THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1881.



Public Notices. A FRIENDLY GOOSEBERRY com petition, confined to the County of Ashburton, is now on, for the Six Largest Gooseberries, to be weighed by Mr J. M. Cambridge, Chemist. Open until noon of SATURDAY, Jan. 7, when the deci sion will be published. 533 d jQ E E RIN 6 TWINE BINDER. Only a few Machines left, for which early application is necessary. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 337 d Ashburton Agents. Funeral Notices. pUNEEAL NOTICE. The friends of the late Mr J. M. McCombe are respectfully informed that his Funeral will take place TO-MORROW MORNING, leaving Mr Pauling’s house, Beach road, at 10.15. GEORGE PARKIN, 435 d Undertaker. JIUNERAL NOTICE. The friends of Mr James Hampton are respectively invited to attend the Funeral of his late sister Alice, which will leave her brother’s residence South road, Tin wald, at 3.30 p.m. TO-MORROW (Sun day). GEORGE PARKIN, 434 d Undertaker. Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS—BOXING DAT, 1881. On the 26th the evening train will leave Christchurch for Ashburton at 5.20 p.m. No Goods Traffic. Fares: Christmas and New Year’s Holidays. All ordinary Single Fare Tickets issued on 23rd December, or any day up to and including 3rd January, will he available , for return up to and including 7th , January. SPECIAL~NOTICE. Ordinary Single Fare Tickets to Bang- ( ston issued at Amberley, Waitaki, or any . intermediate station on same dates as > above will be available for return up to ( and including 14th January. . FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. j Traffic Manager’s Office, . Christchurch, Dec. 20th,|1881. 404 d , Tenders.



EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CANTERBURY INTERIOR MAIN i LINE 1 (Oxiord-Malvern Section.) WEST OXFORD CONTRACT. FORMATION, PERMAMENT WAY, AND BRIDGES. WRITTEN TENDERS will be received at this Office until noon of TUESDAY, the 3rd January, ISB2, for the above j Contract. They are to be marked on the e outside, “ Tender for West Oxford Con tract,” and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Dunedin. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed - and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders j are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer’s office by the same hour. Drawings, specifications, and general con ditions may be seen at this Office, and at < the Public Works Offices at Auckland, * Wellington, and Christchurch. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. ‘ By command. Engineer-in-Charge, Middle Island. Public Works Office, Dunedin, 3rd Dec., 1881. 304 d VIEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. HURUNUI-WAITAKI RAILWAY. MAIN LINE. TIMARU ENGINE-SHED CONTRACT. WRITTEN TENDERS will be re ; ceived at this office until noon of TUESDAY, the 3rd January, 1882, for the above contract. They are to be marked on the outside, “Tender for Timaru Engine-shed Contract,” and ad - dressed to the Hon. the Minister for - Public Works, Dunedin. Telegraphic * tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any telegraph office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer’s office by the same hour. Drawings, s specifications, and general conditions may be seen at this office, and at tbo Public Works Office at Christchurch, and at the Post Office, Timaru. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Engineer-in-Charge, M.I. Public Works Office, Dunedin, Dec. 19, 1881. 403 d TENDERS are invited for CUTTING and TYING, with string, 120 Acres Grain Crop. Tenders close JAN. sth. Any tender not necessarily accepted. W. N. BLAIR, V. R. FRANK M. FOSTER, 421 d Winslow.



TENDERS will be received at my Office until 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, 3rd January, 1882, for Building STABLE (in brick or alone) in Ashburton. Plans and specifications may be seen until Wednesday, 28th, at Mr Cookson’s, Ashburton, and after that date at my office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Hereford street, Christchurch. 406 d SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited from persons 1 willing to perform the duties of SCAVEN-1 GBR to the Borough for One or Three I '-Tears.::' I . Specifications may be seen at the Town' Clerk’s Office. Tenders to be sent in to Jibe undersigned not later than Twelve ( 9ok noon on THURSDAY, the 29th December. J. C. MADDISfON, Architect. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office. tble in Ashburton. is on every Tea 397 d SIMJ



