Promotion. Mr 0. T. O’Connor has been appointed Under-Secretary for Public Works, vice Mr John Knowles, resigned. Hie ap pointment is to date from the 17th. Found Drowned. Dunudin, To-day. The body of Charles Lockhart, aged 42, was found off the end of the Eattray street wharf this morning. The deceased, who was a fisherman and of intemperate habits, had been missing since the 7th inst. When last seen he was in a dingy making for a lighter in the bay, on which he slept, and the dingy was found cap sized the next day.

THE ASHBUETON GUARDIAN, SATTJEDAY, NOVBMBEE 17, 1883.



To Let. tTIOR SAL;:; or TO LET, A COT TAGE containing six ’rooms, in Moore street. Apply, Geo. Parkin, Jun., Moore street. 11 895 Public Notices. fjpO FARMERS AND OTHERS. The undersigned has for Sale — SOUND DERWENT POTATOES, a splendid sample. ALBERT ROBERTS, West street, Ashburton. 13th Not., 1883. 11 880



Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” —Ask fo Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” Quick re* lief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, kuniens. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. i ~i ■~ ■ • TOWN EDITION. 1 Issued at 4.30 p.m.J For continuation of reading matter see fourth page. Public Notices: ¥ OTIOE TO SHEARERS. Shearing commences at Maronan on -the 20th Inst., to be followed by the t It&Dcitiitft StfttioD* 10 836 J. H. RAINE. AKANUI ROAD DIS TRIC T. The Board pays Twopence per dozen *' or EGGS and HEADS of small birds collected in the district, delivered at the ; following places ; . Road Borrd’Office—Ashburton .> Schoolhouse—Wakanni , , f . • Seaview ; Seafield ■ ' ; ~ Newlands » . Elgin 10 810 T 10 FARMERS AND OTHERS. ' In consequence of the Termination of Lease. TENDERS are invited for the Purchase Of j the Building now occupied by the undersigned on the Railway Reserve, East street. It would make a splendid graSary for a farmer; Tenders to close on thei 21st inst. - u ALPHEUS HAYES, 4L897 Timber Merchant, Ashburton.



N o ncE 8. D, OF REMOVAL. iN athan, Accountant and Commission Agent, Has Removed his Offices to Friedlanders’ Buildings, Burnett stro.-t, over Rohes's Boot Store, next Tait, Saddler. 11 896



rpO FARMERS AND BUTCHERS. The undersigned is prepared to Receive and Forward for Sale on beh ilf of clients, Wool Skins Fat, etc. 11 852 ALBERT ROBERTS.



Hamburg - Magdeburg fire INSURANCE COMPANY". Sub scribed capita'*, £3,000,000. Mr Stephen E, Poyntz has been appointed agent for the above Company"in Ashburton, and trill be prepared to accept risks at lowest current rates. Prompt and liberal settle ments. James Hendekson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury- 1022 rjIINWALD STORE. I beg to announce that I have retired from the above Business, and hereby re spectfully request a prompt SETTLE MENT of all outstanding ACCOUNTS. It is aho requested that all Accounts against me be furnished without delay. CHaS. BAIN, Proprietor. Tinwald, 1-t November, 1883. 10 823 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, Burnet street. nlfc BOROUGH COUNCIL. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR. In pursuance of the Municipal Corpo rations Act, 1876, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, I hereby give notice that the Annual Election for Mayor under the first mentioned Act will be held at the Borough Council Chamber, Burnett street, Ashburton, on Wednes day, the 28th day of November inst. Nominations in the form prescribed in schedule 2 of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, will be received at the Town Clerk's office till twelve o’clock noon on Monday, the 19th day of Novem ber inst Forms of nomination can be obtained at the Borough Council office, and a de posit of LlO must bo left with each nomi nation paper. CHARLES BRAUDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 12th Nov., 1883. 11 875 Tenders. COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited from compe tent persona to COLLECT the Drg Tax within the County for the year 1884. Each tenderer to state terms on which he is willing to collect the above tax for part or whole of the County. Any person whose tender is accepted, will be required to find satisfactory security. Tenders will be received up to 11 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, 28th instant. Any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Nov. 12th, 1883. 11 874 Racing. Winslow annual sports and RACES,



COUNTY COUNCIL. . i; , L ... doo qoiiiSi’ FdR ism. ‘.'ffiie 'Ashburton County' Council invite i for the Supply of Dog 'COLLARS,'for the year 1884. ing_placa i— ', Jaemld Office—Timaru Town Clerk’s Office—Christchurch County Council Office —Ashburton Tenders will be received at the Council Offices up to 11 a.m. on WEDNESDAY, Stth instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily 'Accepted. By order. P. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, Nov.



