the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1881.



Meetings. To-night. known.— TEA and ENTERTAIN-' ;MBNT, Town Hall.. Tickets, Is Gd j i Entertainment only, Is. Amusements. tr N ite l> Masonic BALL • !' : Will be held at the MASONIC HALL,TANCRED STREET, - i _ to-night, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th, 1881. • v - Committee: BrbJ’Ri W. Shearman Bro. J. Bradley Bro. W. Hi Gundry Bro. W. Sparrow ' Broi H. Stephenson Bro. W. H. Zouch foe. a Braddell Bro. R. Friedlander Bro. T. Quill Bro, Bro. S. Nelson Bro. G. St Hill Bro. Ed. Saunders Bro. H. Zander Bro. D.M'Farlane Bro. E. G. Crisp. Admission hy 1 icket only. • - Tickets may he obtained from the Com mittee. • • Dancing to commence at 8.30 p.m. HENRY ZANDER, 140 d Hon. Sec Impounding Notices* J "£’MPOUNDE D Impounded from the Racecourse road pne Brindle COW, branded T on near ;romp, with calf at foot; one Red STEER and one Red-and-White STEER, year lings. . : - If hot released on or before the 29th inst., will be sold. WILLIAM PRICE, 9d2d Poundkeeper. Tenders. E N E R S. "Tenders Wanted for cutting SOO Acres Grass Seed. Tenders to be sent in by MONDAY afternoon. For particulars, apply to DONALD McLEAN, jjSld ; LagmhOr. TENDERS are invited for BUILDING two SHOPS and DWELLING HOUSES for Mr Wm Patching. Walls are of brick and stone. Tenders to be sent in to the undersigned by 5 p. m. on SATURDAY, 17th instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Soßd R. BIRD. FRESH TENDERS will be received by the undersigned up till 4 p.m on MONDAY, the 19th instant, for the ERECTION of a SHOPand DWELLING HOUSE for Messrs Andrewes Bras., Booksellers etc. Plans etc., can be seen at my house, Burnett street. The lowest of any tender not necessarily accepted. A. E. INGRAM, 349 d Architect.



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 For Sale. f O R SALE BRIGHAM’S MOWERS & REAPERS. 814 d JAMESON & ROBERTS, Ashburton. O R S Rural Section 28403 705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 a lr 13p 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. 213d Ply ’ MATSON, COX & CO. IJI O PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &0., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills street. 861 c Ashburton



/xN SALE BY THE UNDER- V SIGNED. ] Andrews and Beaven’s celebrated | OANTEKBuaY, Zealandia, and AtrsTRA LIAN Chaff Cutters, From £l3 upwards. Horse Gear from £lolos, simple strong and compact. 998 a POYNTZ & CO. Educational RADIES' SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MBS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number of young ladies (boarders and day pupils) who require superior educational advan tages, based upon the best modern sys tem.' Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Gover nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars on application. References kindly permitted to His Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. C. A. Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 334 c Notices Unless the three Hogsheads of Beer that were left at our Stores in May, 1880, are claimed within Fourteen Days they will be Sold to defray expenses. JAMESON & ROBERTS, Ashburton Ashburton, 15th Dec.. 1881. 361 d D BERING TWINE BINDER, Only a few Machines left, for which early application is necessary. JAMESON & ROBERTS, Ashburton Agents. SS7d aONES.— Wanted, Known, that Mr F.MAYd,' is a Cash Pobchabbe of IknCUL in any quantity, at £3 per ton. I. Ma*o, Hampstead Bona



Alfred Harrison; Caledonian Sports. SATURDAY, 17TH DECEMBER. 2 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions to Sell by Phblicf Auction the Privileges for the Caledonion Sports, as follows : No. 1. Publicans’ Booth; 2. do; dd. ~ 3. Confectioners do. ~ 4. do. do. ~ 5. Gates. Plan and full particulars at Sale. 354 d ALFRD HARRISON, Auctioneer.



