reduced the rate of discount from 5 to 4 percent.

AUSTRALIAN.

[brutbk’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] The ’Frisco Mail. Sydney, Yesterday, Sailed,,this afternoon—R.M. s. Zea landia, for San Francisco, via Auck land. ; An Emigration Agent. Signor Cesare, a delegate who has been visiting the colonies to arrange matters in view of the possible immi gration of Maltese to Australia, is a passenger by the Zealandia. The Weather. Very'unsettled weather is now being experienced here. Jan. 26, 1.39 p.m.] The English Cricketers. Sydney, To-day. The third cricket -match between English: and Australian teams com mences here to-day. Great interest is taken in the contest. The Freight Market. Adelaide, Yesterday. A large number of vessels in port are unable to obtain freight. Wheat is not obtainable, and more vessels are offer ing than can find cargoes. 17s 6d to London has been refused, and lower rates are offered and accepted.

“ A New Steamer. N Melbourne, Yesterday. Arrived—'The Union Company’s new steamship Tarawera, from Glasgow (December Bth). The following are the saloon passengers :—For Dunedin —Mr Lambie, wife, child, and nurse; Messrs McLean, Steel, McAdam, Pat terson, Mrs Hutchison and child. For Lyttelton—Miss Fyfe, Messrs Green, High, Yattem, wife and child. For Wellington—Mesdames Fry and four children, Bird and child. For Auck land —-Mrs Deaville, Miss Christie. [Received Jan. 26, 1.30 p.m.] The Marchioness of Normanby. - Melbourne, To-day. The Marchioness of Normanby has partly recovered from her recent indis position. The Calcutta Exhibition Exhibits from the various Australian colonies for the approaching Inter national Exhibition in Calcutta are in vited^ Thef Hawthorne Railway Accident. The stationmaster (Thomas) and the guard: (Hunt) have been committed for trial for manslaughter in connection with the Hawthorne railway accident. The uase comes on on the 15th proximo. Shipping. Arrived, this morning—Ringarooma, from the Bluff.

TELEGRAMS.

[PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.] The Thames Biape Case. Auckland, To-day. The charge against W. Gudgeon, late agent of the Union Bank at the Thames, for attempted rape on Mrs Ehren fried, the wife of Mr Louis Ehrenfried, a well known brewer, commenced to-day in the Supreme Court. The evidence for the prosection is the same as adduced at the Police Court, but there are seven wit nesses for the defence. Murderous Assault by a Maori. New Plymouth, To-day. A native named Amoari nearly killed a man named Wilkinson at Waitara on Wednesday, by hitting him on the head with a boot having a steel tip on it. Wil kinson’s life is in danger, and the case has been remanded. The Harvest. Harvesting is in full swing in this dis- Natives are being employed, as white labor is scarce. Tire. About aquarter to three this morning a ten-roomed house on the South Road, owned by Mr Charno.k, was burnt to the ground." Mr and Mrs Charnock were the only occupants, and had a narrow escape, as they slept upstairs, and the lower por tion of the house was on fire. The Char nocks.lost everything in the house, having only time to escape in their night clothes. The house was insured in the North British for L 340. The Missing Man. i Wellington, To-day. Nothing farther has been heard of the man ' McMahon, and the worst is now feared. The search parties are still out. Property Tax. The Property Tax payments amount to L 38,000, and returns have still to come In. ThU ’Frisco Mail Contract. With reference to the renewal of the San Francisco service* a.reply has been received from the New South Wales Go vernment that the question is still under consideration. -Immediately a decision is arrived at they will wire to New Zealand : A Narrow Escape. .1 Dunedin, To-day. Patrick ,’ Walsh, proprietor of the Helensbrook floor mill, near Tokomairiro, was oaught by a shaft and dragged up, but he managed to hold on to something till relieved; ’He had every stitch of clothing torn aSf and, is much strained and bruised.

THE PAPAKAIO CASE.

