■» motives -may rutq in tne oreasis ; yqubg wbmen; It ;is rather unfor • 6 l’ttlhale l that, ’while thbre is actually a ■ . superabundance of femhle labor in these \ . colomes, ,all the Governments should V,bednv,cq. by the “felt;, want ” of !do - . mystic servants tof spend public money y-/y- 'm the special encouragement of that of immigrants.‘ But so it : is, and l -\ it!will continue to be till cotnriion controlling mptive, and'there . & striving after social shams. !

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST CABLE EUROPE.

i. [kEUTKB’s TBIEOKJLMS—COPY EIGHT.] ’ Startling Disclosures. tr ro-y.r. : LONDON, Jan. 22. In a case which is now proceedingat the Dublin Police Court startling dis ■. closures have been made by informers ] ' the histdfy and movements of ‘ ’ what is known as the “ inner circle ” of n in Dublin. Evidence has also been given of the fact that at dif , /erent times three attempts were made by members of this organisation to assassinate Mr W. E. Forster when he ’ S>l was Chief Secretary for Ireland. [Received Jan. 24, 1 p.m.l Monetary and Commercial. ... ' Consols are quoted at looffj, an ad ' vance of New Zealand remain at the following quotations : ■ Ifiye per cent. 10-40 Loan, 105 ; £ Five per cent 1889 Loan, lozfi; ■ -‘.•Four and a ‘half per cent. i879 -i 9°4 v Loan, io2}(. Colonial breadstuff's c: have further advanced. Adelaide wheat, ex warehouse, is quoted at 50s, alid New Zealand wheat, according 1 to quality, 44s to 48s. Adelaide flour, is quoted at 33s 6d. Australian tallow 'v remains at 33s 6d for best beef, and • -465-for best mutton. * ■ {Received Jan; 24, 11.10 p.m.] 1 A Contradiction. London, Jan. 23. The report current yesterday that the Prince of Wales intended to visit ; i . r Canada in March is , now authoritatively : s' denied. . '

Good Advice. , . Cardinal McCabe, Archbishop of has received a letter from the 3 "pope, in which His Holiness exhorts ~ - ; the Roman Catholic clergy of Ireland ' "to do all in their power to calm their countrymen, and to induce them to ab stain from lawless acts. French Control in Egypt. Cairo, Jan, 23.

M. Bredif, French Controller-Gene ral, is about to leave Egypt, but it has , transpired that he has been instructed by the French Government not to ;re >ll sign his position as. Controller. The Boaapartists in Franco. ! u j t /-vj. , . '■ Paris, Jan. 23. J - The question of expulsion of the .jßonapartists from France will be dis cussed in the Chamber on Thursday driest. The ex-Empress Eugene has ;ar . rived here from England. - | : Russia and Austria. . Vienna, Jan. 23. M. Giers, Russian Minister of . Foreign Affairs, is on a visit to Vienna.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rßDTEr’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. J (Received Jan. 24, 12.15 p.m.) i A Big Majority. . <■ Sydney, To-aay, . Mr A. Copeland, Minister of Public Works, who was rejected on seeking .re-ejection at Newtown, was yesterday j' Vwturned fpr, East Sydney by a majority . over his opponent* . Dr. ißenwick, ex Secretary of Mines. ! i-"‘ * [Received Jan. 24,1 p.ra.] * _ The Hawthorne Railway Accident. , ; i- r.> ’Melbourne, Tp-day. ■» <• At r the'Executive Council meeting -yesterday the following gentlemen were I appointed members of a Board, to en quire info the causes of the Hawthorne railway accident Messrs Worthing ton, Dodgsßun, Bright, Collier, and Rossi' -The 1 Council meeting was pre ■l adedover by Sir Bryan O’Loghlen, the ' Premier, the Governor being absent dwmgtothe illness of the Marchioness jfNbrmanby.

TELEGRAMS.

■" J>BK TRESS ABSOOIATIOIT.] The Hamilton Case. . , ■ , Auckland, ;To-day., . The, Hamilton case still continues. Nearly thirty witnesses' have been ex amined so far,,and eight or nine more are s ; w to he'called. 'The trial will not finish to 'night' ’ * ' APite. . , ■ A house, insured for LIOO m the New Zealand office, was burned at Otahuhu ■u ta the North Island. w l, i' -• Pate a. To-day.

