noon at Nott street, Sandridge. Twelve houses were totally destroyed. The total loss is'estimated at 14,000. [Received Nov. 10, noon.] WOOL ; The weekly report of the New Zea land Loan and, Mercantile Agency Com pany shows that during the week the wool catalogued has fair, com prising 1,700 ■ bales, principally small lots, though*there have been one or two larger clips. There had been a large attendan.ee of buyers with brisk com petition, and 1,500 bales had been sold. Sound merinos and fine crossbreds had been very firm, but lower grades were slightly irregular. 114 bales of well grown combing merino wool from the Western district realised bales from the Murray district fetched 13d; while 12was bid for 82 bales of' fine crossbreds from the Western district; and for 42 bales of scoured superior combing was obtained. The Black Cap. Sydney, Nov. 8. The trial Of William Dunn, who spine time ago set fire to Wright’s Building factory, was concluded at the Supreme Court to-day. The prisoner was found guilty of having caused the death of Mrs Wright, who perished in the flames, and was sentenced to death.

SPORTING.

■: !,. .■ ■■■ 0. J.O. SPRING MEETING.

Second Day—Wednesday, November 8. The Selling Race. One mile and a quarter. Hon. W. Robinson’s On Dit 1 Sir H. Robinson’s Gitana ... ... 2 Mr E. Cutfs’ Aurora ... 3 If So, Amulet; and Rebecca alSo r«»n. ■ The Railway Plate. Four furlongs. Mr D. Proudfoot’s Sit Modred ... 1 Hon. W. Robinson’s Iris 2 Hon. W. Robinson’s Cassivelaunus— Envy filly .., 3 Nonsense also ran. Third Day—Friday, November 10. Racecourse, 3.40 p.m. The Spring Meeting of the Canterbury Jockey Club was continued to-day. The weather was glorious, and the attendance much above the average for the third day of the meeting. The following have been decided Christchurch Plate, of 150 so vs. One mile and a-half and a distance. Mr D. Proudfoot’s Sir Modred (Thom son). 1 Hon. W. Robinson’s Cheviot... ... 2 These were the only starters. Betting—2 to lon Sir Modred. The favorite made all the running from the start, and was never caught, winning easily by two lengths. Time—3min If sec. Metropolitan Handicap, of 150sovs. . ' One mile and a-half. Hpn. W. Robinson’s Natator (Derritt) 1 Mr'Bates’ The Poet (Wattie)... ... 2 Bishop and Lemon’s Ihe Curate ... 3 ■ ;i Emir Bey, Legerdemain, and Leos, also *an. ■ v ’ Betting—s to, 4 against Natator, 3tb 1 aglsmst Emir Bey and Leos, 4 to 1 against : The Poet ' r . The favorite lay last until the home turn Was Peached, when he came through his horses, and after a rattling race home #oh"by a length. Time—2min Spbisg Nursery Handicap of 100 sovs ; 4 furlongs. Hon. W, ;Robinson’s Fair Agnes colt (Derritt) 1 Mr Cutts’ Water Nymph (Hickson) ... 2 Messrs Mason and Vallances’ Helena 1 (Williams) ... 3 Y Trickster also rati. SELLING Plate (Handicap) of 50 sovs; 6 furlongs. Sir H. Robinson’s Gitana, Bst 61b . (Vale)v;i ... ... 1 Mr 5 Hi Luton's Whitbach, 9st 51b (Bradley) ... ... 2 Mr Bates’lf So, 7st 121 b (Watson) ... 3 Amulet, Aurora, Statesman, and Gold Dust also ran. . Gitana was the first away, followed by •Whitbebh and Rebecca. Rounding the turn for home Rebecca, when looking -veiry dangerous, ran off the course, and Gitana led tb the finish, winning by two lengths, If. So a good third. Time—lmin 2% secs,. , Plying Handicap, of 100 sovs. Six fur ' " ' ' ; ■ IoDgS. Lady Emma ... ... ... 1 Emir Bey ... ... ... 2 Nautilus ... 3 , t . Natator’s win to-day after his perform ance on the first day of the meeting has excited considerable comment, and Mr G. Bates has written to the stewards demand ing an enquiry into the matter. : WAIRARAPA J.O. SPRING MEETING The weather wa* unfavorable for this meeting, which was held yesterday. Tor- K do won the Handicap Hurdle Race, sting Dick and Nikau. The A. B, C. -Stakes, for two-year-olds, was' won by Hope, who beat a solitary opponent—The Consul Whitau appropriated the Birth- day Cup, with Rore second and Waitangi ’ -third. The Spring Handicap, for two year-olds, fell to The Consul, Kope being second. The County Plate was won by 'B&kapo, with Dan O’Connell second. WA VERLEY -WAIT OTAR A MEETING This meeting took place yesterday, and was well attended. The Guineas was won by Fishwoman, Last Chance being second. In the Hurdle Race —which was won by Pat nell—Hadfield, the rider of Ngata, bad his collar-bone broken. Fishwoman iron the flying Handicap, and St Clair beat Hippodamia, Larry, and The Gem lor the Waitotara Handicap.

