-- dMaMMgHpgjyBBHBSBMWsnca.vmM •«« w— mi _ _ _ —-. by the Governmer ' be U n»»“« 2sßre to bo app. !■> t>m the existing number by the tx members them selves, no member g the right vote for hiwse'f. v; ’ e remaining 4 members 11 arc u- b«-. i- sled by persons having a right to v.nr the North Is land, 11 by the Son?!; island electors, the qualification of vc.t<-.-- being the same as for ,the Lower House. The mode of election is to ba by the . item known as * l Hare’s system," each ‘.aland forming one constituercy. The members elected are 'to sit for ten years, and of the present members one half of t: .ise other than Maori members art to 'tire in January, ' 18S6, and the roiaiucoer in 1890. The Bill consist;; of *IOO clauses and'id schedules, ft 5- .-.-it- propoaed to bring it before ParlLi-n —■ , for discussion until next session.

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[b.EO'TEE’s TELEGRAMS copykight.J Obituary, „ A . London, Sept. •>• The death- is announced of Charles Morgan Norwood, who has represented, the Hut! constituency in the House of Commons since 1565. i ;ed fifty-eight. Bscoptcd- , Prince. Albert Aictui, eldest son pi, the ■ Prince of Wales, was -invested’ 'yesterday with die Uifder of the 'Ghrter.. ’''V . The Mov? Hebrides., Telegrams have been received, herd; lefMWtißgJhrtt two French, .jvar. left Noumea for the New .Gebltdes, with instructions to preterit the interests ' of the French Company. - tjrading in these islands. Monetary and Commercial. , I Qpasols remain at and New Zealand securities as follows: Five per cent. 10-40 i.oan, Five per cent iSSy Loan,: Four and a-htuf per cent 1879-1904 , Lpati, roo3/ ; Fo j- 7 s - cant, inscribed stdek, xoo>;. ‘ J " ' .rket rate for *- discount has d. - i and is now ; thr. d c.; ,c. is 4 per cent. The bread studs end tallow markets are without quotable change. - Tin? Wool Saids.; At tp-day’s wool sale 11,900 bales wpte offered The market is steady, but the demand is not active. •••• J’.tpt, t>. i p.m. J v; :i: France and OldaaL-. Jxa i on, Sept 6. Much a:.: - ety prevails in England in cchssqusn.ee of :i> s thsc-atened rupture between France and China. . , : Gateway o Defiant. ‘ Capetown, Sept 5.. ■- Intelligence is to hand from Zulu land that Cetewnyo with a strong force is still in reserved • territ ry. He has summoned the Usutus tu his aid, and is. adopting a defiant attitude towards the British residents ;n Zsduland.

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Shipping. Mblbobhnm;, Yesterday. Arrived, this afternoon—The Union Company’s steamship Waihora, from the Bluff. «w, rUtir.Jrjd _.l .•;</. . A Big Price ... • • WELBO'jr.irE, To-day. , * At the sale of stud sheep one of Mr John Cumming’s four-tooth rams by Lustre sold for 3,15° guineas tp Mr T. F. Gumming.

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[PEE PRESS AHBOOIAHON.] -n, To-day. 4'i ■ v - - 5 o’clock this ■ Passengers; r id Mrs -ill--’ - • .R., and Mrs .-■.in - c v: • Downey »n,d {. .8., and Mrs H.H.R., and ■ , - . . . M.V.o.,7and :*«A ~'irj , ■.. ■ 'i' -’t and servant; Mr Bathgate, Be-- 11. Jsrvois, Messrs Fish, McDonald; iVvisnl, Sutton, Thomp son, O’Oallaghnn. 'Lnnbnll, MLH.R/s, and' Mr Peter, Mesa's Corado, Campbell, Mcßeatb., sn; 1 . Doult.

To-day. - ■'■'Tlio cmniuatioiis by ;be outgoing mail ate 60 souls, equal to 5-.- adults.'

TB» ASHBU RPON 7 GOARDIANL THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 6, 1883.



