THE ASHBTIEmy GHARtHAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1881.



£ -s,^:T»^oid'^aa* !T ©o‘' T T. FORD iS 00. have received in •l m structions from the Trustees in the late SirJ. O. Wilson’s estate, to Sell by Public Auction, at T I N W A L D, ON THURSDAY, JANUARY STH, 1882, The ’ following VALUABLE DRAUGHT HORSES, " HARNESS HORSES, HACKS, WORKING BULLOCKS, ’ ; ■■ AND Farming Plant, Belonging to the Rangitata Station, and removed to Tinwald for con -1 venience of Sale. The Auctioneers beg to call the atten tion of Farmers, Contractors, and others to this IMPORTANT SALE, Which comprises— ■try First-class Draught Mares and •A#’ Geldings g Draught Mares with Foals at foot g Hackney Mares with Foals at foot Useful Stallion Hacks



Pair of Carriage Ponies (have been constantly driven together) Thoroughbred Stallion (“Noble man ”)' Team of eight Working Bullocks, with Bray, Yokes, Bown and Chains complete Six-horse Wagon 2 Drays with frames g Tip Carts, with frames J Grass Seed Stripper 2 Peering Twine Binders 2 McCormick Wire Binders 2 Titters, by Reid and Gray D.F. Ploughs, by Reid and Gray Barrowman Ploughs £ Bets Tine Harrows 2 Sets Tripod Harrows 1 Bight-horse Power Threshing Machine. with Plant complete. Machine, with Plant complete. Cambridge and Wood Rollers 2 Smyth’s Broad-cast Seed Sowers, with Chain Harrows attached with Chain Harrows attached 2Q Sets of Harness and Swingletrees J Express Wagon j Double Set of Harness &c., &c., &c. The Draught Horses have been care fully selected and put together regardless of cost, and will be found staunch, sound, and in thorough working order. The Implements are now in use and in . thorough repair; and in consequence of the farms on the Hinds river being dis posed of, the whole of the Stock and Plant will be sold WITHOUT RESERVE. J. T. FORD & CO., ./ Auctioneers, r : FRIBDLANDER BROS,, Agents, S96d Ashburton. 10 STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IK THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we Have COMMENCED BUSINESS at * - ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL ■ . AGENTS, For the Sale of J - STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. ‘‘We have arranged with Messrs 1 iferayir.Awnm Bros. to receive entries, '' and to make arrangements for sales on V our account in the Ashburton District. ' ‘ Our experience in all classes of Farm ind Station Properties, Stock, Produce, : &c.,. and our intimate knowledge of the ‘ markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ,ao- with the requirements of the ‘' district of Messrs Preidlander Biros., who cwry out the arrangements for sales, Si u» guarantee that the business entrusted to oor ( care will be well and promptly attended to. 3, T. Ford and Co. AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton.



reference to the above, our 1 T name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. PRIEDLANDER 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. r.MSW ZEALAND BRANCH : J. STUART ReID, 1 General Agent, Wellington. MessrsTcoKßß andßestell having been appointed AGENTS for the Ashburton District for the above Company, are now prepared to accept'risks at lowest current rates. EKED. H. BARNES, 2484 Agent for Canterbury. BRITISH AND MERCAN- INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. l . Subscribed Capital ... £2,000,000 dSfireFund 1,201,243 V,-life Jtand 3,380,107 ’gpi pjwmiiimM, for 1880 ... 951,173 ■!?; ** * . Ashbubton Agency: ;-'V : |POYNTZ AND CO., .. East street. . 774 c ,P. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser of 3 ,. —v—a;,in any'quantity, at £3 per ton. Address, F. Ma*o, Hampstead Bone * Mills. 8340 fi'rTT’ J J ' : !tivl t



