Broad street Station. There were also ■ a gold watch and several other articles of jewellery. Mr F. G. Brown, sur geon, of 16, Finsbury circus, stated that upon making a post mortem exa mination he found no broken bones, and his opinion was that she died in stantaneously from concussion of the brain, probably from a fall. She had no t been subject; to any act of violence. ;The jury returned a verdict to the effect that the deceased had been found dead on the railway, but that there was no evidence to show how she came to be there.

Persecution of a Devonshire Clergyman.

It is not a pleasant story that is told in the Church Times by the Rev. C W. Moloney, rector of West Wor lington, North Devon. The rev. gentleman tells it in some detail, but, briefly, the facts are these : —He wanted to put a stop to the use of the church bells during what is called Revel Week, which would appear to be a kind of saturnalia. The ringers would not have it. They took the key of the belfry, broke down all barricades, and rang as usual. The rector fitted the door with a new lock, and kept the key. So far the circumstances are not uncommon. Bell-ringers are often a very rough and difficult set to deal with, and seldom realise the connection between church bells and church worship. Clergy are not always judicious when attacking the most flagrant abuses or standing on undoubted rights. But since the Revel Week in August last he has had no peace. First, his wire fencing and posts were stolen ; his hen-roost was robbed, and the chickens were carried off, having their necks wrung. Next, stones were thrown at his wife and daughter, by men ensconced in public-houses. Next, the celebrations of the Sth of November were directed at:him rather than against the memory of Guy Fawkes. Lastly, his coach house, stables, and cow-house were burnt down, one cow being roasted to death. None of the perpetrators of tLiise outrages have been arrested, though the rector seems to have no doubt as to their identity. If he has any evidence at all it should not be difficult to bring the thieves and incen diaries to justice; but up to the pre sent moment the unpleasant feature in the whole proceeding is the strong fanily likeness to the outrages preva lent in Ireland. “We don’t want that , sort of thing over here,” adds the News. •

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JANUARY 16, 1882.



International Exhibition, Christ church. —Those that wish to he sented at the International Exhibition to be held in Christchurch in March next, should inform us of their intentions. We have been connected with all the Exhi bitions held in the colonies. At the late Adelaide Exhibition we represented sixty exhibitors, for which we received ten special gold medals, forty-nine first and one second award, three of which were New Zealand firms (H. Strange and J. T. Martin, Invercargill, and T. Be van. Wellington). Our plan is to represent the exhibitors, transact their busines, fix their exhibits on their space, attend to the judging of exhibits on their space, and anything necessary while the exhibi tion remains open; at the close pack and send back exhibits or sell them, or duplicates thereof if required, it is very inconvenient for exhibitors to come to the Exhibition to fix their exhi bits, which amounts to an expense, be sides the loss of time which must neces sarily be expended on them. Then, again, the exhibitors have a benefit, they have no trouble of getting space. They let us know how much is required, and we set =it for them, as we have a large amount granted to us. We fix the ex hibits on a better space than if they ap plied themselves. Our terms are mode rate. We specially caution the public against giving their exhibits to so-called Exhibition agents, who go the rounds of Exhibitions and run exhibitors into debt and other difficulties. On account of our not being able to give exhibitors the exact amount of our fee, as it is impossible to do so until we know the size of exhibit, they may rely on it being most reason able. The exhibits should be addressed “Albert S. Manders and Co., Christ church Exhibition.” If exhibitors will kindly send a note stating how much space they require, no further trouble will be necessary.— Albert S. Manders and Co., British and Colonial Manufacturers, Agent- Head office—9l Little Collins street East, Melbourne; and at London — Bt Paul’s Buildings; Adelaide—67 King William street; Perth, Western Australia; 6 Town Hall. A Permanent branch is now established in Hereford street, Christchurch. All letters sent to the abijive form, Hereford street, will receive prompt, attention, and circulars sent on enquity.— [Advt.]