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Tt Let rl :sT—ln on. a two Blocks, for one Crop, iibuiit > Acres good tussock lAi'.'D,. situated nci-?- Melhven. Apply to ¥f itLiA-v: Mano.v . Methven, Store kcorer. by -.- born sci lore will be received ur< » cliWi'i .r . member 7th, pros. 8 395



Seating* Tickets 3s Each. ; ::■ ST.B.—A. .VALE of LADIESjWORK will be Lsl.l in tbo afternoon on the platform. • , ; -T>EUEF FROM COUGH. IN EIYE I.b MINUTES. Pbc -Xtrf*A O'Va-vx. OK 04SBACUCJW vQSrJSIHPC Mpr,. if.: v ...-.teted). - -Thernppt certainapd epaiAj’ r.*:iKiy for dUordersof thpCfceat andLuKV... May bephtainejd at mpst of the operaundChemists throughout the Sold every where.-?-Gleobge JZohjuxozok, Chris tchurcA:.-.:!



Entertainment. dPENINO OP THE NEW SCHOOL AT WINSLOW. A Concert and Ball, Will be held in the above S O H OO L R O O M, OS’ ; FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14th, Id aid of the School Fund. ■The Concert will consist of Vocal an j Instrumental Selections and Highland Dances, rendered by some of the best talent of Ashburton. Admission—2a «d, including refreshments. iDoora open at 7.30 p.m. Concert begins at 8 p.m. „ UB A coach will lea»e the Com mercial Hotel at.7p.m.. taking up pas sengers on the way. - * T OWN H A L FRIPAY, SEPT. 14th, 1883. Grand Concert . ' AND ENTERTAINMENT. . The.' : Committee of the Ashburton Poultry and Pigeon Society have the hpnor to announce that a Conceit and Entertainment will be held in the Town Hall as above, the proceeds to be given towards, liquidating the debt of the Society, which was incurred at the late Shovr. v;: ' 1 Musical selections by the Orchestral Society. Songs and Solos by eminent amateurs. To conclude with a farce. Tickets—2a and Is, to be had from the nkembeis of the Committee. ' 9 475 JpROFESSOR LIO MEDO Has the honor to announce that he will deliver a couple of Seances in the ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENING , NEXT. Elocutionary,Reading—“ Macbeth. ” Phrenological Discourse ‘‘Man, a re sponsible being.” On Satttkday— Elocution—“ Death of Little Nell.” Phrenological Discourse—Matrimony.. Public examination of heads Lvill take place each evening, and gifts will be given to the best developments, according to the Professor’s judgment on examination. Admission— : ls and 2s. Doors open at 7-30; to commence at 8 o’clock. 9 472 Business Notices Mr Fred. Searle, SOUTH R A K A I A, I~~|~ aving procured a new Cfiaff cutter, by Andrews and Beaven, with latest improvements, is prepared to CUT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, At 13s 6d per ton Wheat or Oat Straw, 16s jer ton } Anywhere in district. the 9 471 : To Let and For Sale. O N S F. Garden and Fewer Seeds, from 3d per packet upwards—quality and kinds true to name Also, . A small consignment of Superphos phate of Lime will be sold in small lots. 9 464 S. E. POYNTZ. JgIARLY SEED POTATOES ON SALE, a large quantity of several new kinds of Early ISeed Potatoes also Bath Kidney for seed, and Blue Der wents-r-at reasonable prices. A. W. RANDELL, 8 349 Fruiterer, East street. T ARA N A FOR SALE. K I. A capital FARM of 430 Acres, The land is fenced and subdivided into con venient sized paddocks, well watered and all sown down in English grasses. It has a good house, together with sheds, stables, stockyards, and a good sheep dip, etc. . . i . , 9 445 F. FBRRIMAN. F O B E. 1,090 acres on iheßangitata; improved; easy terms, and very cheap 123 acres, Longbeach district 60 acres, Hinds; unimproved ; good land Sections at Hindhope, very cheap, must be sold. Apply to JOSEPH CLARK, 8 428 Ashburton and Tinwald. Notice of Removal. N OTIO E 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 OF REMOVAL. I beg to inform my Clients that I have Removed I From East street to Chambers , . IN MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, Burnett street. , CHAS. W. PURNELL. Ashburton, August 20,1883. 8 366 REMOVAL, REMOVAL. :•• ■ ; To Let. Having taken the Premises 1 known as ! Corner, I am prepared to ■j let my Business Premises on the Waka fi uui ; road (with or without dwelling). [■ SHOP, With Fixtures, 18ft (Bin x 28ft, fj with Show Room same,size. Dwelling tj consists of 5 rooms, -with scullery, etc. i* 'Apply, ■ ' s 379. J.r .£L At JONES.



