in Prussia the Khine has overflowed '.its and floods have been caused. traffic on the river is at present stopped. Arahi - Cairo, Nov. 28. ,Earl Dufferin has had under con sideration the evidence taken by a ’ Commission of Enquiry, and has ad- L Vised'that the charges against Arabi in ’‘(connection with the massacres at Alex .ihdria and other places, and the burn* *uigof that city, should not be brought . forward at the trial.

AUSTRALIAN

, [rEDTER’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] [Received Nov. 30,1.5 p.m.l For the Bluff, j./i _ : Melbourne, To-day. - Sailed, last night —• Union Co.’s 'steamship Te Anau, for the Bluff. [sir. i.n> Wool Sales. fAt their weekly wool sale yesterday, -Messrs Gbldsborough and Co. (Limited) Jcatalpgued 5.000 bales, of which 4,800 4bses ; were sold. The highest prices .realised were 13d for greasy, and 2i*4d zfat scoured. Good competition was oagain experienced, H Sydney, Yesterday. The Hon. Ivo Bligh’s cricket team here to-day. The following the names of the New South Wales tsi£n who play against the Englishmen the match commencing on the Ist -prox:—Allen, Callahar, Davis, Evans, f Geary, Middleston, Mair, Moses, I'Power, Turner, and Weare. The team -|%considered to represent the moderate selection of the New South Wales cCfkketers. S*; : Election Excitement. r ; -'Great excitement prevails on account igOfrthe forthcoming general elections. 4 Fully Subscribed at Par. p Adelaide, Yesterday. ' The Hon. Charles Mant, Colonial Treasurer, has received a telegram from Sir A. Blyth, Agent-General in London, announcing that the balance of ‘ the South Australian 4 per cent Loan, amounting to L 426,000, has been fully subscribed at par.

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] 'A Disastrous Pire. Auckland, To-day. A disastrous fire occurred at Onehunga this morning about three o’cleck. It des troyed Codlin’s hay store, K-dsall’s bak •ry and dwelling, Kelsall’s cottage, Brad ley’# store and dwelling. Spalling’s store '•ibd dwelling, and George’s cottage. The .Insurances in the New Zealand Office are: 0 0; Kel sall’s bakery and store, L7BO ; ditto cot 'tftge, L 15 0; Codlih’s store, L 75. In the Colonial Office: —George’s cottage, L2OO. .Bradleyioat L2OO worth of posts and raHs, etc., and aLS gold watch. The ,total loss is about L 4,000. The fire originated in Codlin’s premises, but there - il.»o clue to its origin.

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON J. C. SPRING MEET ING.

[by telegraph.] Wellington, To-day. RAILWAY STAKES. ' Diosma ... ... ... 1 The Poet ... 2 Kakapo . 3 Diosma assumed the lead at the start, -Slid’ was never caught, winning by a short saeck- from The Poet, Kakapo being a good third, Rore several lengths behind.' f sh& dividend inside on the totalisator was 13,0 n the outside one, L 3 IBj. Time— 3'min. 27£ sec. " : A protest was entered against Diosma -on the grounds of foul riding, but was dia allowed. HURDLE RACE. Ganatd ... ... ... 1 Kikan... 2 Liability 3 Canard won hands down by a length,. "Both Nikau and Liability whipping down the straight. Time, smihs, 43secs. The dividend on the totalisator inside was LI Ids-; outside, LI 18s.

D.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

' v ' Dunedin, To-day. . '■ The Spring meeting commenced to-day. ;Tho weather was fine but warm, and the attendance very good, there being about .&000 present.

C.J.C. SUMMER MEETING.

'' -'The following weights were declared 'list!‘night by the C. J.C. Handicapping {Ddimnittee for the undermentioned events, he ran on New Year’s Day : THje Ohkistchukch Utjy, a handicap “ sweepstakes of 10 sovs each, with 500 sots added; the second horse to receive 50 soys from the ’stakes* the third horse to save his stake. For three-year-olds and up wards. The winner of any han dicap of the value of 100 sovs after the declaration of the weights, 31b j 200 sovs, 51b ; 300 sc vs, 71b extra. Two miles.

Sprint Handicap, a sweepstake of 6-sovseach, with 100 so vs added ; the second horse to receive 20 so vs out of the stakes. For three-year-olds and up . /jiards. The winner of any handicap /of the, value of 100 sovs after the de / of the weights, 31b; 200 sovs ‘ in one event, or of two races of that . value, 51b ; 300 sovs, 71b. Six fur? .'■’lopgs. st. lb. I st. lb.

TARANAKI RACES.