Late Advertisements. E N X> E R S. 'PENDERS WANTED for ERECTING a COTTAGE. Plans and specifications ■with Mr R. Bird, to whom tenders must be sent on or before Saturday, 21st ; none being received after 5 o’clock of that day. 602 d SHBXJRTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTIFICATION OF TEE VALUATION LIST. take notice the Valuation List f/y. the Borough of Ashburton for the year 1882 is NOW OPEN for INSPECTION at the Borough Council Offices, Burnett street. All OBJECTIONS thereto must bf< left at the Resident Magistrate’s Court, A.ihburton, on or before the 15th day of Fijbiuary, addressed to the Assessment O mit, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Borough Council office not later than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Council Office, 14th January, 1881. 603 d TTPPER ASH BURTON ROAD |J DISTRICT. ' TAKE NOTICE. The VALUATION LIST for the seve ral Hub-divisions of this Road District for t’iie year I°B2, is NOW OPEN for IN SPECTION as follows at : The Road Board Office, Westerfield, January 15th to January 31st : County Council Office, Ashburton, Feb ruary Ist to February 16th. All objections thereto must be left with the Clerk of the Assessment Court, Ash burton,’ on or before the 15th day of JIEBRUART, 1882, addressed to the As sessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Road Board Office, ’Westerfield, not less than Seven Days before the next sitting of the said ' Court. ■■ ■ 1 ■ - _ BOBT. D. PULLAR, Clerk to the Upper Ashburton Road



0 Meetings. REHEARSAL of the Dramatic Club TO-MORROW (Tuesday), 17th, at 7.30 p. m. sharp. 697 d Amusements. i jgAZAAR ! BAZAAR ! ! BAZAAR !!! Will be held in the ■ TOWN HALL, 20th, 21st, 23rd [ JANUARY, 1882, In Aid of the 1 CATHOLIC CHURCH BUILDING FUND. HIS WORSHIP the MAYOR (D. Williamson, Esq.) has kindly consented to OPEN it at the hour of TWO O’CLOCK on FRIDAY. The Hon. Colonial Treasurer has also given the necessary PERMISSION to hold a RAFFLE under the Act. 506 d JP I R E ! TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB. The Complimentary Benefit to Mr C. Bourk, who was recently a severe sufferer by fire, having been burnt out of house and home, takes place on FEBRUARY Ist, when will be produced the laughable pieces “ DOING MY UNCLE,” and the “ DEAD SHOT.” Further particulars in future advertisements. Tenders. rjIENDER FOR OFFICE. Wanted TENDERS for the EREC- ' TION of OFFICE and STABLE for the Rangitata Road Board, to bi sent in to the Undersigned by noon j on Saturday, Feb. 4. Plans and specifi cations can be seen at the County Council Office, Ashburton.



587 d J. 0. BELL, Ashburton. E N D E R S. TENDERS will be received at my office until 1 p.m. on SATURDAY, 21st instant for the Erection of a VILLA RESIDENCE in Ashburton. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Somerset Hotel, Ashburton until Monday, 16th instant, and after that data at my office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Hereford street, Christchurch. 520 d Public Notices. O SHEARERS. The EWE SHEARING will commence at Coldstream on MONDAY, 23rd Janu- J. C. MADDISON, Christchurch. ary. C. H. DOWDING, Manager. 598 d yjOUNT 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 less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. 0. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jun., Clerk to the Mount Somers Road Board. Mount Somers, Jan. 15, 1882. 5911 T> ANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. TAKE 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 County Council Office, Ashburton. — January 28 to February 15. All objections thereto must be left with the Clerk of the Assessment Court, Ash burton, on or before the 15th day of February, addressed to 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. 583 d P OACHERS BEWARE! .. * <1 m-nTtrm a ooT\m



