stood that Mr W. B. Dallin, the well known barrister, will offer himself as a candidate for the East Sydney consti tuency, a vacancy having occurred by thfc resignation of Mr J. McElhone, who will sit in the Legislative Assembly for the Upper Hunter district. The Oreswick Disaster. Melbourne, To-day. The subscriptions on behalf of the widows and. orphans at Greswick, already amount to L 6,000, and is ex pected to reach Li 0,000.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] Native Intelligence. Taupo, To-day. Heather, who accompanied Mr Bryce to the Mnrimotu country, returned this morning. They left, accompanied by Mdjor Scannell, on Thursday last by Tokoro en route for Wanganui. The object was to inspect the country with the view of opening out the road and making it suitable for dray traffic, and likewise arranging the dispute between the Go vernment and certain native owners of the Mnrimntn block. The meeting held with the natives was large and influential. The leading chiefs of the Hapu, who had hitherto opposed • the settlement of the Crown title, agreed, after discussion, to place the whole matter in the hands of Mr Bryce. At the conclusion of the meeting Mr Bryce resumed his journey to Wanga nui, where, it is understood, he will meet Mr Rolleston, in whose company he will return again to Auckland. The natives talk freely amongst themselves about the construction ef a through line of railway as also the merits of the various routes, and show a thorough European under standing of the importance of getting a line through their own lands. A Sad End. Wellington, To-day. The body of Mr Joseph Saunders, aged 80, the.father of Mr Joe Saunders, the well-known contractor, was found this morning in about two feet of water close to the railings of the Te Aro baths. De ceased appeared' to have been several hours in the water. There was a slight cut over the left temple. The deceased gentleman was in the habit of taking long solitary walks late at night, and the wharf was a favorite place with him ; and it is supposed he must have fallen over acci dentally and probably struck his head against some of the timbers. A Valuable Cargo. The ship Pleiono cleared for London with a cargo of wool, tallow, skins, flax, E reserved and salt meats, valued at ,72,666. Amongst the cargo were ten Sacks of beef, prepared according to the Admiralty sample, for navy use by Gear’s Meat Preserving Company. A Working Man’s Home Burned Down The house of Thomas Jacobson, laborer, Mauriceuille, was burned down and every thing .destroyed. There was no insur ance. Archibald. Forbes. It is proposed to entertain Archibald Forbes at a public banquet on Saturday evening. The Property Tax. To-morrow'is the last day for sending in Property Tax statements. It is under stood that all those posted to-morrow will be received, but the penalties will be strictly enforced hereafter. Sir Julius. Christchurch, To-day. An influential meeting of citizens was held this.morning to consider the recep tion of Sir Julius Vogel, who probably will be here on Friday next. It was re solved to arrange for a banquet on a day next week, to be fixed by Sir Julius. It was also decided to invite Lady Vogel and to permit other ladies to take part in the proceedings. Scholarships. ■" ; Dunedin, To-day. For the ten senior scholarships there are twenty-three competitors, and for the aix junior scholarships, forty-eight. From Liverpool. Arrived—Candidate, barque, 101 days from -Liverpool.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1882.



A Frenchman got exceedingly angry with a waiter at an hotel. “ You rascal,” exclaimed he, “I blow your f nose for you!” ' A dandy with a cigar in his mouth entered a menagerie when the proprietor requested him to take the weed from his month lest he should teach the other monkeyfe bad habits. There is an old but elegant story of a gentleman who went house-hunting. He was shown over some furnished apartments by a very pretty servant maid, of whom he asked*—“ Are you to bo let with the rooms?" “No, sir,” was the reply “I am to be let alone. ”



