disposed of for a total of 226. The match was continued to-day, and when stumps were drawn the visitors had scored 269 for the loss of nine wickets.

SPORTING.

WAIMATE RACES. ; [by telegraph,] [from our own correspondent.] In spite of the very unfavorable weather which prevailed, there was a good atten dant at the races held here yesterday. Seven events figured on the card, and nearly all the finishes were close. The totalisators, of which there were two, under' the J charge of Mr Dodge, of Oamaru, did excellent business, close on LSOO being passed through. Appended are the results of the various events : Hurdles, 30 so vs ; 2 miles.

Milo, lOat 51b ... 1 Captain, 9«f7lb ... 2 Wfldboy, list 3 Albion also started. A very close race ensued between Captain and Milo, the hitter eventually coming in first. Waimatk County Hack Hurdle Race, of 15 sovs; 1J miles. Mr M. Sherwin jun’s Mody ... 1 WAtmatr Handicap, of 40 sovs; 2 miles. Albion, 7st 101 b 1 Mokorakara, 7at 51b 2 Violin, Sat 3 Violin was distanced, but the other horses kept well together, both running splendidly. County Purse, 25 sovs; 1 mile. Mokarakara, 9st 1 Hinerna, 7st 51bs 2 Magician, Bst 81b 3 Seven horses started for this event, but Mokarakara had a very easy task and won easily. Publicans’ Handicap, ,40 sovs; miles. Milo, 6st 101 b 1 Mokarakara, 7st 81b 2

Violin, Bst 3 Oalamante and Swindler also ran. Mo karakara and Milo raced well together, but on entering the straight it was seen that the latter had the advantage, and coming way, he won rather easily by two lengths. The Hack Seizing Rack, was won by Mr- A. M'Kay’s Horatio, Nellie being second. Six ran.

The Consolation Race, of 15 sovs, was soonred by Violin, Swindler second, and Hinerna third. The last mentioned had a good chance of winning, but unfortu nately ran off the course.

0.J.0. SUMMER MEETING. The following acceptances wore received last night for the undermentioned events, to be run on New Year’s Day : New Teak’s Wbltek Plate Handicap ; mile?. st. lb. st. lb. Salvage ... 10 3 The Curate 7 3 King Quail 811 Blue Jacket 7 0 Whitbach ... 8 7 The weights for the above have been raised 71b in consequence of the top weight (Natator, 10st 71b) not accepting. Midsummer Two-year-old Handicap ; 5 furlongs, st. lb. I st. lb. Fair Agnes Helena ... 712 colt ... 8 7 bribery colt 7 0 Barnaby ... 8 5 Trickster ... 6 2 Water Nymph ... 7 12 The weights ,for the above have been raised 31b in consequence of the top weight (Oudeis, 9st 51b) not accepting.

V.R.C. CHAMPION STAKES. [redter’s telegrams--copyright.] [Received Dec. 28, 2.15 p.ra] Melbourne, To-day. The following is the latest betting on the Champion Stakes 6 to 4 agst Navigator 2 to 1 Commotion 7 to 1 - Guesswork 8 to 1— Darebin

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] [Received Dec. 28, 1140 a.m.] Release of the Supposed Phoenix Park Assassin. London, Dec. 27. William Westgate, who confessed to having participated in the murder of Lord F. Cavendish and Mr Burke, and who recently arrived in custody from Jamaica, has been examined, but has been found not guilty and accordingly discharged. The Egyptian Rebels. Cairo, Dec. 26. The Khedive has decreed that the remaining leaders of the late rebellion, besides those exiled to Ceylon, shall be banished. The sentences range from so years downwards. ___

AUSTRALIAN.