I Harvesting is now general throughout the district, and reports are coming in from all quarters of the splendid condition •- of the grain crops. There is a consider- t •bly larger area in grain this year than < - 1 jf ’ fruit, toid the yield is expected to he heavy. ] £■>’ ' r Thh long continued drought, although 1 ■' to the 1 above, is seriously affect- i ~; Jng stock breeders, feed having become so t , scarce that, in some instances, cattle are fed on hay intended for winter use. t Ministerial Movements. i ❖ Wellington, To-day. j The Stella is expected to leave herVfor . ■ Kawhia on Wednesday next. Mr Bryce proceeds as far as New Plymouth over land, and Mr Bolleston will probably ac company the steamer. < - Hre on Board a Steamer. A narrow escape from fire. occurred aboard the steamer Tui early this morn- Li ■ 'ibjp Sevtfral'hands went to their berths ' shortly-'after midnight, and were awak ened by a sensation of stifling. After a ■ 'abort' it was-ascertained* that some c * cotton 1 waste which had' been placed in the Vottoth of a locker pear the bow of the vhtael 1 was alight; ;lt was extinguished 'before'much-damage was done*. An Accident. •k • ’ *' Dunedin, To-day. James Baxter, ex-Sergeant of Police, h tbrowii from his horse last night, and '^ r -'%e|pßaitied unconscious till this morning. - Accident to Mr Larnach. Mr Larnach was thrown out of a buggy returning borne last night. He was .4* injured. • t piv The Otago’ Harbor Bar. V’Jf 'j. ■ At'tbe City- Council last night Cr Boss in i that-jberef-was' now 21ft of water rv ‘on the'bar at the Heads. •

The new saleyarda just ,ereoiedat Tihwald by* the Ashburton \u t L ,Oognty Saleyards Company;were opened : .j,.« yartard&y. The yards are situated on the Ogttaide of; the railway line, and are vsry '.commodious. affording accommodation for nowsarthan 36,000 sheep, while.sufficient V, pflMh'areiSupjplied for 600 Head of cattle The pens are substantially ' j M& With three rail fences on strdng ** .posts, and there ate now in course;of rooms and office ac •'j. *; . these are finished the;,work was Brader, pp^^^^^u^^opngratidkted.', A luncheon

took place yesterday previous to the sales, at which Mr C£ Percy Cox,. Chairman of the Company, presided. Over two hundred gentlemen sat down to an excellent, spread, supplied by Mr M. Scott of the Tinwald Hotel. It is estimated that the cost of the yards when finished will be L 2.000. Holloway’s Pills.— Weary of Life Derangement of the liver is one of the mos dangerous of diseases, and the most prolific source of those melancholy forebodings which art worse than death itself. A. few doses of these noted Pills act magically in dispelling low spirits, and repelling the; covert attacks made on the nerves Ky excessive heat, impuie atmos pheres, over-indulgence, or exhausting excite ment. The most shattered constitution may derive benefit from Holloway’s Pills, which will regulate disordered action, brace the nerves, increase the energy of the intellectual faculties, and revive the failing memory. By attentively studying the instructions for taking these Fills, and explicitly putting them in practice, .the most desponding will soon feel confident of a perfect recovery.—[Advt.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1883.



TOWN EDITION. l lssued at 4.30 p.n*.] New Advertisements. WANTED TO SELL-BICYCLE 52 inch; nearly new. Terms if desired. Address, “5.,” Guardian Office. 144



a ATHEDRAL 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 8 p.m. Gallery, 3s; front seats, 2s; back seats, Is. 150 F UNE R A L NOTICE. The Friends of Mr John Stephens, Blacksmith, are respectfully invited to fol r low the remains of his late son, Thomas. FUNERAL to leave his residence Tan cred street, TO-MORROW (Thursday), January 25th, at 2,30 p.m. BAKER BROS., 146 Undertakers.



