London, December 15th, arrived at . TfingGeorge’s Sound this afternoon.

TELEGRAMS.

. . —* ♦ [per press association.] Found Drowned. - Auckland, To-d*y. A waterman named William Fitzaim monda was found drowned in the harbor to-day. The body had evidently been in the water twenty-four hours. Murder Case. The case of James Crawley, charged with murdering his wife with a box-iron, ' 1 is proceening at the Supreme Court, and will probably occupy all day. Sporting. The following are the acceptances for the Takapuna Handicap of 150 sots : Libeller, Merlin, Fishwoman, Lonehand, Maori, Nigger, Gilderoy, Nettle. For the Steeplechase Mount, Hathaway, St. Swithin, Tricotrin, Chandler, Cob, Chan ticleer. The Wesleyan Conference. It is expected that eighty clergymen and lay representatives will attend the Wesleyan Conference, which opens next Presbyterianism. Dunedin, To-day. At .the Synod powerful speeches in favor of union were delivered by the Rev. Messrs Cairns and Douglas. The Rev. Mr Bannerman’s amendment, shelving the question, was negatived by 41 to 14. Mr Morice’s motion, affirming the union and re-appointing tbs committee to carry on. negotiations, was carried by 45 to 21. The result was received with prolonged cheering. ___________

ARRIVAL OF THE GOVERNOR.

* At eleven o’clock last night the Waka tipu’s lights showed rounding Point Hals well, when Captain Wheeler burned a blue light and sent up a rocket, also slow ing off for a short time. The Premier went on board at once in the Naval Brigade lutter, and the Wakatipu then -steamed slowly up to the wharf, where a very large crowd had assembled. About twenty minutes to twelve she made fast, and hearty cheers were given for the new Governor. The Mayor of Wellington, the Hon. Walter Johnston, the Hon. Mr Bryce and other gentlemen, soon boarded the steamer, and after a short interview the Premier informed the Mayor that His Excellency would remain on board all night, and would gladly fall in with the ar rangements made for his landing officially at two o’clock this afternoon.

[BT TELEGRAPH.] Wellington, To-day.

The official landing of the Governor takes place at two this afternoon. There is splendid weather, and there is expected to he an enormous assemblage to witness the Ereceedings. All the shipping in the bar er is gaily decorated with bunting, and triumphal arches are erected. All the principal business houses are also flying bunting. The Mayor Shi Councillors will present an address welcoming His Excellency and Lady Jervois and family on their arrival In New Zealand, and expressing feelings of loyalty and devotion to the Queen. The address goes on to say: “ Aware as we •re of the valuable and distinguished ser vices you have rendered in other portions of Her Majesty’s dominions, and of the high estimation in which you have been held while acting as Her Majesty’s re presentative in other important colonies, we have great i pleasure in seeing you assume the Governorship of New Zea land,” It concludes, '' We beg to assure Tour Excellency that you may ever con fidently rely on the citizens of Wellington being ready to assist your endeavors for maintaining the peace, order, and good Government of this colony.” An address will also be presented by the Oddfellows, congratulating His Ex cellency on his appointment, and assuring him of their loyalty to the Queen and Go vernor. Later. Ihe Governor landed at 2.20, and re ceived a welcome from the Mayor of the city. The address was presented and replies made. Then the Governor was introduced to the legislative, clerical, and civic dignataries. The Mayoress and her daughter presented bouquets to Lady and Miss Jervois. An immense crowd was present, and the reception was most enthusiastic. The procession, now on the way to the Government House, is a most imposing one.