New Plymouth, To-day. The acceptances and general entries for tJMHßpring Meeting, to be held on Decem ber 7, arjß;as follows : „* SzsisutOHASx—New Year, Larrikin, LadyiGsry, Fungus, Pianthus, and Wide awake. . ' _ Srknrd Hahx»ioap— St. Clair, Hinemoa,

Larry, Fishwoirau, Ringluadtr, Scotch Mist, Satoria, and Ho Vomer. Licensed Victu llf.us’ Pi.ath -Slide, St. Clair, Hippodamia, and Fish woman.

Nursery Stakes — Artist, Fish woman, Ina, Blarney, and Tam o’ Shanter. I lying Handicap —Taipo, Lord of (he Hills, Satoria, Hinemoa, Hippodamia, Fishwoman, Scotch Mist, Ringleader.

THE AUCKLANDERS AT TIMARU.

[by telegraph. J Timaru, To-day. The match was resumed to-day, the Timaru men, with eight wickets to fall, and 61 runs to get to save a one innings defeat, continuing their innings. At two o’clock, with the score at four, Hughes was bowled by Lankham. Eioh baum, the next man, scored rapidly, and punished both bowlers. Twenty soon ap peared on the telegraph board, the score being now 26 for the loss of three wickets. Later, Eichbaum was bowled by Robinson, after getting 19, making the score 29 for four wickets.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 80, 1882.



HUBDIiK BACK. The Agent ... , . 1 Matanaka ... . 2 GangAwa ... . 3 !. The Agent won hands down. Tima— Smin.lSsecs. r.. -, t ■ , MAIDEN PLATE. SIl--,; Violin ... , 1 J).. : r Aurora , 2 v ! . . i Miss King, filly , 3 Bettings—Even money on Contossa, 3 ial Violin. Time, 2min 23secs. Is !) — —



flt. lb. at. lb. Sit Modred... 9 12 King Quail . .. 7 5 Lady Emma 8 8 Turquoae . .. 7 3 E&pge 8 8 Matanaka .. 7 3 Bundoora ... 8 3 Emir Bey .. 7 3 Cheviot J ..i 7 12 The Poet .. 7 2 Taiman 7 11 Iris ... -. 6 13 Hilda 7 11 Comet .. 6 12 WelcomeJack 7 11 Adamant .. 6 3 Vanguard ... 7 10 Leos ... .. 6 0



SfcModred... LO 0 Envy fijly ... 8 0 lisidyEmina... 9 2 Iris ... 7 13 tlheviot 9 0 Matanaka ... 7 12 Welcome Jack 8 12 The Jilt 7 9 Btfodoora ... 8 12 Conteasa ... 6 12 Xibna... 8 10 Minerva 1,. 6 12 Tiaman 8 7 Mataku 6 10 Vanguard ... 8 6 Hi becca 6 7 T&rquoise ... 8 5 Speculation... 6 7 Siesta 8 3 Blue Jacket... 6 0 Emir Bey ... 8 2 Mrchinas Neil 6 0



The work of completing the arrange ments for lighting a portion of New York by the Edison system is now almost com pleted. The Swedish Government have decided not to prohibit vivisection in that country, in spite of the appeal made to them by the Diet in reference thereto last session. Serious injury is being done to property in the Isthmus of Panama by continued shocks of earthquake ; but as yet there has been no loss of life. People, how ever, are very frightened, and are encamp ing in the fields rather than continue dwelling in the city.



TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 4.30 p.m.] New Advertisements. WANTED —A Strong BOY for Black smith’s shop. Apply Office of this Paper. 30n ANTED to Purchase—A Seoond- YY hand Windmill PUMP, delivered at the Store of the undersigned, in thorough working order and repair. Full particulars required as to price, maker, •tc., etc. Apply to MATSON, COX & CO , n3O Ashburton. gOUTH RAKAIA SPORTS. I beg to call a MEETING of all persons interested in the above for SATURDAY, December 2, 1882, at South Rakaia Hotel. 30n A. J. HOWELL. RACING CLUB. The general half-yearly MEETING of Members will be held at the Club’s rooms, QiiilVs hotel, on TUESDAY, sth December, 1882, at 7.30 p. m. Business ; To receive Balance-sheet, Committee’s Report, and General. S. SAUNDERS, n3O Secretary.