TELEGRAMS.

■ —— - „ [PBU PRRSS ASSOCIATION.] Stock Sales. Christchurch, To-day. 4.t Messrs Matson and Co’s sue Tattersall’s there was a large nltcitdann including buyers from New Plymouth Patea, Inchclutha, and Invercargill. Moa of the few sheep (Lincolns) were bough by Mr Hawker, of Wairarapa, at price up to 9 guineas'. Shorthorn bulls nearl; ail sold at prices ranging from 6 to 101 guineas. The bull Count, by Mr Sum merton’s Earl of Brunswick, bred by Join Deanes, fetched 100 guineas, and went t( Mr Michael Studholme, of Waimate Wilkin and Co’s sale of Tasmanian sheep from the flocks of Gibson and Toosey, re suited in moat of the lots being sold ai fair prices.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1882.



Saz>v op Back and Show Veivueges. T.Bullock will dispose of the above • privileges to-morrow, at 3 p.m. sharp, at otbe Bazaar, Burnett street. - SoDDEif Death. A woman named Ellen Bennett, residing at a boarding house in St Albans, fell down dead oh oh Wednesday. Her body was conveyed to the morgue, Christchurch, and an in quest was held yesterday morning, at the Clarendon Hotel; before Dr Coward, -.coroner, and a Jury of whom Mr D McLean was foreman. Evidence was taken, by which it appeared that the de ceased was a widow, aged about thirty-; five years, that she had been living at the place where she died only a few days, and that her death had not been caused by any extraordinary circumstance. Dr Symea, : who had made a post mortem examination, ..stated, that death had been caused by pleurisy. A verdict was returned in ac -cordance with the surgeon’s evidence. '■ ! Wkiii Done, Westehfield I—Mr D. ■ Oliver, of the Westerfield estate, is ' giving, on behalf of his principal, three guineas, fend on his own account two guineas os' prises at the forthcoming ‘ Show.' ’ The former for the beat five -merino rams under eighteen'months, and the latter for the best five merino ewes ’" unde* eighteen months. The prizes in ; 'both cases -to be given for sheep only * which ‘have' never been housed, clothed, *■’nor band fed. Mr Oliver’s opinion is, to ■nse fais-own words, that the true advan- derivable from exhibitions of sheep *' can never be attained while agricultural societies continue to encourage the arti ficial • pampering sysfem by awarding ' pnzes’to animals which have only acquired their apparent excellencies by temporary adaptation, and not by inheritance.



