claimed that “in no place did the Jliblo sanction the dancing of both siateij'; together.” On the question being plut iiill the clergymen present adduced masons for the vote they were about to give. Only a few maintained that dancing was not a sin against the law of the Church. Mr Donaldson lost his appeal by a great majority, the votes being seventy-three against him to twenty in his favor. The defendant, however, announced his intention of appealing to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, which as sembles at Springfield, Illinois, next spring.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THE RESIDENT MAGISTRACY.

To the Editor. Sm, —I observe that the Timaru Herald contains a pungent remonstrance against the supposed intention of the Government to appoint Mr Beswick to the Resident Magistracy of Timaru, on the ground of that gentleman’s inexperience in the dis charge of magisterial duties, and the im portance of the Timaru district in a judicial sense. I think it is quite on the cards that, if Mr Beswick is not sent to Timaru, he will he appointed to the Resi dent Magistracy of Ashburton, and as it will be too late to cry out when the mis chief is done, I trust that you, following the example of the Herald , will ask that a more suitable person than Mr Beswick may be appointed to preside over the Ashburton Court, because, in addition to the reasons given by the Timaru Herald, there is the further objection to such an appointment in our case, that Mr Beswick not so very long ago was carrying on busi ness here, and it is obviously inexpedient that a gentleman who has been mixed up in business transactions with all sorts of people in the district should be called upon to adjudicate in the disputes be tween those persons. The inhabitants of Ashburton have just cause of complaint at the inattention of the Government to their requirements in magisterial matters. After a great deal of pressure they did give ns a competent Resident Magistrate, in the person of Mr Wood, but the first opportunity was taken to whisk him away 'to a distant part of the colony, since when a magisterial visit once a week has Itaen deemed sufficient for our needs. Such a state of things gives rise to many inconveniences, and I trust the authori ties will see fit promptly to appoint a per manent Resident Magistrate for Ashbur ton, who will possess ample experience and cliscretion, and whose impartiality will be beyond dispute.—l am, etc., CJpirrvTiT t?t> Ashburton, 13th Jan., 1882.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 14, 1882.



International Exhibition, Christ church, —Those that wish to be repre sented. at the International Exhibition to be 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. Sevan, Wellington). Our plan is to represent the exhibitors, transact their busines, fix theiir exhibits on their space, attend to the judging of exhibits on their space, and anything necessary while the exhibi tioij. icmains open; at the close pack andj sand back exhibits or sell them, or : duplicates thereof if required, it is very inconvenient for exhibitors to con e to the Exhibition to fix their exhi bits!, which amounts to an expense, be- j side's the loss of time which must neces- j sarily be expended on them. Then, again, the exhibitors have a benefit, they have no trouble of getting space. They let ns 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 on a better 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 am omit of our fee, as it is impossible to do so until we know the size of exhibit, they may rely on it being most reason able. The exhibits should be addressed “idbert S. Manders and Co., Christ church Exhibition.” If exhibitors will kirdlj send a note stating how much spice they require, no further trouble will be necessary.— Albert S. Manders and 00., British and Colonial Manufacturers, Agent:. Head office —91 Little Collins street East, Melbourne; and at London — St Paul’s Buildings; Adelaide—67 King William street; Perth, Western Australia; 6 Town Hall A Permanent branch is now established in Hereford street, Christchurch. All letters sent to the ab|>ve firm, Hereford street, will receive prompt attention, and circulars sent on enquiry.— [Advt. ]



Amusements. G E ’ S Exhibition OF NEW ZEALAND FOREST SCENERY, NOW being SHOWN in Tancred street, opposite Lncas’ Boarding-house, next tq Fowler's Buildings. Victoria and New South Wales Exhibition Medals. Admission—ln ; Children, 6d. Airangemen ia Made for Families. Orders taken for Carving. 509 d B A Z A A R! BAZAAR!! Will bo held in the TOW HALL, 20th, 21st, 23rd JANUARY, 1882, In Aid of the CATHOLIC CHURCH BUILDING [ FUND, ASHBURTON. 506 d I R E! TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB. The Complimentary Benefit to Mr C. Bourk, who was recently a severe sufferer ly 6re, having been burnt out of house and home, takes place on FEBRUARY ]at, when will be produced the laughable nieces “DOING MY UNCLE,” and the •‘DEAD SHOT.” Further particulars in future advertisements. o ATEN SHEAF CHAFF. £3 per Ton, AT THE ALBERT STEAM FLOUR MILLS. 590 d KfOTIOB TO SUBSCRIBERS 13, Bobsfflriheroto this Journal are requested (0 iropipqnfaatfr with the Proprietor when ■* * ojr omissions in the Delivery of



