' A Crisis Averted. At a late period of last night’s sitting in the Legislative Assembly Sir Bryan O’Loughlen’s motion for the modifica tion of the proposal *e loan conversion was carried, and the threatened crisis has consequently been averted. Defeat of the N-S. W. Ministry. Sydney, Yesterday.- In the Legislative Assembly to-night tho debate on the second reading of the Land Act Amendment Bill was closed, and on going to a division the Bill was rejected by 43 to 33 In con sequence of the result of the division, the Premier, Sir Henry Parkes, moved the adjournment of the House, which was agreed to. It is generally believed that the Ministry will resign in conse quence of its defeat.

TELEGRAMS.

. . « [per press association.] The Lost Mails- Opunake, To-day. The English and New Plymouth mails were recovered yesterday, and were not much damaged. The Parihaka and Pun garehu bags are not yet found. A Brute. Christchurch, To-day. At the Magistrate’s Court to-day a farmer named George Smith was com mitted for trial at the Supreme Court, for brutally assaulting his wife, who received such severe injuries that she was insen sible for five hours after the assault, and her life was in great danger. She had given her husband no provocation what ever. He first knocked her down, and then knocked her head from one side to another several times with his fist, and kicked her on the hips ; all this, too, not withstanding the fact that the woman was in delicate health.

Meeting of the Unemployed. A meeting of the unemployed was called for this morning. Very few assem bled, and nothing was done. An Awkward Accident. The water was let into the graving dock this morning for the purpose of testing the caisson. Unfortunately a mishap oc curred. When the water had flowed into the dock sufficiently to lift the caisson, she canted on one of the bilge-blocks, and the iron ballast shifting, the caisson gradually heeled over u.itil she was lying on her side in the water. Fortunately the caisson did not touch the masonry of

the dock in any way, and so it is uninjured. This Ingenious Toung Woman and the Sewing Machine. Duhbmn, To-day. 7JAt the City Police Court Elizabeth Tattersall was charged with larceny as a bailee. It appeared she hired a sewing machine from one of the depots, paying '’'half a crown instalment, and at once went l and pawned it. The case was brought as a test one. The Bench sentenced her to month’s imprisonment. The Minister Interviewed. r ; Several deputations waited on the . Minister for Public Works to-day, who .gave them satisfactory assurances that it was the .intention of the Government to proceed with the Otago Central line. The Minister caused great consternation by _ .informing the members of the Dock < Trust that the whole of the lower harbor " reserves, which the Tru t looked on as their own endowment, had been already proclaimed as reserved for railway pur poses. Great Consumption of Beer. Burke’s brewery was totally burned down this morning. The building and - .plant were insured for L6OO in each of ■; .the following offices :—Hamburg-Madge burg, Scottish Imperial, Australian Alli ance, South British, New Zealand, Colonial, and United. ’ The place was - .leased by Richard Whittingham, maltster, whose stock was uninsured. He loses about L4OO. The origin of the fire is j tmknown, but probably it was occasioned by sparks from a passing train. The brewery was owned by Dalgety and Co.

A PLEASING PICTURE.

“The awfully jolly girl,” has been mentioned as the latest and perhaps y most appalling English type of her sex. * ** The other day in Richmond Park,” writes a correspondent in the Pall Mall Gazette, “ I came upon three or four of these creatures, who were perhaps awful enough, but were by no means jolly. One wore a man’s scarlet cricket-cap. All had their hair cropped close, and all four carried heavy walk .j, ing-sticks.. On enquiry, I was told that Brighton and elsewhere it is quite a ).,common for young ladies to go about r. with walking-sticks and a convict’s crop. Who are the men that these poor girls ■ r imagine they can attract by this ugly ; masquerade ?”

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1882.



