Patti, the tenor, arrived in New York on the 30th. Before leaving Paris Patti went Through her second marriage cere- rendered necessary under the re cent decision c f the French Law Court, to prevent the Marquis DeCaux taking h r property in case of death. Wilkinson, publisher, has sued Henry Ward Beecher for 10,000d015., money paid the rev. author in advance for a promised “ Life of Christ.” Beecher took the money, but never furnished the copy, altnough frequently promising to do so, and now Wilkinson, losing confidence in the matter wants his money back. The theatrical people are gossiping over an unfortunate quarrel between Fred de Belleville, formerly member of the Lyster- Garner Comedy Company, and his reputed wife, Mrs De Belleville, who accompanied her husband to this country from Austra lia, where she says they were married at Geelong. He denies any marriage, and has married a ballet girl conne ted with the Union square Company. To strengthen the denial the deserted wife has com menced legal proceedings. Herbert Spencer sailed for Europe on the 11th November. His health was not improved by his travels, but rather the reverse. Nervous excitement and mono mania are gradually wearying him out. George, champion amateur of England, 'and Meyers, the amateur champion of America, met in a foot race of one mile in New York on November Ist. George won easily. Time, 4.2ssecs. He led Meyers 16 yards. The New York wool dealers have ex pressed an apprehension that the Califor nian trade in that article has seen its best days, and the supply from the State will gradually grow less. Athelia Gilchrist, member of the Salva tion Army, recently arrived in New York from England and confessed in Court on the tenth day she had three husbands. Mrs Scoville, sister of the assassin Guiteau, has been adjudged insane by a Chicago Court, and immediately after disappeared. It is supposed she fled to Canada. The dairymen of California propose to meet in convention and organise a cam paign against oleomargarine. They have already pledged themselves not to consign dairy produce to any city firm dealing in that objectionable article. Tom Allan, ex-champion of New York, has deposited 10,000dols. to fight any pugilist, John W. Sullivan, the American, preferred, for the championship of the world and 2,500df:18 a side.

SPORTING.

WAIMATE RACES. The fallowing nominations have been received for handicap events at the Wai mate Race Meeting, to be held on Decem ber 27th : Httbm.es. - Mokarakara, Captain, Shadow (late Guesswork), Wild Boy, Overdraft, Lady Perdita, Milo, Albion. County Pukse. Mokarakara, Magi cian, Lady Perdita, Little Dick, Callante, Hinerna, Honest John, Haratapal, Milo, Idle Girl. Waimate Handicap. Mokarakara, Violin, Lady Perdita, Adamant, Albion. Publicans’ Handicap. —Mokarakara, Lady Perdita, Violin, Callante, Hinenra, Swindler, Adamant, Honest John, Milo, Miss King filly.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] To Take Command. London, Dec. 11. General Sir Evelyn Wood sails for Egypt, at an early date to take com mand of the re-organised Egyptian army. Rumored Withdrawal of Troops. Rumors are current here that four battalions of British troops now rerving in Egypt will shortly be withdrawn. The Postmaster-General. ' A bulletin issued this morning states that Mr Fawcett, Postmaster-General, is suffering from severe haemorrhage, and is much weaker. Ministerial. The Right Hon. Earl Derby has ac cepted a seat in the Cabinet, and will take office at an early date. It is Understood that a further change in the constitution of the Ministery is thereby entailed, and it is expected that a dis tribution of the various portfolios will shortly be announced. Fire. Another block of Buildings occupied fa y Messrs Silber and Fleming, were destroyed by fire on Saturday. [Received Dec. 12, 2 p.m.] The Mtfrderers of the Joyce Family. Five of the prisoners who confessed "tor participation in the murder of the Joyce family, at Mantrasna, and were duly found guilty and sentenced to death, have now had their sentences commuted to penal servitude for life. The death sentence will be carried out in the case of the other prisoner. The National League. Intelligence is to hand from Ireland that despite the prohibition issued, a meeting of the National League was held yesterday at Loughrea, County Galway. The City Fire. The second warehouse occupied by Silber and Fleming, which was burned - down on Saturday night, formed part of ' the block situated in Wood street, be tween Addle street and London Wall, which was the scene of the conflagra tion of the Bth. A fresh fire brokr. out among the still smouldering ruins. The flames spread rapidly, and before they could be got under the building ■ and its contents were completely des troyed. More Exiles. Cairo, Dec. 10. Mahmoud Fehmy and Yacoub Sami, who took a leading part in the rebellion, have also been sentenced to exile.

