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Matson, Upland Co. ",TIN WARD. UNDER BILL OF SALE. GREAT CLEARING SALE or SAWN TIMBER FIREWOOD POSTS AND RAILC COAL . GALVANISED IRON IRONMONGERY PAINTS AND OIL , RED AND WHITE LEAD DOORS AND SASHES, &c.. *e., BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Without Reserve, Messes matson, cox and co. have received instructions from the holders of bill of sale, to Sell as above on the premises of Mr 0. Jephson, Tin wald, the whole of his well-assorted Stock | of Timber and Ironmongery, etc., by Public Auction, on FRIDA Y, 22nd DECEMBER, 1882, At 11 o’clock sharp. Luncheon provided. ‘ Terras easy. No reserve. MATSON, COX & CO., 9d : Ashburton. MATSON, COX & CO. have for SALE upon reasonable terms, the follow ing- Properties, besides others too numer ous to particularise : Acres. Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered, fenced, and in grass ... ... ... ... 13 Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered, fenced, and in grass ... ... 3| Alford Forest, improved 2,400 Alford Forest, unimproved ... 20 Chertsey, improved, plenty of water 124 Chertsey, improved, plenty of water, large portion in crop ... 397 Drotnore, improved, plenty of water 440 Droraore, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ... 4,000 Dunsandel, improved, plenty of water 1,500 Hinds, improved, plenty of water 200 Geraldine, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ... 220 Geraldine, improved 300 Kakahu, improved... 895 Kirwee, improved ... ... ... 1,087 Mayfield, improved ... ... 220 Shepherd’s Bush, unimproved ... 100 Seafield, improved 387 Seafield, improved. 264 Prebbleton, improved ... ... 238 Timaruy 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 Rangitata, fenced ... 940 unimproved 317 Wakanui road, thoroughly im proved ... 94 Hinds, improved ... 500 Westerfield Mill; Shop and Dwelling in Chertsey; Sections in Ashburton, Hinds, Chertsey, Waterton, Papanui, Rakaia, Prebbleton, etc.; Improved sec tions in Ashburton and Tinwald. Terms easy. 9d . . MATSON, COX & CO. Matson, Cox & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on mo at favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL -MERCHANTS. WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE WOOL? ACKS and CORNSACKS. , FENCING WIRE of All Sizes—BARBED and PLAIN. GREEN ad 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. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. 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 Bales WAftiX; V- r, - . ■ -■■t/j- - ’ i"- OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL ■FINDS, pf 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 TINWALD YARDS , , On TUESDAY, DEC. 19. I AGENTS FOR 'fcTatidnal Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines, I - MATSON, COX* & CO. - WEST STREET, 'p" ' ' Asbbukion, b3O



Matson, Cox, an I Co. CHERTSEY. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from the mortgagees to sell by Public Auction, at Tattersall’s, West street, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, 23rd DECEMBER, At 11.30 o’clock sharp, The SHOP an d D WELLIS G lately occu - piedby Mr Joseph Fowler, Chertsey, containing large shop and dwel ling-house of four rooms, together with a corner section of 1 acre 29 perches land. These business premises are situated in the most prominent portion of the rising township of Chertaey, and to an energetic man of small capital offer an opportunity seldom to be met with of obtaining, at a small cost, a home with premises to which a good business is already attached. Terms very easy. MATSON, COX & CO., dI3 Ashburton. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from the proprietor to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON , SATURDAY, 23rd DECEMBER, At 11.30 sharp, A new SIX-ROOMED HOUSE and HALF-ACRE of LAND, well planted with fruit and ornamental trees, vegetables, etc., and is situate in Travis road, between Wakanui and Beach roads. Plenty of water, good pig-styes, and everything in first class order. The above offers a chance to an ener getic working man of obtaining a very well-appointed home at a small cost. Yery small deposit. Balance upon mortgage. d!3 MATSON, COX & CO. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from the owner (in consequence of his de parture fir the North Island) to Sell by Public Auction, AT TATTERSALL’S, West street, Ashburton, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1882, At 11.30 sharp, The undermentioned nicely situated and eligible Properties. Ist—Four-roomed Cottage, with £ of an acre of land. Good garden, plenty of water, situated highest part of Wakanui road. 2nd— £ acre Land, being section No. 13,. original sale plan, Wakanui road. All in potatoes, well fenced ’ . 3rd—Four-roomed Cottage and £ Acre Section (Mrs M'Lean’s paddock). Plenty of water and other improve ments. The above properties are for absolute and are well worthy the attention of purchasers. In each case a very small deposit re quired. Balance on mortgage. dl3 MATSON, COX & CO. T. Bullock. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23. MR T. BULLOCK- has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, 1 8-h.p. Engine (by Hornsby) 1 Combine, 4ft Gin drum 1 Tank ■ 1 Set Scales and weights Belting, etc. etc. Sale at 1.30.