All Persons found TRESPASSING on I the Westerfield Estate without the sane- J tion of the undersigned, in quest of fish I or game, w ill be prosecuted according to law. ' D. OLIVER, 437 d C. G. HAWDON. ARS HALL’S THRESHING MACHINERY. Awarded First Prize at Christchurch Show, 9th Nov. last. Sets or Combines separately, with still later improvements, For Sale at very low prices by CHRYSTALL & CO., 58Cd Christchurch Sole Agents. 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 street, Ashburton. 569 d BONES. —Wanted Known, that Mr F. Mayo, is a Cash Purchaser of Pones in any quantity, at £3 per ton. Address, F. MA r o, Hampstead Bone Mills. 834 c "NT OTIC MOUNT SOMERS AGENCY. E Mr W. H. Puddicombe is authorised to collect money and transact all business in connection with The Ashburton Guardian in the Mount Somers and Alford Forest districts. Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. ■J^OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian (b a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Arte cam—BßMßiqwwwegc WANTED--THE GUARDIAN tells



Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) ENGLISH CRICKETERS AT CHRIST CHURCH, JANUARY 20th, 21st, AND 23RD. Ordinary Single Fare Tickets to Christ church issued at Timaru, Amberley, or any intermediate Station, on 19th, 20th, 21st, or 23rd January, will be available for return up to and including 24th January. frbdk. back, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Jan. 12th, 1882. Found. FOUND —A SADDLE and BRIDLE on the Wakanui road. The owner can have the same by paying expenses. Ap ply, Office of this Paper. 582 d T o To Let. LET. A comfortable Four-roomed COTTAGiE, | at an easy distance from the Post Office, with Half an Acre of ground,'well fenced. Rent low to a good tenant. | Apply to D. McKENZIE, 585 d Ashburton Hotel. PJIO LET OR FOR SALE. That substantial ten-roomed HOUSE, with Stable, Coach-house, Garden, and three acres of Land, situated in Beach i Road, the property of Dr Stewart. For particulars apply to FREDK. PAVITT, 580 d East street, Ashburton.



Four-roomed COTTAGE, well finished and convenient ; rent 8s per week. Also, six-roomed HOUSE and Two SHOPS. 575 d JAMESON & ROBERTS.



TO LET-Three SHOPS and 3 OFFICES, in Saunders’ Buildings, lately occupied by T. R.. Hodder and Co., as a Drapery and Clothing Establishment. Apply, Robert Alcorn. 143 d For Sale. FOR SALE A first-class Leveh WATCH, splendid timekeeper, for £3. Apply to W. Hayes, Ready-monel’ Richards’. 596)1 F 0 R S OAT SHEAF CHAFF I FEED OATS (SHORT) FEED OATS (LONG) 5 BINDING WIRE JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton & Tinwald. 557 d B INDER WIRE In large or small quantities, and of th| best quality, for Sale at lowest curren: prices. JAMESON & ROBERTS, 546 d Ashburton. JjlOR SALE CHEAPj One HARVESTER and BINDER (wire, and string complete) by W. A. Woodsj In first rate order ; new last season. f P. &D. DUNCAN, • 495(J Ashburton.



F O R S L E Three ENGINES, Three COMBINES| and Three ELEVATORS, in complete working order. Trial given. Apply to JOSEPH CLARK, East street, 452 d Ashburton.



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



OR SALE Rural Section 28403 —705 a Rural Section 28404 —95a 28r ; Rural Section 28405—103a1r13p | Rural Section 28406—387 a2r 20p I 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, MATSON, COX & CO. 213 d



T o PRINTER MACHINE FOR SALE. S. FOR SALE Cheap, one Second-hand Double Demy Tape Printing MACHINE, in thorough ■working order, with rollers, moulds, &c., complete. MESSRS P. & D. DUNCAIS, Wills street. 85 j c Ashburton



Public Companies. Scottish imperial insurance co. . Capital £1,000,000. Head Office, 151, West George stret Glasgow. General Manager : W. W. W. Reid, new ZEALAND BRANCH : J. S’XUART Rel General Agent, Wellington. Messrs Tucker andßestell havingbe«n appointed AGENTS for the Ashburton District for the above Company, are now prepared to accept risks at lowest current iateS ‘ FRED. H. BARNES, 248 d Agent for Canterbury. -AT ORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE J\ INSURANCE COMPANY, Capital £2,000,000, Are now prepared to effect Insurances on Grow'in" Crops and Threshing Machinery. " POYNTZ & CO., Agents, I 424 d Ashburton/ ■ATORTH BRITISH AND MEROAN "TILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Established 1809. Subscribed Capital Fire Fund Life Fund Premiums for 1880 £2,000,000 1,201,243 3,380,107 951,173 Ashburton Agency: POYNTZ AND 00.



