districts would receive only a partial benefit from it. 1 estimate the works of an efficient scheme on the proposed route as follows Earthwork, La, 850; concrete shoot. La, 100 5 land and houses, L 900; road crossings, etc., L 300; contingencies, 10 per cent., say L6OO ; total post, L 6,750. This is exclusive of fenc ing, which might probably be required also. You will observe that the concrete shoot over the terrace forms a considerable item of the cost,, but I should not fall in with the sugges tion expressed by some members of the Road Boards to dispense with it. The consequence of doing this would be that the chasm would from time to time, according to the force and frequency of the floods, work back, first on the ♦ line of the channel as formed for probably its entire length of six miles, with a depth varying from 20 to- 200 ft, and a width of severe 1 chains, • and would ultimately cut off all connections of roads and water-races, and isolate a large por tion of the district, besides permanently carry • fag off several hundred acres of land, whilst the ultimate direction of the channel, if uncon trolled, it would be impossible to determine. The effects of a mere trickle of water in form ing the present chasm, which is already of con riderable sire, give pretty fair indication of what might be expected to result from a copi - Ous flow of floodwater discharging with such a. bead through loose shingle Into the Rakaia liver bed. I need hardly say that although the works as estimated above were formed there - would always be considerable risk in curred, as well as expenses for main tenance, and I should be inclined to recommend, in preference, the taking (nch steps as would lead to the present line of , »torm-water being recognised and treated as a -Stormwater channel throughout its entire length to the sea line. It is, for the most, part well defined, and if sown down and kept in grass and the fence lines crossing it were removed, a small annual expenditure would suffice to keep it within reasonable bounds. The scheme de - scribed does not extend as far as Chapman’s creek, but it could be made to include it at '-small extra expense. I have, however, pre viously reported on the line of natural outfall for this creek, the course of which is clearly defined to Cairnbrae, and on the railway au . thorities making provision for passing it across the railway there on its natural course, there - would be little difficulty about the further dis posal of it—Mount Somers Water Supply: Since the Council last met the races supplying the district between South Ashburton river and . Bowyer’s stream have been satisfactorily com- Sleted, and the works in the Taylor’s stream istrict are now in hand.—Auxiliary Channel, Lagmohr District: Your Committee having visited the site of the proposed works, will no doubt report on this subject to-day, and I have now got plans and sections prepared which . will enable me to put the works in hand as soon as the Council may direct. The application of the Drayton district . was referred to the Water Supply Com mittee.— Be the Springfield property, it " tins decided thnt the Engineer be in structed to insist on Messrs Gould and -Cameron enlarging their race and culverts to the satisfaction of the Engineer, and -that in future no private individual be allowed to construct races where the race U intended to be carried beyond the pro , party, and where other settlers are depen dent upon the race for a supply of water.

JBe Upper Rangitata traffic bridge, a letter waa read from Mr J. McCombe, •the contractor, asking fer an extension of one month for the completion of his con tract on account of the difficulty of ob taining the necessary timber for the work. It was decided that the contractor 'he informed that his letter will be con sidered when the contract is finished.— ‘Concerning the recommendations of the Engineer re the construction of a storm . water channel from Methven to High hank, it was decided to send a copy of ■ the paragraph in the Engineer’s report to the Mount Hutt and Mount Somers Road Boards.— I Theßanger’s letter to be referred to the Water Supply Committee for con ■ido ation and report. BONUS TO THE BKGXNEEK. Mr E. G. Wright proposed that a bonus of iSO be given to the Engineer, in recog nition of his services. He had not spoken to a single member of the Council, but he thought that some recognition should be made to a very energetio'and able officer. Had the Council been in a better finan cial condition ho (the speaker) would have proposed an addition of LSO to the En gineer’s salary, but although the time was not opportune for doing this, he thought that the compliment he had suggested might be paid. - - Mr Lambie seconded the motion, and ■poke in high terms of the Engineer's ability. There was no doubt that he had Saved the ratepayers many thousands of pounds.'' 1 ' 'Messrs Jackson and Bullock endorsed the remarks of the previous speaker. The Chairman said that speaking from his intimate knowledge of Mr Baxter’s ability, he could'quite agree with what had bo n said by Mr Wright. The man ner in which the works had been carried pot reflected great credit on the Engineer, and it was.only right that his services should be recognised. The motibn was carried nem. con ’ The Council then adjourned till 2.30. COMMITTEES. : The Council then went into committee tat the purpose of considering the water race by-laws, and it was resolved that the report be deferred for another month. In reference to the committee for the Lagmhor water-race, Mr Wright reported that the conditions have not yet been 'completed by their solicitor. Mr McLean had; 4 , however, agreed to the main con ditions on which it waa proposed to carry bn the proposed race. It was resolved that the committee he given power to deal With the matter before the next meeting of the Council. ACCOUNTS. A number of accounts were duly pre sented and passed for payment. RESIDENT MAGISTRATE. A letter was read from the Borougl -Council in reference to the sitting of f Eesident Magistrate being held more fre quently. - Mr Wright said that the question wai _ . .1 , _£ AI. A rf/tiii ■>!» art 1 r

