best beef, 40s; best mutton, 41s. The leather market is steady, and rates for Australian bides are the same as last sales’ quotations. The Wool Sales. At the wool auction to-day 121,000 bales were offered. A better demand was experienced for most descriptions. Since the opening of the present series 35,200 bales have been offered and 5,100 withdrawn. Shipping. London, August 24. Arrived, yesterday, at Plymouth— The Orient steamship Sorata, from Melbourne (July ti). Obituary. . Pas is, August 23. ti Comte de Chambord died to-day at theage of 63. f :. she in Anam. V;. r Mono Kong, August 23. ,:sKdiabfe’ intelligence to hand from states that in a’recent engage ment between the Anamese and the French, -the latter failed to maintain their position, and suffered a repulse by the native troops. The news of the French reverse caused great excite ment, in China, and a serious affray occurred at Canton, during which a coolie was shot dead by a European. Placards in the language have been posted in Canton urging the Chinese to rise and massacre the Euro pean barbarians. [Received August 25, 2 p.m.] Rising in Cabal. . Calcutta, August 24

: Intelligence has reached here from Cabal that a general rising of the Gbalzas tribes against the Ameer has broken out. The movement, accord ing to report, was extending, mid a strong force of the Ameer's troops has been despatched to the dis turbed district.

AUSTRALIAN.

[bRUIER’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. 3

, Shipping. Sydney, Yesterday.

Arrived, this morning—Union Com pany’s steamship Hauroto, from Lyttel ton.

ACeremony. ;The Agricultural Society’s Exhibition Was ,opened to-day by his Excellency the Governor in the presence of large numbers of distinguished visitors. The Exhibition is considered very successful as regards number and quality of the exhibits, land was largely attended dur ing the afternoon.

.Parliament. Kew South Wales Parliament assemble ibr.the despatch of business during the first week in October.

A Suggested Memorial. It has been proposed that a memorial shall be, erected to the 1 memory of the late . Archbishop Vaughan, and active steps, are how being taken to raise a fluid fortbat'purpose.

The Markets. J ;Ne* Zealand wheat per bushel, 4s New Zealand oats, 2s 4d; maize, as„‘jt o<l Sugar Company’s No. 1 pieces, per ton, L 35. s lo . . .. (Adelaide, Yoaterday. .-Wheat remains at 5s to 5s id. The market is quiet. Town flour Ln 5s to 1/ri los per ton; country brands, buyers Lio ns'; sellers, Lio 10s. The iraght, market is improving. fß«CeiTed Auguat24, 12.30 p.m.] The Postal Union.

■ .... , Melbourne, To-day. A .communication received from the Gentfan Government, in reply to Mr Berry’s intimation of the results of the postal 1 conference -held in Sydney in itates' that the Secretary of the German Postal Department is writing bn behalf of his Government, stating that it, would, be impossible to comply with the demand of the colo nies for,separate.rotes in the affairs of the' postal' union, and urges that the question should be left to the vote p! ah intercolonial convention next year.

TELEGRAMS.

[PBB PRESS ASSOCIATION. ] The Green-Eyed Monster. Hawexa, To-day,

On Thursday a Maori-at a village near here hung himself. The cause was jealousy. Yesterday some other natives tolled him in blankets and buried him.

The Wellington Goldfields. Wellington, To-day. \Tha ; Al!npii Company at Terawhiti com menced crushing this morning. The Unemployed. Chbistchuech, To-day. Ameeting of the unemployed was held m Cathedral stpiare this morning. About 200 were presefnt. Several speeches were made pointing out the shortness of work, and blaming the Government for import ing roPin&frtock for railways instead of having it. made here. ; It was resolved to •end a memorial detailing thier grievances tor Sir Q.Grey, Messrs Holmes and White, M. H.R.S. The proceedings were orderly throughout] t o x - Thi'Otago Harbor Board, v■.h !, u ;, . o-day.

• At-ainoetingof the Harbor Board this YBbnuhg; it Was decided to protest against the alteration ill the Bill giving Dunedin daly ttro members as against three for Port Ghkllherg, aqd urging that the representa tive claush be retained aboriginally drafted. A- vofe.of thanks waspasaed to the Hons the Colonial Secretary and B. Oliver and Mt SL W. Green for their attention to the Board’s interests. :

. „ Floated. TheCaVereham 6 per cent, municipal loan of L2Q,000 haebeen floated in Lon don J a -

,-t_ Fire- -■ . Aeix-roomed house inthcLeith Ye 1 ley and occupied By George Bandall, wssburned down laet eight. ; It was in •mred fot L 225. in the National Office.