A LODGE, 627, S.C. INSTALLATION of Officers of the above Locke, by the Rev. Jas. Hill, of Lyttelton, takes place THIS EVENING, in the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, at 7.30. p.m. Visiting Brethren invited. SAM. B. NELSON, R.W.M. GEORGE GA DKRODGER, Secretary. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, NEWLANDS. ANNIVERSARY SERMONS will be Preached next SUNDAY, December 3rd, by Mrs Holder, Of Christchurch. Morning at 11. Evening 6.30. Collection in aid of the Trust Fund. On the Monday following the usual TEA MEETING will take place. Tea at 6.30 p.m. After tea there wllbe a Public Meeting when addresses will bo given by ministers and friends, interspersed with music. Ticke's Is 6d each. n3O A 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 5 p.m. Admission, 2s ; children, Is. n3O CAUTION. —The person who inspected my back premises on the night of the 28th inst. is hereby warned that, in any future visits, if he does not stop when called upon he may come in contact with a “ barrel of lead.” E. CORBETT, Ashburton Forks. w ILSON, TAI N E & CO., Auctioneers, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS, InVEKCAKGILX,. Commodious Horse Saleyards. Every care taken of Horses consigned FOR SALE. Land for sale in almost every part of Southland, from 60 acres to 6,000, on very easy terms of payment. Every information given to enquirers. 30n WANTED KNOWN—That lam sel ling Venus Nailrod at 6s per lb. j 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. s!8



Medlars. # |#| 4 LODGE of EMERGENCY will bo y~\ held in the Somerset Lodge TO MORROW, December 1, for the Election of W.M., Treasurer, and Tyler. Visiting Brethren invited. 28n By order of the W.M. Amusements. SPORTS COMPANY, Cricket. AUCKLAND ELEVEN F. ASHBUPTON FIFTEEN. The above Match will be played under the auspices of the above Company, on the Domain Ground, at Ashburton, on FRIDAY, Dec. Ist. A Band will be on the ground. A. CURTIS, n!8 Hon. Sec.



Ecclesiastical. Q ATHOLIO CII UR C H 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 I 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 directonhip 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. Vespers at 7 p.m. DR REDWOOD WILL PREACH. At both Ceremonies there will be an offertory and collection. EDMUND C >FFEY, The Presbytery, Ashburton. Tenders. TEN D ERS WaN T E D—For the LEASE of 160 Acres adjoining Mr Tyson Hodgson’s Farm, Seafield road, about 2 miles from Ashburton ; 130 acres in grass, and the water race will ran through it. For further particulars, apply to



n 29 H. BRITTON, Cameron stre;t, Ashburton. yyAK AN U I ROAD BOARD. Tenders are invited for the following works : No. 52 Buttferick’s road, re-forming about 139 chains No. 53—Maintenance of roads in No. 1 ward for twelve months No. 54—Maintenance of roads in No. 2 ward for twelve months No. 55—Maintenance of roads in No. 3 ward for twelve months. Specifications, etc., at Fooks and Sons’ office, Triangle, and Boa d’s office, Moore street, where tenders will be received till 9.30 a.m, on SATURDAY, December 2nd, 1882. FOOKS & SON, 21n District Surveyors, etc. 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. F. G. THOMAS, Sueoeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given. au2l N o c E. All RATES DUE to the Upper Ash burton Road Board to be paid to Me Jephson, at his office, Tinwald. DONALD McLEAN, n 25 Chairman. s E R N G. SHEARING will commence at Lag jnhor Station on FRIDAY, Ist December. DONALD McLEAN, n 25 Lagmhor. To Let. F ARM T O 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.



For Sale. For sale From this date— CRUSHED OATS, 3a 4d per Bushel. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashbtjbton and Tinwald. oB 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—ls 6d for one, 2s 6d or two. Next Rev. Nixon’s, Tancred str'eet. siß



Alfred Harrison. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 2su Dfc-C. Alfred harcison win Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms — Chest Drawers, 2 Easy Chairs, Couch, Wash Stand Sots, Cane Chairs, Tables, Fire Irons, Music Stool, Mattrasses, etc., etc. All Goods nearly new. Without reserve. 2 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. Matson, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most tavorable terms. WOOL, G R A 1 N, S E E D, 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 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 Consignment*. 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



1 T. Bullock. SA'MJRDaV, DECEMBER 2, Property Sale. My next Sale of Tuan, Suburban and other properties will take place at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, at 1 p.m. rn BULLOCK, I , Auctioneer. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. BAZAAR, bDRNETT STRE ET, 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 lea=e of 150 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Wooden I 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, Auctioneer. TO LET, at a low rental—SHOP in Moore street, presently occupied by Mr John Smithson. T. BULLOCK.



