your old tower and it tumbles about . you? ears, your clan emigrates to Glas > ' gow or to Canada, the glen is silent “ save tor the' footfall of the deer; and it is well. You scale the low brow of the naighty Helvellyn, and you find a per sonally conducted tourist drinking bottled beer on the summit; and it is well also. The effigies and splendour of tradition are not meant to cramp the energies or the development of a vigorous and various nation. They are not meant to hold in mort main the proper territory of human intelligence and righteous aspiration. : They live and teach their lessons in our • annals, they have their own wor shippers and their own shrine, but the earth is not theirs nor the fulness thereof. For all that, however, these very annals, andthecharacterstheyinspireand describe, are out intangible property; ,they constitute an inheritance we are not willing to see either squandered or ■ demolished, for they are the title-deeds and heirlooms of our national exist ence.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[rioter’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] [Received Jan. 19, 2.30 p.m.] Monetary and Commercial. London, Jan. 17. Consols have advanced to New Zealand securities are without quotable change. Colonial breadstuffs and tallow are steady at last quotations. Union Bank. - The Union Bank of Australia de f dared a dividend of eight per cent, for -the-past Kalf j-eai, and carried JL.30,000 ~£t6 the reserve fund. S The Mails. ' The homeward mails via Naples, per the Orient steamship Garonne from Melbourne (Nov. 30), were delivered here to-day. Shipping. s [Eer Merchant Shipping and Under writers’ Association.] Arrived—r Ship Pampero, from Lyttel ■ ton (Sept. 26). [Received Jan. 19, 2.50 p.«.] New Bishops. ; London, Jan. 18. * Canon Wilkinson has accepted the "nee of Truro, rendered vacant by the .appointment of Dr Benson to the primacy. Archdeacon Lewis has been Appointed Bishop of LlandafT, in room ‘of the late Dr Ollivant. The Premier’s Health, t f Intelligence has been received that the Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone has reached Cannes. He has accomplished the journey without undue fatigue, and bis health is in a more satisfactory state. Coronation of the Czar. St. Petersburg, Jan. 18 The Emperor Alexander, in his cus tomary New Year’s speech, points to speedy coronation. More Trouble for Egypt. Alexandria, Jan. 17. ’ Intelligence is to hand from the Soudan that an engagement has been fought between a battalion of the Egyptian troops and rebels under El Mahdi, a false prophet. The latter 'were victorious and inflicted a severe defeat on the troops, a whole battalion of the latter being virtually destroyed, fully one half being killed, and the rest placed hots de combat.

AUSTRALIAN.

[redtek’s telegrams—copyright.] Shipping. * Sydney, Yesterday. Sailed, this afternoon—The Union Company’s steamship Manapouri, for ‘ -Auckland. - Political ; r Mr H. Copeland, Minister for Public Works’, who was recently defeated at -Newtown, has offered himself as a can didate for East Sydney, a vacancy hav ing occurred in the representation of that constituency by the resignation of Mr Mcllhone, who takes his seat as member for the Upper Hunter, Dr. Renwick, late Secretary for Mines, op poses him. \ The Weather. Heavy rains have fallen during the last twenty-four hours throughout the Colony. - [Rectirsd Jan. 19, 12.30 p.m.] NewSonth Wales Parliament. Sydney, To-day. In the Legislative Assembly last flight, Mr A. Cameron was re-elected Chairman of Committees. A Bill granting supply to the amount of was passed through all its Stages. It was announced that the Treasurer will, deliver his Financial Statement on the 25th inst The Tararua Gold Robbery. -Adelaide, Yesterday. . The police have discovered a quan tity of gold, amounting to 276 ounces, which it is alleged formed part of the bullion stolen from the Union Com pany’s ill-fated steamship Tararua some time before the loss of that vessel. It appears that a man named Hunter, who was formerly steward on board the Tararua, died on Sunday last, and be fore bis death he requested his friends to forward to his brother in San Fran cisco a box, the contents of which he kept secret. Suspicion was aroused, and the box being opened, was found to contain gold, and information was given to the police. [Received Jan. 19, 1.15 p.m.] Adelaide, To-day. There is but little further information regarding the gold discovery. The man Hinton (r/V) was formerly second steward of the Tararua, and died of consumption Sunday last. He had been for a long time under police sur veillance. The gold consists of a single ipgot, and Was contained in an unbound box. It i$ doubtful whether Hinton was the sole robber, and the police are making further investigations. A Dispute Settled. Mflbodbnb, To-day. •; The bakers’ dispute has been settled and the men have decided not t( strike. The International .Cricket Match ; Mr G. F. Vernon will not play fo jthe jSnglish team in the Internationa , match commencing to-day.

