. <-.-A Ministerial Visit. ’ : s . St. Petersburg, Nov. 12. M. de Giers, Minister of Foreign Affairs, left this city on a tour through North Europe. M. de Giers will pay a Visit to Prince Bismarck during his stay in Berlin. Luther’s Anniversary. New York, Nov. 12. The Lutheran quadri-centenary has been celebrated generally throughout the United States by services in the various churches. [Received Nov. 15, 12.10 p.m.] An Appointment. Paris, Nov. 13. Admiral Franquet has been ap ' pointed to succeed Admiral Pandolphe , m the command of the French Naval ,* ’ Squadron in the Pacific. - The French Difficulty. Intelligence is to hand from Mada gascar that the Hovas in considerable --force are now occupying a strong posi tion about seven miles from Tamatave, and are prepared to vigorously resist the projected advance of the French troops on Tananarive. Troublesome Zulus. ' Capetown, Nov. 13. Telegrams have been received from Zululand announcing that two severe engagements have been fought between several Zulu tribes and the followers of Usibepu, resulting in the route of the • latter on both occasions. - Rebellion. Belgrade, Nov. 14. , . The rebellion in this country is rapidly extending, ; News to hand ;states that a most formidable rising oc curred at Kruchevatz, near Alexinatoz, itt the ! south-east. The latter town is nowm the complete possession of the rebels. ; All available troops have been sent, to the scene of the rising, and an engagement with the insurgents is : imminent. f ‘ - drawn Prince of Prussia. 1 ■ Berlin, Nov. 14 The departure of the Crown Prince for Madrid has been postponed until Saturday, next. [Received Nov. 15, 1.5 p.m.] Melbourne, To-day. Rev Strong. •An enthusiastic meeting was held last night in the Town Hall for the pur pose of bidding farewell to the Rev 'Chas. Strong, late of Scots’ Church, who leaves for England to-day. The -Presbyterian Assembly has for the past two days'-discussed Mr Macrachan’s charges against Mr Strong. The latter was invited to attend the Assembly last night but declined, declaring that the "charges against him imputed dishonesty and were dishonorable. Unable to Agree: London, Nov. 14 The trial of the Fenian Poole, for the ■ murder of Mr Renny has been proceed ing'in Dublin for some days past. The case was concluded yesterday, but the jury were unable to agree upon a verdict arid'were discharged.

AUSTRAL! A r

[rKOTBR's TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] The Markets. Melbourne, Yesterday. Messrs Goldsbrough and Company Limited offered 7,100 bales at the wool sale, to-day. 6,400 bales were sold, greasy realising up to isd, and scoured to aod. A good demand was ex perienced, especially on the part of American and Contintal buyers. Shipping. Sydney, Yesterday. ’ Sailed,, yesterday afternoon—The .Union steamship Wakatipu, for Wel llington; sailed, this evening, the P.M.S. Tor San Francisco, via Auck land. Adjourned. 1 ■ Brisbane, Yesterday. Supply having been voted in the Legislative Assembly, both Houses ot the Queensland Parliament adjourned to-day until the 10th January.

TELEGRAMS.

[PKR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Handicaps. Auckland, To-day. The weights lor. the Cambridge Cup to be run on the 21st Jnat. are as follows : Larry, 9at; Fishwoman, Sat 71b ; Luck penny, 7st 12st;Dewdrop, 7st 101 b; Rewi, 7at 10lb ; Hathaway, 7st 21b ; Moonstone, Sat 121 b ; Robert the Devil, 6st 121 b; Charlie, Victory, Linda, and Welcome Day,6st 101 b. Scratched. , Wpimnoton, To-day. . Consul is scratched for all his engage ments for the Wellington' Spring meeting. Bankruptcy Assignees, The district over which each of the offi cial'assignees Will administer is the same as the Supreme Court District. Reserves. Nbw, Plymouth, To-day A poll was taken yesterday on two questions —Ho. 1 being whether the bur gesses were in favor of a number of un sold town sections which Have been used as a racecourse beirtg Crown granted to the Borough with power to lease for 21 Jeers as a whole for horse-racing, cricket, nilding, or other purposes; or (2) whether, thb sections should be made over ih perpetuity as a reserve for the use of Wo Taranaki Jockey Club, Taranaki 'Society. j fivA general recrea tion groands. The result of the pulling was Ofpwn granting, to the Borough, 260 against 15. Maoris on the Move. Over three hundred Waikato Maoris passed through the. town early yesterday morning. " ' ; ' Flips and Bugs.— Beetles, insects, roaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab bits, cleared out by “ Rough on Rats. ’ 7/^ d . Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1888.



