peditioiv-amounting to eleven million francs,will be proposed, instead of nine 'millions, is stated by M, Duclerc in the Chamber of Deputies on the 9th nstant. Arrest of a Socialist Leader- Paris, Dec. 22. Krapotkine, one of the leaders of the Socialist movement, has been ar rested at Lyons and is now detained in prison. Protective Measures. ; t - Berlin, Dec. 21. It has transpired that measures will shortly be adopted for increasing the , garrisons on the Eastern frontier of the Empire. Additional barracks are to be erected,, and railway extension will be rapidly carried on. : Sir Evelyn Wood. .■ Alexandria, Dec. 21, Generai Slr Evelyn Weed, who has occepted the position or’Commander in-Chief of the Egyptian army, arrived here to-day.

A Denial. The statement that M. Bredif has re sumed his former position as Controller General of Egyptian Finances, is now authoritatively denied. Another Mining Disaster. A serious accident has occurred in a mine at Westphalia, whereby twenty five men lost their lives. A rope at tached to a cage, in which the miners werb being brought tip to the surface, broke, and the men were precipitated to the bottom of the shaft, Thfrße-fostatement of Cetewayo. Capetown, Deo. 21. Telegrams are to hand from 1 Pieter maritzburg announcing that all arrange ments for the reinstatement of Cetewayo as feing of the Zulu tribes have been completed. Accompanied by British officer?, fcho ,will take part in the cere-, momalof installation of the King on, hisLarriyaUn Zululand, and escorted by a strong detachment of British troops, Cet&wayo set out for his capital from Pietermaritzburg to-day.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rkutbk’s telegrams—copyright.] A fresh Outbreak. ‘ " Yesterday. A fresh outbreak of water occurred to-day in the Australian Mine at Cres wick. r Six men who : were at work underground at the time escaped some- but with considerable difficulty. Unsuccessful. A [party of astronomers who were Stationed at Lord Howe Island, off the coast of the,country, arrived here to day. They did 'riot' succeed in their intended observations of the.'transit of Venus. 1- ■ Sugar. ... Melbourne, To-day. Mauritius^advices to December 6th report at that date, that shipments were ready',Us follows —Dunedin, 200 tons Tgb tons. The Produce Markets. Sydney, Yesterday. New Zealand wheat has advanced diAng the week to 4 : s s'd, and New Zealand,oils "to 3s 6d; maize remains at 5s per dblbs., . . Adelaide, Yesterday. ; quiet at 4s iod. Town flour is quoted at Li 1 ss, being a decline of 15s during the week;

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] \ A Rohharyat Sea,., - Wbixikqton, To-day. The ship;Lafljy<Jdcelynj- from London, -was towed .into harbor this, morning. Im mediately onher arrival the police were informed that; a robbery had been com mitted on board. It appears that shortly after Captain Jenkins died, s une person or Demons entered his cabin and carried off kbOut' LSO. No clue has been obtained I as to the?pwpetrators, but the police are using every' endeavor to capture the thief, v,, Cement. . . ■ ' Nelson, To-day. The Coirngwood correspondent of the CofiWiist wired last night that cement has beetti successfully ; made at the Ferntown works, and the tests have proved highly satisfactory. ' 1 Good Work. r, ; , i 5 ; Dunedin, To-day. Tho Tipperary crushing resulted in 678 ounces being - obtained for six weeks’ work." : 1 " r ; " ' 1

THE ASHBUBXON GOABDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBEB 23, 1882.



What is the difference between an old tramp, and a feather'bed 2 There is a material difference. ' One is hard up and A.&enpan lately stated,that ho had seen in Bejrlin a bass violin so, large that it hbFSCS to draw the bow across it*, ana that the strings continued to vibrate for six weeks. J 1 iTt&oughtful boy, upon whose shoulders lus mother was expressing her resentment with both alipperSjfeJt too proud to cry; and kept up his courage by repeating to himself—“ Twasoles that,beat.as one.”



