mulla did a s;.>in rourd the course, the former finishing strongly. Nicholas and Aide-de Camp were sent the Cup distance with three-quarter pae, the former com ing home well. Magnet had a splendid gallop, and finished the la't mile in grand style in Imin Sfisecs. Frying Pan was sent round the course, which he finished in 2rains 33 secs. Sir Modred, The Gem, and Sardius were sent a mils and a half together, Sir Modred having the best of it, and finished in 2mins 35secs. Despot and Martini-Henry went together, and wound .up well and strong, the last mile being run in Imin. 54fsecs, Dirk Hat terick finishing the same distance in Imin 65secs. Archie and The Drummer w.-nt 'twice . round splendidly. First Demon had a gallop round the course, finishing In grand style.

[REUXBU’s TELEGRAMS. —COPYRIGH V. ] Melbourne, To-day. The following ara the betting quota tions at midnight ;v; : Maribyrnong Plate. fHwDagat Garfield 5 1 Helena B—l —— Second King B—l —— King’s Own 10 1 Honey Dew 13 to 1 ——- David Y.R.C. Derby. Archiei, even money 4 1 agst Off Color 5 1 Martini Henry 7 —T- Sardius 10 I Signor Cue. 8 tofl agst Oalma 10 - --- First Demon 12 1 Aide-de-Oamp 12— I' — Legrand 17 --1 —— Nicholas 20 1 First Water The statement that C® Ima did a sensa tional trial' yesterday is not confirmed.

: [special to press association.] ' [deceived Oct. 31* 1.30 p.m.] Melbourne, To-day. SirModred's time of 2mins 3secs should be fop.once round the course, not a mile and a-half. The betting market is quiet. The latest: quotations are : j- Derby. Archie, even money. Off Color has been backed at 3 to 1, but 4 to 1 is now wanted about him. 100 to .20 agst Martini-Henry (off) 7—l i- ■■■ Sardius 100 8 Signor (off) i Melbourne Cop. 7 to Tagat Oalma 100 to 9 has been offered about First Demon, but 100 to 8 is taken. 100 —,6 —— Aide-de-Camp and Le " Grand (tk) 100 100 Signor, and First Water i . W - Thelasttwoare backed in thousands.

FATAL ACCIDENT.

' [BY TELEGRAPH.] Wi iLi.' oton, To-day. Eyaiandslip in the tunnel on the Wel lington-Johnston villa section of the Wel lington Manawatu radway two men named John Enwright • and Thomas O’Malley were killed. The overseer of the wor'-s, F. J ohn Scanlon was also buried but was saved. Particulars have not yet reached town. Later. Particulars of the accident this morn ing state that the men were at work at 8 20. : Enwright and O’Malley were ‘en gaged inside the tunnel filling the dray when suddenly the slip occurred along the smooth face above the men, who were completely buried. A gang of men set to work to extricate them, but it was fully three-quarters of an hour before this was accompiished, and the unfortunate men were quite dead, their bodies being fear fully hmtilated and the arms and legs broken in several places. O’Malley, who was aged about 25, was a single man and ■ recent arrival from London by the ship Oxford. Enwright is also a single man, aged SO.i Ab inquest will be held.

CABLE NEWS.

LAThST FROM EUROPE [eKUTBR’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. 1 Tawhaio. -- - • London, Oct. 30. The proposal of Tawhaio, the Maori King, to pay a visit to England has been brought under the notice of the Secretary of State for the Colonies. Lord Derby has, it is announced, ad dressed a despatch to Sir William Jer vois requesting information regarding the Maori King, and asking his opinion on the subject of Tawhiao’s proposed visit

•Monetary and Commercial. London, * ct. 29 Consols have declined, and are now quoted at, New Zealand securi- per cent. 10-40 Loan, Four and a half per cent. 1879-1904 Loan, 100% ; Four per cent. Inscribed Stock, 102. The market for colonial breadstpffs and tallow is unchanged.

