first on the card, was-; Shepherdess, who was scratched. Schoolboy waa over the first hurdle first, closely followed by Brenda and Stockings, who took the second hurdle together, the rest being pretty well together. Rounding the back of the course the same order was'maintained, save that school boy had by this time improved his lead. In taking the third diurdle he dropped out and fell back, Captain taking his place, Brenda being well up. Very soon the mare was running on even terms with Captain, the rest well up. This order was maintained to the famsh, the two leaders taking the last hurdle to gether. An exciting race ensued up the’ straight for home, Brenda landing a winner t>y nearly a length, Muscat being a had third.* The totalisator showed t.UI on the winner, the“div.” being* iea». ’ Maiden Plate. Contessa (Butler) .... v 1 .Marchioness -Neil (Wattie), 2£lb over ijweight, ... Fair Nell Perritt) ... ... ••• J This rape brought out the biggest field of the day, <he whole of the eight figuring oh the card facing the starter. After, some fiddling at the post a fair start was effected, Contessa, the favorite, cut out 'the 'running, Mor being close up, Mar chioness Neil third, Fair Nell fourth, the rest tailing off. This order was maintained to the hack of the course, where JW archioness. Neil ran into second place, Contessa still: leading, the rest straggling. - In this order the; horses reached the straight, and a most exciting race up the straight between Contessa, Marchioness Neil, and Fair Nell. Contessa won a hard fought -r ttce by ft neck, Fair Nell being a third. There waa very little betting; two to one being offered bar one. -The - totalisator showed L 237, giving a dividend, of LI 19s to the I® B spotters of the win-’ .nee... ‘■ .; w ,Ashburton Cup. Welcome Jack (Wattie) ... ••• 1 Turquoise;(J. Webster) ... ‘ ••• 2 {The Curate (A. Webster) ... ... f " ■ After half a hour’s fiddling at the post, the horses got away to an indifferent start. Curate got away witn the lead, followed closely by Welcome Jack and Turquoise, in the order named. At the back of the course Speculation led, Li Curate second,’ Welcome Jack third, tur quoise several lengths away. This order was maintained to the home turn, when the four -were upon level terms. Welcome Jack now came away amidst great excitemept, and won a hot race by a length and a half. The winner was the favorite, while Speculation, who was in the pink of condition, was fancied by not a few. The totalisator showed 414 in vestors, 190 on.the winner ; dividend, LI 19s; ~ ; Ladies Pdbse. ■Comet /Winnie:... i Minnie ••• ••• d Comet was the hot favorite, and won a capital race by half a length, Minnie a I fair third. The totalisator showed 125 l ijifbßtora—B4 on the winner ; dividend, 265.. h f . ' ■ ■

THE WELLINGTON CUP-

V 1 ■/ [by telegkaph.J , - Wellington, To-day. Tasman has been scratched for the Wellingtob Cup, DUNEDIN J. O. SPRING MEETING The following entries and acceptances for the Spring Meeting were received last night:— , , HuedLß Race. Agent, Medway, Mo karakara, Ovar draft, Robiu Hood, Gang : Awa’, Don Jose. -Ex Andkew’s Handicap. —Lady Lmma, nTbsman; Turquoise, Adamant, Sir Garnet. ;t; Spuing Handicap. —Tasman, Somnus, Bangatira, Turquoise, Nautilus, Adamant, Gitana, Violin, Maribyrnong. _ , , Novel Race. —Aurora, Amulet,. Lon I, Jose, Flageolet, Annie, Quiver, Maiden Plate.- -Maribyrnong, Violin, Aurora, Coupon, Contessa, Miss King -filly. Selling Race,— Amulet, Gang, Awa, Flageolet, Eugene, Aurora, Mr Kirby s .vbayirojure.

THE vQTTiiTmww.. ATTATOIAN WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 22, 188 a.



