THE HON. C. J. PHARAZYN’S SENTENCE.

— . [by telegbaph.] Wellington, To-day. The argument in the personation case against the Hon. C. J. Pharazyn, was taken before the Chief Justice this morning. His Honor held that the special verdict was one of *‘ guilty,” and sentenced accused to one hour’s im prisonment The sentence to take effect from the commencement of the sessions.

RAILWAY RETURNS.

Wellington, Jan. 12. The following are the Railway returns for the four weeks ending December 10, showing per centage of expenditure to receipts:— NoRTBt Island. Revenue. Per £ s. d. Cent. Whanrarei 52 12 10 125'58 Auckland 5,432 2 9 69'33 Napier 2,831 8 7 60 08 WoUiagton 3,611 6 1 7707 Wi-nganui 3,545 10 11 62 88 New Plymouth ... 1,031 1 4 73.76 Total £16,504 0 6 68 51 Middle Island. Hurunui-Bluff ... 48,822 9 7 56'92 Groymouth •••■ 835 12 4 50'04 Westport 441 8 1 6240 Nelson ... ... 548 lo 9 77 75 Piclon 668 9 7 64*81 Total £51,316 14 7 57'20 Grand total, £67,820 15 1 59*80 The following are the per centages of expenditure to receipts on the Main South line and branches: — _ Christchurch section ... ... 47*03 Lyttelton-Christchurch branch 49 12 Oxford and Eyreton branch ... 103 'Ol Southbridge branch 70 ol Springfield branch 67 92 Average 5140 Oamarc section oo Albury branch 56 12 Waimate branch 90'91 Duntroon branch ... ... ®6'oo Ngapara branch... ... ... 89*57 Average 64 82 Dunedin section 52 07 Dnnedin-Port Chalmers branch 56*79 Walton Park branch ... ... 107*92 Ontram branch ... ... ••• 105*89 Lawrence branch ... ... 95*19 : Average 65 78 Invercargill section 66 00 Invercargill-Bluff branch ... 68*62 Tapanui branch 113*81 Riverton-Otautau branch ... 67 94 Average 67*66 Grand average 56 *92

*HB GUASDIAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1882.



Inteenationai, Exhibition, Cheist chijeoh.—Those that wish to he repre sented at the International Exhibition to he held in Christchurch in March next, should inform us of their intentions. We have been connected with all the Exhi bitions held in the colonies. At the late Adelaide Exhibition we represented sixty exhibitors, for which we received ten special gold medals, forty-nine first and one second award, three of which were Hew Zealand firms (D. Strange and J. T. Martin, Invercargill, and T. Bevan. Wellington). Our plan is to represent tie exhibitors, transact their busines, fix their exhibits on their space, attend to the judging of exhibits on their space, ahd’anything necessary while the exhibi tion remains open; at the close pack and send back exhibits or sell them, or duplicates thereof if required, it is very inconvenient for exhibitors to come to the Exhibition to fix their exhi bits, which amounts to an expense, be sides the loss of time which must neces sarily be expended on them. Then, again, the exhibitors have a benefit, they have no trouble of getting space. They let us know how much is required, and we set it for them, as we have a large amount granted to us. We fix the ex hibits an abetter space than if they ap plied themselves. Our terms are mode rate. We specially caution the public against giving their exhibits to so-called Exhibition agents, who go the rounds of Exhibitions and run exhibitors into debt and other difficulties. On account of our not being able to give exhibitors the exact amouni: of our fee, as it is impossible to do s j until we know the size of exhibit, they may rely on it being most reason able. The exhibits should be addressed “Albert S. Manders and Co., Christ church Exhibition.” If exhibitors will kindly send a note stating how much space they require, no further trouble will be necessary.— Aibeet S. Mandebs and Co., British and Colonial Manufacturers, Agent. Head office— 91 Little Collins street East, Melbourne; and at London — -St Paul’s Buildings; Adelaide—67 King Wildam street; Perth, Western Australia; 6 Triwn Hall A Permanent branch is how established in Hereford street, . Christchurch. All letters sent to the above firm, Hereford street, will receive ' prompt attention, and circulars sent on enquiry.—[Anyr.] : ; _ _