Cricket.—A meeting of butchers and bakers was held at Quill's hotel last even ing when it was resolved to play a friendly game of cricket on Wednesday next. The names of those included in' the teams will be found in another column. Police Court. —At the Police Court this morning,. John Day was fined 10s, and John Bridget pa for drunkenness. Jas Pritchard, aged 12, was brought up charged with larceny of L2, from the shop of H. M. Carson. The accused was sent to Burnham for three years. Mr I. N. Watt, B. M, presided. SebipiouJiXDßß.— At the meeting of the Chriptohurch Horticultural Society last evening, Mr Federli submitted specimens of the kind of mulberry, the rose-leaved Morua alba, which should be cultivated for successful sericiculture. He also

showed a large and inferior variety (multi caulis, also a Morua alba) that was more subject to frost, and leas nourishing to the worm than the rose leaved specimen, which Mr Pederli pronounced the best variety that could be grown. Specimens of cocoons wore submitted, showing the different effects of various foods. Mr Pederli also showed , that from grain re ceived. from Japan he had produced cocoons and moths that showed a marked inferiority to specimens produced from grain deposited by moths reared from the same grain, but fed in New Zea land. The result he attributed to the superiority of the New Zealand climate. He quoted statistics showing that in proportion to the increased warmth of the district in which silk was cultivated the price decreased. On this ground he deemed Canterbury a more profitable dis trict for the industry than the North Is hpcL ft tpp stated that fSQO worms could hp supported during their whole life on 101 b of leaves, and that one well-deve- Ibped tree would yield upwards of 701bs of leaves, 3,000 worms could tfias be supported on the leaves of: two good trees, and could be attended to at a cost of one hour per discs for five or six w ee ks ; the silk yielded being worth about L 4, or the grain worth about LlO. The thanks of the committee were presented to Mr Federli for his attendance and explana - iipn, end hopes were expressed that the culture of thp mulberry would result from tjie promulgation of the information. Holloway’s Pills,— The chiefest wonder of modem times..—This incomparable medicine increases the appetite, strengthens the stomach, cleanses the liver, corrects biliousness, prevents flatulency, purifes the system, invigorates the nerves, and re-instates sound health. The enormous demand for these Pills throughout the globe astopishes everybody, and a single trial convinces the most'sceptical that no medicine equals Holloway’s Pills in its ability to remove - ' au complaints incidental to the human race .They are a blessing to the afflicted, and a boon ' to- all that labour under internal or external ■ disease. The purification of the blood, removal of all restraint from the secretive organs, and gentle aperitive action are the prolific sources ol the extensive curative range of Holloway’s Pills. mmt m ~»r~ yww -w v-v Tfc *y

THE ASHBURTON GCABMAN, SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 18fe8.



New Advertisements. WANTED KNOWN—That TnoMiS Taylok, Baker and Oonfecii ner, has RE-OPENED the Shop in SsunJe s’ Buildings, formerly occupied by Mr J. Ranger. 120 On “ Body, Brain, and Mind,” No one can afford to miss this lecture. 8 p.m. Admission 2s and Is Complimentary tickets available. Pri vate consultations at Somerset Hotel. POWN HALL, MONDAY, Jan. 22. PROFESSOR FRASER’S LECTURE 121 TO LET—A COTTAGE. Apply to G. Kidd. 124



RICK E T , Batchers v. Bakers. —The following Butchers and Bakers are requested to MEET at the Domain on WEDNESDAY, 24th inst., at 12 30 sharp to play a Friendly Match :—Bakers : Messrs W. Marsh, W. Cowling, Maitland, Ranger, Wall, J. Groves, L. Slade, Hayd r, Hughes, Doe, Slade ; emergencies : T. Taylor, H. Hicks, E. Marsh. Butchers : T. Holt, D. Amos, Berry, Dims, Primmer, Brice, M'Pherson, Williams, Whiteside, Tasker, H. Fowler; emergencies: E. Tasker, Hurrell, Blueskin. 127



0 FARMERS. HUDSON, RIDLEY & CO., GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, FARMERS’ AGENTS, 136, 133, Cashel street, Christchurch. Special attention given to all descrip tions of Seed, Grain, Cheese and Produce placed in our hands for sale, and best market rate, combined with quick returns obtained. Large accommodation for Storage, at Low Rates. AND WANTED NOW— Grass Seed, Gbain, Etc., Etc 122



WANTED KNOWN—That lam sel ling Venus Nailrod at 6s per lb.; Venus Twist, 5s 6d per lb.; Venus Navy Twist, 6s per lb.; Tricopherous, Is 3d per bottle. Enos’ Fruit Salt, 3s 3d per bottle. Also, Toys of every description, consisting of Dolls, Trumpets, Toy Drums, Tambourines, Wheelbarrows, Carts, Guns, etc., etc. F. Clark, EAST STREET. s!8 Meetings.