TOWN EDITION. h ' ' Tissued at 4.25 p.«..] New Advertisements. WANTED, in January, a GENERAL SERVANT who can milk. Refer ences *tequired. Apply to Mrs Bonifant, Avoca. 19d TjrrANTED—TENDERS for Cutting, ;f V / Stocking,"and Stacking 323 acres of Wheat on the Mount Butt Estate. Par ticulars may be obtained at Messrs W or gan and Bibbs', Methven. The lowest i or any tender not necessarily accepted. 19J XXTANTED KNOWN MUSICAL W ENTERTAINMENT In connec tion with the Christmas Tree, at the Primitive Methodist Church, TO-NIGHT. Admission, Is. TXT ANTED KNOWN—That A. ORR W is selling Best Currants, 6d per Jb; Splendid .Tea, 2s and 2s 6d. Every article equally as cheap. d!9 ROAP BOARD. |%> commence from January 7th, 1883. as to duties, etc., can be ob t iainqd at the Bp&d Board office, Methven » nr u nnwotAv ELOPER SHOW. COMMITTEE of the above arp re- itfeot on THURSDAY EVEN . INCp (21st instant), at 8 o’clock, at my t. Applications,' addressed to the Chair- be received at the Office up till SATURDAY,.the,23rd inst., from persons willing tq 'act' as for the Sfejthven Found for one year ; duties W. B. COMPTON, Oversper. S. E. POYNTZ. RTON HIGH SCHOOL BOARD. “ The.' ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION of I’PTZWS' ponneciiop with the Ashbur ,Hlgl» yill |akq place on the 21st Dec. instant, pro oppdings popmencing at 2,30 p.m. - - Friends of the Pupils are cordially in. wiled to*attend. y P. MAINWARiNGy- Seoretary.



New Advertisements. o U N T SOMERS Annual Sports, To be held at MOUNT SOMERS, DECEMBER 27, 1882, Comprising HORSE RACING and ATHLETIC SPORTS, viz.: — Mount Somers Cup ; 1| miles ; lOst 71b. Ist, LlO 10s ; 2nd, L2. Hurrt Scurry ; | mile ; lOst 71b. Ist, L 4 ; 2nd, LI. The winner of the Cup to carry lOlbs extra. Trotting Pace ; 2 miles ; list 71b. Ist, Ls;2nd, LI. Consolation Race ; A mile; lOst 71b. Ist, L 3. Three horses in each event or no race. The usual Athletic Sports will follow, for which several prizes are offered. Should any protest arise a deposit of one pound must be lodged with the Secretary at the time, which will be for feited should the protest prove frivolous. The first race to start at 10 a. m. W. H. SMITH, Hon. Sec. TIN WALD. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1882. Unless Sold by Private Treaty. Great Clearing Sale OF STOCK-IN-TRADE OF A GENERAL GROCERY, DRAPERY, AND CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT, Under Bill of Sale. MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO. are in structed by the Mortgagees to Offer by Public Auction, on Thursday, Dec. 21st, 1882, at 11 a.m., at the Stores lately in the occupation of Messrs Biggs and Reid, of Tinwald, The whole of their Stock-in-Trade, Cpnsisting of Groceries, Hardware Drape iy, Clothing Crockery, etc., etc. Also the Book Debts belonging to the late firm of Biggs and Reid. Together with their PLANT, consisting of Horses, Carts, and Bakery Plant Full particulars and terms at sale. dl9 CHRISTMAS SUPPLIES, AT H. M. Carson's, TEA, GROCERY, FRUIT, AND ITA LIAN WAREHOUSE, Next the Bank of New Zealand, East Street, Ashburton. Oranges Lemons Cherries Strawberries Gooseberries Pine Apples French Plums Barcelona Nuts Brazil Nuts Cocoanuts Soft-shell Almonds Jordan Almonds Layer Raisins New Figs New Jams New Marmalade Raisins, Currants, and Sultanas Lemon, Citron, and Orange Peels Essences in variety Sardines Salmon Lobsters Mackerel Findon Haddock Fresh Herrings Biscuits in variety French Honey Cream 1 Turkish Delight . Chocolate Creams _ Scotch Mixtures - London Mixtures Sugar Almonds Jujubes, 5 sorts Butter Scotch Bonbons Kisses , Conversation Lo zenges 1 Gelatine do . Musk do Rose do Peppermint do Somebody’s Luggage Perfumery— Jockey Club Rose i Musk Violet Lavender Water Exhibition Bou quet Essence Bouquet Rondelitia &c., &. Lime Juice Cordial, Raspberry Vinegar, , Ginger Wine, Lemonade, Ginger Ale, Herbal Beer. , Pipes, Tobaccos, and Cigars, etc., etc. New Cheese, Fresh Butter, Fresh Eggs. H. M. CARSuN, Wholesale and Retail Agent for Nelson and Moate’s Pure Blended Teas. dl9 FOR SALE—A SPRING TRAP, with Top, suitable for a Butcher or Baker. T. BULLOCK.