Public Notices: LOST— A smooth haired yellow sheep DOG, white oh neck and face. Answers to the name of “ Sharp." Any one returning same to J. A. M‘Lean, op posite the Mill, Ashburton, will be re warded. 9 476 "Vf O T 10 E. All DOGS found TRESPASSING on my land in Princes street, after Wednes day next will be destroyed. STEPHEN CRUM, 9 463 Ashburton. rp I N,W AL D STORE. NOTICE. The TIN WALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management of Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will be attended to as formerly. 23d 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. SOMERS ROAD BOARD. Notice is hereby given to Ratepayers that in all cases where GORSE is growing on roads, unless it be cleared before August 31st, the Board will take steps, under the Public Works Act, 1882, to compel the same to be cleared. A. E. PE ACHE, 8 308 Chairman. Ashburton permanent 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 foi three months, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over. J. WARD, Manager. Office Arcade Chambers, Burnett street. n!6 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 ef their support. The transfer takes date from the Ist July next. WILLIAM SMITH, Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. H O STATION * STOCK OWNERS, J. MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON & DISTRICT. In reference to the fore:oing announce ment from Mr William Smith, we have the honor to state 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 Messrs Cuff and Graham’s Australasian ’’ FORWARD ING AGENCY, by which means aparcel Ashburton and delivered in any part of England and Wales for the sum of 7s 3d, or in Scotland or Ireland for 8s -3d. Tariff of Charges caic Da seen at either the office in East sir et or the Arcade Cham bers. J. WARD & SON, Agents to the LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. . Arcade Chambers, Ashburton 29ch June, 1883 4871 Friedlander Eros. DUST, BONE DUST. We have much pleasure to inform our clients and others, that’we have been ap pointed Sole Agents for the sale of Mr F. T. Mato’s BONE DUST, for Canter bury, and we are prepared to supply same in quantities to suit purchasers. Bdn6 Manure from bone meal to inch bone. Bones purchased in any quantity for Cash, either at our Stores or at the Mill, Hampstead. For prices and particulars, apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., General Merchants, 8 430 Ashburton. George Jameson. New Seeds, JpiRESH, 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. GEORG E TAME SON, Ashburton. 7 160 HIGHEST AWARD AND GOLD MEDAL New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, for Glazed Drain-pipes, Moulded Bricks, etc. Ford and Ogdon, South Malvern and Christchurch, FIRE-BRICK, DRAIN-PIPE AND FIELD-PIPE MANUFACTURERS. AWARDS for Salt-glazed Stoneware Drain-Pipes:—Canterbury Agricultu ral and Pastoral Association : Grand No vember Show, 1881, First Prize, Silver Medal. Ashburton Agricultural and Pas toral Association ; October Show, 3 881, First Prize, The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Silver Medal for Bricks, Special Quality. First-class references from Engineers, Architects, Contractors and others. Manufacturers of Malt-kiln Tiles, Fire Tiles, Fire Bricks, Special Brick (red and white), Air Grates, Chimneypots, Roofing, Ridging and Floor ing Tiles, harden Border Tiles, Pig Troughs, Flowerpots, Jam and Pickle Jars, Butter Crocks, Bread Pans, etc. Fireclay, Cement of the best brands. Goods forwarded by rail direct from the works, Soqth Malvern, or from the Christ church depot. For quotations apply t< GEORGE JAMESON, 861 Agent, Ashburtpn,