dls T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. T. Bullock, U'CTIONEBR, ESTATE an u GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. BAZAAR, Jb URN ET T STIIE ET, AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE- In future my SATURDAY’S SALES will Commence at 1 o’clock instead of 1.30., IMPROVED FREEHOLD FARM, of JL 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 Bouse, of 5 rooms, 4 stalled stable, etc. The freehold is divided into three pad docks, and the leasehold into five; one of the county water races runs through both properties. There is a growing crop of 78 acres wheat, and 70 acres turnips, which will be sold with the property. This offers a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of procuring a farm at a low price and liberal terms. For full particu lars, apply to AsHECi.rojt, T. BULLOCK.



T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. M 0 E T - Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to __ T. BULLOCK. fp 0 L E T~. SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—Commodious SHOP in East street, now in occupation of Mr J. W. Hayes. ■ Possession to bo 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. IIIOR 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 Wra. 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 Donaid Stewart, T. BULLOCK. r|lo LET—at a very*Low Rental—a _| COTTAGE of Five Rooms, situated at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. mo LET—A Six-roomed HOUSE in I Tancred street, lately in the occu pation of Mr McGregor. T. BULLOCK,



J. T. Ford and 00. TIN WALD. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1882., Great Clearing Sale OF STOCK-IN-TRADE OF A GENERAL GROCERY, DRAPERY, AXD CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Under Bill of Sale. MESSRS J. T. FORD & 00. are in structed by the Mortgagees to Offer by Public Auction, on Tuesday, Dec. 19th, 1882, a„ 11 a'.ui., at the Stores lately in the occupation of Messrs Biggs and Reid, of Tiuwald, The whole of their Stock-in-Trade, Consisting of Groceries, Hardware Drapery, Clothing Crockery, etc., etc. Also the Book Debts belonging to the late firm of Biggs and Reid Together witli their PLANT, consisting of Horses, Carts, and Bakery Plant. Full particulars and terms at sale. 14d



Alfred Harrison. Important Sale OF BOOKS, STATIONERY, MUSIC, FANCY GOODS, &c, &c. TUESDAY, 19th DECEMBER, AND WEDNESDAY, 20th DECEMBER, ALFRED HARRISON is instructed by the Trustees to Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, the whole of the Stock of a Bookseller and Stationer, com prising a large quantity of Stationery. Cutlery, Pictures, and En gravings, Perfumery, Pipes, and Tobacconists’ Sundries, and other Goods too numerous to mention. Also, A largo and valuable lot of BOOKS, comprising Prize Books, from the smallest up to books of great value; Poets, Novels, Travels, Histories, Lives of Eminent Men, etc., all in the most handsome bindings. A collection of the very finest Photo graphic Albums, Music in volumes, Oratorios, etc. A large quantity of Songs, Dance Music, etc., Bibles, Church Services, Hymns, Prayer Books, etc., etc. Order of Sale; TUESDAY, 19th DECEMBER, 2 o’clock, PIANOS, as advertised; 3 o’clock, STATIONERY, CUTLERY, PICTURES, and FANCY GOODS. WEDNESDAY, 20th DECEMBER, 12 o’clock sharp, BOOKS, MUSIC, ALBUMS. Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, d!5 Auctioneer. W. F. Allen. W. F. Allen, Auctioneer, stock, station, AND 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. W. F., ALLEN, Auctioneer. n 29



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. O 0 L SALE. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company will hoi i its Second Auction Sale of At the Christchurch Wool and Grain WEDNESDAY, 20th DECEMBER, When a large and varied catalogue will be submitted. ■\TEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, etc., for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. LNDERTAKES 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 Now Zealand. Wool Warehouse, on JNO. COOKE, Manager, E. S. HARLEY, Produce Manager.



