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fBKDTRE’S TBLKORI MS —COPYKIOfir. ] Monetary and Commercial. London, Nov. 5. Consols have advanced to New Zealand securities remain as fol lows :—Five per cent, xo-40 Loan, 105^; Five per cent. 1889 Loan, xo ex div; Four and a half per cent. 1879-1904 Loan, j Four per cent. Inscribed Stock, 100, ex div. Wheat has advanced 6d to is per quar* .ter. Adelaide, ex store, is now quoted at 45s 6d; and New Zealand do, 38s ! 6d to 44s 6d. Australian tallow—best beef remains at 38s 6d, and best mut ton 'at 40s. The market rate of dis count has further fallen }i, and is now z}£ per cent The Bank rate is 3 per cent.

Shipping. The P. and O-Company’s steamship Assam, from Melbourne (Sept, nth), arrived at Plymouth to-day. [Received Nov. 7, 12 40 p.m.} The Servian Insurrection ‘ Bkloraos, Skevia, Nov. 6. Intelligence is to hand from Scerna reka that the insurrectionists are in considerable force, and have occupied * a strong strategical position. The body -of troops despatched against them has, It > is-reported, been dispersed by the rebels after a brief engagement. [Received Nov. 7th, 2.15 p.m.} Arrived at Home. . JIiONDON, Nov, 5. li ilTie Merchant Shipping and Under writer’s Association report the arrival of ‘the ships Alastor, from Port Chalmers (Jtily 25th); Lyttelton, from Port Chal mers (Aug. 20); Dunscore, from Lyt telton. .’(July, ajr); Kangitikei, from Tiinafa (July 28). Floated. . The ship Mirzapore, which went ashore at Boulogne last month, has been successfully floated. ’' J : [Received Nov. 7, 3 p.m.} A Serious Fire. -’ London, Nov. 6. A' disastrous fire has occurred at Kingsland, in the North of London, resulting in the destruction of twelve

houses and their contents. Heavy Failures • - The, failure is announced to-day of Hemplaid and Cp, engineers, of Gran .tham,. Lincolnshire. Their liabilities are. estimated at La 00,000. Several insolvencies have also occurred at . Bir mingham, the liabilities being set down at a total of fully L. 158,000. Reinforced. Belgrade, Nov, 6. Telegrams to hand from Scernareka to-day report that the Servian troops haye been reinforced and are now at tacking the rebels’ position. -> - . [Received >ov. 7, 3 p.m.] The Suez Mail. Albany, To-day. Arrived, this morning—P. and O. Co.’s steamship Indus with the Suez mail, which left London on October 5.

AUSTRALIAN

[RKOTEB’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] [Received Nov. 9, 12.40 p.m.] The Irish Convention. Melbourne, To-day. • The Irish Convention opens its sittings here to-day. Dr O’Doherty, of Queensland, presides, and 150 dele gates from various colonies attend. [Received Nov. 7, 2.15 p.m. jwca A Steamer Ashore. Melbourne, To day. The Melbourne Steamship Com pany’s steamer Rododendo, bound from this port to Sydney, struck on the Lonsdale reef last night. She got off safely and has been beached. All the passengers and crew landed safely.

TELEGRAMS.

[PKR PURS'* ASSOCIATION.] Another Walking Match. Wellington, To-day. Mr White, of the Bank Hotel here, has agreed to give LIOO to be competed for batmen Edwards and Scott, the time to be for*y-oight hours, and the contest to taka place within, this month. No reply has as yet been received from Edwards or Scott. The Show. Christchurch. To-day. The entrance fees for exhibits at the Agricultural. Show to-morrow amount to X6OO—LIOO more than last year. Sale of Sheep. At the sale of stud merino sheep this morning the highest price was 160 ge, given for Mr James Gibson’s (Tasmania) two-tooth ram by Sampson, by old Sir thomns., 105 gs was given for another ram of Mr Gibson’s. Sheep Stealing. Timaru, To-day. At the R.M. Court this morning Chas, Fobol, charged with stealing and killing three sheep, the property of T. Tesch maker, Otaio, on October 3rd and 13th, was committed for trial at the Supreme Court. Lucky Investors. Dunedin, To-day. A constable at North Dunedin drew L 2,000 in a Melbourne consultation. A Bank clerk on the Otago goldfields drew L 1,600 in “Adas,”

IHH ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1888.