T. Bullock. TO LET—SHOP in East Street. Ap ply to T. BULLOCK. rjP.O LET, —HOUSE in Tancred street, I lately in occupation of Mr Kil worth. T. BULLOCK. F O R E. R.S. 33344, 33345, 28899, containing 320 acres 3 roods 20 perches, about half a mile from the Hinds railway station. Price L2 iOs per acre. , T. BULLOCK. F O B S E B. S. 28752, containing 146 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 E. Price L 55. Town Section 818, Aitken street. Cash deposit only L 8 ss, balance by instalments bearing interest at 61t per cent per annum. Apply to T. BULLOCK, LAND FOR SALE, R.S. 27429, containing 118 acres 2 roods, n its native state, situated only about three-quarters of a mile from Dromore station. Price, L 425 ; terms, as may be arranged Apply to T. BULLOCK. M o N E Y . Two special sums to be lent on Mort gage on freehold security, viz., L7OO and L 450. T. BULLOCK. T E T,. SHOP in Triangle, near the Post Office. T. BULLOCK. ATS FOR O Seed and feed Oats. SALE. T. BULLOCK. F O R 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, nth dwellinghouse thereon, near the 'heese and Butter Factory. T. BULLOCK. F O R S E. 35 acres, improved, with cottage, near Mount Somers School. Applv to T. BULLOCK. O R E. 100 acres, fenced being R.S. 27735, tuated near Maronan Station ; price, L 3 Os per acre. A large proportion of the urohase money can remain on mortgage. T. BULLOCK. F OR SALE CHEAP. Town Sections 525, 530, 506, 507, Tin aid, the two latter corner sections. Apply to T. BULLOCK. rpO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TENDERS are invited for the LEASE bt 1,327 , i— ix. Si.’ a £6,-103, 28,406, 28,407, situated in the Wakanui Road District, for 3 or 4 years, with or without a purchasing clause, and either for one section or the whole lot. Tenders to be sent in not later than MONDAY, September 10th. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 8 384 T. BULLOCK. SATURDAY, Bth SEPT. ; In the Estate of Hugh Muir. MR T. BULLOCK has received in* structions from the Trustee in the above estate to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcane, Burnett street, on Satur day, Sept. Bth, Town Section 1062, On which is erected a Dwelling house of seven rooms, now in the occupa tion of Mr Muir. The section is fenced and cultivated, and persons desirous of procuring a free hold are requested to inspect this pro perty previous to sale. Nearly the whole of the purchase money can remain on mortgage for a number of years. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 9 479 Auctioneer.. Matson, Cox, an I Co. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from Mr Robert Aitken (who is removing to South land) to Sell by Public Auction, on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1883, His First-class Dairy Farm OF 140 ACRES 140 Situated in the ASHBURTON FORKS, And adjoining the properties of Messrs Sargeant and Friaby. Also, at the same time and place his DAIRY HERD OP AA Splendid SPRINGERS, well known good cows Jg Store CATTLE 2 Three-year-old Draught COLT ITrap HORSE, Spring Cart, and Harness pHEESE-MAKING PLANT, com- plete 2 DRAY, Dairy Utensils JJOUSEUOLD FURNITURE Empty Sacks, quantity of Oats And a large lot of Sundries. Should the farm not sell, it will be let for three or five years, with or without purchasing clause. Luncheon provided. Sale at 12 o'clock. 8 412 MATSON, COX & CO. T o LET ON LEASE FOB A TERM OF YEARS, OK FOR TWO CROPS, 1,130 Acres of Land near Hinds, in one or more lots. The Land is fenced and subdivided, and well supplied with water. Apply, Office of this Paper. 936



