northern- part of Tonquin to Chine, but are willing that the district should be treated as neutral ground. Arrived. The Merchant Shipping and Under writers Association report the arrival at London on October 2 of the ship Doris Brodersen from Lyttelton, May 21. [Received Oct. 4,2 30 p m.J Late Commercial. London, Oct. 3. Consols have advanced to ioi}4- Kew Zeoland securities remain at yes terday’s quotations. There are no changes report 'in colonial breadstuffs or tallow. The Close of the Wool Sales. The wool sales closed to day. The total quantity sold since the opening of the series is 360,000 bales. 58,000 were held over. In greasy wools the decline suffered at the .outset had since recovered. There has been a good demand for the New Zea land wools. Fleece and scoured comb ing wools closed at about a penny ; lower than the prices ruling at the close of the May series. Good and inferior scoured are a penny half penny lower. ■ Crossbred is rather higher than at the dose of the June sales.

AUSTRALIAN. [REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] [Received Oct. 4, 12.50 p m.] Shipping. Melbourne, To-day. Arrived, this morning—Wairarapa.

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] The Trisco Mail. Wellington, To-day. The. as. City of New York with the Septdniher English mails left San Eran ■ eisco for Auckland on the 22nd ult, time tabledate.

Tire. Greymouth, To-day. ' John Hughes’store at Rutherglen was burnt down. Next to nothing was saved. The pi ca was insured: L 475 on the stock ; and on the building two policies, XiSOO and L 275, in the Imperial and Vic toria offices.

■ Arrived from England. Westport, To-day. Captain Williams, with the new steamer Koranui from Scotland, arrived in the roadstead this morning. ■> • ' The Breakwater.

" . New Plymouth, To-day. ' The Oreti has arrived from Wellington and is landing her cargo at the break water.

Alleged Embezzlement. . The. charge of embezzlement against B&weil, Ute manager of tho Lighter Co., waareaumed at the Court this morning. An Appointment. Ttuarv, To-day. . The Education Board to-day appointed Maibr BamfielJ to the .Secretaryship: There were 24 applications. The Salvationists. , . Dunedin, To-day. In. dismissing a lad charged with a tach Of the peace in connection with Salvation. Army, Mr Watt, K.M., spd the "Army by their processions and open air. meetings invited assault

~ It the annual meeting of the Town HaUCompany held this afternoon, a re solntion was passed to the effect that it was adyisable to wind up the Company. Ah extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders is to be held at the earliest pbssible moment to decide the best means of carrying but the above resolntion.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1883.



Saok Same again for Twa, Hoors.



next SITTING Cmjrt Will be AI'JOURI JSKSDAY, the 1/Hh, U the 13th Oeld'



Sgoob aa boocb aa boo.



Auctions. TATTERS ALLS’, • : West street, Ashburton. SATURPAtToBt. 6th, 1883. • Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from Means Chisnall Bros, to submit to public competition on Saturday, Oct. 6th, 1883, .'■l.]- At 12 o’clock, That well bred Clydesdale Stallion Young Sir Colin, By Old Sir Colin, out of Fairweather's ' ■ celebrated mare. Young Sir Colin is seven years old, thoroughly sound, quiet, and any trial in harnessr will be given. From bis breeding, good constitution, -and working capabilities, this horse should beoagerly competed for.



10 648 MATSON, COX & CO. SATURDAY, 6th OCT., 1883 SPECIAL ENTRY. MR T. BULLOCK Hbb received in .: structions from John Carter, Esq., to Sell by . Public Auction, at the Arcade Saleya.'ds on the above date, Hia well-known Carriage Entire Hone Liberal. liberal is six years, by Messenger, out of a Golden Ozape mare. For, full, particulars apply to the Auctioneer. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BCLLOOK, 10 643 Auctioneer.



; SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6. < SUBURBAN BUILDING SITES. Fpß SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. £Y ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. - T|JTR' T. BULLOCK has received in iyi sfrpctionp to Sell by Public Auc tion, at the Arcade, on Saturday, oth BUILDING lO , *-A’ J , ALLOTMENTS, Known as part of Alison Smith’s Block, -being numbers 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, JW, 37, 38, 39, 40, 55 and 56, each containing about a quarter acre, and situated in the suburban dis trict of Allenton, near Winter’s " ‘ Toad, and about four or fire chains ‘ 1 Irotar the Domaita in.a first-class building sites, being 3l|jr and healthy situation, afire Invited to inspect tfiis pro ■ions to the sale. ’ * fWe jit L o’plook "%•- T- BULLOCK, ;



Notice of Removal.



