By Balance ; ... £899 4 4 Examined and found correct. W. R.; Boyle, Auditor. Ashburton, January iStli, 1882, Accounts for Tre/.t and Prizes. Receipts. £ s. d. To Cash received per Mr St. Hill ... IS 10 6 „ „ Mr Hodder ... ... 10 n 6 „ ~ Mr Andrews 126 „ „ Mr Robinson 3 16 6 „ „ Mr J. Ward ... ... 2 n 6 To Balance ° £33 6 8 Expenditure. £ s. d. By Cash paid Mr Marsh ... 512 „ „ Mr Taylor 5 6 0 „ „ Mr Thiele 3° 10 M Mr Whitcombe ... IS J S 0 „ ~ Orr and Co. ... 3 11 11 „ „ S. Alcorn ... n 9 /33 6 § W. R. Boyle, Auditor. January xßth 1882. The Chairman begged to move the adoption of the Report and Balance Sheet. Seconded by Mr Boyle. The Chairman said that that was the time for speaking if anyone had anything to say respecting the Report. Mr J. R. Chapman asked, was all the money collected for prizes expended on prizes, and if so, were all the prizes dis tributed ? The Chairman said that all the money had been expended, but not all the prizes were given away. Some had been re served until next year. Mr Chapman said he thought if there were any surplus prizes remaining, they should go to those children who, although not prize takers, came very near taking prizes. He certainly thought the extra prizes should go to these children. The Chairman explained that there were not sufficient surplus prizes to go far enough to reward each of the children referred to by Mr Chapman, and there fore the Committee had thought it best to keep them in reserve until next year. The Report and Balance Sheet were unanimously adopted. The Chairman said there was one mat- I ter omitted from the Report by the Secre- i tary, and that omission he supposed 1 originated through the latter’s modesty. ( He wished to bear personal testimony < to the services rendered by Mr Ward to t the Committee. There was a great deal < of routine work which they had had to get through hi the course of the year, and which they could not possibly have got through without Mr Ward’s invaluable assistance: (Applause.) the new committee. j The following gentlemen were then nominated as members of the new Com mittee with the resu-ts opposite their J names : i G. H. St. Hill j 181 D. Williamson ; 51 Andrew Orr... 39 John Orr 30 G. M. Robinson 28 t T. R. Hodder 25 * W. 35. Boyle 23 * R. Murray 21 c R. S. Bean 16 C J. R. Chapman ... ... 16 0 W. Roberts... ... ... 14 a R. Olsen 12 Pritchard 9 G. Parkin 7 The first seven gentlemen were there upon declared duly elected. Votes of thanks to the retiring Com- 5 mittee and to the scrutineers terminated the meeting. The New Committee. e The new Committee then met. I Mr. Boyle moved that Mr St. Hill be c elected the Chairman for the ensuing t< year. c Seconded by Mr Williamson. - Mr A. Orr proposed Mr Williamson as ~] Chairman. J Mr Williamson declined on the score of press of public and private business. Mr J. Orr proposed Mr Hodder. He had nothing to say against Mr St. Hill, but he thought a change of Chairman would be as well at the commencement of a new yeur. One reason he was against j Mr St. Hill’s re-appointment was that he _ had received so many “ plumpers ” that £ night. Mr St. Hill thought that Mr Oir’s remarks were ungenerous and ungentle manly. Mr Orr’s proposition was not seconded, 6 and he agreed to withdraw it. Mr Boyle moved, and Mr Williamson ( seconded —“ That Mr St. Hill be elected i Chairman for the ensuing year.”—Car ried. Mr St. Hill begged to thank them for 1 the honor they had done him in electing 1 him as their Chairman. He took great interest in the school, and had never been absent on one occasion since he had been connected with the Committee. There fore they could understand that he was - naturally glad to be re-elected, in order that he might see how things went on in the coming year. To revert to business, a letter had been received from the Board 1 of Education in reply to one from the i Committee notifying the resignation of Mr Mayo, the assistant master, and ask ing whether the Committee should adver tise for another master. The reply from - from the Board stated that to make the - school staff complete it was entitled to another mistress, but not to a second master. The general feeling of the Committee . appeared to be opposed to the appoint ment of another female teacher, and it was ultimately resolved “That the Board be applied to for another male- j teacher.” The second Tuesday in each month was appointed as the day of meeting, and the hotx fixed at 7 o'clock, instead of 7.30 as 1 heretofore. The meeting then adjourned. •

