N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1882.



New Advertisements. SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with-the Dogs Registration Act, 1880, and amendment Acta, 1881 and 1882, that at a Meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council, held on the 11th day of Dt cem bor, 1882, it was resolved that the FEE for , the Registra'ion of Dogs within the Borough, for the ensuing year, be Ten Shillings per Dog. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, ■ 14th Pea, 1882. 14d SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited from persons willing to perform the duties of SCAVEN GER to the Borough for One or Three Tears. Specifications and conditions may he seen on application to the Town Clerk, to 'Whom Tenders, accompanied by a guar antee' deposit of L 5, are to be sent not later than 10 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, the 20th December. The lowest or any tender will not neces sarily be accepted. ; CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 14th Dec., 1882. 14d



SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from, the proprietor tu .Ull by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, Lots 75 and 76, % Each containing |-acre, situated in what is known as Walsh’s paddock, and adjoining Mr Poyntz’s private residence. , Terms liberal at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock, T. BULLOCK, dl4 Auctioneer.



PRELIMINARY NOTICE. SALE OF PRIZE BOOKS, ALBUMS, FANCY GOODS, &c. A LFRED HARRISON has received r\ instructions from the Trustees to BeU by Public Auction, at his Rooms, on TUESDAY, DEC. 19, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20, THURSDAY, DEC. 21, A Varied Stock of Yeiy Handsome Prize Books Costly Albums A large quantity of the newest Music Fancy Goods, etc., etc. , Full particulars in future advertise ments, also day and time of sale of each class of goods. Also, The Entire PLANT, complete (in one lot) of a Photographer, In perfect order in every particular. A splendid chance. For absolute sale. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer.



TINWALD. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1882. sreat Clearing Sale i n i ■■■■■■■ OP STOCK-IN-TRADE OP 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 Tuesday, Dec. 19th, 1882, at 11 a.m., at the Stores lately in the occupation of Messrs Biggs and Reid, of Tinwald, The whole of their Stock-in-Trade, Consisting of Groceries, Hardware Dppery, 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. 14d 'W W ZEALAJSrD RAILWATS< (Christchurch Section.) CHEAP FARES ... TO DUNEDIN, INVERCARGILL. AND THE LAKES, POB CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS, BY ORDINARY TRAINS AND A SPECIAL NIGHT J RAIN. RETURN FARES:



New Advertisements. gOUTH RAKAIA R. M. COURT. UNDER DISTRESS WARRANT. C. A. O. HARDY & CO. v. W. DE B. COMPTON. The following GOODS will be sold at the Methven Hotel, on FHIDAY, Dec. 15th, at noon, if the warrant is not pre viously satisfied: — 1 Bay Gelding HACK 1 SULKY. GEORGE SHELLOCK, Bailiff. J> REL LOYAL ORANGE LODGE. A GRAND CONCERT AND BADE Will be held in the TOWN BALL, ASHBURTON, ON BOXING NIGHT, DECEMBER 26. For particulars see future advertisements. By order. J. SEALY, W.M. dl4 S. B. NELSON, Secretary. JJARYESTERS AND BINDERS. The undersigned have now landing, ex Magnet, a shipment of Osborne HARVESTERS AND BINDERS, Wire and Twine. Obtained the Co-operative Gold Medal given at Timaru, in a field trial, against all comers, 28th January, 1882. As only a limited number remain un sold early application is necessary, to ROBERT WILKIN & CO., dl4 Christchurch and Timaru. HBURTON HOTEL. THOS. ORPHIN Begs to intimate to the travelling public that he has taken over the above Hotel, which he has entirely re- ecorated and re furnished. The table is replete with every delicacy of the season, and the Wines and Spirits are all guaranteed to be of the very best brands. T.O. invites his friends and customers to judge for themselves by giving him a call. THOS. ORPHIN, Ashburton Hotel, near the Bridge. 14d N.B.—Stabling free. s 90 IMINARY NOTICE.



WANTED KNOWN—That I am 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, 3s 3d per bottle. Also, To.vs of every description, consisting of Dolls, Trumpets, Toy Drums, Tambourines, Wheelbarrows, Carts, Guns, etc., etc. F. Clark, EAST STREET. sIS



Meetings. ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. Mem bers are requested to attend at the Big Room in Saunders’ Buildings THIS (Thursday) EVENING, at 8 o’clock, when Mr G. R. West, of Dunedin, has kindly promised to conduct. J. MacLEAN DUNN, d!3 Hon. Sec. gOUTH RAKAIA PUBLIC SPORTS. I beg to call a MEETING of all persons interested in the above for THIS (Thurs day) EVENING, 14th inst., 8 o’clock. 13d A. J. HOWELL. rjIHE NEXT MEETING of the B AN GIT AT A ROAD BOARD will be held at the Board’s Office, at 11 a.m., on THURSDAY, the 21st inst. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, dl3 Chairman. WESLEYAN TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.-Band of Hope MEET ING THIS (Thursday) EVENING, 6.30 ; Public Meeting, 7.30. Paper will be read by Mr Gavin. 13d Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 45e For Sale. FOR SALE—One Quarter Acre Sec tion in Cameron street, adjoining Mr W. R. Boyle’s. Apply, office of this Paper. dl3