To Let and Por Sale. TO LET,—GOESE HEDGE TEIM MI>G. Apply, John Chalmers, bench road. 10 653 TO LET-233 acres grand CATTLE PEED. Apply, As am Jackson, Ealing. 9 619 FOR SALE, —Sutton’s Vegetable and Flower Seeds in small packets, with a full description of the plant on each packet; Flower Pots, all sizes ; also, Bath Kidney and Blue Derwent Potatoes. GEO. JAMESON - , 9 613 West street.



Public Notices. Found— a black greyhound, about 6 months old. Came to my place on Saturday last. Owner can have same by paying for this advertisement. P. TOOMEY, 10 639 North Belt.



Jf ° T __* c E. To contractors, etc., ('at,Sheaf CBAFF in any quantities, at Maronan, Hinds. Price—£3 10s per ton. 10 637 J. H. PAINE.



O ANGLERS. LICENSES for trout fishing ONLYJin the North Canterbury District, extending from the riverßangi ata to the Eaikouras, can now be obtained of the undersigned on payment of twenty shillings. Cookham House, Sept. 29th, 1883. S. 0. FARR, Hon. Sec. and Treas., Acclimatisation Society. 9 625



A. and P. Association Shows. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ' ASSOCIATION THE ANNUAL Horse Parade BE HELD ON SATURDAY NEXT, 6th OCTOBER, AT THE SHOW GROUNDS, ASHBURTON. Horses must be on the Ground not later than 11 a.m. The Walk Round'will take place at 12 o’clock sbarp. Entrance to the Ground (including catalogue), One Shilling. . GEORGE"JAMESON. Secretary.



The Annual OP STOC3 IMPLKMEI PRODUCE, MANUFAC’ WILL BE HELD



Timaru agricultural AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. The Association's Eighteenth 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, Borses, Pigs, Dogs, Poultry, Dairy and Agricultural Produce, Implements, Wool, etc., etc. Prices amounting to about LSOO will be giyen in Pieces of Plato and Cash, Por particulars see posters. Programmes may be obtained on appli cation to the undersigned. F. W. STUBBS, 9 816 Secretary. IMARU AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.



MERINO SHEEP— GIass B. The only stipulation intended is that the Sheep should not be housed or clothed. ' By order of the Committee. 1 ' F. W. STUBBS, 9 ‘ ‘ Secretary. Tartan, Hos®, oad hut Breaks.



HALL. I have REMOVED into new Premise* (Next Mr A. Orr’s Drapery establish ment.) 10 655 OHAS. J, H. NEATE.



Tenders. fTtENDERS are invited for 4J miles X FENCING—sod bank and wire. Tenders close on THURSDAY evening, Oct 4th. For particulars apply to R. MACDONALD, 9 618 Gill’s Farm, Ghertsey.



Meetings. SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. A MEETING of the General Com mittee will be held at the Arcade Cham bers on FRIDAY next, sth October, at 3 p.m.



10 634 GEO. JAMESON, Secretary. Pipers Bair Fras Ilka Chanter.



Public Companies. "VTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER IN CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £200,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations 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 (he Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates.



AGENTS xN CANTERBURY F.-R Rusfon Proctor and Co. 's celebrated Com l 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 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. 0. W. TURNER, Agent, nlO Rakaia.



W. H. Gundry. W. H. Gundry, .f 10ENSED LAND BROKER iJi Under the LAND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR . Books and Partnership Accounts super vised, Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor eor 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 STANDARD INS GRANGE COMPANY, STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. East street, Ashburton. 384



T. Bullock. T O LET—SHOP in East Street. Ap ply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE (Very Cheap), Second hand Double-seated BUGGY, in thorough repair ; also, set Harness. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.- 2 BUILDINGS to be re moved ; very suitable for Contrac tors ; moveable huts. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE Cheap, a Strong New Horse Power and Chaff-cutter by Richmond and Chandler. T. BULLOCK. nnO LET, —HOUSE in Tancred street, i. lately in occupation of Mr Kil worth. T. BULLOCK. T O E T. COTTAGE, in Willow street, Trevor ton. Apply to T, BULLOCK. F 0 R S iC. R.S. 33344, 33346, 28899, containing 330 acres 3 roods 20 perches, about half a mile from the Hinds railway station. Price L2los per acre. T. BULLOCK. F O R S B. R.S. 28762, containing 140 acres, sit uated about 3 miles from the Town of Ashburton. This is new land, and suit able for breaking up for wheat. T. BULLOCK. F O R S A E. Price Loo. Town Section 818, Aitken treet. Cash deposit only L 8 ss, balance >y instalments bearing interest at per ent per annum. Apply to T. BULLOCK, W HEAT LAND FOR SALE. R.S, 27429, containing 118 acres 2 roods, n its native state, situated only ibout three-quarters of a mile from Dromore station. Price, L 425 ; terms, as may be arranged Apply to T. BULLOCK