UNITED ANCIENT ORDER OF DRUIDS. The Opening % .OF THE STAR OF ASHBURTON LODGE In connection with the above Order wilj take place on MONDAY EVENING, 22kd Inst., At 8 o’clock p.m., at tbe ASHBURTON HOTEL, On which occasion all intending members are expected to be present. Those persons who have signified their intention and those who wish to join are rerespectfully invited to be present at 7 o’clock, so that they may be examined by the Doctor. Any person can be examined before the said date by obtaining from the Secretary the necessary form, thereby saving a great deal of time and trouble. WILLIAM SMITH, 110 Secretary pro tem.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. Mm b t jyq'OTICE — The Ashburton Guardian ii a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Adt



IN tbe District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Creditors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and in the matter of the bank ruptcy of WILLIAM HICK LEY GUNDEY, of Ashburton, land and commission agent, a debtor. Notice is hereby given that at the first meeting of the creditors of the abovenamed debtors, held this day, Andrew Orb, of Ashburton, merchant, and William Hall Zouch, of Ashburton, journalist, were appointed creditors' trustees in this bank ruptcy, and further that the said Andrew Orr and William Hall Zouch have this day filed in the above Court a written accept ance under their hands of the said trus teeship. Dated this 20th day of January, 1883. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. E, G, Cbjsp, Solicitor for the debtor. 1?5 IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors l and Credj T tors’ 4-ot, 1876, and the spvpraj Acts amending the same, apd in the bankruptcy of JAJMES BRAD LEY, of Ashburton, Contractor, a • debtor. Notice is hereby given that at the first meeting of the creditors of the above named debtor, held this day, Mr James Charles Duncan, of Ashburton, Commis sion Agent, was appointed creditors’ trus tee in this bankruptcy ; and further that the said James Charles Duncan has this day filed in the above Court a written ac ceptance under his hand of the said trusteeship. Dated this 20th day of January, 1883. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. E. G. Crisp, Solicitor'for Debtor. 126



TOWN EDITION. - : • ■ [ltmtd at 4.30 ?>•»>•! ~Sew Advertisements rA N T BP—A Strong LAD for the '• Oaßinet-makingi Apply, J. llbxoh, Barnett street, 123



TFTB! GUARDIAN is published evefy evening, giving every (foy '> V 7 ?i up to the hour of going to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



Robert Wilkin and Co. MR.CLARK’S SALKYARDS TINWALD. TUESDAY, 23kd JANUARY. MESSRS R. WILKIN & CO. are in structed to ofier, by Public Auction, on account of whom it may concern, on the above date— | WHITE YEARLING STEER Sale at 10 30 a. m. sharp. R. WILKIN & CO., 119 Auctioneers. Matson, Cox, and Co. MATSON, COX & CO. have for SALE upon reasonable terms, the follow ing Properties, besides others too numer ous to particularise : Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered, fenced, and in grass Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered, fenced, and in grass Alford Forest, improved Alford Forest, unimproved Chertsey, improved, plenty of water Chertsey, improved, plenty of water, large portion in crop ... Dromore, improved, plenty of water Dromore, improved, plenty of water Dunsandel, improved, plenty of water Hinds, improved, plenty of water Geraldine, improved, plenty of water Geraldine, improved Kakahu, improved Kirwee, improved ... Mayfield, improved Shepherd’s Bush, unimproved ... Seafield, improved Seafield, improved... Prebbleton, improved Timaru, improved Tinwald, improved Wakanui, improved Wakanui, improved Wakanui, improved Waikari, improved Waterton, improved Waterton, improved Rangitata, improved Wakanui, improved Temuka, improved Rangitata, fenced Va’etta, unimproved Wakanui road, thoroughly im proved Hinds, improved Acres. 13 H 2,400 20 124 397 440 i,OOO 1,500 200 220 300 895 1,087 220 100 387 264 238 2,000 114 400 6 100 1,300 370 237 380 222 800 940 317 94 800



