time if this reduction 'goes on. Our - Importations of foreign meat are up * wards of 606*000’ tons a year. Mr Gladstone, in the time of agricultural panic,* argued that the rapid increase of population in America would reduce exportation of itneat from that .country. The United,States number s. more. than. 55,000,000 •, inhabitants. hy. They are great, consumers of meat, and our importations from that side of the Atlantic are greatly reduced. Our Australasian colonies could supply all our needs if the trade 'could be made .. to pay. They have nearly as many flocks and .herds as the Americans, with •- only 3,000,000 of people to consume them; while the Americans number 55,000,000. Our total imports of fpr ; >ig'n meat haVe reached only 660,000 .‘ tons; the Australians could send us .. 700,000 tqns, and increase that quan tity very greatly as soon as they got a ‘ paying market. : The question of the meat,supply is full of interest to the •*" farmer and consumer of England. The ? farmer is assured of high prices here ■after, so long as our trade continues - prosperous. . ,

PUBLIC TIGER KILLING IN BATAVIA.

- Yesterday, July 2nd, says the Mat a*am,.a newspaper at Djiojakatra, there ' took place here the announced clear ' ance among the tigers belonging to His 1; Highness the, Sultan, in order to make , c - ' room for a fresh supply when the new Is.’l tiger peris will be built At about 10 ; ;km., the Sultan, the Resident Military -Commander, Assistant Resident, and X- T'other spectators appeared behind the ~ Kraton, and seated themselves in a : grand stand constructed for the purpose. Thousands of Javanese flocked to the spot to see the combats. Soon a fight between a royal tiger and a buffalo together in a pen was commenced, The tiger was several times tossed into the air and then gored to death by the buffalo, which had been made as furious as possible by peppered water, burning *. ■ nettles, and red-hot iron bars. - The ■!' combat lasted fully two hours. After -7 wards" began the rampoken, or tiger fight. ‘ On the plain alongside the Kraton stood Javanese armed with stout .-r spears fifteen to eighteen feet long, * J drawn up in rows one behind the other, farming altogether an extraordinarily .17 ’.large square. The two foremost rows lay - : kneeling, and the two hindmost stood ' erect. In the centre of this open space y were thirteen straw-roofed wooden pens, <i in each of which was a tiger. At a given signal a musical instrument dialled - the gamelan begins playing a martial air. to ..slow measure. Three tiger keepers then step out of the ranks and approach the cage. Two of them bear each a burning torch, with which they ; ' set fire to the straw. The tiger, ... brightened by the shower of sparks,) is ■ then forced out into the open space, ' - but knows not whither to turn. ; It, 1. roams about and seeks whether it can find an outlet, until it endeavors either by a desperate spring ta ; get ,aw4y oyer the human wall which keeps!it enclosed, or tries to creep through underneath. But it falls, pierced by many spears which have struck it. It utters a savage cry, which is drowned by the applause and shouts of the multitude. In silent

agony it, strikes around furiously with its mighty paws. The shafts of the ' spears-efted-'break like glass. In siich ji - cataesasingleblowmight cost the life aj f Ojf any unfortunate within reach of'its i /<laws. .It is afterwards killed in due " form. ■ ■ The scene took place in the ssame , way thirteen times successively with as many tigers, the festivity closing ' =at 2,'p.m.' ’ Only a few accidents oc ‘ , jcurred. ; Ope soldier, by ilhluck, re fceiyed a spear thrust when combating “T with a tiger, and; was severely wounded ™ in'the - leg,' A native received a bite when one of the tigers broke through the.scjdare, and ‘was' killed outside it, f r , jifter causing great commotion among ■/_, the spectators. ■ An affecting scene pre ,ir seated was that .of. a large tigress bring v> ing- forth a cub while she was being