Alfred Harrison. TUESDAY 17TH JANUARY. 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON has received instrucions from Messrs Everett Bros., to Sell by Public Auction, on the Premises, Havelock street, the whole of ther well-assorted Stock of Drapery, Clothing, Dresses, Hosiery, Ribbons, and New Goods of all kinds and descriptions. This Sale offers a grand opportunity, as Messrs Everett are lerving the district, and intend to sacrifice the whole Stock. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 567 d Auctioneer.



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, 21ST JANUARY. SALE OF BOOK DEBTS. By order of the Trustee. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the trustee, to Sell by Pubic Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, the Book Debts In the Estate of Quinton Bros. Books can be inspected the day previous to the Sale. Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 600 d Auctioneer. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISE MENT. VALUABLE Town Sections, To be Let on Lease for a term of 42 years- MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Executors of the late W. B. Rhode? to offer by Auction, at his Rooms, East street, Ashburton,



AT AN EARLY DATE, THE LEASE FOR 42 YEARS OF Early Selected & Yery Valuable |2 TOWN SECTIONS, Some of which are situated in the CENTRE OF THE TOWN, As follows : 509 and 510 —Next to the Post Office, each having 1 chain frontage on Wills street 514—Adjoining Mr Cookson’s, and fronting Wills street 455 and 456—Burnett street, opposite Borough Council Chambers 496 Fronting Cameron street 497 — Corner of Casa and Cameron streets, and next to Mr Butler’s Hotel 421—Corner of Tancred and William streets 433—Tancred street, next the Borough Reserve 452—-Burnett street, next the Borough Council offices 636—Corner of Burnett and Park streets 342 —Kermode street. For full particulars, apply to the Undersigned. T. BULLOCK, 595 d Auctioneer. T. Bullock, A U?C T I OiN E E*R, AND ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, EAST STREET, r AND AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton.



■pi O R SALE. A Second-hand String and Wire REAPER, and BINDER, by Walter A. Wood. T. BULLOCK.



Tor Sale, 800 Cross-bred LAMBS. T. BULLOCK.



SALE, Cheap, a capital American Buggy. T. BULLOCK. F t O R SAL E, CHE AP. A Buckeye MOWING MACHINE, suitable for cutting grass or grain. T. BULLOCK. O ATS. 0 T S. FOR SALE.—FEED OATS, in quan tities to suit purchasers. T. BULLOCK, M o N E Y. 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 suit borrowers. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. —That valuable piece of Land opposite “ The Grange,” being Lot 8, Tancred and Allan’s sale plan, and containing Ala 3r 28p, situated only two miles from the township of Ashburton. 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 0 R S E. Five or Ten Acres GRASS LAND, together with a Dwelling-House of 6 Rooms, situated about one mile from the Town Belt North. T. BULLOCK. OTI 0 B TO SUBSCRIBERS Subscribers to this Journal are requested to communicate with the Proprietor when any delays or omissions in the Delivery of



J. T. Ford and Co. Messrs j. t. ford & co. win offer at the TINWALD SALEYARDS, i TO-MORROW (TUESDAY), JAN. t 3 (After the Stock Sales), f First-class Draught Horses 17 Dray Plough Chaffcutter Harness, &c. 694 d TO STOCK OWNERS, FARMERS AND OTHERS, IN THE COUNTY OP ASHBURTON. We beg to announce that we have COMMENCED BUSINESS AT ASHBURTON, AS AUCTIONEERS & COMMERCIAL AGENTS, For the Sale of STATIONS, FARMS, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, PRODUCE, &C. We have arranged with Messrs Fihedlander Bros, 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 I 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. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Merchants. May 23, 1881. 880 a 1 W. H. Qundry. r



W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agent, LICENSED LAND BROKER GENERAL MERCHANT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 7,8, and 9,| Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds Stat’on and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &c, COAL AND FIREWOOD. Claret J Lager Beer in Bottle Agent for Joel’s Celebrated Dunedin Beer, in bulk and bottle. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. AND Rum Port Best Brands



F o R S E. Lot 81, North West Belt containing f-sicre, with good four-roomed cottage thereon. For particulars apply to W. H. GUNDRY.



