Legislative Assembly for Illawarra took place to-day, and resulted in the return . of Mr Stewart by a large majority. The Hon. Jas. Watson (Colonial Treasurer) ;■ and Dr RenWick, who were recently .defeated at the elections for Young and East Sydney constituencies respectively, were again rejected. Cricket. ' [Received Dec. 11, 1.30 p.m.j ■ In the cricket match at Newcastle t between a local eighteen and the English Eleven, the latter in their first innings scored 339, as against 67 scored ■by the Newcastle team. When time I ' was called, the latter had put together 54 for fifteen wickets, and the match was drawn in favor of the Englishmen. The .following are the scores:— (■ Eighteen : First innings, 67. English men: First innings, Barnes, c 13; Bligh, ' stumped, 22; Leslie, c, 51; C. T. Studd, b, o; Barlow, c, 39 ;A. G. Steel, c, 25; Tylecote, c, 33 ; Read, c, 64; Bates, not out, 34; Vernon, c, 41; Alexander ’ • (substitute), 3 ; extras, 14; 10131,339, , not ary as stated in a previous message. i The Eighteen in their second innings 1 got 15 wickets for 54. The weather ' was fine,'and there was a large attend v.. ance. 0. • The cricket match between the Eng c . lish Eleven and a local team was con- N- tinned at Newcastle to-day. The first - -innings of the visitors closed for 2x7, r, . and at the conclusion of the day’s play "{ .the Home team, in their second in i' innings, had lost one wicket for 25 runs. [Received Dec. 11, 12.30 a.m.] A Ship’s Crew Killed and Eaten by Savages. Sydney, To-day. . ' Intelligence has been received here j->; that the crew of a vessel, sixteen in all, have been killed and eaten by the 7. natives of New Guinea, and a life-buoy with the name of Favons on it was , found near the scene of the massacre, ■■'but the vessel’s name is uncertain, as ; no trace .of her was left. [Received Dec. 11, 1130 a.m.] The Australian Match. Adelaide, Saturday. The cricket match between the Aus •- tralian team and Fifteen of South Aus tralia, was resumed to-day. When the , stumps .were drawn, the score stood as follows Fifteen, first innings—x 17 ; Australians, first innings— 217; Fifteen, second innings, 25, with one wicket dowq. The following are the scores of the Australian’s first innings:— Massie, b, 2; Bannerman, b, Horan) Ibw, 6; Murdoch,, b, 39; McDonnell, c, 34; Blafckham, b, 16; 1 1 Bonnar, c and b, 8 , Jones, c, to ; Gif- * fen, b, ; , 38 ; Boyle, c, 10 ; Spofforth, not ' out, 12 ; sundries, 9 ; total, 217.

TELEGRAMS.

Criminal Inapieb, To-day. The criminal session opened this morn ing,: before Chief Justice Gillies. The calendar was very light, comprising the .names of eight persons, against whom there are ton charges. Six prisoners are natives. Drowned while Bathing. A young man named JSbenezer Beck was drowned yesterday while bathing. Mrs Sampson- Mrs Hampson held a service last night in the Theatre. The building was crowded to suffocation, and several people bad to be carried out fainting. The Return Match. Patea, To-day. The return match, Auckland (second Eleven) v Patea, on Friday resulted in the defeat of the visitor?. The scores were— Auckland, first innings, 16 ; second, 54 ; Patea, first inniqgs, 46 ; second, 27 for five wickets. /The Minister of Public Works in Christchurch. Christchurch, To-day. Several deputations waited upon the Minister for Public Works this morning, including one from the Chamber of Com merce, re the Railway Commissioners being instructed to report upon the West Coast railway, and one from the Indus trial Association, re West Coast railway and the reduetions required in the railway tariff. Mr Johnston promised to promote the views of the Chamber of Commerce bo far as possible, and said he would cer tainly recommend the Government to en large the scope of the Bailway Commis sion to enable them to report upon the West Coast railway. Replying to the In dustrial Association's deputation, he said he would look into the matters brought before him, but could give no hope of 'jfuture reductions in the railway tariff. University Examination?; "1, . ; Wellington, To-day. Thera are seventeen candidates from Wellington for the University examine lion. , A Coach Capsized. Th® Wellington-Foxton coach capsized just before leaving town early this morn- 1 iagl The driver was in the act of turning round wnen the wheels got locked and resulted in the coach turning over. Mr Edward Mullock, of Flaxton, Canterbury, who occupied the box seat, was thrown to the ground, and the coach falling on him fractured his . hip. The others escaped without injury. Criminal Sessions Cases- Timaru, To-day. ’ At the Supreme Court to-day Alice ■Ufaomi Bramble pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing Ll2 from her employer. Sen tence was deferred. Charles Henry Saunders, for embezzling small sums of money from his employer, Jacob Young, a baker, was sentenced to 12 months’ im prisonment. Death of an Old Colonist. Dunedin, To-day. Alex Innes, of Arrowtown, who repre sented'the Lakes district in the Provincial Council, has died of heart disease. The Tafawera ‘ The Union Cpmnany are advised of the ‘ sailing of the Tarawera from the Clyde on the Bth of December, with 84 passengers.

