accident in the English Channel. No particnlara are aa yet to hand.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1882.



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TOWN KDJLTJON. [lssued at 4.36 p.m.] New Advertisements. "ANTED, a Strong BOY, must be , , able to milk, and drive a cart. Apply, Thos. Paynter, Aahton. ‘TXT ANTED KNOWN—That Kingston VV and Steel’s Berlin Wool and Fancy Repository is the Cheapest House in tbwn for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. Havelock street. 18d CHRISTMAS Thee and Sale of Fancy Goods TO-NIGHT and TO MORROW, at the Primitive Methodist Church. Admission Is, which entitles visitors' to an equivalent value from the Tree. OTICE TO TENDERERS. The TENDER of Messrs Grice and Jansen is Accepted for cutting Rye Grass at Lagmhor. DONALD McLEAN, Lagmhor. UNITED TEMPERANCE DEMON STRATION. All ACCOUNTS owing by the Com mittee of the above must be rendered to the Secretary by noon on FRIDAY, 22nd Dec., and a MEETING of the Delegates is Convened for 8 o’clock of the same evening, when every Delegate is requested to attend and pay up. S. E. POYNTZ, JBd . Hon. Sec, T OST—A SPLIT RING with two i-J Coins attached and a Locket and Watch Key, between the Prince Albert Boarding-house and the Town Hall, on Saturday evening last. Finder will be re warded on returning same to Office of this Paper. IBd



SPECIAL ENTRY SATURDAY’S SALE, 23kd DEC., 1882. SSRS MATSON, COX, & CO. will TATTERS ALL’S, West fctreet, Ashburton, ’ The undermentioned Farm Stock, McComiick Reaper an<) Binder (first class) Superior Farm Dray Double-furrow Plough Bay Draught Major'S years (any trial) Plough and D*fiy Harness Etc., Etc. After which our usual sale of COWS' PIGS POULTRY HORSES , ; AND SUNDRIES Will take place. Sale at 11.30. MATSON, COX, & CO. FOB Sell as above at Viz. IBd Auctioneers.



STAB OF ASHBURTON LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. Grand Concert, BOXING DAY EVENING, DEC 26xh, IK TUB TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, In aid of the New Orange Hall Building ' ' Fund. The Programme will comprise Glees, Solos, Instrumental Music, Elocutionary Pieces, and Highland Dancing, by the fol lowing ladies and gentlemen:— Sbpnkttos*: Mrs Craighead and Miss ‘ Sinclair. Alti : Mrs Dunk and Miss G. Gates. ' ■■ r ' Tenor :Mr Piischel. Baritones : Mr Branson and Mr Habbi - 7- :? . "son, ORCHESTRA. Violin:. Mr H. Permain; Cornet: Mr G. ; Hoskins; Flute: Mr Dunn; Double j Basa * Mr Uter Hoskins; Violoncello; Mr H. Gates; Piano: Mirs Gates. Conductor: Mr H. A. Gates. Elocutionist: Mr R. Minnie; 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 Wfll. follow the Concert, and an efficient String Band has been engaged. d!8 SU MME R FLOWER , SHOW. SPECIAL PRIZE of 5s for the Best Collection .of Dianthus, given by Mr Revans. Special entry required. Also,, a Special Prize of 10s for the largest Prize Taker in the Fruit and Vegetables Classes combined. Given by a professional .. t-; a : S. E. POYETZ, Hon. Sec. e, HRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENT ! DIMA NT & COE, or VICTORIA HOUSE, ,~, East street socxh, Wish to draw special attention to theii Large and New Stock of * CHRISTMAS LINES, Consisting of all the Latest Fashions ant Novelties for the approaching Festiv Season—Just Landed at Timaru, e: Seatoller, from London direct. Prices as usual. Victoria House, East street south, Ashburton. 18