Rahway Paris. Railway Department is about to introduce 'an important change in the passenger ticket system. The alteration will consist in the total abolition of the return ticket, single tickets instead being issued for each journey. Upon the first introduction of the plan the cost of the double journey will remain unaltered, the single fares being proportionately lower, and the pre sent Saturday return fares will remain in force, but, after a few months, when the effects of the alteration can be better cal culated, the question of revising the regular rates of charge will be further considered. It is expected that the new system will be put into operation in a few weeks.



TOWN EDITION. Utsued at 6.10 p.m. ■ New Advertisements. TT7ANTED Vf situation, to CALL at Office of this Paper. WANTED— A MAN who has no ob jection to a little work, to make himself useful. Quill’s Hotel. nlO TO Tenderers.—The Tender of Mr Isaac Scott iss Accepted for building House at Cracroft. — R. Bird. Ashburton woollen FACTORY. MR JOSEPH LEGGETT has been ap pointed CLERK OF WORKS vice Mr R. Bird resigned, through press of business. S. E. POYNTZ, Secretary. AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. ENTRIES for the SHOW must be made with the Secretary on or beforre THURSDAY, 16th November. GEORGE JAMESON, n 4 Secretary. SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL & PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. The following Additional PRIVATE PHIZES have been offered : C. G. Hawdov, £3 3s, for the best five Merino Rams under 18 months old that have never been housed, clothed, or hand fed. D. Oliver, £2 2s, for the best five Merino Ewes under 18 months old, that have never been housed, clothed, or hand fed. T. Quill, £1 Is, for the best round of Corned Beef. Henderson and Moßbath, £2 2s for the best five Long-wool Wethers above 18 months old and not exceeding 30 months. GEORGE JAMESON, nlO Secretary. 'JjJ'EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) OAMARU RACES AND AGRICUL . TURAL SHOW. NOVEMBER 14, 15, 16, AND 17, 1882. Ordinary single fare tickets to Oamaru issued from 13th to 17ch November, inclu sive, at Christchurch, Dunedin, or any in termediate station, will be available for re turn up to and including 20th November. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Noverab r 7th, 1882. nlO OTI C E . Persons are hereby CAUTIONED not to SHEAR any of the Lagmhor Sheep that may have strayed from the station. Perseus doing so will be prosecuted. DONALD McLEAN, Lagmhor. Nov. 10th, 1882. nlO MRS WHITE purposes giving lessons in DRAWING and Watercolor PAINTING. Full certificate from Science and Art Schools, South Kensing ton. For terms and further particulars, apply at her residence, East Belt, Ashbur ton. nlO TVTEW 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 Guilleaupie’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. nlO GEO. WILKIN, Agent, Ashburton.



New Advertisements. !•■,VO L E T . A 6-roomed HOUSE and STABLE, at Mount Somers ; good garden, tastefully laid out; convenient communication by rail to Ashburton. A first-class country residence. For particulars apply to Messrs Puddicombe and Go. , Mount Somers, or 0. J. W. COOKSON, Jun. & CO., Commission Agents, Etc., nlO Methven.



WANTED KNOWN—That lam sel ling Venus Nailrod at 6s per lb. ; Venus Twist, 5a Gd 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