FOOTBALL MATCH.

Canterbury v. Auckland.

[bt xeleokaph.]

• Cwkisto hukch, To-day. -The football match with Auckland at Lancaster Park was played to-day. The weather was fine, but the ground some what heavy through recent rains. Twelve b'Ufidred persons were present. The game . was played in two 45 minute spells. Auckland won the toss and chose the goal. . Million (Canterbury) kicked. Sc| > , anq‘.theCantprb ury men rushed the ball L V toward the Auckland goal, and several scrimmages, occurred dangerously near it. The Auckland men, whose superior . their opponents to the neighborhood of ~ their.^goai,.< but ' Canterbury met and Rallied. After some smart, scrimmaging, X JtoAbFgoi/h'touchdown’ for Canterbury. , IM:-:.hIiIlton took the trv. but failed. _ p'iiv was" forced down immediately hßf tbeball was soon got into Can* iy V, s,,w here it was forced iri' ■' tintes ' The rest of the spell Occupied with .scrimmaging in .the " of,the field,.'bui no farther scoring WU made. ' - '

■rTTB 1 . ASHBURTON GXfABDIAN, SATXJBJDAY, AUGU ST 25, 1883,



Late Advertisements LOST —A small white DOG, answers to name of “ Bijou.” Apply, Office of this Paper. 8 4.0 TENDERS are invited for SHIFTING an Iron Store. Particulars, etc., can be obtained from Okr and Co., where tenders are to be sent up te 11 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, 29th inst. 8 399 mO LET—In one or two Blocks, for one I Crop, about.2so Acres good tussock LAND, situated near Meihven. Apply to William Moi.oan, Methven, Store keeper, by whom tenders will bo received up to FRIDAY, September 7th, prox. P 8 395 200 BEAUTIFUL VIEWS 200. Photographic trans parencies FROM NATURE i OF NEW ZEALAND AND AUS TRALIA. Will be Exhibited at the Town Hall, on TUESDAY, August 28th, and at Chertsey School on MONDAY, August 27th. Doors open at 7.30, to comme ce at p. m. 8 398 Meetings. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the Willowby Schoolroom, on TUESDAY EVENING, 28th inst., at 7 30. Business: To decide what further stops can be taken rc Willowby Cheese and Butter Factory. 8 394 STEPHEN S. CHAPMAN. Entertainment.



ETHVEN LIBRARY. An Amateur Dram die Performance will be held in the SCHOOLROOM ON FRIDAY EVENING, 31st AUGUST. Bardell v. Pickwick By Members of Committee and others, to be followed by music—Vocal and Instrumental, and to wind up with the usual DANCE. 8 330



Amusements.



PAN 0 Y DRESS Eink Tournament At the Town Hall, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29th. Admission, Is; reserved seats, 2s. HENRY ZANDER, 8 373 Hon. Sec.



SHBURTON QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY. A Grand Ball Will be held in connection with the above at the Oddfellows’ Hall, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30. Dancing to commence at 8 sharp. - Tickets 7s 6d, refreshments included. Tickets can be obtained from members of Committee. W. HICKS, 8 340 Hon. Sec.



ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, Ashburton. TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY NEXT, 28th and 29th August. Royal Marionettes. Royal Marionettes. Royal Marionettes. Royal Marionettes, Royal Marionettes. Royal Marionettes. Crowded houses everywhere. Received well everywhere. FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. Will appear in their celebrated and laughable entertainment consisting o£ the Renard Minstrels, Byron’s burlesque of Alladin, To be followed by the Comic Scenes and . Harlequinade. The whole to conclude with one of the most gorgeous Transformation scones ever witnessed in New Zealand. Prices of admission —3s, 2s, and la. 8 396 hTeOCLES, Agent.



Tenders. Tenders wanted for plough li'vG about 20 Acres. For particu fjlr 0 BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a GRAND STAND for the Ashburton Racing Club. Plans and speci fications may bo seen at our office, where 'tenders are to be sent not later than noon on SATURDAY, the 25th August, lars, apply 8 393 F. MAYO, Bamstead. FOOKS & SON, 8 333 Architects.



fjp 0 BUILDERS. TENDEBS are invited for the EREC TION of Additions and Alterations to the Ashburton Town Hall. Plans and specifications may be seen at our office, where tenders are to ice sent not later than 12 o’clock noon on SATURDAY, the 25th of August, 1883, FOOKS & SON, 8 334 Architects, etc.



jjJOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are hereby invited for the following- works;— Contract 16—Forming So chains Gough’s road „ 17’— Re-forming and shingling about 40 chains Mount ■* ' ' Somers road ~ 18—Supply of 400 yards of shingle on the Mount Somers road, near Mount Somers school ~ 19—Shingling about 40 chains Alford Forest road, 10 yards to the chain „ 20—Supply of 400 yards of shingle on the Alford Forest road, near Alford Forest Hotel ~ 21—Forming about 15 chains near Buccleuch station _,, 22—Keeping seven river fords in repair for 12 months ~, 23—Shingling about 40 chains with 25 yards to the chain, south end South Ashburton , bridge ~ 24—Shingling with 6 yards to the : chain Mount Somers Bridge road „ 25—Protective work on Taylor’s ;-i stream. Specifications to be seen at Mount Somers and Alford Forest hotels. Tenders to be sent in to, the Board’s by MO IS DAY, Sept. 3rd, at one o’clock p.m, A. E. PE ACHE, . 8 372 Chairman.



Tenders. mENDERS are invited for the LEASE JL of 1,327 Acres, being Rural Sec tions 28403, kB4°G, 28407, situated in the Wakanui Road District, for 3 or 4 years, with or without a purchasing clause, and either for one sectio.i or the whole lot. Tenders to be sent in not later than SATURDAY, 15th Sept. For full particulars, apply to 8 384 T. BULLOCK. For Sale.



JpAELY SEED POTATOES ON SALE, a large quantity of several new kinds of Early Seed Potatoes also Bath Kidney for seed, and Blue Der wents—at reasonable prices. A. W. RANDELL, 8 349 Fruiterer, East street.



JpOR SALE BY TENDER. All that Valuable PROPERTY situated in the vary best business part of the Town of Temuka, consisting of the AUCTION ROOMS now in the occupa tion of J. M. Oilivier, with a frontage of seventy feet on Main Sou'h road, to gether with TWO SECTIONS, suitable for Cattle Saleya ds. The whole is under a lease of twenty one years at a low rental. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned, on or before September 4th, 1883. Further particulars, Apply to J. ASHWELL, Agent; or J. M. OLLIVIER, 8 388 Temuka. To Let. T O LET ON LEASE FOB A TERM OF YEARS, FOR 1,130 OE TWO CROPS, 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



REMOVAL. Having taken the Premises known as Montgomery’s Corner, I am prepared to let my Business Premises on the Waka nui road (with or without dwelling). SHOP, with Fixtures, 18ft Bin x 28ft, with Show Room same size. Dwelling consists of 5 rooms, with scullery, etc. Apply, H. M. JONES. 8 379



Public Notices. C-BOU'RK, Runner, will deliver , the Ashburton Guardian from this date to all subscribers west of the Railway line, and also at Tinwald. The Ashbdbxon Guardian Office, 20th August, 1883. rjIINWALD STORE. NOTICE. The TINWALD STORE has been. RE-OPENED under the management of Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will be attended to as formerly. 23d AUGHT BRING LICENSE. We hereby give notice that we intend, at the County Council Meeting on 12th September, 1883, to apply for a slaughter ing license for large and smkll cattle for R.S. 27308. \ OHISNALL BROS:, Ohinemuri. Aug. 18th. 8 355 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. PBACHE, 8 308 Chairman,



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. 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 for three months, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over. J. WARD, Manager. Office Arcade Chambers, Burnett street. n l6 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.



STATION & STOCK OWNERS, MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON, & DISTRICT. In reference to the fores 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 a parcel of 21bs in weight can. be forwarded from Ashburton and delivered in. any part of England and Wales for the sum of 7a 3d, or in Scotland or Ireland for 8s 3d. Tariff of Charges car De seen at either the office in East street or the Arcade Cham bers. J,’WARD* SON, Agents to the LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Arcade Chambers, Ashburton ,29th June, 1888 ; 4871



Public Notices. w Bazaar. T H E BAZAAR AX THE T 3WN HALL. Will continue Open SATURDAY AND MONDAY. A Band will be in attendance. 8 389



OTICE OF REMOVAL. I beg to inform my Clients that I have Removed N From East street to Chamtera IN MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, Burnett street. CHAS. W, PURNELL. Ashburton, August 20, 1883. 8 366



T. .Bullock. rjlO LET—SHOP in _A,p ply to T. BULLOCK. O E T. House of 4 rooms, in Wakanui road, presently occupied by Mr C. Dixon. T. BULLOCK.