J. T. Ford and Co. ■ PRELIMINARY ADVERTISE f MENT. Messrs j. t. ford & co. wm offer for sale. At the County Saleyards, ON TUESDAY, 3RD PROX., 880 ACRES OF STANDING CROP OF WHEAT, In one or more lots. The Crop is on the land fronting the Hinds river, lately in occupation by the late Sir J. C. Wilson. For particulars, see future advertise ment. J. T. FORD & CO., Auctioneers ; or FRIEDLANDER BROS., 536 d Agents. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Messrs j. t. ford and co., wm hold an extensive CLEARING SALE OF LIVE STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c., AT MR TISCH’S, SPREAD EAGLE HOTEL. Early in JANUARY NEXT. Full particulars of which will appear shortly. 383 d TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AX ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlandbr Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to.



J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a For Sale. TWINE BINDER. FOR SALE, a second-hand Machine, in first-rate order, having cut only 110 acres. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 412 d Ashburton. JjlOR SALE BRIGHAM’S MOWERS & REAPERS. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 314 d Ashburton. OR SALE. Rural Section 28403—705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405—103a1r13p Rural Section 28406—387 a 2r 20p Rural Section 28407—234 a3r lOp 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. FOR SALE OR TO LET—A FARM of 564 Acres Land, situate at Dro more, 2J miles from the Railway Station. Land fenced and subdivided. Cottage and concrete tank; the water-race runs along the boundary. 350 Acres are laid down in grass, 150 acres in stubble after one crop, balance in tussock. Apply to, 242 d CUFF & GRAHAM. SALE BY THE SIGNED. UNDER- Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated Canterbury, Zealandia, and Austra lian Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lO 10a, simple strong and compact. 098 a POYNTZ & CO.



T 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. 8510 Ashburton^ O T E N All persons INDEBTED to me will oblige by paying their Accounts as soon as possible, as I am sorely in want of the money, owing to the late fire. C. BOURK. W-r-rANTED KNOWN—If you want to yV Grow a splendid crop of Turnips, Purchase some of Mayo’s Bonedust. —Address F. Mayo, Hamstead Mills. 255 d



WANTED KNOWN.—SPRING AND SUMMER MILLINERY. MISS YERRALL is now Showing her First Display of Spring Millinery. Co lombo street (opposite Cookham House.) 827 c WANTED KNOWN—That Robert Elston, Burnett street, Ashburton, having procured the Newest Apparatus, is to SWEEP CHIMNEYS at very low rates. Any orders left at the } Town Hall will receive prompt attention. 1 760 c



Alfred Harrison. PRELIMINARY MENT. 1 ALFRED HARRISON, favored With inatrucions from Dr Murdoch; "Tvill Sell by Public Auction, on the PREMISES, BURNETT STREET, The whole of his FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, &c. Date of sale and full particulars in futpre advertisements. ALFRED HARRISON, 407 d Auctioneer. . T. Bullock. V. R. AMBERLEY-BLUFF RAILWAY. STORE SITES AT CHERTSEY STATION. THE undersigned has received instruc tions from the General Manager of Railways to offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT HIS ROOMS, EAST STREET, ON SATURDAY, 31ST DECEMBER, At 1.30, The LEASE for ten years, from the Ist January, 1882, of TWO SITES for Stores, each 80ft by 100 ft in the above station yard. Terms and conditions of sale, which, together with a plan of the land, can also be inspected at any time previous to the sale at my office. T. BULLOCK, 382 d Auctioneer. A T. Bullock, UC T I O.N EER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashbubton.