Amusements. WOODYEAR AND ROSS’ ROYAL Australian Circus. A place of amusement where the hus band can take hia wife and the parents their children. 30 STAR ARTISTES. Also a large Stud of highly-trained Horses and Trick Ponies. 4 GREAT CLOWJSS 4 This great Show will perform in Ashbur ton One Night only. MONDAY; NOVEMBER 13. Admission—Stalls, 4s; pit, 2s 6d; chil dren, Is 6d and 2s. n 8 R. LOVE, Advance Agent. Found. FOUND —Some time in July, a black and tan SHEEP DOG ; white spot on off aide of the neck and top of the tail; number on collar 35. The owner can have the same by paying expenses of advertis ing. Apply to Charles Qpaio, at Mr Michael Carney’s, Springburn, Alford Forest. . n 8 Sporting. RACING CLUB. SPRING MEETING, To be held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, November 22nd and 24th. —Mr E. G. Wright, M.H.R. ; vice-presidents—Messrs J. Grigg and W. C. Walker; judge—Mr Matthew Stitt; stewards—Messrs I. H. Dow ding, H. T. Winter, W. Saunders, E. S. Coster, L. E, Corsbie, R. Friedlan der, and Dr Rosa ; treasurer —Mr O. C. Fooks ; handicappers—Messrs E. G. Griffiths and M. .Stitt; clerk of the course —Mr E. Saunders ; clerk of the scales —Mr M. Priediander ; starter- Mr J. L. Crawley. First race each day to start at 1 p.m. FIRST DAY. 1. County Hurdle Race (Handicap) of 30 sovs ; over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high; nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. District horses only, miles. 2. Maiden Plate, of 40 sovs ; weight tor age ; entrance, 3 sovs. 1J miles. 3. Ashburton Cup (Handicap), of 125 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 5 sovs each for acceptors ; the second horse to receive 15 sovs from the stake ; nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 5 sovs. 1£ miles. 4. Ladies’ Purse, of 30 sovs; welter weight for age; gentleman riders, who must be members of the A.R.0.; entrance, 8 sovs. District horses only. 1| miles. 6. Hack Race, of 10 sovs : post entry, 1 sov ; catch weights. | mile. SECOND DAY, 1. Handicap Hurdle Race of 60 sovs; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft Gin high ; nomination, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 3 sovs. 2 miles. 2. Racing Club Handicap of 75 sovs, added to a sweepstake of 3 sovs each for acceptors, the second horse to re ceive 10 sovs from the stake; nomina tion, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 4 sots. 1| miles. 3. County Plate (Handicap) of 30 sovs; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptance, 1 sov. District horses only. 1J miles. 4. Flying Handicap ofso sovs; nomina tion, 2 sovs ; acceptance, 2 sovs ; the winner of the Ashburton Cup to carry 71b extra, and of the Ashburton Cup and Racing Club Handicap, IDIb extra. | mile. 5. Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs : nomination, 1 sov; acceptance, 1 sov. 1 mile.



Licensing Notices. Notice of ■ application for TRANSFER OF LICENSE. I, DUNCAN MoKoi'.ZJI, ..E Ashbur ton, being the holder of a Publican’s. License in respect of the house and pre mises situate at Ashburton, and known as the Ashburton Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at Ashburton on the 4th day of Decem ber, 1882, apply fora transfer of the said license from myself to Thomas Orphine, my appointee. Dated the 24th day of August, 1882. dungan McKenzie. Tenders. SOMERS HOAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the appoint ment of CLERK to the Mount Somers Road Board (indoor clerical work only). The successful tenderer to receive per cebt. for the collection of all outstanding rates, in addition to his salary as Clerk. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, will be received until 2 p.m. on MONDAY, December 4th, from whom further par ticulars can be obtained. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.



Fresh tenders for the appointment of POUNDKEEPER to the Mount Somers Pound for 12 months will be received by the Chairman until noon on TUESDAY, November 21st. Tenderers to state what price they will be prepared to give for the Pound in consideration of their receiving all poundage fees. (Sd.) A. EDWARD PEACHE, Chairman to the Mount Somers n 8 Road Board. O BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the CON STRUCTION (Labor only) of ROOFS to a portion of the Arcade, in Burnett street, for Mr Thomas Bullock. Plans and specifications may be seen at cur Office, where endorsed tenders are t to he sent in not later than 12 o’clock noon on S.V TURDAY, November 11th, accompanied by a guarantee deposit of £5 sterling. C. E. FOOKS & SON Architects. 026



