NEW BEEHIVE.

A new idea (says the Otago Witness) in beehives is the “ .Simplicity Hive,” a specimen of which we have seen at Mr Le Xievre’s workshop in Stuart street. The hive is divided into two sections, the upper one being fitted up for the collection of honey, and the lower or e for breeding purposes. The upper portion is covered with a wooden mat, to prevent the bees adhering to the movable cover. Beneath this mat are fitted bar-frames perpendicularly ar ranged, and divided each into eight section-bos.es, severally capable of con taining about a pound of honey. The frames are separated by sheets of tin, so that any one frame may be removed without the others being disturbed. There are seven of these frames in the upper part, which is thus capable of containing 561bs of honey. In the lower part of the hive section-boxes are provided for the purpose of pre venting swarming. The alighting board has a shallow groove of angular form, over which the hive may be shifted to regulate the size of the entrance. From the upper portion of the hive the hone)’, which is of the purest character, is placed with the frame perpendicularly in a honey ex tractor, which is driven by the hand at a rapid rate, causing the honey to leave the concb by the force of centrifugal action. The combs, which are un injured by the process, may then be replaced, in the hive, to be again filled with honey.

THE LONDON “TIMES” ON TE WHITE

This is what the London Times has to say about the Te Whiti question : “It is very much to be feared that the conception of justice entertained by a Maori prophet on the subject of land will be found very difficult to square with the views of European colonists and their rulers. The question can at best only be solved by patience and forbearance, by strict justice and un swerving fidelity to engagements once entered' intp. The melancholy history of former vrars in New Zealand is, we fear, a proof that this mode of solution has not been uniformly adopted. The discontent of Te Whiti and his fol lowers is apparently no longer based on the disregard of their acknowledged claims, but on the fact that the process of survey and sale is now being carried on in the district where they have hitherto been left very much to them selves. If this is really the case the claims now preferred by them are de serving of very little sympathy. The making of roads is for the benefit of both races alike, and this cannot be suspended because the natives prefer their own paths, and their old ways of living in the bush. The whole question thus depends on the way in which the native claims have been satisfied in the parcelling out of the territory now being brought under European occupa tion arid cultivation. We cannot but hope j.hat much forbearance will be shown! and that native prejudice, and even native fanaticism, will be re spected, as far as they can be respected without unduly impeding the progress of a higher civilization.”

SALE

THE , T FRIDAY. JANUARY 20, 1882.



Amusements. : Will be held in the TOWN HALL, 20th, 21st, 23rd JANUARY, 1882, In Aid of the CATHOLIC CHURCH BUILDING FUND. HIS WORSHIP the MAYOR (D. Williamson, Esq.) has kindly consented to OPEN it at the hour of TWO O’CLOCK on FRIDAY. Ths Hon. Colojiial Treasurer has also given, the necessary PERMISSION to Bold a RAFFLE under the Act. 604 d jrpOWN HALL, ASHBDRTON. "WEDNESDAY. FEB. i, 1882. BENEFIT TO MR CHAS. BOURK. The Ashburton Dramatic Club will produce on the above date, for the benefit of Mr C. Bourk, a sufferer by the recent fire at his residence, the Laughable Farces “DOING MV UNCLE” AKO “THE DEAJ) SHOT.” Furniture kindly lent by Mr John | Meech, of Burnett street. The performance will be under the patronage of His Worship the Mayor and Borough Councillors of Ashburton, Officers and Members of the Fire Brigade, Officers and Members of the Court Star of Ashburton, A.0.0.F.; Officers and Mem bers of the Star of the East Lodge, I.C.G.T. ; Officers and Members of the Dawn of Peace Lodge, I. O. G. T.; and the Officers and Men of the Ashburton Rifle Volunteers. Prices of admittance—3s, 2s ; children, half-price. Tickets to be had at The Guabdiah Office and the principal shops in Ashburton. Reserved seats to be had of Mr Davison and Mr Randell, Town Hall. Doors open at 7.15 ; commence 8 sharp. ! j 617 d