[BY TMJSGBAPH.] Dunedin, To-day. .fudge Williams in his charge to the jury, said—This case, like most cases of the kind, depends on circumstantial evidence, and it may be well that I should preface my remarks by explaining shortly vrhat circumstantial evidence will justify It jury in arriving at a conclusion that a prisoner is-guilty of the' crime he stands accused of. Now, circumstantial evidence consists of a series af circumstances point ing in one direction, namely, to the guilt of an accused person. They must also be inconsistent with any other rational con plusioni‘ That is a consideration most im portant for the jurors in cases ef circum stantial evidence to bear in mind. 1 will not dbmpare circumstantial evidence to a chain; ‘ and say that where one of the cir cumstances attempted to be. proved fails

' to bd'proVed, that therefore is a missing ]|nk and that the whole fabric must fall to There may be a number of oirormstances adduced in evidence with - out ppoef of one of them, but it does not .-V-lweeftaarily follow from that that the case 'be proved if the remaining circum- proved -point to the prisoner’s guilt. The jury have to be satisfied first / >that Mrs -Seattle was murdered. As to

'‘’tile suggestion of the prisoner’s counsel , ?that-■ the': appearances of the body when foandwero consistent with the theory of deathiby sUicide'or by accident, her pre :viou» mental (condition was not inconsis n tent with that view. His own view was that-the>a&pearances were not consistent with suicme being the direct cause of _ death. iSe'ro'Was- no evidence that the |SSeiSBWH^ I lfliSri#pted to bang herself. possible guesswork. |||i; What wpp&ied,’ tb -he the weak part of the that it plight be oonsis- BBSfwfr with the" evidence that the woman -before, the prisoner went to her i^§s-Bhrj!. ! This conclusion one reading Pr De Lautour’s iwriiiWto that from his point of attempted suicide her- BBSnbd we* murdered afterwards. If the ■|^™@^|^.'hii«^TOK h«jt head inflicted bjr some

body else, it could not be reasonably ex pected that blood would be found on the clothes worn by the person who inflicted them. Beattie was acquitted after two hours’ retirement of the jury.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 1883.



Concert. —lt is scarcely necessary to remind our readers that a concert will be given in the Town Hall this evening, by the Christchurch Cathedral Choir. TOWN EDITION. Tissued at 4.30 p. m. ] New Advertisements. WANTED— Good PAPER-HANGER. Apply J. R. Chapman, Tancred street. 173 AST DAY. PROFESSOR FRaSER _ Will spend SATURDAY, Jan. 27th, at the Somerset Hotel, for the pur pose of giving Phrenological and Hygienic Advice, and selling works on these sub jects. Call early. 170



rJIHE BAPTIST DENOMINATION. The Services of the above on Sunday next will be conducted by the Rev. C. Spencer, President of the Baptist Associa tion of Canterbury, morning and evening, in the Templar Hall. On MONDAY, the 29th January, the Baptists will MEET in the Upper Boom of the Town Hall to form themselves into a Church, which service will be conducted by the Rev. C. Spencer, All Baptist friends invited. ITT Ashburton borough school. Notice is hereby given that the above School will RE-OPEN, after the Christ mas vacation, on MONDAY NEXT, at 9.30 a.m. By order, J. WARD, 172 Secretary. SATURDAY, 27th JANUARY, SPECIAL - ENTRY MR. T. BULLOCK will Sell by Public Auction at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on above date— -3 Weight Carrying HACKS 1 Fast Trotting PONY Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 174 Auctioneer.



WANTED KNOWN—That lam sel ling Yenus Nailrod at 6s per lb.; Yenus 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. si 8



Meetings. X * LODGE. The Regular Monthly MEETING of this Lodge will be held THIS (Friday) EVENING, at 7.30, in the Hall, Tancred street. Visiting Brethren in vited. By order of the W.M., JOHN DAVISON, 25j Hon. Sec. Amusements. ATHEDEAL CHOIR. The Choir of the Christchurch Cathedral will give a Grand Concert IN THE TOWN HALL, ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 26th, 1883. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at Bp. m. I Gallery, 3s; front seats, 2s; back I seats, Is. 151



To Let and for Sale. B 1 N D E R TWINE. AND BINDER WIRE, FOR SALE, At Lowest current rates. JAMESON and ROBERTS, Ashburton. FOR SALE, A Four-seated WAG GONETTE (nearly new), with Lamps, etc., complete ; very suitable for a farmer. Apply, 161 POYNTZ & CO. OR SALE. 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 J-Acre, situate in Hampstead, East Town Belt. A 3-Roomed HOUSE and 2-Roomed j LEAN-TO, corner of Moore and William streets.