Matson, Cox, and Co. Tartarian seed oats. Large Stock FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at less than cost RYEGR \ss, > ape Seed, Turnip Seed, Ac , thoroughly reliable EVGLfSH. A OTHER CLOVERS, very cheap MATSON, COX AND CO. Bakaia. WE have much pleasure in intimating to our clients and others in the Pakaia District that we have made ar rangements to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OP STOCK There, and we have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. No farther comment is necessary from ua, 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. OXL EY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 8 413 MATSON, COX & CO. jl 0 R SALE,' PRIVATELY— -48 ACRES, 3 roods 23 perches, near Tinwald, freehold 157 ACRES 1 rood 21 perches, at Watertoa, freehold 450 ACRES, improved, Dromoro, freehold 1000 ACRES, improved, Dromore, leasehold 2500 ACRES, improved, Coalgate, freehold 1872 ACRES, improved, Longbeaoh, freehold 574 ACRES, improved, Lor.gbeach, 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 A ORES, improved, Alford Forest 2120 ACRES, improved, Mount Hutt 564 ACRES, improved, Rangitata 1394 ACRES, all in English grass, Chertsey 126 ACRES, all in English grass, Chertsey 242 ACRES, improved, Seafield grass, Ealing 308 ACRES, splendid farm, Rangi tata Island 1030 ACRES, good investment, Chert sey 30,000 Leasehold, 4000 freehold, 14,000 sheep, Chatham Islands 8 423 MATSON, COX & CO. Matson Cox & Co. A UCTKSNEERS & VALUATORS, LaND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS. WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We hare now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Gornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, Barbed and 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-cheats Bran, Oats, Chaff, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, «fec. 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 OP 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 ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO: WEST STREET, Ashburton. 9 470



S. E. Poyntz. gTEPHEN K. POYNTZ, General Agent, No. 3, Friedean dees’ Buildings, Bur nett. Street, SHBUKTON. TO DAIRYMAN, CON TRACTOES AND DEALERS. ON SALE BO WICK’S PATENT LACTINA.— An invaluable substitute for milk for rearing calves, etc., at a cost ol little over twopence a gallon. BOWICK’S PATENT RECTORINE.— For fattening horses, cattle, and in • creasing milk in dairy cows, at a coat of about one half-penny a feed. CERTAIN PREVENTION AGAINST FIRE. JOHN’S PATENT ASBESTOS ROOF ING, and John’s Patent FIRE-PROOF COATINGS. —SO per cent cheaper than any other roofing . and fire-proof. PATENT ASBESTOS CEMENT.—More durable than Portland cement, and at less cost. ASBESTOS FIRE-PROOF PAINTS.— Secures a house against fire. , AGENT FOR— NIMMO AND BLAIR’S celebrated Garden Seeds. A stock of same to arrive in a day or two. Reserve your orders. Quality and character guaranteed. PLANET, June’s- Garden Hoe, Culti ■ vator and Plough combined. Making gardening easy. Price on application. Agent for Tomlinson and Hayward’s Glycerine Sheep Dip; Warranted non-poison ous. On hand—Dip in small-sized tins, suitable for small farmers. A Novelty , I N ,ASHBU RTO N. A few Bags of PERUVIAN GUANO. Will he sold in small lots to introduce this celebrated manure. IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE— Poultry Hurdles Wire Netting from 12in to 48in wide Ranges, Colonial make Iron wheelbarrows Register Grates Fountain Washing Boilers Iron Pig Troughs Verandah Brackets and Fringes Spouting and Ridging TO FARMERS. Rye Grass and Clovers at reasonable prices. Turnips, Mangolds, Rape, etc. TO LET—Three-roomed House. Three Acres Land. S. E. Poyntz, 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- Jambs Henderson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury. 1022 Albert Roberts. O T 10 E. Albert Roberts IS A BUYER OF Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Chaff And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE-- Clovers, White, Red, Alsyke, Cowgrass RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP WOOLPACKS, Seaming Twine PLOUGHSHARES, Butter-kegs, Nails BLUESTONE, Lampblack, Raddle KEROSENE, Castor and Boiled Oils TEA, Sugar, Candles, Soap, Rock-salt j 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, Whitestone, Stubble, and Rape Swede, Gorse, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat, and Crushed Oats Seed, WHEAT, OATS and POTATOES 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 & GO. GRAIN MERCHANTS, Manchester street, Christchurch* Also, THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION Of Australasia. N.8.-BONUS YEAR, 3883-4.