Public Notices. IS o T C E : The undersigned will not be responsible for any DEBTS contracted in his name without his written authority. THOMAS SCOTT, Engine Driver. Jan. 18, 1882. 618 d f O SHEARERS. | The EWE SHEARING will commence (j.t Coldstream on MONDAY, 23rd Janu- — FLEECE - PICKERS, WOOL-ROLLERS, and a few ROUSE abouts. 0. H. DOWDING, 598 d Manager. MARSHALL’S THRESHING MACHINERY. Awarded First Prize at Christchurch Show, 9th Nov. last. Seta or Combines separately, with still later improvements, For Sale at very low prices by OHRYSTALL & CO., 686 d Christchurch Sole Agents. STRING FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS. The Undersigned has a stock of the above of good quality and at the lowest ' . Market Price. " 1 ; . FRBDK. PAYITT, ' IS4 ST BTEBBT, - j smh -i- ; AahbHrtop. 569 d ij.albS :



P.-i- Notices. RELIMINARY NOTICE. TO FARMERS & OTHERS. In consequence of the large increase our business, we will shortly OPEN AN AGENCY at the RAKAIA, for the pur pose of Buying Grain for the coming season. For full particulars, see future adver tisement. 632 d FRTEDLANDER BROS. Ashburton borough council. NOTIFICATION OF THE VALUATION LIST. TAKE NOTICE the Valuation List for the Borough of Ashburton for the year 1882 is NOW OPEN for INSPECTION at the Borough Council Offices, Burnett street. All OBJECTIONS thereto must be left at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Borough Council office not later than seven before the next sitting of the said Court. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, | 14th January, 1881. 603 d ! nOUTH R AKA IA ROAD DISTRICT. NOTIFICATION OF THE VALUATION LIST. TAKE NOTICE, the Valuation List for the South Rakaia Road District for the year 1882 is now OPEN FOR INSPECTION at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. All Objections thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia, on or before the 15th day of February, 1882, addressed to the Assessment Court ; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia, not less than seven clear days before the next sitting of the same Court.



A MAKEIG, Clerk to the Road Board. Jan. 16, 1882. 625 d HUTT ROAD DISTRICT. TAKE NOTICE. The VALUATION LIST for the Mount Hutt Road District for the year 1882 is now open for inspection at the Road Board Office. All objections there to must be left at the Road Board Office, Methven, on or before the 15th February, 1882, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copv of every such objection must be left at the Road Board Office, Methven, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. W. B. COMPTOF, 608 d Clerk. ROAD DISTRICT. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION LIST. Take Notice. —The Valuation List for the above district for the year 1882 is now OPEN FOR INSPECTION, at the District Office, Moore street, Ashburton. All objections thereto must be left rt the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Road Board Office not later than seven days before the sitting of the said Court. FOOKS & SON, 611 d Surveyors, &c., to the Board.



jyj-OUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION LIST. TAKE NOTICE, the Valuation List for the Mount Somers Road District for the year 1882 is now open for inspection at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. All objections thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, on or before the 15th day of February, 1882, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Office not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. C. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Clerk to the Mount Somers Road Board. Mount Somers, Jan. 15, 1882. 5911 JJANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. TAKE NOTICE. The VALUATION LIST for the Rangitata Road District for the year 1882 is now OPEN FOR INSPECTION, as follows ; Mayfield, Post-office.—January 14 to January 20 Schoolhouse, Hinds.—January 21 to January 27 County Counc'l Office, Ashburton.— January 28 to February 15.



All objections thereto must be left with the Clerk of the Assessment Court, Ash burton, on or before the 15th day of ‘ February, addressed to the Assessment - Court ; and a copy of every such objection . must be left at my house, Tinwald, not less than seven days before the next • sitting of the said Court. JOHN C. BELL, Clerk to Rangilata Road District. Jan. 13, 1882. 583 d UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT, TARE NOTICE. The VALUATION LIST for the seve ral Sub-divisions of this Road District for the year l c ß2, is NOW OPEN for IN SPECTION as follows at : The Road Board Office, Westerfield, January 15th to January 31st County Council Office, Ashburton, Feb ruary Ist to February 15th. All objections thereto must be left with the Clerk of the Assessment Court, Ash burton, on or before the 15th day of FEBRUARY, 1882, addressed to the As sessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Road Board Office, Westerfield, not less than Seven Days before the next sitting of the said Court. ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk to the Upper Ashburton Road District. January 14th, 1882. 601 d pOACHERS BEWARE! All Persons found TRESPASSING on the Westerfield Estate without the sanc tion of the undersigned, in quest of fish or game, will be prosecuted according to I law. D. OLIVER, 437 d C. G. HAWDON. BONES. —Wanted Known, that Mr F. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser of. Bonis in any quantity, at £3 per ton. * Address, F. Ma c o, Hampstead Bone ! Mills. • 834 c MR L. H. WILKINS is authorised to CANVASS and COLLECT 40i COUNTS on behalf of The Ashburton I Guardian. . ,