whether the work of the Court could not be done by a Magistrate living in either Tima-u or Christchurch. He could not feel assured that there were sufficient reasons to have a Magistrate a resdent in the town or dis trict. It was only adding more expense to the colony. In any case they should have now statistical information laid be fore the Council to show that more than two sittings a week, as already arranged by the Government, was required. - Mr Bullock thought that a Resident Magistrate tn urgently required; still, be was in favor* of a trial being given to the arrangement now made to have the services of a Magistrate twire weekly. The Chairman also speke in the same strein. and suggested a trial should be made before taking further stops in the matter It was resolved—“ That the Council will consider the matter after a due trial had been made of the present arrange ments of the Court.” '■“ ASHBURTON TRAFFIC BRIDGE. A letter was also read from the Boi ough Council in reference to the traffic bridge liver the Ashburton to Tinwald. Mr Wright said ho Was fully convinced that the bridge whs required, but the question was, whether they were in a position to supplement the vote of L 5,000. As the Council were aware, this vote yronld expire in a short time, and it ' would pelhap- he a difficult ipatter to get S other vote of a similar kind in future, e thought that the bridge would cost about Lip.OpO. Such being the cas’, he wetdd like to have something definite ag tp subsidy whiph would be forthcom |ng from, the Borough Council and th« Road Boards. % s Mr Taylor thought that, in the face of sc v' large an expenditure for the bridge, ii - , c batter to make the preseni 7 Birviceable by way of alterin{ S l tTin wiilg on the flooring. ■Bdlfoek hoped that the bridgi je proceeded with, as it would bi coayeuence to the yjhole of th to in the County.

t Mr Wright suggested that each of the t local bodies interests I in the work should • be asked to contribute one-fourth and the ► County Council the remaining s' arc 1 It was decided (o send a copy of iho ’ letter and resolution to the SVakanui, Longheach, and Upper Ashburton Road 1 Boards, and the Borough Council, asking . them if they are willing to contribute a ! fair share towards this bridge. MOUNT HUTT POUND. A letter f om the Chairman of the Mount Hutt Road Board, approving of the appointment ef Mr Compton as poundkeeper at Melhven, was read, and it was resolved to confirm the appoint ment. NEXT MEETING. The date of the next ordinary meeting of the Council was fixed for the 12th February. WAKANUI WATER-RACE. A letter was read from Mr Purnell with reference to Mr Moffat’s signature to agreement for keeping open the communi cation for his water-race. The letter stated that Mr Moffat had refused to sign the document owing to his leaving for Southland. An offer from Thomas Patterson to keep open the race for Ll 5 per annum was accepted. RAILWAY LEAGUE. In reference to an application from the Railway League for a contribution to its funds, it was resolved that the Council is not empowered to subscribe as Requested. FORDS OVER WATER. RACES. In reply to the Council’s letter, the South Rakaia Road Board writes, stating that they were prepared to keep in order the various fords and cul verts over the water-races in the district, provided the Council paid for the main tenance. It was resolved--“ That, inas much as the Road Board had agreed to vote LSOO for the work, they fulfil their agreement by handing over the sum of L 250.” The matter w.as left in the hands of the Chairman to attend to. LYTIELTON HARBOR BOARD. A letter was read from the above Board in referrence to the election of a member of the Harbor Board from the Council. It was decided to hold the election on the 12th February. WAKANUI FLAT WATER SUPPLY. In deference to Mr Cochrane and others’ wishes, it was resolved to leave the matter in the hands of the Chairman and Engineer. SUNDRY BUSINESS. In the matter of Dobbin’s Ford bridge, ' the Council could see no reason for alter- [ ing the decision come to at its last meet ing. The matter of closing road in the ‘ Longbeach Road district, was deferred for consideration at the next meeting. Five slaughtering licenses and twantj renewals wore granted. The Chairman was au thorised to write to the Geraldine County Council in reference to the share due by j that Council of cost of completing this ] bridge. ( The Council then adjourned. r