W. R. Boyle.

'TxTT'P. ASHKiJETf N GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1882.



Meetings. FACTORY COMPANY. A Meeting of all interested in the above will be held at Messrs Poyntz and Co.’s office on WEDNESDAY, the 25th inst at 3 p.m. Business : To hear Report of Gentlemen appointed to inspect machinery under offer, and other business. A full attendance requested. By order. 662 d S. E. POYNTZ. Mount somers athletic SPORTS COMMITTEE. A MEETING of the above Committee will be held at Mr Hood’s Hotel on SATURDAY Evening, the 28th inst., at 8 o’clock sharp. All the members are respectfully requested to be present. Business important. HENRY BROOKS, 64dd Secretary. Lost. LOST —The Cap of a Dog Cart Wheel. Finder will be rewarded on returning to Baker and Brown. 613 d ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT will he held (D.V.) on THURSDAY, the 26th inst., in the Parsonage Paddocks. The parents of the children are invited by the Incum bent to Tea on the Parsonage Lawn at 6.30 p.m., after which some prizes will be J.- -given away, and the Choir will sing some t - Glees, etc. Any provisions or subscrip tions for the Treat will be thankfully



o Amusements. 4 rjHOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY. FEB. i, 1882. BENEFIT TO MR CHAS. BOURK. The .Ashburton Dramatic Club will 1. produce on the above date, for the benefit of Mr C. Bourk, a sufferer by the recent 6 fire at his residence, the Laughable Farces 6 “ DOING MY UNCLE ” 5 AND 5 “ THE DEAD SHOT.” j Furniture kindly lent by Mr John Meech, of Burnett street. 5 The performance will be under the patronage of His Worship the Mayor and Borough Councillors of Ashburton, • Officers and Members of the Fire Brigade, 1 > Officers and Members of the Court Star of > Ashburton, A.0.0.F.; Officers and Mem > bers of the Star of the East Lodge, 1.0.G.T. ; Officers and Members of the 1 Dawn of Peace Lodge, 1.0.G.T.; and the Officers and Men of the Ashburton Rifle Volunteers. Prices of admittance—3s, 2s ; children, half price. Tickets to be had at The G cardian Office and the principal shops in Ashburton. Reserved seats to be had of Mr Davison and Mr Randell, Town Hall. Doors open at 7.15 ; commence 8 sharp. 617 d Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Ads IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, the several Acts amending the same, and of the bankrupty of HERBERT BUNTON, of Longbeach, stockman, a debtor. This is to notify that the abovenamed bankrupt has this day filed a statement that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 30th day of January instant, at 11 o’clock a.m. Dated this 24th day of January, 1882. W. MARTIN, Clerk to the Court. Herbert Bunton, Acting for Self. IN the District Court of Ashburton, 1 holden at Ashburton. ( In the matter of the Debtors and Credi- £ tors Act, 1876, and the Acts amend- £ ing the same, and of the bankruptcy 1 of JAMES COLWELL, laborer, of ] Ashburton, a debtor. \ This is to notify that the abovenamed; ( bankrupt has this day filed a statement 1 that he is unable to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of creditors will be held at the District - Court-house on MONDAY, the 30th day - of January instant, at Eleven o’clock a.m. Dated this 24th day of January, 1882. f W. MARTIN, j Clerk to Court. c Jambs Colwell, i j Acting for self. ] Public Notices.. t OgA REWARD. —The above reward 1 w iH he given to anyone giving ( INFORMATION that will lead to the; r conviction of any person who set FIRE t to my SLAUGHTERHOUSE.—R, Lan- t caster, Somerset Butchery. 661 d J>RELIMINARY NOTICE, e TO FARMERS & OTHERS. ' In consequence of the large increase our business, we will shortly OPEN AN , AGENCY at the RAKAIA, for the pur pose of Buying Grain for the coming season. j For full particulars, see future adver tisement. , 632 d FRIEDLANDER BROS. t i ] STRING FOR REAPERS AND BINDERS. The Undersigned has a stock of the - above of good quality and at the lowest ) Market Price. FREDK. PAVITT, ] East streei, Ashburton. 569 d , pOACHERS BEWARE! All Persons found TRESPASSING op the Westerfield Estate without the sane- - tion of the undersigned, in quest of fish or game, will be prosecuted according to law. D. OLIVER, 437 d C. G. HAWDON. ROAD DISTRICT. 1 T NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION LIST. Take Notice.—The Valuation List for the above district for the year 1882 is now OPEN FOR INSPECTION, at the District Office, Moore street, Ashburton. All objections thereto must be left at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Road Board Office not later than seven days before the sitting of the said Court. FOOKS & SON, 611 d Surveyors, &c., to the Board. M OUNT HUTT ROAD DISTRICT. TAKE NOTICE. The VALUATION LIST for the ount Hutt Road District for the year 182 is now open for inspection at the oad Board Office. All objections there must be left at the Road Board Office, ethven, on or before the 15th February, 182, addressed to the Assessment Court, id a copy of every such objection must ) left at the Road Board Office, Methven, :>t leas than seven days before the next tting of the said Court. W. B. COMPTON, 38d Clerk. -m/T OUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION LIST.