New Advertisements. TXT ANTE D-A competent GAR- W DENER, eithermarried or sinde. i Apply personally at Mr Waymouth’s Office, Hereford street, Christchurch, on Tuesday, 28th inst. WANTED —A MARRIED COUPLE. The woman to cook at manager’s house, and the man to act as general station hand or gardener. Apply person ally at Mr Waymouth’s Office, Hereford street, Christchurch, on Tuesday, 28th inst. Town hale, ashbdrton. Re appearance of Frank Willmott’s Combination, Received last night with tremendous ap-, plauso and enthusiastic reception, TO-NIGHT (Wednesday) NOY. 22,, By request of a number of residents, Struck Gil; Or, THE PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH MAN. THURSDAY, NOV. 23, First time in Ashburton of Mrs Henry Wood’s emotional play, EAST LYNNE. N.B.—Seats can now be reserved for East Lynne. In active preparation, Tom Taylor’s Drama, THE TICKET-OF-LE AVE-MAN. PRlCES—Balcony and front seats, 3s ; second, 2s; back, Is. Seats can be secured at Mr Clark a. n!8 T. St. CLAIR JONES, Agent.



Eace & Show Ball, Thursday evening,, after the performance of Bast Lynne. An efficient Orchestra provided. Tickets, 5s ; to admit gentleman and one or two ladies. S. MOSS, Secretary, 2 Hill’s Somerset Hotel. RAKAIA AND ASHBURTON FORKS RAILWAY. Those of, the Ratepayers of the District whose interests are imperilled by the Rakaia and Ashburton Forks Railway Company are hereby informed that the said Company have instituted Legal Pro ceedings against the Deputation who re presented the grievances of the Rate payers before the Ashburton County Council, and are urgently requested to attend a MEETING t® be held at the Road Board Office, Methven, on MON DAY, Nor. 27, at 2 p.m. CHARLES S. MACKIE, n 22 Hon. Sec. Defence Association. SATURDAY, 25th NOVEMBER. AT THE BAZAAR. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr W. Smith, Trustee in the Estate of E. H. C. F. Butler, to sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, 1 HORSE 1 BUTCHER’S CART, nearly new 1 Set CART HARNESS > 1 SADDLE and BRIDLE SCALES and WEIGHTS 3 Casks SALT BEEF BASKETS and SUNDRIES Sale at 1 o’clock. n 22 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Messrs robt. wtlkin & c>. are instructed by Messrs Wilkin and Carter to sell by Public Auction (in conjunction with Messrs Jameson and Roberts) on FRIDAY, Bth DECEMBER, At the Ashburton County Saleyards a number of Horses, Consisting of Draught Mares and Geldings, by Meriton, Billy Fairplay, and Dun dee ; Light Harness Horses and Hacks, by Traitor, Dexter, and Liberal. In all, about 80 HORSES Will bo offered, and as the lot will be absolutely sold, Without Reserve, the Auctioneers have confidence in inviting the attention of farmers and contractors to the sale. Further particulars in future advertise ments. ROBT. WILKIN & CO., n 22 JAMESON & ROBERTS.



r The past winter in Tasmania has been the most severe one known there for forty year?;-;-;.: _ : ' The death rate among the Polynesians vln Queensland is 61 74 per 1,000; amongst whites, 13 94-per 1,000. Between four and five per cent, of the births registered last year in New South Wales were illegitimate. Tlietecent reductions in the New South Wales railway rates it is estimated will lessen the annual revenue by LIOO.OOO. ; A number of the tradesmen in Oamaru ] advertise that they will close their places -Of*business every Thursday afternoon, * 'Commencing this month; sheepowner in Texas is a woman known as the “ Widow Callahan. . Her sheep, more than 50,000 in number, are divided into flocks of 2,000 head each.