CRICKET.

THE ENGLISH CRICKETERS. [bEUTEr’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT]. ("Received Jan. 10, 2.15 p.m.] Launceston, To-day. The cricket match between the English Eleven and Eighteen of Northern Tasmania was concluded yesterday, resulting in a victory for the Englishmen in one innings, with 75 runs to spare. C. T. Studd was the highest scorer, with 98, run out. The weather was fine, and there was a large attendance at the match each day.

NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE CO.

Auckland, To-day. The New Zealand Insurance Company’s half-yearly meeting was held to-day. The re port showsithal the new premiums, less re-in surance, were 91,159, being an increase of 12,595 over the corresponding half of 18S1. The past six months has been very disastrous to the underw iting interests in all parts of the world, and this Company has not been for tunate enough to escape heavy losses, both fire and marine. After making a full estimate of claims that had arisen prior to the 30th No vember, there remains to the credit of profit and loss a balance of Li 9,487. It is proposed to pay a dividend of 3s per share, absorbing Li S,poo, leaving L 4.487 to be carried forward for next year. The total income for the half year, including L 21,584, balance from last half, was Li26,76i. The fire and marine losses and appropriation for unpaid losses amounted to L 79,248. The report was adopted.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE- b [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] Monetary and Commercial. / London, Jan. 8. « Consols, New Zealand securi- tl ties : Five per cent, xo-40 Loan, 105 ; * Five per cent. 1889 Loan, 104; Four and a half per cent. 1879-1904 Loan, The markets for colonial ]y breadstuffs and tallow are unchanged. d Mr Gladstone’s Illness. ft London, Jan. 9. d A bulletin issued at Hawarden re- li ports that Mr Gladstone is suffering b from insomnia. His indisposition is * not, however, of a nature to cause . alarm. a Sir Charles Dilke. . q Sir Charles Dilke, whose appoint- f ment to the Presidency of the Board o! t Trade necessitated his re-election, has o been returned for Chelsea without op- C position. f; [Received Jan. 10, Ip.m.] c The Victorian Loan. e The tenders for the Victorian four c million loan at four per cent, were * opened to-day. The total amount t offered was found to be L 455,500, at prices ranging from 100 to 102 Tenders are now invited until Monday j next for the unallotted balance of f L 3,544,500 at the minimum previously 1 fixed, par. \ Obituary. Paris, Jan. 8. ' General Vinoy, of the French army, is dead. The Spanish Ministry. Madrid, Jan. 8. Don Pedro Manuel Sagasta, Presi dent of the Council of Ministers, has successfully re-formed the Cabinet. Shipping. New York, Jan 8. Arrived—Ship Mendoza, from Auck land, Sept. 15. AUSTRALIAN. , [hf.dter’s telegrams—COPYßlGHT.] Shipping. I Melbourne, Yesterday. i Sailed, this afternoon —The Union 1 Company’s steamship Rotomahana, for * the Bluff. ? [Received Jan. 10, 1 pm.] : Commercial. 1 Melbourne, To-day. I The Melbourne manager of the e National Mortgage and Agency Com g pany of New Zealand reports the local i- grain market, as follows Shipping e vyheat is firm at 4s 9d to 4s lod ; malt jpg barley, 4s to 4s 3d ; New Zealand .° oats, under bond, 2s 9d to 3s 3d. The * demand for oats has slackened, and „ prices have declined. * The Suez Mail. , e Arrived, this morning, P. and O. s.s. >e Clyde, with Suez mail. 10 Sydney, Yesterday. Arrived, this rooming—The Union