Entertainments. W AKANUI WESLEYAN OH ÜBCH. A TEi AND PUBLIC MEETING Will ba held on WEDNESDAY, N»-V. 7th, In the Schoolroom, Wakanui. Tea on Tables at 5.30 p.m. Admission—Double tickets, 3s ; single tickets, 2s. 10 708 gHOW NIGHT. SHOW NITHT. The I ojal Tinwald Lodge of Oddfellows’ will hold their Annual com memoration on WEDNESDAY EVENING by the celebration of a Tea and Ball. 10 793



Lost. L 0 s T A SOCKET belonging to a buggy lamp. Finder will be rewarded on leaving same with 1 RENDERS are invited 'for the EREC TION of a DWELLING HOUSE at Glyn Farm (near Chsrii g Cross), for Mr J. Williams. Plans and specifications may be seen by applying to the under signed, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 5 p.m. on MONDAY, 12th inst. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. 10 826 T. BULLOCK. Tenders. 11 841 R. BIRD.



gOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD, TENDERS will be received up to noon on THURSDAY, November 16th, for the following works: Reforming 164 chains of the Main River road Skim Ploughing 146 chains of McPhail a road Skim Ploughing 122 chains of Oxford road Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Road Board office, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, 11 844 Clerk. ANGITATA ROAD BOARD, TENDERS are invited for— Me'alling about 2£ miles Gawler Downs road Metalling about 90 chains Morrow’s road



Specifications may be seen at the Guardian Office, Ashbtuton; and Mr James Billow's, Mayfield. Tenders addressed to the Chairman, Winslow, must be sent in by 12th NO VEMBER. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. 31st October, 1883. 10 820 Auctions.



s. E. Poyntz. IVTOyELTY EMPORIUM AND HORTICULTURAL DEPOT. Stephen E. Poyntz, No, 3, Feiedlanobes’ Buildings, Bubmett Stkeet, Ashbueton. Daring the summer a supply of Pot Plants in Bloom will be on view at prices that must command a ready sale. AH of the Very best strains fiom 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. 836 B. B. POYNTZ, Ashburton. ASHBURTON PERMANENT A BUILDING & INVESTMENT ;y ' SOCIETY. Hie above Society pays Interest at the rate pfS per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 6 per cent, per annum for ■mat if fixed for 6 months or over. ,tßt ildncsyo J. WARD, Manager. .Chambers, Burnet nit



Land district of canter bury. Notice is hereby given that SALES by AUCTION of the undermentioned Town Lands will be held as follows : At the Courthouse, South Rakaia, on MONDAY, 26th NOVEMBER NEXT, At 12 noon, 46 Sections, Town of South Rakaia. At the Courthouse, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, THE 27th NOVEMBER NEXT, At 12 noon, 29 Sections, Town of Dromore 33 Sections, Town of Ashburton 47 Sections, Town of Binds Plans may be seen at the Railway Stations, South Rakaia, Dromore, Ash burton and Binds; and particulars ob tained at the Land Offices, Christchurch, and Timaru. JOHN H. BAKER, Commissioner Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, 31st October, 1888. 10 831



SATURDAY, NOV. 17m. Freehold Section AND COTTAGES. For Sale by Order of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions to Sell by order and on recount of the Mortgagee, by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, 17th inst., T,S. 609, Moore street, on which is erected Three Comfortable Cot tages, with outhouses, etc. Terms at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BOLLOCK, 11 853 Auctioneer.