TrUnllook. i T. Bullock, UOTIONEER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashbubton. QRASS LAND. GRASS LAND. TO LET, at a low rental—A FARM of 230 Acres, together with a seven roomed House, situated about 1J 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. fJIO FARMERS. FOR SALE, Cheap, Harvester King Wire Binder. T. BULLOCK. F JIOR SALE, Cheap, a capital American Buggy. T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE, CHEAP. A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, suitable lor cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK. 0 ATS. O s. FOR SALE. —FEED OATS, in quan tities to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK, M O N E Y. L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates; also,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, in sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE.—That valuable piece of Land opposite “ The Grange,” being Lot 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, and containing 41a 3r 28p, situated only two miles from the township of Ashburton. . T. BULLOCK. 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 FOP SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. T. BULLOCK TO LET, at a Low Rental. —Shop and Dwelling-house, Triangle, adjoining Mr Thiele’s, Baker. T. BULLOCK 827 c Auctioneer and Estate Agent. o 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 Lost. REWARD. “LOST—From the Hinds, about a fort night ago, one Brown Draught HORSE, branded S with J conjoined on near shoulder. The above reward will be paid to anyone who may lead to the recovery of the same to the undersigned. Any person detaining the horse after this notice will be prosecuted. HOUGHTON & CO., 399 d Hinds. Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION TO DUNEDIN, INVER CARGILL, AND THE LAKES. EXTENDED PRIVILEGES. Passengers may Book on 26th Dec. (per Express Train) at same Cheap Fares as on 24th, the Tickets being available for return . for Fourteen Days from date of issue. W. M. HANNAY, Traffic Superintendent. Traffic Superintendent’s Office, Dunedin, Dec. 20, 1881 414 d



ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) IMPORTANT NOTICE. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. GRAND SOUTHERN TOUR TO DUNEDIN, INVERCARGILL, AN D THE LAKES (Including Waimea Plains). On the 24th DECEMBER Excursion Tickets will be issued as under:— .3 From 6D cT w o ® -M go a . ODJ : Ist. 2nd Ist. 2nd. Ist. 2iid. Christchurch 30s 20s 50s 35s 60s 40s Ashburton... 30s 20s 50s 35s 60s 40s Terauka ...20s 15s 40s 30s 50s 35s Timaru ... 20s 15s 40s 30s 60s 35s Waimate ... 20s 15s 40s 30s 50s 35s Passengers from Intermediate places inust take Ordinary Tickets by one of the Ordinary Trains to nearest of above Sta tions, and there re-book at Excursion Fares, and join Excursion Train. i The Excursion Tickets will be available for Passengers to travel to Dunedin either by 8 15 a.m. Express on 24th, or by Night Special same day, leaving Christchurch at 8.40 p.m., Ashburton at 11.10 p.m., Temuka at 12.45 a.m., Timaru at 1.30 a.m., Studholme Junction at 2.35 a m., arriving at Dunedin at 8 a.m. (25th). The Tickets are available for return at any time within 14 days from day of issue (i.e., the return journey must be completed by 9th January, 1882). Passengers for Kingston and Queens town may continue their journey from Dunedin on Monday, 26th December, by | a Special Train which leaves at 6.15 a.m., | arriving in Kingston at 2.25 p.m., where a Steamer will be in readiness to leave for Queenstown; or Passengers for Invercar gill and Kingston desirous of remaining a few days in Dunedin, or at any Station south of Dunedin, and then going forward, may travel by any Ordinary Train. Kingston or Queenstown Passengers have the option of travelling either by Waimea Plains Railway or via Invercar gill, when going or returning. W. M. HANNAY, Traffic Superintendent. Traffic Superintendent’s Office, g



Matson, Coz, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. A UOONEERS & 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 deacr tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &C., &c.



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in .Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Odr Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at'ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JANUARY 3. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, ’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 35d 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 Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD, Whisky I Brandy Port ’’Best Brands Sherry Claret Lager Beer in Bottle Agent for Joel’s Celebrated Dunedin Beer, in bulk and bottle. Agent foe AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



Lot 81, North West Belt, containing J-acre, vith good four-roomed cottage thereon For particulars apply to W. H. SUNDRY.



OR SALE. 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, uranam street. W. H. GUNDRY.



Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock’s Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Terms easy. W. H. GUNDRY,



ONEY TO LEND. M On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest current rates. Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BROKER (under the Land Transfer Act.) v 478 a



Educational. ABIES’ 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 '3)l* Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. 0. A. Watibn and Rev. W. A, Pascoe. 334 c J



Barristers, Bolicitofs, & Branson & Purnell, pABRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a B C. W. Ireland, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a Business Notices. IT is not altogether a new idea, when business people burst into rhyme in their advertisements. Our grandfathers and grandmothers have read some ex crutiating poetry in advertisements in their time just as we do sometimes now. From an old newspaper dated a while after the Flood, a tea dealer, expatiating on the merits of his tea, has the follow ing : , “ For lords and ladies it is fit; Seven shillings is the price of it.” I’m not going to paint the lily or gild re fined gold by attempting to improve on that, but it should be a source of comfort to the tea drinkers of Ashburton and sur rounding districts that they can now pro cure the finest Teas at my establishment for much less money. 1 have just re ceived a fresh consignment of Nelson, Moate, and Co.’s Poke Blended Teas, in packets and boxes. I have also opened up an assortment of Fancy Goods, and fruits in variety are constantly arriving, so that my patrons may have plenty to chose from at the coming festive season. I wish all my kind customers a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. H. M. Carson’s New Fruit and Italian Ware house (next Bank of Now Zealand), East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co.’s Pure Blended Teas.—See ad vertisement and handbills. 3c