e Tenders. T N D E R TENDERS will be received at my office until 1 p.m. on SATURDAY, 21st instant for the Erection of a YILLA 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. C. MADDISON, Christchurch. Hereford street, Christchurch. 520 d Lost. LOST, at the Winslow Sports, Bridle, Breastplate, and Horse’s Hood (red, white, and blue). Finder rewarded on returning above to P. JOURNEAUX, 542 Peter street. LOST, from Tinwald, a Red COW, white breast and white down fore head. Finder rewarded by returning above to Mark Scott, Tinwald Hotel. 574 d 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. Found. FOUND— A SADDLE and BRIDLE on the Wakanui road. The owner can have the same by paying expenses. Ap ply, Office of this Paper. 582 d Public Notices. JJANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. TAKE NOTICE. The VALUATION LIST for the Rangitata Road District for the year 1882 is now OPEN FOR INSPECTION, as follows : Mayfield, Post-office.—January 14 to January 20 Schoolhouse, Hinds.—January 21 to January 27 County Council Office, Ashburton.— January 28 to February 15. 1 All objections thereto must be left with 1 the Clerk of the Assessment Court, Ash burton, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to' the Assessment Court ; and a copy of every such objection must be left at my house, Tinwald, not less than seven days before the next 1 sitting of the said Court. JOHN C. BELL, j Clerk to Rangitata Road District. Jan. 13, 1882. 583 d pOACHEES BEWARE! * All Persons found TRESPASSING on the Westerfield Estate without the sane- . tion of the undersigned, in quest of fish or game, will be prosecuted accordiug to s law. 1 D. OLIVER, 437 d C. G. HAWDON. i MARSHALL’S THRESHING ‘ MACHINERY. Awarded First Prize at Christchurch t Show, 9th Nov. last. i Sets or Combines seperately, with still later improvements, For Sale at very 4 low prices by CHRYSTALL & CO., 586 d Christchurch Sole Agents. STRING FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS. 1 The Undersigned has a stock of the above of good quality and at the lowest Market Price. * FREDK. PAVITT, East street, Ashburton. 569 d - AGENCY. MESSRS A. MOORE & CO., Grain Merchants, CHRISTCHURCH, j Desire to inform the Farmers of Ashbur- j ton that they have appointed Mr G. M. ] ROBINSON (late of Cunningham and , Co.) as their Buyer in the Ashburton County. Highest Prices for Grain. Corn Sacks * at the lowest rates. Office—Residence of Mr Robinson, Havelock street, opposite A. Harrison’s Auction Rooms. 559 d OTIOE TO FARMERS. The undersigned are PURCHASERS of all descriptions of GRAIN delivered at their warehouses in Lyttelton, Timaru, , Oamaru and Ashburton, or at any other railway station. P. CUNNINGHAM & CO., Christchurch. BONES. —Wanted Known, that Mr F. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser of Bones in any quantity, at £3 per ton. Address, F. Mi r o, Hampstead Bone Mills. 8340 0 T I C E 1 MOUNT SOMERS AGENCY. Mr W. H. Puddicombb is authorised to collect money and transact all business in connection with The Ashburton Guardian in the Mount Somers and Alford Forest districts. ■P——————— — 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. 553 d RADIES’ 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 ■ periencod English and Foreign Cover -3 nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars on application. 3 References kindly permitted to His 3 Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. 3 Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. C. A. Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 334 c Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. S# 1 R. ■j^OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian ts a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors A rip WANTED— THE GUARDIAN tells your Wants for Is., cash.



