had always been a supporter of Mr Wright, but ha ought to haVe introduced them to the Minister, and had it not been lor the kindness of the member for Wakanui they would bare been placed in an awkward predicament. The Coun cillors were not like schoolboys. It could not be expected that the Mayor would approach Mr Johnston, and say, “ Ton are the Minister for Public Works, and, if you please, I’m the Mayor.” (Laughter.)—The matter then dropped.— A letter was read from the Borough School Committee, asking for a contribu tion towards the school prize fund. After a long discussion it was resolved that the Council should subscribe L2 2s, an amend ment, moved to the effect that the appli cation be not granted, being negatived. After some routine business and the passing of sundry accounts, the Council adjourned.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[KETJTER’s TELEGSAM8 —COPYRIGHT.] [Received Dec. 20, 2.43 p.m.] Princess Louise. London, Dec. 19. Princess Louise, who is now travelling in Texas, with the Marquis of LOrne, will shortly proceed to the Ber mudas, in the West Indies, and will re main there during the winter. Mr Parnell at Work. Mr Parnell is now engaged in form ing branches of the new National League in various parts of Ireland. Released Without Trial. Gaiko, Dec. 20. ’ The majority of the rebel officers who were under arrest have been re leased without trial. .'The Russian Frontier Armament, f Berlin, Dec. 18. The German Press is at the present time much agitated over the question of the Russian frontier armament. Austria and Germany are now taking steps to renew their alliance. It is understood that the efforts of M. Giers, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs, on his recent visit to the Austrian and German Courts, to enter an alliance with those countries, were quite unsuc cessful.

AUSTRALIAN

[rEDTKr’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] The Prodace Markets. Melbourne, Yesterday. The Melbourne manager of the Na tional Mortgage and Agency Company ' of New Zealand, Limited, reports the local produce market as follows: Wheat, per bushel, shipping, 4s gd, with the market void of competition ; barley (malting) firm at 3s gd to 4s; New Zealand oats sluggish; feeding qualities duty paid, 3s gd ; malting ditto, 4s 3d; New Zealand oats, under bond, are weaker, and prices range from 3s 2d to 3s 6d. New Zealand best hams, under bond, steady at and New Zea land bacon at 8d per lb. The Creswick Disaster. Subscriptions for the relief of the widows and orphans of the miners who recently lost their lives at Creswick now amount to Lg.zoo. Shipping News. (Received Dec. 20, Ip.m.) '• Melbourne, To-day. Arrived, this morning—The steam ship Manapouri, from the Bluff. Sailed, this morning—The steamship Wai rarapa, tor the -Bluff. ' .The “Argus" and the Railway Bill. The - Railway Management Bill was .received, and laid on the table of the ■House, and has'been circulated. It .proposes ; the appointment of a Rail way Board, the members ot which shall -be removable by Government, The ‘ Argus to-day pronounces the measure a sham, and declares it an insult to the and demands that it be Htakeh-back and recast. The Wheat Crops. " Adelaide, Yesterday. The accounts to hand of the wheat crop afe less favorable than was antici pated. In some parts of the colony the yield will only be half a bushel to the acre, in others the crop will not be ■.worth harvesting.

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'SPU -V- ~ [TER PRESS ASSOCIATION.! A Message from the Sea. Lyttelton, To-day. , The ship Hurunui reports speaking the ’■ ship Lady Jocelyn on Oct. 25tb. She re -I.ported that her master (Gapt. Jenkins) ' died of apoplexy on Oct. 7, in seven north latitude. ‘C Prize Piling. > Tjemtoa, To-day, The returns of the prize firing to-day .‘are as follows : Lieut. Findlay, top . score, 63 ; Pay, 56 ; Smith. 64. ‘ Fond parent to young hopeful— “ lt’s the early bird that catches the worm, my son.*’ Young hopeful “Serves the ; worm right, then, for getting up early.” Holloway's • Ointment and Pills.— ■ Outward Infirmities.—Before the discovery o these remedies many case of sores, ulcers, &c., were?pronounced to be hopelessly incurable, because the treatment pursued tended to de stroy the strength it wqs incompetent to preserve, and to exasperate the symptoms it was inadequate to remove. Holloway’s Pills exert the most wholesome powers over the un healthy flesh or skin,- without debarring the patient from fresh air and exercise, and thus the constitutional vigor is husbanded while the most malignant ulcers, abscesses, and skin diseases are m process of cure. Both Oint . ment and Pills make the blood richer and ,r puier, instead of permitting it to fall into that poor and watery state so fatal to many ahorihg under chronic ulceration s,—[Advt.]

