in widening and otherwise improving the Canal. The works are to commence at once. The Czar of Russia has dismissed the Secret Society guard by which he has been surrounded, and has discontinued many • precautions which he has hitherto taken to frustrate the designs of the Nihilists. Sir O. Dilke, the new President of the Local Government Board, is at present at Nice, whither he has gone to attend the - second funeral of the late M. Gambetta, whose remains are to be finally interred there to-morrow. The Russian advance in Central Asia is ' still strenuously resented by the inhabi tants, and it is now reported that the people Of Merv have murdered a Russian surveyor and three Cossacks in his em ploy. Sir S. Samuel, Agent-General of New South Wales, has been presented with a handsome souvenir by colonists and others resident in London, as a mark of their satisfaction at his recent elevation to knighthood. The produce of the French vintage of 1882- shows a decrease on that of the pre vious-year of 3,000,000 hectolitres. Since the death of the late M. Gambetta dissensions have sprung up in the ranks of his followers, and it is believed that a general disruption of his party is likely to take place. It is reported that the French Govern ment are about to dispatch reinforcements of troops to Natal, in view of the generally unsettled state of South Africa. A" Socialist agitation of an alarming character has sprung up in Rome, with ramifications throughout Italy. The Go vernment have determined to take strin gent measures fer the suppression of the organisation, and wholesale arrests are being made in consequence. The widow of the late General Chanzy has -been granted an annual pension of 12,000 francs by the French Government. A; number of laborers in Connaught have applied for Government aid to enable • them to emigrate to Queensland. The United States Congress has reversed the jdecLicn arrived at a short time ago in ' favor of the abolition of a portion of the protective daties previously in force.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, Jan, 16. The claims of the medical men for com pensation for services in the late smallpox ■care at Hamilton have been dealt with by the Board. Dr Wilson’s claim «f L 565 has been reduced to LIOO. Dr Browne’s from L2lO to LISO. Dr Plummer’s from L 167 10s to LI2O. The Creawick inquiry is still proceed ing. Mr Stewart, Inspector of Mines, has-stated that all the precautions de manded by the law had been t ikon by the owners and managers of the New Austral asian Mine, but it. seems pretty clear from the evidence that the plans were incorrect. The Police Commission have concluded their labors, and presented their report, which contains sweeping charges against the detective force in particular. The Prega, however, are of opinion that the report is not very reliable, as the Com mission in all cases place great confidence on .'the evidence of criminals, much of which is untrustworthy and exaggerated. One point of the report, however, meets with general approval, namely, the unde sirability of employing criminals in the detection of crime, unless when really ne cessary. Mr Jeremiah Dwyer died on Monday. He was a* well-known barrister, and at one time was a member of the Assembly. The threatened strike of bakers is caus ing a good deal of attention, but it is hoped that negotiations may avert the ne cessity of a strike. The assault at arms in the Town Hall was well attended, all the leading athletes ♦airing part. There is a good surplus for the Creawick fund. The heat has been very excessive the last few days. The registered heat in Bourke street has been 112 in the shade and 165 in the sun. ' • Sydney, Jan. 16. The defeat of Mr Copeland, the Minis ter-of Works, by Mr Mitchell has caused some surprise. It is stated that he will probably stand for East Sydney if Mr McUhene chooses to sit for the Upper Hunter. The Marine Board has commenced an inquiry on the collision between the Kem bla and the Bosedale. The evidence is conflicting regarding the action of the captain of the latter in not waiting to render assistance. The,inquiry has been adjourned. The National Shipwreck Society has granted L 327 to the widow of Captain ManU, drowned in the steamer New Eng land., The Society has also decided to present Mr Lemaire, Chief Engineer of New England, and the crew of the schooner C. Walker with gold medals in recognition of their bravery.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

[bXCTBB’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] The Premier’s Health. » ■ London, Jan. 22. •Recent telegrams from Cannes state that Mr Gladstone’s health has been benefited by his visit to South France, and it continues to improve. The Loss of the Oimbria. The latest intelligence from Hamburg reports that only sixty-seven of the Cim bria’s passengers have yet reached land. No further information has been ob tained regarding the remaining 423 persons who were on board at the time the. vessel sank. The Prince of Wales. ■ It is reported that the Prince of ' Wales will visit Canada in March. France and Egypt. <o* Paris, Jan. 20. The French Government have ad dressed a communication to the Great - Powers on the subject of the circular of the Engiish Government explaining . its intentions with regard to Egypt. ’ The French Government protests ■< against the proposals of. England, but ’the protest is couched in moderate EMtema,

AUSTRALIAN.