Robert Wilkin and Co. O 0 L SALE. TOESDAV, 19th DECEMBER, 1882. Out SECOND SALE of the Season 1882 1883, will be held on the above date in our New Zealand Wool Store?, at 11 a m., when 1,0 0 0 BAL E s Woolpacks For Sale at current rates, Advances made on Wool, either for sale in this market or for shipment to London. Wool will be offered. ROBERT WILKIN & CO , Wool Brokers, Auctioneers, And Commission Agents.



Hotels FOREST HOTEL. The undersigned having taken the above well-known Hotel, begs to inform his friends and the travelling public gene rally that they will always find every com fort, combined with civility and economy.' Wines, Beer, and Spirits of the choicest brands, &c. Good Stabling and Secure Paddocks, JOHN BOWICK, c Proprietor. HBURTON HOTEL. THOS. ORPHIN Begs to intimate to the travelling public that he has taken over the above Hotel, which he has entirely re- ecorated and re furnished. The table is replete with every delicacy of the season, and the Wines and Spirits are all guaranteed to be of the very best brands. T.O. invites his friends and customers to judge for themselves by giving him a call. THOS. ORPHIN, Ashburton Hotel, near the Bridge. 14d N. B.—Stabling free. HE GLASGOW PIE HOUSE, Corner of Dowling and Princes streets, i UNEDIN, J. DONALDSON, Proprietor. Has opened a slace in connection with the above, which he has christened “ THE BODEGA,” and can promise to supply his friends with a better Glass of Wine or Beer, direct from the cask in a cool cellar, than they can obtain anywhere in the city, Dowling Street. Fringes street. “THE BODEGA.” an 17



H E S H A D ES, Begs to announce that he has entirely Rebuilt the Shades, and in soliciting the patronage of his friends, and the public generally, is determined that the prestige attaching to the old house for the excel lence of its wines, spirits, liqueurs, and ales, shall be fully maintained. Especial attention has been paid to the Cuisine, the resources of the kitchen being very complete. One of the Largest Ranges procurable, and a Grill of corresponding size, has been fitted therein. The services of one of the best chefs has been secured, so that the LUNCHEONS at the Shades are second to none in the colony. Gentlemen whose business avocations necessitate luncheon in the city are respect fully solicited to patronise this establish ment. N.B,—The Grill is in full swing to-day. iRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE. In consequence ot insufficient accom modation at the Echo Dining Rooms, the proprietor has taken the PRINCE ALBERT BOARDING HOUSE, where a good table w always be kept. Meals Is each. Good Accommodation for Boarders and Travellers, at IGs, 18s, and £1 per week, to meet the times. Private Rooms for families. Remember the ad dress—Charles Truckle, Prince Albert Boarding House, Wills street, near the Railway Station. Hereford street. W. H. PORTER ; 527 Boarding Houses, &c.



PANAMA HOUSE __ (lath a stee’s), Tanciied stkeet Asuvurton,. The undersigned begs to inform the pubic that ho has REMOVED from the evince Albert Dining-rooms to the more commodious Boarding-house lately in the occupation of Mr Anslee, ■whore he hopes to merit the same patronage bestowed upon him as heretofore. Boon Bath room. S. LUCAS, Proprietor. Educational. MISS BTEANE having returned to Ashburton, desires to inform her Friends- in the town and neighborhood that she will be happy to receive MUSIC PUPILS at Mr Jones’ Room, Baring square, or attend at their own houses, if desired. Terms (per Quarter) —Young Children, One Guinea : Adults, 30s. Lessons al?o given in French, Drawing, Ladies Fancy Work, etc. An Evening Class three times weekly for general in struction —Is 6d for one, 2s 6d or two. Next Rev. Nixon’s, Tancred street. si jjARVBSTERS AND BINDERS. The undersigned have now landing, ex Magnet, a shipment of Osborne 'HARVESTERS AND BINDERS, Wire and Twine. Obtained the Co-operative Gold Medal given at Timaru, in a field trial, against all comers, 28th January, 1882. As only a limited number remain un sold early application is necessary, to ROBERT WILKIN & CO., dll Christchurch and Timaru.



i MR THOMAS MUTTER BEGS to announce that, having sold his General Store Business, he has NOW OPENED IN Till! SADDLERY LINE. Mr T.: M.’s 24 years experience in that line is a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to him will he executed in a workmanlike manner. Workmen sent out. Christchurch Prices Guaranteed. MU THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street, 180 South llakaia. I



Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. JOHN COOK?, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, nlO Ashburton.