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:,..N9W Advertisements, TXXjfr3STED-—MPN or BOYS to SELL VV‘ Programme of Caledonian Society's Sports on Boxing Day. Apply to L. H, WiLEpss, OU4BDIAK,Office, ‘ W:AJS3!ED to LET; if or Three Months, the whole or part of 180 acres; English (JRASSand iSO acres T r hSSOCK. Will ha-duet (Cheap. Apply A. Gibson, Hinds.- 23d \TT ANTEDKNOWN-That a BALL VV Mr Claik’a Grain Shed, ,on /New Year’s night Tickets*, 1 li 6a.'- 1 ThV proceeds will tie given to the Tinwald School Treat, fund., DooWopen df;B p.m,’' 1 j ' ' 23d o ; G E CO NCE‘ RT. . Rehearsal tOj-night, in the st eight o’clock. All per formers requested to bo' present—these takinFiHairt in the Glees without fail. 1 ' ' ■



New Advertisements. CHEESE FACTORY. "“WANTED—A MAN, with a thorough knowledge of rearing and feeding pigs, tn look after about 200 or 300. Applica tions, stating wages required, to be sent in to the Secretary by noon of FRIDAY, 29th instant, from whom all further par ticulars may bo obtained. S. E. POYNTZ, d 23 Secretary. m IN WALD STORE. NOTICE. The TIN WALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management of Mr W.; RIGGS, and Customers will be attended to as formerly. 23d jrVVANGELISTIC COMMITTEE. BALANCE"SHEET. , Dk. £ s. d. June 13th to Oct. 31st, 1882— To cash received from dona tions and collection boxes 21 19 9 Cr. June 13th to Oct. 31st, 1882 — By expenses incurred and liabilities discharged ... 21 19 9 J. Obk, Hon. Treasurer. J. E. Buchanan, Hoa. Sec. We have have audited the items of the above account and found them correct. William Gavin, Robert Alcorn. The Committee beg to thank all their friends and the public of Ashburton for their contributions, and also for their co operation and practical sympathy during the continuance of the late Evangelistic Services; J. E. BUCHANAN, Hon. Sec. HAYING taken over the CITY COM PANY BUTCHERY I am now prepared to supply my friends and the public with the Best Quality of MSAT. Having a long experience in Ashburton, and knowing the requirements,, *pf the trade, customers can rely that nothing but the best will be kept. Small Goods of all descriptions. , D. MACPHERSON. N.B,—No connection with any other in the trade. Prices to defy competition. d 6 Written TENDERS are hereby invited for the FORMATION of the road from Coldstream to Pye’s corner, in two sections. Specifications can be seen at the office of the Board, where tenders, on the printed form, accompanied by a cash deposit, and addressed to the Chairman, will be received up till three o’clock p.m. on FRIDAY, the sth of January, 1883. W. CUTHBERT, . District Surveyor, Longbeach Road, Winslow, December 22n'c(, 1882* d 23



PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. Valuable , SUBURBAN BUILDING SITES, Fronting the Ashburton River, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK, in conjunction with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., has re ceived instructions from Messrs Wilkin and Carter to sell by Public Auction, Seven valuable SUBURBAN BUILDING ALLOTMENTS, Each containing about to Acres, and being part of property known as Grovi Farm, having a frontage on Carter's Terrape and the Ash burton river. These are, without exception, tho most valuable build ing sites that can be procured near towfr. The land is of first-class quality, and the locality everything that can be desired, T. BULLOCK, d 23 Auctioneer.



Andrew Orr TXTOULD call the attention of the Public to the great advantage of Purchasing their GROCERIES CROCKERY and GLASSWARE At his Establishment, Fowler’s Buildings, Tanored street. Teas, from Is 9d upwards New Currants, 6d per lb Valencia Raisins ; Sultana Raisins Best White Sugar, 4£d Coffee, loose or in tins, best quality. It is useless rto quote prices as every article will be Sold at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. Families waited on for Orders Weekly, and Goods Delivered in every part of the town. ANDREW ORR. Drapery and Clothing Establishment, East street. 23d



R E. 55% t a*j- I beg to thank those who kindly ren- Fire in my Work* ( , * shop’ last 'evening, during my absence. fyih <n vUffu: ,'Wlf.i.R. i DUNN. ) 1 "U rV ] t; SaUE. YARDS. TUESDAY, JANUARY 9th, 1882. %OaC~entry. i at&sn, - & co; *d instructions fridnrMr , Sell Eplendiiluieof > 0 EWBS& WETHERS |^pt|i, t :;,Merin9 ;: ' arid, 4 Tooth Merino ff4||ltppn. ’•