AUSTRALIAN

[lir.tlTEK’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] The Hawthorne Accident. Melbourne, Yesterday. The sufferers by the recent railway accident all continue to make favorable progress towards recovery. Wrech of a Steam Collier. Sydney, Yesterday. News has been received here that the ,■ steam collier Plutus has been wrecked on. the coast about six miles from Shoal haven. All on board were saved. The vpssel lies in a dangerous position, and $ expected to become a total wreck. Prom Wellington. Arrived, yesterday morning—Steam* ” ' ship Wakatipu, from Wellington. The Australian Match- Adelaide, Yesterday. ; The cricket match between the Aus tralian team and Fifteen of South Aus •"““‘tralia, was resumed to-day, when the latter continued their second innings • with one wicket down and 25 runs to their credit. The innings closed for a -‘•lpt?*};of 254. The highest scorers were —Gordon, 42 ; Jarvis, 43; Quilty, 20; Lyons, 21. The Australian team thus

require to make 155 runs to win the match.

TELEGRAMS.

[PRR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Another Mystery. Auckland, To-day. It is rumored that the police suspect foul play in the case of Hamilton, who died several days ago, as was supposed, from injury sustained through falling against a bedstead. The particulars already to hand are reported to be most spicy. Hurunui River Bridge. Wellington, To-day. The fol'owing tenders have been re ceived by the Public Works Department for the Hurunui River Bridge, Picton- Hurnnui railway :—Accepted: H. M‘Ken zie and Co., Dunedin, L 6,986. Declined; I. H. Downes, Dunedin, L 7,642 ; Thomas and Hill, Christchurch, L 7,848 ; J. M‘Combe, Christchurch, L 7.886 ; P. Sutherland, Port Chalmers, L 7.394 ; J. Whitaker, Dunedin, L8,(H0; Ross and Dunbar, Auckland, L0.G40; Boyle and Co., Invercargill, 1 9,758. J. M. Shepherd’s Suicide. Txmaru, To-day. At the inquest on J. M. Shepherd to day, the jury, after a long delibeiatiou, returned a verdict —“ That decea=ed com mitted suicide while laboring under a fit of temporary insanity.” The evidence did not justify such a verdict, as it was as clear a case of felo de se as ever was com mitted.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1882.



A ve sel has been charted to bring 100 ostriches from South Africa to Adelaide, Australia. Holloway’s Pills.— The changes of tem perature and weather frequently upset person who are most careful of their health, and mos particular in their diets. These corrective purifying, and gentle aperient Pills are the best remedy for all defective actions of the digestive organs; they augment the appetite, strengthen the stomach, correct biliousness, and carry off all that is noxious from the system. Holloway’s Pills are composed of rare balsams, uumixcd with baser matter, and on that account are pe culiarly well adapted for the young, delicate, and aged. As this peerless medicine has gained fame in the past, so will it preserve it in the uture by its renovating and invigorating qualities nd its incapacity of doing bar m. —[Advt.]