A Denial. London, Oc l . 30. The ; report that Mr Gladstone would spend the winter at Cannes has proved to be. without, foundation. Australian Wines. . Berlin, Oct. 29. A shop devoted' to the sale of Aus tralian wines was opened to-day in this city for the first time. [Received Oct. 31, 3.15 p.m.J ‘ Arrived.

Melbourne, To-day, Arrived, this morning—Orient steam ship Sorata, from Plymouth (Sept. 22). [Received Oct. 31, 3.15 p rn.J The ’Frisco Mail. San Francisco, Oct 31. Arrived, yesterday—City of Sydney, from Auckland (Oct. 9), three days before contract time. The Mails. London Oct. 30.

The Australian mails via Naples, per steamship Orient, from Melbourne (Sept.* 22nd), were delivered to-day. Floated. Intelligence is to hand from Bou logne that the ship Mirzapore has been successfully floated. Heavy Failures. The failure is announced t of Morris, Banger and Co., cotton brokers, of Liverpool. The liabilities are set down at half a million sterling. Messrs Far roan and Co., and Hollenshed and , Tetelcy also called meetings of their creditors, and other failures are ex pected to be announced during the next few days. Considerable excite ment and anxiety consequently! prevail in the commercial circles.

AUSTRALIAN.

[BSOIBB’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] The Markets. •Meiuousnb, Yesterday. The Melbourne Manager of the Na tional Agency Company ftew Zealand, Limited, reports on the local grain'market as follows: —Wheat, 4s 3d to market dull and droop ing ; malting bairjey neglected, to-day’s quotations 4s 6d*Bo js 3d. New Zea

land oats are in fair demand at as rod to 3s id for feeding, and 3s id to 3s ad for milling sorts ; ditto under bond, as to 2s 4d. Shipping. delaide, Yesterday. Arrived—Steamship Sussex, from London, Sept. 4th. [Received Oct. 31, 1 20 p. m.j Federation. i-Tdney, To-day. A discussion took place last night in the Legislative Assembly on the sub ject of Intercolonial Free Trade. In the course of the debate Mr Dibbs, Colonial Treasurer, described the idea of federation as sentimental, and one that he did not think would lie adopted by the Australian colonies until com mon danger compelled them to unite for mutual protection. The debate was adjourned. Shipping. Arrived —Ringarooma, this morning.

TELEGRAMS

[per press association.] Shipping. Wellington, To-day. Arrived—Ship Westland from London with immigrants, all well. The Governor. The Governor returned from New Ply mouth at noon. A friendly native. It is reported that at a recent meeting of natives at Kawhia, Hone Te One de clared himself in favor of opening up thi country by means of telegraph, roads, and lease of land. Tawhaio, who was present at the meeting, did not attempt to reply to Te One. Accident. Christchurch, To-day. Mr Piper, station-master at Addington, while couphng some trucks, was caught between two and severely crushed, and is now in the Hospital, He will be unable to resume his duties for some time. The Otago Central Railway. Dunedin, To-day. The Public Works Department call for tenders for the Ninthorne section of the Otago Central Railway. The Department has determined the 1 eep Stream contract. The Snapdragon Accident. Three of the children burnt at Tapanui are still in a precarious condition. In all the cases the injuries are severe.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1883.



The weakest woman, smallest child, and sickest invalid, can use Hop Bitters with safety



Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and in the matter of GEORGE BENNI SON, of Ashburton, laborer, a debtor. The creditors of the abovenamed debt< I having failed to elect a creditors’ trustee 1 hereby appoint William Richardson Botlk, of Ashburton, a certificated ac countant in bankruptcy, to be creditors’ trustee in the above bankruptcy, and the said William Richardson Boyle has signi fied in writing his acceptance of such Dated this 29 th day of October, 1883. W. MAR IN, Clerk of Court. Wilding and Catt gill, Solicitors h r debtor. 110 814