Company’s steamship Wakatipu, from Wellington. The New South Wales Ministry. The re-election of the membeis of the new Ministry h;is taken place, and with the exception of Mr H. Copeland, all were returned without opposition. The Raising of the Austral. 'I he construction of a coffer dam round the steamship Austral for the purpose of raising her is proceeding rapidly. The Bishopric of Sydney. The General Anglican bynod met to day, and appointed a committee to confer with regard to the election to the vacant Bishopric of Sydney. Land Laws of New South Wales. Sydney, To-day. The Government has appointed a Commission consisting of Messrs Au gustus Morris and George Rankin, to enquire into the condition and working of the 'existing Land Laws of New South Wales.

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Native Affairs. Auckland, To-day. A meeting at the new settlement, Punui, has authorised Rcwi to send a let ter to Mr Bryce asking that an amnesty be proclaimed. in interview with Mr Grace, said the cause of de.ay in completing the settlement with the Euro peans is the difference amongt the Na tives (hemselves. He added “give us a little time to breathe and settle matters, and all things will be made right.” The Hamilton-Priestly Case. In the Hamilton alleged murder case the defence was reserved, both prisoners being committed for trial at the next sessions of the Supreme Court. , Racehorse Speculation. Messrs Broomfield and Wyle, of Gis borne, have purchased the racehorse Piscatorious for 325 guineas. Napier Hospital Maintenance. Inapier, To-day. The Government having received as surances that the subscribers to the Hos pital desired to continue their share of the maintenance and administration of the in stitution, telegraphed yesterday that under those circumstances the old pound for pound subsidy system would be con tinued. The election of the subscribers’ representatives on the Hospital Committee accordingly proceeded on the old basis, resulting in the Mayor and treasurer and another candidate being at the bottom of the poll. Ministerial Movements. New Plymouth, To-day. The Premier an ived here from Auck land by the mail steamer. He, with Major Atkinson, go to Hawera on Friday, to consecrate the Hawera Masonic Temple. Sir W. Fox. Sir William and Lady Fox are also pas sengers for here by the steamer from Auckland. Golden News. Dunedin, To-day. The gold escort last night was the heaviest known for some years. It con sisted of eleven boxes.

THE ASHBUB lON G 0 ABDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1888.



Naturalised. —Lett.ra of naturalisa tion have been issued to the well-known eye physician, Dr Schwarzbach. Sporting. —ln the race between Mr Cockle’s Lady Helen ana Mr I. Thomp son’s Steel Dust, which was run at Waka nui this morning, was won by the latter, who beat Lady Helen by a length. Crickh.—A match was played to-day between an Eleven of Ashburton v. a team from Tinwald. The former went in first and put together 177 before the last wicket fell. L. F. A idrews was highest scorer with 46, and Crocker and G. An drews each made 34. The match had not been concluded when we went to press. Harbor Dues. The Bluff Harbor Board, which two years ago reduced port dues and wharf rates, finding that the proceeding does not increase the trade of the port, have resolved to charge one half penny per ton register per day on all steamers using the wharf, and all sailing vessels over fifty tons one halfpenny per ton per week. A rate of one penny per bag will be charged for grain ; one shilling per ton for coal. Wool remains at six pence per fcale. The Board’s expenditure is L 1,750 per annum over their income, and their loss by reducing the dues has been L 2,258 in two years. Rumored Ministerial Changes. —The Wellington correspondent of the Auck land Herald says :—A rumor is current that Mr Conolly will shortly become Postmaster-General and Commissioner of Telegraphs, relieving Mr Dick of those port folios. I find on inquiry that this report, which originated in Marlborough, where Mr Conolly is spending the Christmas holi* dayr, is rather premature. At any rate, the fact seems to be that Mr Conolly finds the duties of the Justice department sit rather lightly on his shoulders, and is known > to be quite willing to take over some more werk, if desired, while, on the other hand, Mr Dick is somewhat "overweighted with the Postal and Telegaph departments, in addition to that of Education and the Colonial Secretaryship, which latter was formerly considered ample for one. I believe he would be quite willing to hand over the Post-office and Telegraph to Mr Conolly, and it is not improbable that tome such arrangement may ultimately be made ; but at present it has not been even hinted at in the Cabinet, or talked over among Ministers, and in any case nothing wi 1 be done until the Premier’s return, or probably until the new Gover nor has been sworn in. Holloway s Ointment and Pills.— Diseases of the Bowels.—A remedy, which has been tested and proved in a thousand dif ferent ways, capable of eradiating poisonous taints from ulcers and healing them up, merits a trial of its capacity for extracting the internal corruptions from the bowels. On rubbing Holloway’s Ointment repeatedly on the abdo men a rash appears, and as it thickens the alvine irritability subsides. Acting as a deri vative, this unguent draws to the surface, re leases the tender intestines from all acrid mat ters, and prevents inflammation, dysentery, and piles, for which blistering was the old fashioned, though successful treatment, now from its painfulness fallen into disuse, the dis covery of this Ointment having proclaimed a remedy possessing equally derivative , yet. per fectly painless powers. —[Advt.]