PURE BRED Shorthorns. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COM. PANY (LIMITED) are instructed to SELL BY AUCTION, The following Highly Brpd CATTLE, Specially imported here 1 y the New Zea land Stud and Pedigree Stock Company (Limited) for exhibition at the Metropo litan Show, DUKE OP ALBAN/, by Duke o f York DUKE OF FASHION, by Duke of Albany SIR HARRY, by Duke of Albany. SALE AT LEACH'S stables, Christchurch, on SATURDAY, 10th NOVEMBER, At 10,30 a.m. sharp. JOHN COOKE, Manager. E. G. STAVELBY, 11 849 Auctiopcer.



Hamburg - Magdeburg fire INSURANCE COMPANY. Sub scribed capital, £3,000,000. Mr Stephen E. Povntz 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



In Bankruptcy. V. R. IN the District Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter of !he Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876, and the several Acta amending the same, and of the bank uptcy of GEORGE FLKET, of Tinwald blacksmith, a debtor. The creditors of the said George Fleet, having failed to elect o creditors’ trustee, this is to notify {that I have appointed Mr William Richari son Boyle, of Ashbur ton, accountant, to be the trustee of the estate of the abovenamed debtor, and that tho said William Richardson Boyle has this day signified to me in writing his acceptance of tho said < flice. Dated this 7'h day of November, 1883. OTICE T'» (SHEARERS. Shearing commences at Maronan on the 20*h inst., to be followed by the Rangitata Station. 10 836 J. H. RAINS. FOR SALE—SbCTION 99, Tancred and Allan’s Land, consisting of 2 Acres Land, and Six-Roomed HOUSE. Apply Ryel’s Oyster Saloon, Wills street. 11 851 W. MARTIN', Clerk of the Court. Public Notices. 10 834



fpO FARMERS AND BUTCHERS. The undersigned is prepared to Receive and Forward for Sale on behalf of clients, WOOL SKINS, FAT, etc. 11 852 ALBERT ROBERTS. rjl I N W A L D STORE. I beg to announce that I have retired foom 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. CHAS. BAIN, Proprietor. Tinwald, Ist November, 1833. 10 823



Holidays. O L I D A Y S A EICULTUBAL HIOW AND RAGES. WEDNESDAY, 14th November (whole day); and THURSDAY and FRIDAY, 15th and 16th November, from 12 norn will bo HOLIDAY'. INSLOW ANNUAL SPORTS AND 11 842 D. WILLIAMSON, Mayor. Racing. RAC E S. NEW YEAR’S DAY.



1. Handicap Burble Race, of 12 sovb ; nomination, 10s ; accoptance, 10s. distance, 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 Rack (Handicap), of 5 sovs ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. Two miles. 4. Maiden Plate, o c 6 sovs ; weight for age ; entrance, 10s. One mile. 5. Consolation Race (Handicap), of 5 sovs ; nomination, &s ; 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 start or no race.



I No protest will be entertained unless LI be deposited with the Secretary within 30 minutes after the race is run, which will be forfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Committee, prove frivilous. jSo 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 Sp rts will be advertised on the 22nd Nov. THOS. HICKS, 10 837 Sec etary.



Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) CHRISTCHURCH RACES, November 6th, 7th, and Bth, AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW, November Bth and 9th. f aturday Return Tickets to Christ* church will be issued at Pukeuri, Waikari, or any intermediate station (where through booking is in force) from the sth to the 9th Nov. inc’usive, and will be available for return up to and including the 15th. On the 6th, 7th, Bth and 9tli Nov. the evening train from Christchurch to Ath* burton will leave at 450 p.m., and run 35 minutes later than usual. On the 6th, Bth and 9th the morning train from Methven to Rakaia will run same as on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The evening train from Rakaia to Meth en will start at 7 p.m. on the 6th, 7th, Bth and 9th.



