Fawcett, Postmaster-General is causinj . 'great, anxiety. According to the iates ‘ he is still suffering severely froim diphtheria. A French Cruiser for Madagascar. Pams, Dee. 5. Owing to the difficulty between the .French and Madagascar, a French cruiser has been ordered to proceed tc the island forthwith. The Rebels. Cairo, Dec. 5. ‘ h " It 'is probable that the rest of the prisoners will be pardoned, ex cept Suliman Bey, who is charged with having instigated the massacres of Euro peans in Alexandra in J une last.

AUSTRALIAN.

/ [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] The Botomahana Aground. Melbourne, Yesterday. The steamship Rotomahana, which started yesterday afternoon for the Bluff, grounded in the Yarra, and has not yet been got off. Part of her cargo is : no# being transhipped into lighters, "and it is expected that she will float off ' with to-night’s tide. So far as is known, she has sustained no injury. Produce. Wheat: Shipping is in fair demand at 4s rod to 6s; moderate enquiry for ' malting barley at 3s pd to 4s 2d ; New Zealand oats are in good demand at 3s • lid to 4s 3d for feeding qualities, and 4s 4d to 4s sd for milling oats. The Hawthorne Accident. All persons who were injured at the ' recent railway accident are progressing • favorably. . The Transit. The weather is cloudy to-night, and it-is considered doubtful whether the transit of Venus will be visible from the Victorian station to-morrow morn ing. Wool. Melbourne, To-day. Messrs Goldsborough and Co., Limited, report that at their wool sale : yesterday, 4,000 bales were sold. Greasy sorts ruled from yd to and washed from i6d to 22^d. Gone Back to Work Sydney Yesterday. The strike of wharf lumpers has ter minated, the men having agreed to re turn to work at their former wages.

TELEGRAMS.

[pee pebss association.] Killed by a Horse. Auckland, To-day. . • Thomas James McFadden was killed at Waiuku through his horse falling on him.

A Clerical Miser.

One of the most extraordinary men in Auckland is the Rev. William Comrie, who has lived in a house on the top of West Queen street for forty years. By lending money he has accumulated an enormous fortune, but the habit of saving has grown upon him till he could not find it in heart to afford himself the common necessaries of life. He lived in a ruinous house in a state of squallor and dirt, which was shameful to behold. A few days since Mr Comrie was removed from his tumble-down duelling and taken out to his nephew’s farm at Pukekohe. The Terawhiti Goldfields. Wellington, To-day. The Hon. Mr Rolleston and the Under secretary for Mines, visited the Tera whiti goldfields yesterday, and inspected several of the claims. Mr Rolleston ex pressed himself highly pleased at the ap pearance of the mines and the samples of stone which were taken out.

SPORTING.

TARANAKI RACES. [by telegraph.] New Plymouth, To-day. The Taranaki races were held to-day. The weather was fine, but the attendance not large early in the day, although the number increased later on. The following were the results:— HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE. New Year ... 1 Diahthus 2 Larrikin ... ... ... 3 This was an exciting race towards the finish. A protest was lodged against the owner of Dianthus for not jumping pro perly. speing handicap. St Clair 1 Larry ... ... 2 ; , Satoria 3 WINSLOW RACES. ■ : . t , The following handicaps have been de clared for the Winslow Races : , HANDICAP HUEDLB KACB. at. lb. Albion ... ... ... ... 12 0 Captain 11 3 - Wild Bose ... ... 9 0 v ’ WINSLOW CUP. st. lb. . Albion 9 7 ... Steel. Dust 8 10 'Captain' 8 6 ' Speculation 8 2 Fidget 7 0 , TBOTTING MATCH. Snowball.... Scratch ..Nipper 30yds Scamp 50yds jtatcher’s Maid ... 50yds Charlie ... ... 50yds Dolly 75yds Mat. Stitt I W. Simpson >- Handicappers. J. Wilkie J

THE TRANSIT OF VENUS.