TOWN EDITION. TI siued at 4.25 »).«».] New Advertisements. WANTED— A good general SER VANT, who can milk. Apply, Office of this Paper. d!2 WANTED IMMEDIATELY—MAN COOK for Men’s Hut. Must be good Baker. Permanent situation. C. H. Dowding, Coldstream. d!2 TTT ANTED—TENDERS for about YY five miles of FENCING. Ten ders te be sent in by WEDNESDAY, Dec. 20th. For particulars apply to d!2 MATSON, CoX & CO. Church of England temper ance SOCIETY MEETS TO NIGHT, at 7.30, Saunders’ Buildings. A DRAMA will be performed by the CHILDREN of the CATHOLIC SCHOOL. Parents and Friends are In vited to attend. TO-M'RROW (Wed nesday) EVENING, at 7 o’clock. d!2 qatholic church. MASS will be celebrated in Rakaia next SUNDAY, De;ember 17th. d!2 E. COFFEY. 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 O T I C E. All Persons are CAUTIONED against DEALING in any way with the GOODS and CHATTELS late belonging to and in the possession of Messrs BIGGS and REID, Storekeepers, Tinwald, the said goods and chattels having been seized by usas mortgagees thereof. Aniwe further warn all debtors of the said Biggs and Reid from paying their said debts to others than ourselves, as the same were duly assigned to us before the bankruptcy of Messrs Biggs and Reid. Dated this 12th day of December, 1882. dl2 FRIEDLANDER BROS.



AKANUI SPORTS. J-mile Handicap Hurdle Race 1-mile Men’s Handicap Race Quoits (distance 21 yds) Men’s Handicap Race 100 yds Men’s Pace 200 yds Married Men’s Race Men’s Standing High Jump Vaulting with Pole Throwing Hammer Boys’ Pace (under 15 years) Running Long Jump Hop, Step, and Jump 100 yds Sing'e Girls’ Race 100 yds Married Women’s Race 100 yds Sack Race 200 yds Old Men’s Race Boys’ Race (under 10 years) 150 yds Wakanui Invention (50 yds forwards, 50 yds on hands and feet, 50 yards forwards) Running High Jump. JANUARY Ist, 1883. PROGRAMME. Horsk Racks: Hurdle Race Flat Race Trotting Race A'IHLKTIC ; J. THOMAS, dl2 Hon. Sec.



New Advertisements. LOUGHING. WANTED, several PLOUGHS for trass land. One month’s work guaran teed. TO the Gentlemen who Signed the under taking to Close on Saturday, 16th instant, Anniversary Day. Finding that some of those who added their names intend to Openthoir places of business, I beg to intimate that I have WITHDRAWN the advertisement. d!2 JOHN GRTGG, Longbeach. ALBERT ROBERTS, Collector of Signatures.



WJ ANTED KNOWN—That I am sel- VV ling Venus Nailrod at 6s per lb.; Venus Twist, os 6d per lb.; Venus Navy Twist, 6» per lb.; Tricopherous, Is 3J per bottle. Enos’ Fruit Salt, 3s 3d per bottle. Also, Tors of every description, consisting of Dolls, Trumpets, Toy Diums, Tambourines, Wheelbarrows, Carts, Guns, etc., etc. F. Clark, EAST STREET. slB



Meetings. QHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY. A MEETING will he held at Wakanui School, on TUKSDAY NEXT, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m., to consider the advisability of starting a Cheese and Butler Factory. d 8 Amusements. A FANCY FAIR AND TEA MEETING Will he 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 saleof 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 Differed its services for the occasion. Lawn Tennis, Croquet, Fireworks, etc. Presents for the stalls will be thankfully received by Mrs 'i revor, or at the Parson age. Proceeds to the debt on St Stephen’s Church. Gates open at 2 p in.; Tea from 5 p.m. Admission (including tea), 2s ; children, Is. n3O