will be given

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1882.



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New Advertisements. ’ Pianos ! Pianos ! ) ORGANS HARMONIUMS. I TUESDAY, 19th DECEMBER, 2 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Importers to Soil by Public Auction, at his Rooms, A selection of instruments of guaranteed 1 1 quality, as follows ; Rosewood flopkinson Piano, No. 32,867 Walnut Hopkii.son Piano, No. 33,102 Rosewood Hopkinson Piano, No. 31,931 Walnut Brinsmead Piano,No. 22,644 Rosewood Harmonium, with 17 stops Pinafore Organ, no stops. These instruments are all in faultless order and condition, and the Auctioneer therefore calls the special attention of his friends to this sale, as such an oppor tunity to acquire a first-class instrument can but seldom occur. Without reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, Ud Auctioneer. STRAYED, on Saturday morning last, a Chestnut PONY, about 14 hands high ; one white hind leg. Finder will be rewarded on application to Ashburton Hotel. Ashburton cheese & butter FACTORY. In accordance with clause 54 of the Articles of Association, the whole of the Directors (nine in number) retire from office on Wednesday, December 13th, but I are eligible for re-election. The follow - ing gentlemen have been nominated in accordance with clause 59, to serve as Directors for ensuing year : Messrs J. Orr S. Revans Hi J. Clark * G. Wilkin F. Pavitt R. Friedlan der R. Anderson S. Chapman J, Wheeler Messrs John Grigg -. Jas. Brown, Wakanui Charles T. Dudley -J. Flemming -W. Anderson G. Jameson C. P. Cox - S. E. POYNTZ, Sec. V. O R. T E. SATURDAY, the 16th instant, being be Anniversary of the Province, the Go vernment Offices in the Canterbury Pro vincial District, excepting the Post and Pelegraph Offices, will be CLOSED on bat day. By order, G. S. COOPER, Under-Secretary. » Colonial Secretary’s Office, Wellington, 7th December, 1882.



