given satisfaction to my constituents gene —rally ; and in reference to other business ia which I have myself alone to please, I can say that lam perfectly satisfied. Can Mr Percy Cos show as successful, un broken, and honorable a record of his past career as that which I feel certain will bo accorded to me by those amongst whom it has been my privilege to reside for a considerable number of years 1 The reply to this question may possibly be re garded as a test as to the relative amount of brain power possessed and brought into practical' operation by that theoretical gentleman as compared with the unpre tentious efforts of your humble corres pondent. 1 will not take the responsi bility of misquoting Samuel Johnson, as It appears Mr Cox has chosen to do, but ' Would venture to reconjmend him to study English classics and' the drama more attentively, with the view of appreciating that well-known play of “ O’Callaghan on his Last Legs.”—l am, etc., • : Georg® St. Hill. Burnett street, Nov. 20.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[keuter’s telegrams—COPYßlGHT.] ' * Expense Defrayed. London, Nov. 17, 5.20 p.m. The Czar has undertaken to defray the expense of publishing Baron Mac- Leay’s travels. The Late Dr Pusey. It has been decided to raise Lso,ooo for. the erection of a memorial to Dr Pnsey. Parliamentary. The Right Hon. R. Ashton Cross will lead the Opposition in the House of Commons during the absence of Sir Stafford Northcote. , Rigid Economy Urged. M. Leon Say is insisting that the French finances demand rigid eco nomy. A Street of Shops Burned. London, Nov. 17. A disastrous fire occurred to-day at Whiteley’s well-known shops, West bourne Grove. The damage is esti mated at Lioo,ooo. The Mnrder of the Joyce Family. The trial of another of the prisoners concerned in the murder of the Joyce family, County Galway, in August last, was concluded to-day, a verdict of “ Guilty” being returned by the jury. Sentence of death was passed upon the prisoner.

Broken Down. A report is current here to-day that the cargo of frozen meat per steamship Marsella, which left Dunedin on the aand of Sept, last, was jettisoned near Java, owing to the refrigerating machi nery having broken down. In Search of Health- London, Nov. 18. Sir Stafford Northcote has started on ft. health cruise to the south of Europe, ftpid expects to be absent from England for some time. . : Back from Egypt. JUt the troops which have returned from Egypt mustered at the Horse Guards toil ay. The various regiments afterwards marched through Piccadilly and Whitehall, and received an ovation from an immense concourse of people assembled along the route.

P. and O. Company. , The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company has declared a dividend of 3 % per cent, for the last half year, together with a bonus of 2 per cent. Money and the Markets- Consols have declined and are now quoted at 102. The total quan tity of wheat: afloat for Great Britain Is 2,120,000 quarters. There are no changes to report in the colonial pro duce markets. , [Received "Nov. 20,1.45 p.m.] Honors. ■ It, is officially announced to-day that Mr William McArthur (Lord Mayor of London in 1880-81) and Mr Thomas Mcllwraith (Premier of Queensland) have been created Knights Comman ders of St Michael and St George, and Mr William Clarke, of Melbourne, is created a baronet. [Received Nov. 20, noon.] The Madagascar Treaty. Paris, Isov. 18. ; In the Chamber of Deputies to-day, M. Duclerc, .Premier, presented a Bill, providing for the ratification of the Treaty with Madagascar, under which certain territory in that island is ac quired by France.

AUSTRALIAN.

,• [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] Ivo Bligh’s Team v. Victoria. Melbourne, Saturday. The cricket match between the Eng lish team and Eleven of Victoria was continued to-day, when the home team resumed their first innings, which closed for 104. The weather was splendid, and there was again a very large con course of spectators. The following arc the scores:—J. Swift, c, 8; H. Scott, run out, o; J. D. Edwards, Ibw, 3 j W. Rosser, c, 22 ; E. Turner, b, 25 ; -F. Baker, c, 5 ; J. D. Kelly, run out, 20; W. Bruce, b, 2 ; P. G. McShane, b, 14 5 W. H. Cooper, b, o ; W. Logan, not out, 2; extras, 3. Total, 104. Being 169 behind their opponents the .Australians followed on their innings, and. at the close of the day’s play had 1 lost seven wickets for 121 runs. The following are the scores Kelly, b, 14; Scott, c, 26 ; Edwards, b, 2 ; Swift, b, , 18. J Rosser, b, n ; Turner, b, 17; Baker, b, sj : McShane, not out, 8 ■ Bruce, not out, 8. Rumored Want of Confidence Vote Impending. Melbourne, Yesterday. It is reported that Mr Munro, with the knowledge and approval of Mr Berry and the Opposition, will probably move a vote of want of confidence in the Ministry.