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1882.



TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 4.35 p.m.j New Advertisements. WANTED— A FARM HAND, ac customed to horses, to drive a reaper and binder. Good wages to a coib - patent Jhsnd, Apply, Jampson and Robrets. d2O WANTED KNOWN—The Leicester Boot Warehouse, Burnett street, is the cheapest shop in Ashburton for ] > Boots and Shoes. Ladies Boots from 0s .. fid per pair ; Ladies’Prunella, 7s fid piar ; pair; great variety of Infants’, lid pir Sair } Men’s Balmorals, 12s fid per pair ; fen’s Bluchers, 8s fid ; Men’s Shoes, 10s fid; Boy’s strong nailed Laceups, 6s fid. .Repairs neatly executed. J. G. GREEN & 00., ; Burnett street. I N D B R TWIN t. BINDER WIRE, FOR SALE, At Lowest current rates. JAMESON ak» ROBERTS, Ashburton.



New Advertisements. I'ENDERS are invited for HARVEST ING, as follows About 240 acres Wheat (Maori reserve), near Racecourse 90 acres Oats, close to Smith’s Gar den’s 100 acres Wheat, Grove Farm 15 acres Oats, Grove Farm 280 acres Wheat, Ashburton Borough itserv,, Hinds 140 acres Oats, Ashburton Borough reserve, Hinds Oats to be tied with twine, or hand tied. Machines can be arranged for. Tenders to be sent in not later than the 27th instant to WILKIN & CARTER, Tinwald, Where full particulars can be seen, or JAMESON & ROBERTS, d2O Ashburton. A SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for Eight Miles WATER-RACE and Twelve FORDS, Binds district, in one contract. Plan and specification can be seen at County Council Office, and tenders, ad dressed to the Chairman to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock a.m., SATURDAY, 23rd Dec., 1882. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 20d County Engineer. c ALEDONIAN SPORTS. CALEDONIAN SPORTS. IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE. MrTHOS. QUILL begs to inform the public that, having purchased the privi lege of Supplying Refreshments on the above ground, he will pledge his reputa tion that nothing but what can now be obtained at Quill’s Hotel will be disposed of, viz., the Purest and Best description of Spirits, Wines, and Ales. T. QUILL, 20d ‘ Commercial Hotel. THE GREAT QUESTION— namely, Where can we get genuine Teas, and properly blended so as to secure the greatest amount of strength and flavor— having been solved by. Nelson, Moate and Co., it remains only for me, as agent, to assure that part of the public who may not have tried them that they are really what it is said they are. I have many customers who buy these Teas in packets and boxes regularly, and all seem, and many say they are, well pleased both as regards quality and price. My friends of the ungentler sex will excuse me if I direct the attention of the ladies to these superior Teas, because their palates, not being vititiattd by tobacco, are able to appreciate the fine aroma. For Christmas supplies see another advertisement. While wishing all my kind friends the compliments of the season, I would add that I feel grateful for the liberal support Ifhave received since starting business, and in future I shall do my best to deserve the confidence of those who favor me with their orders. H. M. CARSON, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. sll



WANTED KNOWN—That lam sel ling Venus Nailrod at 6s per lb,; Venus Twist, 5s 6d per lb.; Venus Navy Twist, 6s per lb.; Tricopherous. Is 3d per bottle. Enos’ Fruit Salt, 3a 3d per bottle.. Also, Toys of every description, consisting of Dolls, Trumpets, Toy Drums, Tambourines, Wheelbarrows, Carts. Guns, etc., etc. F. Clark, EAST STREET. s!8



