in-England? A Frenchman who has a trade that can be followed in prison may work at it in his cell, pending his trial, as if'he were at home. Journey men tailors, shoemakers, watchmakers, gilders, carvers, painters on porcelain atisl enamel, etc., continue working for their employers (unless, of course, they are desperate men whom it would be dahgerous to trust with tools), and it is a touching sight enough on visiting day, to see the prisoners send out little parcels of money, for their wives, from whom they are separated by gratings. The : same sight can be witnessed in the prisons of convicted offenders. Many prisoners will deny themselves every luxury' procurable at the canteen in order to give the whole of their earn ings to their wives.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS COPYRIGHT.] Wool. " k London, Dec. 4. - At, to-day’s wool sale the catalogue comprised id,too bales. Good compe tiuohwas experienced, and prices were firmly maintained. Sir William’s Successor. ; : London, Dec. 5. It is announced that Mr F. Napier Brqome, C.M.G., Lieut.-Governor of Mauritius, has been appointed to suc ceed Sir Wm. Robinson as Governor of Western Australia. Sir Evelyn Wood Recommended. The British Government has recom mended General Sir William Evelyn Wood to the Egyptian Government for"!.appointment to the position of Comma«der-in-Chief of the Egyptian army. v .The President’s Address. Washington, Dec. 4. The message of President Arthur to Congress recommends a slower extinc tion of the national debt of the United States than has been pursued for some rime past. He further urges some abo lition of taxation, and points out that it may be expected that revenue from spirits will show a large reduction in the Customs duties.

AUSTRALIAN. , [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] To Raise the Wind. Melbourne, Yesterday. It is understood that J. E. Redmond, M.P. for New Ross, Ireland, and one of the leaders of the Irish National League, is about to visit Australia t® raise funds for the League. Produce. The Melbourne manager of the Na tional Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand (Limited), reports the local grain market to be as follows : Wheat, shipping parcels, in good de mand at 5s gd to 5s nd; malting bar ley, 3s gd to 4s, with moderate inquiry ; New Zealand oats improving; feeding qualities, 3s pd; milling ditto, 4s 2d ; duty paid and in bond, 3s 4d and 3s 8d respectively. The demand is steady but not active. Reports from country districts show that the recent heavy rains have retarded the early crops, but are. benefiting the later grain. ~ Kauri. Messrs C. A. Ross and Co., of this city, have sold consignments of kauri timber, ex Robin Hood and Taiaroa, at the following average prices at per top, feet supcn :—Hewn logs, 16s ; 'sawn flitches, 15s 6d; sawn boards, 1 inch, T9s. 1 Messrs Ross also report the sale of a cargo of white pine timber, ex Circe. Sawn boards realised 13s 3d per 100 feet super. The Reedy Creek Bank Robbery. The triql of Mr William Hill, on a charge of being concerned in the rob bery of the Colonial Bank of Australia at Reedy Creek, of which he was mana ger, in August last, was concluded to day. In absence of conclusive evidence he was acquitted. 0. . . Sir Julius, j f?ir Julius Vogel is a passenger by the Rotomahana for the Bluff, whence he twill proceed' overland to Dunedin. '!* the Late Fatal Railway Accident. " The sufferers by the late railway ac cident are generally progressing favor ably. In addition to those already re ported, Matthew Wood, suffering from "Severe injury to the spine, and Lettle wood;' from serious internal injuries. The list published by the Herald gives 132 names of persons injured, but in cludes ihany who have suffered but , slightly. -A requisition has been made to the' .Mayor of this city to call a -public meeting for the purpose of con sidering the management of the Victo cian railways. f * - [Received Dec. 6, 1.35 p.m.] - * Melbourne, To-day. In the Legislative Assembly last night Sir Bryan O’Loughlan made a state indent .regarding the Hawthorne colli sion, but deprecated any discussion on the subject at the present time. Mr Gillies made a lengthy speech, in which he “insisted that a radical change was necessary in the railway service, and declared that the political system of management had completely failed. Many other speakers followed and supported Mr Gillies. Mr Bent, Commissioner for Railways, spoke at length and defended the con duct of the railway department. A de sultory discussion followed, lasting six hours. Mr Bent later introduced a :;Billforthe better management of rail ways, which was announced in the Governor’s Speech at the opening of this'session.' The inquest on the body ’ ( bf W. 'I homas, who died from the f of injuries received by the rail way,collision at Hawthorne, was com menced yesterday, but the enquiry was adjourned to the 13th inst. Prom the Bluff. ’ Arrived, this morning—Union steam ship Ringarooma, from the Bluff.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association. 3 Resignation Accepted. • i Auckland, To-day. The Auckland Presbytery to-day ao i oeptad the Rev. Mr Breach’s resignation. Mr Breach was stationed at New Ply .* mouth. Found Dead in Bed. io.'.Mc 1 • ' • • Chbistohurch, To-day. A young woman named Mary Berry was’found dead in her bed at Philipstown this morning. She was apparently in ex cellent health when she retired to bed last'bight;. > „ >■ The Peninsula Seat. Dunedin, To-day. In the event of Mr Stout’s not contest- Mr Bastings will come out in the Liberal interest. ft . ‘Atr X.U P reason yet advanced for having Monday washing-day, the next day after Sandajr, is because cleanliness is next to w godliness.