wssss Milner & Thompson ; , . Ashbubxon, ' J ; fir. M. JONES, Agent. -piEE; ORGANS.—Especially suitable Jt for Ohurches. ■ < Far superior to any Reed Organ near the price for richness and purity of tone, volume of sound, and durability of onstcuotion. Price—Ll2o. SEED ORGANS; —By Smith and Co., MaMm: and: Hamlin, Wood and Co., Easby ■ahd l Oo.yNew England Company and 1 Olevgh and Warn er—from Ll2 12s. : P I S. ~ Brinsmead and Sons, BreadApod, Collard and Oollard, Erard, Pl.yel and others. Dresden Model, and French manufacture, with teat improvements. DEFERRED PAYMENTS -■* ffioiaiui* ak* Retail. Entertainments. 0 W N - HALL. ; WEDNESDAY, sth DECEMBER. Grand Concert, BY THE ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY, .Assisted by talent from Christchurch, both Vocal and Instrumental. tTall Programme will shortly be circulated. WEDNESDAY, sth DECEMBER. TOWN HALL. 11 866 Amnsements. m OWN HALL, ASHBURTON. ALL DELIGHTED. CALLS THE ORDER OP THE t,J V' EVENING. FRANK ML WILLMOTT’S OAMRJt NATLONC O M P AN T, The Greatest Drama of the Century, by ; |!§q., entitled The Golden Plough. .Jfgfl and Startling Scenes. fenswi.o^' 2s, and la. Doonroowat halt-past seven ; to.com-



NEW YEAR’S DAY. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 12 sovs ; nomination, 10s; acceptance, 16s. distance, miles. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap), valued at 6 guineas, with 20 sots, added : second horse to save his stakes ; nomina tion, LI; acceptance, LI. 3. Trotting Race (Handicap), of 5 sovs ; nomination, ss ; acceptance, ss. Two miles. 4 Mai*en Plate, of 5 sovs ; weight for age ; entrance, 10s. One mile. 5. Consolation Race (Handicap), of 5 sovs ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, 6s. One mile. RULES: No one will be allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half a guinea to the fund, or when the prize is L2O or over, one guinea. All horses to have been owned in the County three months prior to the races. Three horses to start or no race. No protest will be entertained unless LI be deposited with the Secretary within 30 minutes after the race is run, which will be forfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Committee, prove frivilous. No one allowed to train a horse on the course one week before the races, under penalty of being disqualified. In event of a walk-over only half of the stakes will be awarded. Programme for Athletic Sports will be advertised on the 22nd Nov. Nominations, with qualification fees for the Hurdles, Cup, and Trot, with name of horse, age, and color of rider, will close on the 22nd, at 8 p.m. Address — Secretary, Harris’ hotel. THOS. HICKS, 10 837 Secretary, Gazette in Bankruptcy. v - Mitt *• OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts.



Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) DUNED N AGRICULTURAL SHOW.. (November 21st and 22nd), AND RACES, (November 30th and December Ist, 1883). CHEAP EXCURSION TO DUNEDIN. Excursion Tickets to Dunedin and back available for return up to and including Bth December, will be issued at Ashbur ton on the 20th, 21st, 28 f h, 29':h, and 30th November. Fares—First class, 30s. Second class, 20s. Passengers holding excursion tickets may break the journey at any stopping station, continuing it subsequently. FREDK. BACK, Trafln Manager. D.strict Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Nov. 12th, 1883. 11 803 ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section). OAMARU AGRICULTURAL SHOW, Nov. 15th and 16th, 1883. Saturday Return Tickets to Oaraaru will be issued on Nov. 14th, 15th and 16th, from Christchurch, Dunedin, or any intermediate station (where through booking is in force), and will be available for Return up to and including Nov. 19th. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Nov. 10th, 1883. 11 870 Tenders. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing : No. 11—Maintenance of Roads, etc., in the district for a term of three years No. 12 —Formation of Road past Wood lands to junction with Main South road, about 300 chains. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board office, Tinwald, where tenders, en dorsed with number of contract, will be received up to 10 a m. on MON DAY, Nov. 26th, 1883. CYRIL JEPHSON, 11 868 District Road Surveyor SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. l ENDERS are invited from competent persons for making the VALUATION of the Borough, and Compiling the ROLL for the year 18S4 in terms of the Rating Act, 1876. Tenders, accompanied by a guaranteed deposit of L 5, to be sent to the Town Clerk not later than 12 o’clock noon on SATUR DAY, the 24th November. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 15th Nov., 1883 11 890



