shire Post'. —History repeats itself, and - it ;is probable that a case similar in one or two • respects to the renowned Tichbbrne trial may engage the attention of a court of law. ! It will be remembered . that some eight years ago a woman t bearing the name q| Lovegrove laid ■i!claim to the Derwentwater estates, -*%hich:are now in Chancery, but owing T t6 want of funds was unable to lav the

*’mefits ; of her case before the proper Mrs Lovegrove (who now a'livelihood by vending meat

n piesaj Kingston-on-Thames) has always her ability to trace her direct •'descent from the"first,Earl of Derwent "Water, but when she first laid claim to ’ the title and estates she was unable to ...give an account of the whereabouts of ,rber ; eldest son, who of course was ilikeiy to prove an important factor in ' the matter. So long ago as 1857 the •' Eldest , son of the claimant “ Countess ” was then residing at Hampton ' wick) left his home, and until a few * days ago. has never communicated with r his friends or relatives. Right years ~~ago the “ Countess” advertised for her son, but no tidings of his were received until very recently, when a female relative of the js-femily residing in the Hackney Road received a letter purporting to have heen waitten by the long-lost son. The T writer states that on leaving his home ■s? vessel as an ordinary seaman. He “ v eventually .went to Waikato, New Zea land, where he settled down. His r letter is dated from this place. He c states that he saw the advertisement O inquiring as to his. whereabouts only a few months since. His letter also con £ tains the information that whilst living

“ at Waikato he has acquired consider able property, and the writer intimates his intention of at once proceeding to England to prosecute his claim to the Denventwater estates.

MR HERBERT SPENCER ON AMERICA.

' Mr Herbert Spencer, who is now on ; a visit t® the United States, has been ; .interviewed by the New York corres pondent of the Standard , and has ex pressed his opinion at great length on ni the strength and weaknesses, the pre !.; sent condition, and future prospects, of the Great Republic. He is, he says, ‘ - profoundly impressed by the grandeur £ bf its material civilisation, its huge

buildings, its immense stores and fac -,■+ tones,; its railways and other modes of ; but he considers that it " resembles the Italian Republics of the 'Middle Ages too closely in its subset 's vience to individuals. The individual who in America regulates the whole con-

•cem' 1 and dominates the ballot-box ,is the wire-puller or “ boss,” At the same time he sees on all sides the signs ■ of political corruption and insincerity. Education, he mournfully confesses, is no antidote to this bane, because the men who are responsible for the cor ruption—the bosses and ; the .wire -pullers themselves—are educated men. The real cause of the evil, exphined the philosopher whose distinction it is to have applied the doctrines of Darwin ism to th# phenomena of human so ciety, is that the laws of evolution have been violated in America, and that its natural processes, which are slow and :, safe, have been artificially outstripped. In other words, the American Consti tution, which, as Mr Spencer points put,.was in the first instance made, and .did.hpt grow, as,according to Mclntosh, constitutions ought, has shot ahead too -fast s and too far. The philosopher, however, .will not allow that his con fidence hi Republican institutions is shaken, and he avows $ belief or a hope thatin .America,all.wilL come right in . the future. Tlje. Republican form of Government, he declares, is the best and ever yet devised, but then it demands for its success the highest . type of human character. Till that is developed, therefore, it must, according to him, be a poor look-out for Republi , canism, and on the whole Mr Spencer’s .. panegyric upon an anti-monarchical ' system‘will seem to most people very like a’ gospel of despair.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

SERVE ’EM ALL ALIKE.