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pMttrraaX tulegbams-—copyright.] . Monetary and Commercial. >■ ajsi? - • London, Jan. 16. . 99%- New Zealand se- per cent io-40 Loan, isMatos Five per cent 1889 Loan, vigour and a half per cent 1879-1904 v Colonial breadstuff's are ./’Adelaide wheat, ex store, 44% to. 475.1. Adelaide flour, ex fc-jfJßeat beef,;43sbest mutton, 455. : .The Home Mails. ■ - mails.via .Suez and left^Mefboume on Dc ddivdtefd here to-day.. T&a"Victorian ‘ Loan. : Jan. 17, '• evening, amount subscribed for the vidonan h loan was L 600,000. The wMte,a<^drilay» ■, i Mask Murderers. I si•-Other- prisoners, convicted for the were executed

ler of Deputies this liras diawn to a mani en plawfded through jjr by Prince. Jerome qh fie Renounced the claimed the* right Id ial'title; ’Government matter was’ One _ re- j te repressive action, pulsion from ‘‘France ddiscussion followed, ras ultimately carried itisto’ Manifesto, -•. 1 Pabis, Jau. 17. m! tha! Prince Jerome itt the ordinary man that the, resolution of Deputies for, the expul members of the Bo.ne »r France will be com ny for Egypt- ■RMM rDfa'Serin has recently, had uhdei the question of estab form, of self-go in:Egypt, and has npw; made |o -the Egyptian* Council o the establishment o

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[rBUTBR’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] The Grain Market. Melbourne, Yesterday. Wheat—Shipping, is firm, at 4s rod; malting barley is strong, at 4s 6d, an advance of 3d upon last week’s price. New Zealand oats are firm, at 3s 3d to 3s 8d for feeding, and 3s 8d to 4s for milling qualities. The Wool Sales At the wool sale to-day Messrs Goldsborough and Co., Limited, sold 1,500 bales. Full prices were realised. Greasy wool brought up to i2j4d, and scoured up to 21 [Received Jan. 18, 12.41 p.m.] Intercolonial Conference. Melbourne, To-day. Sir Thomas Mcllraith, Premier of Queensland, is noyr here, and it is ex pected that he will discuss certain ques tions of common interest with Sir Bryan O’Loghlen and Mr Bray, Premier of South Australia. The English Cricketers. The international cricket match will commence here to-morrow. Morley will play for the English team.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association,] A Good Dividend.

Auckland, To-day. The Union Sash and Door Company’s annual balance-sheet shows a profit of L 28,313, which, with the balance, leaves L 33,130 available for dividend. A divi dend equal to 20 per cent, per annum is payable as from the Ist January. Arrival of a Man-of-War

H.M.S. Lark arrived here to-day from Sydney after a voyage of 21 days. A New Music Hall. New Plymouth, To-day.'

The new hall was opened last night, fully a thousand people being present. The Mayor made a short speech, and was followed by Mr Parris. The Philhar monic Society performed “ Elijah,” with great success. The interior of the build ing is very handsome. The stage is 48ft wide by 30ft deep. The opening in the proscenium is 24ft wide by 20ft in height. The hall is seated in a comfortable style, and the acoustic properties are perfect. “ Haywood’s All-star Novelty Company” open in it on Friday. The Collingwood Mines. . Wellington, To-day.

Information has been received here from Collingwood that the Golden Ridge had cleared up one hundred and sixty-two ounces of retorted gold from seventy-two tons. A dividend of sixpence per share was declared. The mine is rsported to be looking well. The San Francisco Mail Service.

Messrs Gamble and Ormshead, repre sentatives the Pacific Mail Company, had an interview with the Premier this morn ing regarding the renewal of the San Francisco mail service. Nothing, how ever, can be done until it is ascertained whether the New South Wales Govern ment are willing to commence negotia tions. A cable has been sent to the latter asking what they intend to do in the matter.