Business Notices. CJ. W. COOKSON, Jon., & CO., • TIMBER & COAL MER CHANTS, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, METHVEN, Have always on sale at our yards, Meth ven, and at the sawmills, Alford Forest— building timber, posts, rails, firewood, stakes, etc. We have also on sale at Methven a large stock of flooring and match-lining (union, white and red pine), totara, Y.D.L. palings and shingles, rusticated weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles and gates on hand or made to order. Goal, Portland cement, bricks, lime, etc., galvanised iron, doors, sashes and fittings, nails, barbed and ordinary fencing wire, staples, etc. Goods delivered to any part of the district. Agents for the New Zea land Insurance Co., the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., and for Messrs Morrow, Bassett and Co. Commission, Land and Estate Agents and Valuators. FOR SALE Woolpacks, Cornsacks, and Turnip Seed, at the lowest rates. C. J. W. COOKSON, Jun., & CO. nl NOW L ANDING 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 Hayeij, TIMBER MERCHANT', Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, Go Manager. gAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Robert Alcorn Has now on sale the greatest variety of articles to be found, perhaps, in any similar establishment in New Zealand. If you want GOOD TEA, go to R. Alcorn’s Tea Warehouse. Tea is my Specialty, and being imported direct, and selected by one of the best tasters in the world, I can give better value than any other house in the colony. My 3s tea is equal to any to be had in Dunedin or Christchurch for 3s 6d or 4s ; in fact, it cannot be sur passed. Good tea, 2s per lb. If you want GOOD GROCERIES, go to R. Alcorn’s Provision Warehouse, where you can get everything of the Best Quality, and at the lowest posible price. If you want IRONMON GERY, go to R. Alcorn’s Ironmongery Warehouse, where you will get everything, except anchors. If you want CLOTHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner shop. A perfect fit and good quality guaranteed. The latest styles at one-third less than from Christchurch tailors. ■ If you want BOOTS and-SHOES, for all sorts and sizes, and of good quality and every price, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner Shop. If you are FURN r SHING, go to B. Alcorn’s Furnishing Warehouse for China, Glass, and Earthenware. R. Al corn has now landed, ex Marlborough, a large shipment from the best English, Scotch, and Irish Potteries, among which are all the latest novelties in FANCY GOODS—suitable for Christmas presents.



jar- The Whole of the Shops are At tached in Saunders’ Buildings. 589 d 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 hOMEBSET BUTCHERY and FREE-TRADE BAKERY. As R. Lan caster will be able to devote his undivided attention to these two businesses, he begs to assure those who may favor him with their patronage that their wants will re ceive person.al supervision. R. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE TRADE BAKERY, East street South, General store Mount Somers. W. H. PUDDICOMBE and CO., having resolved to CONTINUE BUSI NESS in the above Store, take this oppor tunity of thanking their numerous friends and customers for the liberal support ac corded to them since commencing business as general storekeepers in Mount Somers, and also to assure them that they have just BOUGHT a SPLENDID STOCK in all the LEADING LINES, which will be sold at LOWEST SALE PRICES. Having a Large and Varied Stock, your continued support is respectfully solicited. W. H. PUDDICOMBE & CO., MOUNT SOMERS. Leo. Booth & Sons, MANUFACTURERS and IMPORT ERS of AGRICULTURAL IM PLEMENTS. Ashburton. 29s jl 10



CARLYLE IMPLEMENT WORKS, Sydenham (near Christchurch). Makers of Carlyle Iron Windmills Carlyle Seed Strippers Carlyle Improved Disc Harrows Carlyle Drays, Tip Carts, Spring Traps, Ac. Ploughs, Harrows, Cultivators, Broadcast Sowers, &c. Sole Agents for RANSOME’S STEAM THRESHING MACHINERY. Offices and Stores— -213 Tuam street, Christchurch. Postal Address—P.O. Box 89, Christ church. 473 e