THE ASHBURPON GOARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1882.



TOWN EDITION. [i&stierf at 4.:-5 }t.n ] New Advertisements. WANTED —The Lady who advertised Lost Ear-ring la«t September, to call at Office of this Paper. WANTED KNOWN Friedlander Bros. are Selling Crewdaon’a Calicoes at 3s lid per dozen; Colored Dress Lustres, 7s 3d; Black do, 7s lid per dozen, for cash—Bargains. 6d WANTED KNOWN—We have just Opened a splendid assortment of Ladies’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes, in the latest shapes and styles. Frxed lander Bros. 6d SPECIAL ENTRY FOR FRIDAY’S SALE, AT THE TINWALD YARDS. £ GOOD MILCH COWS. JAMESON AND ROBERTS. d 6 SUMMER FLOWER SHOW, DEC. 30, 1882. The following SPECIAL PRIVATE PRIZES are offered 6 Apples (last season), ss; best dish of Raspberries, 5s ; best 6 Gladioli (not less than three varie ties), 5s ; best dish 20 Gooseberries (size and weight), 5a ; best collection of Sweet Williams, 6s. Special entries are required in each case. ed S.B. POYNT Z.



P O R S A L E, AT OHERTSEY. The SHOP and DWELLING lately occupied by Mr Joseph Fowler, Chertsey, containing large shop and four rooms, to gether with a corner section of 1 acre 29 perches land. These business premises are situated in the most prominent portion of the rising Township of Chertsey, and to an ener getic man of small capital offers an oppor tunity seldom to be met with of obtaining, at a small cost, a home with premises to which a good business is already attached. Apply to 6d MATSON, COX & CO. HAYING taken over the CITY COM PANY BUTCHERY I intend OPENING on MONDAY NEXT, the 11th, with the Best Quality of MEAT. Having a long experience in Ashburton, and knowing the requirements of the trade, customers can rely that nothing but the best will be kept. Small Goods of all descriptions. D. MACPHERSON. N.B.—No connection with any other in the trade. Prices to defy competition. d 6 TO LET—at a very Low Rental—a COTTAGE of Five Rooms, situated at Hampstead. T, BULLOCK. WANTED KNOWN—That lam sel ling Venus Nailrod at 6s per lb.; Venus Twist, 5s 6d per lb.; Venus Navy Twist, 6s per lb.; Tricopherous, Is 3d per bottle. Enos’ Fruit Salt, 3s 3d per bottle. Also, Toys of every description, consisting of Dolls, Trumpets, Toy Drums, Tambourines, Wheelbarrows, Carts, Guns, etc., etc. F. Clark, EAST STREET. s!8



Amusements. FANCY FAIR AND TEA MEETING Will be held, by the kind permission of Dr Trevor, in his grounds, Beach WEDNESDAY, 20th DECEMBER, 1882 There will be stalls on the lawn for the sale of Articles of Clothing, Toys, Garden and Farm Produce, etc. Yocal 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, 2s ; children, Is. n3O Grand temperance demon stration, ANNIVERSARY DAY—SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. A Procession will leave the Templar Hall, at 1 p.m., for the Alfred Mill Pad docks, where FRIZES to the value of £ls will be competed for ; to be followed by a TEA in the Town Hall, at 5.30, catered by Mr Thomas Taylor. To conclude with a Vocal and Instrumental CONCERT, when Mr Weeks wil wield the baton. Tickets for the whole, 2s 6d ; Tea only, 2s ; Sports only, Is. May be obtained from all Lodges and Temperance Societies in the district, and road, Ashburton, on nil S. E. POYNTZ, Secretary, Gazette in Bankruptcy.