Amusements. r|l OWN HALL* LAST NI ;HT. LAST NIGHT. FRANK M. WILMOTT’S COMBINATION. The great Drama in Four Acts, LOST IN LONDON. LOST IN LONDON. LOST IN LONDON. New scenery and startling effects. To be followed by the screaming Farce, FOUNDED ON FACTS. 10 815



Tenders. fXVENDSRS will be received up to No vember 10ih, for PLOUGHING 400 acres English grass LAND, for tur nips at Westerfield. Ploughing will be let in two contracts of about 200 acres each. All particulars can be obtained by ap plying at the Station, to 10 812 D. OLIVER.



gOXJTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS will be received up to NOON on THURSDAY, the Ist Novem ber, for the following Works : Metalling 39 chains (30 yards to chain) of Main River Road Forming Four (4) miles ot Welshe’s Road



Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia The Board do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. AKANOI ROAD DISTRICT , TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works : No. 62—Winter’s road, formation, 275 chains ~ 63 —Hampton road, formation, 310 chains „ 64—Cochrane’s road, formation and side drains, 1< 0 chains. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Board’s office, where tenders, en dorsed with number of contract, will be received till 10 a.m. on SATURDAY, Nov. 3. 10 788 A. MAKEIG, Clerk to the Board. FOURS & SON, District Surveyors. District Office, Oct. 20 1883. 10 754



Ecclesiastical. AN HONEST DOUBrER, The writer, who has the sincerest sym pathy for honest doubters, would strongly recommend that, on the chance of there being some truth in Scripture, the reader should lake some such step as using the following lines (at least once every day), which are based on the prayer of a soldier before entering into battle, “ O God, if i there be a God, have mercy upon my soul, if I have a soul ” ;



Public Notices. ROAD DISTRICT Proceedings will be taken to recover a:l RATES unpaid by Nov. 3rd. 10 692 rpHE Tender of Mr Pahham is accepted JL for the Ploughing on the Lagmhor Estate. 10 816 DONALD MoLEAN. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon-Dentist, will visit Ashburton on TUESDAY, 6th Nov., and may be consulted at Quid's Hotel. 10 817 R A K__A I A. I beg to inform my Rakaia cl ents that Me L. Oxley is authorised t ■ receive J OB STRUCTIONS on my behalf. 10 813 OH AS. VV. PURNELL.



,N~ E w W O 11 K. Copies of Mr Bqwhon’s Book “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,.” can bo obtained p* this office. Price, Is



N O T I G E. To contractors, etc., Oat Sheaf CHAFF in any quantities, at Mnronan, Hinds. Price —£3 10s per ton. 10 637 ‘ J. H. PAINE.



AKANUI ROAD BOARD. At the ordinary meeting of the Board, to be held on Saturday, November 3, the following resolution will bo proposed : That the number of members for No. 3 sub-division of the Wakanui Road District be increased to three 10 667 Surveyors, etc., to the Board. BOOKS & SON



akanui ROAD DISTRICT. The Board 033-3 Twopence per dozen for EGGS and HEADS of small birds collected in the district., delivered at the following places : Road Boerd Office—Ashburton School home—Wakanui Seaview Seafield ISTewlands Elg : n 10 810 PLANTATION BOARD.



Notice is hereby given that the Board is prepared to Let on Lease for a term of fourteen years the following Plantation ReSe r Ve cOUNTY OF SELWYN. Reserve. Ao.es. 1579 1811 1812 1813 1814 1770 1773 1774 1756 2568 2569 2571 2591 2592 1570 1838 about 1000 AOn f \ ton J riri sea Coast, be ween New Brigh aud Waimaka ,, 3201 On river Kowai, ~ 168 > West Coast road „ 116 j ~ 139 Colgate COUNTY OF ASHBURTON, about 7061 Along railway line ~ 117 > from Ashburton to ~ 206 J Dromore ~ 173 Burnham ~ 92 JOn water-race, near ~ 29 j Winslow ~ 56 Pudding Hill ” ' 214 | ILmgitata run COUNTY < F ASHLEY. 1 On sea coast, from ~ 300 > Waimakaririnorth ) wards to south end of R S. 16660 COUNTY OF GERALDINE. ~ 104 Near Orari Town ship Wherever a Plantation Reserve forms the boundary of several freehold sections, the property of different owners, the Board will receive tenders for leasing the several portions of the Reserves adjacent to the several freeholds. Printed, copies of the terms and con demns under which the Reserves will be let, togelher with application forms, can be obtained at the offices of the County Councils of Ashley, Ashburton, and Geraldine. Tenders for the above must be addres ed to the Chairman of the Board, Christ church, aud sent iu not later than the 31st of October. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. 2nd October, 1883. 10 696



