ANOTHER MYSTERY.

[by telegraph.] Auckland, To-day. A warrant has just been issued for the arrest of Miriam Hamilton and Thomas Priestly, a Presbyterian student, charging ' them with the wilful murder of the former’s husband. Hugh Aitken Hamilton, who was sup posed to have met his death on the night of the 28th ultimo by falling head-fore most upon the edge of an iron bedstead while in a state of drunkenness. The coroner’s inquest resulted in the finding of a verdict, “ That deceased met his death by accidentally falling against an iron bedstead.” This, however, did not satisfy the deceased’s relatives, and at their instigation the police began to make further investi gations, as in the meantime some ugly * rumors were being circulated. It was al leged that the widow had been improperly Intimate with a young theologian, the stu dent, who taught in the same Sunday school (St James’s, Presbyterian) as de ceased, who lived next door, in her mother’s house. The police saw both parties .separately, and each of ' them made contradictory statements. With great patience Superintendent Thomson and Detective St rat hern followed up the trail, and yesterday |hav ing got all the outside testimony possible they had the prisoners’ property and abodes searched, the result being the dis covery of a pair of dark tweed trousers in Priestly’s box, bearing traces of compara tively recent blood and of an axe in the widow’s house, which also showed faint marks of blood, as if there had been an attempt to wash them out. The affair has caused a great sensation. Priestly was a convert from Roman Catholicism, and Hamilton, the Secretary of the Orange > Lodge, while Mrs Hamilton was a Scotch Presbyterian.

THE ASHBURTON GOARDLAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1882.



TOWN ed: [issued at 4.5( New Advertise Important OF • BOOKS, STATIONE FANCY GOODS, TUESDAY, 19th D 1 AND WEDNESDAY, 20th I Alfred harrisoj by' the Trustees t( ’Auction, at his Rooms, ti Stock of a Bookseller and . prising a large quantity of Stationery, Cutlery, Pi< gravings, Perfumei Tobacconists’ Sund Goods too numerou Also, A large and valuable 1< comprising Prize E smallest up to book Poets, Novels, Tra Lives of Ancient Al the most haudsom collection of the vei graphic Albums, M 1 Oratorios, etc. A of Songs, Dance Bibles, Church Kei Prayer Books, etc., Order of Sal TUESDAY, 19th DE( o'clock, PIANOS, as arlvi 3 o’clock, STATIONER! PICTURES, and FAN WEDNESDAY, 20th D 1 o’clock sharj : BOOKS, MUSIC, I Without Resei Alfred^ d!5 qyr.OUNT SOMERS R "EXTRAORDINARY I hereby give notice t’ TION to fill an Extraor in the Mount Somers Roai by the resignation of Mi will be held on HONDA! . of January, 1883. Nominations, in the forn ' the Registration of Local 187€, schedule 2, must be 1 Board Office, Mount Som o’clock noon on SATURE «: Pea instant. Forms of Nomination ce on application to Mr Pddd keeper, Mount Somers. W. R. BO {Returning Officer for ' Mount Somers, 14th Dei A' SHBURTON OH] BUTTER FACTuB ? r (Limited). A SPECIAL GENERA of Shareholders will be he! the Town Ball December 29, at 3 p.m., following resolutions, | - General Meeting of Sharel " comber 13 th Resolved —“That No. 4(



New Advertisements. WANTED, by a competent hand, a SITUATIOa as driver of any kind of .Reaper and Binder. Address, T. Buckets, Rangitata. £ls WANTED KNOWN—That E. Lino is not out of the market yet, ami GREEN PEAS can be had at his Shop at Nineponce per Peck. did SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, 1 8-h.p. Engine (by Hornsby) 1 Combine, 4ft Gin drum 1 Tank 1 Set Scales and weights Belting, etc. etc. Sale at 1.30. ~T. BULLOCK, ) dls Auctioneer. N o T C E. We, the undersigned Blacksmiths, agree to CLOSE our respective Estab lishments TO-MORROW (Anniversary Day) C. Reid G. Kidd J. R. Steel P. Joukneaux J. Stephens. V. R. BY Order of the Bailiff of the R.M. Court, Ashburton, to be sold by Public Auction, on MONDAY", the 18th day of Dec., at Mr Bower’s, East street, at 12 o’clock sharp, 12 boxes Soap, 6£ brown Windsor, 9 sacks Bran, 1 501 b bag Flour, £ sack Chicken Wheat, 40 empty Sacks, 7 Chairs, 1 Clock, Fender and Fireirons, 2 Tables, 1 Sofa. 15d