Meetings. UNITED TEMPERANCE DEMON STRATION. All ACCOUNTS owing by the Com mittee of the above must be rendered to the Secretary by noon on FRIDAY, 22nd Dec., and a MEETING of ihe Delegate? is Convened for 8 o’clock of the same evening, when every Delegate is requested to attend and pay up. S. E. POYNTZ, 18cl Hon. Sec. Amusements. BSS S' TAR OF ASHBURTON LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. Grand Concert, BOXING DAY EVENING, DEC 26th, IN THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, In aid of the New Orange Hall Building Fund, ~, • The Programme will comprise Glees, Solos, Instrumental Music, Elocutionary Pieces, and Highland Dancing, by the fol lowing ladies and gentlemen:— Sopranos : Mrs Craighead, Mrs R. J. Harrison, Mrs Dunn, and Miss Sinclair. Alto ; Miss G. Gates. Tenor: Mr Piischel. Baritones: Mr Branson and Mr Harrison. Duettlsts : Misses Butler and McTeague. ORCHESTRA. Violin: Mr H. Permain; Cornet: Mr G. Hoskins; Flute: Mr Dunn; Double Bass: Mr Uter Hoskins; Violoncello: Mr H. Gates; Piano: Mies Gates. Conductor: Mr H. A. Gates. Elocutionist: Mr R. Minnia; Champion j Highland Dancers : Mr James Murray, Dunedin; Mr J. W. Mcßae and Master Donald Mcßae, Ashburton; Piper; Mr D. Campbell, late of the 42nd Black Watch. Doors open at Half-past 7; Concert at 8. Tickets— 3s, 2s, and Is. A BALL , Will follow the Concert, and an efficient ( String Band has been engaged. d!8



J. T. Ford and 00. TINWALD. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1882. Unless Sold by Private Treaty. Great Clearing Sale OF STOCK-IN-TRADE OF A GENERAL GROCERY, DRAPERY, AND CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Under Bill of Sale. MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO. are in structed by the Mortgagees to Offer by Public Auction, on Thursday, Dec. 21st, 1882, at 11 a.m., at the Stores lately in the occupation of Messrs Biggs and Reid, of Tinwald, ') he whole of their Stock-in-Trade, Consisting of Groceries, Hardware Drapeiy, Clothing Crockery, etc., etc. Also the Book Debts belonging to the late firm of Biggs and Reid. Together with their PLANT, consisting of Horses, Carts, and Bakery Plant Full particulars and terms at sale. dl9 WAKANUI. TO CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS, CLEARING SALE OF CONTRACTOR’S PLANT. \/TESSRS J. T. FORD & CO., from [Vi instructions received from Mr John Black, contractor and farmer, Wakanui, will sell at HIS HOMESTEAD, Adjoining the Wakanui Schoolhouse, ON THURSDAY, 28th DECEMBER, At 11 a.m., The whole of his well-selected Plant, Consisting of— -28 First-class DRAUGHT MARES and GELDINGS 2 3-Horse DRAYS, with Frames 1 TIP-DRAYS 1 8-Horse WAGON 1 SPRING TRAP 2 3-Furrow PLOUGHS, by Reid and Gray 1 2-Furrow PLOUGH, by Reid and Gray 4 Single-Furrow PLOUGHS 1 McSherry DRILL 1 CAMBRIDGE ROLLER 1 Bentall 2-HORSE POWER and CHAFF-CUTTER 1 Bentall CORN-CRUSHER 2 McCormick’s REAPERS and BINDERS 2 Harvester Kings REAPERS and BINDERS 1 Deering STRING REAPER and BINDER 1 Osborne WIRE REAPER and BINDER 1 Samuelson’s REAPER and BINDER



T. Bullock. T. Bullock, i CJ OTIO NE E 11, ESTATE XI AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. B A Z A A R, 'IiUR NE T T STKE ET, Askbcktok, AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE. In future my SATURDAY’S SALES will Commence at 1 o’clock instead of 1.30. T. BOLLOCK. IMPROVED FREEHOLD FARM, of 123 Acres, well watered, FOR SALE by private treaty, situated near the Hinds, together with interest in lease 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 bo 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. M o N E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T 0 E T . SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rrtU LET.—Commodious SHOP in East JL street, now in occupation of Mr J. W. Hayes. Possession to bo given on 2nd January, Mr Hayes removing to his new premises at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK. FOR 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 Hampste id, near the Wakanui road, lately in occupation of Mr Wm. Johns. Liberal terms of pay ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—The CENTRAL BAKERY, together with shop and dwelling house, near Post office. T. BULLOCK.