2nd October, 1883. 10 696 To Let and For Sale. g A E B WIRE. FOR SALE, by the undersigned, at considerably reduced prices. GEO. JAMESON, 10 770 Ashburton.



O R N S B Y Twine Binders FOR 1884. A sample of the new Machine for next Harvest can non be seen at my stores. GEO. JAMESON, XO 778 Ast.burton.



Auctions. Show Privileges. MR T, BULLOCK has received in* structions from the Secretary of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 3rd NOVEMBER, At 2 p. in., The following Privileges— Lot I—Publican’s1 —Publican’s Booth No. 1 Lot 2—Publican’s Booth No. 2 Lot, 3—Oonfect.oner’s Booth No. 1 Lot 4 Confectioner’s Booth No. 2 Lot s—Right of Sports Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 10 785 Auctioneer.



Kace Privileges. MR T. BULLOCK ia instructed by the Secretary of the Ashburton Racing Club, to Sell by Public Auction, ON SATURDAY, 3rd NOVEMBER, 1883, A t 2 p.m., The following Privileges in connection with the Spring Race Meeting, viz Lot I—Gates 2 —Publican’s Booth No. 1 n 3—Publican’s Booth No. 2 4—Confectioner’s Booth ~ s—Bight of Sports „ G—Cards M 7 —Horse Yards Full particulars on application to the Secretary (Mr S. Saunders), or the auctioneer. T.~BULLOCK, 10 773 Auctioneer.



1. O Go'h if God there be, And I’ve offended Thee, In mercy look on me. 2. My soul, if soul there be, W ould’st thou Salvation see? Kovv to the Saviour flee. 3. 0 Christ, if Christ there be, And Thou hast died for me, I would Salvation see. 4. Spirit, if such there be, And Thou would’st plead with me, O may I list to Thee. 9 549



Meetings. t .NJIBUPT.-N PUBLIC LIBRAHY. A . ÜBLIG MEETING will b< he'd a I the new Library Hall, Baling B‘piare west, on Mv>ND-\y, Bov. 4th, at, 8 pm. Business : I lection of Committee for ensuing year, and consideration of any other business affecting the Library. N.B.—Only subscribers will be entitled to vote. W. 11. ZOUCH, 10 786 Hon. Secretary. Entertainments. WESLEYAN CHURCH. A TEA AND PUBLIC MEETING Will be held on WEDNESDAY, Nt-V. 7th, _ In the Schoolroi m, Wakanui. Tea on Tables at 5.30 p.m.



Admission—Doubl i tickets, 3s ; single tickets, 2s. 10 793 ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, Wills street. Service of Song (John Tregenoweth, his mark) will be given by the Primitive Methodist Choir, assisted by several other friends, iSov. 6, 1883. Andrew Orr, Esq., chairman ; J. E. Buchanan, Esq., reader; chair taken 7.30 p.m. sharp. Price of admission Is Proceeds in aid of Circuit Funds. 10 809



gHDW NIGHT. SHOW Ihe Loyal Tir.wald Lodge of Oddfellows’ will hold their Annual com memoration on WEDNESDAY EVENING by the celebration of a Tea and Ball. 10 793



A Tea and Concert, Will be held on FRIDA 1, NOVEMBER 2nd, 1883, In aid of the Prize Fund. Tea on tables at 6 p.m. Concert at 8 p in. Vocalists and Instrumentalists from Ash burton and elsewhere. To conclude with a DANCE. Conveyance will leave Post Office corner at 5.15 p.m.