WANTED KNOWN—That lam sel ling "Venus Nailrod at 6s per lb.; "Venus Twift, 5s 6d per lb.; Venus Navy Twist, 6s per lb.; Tricopherous, Is 3d per 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. EAST STREET. s!8 Meetings. OTI C E . By request, a MEETING of Persons favorable to holding a S PRING ELO W ER SHOW, during the month of December is hereby convened for TO-NIGHT, 17th inst., at Messrs Poyntz and Co.’s Office, at 7.30 p.m. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Wilis stkeet. anniversary sermons la connection with the above Church will be preached NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, by the Rev. JOSEPH SHARP, of Timaru. Morning, at 11 ; Afternoon, 2.30; Even ing, 6.30. Collections in aid of Trust Funds. On THURSDAY, Nov. 23rd, the usual TEA MEETING will take place. Tea at 4.30 and at 5.30 p.m. After tea there will be a Public Meeting, when Addresses will be given by ministers and friends, enlivened by selections of music. F. Clark, nl6 S. E. POYNTZ. Ecclesiastical. TICKETS 1s 6d EACH,



Caterer, T, Taylor. Impounding Notices. IMPOUNDED, on November 3rd, from Springfield, 1 dark bay COLT, half draught, about two years old; no brand visible; star on forehead. If not claimed on or before the 18th instant will be sold to defray expenses. W. B. COMPTON, Poundkeeper, nl6 Methven. 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 6 months or over. J. WARD, nl6 Secrets' y.



' : Bridget, I told you to have my hot f i water ready the first thing in the morn ;; |ng.” “ Sure, sir,” replied Bridget, didn’t I bring it up and lave it at the dure last night, so as to have it in time.” ,v Recent inventions have shattered some o of the most cherished traditions of our < childhood ; we were always brought up to believe that “he who fights and runs -> away will live to fight another day but in these d ys of “ express ” rifles, “he who fights.and runs away ” gets a conical bullet in the small of his back. ' It has along time been matter of won - derment to us what manner of man it eould be Matthew Arnold described as an M exponent of sweetness and light.” We’ye found the fellow at last. He keeps a genera!shop in a small village, and his , window displays, in close contiguity, a p choice assortment of sugar-plums and tal j, low candles. Holloway’s-, Ointment and Pills combine , iboth.sanitive and sanative powers in a high degreej—by the. former term is understood the'r v abilily to preserve health, ,by the latter their capability to restore health. "With these rerae _ dies at lund no invalid need be at fault to guide * v hiitiself or herself safely through the many trfa's 'to which everyone is subjected during our long and ofttimes inclement wintcs. Cougbs, colds, ulcerated throats, d’piheria, whooping cough, ,1 can be successfully treated by well rubbing tins Ointment upon the chesb and by taking the Fills. During damp foggy weal herasibmatical suf.erers . will experience the utmost possible relief from ’ - the inunction of the ointment on all tender chested persons will save end'ess misery "by adopting this treatment. —[Advt.]



TOWN EDITION. - • Tissued at 4.30 p.th. i



New Advertisements. y;‘D a ptl s t denomination, SERVICES will be conducted in •V • connection with the above in the TOWN ' HALL, Ashburton, on SUNDAY NEXT, , ,-UHh intt. .-Bev- 0. Dallaston, Christ ; i- eborob, will Preach—Morning at 11, Evening, 6,30, Sankey’s Hymns.— " MONDAY, 20th inat., Bey. 0. Dallas . tox will XBOTDRE in the Town Hall, on ~<■ the “ Sayings and Doings of the Bev. C. " The chair will be taken at 8 o’clock, by his W orship the Mayor. .Admission Fejsk, A Collection will be „ 'made to defray expenses. nl7