Public Notices. HBURTOS BRE W ERY. SPECIAL NOTICE. Having disposed of the Business, we hereby notify that ALL ACCOUNTS Owing previous to Ist July MUST BE PAID at once to Wm. Smith, Commission Agent, otherwise they will be SUED FOR without further notice, au 11 WOOD AND CO. Ashburton cheese and bet ter FACTORY. NOTICE. Persons desirous of VISITING the above Factory can do so upon a written order from the Secretary, visiting hours from 1 to 4 p.m. S. B. POYNTZ, n 8 Secretary. ROAD DISTRICT. Public notice is hereby given that the Road Board for the Longbeach dis trict propose, under and pursuant to the Public Works Act, 1880, to STOP the following roads, viz. :—All those parcels of land being road reserves in the Long beach Road district, Coumy of Ashbur ton, containing 44 acres and 32 perches or thereabouts, be the same more or less, as shown on the map or plan of the Chief Surveyor of the Land District of Canter bury, setting out and describing the aforesaid road reserves in the said county. Extending from the junction of roads at rural sections 20242, 20245, 6793, 8417, southwards, to to the junction of roads at rural section 21581 ; also from the junc tion of roads at the north-west corner of rural section 31311, eastwards, to the River Ashburton at the north-east corner of rural section 22619 ; also from the junction of roads at the north-west corner of rural section 25702, eastwards, to the River Ashburton at the north-east corner of the said rural section 25702, and to make the following road, viz. :_AII that parcel of land containing by admeasure ment 31 acres 1 rood and 10 perches or thereabouts, be the same more or less, being part of the sections numbered 22539, 6793, 8417, 8450, 6793, 6787, 8342, 8451) 6788, 21681 on the map or plan of the Chief Surveyor of the Land District of Canterbury, setting out and describing the rural land in the Ashbur ton County, commencing at a point being the junction of roads at the north-west extremity of rural section 22539, and ex tending southwards through s-ections 22539, 6793. 8417, 8450, 6793, 6787, 8342, 8451, 6788, 21581, 23702, to the road running east and west at the southern extremity of rural section 23702, having a width of 100 links throughout. AND NOTICE is further given that a plan has been prepared of the said roads pro posed to be STOPPED, and a survey made, and a plan prepared of the said road to be made, showing the lands through which they pass, and the names of the occupiers and owners of such lands, and that the said plans are on view at tire office of the Longbeach Road Board, on the Longbeach road, near Winslow. Dated this thirteenth day pf October, 1882 W. CUTHBERT, 13> Clerk. rjIRESPASS NOTICE. Persons are Cautioned against TRES PASSING with dogs on the Lagmhor Estate, without the written authority of the Hon. John McLean or Mr Donald M'Lean. Proceedings will be taken against trespassers and also persons fish ing for trout on the Estate. DONALD M'LEAN, n 7 Lagmhor.



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, 80s. Lessons alro, given in French, Drawing, Ladies Fancy Work, etc. An Evening Glass three times weekly for general in struction —Is Gd for one, 2s 6d or two. Next Rev. Nixon’s, Tancred street. s!8



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. There must be three or more entries for each event or there will be no race. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points connected with carrying out fhe above programme to be final. 3. Canterbury Jockey Club racing rules strictly adb.ered to. 4. A district horse shall paean any horse that has been commonly resident in the Ashburton County previous to August Ist, 1882, and up to the date of the forth ooming papetipg, and owned by a person who has resided in the said County during the same period. 5. Qualification fee, £2 2s; members of the A.R.O. free. 6. All entres and nominations to be accompanied by entrance fees, name and age of horse, and colors of rider, and in the nands of the Secretary, addressed to Quill’s Hotel, not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, hiovember Ist ; weights will be published on Monday, November 13th,



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W, Purnell, |T ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, EAST STREET. 4 5e George Swann, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Hereford street, Christchurch. ANTED TO LET A Three- Stalled STABLE, Harness Room, Shed, and Loft above. Rent Low. J. S. Savage, Painter, Peter street. Au 26



