at Plymouth to-day from Melbourne (Oct. 25 th). : [Received Dec. 8,2.10p.m.] <' Cold Weather. London, Deo 8, evening. Intensely eold weather is now being experienced in Scotland, and heavy snow' storms have completely blocked th£.‘rpgds and railway lines in many districts. Weather of a severe charac ter: is also being experienced in the North of England, and a partial snow block has occurred in some places. ‘ , The Trial of the Rebels. ; Cairo, Doc. 7. ■ The trial of the rebel leaders is now bbihg 1 rapidly proceeded with, and the following prisoners have been con 4etnn«t<! tp exile, the death sentences which were passed upon them having been commuted by the Khedive:— Mahomed Fehemy and Mahomed Samy, formerly members of the Minis try; Adellar, one of Arabi’s colonels and.the commander of the rebel garri son at. Damietta ; and Foulba Pasha, formerly governor of Alexandria.

AUSTRALIAN

fitEDTKK’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] The Rotomabana Floated. V; Melbourne, Yesterday. " The steamship Rotomahana was suc cessfully floated off this afternoon. She proceeds on her voyage to the Bluff to night. . The Wool Auctions. The New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company, Limited, re port that at their wool sale to-day 2,275 bales were offered. The competition Was very brisk, fine crossbreds being de cidedly firmer, in response to the tone of the London auctions, and fine wools generally were in very good demand, aid 2,000 bales were sold at satisfac tory prices. Political. In the Legislative Assembly this evening, Mr Munro asked that pre cedence might be given to a motion which hs had placed upon the Order Paper for the appointment of a select committee of seven to investigate the railway administration of the colony. Sir Bryan O'Loghlen declined to grant precedence to the motion. Mr Munro, however, insisted on precedence being granted, and he was warmly supported by Mr Berry, The Premier thereupon I stated that the Government considered themotion as tantamount to a vote of want of confidence, and moved the ad journment of the House until Tuesday next at ten o’clock. [Received Dec. 8, 12.45 p.m.] • „ The Hawthorne Accident. * Melbourne, To-day. At a later period of last night’s sit ting of the Legislative Assembly the adjournment of the House was carried, and Mr Munro’s motion for the ap pointment of a Select Committee to in vestigate the railway administration WiH be treated as a vote of want of confidence in the Government. Much angry altercation occurred during last night’s debate. Government have an nounced that a Board will be appointed to assess the amount of compensation I to be awarded to sufferers by the Haw thorne railway accident. For New Zealand. The steamship Rotomahana sailed at midnight for New Zealand. Received Dec. 8, 2.10 p.m.) Suez Mails. The P. and O. Company’s Assam, with the Suez mails, which left London on the 3rd Nov., arrived at Eiing George’s Sound this morning, tyo days late. Cricket. Sydney, To-day. The cricket match between the Eng lish eleven and twenty-two of Maitland has resulted in a victory for the Eng lishmen in one innings with 15 runs to spare. The following were the scores : —Englishmen First innings, 155; Maitland team First innings, 49; second, 91, Transit of Venus. Adelaide, To-day. Observations of the transit of Venus by Mr Todd, C.M.G., Postmaster- General for South Australia, at Went- were successful. The weather was. clear, and good views of the in ternal contact were obtained. The observations hoped for in this city were lost owing to slight clouds.

TELEGRAMS.

1,. . [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Accident to a Steamer. • :■■■■!. Wellington, To-day. The 8.8, Napier struck Barrett’s Keef on levying the harbor last night,' and arrived at.PiQt.on this morning with her fore foot injured, and leaking, i Wreckage. -The Marine Department received the following telegram from the Customs officer at Foxton :—“ The master of the cutter Hero, arrived from Akaroa, re ports seeing some wreckage on the sth unit. He ran alongside and found it to be a "vessel's foremast, painted yellow, and floatings upright. He thinks it is that of the brigantine Esther.