*• “ Write carefully,” says De Quincey • vt, iYou can never tell how much good your Work may accomplish." No truer .words ever'spoken. A man brought around •' k perfectly lovely poem about the sun kissed leaves of September just as the office-boy had built afire in the grate • ‘and was looking for something to light it with.' Holloway’s Pills.—The changes of tern . . .peratvure and weather frequently upset person who are most careful of their health, and mos particular in their diets. These corrective purifying, and gentle aperient Pills are the.best remedy for all defective actions of the digestive organs; they augment the appetite, strengthen - the stomach, correct biliousness, and carry off all that is noxious from the system. Holloway’s Pills* are composed of rare balsams, uumixed with baser matter, and on that account are pe culiarly well adapted for the young, delicate, and aged. As this peerless medicine has gained , fame m the past, so will it preserve it in the , <■' future" by itsrenovatingand invigorating qualities bi I and its incapacity of doing harm..—[Advt.]



groyra, edition. {lfsued at 4.30 p.m. > New ’ Advertisements. XTTANTED—MARRIED COUPLE. VV The man to be capable of afay .eVindof farm work, and thewomftn to take charge of the laundry and dairy. Apply any evening, to- undersigned, at Trevor .• tonl—Duniar & Nobthey. n 22 .BIMITXVE M E T HOD I S T . CHURCH, VTUXS STBBET. following Pieces will he SUNG-at «■>: At,ihe r .Pirintitive. Methodist TEA MBET INGj TO-MORROW Evening :4-“ He from every eye," MissHidd; Ho shall feed his, flock/’‘Mrs Nixon; 3Hg»Kidd; “ After/’ Mrs Nixon: UißjoN , c q;h N T Y biW y COUNCIL, X



Amusements. BTIO Si’ORTS COMPANY. ASHBURTON FIFTEEN. Tho above Match will be played under the auspices of the above Company, on the Domain Ground, at Ashburton, on FRIDAY, Dec. Ist. A Band will be on the ground. Cricket AUCKLAND ELEVEN F. A. CURTIS* n!8 Hon. Sec.



TEMPERANCE DEMON STRATION. Anniversary Day, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. CARNIVAL, SOIREE, FETE OHAMPETRE, nil S. E. POYNTZ, Secretary.



Ecclesiastical. q atholic church. CEREMONY OF The Dedication OF THE CHURCH OF THE “HOLY NAME OF 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 MOZART’S TWELFTH MASS Will be sung by a united Choir, under the directonhip of Mr H. Gates. Admission will be by ticket ouly, to he 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 be an offertory and collection. EDMUND COFFEY, The Presbytery, Ashburton. A. and P. Show.



A SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL & A PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE FIFTH ANNUAL Exhibition OF STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, & MANU FACTURES, Will be held at ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, 23bd NOVEMBER. All EXHIBITS must be on the Ground before 9 a.m. Gates will be open to the Public at 10 o’clock. , ’ . Prices of admission from 10 a.m. to \i a.m., 2a 6d, after that time, la. The Dinner will be held at Quill a Hotel, at 7 o’clock p.m. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. Marshalls will oblige by being on the Ground at an early hour on the morning the Show. n * B



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 or every description, consisting of Dolls, Trumpets, Toy Drums, Tambourines, Wheelbarrows, Carts, Guns, etc., etc. F. Clark, EAST STREET.



To Let. F arm to let. A very compact and useful FARM of 150 ACRES, close to Tinwald. Posses sion can be given 3rd December next. JAMESON & ROBERTS, Ashburton. O E A 6-roomed HOUSE and STABLE, at Mount Somers ; good garden, tastefully laid out; convenient communication by rail to Ashburton. A first-class country residence. For particulars apply to Messrs Puddicombe and Co., Mount Sbmers, or _ . C. J. W. COOKSON, Jon. & CO., Commission Agents, Etc., nl A Methven.



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. H o D A S. I proclaim WEDNESDAY and FBI DAY, 22nd and 24th instant, HALF HOLIDAYS, from 12 noon, and THURS DAY, 23rd instant, a WHOLE HOLI DAY on occasion of the Ashburton Races .„dSh.,r..p»ti,ely iuAMsoiti n ls Mayor. D bntistry. MR F. G. THOMAS, Dentist, will' ATTEND at Q DILL’S HOTEL on FRI DAY and SATURDAY, November 24 and 25. THE GUARDIAN is on every Tea • Table in Ashburton.



PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND. Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acts establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within the reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son 1. —About to make hxs or her Will or Codicil. 2. —lntending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3. —Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4. —Desiring to renounce the Trusts of ] a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor, or Administrator, wishing to be relieved of -the burthen of Trusteeship or Adminis tration) the option of using the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. _ • Every information may be obtained from ALEANDEB LEAN, Agept at Christchurch; Or from R. 0. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wellington, 12th May, 1882.



Tenders. A SHBURTON BOROUGH • COUNCIL. TENDSRS are invited from competent persons for making the VALUATION of the Borough, and compiling the Roll tor the year 1883, in terms oftho Rating Act, 1876. . , Tenders, accompanied with a guarantee deposit of £5, to be sent to the fown Clerk, nod later than 12 NOON on SATURDAY, the 26th Nov. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be ac cepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 15th Nov., 1882.



A THLETIC SPORTS COMPANY. Cricket. AUCKLAND v. ASHBURTON. WANTED TENDERS For PUBLICAN’S BOOTH on the Ground on FRIDAY , December Ist. Accepted tenderer to supply Luncheon for the Cricketers at a price to be agreed upon. For particulars apply to ALFRED CURTIS, 20n Hon. Sec.



SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the appoint ment of CLERK to the Mount Somers Road Board (indoor clerical work only). The successful tenderer to receive 7£ per cent, for the collection of all outstanding rates, in addition to his salary as Clerk. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received until 2 p.m. on MONDAY, December 4th, from whom further par ticulars can be obtained. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Fresh tenders for the appointment of POUNDKEEPER to the Mount Somers Pound for 12 months will be received by the Chairman until noon on TUESDAY,. November 21st. Tenderers to state what price they will be prepared to give for the Pound in consideration of their receiving all poundage fees. (Sd.; A. EDWARD PEACHE, Chairman to the Mount Somers n 8 Road Board.



V. R. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. HURUNUI-WAITAKI RAILWAY. BRANCH LINE. ALBURY TO FAIRLIE CREEK AND BURKE’S PASS. PERMANENT WAV AND STATIONS CONTRACT, NO. 1 Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon on MONDAY, the 4th December, 1882, for the above Con tract. They are to be marked on the outside “ Tender for Permanent Way and Stations. Contract No. l,”and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Dunedin. . Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received, if presented at any telegraph office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer’s Office by the same hour. Drawings, specifications, and general conditions ,may be seen at this office and at the Public Works Office, Christchurch, and at the Post Office, Timaru. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. By command. Engineer-in-charge Middle Island. Public Works Office, Dunedin, Nov. 18, 1882. 21n fl 'ENDERS are invited (for labor and JL part material) for BUILDING a five-roomed HOUSE at Upper Rangitata, for Mr Charles Doherty. Plans and specifications may be seen by applying to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 10 a.m. on MON DAY, 27th inst. The lowest or any ten- W. N. BLAIR, der not necessarily accepted. nIBJ R. BIRD. Public Companies. ~\TEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER- J\ CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000.



Matson, Cox, and Co. AsHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL Show. Messrs matson, cox & co. have much pleasure in announcing that they will hold a sale of PRIZE AND PEDIGREE STOCK, ON THURSDAY, 23rd INST., In the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Show Grounds, At Four o’clock sharp, For which the following Entries have been already received, on account William Marcroft, Esq., Dinda, Timaru: — Prize Leicester Sheep (Ewes and Rams) Prize Lincoln Sheep do do Prize Shorthorn Bulls Prize Milch Cows Mr Marcroft, as a breeder of pure stock, is so well known throughout New Zealand, that further comment from us is unnecessary. Alse, on account of James Reid, Esq., Elderslie, 1 Two-year- old Ayreshire Bull (Sir James) 1 Two - year - old Ayreshire Heifer (Duchess) 1 Yearling Heifer (Maud) These animals took first prizes at the A. and P. Association Show, November 9, 1882, Christchurch. On account of another owner— Very handsome Buggy Mare, fast, quiet, showy, and perfect in all her paces. Would suit a family admirably. Also— First-class Carrier’s Gelding, sound, quiet, fast, and can be recom mended. The whole of the above entries will compete for the various prizes offered in their classes at the Show, when intending purchasers will have an opportunity of thoroughly inspecting them.



