Arneil whenattempting a short one,3 —1— 12. • Raymond then brought the score up , to, 20 by good hard driving, and Barton re lieved Arneil as bowler. Hughes was caught at long off by Gardner, 4-—l—2l. Lough, the next man, was punishing the ’ bawling, when he was run out, 6—B - 32. Scott went in, and Lankham changed with Buckland, and took Raymond’s wicket in his 'second over, 6—18 —33. Kichuam, . , the next man, put together 5, when he ■was bowled by Lankham, 7—5—40. , Jonas, the next man, managed to get two singles before Lankham took his wicket, . 49 — 9 — 2. Ness managed to get one, when be was bowled by Lankham, the innings thus closing for 51 runs. The Aucklanders’ fielding showed great im The following fifteen have been chosen to represent Ashburton County in ihe match to be played on Friday next, against the Auckland Eleven :—Geo. An drews, J. E. Buchsnan, Caatelli, Curtis, Denshire, A. Fooks, Hosking, Maud, A. Pixley, Raine, Simpson, Stratchey, W. Pl'Reeves, D. Thomas, Wilding. Emer gencies—Jephson, Fish, Hart, L. F. An drewea. The match will be played on the Domain ground, and the Ashburton men -are particularly requested to be 011 the ' ground at 10.30 sharp, or their snbstitutea ■ will, we understand, be selected from ihe emergency men. The Asuhurton Band will be in atendance during the afternoon. It has not yet been decided at what hour the stumps will be drawn, in consequence of ignorance concerning the intended movements of the Auckland ' men. As they play in Ohristchurch on ! Saturday it is just possible they will pro ceed thither by the evening express on Friday, in which case play would have to . terminate at 5 30 at latest. “ Round-arm”

■ has supplied us with the abilities of the several players, a perusal of which shows . that Ashburton will place a very strong ; team in the field. G. Andrews —bowler; with a fair break, c. and steady bat; generally scores well. ■■ Castelli—a good free bat, with capital . defence. A. Curtis—an average bat and hard hitter. Denshire—the probable captain of the team, a finished batsman and good field. A. Fooks—a good all-round man, capital defence, and useful anywhere. Hosking—good change bowler and fair 'bait Maud—Has bad very little little prac tice this season, but likely to give a good account of himself. , , A. Pixley—A good medium pace bow ler, with, effective break, and average bat. Raine —Fair all round man, with good -defence. W. Simpson—A pretty bat and good bowler. Stratchey—A good all round cricketer, ■ but out of practice. v W. P. Beeves—One of the best bats in 'Canterbury. D.Thomas—-A smart field and capital bat . Wilding—An excellent player, and the beat all-round cricketer in the team. Buchanan—A stubborn bat and good -field.

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[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Fenian Outrage. London Nov. 26. News has been received here that a detective has been shot at and killed: at Dublin by a Fenian. The murderer was, however, wounded by the police,, and arrested, with two others after a severe struggle.:: Further details regarding the murder state that it is now known that an en «counter took place in the city between ,a gang 1 often men, who are stated to be, .Fenians, and a.party of six detectives,' -.during Which one of the latter was shot -and mortally wounded. His comrades fired upon the murderer and wounded .and captured him. A desperate strug-, •gle ensued; but the police ultimately 'effected the arrest of lour of the gang. ■Strict inquiry is now being made into the affair, which has caused great ex xitement and dismay in the city. The capture of the remainder of the gang, has not yet been effected. ■ H.B.H. Convalesent. London, Nov. 27. 1 the Duke of Edinburgh, has recovered from ah attack of bronchitis, with which he was recently seized. Bowled. » i Obituary James Lillywhite, the well-known cricketer. n Money and the Markets. Consols remain at 102 New Zea land securities and colonial produce are unchanged. The market rate of discount has fallen to j the Bank ;rafe is 5. The catalogue at to-day’s wool sale comprised 800 bales. Prices |are steady, but the demand was not ac tive.