Railway Notices. K: EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section). OAMARU AGRICULTURAL SHOW, Nov. 15th and 16th, 1883. Saturday Return Tickets to Oamaru will be issued on Nov. 14th, 16th and 16th> from Christchurch, Dunedin, or any ifltlekmediate station (where through booking Is in force), and will be available for Return up to and including Nov. 19th. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. ' District Traffic Manager’s Office. Christchurch, Nov. 10th, 1883. 11 870 Holidays. O. L H .... AGRICULTURAL nrataEK D A Y S. SHOW AND: day) THURSDAY" and FRIDAY, 15wAndil6th'-N6vember, from 12 noon win be F?t i DI’WILLIAMSON, 11842 Mayor.



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 Hendeesoit, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury 1022 rjl I N W A L D STORE. I beg to announce that I have retired from the above Business, and hereby re spectfully request a prompt SETTLE MENT of all outstanding ACCOUNTS. It is also requested that all Accounts against me be furnished without delay. CHiS. BAIN, Proprietor. Tinwald, Dt November, 1883. 10 823



-\TOTICB OF APPLICATION FOB iM A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, JAMES MAGER, of Waterton, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Ashburton, on the fourth day of December, 1883, apply for a certi ficate authorising the issue of a publican’s license for a house situated at Waterton, and known as the Waterton Hotel, con taining fifteen (15) rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 12th day of November, 1883. 11 878 JAMES MAGER. B JROUGH COUNCIL. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR. In pursuance of the Municipal Coipo tations Act, 1876, and the Regulation of Lrcal Elections Act, 1876, I hereby give notice that the Annua 1 Election for Mayor under the first mentioned &ct will be held at the Borough Council Chamber, Burnett street, Ashburton, on Wednes day, the 28th day of November inst. Nominations in the form prescribed in schedule 2 of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, will be received at the Town Clerk’s office till twelve o’clock noon on Monday, the 19th day of Novem ber inst. Forms cf nomination can be obtained at the Borough Council office, and a de posit of LlO must be left with each nomi nation paper. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer, Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 12th Nov., 1883. 11 875



Amusements. r|l OW N HALL, ASHBURTON, TO-NIGHT. TO-NIGHT. FRANK M. WILLMOTT’S COMBINATION COMPANY, will appear TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY), in the Comedy of Checkmate. To conclude with the glorious Burlesque LDRLIKE, Prices of admission—3s, 2s, and Is. Doors open at half-past seven ; to com mence at eight. 11 888



WOODYEAR’S Electric Circus AND GREAT LONDON EQUESQUIRICULEM. ( > BrwfOlU ■ Brilliantly Illuminated with the Eureka Electric Light. New American Company. TRAINED HORSES, AND PONIES. EDUCATED DOGS AND PERFORM ING MONKEYS. DARING RIDERS, FUNNY CLOWNS Wonderful Japanese Artists.