Sale at 4 p.ra. Sharp. MATSON, COX & CO., Stock and Station Agents, nlB Ashburton. TO FARMERS, SPECULATORS, & OTHERS. Messrs matson, cox & 00. have received instructions from the mortgagees to sell by Public Auction, on SATURDAY, 2nd DECEMBER, At 2 p.m., sharp, The following First-Class Selections LOT I.—Containing 200 ACRES good LAND, close to Yaletta, unim proved, with water-race running through it, and being P.S. 27276 LOT 2. —Containing -317 ACRES of First-Class LAND, near Chertsey, unimproved, with water-race run ning through it, and being R.S 30305.



Without Reserve. MATSON, COX Sc CO., Stock, it Station Agents, n lB Ashburton. Matson, Cox & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS. FENCING WIRE of All Sizes— BARBED and PLAIN. GREEN and 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.



Makes LIBERAL CA.SH 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.



AGRICULTURAT. MAC H IN ERY— REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. 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 FINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE, ON SAT UR DAYS, At 11 o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will ho hold at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY.



Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, Ashburton. -fc-rORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173



Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street, 774 c T HE MUTUAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. The undersigned beg to intimate that the above Company has started Business in Ashburton, and that they have been appointed Agents, and are now prepared .to receive proposals for INSURANCE. Premiums at a Discount of 25 per cent, off past current rates. 1o 2 TUCKER, RESTELL & CO.



Robert Wilkin and Co. O O L SALE. TUESDAY, 28th NOVEMBER, 1882. Our First Sale of the Season 1882-1883 will bo held on the above date in our NEW ZEALAND WOOL STORES, At 11 a.m., when about 1 000 BALES will be offere<i * Woolpacks for sale at current rates. Advances made on Wool, either for sale in this market or for shipment to London. We take this opportunity of reminding our clients of the absolute necessity, in order to protect their interests when con signing wool, sheepskins, etc., per rail to our order, that care is taken to affix some mark or owner’s name on label, and to advise us of same, with part culara of contents of consignments, so that no mis take can be made as to ownership. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Wool Brokers, Auctioneers, and Com 14n mission Agents. JJyjTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) ASHBURTON RACES, 22nd and 24th November, AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW, 23rd November, 1882. Ordinary Single Fare Tickets to Ash burton, issued on the 22nd, 23rd, or 24th November, at Lyttelton, Timaru, or any intermediate Station, and Single Fare Tickets issued from Mount Somers Branch Statons to Ashburton on the 21st inst., will be available for return up to and in cluding the 25th inst. On the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th a Special Train will leave Ashburton for the Sale yards Siding (opposite the Show Grounds and Racecourse) at 12.30 p.m . returning at 4.50 p.m. on the 23rd, and on the Race Days fifteen minutes after the last race. Return Fares—Sixpence First Class; Four pence Second Class Tickets available on day of issue only. The Ordinary Trains for and from Christchurch will stop at the Saleyards Siding on each of the three days to pick up or set down passengers. Passengers from North must b ok through to Ash burton ; those from South re-book at Ashburton for the Saleyards Siding. On the Agricultural Show Day (23rd instant) Trains will run on the Mount Somers Branch same as on Tuesdays and Saturdays. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Nov., 15th, 1882. n!6 Wool Railway Notices. FEEDK. BACK, Traffic Manager.



Business Notices. 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 Y.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 Haye:.:, TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, 60 Manager.