WANTED KNOWN—T> ling Venus Nailrod Venus Twist, 5s 6d per lb. Twist, 6s per lb.; Tricopbe: bottle. Enos’ Fruit Sal bottle. Also, Toys of evei consisting of Dolls, Ti Drums, Tambourines, Carts, Guns, etc., etc. EAST STJ JMfeetings. “ ELD T Twine Bii WEDNESDAY, DECEi In Mr Staphpn Giles’ Fade The Machine will be whole diy. F. Clar HOWARD’S SIM ON MATSON, CO die. Amusement FANCY FAIR MEETING



Amusements. 690 S TAR OF ASHBURTON LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. Grand Concert, BOXING DAY EVENING, DEC 26th, IN THE town hall, ashburton, In aid of the New Orange Hall Building Fund. The Programme will comprise Glees, Soles, Instrumental Music, Elocutionary Pieces, and Highland Dancing, by the fol lowing ladies and gentlemen: Sopranos : Mrs Craighead and Miss Sinclair. Alti: Mrs Dunn and Miss G. Gates. Tenor: Mr Piischel. Baritones : Mr Branson and Mr Harri son. ORCHESTRA. Violin: Mr H. Permain; Cornet: Mr G. Hoskins; Flute: Mr Dunn; Double Bass: Mr Uter Hoskins; Violoncello: Mr H. Gates; Piano: Miss Gatos. Conductor; Mr H. A. Gates. Elocutionis*: Mr R. Minnis; Champion highland Dancers ; Mr James Murray, Dunedin; Mr J. W. Mcßae and Master Donald Mcßae, Ashburton; Piper: Mr D. Campbell, late of the 42nd Black Watch. Doors open at Half-past 7; Concert at 8. Tickets—-3s, 2s, and Is. A BALL Will follow the Con ert, and an efficient String Band has been engaged. d!8 Ecclesiastical. QEARMOIN GHAELIC. BITHIDH SEABMOIN GHAELIC ann’s an ASHBURTt >N air LA NOL AIG (December 25th) aig leth-uair an deigh dha, ann’s an EAGLAIS ALBANAICH le Rev. ALASD.iIR MAC-A-LEINEN. 9d Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. J^pOTICE —The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices undtr the Debtors and Creditors Art? IN the matter of the Bankruptcy of Messrs BIGGS & REID. I hereby request all persons indebted to the above estate to PAY the Accounts owing by them to me as Creditors Trustee, and I hereby also warn all such peisom not to pay the said debts to any other person except he be duly authorised by rao to collect the same. Dated this 18th day of December, 1882. JOSEPH ( LARK. Creditors’ Trustee. IN the District Court of Ashburton* ' Holden at Ashburton. ■ In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors i Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and in the bankruptcy of WALTER GEORGE BIGGS and JOHN McCULLOCH , REID, of Tinwald, trading together ; in parti.ership as storekeepers under the style or firm of “ Biggs and Reid,” debtors. This is to notify that at the first meet ing of the creditors of the abovenamed debtors, held this day at the District Courthouse, Mr Joseph Clark, of Ash burton, Merchant, was duly elected creditors’ trustee in Bankruptcy of the estate and effects of the said debtors, and that the said Joseph Clark has this day duly signified to me in writing his accept ance of the said office. Dated this 18th day of December, 1882. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. Gerald D. Branson, Solicitor for the debtors. Public Companies. -VTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED).



Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growing clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, etc., for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co. : s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. tfelton and Guilleaume’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, n lO Ashburton. -VJORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND CO., East street. 774 c £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 961,173 THE GUARDIAN is on every Tea Table in Ashburton,



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23. MR T. BULLOCK h-'s received in structions to t-ed by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, 1 8-h. p. Engine (by Hornsby) 1 Combine, 4ft Cin drum 1 Tank 1 Set Scales and weights Belting, etc. elc. Sale at 1.39. T. BULLOCK, dls Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23. BIPORTAET SALE OF GROWING CROP OF Wheat. R T. BULLOCK has received in . , „ structions from Mr W. T. Smith, to sell by Public Auction, at the Baaaar, Burnett street, on the above date, O'YA ACRES WHEAT o/O t)Q ACRES OATS Situated on the Lagmhor run, and only half a mile from the Hinds railway station. M’ The Crop will be sold subject to the rent being paid to Mr McLean on terms entered into by Mr Smith. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, d!6 Auctioneer. T. Bullock, Auctioneer, estate AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. BAZAAR, bU R N ETT STRE ET, Ashbukton. 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 ef 150 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Improve- i ments consist of a comfortable Wooden 1 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 t price and liberal terras. For full particu lars, apply to



TBULLOCK, Auctioneer. M ° E Y ' Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T o E SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