Amusements. G E E ’ S Exhibition OF NEW ZEALAND F ORE ST SCENERY, NOW being SHOWN in Tancred street, josite Lucas’ Boarding-house, next opposite Jjucas xsoar to Fowler’s Buildings, Victoria and New South Wales Exhibition Medals. Admission—ls; Children, 6d. iLrrangementu Made for Families. Orders taken for Carving. 509 d 23rd I) AZA AE! BAZAAR!! > Will be held in the TOWN HALL, 20th, 21st, JANUARY, 1882, In Aid of the CATHOLIC CHURCH BUILDING FUND, ASHBURTON. 506 d ,1 R E! TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB. The Complimentary Benefit to Mr C. Bonrk, who was recently a severe sufferer by fire, having been burnt out of house and home, takes place on FEBRUARY 1f t. when will be produced the laughable “ r»f»TNO MY UNCLE.” and the piiaoiis “DOING MY UNCLE,” and the I “ID!SAD SHOT.” Further particulars .in' future advertisements. LET OR FOR SALE. ■ T° That substantial ten-roomed HOUSE, with Stable, Coach-house, Garden, and tlsree acres of Land, situated in Beach Jioadi the property of Dr Stewart. >' For particulars apply to a - FBEDK. PAYITT, *; fi )Qd ’ Rut street, Ashburton.s . ■ 'ABTE-PAPERfor Sale, 2d per lb., at ‘the Gxubdiajt Office.



Impounding Notices. J M POUNDED. Impounded—One dark brown MARE, black points, half draught, no visible brand ; one bay GELDINGr, brand, horse hoof near shoulder, one white near hind foot. If not claimed on or before January 25, will be sold. WILLIAM PRICE, 564 d Poundkeeper.



Tenders. E N D E R S. TENDERS will be received at my office until 1 p.m. on SATURDAY, 21st instant for the Erection of a VILLA RESIDENCE in Ashburton. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton until Monday, 16th instant, and after that date at my office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. 0. MAD DISCS, Christchurch. Hereford street, Christchurch. 520 d Lost.



LOST, from Tinwald, a Red COW, white breast and white down fore head. Finder rewarded by returning above to Mark Scott, Tinwald Hotel. LOST, from Dromore, on Monday, 26th December, Three HORSES (1 Chestnut Hack, 1 Roan Draught Mare, and 1 Brown Gelding). Two Pounds Reward will be given to any one returning same, or giving such information as will lead to their whereabouts. Apply P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., 543 d Ashburton.



Public Notices. pOACHEKS BEWARE! All Persons found TRESPASSING on the Westerfield Estate without the sanc tion of the undersigned, in quest of fish or game, will be prosecuted according to law. D. OLIVER, 437 d C. G. HAWDON. BONES. —Wanted Known, that Mr F. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser of Bones in any quantity, at £3 per ton. Address, F, Ma r o, Hampstead Bone Mills. 834 c



O T 1 C E MOUNT SOMERS AGENCY. Mr W. H. Puddicombe is authorised to collect money and transact all business in connection with The Ashburton Guahdian in the Mount Somers and Alford Forest districts.



Educational. MRS J. QUINN begs to announce that she is prepared to RECEIVE PUPILS to instruct in Instrumental Music and Ornamental Needlework. Terms on application. Cameron street, Ashburton. 653 d A D I E S’ SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number of young ladies (boarders and day pupils) who require superior educational advan tages, based upon the best modern sys tem. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Gover nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars on application. References kindly permitted to His Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. C. A. Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 334 c Scottish imperial insurance co. Public Companies.



Capital £1,000,000. Head Office, 151, West George street, Glasgow. General Manager : W. W. W. Reid. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH ! J. STUART EeID, General Agent, Wellington. Messrs Tucker andßestell havingbeen appointed AGENTS for the Ashburton District for the above Company, are now prepared to accept risks at lowest current rates. FRED. H. BARNES, 248 d Agent for Canterbury. IVTORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Capital £2,000,000, Are now prepared to effect Insurances on Growing Crops and Threshing Machinery. POYNTZ & CO., Agents, 424 d Ashburton.



I" ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, pARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8« Gazette in Bankruptcy.



J^OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian Is’ a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors A ftp W ANTED—THE GUARDIAN tells your Wants for la. cash. N OTIOB TO FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, Oaraaru and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. P. CUNNINGHAM & 00., Christchurch.