A comfortable Four-roomed COTTAGE, I at an easy distance from the Post Office, with Half an Acre of ground, well fenced. Rent low to a good tenant. i Apply to i D. McKENZIE,; 585 d Ashburton Hotel. fjl O LET OR FOR SALE. That substantial ten-roomed HOUSE, with Stable, Coach-house, Garden, and three acres of Land, situated in Beach Road, the property of Dr Stewart. For particulars apply to *> FREDK. PAVITT, I 580 d East street, Ashburton. rp O L * E T . Four-roomed COTTAGE, well finished and convenient; rent 8s per week. Also, six-roomed HOUSE and Two SHOPS. I 575 d JAMESON & ROBERTS.! TO LET.—One Hundred Acres of good FEED to let for grazing. Apply for particulars to Mr W. H. Gun dbt, East street. E. Rippengale, Ash burton Forks. 537 d TO LET-Three SHOPS and 3 OFFICES, in Saunders’ j Buildings, lately occupied by T. R. Hoddnr and Co., as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Apply, Robert Aicorn. 143 d For Sale. OR SALE OAT SHEAF CHAFF FEED OATS (SHORT) FEED OATS (LONG) BINDING WIRE JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton & Tinwald. 557 d FOR SALE—At reduced prices, Two New McCormick’s REAPERS an|d 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. JgINDER WIRE, In large or small quantities, and of the best quality, for Sale at lowest current prices. 546 d JAMESON & ROBERTS, Ashburton. F OR SALE CH E A Pi 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 O 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. F O R SALE BRIGHAM’S MOWERS & REAPERS. 314 d JAMESON & ROBERTS, Ashburton F 0 R S Rural Section 28403—705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 a 1 r 13p 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 & CO.



PJIO PRINTERS. MACHINE FOR SALE. 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. 851 c Ashburton 1 FOR SALE OR TO LET—A FARM of 564 Acres Land, situate at Dro more, 2J miles from the Railway Station. Land fenced and subdivided. Cottage and concrete tank; the water-race runs along the boundary. 350 Acres are laid down in grass, 150 acres in stubble after one crop, balance in tussock. Apply to, 242 d CUFF & GRAHAM. Public Companies. SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE CO. Capital ... £1,000,000. Head Office, 151, West George street, Glasgow. General Manager : W. W. W. Reid. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH : J. STUART ReID, General Agent, Wellington. Messrs Tucker andßbstell having been 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 & GO., Agents, 424 d Ashburton. IVTORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 961,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 7740 MR L. H. WILKINS is authorised to CANVASS and COLLECT AO - COUNTS on behalf of The Ashburton Guardian. j



,f 1 Alfred Mvr&oli. 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 !)±v£. : i- Drapery, Clothing', Dresses, Hosiery, Ribbons, and New Goods of all kinds and descriptions. Th'S Sale offers a grand opportunity, as Messrs Everett are leaving the district, and intend to sacrifice the whole Stock. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 567 d Auctioneer.



T. Bullock. T. Bullock, A U C T I O.N E E'E, AND ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, Tand at the BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashbueton.



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.



p SALE, Cheap, a capital American Buggy. T. BULLOCK. F JO R SALE, CHEAP. A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, suitable for cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK A T S. 0 A T S. FOR SALE.—FEED OATS, in quan tities to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK, “jyjT O N E T. L 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 FOR SALE. —Half-acre Section facing ' the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. T. BULLOCK • O R SALE. 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. 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 STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &C, We have arranged with Messrs Feiedlander 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 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, O ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a THE following ACTS, passed last Session, can be obtained at Pub r lished Prices at Office,of this Paper r [ Corrupt Practices Prevention Fencing Regulation of Elections Representation 3 Canterbury Rivers Amendment Public Reserves ■ Property Tax 3 Gaming and Lotteries Volunteer * Property Assessment Act Amendment Licensing



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



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 Sai.es in .Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OP 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. GUNDRY, Estate & station agent, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 7,8, and 9,j 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 Brandy Port r"Best Brands Sherry Claret J Lager Beer in Bottle Agent for Joel’s Celebrated Dunedin Beer, in bulk and bottle. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



Lot 81, North West Belt, containing J-acre, with good four-roomed cottage thereon. For particulars apply to W. H. GTJNDRY.