lAdvertisements. WANTED— Tenders for CARTING a quantity of wheat to Chertsey, tenders to be in by 17>h inst. Robbbts AMD Wintkk. 70 QATHOLIO CHURCH. MASS A-ill bo celebrated at Rakaia NEXT SUNDAY, January 14th. 63 E. COFFEY. TOWN HALL. Archibald Forbes. TWO NIGHTS ONLY. MONDAY AND TUESDAY, January 15 and 16. Flying visit of the great War Correspon dent, now appearing to overflowing audiences in Christchurch, and who, on the above evenings, will deliver his two most POPULAR LECTURES in Ash burton, viz. : 1. Experiences of a War Correspon dent. 2. Kings and Princes I Have Met. The Lectures will be illustrated with ORIGINAL Lit E-SIZE PORTRAITS. Prices of Admission : Single Lecture —Balcony or Front Seats, 4s ; Back Seats, 2s. The Two Lectures—Front, 6s; Back, 3s. All classes of tickets to bo had at Mr H. M. Jones’s, bookseller. Commence at 8. Carriages at 9.45. 65 R. S. SMYTHE. M ACCABE’S ENTERTAINMENT UNAVOIDABLY POSTPONED TILL FRIDAY, JANUARY 19. 1 i E 1 SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, JANUARY 13th. 3 DEERING REAPERS and BINDERS , , 1 SAMUELSON REAPER. . If not sold previously. A LFRED HARRISON, . /\ Auctioneer. 62 TUESDAY, 23rd JANUARY. , 2 o’clock sharp. c ALFRED HARRISON, favored with 8 instructions from the trustees, will J sell by Public Auction, at the premises, J Saunders’ Buildings, the complete - PHOTOGRAPHIC PLANT Lately the property of Mr Henry, also The Furniture and Fittings, complete f in every particular, comprising, 1 Bellow’s Camera, 1 Box Stereo Camera, 1 Ross’s Lens, 1 Horne and ’i Thornethwaite’s Lens, with extra s mount for views, 1 Burnishing t Machine, 1 Rolling Machine, 1 c Tripod Stand, 1 Camera ] Stand, 1 Head-rest, 1 Dark Tent, J 1 Frame for a Tent, Baths and t Dishes, Screens and Back-grounds, 5 Curtains, Chemicals, Re-touching - Desk, Printing Frames, and Tanks, f Also, Sofa, Tables, Chairs,Pictures, and other suitable Furniture, etc. r The above offers an opportunity to a c practical man to establish a first-class s business, the presence in the town of a <3 really good photographer being a long-felt 1 requirement; at the present moment there a is not one in the district; it is not there fore too much to assume that a most remunerative business would at oncere- 4 suit to the purchaser. Absolutely with- ■ out reserve. In one lot. Terms, half cash ; approved bill for balance. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. " 66 SATURDAY, JANUARY 20th. SPECIAL ENTRY MR T, BULLOCK has received in structions from J. G. Restoll, Esq., to sell by Public auction, AT 1 THE BAZAAR, BURNETT STREET, On the above date— £ A PAIR of CREAM-COLORED i PONIES, 5 years old; broken to saddle and harness. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 68 Auctioneer. jyj- US I C TUITION Mr WEEKS’ pnpils will resume on and after the 11th inst. No room for very young pupils. Lessons on piano, organ, harmonium, violin, flute, singing. Sing ing Class for boys and girls in the Templar Hall, Saturday afternoons, 3 to 4. Terms, 3s per quarter. Fees for Music Tuition, £3 3s per term, payable in advance. 59 Singing. SINGING CLASS will com mence shortly. Terms—lQs 6d per Quarter, in advance. Apply at once. 58 H. J. WEEKS. J> ROPERTY TAX. Government Buildings, Wellington, 3rd January, 1883. Per sons who omitted to send in prior to the 20th December, Statements of Property, are WARNED that their neglect to forward such Statements as provided by law renders (hem liable to a pepalty of £IOO, and to pay treble duty in addition to the Ta* at the rate levied. Forms of Statement may be obtained at Post Offices. J. SPERRY, 60 Properly Tax Commissioner. TENDERS received up to 20th instant for CTTTING, TYING, STOCK ING, CARTING, and THATCHING 200 acres (more or lees) Wheat. Conditions, etc., apply, T. H. BRITT AN, Kelsie, Burnham. Or to, G. STBDMAN, On Farm, 61 Terrace, Methven.