BAKER BROS., ■pUILDERS, CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road and Cass street, Ashburton. PLANS PREPARED & ESTIMATES GIVEN. 472 c



General election, 1881. Owing to the great dearth of candidates for the coming election, Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the public of the Ashburion County that he will PLACE HIS SERVICES at the dis posal of the Electors of the County, and be most happy to supply them with all classes of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Second Shipment just to hand, ex “ Norman M'Leod.” Judge of candidates for the future by their actions in the past. A. 0. has no objection to be judged by that test. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS In the following goods : 2 Cases Frillings, at 4£d, 6d, lOd, and 1s per yard 3 Cases Brown Hollands, at 6d, Bd, lOd, and Is, greatly reduced 1 Case Prints, at 4d ; former price, 6d 4 Cases Prints, at 6d ; former price, 8d I Case Ladies’ Fichus, from 3s 6d up wards 3 Cases Ladies’ Straw Hats and Bonnets, at little over half-price 2 Cases Cretonnes, at 8d to 2s—beautiful pattern I Case Ladies’ Silk Ties and Collarettes in all shades 2 Cases Ladies’ Gloves, Taffetta and Jersey, all at reduced prices. DRESS GOODS. 4 Cases Black Alpaca at lOd (see patterns) 2 Cases Black Persian Cords, at Is, Is 4d to Is 9d 3 Cases French Merinos, all shades, splendid value, from 2s 2 Cases Ladies’ Embossed Hose, in wine and mulberry shades Children’s Hose in all colors Gloves in endless variety, from 6d per pair 6 Cases New Washing Materials—Attila Cloth, Oatmeal Cloth, Sea Shades, Navy Blue, Creams, Cardinals, Browns, etc., etc. DRESSMAKING.



Special attention given to the making up of Ladies' Costumes. Prices strictly moderate, and a perfect fit guaranteed. MILLINERY. A large stock of Trimmed Hats, Bon nets, etc., to select from. Ladies’ Hats and Bonnets trimmed and made up in the most fashionable style. Prices very moderate. BOOTS. As usual, I hold an immense stock of Ladies’ and Children’s Boots at prices to suit everyone. Gentlemen’s Boots in great variety, from 8s 6d. CLOTHING. L6OO worth of New Kaiapoi Goods, as shown at late Show., Men’s Suits in Kaiapoi, Mosgiel, and Geelong in great variety. Men’s : Trousers and Vests at moderate prices. Men’s Hats from 2s 6d upwards. tailoring department. Suits made to measure from 84s, of English, Scotch, Irish, or Colonial Tweeds. SOLE AGENT FOR THE Davis VERTICAL FEED SEWING MACHINE (the best machine ever invented). Send for sample of work. ANDREW ORR, IMPORTER, &c. Ashburton, Nov. 19th, 1881. 879 c ERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Tiraaru, Opposite the Theatre. None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the studio. Ferrier’s series of Panoramic Views of Timaru now ready, and may be had at the Studio, or from any of the Booksellers. Price, 2s 6d. 219 c D. MONK’S JLJL * ORIENTAL BILLIARD AND REFRESHMENT SALOON is NOW OPEN DAILY. Tables by Alcock and Thurston of the highest quality. Carved in solid walnut. Come and see one of the FINEST BILLIARD SALOONS In the Colony, FLEMING’S BUILDINGS, TRIANGLE Next A. Wilson, Tobacconist, 260 Christchurch.



Business Notices S. W. Alcorn's NEW DRAPERY STORE. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE OF ASHBURTON. WONDERFUL CHEAP PURCHASE OF THE STOCK OF DRAPERY OF MESSRS JACOB JOSEPH AND CO., Wholesale Warehousemen, of Wellington, Amounts to nearly L 4,000 wholesale price, purchased for less than LI,OOO. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IN announcing to the public of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts the opening of my new premises in East street as a first-class GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOT STORE, and in soliciting a liberal share of support, 1 have to state that it is my intention to keep a thoroughly well-assorted stock in every department, embracing the newest styles, at strictly moderate prices. JACOB JOSEPH’S STOCK, Bought at 73| per cent, discount.