[BKCTBr’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Commercial. Melbourne, yesterday. Shipping wheat is quoted at 4s Bd, with downward tendency; malting bar ley is steady at 3s pd to 4s; New Zea land oats continue weak ; feeding sorts are worth from 3s pd to 4s, and milling ditto from 4s to 4s 2d. Shipping. Sailed—Manapouri, for the Bluff. [Received Dec. 28, 10 a.m.] Melbourne, To-day. Arrived, this morning—Union Com pany’s s.s. Arawata, from the Bluff. The Banks’ Bate of Interest Raised. The Associated Banks have raised the rate of interest on deposits by 1 per cent, but the lending rates are un touched. [Received Dec. 28, 2.15 p.ra.] The Suez Mail. .Arrived, yesterday—P. and O. Com pany’s s.s. Ballarat with inward Suez mail.

TELEGRAMS.

{PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.! The San Francisco Mail. * Wellington, To-day. Tha City of Sydney, with the English mails, left San Francisco for Auckland on the 18th inst., two days late. The Aus tralia, with the December colonial mails, arrived at San Francisco from Auckland or the 25th inst., three days in advance of due date. The Criminal List. Dunedin, To-day. Seven cases, including the Papakaio murder case, are set down for trial at the criminal sessions. Heavy Weather. The heavy rain continues, and it is feared that all the .New Year festivities will bo stopped.

THE AFHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1882.



“If you pull out one grey hair, ten wijl coma to the funeral,” she said. “Never mind,” was the reply, “so long as they all coma in black.”



TOWN EDITION. Tissued at 4.45 p.w*.] New Advertisements. WANTED to Purchase—A good Car eer’s EXPRESSand HARNESS, apply W, E. Bond, Longbeach Coach. d 27



New Advertisements, POSTPONEMENT OF SALE TILL WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3. WAKANUL TO CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. CLEARING SALE OF CONTRACTOR’S PLANT. Messrs j. t. ford & go., from instructions received from Mr John Black, contractor and farmer, Wakanui, will sell at HfS HOMESTEAD, Adjoining the Wakanui Schoolhouse, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3. At 11 a.ra., The whole of his well-selected Plant, Consisting of— -28 First-class DRAUGHT MARES and GELDINGS 2 2-Horse Dll AYS with Frames 7 TIP DRAYS 1 8-Horse WAGON 1 SPRING TRAP 2 3-Furrow PLOUGHS, by Reid and Gray 1 2-Furrow PLOUGH, by Reid and Gray 4 Single-Furrow PLOUGHS 1 McSherry DRILL 1 CAMBRIDGE ROLLER 1 Bentall 2 HOKSE POWER and CHAFF CUTTER 1 Bentall CORN-CRUSHER 2 McCormick’s REAPERS and BINDERS 2 Harvester Kings REAPERS and BINDERS 1 Deering STRING REAPER and BINDER 1 Osborne WIRE REAPER and BINDER 1 Samuelson’s REAPER and BINDER Also, A large quantity of Plough, Leading, and Shaft HARNESS, Portable Forge and Anvil, 12 Road Scoops, Iron Tank, and a quantity of other useful articles.



The Auctioneers beg to draw special at tention to this important sale on account of the Horses having all been carefully selected by Mr Black. Most of them are young, and are well known to be some of the best workers in the district. The Implements have all been kept in first-class repair, an i will compare favor ably with new. As it is Mr Black’s intention to retire from the contracting work, the whole of the Plant advertised will be sold. Full particulars at sale, or by enquiry to MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO., Christchurch ; Or, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., d2B Ashburton. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY, 1883. The following alterations in the ordin ary time-table will be made for Ist Janu ary, 1883; — In lieu of the 7.30 a.m. train from Timaru to Ashburton, and the 10.55 a.m. train from Ashburton to Christchurch, a train will run as under :



or set down passengers if required. The morning train from Methvon to Rakaia will run same as on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The evening train from Rakaia to Meth ven will run 20 minutes later than usual. The evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton will start at 4.50 p. m., and run 35 minutes later that! usual.