Public Companies. XTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MKR CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Siath-ns 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. DNDERTAKES INDENTS of British, Continental, East Indian, and Ameri can goods, and Commissions in all branches of Mercantile Business. HOLDS PERIODICALS AUCTION SALES of Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Saleroom*, Warehouses and the Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co. 's celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Best Machines imported into New Zealand. Felton and Guilleaume’s Patent Galvan ised Steel-barb Fencing Wire. Candy’s Patent Cotton 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. C. W. TURNER, Agent, nlO Rakaia. S. E. Poyntz. ■VTOVELTY EMPORIUM AND HORTICULTURAL DEPOT. Stephen E. Poyntz, No. 3, Friedlanders’ Buildings, Burnett Street, A shburton. To the ladies of Ashburton —Latest artistic novelties for decorative purposes on view. Splendid collection of pot plants, true to name, in fall bloom, from Is 3d per pot. More solid articles, viz Hematite painted corrugated per cent cheaper than O. G. Iron; ranges, fixed and portable, at moderate prices ; Fountain and other washing boilers, great labor saving machines; iron wheelbarrows all sizes ; gardening and other tools in stock. To farmers —The celebrated Racine fanning mills (no farmer§should be with out one), clean and grade every kind of seed grown, price low ; rape seed, new imported, 4£d per lb; turnip seed, good, 78s per cwt, can be seen growing. All other goods at like rates. 835



T. Bullock. MU THOMAS BULLOCK has the following TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE -711 Wakanui road and Wills street 746 Peter street 822 Cox street 818 Aitben street 842 Aitken and Cass streets 310 Corner of Havelock street and Town Belt 316 Havelock street 311 Corner of Havelock street and Town Belt 860 Gray street 305 Burnett street 706 Wills street 732 Wills street 858 Gray street 859 Gray street 240 William and Kermode streets 318 Havelock street 689 Cameron street 48 Kermode street 248 Kermode street 249 Kermode street 339 Kermode street 3a3 Moore street 335 Moore street 27 Dobson street 771 Three frontages on Cox street Wakanui road and East Town Belt 905 Corner of Gray and East streets 427 Tancred street 1069 Corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49,58, 59, 64, Kermode sheet 872 Aitken street 873 Corner of William and Aitken streets 94 Wakanui road 95 Wakanui road 96 Wakanui road 112 Corner of West and Kermode streets, leasehold 75 (part of) East street, with build ings thereon 1011 Corner of Walker and Cox streets 1012,1013, Cox street 1010 Corner of Grigg and Peter streets, fronting the Grange 31,32 Mona Square, with buildings thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock street 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street 751 Corner of Peter street and Town Belt east 21 Corner of Poison and East street 539 £-acre Peter street 538 (Part of) Peter street Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. MON EY TO LEND. —Three special sums of £450, L2OO and £SO to lend on mortgage. T. BULLOCK. JQARB WIRE. BARB WIRE. Encourage Local Industry, The Undersigned has Christchurch made BARB WIRE For Sale much cheaper than the imported article. T. BULLOCK. mO DAIRYMEN, DEALERS AND JL OTHERS. TO LET—SO acres well grassed land fronting the Wakanui creek and I isa course road. If required, the owner will divide it and let in two lota of 25 acres each. T. BULLOCK. TO MEET THE TIMES, the under mentioned shops will be let at very low rentals, as below : Shop and Dwelling House in East street, rent only 10a 6d per week. Shop and Dwelling House in Moore street, 6s 6d per week. I.hop and Dwelling House in the Tri angle, 10s Cd per week. T. BULLOCK. MR LAURENCE OXLEY has been Appointed Agent for tho Ashbur ton Guardian at South Rakaia.



BOROUGH COUNCIL. Separate TENDERS are invited for the SUPPLY of DOG COLLARS for the year 1884, and RE-BADGING about 76. Tenders, accompanied by a guaranteed deposit of L 3, to be sent to the Town Clerk’s office, where specifications and sample collars may be seen, not later than 12 o’clock noon on SATURDAY, the 24th November. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 15th Nov., 1883. 11 891 Auctions. Messrs matson, cox & co. have for Sale privately "^ crea WHEATA 250 AcresOATS | nearohertsey Every appearance of a magnificent crop. To bo sold in lots to suit purchasers. 11 847 MATSON, COX & CO. 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, THE 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 Hinds Plans may be seen at the Railway Stations, South Rakaia, Dromore, Ash burton and Hinds; and particulars ob tained at the Land Offices, Christchurch, and Timaru. JOHN H. BAKER, Commissioner Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, 31st October, 1883. 10 831 TUESDAY, 27xh NOV., At 2 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, favored with instructions from Mt Yapp, will Sell by Public Auction, at his residence, Moore street, the whole of his Furniture & Effects, Comprising— Suite, in Maroon repp Cheffonier Handsome Extension Dining Table Black and Gold Pier Glass Marble Clock Pictures, Carpet Fender and Fire Irons, etc. Half-tester Double Bedstead 3 Single Iron Bedsteads Spring Mattresses Bedding Handsome Toilet Glass Poles and Lace Curtains Baths Large well-made Safe Washatands and Sets Crockery and Glass Carpets, Oilcloths Every Kitchen requisite, etc., etc. For absolute sale. ALFRED HARRISON, IX 892 Auctioneer.