Wesierfield Mill; Shop and Dwelling in Chertsey; Sections in Ashburton, Hinds, Chertsey, Waterton, Papanui, Rakaia, Prebbleton, etc.; Improved ssc tions in Ashburton and Tinwald. Terms easy. 9d MATSON, COX £ CO. Matson, Cox & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on most favorable terms. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE— WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS. FENCING WIRE of All Sizes—BARBED and PLAIN. GREEN and YELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. SKIRVIN SWEDES, and other TURNIP



T. Bullock. T. Bullock, UCTIONEER, ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, UCTIONEE R’S NOTICE. In future my SATURDAY’S SALES will Commence at 1 o’clock instead of IMPROVED FREEHOLD FARM, of 123 Acres, well watered, FORSALF. by private treaty, situated near the Hinds, together with interest in lease of 150 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Wooden House, of 5 rooms, 4 stalled stable, etc. The freehold is divided into three pad docks, and the leasehold into five; one of the county water races runs through both properties. There is a growing crop of 78 acres wheat, and 70 acres turnips, which will be sold with the property. This offers a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of procuring a farm at a low price and liberal terms. For full particu- AshburtoN. 1.30. T. BULLOCK. lars, apply to T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



M ° E T ' Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



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 OR SALE—2O acres GRASS LAND, together with a House of six rooms, situated only a short distance from the town of Ashburton. For full particulars apply to the undersigned. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE—A comfortable COTTAGE of 5 Rooms, together with a Quarter Acre Section,situated at Hampsteid, near the Wakanui road, lately in occupation of Mr Wm. Johns. Liberal terms ef pay ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—The CENTRAL BAKERY, together with shop and dwelling house, near Post office. T. BULLOCK TO LET—At a low rental, Central BOARDINGHOUSE, in the Tri agle, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. T. BULLOCK For sale, CHEAP-CHAFF-CUT TER, together with Horse-power, by Andrews and Beavans. T. BULLOCK FARMERS.-FOR SALE, at a very low price, COMBINE and J-horse-power ENGINE. T. BULLOCK TO LET—at a very Low Rental—a COTTAGE of Five Rooms, situated at Hampstead. T. BOLLOCK



TO LET —A Six-roomed HOUSE in Tancred street, lately in the occu pation of Mr McGregor. T. BULLOCK. For Sale. B 1 NDER TWINE. AND BINDER WIRE, FOR SALE, At Lowest current rates. JAMESON and ROBERTS, Ashburton. O R SALE. A 5-Rooraed COTTAGE on North-east Belt; finished with every convenience for a family residence ; enclosed by a well grown live fence and belt of trees. A 5-Roomed HOUSE, new, and J-Acre, situate in Hampstead, East Town Belt. A 3-Roorned HOUSE and 2*Roonied LEAN-TO, corner of Moore and William 150 ACRES, If miles from the Hinds Railway Station ; in crop, with water race. The above properties will be sold cheap. 0. B. M. BRANSON, General Agent, East street. ~0 R S A L E From this date— CRUSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Bushel. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE and FLOWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. o 5



SEEDS of all descriptions. MANGOLDS, &c. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions. COCKSFOOT and RYE GRASS. TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c. agricultural machinery reapers AND BINDERS, Ac. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales Of HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL FINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE, ON SATURDAYS, At 11 o’clock sharp. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY.



NEXT SALE at TIN WALK YARDS Op TUESDAY, AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency 00. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton. b 30 Barristers, Solicitor*, &c. C. W, Purnell, ARBIS TER AND SOLCITIOR, EAST STREET. 45



OR SALE. > OATEN SHEAF Chaff. JAMESON ANR ROBERTS. 101



mHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE ONE PENNY. EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian is the ONLY DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other Journal. The Ashburton Gu4rdian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and also in Rakaia, Chertsey, Seafield, Meth ven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanui, Longfceach, Ashburton Forks, Tinwald, Winslow, Waterton, an every part of the County of Ashburton withip reach of posUl thus b'eipg the best geneial as well as local medium for Advertising. The Ashburton Guardian will be forwarded to any address in the colony for 24s per annum (paid in advance), or 6a 6d per quarter, postage extra. i