THE AUCKLANDERS AT WEL LINGTON.

[bt telegraph.] Wellington, To-day. The cricket match Auckland v. Wel lington;, commenced at 12.15 to-day. The weather was fine, with a light southerly breeze. A good wicket had been pro paret]., Wellington won the toss, and elected to, go in, Brown and Alpo were the first men. With the score at 13 Brown.pkied one of Gill’s, which was taken by Dufaur, the wicket-keeper, X— -7-r13.. Heenan followed, and after scor ing "g, ,was caught by Gill off his own bowling,, 2—2— 20. Frith (captain) was the nfext man, but after a dozen had been added, Alpe played one of Lankham’s back to him and had to retire, 3—20—32. Lypch followed, the score standing at three wickets for 39. With 40 up Lank ham - changed to the north end and re lieved Gill, Buokland taking the south end. The change was successful, for in Lankham’s second over Lynch in playing back hit his wicket, 4—11—55. The players then adjourned for lunch.

AUCKLAND v. PATEA.

' ‘ Patea, To-day. The cricket match Auckland v. Patea Concluded yesterday, with an easy victory for the lbcal team. Auckland collapsed suddenly, the last five wickets falling without to the score The Auck- second 46 j Patea first innings fO, and the second '4?, with six wickets to fall.

THE ASHBURTON GCJARDIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1882.



The obliging visitor, to show that he really ia fond of children,and that the dear little one is not annoying him hi the least, treats Vhim . to a ride upon his knee. “TrptJ'trptl, tro 1 1 How do you like that, my boy t*■ Is that nice,?” M Yes, sir,” re plied the child, i* but not so, nice as on tb» real donkey—the one with four legs !”



TOWN El [lssued at 4. New Advertii TTTANTED, by aYou W and RESIDED Address, Box 65. PRIMITIVE METHO Wills stre SERMONS in conr above Church will be SUNDAY NEXT, BV MRS HOLDER, of C Morning at 11. Even Collections in aid of tl QHEESE AND BUT 1 ] A MEETING will be School, on TUESDAY I at 8 p.m., to consider thi starting a Cheese and Bu SATURDAY, 16th I 2 o’clock Alfred harrisc instructions from sell by Public Auction, at CONSIGNMENT 0 Comprising 1 Breakfast Set, 40 piei China; 1 Breakfast maroon, gilt ; Mei sizes (a large quant Sauce Tureens, B Candles icks ; Set many beautiful ki Cups and Saucers; ■ graved; Pictures; P schaums ; Stsreosc each of Birds, 7, 8 Shades of Parrots; &c., <fec. ! ! ! WITHOUT RES] ALFRED HA] d 8 Ashburton oa i SOCIETY. Annual S] The Fourth Annual Spo the Ashburton Caledonian held on BOXING D On the Society’s New S; North-west Bt When the Prizes enumer be competed for : Programme or Sp 1. Quoits 2. Opec Handicap Hun Race, 440 yards, sixh dies—Men 3. One Milo Handle Walking Race ... 4. PipeMusic(Pibroohs a Marches) 5. 100 Yards Flat Eacs Open 6. Running High Jump Men 7. Running High Jump Boys 8. Scotch Reel (in Highla costume) 9. Grand Handicap FI P.or'ofl nf 900 varrla P



Sports to commence at 10 o’clock promptly. JAS. O. DUNCAN. 7d Secretary. HEATSTONE. J. McCONNELL begs to thank the public for their past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he has Opened a BLACKSMITH’S SHOP at Flemington, and hopes to merit a share of public support. Extras for McCor mick Wire Binder on hand, and P. and D. Duncan’s D. F. Ploughs in stock. d 8 QHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES. THE LIITLE SHOP IN BUB NETT STREET, Three doors from East street, will be OPENED ON SATURDAY, DEO. 9th, With an entirely NEW STOCK OF ENGLISH, FOREIGN, & COLONIAL MADE BOOTS AND SHOES, Which will be Sold at Prices hitherto unheard of in Ashburton. Long wanted! Come at last—A really good Cutting Boot Shop. In this respect Ashburton is far behind other places, but we intend to Sell our Goods at the same Prices that have given universal satisfac tion in Dunedin and elsewhere. J. G. GREEN & CO., Leicester Boot Warehouse, Ashburton ; Also, George street and Royal Arcade, 8d Dunedin,