-1 7 [itOtlft*! TitoEOBiMB—COrYBIGHT.] V*■ '* [Received Jan. 23, 12.45 p.ra.] p.ftfL- r. r A Quick Passage. Sydney, To-oay. _ ■'-j Arrived — Last evening, steamship I, :from Wellington, after a passage of four days and six A Project Abandoned. Government has decided to ■ the project for the construe a bridge from Sydney to the bore.; 1 . , ;■ A Hissing Vessel.- Melboobhe, To-day,' .fears are entertained for the rttie brig Louisa, which lef :onv December 16 for , Mel and has, not since been heard Despatch has beer Ifrel' islands in Bass’ Straits ii

TELEGRAMS.

" P (niB T ?BXSS ASSOCIATION.! iwig.: ■■}■ jfwi Hamilton Case. BBKLiirj ‘SirJflTAuckland, To-day. Hamilton murder case was con- MwKwptwyi’ait JSajpieme Court to-day. De

s tective Strathern was examined, and in t the course of his evidence he sought to produce letters from Robert Nelson, Mrs ) Hamilton’s brother, to Priestly, but the i Judge ruled them inadmissible, and they T were not produced. At the Police Court ► a notice of intention to produce had been previously given. » Fatal Accidents, t Havelock, Yesterday. * Thomas Mayer was working at Moun , tain Creek in a gravel pit, when a fall of I earth covered him. He is believed to be seriously injured. Another man named i William Davis fe l from a stringer bridge at Deep Creek about 80ft; he is still i alive. Havelock, To-day. Maher, who was injured by a fall of earth at Mountain Camp Creek, died last night at 10 o’clock. Wm. Davis, who was injured yesterday by falling through a bridge, died at 3 o’clock this morning. Sporting. Wellington, To-day. Mr Allan M'Lean’s mare Louie was ac cidently omitted from the nominations for the Wellington Racing Club Handicap. Mr Hately has accepted the position of handicapper for the coming meeting. An Arrest. Nelson, To day. A young man named T. H. Ligbtba-jd was arrested here on his arrival from Wanganui on account of a threatening telegram sent by him to his father. A loaded revolver was found in his trunk. The Weather. The heat here yesterday was very op pressive, being 125 degrees in the sun. A Qood ldea. At the Educational Committee meeting of householders, it was resolved that evening schools for youths who have left school should be provided.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1883.

Thermal springs district— Pamphlet containing information relative to the Sa’e of the Rotorua Town* ehip ON SALE at the Office of thiePapaCt



An Ohio man, who would probably have no objection to serve on the commission, has sent the President a plan for the sup pression of “ pohgomy in Eutaw.” The Committee appointed to elect a Bishop for Sydney has commenced its sit tings. It has invited the Bishops of Aus tralia and Tasmania to assist in the choice.



Tenders. rjl END ER S WANTED. For PULLING about 8 Acres Linseed. Tenders to close on THURSDAY, 25th iust. DUDLEY & NORTHEY, 129 Ashburton. Public Notices. ASBBURTON 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 HO each, fully paid up. Bor further particu lars apply to the Manager. By order. J. WARD, 81 Manager. ASBBURTON HIGH SCHOOL BOAI-D. The Ashburton High School will RE OPEN for the First Term on THURS DAY, Ist February, 1883. For further particulars apply tothe Head Master, or to



TOWN EDITION. C lssued ai 4.30 p.r/..] New Advertisements- WANTED KNOWN —Mrs Hodge, Dressmaker, Tancred street, has just received a supply of American DOMESTIC PATT ERN S of latest fashion. ove, Courtship, & Marriage,” he TOWN HALL, on WED NESDAT NIGHT, at 8 p.m. Full of fun and useful hints. To conclude with phrenological descriptions of ladies and gentlemen, and suitable partners. Ad mission, 2s chairs; all other seats, la. iROFESSOR FRASER’S last lecture, Leaving Ashburton shortly. 138