New Advertisements. gOUTH RAKAIA ANNUAL Sports, To be held on BOXING DAY, TUESDAY, DEC. 2G, 1882. Programme Prizes. Ist 2nd 3rd 1. District Hack Race, 1 mile,at 11 a.m.... sharp ... ••• 80s 20a 2. District Trotting Match, 3 miles, at 11.30 a. m 100 a 60s ATHLETIC SPORTS, At 12 o’clock. Ist 2nd 3rd 1. lOOYardsßace(Men’s) 20a 10a 2. 250 Yards (Boys) Race, under 16 years ... ... 10s 5s 28 6d 3. 1 Mile Race, for Men (handicap, open) ... ... 40s 20a 4. Putting the Stone ... 20a 5. Men’s Running High Jump ... ... 20s 10s 6. Married Women’s Race, 75yds ... 20a 7. Quarter-mile Hurdle Race, men (open, handicap) ... ... 40s 20s 8. Throwing the Ham mer 20s 9. Wrestling Match ... 10a 10. Vaulting with P01e... 20s 10s 11. Quoit Match ... 40s 20s 12. Single Women’s Race, 100yds ... 20s 10s 13. Men’s Running Long Jump ... ... 20s 14. Quarter - mile, for boys under 16 years 10a 7s 6d 5s 15. Quarter-mile Race, for men ... ... 40s 20s 16. 100 Yards Race, for men 50 years and upwards; handicap of 1 yard for every year over 50 ... 20s 10s 17. 100 Yards, for boys under 12 years ... 10s 7a6d 5s 18. Sack Race ... ... 10s 5s 19. Three - legged Race, 160yds 10a 5s A number of Prizes will be competed for by children during the day. Events 3 and 7 open to all comers; all others confined to residents in the South Rakaia Road Board district. All protests, with a deposit of ss, must be lodged with the Secretary, to be for feited if protest not sustained. All protesis to be decided by the Work ing Committee. Three entries or no com petition. Entrance Fees—For Horse Races, 10s; Old Men’s and boys under 16 years, Is; Boys under 12 and Women’s Races, free. All other events, 2s 6d. ARTHUR COX, Hon. Secretary. Rakaia, Dec. 18tb, 1882.



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. F. Clark, EAST STREET. slB



Meetings. T7IIELD TRIAL JJ OF HOWARD’S SIMPLEX Twine Binder, » ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20th, In Mr Stephen Giles’ Paddock, Wakanui. - The Machine will be "Working the ■ whole day. MATSON, COX & CO., d!6 Auctioneers. t JJOUNT SOMERS ROAD DISTRICT TAKE NOTICE—The Mount Somers Road Board propose to CLOSE the ROAD running from the north-cast corner of R.S. 31695 to the southernmost boun dary of R. S. 32249, near Messrs Gould and Cameron’s, Springfield, under Sec tion 4, Public Works Act, 1880. Plans of the above, showing the road to be ch sed (colored green), are open for inspection at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. A PUBLIC MEETING of ratepayers | will be held at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, on January 2nd, 1883, to I decide whether the above road shall be closed. A. E. PEACHE, 9d Chairman. Ecclesiastical. jgEARMOIN GHAELIC. BITHIDH SEABMOIN GHAELIC ann’s an ASHBURTON air LA NOLAIG (December 25th) aig leth-uair an deigh i dha, ann’a an EAGLAIS ALBANAICH < le Rev. ALASDaIR MAC-A-LBINEN. 9d : Lost. STRAYED into my paddock, a chestnut PONY, about 14£ hands high. Owner can have same on paying expenses. F. Cass, Wakanui. d!4 Tenders. BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited from persons willing to perform the duties of SCAVEN GER to the Borough for One or Three Years. Specifications and conditions may bo seen on application to the Town Clerk, fo whom Tenders, accompanied by a guar antee deposit of L 5, are to be sent not later than 10 a. m. on WEDNESDAY, the 20th December. The lowest or any tender will not neces sarily be accepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 14th Dec., 1882. 14d Public Companies. N 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 951J73 d Ashburton Agency: .POYNTZ AND 00., East street. 774 c



Robert Wilkin and Co. O O L SALE. TUESDAY, 19th DECEMBER, 1882. Our 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 bales Woolpacks For Sale at current rates. Advances made on Wool, either for sale in this market or for shipment to London. Wool Sale. will be offered. ROBERT WILKIN & CO , Wool Brokers, Auctioneers, And Commission Agents.



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. O O L SALE. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company wll holl its Second Auction Sale of | At the Christchurch Wool and Grain WEDNESDAY, 20th DECEMBER, When a large and varied catalogue will be submitted. ~VTEW 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. 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 Guilleaumo’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Wool Warehouse, on JNO. COOKE, Manager. E. S. HARLEY, Produce Manager,



Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, nlO Ashburton. Railway Notices. W ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) CHEAP FARES TO DUMEDIN, INVERCARGILL. AND THE LAKES, you CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS, BY ORDINARY TRAINS AND A SPECIAL NIGHT 1 RAIN. RETURN FARES: Tickets at the above fares will be issued for the express train on the 22nd, 23rd, 251 h, 2Gth, 30th December, and Ist Janu ary, and will be available for return up to and including the Bth January. The Journey may be broken at any station, and Passengers for Kingston may travel either via Invercargill or the Wai mea Plains Railway. A Special Train will leave Dunedin for Kingston at 11 p.m. on the 23rd Decem ber, arriving at Kingston at 7.10 a m., and a steamer will be in readiness to con vey excursionists to Queenstown,