Anti-Ooolie Biot • • Brisbane, To-day, A serious anti-Coolie riot has oc curred at Buddaberg. The ringleader of the disturbance has, however, been arrested,, and the natives (Cingalese) . have since gone to work. r 1 The “ Argus” on the Governor Elect. Melbourne, To-day. - The Argus to-day, in an article re ferring to the report that Sir William . Jervoise will succeed Sir Arthur Gor ■j. don, strongly urges the expediency of - appointing Sir William Jervoise to Vic -loria instead of New Zealand. A .Warn Welcome Home. , Sydney, Nov, 18, 2 p.m, , . Arrived, this morning, steamship - City, of New York, from Auckland. The Australian cricketers, who were

passengers, were warmly welcome! on landing, by an enornv us crowd of people. '

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] The Horse-whipping Case. Auckland, To-day. The horse-whipping case, McMillan v. Cornewall, was adjourned at the Police Court till to-morrow. Captain. Wellington, To-day. Robinson has been elected captain of the Auckland cricket team.

THE A f - r f BURTON GCTAEDIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1882.



A Wife Market. —A kind of wife mar ket is held in Naples in connection with the Foundling Hospital every year. All the marriageable girls of the institution assemble in a room, to which young men of good character have access. Offer of marriage on the part of any young man is conveyed by allowing his handkerchief to drop before the object of his choice as he passes by. If the girl takes it up she thereby signifies her acceptance, but her refusal if she allows it to remain. TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 4.30 p. tu. > New Advertisements. WANTED— A Young GIRL to look after a child two years old. Apply Central Hotel. n2O WANTED —A few young ladies as APPRENTICES to the Dress making. Apply to A. Orb. n2O WANTED —SHEARERS. Longbeach Shed opens on MONDAY, tha 27th inst. T. W. HOCKEN, 20n Manager. rjIOWN HALL. TO-NIGHT. Revo. C. Dallaston, Christchurch, will LECTURE on the “Sayings and Doings of the Revd. C. H. Spurgeon. ” The chair will be taken by his Worship the Mayor, at 8 o’clock. Admission free. A collec tion will be made to defray expenses.



LOST —A bay MARE ; branded JS on near shoulder ; walks lame. Last seen at Tinwald. Finder will be rewarded on returning same to Office of this Paper, £2 Reward. L 0 s T * About Thirteen Head of CATTLE, towards the end of October. 20n DUDLEY & NORTHEY. OR SALE—A BROUGHAM, with or without horse and harness. Can be seen at M'Rae’s stables, where all in formation can be also obtained. JJILLIARDS! BILLIARDS!! A MATCH between Mr A. Stenning, of Christchurch, and a local Amateur, for £5 a-side (500 up) will take place at Beecher’s Central Hotel, bn THURSDAY Evening, 23rd inst., commencing at 7.30. n2O J. BEECHER,



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



D E NTI S T R Y. MR F. G. THOMAS, Dentist, will ATTEND at QUILL’S HOTEL on FRI DAY and SATURDAY, November 24 and 25.