New Advertisements. D 9. WANTED KNOWN—That lam sel ling Venus Nailrod at 6s per lb.; Venus Twist, 5a 6d per lb.; Venus Navy Twist, 6s per lb.; Tricopheroua, Is 3d per e bottle. Enos’ Fruit Salt, 3s 3d per bottle. Also, Toys of every description, consisting of Dolls, Trumpets, Toy Drums, Tambourines, Wheelbarrows, Carts, Guns, etc., etc. F. Clark, 1 EAST STREET, s!8 i Meetings. SPARROW CLUB A MEETING of the Members of the Wakanui Sparrow Club will be held in the Mail office at 4 o’clock on SATURDAY AFTERNOON, when business of general character will be considered. JOHN BLAND, d 7 Secretary. Amusements. A FANCY FAIR AND TEA MEETING Will be held, by the kind permission of Dr Trevor, in his grounds, Beach road, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, 20th DECEMBER, 1882 There will be stalls on the lawn for the sale of Articles of Clothing, Toys, Garden and Farm Produce, etc. Vocal and Instrumental Music will be rendered during the afternoon and even ing. . , The Ashburton Brass Band has kindly 1 offered its services for the occasion. Lawn Tennis, Croquet, Fireworks, etc. Presents for the stalls will be thankfully Received by Mrs 'A revor, or at the Parson age. Proceeds to the debt on St Stephen’s Church. Gates open at 2 p.m.; Tea from 5 p.m. ( Admission (including tea), 2s ; children, Is. n3O i TIN WALD SCHOOL.—PRIZE Dis tribution and Commencement of HOLIDAYS on THURSDAY, 21sl inst., at 6.30 p.m. An Entertainment to fol low of a superior class, accompanied by full Orchestra. To be followed at 9 p.m. by a Grand BALL, to be held in Mr 8 Joseph Clark’s Shed (D.V.). Committee * of Management : Messrs Joseph Clark, 8 F. Lewis, R. Ennis, H. J. Jones, W. H. Smith, D. Teppett, C. Jephson. For I further particulars see playbills and posters. t d 7 ",



Ecclesiastical. SHBURTON WESLEYAN CHURCH. ANNIVERSARY In connection with the above Church, will be Preached on SUNDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 10th, BY THE Rev. J. S. Smalley. On MONDAY, 11th Dec., the Rev. J. S. Smalley will deliver a In the Wesleyan Church, Subject; —“How we got the Bible” (Illustrated by Diagrams). Tickets One Shilling each. Proceeds QATHOLIC CHURCH CEREMONY The Dedication THE CHURCH OF THE “HOLY NAME OF JESUS.” The Ceremony of the Dedication of the above Church will be performed by HIS LORDSHIP THE RIGHT REV. FRANCIS REDWOOD, D.D., Bishop of Wellington, on SUNDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 1882, On which occasion MOZART’S TWELFTH MASS Will be sung by a united Choir, under the directorship of Mr H. Gates. Admission will be by ticket ouly, to be had at the Presbytery. The Ceremony will commence at 11 o’clock sharp, and Mass will be sung by the Very Rev. L. M. Ginaty, S.M., M.A., Christchurch. Vespers at 7 p.m. Sermons Lecture in aid of the Trust Funds. OF OF