WANTED KNOWN—That lam sel ling Venus Naiirod 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, Toys of every description, consisting of Dolls, Trumpets, Toy Drums, Tambourines, Wheelbarrows, Carts, Guns, etc., etc. F. Clark, EAST STREET. slB Meetings. r£IHE NEXT MEETING of the B AN GITATA ROAD BOARD will be held at the Board’s Office, at 11 a.m., on THURSDAY, the 21st inst. EDWARD 6. WRIGHT, dl3 Chairman. Amusements. Anniversary day Satur day, DECEMBER 16. 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. UNITED GRAND TEMPERANCE DEMONSTRATION. VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT. Conductor... ... Mr H. J. Weeks. Accompanyist... ... ... Mrs Wood. Organist Miss Alcorn. Violins ... Messrs Weeks, Wilson, and Ferguson. Flute Mr D. Zander. Cornet Mr 0. Savage. Euphoinum ... ... Mr Savage. Rev. E. A. Scott in the Chair, PfiOOEAMMB : 1. Overture —Orchestra . Address—Chairman 3. Part song, “ The Stars that above us are Shining ” i. Song, “Oh ! how Beautiful”—Miss Kidd 5. Piano solo, “ Irish Diamonds”—Miss Kate Wood 6. Song, “ The Blind Girl to her Harp” —Mrs Craighead 7. Glee, “ Villa, e Choristers” 8. Address—By J. W. Jago, Esq., P. G.W.C.T, 9. Temperance Song—Mrs Nixon 10. Piano Solo, “ Musical Box” —Miss E. Orr 11. Song and Chorus, “ Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming”—Mrs Craighead 12. Address—By a Temperance Advo cate 13. Selection from “II Trovatore”—Mrs



Wood, Miss Wopd, Messrs Weeks, Zander, and Savage 14. Duett, “ Home to Our Mountains ” —Mrs Wood and Miss Kidd 16. Closing remarks 16. “ Scotch Fantasia” and “ God Save the. Queen ” —Orchestra To commence directly the Tea is ended. S. E. POYNTZ, Sec. Gazette in Bankruptcy. J^OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices undtr the Debtors and Creditors Art* IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In tire matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of ROBERT THOMP SON, of Ashburton, baker, a debtor. This is to notify that Robert Thompson, of Ashburton, baker, has this day filed a statement in this Court that he is unablo to meet his engagements with his credi tors'. The first meeting of creditors to be held at the District Courthouse, Ash burton, on WEDNESDAY, the 2Qth day of December, 1882, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon. Dated this 15th day of December, 1882. Y. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. 0. W. Ireland, Solicitor for debtor.



Amusements. t FANCY FAIR AND TEA /■V MEETING Will be held, by the kind permission of Dr Trevor, in Ins grounds, Reach 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 Trevor, 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 690— - JpRELIMINARY NOTICE. LOY4.L ORANGE LODGE. A GRAND CONCEBT AND BADE Will be held in the TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON BOXING NIGHT, DECEMBER 26. For particulars see future advertisements. By order. J. SEALY, W.M. d!4 S. B. NELSON, Secretary.



Ecclesiastical. QATHOLIC CHURCH. MASS will be celebrated in Rakaia next SUNDAY, De:ember 17th. dl2 E. COFFEY. Lost. STRAYED into my paddock, a chestnut PONY, about 14£ hands high. Owner can have same on paying expenses. F. Cass, Wakanui. d!4 Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) ANNIVERSARY DAY, 16th DEC., 1882. Ordinary Single Pare Tickets, from any Station to any Station within the Provin cial District of Canterbury, issued on the 14th, 15th, or 16th December, will be available for return up to and including the 19th inst. On the 16th the Evening Train from Christchurch to Ashburton will leave at 4.50 p.m., instead of at the usual time, running 35 minutes later than usual throughout the journey. The Evening Train, Rakaia to Meth ven, will run 20 minutes later than usual. Goods traffic will be suspended. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Dec. sth, 1882. dl3 Tenders. fJIO BUILDERS. TENDERS are required for the Erec tion of a HOUSE in Concrete, at Pleasant Point. Plana and specifications can be seen at the office of Messrs Tucker and Restell till 9 a.m. on MONDAY next, the 18th inst. 14d T. B. JACKSON. ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are required for MAKING FORD'and about 14 Chains of DITCH on the Wakanui School and Wilson’s roads. To be in by 12 noon on MON DA Y, Dec. 18th.