Lost. T'i OST, between Ashburton and jj wald—A Shifting SPANN Finder will be rewarded if left Guardian Office. Tin- ER. at 526 d LOST —On Tuesday, ai; Waterio POCKET-BOOK, containing Scarf-pins, &c. Finder will be rewa on returning same to Water ton storijs, or to Mr Bond, Driver Longbeach Coacn. 'S23d two rded LOST The Cap of a Dog Cart Wheel. Finder will be rewarded on returning to Baker and Brown. )13d Tenders. TENDERS, at per acre, are invite a PIECE of LAND, not less than acres in extent, as a SITE for FACTORY. Position must be bet Clark’s corner, opposite the Wati Pound, and Wheeler’s Farm. Thi must'’ have frontage to a road, Tenderers must state the frontage are prepared to give. Tenders to be to the undersigned not later than on Tuesday, Jan. 24, endorsed “ Tei for Factory Site.” S. E. POYNTZ, Secretary, 630 d Ashburtc RY. i for ten the veen rton site and they sent icon ders T o BUIL D E I S. TENDERS are required for the El *EC TION of a GRAIN STORE, at Cheijtsey, for the New Zealand Loan and Mefrcan tile Agency Company. Timber and; iron found. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Company’s Office, Ashburton. Sealed tenders endorsed “Tender for Grain Store,” to be forwarded to office, on or before WEDNESDAY, inst. The lowest or any tender not r sarilji accepted. i. FREDK. STROUTS, M.R.1.8.Aq, Architect. South British Chambers, ' Hereford street, Christchurch. 609 d my 25th rpENDER FOR OFFICE. Wanted TENDERS for the EREC TION of OFFICE and STABLE for the Rangitata Road .Board, to be sent in to the Undersigned by noon on Saturday, Feb. 4. Plans and specifi cations can be seen at the County Council Office, Ashburton. J. C. BELL, 587 d Ashburton. To Let. rjl O LET OR FIOR SALE. That substantial ten-roomed HOUSE, with Stable, Coach-house, Garden, and three acres of Land, situated in Beach Road, the property of Dr;Stewart. I For particulars apply to { FREDK. EAYITT, | 580 d East street, Ashburton. TO LET- Three SHOPS and 3 OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. R. jEEodder and Co., as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Apply, Robert Alcorn. * 143 d For Sale.



F OR SAL OAT SHEAF CHAFF FEED OATS (SHORT) FEED OATS (LONG) BINDING WIRE E JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton <fc Tinwald. 557 d B INDER WIRE, In large or small quantities, and of the best quality, for Sale at lowest current prices. 546 d JAMESON & ROBERTS, Ashburton. F OR SALE CHEAP. One HARVESTER e.nd BINDER (wire and string complete) by W. A. Woods. In first rate order ; new last season. P. & D. DUNCAN, 495 d , Ashburton. F o R S E . Three ENGINES, Three COMBINES,! and Three ELEVATORS, in complete 1 working order. Trial given. Apply to JOSEPH CLARK, East street, 452 d Asb-burton. F O R S A jL E BRIGHAM’S MOWERS & REAPERS, 314 d JAMESON & ROBERTS, Ashburton



E O R S Ei. Rural Section 28403—705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405—103 a lr!3p Rural Section 28406—387 a 2r 20p. Rural Section 28407—234 a 3r lOp All the above can be had as one coi i pact Farin'—is ■ nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, wijth plenty of water. Apply, 213 d MATSON, COX & CO,I Fjp O PRINT E R |S. MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with roll'- 0 moulds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills street. 851 c Ashburtoi Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. R. J^OTICE —The Ashburton Guar la a Gazette for all notuies undetf Debtors and Creditors Arte HAN the THE following ACTS, passed last Session, can be obtained at Pub lished Prices at Office of this Paper : Corrupt Practices Prevention Fencing Regulation of Elections Representation j Canterbury Rivers Amendment J Public Reserves | ' Property Tax _ | Gaming and Lotteries ; jM volunteer i Property Assessment AciJ Amendment o &|goSnigng , « >'■ [