Railway Notices. N EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, (Chriatchurch Section.) FAKES: PRINCE OF WALES BIRTHDAY, 1883 AND CHRISTCHURCH RACES AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW, November 6th, 7th, Bth and 9th Saturday Return Tickets will be issued at all Stations on Bth and 9th Nov., and will be available for Return up to and in cluding the 15th. Saturday Return Tickets to Christ church will be issued at Pukeuri, Wai karj, or any intermediate station (where through looking is in f re*) from the sth to the 9 r -h Nov. inclusive, and will be available for [return up to and including the 15th Nov. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager, District Traffic Manager’s < dHce, Christchurch, Oct. 26th, 1883. 10 805



Public Companies, -iiT j.v. \S AND LOAN & MEPv j\ CAN'I'ILC AGENCY COMPANY (LT IT ED). Capital. £3,000,000. Reserve, £210.000. Makes LITERAL CASH ADVANCES on Fn choldj, on Stations and Stock, and on crowing clips of Wool. RECWIYKS CONSIGNMENTS of Woo!, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins, etc., for sale in New Zealand, Aus tralian, and London Markets. UNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION SALESof Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Salem--ms, Warehouses and »ho Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also con ducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates.



AGENTS xN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to bo the Best Machines imported into Now Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Stoel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano. Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton, JOHN COOKE, Manager, Christchurch. GEO. WILKIN, Agent, Ashburton. C. W. TURNER, Agent, nlO Rakaia.



W. H- Gundry. W. H. Gundry, rICE NS E D L iNDBROKER J Under the LAND TRANSFER. ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts super vised. Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor for the Borough of Ashburton Ashburton Woollen Factory Company Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Ashburton Saleyards Company Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Co. Ashburton Town Hall Company Etc., Etc., Etc. Money to Lend ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECU RITY, repayable by monthly instalments or otherwise. Agent for STANDARDINSURANCE COMPANY, STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. East street, Ashburton. 1384



T. Bullock. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has the following 'JOWN •• OI'IONS FOR SALE— -704 Cameron and W ills sheet 711 Wakanui road and Wills street 746 Peter street 822 Cox street 818 Aitkon street 842 Aitken and Cass streets 310 Corner of Havelock street and Town Pelt 316 Havelock street 860 Gray street 305 Burnett street 706 Wills street 732 Wills Greet 858 Gray street 859 Gray street 240 William and Kermode streets 318 Havelock street 689 Cameron street 48 Kermodo street 248 Kermodo street 249 Kermode street 339 Kermode street 3133 Moore street 335 Moore street 27 Dobson street 771 Three frontages on Cox street Wakanui road and East Town Felt 905 Corner of G. ay and East streets 427 Tancred street 1059 Corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49, 58, 59, 64, Kermode street 872 Aitken street 873 Corner of William and Aitken streets 94 Wakanui road 95 Wakanui road 96 Wakanui road 112 Corner of West and Kermode streets, leasehold 75 (part of) East street, with build ings thereon 1011 Corner of Walker and Cox streets 1012,1013, Cox street 1010 Corner of Grigg and Peter streets, fronting the Grange



A. and P. Association Shows. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOOIAT ON. The Annual Show



31, 32 Mona Square, with buildings thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock street 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street 751 Corner of Peter street and Town Belt east 21 Corner of Poison and East street -539 $-acre Peter street 538 (Part of) Peter street Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. Foil SALE—A secon3-hand Windmill with Stand. Price, £lO T. BULLOCK. rno DAIRYMEN, DEALERS AND 1 O'iUEES. TO LET—SO acres well grassed land fronting the Wakanui creek and Race course road. If required, the owner will divide it and let in two lots of 25 acres each.'- T, BULLOCK.