JUNERAL NOTICE. The Friends of Mr Eobt. Maxwell, Wakanui, are respectfully informed that the FUNERAL of his late WIFE, Eliza beth, will leave the Residence of Mr Wor rier, Moore street, Ashburton, at 2 o’clock TO-MORROW (Tuesday). G. PARKIN, Undertaker. ■■■■■■■■■■■ rj 1 E N D E R S. TENDERSare invited for STRIPPING 60 Acres Rye Grass (more or leas), on that property known as Brown’s Farm, near Ohertsey. Tenders to close on the 17th DECEM BER. For particulers, apply to J. BALFOUR, dll - On the Farm. 1 TENDERS are Wanted for HARVEST ING One hundred and fifty Acres Rye Grass for Seed. Tenders to be sent in not later than next THURSDAY, the 14th inst. For particulars apply to DONALD McLEAN, lid Lagmhor. ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are required for MAKING FORDS and about 14 Chains of DITCH on the Wakanui School and Wilson’s roads. To be in by 12 noon on MON DA Y, Dec. 18th. FOOKS & SON, lid Surveyors, etc. BUILD E R S. T O TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a HOUSE in Brick and Stone. Plans and specification can be seen at our office, where Tenders, accompmied by a guar antee deposit of £5, are to be sent in not later than 12 noon on SATURDAY, Dec. 23rd. FOOKS & SON, lid Architects. TINS L o w RACES. The following HANDICAPS have been declared far the Winslow Races ; HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. J. WILKIE, j The Programme of Athletic Sports will be issued on the 19th inst. TO LET.—Commodious SHOP in East street, now in occupation of Mr J. W. Hayes. Possession to bo given on 2nd January, Mr Hayes removing to his new premises at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK. WANTED KNOWN—That lam sel ling Venus Nailrod at 6s per lb.; 1 Venus Twist, 6s 6d per lb.; Venus Navy J Twist, 6s per lb.; Tricopherous, Is 3d per 5 bottle. Enos’ Fruit Salt, 3s 3d per bottle. Also, Toys of every description, consisting of Dolls, Trumpets, Toy Drums, Tambourines, Wheelbarrows, r Carts, Guns, etc., etc. F. Clark, EAST STREET.



New Advertisements, r ECTURE by Rev. J. S. Smalley at 1 i the Wesleyan Church, Cameron street, TO-NIGHT, at 7.30. Subject— “ Row vre got the Bible.” Admission, la. pRIMITXVB METHODIST CHURCH. ‘Christmas Tree AND - SALE OF FANCY GOODS, '■ ■ ON WEDNESDAY, 21st DECEMBER. Doom open from 2 p.tn. to 5 p.m., and from 7 p.m. Admission Is, which entities visiters to an equivalent value from the tree. AKANCI ROAD DISTRICT. The Board will pay TWOPENCE per dozen for Eggs and Heads of Small Birds ■collected in the district, and delivered at the following places : Schoolhouse, Wakanui “ ’ Sea View < ~ Seafield ' >, Newlands : '' '' ’Vi . Elgin Road Board Office, Ashburton, dlt’ "' •’ By order.



Meetings. iyp)T7NT ROAD DISTRICT TAKE NOTICE— Ti e Mount Somers I"<■:!d Board propose to CI.OSE the ROAD moiling from the north east corner of R S. 31695 to the southernmost boun dary of R. S. 32249, near Messrs Gould j and Cameron’s, Springfield, under Sec , tion 4, Public Works Act, 1880. Plans of the above, showing the road to be cl aed j (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, j Mount Somers, on January 2nd, 1883, to decide whether the above road shall be closed. A. E. PEACHE, 9d Chairman. Amusements. fIPINWALD SCHOOL. —PRIZE Dis -1 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 BALI, to he held in Mr Joseph Clark’s Shed (D.V.). Committee of Management ; Messrs Joseph Clark, F. Lewis, R. Ennis, H. J. Jones, W. H. Smith, D. Teppett, C. Jephson. For further particulars see playbills and posters. dV T. Bullock. 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. T BULLOCK, Auctioneer. A T. Bullock, UCT lONE ER, ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. BAZA A R, BU,RN ET T STRE ET, Asm bcmos. AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE. In future my SATURDAY’S SALES will Commence at 1 o’clock instead of 1.30. • T. BULLOCK. IMPROVED FREEHOLD FARM, of 123 Acres, well watered, FOR SALE by private treaty, situated near the Hinds, together with interest in lease of 150 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Wooden House, of 5 rooms, 4 stalled stable, etc. The freehold is divided into three pad docks, and the leasehold into five; one of the county water races runs through both properties. There is a growing crop of 78 acres wheat, and 70 acres turnips, which will be sold with the property'. This offers a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of procuring a farm at a low price and liberal terms. For full particu lars, apply to T, BULLOCK, Auctioneer. M ONE Y . Several Sums ready for investment on c approved Freehold Security, at the lowest . current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