T. Bollock. T. Bullock, ESTATE AU 0T I O k N EER, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. GRASS LAND. QRASS LAND. TO LET, at a low rental—A FARM of 230 Acres, together with a seven roomed House, situated about l£ miles from the township. It is all laid down in English grasses, and well watered with a windmill pump ; or the above can be let in two lots, as follows: 110 Acres with House 120 ~ without ~ T. BULLOCK. F A R M E R S . T o FOR SALE, Cheap* Harvester King Wire Binder. T BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Cheap, a capital American Buggy. T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE, CHEAP. ‘A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, suitable lor cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK. O ATS. O T FOR SALE.—FEED OATS, in quan tities to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK,



L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sura, on freehold security, at lowest current rates ; also,Ll,ooo oe first-class freehold security, in sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK.



EOR SALE.—That valuable piece of Land opposite “ The Grange,” being Lot 8, Tancrecl 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 !louse, 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 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, at a Low Rental. —Shop and Dwelling-house, Triangle, adjoining Mr Thiele’s, Baker. T. BULLOCK 827 c Auctioneer and Estate Agent. J. T. Ford and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlander 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 ami promptly attended to.



J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Tiinaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a Public Companies. Scottish imperial insurance ca Capital ... £1,000,000. Head Office, 151, West George street, Glasgow. General Manager : W. W. W. Reid, new ZEALAND BRANCH : J. S'IUART ReID, General Agent, Wellington. Messrs Tucker andßesxell havingbeen appointed AGENTS for the Ashburton District for the above Company, are now prepared to accept risks at lowest current ratCß ’ FRED. H. BARNES, 248 d Agent for Canterbury. ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN 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: POTNTZ AND 0 0., East street. 7740



Matson, C6x, and do. Matson* Cox, & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and oh most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacka Cornsacks 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 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 Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, DEO. 10. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey.’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. I———^ W. H. Gundry. W. H. GUNDRY, 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 j Port ["Best Brands Sherry j 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. F O R E. Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock’s Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Terms easy. W. H. GUNDRY, F o R S E. 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 E, Section 58, Tinwald, adjoining Messrs Jones and Bradshaw’s grain store. This is one of the best sites in Tinwald, either for a shop or grain store, having good frontage to the railway line and being so close to the station. Also, section 133, Tinwald, next to the Temperance Hall, Graham street. W. H. GUNDRY. M ONEY TO LEND. On approved Freehold security various sums, at lowest current rates. Apply , W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BROKER funder the Lana Transfer Act.) v 478 a Business Notices. W. T. Davison, Fruiterer, and green grocer, &c., &c., tenders his best thanks to his Customers and Friends for the liberal support accorded him during the past three years, and wishes to intimate to his Friends and the Public of Ashburton that he has RE-COM MENCED BUSINESS in the Front Shop of the Town Hall, next door to his old shop, and lately occupied by J. Mooar. Fresh Vegetables. Fruit and Con fectionery. , Orders left at the shop will he delivered with despatch. 61d



Building and friendly socie ties’ ACTS, on Sale at the Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. The new grocery establish- MENT, ASHBURTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. A.O. would state that his object in starting this New Branch of Business, is to enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required for a household from one establishment, without the necessity of opening several accounts. Families waited upon weekly for orders. It is needless to quote prices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES. A trial respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORR, .East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c