I M B E R, TIMBER, Timber. The undersigned lias now.in stock and to arrive— -40,000ft Best Red Pine, ex Spray 30,000 ft ~ ■,, ~ ~ Agusla 30,000 ft ~ ~ ~ ~ Templar {Js,oooft ~ ~ ~ ~ Kestrel 30,000 ft ~ ~ ~ ~ Anna, From Patterson's Inlet j Also, ■2o,oooft Best Match Lining, ex Torea, From North— The WHOLE of which will be sold at cheap rates to make room for fresh ship i irent. SHORT FIREWOOD and best NEWCASTLE COAL Always in stock ; 'Also, Roofing Iron Nails i . Fencing Wire ..Doors Sashes V.D.L. Palings and Timber I Baltic | Deals i &C., '■ &0., &c. j Alpbeus Hayeu, I TIkBER MERCHANT, 6c L Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, Manager.



New Advertisements. FRIDAY, 29th DECEMBER. SALE OF Farming Plant, &c., IN THE RANG IT AT A DISTRICT. UNDER BILL OF SALE AND DISTRESS FOR KENT. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sail by Public Auction, at the Homestead of the Farm formerly in the occupation of Mr A. J. Fountaine, on FRIDAY, 2sth DECEMBER, The whole of the FARMING PLANT, HORSE?, &c. As follows—r , ■ 5 Draught HORSES 1 Buggy . 2 COWS 2 WOOD’S REAPERS and BINDERS Roller, Grubber. Ploughs, Harrows, Harness, aha other Farm Imple ments. Also. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. Sale at 1 o’clock prompt. T. BULLOCK, d 23 Auctioneer.



SUMMER FL'OWER Show, To be held in the ASHBURTON TOWN HALL ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1882. Open to all except Nurserymen. En trance fee- —For Competition, first entry, Is ; each succeeding entry, 6d. For Ex hibition only, free. The following Special Prizes are offered by various Gentlemen and Ladies : 1. Best Specimen Rose in Pots—ss 2. Collection of best habited Bedding Plants—ss 3. Beat Hand Bouquet for Girls under 15 years —7s 6d 4. Best Pot Rose (Glorie de Dijon)— 5s 5. Best Pot of Musk—4 wire hanging baskets G. Best Clematis in pots—ss 7. Best Collection of Potatoes (varieties) 5s 8. Best Collection of Antirrhinums—ss 9. Beat Collection i f Window Plants, to be shown on stand —10s 10. Best Collection of Native Ferns (special entry required)—ss , No. 3. special prize to be made up in the presence of a committee of ladies, and then staged for judging. 11. Six Apples (last season)—6s 12. Best Dish of Raspberries—ss 13. Best six Gladioli (not less than three varieties) —5s 14.’ Best Dish twenty Gooseberries (size and weight)—ss 15. Best Collection of Sweet Williams — os 16. Beat Collection if Fruit (fruiterers excepted)—ss and 2s 6d, given by Mr Smith . ‘ 17. Best Collection of Cut Bloom of Geraniums—3s 6d, given by Mr Smith 18. Special prize of 5s for the best Col lection of Dianthus, given by Mr Revans. Special entry required. 19. Also, a special prize of 10s for the largest Prize Taker in the Fruit and Vegetable Classes combined, given , by a professional 20. Special prize given by R. W. Shear man, Esq.—los 6d for the best ten Color Geraniums, in pots, five doubje and five single. Special entries required in each case. Open from 2 to 10 p.m. Admission,to the Hall, la. Entries must be made before noon on 'FRIDAY, December 29, 1882; and all Exhibits must he at the Hall by 9 a.m. on December 30th. , Should the funds be deficient, prizes will be paid pro rata. S. E. POYNTZ.



