TELEGRAMS.

[PVft PKBSfI ASSOCIATION.] Plre. Wellington, To-day. Turner’s cottage destroyed last night by fire was insured for Ll2O in the .South British, and Ll3O in the London and Globe, and the furniture for L6O also iii , the latte* Company. The fire originated by the upsetting of a kerosene lamp. Wreck of a Cutter. The cutter Three Brothers, owned by George Thomas, aud trading to ct*ki, , was wtecked at Kaipiti during the north west gale on Wednesday. The crew lauded safely. There is no insurance on the teasel, which is a total loss.

r Baa Aground. Westport, To-day. The Grafton, . from Nelson, when , up the river last night touched ~..jtaa OMck at the north side of the channel, , a oonatderable distance inside the bar, ~ ; on to the flat and stuck them Ijimptissengera were brought ashore in tide fell. A portion of the , cargo was also landed. No damage was done to the steamer’s hull, and she will most likely get, off this afternoon. Colonial Industries. Dunedin, To-day. The Premier, replying to Dunedin re , the manufacture of railway rolling stock in the colony, makes a lengthy answer, saying in conclusion that he will take an early opportunity of conferring with the .. Minister of Public Works on the subject, with the desire »s far as possible in the intereete of the colony of giving effect to their representations and wishes. ■ Standard Insurance Company. The Standard Insurance ■■ o npany has deohued an interim dividend of 7-j per oeat.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1883.



The only safe and sure cure for gravel or urinArv troubles is Hop Bitters. Prove it. Al>Vt.' ]



Late Advertisements



F R S E. "■A first>olaas 8-roomed HOUSE and • Garden on Bait Belt, the garden is planted with flrat-olase fruit trees, and all in tho rough order. Apply on the premises, W. W. SMITH, 9 486 Gardener.



Jljf O T I C E. Kotioe it hereby given that the Alford Fpwetread, between the Town Belt and .‘Hit Old Men’* Home, it STOPPED for . tratto until further notice. , , POOKS & SON, Borough Engineers. . ; Aahburton, Pept 7,1883. 9 485



Funeral Notices. >){■ y .. o. a f,, m. u. The MEMBERS of the above order are requested to MEET at the Oddfellows' ''Balloon BUN OAT, at 1 o’clock, to at ' toad the FUNERAL of the late Bro. A: O-Hevdetson, which leaves the Hospital '•etofi p.m. - ■ tJ. A; O. D. ’MEMBERS of the Star of Ashburton Lmteij'Mo; 103, are requested to MEET At the'Lodge Room, at half-past one {•harp), on SUNDAY Next, to attend the the FUNER AL of the late Bro. flender •Co." 9 497 By order of the A. D. Lost. T OST—A smooth haired yellow sheep ..I I DOG, white on neck and face. Answers to the name of “ Sharp.” Any- Meretnrning same to J. A. M‘Lean, op posite; the Mill, Ashburton, will be re "FWdM.’ 9 4761



Publication- IN tHE PRESS. AND WILL SHORTLY BE PUBLISHED, “OUR DOMESTIC BIRDS.’ BT AX.ra*l) SAUNDERS, This Book, written by an old New Zea land eoloni t, will be found to contain the moat modern and complete information upon the Breeding, Rearing and Manage ment itf every description of Domestic Poultry; suggestions for the improve ment of Poultry Shows ; all that is known •boot the principles to bo observed in the matiftg of Breeding Stock; and some well defined rules for selecting, with certainty, the most economical' and beneficial de scription of food for any animal, from a baby to a mouse. It will show the best port of fowls to keep, and the rules for ■sleeting them ; and, whilst condemning the cruelty and mischief of many common - practices,. it will point out how to keep poultry with certain profit, in brilliant oealth, and producing abundance of eggs •t every season of the year. 8 240