Y - Later, rs Consols are quoted at 102%!, being an advance of Ju'. There are no other changes to report in the colonial securi ties or produce markets. Shipping. The Merchant Shipping and Under writers Association notify the arrival of the ship Ravenswing, from Lyttelton (August 5), - Conservative Victory.

In the election which has taken place for the vacancy in the representation of Cambridge, in the House of Commons, the Right Hon. H. C. Races (?), Con servative, has been returned by a large majority over the Liberal candidate. [Received Nov. 29, 2.20 p.m.] A Rupture-

A rupture has arisen in the negotia tions which were proceeding between France and England, on the subject of ■Madagascar. ’ Envoys from the latter country; who 1 recently went to France, have now arrived in London, '■ ; Irish Outrages. ~News. is to hand from Dublin of a serious outrage committed there torday. A map who - had just alighted from a Cgr deliberately stabbed a juror in the caspof Hynes', who is now under trial The jurytpan lies ip a moribund state. A bailiff, who was a witness of tbie, outrage made an attempt to seize the assassin, the latter, however, es caped in the car from which he had .<■ plighted, but only after a struggle, in which he was severely stabbed by the bailiff. Ip consequence of recent out rages the force of police in Dublin is hcmg augmented* and all constables < grp now armed with revolvers.

AUSTRALIAN.

ps;v [pkptxr’k COfyKICpT.] S■ i ' u* Jlwket Quotations. j - 1 Mecpocpne, Yesterday. ‘ The National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand report that the following are the latest market quotations r-r Nothing is done in malt- and prices are nominal. B- r oats, duty paid, are .rather weaker at 3s gd to 4s 2d for qualities, and’ 4s 3d to - 4s 4d

for milling ditto. There is ratlur more enquiry for New Zealand oats in bond, and prices are less depressed. Pressed quotations range from 3s 4d to 3s Bd. Prime hams are in good demand at 9?4d, and there is a fair demand to r bacon at Bd. Owing to the recent heavy rains business is dull, and the bad weather has hindered the progress of harvest operations in the grain dis trict.

LIO.OOO Damages Wanted. Mr Beaney has instituted an action at law against the proprietors of the Afgus for having published an article commenting unfavorably upon his pub lic career in connection with election proceedings. Damages are laid at Lio,ooo. [Received Nov. 29, 1. p.m.l Arrival of the Suez Mail. Melbourne, To-day. Arrived, this morning—The P. and O. steamship Rosetta, with the inward Suez mail, which left London on the 20th October. The Electric Light. The Legislative Council Chamber was last night most successfully lighted by electricity. The Governorship of Western Aus tralia. It is stated to be probable that Sir John Henry Lefroy will succeed Sir Wm. Robinson as Governor of Western Australia.

TELEGRAMS.

* [per press ASSOCIATION.] A Law Suit. Auckland, To-day. The owners of the barque Gazelle have issued a writ against the Commissioner of Customs for the value of the vessel, and damages for detention by the Customs Officer., Some time ago lOOlba of contra band tobacco were found on board, and the Captain was fined LIOO, which he paid. The vessel was subsequently seized by the Customs. Eight Shillings in the £■ Dunedin, To-day. At a further meeting of Singer’s credi tors to-day it was agreed to accept a com promise of eight shillings in the pound, half in cash, and the balance in four months. Debts to tha amount of upwards of LIO,OOO were proved. Lady Emma. It was rumored this morning that Lady Emms had been scratched for the St. Andrew’s Handicap, but the statement has since been officially denied. The mare, however, is reported amiss. “ Glad to Death’s Mystery. ” Mrs McYiccar died last night from the injuries self inflict-d. Fire. A fire occurred here early this morning, destroying an old wooden building in Stafford street (known as Cobb’s stables), and the adjoining premises, used by Har gan and Co. for bottling purposes. The fire is supposed to be accidental. The insurances ascertainable are : Scottish Imperial, L4OO ; South British, L 750 ; Phoenix, L 220;0 0; Association, L 220;5 0; United, L 350; London a T d Lancashire, LI6O ; Norwich, LIOO ; Union, L 420.