' Tickets at the above fares will be issued for the express train on the 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 26th, 30th December, and Ist Jana ary, and will be available for return up to ! and including the Bth January. ■The journey may be broken at any ' station, and Passengers for Kingston may travel either via Invercargill or the Wai thea Plains Railway. A Special Train will leave Dunedin for Kingston at 11 p.m. on the 23rd Decern ■l her, arriving at Kingston at 7.10 a. m., and a steamer will be in readiness to con wey excursionists to Queenstown. 'A SPECIAL NIGHT TRAIN will leave Christchurch at 8.10 p.m. on the 23d December, and be due to leave Ash '/burton at 10.30 p.m., Temuka at 12.10 a.m., and Timaru at 12.50 a.m. (nut stop ping at intermediate stations) arriving at Dunedin at 7.50 a.m. Fares as above. The following arrangements as to fares generally will also be in force : All ordinary single fare tickets issued «. / . Jfrom December to 2nd Janu "ary will be available for return up to and including the Bth January, FREDK. BACK, * Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, 'iM*®"* • ■■■ M . ■ ■' V\ ' «ilrf k A



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 Tinwaud. o 5 Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. iijyi mymm, r. "j^OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arts IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, the Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy oi WILLIAM FRISBY, of Ashburtor Forks, farmer, a debtor. 1 hereby summon a meeting of th< creditors of the above-named debtor, t( be held at the offices of Mr Gerald D Branson, Solicitor. East street, Ashbur ton, on MONDAY, the 18th day of De camber instant, at two o’clock in the fore noon, to consider the said debtor’s in tended application to this honorable Cour for an order of discharge. Dated this 13th day of December, 1882 W. H. ZOUCH, Creditor’s Trustee. Gerald D. Branson, Solicitor for the debtor.



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 offered its services for the occasion. Lawn Tennis, Croquet, Fireworks, etc. Presents for the stalls will be thankfully received by Mrs 'irevor, 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. n 30 CHRISTMAS TREE—Wanted known, Christmas Tree and Sale of Fancy Goods, Primitive Methodist Church, on MONDAY and TUESDAY, 18th and 19th inst. Admission Is. dl2 Anniversary day Satur day, DECEMBER IG. UNITED GRAND TEMPERANCE DEMONSTRATION. NOTICE. All parties desiring to take part in the Prosession are requested to meet at the Templar Hall, Ashburton, by noon on December 16. Tea in the Town Hall punctually at 5.30. A grand CONCERT of distinguished talent, under the leadership of H. J. Weeks, Esq. J. W. Jago, Esq., P.G.W.C.T., has kindly consented to address the meeting during the evening. S. E. POYNTZ, nil Secretary.



TINWALD SCHOOL.—PRIZE Dis tribution and Commencement of HOLIDAYS on THURSDAY, 21st 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 Joseph Clark’s Shed (D.V). Committee of Management ; Messrs Joseph Clark, F. Lewis, R. Ennis, H. J. Jones, W. H. Smith, D. Teppett, C. Jephson. For further particulars see play bills and posters. d 7 Ecclesiastical. QATHOLIO CHURCH. MASS will bo celebrated in Rakaia next SUNDAY, December 17th. d!2 E. COFFEY. gEARMOIN GHAELIC. BITHIDH SEAR MO IN GHAELIC ann’s an ASHBURTON air LA NOLAIG (December 25th) aig leth-uair an deigh dha, ann’s an EAGLAIS ALBANAICH le Rev. ALASDAIR MAO-A-LEINEN. 9d Tenders. r| '1 E N D E R s. TENDERS are invited for STRIPPING 60 Acres Rye Grass (more or leas), on that property known as Brown’s Farm, near Ohertsey. Tenders to close on the 17th DECEM BER. For particulers, apply to J. BALFOUR, dll On the Farm. TENDERS are Wanted for HARVEST ING One hundred and fifty Acres Rye Grass for Seed. Tenders to be sent in not later than next THURSDAY, the 14th inst. For particulars apply to DONALD McLEAN, lid Lagmhor. ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are required for MAKING FORDJland about 14 Chains of DITCH on the Wakanui School and Wilson’s roads. To be in by 12 noon on MON- D \ Y, Dec. 18th. FOOKS & SON, lid Surveyors, etc. Public Notices. Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the ra {e 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 Secretai y.