FARMERS For Sale, 800 Cross-bred LAMBS. T. BULLOCK. - QRASS LAND. GRASS LAND. TO LET, at a low rental—A FARM of 230 Acres, together with a seven roomed House, situated about 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. T o F A R M E R S . FOR SALE, Cheap, Harvester King Wire Binder. T. BULLOCK. IOR SALE, Cheap, a capital American Buggy. T. BULLOCK. F F OR SALE, CHEAP. A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, suitable for cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK. O ATS. O T 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 FOR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site Eor private residence. T. BULLOCK



TO LET, at a Low Rental. —Shop and Dwelling-house, Triangle, adjoining Mr Thiele’s, Baker. T. BULLOCK 827 c Anctioneer and Estate Agent. To Let. TO LET- Three SHOPS and 3 OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. R. Hodder and Co., as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Apply, Robert Alcorn. 143 d Public Companies. Scottish imperial insurance Capital ... £1,000,000. Head Office, 151, West George street,



Glasgow. General Manager: W. W. W. Reid. new ZEALAND BRANCH ; J. STUART REID, General Agent, Wellington. Messrs Tucker andßestbll havingbeen appointed AGENTS for the Ashburton District for the above Company, are now prepared to accept risks at lowest current rates. FRED. H. BARNES, 248 d Agent for Canterbury. IVTORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Capital £2,000,000, Are now prepared to effect Insurances on Growing Crops and Threshing Machinery. POYNTZ & CO., Agents, 424 d Ashburton. "IVTORTH BRITISH AND MEROAN- TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c THE GUARDIAN is published everj evening, giving every day sws, itp to the hour of going to press. This ij better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



Matson. Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. A UCONEERS & 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 Corn sacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all descr tions Clover Seeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and J-chesta OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &C.



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &o. We are now prepared, to purchase WOOL in large or email quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sailks in .Uhkistchukch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Odb Stokes. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will beheld at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NBXT,.SALE at’ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JANUARY 3. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. I Agents for Robey, ’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 35d W. H. Gundry.



W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agent, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Noa. 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 j Port ["Best B ran( is Sherry Claret J Lager Beer in Bottle Agent for Joel’s Celebrated Dunedin Beer, in bulk and bottle. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



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



F o R s B. Section 59, Tinwald, adjoining Messrs Jones and BtadshaSv’s grain store. This is one of the best sites in Tinwald, either for a shop or grain store, having good frontage to the railway line and being so close to the station. Also, section 133, Tinwald, next to the Temperance Hall, Graham street, W, H. GUNDRY, P O R SAL E. Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock’s Block, East Town Belt, Cheap. Terms eaßy ’ W. H. GUNDRY, O N E Y TO LEND. On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest current rates. Applyto W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BROKER (under the Land Transfer Act.) A ’ ' 478 a Educational. RADIES’ SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS,,, HARDY~JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number _of young ladies (boarders and day pupils) who require superior educational advan- 1 tages, based upon the best modern sys tem. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Gover ; nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars 'i on application. References kindly permitted to Hia Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. j| Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. 0. AJ Watson] and Rev. W. A. Pasco e. 8340



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. Business Notices. /CHRISTMAS CHEER FOR THE MILLION, AT A. Thiele’s, TRIANGLE. CAKES, BON-BONS, LUCKY - _ BAGS, &c. Also, AUCKLAND NEW POTATOES, AND RIPE ONIONS. COME AND SEE! A. THIELE. 430 d



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 New Zealand), East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co.’s Pure Blended Teas. —See ad vertisement and handbills. 3c BAKER BROS., CONTRACTORS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui road 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 AND CLOTHING, AT GREATLY REDX7CED PRICES. Second Shipment just to hand, ex “ Norman M'Leod.” Judge of candidates for the future by their actions in the past. A. O. has no objection to be judged by that test. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS In the following goods : 2 Cases Frillings, at 4jd, 6d, lOd, and Is 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 Jeisey, 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 stoek 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, &o. FERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS, Main South road, Timaru, 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. 1 2190