A New Steamboat. The Union Steam Shipping Company has received a cable message informing them -of the launch of the Waihora at Glasgow. She sails on January 13th.

THE APITBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1882.



Pennj postage will, it is said, be es tablished in France before the end of the year. M. Cochery has prepared a Bill, reducing the general stamp from three sous to two, and it is certain to pass. Among the curiosities which will be on exhibition at the convention of firemen to be held in Cincinnati is a hand-worked fire-engine, made in England before the Revolution ary war. It did excellent service for three-fourths of a century in Boston. TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 4.30 p.m.] New Advertisements. WANTED— A SITUATION of trust in an office, or any capacity. Re ferences to be seen at the Office of this Paper. n 29 WANTED KNOWN-OTAGO BOOK COCIETY has arrived. New vols. of Boy’s Own and Girl’s Own Annuals, .New prize books and all requisites for Schools at London prices—at Saunders’ Buildings—till sth Dec only. J. R. McDonald, Agent. 29n w A N TED. SHEARERS, to start at once. Apply Dudley and Norxhey, Tinwald or Trevorton. n 29 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 my Son, and trust the public and my friends will, in the future, extend similar patronage to him. SAMUEL HARDLEY, Plumber, East street, 29n Ashburton.



'O HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR, ASHBURTON. Half-Holiday, Ist DECEMBER, 1882. We, the undersigned citizens of Ash burton, request that you will kindly pro claim FRIDAY, the Ist December, 1882, a Half-holiday, in honor of the CRICKET MATCH between the Auckland Eleven and Ashburton Fifteen. Matson, Cox & Co. Chas. Neate Sam. W. Alcorn Orr & Co. Andrew Orr Hallenstein Bros., per W. Sparrow Alex. Craighead John Moison J. Tait Ed. G. A. E. Ingram Alfred Harrison John Meech W. Reddin Thos. Bullock W. F. Allen J. M. Cambridge James Hawkins Sealy Bros. Thos. Taylor Tuple er, Restell & Co. Nelson & Coqtts Robinaqn & To>rns- Jiend G. D. Branson C. W. Purnell In compliance with the above requisi tion, I proclaim FRIDAY, the Ist of December, a HALF-HOLIDAY, from noon. DON ALP WILLIAMSON, Mayor, £JOME ONE! COME ALL!! Baby pinen Under Clothing Dress Materials •CJD g a CO OB fl Domestic Patterns Flannels Stopkings Calico. &c., <fec., &c. : MRS HODGE, t 29n Dressmaker, Tancred street.



New Advertisements. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 2nd DEC. A LFRED HARRISON will Sell by _Z \ Public Auctio i, at his Rooms — Cheat Drawers, 2 Easy Chairs, Couch, Wash Stand Sets, Cane Chairs, Tables, Fire Irons, Music Stool, Mattrasses, etc., etc. All Goods nearly new. Without reserve. 2 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. TENDERS WANTED—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 run through it. For further particulars, apply to H. BRITTON, Cameron street, n 29 Ashburton. OTIC E. In consequence of DOGS worrying sheep, POISON will be laid on the Cold stream Estate. n 29 C. H. DOWDING. WANTED KNOWN—That lam sel ling Venus Naiirod 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. slB



Meetings. # A LODGE of EMERGENCY will be held in the Somerset Lodge on FRIDAY, December Ist, for the Election of W. M., Treasurer, and Tyler. Visiting Brethren invited. SPORTS COMPANY. Cricket. AUCKLAND ELEVEN ASHBURTON FIFTEEN. The above Match will be played under the auspices of the above Company, on the Domain Ground, at Ashburton, on FRIDA*, Dec. Ist. A Band will be on the ground. 28n By order of the W.M. Amusements. V. A. CURTIS, n!8 Hon. Sec.