Alfred Hanison. A -SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURD AY, 11th NOY. Two o’clock. American Organ, IT stops ; lately used in Homan Catholic Church. A fine instrument. Also 1 Alexandra Harmonium, nearly new. LFEED HARRISON, Auctioneer. 7n



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, SALE OF RACE PRIVILEGES. R T. BULLOCK: has received in structions from tV.e Ashburton Racing Club, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, the Eace Privileges, For the Ashburton Race Club’s Spring Meeting, To be held on the Ashburton Racecourse on 22nd and 24th instants. Lot I—Gates Lot 2—Grand Stand and Saddling Pad- Lot 3 —Publican’s Booth No. 1 Lot 4 —Publican’s Booth No. 2 Lot s—Luncheon Booth Lot 6 —Confectioner’s Booth Lot 7 —Cards Lot B—Right of Sports Lot 9—Hor e Yards. Conditions may be seen at the office of the Auctioneer or Secretary. dock Sale at 3 o’clock sharp. In T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 11th NOVEMBER. SALE OF Privileges OF THE ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION’S SHOW, To take place on their Grounds on THURSDAY, 23rd Inst. MR. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Secretary of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, The Right of Lot I—Publican’s Booth No. I Lot 2—Publican’s Booth No. 2 Lot 3—Confectioner’s Booth No, 1 Lot 4—Confectioneer’s Booth No. 2 Lot s—Sale of Catalogues Lot 6—The right of erecting a Grand Stand, which may be used as a Publican’s Booth underneath Lot 7 —Right of Sports Sale at 3 o’c’ock sharp. T. BULLOCK, n 5 Auctioneer. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. EAST STREET, and at the B A Z A A R, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



~N OTICE OF REMOVAL. ON WEDNESDAY FIRST, 11th in stant, the undersigned WILL REMOVE TO TEMPORARY OFFICES IN B r RNETT STRE T. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer and Estate Agent, October 9th, 1882. 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 persona desirous of procuring a farm at a low price and liberal terms. For full particu lars, apply to T. .BULLOCK, Auctioneer. ALL DOGS found TRESPASSING on my Farm or the Maori Reserve will be DESTROYED. THOMAS BULLOCK, 712 e JOHN CARTER. M o E Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T O E T . SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to T. BULLOCK. fTtOR SALE—2O acres GRASS LAND, Jj together with a House of six rooms, situated only a short distance from the town of Ashburton. For full particulars ipply to the undersigned. T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—The CENTRAL BAKERY, together with shop and dwelling rouse, near Post office. ’ T. BULLOCK. 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 ended at the Public Yards. W. F. ALL EN, Auctioneer. au 22



A- and P. Show. Ashburton agricultural & PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, AND MANU FACTURES Will be held on the Ground, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, 23kd NOVEMBER. Catalogues of Prizes may be obtained at the. Secretary’s Office. GEORGE JAMESON, 018 Secretary. For Sale. OR SALE, —Pure-bred Cochin, Light Brahma, and Silver-spangled Ham burghs, and Bantam EGGS ; price 10s 6d per dozen. Apply S. E. POYNTZ, Ash- Annual Show THE FIFTH OF burton. 6n



S E L L. 20 ACRES 20 Situate at Alford Forest, 4 miles from Mount Somers Township, and miles from Mount Somers school ; 10 Acres in Grass, 9 Acres in Oats, 1 Acre in Turnips, Potatoes, and Man golds. 2-Roomed Douse and Stable on. Terms easy. Apply to C. B. M. BRANSON, nl Agent, East street, Ashburton.



jp O R SALE. 220 Acres good Tussock LAND, partly fenced, being rural sections 32367 and 32366. The land is situated about 2£ miles from the Anama station, which has just been declared open for railway traffic. Apply to 5o POYNTZ & CO.