TELEGRAMS.

r* • ' L [PBE PRKBS ASSOCIATION.] A Burglar Sentenced. '■ Auckland, To-day. At the Snpretne Court to-day James Kay was sentenced to three years for bur glary. ... The Lambing Down Case. , - Wellington, To-day. . . At the Resident Magistrate’s Court this ' rmtotbingy Jfr Hardcastle gave j udgment in k- xthe-lambing down case for the plaintiff for Is-I JU9O 18s, and liS 7» costs, Mr Gully KJ& ' ■

giving notice of appeal. In a cross action, Harding v. Moynahan, judgment went for the defendants with c fts. His Worship strongly commented on the for mer case, regarding the manner in which the plaintiff had got rid of his ramoy, and said the matter merited further con sideration. He thought the Licensing Bench should look into the matter at its next sitting.

THE SHEEP STEALING CASE.

[by telegraph.]

Christchurch, To-day,

At the Supreme Court to-day John Meiklejohn, charged with having stolen 398 sheep and 145 ewes, the property of Sir John Hall, and 417 sheep, the pro perty of John Cordy, was found guilty. Sentence has not yet (3.66 p.m.) been passed,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 1883..



Hortiooitukai Socxety.— The meeting of this Society, which was to have been he’d last evening, was postponed on ac count of there not being a sufficient atten dance of members to foim a quorum.| The Crops in Otago. —From all parts of Otago, except in one or two small cor ners, the best news comes as to the antici pated yield of the harvest. Cutting has begun in the northern part of the pro vince, but it will be a week or two before it is general in the south. The crops of oats especially will be large.



TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 4.30 p. n*. ] New Advertisements. A MEETING of BUTCHERS and BAKERS interested in getting up a Cricket Match are requested to meet at Quill’s hotel TO-NIGHT, at 8 o’clock. W. MARSH, 115 For the Bakers.



iT [OWN HALL —TONIGHTj O p. 111., FRASER’S POPULAR 8 p.m. LECTURE, ‘‘How to Read Men Like Open Books.” Come early, and get good sea's. Con clude with platform descriptions. Admis sion 2s and Is. Hygienic Advice, and Instructions in Mental Culture at Somerset Hotel. Jl4 QREAT ANNUAL CLEARANCE Summer Drapery, J. BALLANTYNE AND CO., DUNSTABLE HOUSE, CHRISTCHURCH. IMMENSE REDUCTIONS OF AND Clothing, IN ALL DEPARTMENTS.



WOOD’S WIRE AND TWINE BINDERS. Also, A FEW TWINE ATTACHMENTS ON HAND. The above Machines are the very beat for heavy crops, and will be sold Cheap. Also, 12 Tons New Season’s TURNIP SEED, jost arrived, ex Lurline. D. B. McLaren, GRAIN AND SEED BROKER, Cashel street east, CHRISTCHURCH. N.B.—Cash Buyer of all kinds of Grain, Rye Grass, etc. 117



W. H. Stock, jyj-ONUMENTAL MASON, Madras street south, Christchurch. A very LARGE STOCK to select from. Prices Revised.



New Advertisements. MR CLARK’S SALEYARDS. TINWALD. TUISDaY, 23rd JANUARY, MESSRS R. WILKIN & CO. are in structed to offer, by Public Auction, on account of whom it may concern, on the above date— WHITE YEARLING STEER Sale at 10 30 a.m. sharp. R. WILKIN & CO., 11<) Auctioneers,



SATURDAY, 20th JANUARY. SALE BY AUCTION OP Growing Crops Oats MR T- BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Burnett street, on the above date, iA ACRES OATS, situated near 4:U Tinwald. The crop is estimated to yield about 30 bushels per acre. Sale at 1 o’clock. 119 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



WANTED KNOWN—That lam sel 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 3d per bottle. Also, Toys of every description, consisting of Dolls, Trumpets, Toy Drums, Tambourines, Wheelbarrows, Carts, Guns, etc., etc. F. Clark, EAST STREET. slB



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



For Bale. B 1 N D E R TWINE. ANP BINDER WIRE, FOR SALE, At Lowest current rates. JAMESON and ROBERTS, Ashburton, 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 6-Roomed HOUSE, new, and J-Acre, situate in Hampstead, East Town Belt. A 3-Roomed HOUSE and 2-Boomed LEAN-TO, corner of Moore and William 350 ACRES, If 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. For sale 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



OATEN SHEAF Chaff. JAMESON AND ROBERTS.