Ashburton borough COUNCIL. ELECTION OF MAYOR. I hereby declare Mr Donald William son (being the only candidate nominated) to be duly ELECTED Mayor of Ashbur ton for the ensuing year. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 20th Nov. 1882. FRANCIS MACBEAN STEWART, , of Christchurch, and late of Ash burton, Doctor, do hereby authorise WILLIAM SMITH, of Ashburton, Com mission Agent, to COLLECT, Sue for, and Recover, in my name, ALL DEBTS still outstanding and due to me in the district of Ashburton, and whose receipt will be sufficient discharge. P. MACBEAN STEWART. Note. —All Accounts to be paid to W. Smith and no one else, and no further notice will be given before proceedings at P. MACBEAN STEWART. Estate of gideon scott, GREENSTREET, SCHOOL MASTER. A FIRST and FINAL DIVIDEND in this Estate will be payable at my Office, East street, Ashburton, on 30th November instant, on all proved and ad mitted claims. Proofs of claim will be received until 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, 28th November, but not later. WILLIAM SMITH, Trustee.



Amusement mO W N HALL, UIBURTON. JL Re appearance ~f Fronk Willmott’s U. nr-ination, TUESDAY EVENING, 2!st NOV., In Miss Braddon’s Sensational Play, Aurora Floyd. To conclude with the Screaming Farce, Tiie Lively Jockey. For one night only. WEDNESDAY, 22nd NOVEMBER., By request of a number of residents. Struck Oil. In active preparation, EAST LYNNE and the TICKET-OF LEAVE MAN. N.B.—Seats can now be reserved for East Lynne. PRlCES—Balcony and front seats, 8s ; second, 2a ; back, Is. ( Seals can be secured at Mr Clark s. nlo



Race & Show Ball, Thursday evening, after the performance of East Lynne. An efficient Orchestra provided. Tickets, 6s ; to admit gentleman and one or two ladies. S. MOSS, Secretary, 20n Hill’s Somerset Hotel. Ecclesiastical. QATHOLIC CHURCH. CEREMONY OF The Dedication OF THE CHURCH OF THE “HOLY NAME OF JESUS.” The Ceremony of the Dedication of the above Church will be performed by HIS LORDSHIP THR RIGHT REV. FRANCIS REDWOOD, D.D., Bishop of Wellington, on SUNDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 1882, On which occasion MOZART’S TWELFTH MASS Will be sung by a united Choir, under the directorship of Mr H. Gates. Admission will be by ticket ouly, to be had at the Presbytery. The Ceremony will commence at 11 o’clock sharp, and Mass will be sung by the Very Rev. L. M. Ginaty, S.M., M.A., Christchurch.



DR REDWOOD WILL PREACH. At both Ceremonies ther« will be an offertory and collection. EDMUND COFFEY, The Presbytery, Ashburton. Public Notices. A 1 SHBURTON BREWERY. SPECIAL NOTICE. Having disposed of the Business, we hereby notify' that ALL ACCOUNTS Owing previous to Ist July MUST BE PAID at once to Wm. Smith, Commission Agent, otherwise they will be SUED FOR without further notice. aull WOOD AND CO. Ashburton cheese and but ter FACTORY. NOTICE. Persons desirous of VISITING the above Factory can do so upon a written order from the Secretary. Visiting hours from 1 to d p. m. V S. E. POYNTZ, n g Secretary. PERMANENT & INVESTMENT A SHBURTON A BUILDING SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the ate of 6 ner cent, per annum for De bits at Call, and 7 per cent, per annum f fixed for 6 months or over. J. WARD, ,16 Secretary. H o D S. I proclaim WEDNESDAY and FRI DAY, 22nd and 24th instant, HALF HOLIDAYS, from 12 noon, and THURS DAY, 23rd instant, a WHOLE HOLI DAY, on occasion of the Ashburton Races and Show respectively. D. WILLIAMSON, n ls Mayor.



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, B ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 4 5e B George Swann, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Hereford street, Christchurch^ jHB Gazette in Bankruptcy. OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian ia a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arte N‘ IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the Acts amending same, and of the bankruptcy of I EDWARD HAYES, CHARLES FREDERICK BUTLER, of Ashbur ton, in the said district, butcher, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that at the first meeting of the creditors of the said debtor, ■ held at the District Courthouse, Ashbur ’ ton, on Saturday, the 18th day of No vember instant, William Smith, of Ash- S burton, Commission Agent, was duly elected Trustee of the estate and effects of the said debtor, and the acceptance by i the said William Smith as such Trustee h as aforesaid has been duly filed in the ■aid Court. Dated this 20th day of November, 1882. W. MARTIN, Clerk of Court.