F 0 R 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 Tinwaid. oB Business Notices. •'y'ICTORIA HOUSE. SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OP Summer Drapery, CLOTHING, BOOTS, & c., Now showing, and to be obtained at Christchurch andDunedinPrices. DIMAN T & COE, VICTORIA HOUSE, East street, Ashburton, au2B H O OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE j PUBLIC. The Leading Butchery in Ashburton is THE CITY CO. CENTRAL BUTCHERY IN Baking Square. At the above establishment Is always to be found the Choicest Meat to be pro cured in Canterbury, Families waited upon at their own residence, and every care taken to please customers. E. H. BDTLER & CO. September 30th. 30s ASHBURTON BREWERY. A. Moore & Sons, BREWERS, MALSTERERS, AND BOTTLERS, Cameron street, Ashburton. 024



QPENING OF HAVELOCK ST. AT TWENTY-ONE DAYS’ NOTICE, AND CHEAP TIMBER In the Bargain. Alphens Hayeu Will Sell AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, The whole of the 'TIMBER As stacked on the above street, in order to, SAVE EXPENSE OF REMOVAL, FOR 21 DAYS ONLY. W. H. COLLINS, 60 Manager, fJIIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. CHEAP SALES TILL THE NEW YEAR. Qn January Ist, 1883, I intend taking a partner, t crefore all stock on hand MUST BE CLEARED to make room for partnership stock. N.B.—All Accounts must therefere be paid or arranged for before 81st Decem ber otherwise they will be sued for with out respect of person. Cyril JephsoD TIMBER MERCHANT, TIN WALD. au6



Business Notices. O THE LADIES. JUST OPENING, J ■ • ■ ■ ■ T A magnificent stock of .5 New Drapery, Ex “Thorne” and “Loch Cree.” INSPECTION RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED.



Jameson & Roberts, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, Ashburton, Have for Sale the following New Seeds, For present Sowing:— carrot MANGOLD RAPE GORSE TURNIP RYEGRASS And all kinds of CLOVERS, in large or small quantities. &25



JOHN HABVEY, Boot and shoemaker, Tancred street, Ashburton. J. H. desires to notify to the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that he is still carrying on business in the above line, and by Good Work and Quick De spatch hopes to ensure a fair share of support. 12 s



SADDLERY, SADDLERY. The undersigned begs to thank his numerous customers for past support, and begs a continuance; also directing special attention to his now present Stock of SADDLERY and HARNESS. Prices moderate, and a good article guaranteed. Horse Covers and Rugs at lowest possible prices. Note Addresses' James Tait SADDLER AND HARNESS MAKER, Saunder®’ Buildings, East street, Ashburton. 265 d



ASPHALITNG. 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. 350 c 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 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-chosen Colonial Tweeds, made by the celebrated Geelong, Kaiapoi, and Roslyn Factories. For the Best Value in Colonial-made Tweed Trousers and Vesta, you want to call at S. W. Alcornw. 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 Boat House for Shirts of all kind is S, Alcorn’s. The Cheapest House for Hats, Scarve H.K.F.S. Braces, Collars, Ti«s. an Hosiery, is S. W. Alcorn’s. SPECIAL—Three cases of Super Lambs’-wool Drawers, plain and ribhe and Lambs’-wool Shirts* are now bein sold at a little over half the usual price. BOOTS. BOOTS. Colonial-made Boots of every desori 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, Bast street and Saunders’ uildinos



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. S. W. Alcorn, E.\ST STREET.



SEED. GUM SEED. WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Hare this day received, ex s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a large 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 V\ attle, etc., which they will sell at redug m prices to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. Oct. 1881. oil W. H. GUN DRY. Estate & station agiust. LICENSED LAND BROKEIi 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 ' Riddle l &c., &c. COAJ. AND FIREWOOD. Agent fob AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE DT S CHANCE COMPANY. ' ■ STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. pi O R S A L k Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullo Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Term easy w. H. GUNDRY ON E Y T Q LEND On approved Freehold security lb various sums, at lowest curren* vatia Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BRO ER the Land Transfer Act.