M 0 ® Y - Two special sums to be lent on Mort gage on freehold security, viz., L7OO and L 450. T SHOP Office. T. BOLLOCK. O LET. in Triangle, near the Post T. BULLOCK. Q ATS FOR SALE. Seed and feed Oats. T. BULLOCK. P O R S E- An improved farm of 370 acres situated >n the Longbeach Estate. T. BULLOCK. F O R S E. 353 acres, improved and well-watered, with dwellinghouse thereon, near the Cheese and Butter Factory. T. BULLOCK. F 0 R S E. 35 acres, improved, with cottage, near Mount Somers School. Apply to T. BULLOCK. F 0 R E. 100 acres, fenced being R.S. 27735, situated near Maronan Station ; price, L 3 10s per acre. A. Urge proportion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. ¥ T. BULLOCK.



F OR SALE C^EAE Sections 525, 530, 506, 607, Tin wald, the two latter corner sections. Apply to T. BULLOOK.



I S. E. Poyntz. I Stephen E. Poyntz, i No. 3, Friedlander-.’ Buildings, Cor nett Street, Ashburton, WOULD draw the attention of his Friends and the Public to his VARIED AND SPLENDID STOCK OF FARM AND GARDEN SEEDS & IMPLEMENTS, Amongst which will be found : Vegetable Seeds of all kinds, from the I leading growers of the World Flower Seeds, of sorts to please the most fastidious Just Arrived— A choice consigrment of the most ele gant and rare strains of seeds from the celebrated German house of Messieurs Ernst Senary, These include choice varieties of German Asters, Holicleysums, Ornamental Grasses, etc. : never seen in Ash burton before, and will bo sold at reasonable rates. Tree Seeds of all descriptions— Macro carpas, Pinuses, Spruces, Gums, Wattles, etc. A few choice Pelargonium, Fuschia, and Geranium Seeds. Amongst the Implements will bo found some of the Planet Junr. Garden Combined Drill Hoe, Plow, and Cultivators—the best garden tool extant; also, the Planet Junr. Com bined Horse Hoe, Plow, and Cul tivator—a most suitable implement ( for market gardeners and small farmers. 1



The Ladies of Ashburton and District are respectfully invited to inspect Mr Poyntz’s stock of specialities suitable for HOUSE AND WINDOW DECORATIONS, Including Swiss Baskets of Everlasting Flowers Wreaths, Immortelles, Bouquet Holders Etc., Etc. j TO ARRIVE— One of Rippingilli’s Patent Propogat ing Frames, with this the newest novice may raise the moat beauti ful Flora. Also, Waterproof Labels and Pencils, Lawn Spraze, Garden Arches, etc.



Farmers will please note that all sorts of Farm Seeds, Artificial Manures, and Implements are kept in stock and sold at prices that will compare favorably with other houses. t-ird Fanciers and others can obtain Canary Seed, Hemp, Maw, etc., rt very low rates ; quality undeniable.



Having been favored with the agencies for various large importers, S. E. Poyntz can confidently recommend the articles offered, and from his long connection with the Ashburton public, respectfully solicits a share of their custom.



Note the address THE NOVELTY GENERAL EM PORIUM, No. 3, Friedlandera’ Buildings, BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. 835



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. Jambs Henderson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent fop Can terbury. 1022



Albert Roberts.



Matson, Cox, and Co. TO owners OF STALLIONS. WE have a supply of Colonial grown Lent Seed on Sale—Cheap. Tartarian seed oats. Large Stock FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at less than cost RYEGRASS, Rape Seed, Turnip Seed, &c., thoroughly reliable ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS, very cheap MATSON, COX AND CO.



Rakaia. E have much pleasure in intimating to our clients and others 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. No further comment is necessary from us, than that we shall conduct business at the Rakaia exactly upon the same basis as has been so successfully carried out by our head office in Christchurch during the last twenty years. SPECIAL AND CLEARING SALES As per'arrangement. MR L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 8 413 MATSON, COX & CO.