New Turnip Seeds. have this day received, per Orient steamer Austral, a supply of the newest TURNIP SEEDS harvested in England in August last. The sample is one of the best imported. An inspection is invited. Jameson & Roberts, nil Ashburton, OHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES. THE LITTLE SHOP IN BU RN ET T STREET, Three doors from East street, will be OPENED ON SATURDAY, DEO. 9th, With an entirely NEW STOCK OF ENGLISH, FOREIGN, & COLONIAL MADE BOOTS AND SHOES, Which will be Sold at Prices hitherto unheard of in Ashburton. Long wanted ! Come at last—A really good Cutting Boot Shop. In this respect Ashburton is far behind other places, but we intend to Sell our Goods at the same Prices that have given universal satisfac tion in Dunedin and elsewhere. J. G. GREEN & CO., Leicester Boot Warehouse, Ashburton ; Also, George street and Royal Arcade, 8d Dunedin. Vincent and Dow, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, & PAPER HANGERS, Moore Street . (Near Royal Hotel), Beg to intimate to the residents of Ash burton town and dis! rict that they have commenced Business n the above line. All work entrusted to them will be promptly, done, and satisfaction is gua ranteed. Estimates given. n 25



Business Notices. T 0 THE ' LADIE S. JUST OPENING, A magnificent stock of New Drapery, Ex “jThorne” and “Loch Cree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. HRISTMAS HOLIDA YS, 188 2. THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON! S. W. Alcorn Having completed extensive alterations to the premises, giving greatly increase** convenience to customers and facility for display of the enormous stock now on hand, respectfully solicits purchasers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, etc., TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK before purchasing. DRESS DEPARTMENT. The largest stock of Plain and Fancy Dress Materials ever shown in Ashburton. IMPORTED DIRECT, and wonderfully cheap. Black Lustres and Mourning Goods in endless variety. MILLINERY. Our Millinery, Bonnets, and Trimmed Hats are acknowledged by competent judges (the ladies) to carry off the palm for taste, elegance, and moderate price. CLOTHING. Just arrived for the holidays, a really superb assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Tweed Suits—Trousers and Vests, Paget Coats, etc., made to order from Colonial made Tweeds. Cut and style perfection, HATS. Tweed, Felt, and Straw Hats—latest shapes. HABERDASHERY. White Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Havard Shirts, Shirts of all kinds ; 7 cases New Shirts direct from the manufacturers just opened. BEST VALUE in Ashburton. Hosiery, Gloves, Lace Mitts, Laces, Dress Buttons, and haberdashery goods of all kinds now in stock. UMBRELLAS. Ladies’ Silk, Durable, and Alpaca Umbrellas, from 3s to 17s 6d, just opened 5 splendid value. Ladies’ Parasols, Colored' Satin, pompadour, etc., —new goods 5 really nice. SPECIAL NOTICE. I am clearing out my stock of Sewing Machines (Including Singer’s, Wertheim’s, and Wanzer’s) At a DISCOUNT of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT, for Cash. Everyone who wants Best Value for Money will consult their own interests purchasing their Drapery, Clothing, and Boots at S. W. ALCORN’S. ONE SHILLING OFF EVERY POUND PURCHASED FOR CASH. “ms S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, Ashburton. 11



HUM SEED. GUM SEED. v.T WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received, .x a.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a latge 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 reduced prices to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. Oct. 1881. oil W. H, GUNDRY, Estate & station agiust, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Ralls, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Clock, East Town Belt. Cheap. Tern? easy W. H. GUNDRY jyj- ONEY TO LEND On approved Freehold security in rations sums, at lowest curren* "rates •Vpply to W. DEL GKindry, LICENSED LAND BRO BB (under .the Land Transfer Act,



rrrrr gA Y B TOUR flEAllf AND PURCHASE Walter A. Wood’s TWINE REAPER AND BINDER, Which obtained the FIRST PRIZE and GOLD MEDAL Against all comers at the TRIAL held last: season in Christchurch, under the auspices of ths Canterbury A. and P. Association.' This Machine'combines Liohtkbss of DsAoeirr, Simplicity of Construction Basr or Management, Durability, and with Quantity and Quality or Work MACHINES ON SALE AND ON VIEW AT THE UNDERSIGNEDS. Poyntz & Co. AGENTS.