Goods traffic will be suspended. FARES: All ordinary single fare tickets issued from 21at December to 2nd January will be available for return up to and including the Bth January. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, December 27th, 1882. d2B



ZEALAND RAILWAYS Christchurch Section. CHjEAP FARES TO DUNEDIN, INVERCARGILL, AND THE LAKES, FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS, By Ordinary Trains and a Special Night Train on 30 ih Dec. RETURN FARES



Tickets at the above fares will be issued for the Express Tram on the 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 26th, 29th, and 30th December, and Ist January, and will be available for return up to and including the Bth January. The journey may be broken at any »tation, and passengers for Kingston may travel either via Invercargill or the Waimea Plains Railway. A steamer runs from Kingston in connection with the trains by the latter route. J59-A Special Night Train will leave Christchurch at 8.10 p. m. on the 30th December, and be due to leave Ashbur ton at 10.30 p.m., Temuka at 12.10 a.ra., and Timaru at 12.50 a. m. (not stopping at intermediate stations), arriving at Dune din at 7.50 a. m. Fares as above. The following arrangements as to fares generally will also be in force : All Ordinary Single Fare Tickets issued from 21st December to 2nd Janu ary will be available for Return up to and including the Bth January. FRED. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Dec. 13th, 1882. 28d



New Adv3r'cments. i n ANTED.—A Good NURSEMAID, VV aged about 16. Apply to Mrs G. D. Buanson , Cox Street. 1710UND. A BAY HORSE, with J Saddle on. Owner can have the earns by calling and paying expenses at A. Hbwson’s Stables, Ashburton. STRAYED, from Chertsey, on Sunday, the 24th, a Chestnut GELDING, aged six years, Roman nose, white face; no visible brands; silver mane and tail ; newly shod. The finder will be rewarded. Apply either to Station-master or B. 0 T I C E. All ACCOUNTS in connection with with the late Concert and Ball must be rendered to the undersigned on or be fore 7 p.m. on SATURDAY, 30th. SAMUIL NELSON, Hon. Secretary, No. 23, Loyal Orange Lodge. Ashburton, 2Sth Dec., 1882. 28d I HAVE This Day SOLD the Stock, Book Debts, etc., in the Estate of Burgs and Beid to Mr Charles Bain, who is authorised to Collect all Debts in the Estate. All DEBTS due to the above Estate must be PAID at once, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken. Mason, Chertsey. 28d JOSEPH CLARK, Trustee. 28d CHAS. BAIN.



X $ gOMERSET LODGE. The Regular Monthly MEETING of this Lodge will be held TO-MORROW EVENING, at 7.30, in the Hall, Tancred street. Visiting Brethren in vited. By order of the W. M., JOHN DAVISON, 23n Hon. Sec.



WANTED KNOWN—That lam sel ling Yenus Naiirod at 6s per lb.; Venus Twist, 5s 6d per lb.; Yenus 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



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co. I. r rT? O y;RS .t YA.LIA.IUUS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. \ n LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terras. 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 and YELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. SKIRVIN SWEDES, and other TURNIP SEEDS ef 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— I REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. i ' i ■ • Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALE?, or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales OE HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL FINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE,



SATURDAYS, At 11 o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will he held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, JAN. 9. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency 00. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and 00. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, A 00. WEST STREET, Ashburton. b 30 MATSON, COX & CO. have for SALE upon reasonable terms, the follow ing Properties, besides ethers too numer ous to particularise ; Acres.