ÜBLIC NOTICE 4.11 persons indebted to the Estate of Biggs and Reid are requested to pay their accounts to Mr W. 6. Biggs, whose r ceipt is a sufficient discharge. 148 OHAS. BAIN. F O N D. STRAYED in a paddock in the Waka nui road, a Chestnut HORSE, aged; white blaze down nose, saddle-marked, near forefoot white, indistinct semicircu lar brand on off-shoulder like a W. Owner can have the same on paying ex penses. Apply, in first instance, to Office of this Paper. 153 A PPLIO A TIONS for TEMPORARY /V TRANSFER of LICENSE of SPREAD EAGLE HOTEL, Ash burton Forks. I, Robert Yinsen, 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. THE MISSES TURNOR beg to in -1 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 TMPOUNDED, from Winchmore road, SHEEP, brands 101, 68, 79, and various blotch brands. If not released on or before February €th will be sold. 150 WILLIAM PRICE, Poundkeeper. IMPOUNDED, from Mr Angus Mur ray’s farm, Lauriston, 12th inst., one well-bred bay MARE, branded like T on near shoulder ; girth-galled ; star and stripe ; shod all round ; little white on near heel. If not claimed on or before the 26th inst., will be sold to defray ex penses, W. B. COMPTON, Poundkeeper, 143 Methven. •JJ-PPER HINDS DISTRICT. FOR SALE, adjoining Messrs Green and Scrint and Burgess, three blocks of capital LAND, containing 230, 96, and 175 Acres. Water races through two blocks and partly fenced. Messrs Green and Scrint threshed out 23 bushels to the acre last year, and have a magnificent wheat crop this year, equal to anything in the county. Easy terms for immediate sale. Apply to Aethub Appleby, Here ford street, Christchurch. 145



WANTED KNOWN—That lam Bel ling "Venus Naiirod at 6s per lb.; Venus Twist, 5s 6d per lb.; Venus Navy Twist, 6s per lb.', Tricopherous, la 3d per bottle. Enos’ Fruit Salt, 3s 3cl per bottle. Also, Toys of every description, consisting of Dolls, Trumpets, Toy Drums, Tambourines, Wheelbarrows, Carts, Guns, etc., etc. P. Clark, BAST STREET. ‘ slB



Alfred Harrison. FRIDAY, JANUARY 26th. 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 1 GRINDSTONE 2 Tons Malvern QOAL SCAFFOLDING POLES Flanks, Ropes Boilers, Pitch And a quantity of Building Material. 2 o’clock sharp. HARRISON, 139 Auctioneer. BANKRUPT STOCK. SATURDAY, 27th JANUARY. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by the trustees in the estate of W. H. Gundry, will sell by Public Auction, at his rooms— -29, .Boxes Tea 1 Box Raddle 12 Fairs 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. T. Bullock. T. Bullock, UCTIONEER, ESTATE A. and GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, AsHBUETOIf. A UCTIONEER’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 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 he 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- Jars, apply to ■ T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. M ° B 1 ■ Several Sums ready for investment on approved Freehold Security, at the lowest current rate of interest. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



T 0 E SHOP in Havelock street. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET.— Conmodious 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 —20 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 Hampstead, near the Wakanui road, lately in occupation of Mr Wm. Johns. Liberal terms of pay ment will be accepted. • T. BULLOCK. mo 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. OR SALE, CHEAP—CHAFF-CUT 'JER, together with Horse-powijr, by Andrews and Beavans. ■ T. BULLOCK. I™ FARMERS.-FOR SALE, at a very low price, COMBINE and -ho/Be-power KKGINE^ TO LET—at a very Low Rental—a COTTAGE of Five Rooms, situated “ Hampstead. BOLLOCK. TO LET—A Six-roomed HOUSE in Tancred street, lately in the occu patioti ol Mr FOR SALE CHEAP —1 second-hand Three-horse DRAY; also, 1 Deering TWINE BINDER in good repair. T. BULLOCK.



Lectures. PROFESSOR ERASER’S last lecture, /“ Love, Courtship, & Marriage,” in the TOWN HALL, on WED NESDAY 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, Is. Leaving Ashburton shortly. 138



Tenders, ril JSNDERS WANTED. For PULLING about 8 Acres Linseed, Tenders to dote on THURSDAY, 25th inst. DUDLEY & NORTHEY, 134 Ashburton. Banisters, Solicitors, &c. B C. W. Purnell, ARRISTBR AND SOLCITIOB, EAST STREET. *5 TVTOTICE OF REMOVAL.— Hates & Co., Ready Money Drapers, have REMOVED to Bullock’s ARCADE. au!2