TAKE NOTICE, the "Valuation List for the Mount Somers Road District for the year 1882 is now open for inspection at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers. All objections thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, Mount Somers, on or before the 15th day of February, 1882. addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Office not leas than seven days before the next’sitting of the said Court. ' |C. "WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Clerk to the Mount Somers Road Board. Mount Somers, Jan. 15, 1882. sj)li * : 1 j * fin HE GUARDIAN is on every Tec Table in Ashburton. i



Public Notices. T> ANGITATA TAKE ROAD DIS IRIOT, NOTICE. The VALUATION LIST for the Rangitata Road District for the year 1882 is now OPEN FOR INSPECTION, as follows : Mayfield, Post-office.—January 14 to January 20 Schoolhouse, Hinds. ;—January! 21 to January 27 I County Council Office, Ashburton.— January 28 to February 15. All objections thereto must be Ijsft with the Clerk of the Assessment CouH, Ash burton, on or before the 15th I day of February, addressed tc, the Assessment Court ; and a copy of every such objection must be left at my house, Tinwald, not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. JOHN C. BELL, , Clerk to Rangitata Road District. Jan. 13 : 1882. i 583 d UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT. TAKE NOTICE.



The VALUATION LIST for the seve ral Sub-divisions of this Road District for the year 1 82, is NOW OPEN for IN SPECTION as follows at All objections thereto must be I the Clerk of the Assessment Court burton, on or before the 15th FEBRUARY, 1882, addressed to sessment Court, and a copy of eve objection must be left at the Road Office, Westerfield, not less than Days before the next sitting of tjtie said Court. ROBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk to the Upper Ashburton j! District. j January 14th, 1882. I 601 d erfield, st The Road Board Office, Wes January 15th to January 31 County Council Office, Ashburtc n, Feb ruary Ist to February 15th. ft with Ash day of he As ry such Board Seven Road s OUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. NOTIFICATION OF THE VALUATION LIST. i TAKE NOTICE, ths Valuation List for the South Rakaia Road District for the year 1882 is row OPEN FOR INSPECTION at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. All Objections thereto must be left at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia, on or before the 15th day cf February, 1882, addressed to the Assessment Court; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Road Board Office,; South Rakaia, not less than seven clejar days before the next sitting of thii same Court. ;