Business Notices S. W. Alcorn’s NEW DRAPERY STORE. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE OF ASHBURTON. WONDERFUL CHEAP PURCHASE OP THE STOCK OF DRAPERY 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 73f 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 6d Men’s Drab and Felt Yankee Hats,



regular price 15s, reduced to 7s 6d 72 doz. Men’s Printed Border Pockets, finest quality, regular price Is, reduced to 6d 37 doz. Men’s Chintz Silk Pockets, regular price 4s and 4s 6d, reduced to 2s and 2s 6d 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 6d and Is Boys’ and Men’s Leather and Elastic Belts, at leas than half-price 65 doz. Colored Gossamer Falls, regular price 3s 6d and 4s, reduced to Is 6d and 2s Lace Falls, Crape Falls, Crape Sets, &0., at loss than the usual price 120 doz. Stay Pnaks, regular price 8d and lOd, reduced to 3d and 4d. 75 doz. Infants’ Stay Bands, regular price 9d to Is 6d, now 4Jd to lOd 39 doz. Infants’ Frock Bodies, regular price 2s 6d to 4s 6d, now Is to 2s 3d 65 Colored Lama Long Shawls, regular price 19s 6d and 255, now 11s 6d and 13s 6d 800 yards Wools Beigees, usual price Is 4d and 1s 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, 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 coat price. SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIES. Dressmaking. I have the pleasure to inform the Ladies that I have secured the services of a first class Dressmaker from Wellington, noted for Perfection of Fit combined with great taste and style. Operations in the Dress making Department will commence on Monday, the 12th inst., and orders can now be taken in the shop. To prevent disappointment, Materials purchased on the premises only will be made up. S. W. ALCORN, East street, Ashburton. December 1, 1881.



SPECIAL TELEGRAM. —“ Parihaka, November 18,1881.—T0 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 LFOED 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 Trad e will be specially attended to. QUINTON BROS., ALFORD BREWERY. 78d fpHRESHING BOOKS printed on the J. shortest notice, at the Office of this i Paper.



Business Notices. -pREB 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 TVYEYER BE DOWN IN THE JN 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, Yisit 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 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. F. Loiblow’s, EAST STREET, Ashburton. 718 a Orr and Co., ronmongers AND 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 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), 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. ORR AND CO. P.S. —China and Glassware at Job Prie n <s. 12d Licensing act, issi, on at Office of this Paper. Price, 2s 6d.



Poyntz and Co. ru Messrs poyntz & co. wish to draw special attention to their re* vised list of properties, viz., FARMS : 300 acres, close to Wakanui creek, well improved, part in crop, balance in English grass. 397 acres, R.S. 26616 and 26655; , well watered and close to the Railway Station. , 532 acres, R.S. 27192, 27194 ; part in wheat, balance in tussocks. 117 acres, Wakanui, R. S. 28239; to be sold on very reasonable terms. v . 78£ acres, Wakanui creek ; suitable for a dairy farm. 479 acres, R.S. 34036, and others all in native. 564 acres, R.S. 27493 and 27494, capital sheep farm good improvements. 250 acres, K.S. 28111, 28112, partly in crop. 360 acres, at Waterton, all in crop. 1200 acres, R.S. 25413, and other splendid sheep farms; exceptionally good improvements. 220 acres, R. S. 32367 and 32356, in native TOWN SECTIONS ; T.S. 118, 119, near Messrs Cunningham’s grain store. T.S. 465, 466, 467, Tancred street. T.S. 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox and Walker streets. T.S. 822, 828, 818, 689, 675, 518, 316. T.S. 742, 743. HOUSE PROPERTIES: A seven-roomed, overlooking the Domain, within two minutes walk of the centre of the town and Railway Station, well fenced, and tastefully laid out. A four-roomed house in Burnett street, A five-roomed house in Tancred street. Two well-built four-roomed houses. •in Peter street. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES.:. 3 acres of land, in Walsh’s paddock, well fenced. Several sections on the Alford Fprest road, suitable for building sites. A ten-roomed house, with two acres of land, having long frontage, on the Wakanui road. Two four-roomed houses, on East Town Belt.



A five-roomed house on back East Belt. A good four-roomed house near the Gas Works. POYNTZ & CO. Agents, Ashburton. o N SAL E . Andrews and Beaven ! s Straw Elevtaors, with patent tinea, from L 65 Up wards, capable of delivering to a height of 24ft. Poyntz and Co., ? AGENTS, ASHBURTON.