mo LET —A Six-roomed HOUSE in i Tancred street, lately in the occu pation of Mr McGregor. T. BULLOCK. mO LET, at a low rental —SHOP in JL Moore street, presently occupied by Mr John Smithson. T. BULLOCK. Ecclesiastical. gEARMOIN GHAELIO. BITHIDH SEABMOIN GHAELIC aim’s an ASHBURTON air LA NOLAIG (December 25th) aig leth-nair an deigh dha, ann’s an EAGLAIS ALBANAICH le Rev. ALASDAIR MAC-A-LEINEN. 9d ! 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—la Cd for one, 2s 6d or two. Next Rev. Nixon’s, Tancred street. si Tenders. r£IO BUILDERS. TENDERS required for HOUSE at Lowcliffe. Plans and specifications to be seen at Messrs Tucker and Restell’s, where tenders are be left up to noon on WED NESDAY, December 13th, addressed to d 9 T. B. JACKSON. For Sale. For sal e From this date— CRUSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Bushel. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS.



Matson, Cox, and Co. TIN WALD. UNDER BILL OF SALE. GREAT CLEARING SALE SAWN TIMBER FIREWOOD POSTS AND RAILS GOAL GALVANISED IRON IRONMONGERY PAINTS AND OIL RED AND WHITE LEAD DOORS AND SASHES, &c., Ac., Y PUBLIC AUCTION. Without Reserve. ESSRS MATSON, COX and CO. have received instructions from the holders of bill of sale, to Sell as above on the premises of Mr C. wald, the whole of his well-assorted Stock of Timber and Ironmongery, etc., by Public Auction, on FRIDAY, 22nd DECEMBER, 1882, At 11 o’clock sharp. Luncheon provided. OF Terms easy. easy. jv o reserve MATSON, COX & CO. No reserve. 9d l 06 Ashburton.



MATSON, COX & CO. have for SALE upon reasonable terms, the follow ing Properties, besides others too numer ous to particularise : Acres.



JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. o 5 OB ■J"F YOU WANT GOOD AND STRONG FURNITURE, CHEAP FURNITURE AND RED DING MANUFACTORY, EAST STREET SOUTH. ASHBURTON. fjIVERY article Sold at Christchurch Peaces End guaranteed best of matprial and workmanship. CHEAPLY & COMPLETELY FURNISHED GO TO DAVIS’S FHNBRAIiS



Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered, fenced, and in grass Ashburton, just outside tho Belt, well watered, fenced, and in grass Alford Forest, improved 2,400 Alford Forest, unimproved ... 20 Chertsey, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ••• 124 Chertsey, improved, plenty of water, large portion in crop ... 397 Dromore, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ••• 440 Dromore, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... 4,000 Dunsandel, improved, plenty of water ... ... 1,500 Hinds, improved, plenty of water 200 Geraldine, improved, plenty of water ... ... 220 Geraldine, improved 300 Kakahu, improved... ... ... 895 Kirwee, improved ... 1,087 Mayfield, improved ... ... 220 Shepherd’s Bush, unimproved ... 100 Seafield, improved... 387 Seafield, improved ... 264 Prebbleton, improved ... ... 238 Timaru, improved ... ... ... 2,000 Tinwald, improved Wakanui, improved Wakanui, improved Wakanui, improved Waikari, improved ... ... 1,300 Waterton, improved ... ... 370 Waterton, improved ... ... 237 Rangitata, improved ... ... 380 Wakanui, improved ... ... 222 'Temuka, improved 800 Rangitata, fenced 040 Va'etta, unimproved ... ... 317 Wakanui road, thoroughly im proved ... ... ... ... 94 Hinds, improved 500 Wasierfiold Mill ; Shop and Dwelling in Chertsey ; Sections in Ashburton, Hinds, Chertsey, Waterton, Papanui, Rakaia, Prebbleton, etc.; Improved sec tions in Ashburton and Tinwald. Terms easy. 9d MATSON, COX & CO. Matson, Cox & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. W O OL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS. FENCING WIRE of All Sizes—BARBED and PLAIN. GREEN aid 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, Ac. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to ths CANTERBURY WOOL SALES’. or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL KINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE, ON SATURDAYS, At 11 o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will he held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, DEC, 12. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair apd po. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CQ, WEST STREET, i Ashburton. b 30