GRAND TEMPERANCE DEMON STRATION. ANNIVERSARY DAY—SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. A Procession will leave the Templar Hall, at 1 p.m., for the Alfred Mill Pad docks, where PRIZES to the value of £ls will be competed for ; to be followed by a TEA in the Town Hall, at 5.30, catered by Mr Thomas Taylor. To conclude with a Vocal and Instrumental CONCERT, when Mr Weeks will wield the baton. Tickets for the whole, 2s 6d ; Tea only, 2s ; Sports only, la. May be obtained from all Lodges and Temperance Societies in the district, and S. E. POYNTZ, nil Secretary. JgLGIN DISTRICT SCHOOL. ENTERTAINMENT AND BALL, In aid of the Prize Fund, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29, 1882. To commence at 8 o’clock. Admission to entertainment, 2s. Admission to ball, double ss, single 3s. 21n PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. MUSICAL ENTERTANMENT IN THE TEMPLAR HALL. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30th, At 7 o’clock. In aid of School Funds. Vocal and Instrumental Music, Readings, and Recitations. n2B Ecclesiastical. QATHOLIC CHURCH. CEREMONY OF The Dedication OF THE CHURCH OF THE •f 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 SONDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 1882, On frhich occasion MOZART’S TWELFTH MASS Will be sung by a united Chpir, under the j directonhip of Mr H, Gate?. Admission will be by ticket puly, to be ftad at the Prpsbytery. The Ceremony will commence at H 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. EDMOND COFFEY, The Presbytery, Ashburton.



i-latson, Cox, and Co. TO FARMERS, SPECULATORS, & OTHERS. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from the mortgagees to sell by Public Auction, on SATURDAY, 2nd DECEMBER, At 11.30 a.m., The following First-Class Selections; — LOT I.—Containing 200 ACRES good LAND, close to Yaletta, unim proved, with water-race running through it, and being E.S. 27276 lOT 2.—Containing 317 ACRES of First-Class LAND, near Chertsey, unimproved, with water-race run ning through it, and being R.S 30305. Without Reserve. MATSON, COX & CO., Stock, & Station Agents, nlB Ashburton. Messes matson, cox & co. have received instructions from holder of Bill of Sale, to Sell by Public Auction, on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, At their Bazaar, The following Farm Stock, Seized under Bill of Sale, 3 Milch Cows 6 Horses 6 Sets Harness 2 Reaping Machines 2 Drays, Iron Tank 40 Pigs, etc., etc. Ko Reserve. n 25 MATSON, COX & CO.



Matson, Cox & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on moat 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 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, Ac.



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2. Property Sale. My next Sale of Town, Suburban and other properties will take place at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, at 1 p. m. B U L L O C K , Auctioneer. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. BAZAAR, BURNETT STREE T, Ashbueton. UCTIONEE R’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 c e 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. TO LET, at a low rental—SHOP in Moore street, presently occupied by Mr John Smithson. T. BULLOCK. M o N E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



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 SATUR D A Y S, At 11 o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will bo held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. * NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, DEO. 5. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. . MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, AsHfIDETON. S 30 F To Let. ARM TO LIS T. 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. F OR SALE CpAP. First-Class FIRE PBOOF SAFE ; best maker, 3ft x 2ft Gin x 2ft. n 25 "MATSON, COX & CO. L. E FO ? s A From this date — CRUSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Pqsjiel. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-claps lot of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. o 5 FOR SALE, —The well-known Mare LADY HELEN. For particulars, apply to R. Bkyan, Killinchy. 28n Thermal springs district.— Pamphlet containing information relative to the Sale of the Rotorua Town ship ON SALE at the Office of this Paper



rp 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. FOR SALE—A comfortable COTTAGE of 5 Rooms, together with a Quarter Acre Section, situated at Hampste<d, near the Wakanui road, lately in occupation of Mr Wm. Johns. Liberal terms of pay ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. TO 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 able, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. T. BULLOCK. W. F. Allen. W. F. Allen, A UCTIONEER, STOCK, STATION, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT,