PATRICK O'CONNOR (Late of D. Fitzpatrick’s), Begs respectfully to inform his friends and the public of Ashburton, that he has OPENED BUSINESS in East street, opposite Albert Steam Flour Mills, and requests a share of their patronage. Boots and Shoes of all kinds made to order. Repairs neatly executed. Fit guaranteed. 8160 SUFFOLK BUTCHERY Havelock street, Ashburton. Gr. J. Martin, BUTCHER, Begs to inform the Public of Ashburton Borough and County, that he is Supplying the Primest Meat at CHEAPEST RATES, for CASH. Roast Beef from ... 3d. to sd. Corned Beef from ... 2Ad; to 4d. Mutton ... ... ... l-Jd. to 3d. Sausages ... ••• sd. to 6d. Contractors, Threshing Machine Pro prietors, and Harvesters, supplied with very requisite. 912 c HAVING purchased Messrs T. R. Hodder and Co. ’s STOCK OF IRONMONGERY, GLASSWARE, EARTHENWARE, AND GROCERIES, I will continue the business in the same premises, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, and by keeping the very best quality of Goods, and selling at the very Lowest possible Price, everyone will find it to their advantage to deal with me. Now Landed, a lino of Strong and Well - flavored TEAS, which will be sold at 19s (guaran teed). Tea by the lb, 2s, 2s 6d, and 3s. There has never been anything like the 3s Tea in Ashburton before. I bought the Ironmongery, Glassware, etc., at a large discount under Cost Price, and will give my Customers the advan tage. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch, and Families leaving their address will be waited upon regu larly. Prime BUTTER and FRESH EGGS bought in any quantities. Robert Alcorn.



J- O T I O E . Thomas Taylor, PASTRY COOK, &c., Manufacturer of Superior Cordials. T. T. having had considerable ex perience in the manufacture of the above in the Old Country, can with confidence recommend them to his numerous cus tomers and friends. Those who wish to treat themselves will please give their orders early, as Christmas time is so near, and T. T. being 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 fJIHE LATE FIRE. The undersigned begs to notify that Messrs Acland Campbell and Co. have kindly placed their Grain Store at his disposal, and that the same will be opened as a temporary LIVERY AND BAIT STABLES on and after this date. Customers will find that they will receive the same attention, and their horses, etc., the same care as formerly. Note the Address— Edward Cookson, ACLAND, CAMPBELL & CO’S STORES, Peter street, near Quill’s Hotel, Ashburton. Dec. 1881. rpHE FUTURE OF NEW ZEALAND, As the future prosperity of these sunny isles depends in a great measure on the support which is given to colonial manu factures.



A. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, Tancred street, Have determined to encourage the manufacture of Colonial Tweeds as much as the requirements of their business will permit. By following this course they will be enabled not only to foster the growth and development of the internal resources of New Zealand, but will also be enabled to offer .to their friends, patrons, and the general public a very SUPERIOR ARTICLE AT A MODERATE PRICE, To carry this idea to a practical issue they have just been favored wich a large consignment of the celebrated kaiapoi tweeds, Manufactured to their special order for the coming season. As these Tweeds are equal, and in some respects superior, to anything of the same class that can be imported, they feel confident that, by strict attention to business, and jby the exercise of their usual care in cutting and fitting, they will continue to give that satisfaction which their rapidly increasing business warrants them in believing they have given in the past. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED, A. CRAIGHEAD AND CO. I 716 a FORMS PRINTED — “To Let * and “ For Sale ” —can be obtained at the Guardian Office,



Business Notices. QSBO R N E HARVESTERS AND BINDERS (WIRE ANE STRING). The owners ot too abo'e and others are informed we have e igaged store-room of Mr Thomas Bullock, Ashburton, where we intend, after the arrival of our new supply of Extras, to repair all Binders entrusted to our care, and put them in thorough working order, for owners only. The only charge made will be for the extras and material used, at list prices, payable in cash for delivery of machines. We have two experts engaged for the work, one direct from Osborne’s Factory, who will be glad to explain the working of the Binder to save future trouble to the farmer. Apply early, as time will be limited, and earliest applicants will receive first attention. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Christchurch. Orders will also be taken for Machines for the coming season. 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 STREEI, Where he hopes to merit a fair share of public patronage. Every description of Boots and Shoes made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly executed. 199 c E-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 ho will keep a well-selected Stock of Boots and Shoes Particulars in further announce ment. GEO. TRICKETT (Opposite Hye’s Tinsmith shop), 153 d Moore street. J AM A CASH PURCHASER OP Wool And will make ADVANCES Against same for Shipment on Owner’s acccount. Terms on application to JOSEPH CLARK, 142 d East street, Ashburton.