Matson, Cox, and Co. TO OWNERS OF STALLIONS. \7S7E have a supply of Colonial grown * * Linseed on Sale—Cheap. TV i . TAHI AN SEED OATS. Large Stock FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at leas than cost RYEGRASS, I'ape Seed, Turnip Seed, &c., thoroughly reliable ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS, very cheap MATSON, COX AND CO.



Eakaia. 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 FORTNIGHT'LL SALES OF STOCK There, and we have evciry 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. OR SALE, PRIVATELY— -48 Acres, 3 roods 23 perches, near Tinwald, freehold 157 Acres 1 rood 21 perches, ' at Waterton, freehold 450 Acres, improved, Dromore, free hold 1000 Acres, improved, Dromore, lease hold 2500 Acres, improved, Coalgate, free hold 1872 Acres, improved, Longbeach, free hold 237 Acres, improved, Longbeach^ 370 Acres improved, Longbeach 200 Acres, improved, Longbeach 449 Acres, splendid 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, Seafield 650 do do Hinds 270 do do ~ 400 do do ~ 100 do do ~ 265 do do ~ 497 do tussock, Dunsandel 398 do .improved, part English grass, Ealing 308 Acres, splendid farm, Rangi-



tata Island 1030 Acres, good investment, Chert- Bey 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 43JAcres 1 rood 7 perches, R.S. 32115, Ashburton County 58 Acres 3 roods, R.S. 32114, Ash burton County 337 Acres, R.S. 28035, near Ealing railway station 338 Acres, R.S. 27920, 27930. partly fenced, Ashburton County 3487 Acres, R.S. 32289, 32290, 32291, 32384, 32385, 32146, 33238, 30073, portly fenced, Rkaia 937 Acres, R.S. 23677, 23678, 23679, 23680, 23681, 23682, 23683, 23684, 23685, improved, Seafield 430 Acres, RS. 27884, 27885, near Winslow 337 Acres 2 roods, R.S. 27883, 27882, near Winslow 500 Acrss, R.S. 31469, Mount Somers 300 Acres, R.S, 27985, near Sherwood, Chersey 184 Acres first-class land, Wakanui Also a large number of town sections in Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven, etc. 8 423 MATSON, COX & CO. Matson, Cox & Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS, LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS '.VOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B vrbed Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnips Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions



Business Notices. JgXPIRATION OF LEASE. Cheap Sale OP Ironmongery Etc. As 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 object, and save the expense and risk of removal. FURNISHING IRONMONGERY. A Splendid Assortment of New Goods.



Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &o. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. Wool Purchased LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OR CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OR THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL Gash Advances MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. Weekly Sales HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE Saturdays 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. Next Sale TINWALD YARDS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, '& CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton 70



RANGES AND GRATES, New shipment, very Cheap. New and Handsome LAMPS. BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY CARPENTERS’ TOOLS. 200 Kegs Wire NAILS, all sizes. 30 Tons Fencing W i R 1. 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 cannot procure a good article esewhere, 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 for their Money during the next six.weeks.



Business Notices. Q_ IVJ .N G UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON More Surprises. UNRESERVED CLEARING OUT SALE OF DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS ETC., AT S. W. ALCORN’S, EAST STREET. In consequence of the long continued depression of business, scarcity of money, losses by bad debts, etc., S. T .V. Alcorn has decided on clearing out of Ashburton aa 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 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 in the Cheap Sale, thus giving the public a grand opportunity of supplying their requirements for the approaching season at a little over HALF THE ORDINARY PRICES. This being a Genuine Clearing out Sale intending purchasers will do well to come early and secure the Pick of the Bargains. As it will take a considerable time to dispose of the whole of the immense Stock now on hand, regular customers, who have accounts open, can have their orders booked as usual at the reduced prices. For Lists of Reductions see handbills issued at intervals. GIVING UP BUSINESS. CLEARING OUT SALE AT S. W. Alcorn’s, EAST STREET. 9 551 1888-4] s & [IBBB-4 G S GRAND DISPLAY |J T NEW DRAPERY GOODS J[ JUST OPENED UP. M AND REW OER m E IS NOW SHOWING A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON/ IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. R Trimmed hats and Bonnets Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbons Laocs 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 Large Stock of English, Eaiapoi and Roslyn Tweeds to select from. Clothing Department. Men’s Suits in Great Variety [ Carpets, Brussels Tapestryj and Kiddn Boys’ and Youth’s Suits at all prices J 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 Gall Eespectfnlly Solicited, Andrew Orr.