W. P. Allen. W. F. Allen, UOTIONEER, STOCK, STATION, 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, UCTIONEE.R, ESTATE GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. B A Z A A K, BURNETT STREET, Auctioneer. T. Bullock. T. Bullock, AND Ashborton.



AUCTIONEER’S NOTICE. In future nay 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 c e 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 lars, apply to T. BULLOCK, A uctioneer. M 0 E Y - Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



T o £ 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 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. 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 ©f 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. 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. FOR SALE CHEAP 1 second-hand Three-horse DRAY; also, 1 Deering TWINE BINDER in good repair. 137 T. BULLQCK_ Tenders. rpo FARMERS TENDERS are invited for SUPPLY ING HAY and STRAW, at per ton, to the undersigned, from Ist February, 1883, to 31st January, 1834. Rye grass and white clover for hay preferred. Tenders to be in by NOON of Ist February. E. COOKSON. 155 Wills street.



150 ACRES, 1| miles from the Hinds Railway Station; in crop, with water race. The abpve properties will be sold cheap. CRUSHED OLD OATS, 2s 9d per Bushel. NEW OATEN gfHEAF CHAFF. OORNSACKS, at market rates. BRAN, SHARPS, &c. JOSEPH CLARK, FOR SALE, —20 SHARES in the Ash burton Woollen Factory, 158 Yf.' H. GUNDRY. TO LET, —Four SHOPS, situate in Moore street, opposite Messrs Fried lander Bros. There are four convenient Dwelling-rooms attached to each shop. C.'B. M. BRANSON, General Agent, East street. OR SAL E From this date— Ashburton and Tihwald. o 5 Rent very moderate. Apply to 157 w. H. gu: Apply to W. H. GUNDRY.



Banisters, Solicitors, &c. C. W. Purnell, AREISTER AND SOLCITIOR, 'VTOTICE OF REMOVAL. —Hayes & Co., Ready Money Drapers, have REMOVED to Bullock’s ARCADE. au!2 THE MISSES TURNOR beg to in form their patrons and the Ladies of Ashburton that they have REMOVED to Mr Shearman’s Cottage at the corner of Cox and William streets, Ashburton, carrying on the business of DRESS MAKING, etc. Style and fit guaranteed, with moderate charges. 149 QENU IN E SOLID Bargains, FOR ONE MONTH ONLY, Commencing SATURDAY, JANUARY 13rn, During which time all goods in stock will be sold at from TWELVE AND A HALF TO FIFTEEN PER CENT. EAST STREET. 45 Under usual prices. Dimant & Coe, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, &0., &0., &c. East street, Ashburton.



Matson. Cox, and Co. UNDER B'LL OF SALE. SATURDAY, 27th J .1U T.Y, 1883. Messrs cux, & co. have received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT Tattersalls’, West street, Ashburton, ON SATURDAY, 27th JANUARY, 1883, rj DRAUGHT HORSES, thoroughly f 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 OF Horses, Cattle Pigs, Poultry Produce, etc. Sale at 11.30. 135 MATSON, COX & CO.



MATSON, COX & CO. have for SALE upon reasonable terms, the follow ing Properties, besides others too numer ous to particula-ise : Acres. Ashburton, just outoide 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 Waterton, improved 370 Waterton, improved 237 Rangitata, improved ... ... 380 Wakanui, improved 222 Temuka, improved 800 Rangitata, fenced .., 940 Ya’etta, unimproved 317 Wakanui road, thoroughly im proved ... ... ... ... 94 Hinds, improved 600



Wesierfield Mill ; Shop and Dwelling in Chertsey ; Sections in Ashburton, Hinds, Chertsey, Waterton, Papanui, Rakaia, Prebbleton, etc.; Improved sec tions in Ashburton and Tinwald. Terms easy. 9d MATSON, 00X & CO. Matson, Cox & Co. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Ratos and on moat favorable terms.