To the Editor. , " Sir, —At yesterday’s meeting of the i, Borough Council two guineas were voted towards the prize fund of the district school. With this institution the Council has nothing whatever to .do, any more than it has to do with the other public ; and private schools in the town. May I ask the Councillors if they are willing to - vote two guineas to the Catholic- school, and to each of the small private schools, as well as a similar sum to each of the , Sunday schools held in town ? If they are—then they will be “ consistent ” with 'the vote they have just given ; not other wise.—l am, etc., , SLEUTH.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Money and the Markets. London, Dec. 19. Consols have declined to 99^. V Zealand securities are firm at the following' quotations :—5 per cent. 10.40. Loan, . , Loan, 104, 'ex div.; per cent., 1879-1(904 Loan, Wheat is • lihchanged at 49s for Adelaide, ex „s3tore, and 43s fid to 46s fid for New .Zealand ditto. Adelaide flour, exware thouse, 345. Australian tallow remains at 42s for best beef, and 44s fid for « best mutton. Homeward Mails- The Homeward mails, via Suez and . Brindisi, which left Melbourne on No ■ vember 9th, were delivered here to day. ... A Fire at Sea; A fire broke out on the Ship Rangi tikei, which recently arrived here from oi!.f Lyttelton/ on her Homeward voyage, and part of her cargo had to be thrown i overboard, and the remainder was much ;; damaged. ■

AUSTRALIAN

[kKUTER’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ] The Produce. Markets. Melbourne, Yesterday, j-.- ,, l ;Shipping:'whekt, per, bushel, 4s yd. .. Markct uhsteady, and pfices have been heavily declining of late. A further decrease is not however, expefeted. Malting barley is steady at 3s gd to 4s,

but the demand is not active. The market for New Zealand oats is weak, and irregular feeding qualities (duty paid) are worth 3s pd to 4s id, and milling ditto, 4s 2d to 4s 3d. Wool.

At their wool sale to-day, Messrs Goldsborough and Co., Limited, cata logued 5,400 bales, of which 4,300 were sold. Very satisfactory prices were realised, greasy merino ranging; up to and washed ditto to 23d Sporting.

Navigator is the favorite in the bet ting on the Champion Stakes, to be run at the Victoria Racing Club’s New Year’s Meeting. The following are the latest odds :—Navigator, 7 to 4 ; Com motion, sto 2; Darebin, Bto 1. [Received Dec. 21, Ipm.] The Chimbarazo. Melbourne, To-day. Arrived—Orient steamship Chim borazo, from Plymouth (November 6). Fire. An extensive fire occurred this morn ing, at the' premises of Messrs Hemons, Laws and Co., wholesale chemists, 55 and 57, Russell street, Melbourne. The fire raged for some time, but has now been completely subdued. The extent of the damage is not yet conclu sively known, but the loss is believed to be very heavy.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] On the Way. Wellington, To-day. A cablegram has been received from London, bearing date the 19th inst, stat ing that the following vessels had sailed prior to that date :— Wellington, ship, fdr Port Chalmers, with 319 immigrants ; and Crusader, ship, for Lyttelton, with 381 immigrants. Municipal Trouble. Oamaku, To-day. There is likely to be some trouble over tha installation of Mayor, which took place yesterday. There was not a quorum of the Council present, and the legality of the proceedings will be challenged. To Horse Owners. Entries for the principal handicaps at the Oamaru Jockey Club March Meeting are due to-morrow night.

HIGH SCHOOL.

Distribution of Prizes- The distribution of prizes in connection with the High School took place this after noon at three o’clock, there being a fair attendance of parents and friends. The Rev. E A. Scott, the Rev. Mr Beattie, Mr Buchanan (assistant master), and several other well-known gentlemen occu pied seats near the chairman’s table. Mr Joseph Ivess occupied the chair, and commenced the proceedings by re marking that he had been asked to pre side on that occasion in the unavoidable absence of Dr Trevor. Mr Ivess then gave his young hearers some excellent advice, and remarked that he was pleased to learn the result of the past year’s work was satisfactory. The Chairman’s re marks, which were very brief, were greeted with loud applause by the young people assembled. Mr Hogg, the head-master, then pro ceeded to comment on the work done during the year, which appeared to be: of a highly satisfactory character. The chairman then distributed the prizes, accompanying each gift with a few appropriate words, the boys clapping heartily as each of their number returned to his seat, carrying & trophy of his prowess with him, The Pev. E. A. Scott having briefly addressed the boys, and having been loudly applauded, The Rev. Mr Beattie then rose. This gentleman said it had been his privilege last year to address the boys. He would like now to say a few words about education. A little boy at Home, was about ten years of age when he quitted an elementary school and be came a scholar at a school like that they were now in. From ten to lift en the boys were studying just as they were studying, getting knowledge to fit them for the University. At fifteen or sixteen years of age the boys were ready for the University, and four or five years spent there would enable them to pass their M.A: degree. They would be about twenty or twenty-one years of age when they graduated. Then they would have to consider what profession they would enter. Whether they entered the medical, legal, or clerical professions they would need to undergo a still further period of special study from which they would emerge, say at the age of twenty five years. Thus fifteen years of study would bo necessary, without count ing the elementary schooling. And 15 years study was little enough if a boy was to take a position in a rising colony like that of New Zealand, and do his work steadily and faithfully. He had told them this because he wished them and their parents to understand the value of a school like this where they could re ceive a really good training. He had been asked to move a vote of i hanks to Mr Hogg and Buchanan who had done so much for the boys, not only in directing their studies, but ii forming their characters. A vote of thanks was carried unani mously. Messrs Hogg and Buchanan briefly re-