Matson, Cox, ar 1 Co. Messrs matsont, cox & 00. have much pleasure in announcing that they will hobt a Sale of Properties AX THEIR BAZAAR, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1882, Particulars of which will be advertised on Tuesday, 12th instant. d 9 MATSON, COX & CO. N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. O 0 L SALE. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company will holl its Second Auction Sale of Wool At the Christchurch Wool and Grain Warehouse, on WEDNESDAY, 20th DECEMBER, When a large and varied catalogue will be submitted. JNO. COOKE, Manager. E. S. HARLEY, Produce Manager. •VfEW 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 i branches of Mercantile Business. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. 1



AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Huston Proctor and Co. : a celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Beat Machines imported into Now Zealand. Felton and Guilleauma’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. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, nlO Ashburton. W. F. Allen. W. F. Allen, Auctioneer, stock, station, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burkett 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 Public Notices. Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over., J. WARD, n!6 Secretary. JYJ-R. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be coven, au2l



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. B 0. W, Purnell, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 45e Public Companies. BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund ... Premium® lor 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Aobkpy: POYNTZ AND O 0., East street. 774 c ———a— am - '"‘‘’Miwwpwiiß—poi Business Notices SPECIAL SALE of Spring VEGET ABLES, BROCCOLI, and CAULI FLOWERS ; also, a large quantity of CABBAGES and other Vegetables now growing in A. W. Randell’s gardens (near the corner of the N.E. and N.W, Bolts,next thoCaledonian Sports Ground), Seed Potatoes and several tons of Prime Onions. Plants always on hand ; also a large and varied Stock of Fruit, Confec tionery, Lollies, etc NOTE THE ADDRESS— A. W. Randell, RIGHT-HAND SHOP, HALL, Street. Ashburton. 112 d Licensing act, issi, on Sah at Office of this Paper.



Business Notices. NOW LANDING Kx ship* “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 V.D.L. Shingles Palings Timber Baltic Deals Flooring Match-lining And all requisites for the Trade. AGENT for the Phoenix Fire Office of London. Alpheus Hayej, TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, Go Manager.



R LANCASTER begs to thank his , customers of the past fire 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 SOMEHSET BUTCHERY and FREE-TRADE BAKERY. As R. Lan caster will be 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. B. Lancaster, SOMERSET BUTCHERY AND FREE 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. gAUNDER S’ 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 Gd or 4s ; in fact, it cannot be sur passed. Good tea, 2s per lb. If you want GOOD GROCERIES, go to R. Alcorn’s Provision Warehouse, where you can get everything of the Best Quality, and at the lowest po-sible price. If you want IRONMONGERY, go to R. Alcorn’s Ironmongery Warehouse, where you will get everything, except anchors. If you want CLOTHING, go. to R. Alcorn’s Corner Shop. A perfect fit and good quality guaranteed. The latest stylos at one-third less than from Christchurch tailors. If you want BOOTS and SHOES, for all sorts and siges, and of good quality and every price, go to R. Alcorn’s Corner Shop. If you are’ FURN'SHING, 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 Christinas presents.



