gear lost and carried away. It is hoped to-put the second line through on her re fanm* fc> her position. r Turned Back- „ , . j A Oponakb, To-day. One hundred and twenty native* from Wanganui, Wailotara, Patea, Hawera and Waimate are on the usual monthly visit in the hope of getting through the Parihaha torero. They were met by Golonel Roberts and a small detachment of the A. O. force, who stopped them at the ; bridge south of the township. No korero took place and the natives went hack as peaceably ss they came. Found Drowned.

X UUUU ,1/A VWU9U* Grbymouth, To-day. Sarah Ritchie, an old woman lately armed here from Kumara, was found in thelagoon near the Preston bridge this morning. It is uncertain whether it is a suicide or an accident. An inque t takes place at three o’clock. Immigrants from Home, a. , ! a DraaDiN, To-day. -The Westland, bound for Wellington, passed the Heads at fire yesterday after noon. .... . The Frozen Meat Trade. The Refrigerating Company has re ceived the following cable : —‘‘The British King’s meat is turning out in very good order, realising an average of sixpence. The market has a declining tendency.”

a THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY. OCTOBER 27, 1883.



Public Notices. AKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. Proceedings will be taken to recover all by Nov. 3rd. 10 692 Tn SHKARBRS— Eight good Shearers to commence shearing Tues day, 30th Oct. - Apply to E. H. Dobson, Manager,. Lowcliffe Estate. 10 78 J ' O T I 0 E. To,'contractors, etc., Oat Sheaf CHAFF in any quantities, at Maronan, Hinds. Price7T-£310« per ton. J. B. RAINS. V- E WAR D. LOST, from Winslow, last Saturday week, a dark bay HORSE, collar marked OQ Q.ear ahoulder; no brand. Apply Mb Rainey, Winslow. 10 791 - t —; —. ; - ; nnE[i pjaces of Business of the under- I aigi eJ will be CLOSED at 1 p.m. on WEDNESDAYS after this date up to 20th December next. N.Z. Grain Agency N-Z. L. and M. Coy. Coy. Matson, Cox & Co. Thesi Bullock Wilding & Caygill Sealyßros. D. Williamson Andcewesßros. S.D.i Nathan Omand Ooj Alcorn Andrew Orr. i Dinunt and Coe Samuel Hardley Robert Murray O. Pi Pooka & Son J.iWard Allred Hairlson Jas.-Tasker D.McFarlane B. J. WoeVs < B. O. Prebble Stephen E. Poyntz F. G. Clark J.LMeech Dated this 15cb day of October, 1883. Albert Roberts E. G. Crisp Ghas. Reid W. Patching W. H. Gundry Geo. Jameson Friedlander Bros, Hallenstein Bros. (per W. Sparrow) William Davis H. 0. Segers William Gavin V illiam Hayes F. Nokes Robinson & Towns* bend. Elz Bros. J. W. Baker H. M. Jones Wm. Anderson R. Lancaster O. Carstens & Co. T. F. Farley



N. B.—Tfce list ia not yet complete. 10 733 Tenders- JJI N D E R S. TENDERS are required for PLOUGHING 1,200 acres Tussock Land, 10 Jti 4. Tenders close on TUESDAY next, October 30. For full particulars apply to DONALD MoLEAN, 30 797 Lagmhor. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. No. 10 Contract. Formation about 40 chains, Tinwald and Maronan road, full width. Endorsed TENDERS will be received up to 10 a.m. on MONDAY, Oct. 29, at the Road Board office, Tinwald, where plans and specifications may be seen. CYRIL JEPH^ON, 10 758 District Road Surveyor, COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS ate invited for— 1. Bridge for Floodwater Channel, :-'i Thompson’s Track (labor in erect ing and cartage) S. Seven Miles Water-race and five Fords, Cbertsey district 8. Five Miles Water-race and seffin Fords, Acton district. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Council Chambers, and tenders, ad dressed to the Chairman, to be seotiu not later than 11 o’clock a.m. on WEDNES DAY, 31et Oct. By order. • -■ WILLIAM BAXTER, 10 784 County Engineer. QOUTH BAKAIA ROAD BOARD. will be received up to NOON on THURSDAY, the Ist Novem ber, for the following Works Metalling 39 chains (30 yards to chain) •, of Main-River Road Forming Four (4) miles ol Welshe’s Road



WESLEYAN OHUROH. A TEA AND PUBLIC MEETING Will bo held on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7th, In the Schoolroom, Wakanui. Tea on Tables at 5.30 p.ra. Admission—Double tickets, 3s ; single tickets, 2s. 10 798 Auctions.