Public Notices. . SPBURTON BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. APPLICATIONS will be received to SATURDAY, the 3rd day of February, 1883, for SHARES in the First Issue of 200 a Capital Investment Shares of LlO each, fully paid up. For further particu lars apply to the Manager. Bv order. J, WARD, 81 Manager. Ashburton county council. uwners and Occupiers of land on Aah burton-Rakaia Plains are now specially requested to take steps to PREVENT escape of Water from Races passing through their lands. Any neglect in this respect will be treated same as cases of actual tampering. Any person who may be cognizant' of Waste of Water any where along the Races on the half-chain reserved by Council as a right of way, will pleate communicate direct to the Water Ranger at Post-office, South Rakaia. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 86 County Engineer. Ashburton high school board. The Ashburton High School will RE OPEN for the First Term on THURS DAY, Ist February, 1883. Forfurtherparticulars apply to the Head Master, or to F. MAIN WARING, 98 Secretary. jq" O T 1 C E. If all ACCOUNTS due to me in the South Rakaia district be not paid to my Agent, Mr L. Oxley. Rakaia, before January Slat, 1883, the same will be sued for without further notice. W. H. GAZE, M.D., Southbridge. Dec. 23,1882. d 23



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, n!6 Secretary. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given. au2l ASHBURTOF COUNTY STOCK & SALE YARDS COMPANY (Limited.) The NEW YARDS AT TINWALD jvill be OPEN to the Public on and after TUESDAY, 23rd January, when the first sale of stock will be held there. Sale will commence at 11 o’clock. A Luncheon will be provided. GEO. JAMESON, 89 Secretary. fj! IN WALD SALE YARDS. TUESDAY, 23rd JANUARY, 1883, The Next Sale of Stock at Tinwald will be held in the New Yards provided by the Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Company. Sale to commence at 11 o’clock. MATSON, COX, & CO., T. BULLOCK, J. T. FORD & CO., Per Friedb ander Bros. , R. WILKIN & CO., Per Jameson & Roberts, 90 Auctioneers.



Business Notices. RONMON G E R Y. Ironmongery. We have lately ADDED TO OUR STOCKS LARGE QUANTITIES OF English and American HARDWARE, Ex Rangitikei Rakaia Thorne City of Bombay Lurline Horsa Ex Lutterworth Coryphiu Pleiades Wairoa Waimate Hurunui FROM LONDON. Ex Amy Maine, FROM LIVERPOOL. Cilver lining, FROM NEW YORK And to arrive, Triton, FROM LONDON ; and Rio FROM NEW YORK. The following are s me of the lines lately imported, which we are selling at LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES— BINDING WIRE. “WHITE CROSS’’-SOFT STEEL, Acknowledge! to be the BEST MANUFACTURED. Binding Twine, Manilla Seaming Twine, 5 ply Reaper and Binder Fittings, reduced prices Hornsby’s Plough Shares, Circle brand Corn Sacks, best quality, 4 bushels REAPERS & BINDERS OF ALL KINDS SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATES. Gdvanised Iron, 5 to 10 feet Sheet Lead, to 51ba Sheet Zinc, plain and perforated Fencing Wire, 2 and 4 barb ~ ~ plain, Nos. 8,9, and 10 Fencing Staples, I£, l£ Little’s Sheep Dip SPERM, OLIVE, LARD, CASTOR,



and COLZA. OILS. Neatsfoot Oil, for harness Oils, Paints, Colors, and Varnishes, great Variety Wire Nails, 1 to 6in Eobank’s Nails, 2 to 7in Wire Netting, £ to 2in mesh BICYCLES, ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS. Bar and Sh et Iron Files<and Rasps, all kinds Horse Nails, 7 to 14 Bolts and Nuts, all shes Ranges, Colonial and English Grates, ground fronts and common Lamps, in great variety, from 2a 6d to 60s Lawn Mowers—“ The Easy ” Manilla Rope, 1 to Sin Plough Line, superior quality Milk Pans, Churns, and Buckets Baths and Sponges, of all kinds Fenders, from 5s to L 5 Fire Irons, from 5s to 50s Guns, trom 25s to L3O NEW HAMMERLESS GUNS. Revolvers, Powder, Shot, Caps, etc. Carpenters’ Tools, a fine assortment of new goods BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Pumps and Piping FURNISHING IRONMONGERY Table Cutlery an 1 Plated Goods, supe rior quality Portable Boilers Portable Forges Spales and Weights Weighing Machines Holloware, tin, tinned, and enamelled PRESERVING PANS, Copper and Enamelled Washing Machines, Wringers, and Mangles PRIZE FILTERS Gent’s Tool Chests, 56 tools Gorse Knives, Slashers, and Trimming