OR 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.



F R S A E. Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, Bullock’s Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Terms easy. W. H. GUNDRT,



jyj- ON 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 Land Transfer Act.) V 478 a



Educational. MRS J. QUINN begs to announce that she is prepared to RECEIVE PUPILS to instruct in Instrumental Music and Ornamental Needlework. Terms on application. Cameron street, Ashburton, 553 d 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 tages, based upon the best modern sys tem. Mrs Johnston is assisted by ex perienced English and Foreign Cover nesses. Prospectuses and full particulars on application. References kindly permitted to His Honor Mr Justice Johnston, Rev. E. M. Lingard Rev. J. Elmslie, Rev. H. 0. A. Watson and Rev. W. A. Pascoe. 334 c Barristers, Solicitors, &c. P»ranson & Purnell, BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS EAST STREET. 46a C. W. Ireland, jgARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Saunders’ Buildings, Ashburton. 8a MR L. H. WILKINS is authorised to CANVASS and COLLECT AC COUNTS on behalf of The Ashbubton



Mat! on, Cox, and Co. Matson, Cox, & Co. RUCTION EERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GI GENER, LAIN, SEED, AND iL MERCHANTS. We'havt jhave now on hand FOR SALE— Woolpacks Cornsacks{ I Castor Oil j Fencing Wire (7, 8,9, ijO) Barbed Spiked Wire| ; Stakes | Posts Rails Staples { r Turnip Seeds of all desc j tions Cloverf Seec 3 do j Timothy Cocksfoot Rye Grass Mangolds



Potatoes Teas in box* s and OATS, BRAN, CHAFF. &c., &c AGRICULTU: REAPERS i lAL MACHINERY— ND BINDERS, &o. "We are now WOOL in large ship same to t markets, or to Wool Sales in make prepared to purchase or small quantities, or te Melbourne or home ell at the forthcoming Christchurch, and to LIBERAL ( !ASH ADVANCES When ] n Our Stores. FORTNIGHTLY SALES STOCK Will be held at | ASHBURTON AND TJNWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE s.t TINWALD YARDS On TUESDi Y, JANUARY 17. Agents for R Agents for Robe] MATSON, Dyse, Stead, !>nd Co. . s Threshing Machines. COX, & CO.



Business Notices, F. S. May bank begs to t) past, support, ant to intimate thal Manufacture and notice all kinds i Flour Mills, Saw and water wheel Hand and Foot 1 all kinds of Spri &c. Shearer Shearer, )F THE WORKS, TINWALD, tank the public for their I takes this opportunity he is ain position jto Repair on the shortest If Machinery, such as— Mills, Wheels (cogged 5), Combines, Engines, reshing Machines; also, ag Carts, Drays, Traps, & Lewis. GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Yeterxnab r Shoeing Fokgb, Having secured tl ie services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, liefy competition. All orders entrusted i d their care will receive prompt attention Agents for M< Binders. Note t Geeat Sodt it reasonable charges. Oormick’s Reapers and ie Address— road, Tinwald. 590 d EL Z B R o s., COACH BUILDERS, Wn IS STREET, Next Coikson’s Stables. We are prepared to execute orders for single and double Buggies, Waggonettes, Waggons, Traps etc., on the shortest notice, and of thi able prices. Spe voted to repairii trimming. Estir guaranteed with , best materials at reason jial attention will be de ig, re-painting and re lates given. All work xeatness and despatch. 593 d R E-COMM BT encement rsiNESS. The undersign numerous custon Shop lately occu in Wills street, mises, where SADDLERY B Jam SADDLER & Saundeu Wi E REE tra; SOMERS OP •d begs to notify to his ers that he has taken the Died by S. W. Alcorn, adjoining the old pre he will carry on the USINESS as heretofore. es Tait, HARNESS MAKER, s’ Buildings, Is street. 2615 d }B BAKERY, AND T BUTCHERY. Having combined the two Businesses oget and by keeping a good LOAF Bd, and IGozS to the lb, trust to receive t share of patronage. Stick to Free Fradb andFREBTRADE WILL Stick to You. B. LANCASTER. C LE A 1 w. Respectfully commenced a St at prices that, speedy clearanceji. I N G SALE. Gavin, draper, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON, '" ” announces that he has le of SUMMER GOODS, he trusts, will effect a Summer Woods at a sacrifice. BARGAINS ! Come and see W. GAYIN, DRAPER,