A Deserving Hero. —Among the long Hat of recommendations for decorations and promotions given in Sir Garnet Wolse ley’s despatch of Oct. 24 we miss one name (says Land cmd Water). Sir Archibald Alison receives high praise, most richiy deserved, for the gallantry with which he led the Highland Brigade at Tel-el-Kebir, but the equally distinguished conduct of Private Juno has been overlooked. And who is Private Juno? An old Irish setter belonging to that splendid regiment the Ist Battalion Gordon Highlanders. And what did Private Juno do that her name deserves public record ? This : she bravely “ rushed ” the entrenchments at the head of the Highlanders, and displayed a cool ness inside and a courage which elicited universal applause, no more minding the rain of bullets than if she were out snipe shooting. Whether she tackled the enemy we do not know ; the rest we can vouch for.. But even if her teeth did not meet in any,Egyptian leg, her appearance must have spread consternation in the rebel ranks. Here, they thought, no doubt, was one of the “ 2,000 bloodhounds ” which Sir Garnet Wolseley was credited with keeping in reserve, and the dauntless pluck exhibited by Juno must have duly impressed upon their timid minds the awful consequence which would befall them if they waited for the arrival of her 1,999 canine comrades. They did not wait, but bolted for their lives, with Pri vate Juno merrily snapping at their heels, and as the wave of war rolled forward this glorious dog swept ever on its crest until its force was spent, and the Egyptian army was likewise spent. Such, then, was the gallant achievement which has endeared Private Juno to the Gordon Highlanders for ever. She was sufficiently dear to them previously, having long been a pet of the regiment. . . . A silver collar with Tehel-Kebir inserted on it would not cost much, and should any of our readers feel inclined to give a trifle towards this object we shall be happy to receive and acknowledge their donations.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1883.



New Advertisements. -• • ' ■ A SPECIAL ENTRY TOR SATURDAY, 20th JANUARY, 1883. Messrs matson, cox, & co. have received instructions 10 SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT Tatteraalls’, West street, Ashburton, ON SATURDAY, 20th JANUARY, 1883, 0 Draught HORSES 1 Osborne REAPER and BINDER, in good order. The property of a contractor relinquishing business. Sale at 11.30. NO RESERVE. HI MATSON, COX & CO.. Ashburton county council. DOG COLLARS EOR 1883. Notice is hereby given that the follow ing Persons have been APPOINTED DOG REGISTRARS for 1883 for the Districts set forth opposite their names. Collars can be Obtained at the Registra tion offices hereinafter mentioned . The name of the Dog Registrar for Mount Somers District and Office of Registration will appear in a future advertisement. As provided by Section 2 of the Dog •Registration Act, 1882, the County Coun cil notifies that the fee to be paid for the registration of any dog is 10a, By order, F. MAIN WARING, , Clerk, Ashburton, January 17th, 1883. 109



WANTED KNOWN —That lam sel ling Venus Nailrod at 6s per lb. J 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



Public Notices. * SHBURTON 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. By order. . J, WARD, 81 Manager. Ashburton building SOCIETY. PERMAN ENT & INVESTMENT 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. -a /r.R, F. G. THOMAS, Sueoeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given. au2l N O T I C E. I hereby authorise Mr J. M. REID, of Tinwald, to collect and receive all accounts due to me, whose receipt is a BuJScient guarantee. GEORGE GRANT, Tinwald, Jan. 16, 188 S. In reference to the above, all Ac counts must be paid to me on or before the Ist of February, 1883. JOHN M. REID, 107 Tinwald. N o T C E. Mr L. H. WILKINS is authorised to Collect Subscriptions and Canvass on account of The Ashbukton Guakdian. gj W. H. ZOUOH.



TOWN EDITION. tissued at 4.30 *>.«».] New ’ Advertisements. WANTED— A strong LAD for the Cabinet-making. Apply, J. Meech, Burnett street. 113 fJ\OWN HALJj—TO-NIGHT. ■*"PROFESSOR FRASER’S Great lecture, “THE LIVING TEMPLE." Commence, 8 p. m. prompt. Admission—Free. 112 TTNITED ANCIENT ORDER j. U ... . OF DRUIDS. The Opening OF THE STAR OF ASHBURTON LODGE In connection with the above Order will take place on MONDAY EVENING, 22sd Inst., At 8 o’clock p.m., AT TAB ASHBURTON HOTEL, On which occasion all intending members are expected to be present. Those persons who have their intention and those who wish to join are rerespeotfully invited to be present at 7 f o’clock, so that they may he examined by ; the Doctor. Any person can be examined before, the said date by obtaining from the ; Secretary the, necessary form, thereby j. ' saving a great Aial of time and trouble, f ; wIILIAM. S^iTjCH, IXO Secretary pro