[bt telegraph.] ; < . Auckland, To-day. The American observation party report that the observations of the transit of , Yeans this morning were veiy successful. Twenty-four photographs were taken up to the time of the external contact, when a thin hajse prevented further photograph- iug, the clouds not interfering with the telescopic observations. The observers say .they have never seen such successful results. The photographs will be sent to . .. America by the next outward steamer and the one one following, to prevent : incidents. The party then go to Sydney for the purpose of continuing their pendu , . lam experiments. ■ New Plymouth, To-day. Although at times clouds passed over . the sun dering the transit, at the time of - the internal contact at egress the sun was , ■ clear, and an excellent observation was .taken here, hut the external egress was not seen. The observations were taken , , by Ms Humphries, Chief Surveyor, and Mr O’Donahoo (Mr O’Donahoo was sur :>• keying in the Ashburton district a year ago) who was about a hundred yards from the maio observatory. On comparing the records , there was only one second dif erenee between the two observations. * , v Wellington, To-day. > An excellent observation of the transit of Venus waa obtained this morning. The weather was fine and clear, with a cloudless aky. Komaba, To-day. ' The transit of Venus was observed here .Abia .morning. The clouds obscured the •un till 6.45 a.m., but occasional glimpses of the placet were seen till 7.20. The in

te'nal and ex ernA ooMai ta at egress were obscured by den.se • loudf. CHRISTCHURCH, T.-dny. For some little time after sunrise this morning light cirrus clouds proved an obstacle to the clear definition i f t ho transit of Venus, but during tl e later stages the atmosphere was perfectly clear. An immense number of people were watching the phenomenon. The opera tions of the English observers at Burn ham were highly successful. Dunedin, To-day. The transit was well observed here for quite three - quarters of an hour, the Government observers say with excellent results. [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] [Received Dec. 6,2 p.m.] Melbourne, To-day. The observation of the transit of Vonus from the Melbourne station was success ful. It was somewhat cloudy at sunrise, but the clouds cleared off before the criti cal time. Twenty-three good photographs were obtained. Observations at Gippsland station were not successful. The weather was misty, and rain was falling.

THE ASHBUB-tfON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1882.



TOWN EDITION. [.lssued at 4.35 p.m.] New Advertisements. WANTED— A PLOUGHMAN. Ed ward G. Wright, Windermere. SPARROW CLUB. A MEETING of the Members of the Wakanui Sparrow Club will be held in the Mail office at 4 o’clock on SATURDAY AFTERNOON, when business of a general character will be considered. TINWALD SCHOOL.—PRIZE Dis tribution and Commencement of HOLIDAYS on THURSDAY, 21st inst., at 6.30 p.m. An Entertainment to fol low of a superior class, accompanied by full Orchestra. To be followed at 9 p.m. by a Grand BALL, to be held in Mr Joseph Clark’s Shed (D.Y.). Committee of Management: Messrs Joseph Clark, F. Lewis, R. Ennis, H. J. Jones, W. fl. Smith, D. Teppett, C. Jephson. For further particulars see playbills and posters. d 7 IN the Estate of H. BOWERS, a bank rupt. A first and final DIVIDEND of Fourpence Halfpenny (4Jd) in the Pound will be payable on all proved claims on and after FRIDAY, December Bth, 1882. December 6th, 1882. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 9th DEO. IMoCORMICK REAPER AND BINDER, in good working order LFRED HARRISON, JOHN BLAND, Secretary. R, S. BEAN, Ashburton, Trustee. Auctioneer. T



0 0 L ' SALE. TUESDAY, 19xh DECEMBER, 1882. Out SECOND SALE of the Season 1882-1883, will bo held on the above date in our New Zealand Wool Store?, at 11 am. WoolpacksFor Sale at current rates. Advances made on Wool, either for sale in this market or for shipment to London. Wool Sale. ROBERT WILKIN & CO., Wool Brokers, Auctioneers, And Commission Agents.