m ?h c 6 rd o •rH P 3 d o 9 » wS § ►J 3 g a, ” C/> «d o » g] 05 S'-iS hls m x> > ® 2 •g ®SS g K*"J cS fipH „ M W o Q 2S fcp3 g> -S .S W 3 ® >PH HH O O Wofc O^: Q t*3 pi w Pi Pi o S' w £ C/3 p O O O H in W Pi -< w ffi a w in W W j® k* a> C -s K I . • «« £ A, W. Bandell, WHOLESALE & RETAIL FRUITERER, GREENGROCER, & MARKET GARDENER. RIGHT SIDE TOWN HALL, Begs to inform the Public that he is now growing large supplies of superior Vege tables in his own garden, and selling the same at the Lowest Bates in Ashburton. All kinds of seasonable Fruits in stock. Also, Confectionery, Cordials, and Bis cuits of superior quality. All orders delivered by own cart in Ash burton and suburbs. N. B.—Gardens, Belt Road, corner of N.E. and N.W. Bells, Ashburton. 112 d Henry Bowers, TI/rILLER,'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 : Flour (superfine), per 2001bs 24s Od Flour, 2001bs. Flour, lOOlbs Flour, 501bs. Bran, single sack Sharps Oaten Chaff Good Chaff. Barley, per bushel Chicken Wheat, per bushel Oats, per bushel ... Potatoes, Carrots, Peas, Crushed Barley, Crushed Oats, Oatmeal, &c., «frc. Cleaning, Dressing, and Grinding Wheat, lOd per bushel. 20s Od 10s Od 5s 6d 3s 4d 6s Od 2s 3d Os 9d 2s Od 2s 3d 2s Id Beans,



ALBERT STORES, EAST STREET. HENRY BOWERS, ALBERT STEAM FLOUR MILLS, West street, 766 c Ashburton JOHN MOISON, Practical Boot and Shoe Maker, Fowler’s Buildings, Tailored street. All kinds and descrip tions of Boots and Shoes, pegged and i sewn, made on the premises. Extra [attention paid to repairing. Moderate I charges. 9°



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 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 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 Pusks, 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 lls fid and 13s fid 800 yards Wools Beigees, usual price Is 4d and Is fid, reduced to Is 590 yards All-wool French Dress Stuff, new shades, usual price 2s 9d, re duced to Is 9d New Prints, new Hollands, at great re ductions on account of removal of duty New Sheeting, new Calicoes, new Shirting, at low prices, duty off.



TO GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TAILORS, DRESSMAKERS AND CABINETMAKERS. Amongst this Cheap Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co.’s, there is a large quantity of Braids of all kinds, Hooks and Eyes (black and white), Piping Cord, Stay Tape, Braids and Gimps, Trouser Buttons, Vest Buckles, Coat and Vest and Dress Buttons, Dress Preservers, Chair Gimps, Curtain Lace, Blind Tassels, Silk Furniture Cords, &c., which will be sold wholesale at less than English 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. —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 Te Whiti, who wants something for Sunday wear.—(Signed)— Brtce.” 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 PORTEK 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 BRBWJERY. 78d fIIHRESHING BOOKS printed on the shortest notice, at the Office of this 'Paper.