STOC K, IMPLEMENTS PRODUCE, and MANUFACT Ri S, WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14. For particulars see Pouters. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr A. Harrison, £1 Is— ( For the largest collection of small birds eggs. Mr John Small, £1 Is— f For the largest collection of small birds heads. GEORLE JAMESON, 9 533 Secretary.



PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. Tho Association’s Eirh-c "th Annual Show of Stock, etc., will be held on the Association’s Ground, Wai-iti road, on TUESDAY, 30th, and WEDNESDAY, 31st October, Consisting of Sheep, Cattle, Horses, Pigs, Dogs, Poultry, D«iry and Agricultural Produce, Implements, Wool, etc., etc. Prizes amounting to about LSOO will be given in Pieces of Plato and Cash. For particulars see posters. Programmes may be obtained on appli cation to the undersigned. F. W. STUBBS, 9 616 Secretary.



S. E. Poyntz. N uVELTY EMPORIUM AND HORTICULTURAL DEPOT. Stephen E. Poyntz, No. 3, FkiedlandeuV Buildings, BUKNETT StHE -T, SHBURTON.



During the summer a supply of Pot Plants in Bloom will be on view at prices that must, command a ready sale. All of the veiy best strains from the most cele brated colonial nurseries opening up on Saturday Oct. 20th. Every article neces sary for successful floriculture in stock. Inspection invited. All kinds of farm seeds and Imple ments on sale. Advertising being too expensive, call and obtain a catalogue.



835 S. E. POYNTZ, Ashburton. Hamburg - Magdeburg fire INSURANCE COMPANY. Sub scribed capital, £3,000,000. Mr Stephen E. Poyntz has been appointed agent for the above Company in Ashburton, and will be prepared to accept risks at lowest current rates. Prompt and liberal settle ments. James Henderson, 178, Hereford street. Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury, 1022



Matson, Cox, and Co. TO OWNERS OF STALLION.-'. V£/.L' lave a. supply of Colonial grown • ' Linseed on Sale—Cheap. TV FTAJ.UA21 SEED OATS. Large Stock FENCING WISE. Nos. 8 and 9, at less than cost RYEGRASS, 1 ape Seed, Turnip Seed, Ac , thoroughly reliable ENGLISH <fe OTHER CLOVERS, very cheap matson, cox and co.



Rakaia. TT7E have much pleasure in intimating Y\ to our clients and oihcra in the Rakaia District that we have made ar rangements to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 8 413 MATSON, COX & CO. Jjl D R SALE, PRIVATELY— -48 Acres, 3 roods 21 perches, near Tinwalcl, freehold 157 Acres 1 rood 21 perches, at Waterton, freehold 450 Acres, improved, Dromore, free hold 1000 Acres, improved, Dromore, lease hold 2500 Acres, improved, Coalgate, free hold 1872 Acres, improved, Longbeach, free hold 237 Acres, improved, Longbeach' 370 Acres improved, Longbeach 200 Acres, improved, Longbeach 449 Acres, sp'endid farm, Wakanui 2200 Acres, improved, Mataura 2424 Acres, improved, Alford Forest 2120 Acres, improved, Mount Hutt 564 Acres, improved, Rangitata grass, Ealing 308 Acres, splendid farm, Rangi tata Island 1030 Acres, good investment, Chert sey 30,000 Leasehold, 4000 freehold, 4,000 sheep, Chatham Islands 1090 Acres, improved, Ealing 1500 Acres, do Dunsandol 30 Acres 2 roods 26 perches, adjoin ing Chertsey township 00 Acres, R.S. 34301, 34302, Elles mere district 225 Acres, R.S. 33630, 33631, 33632, Ellesmere district 43 3Acres 1 rood 7 perches, 11. S. 32115, Ashburton County 58 Acres 3 roods, R.S. 32114, Ash burton County 337 Acres, R.S. 28935, near Ealing railway station 338 Acres, R.S. 27929, 27930, partly fenced, Ashburton County 3487 Acres, R.S. 32289, 32290, 32291, 32384, 32385, 32146, 33238, 30073, portly fenced, lUka'a 937 Acres, R.S. 23677, 23678, 23679, 23680, 23681, 23682, 23G83, 23684, 23685, improved, Keafield 430 Acres, RS. 27884, 27885, near Winslow 337 Acres 2 roods, R.S. 27883, 27882, near Winslow 500 Acrrs, R.S. 31469, Mount Somers 300 Acres, R.S, 27985, near Sherwood, Chersey 184 Acres first-class land, Wakanui Also a large number of town sections in Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven, etc. 8 423 MATSON, COX & CO. Matson, Cox & Co. A UCTION ERRS * LAND. STOCK, AGENTS. VALUATORS. AND ESTA.T h LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND i IKN E K.AL M!• RCHANTS.