Robin hood’s great novelty COMPANY ON THE MELBOURNE AND NEW ZEALAND CUPS, 1883 RESULT OF DRAWING. Closed with 7,069 Subscribers, at 10s each. MELBOURNE C rl P. Winning N 05.—7,973 Prodigal Mr F. H. Stubley’s), 300 Welcome Jack (MrJ. Pilbrow’s), 349 Bordeaux, 4,923 Vernet, 4 662 Esmond. 7,957 Country Squire, 4,834 Cuba. 3,566 Robert the Devil, 4,648 Mrs Jarley, 0,91 L Poveril, 3,421 Mandsagora c It, 391 Spread Eagle, 177 Commotion, 1,737 Magnet, 2,392 Iron hand, 1,581 Prodigal (Mr S. M. Wil son’s), 1 ,034 Signor, 1,903 Countess, 9,036 Mains (Ute Bagot). 6,208 Butter cup, 7,903 Linda, 5,178 Britisher, 3,173 Colstoun, 2,852 Stockwell, 1,580 Suwar rovv, 6,702 Raillery, 1,081 Redb-mk, 2,827 Bundoora, 6,298 Lesbia, 1,711 Middle march, 8,047 Wahgnnyah, 5,724 Kath leen (late Lady Jervois), 4,531 Doncaster, 9,432 Boolka, 4.601 Pailleroo, 419 Coup d’Etat, 4,535 Anglesey, 2.161 Hilltalk, 2,606 Waterloo, 5,281 Duenna, 5 Welcome Jack (Roberton and Wagner), 7,084 St Law rence, 4,290 Essex, 2,828 King Charles (late Sir Charles). 69 Joan, 4,360 King of the Yale. 5,969 Santa Claus, 1,628 Je pean, 2,305 The Plunger, 6,070 Mil parinka, 276 Wotonga, 4,485 Taurus, 8,007 Dukedom, 1 716 Athna, 7,943 Mer man, 5,661 Off Color, 6,884 Kit Nubbles, 4,414 I’roiretheus, 2,432 Claptrap, 5,763 Mentmore, 282 Dunstan, 868 Too • Too, 1,721 Kricthoneus, 6.628 Black Diamond, 3,371 Wizard, 3.033 Rubina, 349 Segenhoe, 105 Des pot, 3,526 Ike, 933 Arch e, 2,799 Pell Mell, 5,018 Le Grand, 6,040 Sir Modrcd, 3,191 Lord Lisgar, 6,204 Zulu, 363 Mor peth, 4,871 Sportsman, 2,234 Aide-de- Camp, 5,719 Delusion, 6,674 Forest King, 2,117 Hesperian, 428 Lord Clifden, 1,938 Sardoynx, 3.409 Albury, 3,302 F rst De mon, 776 Willeroo, 4,522 Jessie, 1,702 Martini-Henry, 6,695 Navigator, 277 Copra, 1,410 The Drummer, 6,976 Pala rtnda, 2,639 Chiysophrase, 6,859 Lord Mandeville, 3,621 Glencce, 7,059 Caracta cus, 6,851 Gloucester, 5,952 Goldfinder, 5,625 Grosveuor, 5,927 ’ H Silk, 1,480 Eva, 5,696 Cunnamulla, 4.885 Sweet Wil liam, 1,833 Silver Arrow, 4,888 Thorntopper, 5,800 Normanby, 3,552 Aberfoylo, 1,250 Wax light, 2,412 Warwick, 4,654 Ad Valorem, 6,099 Kingsdale, 251 Prioress, 4,210 Mountebank, 1,749 Rosemary, 2,705 The Gem, 1,867 The Bean, 1,856 Nicholas, 3,533 Belmont, 5,821 Jack of Clubs, 1,910 Masquerade, 1,498 Recovery, 4,3u9 Boscawen, 1,95 1 Favo, 3,272 Ma'd of the Hills, 4,908 Vately, 6,773 Ie I fiu, 7,980 Gu> sswork, 9,416 Footstep, 6,207 Sting, 6,247 Dirk Hatteraick, 7,082 Sardius, 9,057 The Vagabond, 4,496 Sensation, 5,£33 Conjecture, 5,055 First Water, 5,830 Mistaken, 855 Duchess of Albany, 6.700 Bis B'Sj 6,401 K°hri-noor, (J,311 Jfathleen Mavourneen, 1,240 Achillea, 6,209 Little Jack, 6,898 Pollio, 3,948 Coriolanus, 6,071 Trump Yoss, 4,094 Gymkhana.