WANTED KNOWN—That lam sel ling Venus Nailrod at 63 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, Carta, Guns, etc., etc. F. Clark, EAST STREET. slB Meetings. NITED GRAND TEMPERANCE DEMONSTRATION. A MEETING of Delegates is convened for THIS (Monday) EVENING, the 20th inet, at the Secretary’s office, at 7.30. A full attendance requested. S. E. POYNTZ, n!8 Secretary.



Tenders. ASHBURTON B (TROUGH. COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited from c..mp> tent persons for making the "VALUATION of the Borough, and compiling the Roll for the -year 1883. in terms of the Rating Act, 1876. Tenders, accompanied with a guarantee deposit of £5, to be sent to the Town Clerk, not later than 12 NOON on SATURDAY, the 25th Nov. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be ac cepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, 15th Nov., 1882. n!5 V. R. HURUNUI-WAITAKI RAILWAY MAIN LISE.



OTAIO GOODS SHED CONTRACT. Written TENDERS will be received at this office"until NOON on TUESDAY, the 21st NOVEMBER. 1882, for the above Contract. They are to be marked on the outside “ Tender for Otaio Goods Shed Contract,” and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works. Telegraphic Tenders similarly addressed and marked will be received, if presented at any telegraph office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer’s Office by the same hour. Drawings, specifications and general conditions may be seen at this office, and at the Post Office, Timaru. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. By command, A. D. AUSTIN, District Engineer. Public Works Office, Christchurch, Nov. 7th, 1882. nil jyj-OUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the appoint ment of CLERK to the Mount Somers Road Board (indoor clerical work only). The successful tenderer to receive per cent, for the collection of all outstanding rates, in addition to his salary as Clerk. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received until 2 p. in. on MONDAY, December 4th, from whom further par ticulars can be obtained. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.



Fresh tenders for the appointment of POUNDKEEPER to the Mount Somers Pound for 12 months will be received by the Chairman until noon on TUESDAY, November 21st. Tenderers to state what price they will be prepared to give for the Pound in consideration of their receiving all poundage fees. (Sd.; A. EDWARD PE AC HE, Chairman to the Mount Somers n 8 Road Board. Public Companies. EW 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. DNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. nlO GEO. WILKIN, Agent, Ashburton. 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 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency; POYNTZ AND GO., East street. 774 c 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 INS CHANCE. Premiums at a Discount of 25 per cent, off past current rates, o 2 TUCKER, RESTELL & CO.



Matson. Cox, and Co. ASH BURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL Show. Messrs matson, cox & co. have much pleasure in announcing that they will hold a sale of PRIZE AND PEDIGREE STOCK, ON THURSDAY, 23rd INST., In the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Show Grounds, At Four o’clock sharp, For which the following Entries have been already received, on account William Marcroft, Esq., Dinda, Timaru:— Prize Leicester Sheep (Ewes and Rams) Prize Lincoln Sheep do do Prize Shorthorn Bulls Prize Milch Cows Mr Marcroft, as a breeder of pure stock, is so well known throughout New Zealand, that further comment from us is unnecessary. On account of another owner— Very handsome Buggy Mare, fast, quiet, showy, and perfect in all her paces. Would suit a family admirably. Also— First-class Carrier’s Gelding, sound, quiet, fast, and can be recom mended. The whole of the above entries will compete for the various prizes offered in their classes at the Show, when intending purchasers will have an opportunity of thoroughly inspecting them. Sale at 4 p.m. Sharp. MATSON, COX & CO., Stock and Station Agents, n!8 Ashburton. 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—BAßßED and PLAIN. GREEN and YELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. SKIRVIN SWEDES, and other TURNIP SEEDS of all descriptions. MANGOLDS, &c. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions. COCKSFOOT and RYE GRASS. TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. 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 Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL FINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE, ON SATURDAYS, At 11 o’clock sharp.