Business Notices. JgXPIRATION f'F LEASr. Cheap Sale OF Ironmongery Etc. As the LEASE of our PREMISES Expires in OCTOBER NEXT, we have resolved on CLEARING OUT A Large Portion of our Extensive Stocks of IRONMONGERY AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE. The prices we hsTve 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 W i R E, 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 our TEAS are Pure and of Excellent Quality. Those who complain that they osmnot procure a good article e sewhere, SHOULD GIVE US A TRIAL. Purchasers in will par ticipate in the reductions, we have now decided on making. Crockery AND Grlassware. 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 for their Money during the next six weeks. Orr & Co. 8-278



———— BuainesaNotices. PANN’sJ Linseed Balsanou 11 SB marvellous Cure for doughs, Colds, > ' Influenza, Bronchitis, Asthma,' kT Whooping Cough, and all affections o{< the ■> Cheec, Throat, and Lungs. More-genuine - cures have been effected by this remark*, . able r medy than by any other tion on sale in the colony. ’ ■ 1 ; The following articles are contained fir - the Balsam, viz. Linseed, Honeyj Bal- ■ v sain of Tohu, Ipecacuanha, Senega, JEx tract of Liquorice, and severalother Bair ;;, V samic and expectorant ingredients.- This-,• preparation is free from M orphia . and,, I Antimony, and can be given with safety to infants. 1 ‘ ' Price—ls 6d and 2s 6d per bottle, , ' . D ANN’S Herbal Pills. In all comp’ aints arising from theLivef 1 ‘ 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., eta, will I find these Pills the best and safest ' remedy. . . Price—ls fid and 4s per box. Prepared only by E. 0. DAMN,: 3 CHEStIST, j The Pharmacy, Christchurch. , ' Sole Agent foe Ashbueton, Mr Charles Neate- > , • CHEMIST. 8 201 piCOyOMY, COMFORT, SAFETY. 1 ' i'he Shag -Point Coal Company, Limited, beg to inform the Public of Ash-: ■ barton and neighboring district that their ; FAVORITE HOUSEHOLD COAL- • Is supplied by the principal local Dealers at prices to suit the times. Special rates’ ./ for quantities of 4 tons and upwards. , 8e,:,- sure and ask your dealer for Shag Point Ooai, ; The most economical and efficient Fuel in the market, being free from soot and Uy/ev ashes and emitting a strong, steady lasting heat. For terms apply' to' yoiot ,: Dealer or at P. 0., Box SIS, Dunedin: ' ■ N.B. —The price of every ton of Shag; Point Coal sold is spent in.. the colony,, < and alarge portion of it goes direct to the revenue. . . 7 149 Coal, Coal, Goal,; IJIHE undersigned is now Landing a FRESH SUPPLY OF BEST Newcastle Coal, Also A SUPPLY OF BEST NATIVE COAL Alpheus Hayes, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT East street. SHORT WOOD supplied IN ANY QUANTITIES. . fiaep Books. Books. IN Great Variety, by the Best Authors. Macaulay’s Essays, etc., Sydney Smith’s Essays, Bacon’s Essays, Locke «?n' the Human Understanding, . Locke-; on t Toleration, Court and Times of Queen'; Elizabeth, Universal Instructor, Amateur Work, Illustrated History of the World, Scientific Recreation, The World’s Ex plorers, Brave British Soldiers, Life of Gladstone, The Lily Series (including a few new editions). .An inspection respect fully solicited. A large stock of Stationery of every description, including Drawing Papers, Tracing Papers, Tracing "Cloth Deed Papers, etc. Latest novelties - Toys and Fancy Goods. Liberal Dis*' count to Schools, Committees, eta E. Sevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Quin’s Hotel. 1217 jTr ANO I S T. MAYO, HAMPSTEAD, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR SALE— Sections, with or without cottages. Potatoes, Blue Derwent and Bath Kidneys. Carrots. Mangolds, in any quantity. Bone Manure, from bone meal to, inch bone Also, — An 8-horse-power Engine and Clayton and Shuttleworth Combine and Elevator, Bones Purchased in any quantity f» • Cash. Orders by Post promptly attended to. F. T. Mayo, Seeds. JJED * WHITE CLOVERS ALSYKE COW GRASS GORSE MANGOLDS GRASS SEED PEAS BEANS KIDNEY POTATOES WHEAT oats - BARLEY Wo have good supplies of the above, f All Prime Quality, HUDSON, RIDLEY AND CO., 1 136, 138, Cashel § 226