Burnett street, Ashburton. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, and General Pro duce, held every SATURDAY, commenc l 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. n2O Tenders. EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. HURUNDI-WAITAKI RAILWAY. BRANCH LISE. N ALBURY TO FAIRLIE CREEK AND BURKE’S PASS. PERMANENT WAY AND STATIONS CONTRACT, NO. 1 Written Tenders will be received at this office until noon on MONDAY”, the 4th December, 1882, for the above Con tract. They are to be marked on the outside “ Tender for Permanent Way and Stations 4 Contract No. l,”and addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Dunedin. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received, if presented at any telegraph office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer’s Office by the same hour. Drawings, specifications, and general conditions may bo seen at this office and at the Public Works Office, Christchurch, and at the Post Office, Timaru. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. By command. W. N. BLAJR, Engippm-in-c}iarge Middle Island. Public Works Office, Dunedin, Nov. 18, 1882. BJri



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 tpr.num if fixed foy 6 months or pver. J. WARD, nlfi Secretary. 'l%/TB, F. Q. THOMAS, Sv KO ?p,N Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which duo notice will he given, au2l N i C B. All RATES DUB to the Upper Ash burton Road Board to bo paid to Mb, Jei’hmon, at his office, Tinwald. DONALD MuLEAN, n 25 Chairman. s H E R N G. SHEARING will commence at Lag mhor Station on FRIDAY, Ist December. DONALD McLEAN, n 23 Lagmhor.



Alfred Harrison. IMPORTANT SALE AT WAKANUi MILL. THURSDAY, 30th NOVEMBER, 11 30 sharp. ALFRED HaRRISON, favored with instructions from Mr H. Moffatt, who is leaving the district for Southland, will Sell by Public Auction, at the Waka nui Mill, on above date, the whole of his Stock, Implements, &c., &c., as follows : DRAUGHT HORSES. 1 grey gelding, Badger, good in all har ness, aged 1 grey gelding, Whisky, good in all har ness, aged 1 bay mare, Nellie, good in all harness, G years 1 grey niaro, Rose, good in all harness, 6 years HACKS. 1 bay trap mare, Nellie, 6 years, very quiet 1 bay gelding, 4 years, good in saddle and harness, a splendid buggy cob 1 chestnut gelding, 4 years, good in saddle and harness 1 grey mare, 4 years, good in saddle and harness 1 boy’s pony, very quiet CATTLE. 4 young cows, in full profit 1 dry cow, 1 heiier, in calf 1 young bull, by John Cochrane’s bull, dam, pedigree cow 3 calves 2 fat pigs Quantity ducks and fowls 1 pure bred Pointer bitch IMPLEMENTS. 1 four-horse waggon 1 dog cart 1 double-furrow plough (Reid and Gray) 1 set four-leaf iron harrows 1 Holler 1 D.F. Plough, Duncan 1 Plough, Ransom 1 Reaper and Binder, McCormick 1 Samuelson’s Side-delivery 1 Set Harrows, 4-leaf, Iron 2 4cwt. Avery weighing machines, swin gle-trees, barrow, ladders, forks, spades, horse-cloths, 3 tarpaulins, empty sacks (new and old), 24 hur dles, 3 pig troughs; also, Flour, bran, crushed oats, 3 tons bright oat straw chaff, free from wire 50 sacks p g meal, 1 stack hay, 1 stack straw, 3 cords firewood HARNESS. 3 cart saddles and breeching 6 sets leading harness 4 sets plough harness and winkers 9 collars and haimes 1 set trap harness, new 1 riding saddle 1 side ~ 1 set breaking tackle FURNITURE. 1 large telescope dining-table, 10 x 4 2 sofas, 1 doz. chairs, 1 large kitchen table, 12 x 4 ; 2 kitchen dressers a d plate rails, 6 men’s bunks, bed steads and matrasses, toilet tables, stands and sets, glass, crockery, etc. 4 bar-framed hives of bees Quantity hams and bacon, and sundries CROPS. 70 acres wheat, in splendid condition Pasturage of 15 acres of grass, with water in paddock until Ist March next.