ysr- Thk Whole of the Shops are At tached in Saunders’ Buildings. 589 d ARMING SACRIFICE. HAYES A; CO., liate Ready-Money Richards, Are determined to clear the WHOLE OF THEIR STOCK OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS &c., &c., Before moving into their NEW PREMISES. Good Grey Twill Sheeting, Sid Splendid Calicoes, dd A Pine Lot of Cambric Prints, 3|d Job Lot of Shirtings, 4£d pOO more Zulu Hats, 4id A Splendid Line of Good Tweed, Trousers, 9s 6d ir.r\t,-class Lot of Men's Moles ape clearing, Ca 9d 200 Good T weed Suits, from 24s Od Lot of Men’s Strong Shirts, Is 3d jpsr- THE BOOT DEPARTMENT is IMMENSE. 400 Children’s Balmora’s, 10id 250 Girls’ Kid Elastic Sides, 3s 175 Ladies’ Lastings, 5s 9d 72 Ladies’ House Boots, 3s Hd 60 Ladies’ Superior Kid slightly damaged, os, 1 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.



Business Notices. rjlO THE LADIE& JUST OPENING, , . A magnificent stock of * New Drapery, Ex “Thome" and “Loch Cree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.



H R I S T M A S HOLIDAYS, 1 8 8 2. THE COMPLIMENTS OP THE SEASON ! S. W. Alcom r Having completed extensive alterations to the premises, giving greatly increased convenience to customers and facility for display of the enormous stock now on hand, respectfully 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 Buy 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 canes New Shirts direct from the manufacturers just opened. BE VT- VALUE in Ashburton. Hosiery, Gloves, Lace Mitts, Laces, Dress Buttons, and haberdashery goods of oil kinds now in stock. * UMBRELLAS. ■ Ladies’ Silk, Durable, and Alpaca Umbrellas, from 3s to 17a GJ, just opened > splendid value. Ladies’ Parasols, Colored Satin, pompadour, etc .—hew goods 1 really nice. SPECIAL NOTICE. I am clearing out my stock of Sewing Machines (Including Singer’s, Wertheira’s, and Wauzer’s) At a DISCOUNT of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT, for Cash. Everyone who wants Best Value for Money will consult their own interest j f in purchasing their Drapery, Clothing, and Boots at S. W. ALCORN’S. isir ONE SHILLING OFF EVERT POUND PURCHASED FOR CASH. S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, Ashburton. ; ; lid



New Turnip Seeds. lyyE 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 cf the best imported. An inspection is invited. Jameson & Roberts, nil Ashburton, /"NHEAP BOOTS AND SHOES. THE LITTLE SLOP IN BURNETT STREET, Three doors from East street, will be OPENED ON SATURDAY, DEC. 9th, With an entirely NEW STOCK OF ENGLISH, FOREIGN, & COLONIAL MADE BOOTS AND SHOES, Which will be Sold at Prices hitherto unheard of in Ashburton. Long wanted! Come at last—A really good Cutting Boot Shop. In this respect Ashburton ia far behind other places, but we intend to Sell our Goods at the same Prices that have given universal satisfac tion in Dunedin and elsewhere. J. G. GREEN & CO., Leicester Boot Warehouse, Ashburton ; Also, George street and Royal Arcade, 8d Dunedin, Vincent and Dow, PAJNTRRS, GLAZIERS, & PAPER HANGERS, ' Moore Stbee* (Near Royal Hotel), Beg to tatisaate to the residents of Ash bWiton 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



£JUM SEES. GUM SEED. WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received, x s.s, Rotoma hana from Hobart, a lai£,e con a ighment o£ new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gum, Stringy-bark Gum, Red Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum j Black Wattle, Silver V\attle, etc., which they will sell at reduced prices to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. Oct. 1881. , oil .W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agiu:t. LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT. . EAST STREET, ASHBURTON HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, => Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, aud Gorse Seeds. Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c._ COAL ANI) FIREWOOD. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN’ SURANCE COMPANY; ' * STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. ! F ° R SALE j Quarter-acre Section, No, 91, Bnllo j Block, East Town Belt, Cheap. Term i easy W, H. GUNDRY l -4 O N E Y T Q LEND On approved Freehold security it various suras, at lowest cnrren* tales Apply to W. H. Gundry, licensed land bro br (u'»det the Land Transfer Act,