Ecclesiastical. * SHBURTON WESLEYAN CHURCH. ANNIVERSARY Sermons In connection with the shore Church, will be Preached on SUNDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 10th, BT THE Rev. J. S. Smalley. On MONDAY, 11th Dec., the Rev. J. S. Smalley will deliver a Lecture In the Wesleyan Church, Subject :—“ How we got the Bible ” (Illustrated by Diagrams). Tickets One Shilling each. Proceeds in aid of the Trust Punds. d 4 QATHOLIC CHURCH, j CEREMONY OF The Dedication OF THE CHURCH OF THE “HOLY NAME OP JESUS.” The Ceremony of the Dedication of the above Church will be performed by HIS LORDSHIP THE RIGHT REV. FRANCIS REDWOOD, D.D., Bishop of Wellington, on SUNDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 1882, On which occasion MOZA.RT’S TWELFTH MASS Will be sung by a united Choir, under the directorship of Mr H. Gates. Admission will be by ticket ouly, to be had at the Presbytery. The Ceremony will commence at 11 o’clock sharp, and Mass will be sung by the Very Rev. L. M. Ginaty, S.M., M.A., Christchurch. Vespers at 7 p.m. DR REDWOOD WILL PREACH.



At both Ceremonies there will bo an offertory and collection. ' EDMOND COFFEY, The Presbytery, Ashburton. Tenders. HUTT ROAD BOARD. TENDERS, addressed to the Chairman, will be received up till 1 p.m. on THURS DAY, the 14th instant, for the following works, viz.: — Formation, full width, 320 chains of the Chertsey road, from Barrhill road to Mircham. Formation of about 120 chains of the Lower Boundary road. Specifications can be seen at the office of the Board, Methven. \V. B. COMPTON, b 5 Overseer. V. R. gUPPLIES TO ASHBURTON HOME. The Hospital and Charitable Aid Board invito Tenders for the SUPPLY of PRO VISIONS, FUEL, etc., to the Home at Ashburton for Twelve Months, commenc ing Ist January, and terminating Slat December, 1883. Full particulars and forms of tender can be obtained from the Master at the Home. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman of the Board, will be jeceived by the under signed up to noon of MONDAY, Decem ber 11th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, J. E. MARCH. Charitable Aid Office, Christchurch, 29th Nov., 18S2. 4d Lost. POUNDS REWARD. On or about the 22nd June, 1882, last, Mr HUGH ANDREW ANDERSON, of Methven, disappeared from his farm, and was reported LOST on the Methven Ranges. The above Reward will be paid to any person who will give such informa tion as will lead to the recovery of his re mains. NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, LIMITED, 214, Cashel street, b 5 Christchurch. 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 Secretary. -ji fl-R. F. G, THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given, au2l N o E. All RATES DUE to the Upper Ash burton Road Board to be paid to Mr Jephson, at his office, Tinwald. DONALD McLEAN, n 25 Chairman. s H E R N G. SHEARING will commence at Lag mhor Station on FRIDAY, Ist December. DONALD McLEAN, n 25 Lagmhor. 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’ Room, Baring square, or attend at their own houses, if desired. Terms (per Quarter) —Young Children, One Guinea ; Adults, 30s. Lessons also given in French, Drawing, 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, Tancred street. si Thermal springs district.— Pamphlet containing information relative to the Sale of the Rotorua Town ship ON SALE at the Office of this Paper



jy^OTIOE —The Ashburton Guardian it a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Art* J N BANKRUPTCY. A the matter of SAMUEL BROWN, a debtor, a FIRST and FINAL DIVI DEND of 20a in the £ will bo payable on all proved and admitted claims against the above Estate, at our Office, 202, Hereford street, Christchurch, on and after MONDAY, Dec. 11th, inst. DE VEAUX & CO. Dated at Christchurch, December sth, 1882. d 6 THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day's *-7,8, up hour of going to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



Robert Wilkin and 00. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8. Messrs robt. wilkin & ca are instructed by Messrs and Carter to sell by Public Auction (in conjunction with Messrs Jameson and Roberts) ON FRIDAY NEXT, AT THE TINWALD SALEYARDS, ABOUT g Q HORSES, Consisting of Draught Mares and Geldings, by the imported horses Meriton, Billy Fairplay, and Dundee Light Harness Horses and Hacks, by Traitor, Dexter, and Liberal. The above are a very superior lot of animals, have been well taken care of, and most of them have been in regular work. Sale will commence at 12 o’clock sharp. ROBT. WILKIN & CO., Christchurch ; JAMESON & ROBERTS, d 4 Ashburton. 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 be made on or before FRIDAY, Bth inst. TB U L L O C K , , Auctioneer.