TO EMPLOYERS, STATION HOLDERS, FARMERS, HOTEL KEEPERS, CONTRACTORS, AND OTHERS. Parker’s OLD ESTABLISHED LABOR EXCHANGE, Armagh street west, Christchurch. The best Office in Canterbury for Em ployers to meet with good Male and Female Servants. First Private Enquiry Office for dis covery of Missing Friends and Next of Kin. Communications from all parts of the colony punctually attended to. Address communications to J. JULIUS PARKER, Agent, 118 Market Place, Christchurch.



noil F O, R SALE. *About 100 LOADS, in large or small quantities. PUBLICATIONS. The following Government Publica tions, with others, can be obtained at the Office of this Paper ; Education Act Railway Tariff (revised) Crown Lands Guide Fencing Act Regulation of Local Elections Act Public Libraries Acts Companies Act Acts Relating to Agriculture Etc., Etc. Gazette in Bant:. aptcy. J^"OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian ii a Gazette for all notices undtr the Debtors and Creditors A rt» Apply at once, UUvO) JAMESON & ROBERTS. 106 Publications. V. CASH RECEIPTS Printed at “The Guardian office.'



Matson, Cox, and Co. ( SPECIAL ENTRY r p. SATURDAY, 20xii J \JnUARY, 1883. Messrs matson, 09X, & co. have received instructions <o SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT Taltersalls’, West street, Ashburton, ON SATURDAY, 20th JANUARY, 1883, 0 Draught HORSES V Osborne REAPER and BINDER, JL in good order. The property of a contractor relinquishing business. Sale at 11.30. NO RESERVE. HI MATSON, COX & CO.



Matson, cox & co. have for sale upon reasonable terms, the follow ing Properties, besides ethers too numer ous to particularise : Acres. Ashburton, just ontaide 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 Alferd Forest, unimproved ... 20 Chertsey, improved, plenty of water 124 Chertsey, improved, plenty of water, large portion in crop ... 397 Dro.nore, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ••• 440 Dromore, improved, plenty of water ... 4,000 | Dunsandel, improved, plenty of water ... ... ... ••• 1,600 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 Waterton, improved 237 Rangitata, improved 380 Wakanui, improved 222 Temuka, improved 800 Rangitata, fenced 940 Va'etta, unimproved ... ... 317 Wakanui road, thoroughly im proved 94 Hinds, improved 600 Wesierfield Mill; Shop and Dwelling in Chertsey ; Sections in Ashburton, Hinds, Chertsey, Waterten, Papanui, Rakaia, Prebbleton, etc.; Improved sec tions in Ashburton and Tinwald.



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, JANUARY 20ih, SPECIAL ENTRY MR T. BULLOCK has receifed in structions from J. G. Restel), Esq., to 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, 63 Auctioneer.



A T, Bullock, DCTIONEER, ESTATE AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, Ashbukton.



CTIONEER’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 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 ef 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 0 -- E ' Y ' 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.—Commodious SHOP in East street, now in occupation of Mr J. W. Hayes. Possession to bo given on 2nd January, Mr Hayes removing to his new premises at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK. 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 Hampstead, near the Wakanui road, lately in occupation of Mr Wm. Johns. Liberal terms ef pay ment will be accepted. T. BULLOCK. mO LET.—The CENTRAL BAKERY, JL 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. O FARMERS.-FOR SALE, at a very low price, COMBINE and 8-horso-power ENGINE. T. BULLOCK.



0d Terms easy. 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 ef all descriptions. MANGOLDS, &c. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions. COCKSFOOT and RYE GRASS. TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &c, , AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY — REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALES’, or the HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASFI ADVANCES Made on Consignments. Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS, and ALL FINDS of STOCK and PRODUCE, ON SATURDAYS, At 11 o’clock sharp.



O LET—at a very Low Rental—a COTTAGE of Five Rooms, situated TO LET—A Six-roomed HOUSE in Tancred street, lately in the occu pation of Mr McGregor. T. BULLOCK. UCTIONEER, STOCK, STATION, GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Burkett street, Ashburton. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Merchandise, Poultry, and General Pro duce, hold every SATURDAY, commenc ing at f. 1.30 sharp. Special Sales conducted in Town or Country. Valuations made. FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Stock at tended at the Public Yards. at Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. W. P. Allen. W. F. Allen, AND W. F. ALL EN, Auctioneer. n 29 Ballisters, Solicitors, Sc. C, W. Purnell, ARRISTER AND SOLCITIOP, EAST STREET. 45



FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD ALTERNATELY. NEXT SALE at TINWALD YARDS On TUESDAY, JAN. 23. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency do. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co, Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & WEST STREET, Ashboktok, CO. s 30 THE GUARDIAN is published every evening, giving every day -i *-tb, up to the hour of going to press. This is better than buying a sixpenny weekly.



fp HE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. PRICE ONE PENNY. PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. Advertisers are reminded that The Ashburton Guardian is the QNL¥ DAILY PAPER published between Christchurch and Timaru, and com mands a LARGER CIRCULATION throughout the County of Ashburton than any other Journal. 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.