We have now on hand for sale— Wool packs and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B rbed Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnips Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY— REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OE CONSIGNED TO THE



CANTERBURY WOOL SALKS, OK THE HOME MARKET. LIBE R A L Cash Advances MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PICS AND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON Saturdays



11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF S T O C K WiiJ be held at ASHBURTON AIS I) TIN WALD Alternately. Next Sale AT TINWALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Meiers Wood, Sinclair and Go. Robey’s Threshing Mxchines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashbl’exon, 7 1



DANN’6 Linseed Balsam. THE marvellous Cure for Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and all affections of t e Chest, Throat, and Lungs. More genuine cures have been effected by this remark able remedy than by any other prepara tion on sale in the colony. The following articles are contained in the Balsam, viz.:—Linseed, Honey, Bal sam of Tohu, Ipecacuanha, Senega, Ex tract of Liquorice, and several other Bal samic and expectorant ingredients. This preparation is free from Morphia and Antimony, and can be given with "afety to infants. Price— ! s 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. DAN N ’ S Herbal Pills.



In all comp'aints arising from the Liver being in a disordered state these Pills have proved to be a certain cure. Sufferers from Indigestion, Constipa tion, Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Sluggish Liver, Loss of Appetite, etc., etc., will find these Pills the best and safest remedy. Price—ls 6d and 4s per box. Prepared only by E. 0. DAN N, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch. Sole Agent ron Ashburton, Mr Charles Neate, CHEMIST. . 8 201



UNITED FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. With Unlimited Liability ot a large COLONIAL PROPRIETARY. Fire and Marine Insurances effected at lowest tariff rates—less 25 per cent. ALBERT ROBERTS, Agent, 1391 West street, Ashburton.



I BEG to announce that I have ar ranged to TRANSFER my BUSI NESS of Land, Estate, Commission, and Insurance Agent , Rent and Debt Col lector, etc., to Messrs J. Ward and Son, of the Arcade Chambers, and I have pleasure in asking my clients to give my successors a continuance of their support. The transfer takes date from the Ist July next. WILLIAM SMITH. Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. n O STATION & STOCK OWNERS, 1_ MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON & DISTRICT. In reference to the fore; oing announce ment from Mr William Smith, we have the honor testate that in addition to the business we take over from Mr Smith, we are prepared to undertake Accountancy in all its branches, as well as any other business of a confidential nature, and we hope that by careful attention, reasonable charges, and prompt settlements, to merit a share of the public confidence and sup port. Receiving offices for Meta's Cuff and Graham’s “Australasian’’ FORWARD ING AGENCY, by which means a parcel of 21bs in weight can be forwarded from Ashburton and delivered in any part of England and Wales for the sum of 7s 3d, 1 or in Scotland or Ireland for 8s 3d. Tariff of Charges ca< ct> seen at either the office in East scr et or the Arcade Cham hers. J. WARD & SON Agents to the LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Arcade Chambers, Ashburton 29th June, 1883 4871 fTVHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea *■ table in Ashburton,