Business Notices. ~VTOTICE OF REMOVAL.—ET ayes & Cq. , Money Drapers, have REMOVED to BullooU’a ARCADE, aul2



E N U I N E SOLID Bargains, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, Commencing SATURDAY, JANUARY 19th, During which time all goods in stock will be sold at from TWELVE AND A HALF TO FIFTEEN PER CENT. Under usual pripe|, Dimant & Coe, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c., &c., &c. East street, Ashburton.



qpegial notice TO THE INHABITANTS OF ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. Gr. R, West and Co., MUSIC AND PIANOFORTE WAREHOUSEMEN, P HINGES STREET, DtJNEDIN, Hav® great pleasure in announcing that it is their intention to cater for the Music loving population of Ashburton in such a mamer as has never before been at tempted. | Messrs G. R. West & Co. are the Largest Direct Importers of PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, BRASS, WIND, AND STRINGED INSTRUMENTS In the Colony, and a large and varied stock of the above can always be found. Mr G. R. West, being at pvesepf in England, is shipping clivpcl to Dunedin all the' latest novelties in MU§IC ! MUSIC ! ! MUSIC !! ! And the firm respectfully solicit a call from their friends, teachers, and the public in general to inspect their magnifi cent stock of Music, personally selected. d!4



Hooks Scythes and Handles Grindstones and Fittings Hay Forks and Bakes Garden Tools, all kinds Sewing Machines, Standard Wheeler and Wilsoft Leather Belting



GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. We hold large stocks of Superior Goods, and as quality is the test of value, we do not quote prices, but we will not b undersold by any respectable house. TEA. We import this brand v Orr & Qo.y' A / DIRECT FROM CHINA, And guarantee it for Purity Strength, and flavor. On* and Co., Importers of ENGLISH AND AMERICAN HARDWARE, East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. Agents for The Australian Mercantile Union Insurance Company,



Business Notices. gPLENDID New Goods—Value SHOW OF Extraordinary, Ladies’ Boots at 4s 6d ; worth 7s 6d Gals’ Fine Kid Boots at 3a lid 1 Lot Ladies’ Costumes at 6s 6d and 8s 6d. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN ALL CLASSES OP GOODS. 1 ■ : ’ Men’s Hats from Is 6d upwards Men’s Shirts from Is 4d. ' ' 4 GREAT REDUCTIONS IN CARPETS AND FLOORCLOTHS. DRESSMAKING IS STRICTLY LOOKED AFTER, AND GOODA FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED. d2B



pHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, 188 2, THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON ! 8. W. Alcorn Having completed extensive alterations to the premises, giving greatly increase convenience to customers and facility for display of the enormous stock non* on hand respectfully solicits purchasers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, etc., TO GALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK before purchasing. DRESS DEPARTMENT. The largest stock of Plain and Fancy Dress Materials ever shown in Asbbnrion. IMPORTED DIRECT, and wonderfully cheap. Black Lustres and Mourning Goods in endless variety. MILLINERY. Our Millinery, Bonnets, and Trimmed Hats are acknowledged by competent judges (the ladies) to carry off the palm for taste, elegance, and moderate price. CLOTHING. Just arrived for the holidays, a really superb assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Tweed Suits—Trousers and Vests, Paget Coats, etc,, made to order from Colonial* made Tweeds. Cut and style perfection. HATS. Tweed, Felt, and Straw Hats —latest shapes. HABERDASHERY. White Shifts, Oxford Shirts, Havard Shirts, Shirts of all kinds ; 7 cases New Shirts direct from the manufacturers just opened. BEST VALUE in Ashburton. Hosiery, Gloves, Lace Mitts, Laces, Dress Buttons, and haberdashery goods of all kinds now in stock. UMBRELLAS. Ladies’ Silk, Durable, and Alpaca Umbrellas, from 3s to 17s 6d, just opened ; splendid value. Ladies’ Parasols, Colored Satin, pompadour, etc.,—new goods; really nice. \ . * SPECIAL NOTICE. I am clearing out my stock of Sewing Machines (Including Singer’s, Wertheim’s, and Wanzer’s) At a DISCOUNT of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT, for Cash. Everyone who wants Beat Value for Money will consult their own interests by purchasing their Drapery, Clothing, and Boots at S. W. ALCORN’S. ONE SHILLING OFF EVERY POUND PURCHASED FOR CASH. S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, Ashbueton. 1



New Turnip Seeds. have this day received, per Orient steamer Austral, a supply of the newest TURNIP SEEDS harvested in England in August last. The sample is one of the best imported. An inspection is invited. Jameson & Eoberts, nil Ashburton,



THE GREAT QUESTION— namely, Where can we get genuine Teas, and properly blended so as to secure the greatest amount pj strength and flavor— having he?n solved by Nelson, Moate and 00., $t remains only for me, aa agent, to assure that part of the public who may not have tried them that they are really what it is said they are. I have many customers who buy these Teas in packets and boxes regularly, and all seem, and many say they are, well pleased both as regards quality and price. My friends of the ungentler sex will excuse me if 1 direct the attention of the ladies to these superior Teas, because their palates, not being vititiat d by tobacco, are able to appreciate the fine aroma. For Christmas supplies see another advertisement. While wishing all my kind friends the compliments of the season, I would add that I feel grateful for the liberal support I have received since starting business, and ip future I shall do my beat to deserve the confidence of those who favor me with their orders. H. M. CABSON, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. all



Fruit for preserving.—a. w. RANDEUUbegs to announce that he has a very large stock of Rhubarb, which he can sell at the exceedingly low price of One Penny Per ft. The fruit is now remarkably fit for preserving pur poses, and intending purchasers are in vited to inspect before purchasing else where. A. W. R, guarantees that better Rhubarb, for quality, is not obtainable in Ashburton. Purchasers calling at the gardens can obtain fruit and vegetables at wholesale prices. A few tons of the best Kidney Potatoes to be sold at the gardens wholes le, and at the shop retai*. Sum mer drinks of all kinds. A large stock o j Confectionery, &c. Hot-house Grr pes.



T IMBEE, T I Timber. M B E R,



The undersigned has now in stock and to arrive— -40,000ft Best Red Pine, ex Spray 30,000 ft ~, ~ ~ ~ Agusta 30,000 ft „ ~ ~ ~ Templar 25,000 ft ~ ~ ~ ~ Kestrel 30,000 ft „ ~ ~ ~ Anna Prom Patterson’s Inlet; Also, 20,000 ft Best Match Lining', ex Torea, The WHOLE of which will be sold at cheap rates to make room for fresh ship* ment NEWJASTLE COAL , ) Always in stock ; Also, Roofing Iron Wails Fencing Wire Doors Sashes Y.D.L. Palings and Timber Baltic Deals &c., &c., &c. Alpheus Hayej, TIMBER MERCHANT; HUM SEED. GUM SR ED. It WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. From North— SHORT FIREWOOD and best Ashbnttoo, W. H. COLLINS; Manager.



Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, ASHBUBOrOV,



A. W. Randell, Right-hand Shop, Town Hall, Athburton.



Have thia day received x s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a lai&e con»ignment of new 6UM and WATTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gum, Stringy-bark Gum, Bed Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum ; Blade Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc., which they will sell at reduced prices to dear *be> lot. SEALY BROS,| Ashburton. Oct. 1881. ; -; A oil Thermal springs district.— Pamphlet containing information relative to the Sale of the Rotorua Town ship ON SALE at the Office of this Paper.