Lady Artists, Marvellous Acrobats. This great SHOW will OPEN in Ash bur ton- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14ifl. (Remember the date. Admission—Stalls, 4s; pit, 2s 6d ; children, Is 6d and 2a. 11 881



Entertainments. i fjp OWN II A. LL. [ WEDNESDAY, sth DECEMBER. Grand Concert, BY THE . ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY, Assisted by talent from Christchurch, both Vocal and Instrumental. Full Programme will shortly be circulated. WEDNESDAY, sth DECEMBER. TOWN HALL. II 866 ii Public Notices. Licensing act, issi, on Sale at Office of this Paper SHEARING will COMMENCE at Westerfield or. Nov. 23rd. 11 872 D. OLIVER. LOST, between Ashburton and Show Ground, a White Waterproof OVER COAT. Finder will be rewarded by re turning the same to Mr Brake, Tancred street, opposite Infant School. 11 889 JJESULT OF OASIMINO CASTRO’S CONSULTATION : 123 Emir Bey 51 Comet 230 Violin 183 Tasman 21 Sir Bedivere 80 Master Agnes 103 Turquoise 32 Hercules 126 The Poet 11 887 fJIO FARMERS AND OTHERS. The undersigned has for Sale— SOUND DERWENT POTATOES, a splendid sample. ALBSRT ROBERTS, West street, Ashburton. 13th Nov., 1883. 11 880



Tenders COB NT Y COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited from compe tent persons to COLLECT the Drg Tax within the County for the year 1884 Each tenderer to state terms on which ho is willing to collect the above tax for part or whole of the County, Any person whose tender is accepted, will be required to End satisfactory security. | Tenders will be received up to 11 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, 28th instant. Any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Nov. 12th, 1883 11 874 SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited from competent persons for making the VALUATION of the Borough, and Compiling the ROLL for the year 18:4 in terms of the Bating Act, 107’d.



Tenders, accompanied by a guaranteed deposit of L 5, to be sent to the Town Clerk not later than 12 o’clock noon on SATUR DAY, the 24th November. The lowest or any tender will not necesiarily be accepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 15th Nov., 1883 11 890 BOROUGH COUNCIL Separate TENDER-* are invited for the SUPPLY of DOG COLLARS for the year 1884, and RE-BADGING about 76 Tenders, accompanied by a guaranteed deposit of L 3, to be sent to the Town Clerk’s office, where specifications and sample collars may be seen, not later than 12 o’clock noon on SATURDAY, the 24th November. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 15th Nov., 1883. 11 891 UPPER ASHB URTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing



No. 11—Maintenance of Roads, etc., in the district for a term of three years No. 12— Formation of Ro~.d past Wood lands to junction with Main South road, about 300 chains. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board office, Tinwald, where tenders, en dorsed with number of contract, will be received up to 10 am. on MONDAY, Nov. 20'.h, 1883. CYRIL JEPHSON, 11 868 District Road Surveyor.



Auctions. Messrs matson, cox & co. have for Sale privately Acres WHEATA 250 Acres OATS f near ohertse y Every appearance of a magnificent crop. To 1 e sold in lots to suit purchasers. 11 847 MATSON, COX & CO. BANKSIDE. rpHE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND 1 MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY, Limited, has received instruc tions from Mr Levi Gale, to hold a



Clearing Bale Of the whole of the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK On his Farm, at Backside, ON THURSDAY, THE 22nd NOVEMBER, Comprising— Draught HORSES Light HORSES Head CATTLE Merino EWES, with lambs at foot Three-Furrow PLOUGH DRAYS and FRAMES Dearing Twine BINDERS, in first-class order Bushels OATS Quantity HARNESS and SUN DRIES 8 5 3 800 1 2 2 100 Sale at 1 o’clock. The farm is within five minutes walk from the Bankside Railway Platform. C. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia; E. G. STAVELEY, 11 884 Auctioneer. Racing. Winslow annual sports and RAC E S. NEW YEAR’S DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 12 sovs ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. distance, 1£ miles. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap), valued at 5 guineas, with 20 sovs. added : second horse to save his stakes ; nomina tion, LI; acceptance, LI. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap), of 5 sovs ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. Two