jpRIMITIYE METHODIST CH n RCH. Christmas Tree AND SALE OF FANCY GOODS, ov MONDAY & TUESDAY, DEC. 18 & 19. Doors open from 2 p.m, to 5 p. m., and from 7 p.m. Admission Is, which entities visitors to an equivalent value from the tree. miNWALD 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. hy 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 playbills and posters. Ecclesiastical. nEAR M 0I N GHAELIC. BITHIDH SEAL MO IN GHAELIC ami’s an ASHBURTON air LA NOLA.IG (December 25th) aig leth-uair an deigh dha, anti’s an EAGLAIS ALBANAICH le Rev. ALASDAIR MAC-A-LEINEN. 9d Tenders. rj 1 E N D E R S. TENDERS'are invited forSTRIPPING 60 Acres Rye Grass (more or less), on that property known as Brown’s Farm, near Chertsey. Tenders to close on the 17th DECEM BER. For particultrs, 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 MoLEAN, 11J Lagmhor. For Sale. For sale From this date — CRUSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Bushel. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS.



JOSEPH CIAEK, ASHBmiTON AND TINWAtD. o 5 Gazette in Bankruptcy. y. 11. ■j^^OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian i» a Gazette for all notices undtr 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 several Acts amend ing the same, and of the bankruptcy of WALTER GEORGE BIGGS and JOHN MgCULLOCH REID, of Tinwald, trading together in partner ship, as storekeepers, under the stylo or firm of “ BIGQS & REID,” debtors. This is to notify that Walter Qeorge Biggs and John McCulloci Reid, of Tinwald, storekeepers, trading together as M Biggs and Reid,” have this day filed in this Court a statement that they are unable to meet their engagements with their creditors. The first meeting of creditors to be held at the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 18th day of December, 1882, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon. Dated this 12th day of December, 1882. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. Geeald D. Branson, Solicitor for the debtors.



JNTERN A.TIONAL EXHIBITION. 'ONLY GOLD MEDAL AWARDED. T. B, Procter, OCULIST S’ OPTICIAN, 150, LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (Opposite Borough Hotel). Section XVII., Class 77 Scientific Apparatus. Jurors—A. W. Bickerton, R. R. Robinson, A. E. Edwards. Thos. R. Procter, Christchurch : For excel lence of workmanship and great variety of spectacle glasses suited for every descrip tion of optical defect. These are shown in all stages of manufacture, both in quartz and glass. The local manufacture of these glasses is of considerable import ance, being made in every combination of spherical and cylindrical form required. There sre also exhibited some very well made condensers, and some “ Codding ton,” “ Stanhope,” and other lenses. The jurors consider this an exhibit of special merit, and recommend a certificate of gold medal. <ll2



Matson, Cox, and Co. 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. Messrs matson, cox and co. have received instructions from the holders of bill of sale, to Sell as above on the piemises of Mr C. Jephson, Tin wald, 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. Terms easy. No reserve. MATSON, COX & CO., 9(J Ashburton. M ATSON, COX & CO. have for SALE upon reasonable terms, the follow ing Properties, besides others too numer ous to particula'iso : 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 Droraore, 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... ... ... 204 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 ... ... 3/0 Waterton, improved ... ... 237 Rangitata, improved ... ... 380 Wakanui, improved ... ... 222 Tetnuka, improved 800 Rangitata, fenced 940 Ya'etta, unimproved 317 Wakanui road, thoroughly im proved ... ... ... ••• _94 Hinds, improved 500



Robert Wilkin and Co. O O L SALE. Wool Sale TUESPAV, 19th DECEMBER, 1882. Out SECOND SALE of tho Season 1882-1883, will be held on the above date in our New Zealand Wool Store?, at 11 a m. Woolpacks For Sale at current rates. Advances made on Wool, cither fo r sale in this market or for shipment to London. ROBERT WILKIN & CO , Wool Brokers, Auctioneers, d 7 And Commission Agents. T. Bullock. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. Special Land Sale. At the request of several of my clients, I have decided to hold a SPECIAL LAND SALE, on the above date. ENTRIES for this Sale must bo made on or before FRIDAY, Bth inst. TB U L L O C K , , Auctioneer. T. Bullock, k UCTIO NEE R, ESTATE IX VND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. 11 A Z A A K, BURNETT STRE ET, Ashburton. AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE. In future my SATURDAY’S SAL 1 ' S will Commence at 1 o’clock instead of 1.30. T. BULLOCK. IMPROVED FREEHOLD FARM, of 123 Acres, well watered, FOR SALE by private treaty, situated near the Hinds, together with interest in Ica?e of 150 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Wooden House, of 5 rooms, 4 stalled stable, etc. The freehold is divided into three pad docks, and the leasehold into five; one of the county water races runs through both properties. There is a growing crop of 78 acres wheat, and 70 acres turnips, which will be sold with the property. This offers a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of procuring a farm at a low price and liberal terms. For full particu lars, apply to