O O L SALE. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company will holi its Second Auction Sale of At the Christchurch Wool and Grain Warehouse, on WEDNESDAY, 20th DECEMBER, When a large and varied catalogue will be submitted. Wool JNO. COOK, Manager. E. S. HARLEY, Produce Manager.



IMPOUNDED at Lagmhor— -1 Black Gelding Hack, little white on both hind feet 1 Black Filly Hack 1 Black Gelding Roadster; shod all round ; no visible brands If not released on or before December 12th, will be SOLD. WILLIAM PRICE, Poundkeeper.



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.



Ecclesiastical. * SHBURTON WESLEYAN £\ CHURCH. ANNIVERSARY Sermons In connection with the above Church, will be Preached on SUNDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 10th, BY THE Rev. J. S. Smalley. On MONDAY, 11th Dec., the Rev. J. S. Smalley will deliver a Lecture In the Wesleyan Church, Subject :—“ How we got the Bible ” (Illustrated by Diagrams). Tickets One Shilling each. Proceeds in aid of the Trust Funds. d 4 Q ATHOLIC CHURCH. CEREMONY OP 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 THE 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 directorihip of Mr H. Gates. Admission will be by ticket only, to be had at the Presbytery. The Ceremony will commence at 11 o’clock sharp, and Maas will be sung by the Very Rev. L. M. Ginaty, S.M., M.A., Christchurch. Vespers at 7 p.m. DR REDWOOD WILL PREACH. At both Ceremonies there will be an offertory and collection. EDMUND COFFEY, The Presbytery, Ashburton. To Let. ARM TO LET. A very compact and useful FARM of 150 ACRES, close to Tinwald. Posses sion can be given 3rd December next. JAMESON & ROBERTS, nlB Ashburton. Tenders. HUTT ROAD BOARD. TENDERS, addressed to the Chairman, will be received up till 1 p.m. on THURS DAY, the 14th instant, for the following works, viz.: — Formation, full width, 320 chains of the Chertsey road, from Barrhill road to Mifcham. Formation of about 120 chains of the Lower Boundary road. Specifications can be seen at the office of the Board, Methven. ' W. B. COMPTON, b 5 Overseer.



V. R. gUPPLIES TO ASHBURTON HOME. The Hospital and Charitable Aid Board invite Tenders for the SUPPLY of PRO VISIONS, FUEL, etc., to the Home at Ashburton for Twelve Months, commenc ing Ist January, and terminating 31st December, 1883. Full particulars and forms of tender can be obtained from the Master at the Home Tenders, addressed to the Chairman of the Board, will be received by the under signed up to noon of MONDAY, Decem ber llth. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, J. E. MARCH. Charitable Aid Office, Christchurch, 29th Nov., 1882. 4d 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, nl6 Secretary. jyj"R. F. G. THOMAS, Suboeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given, au2l O TICE. All RATES DUE to the Upper Ash burton Road Board to be paid to Mr Jephson, at his office, Tinwald. DONALD McLEAN, n 25 Chairman. B H E R N G. SHEARING will commence at Lag mhor Station on FRIDAY, Ist December. DONALD McLEAN, n 25 Lagmhor.



Amusements. FANCY FAIR AND TEA MEETING Will be held, by the kind permission of Dr Trevor, in his grounds, Beach road, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, 20th DECEMBER, 1882 There will be stalls on the lawn for the sale of Articles of Clothing, Toys, Garden and Farm Produce, etc. Vocal and Instrumental Music will be rendered during the afternoon and even ing. The Ashburton Brass Band has kindly offered its services for the occasion. Lawn Tennis, Croquet, Fireworks, etc. Presents for the stalls will be thankfully received by Mrs 'lrevor, or at the Parson age. Proceeds to the debt on St Stephen’s Church. Gates open at 2 p.m,; Tea from 6 p.m. Admission, 2s; children, Is. n3O



Barristers, Solicitors, fisc. C. W. Purnell, pARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 4 5e George Swann, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Hereford street, Christchurch. SUMMER FLOWER SHOW, DEC. 30, 1882. The following SPECIAL PRIVATE PRIZES are offered 6 Apples (last season), ss; best dish of Raspberries, 5s ; best 6 Gladioli (not leas than three varie ties), 5a ; best dish 20 Gooseberries (size and weight), 6a ; beat collection of Sweet Williams, ss. Special entries are required in each case. 6d S. E. POYNTZ.