Alfred Harrison. SATURDAY, 16th DECEMBER. 2 o’clock. ALFRED HaRKI ON has received instructions from the importers to sell by Public Auction, at his rooms, a CONSIGNMENT OF GOODS, Comprising— -1 Breakfast Set, 40 pieces, Celeste, gilt China; 1 Breakfast Set, 40 pieces, maroon, gilt ; Meat Dishes of all sizes (a large quantity); Pie Dishes; Sauce Tureens, Boats; Teapots ; Candles icks ; of Jugs, of many beautiful kinds ; Breakfast Cups and Saucers; Glass Jugs, en graved; Pictures; Pipes, real Meer schaums ; Stereoscopes ; 1 Shade each of Birds, 7,8, 10, and 12; 3 Shades of Parrots; Flower Stands, Ac., &c. ! ! !• WITHOUT RESERVE. ALFRED HARRISON, d 8 Auctioneer. Pianos! Pianos ! ORGANS. HARMONIUMS. TUESDAY, 19th DECEMBER, 2 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from (he Importers to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, A selection of instruments of guaranteed quality, as follows : 1 Rosewood flopkinson Piano, No. 32,867 1 Walnut Hopkinson Piano, No. 33,102 1 Rosewood Hopkinson Piano, No. 31,931 Walnut Brinsmead Piano,No. 22,644 ~| Rosewood Harmonium, with 17 stops Pinafore Organ, no stops. These instruments are all in faultless order and condition, and the Auctioneer therefore calls the special attention of his friends to this sale, as such an oppor tunity to acquire a first-class instrument can but seldom occur. Without reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, Hd Auctioneer. N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co.



0 0 L SALE. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company wll holl 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. Wool JNO. COOKE, Manager. E. S. HARLEY, Produce Manager.



lid FOOKS & SON, Surveyors, etc. 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, nl6 Secretary. P. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given. au2l O T I C E. All ACCOUNTS now DUE ■ me must be PAID at once to Mr Alfred Harrison. 14d GEO. F. HENRY. For Sale. FOR SALE—One Quarter Acre Sec tion in Cameron street, adjoining Mr W. R. Boyle’s. Apply, office of this Paper. <313 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 CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. o 5 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. B 0. W. Purnell, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 45 e VT/ANTED KNOWN-That Robert VV Elston, Burnett street, Ashbur ton, having procured the newest appara tus, is prepared to Sweep Chimneys at very low rates. Any orders left at the Town Hall will receive prompt attention. 7600



IVTEW ZEALAND LOAN A MER- Jji CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000. 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 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, n lO Ashburton. Educational. 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 6d for one, 2s 6d or two. Next Rev. Nixon’s, Tanored street. si Public Companies. BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. ;ribed Capital Fund Fund iuma for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 9.51,173 Ashburton Ahunov: POYNTZ AND CO. East street. 774 c JJARVESTERS 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 Timavu, in a field trial, against all corners, 28th January, 1882. As only a limited number remain un sold early application is necessary, to ROBERT WILKIN & 00., d!4 Christchurch and Timaru.



Matson, Cox, and Co. TIN WALD. UNDER BILL OF SALE. GREAT CLEARING SALE OF SAWN TIMBER FIREWOOD POSTS AND RAIL 3 C )AL GALVANISED IRON IRONMONGERY PAINTS AND OIL RED AND WHITE LEAD DOORS AND SASHES, &c., Ac., 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. Teims easy. No reserve. MATSON, COX & CO., 9d Ashburton.



Matson, cox & co. have for sale upon reasonable terras, the follow ing Properties, besides others too numer ous to particula-ise : 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 Va’etta, 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 Rates and on most lavorable 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 BINDERS, &c. Wool PURCHASED in large 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 KINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE, ON SATURDAYS, At 11 o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, DEC. 19. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines, ’ J MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Asubokton. 8 3^



J. T. Ford and Co. TIN'VALD. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1882 Great Clearing Sale ov STOCK-IN-TRADE OF A GENERAL GROCERY, DRAPER Y, 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 Tiuwald, The whole of their Stock-in-Trade, Consisting of Groceries, Hardware Drapery, 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 particular-! and terms at sale. 14d



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the proprietor to sell 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. Terras liberal at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. - T. BULLOCK, dl4 Auctioneer. 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. BUL L O C Auctioneer. * , A T. Bullock, UCTIONEER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. BAZAAR, BURNETT STRE ET, Ashburton. CTIONEER’S NOTICE. In future my SATURDAY’S SALES 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 lea?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.