Public Notices. Ashburton 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 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. jyj"R. F. G. THOMAS, Suroeon Dentist, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given, au2l Ashburton county stock & SALEYARDS COMPANY (Limited.) The NEW YARDS AT TINWALD will be OPEN to the Public on and after TUESDAY, 23rd January, when the first sale of stock will be held there. Sale will commence at 11 o’clock. ' A Luncheon will be provided. GEO. JAMESON, 89 Secretary. rpINWALD SALEYARDS. TUESDAY, 23rd JANUARY, 1883. The Next Sale of Stock at Tinwald will be held in the New Yards provided by the Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Company. Sale to commence at 11 o’clock. MATSON, COX, & CO., T. BULLOCK, J. T. FORD & CO., Per Friedunder Bros., R, WILKIN & CO., Per Jameson & Roberts, 90 Auctioneers. Business Notices. OF REMOVAL.— Hates & J3I Co.‘, Ready Money Drapers, have REMOVED to Bullock’s ARCADE. aul2 rjIINWALD STORE. NOTICE. The TINWALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management of Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will be I attended to as formerly. 23d I



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, * «fec., &q., &c. East street, Ashburton.



Agricultural machine shop, Ashburton. C. Ra y, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER AND BINDER EXPERT. The M'Cormick, Peering, Osborae, Harvester King, and Wood’s Machines Repaired and Adjusted, in Town or Country. Canvas Elevators fitted to Wood’s and Harvester King. Wire and Oil of the best brands. Engines, Combines, Pumps, &c., Re-, paired at very reasonable terms. All work guaranteed. Practical Sewing Machinist. Estimates given. C. RAY, Opposite Central Hotel, Wakanui Rd. Authorised AGENT for SCOTT BROS.’ celebrated Leamington Cooking Ranges, Excelsior Windmills, Tomb Rail ings, and other Castings. Price Lists on Application. 83



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



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, nnHE GREAT QUESTION— namely, 8 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 tor me, as agent, to assure that part of the public who may not bave 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 frauds 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 beat to deserve the confidence of those who favor me with their orders. H. M. CARSON, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. sll Fruit for preserving.—a, w. RAN DELL begs to announce that he has a very large stock of Rhubarb, which he can at the exceedingly low price of One Penny Per ft*. The fruit is now remarkably fit for preserving pur poses, and intending purchasers are in vited to inspect before purchasing else where. A. W. R. guarantees that better Rhubarb, for quality, is not obtainable in Ashburton. Purchasers calling at the gardens can obtain fruit and vegetables at wholesale prices. A few tons of the best Kidnej Potatoes to be sold at the gardens wholes ile, and at the shop retail. Sum mer drinks of all kinds. A large stock o Confectionery, &c. Hot-home Gmpcs. A. ,W. Randell, , Right-hand Shop, Town Hall, Ac.hburi.on.



Business Notices. ij PLEN DID SHO W O rj JT New Goods—Value Extraordinary. T adies’ Boots at 4s 6d ; worth 7a 6d (■iris’ 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. d2S V) V OHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, 188 2. THE COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON ! S. W. Alcorn Having completed extensile 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 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. BEsT VALUE in Ashburton. Hosiery, Gloves, Lace Mitts, Laces, Dress Buttons, and haberdashery goods of aU kinds now in stock. UMBRELLAS. Ladies’ Silk, Durable, and Alpaca Umbrellas, from 3s to 17s 6d, just opened J 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’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 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. I



I M B E E, TIMBER*- Timber. The undersigned has now in stock and* to arrive— -40,000.'t 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 Tores,' From North— The WHOLE of which will be sold at cheap rates to make room for fresh Ship*' ment. SHORT FIREWOOD and heat 1 NEWCASTLE COAL Always in stock ; Alpbeus Hayeu, TIMBER MERCHANT, Ashburton, W. H. COLLINS, A 6o Manager. ■ i



QUM SEED. GUM SEED.) WATTLE SEED. WATTLE SEED. T Sealy Bros., SEEDSMEN AND NORSK RIJIBN, Ashburton, Have this day received x as. Roioraa* hana from Hobart, a lai ge con'ignment of new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gam, Stringy-bsrk Gam, Bed Gam, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum j Black Wattle, Silver Wattle, eta, which they will seil at reduced prices to cleat tow , lot. 1 SEALY BROS., Ashburton. Oct. 1881. oli



Teermal springs district:— Pamphlet containing information relative to the Sale of the Roto.tia Town* ship ON SALE at the Office'of this Papw«