Alfred Hamson. TUESDAY 17TH JANUARY. 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instrucions from Messrs Everett Bros., to Sell by Public Auction, on the Premises, Havelock street, the whole of ther well-assorted Stock of [ Drapery, Clothing,j Dresses, Hosiery, Ribbons, and New] Goods of all kinds and descriptions, j This Sale offers a grand opportunity, as? Messrs Everett are leaving the district, i and intend to sacrifice the whole Stock. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 5G7d Auctioneer.



J. T. Ford and Co. TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of I STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Friedlander Bros, to receive entries, and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to. J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton.



WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a To Let. rp O LET. Four-roomed COTTAGE, well finished and convenient; rent 8s per week. Also, six-roomed HOUSE and Two SHOPS. 576 d JAMESON & ROBERTS. TO LET.—One Hundred Acres of good FEED to let for grazing. Apply for particulars to Mr W. H. Gun dry, East street. E. Rippenoale, Ash burton Forks. 537 d TO LET-Three SHOPS and 3 OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. R. Hodder and Co., as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Apply, Robert Alcorn. 143 d F For Sale. OR SAL OAT SHEAF CHAFF FEED OATS (SHORT) FEED OATS (LONG) BINDING WIRE E JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton & Tinwald. 557 d



FOR SALE—At reduced prices, Two New McCormick’s REAPERS and BINDERS, with latest improvements. These Machines being left on our hands by former purchasers, we are prepared to sell them at reduced prices. 563 d FRIEDLANDER BROS. JOINDER WIRE, In large or small quantities, and of the best quality, for Sale at lowest current prices, JAMESON & ROBERTS, 546 d Ashburton. TjlOß SALE CHEAP. One HARVESTER and BINDER (wire and string complete) by W. A, Woods. In first rate order ; new last season. P. & D. DUNCAN, 495 d Ashburton.



F 0 R S E Three ENGINES, Three COMBINES, and Three ELEVATORS, in complete working order. Trial given. Apply to JOSEPH CLARK, East street, 452 d Ashburton.



•pOR SALE BRIGHAM’S MOWERS & REAPERS. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 314 d Ashburton



Rural Section Rural Section 28403 705 a 28404 95a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 a Irl3p Rural Section 28406—387 a 2r 20p Rural Section 28407 —234 a 3r lOp All the above can be had as one com pact Farm—is nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, with plenty of water. Apply, 213 d MATSON, COX & 00.



T o PRINTER MACHINE FOR SALE. S. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills street. 8510 Ashburton



FOR SALE. A Six-roomed COT TAGE ; to be removed. Can be taken to pieces in three sections. Apply to E. Cookson, Wills street. O TIC E TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers to this Journal are requested to communicate with the Proprietor wh<jn any delays or omissions in the Delivery of this Paper occur.



T. Bullock. SATURDAY NEXT. A WALTER A. WOOD’S String Binder, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T, BULLOCK has received in structions from the proprietor to Sell by Public Auction, at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, On the above date, A WALTER A. WOOD’S STRING binder, Fitted with Canvas, and all latest im provements, nearly new, having only cut about 100 acres. Terms at Sale. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 573 Auctioneer.



MR T. BULLOCK has received structions from the owner to by Public Auction, at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET,



SATURDAY, 14TH INSTANT, A Double-seated LADY’S PHAETON, In capital condition, and a GREY GELDING, Four years, by “ Hadji Baba,” quiet in saddle and harness, and sound. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 572 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 14th JANUARY. STANDING CROP FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Lienee, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, and just previous to the Horse Sale, the STANDING CROP on the Farm of Mr Wm. Bennison, Tinwald, consisting of about 21 Acres Wheat 17 ~ Oats 12 „ Barley Sale at 1.30 T. BULLOCK, 663 d Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, JANUARY 14. SALE OF Horses Plant, ? 7 &c., &c., UNDER BILL OF SALE. Bennison to Holley. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Pubic Auc tion, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, n Draught Mares and Geldings, most of them being young horses 9 Pure-bred Pedigree Ayrshire Cows and Heifers 2 First-class Farm Drays, with frame Good Spring Cart and Harness Several two and three Furrow Ploughs, by Reid and Gray Harrows, Rollers Shaft, Leading, and Plough Harness. Sale at 1.30. T. BULLOCK, 560 d Auctioneer.