OR SALE, PRIVATELY— -48 ACRES, 3 roods 23 perches, near Tinwald, freehold 167 ACRES 1 rood 21 perches, at. Waterton, freehold 450 ACRES, improved, Dromore, freehold 1000 ACRES, improved, Dromore, leasehold 2500 ACRES, improved, Ooalgate, freehold 1872 ACRES, improved, Longbeach, freehold 574 ACRES, improved, Longbeach, freehold 237 ACRES, improved, Longbeach 370 ACRES, improved, Longbeach 200 ACRES, improved, Longbeach 449 ACRES, sp'endid farm, Waka nui 80 ACRES, splendid farm, Waka nui 2200 ACRES, improved, Mataura 2424 ACRES, improved, Alford Forest , 2120 ACRES, improved, Mount Hutt 564 ACRES, improved, Rangitata 1394 ACRES, all in English grass, Chertaey 126 ACRES, all in English grass, Chertsey 242 ACRES, improved, Seafield sey 30,000 Leasehold, 4000 freehold, 14,000 sheep, Chatham Islands



8 423 MATSON, COX & CO. Matson. Cox <fc Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOAMS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Cornsacks fencing Wire of all sizes, Bsrbed and Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnips Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc.



O T I 0 E, Albert Roberts IS A BUYER OF Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf ami Straw Chaff And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE— White, Red, Alsyke, Oowgrasa RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP WQOLPACKS, Seaming Twine PLOUGHSHARES, Butter-kegs, Nails BLUESTONE, Lampblack, Raddle KEROSENE, Castor and Boiled Oils TEA, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Rock-salt FLOUR, 50, 100, 200 lb bags, Oatmeal, Potatoes FENCING WIRE, 8,9, 10, also Gal vanised Barb Heart and Sap Stakes, Staples TURNIPS, Purpletop, Greentop, Devon Greystone, Whitestono, Stubble, and Rape Swede, Gorae, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat, and Crushed Oats WHEAT, OATS and POTATOES Clovers, Seed,



MONEY ADVANCED on FREEHOLD SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store FOR SALE OR SHIPMENT Albert Roberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & CO. GRAIN MERCHANTS, Manchester street, Christchurch Also, THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION Of Austfalasiq. N.B.—BONUS YEAR, 1883-A



Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grates Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &o.



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OB CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OR THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL Cash Advances MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. Weekly Sales OF HORSES COWS PIGS AND ALL RINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON Saturdays - AX 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES oy STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. Next Sale AX TINWALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER %. AQENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co, Rpbey’s Threshing Machines. ; MATSON, 00 & CO. WEST STREET, SHBUBXON. 7C



Business Notices. E XPIRATION OF LEASE. Cheap Sale



Ironmongery Etc. Aa the LEASE of our PREMISES Expires in GOTO 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 obi set, 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 W x R F, Galvanized Steel Barb WIRE 50 KEGS STAPLES. Orr and Co. Provisions AND Groceries.



We have a Large and Superior Stock of all the Leading Lines in this Depart ment, and pur TEAS are Pure and of Excellent Quality. Those who complain that they cannot procure a good article e ee where, SHOULD GIVE US A TRIAL, 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 KIND WE HAVE HELD, And we can assure them that they will get good Value lor their Money during the next six.weeks. Orr & Co. •278



DAN N’S Linseed Balsam. THE marvellous Cure for Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and all affections of the 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 cf Liquorice, and several other Bal samic and expectorant ingredients. This preparation is free from Morphia and Antimony, and can be given with safety to infants. Price—ls 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. 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 Fills the best and safest remedy. DANN’S Herbal



Price—ls 6d and 4a per box



Prepared only by - E. C. DAH N, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch,



Sole Agent fob A shbubton, Mr Charles Neate, CHEMIST. 8 201 Q_REAT REDUCTIONS.



SLAUGHTERING PRICES To make room for new stock. (Dome and judge for yourselves. Good cream-laid envelopes, 6s 6d per 1,000; notepaper, best value in market, 6s per ream ; Fools cap, unequalled value, Is per quire. All kinds of stationery equally cheap; account books all sizes and bindings. A good stock of books by the best authors. The Lily Series, Is 3d each. Toys and fancy goods in great variety. Price no object; money wanted ; no reasonable offer re fused for cash. E. Bevan, Law and Commercial Stationer, Bookseller, etc., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS.



|Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel.