SATURDAY", NOVEMBER 8. FOUR Brick Cottages, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr T. Kingerlee, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on Sat rday, November 3, T.S. 824, BC'5, Cox street, on which is erected 4 Semi- Detached Brick Cottages Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 10 801 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3. Town Section 100 TINWALD, FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Harry Boyle, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on Saturday Novembers, His T.S. No. 100, McMurdo street, Tinwald. It is first class land, and capital site for a Cottage Liberal terms of payment can be arranged. Sale at 1 o’clock. 10 802 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 3kd NOVEMBER. Valuable Borough Reserves, TO BE LET BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR. T. BOLLOCK, has received in structions from the Borough Council to offer by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, 3rd November, The LEASE of the following BESEEVES as under, viz : TOWN SECTIONS 1232, 1233, 1200, 1201, 1190, 1191, 1116, 1117, 1108, 1109, 1053, 1066 to 1086, less roadway on Eastern corner. These to be let in two lots—Town Sections 903, 904, 893, 894. These reserves will be let for seven years from day of sale Conditions and full particulars at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 10 803 Auctioneer.



Show Privileges. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Secretary of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY. 3rd NOVEMBER, At 2 p.m., The following Privileges— Lot I—Publican’s Booth No. 1 Lot 2—Publican’s Booth No. 2 Lot 3—Confectioner’s Booth No. 1 Lot 4—Confectioner’s Booth No. 2 Lot s—Right of Snorts Sale at 2 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 10 785 Auctioneer. Race Privileges. MR T. BULLOCK is instructed by the Secretary of the Ashburton Racing Club, to Sell by Public Auction, ON SATURDAY, San NOVEMBER, 1883, At 2 p. m., The following Privileges in connecjjoflf with the Spring Race Meeting, Lot I—Gates ~ 2—Publican’s Booth N 6. 1 „ 3—Publican’s ~ 4—OonfectionerVßooth „ s—Rights—Right of Sports „ 6—Cards ~ 7—Horse Yards



Full particulars on application to the Secretary (Mr S. Saunders), or the auctioneer. / T. BULLOCK, 10 773 Auctioneer. MONDAY, 29th OCT. MESSRS MILKS & CO. are in ■ atructed by Mr P. Grant to Sell Pufblic Auction at the ASHBURTON SALEYARDS, \/ ON MONDAY NEXT, Bis Farm Stick and Implements, Comprising, 11 11 3 2 2 Superior Draught HORSES Sets Leading and Shaft HARNESS Two-furrow PLOUGHS, by Duncan (new) Cambridge ROLLERS DRAYS and FRAMES



Tenders to bo endorsed and addressed to the. Chairman of the Board. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia The Board do not bind themselves to acoepiithe lowest or any tender. A. MAKEIG, 10 -788 Clerk to tbe Board. W AKANUI ROAD DISTRICT; TENDERS ar'e invited for the follow- Ing works:— No. 62—Winter’s road, formation, 275 chains „ 63—Hampton road, formation, 310 chains „ 64—Cochrane’s road, formation and side drains, ICO chains. Plans and specifications can be seen at the. Board’s office, where tenders, en- . domed, with number of contract, will be reoefvdd till 10 a.m. on SATURDAY, 1 Nor. 3. FOOKS & SON, District Surveyors. District .Office, , Oct.. 20. 1883. 10 754 ■JUNT HDTT ROAD BOARD. RDERS are invited for the follow a Works* viz : = , hinglldg’ibout 3 miles Highbank road —'■ v about I mile Back track ripns can be.seen...at the Road Ice”, Methven, where tenders Cived until noon on FRIDAY, lu Snd.*vThe lowest or any.ten- accepted. ‘ JULIAN JACKSON, ObMrmco ms will de* •JfllV