To Let. F ARM TO L S T. A very compact and useful FARM of 150 ACRES, close to Tinwald. Posses sion can be given 3rd December next. JAMESON & ROBERTS, n!8 Ashburton. T o E A Ortoomed HOUSE and STABLE, at Mount Somers ; good garden, _ tastefully laid out ; convenient communication by rail to Ashburton. A first-class country residence. For particulars apply to Messrs Puddicombe and Co., Mount Somers, or C. J. W. COOKSON, Jun. & CO., Commission Agents, Etc , n lO Methven. For Sale, FOR S \LE—A SHEEP FARM, of 1,216 acres, in English grass, carry -4,500 sheep. For particulars apply to Jameson & Roberts. nl7 E For s a 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



FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, NOV. 21. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashiutrto v . s 30 A. and P. Show. Ashburton agricultural & PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE FIFTH ANNUAL Exhibition OF STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, & MANU FACTURES, Will be held at ASHBURTON, ON THURSDAY, 23rd NOVEMBER. All EXHIBITS must be on the Ground before 9 a. in. Gates will be open to the Public at 10 o'clock. Prices of admission from 10 a.in. to 12 a.m., 2s Od, after that time, Is. The Dinner will be -held at Quill's Hotel, at 7 o’clock p. m. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. Marshalls will oblige by being on the Ground at an early hour on the morning the Show. nlB DRESSMAKING. UNDERCLOTHING, MISS KINGSBURY Havelock street (next Court-house), Ashburton. » Orders promptly attended to. 396 e



Robert Wilkin and Co. W O 0 L SALE. Wool Sale. TUESDAY, 28th NOVEMBER, 1882. Our First Sale of the Season 1882-1883 will be held on the above date in our NEW ZEALAND WOOL STORES, At 11 a.m., when about Woolpacka for sale at current rates. Advances made on Wool, either for sale in this market or for shipment to London. We take this opportunity of reminding our clients of the absolute necessity, in order to protect their interests when con signing wool, sheepskins, etc., per rail to our order, that care is taken to affix some mark or owner’s name on label, and to advise us of same, with particulars of contents of consignments, so that no mis take can bo made as to ownership. 1,000 BALES will be offered. Wool Brokers, Auctioneers, and Com- ROBERT WILKIN & 00. 14n mission Agents. Business Notices.



g PECI A L NOTICE. Old Lambton Coal. We are NOW LANDING, ex Conference, from Newcastle, 600 T 0 * s 600 Of the above first-class Coal. n!8 TUCKER, RESTELL, & CO. OTICE TO FARMERS. MESSRS REID & GRAY, Ashbur ton, having secured the services of a thoroughly experienced Mechanic, are now prepared to Repair Reapers and Binders of all makers, also, Combines, Engines, and all sorts of Machinery. Being the only Firm in Ashburton who have got Machinery adapted for this purpose, with Steam Power, all necessary repairs can be done on the Premises, and at the lowest possible price. We have in Stock Binder Wire and Twine of a first-class quality ; also, beat Machine Oils. REID & GRAY, o!9 Cameron street.