T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. ONE Y . Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. r|l o L E T . SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—Commodious SHOP in East street, now in occupation of Mr J. W. Hayes. Possession to be 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 COTTAG E of 5 Rooms, together with a Quarter Acre Section,situated at Hampste.d, near the Wakanui road, lately in occupation of Mr Wm. Johns. Liberal terms of pay ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. mO LET.—The CENTRAL BAKERY, JL together with shop and dwelling house, near Post office. T. BULLOCK. mO LET—At a low rental, Central X BOARDINGHOUSE, in the Tri able, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. T. BULLOCK. TPIO LET—at a very Low Rental—a X COTTAGE of Five Rooms, situated at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. fTAO LET—A Six-roomed HOUSE in X Tancred street, lately in the occu pation of Mr McGregor. T. BULLOCK. pnO LET, at a low rental—SHOP in |_ Moore street, presently occupied by Mr John Smithson. T. BULLOCK. ——ab——■— i Educational.



Wesierfield Mill ; Shop and Dwelling in Chertsey ; Sections in Ashburton, Hinds, Chertsey, Waterton, Papanui, Rakaia, Prebbleton, etc.; Improved sec tions in Ashburton and Tinwald. Terms easy. 9d MATSON, COX & CO. Matson, Cox & Co. AUCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, 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 aid 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 HINDERS, Arc. Wool PURCHASED in largo 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 Jl o'clock sharp.



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’ Boom, Baring square, or attend at their own houses, if desired. Terms (per Quarter) —Young Children, One Guinea ; Adults, 30s. Lessons also given in French, Drawing, Ladies Fancy Work, etc. An Evening Class three times weekly for general in struction —Is fid for one, 2s 6d or two. Next Rev. Nixon’s, Tancred street. al Public Companies. -'VJORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 180!). Subscribed Capital Eire Fund ... Life Fund ... Premiums for 1880 Ashburton A(; kncy: POYNTZ AND CO., East street, 774 c £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 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 Secretaiy. M 1 -r, F. G. THOMAS, Suhoeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given. au2l



FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be hel4 at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD alternately. NEXT SALE at TINWAED YARDS On TUESDAY, DEO, 19. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines, MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton. b 30



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. O 0 L SALE. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company wll hoi I its Second Auction Sale of At the Christchurch Wool and Grain Warehouse, on WEDNESDAY, 20th DECEMBER, When a large and varied catalogue will be submitted. EW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000. Wool JNO. COOKE, Manager. E. S. HARLEY, Produce Manager.



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 Go. : s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’a 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. 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, hold every SATURDAY, commenc ing at 11.30 sharp. Special Sales conducted in Town or Country. Valuations made. FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock at tended at the Public Yards. W. F. ALL EN, Auctioneer, n 29 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, ARRTSTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 45e Business Notices.