A SPECIAL NIGHT TRAIN will leave Christchurch at 8110 p.m. on the 23d December, and be due to leave Ash burton at 10.30 p.m., Temuka at 12.10 a.m., and Timaru at 12.50 a. m. (not stop ping at intermediate stations) arriving at Dunedin at 7.60 a.m. Fares as above. The following arrangements as to faros generally will also be in force : All ordinary single fare tickets issued from 21st December to 2nd Janu ary will be available for return up to and including the Bth January. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Dec , 13th, 1882. dl4 Educational' MISS STEANE 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 alro given in French, Drawing, Ladies Fancy- Work, etc. An Evening Class three times weekly for general in struction—ls 6d for one, 2s 6d er two. Next Rev. Nixon’s, Tancred street, el



J. T. Ford and Co. TIN WALD. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1882. Great Clearing Sale OF STOCK-IN-TRADE OF A GENERAL GROCERY, DRAPERY, AND CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT. Under Bill of Sale. MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO. are in structed by the Mortgagees to Offer by Public Auction, on Tuesday, Dec. 19th, 1882, at, 11 a.m., at the Stores lately in the occupation of Messrs Biggs and Reid, of Tinwald, 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 with their PLANT, consisting of Horses, Carts, and Bakery Plant. Full particulars and terms at sale. 14d WAKANUI. TO CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. CLEARING SALE OF CONTRACTOR’S PLAN T. Messrs j. t. ford & co., from instructions received from Mr John Black, contractor and farmer, Wakanui, will sell at HIS HOMESTEAD, Adjoining the Wakanui Schoolhouae, ON THURSDAY, 28th DECEMBER, At H a.m., The whole of his well-selected Plant, Consisting of— -28 First-'class DRAUGHT MARES and GELDINGS 2 3-Horse DRAYS, with Frames 7 TIP-DRAYS 1 8-Horse WAGON 1 SPRING TRAP 2 3-Furrow PLOUGHS, by Reid and Gray 1 2-Furrow PLOUGH, by Reid and Gray 4 Single-Furrow PLOUGHS 1 McSherry DRILL 1 CAMBRIDGE ROLLER 1 Bentall 2-HORSE POWER and CHA.FF-C UTTER 1 Bentall CORN-CRUSHER 2 McCormick’s REAPERS and BINDERS 2 Harvester Kings REAPERS and BINDERS 1 Deering STRING REAPER and BINDER 1 Osborne WIRE REAPER and BINDER 1 Samuelson’s REAPER and BINDER Also, A large quanlity of Plough, Leading, and Shaft HARNESS, Portable Forge and Anvil, 12 Road Scoops, Iron Tank, and a quantity of other useful articles.



The Auctioneers beg to draw special at tention to this important sale on account of the Horses having all been carefully selected by Mr Black. Most of them are young, and are well known to be some of the best workers in the district. The Implements have all been kept in first-class repair, and will compare favor ably with new. As it is Mr Black’s intention to retire from the contracting work, the whole of the Plant advertised will be sold. Full particulars at sale, or by enquiry to MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO., Christchurch ; Or, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., dl6 Ashburton. 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, n!6 Secretary. jyj-OUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I hereby give notice that an ELEC TION to fill an Extraordinary Vacancy in the Mount Somers Road Board, caused by the resignation of Mr Isaac Taylor, will be held on MONDAY, the Bth day of January, 1883. Nominations, in the form prescribed by the Registration of Local Elections Act, 187 C, schedule 2, must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, before 12 o’clock noon on SATURDAY, the 23rd Dec. instant. Forms of Nomination can be obtained on application to Mr Puddicombe, Store keeper, Mount Somers. W. R. BOYLE, Returning Officer for Mount Somers District. Mount Somers, 14th Dec., 1882. dlo



jyj'R. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given. au2l For Sale, F O R E. A comfortable 5-Roomed COTTAGE, situated North East Bolt; finished throughout with every convenience for a family residence. Section enclosed by well-grown live fence and belt of trees. Apply to C. B. M. BRANSON, General Agent, East street; Or Mr W. W. White, on Premises. For sal e From this date— CRUSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Bushel. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. o 5 FOR SALE—One Quarter Acre Sec tion in Cameron street, adjoining Mr W. B. Boyle’s. Apply, office of this t> ... ,11 “i