Business Notices. The new grocery establish ment, ASHBTJRTON. MONEY SAVED IS MONEY GAINED. I Andrew Orr Has much pleasure in informing the pub lic that he has OPENED those premises lately occupied by Mr John Fowler, Tancred street, as a GROCERY ESTABLISHMENT. ■ A.O. would state that his object in smarting this New Branch of Business, is I tb enable his Drapery Customers to have every article required for a household Horn one establishment, without the rpoessity of opening several accounts. I Families waited upon weekly for orders. llt is needless to quote prices, as every article will be of the best quality, and at CASH PRICES, i A trial respectfully solicited. Good BUTTER and EGGS purchased in any quantity. ANDREW ORR, East street, Ashburton. The Cheap Drapery Sale still going on, at the premises, East street, (next Union Bank). 957 c



Orr and Co., M TOOK FOR THE & SO AND THE GOING! GOING!! GOING!!! ' Ready Money Richards lls CLEARING OUT of Ashburton, January 15th. Parties requirng the CHEAPEST DRAPERY and CLOTHING ever OFFERED had better give him a call AT ONCE AND SECURE THE BARGAINS.



GENERAL MERCHANDISE, bild invite attention to thoir large d varied Stock, especially to the follow y lines now landing, viz : E aw and Boiled Oils Genuine "White Lead, 281bs and lewt kegs V arnish in J, and legations L imp Black E addle S saming Twine lijik Powder S ponge Baths Ranges and Grates American Stoves Flanders and Fire Irons cjolonial Ovens Locks and Hinges Preserving Pans E. P. Cruets and Mugs E. P. Pickle Jars Table Cutlery Sheap Shears Turkey Stones Carpenters’ Tools I udders’ Ironmongery furnishing Ironmongery S pades and Forks Shovels and Rakes ] 00 kegs Wire Nails Wire Netting Barbed Fence Wire Fencing Wii’e (plain), Nos.|B,|9,'and 10 I [oes and Grubbers ( aster Oil Lard Oil C blza Oil _ Ingine Packing ] Ingine Flue Brushes I lachine Oil (New Zealand production) 11‘Cormick Reapers and Binders 0 tons Binding Wire 02 Bales Cornsacks, full size dl extras for M'Cormick Machines cott Bros.’ Ranges at Christchurch prices rompton’s Ranges prices at Christchurch GROCERIES. Ve would invite the attention of families I all who wish to buy in quantities any he following goods, to the fact that we ild very large stocks, and are prepared tell at lowest wholesale prices. TEA lai itr jei Ve are now making a speciality of, and supply the pure article, combining mgth and flavour, at from Is 9d to 3s lb. COFFEE. 36 )ai iva ve 20 fresh ground Mocha Coffee (loose) can had, pure or mixed, with locally pre •ed Chicory. To buy the article in this p effects a great saving, as the tins are ighed with all tinned coffee, which adds per cent to the price. SUGAR. 10 TONS WHITE AND YELLOW CRYSTAL. TOBACCO. TWIST, NAIL ROD AND CABLE TWIST. Soap, Candles, Currants Raisens, Rice, Salt, and every article in the trade of the best quality and at lowest price. ORR AND 00. Ip.S.— I China and Glassware at Job



O MORE DIARRHOEA OR DYSENTRY. MONK’S Herbal Extract Is now acknowledged to be the only care for the above diseases. This is a time of year when all are liable to be suddenly seized with one or other of these terrible complaints. Don’t let your children die, but purchase MONK’S HERBAL EXTRACT. price : Small Bottles ... ... 2s Large ... 4s Ashburton Agent— -578d J. M. CAMBRIDGE.