Lost. -p K SHI i. LINGS HE WARD—LOS'I J a Sack contninini: one Horse HOOD and IiODY JACKET. /'pply, Q'" ll ’* H:oti4 or Office of thi s Paper. Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS—CHRIST MAS AND BOXING DAY, 1882. All ordinary passenger trains will run on Christmas Day, but goods traffic will be suspended. On the 26th instant the following alterations will be made in the ordinary time-table : The morning train from Methven, to Rakaia will run same as on Wednesdays and Saturdays. • i; . The evening train from Christchurch for Ashburtoo will leave at 4.50 p.m., 1 running 35 minutes later than usual, and the evening Branch train, Rakaia to Methven, will run 20 minutts later than usual. Goods traffic will be suspended on the 26th instant. FARES': Oil ordinary single fare tickets issued from 21st December to 2nd Janu ary will be available for return up to and including the Sth/JaUuary. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Dec. 19th, 1882. d 22 Tenders. TENDERS are invited for CUTTING, BINDING, and STOCKING about one thousand acres of Crop at Lyndhurst, hear Methven. Tenders for the whole or blocks of not less than 200 acres to be sent in by December 31st, to L. & E. COSTER, Somerton, 21d South Rakaia, -TIENDERS' WANTED fob CUTTING J about 500 (five hundred) acres Wheat and Oats, with string binders. Apply, LEE & CO., <J22 Sherwood. TENDERS WANTED for STOCKING, CARTING, and STACKING ab< ut 900 (nine hundred) acres Wheat and Oats. Apply, d 22 LEE & CO., .. Sherwood.. r| ENDERS are invited forHARVEST 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 be sent in not later than the 27th instant to WILKIN & CARTER. Tinwald, 1 Where full particulars can be seen, or JAMESON & ROBERTS, d2O Ashburton. i 1 OONIUCTO R S. TENDERS w*nted for HARVESTING tout 400 acres * Crop on the Alford ’state. Contactors to find plant and 6rses. Tenders must be sent in on or efore WEDNESDAY, 27th December, to JAMESON & ROBERTS, Id Ashburton. p 0 CON T.R ACTORS. TENDERS wanted for HARVESTING 14 acres Crop, in one or more lots. Con actors to find plant and horses.' Tenders ust be sent in on or before SATURDAY, trd inst., to [d JAMESON & ROBERTS. For Sale. B 1 N D E R TWINE. AND BINDER WIRE, FOR SALE, At Lowest current rates. JAMESON and ROBERTS, Ashburton. F O R S E. A comfortable 6-Roomed COTTAGE, situated North East Belt; finished throughout with every convenience for a family residence. Section enclosed by well-grown live fence and belt of trees. Apply to • 0. B. M. BRANSON, General Agent, East street; Or Mr W. W. White, on Premises. OR SAL E From this date — CRUSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Bushel. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE and LOWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. o 5 OTICE TO FARMERS, MESSRS REID & GRAY, Ashbur id, having secured the services of a iproughly experienced Mechanic, are now repared to Repair Reapers and Binders fall makers, also, Combines, Engines njl all sorts of Machinery. Being the njy Firm in Ashburtpn who have got lachinery adapted for this purpose, with tqarn Power, all necessary repairs can be o|io on the Premises, and at the lowest ossible price. Wo have in Stock Binder Wire and ’wine of a first-class quality ; also, best laobine Oils. REID & GRAY, ,ld Cameron street. gOXING ! BOXING 1! BOXING !!! DAN LEA, Champion Light Weight of New Zealand, and ex Champion of t England, has commenced giving Lessons i in the Noble Art of Self Defence, in Mr » Hill’s Sample Rooms, back of Somerset Hotel every TUESDAY and FRIDAY - Nights, from 7.30 to 10 o'clock, for Pupil . only. Private Class Lessons, £1 pe . month. J N.B.—The rooms will be thrown open i every, SATURDAY Night, for Public ti BOXING, under the superintendence of I Dan himself. All written communica tions:to be addressed to Somerset Hotel, dl 9o



WAITED KNOWN—That lam sek ling Yenus Naiirod at 6a 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. dark, EAST STREE T, slB Amusements. , TAR OF ASHBURTON LOYAL 1 ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. 1 Grand Concert, ON BOXING DAY EVENING, DEC 2&tn, IN THE 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;— Sopranos: Mrs Craighead, Mrs R, J. Harrison, Mrs Dunn, and Miss Sinclair. Alto : Miss G. Gates. Tenor: Mr Piischel. Baritones: Mr Branson apd Mr Harrison. Duettists ; Misses Butler and MpTeagpp. 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: M* H. A. Gates. Elocutionist; Mr R. Minnis; Champion Highland Dancers : Mr James Murray, Dunedin-; Mr J. W. Mcßae and Master Ddnald Mcßae, Ashburton; Piper: Mr D. Campbell, late of the 42nd Black Watch. Doors open at Half-past?; Concert at 3. , Tickets—3s, 2s, and Js. A BALL Will follow the Concert; and an efficient I String Band has been engaged. d!8 Ecclesiastical. dEARMOJN GHAE LI C. BITHIDH SEAEMOIN GHAELIO ann’s an ASHBURTON air LA NOLAIG (Decai&ber 25th) aig leth.uair an deigh dha, ann’s an EAGLAIS ALBANAICH le Rps.- ALASD AIR MAC-A-LEINEN. 9d