I consider it as exceedingly fortunate for Ashburtonians as well as for myself that I am in the position to state that I have purchased the Drapery Stock of the above firm, amounting to L 4,000, at Wholesale Price, at a discount of 73| per cent, on landed cost, and will thus be able to sell all these Goods at LESS THAN HALF PRICE, and still.have a good profit. Amongst this Stock there is a large quantity of all sorts of Infants’ Under clothing, Girls’ Night Dresses and Che mises (plain, frilled, and trimmed,), which will be sold at about the price of the ma terial, so that ladies will be saved the labor and expense of making. The following are a few of the articles from the Stock of Jacob Joseph and 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 6d, re duced to 3s fid Men’s Drab and Felt Yankee Hats, regular price 15s, reduced to 7s fid 72 doz. Men’s Printed Border Pockets, finest quality, regular price Is, reduced to fid 37 doz. Men’s Chintz Silk Pockets, regular price 4s and 4s 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 Pnsks, 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 6d 800 yards Wools Beigees, usual price Is 4d and Is 6d, 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. V 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 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 Te 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 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 BOOKS printed on the g shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper. i



Business Notices. Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ray, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Oormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. 0. RA T, Opposite Ceutrat. Hotel, Wakantti Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists ox Application. 831 a NEW INDUSTRY. A S P H A~L TING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c TO BUTCHERS, FELLMONGERS, FARMERS, & OTHERS. WE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF HIDES, CALFSKINS, PELTS, HORSE HIDES, PIGSKINS, &C. LIGHTBAND, ALLAN, & CO., Hereford street, Christchurch 88c R. Galloway, TINWALD, Wheelwright and General agri cultural IMPLEMENT MAKER. All Repairs neatly executed with promptitude and despatch, and at reason able prices. 197 a IJUNWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All descriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS. ALL LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Huedles Manufactured on the Premises. C. JE P H.S ON, Manager. 100 c OTI 0 E . Thomas Taylor, PASTRY COOK, &0., Manufacturer of Superior Cordials. T. T. having had considerable ex perience in the manufacture of the above in the Old Country, can with confidence recommend them to his numerous cus tomers and friends. Those who wish to treat themselves will please give their orders early, as Christmas time is so near, and T. T. being very busy preparing for it. I shall also have a large assortment of Cakes, specially made for Christmas, and as everybody knows what my Cakes are, they therefore require no comment. In order that the public may suit them selves and oblige me, please give your orders early. All orders punctually attended to. Cordials Wholesale and Retail. 295 d Henry Bowers, rILLER AND GRAIJS MER CHANT, legs to announce to Farmers and Con nors that he has OPENED a GENE- L STORE for supplying the following ids, at a low rate FOR CASH ; i’lour (superfine), per 2001bs 24s Od our, 2001bs. our, lOOlbs. our, SOlbs. ■an, single sack 20s Od 10s0d 5s 6d 3s 4d 6s Od 2s 3d 0s 9d 2a Od 2s 3d 2s Id Oaten Chaff Good Chaff... Barley, per bushel Chicken Wheat, per bushel Oats, per bushel Potatoes, Carrots, Peas, Beans, Crushed Barley, Crushed Oats, Oatmeal, &c., &c. leaning, Dressing, and Grinding Wheat, lOd per bushel. ALBERT STORES, EAST STREET. henry bowers, ALBERT STEAM FLOUR MILLS, West street, • 7660 Abhbubion ,