New Advertisements. SPECIAL Els THY. SATURDAY, 18th NuYLMB 1!. A very choice collection of C anarius, (. oid- Goldfinchea (for mule breeding) L<*vo Birds, Japanese Finches, etc., etc. hlfQB) JapaUcßo r llJtllWoj OIL. , tilt. LF R E D HARRISON, FOR S ALE—A SHEEP FARM, of 1,216 acres, in English grass, carry -4,500 sheep. for particulars apply to Jameson & Roberts. nl7 WATS TED TENDERS for Dl-- CHARGING about 600 Tons of Coal. Apply, Tucker, Resxell and Co. nl7 ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Christchurch Section. DUNEDIN AGRICULTURAL SHOW, November 22nd and 23rd, AND RACES, November 30th and December 2nd, 1882. CHEAP EXCURSION TO DUNEDIN. Excursion Tickets to Dunedin and back, available for return up to and including the sth December, will bo issued for the Express Train on the 20th, 21st, 22 id, 23rd, 28th, 29th, and 30th November, and Ist December, and also for a Special Night Train on the 29th November, which will be due to leave Ashburton at 10.40 p.m., at THIRTY SHILLINGS First Class, TWENTY SHILLINGS Second Class. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Nov. 16,1882. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2. Property Sale. My next Sale of Town, Suburban and other properties will take place at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, at 1 p.m. TO LET, at a low rental—SHOP in Moore street, presently occupied by Mr John Smithson. T. BULLOCK. 2 o’clock. Auctioneer. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. BULLOCK Auctioneer.



Alfred Harrison : - GREAT UNRESERVED SALE OF U N R E ® DEEMED PLEDGES. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25th (Day after Races). A FRED HARRISON has received instructions from Messrs I. and S. Salek, Licensed Pawnbrokers, Timaru and Ashburton, to sell by Public Auction, on the above date, at his Rooms, A large quantity of UNREDEEMED FLEDGES, From the Timaru Branch, consisting of Gold and Silver Watches, Gold and Silver Chains, Seta Brooches and Earings, Lockets, Gents Signet and other Rings, Bibles, etc. 437, 4 Sections; 06, handsome Gold Bracelet; 137, Lady’s Gold Watch I and Chain; 150, Silver Lever Watch; 87, large Bible; 42, Gold Locket; 400, Ring; 383, Lady’s Watch and Chain; 209, Silver Watch; 183, Lady’s Gold Watch; 142, Sot Gold Studs; 94, Wedding Ring and Keeper; 104, Cruet Stand; 243, E. F. Tea and Coffee Set; 332, Album; 318, Locket and Chain; 213, Concertina; 248, Gold Watch; 449, O.F. Lever Watch; 402, Waltham Lever; 84, Brooch; 92, Silver Set; 365, Gold Earrings; 120, Silver Spoons and Sugar Tongs; 318, Silver Set; 73, Greenstone Pendant; and a large number of other lots usually found in the above line of business too numerous to mention. No reserve. Sale at 2 o’clock sharp. nls



Tenders. SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the appoint ment of CLERK to the Mount Somers Road Board (indoor clerical work only). The successful tenderer to receive per cent, for the collection of all outstanding rates, in addition to his salary as Clerk. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received until 2 p. m. on MONDAY, December 4th, from whom further par ticulars can be obtained. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Fresh tenders for the appointment of POUNDKEEPER to the Mount Somers Pound for 12 months will be received by the Chairman until noon on TUESDAY, November 21st. Tenderers to state what price they will be prepared to give for the Pound in consideration of their receiving all poundage fees. (Sd.) A. EDWARD PEA CHE, Chairman to the Mount Somers n 8 Road Board. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. Fresh Tenders for the PURCHASE of the Road Board BUILDINGS, separately as they stand ; also, alternate Tenders for the REMOVAL of the House only to Tinwald, will close on SATURDAY, November 18th, addressed to the Chair man, Mr Williamson's Store, Ashburton. 14n To Let. T O LET. A 6-roomed HOUSE and STABLE, at Mount Somers ; good garden, tastefully laid out ; convenient communication by rail to Ashburton. A first-class country residence. For particulars apply to Messrs Puddicombe and Co., Mount Somers, or O. J. W. COOKSON, Jus. & CO., Commission Agents, Etc., nlO Methven.



For Sale. Foe, sale From this date— CRUSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Bushel. BEAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. o 5 Public Companies. TVTEW 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. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co. ’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be 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.