J. T. Ford and 00. 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 Schoolhouse, on ■* THURSDAY, 28tr DECEMBER, At II a.m., Tho 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 PLOUGHS 1 McSherry DRILL 1 CAMBRIDGE ROLLER 1 Bentall 2-HORSE POWER and CHAFF-CUTTER 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 Sam'uelson’s REAPER and BINDER Also, A large quantity 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. Moat of them are young, and are well known to be some of the best workers in the district. Tho 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 MESSES J. T. FORD & CO., 1 Christchurch; ' Or, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., d!6 Ashburton. T. Bullock. T. Bullock, A UCTIONEER, ESTATE and General commission agent. B A Z A A K, B 0 MITT STRE ET, Ashburton. AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE. In future my SATURDAY’S SALES vill Commence at 1 o’clock instead of ..30. T. BULLOCK. MPROYED FREEHOLD FARM, of 123 Acres, well watered, FOR SALE private treaty, situated near the inds, together with interest in lea?e of 0 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Improve mta consist of a comfortable Wooden ause, of 5 rooms, 4 stalled stable, etc. le freehold is divided into three pad cks, and the leasehold into five; one of e county water races runs through both opertics. There is a growing crop of 78 res wheat, and 70 acres turnips, which 11 be sold with the property. This ’era a favorable opportunity to persons sirous of procuring a farm at a low ice and liberal terms. For full particu :s, apply to T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. M o N E Several Sumo ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. 0 E T SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to T. BULLOCK. LET.—Commodious SHOP in East street, now in occupation of Mr J. Hayes, Possession to be _ given ori January, Mr Hayes removing to his premises at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK. 10R SALE—2O acres GRASS LAND, I together with a House of six rooms, uated only a short distance from the vn of Ashburton. For full particulars ply to the undersigned. T. BULLOCK. TJIOR SALE —A comfortable COTTAGE |J 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. LET.—Tho CENTRAL BAKERY, together with shop and dwelling , near Post office. ’ T. BULLOCK. LET—At a low rental, Central BOARDINGHOUSE, in the Tri itely in occupation of Mr Donald •t. T. BULLOCK. LET—at a very Low Rental—a _L 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. [■>o LET —A Six-roomed HOUSE in Tancred street, lately in the occu iioa of Mr McGregor. T. BULLOCK. IOR SALE—A SPRING TRAP, with ' Top, suitable for a Butcher or aker. T. BULLOCK. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, | ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 45e



Public Notices. A SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. CHRISTMAS JIOIIDAYS. Notice i.-- hi rohy given tbu,'. the Conn cil OFFL-Es will"h.- CLOSED from 24th December, 18S2, to 2nd January, 1883, both days inclusive, for Christmas Holi days. By order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. December, 1882. 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. CLAIMS against the Estate of Biggs and Reid, Tinwald, must bo sent in by WEDNESDAY, 27th inst., or they will not bo recognised. JOSEPH CLARK, Trustee. JJOUNT SOMERS ROAD DISTRICT TAKE NOTICE—The Mount Somers Road Board propose to CLOSE the ROAD running from the north-east 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 closed (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 decide whether the above road shall be closed. A. E. PEACHE, 9d Chairman. jy|TR. F. G. THOMAS, Suroeon Dentist, : will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY - MONTH, of which due notice will be given. au2l jpUBLIC NOTICE. The Public are hereby notified to obviate alarm, that the Now BELL at the Catholic Church will bo RUNG for the first time on Christmas Morning. d 22 pU B LIC NOTI CE. 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 id said Booth will give the utmost satisfaction. 2ld THOMAS ORPHiN. w AKANUI LIBRARY; All BOOKS taken from the Wakanui library previous-to the 19th instant must e RETURNED without further delay. JAS. BROWN, 22 Chairman.