New Advertisements. General drafting this week at the Rangitata Station. All Mieep not claimed will bj taken to the pound. CRUSHED OLD OATS, 2a 9d per Bushel. NEW OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. CORNSACKS, at market rates. BRAN, SHARPS, &c. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashbijexon and Tinwalb. o 5 FOR SALE CHEAP 1 second-hand Three-horse DRAY; also, 1 Deering TWINE BINDER in good repair. 139 ARCH. McCOLL. OR SALE From this date— -137 T. BULLOCK.



W' ANTED KNOWN—That lam sel ling Venus Naiirod at 6s per lb.; Venus Twist, 5s Cd 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



UNDER BILL OF SALE. SATURDAY, 27th JANUARY, 1883. Messrs matson, cox, & co. have received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AX Tattersalls’, West street, Ashburton, ON SATURDAY, 27th JANUARY, 1883, 7 DRAUGHT HORSES, thoroughly staunch and sound, which, as a team, cannot be beaten for pulling in Canterbury, Also, Dray and Frame Extra strong Double-furrow Plough Swingletrees Implements Sundries, etc., etc. After which we shall hold our usual sale op Horses, Cattle Pigs, Poultry Produce, etc. Sale at 11.30. 135 MATSON, COX & CO. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26ra. 2 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Trustee in the Estate of James Bradley, to Sell by Public Auction, on the premises, corner of Moore and Park streets, 1 DERRICK I GRINDSTONE 2 Tons Malvern COAL SCAFFOLDING POLES Planks, Ropes Boilers, Pitch And a quantity of Building Material. 2 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 139 Auctioneer,



F. MAIN WARING, Secretary. 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. J~N BANKRUPTCY. All Creditors in the Estate of WHj- LIAM BROWN, of Ashburton, contrac tor, a debtor, are requested to MEET at my office on WEDNESDAY Evening, January 24th, at 8 o’clock. W. H. ZOUCH, 132 Trustee. JJ- O T I C E. If all ACCOUNTS due to me in the South Bakaia district be not paid to my Agent, Mr L. Oxley, Rakaia, before January 31st, 1883, the same will be sued for without further notice. W. H. GAZE, M.D., Southbridge. Dec. 23,1882. d 23 For Sale. •pINDEB TWINE. AEJP BINDER WIRE, FOR SALE, At Lowest current rates. JAMESON and ROBERTS, Ashburton. OR 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-Roomed HOUSE and 2-Roomed LEAN-TO, corner of Moore and William streets. 150 ACRES, 1| miles from the Hinds Railway Station ; in crop, with water race. The above properties will be sold cheap. C. B. M. BRANSON, General Agent, East street.



BANKRUPT STOCK. SATURDAY, 27th JANUARY. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by 1 the trustees in the estate of W. H. I Gundry, will sell by Public Auction, at his rooms— 1 29 Boxes Tea I Box Raddle 1 12 Pairs Shears 2 Bags Rape 2 Bags White Turnip \ Bag Clover i )> » 2 Boxes Castor Oil Sieves, Shovel, etc. ’* Also, 5 Shares Temperance Hall, Tinwald 2 ~ Ashburton Athletic Associa tion ALFRED HARRISON, 136 Auctioneer. NEWS FOR FARMERS. SCARCITY OF BINDING TWINE OYER. The undersigned have much pleasure in informing the Farmers that they have now a good supply of Binding Twine. Those in want of any had better apply at once. 136 FRTEDLANDER BROS. "It yf"R. F, G. THOMAS, Sumeon * Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON bn FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 26th and 27th inst., and may be consulted - at Mr Quill’s Hotel



OR SALE. OATEN SHEAF Chaff. JAMESON AND ROBERTS. 101



rpHE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ash tJorton 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, j The Ashburton Guardian circulates largely in the Town and Suburbs, and also in Rakaia, Chertsey, 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 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 6s 6d per quarter, postage extra.