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. Special Land Sale. At the request of several of my clients, I have decided to hold a SPECIAL LAND SALE, on the above date. ENTRIES for this Sale must be made on or before FRIDAY, Bth inat. TB U L L O C K , , Auctioneer. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashbubton. AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE. In future my SATURDAY’S SALES will Commence at 1 o’clock instead of 1.30. T. BULLOCK. IMPROVED FREEHOLD FARM, of 123 Acres, well watered, FOR SALE by private treaty, situated near the Hinds, together with interest in Ica'e of 150 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Wooden House, of 5 rooms, 4 stalled stable, etc. The freehold is divided into three pad docks, and the leasehold into five; one of the county water races runs through both properties. There is a growing crop of 78 acres wheat, and 70 acres turnips, which will be sold with the property. This offers a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of procuring a farm at a low price and liberal terms. For full particu lars, apply to



T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. TO LET—A Six-roomed HOUSE in Tancred street, lately in the occu pation of Mr McGregor. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental—SHOP in Moore street, presently occupied by Mr John Smithson. T. BULLOCK. M ° E r - Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. O E T . SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to T. BULLOCK. OR SALE—2O acres GRASS LAND, together with a House of six rooms, situated only a short distance from the town of Ashburton. For full particulars apply to the undersigned. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—A comfortable COTTAGE of 5 Rooms, together with a Quarter Acre Section, situated at Hampate-d, near the Wakanui road, lately in occupation of Mr Wm. Johns. Liberal terais of pay ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. rpO LET.—The CENTRAL BAKERY, A together with shop and dwelling house, near Post office. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental, Central BOARDINGHOUSE, in the Tri able, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. T. BULLOCK. mO LET—at a very Low Rental—a ,J_ COTTAGE of Five Rooms, situated at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK.



Public Notices. Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for G months or over. F. G. THOMAS, Sukoeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice O TICE. All RATES DUE to the Upper Ash burton Road Board to be paid to Mr Jephson, at his office, Tinwald. nIG J. WARD, Secretary. will be given. au2l DONALD McLEAN, n‘2s Chairman.



DR REDWOOD WILL PREACH. At both Ceremonies there will be an offertory and collection. EDMOND COFFEY, The Presbytery, Ashburton. Impounding Notices. J-MPOU NDED. IMPOUNDED at Lagmhor— -1 Black Gelding Hack, little white on both hind feet 1 Black Filly Hack 1 Black Gelding Roadster; shod all round ; no visible brands If not released < n or before December 12th, will be SOLD. WILLIAM PRICE, Poundkeeper. Educational. MISS STEANE having returned to Ashburton, desires to inform her Friends in the town and neighborhood that she will be happy to receive MUSIC PUPILS at Mr Jones’ Room, Baring square, or attend at their own houses, if desired. Terms (per Quarter) —Young Children, One Guinea: Adults,- 30s. Lessons also given in French, Drawing, Ladies Fancy Work, etc. An Evening Class three times weekly for general in struction—ls Gd for one, 2s 6d or two. Next Rev. Nixon’s, Tancred street. si LICENSING ACT, 1881, on Sale at Office of this Paper.



To Let. ¥ ARM T O L E T. A very compact and useful FARM of ICO ACRES, close to Tinwald. Posses sion can be given 3rd December next. JAMESON & ROBERTS, n!8 Ashburton, Por Sale. "jpi O R SALE, AT CHERTSEY. The SHOP and DWELLING lately occupied by Mr Joseph Fowler, Chertsey, containing large shop and four rooms, to gether with a corner section of 1 acre 29 perches land. These business premises are situated in the most prominent portion of the rising Township of Chertsey, and to an ener getic man of small capital offers an oppor tunity seldom to be met with of obtaining, at a small cost, a home with premises to which a good business is already attached. Apply to 6d MATSON. COX & CO. For sale From this date— CRUSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Bushel. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, First-class lot of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashbdbton and Tinwald. o 5 RASS SEED STRIPPERS. With all the latest improvements, ON SALE by the undersigned. i d 4 , Jameson & Roberts.