T. Bullock, A U 0 T I O,N E E’R, AND ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET,, rAND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



F OR SALE. Second-hand String and Wire REAPER and BINDER, by Walter A. Wood. T. BULLOCK.



For Sale, 800 Cross-bred LAMBS. T. BULLOCK.



F SALE, Cheap, a capital American Buggy. T. BULLOCK.



[OR SALE, CHEAP. A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, suitable for cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK. F



o ATS. OATS. FOR SALE. —FEED OATS, in quan tities to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK,



M ° E Y t/2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates ; also,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, in sums to suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE.—That valuable piece of Land opposite “ The Grange,” being Lot 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, and containing 41a 3r 28p, situated only two miles from the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK.



TO LET. Stable and Loose-boxes opposite the County Saleyards. Also, Dwelling-house, together with pad dock, lately in the occupation of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards affords a good opening for a person to cake in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once. T. BULLOCK EOR SALE. —Half-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. T. BULLOCK F O R S E. Five or Ten Acres GRASS LAND, together with a Dwelling-House of 6 Rooms, situated about one mile from the Town Belt North, T. BULLOCK



IS OTICE TO TOWN SUBSCRIBERS. Mb Chabibs Bodbk is authorised to COLLECT Subscription Accounts due to Guabdian, and his receipt will be a suffi cient discharge.



Matson, Cox, and 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’havefhave now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire| Stakes Posts Rails Staples Turnip Seeds of all deso tions Clover’Seeda do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. "We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in .Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY, NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, JANUARY 17. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 35d W. H. Gundry.



W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agent, LICENSED LAND BROKER GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE—• Fencing Wire, Nos. 7,8, and 9,] Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD, Whisky "I Brandy j OUCH')' I Claret J Lager Beer in Bottle Agent for Joel’s Celebrated Dunedin Beer, in bulk and bottle. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. AND Best Brands Agent for



F O R s E. Lot 81, North West Belt, containing J-acre, with good four-roomed cottage thereon. For particulars apply to W. H. GUNDRY.



OR SALE. Section 58, Tinwald, adjoining Messrs Jones and Bradshaw’s grain store. This is one of the best sites in Tinwald, either for a shop or grain store, having good frontage to the railway line and being so close to the station. Also, section 133, Tinwald, next to the Temperance Hall, uranara street W. H. GUNDRY.



Quarter-acre Section, No Block, East Town Belt. . 91, Bullock’s Cheap. Terms easy. W. H. GUNDBY,



jyj ONEY TO LEND. On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest current rates. Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BROKER (under the Lana Transfer Act.) V 478 a



fJIHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE—ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVEBY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashbubton Guabdian is the ONLY DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other Journal.



Business Notices "VTO MORE DIARKHCEA OR jS dysentry. MONK’S Herbal Extract Is now acknowledged to be the only cure for the above diseases. This is a time of year when all are liable to be suddenly seized with one or other of these terrible I complaints. Don’t let your children die, but purchase I MONK’S HERBAL EXTRACT. price : Small Bottles 2s Large 4s Canterbury Agent— -578d B. H. WILLIAMS.



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



S. W. Alcorn's NEW DRAPERY STORE. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENTj GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE OF ASHBURTON. WONDERFUL CHEAP PURCHASE OF THE STOCK OF DRAPERY OF MESSRS JACOB JOSEPH AND CO., Wholesale Warehousemen, of Wellington, Amounts to nearly L 4,000 wholesale price, purchased for less than LI,OOO.



IMMENSE BARGAINS. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IN announcing to the public of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts the opening of my new premises in East street as a first-class GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOT STORE, and in soliciting a liberal share of support, 1 have to state that it is my intention to keep a thoroughly well-assorted stock in every department, embracing the newest styles, at strictly moderate prices. JACOB JOSEPH’S STOCK, Bought at 73| per cent, discount. I consider it as exceedingly fortunate for Ashburtonians as well as for myself that I am in the position to state that I have purchased the Drapery Stock of the above firm, amounting to L 4,000, at Wholesale Price, at a discount of 73| per cent, cn landed cost, and will thus be able to sell all these Goods at LESS THAN HALF PRICE, and still have a good profit. Amongst this Stock there is a large quantity of all sorts of Infants’ Under clothing, Girls’ Night Dresses and Che mises (plain, frilled, and trimmed,), which will be sold at about the price of the ma terial, so that ladies will be saved the labor and expense of making.