Barristers, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, ARBISTER AND SOLOITIOR, HE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED 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 j than any other Journal. The Ashburton Guardian circulates largely ip the Town-and Suburbs, and also in Rakaia, Chejdspy, Seafield, Meth ven, Alford Forest, Mount Somers, Wakanui, Longbeach, Ashburton Forks, Tinwald, "Winslow, Waterton, an every part of the County of Ashburton within the reach of postal communicat thus being the best genet al 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 (Is j6d per quarter, postage .extra. ea&T street. 45



T. Bullock. S TURD AY, JANUARY 20ih. SPECIAL ENTRY ' __ MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from J. G. Restell, Esq.,, SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, On the above date — A PAIR of CREAM-COLORED PONIES, 5 years old, broken to saddle and harness. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 68 Auctioneer. T. Bullock, AUCTIONEER, ESTATE XX AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashburton. A UOTIONEE R’S NOTICE. In future my SATURDAY’S SALES will Commence at 1 o’clock instead of 1.30. T. BULLOCK. IMPROVED FREEHOLD FARM, of 123 Acres, well watered, FOR SALE by private treaty, situated near the Hinds, together with interest in lea e of 150 acres 1 rood 25 perches. Improve ments consist of a comfortable Wooden House, of 5 rooms, 4 stsilled 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 lars, apply to T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



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



rp o l SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to T . T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—Commodious SHOP in East street, now in occupation of Mr J. W. Hayes. Possession to be given on 2nd January, Mr Hayes removing to his new premises at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK. FOR 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. OR SALE—A comfortable COTTAGE ’ of 5 Rooms, together with a Quarter Acre Section, situated at Hampstead, near the Wakanui road, lately in occupation of Mr Wm. Johns. Liberal terms 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. TTIOR SALE, CHEAP—CHAFF-CUT gi TER, together with Horse-power, bv Andrews and Beavans. , T. BULLOCK.



TO FARMERS.-FOR SALE, at a very low price, COMBINE and 8-horso-power ENGINE. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—at a very Low Rental —a COTTAGE of Five Rooms, situated at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. npo LET—A Six-roomed HOUSE in X Tancred street, lately in the occu pation of Mr McGregor. F T. BULLOCK. Conveyances. LONGBEACH ROYAL MAIL COACH Leaves Longbeach for Ashburton daily (Sundays excepted) at 7.30 a. m., Waterton 8.10 a.m., Ashton 8.25 a.m., Wheatstone 8.45 a.m., arriving at Ashburton in time for the 10.24 express from Christchurch to Timaru. The coach leaves Shearman s Somerset Hotel, Ashburton, at 4,50 p.m., arriving at Longbeach at 7.30 p.m. Parcels or orders left at any of the above places wi'l receive strict attention Fares—Through single fares, 5s ; return same day, Bs. W. E. BOND, Proprietor, 427 c Longbeach. TIN WALD AND MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY. MOUNT SOMERS AND ANAMA ROYAL MAIL COACH. This Coach leaves Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Anama Railway Station, at 7.30 a.m. and 5.35 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturdayj returning to Mount Somers •on the arrival of each train. Parcels and Luggage punctually attended to. Single fares, ?s ; return, 3s. n JOHN HOOD.