Amusements. pHRENOLOGY. PROFESSOR LIO MEDO, the Great American PHRENOLOGIST, will arrive in Ashburton shortly, and will deliver a course of LECTURES, showing the in fluence of Phrenology on the Brain and Character of the Human Race. d'i7 Tenders. mENDERS are invited for CUTTING, L BINDING, and STOCKING about one thousand acres of Crop at Lyndhurat, near Methven. Tenders for the whole or blocks of not less than 200 acres to be sent in by December 31st, to L. & E. COSTER, Somerton, 21d South Rakaia. RENDERS WANTED—For CUT j TING, BINDING, STOCKING, and STACKING 300 Acres of Oats, and 400 Acres of Wheat at Dromore, for Peter Grant. Tenders to bo sent to H. Brit ton, Cameron street, Ashburton, not later than MONDAY, January Ist, 1883. d27 rnENDERS wanted for CUTTING, i STOCKING, CARTING, and STACKING 400 Acres of Crop, in the Hinds district. Tenders to be sent in to Messrs Poyntz and Co., on or before FRIDAY, sth January, either for the whole or in blocks of 100 Acres each.



For Sale. FOR SALE—A Deering Twine BIN DER, in good working order, now cutting oats for me. Delivery will be given on Thursday or Friday. H. W. PARSONS, Seafield. Dec. 26, 1882. d 26 B 1 N D E R TWINE. AND BINDER WIRE, FOR SALE, At Lowest current rates. JAMESON and ROBERTS, Ashburton. 0 R S E, A comfortable 5-Roomed COTTAGE, situated North East Belt; finished throughout with every convenience for a family residence. Section enclosed by well-grown live fence and belt of trees. Apply to C. B. M. BRANSON, General Agent, East street; Or Mr W. W. White, on Premises. E For s a 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 mHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that Thb 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. The Ashburton Guardian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and also in Rakaia, Chertsey, Seafield, Meth ven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanui, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks, Tinwald, Winslow, Waterton, an every part of the County of Ashburton within the reach of postal communicat thus being the best general as well as local medium for Advertising.



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 Beafield, 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 Rangitata, improved ... ... 380 Wakanui, improved ... ... 222 Temuka, improved ... ... 800 Bangitata, fenced ... ... ... 940 Va’etta, unimproved ... ... 317 Wakanui road, thoroughly im proved ... ... ... ~. 94 Hinds, improved ... ... ... 800 Wssierfield 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. Lost. rjIFN SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST, in ASHBURTON—A folded MAP. Apply, Office of this Paper. 27d Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 45e ~jfy|~R. F. G. THOMAS, Suroeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given. au2l



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 C months or over. J. WARD, n!6 Secretary. rjIINWALD STORE. NOTICE, The TIN WALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management of Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will be attended to as formerly. 23d Business Notices. ~VT OTIOE OF REMOVAL.— Hayes & 13) Co., Ready Money Drapers, have REMOVED to Bullock’s ARCADE. au!2



HRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENT ! ! Wish to draw special attention to their Large and New Stock of CHRISTMAS LINES, Consisting of all the Latest Fashions and Novelties for the approaching Festive Season—Just Landed at Timaru, ex Seatoller, from London direct. Prices as usual. DIMANT & COE, Vxctoeia House, East street south, Ashburton. 18d Dimant & Coe, OF VICTORIA HOUSE, East stkeet south,



Business Notices. I IRONMONGERY Ironmongery. We have lately ADDED TO OUR STOCKS LARGE QUANTITIES OF English and American HARDWARE, Ex Rangitikei Rakaia Thorne City of Bombay Lurline Horsa FROM LONDON. Ex Lutterworth Coryphin Pleiades Wairoa Waimate Hurunui Ex Amy Maine, FROM LIVERPOOL. Silver Lining, FROM NEW YORK. And to arrive, Triton, FROM LONDON ; and Pio FROM NEW YORK. The following are s me of the lines lately imported, which we are selling at LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES—



BINDING WIRE. “ WHITE CROSS SOFT STEEL, Acknowledged to be the BEST MANUFACTURED, Binding Twine, Manilla Seaming Twine, 5 ply Reaper and Binder Fittings, reduced prices Hornsby’s Plough Shares, Circle brand Corn Sacks, beat quality, 4 bushels REAPERS & BINDERS OF ALL KINDS SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATES. Galvanised Iron, 5 to 10 feet Sheet' Lead, to 51bs Sheet Zinc, plain and perforated Fencing Wire, 2 and 4 barb ~ ~ plain. Nos. 8,9, and 10 Fencing Staples, l^- t Little’s Sheep Dip SPERM, OLIVE, LARD, CASTOR, and COLZA OILS. Neatsfoot Oil, for harness Oils, Paints, Colors, and Yarnishes, great Variety Wire Nails, 1 to 6in Eubank’s Nails, 2 to 7in Wire Netting, £ to Sin mesh