S. W. Alcorn’s NEW DRAPERY STORE. OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. GOOD NEWS FOR THE PEOPLE OF ASHBURTON. WONDERFUL CHEAP PURCHASE OF THE STOCK OF DRAPERY OF MESSRS JACOB JOSEPH AND CO., Wholesale Warehousemen, of Wellington, Amounts to nearly L 4,000 wholesale I price, purchased for less than j LI,OOO. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IMMENSE BARGAINS. IN announcing to the public of Ashbur ton and surrounding districts the opening of my new premises in East street. as a first-class GENERAL DRAPERY; CLOTHING, and BOOT STORE, and in soliciting a liberal share of support, I have to state that it is my intention to keep a thoroughly well-assorted stock in every department, embracing the newest styles, at strictly moderate prices. JACOB JOSEPH’S STOCK, Bought at 73| per cent, discount. 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 L 4,000, at Wholesale Price, at a discount of 73j 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 is a large quantity of all sorts of Infants’ Under clothing, Girls’ Night Dresses and Che mises (plain, frilled, and trimmed,), which 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 the articles from the Stock of Jacob Joseph and Co., and their reduced prices:— Boys’ New Dux Collars, red iced to 4d 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, all sizes, 5d per box Men’s Felt Hats, regular price 7s 6d, re duced to 3s 6d Men’s Drab and Felt Yankee Hats, regular price 15s, reduced to 7s 6d 72 doz. Men’s Printed Border Pockets, finest quality, regular price Is, reduced to fid 37 doz. Men’s Chintz Silk Pockets, regular price 4s and 4s fid, reduced to 2s and 2s fid 100 doz. Men’s Lambswool Drawers, 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 fid and Is : Boys’ and Men’s Leather and Elastic Belts, at less than half-price 65 doz. Colored Gossamer Falls, regular price 3a fid and 4s, reduced to Is 6d and 2s Lace Falls, Crape Falls, Crape Sets, &0., at loss than the usual price 120 doz. Slay Pnaks, regular price 8d and lOd, reduced to 3d and 4d. 75 doz. Infants’ Stay Bands, regular price 9d to Is fid, now 4£d to lOd 39 doz. Infants’ Frock Bodies, regular price 2s fid to 4s fid, now Is to 2s 3d ' 65 Colored Lama Long Shawls, regular price 19s fid and 255, now 11s fid and 13s fid 800 yards Wools Beigees, usual price Is 4d and Is fid, reduced to Is 590 yards All-wool French Dress Stuff, 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, new 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 Eyes (black and white), Piping Cord, Stay 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. I have the pleasure to inform the Ladies that I have secured the services of a firsts: class Dressmaker from Wellington, noted for Perfection of Fit combined with great taste and style. Operations in the Dress making Department will commence on Monday, the 12th inst., and orders can how be taken in the shop. To prevent disappointment, Materials purchased on the premises only will be made up. S. W, ALCORN, East street, Ashburton. December 1, 1881. 588 d W ►a- W & w •—I * A U R A POPULARTS SMOKE THE “ Kiwi” Cigarette Acknowledged by all who smoke them to be superior to anything yet introduced. Manufactured by JUBAL FLEMING, Hairdresser and Tobacconist, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch. BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT : Corner of High and Cashel street. UP-COUNTRY AGENTS WANTED. A Liberal Discount Allowed. smoke tjs ‘ KIWI" CIGARETTE. Agent fob Ashburton— Mj* F CLARK, 375 c Hairdresser. THRESHING BOOKS printed on the shortest notice, at the Office of tbii