sponded. Mr A. Orr proposed a vote of thanks to the chair, which having been briefly

responded to by Mr Ivess, the proceedings terminated with “three cheers” for all present. The following is the prize list :—Class

I. : prize and scholarship, Fooks ; prize for mathematics and Latin Clark I. ; prize for English, Low ; prize f. r French, Fish 11. Class II.; Class prize, Foley ; prize for mathematics and Latin (a), Clark II.; prize for English, Fish I.; prize for Latin (b), Buchanan I. Class III.: Class prize, Buchanan 11.

the ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1882..



A Baebebs' Congress. —The barbers of Berlin, in imitation of all other orders and degrees of men nowadays, have been holding a congress, and have passed some important resolutions. They have resolved that shaving shall always commence (as in nature—i.e when a man shaves himself) on the left cheek and end with the right. They have also decided and very properly, that any member who touches a customers nose, under pretence of steadying himself, I 1 shall be expelled from the Assocition. A great debate ensued as to whether conver sation was to be provided by the trade or not. “No binding resolution was passed but the advocates of silence were in the majority.” On the other hand it was as serted with much plausibility that if cust omers were not to learn the news from their barbers, or “ be instructed in the current tendencies of political thought,” they might just as well shave themselves



af Eome. We are all for silence in this matter, for there |can be few positions more disagreeable than being shaved by a baiber of opinions hostile to one’s own, and being unable from" the of the case, to contradict him. I Holloway’s Ointment and Pills combine both sanitive and sanative powers in a high degree—by the former term is understood their ability to preserve health, by the latter their capability to restore health. With these remel dies at hand no invalid need be at fault to guide himself or herself safely through the many trials to which everyone is subjected during our long and ofttimes inclement winters. Coughs, colds, ulcerated throats, diptheria, whooping cough, can be successfully treated by well rubbing this Ointment upon the chest, and by taking the Pills. During damp foggy weather asthmatical sufferers will experience the utmost possible relief from the inunction of the ointment on all tender chested persons will save endless misery by adopting this treatment.—[Advt.]



TOWN EDITION [lssued at 4.35 p.tn.]



New Advertisements. ÜBLIC NOTICE. The undersigned having purchased Mr T. Quill’s interest in the Booth at the forthcoming CALEDONIAN SPORTS, to be held on Boxing Day, assures his friends and the public that everything disposed of in said Booth will give the utmost satisfaction. TENDERS are invited for CUTTING, BINDING, and STOCKING about one thousand acres of Crop at Lyndhurst, near Methven. Tenders for the whole or blocks of not less than 200 acres to be sent in by December 31st, to 21d THOMAS ORPHiN. 21d L. & E. COSTER, Somerton, South Rakaia.



SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23. SPECIAL ENTRY OF Horses, From the Tiroaru District. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re ceived instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, First-class DRAUGHT HORSES 0 Weight-carrying HACKS. Sale at 1 o’clock. 2ld T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



James Baker, GROCER, wishes to inform the people of Ashburton that he has a large stock of Christmas FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. Currants, Currants, Currants, Raisins, Raisins, Raisins, Sultanas, Sultanas, ' / Sultanas, Guaranteed to be all of the finest FRUIT, FRUIT, FRUIT, Obtainable in Canterbury. Stop before' going elsewhere, and purchase your Christmas cheer from one of the cheapest men in town. ' JAMES BAKER, Grocer, Havelock street, Ashburton. au3 gPRING FRUITS & VEGETABLES. W. T. Davison Has now in s..ock for CHRISTMAS—IOO pecks Peas, 1 ton of Bath Kidneys ; also, the largest stock of Strawberries, Cherries, Gooseberries, Rhubarb, Oranges, Apples, &C. , &c., to be obtained in Ashburton or district. A large assormeut of cooling Summer Drinks and Confectionery. All to be sold at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES during Christmas. W. T. DAVISON, Left hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. d2l



OW IS YOUR TIME FOR BARGAINS. GOOD AND CHEAP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &c M &c. OUR BOOT S lOCK ia IMMENSE.



OUR PRICES NEED NO COMMENT As they will please all. Hayes & Co., BULLOCK’S ARCADE. Burnett street. N.B.—Christmas PRESENTS wi’.l be GIVEN to all purchasers of 10s and up wards till the 10th January. AN EARLY CALL WILL OBLIGE, Don’t Mistake the Address, BULLOCK’S ARCADE -83^ n 4 SOMERS Annual Sports, To be held at MOUNT SOMERS, DECEMBER 27, 1882, Comprising HORSE RACING and ATHLETIC SPORTS, viz.: — Mount Somers Cup ; 1| miles ; lOst 71b. Ist, LlO 10s ; 2nd, L2. Hurry Scurry ; | mile ; 10st 71b. Ist, L 4 ; 2nd, LI. The winner of the Cup to carry lOlbs extra. Trotting Pace ; 2 miles ; list 71b. Ist, LB ; 2nd, LI. Consolation Race ; § mile ; lOst 71b. Ist, L 3. Three horses in each event or no race.



The usual Athletic Sports will follow, for which several prizes are offered. Should any protest arise a deposit of one pound must be lodged with the Secretary at the time, which will be for feited should the protest prove frivolous. The first race to start at 10 a.m. W. H. SMITH, Hon. Sec.



I'cw Advertisements. ’VTOUCE OF REMOVAL.— Bayes & Co., Ready Money Drapers, have REMOVED to Bullock’s ARC A DE. au!2



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. R Clark BAST STREET. s!8



Amusements- S 'I! TAR OF ASHBURTON LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. Grand Concert, BOXING DAY EVENING, DEC 26th, IN THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, In aid of the New Orange Hall Building Fund. The Programme will comprise Glees, Soka, Instrumental Music, Elocutionary Pieces, and Highland Dancing, by the fol lowing ladies and gentlemen:— Sopranos ; Mrs Craighead, Mrs R. J. Harrison, Mrs Dunn, and Miss Sinclair. Alto ; Miss G. Gates. Tenor ; Mr Puschel. Baritones: Mr Branson and Mr Harrison. Duettists : Misses Butler andMcTeague. ‘ ORCHESTRA. Violin: Mr H. Permain; Cornet: Mr G. Hoskins; Flute: Mr Dunn; Double Bass; Mr Uter Hoskins; Violoncello: Mr H. Gates; Piano; Mies Gates. Conductor: Mr H. A. Gates.



Elocutionist: Mr R Minnis; Champion highland Dancers : Mr James Murray, Dunedin; Mr J. W. Mcßae and Master Donald Mcßae, Ashburton; Piper: Mr D. Campbell, late of the 42nd Black Watch. Doors open at Half-past 7; Concert at 8. Tickets—3s, 2s, and Is. A BALL Will follow the Concert, and an efficient String Band has been engaged. dlB Ecclesiastical. gEARMOIN GHAELIC. BITHIDH SEARMOIN GHAELIC ann’s an ASHBURTON air LA NOLAIG (December 25th) aig leth-uair an deigh dha, ann’s an EAGLAIS ALBANAICH le Rev. ALASDAIR MAC-A-LEINEN. 9d Tenders. ENDBRS are invited for HARYEST- I ING, as follows ; About 240 acres Wheat (Maori reserve), near Racecourse 90 acres Oats, close to Smith’s Gar den’s 100 acres Wheat, Grove Farm 15 acres Oats, Grove Farm 280 acres Wheat, Ashburton Borough reserve, Hinds 140 acres Oats, Ashburton Borough reserve, Hinds Oats to be tied with twine, or hand tied. Machines can be arranged for. Tenders to bo sent in not later than the 27th instant to WILKIN & CARTER, Tinwald, Where full particulars can bo seen, or JAMESON & ROBERTS, d2O Ashburton.