A MAKEIG, Clerk to the Road Bjoard. Jan. 16, 1882. 625 d ROAD DISTRICT. TAKE NOTICE —The Valuation Lists for the sub-divisions of the Loagbeaoh Road District—namely, Wards Njis. 1,2, 3,4, and s—are now OPEN for INSPECTION, at the Office of the Board, on the Longbeach road. All Objections thereto must be left at the Office of the Board, on the Longbeach road, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to the Assessment Court ; and a copy of every such objection must be left at the sane office mot less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. A written notice setting forth amount of valuation will be posted ci delivered to each ratepayer. i W. CUTHBE.&T, 647 d plerk. , MR L. H. WILKINS is authorised to CANVASS ant*. COLLECT AC COUNTS on behalf of The Ashburton Guardian. , To Let. T O LET OR FOR SALE. That substantial teir-roomed DOUSEj with Stable, Coach-hcuae, Garden, and three acres of Land, situated in Beach Road, the property of Dr Stewar:. For particulars apply to FREDK. PAVTTT, 580 d East street, Ashburton. TO LET—Three SHOPS • and 3 OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied - by T. B. Hodder and Co., as a Drapery and Cloth In g Establishment. Apply, Robert Alcorn. - 143 d Tenders.



T_ o BUI ,1; D 1.3 R. S. TENDERS are required for the EREC TION of a GRAIN STORE, at Chertsey, for the New Zealand Loan and. Mercan tile Agency .Company. Timber andiron found. j Plans and specifications can be seen ail the Company’s Office, Ashburton.; j I .■;' Sealed tenders endorsed •. { ‘ Tender fojJ Grain .Store)” to. be forwarded to- mj* office, on or before' WEDNESDAY, 25t1. irtst. ' ; " ,ir ! ■ 1 i - The lowest or any tender not neces! sari I j accepted. ] ■ FRBDK. STROUTS, M.R.1.8.A., - - •’ Architect. | ■' South British Chambers, < ; Hereford street, Christchurch. 609(1 END! R FO R OFF ICE. T Wanted TENDERS for the EREO TION of OFFICE and. STABLE fc the ; Rangitata Road Board, to b sent in to the Undersigned by noo 1 on Saturday, Feb. 4. Plans and specifi cations can be seen at the County Council Office, Ashburton. I J. 0. BELL, 587 d Ashburton, j Educational. HIGH SCHOOL k SHBURTON This SCPOOL will RE-OPEN On THURSDAY, 26th January, at 9.30 a.rjn. For particulars, apply to the Head Master, or to F. MAINWARING, i 654 d Secretary.) MRS J. QUINN begs to annour that she is prepared to RECETI PUPILS to instruct in Inslrumen Music and Ornamental Needlewoi Terms on application. j Cameron street, Ashburton. 5E(3d ■RADIES’ SCHOOL. Hereford street, East Christchurch. MRS HARDY JOHNSTON is pre pared to receive a limited number of young ladies (boarders and day pupils) who require superior educational advan tagds, based upon the best modern sys- I Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Gover ! nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars on application. L j./: References kindly permitted to His Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Eey. E. jM. 1 Lingard Rev.. J. H. C., A. Watson] and Rev. W. A, P*BC<fcw;i/.334f1i



For Sale. AEQUEE ON SALE. | For sale, a first-class MARQUEE, 33ft !by 20ft, with everything complete. Price if 10. Apply to ' THOS. B. SHEEN, 659 d Tentmaker, Temuka. OR SALE OAT SHEAF CHAFF FEED OATS (SHORT) FEED OATS (LONG) BINDING WIRE JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton & Tinwald. 557 d JOINDER WIRE, In large or small quantities, and of the best quality, for Sale at lowest current prices. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 546 d Ashburton. JpOR SALE CHEAP. One HARVESTER and BINDER (wire and string complete) by W, A. Woods. In 6rst rate order ; new last season. P. & D. DUNCAN, 495 d Ashburton. OR SALE. Three ENGINES, Three COMBINES, and Three ELEVATORS, in complete working order. Trial given. Apply to JOSEPH CLARK, East street, 452 d Ashburton.