TOWN EDITION. [lssued at 5.20 ] New Advertisements. WANTED— BOARD and LODGING for two young men. Apply, by letter, to “ J.K.,” Office of this Paper. ANTED—A respectable MARRIED CQDPLE, for a farm (without en cumbrance). A young couple preferred. Apply to John Bland. 69 10.G.T. —Safe Retreat Lodge.—All , Members of the Order are requested to meet TO-NIGHT at 8 o’clock. Busd ness Urgent and Important. John R. Mprrat, W.C.T. _64 yyESLEYAN CHURCH. A congregational TEA MEETING will be held in the We.leyan Church, Cameron street, THIS EVENING. Tea I on tables at 6 o’clock, 63



j Robert Wilkin and Co. >\ry ° O L SAL E ; Wool Sale. TUESDAY, 16m JANUARY. Our Third Sale of the Season 1882-83 ‘ will be held on the above date in our N.Z. Wool Stores, at II a.m. WOOLPACKS for sale at current rates. ADVANCES made on Wool, either for this market or for shipment to London. Robert Wilkin & Co. WOOL BROKERS, AUCTIONEERS, & COMMISSION AGENTS. 49 Amusements. pH RE NO LOG Y. The Dome of Thought : The Palace of the Soul. MAN KNOW THYSELF! THEN OTHEBS LEARN TO KNOW. “It is heaven on earth to have Man’s mind to move in Charity, rest in Providence, and turn upon the poles of Truth. ” PROFESSOR LIO MEDO, the Great American Phrenologist and Elocutionist, will hold his Phrenological entertainment in the TOWN HALL on the 10th inst. The Ashburton Brass Band will be in attendance, and the performance will com mence with a Reading from Shakespeare’s grand historical play of “ Richard II.” An Overture by the Band will follow, and the celebrated Phrenological Lecture, en titled — “ MIND AND MATTER,” will then begin, illustrated with Dio grams, Bust, and Moral of the Human Brain. The subject will be delivered as in New York, Philadelphia, and other places, before delighted audiences. After an interval of ten minutes a PUBLIC EXAMINATION OF HEADS Will take place. All are cordially invited to come on the platform to compare their heads. A GIFT will be presented to the most intelligent head who shall mount the stage at the Town Hall, on WEDNES DAY NIGHT, according to the Profes sor’s Phrenological judgment on the de velopment on examination. Admission—Reserved seats, 3s ; front seats, 2s ; back seats, Is. ' Doors open at half-past seven ; to com mence at eight sharp. 5C Lost. TOST —On Graham s Road, between J Flemiugton School and Ashburton, on Sunday evening, a Lamp SOCKET and SPRING. Finder will be rewarded on leaving at Cabs'KNS and Co., Tobacconist. 56 Tenders. rp o B UILDE RS. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a HOUSE for E. Herring Esq., at Alford Station. Plans and Specifica tion may be seen at our office, where en dorsed tenders are to be sent in NOT LATER than twelve noon on Saturday, January 13th, accompanied by a guaran tee deposit of £5 27 FOOKS & SONS. fpO FENCERS. WANTED—TENDERS for putting op nine miles, more or less, of FENCING, to consist of six wires and iron standards, standards to be nine feet apart. Ten ders to be sent in by the 20 h January. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For further particulars apply to W. S PETER, 45 Anama. To Let and for Sale. B IND E R AND T W I N E. BINDER .WIRE, FOR SALE, At Lowest current rates. JAMESON and ROBERTS, Ashburton. O R E. L comfortable 5-Roomed COTTAGE, lated North East Belt; finished oughout with every convenience for a lily residence. Section enclosed by 11-grown live fence and belt of trees. Apply to C, B. M. BRANSON, General Agent, East street; Dr Mr W. W. White, on Premises. jIOR SALE OR TO LET. A Six-roomed HOUSE, with Five ores Land, North-east Belt ; lately scupied by Mr J. G- Restell. Apply to ; G. GAUKRODGER. O E R S A u From this date— CRUSHED OATS, 3s 4d per Bushel. BRAN, SHARPS, CHAFF. OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. First-class lot of VEGETABLE and 'LOWER SEEDS. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tinwald. o 5 O E T • A two-rooiped COTTAGE, fronting !ona Square. Rent moderate. Apply to W. R. BOYLE, i Moore street. WANTED KNOWN—That lam sel ling Venus Nailrod at Cs per lb.; Venus Twist, 5s 6d per lb.; Venus Navy Twist, 6s per lb.; Tricopherous, Is 3d per t 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.



Public Notices. Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 0 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over. J. WARD, nlfi Secretary. I HAVE This Day SOLD the Stock, Book Debts, etc., in the Estate of Biggs and Reid to Mr Charles Bain, who is authorised to Collect all Debts in the Estate. JOSEPH CLARK, Trustee. All DEBTS due to the above Estate must be PAID at once, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken. 28d CHAS. BAIN. ■j* yTR. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Dentist*, will VISIT ASHBURTON EVERY MONTH, of which due notice will be given, au2l N 0 T 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., Southbrid'ie. Dec. 23, 1882. ~ d 23 N o T E. Mr L. H. WILKINS is authorised to Collect Subscriptions and Canvass on account of The Ashburton Guardian. 2j W. H. ZOUCH. Business Notices. -VTOTICE OF REMOVAL.— Hayes & jyi Co. , Ready Money Drapers, have REMOVED to Bullock’s ARCADE. aul2 N o T C E. The undersigned desires to notify to Tinwald residents and others that he has RE-OPENED the STORE formerly in the occupation of Mr C. Jephson, where he intends keeping a Well-selected Stock of Groceries, Drapery, etc. Carts will run through the district daily, and all orders promptly attended to. JAMES GUDSELL, 47 Proprietor. T IN WALD STO RE. NOTICE. The TINWALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management of Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will be attended to as formerly. 23d c HRISTMAS ANNOUNCEMENT!! Dimant & Coe, VICTORIA HOUSE, East street south, Wish to draw special attention to their Large and New Stock of CHRISTMAS LINES, Consisting of all the Latest Fashions and Novelties for the approaching Festive Season —Just Landed at Timaru, ex Seatoller, from London direct. Prices as usual. DIMANT & COE, Victoria House, East street south, Ashburton. 18d Andrew Orr TXTOULD ca’l the attention of the W Public to the great advantage of Purchasing their GROCERIES CROCKERY and GLASSWARE At his Establishment, Fowler’s Buildings, Tancred street. Teas, from Is 9d upwards New Currants, fid per lb Valencia Raisins Sultana Raisins Best White Sugar, 4id Coffee, lo;se or in tins, best quality. It is useless to quote prices as every article will be Sq}d at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. Families waited on for Orders Weekly, i Goods Delivered in every part of the ANDREW ORR. >rapery and Clothing Establishment, East street. 23d fj( IMB ER, TIMBER, Timber. The undersigned has now in stock i nd to arrive— -40,000ft Best Red Pine, ex Spray 30,000 ft ~ „ „ „ Agusta 30,000 ft ~ ~ ~ ~ Templar 26,000 ft ~ ~ ~ ~ Kestrel 30,000 ft „ ~ ~ „ Anna From Patterson’s Inlet ; Also, 20,000 ft Best Match Lining, ex Torea, From North— The WHOLE of which will be sold at cheap rates to make room for fresh ship ment. SHORT FIREWOOD and best NEWCASTLE COAL Always in stack j Alpheus Hayeu, TIMBER MERCHANT, I Ashburton, , W. H. COLLINS, Cf Manager.