On the 30th a special train will leave Ashburton for Oamaru at 11.35 a.m., stopping where required On the 9th, instead of the ordinary 7-30 a.m. train from Timaru to A.-hbur ton and the 10 55 a.m. from Ashburton to Christchurch, a train will run as under:— Timaru ...dep 6.45 Washdyke Tetnuka Winchester Orari Rangitata Ealing Hiuds Winslow Tinwald 6.67 7-22 7.37 7.51 8,9 8,26 8 52 9.11 9.22 Ashburton arr 9.30 Ashburton dep 9 4) Chertsey dep 10.13 Kakaia Dunsandel Selwyn Burnham Rolleston Templeton 10 29 11.1 11.12 11 28 11.40 11 56 p. m. 32 7 32 24 Hornby Addington Christ church arr 12.30 Stopping to pick up or set down pas sengers at Platform Stations if required. A special train v. ill leave Christchurch at 815 p.m. on the (bh for Oamaru, arriving there at about 5 30 a.m.—stop ping where required to allow passengers to alight. This train will taKe passengers and also live stock returning from the Show.



Goods traffic will be entirely suspended on the 9th. FARES: PRINCE OF WALES BIRTHDAY. Saturday Return Tickets will be issued at all stations on the B’h and 9th Nov., and will be available for return up to and including the 15th. FREDK. BACK, Tra'V c Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Oct 31st, 1883. 10 829



NEW ZEALAND CUP. Winning N 05.—1,874 Mata, 1,604 Sir Modred, 3,611 Bundoora, 2,179 Welcome Jack, 9,413 Salvage, 1,646 Tasman, 927 Cheviot, 9,050 Lady Emma, 2,895 Mis chief, 4.490 Vanguard, 4,205 Lord Burgh ley, 6,688 Betrayer, 4,493 The Dauphin, 4,164 Turquoise, 1,443 Lsos, 3,28 Q Iris, 4,202 Mignon, 6,590 Emir Bey, 215 Sir George, 4,406 King Quail, 2,107 Jessie, 695 Nonsense, 1,861 Leonora, 4,584 Murat, 5,065 Neptune, 7,960 Tiro Whif fler, 2,381 Oudois, 4,027 July, 2,467 Loßio, 8.997 Hilda, 4>991 Envy filly, 2,477 Sou’-lVester, 6,285 Taiaroa, 3,546 Si' 1 Bevedere, 3,565 Hyacinth, 4,026 Kalo, 1,281 Minerva, 6,985 Leonata, 4,450 Nonpireil, 6,156 The Jilt, 4,582 Adamant, 112 Hippodamia, 6,338 Poll, 183 The Poet, 7,990 Water Nymph, 1,495 Fair Agnes colt, 3,254 Fame, 3,177 Blue Jacket, 5,224 The Curate, 4,525 Kubina, 6,920 Dan, 4,170 Cabtain Webster. 6,063 Matanaka, 8,001 Badamea, 5 804 Her culaneum, 1,830 Leopold, .5,900 Leodo gran, 3,410 Matakn, 2,569 Trinket, 4,210 Barnaby, 5,943 Trickster, 2,967 Maligner, 1,912 Water Color, 1,371 Speargrass, ! 4,398 Island Rose, 99 Bribery c It.



A. a»d P. Association Shows. ASHBURTON 4GUICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIAT ON. The Annual Show Of STOCK.



IMPLEMENTS PRODUCE, and MAN UF-AO rents, WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14. For particulars see Posters. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr A. Harrison, £1 For the largest cotlpption pf small birds' eggs. Mr John Small, £1 Is— For the largest collection of small birds’ heads. Entries mpst be made on or before WEDNESDAY, fth November, Entry forma and premium catalogues may be had on application. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 633 Secretary.