A SHBURTON BREWERY. SPECIAL NOTICE. Having disposed of the Business, we hereby rtotify that ALL ACCOUNTS Owing previous to Ist July MUST BE PAID at once to Wm. Smith, Commission Agent, otherwise they will be SUED FOR without further notice, au 11 WOOD AND CO. Ashburton cheese and but ter FACTORY. NOTICE. Persons desirous of VISITING the above Factory can do so upon a written order from the Secretary. Visiting hours from 1 to 4 p. m. S. E. POYNTZ, n 8 Secretary. H o D S . I proclaim WEDNESDAY and FPI- ' DAY, 22nd and 24th instant, HALF HOLIDAYS, from 12 noon, and THURS DAY, 23rd instant, a WHOLE HOLI DAY, on occasion of the Ashburton Races and Show respectively. D. WILLIAMSON, nls Mayor. -»rR. P. G. THOMAS, Sukueon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given. &u 26



Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, nlO Ashburton. -VTORTH 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 Aobnoy: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c HE MUTUAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, The undersigned beg to intimate that the above Company has started Business in Ashburton, and that they have been appointed Agents, and are now prepared to receive proposals for INSURANCE. Premiums at a Discount of 25 per cent, off past current rates. . o 2 TUCKER, RESTELL &_CKX_ BREWERY. A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Cameron street, Ashburton. 024



Robert Wilkin and 00. 0 O L SALE. TUESDAY, 28th NOVEMBER, 1882. Our First Sale of the Season 1882-1883 will be held on the above date in our NEW ZEALAND WOOL STORES, At 1L a.m., when about Woolpacks for sale at current rates. Advances made on Wool, either for sale in this market or for shipment to London. We take this opportunity of reminding our clients of the absolute necessity, in order to protect their interssts when con signing wool, sheepskins, etc , per rail to our order, that care is taken to affix some mark or owner’s name on label, and to advise us of same, with particulars of contents of consignments, so that no mis take can be made as to ownership. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Wool Brokers, Auctioneers, ar.d Com 14n mission Agents. Matson, Cox &> Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on moat favorable terms. W O O L, GRAIN, S E E D, A N D GEN ERAL MKRC M A NTS. Wool Sale, 1,000 BALES will be offered. Matson. Cox, and Co.



WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS. FENCING WIRE of All Sizes—BARBED and PLAIN. GREEN and YELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. SKIRVIN SWEDES, and other TURNIP SEEPS of all descriptions. MANGOLDS, &c. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions. COCKSFOOT and RYE GRASS. TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. 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 be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, NOV. 21.



AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton. b 30 W. F. Allen. W. F. Allen, Auctioneer, stock, station, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burkett 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. au 22 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 given in French, Drawing, Ladies Fancy Work, etc. ' An Evening Class three times weekly for general in struction—ls 6d for one, 2s 6d or two. Next Rev. Nixon’s, Tancred street. si 8 MRS WHITE purposes giving lessons in DRAWING and Watercolor PAINTING. Full certificate from Science and Ait Schools, South Kensing ton, For terms and further particulars, apply at her residence, East Belt, Ashbur- Thermal springs district.— Pamphlet containing information relative to the Sale of the Rotorua Town ship ON SALE at the Office of this Paper,



Business Notices. OTICE TO PAEMERS, MESSRS R'CID & 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. REID & GRAY, o!9 Cameron street. New Turnip Seeds. 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 I is invited. Jameson & Roberts, nil Ashsckton,



R LANCASTER begs to thank hia , customers of the past five years for their liberal support, and takes this op portunity of informing them that he will continue to carry on the businesses known as the SOMERSET BUTCHERY and FREE-TRADE BAKERY. As R. Lan caster will be able to devote his undivided attention to these two businesses, ho begs to assure those who may favor him with their patronage that their wants will re ceive personal supervision. R. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East street South, Ashburton. 29s AND TOWNSHEND, having entered into PARTNERSHIP, are prepared to give the highest Cash Prices for WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRAST SEED And have for sale—Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, etc., etc. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch. ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 031 Havelock street, Ashburton. DRES S M AKIN G. UNDERCLOTHING. MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton. Orders promptly attended to. 396 e SPECIAL SALE of Spring VEGET ABLES, BROCCOLI, and CAULI FLOWERS ; also, a large quantity of CABBAGES and other Vegetables now growing in A. W. Barbell's gardens (near the corner of the N.E. and N.W. Belts, next the Caledonian Sports Ground), Seed Potatoes and several tons of Prime Onions. Plants always on hand ; also a large and varied Stock of Fruit, Confec tionery, Lollies, etc NOTE THE ADDRESS— A. W. Randell, RIGHT-HAND SHOP, TOWN HALL, East Street. Ashburton. 112 d