TENDERS wanted for HARVESTING about 400 acres Crop on the Alford Estate. Contractors to find plant and horses. Tenders must be sent in on or before WEDNESDAY, 27th December, to JAMESON & ROBERTS, 21d Ashburton. rjIO CONTRACTORS. TENDERS wanted for HARVESTING 254 acres Crop, in ono or more lots. Con tractors to find plant and horses. Tenders must be sent in on or before SATURDAY, 23rd inst., to 21d JAMESON & ROBERTS.



TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a HOUSE in Brick and Stone. Plans and specification can be seen at our office, where Tenders, accompanied by a guar antee deposit of £5, are to bo sent in not later than 12 noon on SATURDAY, Dec. 23rd. FOOKS & SON, lid Architects.



ROAD DISTRICT. The Board will pay TWOPENCE per dozen tor Egga and Heads of Small Birds collected in the district, and delivered at the following places : Schoolhouse, Wakanui ~ Sea View ~ Seafield ~ Newlands Elgin Road Board Office, Ashburton, dll By order. The 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, o 2 TUCKER, RESTELL & CO.



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public .Aucnon, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on th e above date, 1 8-h.p. Engine (by Hornsby) 1 Combine, 4ft 6in drum 1 Tank 1 Set Scales and weights Belting, et\ etc. Sale at 1.30. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23. IMPORTANT SALE OF GROWING CROP OF Wheat. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr W. T. Smith, to sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, ACRES WHEAT A ACRES OATS Situated on the Lagmhor run, and only half a mile from the Hinds railway station. The Crop will be sold subject to the rent being paid to Mr McLean on terms entered into by Mr Smith. Sale at 1 o’clock. d!6 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



A T. Bullock, UCTIONEER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. B A Z A A K, 15 UIIKE T T ST REE T, AsHBUKTuN.



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 lea<-e of 150 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Wooden House, of 5 rooms, A 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 •ffers a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of procuring a farm at a low price and liberal terms. For full particu lars, apply to T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. M o N E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. O T SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to E T . T. BULLOCK. TO LET. —Commodious SHOP in East street, now in occupation of Mr J. W. Hayes. Possession to be given on 2nd January, Mr Hayes removing to his new premises at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE—2O acres GRASS LAND, together with a House of six rooms, situated only a short distance from the town of Ashburton. For full particulars apply to the undersigned. T. BULLOCK. 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. TO LET.—The CENTRAL BAKERY, together with shop and dwelling house, near Post office. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental, Central BOARDINGHOUSE, in the Tri agle, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—at a very Low Rental —a COTTAGE of Five Rooms, situated at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental —SHOP in Moore street, presently occupied by Mr John Smithson. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—A Six-roomed HOUSE in Tancred street, lately in the occu pation of Mr McGregor. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—A SPRING TRAP, with Top, suitable for a Butcher or Baker. T. BULLOCK. W. F, Allen.



W. F. Allen, UCTIONEER, STOCK, STATION, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burnett street, Ashburton. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, and General Pro duce, held every SATURDAY, commenc ing at 11.30 sharp. Special Sales conducted in Town or Country. Valuations made. FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock at tended at the Public Yards. 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. jyj'B. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice W. F. ALL E N Auctioneer. Public Notices. nlfi J. WARD, Secretary. will be given, au2l



Matson, Cox, and Co. TIN WALD. UNDER BILL OF SALE. GREAT 1 CLEARING SALE OP SAWN TIMBER FIREWOOD POSTS AND RAILS CJAL GALVANISED IRON IRONMONGERY PAINTS AND OIL RED AND WHITE LEAD DOORS AND SASHES, &0., <frc., BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Without Reserve. M essrs matson, cox and co. have received instructions from the holders of bill of sale, to Sell as above on the pemises of Mr G. Jephson, Tin wald, the whole of his well-assorted Stock of Timber and Ironmongery, etc., by Public Auction, on FRIDAY, 22nd DECEMBER, 1882, At 11 o’clock sharp. Luncheon provided. Teims easy. No reserve. MATSON. COX & CO., 9d Ashburton.