CASH BONDS. First Class—3,746, 5,723, 6,181. Second Class—l,B2o, 6,301, 304, 8,986, 4,965, 5,632. Third Class-1,741, 3,6(52, 5,334, 3,274, 1,165/8,983, 9,381, 3,607, 4,844, 2,866, 6 837, 6.843. 6,201, 44, 974, 6,951, 9,073, 2,517, 193, 91. Fourth Cjmss-9.142. 4,612, 6,748. 6,070. 1,600, 6,904, 3,259, 3,819, 1,846, 6,005 l.s-34, 2,098, 4,932, 5,893, 0,216, 2,368, 6,730, 3,936, 2,599, §95, 7,024, 1,288, 2,729, 6.737, 1,805, 2,055, 4.696, 0,448 , 3,632, 6,800, 4,148, 5,054, 4,585, 2,318, 0,094, 1,855, 4,507, 4,271, 3,213. 4,285, Certified as being correct by Twenty-one Directors. 11 851



Matson. Cox, and Go. TO OWNERS OF STALLIONS. LXTS have a supply of Colonial grown ' * Linseed on Sale—Cheap. T\l. TARTAN SEED OATS. Large Stock FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at less than cost RYEGRASS, Mape Seed, Turnip Seed, &c., thoroughly reliable ENGLISH <fc OTHER ’ CLOVERS, very cheap MATSON. Cf-X AND CO.



Rakaia. WE 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. MR L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 8 413 MATSON, COX & CO.



F u R SALE, PRIVATELY— -48 Acres, 3 roods 2i perches, near Tinwald, freehold 157 Acres 1 rood 21 perches, at Waterton, freehold 450 Acres, improved, Dromoro, 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 1394 Acres, all in English grass, Chertsey 126 Acres, all in English grass, Chertsey 242 Acres, improved, Seafleld CSO 270 400 100 265 497 398 do do do do do do do do do do H nda do tussock, Dunsandel do part English 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 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 i 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 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, R.ka ; a 937 Acres, R.S. 23677, 23678, 23679, 23680, 23681, 23682, 23683, 23684, 23685, improved, Seafield 430 Acres, RS. 27884, 27885, near



Business Notices. JgJXPIRATION OF LEASE. 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 wo 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 hA IMPS. BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY CARPENTER S’ TOOLS. 200 Kegs Wire NAILS, all sizes. 30 Tons Fencing wire. Galvanized Steel Barb WIRE 50 KEGS STAPLES.



Winslow 337 Acre? 2 roods, R. S. 27883, 27882, near Winslow 500 Acras, R.S. 31469, Mount Somers 300 Acres, R.S, 27985, near Sherwood, Chersey 184 Acres first-class land, Wakanui Also a largo number of town sections in Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven, etc. 8 423 MATSON, COX & GO. Matson Cox & Co. A UCTIONEERS A VALUATORS, l\_ LAND. STOCK., AND ESTATE AGENTS,



LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GKNE RA i. M 1 RC H ANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacka and Cornsacka Fencing Wire of all sizes, B r&ed Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnips Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Ryegrass Tea in boxes and half-cheats Bran, Oats, Chaff, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. 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 FINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON Saturdays AT IX O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. Next Sale AT ASHBURTON YARDS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey's Threshing Michines. j MATSON, COX, & GO. WEST STREET,j Ashburton, ?0



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 cannot procure a good article e sewhere, 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 Yalue for their Money during the next six.weeks. Orr & Co. .278