W. P. Allen. W. F. Allen, Auctioneer, stock, station, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burnett street, Ashburton. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, and General Pro duce, held every SATURDAY, commenc ing at 11.30 sharp. Special Sales conducted in Town or Country. Valuations made. FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock at tended at the Public Yards. W. F. ALL EN, Auctioneer. n 29 Matson. Cox, and Co. -]4,rATSON, COX & CO. have for SALE 1\ j upon reasonable terms, the follow ing Properties, besides others too numer ous to particula' ise : Acres Ashburton, just outuide the Belt, well watered, fenced, and in grass 13 Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered, fenced, and in grass 3£ Alford Forest, improved ... ... 2,400 Alford Forest, unimproved ... 20 Chertsey, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ... 124 Chertsey, improved, plenty of water, large portion in crop ... 397 Dromore, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ... 440 Dromore, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ... 4,000 Dunsandel, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ... 1,500 Hinds, improved, plenty of water 200 Geraldine, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ... 220 Geraldine, improved ... ... 300 Kakahu, improved... ... ... 895 Kirwee, improved ... ... ... 1,087 Mayfield, improved ... ... 220 Shepherd’s Bush, unimproved ... 100 Seafield, improved... ... ... 387 Seafield, improved... ... ... 264 Prebbleton, improved ... ... 238 Timaru, improved 2,000 Tinwald, improved ... ... 114 Wakanui, improved ... ... 400 Wakanui, improved ... ... 6 Wakanui, improved ... ... 100 Waikari, improved ... • ... 1,300 Waterloo, improved 370 Waterloo, improved ... ... 237 Rangitata, improved ... ... 380 Wakanui, improved 222 Temuka, improved ... ... 800 Rangitata, fenced 940 Yaletta, unimproved ... ... 317 Wakanui road, thoroughly im proved ... ... ... ... 94 Hinds, improved 600 Wesierfield Mill; Shop and Dwelling in Chertsey ; Sections in Ashburton, Hinds, Chertsey, WatorUn, Papanui, Rakaia, Prebbleton, etc.; Improved sec tions in Ashburton and Tinwald.



Terms easy. 9d MATSON, COX & CO. Matson, Cox & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on 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 SEEDS of all descriptions. MANGOLDS, &c. CLOVER. SEEDS of a]l 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 SALE? £ or the HOME MARKET.



T. Bullock. T. Bullock, UCTIO-NEER, ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. B A Z A A K, BURNETT STREET, AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE, In future my SATURDAY’S SALES will Commence at 1 o’clock instead of 1.30. MPROYED FREEHOLD FARM, of 1 123 Acres, well watered, FOR SALE 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 ®f 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 Ashburton. T. BULLOCK.



T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. M 0 JI , E y - Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK. n O E T . 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 now premises at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK. Jtj 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.



LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Mape on Consignment*. 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 he held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at ASHBURTON YARDS On TUESDAY, JAN. 30. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Asbcubtqn. s 30 THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day •, •7 s, up to the hour of going to press. This is , better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



FOR SALE—A comfortable COTTAGE of 5 Rooms, together with a Quarter Acre Section,situated at Hampstead, near the Wakanui road, lately in occupation of Mr Win. Johns. Liberal terms of 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 able, lately in occupation of Mr Donald Stewart. T. BULLOCK. OR SALE, CHEAP-CHAFF-CUT 'JER, together with Horse-power, by Andrews and Beavans. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS.-FOR SALE, at a very low price, COMBINE and 8-horse-power ENGINE. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—at a very Low Rental—a COTTAGE of Five Rooms, situated at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—A Six-roomed HOUSE in Tancred street, lately in the occu pation of Mr McGregor. T. BULLOCK. Barristers, Solicitors, &c. B C. W. Purnell, ARRISIER AND SOLCITIOR, EAST STREET. 45 i iiiriMim Business Notices. -VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. — Bayes & i3l Co., Ready Money Drapers, have REMOVED to Bullock’s ARCADE. au!2 James Gudsell BEGS to intimate to the residents of Tinwald and the surrounding dis tricts that he has OPENED the old POST - OFFICE STORE, under the management of Mr J. M. Reid, where his friends may rely on receiving every attention. Sole Agent at Tinwald for Nelson, Moate, and Co.’s celebrated Gold Medal Pure Blended Teas. Carts run daily through the district. 47 JAMES GUDSELL.