Business Notices. S. Lucas, PAINTER, GLAZIER, PAPER HANGER, &c., Adjoining Panama House, TANCRED STREET. S LUCAS, who is well known to be a , thorough practical workman in the various branches of the abovenamed business, intimates that he is now pre pared to receive orders, and solicits a share of public support. 111 c SAMUEL LUCAS. NEW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. 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. LIGMTBAND, 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 FOREST. POSTS, RAILS, AND STAKES, Any length, also FIREWOOD, Bft and 4ft lengths, FOR SALE at Reduced Rates, by Cooper Brothers, Delivered in any part of the District. Orders by Post will meet with im mediate attention, 226 a



INWALD TIMBER YARD, GREAT SOUTH ROAD. RED PINE, RED PINE, ON SALE. All lescriptions of BUILDING MATERIAL, At Cheapest Rates. DOORS AND SASHES ALL SIZES WIRE NAILS, AT.T. LENGTHS CORRUGATED IRON Gates and Hurdles Manufactured on the Premises. C. JEPH SO N, Manager. 100 c



Great reduction in j WATCHES. J. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ing Reduced Prices, viz ; —R' >therham s gold hunting Levers from £lB ; Rotherham’s silver Levers from 11> 10s; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever n m £5 10s; gold Genevas (ladies' \vnteh« : ,) mm £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in Knglish cases, from £4 ; American watches from £2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a 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 how. 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 ht; 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. I have just re ceived a fresh consignment of Nelson, Moate, and Co.’s Pure 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 Christim r s an d a happy New Year. H. M. Cars a s New Fruit and Italian Ware house (next Bank of New Zealapd), East street. Sole Agent for Nelson, Moate, & Co.’s Pure Blended Teas.— See ad- vertisement and handbills. 3c



Poyntz and Co. WALTER A. WOOD’S TWINE Binder & Harvests sft 6in and 6ft Gin Cut. Eight of the world’s highest prizes were awarded to W, A. Wood’s Harvest ing Machine. ■' Special First at the Melbourne Exhi bition. The competitors of the “ 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 hi held NEAR ASHBUR TON early next month. POYNTZ & CO., Agents. O R SALE. 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 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 : Sira, —The Haxton and Beattie Patent Flexible Harrows are all that could be desired for our rough ground.—- James Croskekie, 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. O N S A L E Wood’s and McCormick’s Binding Wire, Binding Twine, and all Machine Extras. POYNTZ & CO. JP O 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. -p O R SALE. A Splendid SHEEP-FARM of 1,200 acres, situated within 12 miles of Ashburton, well fenced, and sub divided into 14 paddocks. The County water-race runs along the property. The improvements con sist of a well-built six-roomed house, six-stalled stable, and sheep yards adapted to working 3,000 sheep. There are 250 acres in growing wheat, and this is a most desirable property. POYNTZ & CO. P O R S A L E. A splendid Farm of 397 acres, all fenced, and divided into 7 paddocks. 60 acres in English grass, 185 in ’ wheat, 100 in oats, balance in fallow. The improvements consist of a good 5-roomed weatherboard - house, six-stalled stable, and a con crete tank holding 6,000 gallons. The County water runs through the centre of the land. Also, A Farm of 78 acres, well-fenced and abundantly watered, 35 acres in English grass, balance in root crops. There is a good house and stable on the land, and a garden well stocked with fruit trees. POYNTZ & CO. rjlO W 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. POYNTZ & CO. P O R S ALU Several well-built comfortable houses, of different sizes, in various parts of the town and suburbs. POYNTZ & CO. F OR SALE. A quarter of an acre in Cox street, on which is erected a substantial four-roomed House. The land is well fenced and laid out and planted with choice trees. POYNTZ & CO. pOR SALE OR TO LET,



A Five-roomed HOUSE, thoroughly well finished, on the North East Town Belt. This is a most desirable property, being pleasantly situated in one of the healthiest parts of the town. The grounds are tastefully laid out, and are planted with the choicest shrubs and trees. This property is now let to a good tenant, and would make a verj 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. F T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. T.S. O R S E. TOWN SECTION'S. 60, Kevmode street. 742, 743, Peter street. 675, 316, 318, Havelock street. 118, 119, Moore street west. 822, 828, Cox street. 818, Aitken street. 860, Grey street. 689, Cameron street. 293. 274- POYNTZ & CO. M o N E Sums of Money to invest at current rates, on Freehold Security. From LSO upwards. POYNTZ & CO