! TT utoioekr jSATURDAY,' 21ST JANUARY. | ; SALE OF BOOK DEBTS. j By order of the Trustee. *R T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the trustee, to by Pubic Auction, at the Bazaar, Bii "nett street, on the above date, the Book Debts the Estate of Quinton Bros. Books be inspected the day previous to the Sale at 2 o’clock. G 0( »d M T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 2 isx JANUARY. Under Bill of Sale; R. T. BULLOCK has received in- atructions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, ON SATURDAY, zist INST., A MARSH HARVESTER, j : : In good order. Sale at 2 o’clock. i 3 id T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. T. Bullock, U f C T I O|N EER, ESTATE AND INERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, Band at the B A Z A A R, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. ■ v.



O R S L E . i'A. Second-hand String ,j and. Wirq, I REAPER and BINDER, by j Walter A. Wood. t; bullock |Tjn O FARME RS :' (For £;ale, 800 Cross-bred LAMBS. • ‘ i I T. BULLOCK. Cheap, a capital American P ' EjUggy- ■ ‘ ' ;; ! ■; r l S T. BULLOCK -jp O.R SALE, CHEAP. A Ifuckeye MOWING MACHINE, sjiitabliEi for cutting grass or grain. f T. BULLOCK. o A T S. O T S. rFOl| SALE.—FEED OATS, in quan tities t|i suit, purchasers. 1 T. BULLOCK, O N E L2,(j00 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates ; filso,L|.,ooo on first-class freehold security, iin sums to suit borrowers. F! i T. BULLOCK. Oil SALE.—That valuable piece of Land opposite “ The Grange,” being Lot 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, and sontaijtiing 41a 3r 28p, situated only two miles lirom the township of Ashburton. T. BULLOCK. TO | LET. —Stable and Loose-boxes J opposite the County Saleyards. Also, (Dwelling-house, together with pad dock, dately in the occupation of Mr Peter Good.l These stables being situated close to the Saleyards affords a good opening for a person to cake in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the; seasqn. Apply at once. ' T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. —Tlalf-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. T. BULLOCK



o R SALE. Five or Ten Acres GRASS LAND, together with a Dwelling-House of 6 Rooms, situated about one mile from the Town Belt North. - - T. BULLOCK.



Public Companies. Scottish imperial insurance CO. ... : Capital £1,000,000. He'td Office, 151, West George street, ' Glasgow. General Manager : W. W. W. Reid, new Zealand, branch : J. Stuart Reid, General Agent, Wellington. Having been appointed AGENTS for the Ashburton District for the above Company, we are now prepared to ac cent risks at lowest current rates. TUCKER & RESTELL, 248 d Agents for Ashburton. IVTORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMP A NY, | Capital ... ... £2,000,000, Are now prepared to effect Insurances on Growing Crops and Threshing Machinery, j POYNTZ & CO., * ' Agents, 424 d Ashburton. ORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 961,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c Educational MRS J. QUINN begs to announce that she is prepared to RECEIVE [PUPILS to instruct in Instrumental :Mus ; c and Ornamental Needlework. Terms on application. Cameron street, Ashburton. 553 d SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY”JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number of young ladies (boarders and day pupils) who requite superior educational advan tages, based upon the best modem sys tem. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Gover nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars on application. References kindly permitted to His Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. Lingard Rev. J. Elraslie, Rev. H. C. A. Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 334 c b WANTED—THE GUARDIAN tells ?Y your Wants for Is., cash. i



Matson, Cox, 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*have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Coimacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, 10) Barbed Spiked Wire# Stakes Posts Rails Staples Tnrnip Seeds of all desc tions CloverSSeeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c.S "We are now prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JANUARY 31. Agents for Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 35d W. H. Qundry.



W. H. GUNDRY, Estate & station agent, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 7,8, and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD, Whisky') Brandy Port S'Best B ran <Js Sherry Claret J Lager Beer in Bottle Agent for Joel’s Celebrated Dunedin Beer, in bulk and bottle. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



F O R. s A E. Lot 81, North West Belt, containing J-acre, with good four-roomed cottage thereon. For particulars apply to W. H. GUNDRY.