T. Bullock, UCTIONEER, ESTATE x\_ AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. B A Z A A R, BUENE'J’T street, Ashbukton. A UCTIONEER’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 lease 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 & low price and liberal terms. ' For full particu lars, apply to T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. LET—A Six-roomed HOUSE in 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. M O N E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T O E T . SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to 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 COTTAGE of 5 Rooms, together with a Quarter Acre Section, situated at Hampstead, 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, j_ together with shop and dwelling house, near Post office. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental, Central BOARDINGHOUSE, in the Tri able, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. T. BULLOCK. W. P. Allen. W. F. Allen, Auctioneer, stock, station, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burnett steeet, 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. ALL EN, Auctioneer. n 29 Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, OARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 4 5o George Swann, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Hereford street, Christchurch. jUB



Matson, Coz, 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 HAVE NOW ON HAND



FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS, FENCING WIRE of All Sizes—BARBED and PLAIN. GREEN ar.d YELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. SKIRVTN 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 tha CANTERBURY WOOL SALES’, or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL FINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE, ON SATURDAYS, At 11 o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS 'On TUESDAY, DEC. 12. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton. s 30



For Sale. F OR SALE CHEAP. First-Class FIREPROOF SAFE ; best maker, 3ft x 2ft 6:u x 2ft. n 25 MATSON, COX & CO. 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 Tinwaud. oB Grass seed strippers. With all the latest improvements, ON SALE by the undersigned. d 4 JaMEPON A ROBERTS. Public Companies. -\TEW ZEALAND LOAN A MER- J\ 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. DNDERTAKES 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 Low r est Current Rates.



AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co. : b 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, ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital ... £2,000,000 Fire Fund 1,201,243 Life Fund 3,380,107 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c THE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton. nlO Ashburton. Premiums for 1880 951,173



To Let. F ARM TO L B T. A very compact and useful FARM ul 1;‘0 ACRES, close to Tinwald. Posses sion can b‘- given 3rd December next, JAMESON <fc ROBERTS, nlB Ashburton. Business Notices Summer Fashions. T HAVE now Opened up 40 Cases of NEW GOODS for the season, im ported direct from the Home Markers. All the Latest Novelties in Ladies’ Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Sun-Shades, Dress Goods, Prints, Satteens, Oatmeal Cloth, Laces, etc. Also an immense Stock of Household Drapery, Carpets, etc. S. W. ALCORN, 025 East street. OTICE TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID & GRAY, Ashbur ton, having secured the services of a thoroughly experienced Mechanic, are now prepared to Repair Reapers and Binders of all makers, also, Combines, Engines, and all sorts of Machinery. Being the only Firm in Ashburton who have got Machinery adapted for this purpose, with Steam Power, all necessary repairs can be done on the Premises, and at the lowest possible price. We have in Stock Binder Wire and Twine of a first-class quality ; also, best Machine Oils. REID & GRAY, o!9 Cameron street. BREWERY, A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Cameron street, Ashburton. 024 AND TOWNSHEND, having entered into PARTNERSHIP, are prepared to give the highest Cash Prices for WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRAST 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. MB THOMAS MUTTER BEGS to announce that, having sold his General Store Business, he has NOW OPENED IN THK SADDLERY LINE. Mr T. M.’s 24 years experience in that line is a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to him will be executed in a workmanlike manner. Workmen sent out. Christchurch Prices Guaranteed. MR THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street, 180 South Kakaia. JH-EW INDUSTRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to bo left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 350 c SPRING FRUITS & VEGETABLES. W. T. Davison Has now a Large Slock of the above, consisting of Peas, New Potatoes, Cucum bers, Gooseberries, and Rhubarb ; also, Oranges, Apples, and a large stock of con fectionery, and all kinds of cooling drinks for the hot months. W. T. DAVISON, Left hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. NOW LANDING Ex ships “Good Templar” and “ Kestrel,” from Stewart’s Island, TWO CARGOES OF BEST RED PINE, Which will be SOLD CHEAP. WEATHER BOARDS FROM 10s per 100 ft (sup.) upwards. ALWAYS IN STOCK- Doors Sashes Nails Roofing Iron Fencing Wire V.D.L. Shingles Palings Timber Baltic Deals Flooring Match-lining And all requisites for the Trade. AGENT for the Phoenix Fire Office of London. Alpheus Hayej, TIMBER MERCHANT, Co Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, Manager.