Matson, Cox, and Co. TIN WALD. UNDER BILL OF SALE. GREAT CLEAKING SALE OP SAWN TIMI3I R 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. Jephson, Tin wald, the whole of his well-assorted Stock of Timber and Ironmongery, etc., by Public Auction, on FRIDAY, 22nd DECEMBER, 1882, At 11 o’clock sharp. Luncheon provided. Terms 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 particulatiae : Acres. Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered, fenced, and in grass ... ... ... ••• 13 Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered, fenced, and in grass ... ... ... ... 3£ 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 895 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 Bangitata, improved ... ... 380 Wakanui, improved 222 Temuka, improved ... ... 800 Bangitata, fenced ... ... ... 940 Valetta, unimproved 317 Wakanui road, thoroughly im proved 94 Hinds, improved 500 Wesierfield Mill ; Shop and Dwelling in Chertsey; Sections in Ashburton, Hinds, Chertsey, Waterton, Papanui, Bakaia, Prebbleton, etc.; Improved sec tions in Ashburton and Tinwald. Terms easy. 9d MATSON, COX & CO. Matson, Cox Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Kates 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 a. d 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, &c. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to tlie 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 TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, DEO. 19, AGENTS FOR National Mortgage apd Ageppy Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair apd Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines, MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton. s 30



F. G. THOMAS, Sueoeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given, au2l ROAD DISTRICT. The Board will pay TWOPENCE per dozen tor Eggs and Heads of Small Birds collected in the district, and delivered at the following places : Schoolhouse, Wakanui ~ Sea View ~ Seafield ~ Newlands Elgin Road Board Office, Ashburton, dll By order. Educational. MISS STEANE having returned to Ashburton, desires to inform her Friends in the town and neighborhood that she wid bo 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, I 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 Public Companies. BRITISH AND MEROAN 'HLE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c THE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton.



Robert Wilkin and Co. yy O O L SALE. Wool Sale. TOESPAV, 19th DECEMBER, 1882. Our SECOND SALE of the Season 1882-1883, will be held oti the above date in our New Zealand Wool Store?, at 11 a m., when 1,0 0 0 B A LE s will be offered. Woolpacks For Sale at current rates. Advances made on Wool, cither for sale in this market or for shipment to London. ROBERT WILKIN & CO , Wool Brokers, Auctioneers, d 7 And Commission Agents.



O O L SALE- The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company will holl its Second Auction Sale of At the Christchurch Wool and Grain Warehouse, on WEDNESDAY, 20xh DECEMBER, When a large and varied catalogue will be submitted. Wool JNO. COOKE, Manager. E. S. HARLEY, Produce Manager.



Business Notices. gAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Bobert Alcorn Hi.s now on sale the greatest variety of articles to be found, perhaps, in any similar establishment in New Zealand. If you want GOOD TEA, ge to R. Alcorn’s Tea Warehouse. Tea is my Specialty, and being imported direct, and selected by one of the best 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 Best Quality, and at the lowest po sible 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 3’ou 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 FURN'SHING, 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.



~\TEW ZEALAND LOAN Sr MER OANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Slations 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. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch, GEO. WILKIN, Agent, nlO Ashburton. Business Notices. CJ. W. COOKSON, Jim., & CO., . TIMBER & COAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, METHVEN,



Have always on sale at our yards, Meth ven, and at the sawmills, Alford Forest— building timber, posts, rails, firewood, stakes, etc. We have also on sale at Methven a large stock of flooring and match-lining (union, white and red pine), totara/, V.D.L. palings and shingles, rusticated weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles and gates on hand or made to order. Coal, Portland cement, bricks, lime, etc., galvanised iron, doors, sashes and fittings, nails, barbed and ordinary fencing wire, staples, etc. Goods delivered to any part of the district. Agents for the New Zea land Insurance Co., the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., and for Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co. Commission, Land and Estate Agents and Valuators. FOR SALE Woolpacks, Cornsacks, and Turnip Seed, at the lowest rates. 0. J. W. COOKSON, Jim., & CO. nl 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.



Thr Whole of the Shops are At tached in Blunders’ Buildings. 589 d 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, he begs to assure those who may favor him with their patronage that their wants will re ceive personal supervision. E. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East street South, Ashburton. 29s General store' Mount Somers. W. H. PUDDICOMBE and CO., having resolved to CONTINUE BUSI NESS in the above Store, take this oppor tunity of thanking their numerous friends and customers for the liberal support ac corded to them since commencing business as general storekeepers in Mount Somers, and also to assure them that they have just BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the LEADING LINES, which will be sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and Varied Stock, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W, H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., MOUNT SOMERS. jllO



AGEftT for the Phoenix Fire Office of London. Alpheus Hayeu, TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, ft* Manager.