The following are a few of the articles from the Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co., and their reduced prices:— Boys’ New Dux Collars, red iced-to 4d per box Men’s Moulded "West End Collars, sizes 14 and 14£, reduced to 4d Men’s Oxonian Collars, all sizes, 4d Men’s new Dux Harvard Collars, all sizes, 5d per box Men’s Felt Hats, regular price 7s 6d, re duced to 3s 6d Men’s Drab and Felt Yankee Hats, regular price 16s, reduced to 7s 6d 72 doz. Men’s Printed Border Pockets, finest quality, regular price Is, reduced to fid 37 doz. Men’s Chintz Silk Pockets, regular price 4s and 4s fid, reduced to 2s and 2s fid 100 doz. Men’s Lambswool Drawers, reduced to less than wholesale price 29 doz. Men’s Lambswool Undershirts, reduced to English cost 43 doz. Puggarees, regular price Is and 2s, reduced to fid and Is Boys’ and Men’s Leather and Elastic Belts, at less than half-price 65 doz. Colored Gossamer Falls, regular price 3s fid and 4s, reduced to Is fid and 2s Lace Falls, Crape Falls, Crape Sets, &c., at loss than the usual price 120 doz. Stay Pusks, regular price 8d and lOd, reduced to 3d and 4d. 75 doz. Infants’ Stay Bands, regular price 9d to Is fid, now 4|d to lOd 39 doz. Infants’ Frock Bodies, regular price 2s fid to 4s fid, now Is to 2s 3d 65 Colored Lama Long Shawls, regular price 19s fid and 255, now 11s fid and



13s 6d 800 yards Wools Beigees, usual pric ? la 4d and Is 6d, reduced to Is i 590 yards All-wool French Dress Stuff, new shades, usual price 2s 9d, re duced to Is 9d New Prints, new Hollands, at great re ductions on account of removal of duty New Sheeting, new Calicoes, new Shirting, at low prices, duty off. TO GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TAILORS,, DRESSMAKERS AND CABINETMAKERS. Amongst this Cheap Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co.’s, there is a large quantity of Braids of all kinds, Hooks and Eyes (black and white), Piping Cord, Stay Tape, Braids and Gimps, Trouser Buttons, Vest Buckles, Coat and Vest and Dress Buttons, Dress Preservers, Chair Gimps, Curtain Lace, Blind Tassels, Silk Furniture Cords, &c., which will be sold wholesale at less than English cost price.



SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIES. Dressmaking. I have the pleasure to inform the Ladies that I have secured the services of a first class Dressmaker from Wellington, noted for Perfection of Fit combined with great taste and style. Operations in the Dress making Department will commence on Monday, the 12th inst., and orders can now be taken in the shop. To prevent disappointment, Materials purchased on the premises only will be made up. S. W. ALCORN, Bastjstreet, Ashburton.



GOING i GOING f! GOING !!! Ready Money Richards Ps CLEARING OUT of Ashburton, January 15th. PT^nr^ Uiring^SHEAPEST DRAPERY and caU° THING 6Ver OFFERED had better give him a AT ONCE AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. 118 d Business Notices.



\ tx Orr and Co., IRONMONGERS



AND I|M PORTERS OP GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Would invite attention to their large and varied Stock, especially to the follow ing lines now landing, viz : Raw and Boiled Oils Genuine White Lead, 281bs and’jlcwt kegs Varnish in J, •£, and 1 gallons Lamp Black Raddle Seaming Twine Ink Powder Sponge Baths Ranges and Grates American Stoves Fenders and Fire Irons Colonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans E. P. Cruets and Mugs E. P. Pickle Jars Table Cutlery Sheap Shears Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tools Builders’ Ironmongery Furnishing Ironmongery Spades and Forks Shovels and Rakes 100 kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting Barbed Fence Wire Fencing Wire (plain), Nos. t ß,*9,'and 10 Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil Lard Oil Colza Oil Engine Packing Engine Flue Brushes Machine Oil (New Zealand production) M‘Cormick Reapers and Binders 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Cornsacks, full size All extras for M'Cormick Machines Scott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch prices Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch prices



GROCERIES. We would invite the attention of families and all who wish to buy in quantities any of the following goods, to the fact that we hold very large stocks, and are prepared to sell at lowest wholesale prices. TEA We are now making a speciality of, and can supply the pure article, combining strength and flavour, at from Is 9d to 3s per lb. COFFEE. Fresh ground Mocha Coffee (loose) can be had, pure or mixed, with locally pre pared Chicory. To buy the article in this way effects a great saving, as the tins are weighed with all tinned coffee, which adds 20 per cent to the price. SUGAR. 10 TONS WHITE AND YELLOW CRYSTAL. TOBACCO. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST.