Jjl O R SALE ■BRIGHAM’S MOWERS & REAPERS. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 314 d Ashburton



F O R S E. Rural Section 28403—705 a Rural Section 28404—95 a 28r Rural Section 28405 —103 a 1 r 13p Rural Section 28406—387 a 2r 20p Rural Section 28407—234 a3r lOp All the above can be had as one com pact Farm—is nearly all laid down in English grass, and well fenced, with plenty of water. Apply, 213 d MATSON, COX & CO.



MACHINE FOR SALE. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills street. 851 c Ashburton



OR S ALE. ASHBURTON TOWN SECTIONS. IN HAVELOCK STREET. No. 482 ~ 486 (corner) „ 471 IN CAMERON STREET. No. 489 • » 691 : „ 692 „ 702 IN WILLS STREET. ' No, 723 ~ 724 (corner) Apply to W. R. BOYLE, 642 d - General Agent.



J. T. Pord and Co. ] T O STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OF ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS ‘ AT i ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &c. We have arranged with Messrs Feiedlandeb Bkos. to receive entries, . and to make arrangements for sales on our account in the Ashburton District. Our experience in all classes of Farm . and Station Properties, Stock, Produce, &c., and our intimate knowledge of the, markets in the chief centres of New Zealand, combined with the close ac quaintance with the requirements of the district of Messrs Freidlander Bros., who will carry out the arrangements for sales, is a guarantee that the business entrusted to our care will be well and promptly attended to, J. T. Ford and Co., AUCTIONEERS, Christchurch, Timaru, and Ashburton. WITH reference to the above, our name is a sufficient guarantee that any business entrusted to our care will receive every possible attention. PRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a Public Companies. SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE ca Capital ... £1,000,000. Head Office, 161, West George street, Glasgow. General Manager; W. W. W. Reid. NEW 'ZEALAND BRANCH : J. StTJABT REID, General Agent, Wellington. Having been appointed AGENTS for the Ashburton District for the above Company, we are now prepared to ac cent risks at lowest current rates. TUCKER & RESTELL, 248 d Agents for Ashburton. “IWT ORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE J > INSURANCE COMPAN Y, Capital £2,000,000, Are now prepared to effect Insurances on Growing Crops and Threshing Machinery. POYNTZ & CO., Agents, 424 d Ashburton. “VTORTH BRITISH AND MERCAN TILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund i Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 3 a* Ashbukton Agency: POYNTZ AND 00., j East street. 7^40



Matson, Cox, and Co- Matson, Cox, & Co. t 5 A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, ; STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Bates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have have now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks Castor Oil Fencing Wire (7, 8, 9,110) J Barbed Spiked Wire f Stakes Posts Bails Staples Turnip Seeds of all desc tions CloverfSeeds do Timothy Cocksfoot Bye Grass Mangolds Potatoes Teas in boxes and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY— REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. We are row prepared to purchase WOOL in large or small quantities, or ship same to the Melbourne or home markets, or to sell at the forthcoming Wool Sales in Christchurch, and to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES When in Ook Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JANUARY 31. Agents forj Royse, Stead, and Co. Agents for Robey, s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. 35d W. H. Qundry.



W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agent, LICENSED LAND BROKER AKD GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE — Fencing Wire, Nos. 7,8, and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Station and Farm Stores ■ Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c. COAL AND FIREWOOD. Whisky "J Brandy Port h ßeßt Brands Sherry Claret J Lager Beer in Bottle Agent for Joel's Celebrated Dunedin Beer, in bulk and bottle. AUSTRALIANMTJTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY.