\TEW TINWAL I) STORE, Opposite the Railway Shed. Opened June 18, 1881. Biggs and Reid, PROPRIETORS. B. and R. begs to inform their Farming friends and the public generally, that they have opened a GENERAL STORE, In Jones and Bradshaw’s old premises, opposite the Railway Shed, Tinwald, and solicit a share of the general patron age. CHEAP TEAS! TEAS! TEAS I Of the Best Blends. SUGARS! SUGARS !! SUGARS ! ! At remarkably Low Prices. CLOTHING ! CLOTHING!! CLOTHING !!! And HARDWARE ! HARDWARE !! HARDWARE !! ! At Prices not to be rubbed out. B. and R. ’s Cart is now running daily in the outlying districts. BIGGS AND REID. soe QOME ONE! COME ALL!! Baby Linen Under Clothing Dress Materials •OD a • rH a zn w a Domestic Patterns Flannels Stockings Calico. &c., &c., Ac. MRS HODGE, 29n Dressmaker, Tancred street. MR THOMAS MUTTER BEGS to announce that, having sold his General Store Business, he has NOW OPENED IN THE SADDLERY LINE. Mr T. M.’s 24 years experience in that line is a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to him will bo executed in a workmanlike manner. Workmen sent out. Christchurch I‘rices Guaranteed. MR THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street. 180 South Rakaia.



Geo. Booth & Sons, Manufacturers and import ers of AGRICULTURAL IM PLEMENTS. CARLYLE IMPLEMENT WORKS, Sydenham (near Christchurch). Makers of Carlyle Iron Windmills Carlyle Seed Strippers Carlyle Improved Disc Harrows Carlyle Drays, Tip Carts, Spring Traps, Ac. Ploughs, Harrows, Cultivators, Broadcast Sowers, &c. Sole Agents for RANSOME’S STEAM THRESHING MACHINERY. Offices and Stores — 213 Tuam street, Christchurch. Postal Address —P. O. Box 89, Christ church. 473 e



Business Notices. rjl O THE LADIES. JUST OPENING, A magnificent stock of New Drapery, Ex “Thorne” and “Loch Cree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.



QHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, 188 2. THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON ! r v , —— S. W. Alcorn Having completed extensive alterations to the premises, giving greatly convenience to customers and facility for display of the enormous stock now on hand* respectfully solicits purchasers of Drapery, Clothing, Coots, Shoes, etc., TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK before purchasing. DRESS DEPARTMENT. The largest stock of Plain and Fancy Dress Materials ever shown in, IMPORTED DIRECT, and wonderfully cheap. Black Lustres and MdurmttjgGoblla in endless variety. MILLINERY. Our Millinery, Bonnets, and Trimmed Hats are acknowledged- pj competent, judges (the ladies) to carry off the palm for taste, elegance, and moderate price/ ‘ *• i CLOTHING. Just arrived for the holidays, s really superb assortment of Men’s and Boy® Tweed Suits—Trousers and Vests, Paget Coats, etc., made to o. der from Colonia'* made Tweeds. Cut and style perfection. HATS. Tweed, Felt, and Straw Hats—latest shapes. “ 7 HABERDASHERY. ' 1 H White Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Havard Shirts, Shirts of all kinds 5 7 Cgstß N®w ; , Shirts direct from the manufacturers just opened. BE iT VALUE in Ashburton. Hosiery, Gloves, Lace Mitts, Laces, Dress Buttons, and haberdashery Jill kinds now in stock. UMBRELLAS. Ladies’ Silk, Durable, and Alpaca Umbrellas, from 3s to 17s 6d, just opened J splendid value. Ladies’ Parasols, Colored Satin, pompadour, etc., —new goods » really nice. SPECIAL NOTICE. 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. fo< Cash., Everyone who wants Best Value for Money will consult their own interest# purchasing their Drapery, Clothing, and Boots at S. W. ALCORN’S. 10T ONE SHILLING OFF EVERY POUND PURCHASED FOR CASH. S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, Ashburton.



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 is invited. Jameson & Roberts, nil Ashburton, /-''(HEAP BOOTS AND SHOES. THE LIITLE SEOP IN BURNETT 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. Vincent and Dow, P AINTERS, GLAZIERS, & PAPER HANGERS, Moors 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 25



QUM SEED. GUM SEED. WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received, x s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a lai ge 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. oli W. H. GUND^Y, Estate & station agiutt, LICENSED LAND BROKER <: ff 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., &c, COAL ANI). FIREWOOD. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN! SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MEET SOCIETY. pi 0 R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Tem easy W. H. GUNDRY O N E Y TO LEND On approved Freehold security is various sums, at lowest curren* Yates Apply to W. H. G undry, LICENSED LAND BRO EB (under the Land Transfer Act