■p O R SALE. Section 58, Tinwald, adjoining Messrs Jones and Bradshaw’s grain store. This is one of the best sites in Tinwald, either for a shop or grain store, having good frontage to the railway line and being so close to the station. Also, section 133, Tinwald, next to the Temperance Hall, Graham street. W. H. GUNDRY.



p 0 B. S E. Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock’s Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Terms easy. W. H. GUNDBY,



0 N E Y TO LEND. On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest current rates. Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BROKER (under the Land Transfer Act.)



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, p-ARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. Wc Ireland, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders* Buildings, Ashburton. 8a THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day 1 s, up to the hour of going to press. This i 8 better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



J. T. Ford and Co. T O STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS AND OTH IN TH] COUNTY OF A> We beg to announce COMMENCED AX ASHBUR AS AUCTIONEERS & AGENT For the S STATIONS. FARMS, I STOCK, PRODUCE; ERS, ;hburton. that we have BUSINESS TON, COMMERCIAL ‘S, ale of ,IVE AND DEAD &c. We have arrange ji with Messrs Friedlander Bros. Id receive entries, and to make arranger our account in the Ashl Our experience in a and Station Properties &c., and our intimate tents for sales on mrton District. I classes of Farm , Stock, Produce, knowledge of the markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined w quaintance with the r district of Messrs Frek will carry out the arrar is a guarantee that the to our care will be r attended to. th the close ac iquirements of the lander Bros., who gements for sales, business entrusted ell and promptly J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881, 880 a



Business Notices. R E-COMMEN busin: CEMENT OF SSS. The undersigned begs to notify to his numerous customers tl lat he has taken the Shop lately occupied by S. W. Alcorn, in Wills street, adjoining the old pre mises, ■where he trill carry on the SADDLERY BUSINESS as heretofore. Come and see W. GAVIN, DRAPER, East street, Ashburton. 532 d Would invite atten and varied Stock, es ing lines now landin Raw and Boiled O Orr and Co., RONS M ONGERS AND I|M PORTERS O,F GENERAL MERCHANDISE, ;ion to their large )ecially to the follow 1, viz ; , ils Genuine White lead, 281bs and lewt kegs Varnish in •£, and 1 gallons Lamp Black Raddle Seaming Twine Ink Powder Sponge Baths Ranges and Grate American Stoves Fenders and Fire Colonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans E. P. Cruets and E. P. Pickle Jar Table Cutlery Sheap Shears Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tool Builders’ Ironmc Furnishing Iron Spades and Forks Shovels and Rak es 100 kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting ■ Barbed Fence Wire Fencing Wire (plain), Nos. .8, 9> and 10 Hoes and Grubbers Caster Oil Lard Oil Colza Oil I Engine Packing Engine Flue B pushes Machine Oil (N ew Zealand production) M'Cormick Res pers and Binders 30 tons Binding Wire 202 Bales Corn tacks, full size All extras for UPCormickMachines Irons Mugs ngery nongery cott Bros.’ I prices Crompton’s R prices anges at Christchurch anges at Christchurch GROCERIES.



We would invite the attention of families and all who wish to buy in quantities any of the following goods, to the fact that we hold very large titocks, and are prepared to sell at lowest wholesale prices. TEA We are now making a speciality of, and can supply the pure article, combining strength and flavour, at from Is 9d to 3s per lb. ! iCOFFEE. Fresh ground be had, pure o pared Chicory, way effects a gr Mocha Coffee (loose) can mixed, with locally pre- To buy the article in this w t\y .v to . !at saving, as the tins are weighed with aljl tinned coffee, which adds 20 per cent to the price. | SUGAR. 10 TONS WIHITE AND YELLOW CRYSTAL. TOBACCO. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST. Soap, Candles, Currants Raisons, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the best quality and at lowest price. ORR AND CO. p.g.—China and Glassware at Job Prices 12d fS! EL Z B R O COACH BUILDERS, WILtS STREET, Next Cookson’s Stables. We are prepared to execute orders for single and double Buggies, Waggonettes, Waggons, Traps, etc., on the shortest notice, and of the best materials at reason able prices. Special attention will be de voted to repairing, re-fainting and re trimming. Estimates given. All work guaranteed with neatness and despatch. B 693 d



Business Notices "XTO MORE DIARRHOEA OR DYSENTRY. MONK’S Herbal Extract Is now acknowledged to be the only cure for the above dkeases. This is a time of year when all are liable to be suddenly seized with one or other of these terrible complaints. Don’t let your children die, but purchase MONK’S HERBAL EXTRACT. PitiCß : Small Bottles 2s Large As Ashburton Agent—- 57Sd J. M. CAMBRIDGE.