Q UMMER FLOWER SHOW, O DEC. 30, 1882. The following SPECIAL PRIVATE PRIZES are offered 6 Apples (last season), 5s ; best dish of Raspberries, 5s ; best 6 Gladioli (not leas than three varie ties), 5s ; best dish 20 Gooseberries (size and weight), 5s ; best collection of Sweet Williams, ss. Special entries are required in each case, 6d S.E. POYNTZ.



Robert Wilkin w 0 0 L Wool S TUESDAY", 19th DEC Our SECOND SALE 1882-1883, will be held on in our New Zealand Woo a.m. I Woolpacka For Sale at < Advances made on W sale in this market or fc London. ROBERT WILKI Wool Brokers, A d 7 And Commif Matson, Cox, an Matson, Cox LAND, STOCK, AND ESTA'I LOANS NEGOTIATED £ and on moat tavoral



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALES* or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales Of HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL FINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE, ON SATURDAYS, At 11 o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will he held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, DEO. 12. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Asoborton. a 30 W. F. Allen. W. P. Allen, Auctioneer, stock, station, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT.



Burnett street, Ashburton. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, and General Pro duce, held every SATURDAY, commenc ing at 11.30 sharp. Special Sales conducted in Town or Country. Valuations made. FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock at tended at the Public Yards. W. F. ALL EN, Auctioneer. n 29 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, O ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET, 45e B George Swann, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Hereford street, Christchurch. jllS Public Companies. 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: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c FTIHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton.



N-Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co- O O L SALE. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company wII lioli its Second Auction Sale of At the Christchurch Wool and Grain WEDNESDAY, 20th DECEMBER, When a large and varied catalogue will be submitted. ~VTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool,. Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, etc., for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. Wool Warehouse, on JNO, COOKE, Manager. E. S. HARLEY, Produce Manager. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates.



AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Riiston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to bo the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy's Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, nlO Ashburton. Business Notices HAYING taken over the CITY COM PANY BUTCHERY I intend OPENING on MONDAY NEXT, the 11th, with the Best Quality of MEAT. Having a long experience in Ashburton, and knowing the requirements of the trade, customers can rely that nothing but the best will be kept. Small Goods of all descriptions. D. MACPHERSON. N.B.—No connection with any other in the trade. Prices to defy competition. d 6 Summer Fashions. T HAVE now Opened up 40 Cases of NEW GOODS for the season, im ported direct from the Home Markers. All the Latest Novelties in Ladies’ Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Sun-Shades, Dress Goods, Prints, Satteens, Oatmeal Cloth, Laces, etc. Also an immense Stock of Household Drapery, Carpets, etc. S. W. ALCORN, 025 East street.



MESSRS REID & GRAY, Ashbur ton, having secured the services of a thoroughly experienced Mechanic, are now prepared to Repair Reapers and Binders of all makers, also, Combines, Engines, and all sorts of Machinery. Being the only Firm in Ashburton who have got Machinery adapted for this purpose, with Steam Power, all necessary repairs can be done on the Premises, and at the lowest possible price. We have in Stock Binder Wire and Twine of a first-class quality ; also, best Machine Oils. RETD & GRAY, o!9 Cameron street. NOW LANDING Ex ships “Good Templar” and “ Kestrel,” from Stewart’s Island, TWO CARGOES OF BEST RED PINE, Which will be SOLD CHEAP. WEATHER BOARDS FROM 10s per 100 ft (sup.) upwards. ALWAYS IN STOCK— Doors Sashes Nails Rooting Iron Fencing Wire Y.D.L. Shingles Palings Timber Baltic Deals Flooring Match-lining And all requisites for the Trade. AGENT for the Phoenix Fire Office of London. Alpheus Hayej, TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, 60 Manager,



Business Notices. rp 0 THE LADIES. J ST OPENING, A magnificent stock of New Drapery, Ex “Thorne” and '“Loch Cree.” JNSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.