Set Six-leaf HARROWS 1 Broadcast SOWER, with Turnip Cannisters, 22 feet. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer ; GEO. JAMESON, 10 776 Agent, Ashburton. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. TUESDAY, 30th OCTOBER, 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Mr H. Britton, who has dis posed of his business, will Sell by Public Aucticn, at his residence, Cameron street, opposite the Ashburton Brewery, the whole of his Furniture & Effects Comprising— -1 Piano, by Aucher Frdres, in walnut, a really first class instrument; 2 Chffiooneers, Book Case, Suite in hair, Centre Table, Handsome Car pet and Rug, Fire Irons and Fen . der, Curtain Poles, etc.—Bed roods : 2 Double Bedsteads, Hand some Wardrobe, Chest Drawers, 2 Wash Stands and Sets, Dressing Tables, Tapestry Carpet, Glass Toilet, Folding Chair.—Breakfast Room: Couch, Table, Chairs Rocker, Oilcloth, a;:out 12 x 17ft, new, etc. —Hall: Oilcloth, Mats, Hat Pegs, Kitchen Utensils, Sun dries. On view day before Sale. ALFRED HARRISON, 10 787 Auctioneer.



Meetings. JgLGIN DISTRICT SCHOOL A Tea and Concert, Will be hold on FRIDA*, NOVEMBER 2nd, 1883, In aid of the Prize Fund. Tea on tables at 6 p.m. Concert at 8 p m. Vocalists and Instrumentalists from Ash burton and elsewhere. To conclude with a DANCE. Adnriiss'on —2s 6d. 10 795 Railway Notices. V. R. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) AGRTCULTURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW AT TIMARU, 30tu and 3isc OCTOBER, 1883. Saturday Return Tickets to Timaru will be issued at Christchurch, Oamaru and intermediate stations on the 30th and 31st October, and will be available for Return up to and including the Ist No vember. On the 30th and 31st the ordinary evening train from Timaru to Ashburton will start at 5.25 p.m. instead of at the usual time, and run 50 minutes later than usual. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, . Christchurch, Oct, 23rd, 1883. 10 794



To Let and For Sale. B R B W R E. FOR SALE, by the undersigned, a* considerably reduced prices. GEO. JAMESON, 10 779 Ashburton.



JJ 0 R N S B Y Twine Binders FOR 1884. A sample of the new Machine for next Harvest can now be seen at my stores. GEO. JAMESON, 10 778 Ashburton.



A R A N A K I. A capital FARM of 430 Acres. The land is fenced and subd.vided 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. FOR SALE. 9 445 F. FERRIMAN.



A- and P. Association Shows. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORVL ASSOCIAT.ON. The Annual Show OP STOCK, IMPLEMENTS PRODUCE, and MANUFACTURES, WlLii BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14. For particulars see Posters.



Lost. LOST A small Liver and hite PUPPY. Answers to the name of “ C harlie.” Apply, Office of this Paper. • SH BURTON AMATEUR ATH LETIC CLUB. The above Club will hold their FIRST ANNUAL MEETING On the Ground under the '.uspicea of the Ashburton Athletic Sports Ground Co. ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 17th, And the day apppointed for celebrating the Anniversary of the Canterbury Pro vince. For list of events, prizes, and further particulars see future advertisement. 10 799 Anniversary. BEING A PUBLIC HOLIDAY A. CURTIS, Secretary, Athletic Sports Ground Co. 10 801



4 NNIVERSARY SERVICES in con necfcion with the Ashburton Wes loy/iu Sunday School will be conducted NEXT SU'DAY, 28th Oct., by the Rev. W. Reck, of Timaru. Morning at 11 ; evening at C. 30. Children’s service, afternoon at 3. Collections on each oc casion in aid of the Sunday School. A Soiree in celebration of the Anniversary will take place on TUESDAY, 30th Oct. Tea on the tables at 6 p.m. Addresses by Ministers and other friends ; Mr J. E, Buchanan, Chairman. Tickets, Is 6d, 10 1H



Amusements. Town hall, Ashburton. MONDAY, OCT. 29. Re-Appearance ! Re-Appearance !! FRANK M. WILMOTT’S COMEDY COMBINATION COMPANY Will re-appear as above in “ The Guy’nor.” Prices as usual, 10 786 T. Bullock. MR THuMAS BULLOCK has the following TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE— -704 Cameron and ills street 711 Wakanui road and Wills street 746 Peter street 822 Cox street 818 Ailkcn street 842 Aii ken and Cass streets 310 Corner of Havelock street and Town Celt 316 Havelock street 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 3:i3 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 Tailored street 1069 Corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49,58, 59. 64, Kermode stieet 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 Pater 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. AGONETTE, nearly new FOR rno DAIRYMEN, DEALERS AND O’IHERS. TO LET —50 acres well grassed land fronting the Wakanui creek and Race course road. SALE. T. BULLOCK



SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr A. Harrison, £1 Is— For the largest collection of small birds eggs. : Mr John Small, £1 Is— For the largest collection of small birds heads. IMARU AGRICULTURAL PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. The Association’s Eighteenth Annual Show of Stock, etc., will be held on the Association’s Ground, Wai-iti road, on TUESDAY, 30th, and WEDNESDAY, Consisting of Sheep, Cattle, Horses, Pigs, Dogs, Poultry, Dairy and Agricultural Produce, Implements, Wool, etc., etc. Prizes amounting ,to about LSOO will be given in Pieces of Plato and Cash. 9 533 GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. AND 31st October,



For particulars see posters. Programmes may be obtained on applb cation to the undersigned. F. W. STUBBS, 9 616 Secretary. Business Notice. AG rig dltur a'iT“mac hI n e SHOP. Charles Ray, Wakanux Road, Ashburton, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER & BINDER EXPERT. All kinds of Machinery REPAIRED, with despa'ch, and on reasonable terms. Extras of all kinds; orders taken for the I latest improved Reapers and Binders, and the best Twine. Sewing Machines re paired. 10 800 Gazette in Bankruptcy, ' v. lalMi R. —The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts.



If required, the owner will divide it and let in two lota of 25 acres each.J T. BULLOCK. OYELTY EMPORIUM AND HORTICULTURAL DEPOT. Stephen E. Poyntz, No. 3, Friedlanders’ Buildings, Burnett Street, Ashburton. During the summer a supply of Pot Plants in Bloom will be on view at prices that must command a ready sale. All of the very best strains from the moat cele brated colonial nurseries opening up on Saturday Oct. 20th. Every article neces sary for successful floricu'ture in s‘ock. Inspection invited. All kinds of farm seeds and Imple ments on sale. Advertising being too expensive, call and obtain a catalogue. Hamburg - Magdeburg fire INSURANCE COMPANY. Sub scribed capital, £3,000,000. Mr Stephen B. 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 Henderson, 178, Hereford Christchurch, chief agent for Can- S. E. Poyntz. 835 S. B. POYNTZ, Ashburton. terbury. 1022



Matson, Cox, and Co. U TO OWNERS OF STALLIONS. WE have a supply of Colonial grown Linseed on Sale —Cheap. T\ IT Ai; r \>i SEED OATS. Large Stock FENCING WIRE. Nos. 8 and 9, at loss than cost RYEGRASS, I ape Seed, Turnip Seed, Ac , thoroughly reliable ENGLISH & OTHER T CLOVERS, very cheap MATSON, COX AND CO.



Business Notices. JgJXPIRATION OF LEASE, Cheap Sale OF Ironmongery Etc. As the LEASE of our PREMISES Expires in OOTO. _ER NEXT, we have resolved on



Eakaia. WE have much pleasure in intimating to our clients and others in the J-'akaia District that we have made ar rangements to attend the Regu ar FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we have evary 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 & Of).



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. RANGES AND GRATES,



F 0 R B, PRIVATELY— -48 Acres, 3 roods 28 perches, near Timvald, freehold 157 Acres 1 rood 21 perches, at Watertoa, 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, 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, Seafield CSO do do Hinds do do ~ do do ~ do do ~ do do ~ do tussock, Dunsandel do .improved, part English grass, Ealing 308 Acres, splendid farm, Rangi tata I-land 1030 Acres, good investment, Chert -270 400 100 265 497 398



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 j 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 ikaia 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 600 Acrrs, 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 <fc Co. \ CCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND. STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MIRCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B ••rbed 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-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY ; — REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac.



New shipment;, very Oheap. New and Handsome LAMPS. BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY CARPENTER S’ 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 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



Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OB CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OK THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL Cash Advances MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. Weekly Sales HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE Saturdays AX 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. SALES K FORTNIGHTLY OF S T O C Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. Next Sale YARDS ASHBURTON ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Michines. MATSON, COX, '& 00. WEST STREET, , Ashbubton.