F O R s E. Lot 81, North West Belt, containing J-acre, with good four-roomed cottage thereon. For particulars apply to W. H. GUNDRY.



OB SALE. Section 58, Tinwald, adjoining Messrs Jones and Bradshaw’s grain store. This is one of the best sites in Tinwald, either for a shop or grain store, having good frontage to the railway line and being so close to the station. Also, section 133, Tinwald, next to the Temperance Hall, Graham street. W. H. GUNDRY.



Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock’s Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Terms easy. W. H. GUNDRY,



M O N E Y TO LEND. ’On approved Freehold security in various sums, at lowest current rates. Apply to W. H. Gundry, LICENSED LAND BROKER (under the Lana Transfer Act.) 478 a



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. Branson & Purnell, JgARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, gARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a BONES. —Wanted Known, that Mr F. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser of Bones in any quantity, at £3 per ton. I Address, F. Mi r o, Hampstead Bone I Mills, j 9340



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, ajSxH JANUARY. Contractor’s Plant FOR SALE. Under Bill of Sale. ME. T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Messrs H. Matson and Co. to Sell by Piublic Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, i FJ Useful Draught Mares and Geldings Dray, by Duncan Tip Cart 2Double-furrovr Ploughs and a quantity of Harness and other Contractor’s Plant. Also, Two-roomed Cottage, with 15 acres Land, situated on Fairfield Estate, close to the Township. Two-roomed Cottage, with 2 acres Land, adjoining above. 10 Quarter - Acre Sections near Hospital, with frontage Winter’s road. the Further particular ment. s in future advertiie- Sale at 2 o’clock.



643 d T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. A T. Bullock, UCTION EE R, ESTATE Aim GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST' STREET, gAND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. F OR SALE. Second-hand String and Wire REAPER and BINDER, by Walter A. Wood. T. BULLOCK. F TfOR SALE, Cheap, a capital American Buggy. T. BULLOCK. F O R SAI. E, CHE AP, A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, suitable lor cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK. M o _1 . “ T - L 2,000 TO LEND, in one sum, on freehold security, at lowest current rates ; also,Ll,ooo on first-class freehold security, in sums to su borrowers. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. Stable and Loose-boxes opposite the County Saleyards. Also, Dwelling-house, together with pad dock, lately in the occupation of Mr Peter Good. These stables being situated close to the Saleyards affords a good opening for a person to cake in horses to bait. The loose-boxes are suitable for entire horses during the season. Apply at once* T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.—HaIf-acre Section facing the North Town Belt. Good site for private residence. T. BULLOCK. F O R S E. Five or Ten Acres GRASS LAND, ogether with a ■ Dwelling-House of 6 looms, situated about one mile from the ’own Belt North. T. BULLOCK. O E HOUSE in Tancred street, now in oc* of Mr L. Friedlander. Im mediate possession can be given. Apply to : T. BULLOCK. F O R s E Lot 37, half-acre, Hampstead, part of R.S. 7767. T. BULLOCK. Business Notices. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. I, JAMES C. DUNCAN (late Accoun ant, Union Bank), take the liberty of in brming the inhabitants of Ashburton and ufrounding districts that I have started a >usiness as a General COMMISSION &c., !n the premisses lately iccupied by Mr Joseph Ivess, auctioneer, Surnett street and in doing so beg o say that I i.hall feel glad of any support that may be accorded to me, and ;an assure those who may deem it ex jedient to entrust any matter to my care >f being honorably and uprightly dealt viih, and at all times of receiving my nest attention. J. 0. DUNCAN. Agent for Acland, Campbell and Co., Auctioneers, Ohristchnrch. Entries can be made with me for sales at Ashburton and Tinwald, and I am also prepared to arrange for Special or County Sales. Money to. Lend on approved Freehold Security, in sums from £SO to £6,000, at lowest current Mites. 645 d M ARS HALL’S THRESHING MACHINERY. ' Awarded First Prize at Christchurch Show, 9th Nov. last. Sets or Combines seperately, with still later improvements, For Sale at very low prices by CHRYSTALL & CO., 586 d Christchurch Sole Agents.