New Turnip Seeds. l^ r E have this day received, per Orient steamer Austral, a supply of the newest TURNIP SEEDS harvested in England in August last. The sample is one of the best imported. An inspection is invited. J ameson & Eoberts, nil Ashburton, gAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS Eobert Alcorn Has now on sale the greatest variety of articles to be found, perhaps, in any similar establishment in New Zealand. If you want GOOD TEA, go to R. Alcorn’s Tea Warehouse. Tea is my Specialty, and being imported direct, and selected by one of the beat tasters in the world, I can give better value than any other house in the colony. My 3s tea is equal to any to be had in Dunedin or Christchurch for 3s 6d or 4s ; in fact, it cannot be sur passed. Good tea, 2s per lb. If you want GOOD GROCERIES, go to R. Alcorn’s Provision Warehouse, where you can get everything of the Beat Quality, and at the lowest possible price. If you want IRONMONGERY, go to R. Alcorn’s Ironmongery Warehouse, where you will get everything, except anchors. If you want CLOTHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner Shop. A perfect fit and good quality guaranteed. The latest styles at one-third less than from Christchurch tailors. If you want BOOTS and SHOES, for all sorts and sizes, and of good quality and every price, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner Shop, if you are FURNISHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Furnishing Warehouse for China, Glass, and Earthenware. R. Al corn has now landed, ex Marlborough, a large shipment from the best English, Scotch, and Irish Potteries, among which are all the latest novelties in FANCY GOODS—suitable for Christmas presents.



Thu '' hole of the Shops are At tached in Saunders’ Buildings. 589 d SACRIFICE. HAYES & CO., Late Beady-Money Bicliards, Are determined to clear the WHOLE OF THEIR STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &c., &c, Before moving into their NEW PREMISES. Good Grey Twill Sheeting, B|d Splendid Calicoes, 3d A Fine Lot of Cambric Prints, 3|-d Job Lot of Shirtings, 4fd 500 more Zulu Hats, 4-Sd A Splendid Line of Good Tweed, Trousers, 9s 6d First-class Lot of Men’s Moles are clearing, 6s 9d 200 Good Tweed Suits, from 24s 6d Lot of Men’s Strong Shirts, Is 3d jgSf THE BOOT DEPARTMENT is IMMENSE. 400 Children’s Balmora’s, 10M 250 Girls’ Kid Elastic Sides, 3s 175 Ladies’ Lastings, 5s 9d 72 Ladies’ House Boots, 3s lid 60 Ladies’ Superior Kid Boots, slightly damaged, 6s, 130 Men’s Patent Slippers, 3s THESE GOODS ARE WORTH 25 PER CENT. MORE. OUR COLONIAL BOOTS ARK SPLENDID VALUE. OBLIGE BY ROLLING UP and SECURING the BARGAINS. n4 Vincent and Dow, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, & PAPER HANGERS, Moore Street (Near Royal Hotel), Beg to intimate to the residents of Ash burton town and district that they have commenced Business n the above line. All work entrusted to them will be promptly done, and satisfaction is gua ranteed. Estimates given. n 26



25 PER CENT. DISCOUNT. Sewing Machines. SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES WERTHEIM SEWING MA CHINES WANZER SEWING MACHINES (Hand and Treadle). On account of want of room, S. W Alcorn has decided to dispose of his stock of the above Machines at a Discount of 25 per cent., FOR CASH. Ladies in want of a Machine will do well to secure one quickly. S. W. Alcorn, EAST STREET. pUM SEED. GUM SEED. WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN A*ND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received, x s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a laige consignment of new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gum, Stringy-bark Gum, Red Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum ; Black Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc., which they will sell at reduced prices to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. Oct. 1881, oil



W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station ageist. LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON H*S ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., Ac. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN* SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. P O R S E Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, 80110 Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY ONEY TO LEND On approved Freehold security u I various sums, at lowest curren* vatea Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND 880 EB (under the Land Transfer Act