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 Rower, all necessary repairs can be , done on the Premises, and at the lowest possible price. We have in Stock Binder Wire and i Twine of a first-class quality ; also, best Machine Oils. REID & GRAY, 0 29 Cameron street. R LANCASTER begs to thank his . customers of the past five years for their liberal support, and takes this op portunity of informing them that he will continue to carry on the businesses known as the SOMERSET BUTCHERY and FREE-TRADE BAKERY. As R. Lan caster will be able to devote his undivided attention to those two businesses, he begs to assure those who may favor him with their patronage that their wants will re ceive personal supervision. E. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East stkekt South, Ashburton. 29s g ADDLE RY, SADDLERY. The undersigned begs to thank his numerous customers for past support, and begs a continuance; also directing special attention to his now present Stock of SADDLERY and HARNESS. Prices moderate, and a good article guaranteed. Horse Covers and Rugs at lowest possible prices. 1 Note Addressers' : James Tait SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Saunder®’ Buildings, East street, i Ashburton. 265 d



NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, NOY. 28. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ash bouton. b 80 ANTED TO LET A Three Stalled STABLE, Harness Room, Shed, and Loft above. Rent Low. J. ■g. Savage, Painter, Peter street. An 26



t ’> rp o T H JU S T • : .• , r .., ~ ■.« L A D I 6 P E N I N G, A magnificent stock of New Drapery, Ex “ Thome” [and Loch Oree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.



New Turnip Seeds. yyE 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 i is invited. Jameson & Roberts, nil Ashburton,



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 haa decided to dispose ofhia stock of the above. Machines at a Discount of 26 per cent., FOR CASH. Ladies in want of a Machine will do well to secure one quickly. S. W. Alcorn, EAST STREET. easSSahew* QUM SEED. GUM SEED. WATTLE SEED - WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received, xa. a. Eotoma hana from Hobart, a laij,o consignment of new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in eluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gum, Stringy-bark Gum, Red Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum ; Black Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc., which they will sell at Rsnuoitn prices to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. Occ. 1881. oil



VTEW INDUS TRY. ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park arreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 35®° ■^riCTORI A HOUSE, SPLENDID ASSORTMENT Summer Drapery, CLOTHING, BOOTS, &c„ Now showing, and to be obtained at Christchurch and Dunedin Prices. DIMANT & COE, VICTORIA HOUSE, East street, Ashburton. au2B



WT. DAVISON, Fruiterer and • Greengrocer, etc., etc., tenders his best thanks to his customers and friends for their liberal support accorded him during the past four years, and begs to intimate that he has a large Stock of FRESH VEGETABLES, FRUIT and CONFECTIONERY ; also, a small quantity of Early RHUBARB. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch. W. T. DAVISON,. . Left hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. 13 s QLOTHIN6. CLOTHING. S. W. Alcorn Begs to announce that he has opened up an Immense Stock of Boys’, Youths, and Men’s Colonial-made CLOTHING. Selected specially for the approaching Season.



W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agkjt, 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 Gorso Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil ;; Raddle Lampblack, <fec., <fcc. f* COAL AND ‘ Agent for AUSTRALIAN M UTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. t STANDARD FIRE & MARINE EN* SURANCB COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY, 1 P O R S A' Il r'iß Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bnllo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY f — jy-ONEY TO lit 1 !) On approved Freehold security Is various sums, at lowest curreo 4 sites \pply to ■ 11 ’■ I. W. H. Gundry,'* LICENSED LAND BRO EH (rrder the Land Transfer Act, ;. 5



s. W. ALCORN devotes special atten tion to the Ready-made Clothing Depart ment, having most of his Garments made to order from carefully-chosen Colonial Tweeds, made by the celebrated Geelong, Kaiapoi, and Roslyn Factories. For the Best Yalue in Colonial-made Tweed Trousers and Vests, you want to. call at S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Colonial-made Tweed Suits is S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Paget Coats and suits is S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Shirts of all kind is S. Alcorn’s. The Cheapest House for Hats, Scarve H.K.F.S. Braces, Collars, Ti"s. an Hosiery, is S. W. Alcorn’s. SPECIAL—Three cases of Super Lambs’-wool Drawers, plain and ribbe and Lambs’-wool Shirts, are how beih sold at a little over half the usual pride.



BOOTS. BOOTS. Colonial-made Boots of every descri tion. A large stock now on hand. Men’s Colonial-made Bluchers, Water tights, Shooters, and Elastic Sides. Ladies’ and Children’s Kid and Levant Boots in great variety. Ladies’ and Children’s Colonial Boots. For best value in Boots go to S. W. ALCORN’S, East street and Saunders’ u dings