13 3* 2,400 20 124 397 440 4,000 MATSON, COX & CO. have for SALE upon reasonable terms, the follow ing Properties, besides ethers too numer ous to particula’ise : Acres. Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered, fenced, and in grass Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered, fenced, and In grass ... ... Alford Forest, improved ... Alford Forest, unimproved Chertsey, improved, plenty of water Chertsey, improved, plenty of water, large portion in crop ... Dromore, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ... Dromore, improved, plenty of water Dunsandel, improved, plenty of water 1,500 Hinds, improved, plenty of water 200 Geraldine, improved, plenty of water 220 Geraldine, improved 300 Kakahu, improved 895 Kirwee, improved ... 1,087 Mayfield, improved ... ... 220 Shepherd’s Bush, unimproved ... 100 Seafield, improved... ... ... 387 Seafield, improved... ... ... 264 Prebbleton, improved 238 Timaru, improved 2,000 Tinwald, improved 114 Wakanui, improved ... ... 400 Wakanui, improved ... ... 6 Wakanui, improved ... ... 100 Waikari, improved 1,300 Waterton, improved ... ... 370 Waterton, improved 237 Rangitata, improved ... ... 380 Wakanui, improved 222 Temuka, improved 800 Bangitata, fenced ... ... ... 940 Va’etta, unimproved 317 Wakanui road, thoroughly im proved ... 94 . Hinds, improved 500



Weaierfield Mill; Shop and Dwelling in Chertsey ; Sections in Ashburton, Hinds, Chertsey, Waterton, Papanui, Rakaia, Prebbleton, etc.; Improved seor tions in Ashburton and Tinwald. Terms easy, 9d MATSON, OOX & CO. Matson, Cox & Co. Auctioneers & 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 avd 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.



AG RICULTURAT, M ACHIN E RY— REAPERS AND 'KINDERS, Ac. Wool PURCHASED in large or small qua .titles or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALES', or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made ok 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, JAN. 2. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, CON, & CO. WEST STREET,! j AstIBORTO". 8 30



For Sale. I N D E R • TWINE. 0 H SALE. A comfortable 5-Roomed COTTAGE, situated North East Belt; finished throughout with every convenience for > family residence. (Section . enclosed by well-grown live fence and belt of trees. ‘ Apply to i C. B. M. BRANSON, General Agent, East street;: Or Mr W. W. White, on Premises, j BINDER WIRE, FOR SALE, At Lowest current rates. JAMESON and ROBERTS, Ashburton.



E For s a From this date — CRUSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Buahel. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton AHDiTiNWAU). oB Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 45e ——— Business Notices. c HRISTMAS SUPPLIE AX S, H. M. Carson’s, TEA, GROCERY, FRUIT, AND ITA LIAN WAREHOUSE, Next the Bank of New Zealand, Bast Street, Ashbbkton.



Oranges Lemons Cherries Strawberries Gooseberries Pine Apples French Plums Barcelona Nuts Brazil Nuts Cocoanuts Soft-shell Almonds Jordan Almonds Layer Raisins New Figs N©w Jams New Marmalade Raisins, Currants, and Sultanas Lemon, Citron, and Orange Peels Essences in variety Sardines Salmon Lobsters Mackerel Findon Haddock Fresh Herrings Biscuits in variety F rench Honey Cream Turkish Delight Chocolate Creams Scotch Mixtures London Mixtures Sugar Almonds Jujubes, 5 sorts Butter Scotch Bonbons Kisses Conversation Lo zenges Gelatine do Musk do Rose do Peppermint do Somebody’s Luggage Perfumery— Jockey Club Rose Musk Violet Lavender Water Exhibition Bou quet Essence Bouquet Rondelitia Ac., &. Lime Juice Cordial, Raspberry Vinegar, Ginger Wine, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Herbal Beer. Pipes, Tobaccos, and Cigars, etc., etc. New Cheese, Fresh Butter, Fresh Eggs. H. M. CARSuN, Wholesale and Retail Agent for Nelson and Moate’s Pure Blended Teas. d!9



HRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENT !! Dimant & Coe, 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, Victoria House, East street south, Ashburton. 18d OF VICTORIA HOUSE, East si beet south,



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 10s per lOOfi (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, AGEST for the Phoenix Fire Office of London. Alpheus Hayeu, TIMBER MERCHANT, ""BURTON BREWERY. A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Cameron street, Ashburton,' 024 from Ashburton; W. H. COLLINS, Manager.



Business Notices. gIINDERS’ BUILDINGS. Robert Alcorn Has now on sale Fhe 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 ray Specialty, and being imported and selected by one of the best tasters in the world, I can give better value than any other bouse in the colony. My 3s tea is equal to ahy j 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 iR. Alcorn’s Provision Warehouse, where you can get everything of the Best Quality, and at the lowest po siblepriob. If you want IRONMONGERY, go toR. Alcorn’s Ironmongery Warehouse, where you will get everything, except anchors. If you want CLOTHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner irhop. A perfect fit and good quality gu uanteed. 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 ahd 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, fex Marlborough, a large shipment from the beat English, Scotch, and Irish Potteries, among which are all the latest novelties in FANCY GOODS —suitable for Christmas presents.



Thk Whole of the Shops are At tached In Saunders’ Buildings. 589 d ARVESTERS AND BINDERS. The undersigned have now landing, ex Magnet, a shipment of i.u.&giieir, a ui Osborne HARVESTERS AND BINDERS, Wire and Twine. Obtained the Co-operative Gold Medal given at Timaru, in a held trial, against all comers, 28th January, 1882. As only a limited number remain un sold early application is necessary, to ROBERT WILKIN & 00., ALL WHO INTEND BUILDING, Are invited to CALL at the YARDS TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT, Where they can be fully supplied with everything they require in TIMBER of all kinds, and every other trade line at Lowest Current Rates. 1 SPECIAL LINES LANDING. FENCING WIRE, IRON, CEMENT. American Dressed Shelving, and other Timber, large assortment. Special at tion to Country Orders, and shipped direct from siding. J. T. BROW N, Office : Tuam street. Wholesale Depot: Railway Siding and Sawmill, South Belt, Christchurch. : il 19 dl4 Christchurch and Timaru. OP J. T. BROWN,



Craighead and Go., JAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. In again returning our sincere thanks to our many friends and patrons for the very liberal support which has been ac corded to us since we commenced busi ness in Ashburton, we have much pleasure in announcing that our arrangements for the coming season are now complete. We have just been favored with several consignments of the best materials which can be obtained COLONIAL and EUROPEAN—including Fancy Coat ings, Serges, Bedford .Cords, and Tweeds of every description. Our method of Cutting and Fitting being based on the most advanced ideas known to the Cutting Profession, com bined with ideas of our own. which are not generally known, a PERFECT PIT can always be relied on. Where any ab normal peculiarity exists it can easily be concealed, and when the figure is perfect it will, by our method be shown to the best advantage. Prices moderate, as usual. CRAIGHEAD & 00., TAILORS & CLOTHIERS, Tancked sikebi. 250 Agricultural machine shop, Ashbttbxok. C. Ray, engineer, millwright, reaper AND BINDER EXPERT.



The M'Cormick, Deering, Osborne, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted in Town or Country. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &0., Re paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. c. ITa y, Opposite Central Hotel, W akanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Bail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83 ONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a.m., Waterton 8.10 a. m., Ashton 8.25 a. m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Shearman s Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4.50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p. m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wi'l receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. Conveyances. 427 c W. E. BOND, Proprietor, Longbeach.



TINWaLD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH, This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 a.m. and 5.35 p.m. .every Tuesday and Saturday; returning to Mount Somera bn the arrival of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?a ; return, 3a. The Coach to Dracroft will he DIS* CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail w be carried on a pack-horse. JOHN HOOD. O T 1 0 E TO PASSENGERS. 277 e A. JACKSON, Proprietor,