SHOP in Triangle, near the Post Office. T. BULLOCK. Q ATS FOR SALE. Seed and feed Oats. T. BULLOCK. P O R E. An improved farm of 370 acres situated on the Longbeach Estate. T. BULLOCK.



F 0 R S E. 353 acres, improved and well-watered, with dwellinghouse thereon, near the Cheese and Butter Factory. T. BULLOCK.



F O R S E. 35 acres, improved, with cottage, near Mount Somers School. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



F O R s E. 100 acres, fenced being JR.S, 27795. situated near Maronan Station ; price, L 3 10a per acre. A large proportion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. T. BULLOCJC.



F O R E, R.S. 33344, 33345, containing 267 acres, about half a mile from thb Hinds Railway Station. Price, L2 10s per acre. T. BULLOCK.



F OR SALE QHEAP Town Sections 525, 530, 506, 507, Tin wald, the two latter corner sections. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



O R SAL E . 94 acres 2 roods 38 perches’ part of Ringwood Estate. This is very good land,‘well fenced, and laid down to grass. , * T, BULLOCK.



0 R S A L E. R.S. 28752, containing 146 acres; ait uated > about 3 miles from the Town of Ashburton.. This is new. land, and suit able ior breaking up for wheat. f T. BULLOCK.



;jpi O R S A L E.J Price L 55. Town Section 818, Aitken street. Cash deposit only L 8 ss, balance by instalments bearing interest at 6£ 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.



Two special sums to be lent on Mort gage on freehold security, viz., L7OO and L 450. T. BULLOCK.



George Jameson.



New Seeds, RESH, 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. . 7 160



HIGHEST AWARD AND GOLD MEDAL New Zealand Iqternational 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, 1881, 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, Border Tiles, _ Pig Troughs, Flowerpots, Jam and Pickle Jars, Butter Crocks, Bread Pans, t etc. Fireclay, Cement of the best brands; Goods forwarded by rail direct from the works, South Malvern, or from the Christ church depot. For quotations apply U GEORGE JAMES.ON, 861 Agent, Ashburton.



Matson, Cox, and Co. Matsoii Cox & Co. * TJCTTONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED at Lowest Rates and on moat favorable terms, WOO L, GR A 1 N, SEED, AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. WE HAVE NOW ON HAND FOR SALE— . WOOLPACKS and CORNSACKS. FENCING WIRE of All Sizes—BARBED and PLAIN. GREEN and YELLOW TANCRED : TURNIPS. SKIRVIN SWEDES, and other TURNIP SEEDS of all descriptions. MANGOLDS, &c. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions. COCKSFOOT and RVE GRASS. TEA in Boxes and Half-chests. OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, &C. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c.



Wool PURCHASED in large or small quantities or consigned to the CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, g 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, On TUESDAY, AUGUST 28. AGENTS FOB . - - National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. , Robey’s Thresliihg: Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton. Cheap Storage. Apply ' M TSON, COX & CO.



Albert Roberts. N 0 T 1 O B. 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, OoWgrass RYE -RASS 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 FLOUR, 50, 100, 200 lb bags, Oatmeal, Potatoes FENCING WIRE, 8,9, 10, also Gal vaniaed 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 & 00. GRAIN MERCHANTS, Manchester street, Christchurch. Also, THE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION Of Australasia. N.B.—BONUS YEAR, 1883-4. MR LAURENCE OXLEY hat been Appointed Agent for the Ashbur , tea Guardian at South Rakaia.



s. E. THE ASHBURTON GENERAL AGENCY AND COMMISSION OFFICES, AND CENTRAL DEPOT FOR THE SALE OF GOODS OF COLONIAL MANU FACTURE.



Having been appointed agent for seve ral colonial manufactures, and being de sirous of introducing into the market locally made articles, the undersigned begs to notify to his friends and the' public that he has in stock — Colonial-made Ranges, Register grates, Washing Boilers, Fountain Wash ing Boilers, Iron Wheelbarrows, Iron Pig Troughs, and sundry articles too numerous to mention at prices that will compare more than favorably with the imported article. . Wire netting of all sizes, from Ift to 6ft wide, and from finch mesh to 4 inch do. Portable Poultry Hurdles, Hen Coops, Sheep Netting, Wrought Iron Stakes, etc. TO FARMERS— Bewick’s celebrated Lactine for Calf feeding —better than milk and half the cost. Bbwick’s Restorine for Cattle, Sheep, Horses, and Pigs—the best fatten-' ing food extant. (Any article not in stock can be obtained direct from manufacturers.) Clover Seeds of all descriptions, quality good.