For (Sale. N D E R TWINE. AND BINDER WIRE, PJR SALE, At Lowest current rates. JAMESON and ROBERTS, Ashburton. JP* O R S 1 A L E. A 5-Roomed 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 £-Acre, situate in Hampstead, East Town Belt. A 3-Roomed HOUSE and 2-Roomed LEAN-TO, corner of Moore and William streets. 150 ApRES, miles from the Hinds Railway Station ; in crop; with water race. . The above properties will be sold cheap. C. B. M. BRAESON, General Agent, East street. For s a le 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 gO I L FOR SALE. About 100 LOADS, in large or small quantities. Apply at once, 106 JAMESON & ROBERTS. Business Notices. ’VfOTICE OP REMOVAL. — Hates & 1 Co., Ready Money Drapers, have REMOVED to Bullock’s ARCADE. aul2 ■fjl H E' H A R V E S T. OWNERS of THRESHING MA CHINES are reminded that Receipt and Delivery Books for Machines are printed expeditiously and cheaply at the Office of this Paper, next Tattersall’s, West street, Ashburton. 83



0 T I c E. The undersigned desires to notify to Tinwald residents and others that he has RE-OPENED the STORE formerly in the occupation of Mr 0. Jephson, where he intends keeping a Well-selected Stock of Groceries, Drapery, etc. Carts will run through the district daily, and all orders promptly attended to. JAMES GUDSELL, 47 Proprietor,



rjl INW AL D STORE. •, ; , NOTICE. .-The TIN WALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management of Mr W. BIGGS, and . Customers will be attended to as formerly. 23d



ENGINE SOLID Bargains, FOR one month only, Commencing SATURDAY, JANUARY 13th, During which time all goods in stock will bo sold at from ' TWELVE AND A HALF TO FIFTEEN PER CENT. Under usual prices, Dimant & Coe, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c., Ac., &c. East street, Ashburton.



IMBUE, TIMBER, Timber. The undersigned has now iri 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 From Patterson’s Inlet; Also, 20,000 ft Best Match Lining, ex Torea, From North — The WHOLE of which will be sold at cheap rates to make room for fresh ship ment. : ' SHORT FIREWOOD and beat NEWCASTLE COAL Always in stock ; Alpheus Hayeu, TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, 6 o Manager. jq- O T I 0 E. I Joseph Clark, GRAIN MERCHANT, Opposite Bank of Australasia. JUST LANDING— NEW CLOVER SEEDS. 1920 “DALL PROGRAMME CARDS in 1) very neat styles, with Pencils and ‘ Ribbons, printed at the GuaEDian Office, W>wt street. >



0 T 1 0 TO PASSENGERS. E The Ooach to fhacroft will be DIS CONTINUED until further notice, on account of bad roads, and the Mail w be carried on a pack-horse. A. JACKSON, 2V7e Proprietor. Publications. PUBLICATIONS. The following Government Publica tions. with others, can be obtained at the ‘ Offipe of thip Paper , , | ' Education Act Railway Tariff (revised) Crown Lands Guide Fencing Act Regulation of Local Elections Act Public Libraries Act? Conipanics Act - Acts Relating to Agriculture , Etc., Etc. i



Business Noticed. BON. MONGER Y. Ironmongery. We have lately ADDED TO OUR STOCKS LARGE QUANTITIES OF English and American FROM LONDON. Ex Amy Maine, FROM LIVERPOOL. Cilver Lining, FROM NEW YORK. And to arrive, Triton, FROM LONDON ; and Pio FROM NEW YORK. The following are a me of the lines lately imported, which we are selling at LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES— BINDING WIRE. “ WHITE CROSS SOFT STEEL, Acknowledged 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. Galvanised Iron, 5 to 10 feet Sheet Lead, 3£ to 51bs ; Sheet Zinc, plain and perforated Fencing Wire, 2 and 4 barb „ . plain. Nos. 8,9, and 10 ..Fencing Staples, IJ, : 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 Eubank’s Nails, 2 to 7in Wire Netting, £ to 2in mesh ‘



BICYCLES, ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS. Bar and Sh- et Iron Files a.nd Rasps, all kinds Horse Nails, 7 to 14 Bolts and Nuts, all sßes Ranges, Colonial and English Grates, ground fronts and common Lamps, in great van. ty, from 2s 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, fiom 5s to L 5 Fire Irons, from 5s to 50s Guns, from 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 Scales 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, 6fl tools Gorge Knives, Slashers, and Trimming Hooks Scythes and Handles Grindstones and Fittings Hay Forks and Bakes Garden Tools, all kinds Sewing Machines, Standard and Wheeler and Wilson Leather Belting