RE-OOMMENCBMBNT of BUSINESS. The undersigned begs to notify to his numerous customers that he has token the Shop lately occupied by S. W. Alcorn, in Wills street, adjoining the old pre mises, where he will carry on the SADDLERY BUSINESS as heretofore. James Tait, SADDLER & HARNESS MAKER, Saunders’ Buildings, *••• Wills street. 866 d



Business Notices. i f£jO FARMERS AND OTHERS. The successful result of the last year’s shipment on farmers’ account, and the exceedingly satisfactory prices realised, combined with very moderate charges, as compared with those of other mer chants, encouraged us to go more ex tensively into this particular branch of business this year. We do so feeling confident that the Farmers of this | County will j SUPPORT A LOCAL FIRM, whose interest is inseparably allied with their own, rather than encourage agencies of firms, whose only interest in the district is to make as much profit out of the place as possible, without leaving anything adequate in return. On this ground alone we think we may fairly rely on the good sense of our friends to work with us, and so help to PUSH THE DISTRICT AHEAD. We have now much pleasure in in forming the Farmers and others in this County that we have CHARTERED SEVERAL FIRST CLASS IRON VESSELS, which we hope to despatch during the next and following months of the en suing grain season. For particulars read next adver tisement.



Friedlander Bros., GENERAL MERCHANTS, AGENTS FOR THE COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PANY OF NEW ZEALAND. THIRST DESPATCH OF VESSELS DIRECT TO LONDON, OR TO A PORT OF CALL FOR ORDERS, BY AN ASHBURTON FIRM ON THEIR OWN ACCOUNT. The undersigned have arranged for the despatch of the following highest class Iron Vessels during the ensuing grain season, carrying all kinds of cereals at lowest current rates:— The class of the Ships speaks for it self, and as they will be among the earliest of the vessels leaving Port Lyttelton (which this year is of the greatest importance to shippers), early applications for space will be necessary fFRIEDLANDER BROS., Ashburton.



Business MORE DIARRHOEA DYSENTRY. N° _ MONK’S Herbal Exttf W ia Is now ackrowledged to be the for the above diseases. This is a time of year when all are liable to be' sudilenlj seized with one or other of these : complaints. Don’t let your children die, but MONK’S HERBAL EXTRAOE' ~,^ pares : Small Bottles ... . 2q, ; \- n Large ... 4s Ashburton Agent— -578d J. M. CAMBRIDGE. S. W. Alcorn’s NEW DRAPERY STOICS OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE OP ASHBURTON, WONDERFUL CHEAP PURPHAS# OP THE STOCK OF DRAPERY ,»o OF •*' MESSRS JACOB JOSEPH AND CO., Wholesale Warehousemen, of Wellington, Amounts to nearly L 4,000 wholesale, price, purchased for less than LI,OOO. IMMENSE BARGAINS. ' : " * l£ IMMENSE BARGAINS. IN announcing to the public of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts the op r ling of my new premises in East Atrjeet as b first-class GENERAL DRAPERYf CLOTHING, and BOOT STORE, and in soliciting a liberal share of. support,.! have to state that 't is my ih keep a thoroughly w«,ll-assorted stock in every department, embracing the newest styles, at strictly moderate prices.' ; n JACOB JOSEPH’S STOCK, Bought at 73| per cent.* discount: OaS I consider it as exceedingly fortunate for Ashburtonians as well as for - myself that I am in the position to state, that I have purchased the Drapery Stock of the above firm, amounting to L4,ppfLo«fc Wholesale Price, at a discount of 73f per cent, cn landed cost, and will thus be able to sell all these Goods at LESS THAN HALF PRICE, and still. have a good profit. Amongst this Stock there isp quantity of all sorts of. .Under clothing, Girls’ Night Dresses and Che mises (plain, frilled, and .wljioji will be sold at about the price' of the ma terial, so that ladies will be saved the labor and expense of making. ''; '' ‘ The following are a few of theajticlps from the Stock df and their reduced prices:— Boys’ New Dux Collars, r£dao&l7toS4& per box Men’s Moulded West. End Collars, sizes 14 and 14£, reduced to 4d Men’s Oxonian Collars, all sizes, 4d Men’s new Dux Harvard Collars,*ali sizes, 6d per box Men’s Felt Hats, regular price 7s fid,’-re duced to 3s 6d f Men’s Drab and Felt Yankee Hats, regular price 16s, reduced -to 7s fid 72 doz. Men’s Printed Border Pockets, finest quality, regular price Is, reduced to 6d A 37 doz. Men’s Chintz Silk Pockets, regular price 4s and 4s fid, reduced to