On TUESDAY, DEC. 5. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashbdbtov. a 30 W. F. Allen. W. F. Allen, A XJCTIONEER, STOCK, STATION, Cjl 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. ALL EN, Auctioneer. n 29 Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) CHEAP FARES TO* KINGSTON, FOR THE LAKE DISTRICT. TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR ONE MONTH. Single fare tickets to Kingston issued at Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru, or Oamaru, on any day from Ist December, 1882, to 28th February, 1883, will be available for return within one month from date of issue. FREDIL BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, November 21st, 1882. 23n



M ONE Y . Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rjl O L 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. FOE SALE—A comfortable COTTAGE of 5 Rooms, together with a Quarter Acre Section,situated at Hampsteid, near the Wakanui road, lately in occupation of Mr Wm. Johns. Liberal terms of pay ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. mO LET.—The CENTRAL BAKERY, together with shop and dwelling house, near Post office. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—At a low rental, Central BOARDINGHOUSE, in the Tri agle, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. T. BULLOCK. Business Notices. NOTICE. —In thanking the public of Ashburton and Christchurch for their past favors, I beg to state I have trans ferred the Christchurch branch of the business to ray Son, and trust the public and ray friends will, ia the future, extend similar patronage to him. SAMUEL HARDLEY, Plumber, East street, 29n Ashburton. 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 in the above line. All work entrusted to them will be promptly done, and satisfaction is gua ranteed. Estimates given. h 25



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C# W. Burnell, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET, 4 5e George Swann, JgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Hereford street, Christchurch. . jl!8 THE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton.



NOW LANDING Ex ships “Good Templar” and “ Kestrel," from Stewart’s Island, TWO CARGOES 10s per 100 ft (sup.) upwards. ALWAYS IN STOCK— Doors Sashes Nails Roofing Iron Fencing Wire V.D.L. Shingles Palings Timber Baltic Deals Flooring Match-lining And all requisites for the Trade. AGE ft T for the Phoenix Fire Office of London. Alpheus Hayej, TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton) W. H. COLLINS, QOME ONE! COME ALL!! OF BEST RED PINE, Which will be SOLD CHEAP. WEATHER BOARDS FROM 6o Manager. Baby Linen *QJ[) Domestic Patterns Under Clothing Flannels Stockings GO © Jh Dress Materials Calico. , i&c.-, &c., &c.- MRS HODGE, 29n Dressmaker, Tancred street.



Business Notices. rp O THE LADIES. JUST OPENING, A magnificent stock of New Drapery, Ex “Thorne” and “Loch Cree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.



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, E W INDUSTRY, ASPHALTING. JAMES BRADLEY is prepared to take orders for ASPHALTING at very moderate rates. All orders to be left at the Works, Park street. All work kept in repair for twelve months. 360 c



HOUSE. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Summer Drapery, CLOTHING, BOOTS, &c., Now showing, and to be obtained at Christchurch and Dunedin Prices. DIMANT & COE, VICTORIA HOUSE, East street, Ashburton. au2B



gg PER CENT. DISCOUNT. Sewing Machines. SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES WERTHEIM SEWING MA CHINES WANZER SEWING MACHINES (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. SEED. GUM SEED. WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Ashburton, Have this day received, x s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a latge consignment of new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, 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, S. W. Alcorn, EiST STREET. Scaly Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, SEALY BROS. JDiWO. , Ashburton. Oct. 1881. oil



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. 13 a QLOTHING. CLOTHING S. W, Alcorn Regs to announce that he has opened up a n Immense Stock of Boys’, Youths’, a nd 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 carefgUy-choaen Colonial Tweeds, made by the celebrated Geelong, Kaiapoi, and Roslyn Factories. For the Best Value in Colonial made Tweed Trousers and Vests, 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 Beat House for Shirts of all kind is S. Alcorn's. The Cheapest House for Hats, Scarvo H.K.F.S. Braces, Collars, Ti°a. an Hosiery, is S. VV. 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 Cploniahmade Bluchers, Water tighfs, Shooters, and Elastic Sides. Ladies* and Children’s Kid and Levant Boots in great variety. ■Ladies’ and Children’s Colonial Boots. tfor best value in Boots go to . S. W. ALCORN'S, East street and Saunders’ o dings



W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station ageiST, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND 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, <fca, &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent foe AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE A MARINE IN* 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 M°” T T O LEND On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest current rates Apply to > W, H. Gnndry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (uMsr the Lana Transfer Act



AYE TOUR GRAIN, AND PURCHASE Walter A. Wood’s TWINE REAPER AND BINDER, Which obtained the FIRST PRIZE and GOLD MEDAL Against all comers at the TRIAL held last season In Christchurch, under the auspices of the Canterbury A. and P. Association. This Machine combines Lightness of Draught, Simplicity of Construction, Ease or Management, Durability, and with Quantity and Quality or Work. MACHINES ON SALE AND ON VIEW AT THE UNDERSIGNEDS. Poyntz & Co., AGENTS.