LAND AND AGENCY BUSINESS. Several eligible Parma in various parts of the County for sale. Fob Sale— A five-roomed house in Havelock street west A five-roomed house in Cameron street west A six-roomed house in Wakanui road A six-roomed house in Moore street A two-roomed, house at Trevorton A four-roomed house in Princes street, Trevorton A three-roomed house on N.E. Belt A four-roomed House on N.E. Belt, on very easy terms Two four-roomed houses in Peter street And several others.



SUBURBAN PROPERTY. 16 acres in Allenton 9 acres on Wakanui Creek 1 acre, Walsh’s Paddock, splendid site for a residence 11 acres at Tinwald, fronting the Great South Road Sections in Allenton near the Woollen Factory ; also in Mayo’s paddock 100 acres near the racecourse.



To Let— Several houses in town' and suburbs, amongst others— A two-roomed house at Trev orton A three-foomed house at Tinwald A four-roomed house, Mayo’s paddock A shop and dwelling in Tancred street Two-roomed Houses in Ooutts’s T>arte. One two-roomed House in Mayo’s pad dock. :



MONEY!. MONEY !! MONEY!!! Loans arranged onFreehold security at current rates. Agent for the HAMBURG-MAGDEBURG fire , INSURANCE COMPANY. Subscribed capita) ....£3,000,000, Risks taken on all classes of Property. Prompt settlements. MONEY TO LEND On Freehold Security, in sums to suit borrowers, at current rates. S! E. Poyntz, EAST STREET,, Or, Box 43, P. O. ASHB URTON. 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. James Hbndekson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury. 1022



Business Notices. PRELIMINARY NOTICE, Slaughter. SLAUGHTER SLAUGHTER. MOLLISON, DUTHIE & CO., Dunedin, Beg to intimate that they intend Opening a Temporary Branch for TWO WEEKS ONLY, in those premises adjoining Baker’s Coach Factory (back of Courthouse), Havelock street, Ashburton, where they purpose having a thorough CHEAP SALE OF Drapery & Clothing



Commencing on THURSDAY MORNING, August 23, 1883, And will continue for Two Weeks, during which time Rake Bargains will he Offered. , The Goods are all this present season’s importations, so no rubbish will bo offered. 1 Come one—Come all-;- and secure the Pick of the Stuffi Remember this Genuine Sale of DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, will only last Two Weeks. Particulars in future advertisement. Delay your purchases till FRIDAY, and save Ten Shillings in the Pound.



Mollison, Duthie & Co. ? DUNEDIN In those premises adjoining Baker’s Coach Factory and back of Courthouse, Havelock street, ASHBURTON 8 376



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 MEROHANDI .



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. CARPENTERS' TOOLS. 200 Kegs Wire NAILS, all sizes. SO Tons Fencing W i R E. 1., ; : Galvanized Steel Barb WIRE 60 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 cannot procure a good article elsewhere, 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 fur their Money during the next six weeks. Orr & Co. 8-278



Business Notices. DAN N’B Linseed Balsam. TEE marvellous Cure for Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and all affections of tbe 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, *nd several other Bal samic and expectorant ingredients. This preparation is free from Morphia and Antimony, and can be given with safety; to infanta. Price—3 s6d and 2s 6d per bottle^ DANN’S Herbal Pills. In all complaints 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. DAM, ' Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch. Sole Agent fob Ashbueton, Mr Charles Neate, CHEMIST. 8 201 PAT TERN DEPOT. MRS HODGE, Dressmaker, Begs to intimate to the Ladies of Ashbnr ton and neighbourhood that she has Winter Dress* Materials that can be dis posed of exceedingly cheap. Ladies Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry Office for Domestic Servants. 8 320



Coal, Coal, Coal. IJIHE undersigned is now Landing a FRESH SUPPLY OF BEST Newcastle Coal, Also A SUPPLY OP BEST NATIVE COAL Alpheus Hayes, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT East street. . .SHORT. WOOD supplied IN ANY QUANTITIES*



Books. Books. IN Great Variety, by the Beat .Authors. Macaulay’s Essays etc., Sydney Smith’s Essays, Bacon's Essays, Locke on the Human Understanding, Locke or 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 i Toys and Fancy Goods. Liberal Dia* count to Schools, Committees, etc. R. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217 jTr aNC I S MAYoj 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-horae-power Engine and Clayton and Snuttleworth Combine and Elevator. Bones Purchased in any quantity f» Cash, Orders by Post promptly attended to. F. T.~Mayo, Seeds. JJED Sr WHITE CLOYERS 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, Cashei. strike*. 8 226