New Turnip Seeds. have this day received, per Orient steamer Austral, a supply of the newest TURNIP SEEDS harvested in England in August last. The sample is one of the best imported. An inspection is invited. Jameson & Roberts, nil Ashsueton,



BUILDINGS Robert Alcorn Has now on sale the greatest variety of articles to be found, perhaps, in any similar establishment in New Zealand. If you want GOOD TEA, go to R. Alcorn’s Tea Warehouse. Tea is my Specialty, and being imported direct, and selected by one of the best tasters in the world, I can give better value than any other house in the colony. My 3s tea is equal to any to be had in Dunedin or Christchurch for 3s 6d or 4s ; in fact, it cannot be sur passed. Good tea, 2s per lb. If you want GOOD GROCERIES, go to R. Alcorn’s Provision Warehouse, where you can get everything of the Best Quality, and at the lowest ro: sible price. If you want IRONMONGERY, go to R. Alcorn’s Ironmongery Warehouse, where you will get everything, except anchors. If you want CLOTHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner Shop. A perfect fit and good quality gu rranteed. The latest styles at one-third less than from Christchurch tailors. If you want BOOTS and SHOES, for all sorts and sizes, and of good quality and every price, go to R. Alcorn's Corner Shop. If you are FURNISHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Furnishing Warehouse for China, Glass, and Earthenware. R. Al corn has now landed, ex Marlborough, a large shipment from the best English, Scotch, and Irish Potteries, among which are all the latest novelties in FANCY GOODS—suitable for Christmas presents. yss- Thk Whole of the Shops ape At tached in Saunders’ Buildings. 589 d REARMING SACRIFICE. HAYES & CO., Late Ready-Money Richards, Are determined to clear the WHOLE OF THEIR STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &c., &c, Before moving into their NEW PREMISES. Good Grey Twill Sheeting, B|d Splendid Calicoes, 3d A Fine Lot of Cambric Prints, 3|d Job Lot of Shirtings, 4fd 500 more Zulu Hats, 4id A Splendid Line of Good Tweed, Trousers, 9s 6d First-class Lot of Men’s Moles are clearing, 6s 9d 200 Good T weed Suits, from 24s 6d Lot of Men’s Strong Shirts, Is 3d THE BOOT DEPARTMENT is IMMENSE. 400 Children’s Balmorals, 10£d 250 Girls’ Kid Elastic Sides, 3s 175 Ladies’ Eastings, 5s 9d 72 Ladies’ House Boots, 3s lid. 60 Ladies’ Superior Kid Boots, slightly damaged, Gs. 130 Men’s Patent Slippers, 3s THESE GOODS ARE WORTH 25 PER CENT. MORE. OUR COLONIAL BOOTS ARE SPLENDID VALUE. OBLIGE BY ROLLING UP and SECURING the BARGAINS. n 4 Vincent and Dow, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, & PAPER HANGERS, Moork Street (Near Royal Hotel), Beg to intimate to the residents of Ash. burton town and dial 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 26



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



2g PER cent, discount. Sewing Machines. SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES WERTHEIM SEWING MA CHINES WANZER SEWING MACHINES (Hand and. Treadle). On account of want of room, S. W Alcorn has decided to dispose of his stock of the above Machines at a Discount of 25 per cent., FOR CASH. Ladies in want of a Machine will do well to secure one quickly. S. W. Alcorn, EAST STREET. ||UM SEED. GUM SEED. WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received, x s.s. Rotoma* hana from Hobart, a lai £,e consignment of new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gnni, 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 agiutt, 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 Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., Ac. COAL ANDc FIREWOOD. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN! SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST. MENT SOCIETY. P O R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bnllo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY M OKET T O LEND On approved Freehold security is various sums, at lowest currec* tatea Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (under the land Transfer Ac(