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, Graham street. W. H. GUNDRY.



p R S A E, Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock’s Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Terms easy. W. H. SUNDRY,



jyj- ON E Y 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.) rpHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian 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 IVTO MOBE DIARRHCEA OR DYSENTRY. MONK’S Herbal Extract Is now acknowledged to be the only cure for the above diseases. Tin's is a time of year when all are liable to be suddenly seized with one or other of these terrible complaints. Don’t let your children die, but purchase MONK’S HERBAL EXTRACT. price : Small Bottles 2s Large 4s Ashburton Agent— -578d J. M. CAMBRIDGE.



|HE 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 trial 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). 9570 S. W. Alcorn’s: NEW DRAPERY STORE. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. GOOD NEWS THE PEOPLE OF ASHBURTON. WONDERFUL STOCK CHEAP PURCHASE OF THE of drapi|:ry op MESSRS JACCB JOSEPH AND CO., Wholesale Warehousemen, of Wellington, Amounts to Nearly L4,OOC' 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 (;iENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, anil BOOT STORE, and in soliciting a libej-al share of support, I have to state thjat it is my intention to keep a thoroughly well-assorted stock in every department, embracing the newest styles, at strictly moderate pricies. JACOB JOSEPH’S STOCK, Bought at V<i| per cent, discount. I consider it ils exceedingly fortunate for Ashburtoniai that I am in th have purchased above firm, am Wholesale Price, cent, cn landed c to sell all these HALF PRICE, profit. Amongst this Stock there is a large quantity of all sorts of Infants’ Under- VTirvß 4- TlrfloanQ o v*/3 Hno. is as well as for myself 3 position to state that I he Drapery Stock of the ounting to L 4,000, at lat a discount of 73| per ost, and will thus be able Joods at LESS THAN and still have a good clothing, Girls’ Slight Dresses and Che labor and expens raises (plain, frilled, and trimmed), which will be sold at ab out the price of the ma terial, so that ladies will be saved the e of making. The following are a few of the articles from the Stock o: Jacob Joseph and Co., and their reduced prices:— Boys’ New Dux Collars, red iced to 4d per box I Men’s Moulded West End Collars, eizes 14 and 14£, Teduced to 4d j Men’s Oxonian Collars, all sizes, 4d ] Men’s new Dux Harvard Collars, all i.izes, fid per box Men’s Felt Hats, regular price 7s fid, re duced to 3s fid Men’s Drab and Felt Yankee Hats, regular pric e 15s, reduced to 7s fid 72 doz. Men’s Printed Border Pockets, finest quality, regular price Is, reduced to f d 37 doz. Men’s Chintz Silk Pockets, regular pricu 4s and 4s fid, reduced to 2s and 2s fid doz. Men reduced to 1 29 doz. Men’s reduced to 1 100 Boys’ and Men Belts, at les 65 doz. Colored price 3s fid and 2s Lace Falla, Crap at loss than 120 doz. Slay V lOd, reduce 75 Lambswool Drawers, sss than wholesale price Lambswool Undershirts, Inglish cost 43 doz. Puggarees, regular price Is and 2s, reduced to fid and Is Leather and Elastic i than half-price Gossamer Falls, regular md 4s, reduced to Is fid e Falls, Crape Sets, &c., the usual price naks, regular price 8d and d to 3d and 4d. doz. Infants’ Stay Bands, regular price 9d to Is fid, now 4£d to lOd 39 doz. Infants 1, Frock Bodies, rejgular price 2s fid to 4s fid, now Is to S(s 3d 65 Colored Lama Long Shawls, regular price 19s fid and 255, now 11s fid and 13s fid 800 yards Wools Beigees, usual price la 4d and Is fid, reduced to Is 590 yards All-wool French Dress iStuff, new shaden, usual price 2s 9|l, re duced to la 9d New Prints, new Hollands, at grelat re ductions on account of removal of duty New Sheeting, now 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, East'street^Ashbqrton.



GOING! GOTTrG!! GOING!!! Ready Money Richards P s CLEARING OUT of Ashburton, January 15th. uirin Bthe8 the CHEAPEST DRAPERY and CLOTHING ever OFFERED had better give him a call AT ONCE AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. 118 d Business Notices.