Business Notices. I V 1. N G UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON. More B irprises. UNRESERVED CREAKING OUT SALE OF DEAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS ETO., AT S. W. ALCORN’S, EAST STREET. In consequence of the long continued depre aiou of business, scar ify of money, losses by bad debts, etc., S. IV. Alcoun baa decid-.d on dealing out of Ashburton as quickly as possible. To effect this object speedily THE MONSTER CHEAP SALE OF THE ENTIRE STOCK will commence on THURSDAY, the 20th instant, and will be continued until the whole is disposed of. All the New Sriu g Goods just opened out, together with a Large Shipment Direct from London (to arrive in about a wee!;) will be included in the Cheap Sale, thus giving the public a grand opportunity of supplying their requirements for the approaching season at a little over HALF THE ORDINARY PRICES. 1 his being a Genuine Cleaning ou: Sale, intending purchasers will do well to coma early and secure the Pick of the Bargains.



As it will take a considerable time to dispose of the whole of the immense Stock now on hand, regular customers, who have accounts open, can have their orders booked as usual at the ’■educed prices. For Lists of Reductions see handbills issued at intervals. GIVING UP BUSINESS. CLEARING OUT SALE AT S. W. Alcorn’s, EAST STREET. 9 661



1888-4] & [IBB3-4 GRAND DI-'Pii.VY OF I NEW DRAPERY GOODS Jf |> JUST OPENED DP. jyr p AN D R iTw OEB | IS NOW SHOWING A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. N G S u



Trimmed hf»ts and Bonnefs Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbons Laces in all Colors Pompadour Prints, Sateens, and Galateas French Runs’ Cloth, plain and check French Cashmeres, Merinos, and Alapacas Ladies’ Dolmans and Jackets in great variety Stays in all the new shapeS and make Hosiery and Gleves in endless variety Sunshades, Umbrellas, etc. Ginghams and Zephyr Checks, various colors GE STLEME ’S SUITS to ORDER andf A Large Stock of English, Kaiapoi and Perfect Fit Guaranteed I Roslyn Tweeds to select from. Department. [ Carpets, Brussels Tapestry, and Kidder I in many patterns, very cheap DRESS AND COSTUMES Made up to Order on the Shortest notice, and fit and style all that could be desired. A Call Respectfully Solicited. Clothing Men’s Suits in Great Variety Boys’ and Youth’s Suits at all prices Andrew Orr. QK 0.



ELIEF FROM COUGH IN FIVE MINUTES. Bonkisgton’s Pec rOßAli OXYMEIi OF CARBAGEEX OH IbISH Moss (Registered).—The most certain and speedy remedy for disorders of the Chest and Lungs. May be obtaintd at most of the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout tiie Province. * Sold everywhere.— Geop H Bonningtos, Christchurch. OF REMOVAL. J. HARVEY, BOOT and SHOE MAKER, has REMOVED from Tancred street to the shop in East street, lately occupied by Nealas and Co. Repairs neatly executed. 8 415 fjl INW AL D STORE. The TIN WALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will attended to as formerly. NOTICE.



CHRISTMAS CARDS to be Pent by San Francisco Mail Must be posted in Ashburton on or before NOVEMBER 3rd, 1883. Senders of above had better visit Thomas F. Farley, Bookseller and Stationer, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton, Where an immense stock of Christinas and New Year Cards is on view ; also arrival of barque Coromandel brings 475 new volumes from London direct, consist* ing of Prize & Presentation Books. THOS. F, FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton. 1041 JUST OPENED UP Without a doubt the Most Beautiful Selection of CHRISTMAS CARDS Ever Exhibited in the Colony ; —A very valuable Present to any Friend.



An inspection is solicited. CHEAP STATIONERY. Good Business Envelopes, 5s 6d perT,OOC Notepaper, superior quality, 5s per ream Foolscap, unequalled value, Is per quire Also for 1884 DIARIES 1884 Offered at Published Price. Stationer, Bookseller, «fcc., SAUKDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop xo Quill’s Hotel. 1217 R. Sevan, O R S L E. Seed. Seed,



SEED WHEAT—Hunter's White. Prime Tuscan. SEED’OATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPOI ISLAKD POTATOES. CRUSHED OATS, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH CLARK,