miles, -x 4. Maiden Plate, o' 5 so vs ; weight for age ; entrance, 10s. One mde. 5. Consolation Race (Handicap), of 5 bovb ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, 6s. One mile. RULES : No one will be allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half a guinea to the fund, or when the prize is L2O or over, one guinea. All horses to have been owned in the County three months prior to the races. Three horses to start or no race. No protest will be entertained unless LI be deposited with the Secretary within bO minuses after the race is run, which will be forfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Committee, prove frivilous. No one allowed to train a horse on the course one week before the races, under penalty of being disqualified. In event of a walk-over only half of the stakes will be awarded. Programme for Athletic Sports will be advertised on the 22nd Nov. Nomin?tions, with qualification fees for the Hurdles, Cup, and Trot, with name of horse, age, and color of rider, will close on the 22nd, at Bp. m. Address— Secretary, Harris’ hotel. THOS. BICKS, 10 837 Secretary.



Public Companies. IV icw ZEALAND LOAN & MKR- CANTILK AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Deserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on S.ations and Stock, and on growing clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, 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 Saleroom*, Warehouses and the Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates.



AGENTS TN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co.’s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton Bolting. 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.



S. E. Poyntz. OYBLTY EMPORIUM AND HORTICULTURAL DEPOT. Stephen E. Poyntz, No. 3, Friedlanders’ Buildings, Burnett Street, Ashburton. 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 very best strains f. om 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. S. E. POYNTZ, 835 Ashburton. ASU BURTON PEIIMA NE N T BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays interest at. the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for three months, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over. J. WARD, Manager. Arcade Chambers, Burnet nl t Odi ce street.



Matson, Cox, and Co. TO OWKKRS OF STALLIONS. have a supply «,f Colonial grown ' ' Li'’sesd on Sale—Cheap. TGTAHI.aN SIiED OATS. Large Stock FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at less than cost RYEGRASS, I'ape Seed, Turnip Seed, &c., thoroughly reliable ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS, very cheap MATSON, COX AND CO.



Eakaia. TTTE hare much pleasure in intimating VV to our clients and others in the Pakaia District that we hare made ar rangements to attend the Regular FORTNTOHTLV SALES OF There, and we have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. OXLEY, EAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 8 413 F 0 MATSON, COX & CO. R SALE, PRIVATELY—



T. Bullock. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has the following TOWN SECTIONS FOR SAL 7 ?— 711 Wakanui road and Wills street 746 Peter street 822 Cox street 818 Aitken street 842 Aitken and Cass streets 310 Corner of Havelock street and Town Belt 316 Havelock street 311 Corner of Havelock street and Town Belt 860 Gray street 305 Burnett street 706 Wills street 732 Wills street 858 Gray street 859 Gray street 240 William and Kermode streets 318 Havelock street 689 Cameron street 48 Kermode street 248 Kermode street 249 Kermode street 333 Kermode street 3:13 Moore street 336 Moore street 27 Dobson street 771 Three frontages on Cox street Wakanui road and East Town Pelt 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 31,82 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. WIRE. BARB WIRE. Encourage Local Industry. The Undersigned has Christchurch made BARB WIRE For Sale much cheaper than the imported article. T. BULLOCK mO DAIRYMEN, PEALERS AND X OTHERS. TO LET—SO acres well grassed land fronting the Wakanui creek and course road.