Public Notices. * PPLTC for TEMPORARY TRANSFER of LICENSE of SPREAD EAGLE HOTEL, Ash burton Forks. I, Robert Yinaen, being the holder of a Publican’s License in respect of the house and premises situate at Ashburton Forks, known as Spread Eagle Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will forthwith apply to the Licensing Committee, to have the said License Transferred to Leslie Theobald Washer, to whom 1 have assigned the lease of the said house and premises. Dated the 24th day of January. 1883. ROBERT YINSEN, 152 Licensee. . SHBURTON BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. APPLICATIONS will bo 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. Bj order. J. WARD, 81 Manager, A SHBURTOS COUNTY COUNCIL. GENERAL RATE.



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 SEEPS 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, &c. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALES' v 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 ASHBURTON YAItDS 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, Ashbckton. b3O



As provided by Section 107 of the Counties Act, 1876, the County Council publishes an estimate of proposed EX PENDITURE of the Council from 12th February, 1883, to March 31st, 1883, show ing the sum already available, the rateable value of the County, and the Rate neces sary to raise the money required ; duly approved by the Council at a meeting held 24th January, 1883. By order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, January 25th, 1883. ESTIMATE of PROPOSED EXPEN DITURE, Ac., of the ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL for the period from 12th February, 1883, to 31st March, 1883, under Counties Act, 1876, Section 107. Sums available from Licen ses fees —Sale of collars, Approved by the Ashburton County Council. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Acting-Chairman. January 24th 1883. 162 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, nl6 Secretary.



ENERAL DRAFTING this week at the Rangitata Station. All sheep not claimed will be taken to the pound. jyj-R. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Demist, will VISIT ASHBURTON on FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 26th and 27th inst., and may be consulted at Mr Quill’s Hotel. . 142 ARCH. MoCOLL.



N ° TICE. The Business of the Standard Insurance Company and Australian Mutual Provi dent Society will be carried on in my office as usual. W. H. GUNDR7, Licensed Land Broker, 156 Ashburton.



411 persons indebted to the Estate of Biggs and Reid are requested to pay their accounts to Mr W. G. Biggs, whose re ceipt is a sufficient discharge. 148 CHAS. BAIN.



Business Notices. James Grudsell BEGS to intimate to the residents of Tinwald and tho surrounding dis tricts that ho has OPENED tho 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, 13 S, 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 Rfttes. AND WANTED NOW— Gbass Seed, Chain, Etc., Etc, 122



Baker Bros., CONTRACTORS, BUILDERS, AND UNDERTAKERS, Wakanui and Cass Struts, Ashburton. 167



Business Notices. G CLE A R OF RE A r Drapery, Clothing, FOR THIRTY-ONE I N G Boots, DAYS. SALE &c., Andrew Orr Will, for the NEXT THIRTY-ONE DAYS, SELL AT UNHEARD-OF PRICES, TO CLEAR OUT HIS SURPLUS Ladies’ Straw Hats, at 6d each Colored Ribbons, 4d and Gd 500 doz Dress Buttons, Id perdoz Roll Lining, 3d per yard Brown Holland, at 6d per yard White Calico, at 3a 9d per doz St ys, at 2s lid each Fri its now reduced to 4id Ladies Cloth Jackets, 5s Gd each Frillings, Id to 6d per yard Fingering Wool, reduced from 2s 6d to 2s 6d per hank 1 lot Children’s Socks, 2d per pair Umbrellas, reduced, reduced to Is lid each Brussels Carpets, 6s 6d, reduced to 4s 6d Tapestry Carpets, 4s 6d, reduced to 3s 6d STO C K Kidder. Carpets, 3s 6d, reduced to 2s 6d White Blankets, reduced to 9s lid Blue Blankets, reduced to 11s 9d Flannel, reduced to 9d per yard Boys’ Suits, 1 lot reduced from 42s 6d to 20s—to clear Men’s Suits, reduced to 30s Men’s Trousers aud Vests, reduced to 15s 6d Men’s Hats, from 9d to 3s 6d each Men’s Boots, reduced to 7s 6d from 12* 6d 1 lot Boys’ Blue Diagonal Coats, 255, reduced to 14s 6d Women’s Boots, reduc d to 4s from 7s 6d Girls’ Kid Boots, reduced to 3s 9d Boys’ White Mole Pants, 3s per pair SALE COMMENCED FRIDAY, 2Gth JANUARY. d 23