S. W. Alcorn’s NEW DRAPERY STORE. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE OF ASHBURTON. WONDERFUL CHEAP PURCHASE OF THE STOCK OF DRAPERY OF MESSRS JACOB JOSEPH AND CO., Wholesale Warehousemen, of Wellington, Amounts to nearly L4,0C0 wholesale price, purchased for less than LI,OOO. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IN announcing to the public of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts the op' 'ling of my new premises in East street as » first-class GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOT STORE, and in soliciting a liberal share of support, 1 have to state that ’t is my intention to keep a thoroughly stock in every department, embracing the newest styles, at strictly moderate prices. JACOB JOSEPH’S STOCK, Bought at 73| per cent, discount. I consider it as exceedingly fortunate for Ashburtonians as well as for myself that I am in the position to state that I have purchased the Drapery Stock of the above firm, amounting to L 4,000, at Wholesale Price, at a discount of 73| per cent, cn landed cost, and will thus be able to sell all these Goods at LESS THAN HALF PRICE, and still, have a good profit.



Amongst this Stock there is a large quantity of all sorts of Infants’ Under clothing, Girls’ Night Dresses and Che mises (plain, frilled, and trimmed,), which will be sold at about the price of the ma terial, so that ladies will be saved the labor and expense of making. The following are a few of the articles from the Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co., and their reduced prices:— Boys’ New Dux Collars, red iced to 4d per box Men's Moulded West End Collars, sizes 14 and 14£, reduced to 4d Men’s Oxonian Collars, all sizes, 4d Men’s new Dux Harvard Collars, all sizes, 5d per box Men’s Felt Hats, regular price 7s 6d, re duced to 3s 6d Men’s Drab and Felt Yankee Hats, regular price 15s, reduced to 7s 6d 72 doz. Men’s Printed Border Pockets, finest quality, regular price Is, reduced to 6d 37 doz. Men’s Chintz Silk Pockets, regular price 4s and 4s fid, reduced to 2s and 2s fid 100 doz. Men’s Lambswool Drawers, reduced to less than wholesale price 29 doz. Men’s Lambswool Undershirts, reduced to English coat 43 doz. Puggarees, regular price Is and 2s, reduced to fid and Is Boys’ and Men’s Leather and Elastic Belts, at less than half-price 65 doz. Colored Gossamer Falls, regular price 3s fid and 4s, reduced to Is fid and 2s Lace Falls, Crape Falls, Crape Sets, &c., at loss than the usual price 120 doz. Stay Pnsks, regular price 8d and lOd, reduced to 3d and 4d. 75 doz. Infants’ Stay Bands, regular price 9d to Is fid, now 4£d to lOd 39 doz. Infants’ Frock Bodies, regular price 2s fid to 4s fid, now Is to 2s 3d 65 Colored Lama Long Shawls, regular price 19s fid and 255, now 11s fid and 13s fid iOO yards Wools Beigees, usual price Is 4d and Is fid, reduced to Is 590 yards All-wool French Dress Stuff, new shades, usual price 2s 9d, re duced to Is 9d New Prints, new Hollands, at great re ductions on account of removal of duty New Sheeting, now Calicoes, new Shirting, at low prices, duty off. TO GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TAILORS, DRESSMAKERS AND CABINETMAKERS. Amongst this Cheap Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co.’s, there is a large quantity of Braids of all kinds, Hooks and Eyes (black' and white), Piping Cord, Stay Tape, Braids and Gimps, Trouser Buttons, Vest Buckles, Coat and Vest and Dress Buttons, Dress Preservers, Chair Gimns, Curtain Lace, Blind Tassels, Silk Furniture Cords, &c., which will be sold wholesale at less than English cost price. SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIES. Dressmaking. I have the pleasure to inform the Ladies that I have secured the services of a first class Dressmaker from Wellington, noted for Perfection of Fit combined with great taste and style. Operations in the Dress making Department will commence on Monday, the 12th inst., and orders can now be taken in the shop. To prevent disappointment, Materials purchased on the premises only will be made up. S. W. ALCORN, East street, Ashburton. December 1, 1881. 588 d A U R A POPULARTS SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke them to be superior to anything yet introduced.