TO LET—At a low rental, Central BOARDINGHOUSE, in the Tri agle, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—at a very Low Rental—a COTTAGE of Five Rooms, situated at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental —SHOP in Moore street, presently occupied by Mr John Smithson. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—A Six-roomed HOUSE in Tancred street, lately in the occu pation of Mr McGregor. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—a SPRING TRAP, with Top, suitable for a Butcher or Baker. T. BULLOCK. Ecclesiastical. gEARMOIN GHAELIC. BITHIDH SEARMOIN GHAELIC ann’s an ASHBURTON air LA NOLAIG (December 25th) aig loth-uair an deigh dha, ann’s an EAGLAIS ALBANAICH le Rev. ALASDAIR MAC-A-LEINBN. 9d Por Sale. F O R E. A comfortable 5-Roomed COTTAGE, situated North East Belt; finished throughout with every convenience for a family residence. Section enclosed by well-grown live fence and belt of trees. Apply to C. B. M. BRANSON, General Agent, East street; Or Mr W. W. White, on Premises. E For s a 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, Ashburton and Tinwacd. o 5 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, lARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 45e H. M. Jones’ COMPLIMENTS TO ALL; And desires to call special attention to the following items, which have been carefully selected for the coming Festive Season :



Also, A large quantity of Plough, Leading, and Shaft HARNESS, Portable Forge and Anvil, 12 Road Scoops, Iron Tank, and a quantity of other useful articles. The Auctioneers beg to draw special at tention to this important sale on account of the Horses having all been carefully selected by Mr Black. Most of them are young, and are well known to be some of the best workers in the district. The Implements have all been kept in first-class repair, an d will compare favor ably with new. As it is Mr Black’s intention to retire from the contracting work, the whole of the Plant advertised will be sold. Full particulars at sale, or by enquiry to MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO., Christchurch ; Or, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., dl6 Ashburton. 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, n!6 Secretary. -|»yrOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD, EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I hereby give notice that an ELEC TION to fill an Extraordinary Vacancy in the Mount Somers Road Board, caused by the resignation of Mr Isaac Taylor, will be held on MONDAY, the Bth day of January, 1883. Nominations, in the form prescribed by the Registration of Local Elections Act, 1870, schedule 2, must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, before 12 o'clock noon on SATURDAY, the 23rd Dec. instant. Forms of Nomination can be obtained on application to Mr Puddioombe, Store keeper, Mount Somers. W. B. BOYLE, Returning Officer for Mount Somers District, Mount Somers, 14th Dec., 1882. dls jyjrß. F. G. THOMAS, Suboeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given. au2l SUMMER FLOWER SHOW. DEC. 30, 1882. The following SPECIAL PRIVATE PRIZES are offered : 6 Apples (last season), 6s Best dish of Raspberries, 6s Best 6 Gladioli (not less than three varieties), 5s Best dish 20 Gooseberries (size and weight), 6s Best collection of Sweet Williams, 5s Best collection of Fruit (fruiterers ex cepted), 6s and 2s 6d, given by Mr Smith Best collection of Cut Bloom of Gera niums, 3s 6d, given by Mr Smith Special Prize of 5j for the Best Collection of Dianthus, given by Mr Bevans. Special entry required. Also, a Special Prize of 10s for the largest Prize Taker in the Fruit and Vegetables Classes combined. Given by a professional. Special entries are required in each case. 6d . S.E. POTNTZ.



BOOKS ! BOOKS ! ! REWARD, PRESENTATION, and PRIZE BOOKS. NEW VOLUMES— Boys’ Own Annual Girls’ Own Annual Chatterbox Child’s Companion Infants’ Magazine, &c., &c. POETS— VARIOUS Authors ; Sir Walter Scott’s Works,, new edition, complete. TOYS ! TOYS !! TOYS !! ! GREAT VARIETY—in Wood, Tin, China, and Indiarubber. DOLLS ! DOLLS !! DOLLS !! ! ALL SIZ^S —From one inch to two I feet —in Wood, Rag, China, Composition, etc. FANCY* GOODS ! FANCY GOODS ! A NICE SELECTION of the above, suitable for Christmas Presents and New Year Gifts. ALL the above Goods are offered at the LOWEST Possible Prices for CASH. A LIBERAL DISCOUNT allowed to schools on parcels of Toys, Books, etc. PIANOS. ORGANS, BRASS, and STRINGED INSTRUMENTS ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS. H. M. JONES, ' BURNETT ST. & BARING SQUARE. 13d