48 Acres, 3 roods 28 perches, near Tinwald, 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 A ores, improved, Alford Forest 2120 Acres, improved, Mount Hutt 564 Acres, improved, Rangitata 1394 Acres, all in English grass, Chertsey 12G Acres, all in English Cliertsey 242 Acres, improved, Seafield grass, GSO 270 400 100 265 497 398 do do do do do do do do do do Hinds do tussock, Dunsandel do .improved, part English grass, Ealing £OB 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 Dunsandel 30 Acres 2 roods 26 perches, adjoin ing Chertsey township 90 Acres, R.S. 34301, 34302, Elles mere district 225 Acres, R.S. 33630, 33631, 33632, Ellesmere district 43)Acres 1 rood 7 perches, R.S, 32115, Ashburton County 58 Acres 3 roods, R.S. 32114, Ash burton County 337 Acres, R.S. 28935, near Baling railway station 338 Acres, R.S. 27929, 27930, partly fenced, Ashburton County 3487 Acres, K.S. 32289, 32290, 32291, 32384, 32385, 32146, 33238, 30073, portly fenced, R ika ; a 937 Acres, lIS, 23677, 23678, 23679, 23680, 23681, 23682, 23683, 23684, 23685, improved, Seifield 430 Acres, RS. 27884, 27885, near Winslow 337 Acres 2 roods, R.S. 27883, 27882, near Winslow 500 Acrss, 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 <fe Co. A UCTIONEERS .fc VALUATORS, A LAND. STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS VOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacka and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B wbed 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, &c. Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OR CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OR THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL Cash Advances MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON Saturdays AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. Next Sale AT TINWALD YARDS



If required, the owner will divide it and let in two lots of 25 acres each, T, BULLOCK. mO MEET THE TIMES, the under- X mentioned shops will be let at very low rentals, as below : Shop and Dwelling House in East street, rent only 10s 6d per week. Shop and Dwelling House in Moore street, 6s 6d per week. Shop and Dwelling House in the I ri angle, 10s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK.



ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines, j MATSON, COX, '■& CO. WEST STREET,J Ashbubxon 70



Business Notices. JgX PI RATION CF LEASE Cheap Sale OP Ironmongery Etc. ■As the LEASE of our PREMISES Expires in OCTO ER NEXT, we have resolved on CLEARING OUT A Large Portion of our Extensive Stocks



of IRONMONGERY AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE. The prices we have decided on Selling at are bound to effect this object, and save the expense and risk of removal. FURNISHING IRONMONGERY. A Splendid Assortment of New Goods. RANGES AND GRATES, New shipment, very Cheap. New and Handsome LAMPS, BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY CARPENTER S’ TOOLS. 200 Kegs Wire NAILS, all sizes. 30 Tons Fencing Wire. Galvanized Steel Barb WIRE 50 KEGS STAPLES.



Orr and Co. Provisions AND Groceries.



D AN N’iS Linseed Balsam. THE marvellous Cure for Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and all affections of tie 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. Thie preparation is free from Morphia and Antimony, and can be given with 'afety to infants. Price —Is 6d and 2s 6J per bottle. D AN 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. DA N.N, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch. Sole Agent fob Ashburton, Mr Charles Neate, CHEMIST. 8 201 UNITED FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, With Unlimited Liability of a large COLONIAL PROPRIETARY. Fire and Marine Insurances effected at lowest tariff rates —less 25 per cent. ALBERT ROBERTS, Agent, 1391 West street, Ashburton. -VT E W W O R K. Copies of Mr Bowron’s Book “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,” can be obtained a* this office. Price, 2s. AN EVIL AND ITS REMEDY.—Tj the Editor, —It is ahealthy sign of the times when our local papers are beginning to deal in a fearless manner with bankrupts and the bankruptcy laws. The time has come when something must be done either by the legisla ture or by business men themselves to put an end to a state of affairs which is a disgrace to our boasted civilisation. We (the under signed) have been doing business in Ashbur ton about 2)'A years, and the money we have lost during that period by bankrupts, levan ters, and blacklegs generally amounts to a great deal more than the margin usually allowed for bad debts. If the law cannot pro tect us then we must protect ourselves, and there is only one way to do so, viz., to abolish the credit system altogether. This system has been the curse of other countries besides New Zealand, and past experience has proved it to oe rotten to the core. Owing to recent heavy losses we have resolved to sell for cask only n future. The honest man who is willing to pay his 20s in the £, and pay as he goes, will find this no disadvant age but a great gain, as he will be able to obtain a first-class article much cheaper than he would under the old system. We shall exert our selves to the utmost as heretofoßevto give cur customers full satisfaction, and evfcry order will be executed in our usual first-class style—but we shall no longer run any unnecessary risk. Under the cash system’ we are prepared to offer a special line of tweeds at the following unusually low prices :—Gentleman’s suit made to order, £2 18s fid; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £z. All other goods in proportion, for cash only.