FIRST SALE OF THE KIND WE HAVE HELD, And we can assure them that they will get good Value fi-r their Money during the next six.weeks. Orr & Co. -A7B



Business Notices. QIVING 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 depre aion of business, scarcity f morey, losses by bad debts, etc., S. ‘-V. Alcorn has decided on clearing out «f Ashburton as quickly as possible. To effect this object speedily THE MONSTER CHEAP SALE OP THE ENTIRE STOCK will commence oni THURSDAY, the 20t!i instant, and will he continued until the whole is disposed of. All the New Srri 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 crand opportunity of supplying their requirements for the approaching season at a little over HALF THE ORDINARY PRICES, 'I his being a Genuine Clearing our 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 1883-4] N & GRAND DISPLAY s II [IBB3-4



s I NEW DRAPERY GOODS if JUST OPENED UP. IT p AND REW OR R E IS NOW SHOWING A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. Trimmed hats and Bonnets Flowers, Feathers, and Ribbons Laces in all Colors Pompadour Prints, Sateens, and Galateas French Nuns’ Cloth, plain and check French Cashmeres, Merinos, and Alapacas 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 Gloves in endless variety Sunshades, Umbrellas, etc. Ginghams and Zephyr Checks, variont colors A I arge Stock of English, Kaiapot and Roslyn Tweeds to select from. Clothing Department. Men’s Suits in Great Variety [ Carpets, Brussels Tapestry, and Kidder Boys’ and Youth’s Suits at all prices ) in many patterns, very cheap DRESS AND COSTUMES Made up to Order on the Shortest notice, and fit and style all that could be desired. A Call Respectfully Solicited. Andrew Orr.



©ANN’ A‘ 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, Eenega, Ex tract of Liquorice, and several other Bal samic and expectorant ingredients. This preparation is free from Morphia and Antimony, and can be given with safety to infants. Price—ls 6d and 2s Cd per bottle. D ANN’S Herbal Pills.



Relief from cough in five MINUTES. Bonnington’s Pec toral OXYMEL OP CaBBAOBBN OH iBISH Moss (Registered).—The most certain and speedy remedy for disorders of the Cheat and Lungs. May be obtained at most of the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere.—Geop e Bonnington, Christchurch. OF RElifbvAL. J. HARVEY, BOOT and SHOE MAKER, has REMOVED from Tancrod street to the shop in East street, lately, occupied by Nealas and Co. Repairs neatly executed. 8 4X5 T INWALD 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 CHRISTMAS CARDS to be Sent bt San Francisco Mail Most be posted in Ashburton on or before NOVEMBER 3rd, 1883. Senders of above had batter 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 Pbizs & Presentation Books. THOS F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton. 1041 JUST OPENED UF Without a doubt the Most Beautiful Selection of CHRISTMAS CARDS Ever Exhibited in the Colony ; —A veiy valuable Present to any Friend. An inspection is solicited. CHEAP STATIONERY. Good Business Envelopes, 5s 6d per 1,000 Notepaper, superior quality, 6s per ream Foolscap, unequalled value, Is per quire Also for 1884 DIARIES 1884 Offered at Published Price. R. Bevan,



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. Price—ls 6d and 4s per box. Prepared only by B. 0. DAN N, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch. Sole Agent fob 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 25 per cent. ALBERT ROBERTS, Agent, 1391 West street, Ashburton. 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 of their support. The transfer takes date from the Ist J uly next. WILLIAM SMITH. Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. ri O STATION* STOCK OWNERS, _|_ MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON & DISTRICT. 1



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 wo hope that by careful attention, reasonable charges, and prompt settlements, to merit a share of the public confidence and sup port. Beceiving offices for Meta's 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 8a 3d. Tariff of Charges can Do seen at either the officei in Fast atr et or the Arcade Cham bers. J. WARD & SON Agents to the LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Arcade Chambers, Ashburton BOth .Tune, 1883 4871 fTTHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea *- table in Ashburton.



Stationer, Bookseller, Ac., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill's Hotel. 1217 J O R S L £. Seed, Seed, SEED WHEAT—Hunter's White. Prime Tuscan. SEED,, OATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPOI ISLAND POTATOES, CRUSHED OATS, First-class, Is, lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH CLARK, Ashburton and Tmsrald.