Soap, Candles, Currants Raisens, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the best quality and at lowest price. ORR AND CO. p.S.—China and Glassware at Job Prices.



ORE0 RE AT REDUCTION in WATCHES. j. S. QUINN, Watchmaker, East street, Ashburton, having received a large stock of English gold and silver Watches, will offer the same at the follow ng Reduced Prices, viz : —Rotherham s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10s ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s ; Waltham watches, in English cases, from £4; American watches from £2 os ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel lery, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Watch. Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed lor 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a THRESHING BOOKS printed on the shortest notice, at the Office of this Paper,



Poyntz and Co. W ALTEB A. WOOD’S TWINE Binder & Harvester sft. bin. and 6ft- 6in. Oat. x Eight of the world’s highest prizes were awarded to W. A. Harvest ing Machine. Special First at the Melbourne Exhibi tion. The competitors of the “Wood;” being dissatisfied with their defeat at the trial, appealed to the Commissioners Of ! the Exhibition for another trial Tms being granted, a second trial was held on December 23 last, at Rochester, Australia, when their Machine was again victorious, competing against the McCormick, Os borne, and Deering Twine Binders. ESSRS POYNTZ & CO. wish to draw special attention to their re vised list of properties, viz., POYNTZ & CO., Agents.



FARMS: 300 acres, close to Wakanui creek, well improved, part in crop, balance in English grass. 397 acres, R.S. 26616 and 26655; well watered and close to the Railway Station. 532 acres, R.S. 27192, 27194; part in wheat, balance in tussocks. 1117 acres, Wakanui, R.S. 28239; to be sold on very reasonable terms. 78J acres, Wakanui creek; suitable for a dairy farm. 479 acres, R.S. 34036, and others all in native. 564 acres, R.S. 27493 and 27494, capital sheep farm good improvements. 250 acres, i>. S. 28111, 28112, partly in crop. 360 acres, at Waterton, all in crop. 1200 acres, R.S. 25413, and other splendid sheep farms; exceptionally good improvements. 220 acres, R.S. 32367 and 32356, in native



TOWN SECTIONS : s T.S. 118, 119, near Messrs Cunningham grain store. T.S. 465, 466, 467, Tancred street. T.S. 1011,1012, 1013, Cox and Walker streets. T.S. 822, 828, 818, 689, 675, 518, 316. T.S. 742, 743. HOUSE PROPERTIES: A seven-roomed, overlooking the Domain within two minutes walk of the centre of the town and Railway Station, well fenced, and tastefully laid out. A four-roomed house in Burnett street. A five-roomed house in Tancred street. Two well-built four-roomed houses in Peter street. •



SUBURBAN PROPERTIES: 3 acres of land, in Walsh’s paddock, well fenced. Several sections on the Alford Forest road, suitable for building sites. A ten-roomed house, with two acres ol land, having long frontage, on die Wakanui road. ; Two four-roomed houses, on East Town Belt. A five-roomed house on back East Belt. A good four-roomed house near the Gas Works.



POYNTZ & CO. Agents, Ashburton. R ALE. f 0 Two good Second-hand SAMUBLSON REAPERS. POYNTZ & 00. F 0 R S E . A Strong WAGON, suitable for grain carting. POYNTZ & CO. F O R S A E A 9-tined Colman’s Patent CULTIVA TOR, in good order. POYNTZ & CO. F R E . Two second-hand McCormick's Reapers and Binders, ALSO, One Peering Twine Reaper and Binder. POYNTZ & CO. 0 N SAL E . Andrews and Beaven’s Straw Elevtaors, with patent tines, from L 66 up* wards, capable of delivering to height of 24ft. POYNTZ & da



mHE UNDERSIGNED have the sumo -h £3,000 to invest on freehold securi t in sums to suit borrowers, at current rate of interest Poyntz and Co. AGENTS ASHBURTON.: \ i