Andrew Orr TTTOULD cad the attention of the VV Public to the great advantage of Purchasing their GROCERIES CROCKERY and GLASSWARE' At his Establishment, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. Teas, from Is 9d upwards New Currants, 6d per lb Valencia Raisins Sultana Raisins Best White Sugar, 4id Coffee, loose or in tins, best quality. It is useless to quote piicss as every article will be Sold at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. Families waited on for Orders Weekly, and Goods Delivered in every part of the town. ANDREW ORR. Drapery and Clothing Establishment, East street. 23d



I M B E R, TIMBER, Timber. The undersigned has now in stock and to arrive— -40,000ft Best Red Pine, ex Spray 30,000 ft ~ „ „ ~ Agusta 30,000 ft ~ ~ ~ ~ Templar 25.000 ft ~ ~ ~ ~ Kestrel 30,000 ft ~ ~ ~ ~ Anna From Patterson’s Inlet; Also, 20,000 ft Best Match Lining, ex Torea, From North— The WHOLE of which will be sold at cheap rates to make room for fresh ship n ent. SHORT FIREWOOD and best NEWCASTLE COAL Always in stock ;



Alpheus Hayesj, TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, 6c Manager, OF REMOVAL. The Undersigned takes this opportunity of thanking his numerous patrons and the public generally for the liberal share of support accorded to him during the past, and intimates that he has REMOVED from Saunders’ Buildings to PROSPECT BUILDINGS, East street (next Mr Murray’s, watch maker), and hopes, by still continuing to keep a good article, to be favored with a fair share of public support. J. BANGER, Prospect Buildings, East street. 529



BICYCLES, ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS. Bar and Sh( et Iron Files and Rasps, all kinds Horse Nails, 7 to 14 Bolts and Nuts, all skes Ranges, Colonial and English Grates, ground fropts and common Lamps, in great variety, from 2s 6d to 60s Lawn Mowers—“ The Easy ’’ Manilla Rope, 1 to Sin Plough Line, superior quality Milk Pans, Churns, and Buckets Baths and Sponges, of all kinds Fenders, from 5s to L 5 Fire Irons, from 5s to 60s Guns, from 25s to L3O NEW HAMMERLESS GUNS. Revolvers, Powder, Shot, Caps, etc. Carpenters’ Tools, a fine assortment of new goods BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY OF EVER\ DESCRIPTION Pumps and Piping FURNISHING IRONMONGERY Table Cutlery anl Plated Goods, supe rior quality Portable Boilers Portable Forges Scales and Weights Weighing Machines Holloware, tin, tinned, and enamelled PRESERVING PANS, Copper and Enamelled Washing Machines, Wringers, and Mangles PRIZE FILTERS Gent’s Tool Chests, 66 tools Gorse Knives, Slashers, and Trimming Hooks Scythes and Handles Grindstones and Fittings Hay Forks and Rakes Garden Tools, all kinds Sewing Machines, Standard and Wheeler and Wilson Leather Belting



GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. We hold largo stocks of Superior Goods, and as quality is the test of value, we do not quote prices, but we will not be undersold by any respectable house. TEA. We import this brand \ Orb, & Co., \ A / \ / DIRECT FROM CHJNA, And guarantee it for Purity Strength, and flavor. Orr and Co., Importers of ENGLISH AND AMERICAN HARDWARE, East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. Agents for The Australian Mercantile Union Insurance Company, 422



Jpi'AVv.YESTERS 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 Timaru, in a field trial, against all comers, 28th January, 1882. As only a limited number remain un sold early application is necessary, to ROBERT WILKIN & CO., dl4 Christchurch and Timaru. MR THOMAS MUTTER BEGS to announce that, having sold his General Store Business, he has NOW OPENED IN THE 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 Rakaia.