Alfred Harrison- Pianos! Pianos! ORGANS. HARMONIUMS. TUESDAY, 19th DECEMBER, 2 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Importers to Soli by Public Auction, at his Rooms, A selection of instruments of guaranteed quality, as follows : 1 Rosewood Hopkinson Piano, No. 32,807 1 Walnut Hopkinson Piano, No. 33,102 1 Rosewood Hopkinson Piano, No. 31,931 Walnut Brinsmead Piano,No. 22,044 Rosewood Harmonium, with 17 stops Pinafore Organ, no stops. These instruments are all in faultless order and condition, and the Auctioneer therefore calls the special attention of his friends to this sale, as such at\ oppor tunity to acquire a first-class instrument can but seldom occur. Without reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, Hd Auctioneer. Important Sale OF BOOKS, STATIONERY, MUSIC, FANCY GOODS, &c, &c. TUESDAY', 19th DECEMBER, ANI> 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 large arid 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, 20xu DECEMBER, 12 o’clock sharp, BOOKS, MUSIC, ALBUMS. Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, dls Auctioneer. T. Bullock.



T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. 13 A Z A A K, bORKETT STR.EE T, Ashburton. AUCTIONEER’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 lease of 150 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Wooden House, 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 jow price and liberal terms. Fc# full particu lars, apply to T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. M 0 , E y ' Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T O LE T . SHOP in Havelock Apply to street. 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. 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. O 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 able, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—at a very Dow Rental—a COTTAGE of Five Rooms, situated a- Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental—SHOP in Moore street, presently occupied by Mr John Smithson. T. BULLOCK. LET —A Six-roomed HOUSE in I Tancred street, lately in the occu pation of Mr McGregor. T. BULLOCK. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 45e



Matson, Cox, and 00. TIN WALD. UNDER BILL OF SALE. GREAT CLEARING SALE OF SAWN TIMBER FIREWOOD POSTS AND RAILS COAL GALVANISED IRON IRONMONGERY PAINTS AND OIL RED AND WHITE LEAD DOORS AND SASHES, &c., Ac., BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Without Reserve, Tl \ ESSRS MATSON, COX and CO. IjJL have received instructions from the holders of bill of sale, to Sell as above on the piemiaea of Mr C. Jephson, Tin wald, tlie whole of his well-assorted Stock of Timber and Ironmongery, etc., by Public Auction, on FRIDAY, 22nd DECEMBER, 1882, At II o’clock sharp. Luncheon provided. Terms easy. No reserve. MATSON, COX & CO., 9d Ashburton. MATSON, COX & CO. have for SALE upon reasonable terras, the follow ing Properties, besides others too numer ous to particula iso : Acres, Ashburton, just ontuide the Belt, well watered, fenced, and in grass ... ... ... ... 13 Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered, fenced, and in grass ... ... ... ... 3J Alford Forest, improved 2,400 Alford Forest, unimproved ... 20 Chertsey, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ... 124 Chertsey, improved, plenty of water, large portion in crop ... 397 Dromore, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ... 440 Dromore, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ... 4,000 Dunsandel, improved, plenty of water ... 1,500 Hinds, improved, plenty of water 200 Geraldine, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ... 220 Geraldine, improved 300 Kakahu, improved... ... ... 895 Kirwee, improved 1,087 Mayfield, improved ... ... 220 Shepherd’s Bush, unimproved ... 100 Seafield, improved... ... ... 387 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 Rangitata, fenced ... ... ... 940 Valetta, unimproved ... ... 317 Wakanui road, thoroughly im proved ... ... ... ... 94 Hinds, improved 500



Wesierfield Mill; Shop and Dwelling in Chertsey ; Sections in Ashburton, Hinds, Chertsey, Waterloo, 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 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 SEEPS of all descriptions, MANGOLDS, &c. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions. COCKSFOOT and RVE GRASS. TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. AG RIC U LTUR AI, MA C HIN RRV— REAPERS AND HINDERS, Ac. Wool PURCHASED in large or small qua .titles or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALES’, or tho HOME MARKET. LIBERAL GASH ADVANCES Made on 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 TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, DEC. 19. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co, Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey's Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburxon, a 30



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 SATLROAY, 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 Business Notices. JPJ'ARVESTERS AND BINDERS. The undersigned have now landing, ex Magnet, a shipment of Osborne HARVESTERS AND BINDERS, Wire and Twine. Obtained tha 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., did Christchurch and Timaru. CJ. W. COOKSON, Jdn., & 00., • 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, V.D.L. palings and shingles, rusticated weather-boarding, etc. Hurdles and gates on hand or made to order. Coal, 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.