Matson, Cox, and 00. TIN WALD. UNDER BILL OF SALE. GREAT CLEARING SALE OF SAWN TIMBER FIREWOOD POSTS AND RAILS COAL GALVANISED IRON IRONMONGERY PAINTS AND OIL RED AND WHITE LEAD DOORS AND SASHES, &c., &c., BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Without Reserve. MESSES MATSON, COX and CO. have received instructions from the holders of bill of sale, to Sell as above on the premises of Mr C. Jephaon, Tin walcl, the whole of his well-assorted Stock of Timber and Ironmongery, etc., by Public Auction, on FRIDA Y, 22nd DECEMBER, 1882, At 11 o'clock sharp. Luncheon provided. Terras easy. No reserve. MATSON, COX & CO., 9d Ashburton. MATSON, COX & CO. have for SALE upon reasonable terms, the follow ing Properties, besides others too numer ous to particulatise : Acres. Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered, fenced, and in grass ... ... 13 Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered, fenced, and In grass ... 3J Alford Forest, improved ... ... 2,400 Alford Forest, unimproved ... 20 Chertsey, improved, plenty of water 124 Chertsey, improved, plenty of water, large portion in crop ... 397 Dromore, improved, plenty of water 440 Dromore, improved, plenty of water 4,000 Dunsandel, improved, plenty of water 1,500 Hinds, improved, plenty of water 200 Geraldine, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ... 220 Geraldine, improved ... ... 300 Kakahu, improved 896 Kirwee, improved ... ... ... 1,087 Mayfield, improved 220 Shepherd’s Bush, unimproved ... 100 Seafield, improved 387 Seafield, improved 264 Prebbleton, improved 238 Timaru, improved 2,000 Tinwald, improved 114 Wakanui, improved 400 Wakanui, improved 6 Wakanui, improved ... ... 100 Waikari, improved 1,300 Waterton,. improved ... ... 370 Waterton, improved 237 Rangitata, improved 380 Wakanui, improved 222 Temuka, improved ... .... 800 Rangitata, fenced 940 Yaletta, unimproved ... ... 317 Wakanui road, thoroughly im proved ... ... 94 Hinds, improved ... 600 Weslerfield Mill; Shop and Dwelling in Chertsey; Sections in Ashburton, Hinds, Chertsey, Waterton, Papanui, Rakaia, Prebbleton, etc.; Improved sec tions in Ashburton and Tinwald. 9d Terms easy. MATSON, COX & CO. Matson, Cox & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms.



WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. 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 SEEDS 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, Ac. Wool . PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to tha • CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales OE 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 ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JAN. 8. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. ' Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & 00. WEST STREET, Ashbdbxon. s 30



Matson, Cox, aci 00. SPECIAL ENTRY FOR SATURDAY’S SALE, 23rd DEC., 1882. Messrs matson, cox, & 00. will Sell as above at TATTERSALL’S, West street, Ashburton, The undermentioned Farm Stock, Viz. ; McCormick Reapoi 1 and Binder (first class) Superior Farm Dray Double-furrow Plough Bay Draught Mare, 5 years (any trial) Plough and Dray Harness Etc., Etc. After which our usual sale of COWS PIGS POULTRY HORSES AND SUNDRIES Will take place. Sale at 11.30. MATSON, COX, & CO., 18d Auctioneers, Tenders. IJTO BUILDERS, TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a HOUSE in Brick and Stone. Plans and specification can be seen at our office, where Tenders, accompanied by a guar antee deposit of £5, are to be sent in not later than 12 noon on SATURDAY, Dec. 23rd. FOOKS & SON, lid Architects. Business Notices. C HRISTMAS SUPPLIES, AT H. M. Carson’s, TEA, GROCERY, FRUIT, AND ITA LIAN WAREHOUSE, Next the Bank of New Zealand, East Street, Asubwkxon. Oranges Lemons Cherries Strawberries Gooseberries Pine Apples French Plums Barcelona Nuts Brazil Nuts Cocoanuts Soft-shell Almonds Jordan Almonds Layer Raisins New Figs New Jams New Marmalade Raisins, Currants, and Sultanas Lemon, Citron, and Orange Peels Essences in variety Sardines Salmon Lobsters Mackerel Findon Haddock Fresh Herrings Biscuits in variety French Honey Cream Turkish Delight Chocolate Creams Scotch Mixtures London Mixtures Sugar Almonds Jujubes, 5 sorts Butter Scotch Bonbons Kisses Conversation Lo zenges Gelatine do Musk do Rose do Peppermint do Somebody’s Luggage Perfumery— Jockey Club Rose Musk Violet Lavender Water Exhibition Bou quet Essence Bouquet Rondelitia &c. } &.