Business Notices. IVTOTIOE OF REMOVAL.— Bayes & JN Co., Ready Money Drapers, have REMOVED to Bullock’s ARCADE. au!2 BEARING SALE. A GENUINE CLEARING SALE Of BOOTS AND SHOES, Will take place THIS DAY (Saturday), At'my Premises, East street. As I have a splendid Stock, the Public will find it to their interest to give me a Call. THOMAS CHAMBERS. d 22 N OW IS YOUR TIME FOR BARGAINS. GOOD AND CHEaP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &c., &c. OUR BOOT S.IOCK IS IMMENSE. OUR PRICES NEED NO COMMENT As they will please all. ■ Hayes & Co., BULLOCK’S ARCADE. , Burnett street. N. B. —Christmas PRESENTS wi 1 be GI VEN to all purchasers of 10s and up wards till the 10th January. AN'EARLY CALL WILL OBLIGE. Don’t Mistake the Address, BULLOCR’S ARCADE • n 4 ANNOUNCEMENT ! ! Dimant & Coe, OF VICTORIA HOUSE, East street south, Wish to draw special attention to thsß ; Large and New Stocl^ CHRISTMAS LINES, Consisting of all the Latest Fashions and Novelties for the approaching Festive Season —Just Landed $t TitpaifU, Seatoller, from popdop direct. Prices as visual. DIMANT & COE, . j , Yictobxa House, East street south, Ashburton. 18d



Business Notices; rJO THE LADIES. JUST OPENING. A magnificent stock of New Drapery, Ex “ t Thorne” and “Loch Cree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED. HRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, 188 2. THE COMPLIMENTS OP THE SEASON ! B. 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 iespectfully 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 Boy ß 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. BEcmT 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; splendid value. Ladies’ Parasols, Colored Satin, pompadour, etc., —new goods ; really nice. SPECIAL NOTICE. I am clearing out my stock of Sewing Machines (Including Singer’s, Wertheina’s, and Wanzer’a) At a DISCOUNT of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT, for Cash. Everyone who wants Best Value for Money will consult their own interests by purchasing their Drapery, Clothing, and Boots at S. W. ALCORN’S. tsr ONE SHILLING OFF EVERF POUND PURCHASED FOR CASH. S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, Ashbtjbtok. 11



New Turnip Seeds. hare 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, mHE GREAT QUESTION— namely, I Where can we get genuine Teas, and properly blended so as to secure the greatest amount of strength and flavor — having been solved by Nelson, Moate and Co., it remains only for me, as agent, to assure that part of the public who may not have tried them that they are really what it is said they are. I have many customers who buy these Teas in packets and boxes regularly, and all seem, and many say they are, well pleased both as regards quality and price. My friends of the ungentler sex will excuse me if I direct the attention of the ladies to these superior Teas, because their palates, not being vititiat d by tobacco, are able to appreciate the fine aroma. For Christmas supplies see another advertisement. 1 While wishing all my kind friends the I compliments of the season, I would add i that I feel grateful for the liberal support II have received since starting business, and in future I shall do my best to deserve the confidence of those who favor me with their orders. H. M. CARSON, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. all n e . J begs to thank the pvblia for their past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he has Opened a BLACKSMITH'S SHOP at Fletaington, and hopes, to merit a share of public, support. Ex;tras for McCor mick \Vlre Binder on hand, and P, and D. Duncan’s D. F. Ploughs in stock, d 8 JOHN HARVEY, 1> OOT AND SHOEMAKER, { > Tanored street, Ashburton. J, H. desires to notify to the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he is still carrying oU business in the above line, and by Good Work and Quick De- hopes to ensure a fair share of support. 12 s



nUM SEED. GUM SEED. lx WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received x b.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a 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 ageiST, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes * Turnip, Clover, and Goree Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FiREWOOD. Aojbnt tor AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN* 'j SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. P O R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY jyj- ON E Y TO LEND On approved Freehold security is various sums, at lowest curren* tates ■vpply to W. H. Gundry, LJ CEA SED* LAND BRO EF (under the Land Transfer Act,