Robert Wilkin and Co. SPECIAL ENTRY FOB FRIDAY’S SALE, AT THE TINWALD YARDS. GOOD MILCH COWS. AMESON AND ROBERTS. d 6 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8. Messrs robt. wtlkin & c.>. are instructed by Messrs Wilkin and Carter to sell by Public Auction (in conjunction with Messrs Jameson and Roberts) ON FRIDAY NEXT, AT THE TINWALD SALEYARDS, ABOUT g Q HORSES, Consisting of Draught Mares and Geldings, by the imported horses Meriton, Billy Fairplay, and Dundee j



Light Harness Horses and Hacks, by Traitor, Dexter, and Liberal. The above are a very superior lot of animals, have been well taken care of, and most of them have been in regular work. Sale will commence at 12 o’clock sharp. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. Special Land Sale. At the request of several of my clients, I have decided to hold a SPECIAL LAND SALE, on the above date. ENTRIES for this Sale must be made on or before FRIDAY, Bth inst. UCTIONEER, ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. BAZA A K, ROBT. WILKIN & CO., Christchurch ; JAMESON & ROBERTS, Ashburton. T. Bullock. T . BULLOCK Auctioneer. T. Bullock, BURNETT STRE ET, Ashbcjkton.



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 «f 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 low price and liberal terms. For full particu lars, apply to T. BULLOCK, A uctioneer. TO LET—A Six-roomed HOUSE in Tancred street, lately in the occu pation of Mr McGregor. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental—SHOP in Moore street, presently occupied by Mr John Smithson. T. BULLOCK. M O E Y . Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. 1 O E T . SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—2O acres GRASS LAND, together with a House of six rooms, situated only a short distance from the town of Ashburton. For full particulars apply to the undersigned. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—A comfortable COTTAGE of 5 Rooms, together with a Quarter Acre Section, situated at Hampstead, near the Wakanui road, lately in occupation of Mr Win. Johns. Liberal terms of pay ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK.



mo LET.—The CENTRAL BAKERY, L together with shop and dwelling house, near Post office. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental, Central BOARDINGHOUSE, in the Tri agle, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—at a very Low Rental —a COTTAGE of Five Rooms, situated at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. 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 also 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, Tanored street, si Gazette in Bankruptcy, Y. R. N is a OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian Gazette for all notices undtr the Debtors and Creditors Acts



Matson, Cox, and 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 a-d 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 HINDERS, &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.



FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS r On TUESDAY, DEO, 12. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton. b 30 For Sale. F OR SALE CHEAP. "First-Class FIREPROOF SAFE; best maker, 3ft x 2ft Gin x 2ft. n 25 MATSON, COX & CO. For sale 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 R A S S SEED STRIPPERS. With all the latest improvements, ON SALE by the undersigned. d 4 JaMEPON & ROBERTS. Public Companies. -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 Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Gandy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, nlO Ashburton. ORTH BRITISH AND MEROAN 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 Aobnoy: POYNTZ AND CO., Easj street. 774 c THE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton.



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 Business Notices HAYING taken over the CITY COM PANY BUTCHERY I intend OPENING on MONDAY NEXT, the 11th, with the Best Quality of MEAT. Having a long experience in Ashburton, and knowing the requirements of 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 Summer Fashions. T HAVE now Opened up 40 Cases of NEW GOODS for the season, im ported direct from the Home Markets. All the Latest Novelties in Ladies’ Hats, Flowers, Feathers, Sun-Shades, Dress Goods, Prints, Satteens, Oatmeal Cloth, Laces, etc. Also an immense Stock of Household Drapery, Carpets, etc. S. W. ALCORN, 025 East street. OTIOE 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 Qrst-class quality ; also, best Machine Oils. REID & GRAY, o!9 Cameron street.