3 n Manufactured* by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT : Corner of High and Cashel street. ►3 w tel a a o TJP-'JOHNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal Discount Allowed. S SMOKE THE ” “ KIWI ” CIGARETTE. Agent foe Ashburton — Mp F CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. W M tej Threshing books printed on the shortest notice, at the Office of this



Poyntz and Co. WALTER A. WOO D* TWINE Binder & Harvester sft. 6in. and 6ft 6in. Cat Eight of the world’s highest prizes were awarded to W. A. Wood’s Harvest* ing Machine. Special First at the Melbourne Exhibit tion. The competitors of the “W00d,",.- being dissatisfied with their defeat at thep;/g trial, appealed to the Commissioners Of>->3 the Exhibition for another trial. This being granted, a second trial was held on.iiT December 23 last, at Rochester, Australia; 77 when their Machine was again victorious, competing against the McCormick, Os* home, and Deering Twine Binders. POYNTZ & CO., Agents. Messrs poyntz & co. wish to a draw special attention to their re- . g vised list of properties, viz., J A FARMS : ’ ; q 300 acres, close to Wakanui creek, well improved, part in crop, balance in English grass. 397 acres, R.S. 26616 and 26656 ; well" watered and close to the Railway Station, 532 acres, R. S. 27192, 27194 ; part in wheat, balance in tussocks. . r 117 acres, Wakanui, R.S. 28239 ; to be sold on very reasonable terms. : 78£ acres, Wakanui creek ; suitable for ft dairy farm. -,T r 479 acres, R.S. 34036, and others all in native.



564 acres, R. S. 27493 and 27494, capital sheep farm good improvements. 250 acres, K.S. 28111, 28112, partly in crop. - 360 acres, at Waterton, all in crop. • 1200 acres, R.S. 25413, and other splendlS,., sheep farms; exceptionally good improvements. 220 acres, R.S. 32367 and 32356, in native ... TOWN SECTIONS ; T.S. 118, 119, near Messrs Cunningham’p,- grain store. T. S. 465, 466, 467, Tancred street. T.S. 1011, 1012, 1013, Cox and Walker'" streets. T.S. 822, 828, 818, 689. 675, 518, 316, T.S. 742, 743. 10 HOUSE PROPERTIES : ~,.7/ . ■ V ■' A seven-roomed, overlooking the Domain within two minutes walk of the centre of the town and Railway! Station, well fenced, and tastefully laid out. : , r A four-roomed house in Burnett street. 0 A five-roomed house in Tancred street. Two well-built four-roomed houses in Peter street. SUBURBAN PROPERTIES : ■ ■> 3 acres of land, in Walsh’s paddock, well fenced. Several sections on the Alford Forest road, suitable for building sites., A ten-roomed house, with two land, having long frontage, on -the Wakanui road. Two four-roomed houses, on East Town Belt. A five-roomed house on back East Belt. •• ’ A good four-roomed house near the Gas Works.



POYNTZ & CO. Agents, i, Ashburton*.. :j.£ O R SALE. Two good Second-hand SAMUELSON REAPERS. POYNTZ & CO,. ORS A L B A Strong WAGON, suitable for grain carting. POYNTZ & 00^ R s F 0 A 9-tinod Colman’s Patent CULTIVA TOR, in good order. r POYNTZ & GO4 F R S E . Two second-hand McCormioVs Reapers and Binders, T also, ■ 'V-i One Peering Twine Reaper and Binder. POYNTZ & CO, O S A L, . B . Andrews and Beaven’s Straw Elevtaora with patent tines, from L 6- up* wards, capable of delivering to height of 24ft. POYNTZ & GO. . ; r 1 "■ FTIHE UNDERSIGNED have the sum of A £3,000 to invest on freehold security in sums to suit borrowers, at current rates of interest] Poyntz and Co*" ■;-:Vo AGENTS f fli ASHfcUR ON v‘ ■ • . j-iUO’.K; odtin