NOW LANDING Ex ships “Good Templar” and “ Kestrel,” from Stewart’s Island, TWO CARGOES OF BEST RED PINE, Which will be SOLD CHEAP. WEATHER BO ARDS FROM 10s per 100 ft (sup.) upwards. ALWAYS IN STOCK— Doors Sashes Nails Roofing Iron Fencing Wire V. D. L. Shingles Palings Timber BaUic Deals Flooring Match-lining And all requisites for the Trade. AGENT for the Phoenix Fire Office of London. Alphens Hayej, TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, Co Manager. gAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS.



Bobert Alcorn Hus now on sale the greatest variety of articles to bo 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 bet'er 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 po sible prick. If you want IRONMONGERY, go to R. Alcorn’s Ironmongery Warehouse, where you will get everything, except anchors. If you want CLOTHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner thou. A perfect fit and good quality gu iranteed. 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 FURNISHING, go to R. Alcorn’s Furnishing Warehouse, for China, Glass, and Earthenware, R, Al corn has now landed, ex Marlborough, a large shipment from the besi English, Scotch, and Irish Potteries, among which are all the latest novelties in FANCY GOODd—suitable for Christmas presents, Thk. Whole of the Shops awe At tached IN SIUNREHS* RoiLDINQS. 589 d Qeo. Booth & Sons, Manufacturers and import ers of agricultural im plements. 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 Advertisements. EW GOODS! NEW GOODS I Eriedlander Bros. Wish to draw the attention of the public to their CASH PRICES for NEW FRUIT AND GENERAL New Currants, 6d per lb | New Eleme Raisins, 7d per lb New Sultanas, 8d per lb Mixed Peel, Is 6d per lb Good Family Teas, 2s and 2i 6d per lb Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s 9d per lb White Sugar, 4id per lb Best White Crystals, 5d per lb—o|d reduction by the mat ' Coffees of the best brands—loose, or in 1,2, 4,7, and 141 b tins—ls 6d, la Bd, and Is 101 Fresh Print Butter, Gd per lb All other Groceries equally good - value. We are just opening (in addition to our Drapery, ex Qorsa and Soukar, im ported direct from the manufacturers, which will le sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, to make room fpr coming shipments. Our CLOTHING and OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT is now replete with most fash'onable and serviceable goods, and we have an excellent stock of superior English and Colonial BJOTS and SHOES. Our DRESSMAKING and MANTLE DEPARTMENT is under the manage* ment of a first-class hand (late of Robert son and Moffat, Melbourne), a PERFECT FIT is therfore guaranteed at MODER ATE PRICES. Having secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER, of Paris, and Melbourne experience, the ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts can depend upon having the most stylish and cheapest Millinery that can be had. IRONMONGERY. ; We beg to call special attention to the above, and have determined to REDUCE the PRICES to the lowest remunerative rates. To parties furnishing we can offer'ad-* vantages seldom met with, having just re ceived a large and well-aolected stock of household requisites, and wish to especially recommend for Christmas and New Year presents our extensive stock of electro plated, nickel silver, and Britannia metal articles. GROCERIES. DRAPERY. well-selected stock) 18 cases of General



To builders and contractors -we offer special inducements. The CROCKERY and GLASSWARE DEPARTMENT has a very large and varied stock, and at prices not to be equalled. CORNSACKS. We have to arrive our season’s ship* ment of CALCUTTA CORNSACKS, Full-sized, extra strong, four bushel, manufactured expressly to our order, for English wheat shipments. These Corn sacks, having been purchased by our Mr Hugo Fbikdlander direct from the manufacturers in Calcutta, we can supply farmers and others on most reasonable terms. Early application wanted. We have just landed, ex Marlborough, 25 bales 5 PLY SEAMING TWINE, 50 cases CASTOR OIL, also 65 tons of ' Best Soft Steel BINDING WIRE, and it will be of advantage to farm.rs to give early orders, as the quality , cannot be equalled. We have also on hand MANILLA ahd| HEMP TWINE, and, owing the scarcity of same, wish farmers to give us their \ orders at once. ' >' I ? EXTRAS for all REAPERS and s BINDERS kept in stock. ... We are prepared to make CASH AD VANCES on WOOL and GROWING]' CROPS at Lowest Current Rales. FRIEDLANDER BROS,, AGENT COLONIAL INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND. l*d