HRISTMAS 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 now on hand, respectfully solicits purchasers of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, 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 cothpetent judges (the ladies) to carry off the palm for fa te, elegance, and moderate price. CLOTHING. Just arrived for the holidays, a really superb assortment of Men’s and Boy®’ 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 Shirts, 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. 1 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, Ashburton. 3



New Turnip Seeds have this day received, pet 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,



THE GREAT QUESTION— namely, Where can we get 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 maoy 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. all



I M B E R, 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, 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 ; Also, Roofing Iron Kails Fencing Wire Doors Sashes Y. D.L. Palings and Timber Baltic Deals &c., &c. «Src. Alpheus Hayeu, TIMBER MERCHANT, Timber. F rom'North— Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, Manager.



RUIT FQR PRESERVING. —A, W. RANDELL bpgs to announce that he has a very large stock of Rhubabb, 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. \V. 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 wholesale, and at the shop retail. Sum mer drinks of all kinds. A large stock o Confectionery, &o. Hot-home Grapes. .ecuuuery, otu. uippc A. W. Eandell, Right-hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton.



HUM SEED. GUM SEED. It WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NURSERYMEN, Ashburton, Have this day received x s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a laige consignment of new GUM and WA.TTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gum, Stringy-bark Gum, Red Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum ; Black Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc., which they will sell at reduced friges to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. Oct. 1881. oil Thermal springs district.— Pa,mphlet containing information relative to the Sale of the Rotorua Town ship ON SALE at the Office of this Paper



Public Companies. FIRE INSURANCE, Lowest Rates of Premium. Insurers Share Profits without any Liability whatever, THE AUSTRALIAN MERCANTILE UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Capital £250,000, With power to increase. Twenty per cent, of the profits divided annually amongst the policy holders. Directors: John Blyth, Esq., of Messrs Jehn Blyth a.rw? fin . Ppaui^onf.



! John Blyth, Esq., of Messrs John Blyth and Co., President Alfred Shaw, Esq., of Messrs A. Shaw and Co., Vice-President Joseph Webster, Esq., of Messrs Joseph Webster and Co. Robert Reid, Esq., of Messrs Warne and Reid Stanford Chapman, Esq., of Messrs Vir goe, Son and Chapman. List of Shareholders: John Blyth, Esq., J.P., of John Blyth and Co., merchants, Melbourne Alfred Shaw, Esq., Wm. Hughes, Esq., Matthew Gill, Esq., of A. Shaw ana Co., importers, Melbourne, Brisbane, etc. Gavin Shaw, Esq., J.P., merchant, Mer bourne W. McLean, Esq., O. McLean, Esq., of McLean Bros, and Rigg, iron mer chants, etc., Melbourne A. Currie, Esq., of A. Currie and Co., merchants and shipowners F. S. Roberts, Esq,, Henry Meeks, Esq., of Briscoe and Co., iron merchants, Melbourne, Sydney, etc. G. Whittingham, Esq., J. Whittingham, Esq., merchants and millowners, Melbourne Edward Duckett, Esq., wholesale iron-



monger, Melbourne W. F. Moffitt, Esq., Wm. Peacock, Esq., of Robertson and MofFatt, drapers, Melb urne Joseph Webster, Esq., of Joseph Webster and Co., Melbourne J. S. Peterson, Esq., John Whiting, Esq., of Wm. Peterson and Co., tea mer-



chants, Melbourne James Dodgshun, Esq., Mayor elect of Melbourne Joseph Dodgshun, Esq., of James Dodg shun and Co., warehousemen Robert Reid, Esq., of Warne and Held, warehousemen James McDougall, Esq., D. MoDougall, Esq., of Messrs bands and McDoa gall, wholesale stationers Kowan, Esq., J.P., of De Caatellaand