AND TOWNSHEND, having entered into PARTNERSHIP, are prepared to give the highest Cash Prices for WHEAT OATS BARLEY OR AST 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. A LARMING SACRIFICE. HAYES & CO., Late Eeady-Money Eichards, Are determined to clear the WHOLE OF THEIR STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &g., &c, Before moving into their NEW PREMISES. Good Grey Twill Sheeting, SAd Splendid Calicoes, 3d A Fine Lot of Cambric Prints, 3|d Job Lot of Shirtings, 500 more %Sulu Hats, 4Ad A Splendid Line of Good Tweed, Trousers, 9s 6d irst-class Lot of Men's Moles are clearing, 6s 9d 200 Good Tveed Suita, from 24s 6d Lot qf Men’s Strong Shirts, Is 3d gm- THE BOOT DEPARTMENT is IMMENSE. 400 Children’s Balmora’s, 10Ad 250 Girls’ Kid Ha die Sides, 3s Ladies' Hastings, 5s 9d 72 Ladies’ House Boots, 3a lid 60 Ladies' Superior Kid Boots, slightly damaged, 6s. 130 Men’s Patent Slippers, 3s THESE GOODS ARE WORTH 25 PER QENT. MORE. QUR COLONIAL BOOTS ARE SPLENDID VALUE. OBLIGE BY ROLLING UP and SECURING the BARGAINS. ,



Slew 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. lame son & Roberts, ill Ashburton, p(HEAP BUOTS AND SHOES. THE LITTLE SHOP IN BURNETT STREET, Three doors from East street, will be OPENED ON SATURDAY, DEC. 9th, With tn 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, 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. n2B



Business Notices. tms z-Tx yo-'T' r£io THE LADIES, JUST OPENING, A magnificent stock of New Drapery, Ex “Thome” and “Loch Cree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.



CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, 188 2. > -——' ’>> '■> v: '{ k 7 a n THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON ! Q 8. W. Alcorn* Having completed extensive alterations to the premises, giving greatly increase** convenience to customers and facility for display of thetenormojis stock now on hand, xespectfully solicits purchasers of Drapery, Clothing, Pools, Shoes, etc., TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK before purchasing. DRESS DEPARTMENT./ The largest stock of Plain and Fancy Dress Materials ever shown m Ashburton. IMPORTED DIRECT, and wonderfully cheap. Black Lustres and Mourning Goods in endless variety. MILLINERY, ;;Vl/ ;r ; , Our Millinery, Bonnets, and Trimmed Hats are acknowledged by competent judges (the ladies) to carry off the palm for ta te, elegance, and moderate price. CLOTHING. !ii// Just arrived for the holidays, a really superb assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Tweed Suits—Trousers and Tests, Paget.Coats, ( eto,, made, toy order,jfrpip,Colonial made Tweeds. Cut and style perfection. " " 11 HATS: T Jla A Tweed, Felt, and Straw Hats—latest shapes. ! ■ , , - • ( , r . j ;-„! HABERDASHERY. ,; White Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Havard Shirts, Shirts of all kinds ; 7 oases New Shirts direct from the manufacturers just opened. BEiT VALOE ! inAshburton. 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 5 splendid value. Ladies’ Parasols, Colored Satin, pompadour, etc ,—new goods J really nice. SPECIAL NOTICE. I am clearing out my stock of Sewing Machines (Including Singer’s, Wertheim’s, and jjt At a DISCOUNT of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT, for Cash. Everyone who wants Best Value for Money will consult interests purchasing their Drapery, Clothing, and Boots at S. W. AL •'CRN’S. ' —vii f, :-*i ■/ ONE SHILLING OFF EVE Rif POUND PURCHASED FOR CASH. S. W. Alcom, IMPORTER, Ashburton.



HUM SEED. GUM SEED. It WATTLE SEED. : WATTLE*«EBD. Sealyßros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received, x b.b. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a huge condgnment of new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in eluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gum, Stringy-badt—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, ,agiu:t, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., Ac. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE INI SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST. MENT SOCIETY. P 0 R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY M O N E Y TO N D On approved Freehold security Is various sums, at lowest curren' vatea Apply to W. H. Gundry, ' LICENSED LAND 880 Eft ■ t (under the Land Transfer Act,