•p>OBINSON AND TOWNSHEND, having entered inco 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. MR THOMAS MUTTER BEGS to announce that, having sold his General Store Business, he has NOW OPENED IN THE SADDLERY LINE. Mr T. M.’s 24 years experience in that ( line is a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to him will be executed in a workmanlike manner. Workmen sent out. Christchurch Prices Guaranteed. MR THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street, 180 South Rakaia. NOW LANDING Ex ships “Good Templar” and “ Kestrel,” from Stewart’s Island, TWO CARGOES OF BEST RED PINE, Which will be SOLD CHEAP. WEATHER BOARDS 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.



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, 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 Beat Quality, and at the lowest possible 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 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 best English, Scotch, and Irish Potteries, among which are all the latest novelties in FANCY GOODS—suitable for Christmas presents.



Thb Whole of the Shops are At tached in Saunders’ Buildings. 589 d SACRIFICE. HAYES & 00., Late Ready-Money Richards, Are determined to clear the WHOLE OF THEIR STOCK OP DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &c., &c, Before moving into their NEW PREMISES. Good Grey Twill Sheeting, BJd Splendid Calicoes, 8d A Fine Lot of Cambric Prints, 3|d Job Lot of Shirtings, 4|d 500 more Zulu Hats, 4ld A Splendid Line of Good Tweed, Trousers, 9s 6d First-class Lot of Men’s Moles are clearing, 6s 9d 200 Good Tweed Suits, from 24s 6d Lot of Men’s Strong Shirts, la 3d THE BOOT DEPARTMENT is IMMENSE. 400 Children’s Balmorals, 10£d 250 Girls’ Kid Elastic Sides, 3s 175 Ladies’ Lastinga, 5s 9d 72 Ladies’ House Boots, Ss lid. 60 Ladies’ Superior Kid Boots, slightly damaged, Gs. 130 Men’s Patent Slippers, 3s THESE GOODS ARE WORTH 25 PER CENT. MORE. OUR COLONIAL BOOTS ARE SPLENDID VALUE. OBLIGE BY ROLLING UP and SECURING the BARGAINS. n4 Vincent and Dow, PAINTERS, GLAZIERS, & PAPER HANGERS, Moore Street (Near Royal Hotel), Beg to intimate to the residents of Ash burton town and district 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



Alpheus Hayej, TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, Manager.



Business Notices... furs j.,tirv*Vi rjp 0 THE LADIES. J ST OPENING, A magnificent stock of New Drapery, Ex “ Thorne” and Cree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.



2Q PER C.IINT. DISCOUNT. Sewing SINGER'S SEWING MACHINES WERTHEIM SEWING MA CHINES WANZER SEWING MACHINES -1,.,,:.,:! J-.l'.f (Hand and Treadle). On account of want of room, S. W Alcorn has decided to dispose of his stock of the above Machines at a Discount of 25 per cent., FOR CASH. Ladies in want of a Machine will do well to secure one quickly. ‘I S. W. Alcorn, EAST STREET. QUM SEED. GUM SEED. WATTLE SEED/, WATTLE ? iSEEI). Sesiiy Bros^ SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received, x s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a consignment of new GUM and W A.TTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue* Gum, Peppermint Gam, Stringy-bark Gum, Red Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum; Black Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc., which they will sell at seduced prices to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. Oct. 1881. - oil 1 - :;; 1 y W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station AG&fiiT, LICENSED LAND BROKER AMD GENERAL MERCHANT. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle



Lampblack, &c., <fcc. COAL AND. FIREWOOD. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN! SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INTEST. MENT SOCIETY. F 0 R S A E Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy W. H. GUNDRY ONEY TO LEND On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest current vates Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO EB (under the Land Transfer Act