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 of Liquorice, and several other Bal samic and expectorant ingredients. This preparation is free from Morphia and Antimony, and can be given wit* - -afety to infants. Price—ls 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. DANN’S Herbal Pills. In all comp’aints arising from the Liver being in a disordered state these Pills have proved to be a certain cure. Sufferers from Indigestion, Constipa tion, Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Sluggish Liver, Loss of Appetite, etc., etc., will find these Pills the best and safest remedy. ?rice—ls 6d and 4s per box. Prepared only by E. 0. DAN N, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch. Sole Agent fob Ashbubton, Mr Charles Neate, CHEMIST. 8 201 UNITED FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY. With Unlimited Liability of a large COLONIAL PROPRIETARY. Fire and Marine Insurances effected at lowest tariff rates —less 25 per cent. ALBERT ROBERTS, Agent, 1391 West street, Ashburton. XT E W W O R K. Copies of Mr Bowbon’s Book “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,” can be obtained a f this office. Price, 2s.



An evil and its remedy.—tj the Editor, —It is ahealthy sign ofthe times when our local papers are beginning to deal in a fearless manner with bankrupts and the bankruptcy laws. The time has come when something must be done either by the legisla ture or by business men themselves to put an end to a state of affairs which is a disgrace to our boasted civilisation. We (the under signed) have been doing business in Ashbur ton about I'/* years, and the money we have lost during that period by bankrupts, levan ters, and blacklegs generally amounts to a great deal more than the margin usually allowed for bad debts. If the law cannot pro tect us then we must protect ourselves, and there is only one way to do so, viz., to abolish the credit system altogether. This system has been the curse of other countries besides New Zealand, and past experience has proved it to oe rotten to the core. Owing to recent heavy losses we have resolved to sell for cash only n future. The honest man who is willing to pay his 20s in the £, and pay as he goes, will find this no disadvant age but a great gain, as he will be able to obtain a first-class article much cheaper than he would under the old system. We shall exert our selves to the utmost as heretofore to give cur customers full satisfaction, and every order will be executed in our usual first-class style—but we shall no longer run any unnecessary risk. Under the cash system we are to offer a special line of tweeds at the following unusually low prices : —Gentleman’s suit made to order, £2 tßs fid; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £2. All other goods in proportion, for cash only. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street. fTIHE GUARDIAN is on very Tea *• stable in Ashburton.



Relief from cough in five MINUTES. Bonninqton’s Pec toral OXYMEL OF CARRAGEEN OR IRISH 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.— Gkof R Bonnington, Christchurch. OTICE 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. 8 415 T I N W A L D ST ORE. NOTICE. The TINWALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will attended to as formerly. CHRISTMAS OA R:D S to be Sent by San Francisco Maxi, Must be posted in Ashburton on or before NOVEMBER 3rd, 1883. Senders of above had better visit Thomas F. Farley, Bookseller and Stationer, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS, Ashburton, Where an immense stock of Christmas and New Year Cards is on view ; also arrival of barque Coromandel brings 475 new volumes from London direct, censist* ing of Prize & Presentation Books. THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton. 1041 U JUST OPENED Without a doubt the Most Beautiful Selection of CHRISTMAS CARDS Ever Exhibited in the Colony;—A very valuable Present to any Friend. An inspection is solicited. CHEAP STATIONERY. Good Business Envelopes, ds 6d per Notepaper, superior quality, 5s per ream Foolscap, unequalled value, Is per quire Also for 1884 DIARIES 1884 Offered at Published Price.



B. Bevan, Stationer, Bookseller, &c., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217 D R A P E R Y. Clearing Sale. GIVING UP BUSINESS, , PREMISES TO LET. ; THE undersigned respectfully an nounces that he will commence a CLEARING SALE on SATUUBAY, 3rd November, with a view to quit the whole stock as speedily as possible; WILLIAM GAVIN DRAPER, . st street, Ashburton. 10 82&