\TOW LANDING LM Ex ships “Good Templar” and ‘Kestrel,” from Stewart’s Island, TWO CARGOES OF BEST RED PINE, Which will be SOLD CHEAP. WEATHER BOARDS FEOM 10s per lOOfl (sup.) upwards. ALWAYS IN STOCK— Doors Sashes Nails Roofing Iron Fencing Wire Y.D.L. Shingles Palings Timber Baltic Deals Flooring Match-lining And all requisites for the Trade. AGEKT for the Phoenix Fire Office of London. Alphens Hayeu, TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, 60 Manager. JOHN HABVEY, Boot and shoemaker, Tancred street, Ashburton. J. H. desires to notify to the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he is still carrying on business in the above line, and by Good Work and Quick De spatch hopes to ensure a fair share of support. 12 s



Business Notices. rjl o T H ‘ E LADIES. JUST OPENING, A magnificent stock of New Drapery, Ex “Thorne” and “Loch Cree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.



gADDLERY, SADDLERY. The undersigned begs to thank his numerous customers for past support, and begs a continuance; also directing special attention to his now present Stock of SADDLERY and HARNESS. Prices moderate, and a good article guaranteed. Horse Covers and Rugs at lowest possible prices. Note Address^^~ James Tait SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Saunder*’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 265 d ra O OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE J PUBLIC. The Leading Butchery in Ashburton is THE CITY CO. CENTRAL BUTCHERY IN Baring Square. At the above establishment is always to be found the Choicest Meat to be pro cured in Canterbury. Families waited upon at their own residence, and every care t«ken to please customers. E. H. BUTLER & CO. September 30th. 30s INDUSTRY. ASPHALITNG. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months, 350 c



I * gg 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. /"jUM SEED. GUM SEED. It WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received, ex s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a large con°ignment of new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gum, Striugy-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



y ICTORIA HOUSE. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Summer Drapery, CLOTHING, BOOTS, & c., Now showing, and to be obtained at Christchurch andDunedinPrices. DIMAN T & COE, VICTORIA HOUSE, East street, Ashburton. au2B WT. DAVISON, Fruiterer and • Greengrocer, etc., etc., tenders his best thanks to his customers and friends for their liberal support accorded him during the past four years, and begs to intimate that he has a large Stock of FRESH VEGETABLES, FRUIT and CONFECTIONERY ; also, a small quantity of Early RHUBARB. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch. W. T. DAVISON, Left hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. 13 s OLOTHING. CLOTHING, S. W. Alcorn Begs to announce that he has opened up an Immense Stock of Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Colonial-made CLOTHING, Selected specially for the approaching Season. S. W. ALCORN devotes special atten tion to the Ready-made Clothing Depart ment, having moat of his Garments made to order from carefully-chosen Colonial Tweeds, made by the celebrated Geelong, Kaiapoi, and Roslyn Factories. For the Best Value in Colonial-made Tweed Trousers and Vests, you want to call at S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Colonial-made Tweed Suits is S. W. Alcorn’s.



W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station LICENSED LAND BROILER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, 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. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST. MENT SOCIETY.