Lime Juice Cordial, Raspberry Vinegar, Ginger Wine, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Herbal Beer. Pipes, Tobaccos, and Cigars, etc., etc. New Cheese, Fresh Butter, Fresh Eggs. H. M. CARSuN, Wholesale and Retail Agent for Nelson and Moate’s Pure Blended Teas. dl9 ANNOUNCEMENT ! ! 7 DIMANT & COE, OF VICTORIA HOUSE, East street south, Wish to draw special attention to their Large and New Stock of CHRISTMAS LINES, Consisting of all the Latest Fashions and Novelties for the approaching Festive Season—Just Landed at Timaru, ex Seatoller, from London direct. Prices as usual. DIMANT & COE, Victoria House, East street south, Ashburton. 18d 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 Roofing Iron Fencing Wire V.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 Hayec, TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton, W, H. COLLINS, 6c Manager. BREWERY. A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Cameron street, Ashburton. 024



Business Notices. r£\o THE LADI E S. JUST OPENING, A magnificent stock of New Drapery, Ex “(Thome" and “Loch Cree." JNSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.



HRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, 188 2. THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON ! S. W. Alcorn Having completed extensive alterations to the premises, giving greatly increase** convenience to customers and facility for display of the enormous stock now on hand, respectfully solicits purchasers of Drapery, Clothing, Hoots, Shoes, etc., TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK before purchasing. DRESS DEPARTMENT. The largest stock of Plain and Fancy Dress Materials ever shown in Ashburton. IMPORTED DIRECT, and wonderfully cheap. Black Lustres and Mourning Goods in endless variety. MILLINERY. Our Millinery, Bonnets, and Trimmed Hats are acknowledged by competent judges (the ladies) to carry off the palm for taste, elegance, and moderate price. CLOTHING. Just arrived for the holidays, a really superb assortment of Men’s and Boy® Tweed Suits—Trousers and Vests, Paget Coats, etc., made to order from Colonia'* made Tweeds. Cut and style perfection. HATS. Tweed, Felt, and Straw Hats—latest shapes. HABERDASHERY. White Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Havard Shirts, Shirts of all kinds ; 7 cases New- Shirts direct from the manufacturers just opened. BEbT VALUE in Ashburton. Hosiery, Gloves, Lace Mitts, Laces, Dress Buttons, and haberdashery goods of all kinds now in stock. UMBRELLAS. Ladies’ Silk, Durable, and Alpaca Umbrellas, from 3s to 17s 6d, just opened» splendid value. Ladies’ Parasols, Colored Satin, pompadour, etc., —new goods» really nice. SPECIAL NOTICE. 1 I am clearing out my stock of Sewing Machines (Including Singer’s, Wertheim’s, and Wanzer’s) At a DISCOUNT of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT, for Cash. Everyone who wants Best Value for Money will consult their ewn interests by purchasing their Drapery, Clothing, and Boots at S. W. ALCORN’S. ONE SHILLING OFF EVERY POUND PURCHASED FOR CASH. S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, Ashbubton.



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 beat imported. An inspection is invited. Jameson & Roberts nil Ashburton,



QUM SEED. GUM SEED. WATTLE SEEP. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received xa. a. 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 age*:t, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gonse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent por AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN! SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST. MENT SOCIETY. P O R SALK Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Tern? easy W. H. GUNDRY jyj- ON E Y TO LEND On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest curreo* vatea ■Vpply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO EB (under the Land Transfer Act,



/'NHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES. THE LITTLE SHOP itf BURNETT STREET, Three doors from East street, will be OPENED ON SATURDAY, DEC. 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 Catting B®ot 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, gd Dunedin. 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