o 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. WANTED NOW— Grass Seed, Grain, Etc., Etc. 122



ENUINE SOLID Bargains, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, Commencing SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 th, During which time all goods in stock will be sold at from TWELVE AND A HALF TO FIFTEEN PER CENT. Under usua 1 - prices. Dimant & Coe, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &c., &c., A’C. East street, Ashburton.



Business Notices. IRONMONGERY. Ironmongery. We have lately ADDED TO OUR STOCKS LARGE QUANTITIES OF English and American HARDWARE, Ex Rangitikei Rakaia Thorne City of Bombay Lurline Horsa FROM Ex Lutterworth Coryphin Pleiades Wairoa Wa'mate Hurunui LONDON. Ex Amv Maine, FROM LIVERPOOL. Silver 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, 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, beat 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 f iles and Rasps, all kinds Horse Nails, 7 to 14 Bolts and Nuts, all Ranges, Colonial and English Grates, ground fronts and common Lamps, in great variety, from 2s 6d to 60s Lawn Mowers —“ The Easy ” Manilla Rope, I to 3in 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 60s 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, 56 tools Gorse Knives, Slashers, and Trimmini ' Hooks Scythes and Handles Grindstones and Fittings Hay Forks and Rakes Garden Tools, all kinds Sewing Machines, Standard and Wheeler and Wilsoq 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. DIRECT FROM CHINA, And guarantee it for Purity Strength, and flavor. Importers of ENGLISH AND AMERICAN HARDWARE, East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. Agents for The Australian Mercantile Union Insurance Company, TEA. We import this brand '/ Orr and Go., d 22



New Turnip Seeds. ■yyE 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 Ashsukxon,



THE GREAT QUESTION— 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, Moateand Co,, it remains only for me, as agent, to assure (hat 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 he has a very large stook of Rhubarb, which he can sell at the exceedingly low price of One Penny Per lb. 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 bettor 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 spld at the gardens wholes ile, and at the shop retail. Sum mer drinks of all kinds. A large stock o Confectionery, &c. Hot-houfe Grr pes. A. W. Eandell, Right-hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton.



Business Notices; IPLENDID SHOW O P New Goods—Value Extraordinary. Ladies’ Boots at 4s 6d ; worth 7s 6d Girls’ Fine Kid Boots at 3s lid 1 Lot Ladies’ Costumes at 6s 6d and 8s 6d. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN ALL CLASSES OF GOODS. Men’s Hats from Is 6d upwards Men’s Shirts from Is 4d. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN CARPETS AND FLOORCLOTHS. DRESSMAKING IS STRICTLY LOOKED AFTER, AND GOOD FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED. d 23



HRISTMAS HOLIDA YS, 188 2. THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON ! B. W. Alcorn 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, Hoots, Shoes, etc., TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK before purchasing. DRESS DEPARTMENT. 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 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 Colonul made Tweeds. Cut 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 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 Best 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, ASHBUBTON. 1



I M B E R, TIMBER, Timber. 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 From Patterson’s Inlet; Also, 20,000 ft Best Match Lining, ex Torea,’ From North— The WHOLE of which will be sold ah cheap rates to make room for fresh ship* ment. SHORT FIREWOOD and best NEWCASTLE COAL Always in stock ; Also, Roofng Iron Nails Fencing Wire Doors Sashes Y.D.L. Palings and Timber Baltic DeJs &c, Ac., Ac. Alpheus Haye^, TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton, Go W. H. COLLINS, Manager. Q,UM SEED. GUM SEED, WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERi MEN, 1 Ashburton, Have this day received x s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a large consignment of now GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue Gam, Peppermint Gam, Stringy-bark Gum, Red Gum, Swamp Cum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum ; Black Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc., which they will sell at sbbpoeb pbices to clear the lot- SEALY BROS., • Ashburton. , Oct. 1881. oil*