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 ■ I is invited. Jameson & Eoberts, nil Ashburton, JJB f INDUSTRY. ASPHALITNG. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park srreet. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 3800 ' HOUSE. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OP Summer Drapery, CLOTHING, BOOTS, & c., Now showing, and to be obtained at Christchurch and Dunedin Prices. DIMANT & COB, VICTORIA HOUSE, East street, Ashburton. au2B WT. DAVISON, Fruiterer and • Greengrocer, etc., etc., tenders his best thanks to his customers and friends for their liberal support accorded him during the past four years, and begs to intimate that he has a large Stock of FRESH VEGETABLES, FRUIT and CONFECTIONERY ; also, a small quantity of Early RHUBARB. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch. W. T. DAVISON, Left hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. QLOTHING. CLOTHING. * S. W. Alcorn Begs to announce that he has opened up an Immense Stock of Boys’, Youths, and Men’s Colonial-made CLOTHING, Selected specially for the approaching Season. S. W. ALCORN devotes special atten tion to the Ready-made Clothing Depart ment, having most of his Garments made to order from carefully-chosen Colonial Tweeds, made by the celebrated Geelong, Kaiapoi, and Roslyn Factories. ■ For the Best Value in Colonial-made Tweed Trousers and Vesta, you want |to call at S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Colonial-made Tweed Suits is S. W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Paget Coats and suits is S, W. Alcorn’s. The Best House for Shirts of all kind is S, Alcorn’s. The Cheapest House for Hats, Scarve H.K.F.S. Braces, Collars, Tms. an Hosiery, is S. W. Alcorn’s. SPECIAL —Three cases of Super Lambs’-wool Drawers, plain and ribbe and Lambs’-wool Shirts, are now bein sold at a little over half the usual price. BOOTS. BOOTS. Colonial-made Boots of every descri tion. A large stock now on hand. Men’s Colonial-made Bluchers, Water tights, Shooters, and Elastic Sides. Ladies’ and Children’s Kid and. Levant Boots in great variety. Ladies’ and Children’s Colonial Boots. For best value in Boots go to S/ W. ALCORN’S, East street ahp Saundbes’ u pings



R LANCASTER begs to thank his , customers of the past five years for their liberal support, and takes this op portunity of informing them that he will continue to carry on the businesses known as the SOMEESET BUTCHERY and FREE-TRADE BAKERY. As R. Lan caster will he 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 personal supervision. ' E. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE- 1 TRADE BAKERY, East street South, Ashburton. 29s ' ROBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, having entered into PARTNERSHIP, are prepared to give the highest Cash Prices for ’ WHEAT OATS BARLEY GRAST SEED And have for sale—Flour, Sharps, Bran, Chaff, Tea, Sugar, etc., etc. Sacks at lowest rates. Agents for A. MOORE & CO., Christchurch. ROBINSON & TOWNSHEND, 031 Havelock street, Ashburton. NOW LANDING Ex ships “Good Templar” and “Kestrel,” from Stewart’s Island, TWO CARGOES or 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- Loiidoq, Alpheus HayeLi, TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton, W. 11. COLLINS, 6q Manager. gADDLERY, SADDLERY. The undersigned begs to thank his numerous customers for past support, and begs a continuance; also directing special attention to his now present Stock of SADDLERY and HARNESS. Prices moderate, and a good article guaranteed. Horse Covers and Rugs at lowest possible prices. Note Address,^®' James Tait SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, Bast street, Ashburton. 266 d



Business Notices. rjpo THE LADIES. JUST OPENING, ’’ - f* • A magnificent atock of k. New Drapery, Ex “ ThorneJ' and “Loch Oree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.



gg PER CENT. DISCOUNT. Sewing Machines. SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES WERTHEIM SEWING MA CHINES WANZER SEWING MACHINES (Hand and Treadle).' 1 ' On account of want of room, S. W. Alcorn ha* decided to dispose ofhisstock of the aboye Machines at a Discount of 26 per cent, FOR CASH. . Ladies in want of a Machine will do well to secure one quickly. S. W. Alcorn, EAST STREET. "1 esssHsamss* nUM SEED. GUM SEED. VT WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Scaly Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashbubton, Have this day received, x s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a lai t,e consignment of new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, 1 in cluding 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. SEALT BROS., Ashburton. Oct. 1881. oil *■ W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agkjtt, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT . EAST STREET, ASHBCRTbK ■HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, ,-, f . Posts and Rails. Stakes ■ Turnip, Clover, and Corse Seeds Station and Form Stores Boiled and Raw Oil .. , . Raddle • Lampblack, .*tc., Af. GOAL AND r FIREWOOD. - Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN! SURAKCE COMPANY, m STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. P O B S Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town 8e1t.,, Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDBY O N E Y TO L E 17 On approved Freehold security* is various suing, at lowest curreo* sates ipply to ~ , W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO KR (under the land Transfer Aot,