W. P. Allen. W. F. Allen, Auctioneer, sojk, station, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burkett 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. ALLEN, Auctioneer. n 29 Matson. Coz, and Co. MATSON, COX & CO. have for SALE upon reasonable terms,, the follow ing Properties, besides ethers too numer ous to'particularise : Acres. Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered,, fenced, and in grass ... ..._ Ashburton, just outside the Belt, well watered, fenced, and in 13 ■si 2,400 20 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 ... 1,500 Hinds, improved, plenty of water 200 Geraldine, improved, plenty of water Geraldine, improved Kakahu, improved Kirwee, improved ... Mayfield, improved. Shepherd’s Bush, unimproved ... Seafield, improved Seafield, improved... Prebbleton, improved ... Tirnaru, improved Tinwald, improved Wakanui, improved Wakanui, improved Wakanui, improved Waikari, improved Waterton, improved ... ... Waterton, improved Rangitata, improved Wakanui, improved Temuka, improved Eangitsta, fenced ... Valetta, unimproved Wakanui road, thoroughly im proved Hinds, improved ... - ... 124 397 440 4,000 220 300 895 1,087 220 100 387 204 238 2,000 114 400 6 100 1,300 370 237 880 222 800 940 317 94 600



Wesierfield Mill; Shop and Dwelling in Chertsey; Sections in Ashburton, Hinds, Chertsey, Waterloo, Papanui, Rakaia, Prebbleton, etc.? Improved sec tions in Ashburton and Tinwald. Terms easy. 9d MATSON, COX & CO. Matson, Cox Go. 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. GREENi ard YELLOW TANCRED TURNIPS. SKIRVIN SWEDES, and other TURNIP 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.



For Sale, B ' N D E R TWINE. AND BINDER WIRE, Fv-R SALE, At Lowest current rates. JAMESON and ROBERTS, Ashburton. O R SALE. A 6-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 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. OR SAL OATEN SHEAF Chaff. J A MESON AND ROBERTS. 101 ™ORS A L E P Prom this date— CRUSHED OLD OATS, 2s 9d per Bushel. NEW OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. CORNSACKS, at market rates. BRAN, SHARPS, &c. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashbtoton and Tinwauj. o 5 Public Notices. /V SC BURTON BUILDING /V INVESTMENT SOCIETY. AND 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 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. General drafting this week at the Rangitata, Station. All sheep not claimed will be taken to the pound. 142 ARCH. McCOLL. N BANKRUPTCY. All Creditors in the Estate of WIL LIAM BROWN, of Ashburton, contrac tor j a debtor, are requested to MEET at my office on WEDNESDAY Evening, January 24th, at 8 o’clock. ' - • W. H. ZOUCH, 192 Trustee. Ttyrß/'F.' G. THOMAS, Stjboeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON on FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 26th and 27th inst., and may be consulted at Mr Quill’s Hotel. .



Business Notices. NEWS FOR FARMERS. SCARCITY OF BINDING TWINE, OYER. i The underaigned have much pleasure in informing the Farmers that they have no w a 1 good supply of J , Binding Twine. Those in want of any had better apply at once. 141 FRTEDLANDER BROS.



Jaines 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.



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 YARDS On TUESDAY, JAN. SO, AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashbokton. b 30



1 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— GjtAss Seed, Geain, Etc., Etc. 128



THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day *-7.5, up to the hour of going to press. This uf. better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



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



Business Notices. I E ONMON G E R Y. Ironmongery. We have lately ADDED TO OUR STOCKS LARGE QUANTITIES English and American HARDWARE, Ex Rangitikei Rakaia Thorne City of Bombay Lurline . Hprsa Ex Lutterworth Cbryphin Pleiades Wairoa Waimate Hurunui PROM LONDON. Ex Amy Maine, PROM 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, 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, i bushels



REAPERS & BINDERS OF ALL KINDS SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATES. Galvanised Iron, 5 to 10 feet Sheet Lead, 3J to ,51bs Sheet Zinc, plain and perforated Fencing Wire, 2 and 4 barb 1 ~ ~ plain, Nos. 8,9, and 10 Fencing Staples, IJ, l£ Little’s Sheep Dip SPERM, OLIVE, LARD, CASTOR, and COLZA OILS. Neatsfoot Oil, for harness Oils, Paints, Colors, and Tarnishes, great Variety Wire Nails, 1 to 6in Eubank’s Nails,'2 to 7in Wire Netting, £ to 2in mesh BICYCLES, ON DEFERRED PAYMENTS. Bar and She et Iron Files and Rasps, all kinds*!- Horse Nails, 7 to 14 Bolts and Nuts, all arses Ranges, Colonial and English Grates, ground fronts and common Lamps, in great varijty, from 2s 6d to 60s Lawn Mewers—“ The Easy ” ; Manilla Rope, 1 to Sin Plough Lino, superior qualify Milk Pans, Churns, and Buckets Baths and Sponges, of all kinds Fenders, from 5s to L 5 Fire Irons, from 5s to 50s * j Guns, from 25s to L3O NEW HAMMERLESS GUNS. Revolvers, Powder, Shot, Caps, etc. Carpenters’ Tools, a fine assortment of new goods BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY 05’ 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 Trimming Hooks Scythes and Handles Grindstones and Fittings Ray Forks and Rakes Garden Tools, all kinds Sewing Machines, Standard and Wheeler-and Wilson Leather Belting