We have a Large and Superior Stock of all the Leading Lines in this Depart ment, and our TEAS are Pure and of Excellent Quality. Those who complain that they cannot procure a good article eaewhere, SHOULD GIVE US A TRI VL. Purchasers in this Department will par ticipate in the reductions, we have now decided on making. Crockery AND Glassware. Practically Without Reserve The Public will please observe that this is the FIRST SALE OF THE RIND WE HAVE HELD, And we can assure them that they will get good Value for their Money during the next six.weekf. Orr & Co. -278



CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tawcred Street. . ; sS g miß GUARDIAN is on very Tea *• .table in Ashburton.



Business Notices. JIVING UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON More Surprises. I NRESFLVED CLU A TUNG OUT SALE OF DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS S. W. AL COEN’S, EAST STREET. In consequence of the long continued depression of business, scarcity of money losses by bad debts, etc., S. V. r , Alcorn has decided on clearing out of Aahburton as quickly as possible. To effect this object speedily ’ THE MONSTER CHEAP SALE OF THE ENTIRE STOCK ' ‘ will commence on THURSDAY, the 20ih instant, and will be continued until the whole is disposed of. All the New Spri o Goods just opened out, together with a Large Shipment Direct from London (to arrive in about a week) 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. his being a Genuine Clearing out Sale intending purchasers will do well to come 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. 9 551 1888-4] & [IBBB-4 G. S - I:: GRAND DI-PLAY |J I NEW DRAPERY GOODS M JUST OPENED DP, M P AND EEW OR II E g IS NOW SHOWING A - B SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. r Trimmed hats and Bonnets Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbons Laces in all Colors Pompadour Prints, Sateens, and Galateas French Nuns’ Cloth, plain and check French Cashmeres, Merinos, and Alapacas Ladies’ Dolmans and Jackets in great variety Stays in all the new shapes and make H osiery and Gleves in endless variety Sunshades, Umbrellas, etc. . . Ginghams and Zephyr Checks, various colors ... GENTLEMEN’S SUITS to ORDER andf A Targe Stock of English, Kaiapoi ! ahd Perfect Fit Guaranteed I Roalyn Tweeds to select from. Clothing Department. Mon’s Suits in Great Variety [ Carpets, Brussels Tapestry, and Kidde Beys’ and Youth’s Suits at all prices | 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 Fespectfully Solicited. Andrew Orr.



Relief from cough in five MINUTES. Bonnington’s Pec cobxl Oxymel of Cabbageen ob Irish Moss (Registered).—The most certain'and speedy remedy for disorders of the Cheat and Lungs. May be obtained at most of the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere.— GKO** B Bonkington, Christchurch. N OTICE OF REMOVAL. J. HARVEY, BOOT and SHOE MAKE R, has REMOVED from Tanored street to the shop in Fast street, lately occupied by Nealas and Co. Repairs nea'ly executed. 8 415 rp INW AL D S T NOTICE. The TIN WALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will: attended to as formerly. CARDS CHRISTMAS to be Sent by San Fkancisco 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 Christmas 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 U JUST OPENED 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, ds 6d per Notepaper, superior quality, 6s per ream Foolscap, unequalled value, Is per quire Also for 1884 DIARIES 1884 Offered at Published Price. K. Bevan, Stationer, Bookseller, Ac., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 121’



DRAPERY. Clearing Sale. GIVING UP BUSINESS, ' J PREMISES TO LET. * THE undersigned respectfully - an*’* nounces that he will commence-at CLEARING SALE on SATUNDAYjt 3rd November, with a view to .quit whole stock as speedily as possible. :i , ■ ■ ■ . Vl.'V ■ . •; <T ■"! *t<i9x WILLIAM Q A-Y lir 1 DRAPER, ; ’ 4 ' vJUO st street, Ashburton.. 10 929