The Best House for Paget Coats and suits is S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Shirts of all kind is S. Alcorn’s. The Cheapest House for Hats, Scarve H.K.F.S. Braces, Collars, Tms, an Hosiery, is S. W, Alcorn’s. SPECIAL —Three cases of Super Lambs’-wool Drawers, plain and ribbe and Lambs’-wool Shirts, are now bein sold at a little over half the usual price. BOOTS. BOOTS. Colonial-made Boots of every descri tion. A large stock now on hand. Men’s Colonial-made Bluchers, Water tights, Shooters, and Elastic Sides, Ladies’ and Children’s Kid and Levant Boots in great variety. Ladies’ and Children’s Colonial Boots. For best value in Boots go to S. W. ALCORN’S, East street and Saunders’ uxldings



F O R S E Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY ONEY TO LEND On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curren*’ latea \pply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO BR (u*\d£t the Land Transfer Act,



Poyntz and Co. Poyntz & Co., Land estate, and general AGENTS EAST STREET ASHBURTON POYNTZ & CO. have received instructions from Mr W. B. MOSS to offer for sale that very desirable t Dwelling House, situate in TANCRED STREET, EAST, Ashburton, ‘ containing seven rooms, with Garden > attached. _ _ _ _ __ Two and Three-roomed Cottages. F OR SAL MESSRS POYNTZ & CO. E. Have received instructions from the owner to offer for sale, BY PRIVATE TREATY, T. S. No. 673, BURNETT STREET, Situated close to the centre of the town, upon which is erected a comfortable four* roomed dwelling-house, with stabling and good fruit garden attached. POYNTZ & CO.



THE Undersigned have been instructed to offer for. sale lota 1,2, and part of 3, 142, 141, 140, 132, containing about TWO ACRES, Situate on the Wakanui road, upon which is built a capital FAMILY RESIDENCE, - Containing thirteen rooms. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE—On account of T. R. Hodder Esq., lot 124, containing TWO ACRES OF LAND, Adjoining his late residence, and fronting the Town Gelt. This would be a good site for a residence. Also, f n account of the same owner, T.S. No. 779, Situated at the junction of Cass and Peter streets, with stabling thereon. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—Lot 24, Alforl -Forest road, containing 2 roods, with dwell ing-house, stables, and other outbuildings. Terms moderate. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—Town Sections Nos. 822, 828, 818, 698, 675, 318, 316, 118, and 119. POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE.—A good two-roomed cot tage and quarter-acre of land, close to the residence of Mr Bean. Small cash deposit. POYNTZ & CO. HE UNDERSIGNED have received instructions from Mr M. Hamilton to offer FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY, His farm atrAnama, containing 228 Acres, 50 ACRES IN WHEAT, 50 ACRES IN OATS, BALANCE IN FALLOW. The whole of the land is well-fenced, and within three miles of the railway. This presents a splendid chance for anyone re quiring a farm to take advantage of the opportunity, as the owner is determined to sell, owing to an accident. POYNTZ & CO. ESSRS POYNTZ & CO. have re ceived instructions to sell, by pri vate treaty, on account of Mr W. Syca more, his compact farm of 186 acres, within one mile of Willowby, being R.S. 22922, in grass, well watered, and sub divided into 6 paddocks, tigether with a four-roomed dwelling-house. POYNTZ & CO. M ONEY TO LEND on mortgage at lowest current rates. POYNTZ & CO. For sale.- Chortsoy. -A farm of 862 acres at POYNTZ & CO. FOR SALE—A good second-hand four wheeled double-seated buggy, with pair of good horses and harness. POYNTZ & CO. TO OR FOR SALE.—A nearly new eight-roorred H use, with ti-sti y aid out ground , situate in Tan cr.d street e st. A ply t-> POYNTZ & CO. fr\o LET.—A well appointed six- J[ roomed HOUSE,.with Coach House and Stable attached, in Cox street. ; POYNTZ & CO. LET. —A four-roomed House J_ Havel ck street. POYNTZ & CO. P,O LET. —A Four-stall Stable, situated I in Cass street. POYNTZ & CQ. TO LET. A commodious BRICK STORE near the Rail wav Station. PQYNTZ &CO. TO LET.—A four-roomed HOUSE in Cass street, POYNTZ & CO. 0 LET. —Two four-roomed HOUSES, East Belt. POYNTZ & Co. TO LET.—A four-roomed House' on East Belt. POYNTZ & Co. 10 LET.—A three-roomed HOUSE, back East Belt. . / POYNTZ & Cp.