Business Notices. P L E N D I D SHOW ,0 New Goods—Value Extraordinary.. Ladies’ Boots at 4s 6d ; worth 7s Gd , Girls’ Fine Kid Boots at 3s lid . i 1 Lot Ladies’ Costumes at 6s 6d and 8s 6d. 0 SPECIAL REDUCTIONS IN ALL CLASSES OP GOODS. Men’s Hats from Is 6d upwards Men’s Shirts from Is 4d. •ntffl GREAT REDUCTIONS IN CARPETS AND FLOORCLOTHS. DRESSMAKING IS STRICTLY LOOKED AFTER, AND GOOD FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED. d 23 /V HRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, 18 8 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 Asbbnrton. IMPORTED DIRECT, and wonderfully cheap. Black Lustres and Mourning Gooda 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 Boy*’ Tweed Suits—Trousers and Vests, Paget Coa,s, 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. BEriT 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 Wanzor’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, IMPORTEP, Ashburton. 1



New Turnip Seeds. •yyE have this day reqeived, 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, 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. CARSON, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, next Bank of New Zealand, East street. all Fruit for preserving.—a. w. RANDELL begs to announce that j he has a very large stock of Rhubarb, which he can sell at the exceedingly low I price of One Penny Per ib. The fruit is I now remarkably fit for preserving pur poses, and intending purchasers are in vited to inspect before purchasing else where. A. W. R. guarantees that better Rhubarb, for quality, is not obtainable in Ashbuiton. Purchasers calling at the gardens can obtain fruit and vegetables at wholesale prices. A few tons of the beat Kidnej Potatoes to be sold at the gardens wholes de, and at the shop retail. Sum mer drinks of all kinds. Also, a large stock of Confectionery, Lollies, Etc. A. W. Eandell, Right-hand Shop, Town Hall, Ashburton.



nUM 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 lai(,e consignment of • new GUM and WATTLE SEEDS, in cluding Blue Gum, Peppermint Gam, Stringy-bark Gum, Red Gum, Swamp Gum, Weeping Gum, Silver Gum ; Black Wattle, Silver Wattle, etc., which they will sell at RBDUcr d prices to clear the lot. SEALY BROS., Ashburton. Oct, 1881. oli W. H. GUN DRY, Estate & station agRiST, LICENSED LAND BROKER AND GENERAL MERCHANT EAST STREET, ASHBURTON : H\S ON SALE— Fencing Wire, Nos. 8 and 9, Posts and Rails, Stakes Turnip, Clover, and Gone Seeds ; Station and Farm Stores Boiled and Raw Oil Raddle Lampblack, &c., &o. .COAL AND FIREWOOD. Agent for AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY. STANDARD FIRE & MARINE IN' SURANCE COMPANY. STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST. MENT SOCIETY. P O R SALE Quarter-acre Section, No. 91, 80110 Block, East Town Belt. Cheap. Tens easy W. H. GUNDRY M ON E Y T O LEND On approved Freehold security Is various sums, at lowest current tatea Apply to W. H. Gundry, i LICENSED LAND 880 8 (under the Land Transfer Act.