Business Notices. ■JjjIREE 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 a share of patronage. Stick to Free Trade and Free Will Stick to You. R. LANCASTER. 301 d RE-COMMENCEMENT of . BUSINESS. The undersigned begs to notify to his numerous customers that he has taken the Shop lately occupied by S. W. Alcorn, in Wills street, adjoining the old pre mises, where he will carry on the SADDLERY BUSINESS as heretofore. James Tait, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, Wills street. 265 d EVER BE DOWN IN THE DUMPS. Fortune may favor, though she may frown; Bright morning comes after the night, And no matter how long a good man may be down, He’ll rise if he sticks to the right. In the game of onr lives, though the “ deuce ” is to play, We all have our chances of “ trumps,” “Fair dealing” if you would “count honors,” we say, And never be down in the dumps. The oldest of men tell us life is a span, Though the “lane without turning” seems long; When sadness creeps into the heart of a man He should hurry it out with a song. Though the road be so rough that the progress is slow, Though our knees may be aching with bumps, ’Twill be changed if a little further we go, So never be down in the dumps. Should folk disappoint—say, your tailor, to wit, With separate garment or suit, Visit G. J. F. Lublow for perfection in tit, And saving your money to boot. He’ll suit you with all that is novel and rare, And prove himself a regular “ trump,” For giving both cheapness and thorough good wear, So never be down in the dumps. To give Stylish and Reliable Materials, Perfect Fit, and unmistakable Cheapness, is the state of perfection attained in the Clothing supplied by 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 themselves and their sons at G. J. E. Lublow’s, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a I Orr and Co., ronmonge AND R S 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, lr, and 1 gallons Lamp Black Raddle Seaming Twine' Ink Powder Sponge Baths Ranges and Grates American Stoves Fenders and Fire Irons Colonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans E. P. Cruets and Mugs E. P. Pickle Jars Table Cutlery Sheap Shears Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tools Builders’ Ironmongery Furnishing Ironmongery Spades and Forks Shovels and Rakes 100 kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting Barbed Fence Wire Fencing Wire (plain), Nos. ,8, 9,’and 10 Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil Lard Oil Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine Flue Brushes Machine Oil (New Zealand production) M'Cormick Reapers and Binders 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Cornsacks, full size All extras for M'Cormick Machines Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch prices Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch prices



GROCERIES. We would invite the attention of families and all who wish to buy in quantities any of the following goods, to the fact that we hold very large stocks, and are prepared to sell at lowest wholesale prices. TEA We are now making a speciality of, and can supply the pure article, combining strength and flavour, at from Is 9d to 3s per lb. COFFEE. Fresh ground Mocha Coffee (loose) can be had, pure or mixed, with locally pre pared Chicory. To buy the article in this way effects a great saving, as the tins are weighed with all tinned coffee, which adds 20 per cent to the price. SUGAR. 10 TONS WHITE AND YELLOW CRYSTAL. TOBACCO. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST. Soap, Candles, Currants Raisens, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the best quality and at lowest price. j ORR AND. CO. p.S.—China and Glassware at Job Prices. 12d Licensing act, issi, on Sale at Office of this Paper. Price, 2s 6d,



Poyntz and Co. WALTER A. WOOD’S TWINE Binder & Harvester sft 6m and 6fb 6in Out:; Eight of the world’s highest prizes were awarded to W. A. Wood’s Harvest ing Machine. Special First at the Melbourne Exhi bition. The competitors of the “ Wood," being dissatisfied with their defeat 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 bo held NEAR ASHBUR TON early next month. POYNTZ & CO., Agents. Jjl O R SALE. A Second-hand Clayton and Shuttle worth COMBIinE. 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 & HAXTON & BEATTIE’S PATENT FLEXIBLE HARROWS, which are giving universal satisfaction, vide Testimonials:— “To Messrs Poyntz and Co., Ashbur ton : Sirs, —The 21ft Flexible Harrows I had from you please me very much. They are the best Harrows I ever used. In rough ground especially they show them selves to advantage.—H. W. Parsons, Seafield.” “Messrs Poyntz and Co.: Having harrowed 1,800 acres of land, both rough and smooth, this season with a set of Haxton and Beattie’s Flexible Harrows, I have no hesitation in saying they are the best kind of harrows I ever used. They clear themselves well in rough land, 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. Q N SALE Wood’s and McCormick’s Binding Wire, Binding Twine, and all Machine Extras. POYNTZ & CO. JP 0 R 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. Y O R SALE. A Splendid SHEEP-FARM of 1,2C0 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 tvheat, 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 : f table on the land, and a garden well stocked with fruit trees. POYNTZ & CO. FJT Ow N 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. F POYNTZ & CO. OR S A L U Several well-built comfortable houses, different sizes, in various parts the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. JP O R 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. JpOR SALE OR TO LET A Five-roomed HOUSE, thoroughly well finished, on the North East iTown 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 verj profitable investment. POYNTZ & CO.



T o L E T Two, three, four, and five roomed honses, within easy distance of the centre of the town. POYNTZ & GO.



TOWN SECTIONS. J T.S. 60, Kermode street. T.S. 742, 743, 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. Sums of Money to invest at .current rates, on Freehold Security. FrourHjSO upwards. POTNTZ & CO. POYNTZ & Cp.