New Seeds, JpKESH, PURE, AND RELIABLE. CLOVERS GRASSES MANGOLD CARROT, also SUTTON’S CHOICE FLOWER and VEGETABLE SEEDS, in small packets, from sixpence each—in great variety, also BATH KIDNEY and BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. t 7 160 JJEMOVA L. REMOVAL. To Let.



Having takeruthe Premises known as Montgomery’s Corner, I am prepared to let my Busings Premises on the Waka nui road (with or without dwelling). SHOP, with Fixtures, 18ft 6in x 28ft, with Show Boom same size. Dwelling consists of 5 rooms, with scullery, J etc. Apply, 8 H. M* JONES.



Business Notices. Q_IViNQ UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON. More Surprises. I'SIIIiSMiVED CLEARING OUT SALE OF DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, BTO., AX S. W. ALCORN’S, EAST STREET. In consequence of the long continued depression of business, scarcity of money, losses by bad debts, etc., S. XV, Alcorn has decided on clearing oat of Ashbarton «s 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 I whole is disposed of. All the New Spri g Goods just opened out, together with a Large Shipment Direct from London (to arrive in about a week) will be included ia the Cheap Sale, thus giving the public a grand opportunity of supplying tbei* requirements for the approaching season at a little over HALF THE ORDINARY PRICES. 1 his being a Genuine Clearing our Sale intending purchasers will do well to «>mff 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 order* 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. 9 651



[IBB3-4 1888-4] & G S GRAND DISPLAY jQ I NEW DRAPERY GOODS M J) JUST OPENED UP. JjJ P ANDEEW ORR E § IS NOW SHOWING A £ SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS FOR T HE' SEASON IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. 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 Hosiery and Glares in endless variety Sunshades, Umbrellas, etc. ' Ginghams and Zephyr Checks, various colors GENTLEMEN’S SUITS to ORDER andf A Large Stock of English, Kaiapoi and - Perfect Fit Guaranteed I Roslyn Tweeds to select from. Clothing Department. Men’s Suits in Great Variety j Carpets, Brussels Tapestry, and Kidder Boys’ 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 Respectfully Solicited. Andrew Orr.



Seeds. JJED Sr WHITE CLOVERS ALSYKE COW GRASS GORSE MANGOLDS GRASS SEED PEAS BEANS KIDNEY POTATOES WHEAT OATS BARLEY We have good supplies of the above. All Prime Quality. HUDSON, RIDLEY AND CO.. 136,138, Cashel stbkwt. 8 22S OTIOE OP REMOVAL.



J. HARVEY, BOOT and SHOE MAKER, has REMOVED from Tanored street to the shop in East street, lately occupied by Nealas and Co. Repairs neatly executed. 8 416*



fpiNWALD STORE. The TINWALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management of Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will be ~ILIEF FROM COUGH IN FIVE MINUTES. Bonningxon’s Pec toral Oxvmbl OF Carrageen or InraTT Moss (Registered).—The most certain and speedy remedy for disorders of the Chest and Lungs. May be obtained at most of the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere.— Georgs Bonnington, Christchurch. Tir nan* teana aaa* G-leoa’s aaa* Gaisgeaoh. NOTICE. attended to as formerly. 23d UNITED FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.



With Unlimited Liability of a large COLONIAL PROPRIETARY. Fire and Marina Insurances effected at lowest tariff rates—less 25 per cent, ALBERT ROBERTS, Agent, 1391 West street, Ashburton. Government Notice.



v - *• Teds public trust office OF NEW ZEALAND. i» Atention is directed to the provisions of the Acta establishing this Office, and to the advantages placed thereby within th» reach of every colonist. Subject to such provisions, the State offers to every per son 1. -^- About to make his or her Will or Codicil. 2. —Intending to provide for Wife and Children or others by deed of Settlement. 3.—Settling Property by way of Mar riage Settlement. 4—Desiring to renounce the Trusts of a Will, having been appointed Executor or Trustee under the same. 5. —Having acted as Trustee, Executor or Administrator, wishing to be relieved o& the burthen of Trustee hip or Adw.ini«. tration,the option of uarag the State ma chinery, and gives an absolute guarantee against loss of funds by fraud, peculation, or dishonesty. Every information may be obtaiaed from ALBANDER LEAN, Agent at Chris tchmch; Or from R. 0. HAMERTON, Public Trustee Wellington, 12th May,