2s and 2s 6d 100 doz. Men’s Lambs woo l . Drawees, reduced to less than wholesale price 29 doz. Men’s Lambswool Undershirts, reduced to English cost 43 doz. Puggarees, regular price Is and 2s, reduced to 6d and Is Boys’ and Men’s Leather and Elastic Belts, at less than half-price 65 doz. Colored Gossamer: Fallp, .regular price 3s 6d and 4s, reduced; to Is od and 2s Lace Falls, Crape Falls, Crape at loss than the usu&'priqe ," ,J ''* 120 doz. Stay Pusks, regular price 8d and lOd, reduced to 3d and 4d. , 75 doz. Infants’ Stay Bahd'sJ. Regular price 9d to Is 6d, now 39 doz. Infants’ Frock regula price 2s 6d to 4s 6d, now Is to, 2s 3d 65 Colored Lama Long Shawls I ,' regblar price 19s 6d and 255, nowlls 6dand 13s 6d iOO yards Wools Beigeea, usual priCoTa 4d and Is 6d, reduced to Is 690 yards All-wool French DressStdff, new shades, usual price >2s 9d, re duced to Is 9d New Prints, new Hollands, at great re ductions on account of removal of duty New Sheeting, now Calicoes, new Shirting, at low prices, duty off. TO GENERAL STOREKEEPERS, TAILORS, DRESSMAKERS AND CABINETMAKERS. Amongst this Cheap Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co. ’s, there is a large-quantity of Braids of all kinds, Hooks and S&es (black and white), Piping Cord, say Tape, Braids and Gimps, * Trouser Buttons, Vest Buckles, Coat and Vest and Dress Buttons, Dress Preservers, Chair Gimps, Curtain Lace, -Blind Tassels, Silk Furniture Cords, &c., which will be sold wholesale at less than English cost price. ■ SPECIAL NOTICE TO THE LADIES. Dressmaking. r ,~ I have the pleasure to inform the Lacies that I have secured the services o£ a first class Dressmaker from Wellington',! ndled for Perfection of Fit combined with great taste and style. Operations in the-Dresa making Department will commerioJ on Monday, the 12th inst,, and now he taken in the shop. To ppevent disappointment, Materials purchased- 1 on the premises only will he made up. S. W. ALCORNV'‘- u East street, Ashburton. December 1, 1881. 588 d K o W « w H r* A DBA POPULARIS SMOKE THE '' “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged .by all whd them to be superior to anything yet introduced. Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. .. urn BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT: Corner of High and Cashel UP-COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. 1 A Liberal Discount Allowed. SMOKE THE " KIWI" CIGARETTE. Agent fob Ashburton— O' 1 Mp F CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. Threshing books printed on the shortest notice, at the Office of this