Business Notices. QIPLENDID SHOW Of New Goods—Value Extraordinary. Ladies’ Boots at 4s Cd ; worth 7s 6d Girls’ Fine Kid Boots at 3s lid 1 Lot Lad'es’ Costumes at 6s Cd and 8a 6d. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN ALL CLASSES OF GOODS. Men’s Hats from Is 6d upwards Men’s Shirts from la 4d. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN CARPETS AND FLOORCLOTHS. DRESSMAKING IS STRICTLY LOOKED AFTER, AND GOOD FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED. HRISTMAS HOLIDAYS; 1 88 2. THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON! S. W. Alcorn Having completed extensive alterations to the premises, giving greatly convenience to customers and facility for display of the enormous stock now on hand» lespectfully 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 Ashbarton. 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 taste, elegance, and moderate price. CLOTHING. Just arrived for the holidays, a really superb assortment of Men’s and Boy*’ Tweed Suits—Trousers and Yeats, 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 New Shirts direct from the manufacturers just opened. BEST VALUE in Ashburton'. 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 * 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, Wertheim’s, and Wanzer’s) At a DISCOUNT of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT, for Cash. Everyone who wants Beat Value for Money will consult their own interests by purchasing their Drapery, Clothing, and Boots at S. W, ALCORN S. ONE SHILLING OFF EVERY POUND PURCHASED FOR CASH. S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, Ashburton, 1



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 consignment of new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in eluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gum, Stringy-bark Gum, Red Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum ; Blarfe Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc., which they will sell at reduced prices to olear the lot. Oct. 1881. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. o 21 W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agkiSt. 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 Gone Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &0., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD.



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 Ashbdrxon,



THE GREAT QUESTlON—namely, Where can we get genuine Teas, and properly blended so as to secure the greatest amount of strength and flavor— having been solved by Nelson, Moate and Co., it remains only for me, as agent, to assure that part of the public who may not have tried them that they are really what it is said they are. I have many customers who buy these Teas in packets and boxes regularly, and all seem, and many say they are, well pleased both as regards quality and price. My friends of the ungentler sex will excuse me if I direct the attention of the ladies to these superior Teas, because their palates, not being vititiat d by tobacco, are able to appreciate the fine aroma. For Christmas supplies see another advertisement. While wishing all my kind friends the compliments of the season, I would add that I feel grateful for the liberal support 1 have received since starting business, and in future I shall do my best to deserve the confidence of those who favor me with their orders. H. M. CARSON, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, next Rank of New Zealand, East street, sll Fruit for preserving.—a. w. RANDELL begs to announce that he has a very large stock of Rhubarb, which he can sell at the exceedingly low price of One Penny Per Ifi. The fruit is now remarkably fit for preserving pur poses, and intending purchasers are in vited to inspect before purchasing else where. A. W, R. guarantees that better Rhubarb, for quality, is not obtainable in Ashburton. Purchasers calling at the gardens can obtain fruit and vegetables at wholesale prices. A few tons of the best Kidney Potatoes to be sold at the gardens wholesale, and at the shop retail. Sum mer drinks of all kinds. Also, a large stock of Confectionery, Lollies, Etc. A. W. Randell, Right-hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton.



Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE SURANCE & MARINE COMPANY, in: STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST. MENT SOCIETY. P O R 8 A- L a Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, 80110 Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Tens easy W. H. SUNDRY jy-ONEY T Q LEND On approved Freehold security M > various sums, at lowest cwxen* tales' •vpply to W. H. Gundry* LICENSED LAND BRa Hjjf (under the Land Transfer Aotk