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 andDunedinPrices. DIMANT & COE, VICTORIA HOUSE, East street, Ashburton. au2B WT. DAVISON, Fruiterer and • Greengrocer, etc., etc., tenders his best thanks to his customers and friends for their liberal support accorded him during the past four years, and begs to intimate that he has a large Stock of FRESH VEGETABLES, FRUIT and CONFECTIONERY ; also, a small quantity of Early RHUBARB. Orders left at the Shop will be delivered with despatch. W. T. DAVISON, Left hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton. 13 s QLOTHING. CLOTHING. 8. W. Alcorn Begs to announce that he has opened up an Immense Stock of Boys’, Youths’, and Men’s Colonial-made CLOTHING, Selected specially for the approaching Season. S. W. ALCORN devotes special atten tion to the Ready-made Clothing Depart' ment, having most of his Garments made to order from carefully-ohoaon Colonial Tweeds, made by the celebrated Geelong, Kaiapoi, and Roslyn Factories. Per 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 Rest House for Paget Coats and spits is S. W. Alcorn’s. Tbe Best House for Shirts of all kind is S. Alcorn’s, The Cheapest House for Hats, Scarve H.K.F.S. Braces, Collars, Tma. an Hosiery, is S. W. Alcorn’s. SPECIAL—Three cases of Super Lambs’-wool Drawers, plain and ribbo and Lambs’-wool Shirts, are now bein I sold at a little over half the usual prieft. BOOTS* BOOTS. Colonial-made Boots of every descri tion. A large stock now on hand. Men’s Colonial-made Bluchers, Water tights, Shooters, and Elastic Sides. Ladies’ and Children’s Kid and Levant Boots in great variety. Ladies’ and Children’s Colonial Boots. For best value in Boots go to S. W. ALCORN’S, East street and Saunders’ u dings



This sale demands special attention, as Mr Moffatt wishes it to be distinctly un derstood that every line will be cleared WITHOUT THE SLIGHTEST RESERVE Luncheon at 11 o’clock. The sale will commence at 11.30 punctually. THURSDAY, 30th NOVEMBER. Mr Moffat requests that all Accounts be sent in for payment by November 30, and all Accounts due to him be paid by same date. Farmers having Grist in Mill are re quested to take delivery at once. Terms—Cash or approved bills. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. Mcßae’s Drag will leave Post Office im" mediately after arrival of Express from Christchurch. 24n Gazette in Bankruptcy. Y. R. 'j^J'OTlCE — The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts Business Notices. 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, n 25 NOW LANDING Ex ships “Good Templar” and “ Kestrel,” from Stewart’s Island, TWO CARGOES o? BEST RED PINE, ’Which will be SOLD CHEAT*. WEATHER BOARDS FROM 10s per 100 ft (sup.) upwards. ALWAYS IN STOCKS Doors Sashes, Nails Rooting Iron Fencing Wire Y.D.L. Shingles Palings Tiwbey BaUic 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, 6o Manager.



Business Notices. »JlO THE LADIE & JUST OPENING, A magnificent stock of New Drapery, Ex “Thorne” and “Loch Cree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.



2g 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 2B per cent., FOR CASH. Ladies in want of a Machine will do well to secure one quickly. S. W. Alcorn, EAST STREET. ■■ii QUM SEED. GUM SEED. WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received, x s.s. Rotoma han a from Hobart, a huge consignment of new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in eluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gum, Stringy-bark Gum, Red Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum', Silver Gum ; Slack Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc., which they will sell at reduced friges to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. Oct. 1881. oil W. H. GUN DRY. Estate & station 'AGEsUT, 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 Gone Seeds Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND.FIREWOOD. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE DC SURANGE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST, MENT SOCIETY. P O R SALE- Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bnllo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Tens easy W. H. GUNDRY jy- ON E Y TO LEND On approved Freehold security Is various sums, at lowest curren* rates Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER (undor the Land Transfer Act.