I Business Notices. IYING UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON More Surprises. • UNRESERVED CLEARING OUT SALE OF , DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS ETC., AT S. W. ALCORN’S, EAST STRLEJ. ... In consequence of the Jong continued depression of business, scarcity of money losses by bad debts, etc., S. '.V. Alcorn has decided on clearing out of Aahburtonas I quickly as possible. To effect this object speedily THE MONSTEK CHEAP SALE OF THE ENTIRE STOCK will commence on THURSDAY, the 20th instant, and will be continued until the whole is disposed of. All tbe New Spri- g Goods just opened out, together with'a Large Shipment Direct from London (to arrive iu about a week) will be included in the Cheap Sale, thus giving the public a grand opportunity cf supplying their requirements for the approaching season at a little over HALF THE ORDINARY PRICES. : ’ bis being a Genuine CuuAutf a our Salk intending purchasers will do wall 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 hove accounts open, can.-have their orders booked as usual at the ’•educed prices. For Lists of Reductions sea handbills issued at intervals. GIVING UP BUSINESS. CLEARING OUT SALE AT S. W* Alcorn’s, EAST STREET.



s 1888-4] & Gr S GRAND DISPLAY |J ’ I NEW DRAPERY GOODS M £) JUST OPENED UP. j»r P AN D E ifw ORE 1 IS NOW SHOWING A D SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. Trimmed hots 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 GENTLEMEN’S SUITS to ORDER and Perfect Fit Guaranteed 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 A largo Stock of English, Naiapoi and Roalyn Tweeds to select from. Clothing Department. Men’s Suits in Great Variety Boys’ and Youth’s Suits at all prices Carpets, Brussels Tapestry, and Kiddfl 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,



DANN’vS Linseed Balsam. THE marvellous Cure for Coughs, Colde, Influenza, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and all affections of tV e Chest, Throat, and Lungs. More genuine cures have been effected by this remark able remedy than by any other prepara- 1 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 witf" safety to infanta. Price— ’ s6d and 2s 6d per bottle. D ANN’S Herbal



In all compaints 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—la fid and 4a per box. Prepared only by E, C. DASN, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch. S-.LE Agent for 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 26 per cent. ALBERT ROBERTS, Agent, 1391 West street, Ashburton.



Relief prom cough in five MINUTES. Bonnington’s Pbo- OXYMEL OF CARRAGEEN OH IRISH Moss (Registered).— The most certain and speedy remedy for disorders of the OKefit and Lungs, May be obtained at most of the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere.— Geop ,E Boxhington, Christchurch. N OTIOE OF REMOVAL. »^r? ARVEY ’ BOOT and SHOE MAKER, has REMOVED from Tancred atre. tto the shop in East street, lately occupied by Nealas and Co. Repairs nea ly ex c cuted. g 415 (JIINWALD STO RE. NOTICE. The TINWALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management *' Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will attended to as formerly.



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. Warb and Son, of the Arcade Chambers, and I have pleasure in asking my clients to give my successors a continuance *f their support. The transfer takes date from the Ist J uly next. WILLIAM SMITH. Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. ri o STATION* STOCK OWNERS, J MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON & DISTRICT. •, In reference to the foregoing 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 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, or in Scotland or Ireland for 8s 3d. Tariff of Charges cat> oa seen at either the office in East sir 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 E GUARDIAN ia on every Tea Liable in Ashburton.



Christmas cards to be i w Pest by San Francisco Matt. 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 476 new volumes from London direct, consist* ing of Prize & Presentation Books. THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton. 1041 JUST OPENED. U Without a doubt the Most Beautiful Selection op CHRISTMAS CARDS: Ever Exhibited in the Colony;—A very valuable Present to any Friend. An Inspection is solicited. CHEAP STATIONERY. Good Business Envelopes, t>s 6d per Notepaper, superior quality, 5s per ream Foolscap, unequalled value. Is per quire Also for 1884 DIARIES 1884 Offered at Published Price. R. Sevan, Stationer, Bookseller, &c., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— . Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. ~ liji? D K E R Y. Clearing Sale. • GIVING UP BUSINESS. PREMISES TO LET. i THE undersigned nounces that ho will commence CLEARING SALE on SATURDAY 3rd November, with a view to quit ti whole stock as speedily as possible. ‘ WILLIAM GAY I;' DRAPER, East street, Ashburton. 20 8i