M 0 JL E Y - Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. TSTJLLOCK.



T o E 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 gnd 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. ITIOR SALE—A comfortable COTTAGE J of 5 Rooms, together with a Quarter Acre Section, situated at Hampste d, near the Wakanui road, lately in occupation of Mr Win. Johns. Liberal terms of pay ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. mO LET.—The CENTRAL BAKERY, |_ together with shop and dwelling house, near Post office. T. BULLOCK. TO LET —At a low rental, Central BOARDINGHOUSE, in the Tri agle, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. T. BULLOCK. nno LET—at a very Low Rental—a JL COTTAGE of Five Rooms, situated at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. ppO LET —A Six-roomed HOUSE in I Tancred street, lately in the occu pation of Mr McGregor. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental —SHOP in Moore street, presently occupied by Mr John Smithson, T. BULLOCK. W. P. Allen.



W. F. Allen, UCTIONEER, STOCK, STATION, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. BURNE'IT STREET, ASHBURTON. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, and General Pro duce, held 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. ALLEN, IHERMAL SPRINGS DISTRICT.— Pamphlet containing information Relative to the Sale of the Rotorua Town vahip ON SALE at the Office of this Paper AND Auctioneer, n 29



Business Notices. rjl O THE LADIES. JUST OPENING, A magnificent stock of New Drapery, Ex “[Thorne” and “Loch Cree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. HRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, 1 88 2. THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON ! S. W. Alcorn Having completed extensive alterations to the premises, giving greatly increased convenience to customers and facility for display of the enormous stock now on hand) respectfully solicits purchasers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, etc., TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK before purchasing. DRESS DEPARTMENT. The largest stock of Plain and Fancy Dress Materials ever shown in Ashburton. IMPORTED DIRECT, and wonderfully cheap. Black Lustres and Mourning Goods in endless variety. MILLINERY. Our Millinery, Bonnets, and Trimmed Hats are acknowledged by competent judges (the ladies) to carry off the palm for ta-te, elegance, and moderate price. CLOTHING. Just arrived for the holidays, a really superb assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Tweed Suits—Trousers and Vests, Paget Coats, etc., made to order from Colonial made Tweeds. Cut and style perfection. HATS. Tweed, Felt, and Straw Hats—latest shapes. HABERDASHERY. White Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Havard Shirts, Shirts of all kinds ; 7 cases Now Shirts direct from the manufacturers just opened. BE'-T VALUE in Ashburton. Hosiery, Gloves, Lace Mitts, Laces, Dress Buttons, and haberdashery goods of nil kinds now in stock. UMBRELLAS. Ladies’ Silk, Durable, and Alpaca Umbrellas, from 3s to 17s 6d, just opened ; splendid value. Ladies’ Parasols, Colored Satin, pompadour, etc., —new goods; really nice. SPECIAL NOTICE. I am clearing out my stock of Sewing Machines (Including Singer’s, Werthoim’s, and Wanzer’s) At a DISCOUNT of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT, for Cash. Everyone who wants Best Value for Money will consult their own interests purchasing their Drapery, Clothing, and Boots at S. W. ALCORN S. ONE SHILLING OFF EVERY POUND PURCHASED FOR CASH. 58=9 S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, Ashburton, II



New Turnip Seeds E 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,



B JOTS AND SHOES. THE-LITTLE SHOP IN BURNETT STREET, Three doers from East street, will be OPENED ON SATURDAY, DEC. 9th, With an entirely NEW STOCK OF ENGLISH, FOREIGN, & COLONIAL MADE BOOTS AND SHOES, Which will bo Sold at Prices hitherto unheard of in Ashburton. Long wanted ! Come at last —A really good Cutting Boot Shop. In this respect Ashburton is Jar behind other places, but \ye 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, Moors Street (Near Royal Hotel), Beg to intimate to the residents of Ash burton town and dis rict 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



- gUM 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 laige coniignment of new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gam, Stringy-bark Gum, Red Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum ; Black Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc., which they will sell at reduced prices to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. Oct. 1881. oil W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agiu«t, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorge Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle * Lampblack, <fec., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN! SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST. MENT SOCIETY. P O R S A L Bj Quarter-acre Section, No, 91, 80110 Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Tens easy W. H, GUNDRY jyj- ON E Y TO LE N D On approved-Freehold security- io various sums, at lowest currer* rates ■Vpply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO EB (under the Land Transfer Act,