmith shop), ■ 153 d Moore street. I AM A CASH PURCHASER Wool And will make ADVANCES Against same for Shipment on Owner’s acccount. Terms on application to JOSEPH CLARK,



142 d East street, Ashburton. CO fx, CO rH cc a *3 a rM 5* Pi Q o^3 S W o ~ pH w w w.-a < r=J CO -Q <ij * a © r PP co w H W .“> O S MM ® S 3 Fh i^3 w w CO a « © H P 3 «) j .S co I—. >OH isoo Wols® o<l£ A. W. Eandell, 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, comer of N. E. and N. W. Belts, Ashburton. 112 d Henry Bowers, -IyriLLER 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 : HENRY BOWERS, ALBERT STEAM FLOUR MILLS, West street, 7660 Ashburton TOHN MOISON, Practical Boot am Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings Tancred street. All kinds and descrip 3 tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged am sewn, made on the premises. Extr t attention paid to repairing. Moderat . charges, $



Business Notices B. W. Alcorn’s NEW DRAPERY STORE OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT., GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE OI ASHBURTON. WONDERFUL CHEAP PURCHASE OF THE STOCK OF DRAPERY OF MESSRS JACOB JOSEPH AND CO. Wholesale Warehousemen, of Wellington, Amounts to nearly L 4,000 wholesale price, purchased for less that H,OOO. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IN announcing to the public of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts the opening of my new premises in East street as a first-class GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOT STORE, and in soliciting a liberal share of support, 1 have to state that it is my intention to keep a thoroughly well-assorted stock in every department, embracing the newest styles, at strictly moderate prices. JACOB JOSEPH’S STOCK, Bought at 73| per cent, discount. I consider it as exceedingly fortunate for Ashburtonians as well as for myself that I am in the position to state that I have purchased the Drapery Stock of the above firm, amounting to L 4,000, at Wholesale Price, at a discount of 73f 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, 6d per box Men’s Felt Hats, regular price 7s 6d, re duced to 3s 6d Men’s Drab and Felt Yankee Hats, regular price 15s, reduced to 7s 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, <fec., at less than the usual price 120 doz. Stay Busks, regular price 8d and lOd, reduced to 3d and 4d. 75 doz. Infants’ Stay Bands, regular price 9d to Is 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, 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 Fit 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 be made up. S. W. ALCORN, East street, Ashburton. December 1, 1881. SPECIAL TELEGRAM.—“Parihaka, November 18,1881.—To Mr Thomas 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. Idld LFO RD 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 ol their liquors. Family Trade will be specially attended to i QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 78( a rPQRESHING BOOKS printed on tR e X shortest notice, at the Office of thi ic Paper. i 'T



Poyntz and 00. ALTER A. TWINE WOOD'S w Bipder & Harvester I sft 6in and 6ffc 6in Cut. Eight of the world’s highest prizes were awarded to ,W. A. Wooda Harvest ing Machine. •'■ ,'..>*<ra*l Special First at the Melbourne Exhi- The competitors of the “ Wood,” beingj dissatisfied with their defeat at the trial, appealed to the Gommissiotiers of the Exhibition for another trial. This being!granted, a second trial Whs held on December 23 last, at Rochester, Australia, when their Machine was again victorious, ' 1 competing against the McGcrmicfe, Os- ! borne, and Deering Twine Binders. • A FIELD TRIAL of W. A. Wood’s, Machine will bj held NEAR ASHBUR TON .early next month. | POYNTZ & GO., : : Agents. F 0 R S E A Second-hand Clayton and Shuttle worth COMBINE. Only wrought two seasons. In good order. sft 6in drum. POYNTZ & CO. THE Undersigned are now taking orders for Messrs Scott Bros. ’ celebrated GRASS STRIPPERS, Fitted with all the Latest Improvements. Full-width Machines. POYNTZ & 00. 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.” , ; : , “Messrs Poyntz and Go.: 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.—Fbakcis 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 Ckoskerie, 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. Geosgb Riohabd,' • Orari, ” POYNTZ & co: 0 N S E. Wood’s and McCormick’s Binding Wire, Binding Twine, and all Machine Extras. POYNTZ & CO. F 0 R S E 250 acres of good LAND, well fenced, within 10 miles of Ashburton; 160 acres in crop, the balance ploughed ready for turnips. POYNTZ & CO. F 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 8,000 sheep. There are 250 acres in growing wheat, and this is a most desirable properly. POYNTZ & GO. F 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. Axso, A Farm of 78 acres, well-fenced mid 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. T 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. F O R S A E. Several well-built comfortable houses, of different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & GO,; r O R S E. A quarter of an acre in, Cox street, on which is erected a substantial four-roomed .1 House. The land is well fenced’; . and laid ,out and planted with choice trees. - POYNTZ & CO. F 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 partaof: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. O R S E. TOWN SECTIONS. 60, Kermode street. 742, 743, Peter Street. 675, 316, 318, Havelock street. 118, 119, Moore street west ’ ~822, 828, Cox street. "818, Aitkeh street. 860, Grey street. . 689, Cameron street.' 293. . 274. r- POYNTZ & CO. M o N ,E Sums of Money to invest at current ' rates,, on Freehold Security. , From LSO upwards.' ' POYNTZ & CO.