I H \4 43 j Orr and Co., ■RONMONGERS AND j IjM PORTERS j OF 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 lewt kegs Tarnish in J, and 1 gallons Ijamp Black Ijladdle Seaming Twine ijak Powder Sponge Baths Manges and Grates American Stoves I|enders and Fire Irons Cjolonial Ovens Bocks and Hinges Preserving Pans E. P. Cruets and Mugs E. P. Pickle Jars 'liable Cutlery Spieap Shears Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tools Builders’ Ironmongery Burnishing Ironmongery iilpades and Forks Shovels and Rakes ]|oo kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting Barbed Fence Wire Fencing Wire (plain), Nos. ,8/9, "and 10 Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil Lard Oil Colza Oil Engine Packing ] Ingine Flue Brushes ] [achine Oil (New Zealand production) ] I‘Cormick Reapers and Binders f 0 tons Binding Wire fO2 Bales Cornsacks, full size j .11 extras for M'Cormick Machines toott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch prices Crompton’s Ranges at Christchurch { prices I GROCERIES. Ye would invite the attention of families . I all who wish to buy in quantities any he following goods, to the fact that we d very large stocks, and are prepared jell at lowest wholesale prices. TEA cai str pel Ye are now making a speciality of, and 1 supply the pure article, combining angth and flavour, at from Is 9d to 3s ■lb. COFFEE. ] j’resh 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 I CRYSTAL. TOBACCO. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST. Soap, Candles, Currants Raisens, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the belst quality and at lowest price. ORR AND CO. P.S.—China and Glassware at Job Prices. 12d j I 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 rig Reduced Prices, viz :—Rotherham’s gold hunting Levers from £18; Rotherham’s silver Levers from £6 10s ; Ehrhardt’s silver English Lever from £5 10b ; gold Genevas (ladies' watches) rom £3 10s; Waltham watches, in English crises, from £4; American watches from j£;2 5s ; two years’ guarantee given. Also, a choice selection of Colonial-made Jewel-1 lory, Brooches, Earrings, Dress Rings, &c., set with Australian rubies, at corre spondingly low prices. Particular attention paid to the repairing of every description of Wntnh, Clock, and Jewellery. Guaran teed for 12 months. Pebble and other Spectacles to suit all sights. 308 a THRESHING BOOKS printed on the shortest notice, atj the Office of this Paper.



Poyntz and Op. WALTER A. WOOD* TWINE Binder & Harvester sft. 6in. and 6ft 6in. Cat Eight of the world’s highest prizes were awarded to W. A. Wood’s 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. This 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. POYNTZ CO., Agentsr Messrs poyntz & co. wish to draw special attention to their re vised list of properties, viz,, 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; pari In wheat, balance in tussocks. 117 acres, Wakanui, R.S. 28239; to bo sold on very reasonable terms. 78J acres, Wakanui creek; suitable for a dairy farm. 479 acres, R.S. 34036, and others all in native. 664 acres, R.S. 27493 and 27494, capita] sheep farm good improvements. 250 acres, u.S. 28111, 28112, partly in crop. 360 acres, at Waterton, all in crop. 1200 acres. R. S. 26413, and other splendid sheep farms; exceptionally good improvements. 220 acres, R, S. 32367 and 32356, in native TOWN SECTIONS : T.S. 118, 119, near Messrs Cunningham grain store. T. S. 466, 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-foomed house, with two acres of land, having long frontage, on the 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. Y O R SALE. Two good Second-hand SAMUELSON REAPERS. POYNTZ & CO. O R S A L- E . A Strong WAGON, suitable for grain carting. POYNTZ & CO. PO R S A L E. A 9-tined Column's Patent CULTIVA TOR, in good order. POYNTZ & CO. O R SALE. Two second-hand McCormick’s Reapers and Binders, ALSO, One Deering Twine Reaper and Binder. POYNTZ & CO. O N S A LB. Andrews and Beaven’s Straw Elevtaora with patent tines, from L 66 up. wards, capable of delivering to height of 24ft. POYNTZ & CO. riIHE UNDERSIGNED have We sumo £3,000 to invest on freehold securi in sums to suit borrowers, at current rate of interest Poyntz and Co. AGENTS ASHBUR ON -