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



GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS. We hold large stock? 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. ENGLISH AND AMERICAN HARDWARE, East and Tancred streets, Ashburton. Agents for > The Australian Mercantile Union TEA. We import this brand Importers of Insurance Company. d 22



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 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. CAE SON, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. all Fruit for preserving.—a. w. RANDELL begs to announce that he has a very large stock 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 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. 4 ls\ r g o stock o Confectionery, &o. Hot-house Grfpes. A. W. Randell, Right-hand Shop, Town Fall, Ashburton.



Business Notices. t SP L E N DID S HOW 01* - -I'll ■ New Goods—Value Extraordinary. Ladies’ Boots at 4s 6d ; worth 7s 6d .3 Gijls’ Fine Kid Boots at 3s lid 1 Lot Ladies’ Costumes at 6s 6d and 8s 6d. SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN ALL CLASSES OF GOODS. I 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 c HRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON ! S. W. Alcorn 1 8 8 ?.



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. y The largest stock of Plain and Fancy Dress Materials ever shown in Ashburthn. IMPORTED DIRECT, and wonderfully cheap. Black Lustees 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-.te, 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 Shirts, Oxford Shirts, Havard Shirts, Shirts of all kinds ; 7 cases New Shirts direct from the manufacturers just opened.' BEttT VALUE in, Ashburton. Hosiery, Gloves, Lace Mitts, Laces, Dress Buttons, and haberdashery goods of-all kinds now in stock. . .. *-! . • ' .'i UMBRELLAS. Ladies’ Silk, Durable, and Alpaca Umbrellas, from 3s to 17s 6d, just opeimd ; splendid value/ Ladies’ Parasols, Colored Satin, pompadour, eta ,—new goods; really nice. SPEC IA L NOTI CE. 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 %y purchasing their Drapery, Clothing, and Boots at‘S. W. ALCORN’S. ONE SHILLING OFF EVERY POUND PURCHASED FOR CASH. *«1 S. W. Alcorn, IMPORTER, B Ashburton. .- F l



rjll MBE R, TIM B E 8., Timber. - The undersigned has now in stock .Slid to arrive— -40,000ft Beat Bed Pine, ex Spray 30,000 ft ~ „ ~ ~ Agusta 30,000 ft „ „ „ „ Template 25.000 ft ~ „ „ .. Kestrel 30,000 ft ~ ~, ~ ~ Anna From Patterson's Inlet; Also, , •' 20,000 ft Best Match Lining, ex Topoa, From North— The WHOLE of which will be sold at cheap rates to make room for fresh ship* ir.ent. SHORT FIREWOOD and best. } NEWOASTLE COAL Always in stock ; Also, , Roofing Iron Nails Y Fencing Wire Doorg Sashes V.D.L. Palings and Timber,' Brlfic ' Dc Is «Src., &c. Alpbeus Haye;j, TIMBER MERCHANT, r Ashburton/ W. H. COLLINS, , 9 ■ Manager, SEED. : GUM SEED. J ’ WATTLE SEEP. WATTLE SEED. Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NUBEFRI jIEN, Ashbublton, Have this day received jc s.s. Rotoma hana from Hobart, a laige con*ignment of new COM and WATTLE SEEDS, in clud’.ng Blue Gum, Peppermint Gam, Stringy-bark Gum, Bed Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum / Black Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc,, which thisy will sell at ebbuokd vetoes to dear the lot. a | Oct. 1881. SEALY BROS., Aahburtcm**. oli



Thermal, springs district.— Pamphlet, containing information relative to the Sale of the Rotorua Town* ship ON SALE at the Office of thii Papers