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 & Roberts, nil Ashburton,



GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS, We hold largo 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. DIRECT FROM CHINA, \ And guarantee it for Purity Strength, and flavor. On* and Co., Importers of ENGLISH A NP AMERICAN HARDWARE, East and Tapered streets, Ashburton. Agents for The Australian Mercantile Union Insurance Company, • TEA We import this brand



THE GREAT QUESTlON—namely, Where can we gat genuine Teas, and properly blended so as to secure the greatest amount of strength and flavor— having been solved by Nelson, Moate and Co., it remains only for me, as 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 I 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 1 have received since starting business, and in future I shall do my best 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, sll



Fruit for preserving.— a. w. RANDELL begs to announce that be has a very large stock of Rhubarb, which he can sell at the exceedingly low price of One Penny Per R}. 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 Ashbuiton. Purchasers calling at the gardens can obtain fruit and vegetables at wholesale prices. A few tons of the best Kidnej Potatoes to be sold at the gardens wholes de, and at the retail. Sum mer drinks of a,U Ifinfis. A large stock o Confectionery, &q. Hot-house Grxpea. i A, W. Bai^dell, Right-band Shop, Town Rail, Ashburton.



Business Notices. 1 PLENDID S H 0 W O- F New Goods —Value Extraordinary.^ Ladies’ Boots at 4s GJ ; worth 7s 6d Girls’ Fine Kid Bools at 3a lid 1 Lot Ladies' Costumes at 6s 6d and 8s 6d. ■ SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN ALL CLASSES OF GOODS. , ■ i 'A Men’s Hats from Is 6d upwards -. Men’s Shirts from Is 4d. ’* C GREAT REDUCTIONS IN CARPETS AND FLOORCLOTHS. DRESSMAKING IS STRICTLY LOOKED AFTER, AND GOOD FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED. 1123 HRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, 18 82. THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON ! 8. W. Alcom Having completed extensive alterations to the premises, giving greatly increase convenience to customers and facility for display of the enormous stock now on hand* respectfully solicits purchasers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, etc., TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK before purchasing. DRESS DEPARTMENT. 1 The largest stock of Plain and Fancy Dress Materials ever shown in Ashburton. 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 ta-ite, 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. Cat and style perfection. HATS. Tweed, Felt, and Straw Hats—latest shapes. HABERDASHERY. White Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Havard Shirts, .Shirts of all kinds ; 7 cases New Shirts direct from the manufacturers just opened. 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 NO TIC E. I am clearing out my stock of Sewing Machines (Including Singer’s, Wertheim’a, and Wanzer’s) At a DISCOUNT of TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT, for Cash.



Everyone who wants Best Value for Money will consult their own purchasing their Drapery, Clothing, and Boots at S. W. ALCORN’S. ONE SHILLING OFF EVERY POUND PURCHASED FOR CASH, S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, Ashbukton. interestiby "«S



vvflv ir u.t Q_UM SEED. GUM SEED. WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashbubtok, Have this day received x s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart. a lai;.e consignment of new GUM and W ATTLE SEEDS,-- in cluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gum, Stringy-bark Gum, Bed Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum ; Black Wattle, Silver '.'i at tie, etc., which they will sell at eeduc d peices to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., ’ Ashburton. Oct. 1881. -50 11 W. H. GUNDRY, , Estate & station agil.:t, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT ... EAST STREET, ASHBURTON H*S ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes ■ 1 Turnip, Clover, and Gorse Seeds, Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil ■Raddle lampblack, Ac., Ac. COAL AND. "FIREWOOD* ■ . AuENTFOU ■ ' AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIBS & MARINE" INJ SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. P O P. S A L ■''* E Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, 80110 Block, East Town Belt. Cheap.. Tens easy W. H. GUNDRY M ONEY TO LIND On approved Freehold security Is various sums, at lowest cdrreD’* ■'fates Apply to W. H. Gtmdry, 1 ■LICENSED LAND BRO B (under the Lana Transfer