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. together with a House of six rooms, situated only a short distance from the town of Ashburton. For full particulars apply to the undersigned. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—A comfortable COTTAGE of 5 Rooms, together with a Quarter Acre Section, situated at Hampstead, near the Wakanui road, lately in occupation of Mr 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 able, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—at a very Low Rental—a COTTAGE of Five Rooms, situated at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK-



TO LET, at a low rental—SHOP in Moore street, presently occupied by Mr John Smithson. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—A Six-roomed HOUSE in Tancred street, lately in the occu pation of Mr McGregor. T. BULLOCK. 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, nlf} Secretaiy.



jyj'R. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given. au2l F O R For Sale. S E. comfortable Ei-Roomed COTTAGE, situated North East Belt; finished throughout with every convenience for a family residence. Section enclosed by well -grown live fence and belt of trees. Apply to C. B. M. BRANSON, General Agent, East street; Or Mr W. \V. White, on Premises. E For s a From this date— CRUSHED OATS, 3a 4d per Bushel, BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE and FLQWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. o 5 ITIOR SALE—One Quarter Acre Seo j tion in Cameron street, adjoining Mr W. R. Boyle’s. Apply, office of this Paper. d!3



Matson. Cox, and Co. TINWALD. UNDER BILL OF SALE. GREAT CLEARING SALE OF SAWN TIMBER FIREWOOD POSTS AND RAILS COAL GALVANISED IRON IRONMONGERY PAINTS AND OIL RED AND WHITE LEAD DOORS AND SASHES, &c., &c,, BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Without Reserve. Messrs matson, cox and co. have received instructions from the holders of bill of sale, to Sell as above on the p emises of Mr C. Jephson, Tin wald, the whole of his well-assorted Stock of Timber and Ironmongery, etc., by Public Auction, on FRIDA y, 22nd DECEMBER, 1882, At 11 o’clock sharp. Luncheon provided. Terms easy. No reserve. MATSON, COX & CO., 9d Ashburton. MATSON, COX & CO. have for SALE upon reasonable terms, the follow ing Properties, besides others too numer ous to particula:iso : Acres. Ashburton, just outoide the Belt, well watered, fenced, and in grass ... ... ... ... 13 Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered, fenced, and in grass ... ... ... ... 3J | 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 Tiraaru, improved ... 2,000 Tinwald, improved ... ... 114 Wakanui, improved 400 Wakanui, improved ... ... 6 Wakanui, improved ... ... 100 Waikari, improved ... ... 1,300 Waterton, improved ... ... 370 Waterton, improved ... ... 237 Rangitata, improved ... ... 380 Wakanui, improved ... ... 222 Temuka, improved ... ... 800 Rangitata, fenced ... ... ... 940 Va’etta, unimproved 317 Wakanui road, thoroughly im proved ... ... ... ... 94 Hinds, improved ... ... ... 500 Wesierfield 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 moat tavorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS. FENCING WIRE of AIFSizes—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- MACHINKRY UK APERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to th-3 CANTERBURY WOOL SALEf\ or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales Off HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL FINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE, ON SATURDAYS, At 11 o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JAN. 2. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton. a 30



Matson, Cox, ani Co. CHERTSEV. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. IVTESSRR M'.TSON, COX & CO J-tJL have n ccived instruct ions from the mortgagees to seb by Public Auction, at Tattersali’s, West street, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, 23rd DECEMBER, At 11.30 o'clock sharp, The SHOP a’d DWELLIN G lately cccu phdby Mr Joa. ph Fo w I cr, Chortsey, containing large shop and dwel ling-house of four moms, together with a corner section of 1 acre 29 poidies land. These business premises are situated in the most prominent portion of the rising township of Chertsey, and to an energetic man of small capital offer an opportunity seldom to be met with of obtaining, at a small cost, a homo with premises to which a good business is already attached. j Terms very easy. MATSON, COX & CO., d!3 Ashburton, Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from the proprietor to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON SATURDAY, 23rd DECEMBER, At 11.30 sharp, A new SIX-ROOMED HOUSE and HALF-ACRE of LAND, well planted with fruit and ornamental trees, vegetables, etc., and is situate in Travis road, between Wakanui and Beach roads. Plentj’ of water, good pig-styes, and everything in first class order. The above offers a chance to an ener getic working man of obtaining a vary well-appointed home at a small cost. Very small deposit. Balance upon mortgage. dl3 ' MATSON, COX & CO. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from the owner (in consequence of his de parture f t the North Island) to Sell by Public Auction, AT TATTERSALL’S, West street, Ashburton,



SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1882, At 11.30 sharp, The undermentioned nicely situated and eligible Properties. Ist—Four-roomed Cottage, with £ of an acre of land. Good garden, plenty of water, situated highest part of Wakanui road. 2nd —acre Land, being section No. 13, original sale plan, Wakanui road. All in potatoes, well fenced 3rd—Four-roomed Cottage and £ Acre Section (Mrs M’Lean’s paddock). Plenty of water and other improve ments. The above properties are for absolute sale, and are well worthy the attention of purchasers. In each case a very small deposit re quired. Balance on mortgage. dl3 MATSON, COX & CO. J. T. Ford and Co. WAKANUI. TO CONTRACTORS, FARMERS, AND OTHERS. CLEARING SALE OF CONTRACTOR’S PL\NT. j Messrs j. t. ford & co., from instructions received from Mr John Black, contractor and farmer, Wakanui, will sell at HIS HOMESTEAD, Adjoining the Wakanui Schoolhouse, ON THURSDAY, 28th DECEMBER, At 11 a.m., The whole of his well-selected Plant, Consisting of— -28 First-class DRAUGHT MARES and GELDINGS 2 3-Horse DRAYS, with Frames 7 TIP-DRAYS 1 8-Horse WAGON 1 SPRING TRAP 2 3-Furrow PLOUGHS, by Reid and Gray 1 2-Furrow PLOUGH, by Reid and Gray 4 Single-Furrow PLOUGHS 1 McSherry DRILL ♦ I CAMBRIDGE ROLLER 1 Bentall 2-HORSE POWER and CHAFF-CUTTER 1 Bentall CORN-CRUSHER 8 McCormick’s REAPERS and BINDERS 2 Harvester Kings REAPERS and BINDERS 1 Deering STRING REAPER and BINDER 1 Osborne WIRE REAPER and BINDER 1 Samuelson’s REAPER and BINDER



Also, • A large quantity of Plough, Leading, and Shaft HARNESS, Portable Forge and Anvil, 12 Road Scoop*, Iron Tank, and a quantity of other useful articles. The Auctioneers beg to draw special at tention to this important sale on account of the Horses having all been carefully selected by Mr Black. Most of them are young, and are well known to be some of the best workers in the district. The Implements have all been kept in first-class repair, an ! will compare favor ably with new. As it is Mr Black’s intention to retire from the contracting work, the whole of the P-lant advertised will be sold. Full particulars at sale, or hy enquiry MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO., Christchurch Or MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. OST—A SPLIT RING vrith two Coins attached and a Locket and Watch Key, between the Prince Albert Boarding-house and the Town Hall, on Saturday evening last. Finder will be re warded on returning same to Office of this to d!6 Ashburton. Lost. Paper. 18d Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, ARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, , BAST STREET. 45e



Alfred Harrison. Important Sale OF BOOKS, STATIONERY, MUSIC, FANCY G ODS, &c, &c. TUESDAY, 19th~ DECEMBER, ANP WEDNESDAY, 20th DECEMBER. ALFRED HARRISON is instructed hy the Trustees t» Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, the whole of the Stock of a Bookseller and Stationer, com prising a large quantity of Stationery, Cutlery, Pictures, and En gravings, Perfumery, Pipes, and Tobacconists’ Sundries, and other Goods too numerous to mention. Also, A large ai d valuable lot of BOOKS, comprising Prize Books, from the smallest up to books of great value; Poets, Novels, Travels, Histories, Lives of Eminent Men, etc., all in the most handsome bindings. A collection of the very finest Photo graphic Albums, Music in volumes, Oratorios, etc, A large quantity of Songs, Dance Music, etc., Bibles, Church Services, Hymns, Prayer Books, efc., etc. Order of Sale: TUESDAY, 19th DECEMBER, 2 o’clock, PIANOS, as advertised; 3 o’clock, STATIONERY, CUTLERY, PICTURES, and FANCY GOODS. WEDNESDAY, 20th DECEMBER, 12 o’clock sharp, BOOKS, MUSIC, ALBUMS.



Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, d!5 Auctioneer. W. F. Allen. W. F. Allen, Auctioneer, stock, station, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burnett street, Ashburton. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, and General Pro duce, held every SATURDAY, commenc ing at 11.30 sharp. Special Sales conducted in Town or Country. Valuations made. FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock at tended at the Public Yards. W. F. ALL EN, Auctioneer. n 29 Business Notices. ANNOUNCEMENT ! ! DIM ANT & COE, OP VICTORIA HOUSE, East street south, Wish to draw special attention to their Large and New Stock of CHRISTMAS LINES, Consisting of all the Latest Fashions and Novelties for the approaching Festive Season—Just Landed at Timaru, ex Seatoller, from London direct. Prices as usual. DIM ANT & COE, Victoria House, East street south, Ashburton. 18d NOW LANDING Ex ships “Good Templar” and “ Kestrel,” from Stewart’s Island, TWO CARGOES op 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, 6c Manager. aEO. E. GOLDSMITH Begs to inform the inhabitants of Lauriston and the surrounding districts that he has OPENED an establishment in Lauriston, where he intends to carry on the same business as he has been doing heretofore at Sherwood, viz., Blacksmiths’ and Wheelwrights’ work of all descrip tions. GEO. E. GOLDSMITH, General Blacksmith, Lauriston and Sherwood, au 2b MR THOMAS MUTTER BEGS to announce that, having sold his General Store Business, he has NOW OPENED IN THE SADDLERY LINE. Mr T. M.’s 24 years experience in that line is a sufficient guarantee that all work entrusted to him will be executed in a workmanlike manner. Workmen sent out. Christchurch Prices Guaranteed. MR THOS. MUTTER, Mackay street, 180 South Rakaia.



New AdveraroxßUtv.'i ■JjJ-EW GOODS'! NEW GOODS I JMedlander Bros. Wish to draw the attention of the public to their CASH PRICES for NEW FRUIT AND GENERAL GROCERIES. New Currants, 6d per lb New Eleme Raisins, 7d per lb New Sultanas, 8d per lb Mixed Peel, Is 6d per lb Good Family Teas, 2s and 2s 6d per lb Best Black or Mixed Tea, 2s 9d per lb White Sugar, 4id per lb Best White Crystals, 5d per lb—OJd . reduction by the mat Coffees of the best brands—loose, or in 1,2, 4,7, and 141 b tins —ls 6d, Is Bd, and la 101 Fresh Print Butter, 6d per lb All other Groceries equally good value. DK APERY. We are just opening (in addition to our well-selected stock) 18 cases of General Drapery, ex Horsa and Soukar, im ported direct from the manufacturers,



which' will be sold REMARKABLY CHEAP, to make room for coming shipments, >. Our CLOT BING and OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT is r now; replete 1 with';'. most faah : onable and serviceable goods, and we have an excellent stock of superior English and' Colonial BOOTS' and' SHOES. Our DRESSMAKING and MANTLE DEPARTMENT ig under the manage-^, ment of a first-class hand (late of Robert* . son and Moffat, Melbourne), a PERFECT FIT is therfore guaranteed at MODER ATE prices! Having secured the services of a FIRST-CLASS MILLINER, of Paris and Melbourne experience, the ladies of Ashburton and the surrounding districts can depend upon having the most stylish and cheapest Millinery that can be had. IRONMONGERY. We beg to call special attention to the __ above, and have determined to REDUCE the PRICES to the lowest remunerative rates. To parties furnishing we can offer ad- £ vantages seldom met with, having just re ceived a large and well-selected stock of household requisites, and wish to especially recommend for Christmas-and New Year presents our extensive stock of electro plated, nickel silver, and Britannia metal articles. To builders and contraotosa wei offer, ,* special inducements, .; •/-j p j-j j; j; The CROCKERY and GLASSWARE DEPARTMENT has a very large and varied stock, and at prices not to be equalled. CORNSACKS. We have to arrive our season’s ship ment of CALCUTTA GORNSACKS-, ' 7- Full-sized, extra strong, four bushel, manufactured expressly to bur order for English wheat shipments. These Com* sacks, having been purchased by our Mr Hugo Fbikhlander direct from the manufacturers in Calcutta, we can supply farmers and others on most reasonable terms. Early application wanted. We have just landed, ex Marlborough, 25 bales 5 PLY SEAMING TWINE, 50 cases CASTOR OIL, also 65 tons of Best Soft Steel BINDING WIRF, and it will be of great advantage to farmers to give early orders, as the quality cannot be equalled. We have also on hand MANILLA and HEMP TWINE, and, owing the scarcity of same, wish farmers to give us their orders at once. EXT BAS for all REAPERS and BINDERS kept in stock. We are prepared to make CASH AD VANCES on WOOL and GROWING CROPS at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., AGENT COLONIAL INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND. 16d