Rowan, wine growers William Brooks, Esq., Melbourne Paper Mills John Thompson, Esq., of Kilpatrick and Co., jewellers, etc. Hon. James Service, James Ormond, Esq. of Jamea Service and Comerchant* Melbourne. Thomas Swallow, Esq’, J.P., F.T. Der ham, Esq., of Swallow anq Ariell, biscuit manufacturers, Melbourne, mes Miller, Esp of Jamea Miller and Co jute manufacturers, Ed. Baines,Esq.,wholesale, ironmonger, Melbourne J. A.Davies, Fsd., miller,Richmonb Wm. Dean , Esq.,of Wm. Dean and 06., oil and colonr merchants. F. C Lange, Esq., of Lange and Thone* man, merchants D. Beath, Esq., of Beath, Schiess and Co., warehousemen and manufao*



turers 0. Smith, Esq., J.P., J. A. Fielding, Esq., of Smith, Winn and Fielding, malt* sters and merchants > Thos. Alston, Esq., J.P., of Alston and Brown, drapers EL Moore, Esq., J. Christie, Esq., F. J. Spinks, Esq., of Moore, Christies and Spinks, merchants, Melbourne Geo. Robertson, Esq., publisher, Mel-



bourne Sydney, etc. Geo. Ramsden, Esq , miller, Melbourne H. N. AJcock, Esq., J.P., of Alcock and Co., billiard table manufacturers John Xjorimer, Esq., W. Graham, Esq., of Connell, Hogarth, and Co., mer chants, Melbourne G. H. Traill, Esq., manager Oriental Bank Hastings Cunningham, Esq., John K, Smyth, Esq., of Australian Mort gage and Agency Company, limited P. Nettleton, Esq., J.P., wool merchant A. Newell, Esq., of Newell and Co., mer-



chants S. Chapman, Esq. of Virgoo, Son Uld Chapman, merchants. F. Throssell, Esq., of Throaaell and Tan kard, maltsters A. and B. Coughey, wine merchants, Melbourne J, A. Kitchen, Esq., of J. Kitchen and Sons, candle manufacturers R. T. Blackwell, Esq. of Brooks, Robin son and Co., glass, oil, and color j merchants F. J. Sarg od. Esq., H. Butler, Esq., of Sargood Butler and Nicholl, ware housemen, Melbourne and New Zear land J. Paterson, Esq., J. R. Laing, Esq., John M. Bruce, Esq., of Paterson, Laing, and Biuce, warehousemen, . ~ Melbourne O. Fenwick, Esq., J.P., of Fenwick Bros., warehousemen W. El Thomson, Esq., J.P., S. Renwick, Esq., of James McEwan and Co. iron merchants, Melbourne. Davies and Campbell, solicitors, Mel bourne R. Harper, Esq., of R. Harper and Co,, spice merchants and millers 0. R. Parsons, E q., Melbourne agent & South British Insurance Company James Thomson, Esq., shipowner, Mel> bourne



T. E. White, Esq., of A. Shaw and Co. merchants, Brisbane W. G. Stephens, Esq., of Stephens and Watts, drapers A. Parker, Esq., of R. Goldsbrongh and Co., Limited W. E. Adcock, Esq., of Adcock, Bros»|ife merchants Hon. J. C. Francis, C.M.G., of Francis and McPherson Charles Campbell, Esq., of C. Campbell and Co., lime and cement merchants John L. Roberts, Esq., director City of Melbourne Bank A. B. Robinson, Esq., commercial editox of the Age J. B. Simmons, Esq., commercial editor of the Telegraph Wiseman Brothers, woollen warehouse* men A. Jack, Esq., of A. Jack and Co., whole* sale stationer* H. J. Langdon, Esq., J.P-, of H. J. Langdon and Co., drysalters J. T. Russell, Esq., manager Melbourne Exchange Hugh McNeill, Esq., of Briscoe and Co., Dunedin 0. Forrester, Esq., Victoria Sugar Com* pany John Binnie, Esq., of George WebstO and Co., merchants &c., &c., &c. Christchurch Board of Directors: William Pratt, Esq., Chairman Henry Thomson, Esq., M.H.R. William S: range, Esq. John Frith Roberts, Esq. H. Hobday, Esq, J. McVBT BAIRD, Manager for New Zealand. Offices: Hereford street West, Adjoining Union Bank. Insurances against Fire effected on almost every description of property. All Losses promptly settled in Christ-. church. Agents for Ashburton and District: ORR & 00. nft