Amusements. O DDFELLOWB’ HALL. ...«. Messrs Stanfield and Dark Basinets Manager...Mr Buchan Hepburn Stage Manager Mr D’Aroy Stanfield Mechanist Mr A. Ashton Let thownow laugh, who never laughed 1 1 before, ' ‘ And those who laughed before, now langh the more. ” MONDAY A TUESDAY NEXT, > Sept. 10 and 11. Tint appearance of Messrs D’Arcy Stan field and. Fred Dark in their renowned and original Drawing-room Entertainment MERRY THOUGHTS and . HAPPY MOMENTS, Ae performed by them, with magnificent success, before their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, etc. The performance will o mmence with the tdost successful musical sketch, entitled “ Quits,” (Written specially for this entertainment by Mr Herbert Bridge). Sonfare Brosdacres. ...Mr D’Arcy Stanfield OUmsatina,. Mrs D’Arcy Stanfield Rose Pickle Mias Amy HorttdT Augustus Pailette Mr Fred Dark ■ Oharacttrs introduced Gnnlin’Jack . j Mr Fred Dark Florehoe Blushmglie ) ~ _,. Solly Prettj face I. Mrs D Arc ? Britannia. J Frank Doosedbaw, Esq. , . Baby Tawkington .. \ Mim _ Am y Yivandiere John Barleycorn ) Swillin’ Jimmy.. > ...Mr D’Aroy Stanfield Silas G. Buskin.. ) Tp be* followed by their World Renowned i ; - ’ ’ Specialities ! Mr D’Arcy Stanfield's Wonderful Im f pureohations, including his (life-like por ,„ , traiture ef Mr Henry Irving. Hr FTed Dark’s- inimitable musical .•letches—-A Juvenile Party I Amy Horton in her new successful I.:/ . tMssieel Moments I—3o woiyierful ; sharaeter impersonations. iwimiiiii. conclude with . Si/r OP T 1 A-’’ Change eft programme each evening. iyf 'u- M. /Beautiful now scenery, t - wjfajmlar price* :3san A 2a. Doors open •f’F/w n/m.; commence at 8 p.m. Car *Tmaiie.lftp.u. 9 43a Miss Horton



Meetings PRESBYTERIAN Cl BURTON, 1 The ANNUAL TEA 1 he held, U.V., in the TUESDAY, September 18 be delivered by the Revs Standage, J. Nixon, and Vocal and instrumental Choir. Rev A. M. Beattie, M



Entertainment. fjp OWN HALL. FRIDAY, SEPT. 14th, 1883. Grand Concert AND ENTERTAINMENT. The Committee of the Ashburton Poultry and Pigeon Society have the honor to announce that a Concert and Entertainment will be held in the Town Hall as above, the proceeds to be given towards liquidating the debt of the Society, which was incurred at the late Show. Musical selections by the Orchestral Society. Songs and Solos by eminent amateurs. To conclude with a farce. Tickets—2s and Is, to be had from the members of the Committee. 9 475



pROFESSOR LIO MEDO Has the honor to announce that he will deliver a couple of Seances in the ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, ON FRIDAY & SA DRDAY EVENING NEXT. Elocutionary Reading—“ Macbeth.” Phrenological Discourse “Man, a re sponsible being.” On Saturday— Elocution—“ Death of Little Nell.” Phrenological Discourse —Matrimony. Public examination of heads will take place each evening, and gifts will be given to the best developments, according to the Professor’s judgment on examination. Admission—ls and 2s. Doors open at 7.30 ; to commence at 8 o’clock. 9 472 Business Notices



Mr Fred. Searle, SOUTH RA K A lA, JJaving procured a now Chaff c utter, by Andrews end Beaven, with latest improvements, is prepared to CUT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, At 13a 6d per ton Wheat or Oat Straw, 16s [ or ton Anywhere in district. the FRED SEARLE, 9 471 Rahaia. Tenders. To Let and For Sale. T o J,IBO LET ON LEASE TOR A TERM OF YEARS, OR FOR 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



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



T A. R A N A FOR SALE. K I. A capital FARM of 430 Acres. The land is fenced and subdivided into con venient sized paddocks, well watered and all sown down in English grasses. It has a good house, together with sheds, stables, stockyards, and a good sheep dip, etc. 9 445 F. FERRIMAN. F O B S E. 1,090 acres on theßangitata; improved; easy terms, and very cheap 123 acres, Longbeach district 60 acres, Hinds; unimproved ; good land. Sections at Hindhope, very cheap, must be sold. Apply to JOSEPH CLARK, 8 428 Ashburton and Tinwald. Notice of Removal. REM OVAL. N OTICE OF J. HARVEY, BOOT and SHOE MAKER, has REMOVED from Tancrcd street to the shop in East street, lately occupied by Nealas and Co. Repairs neatly executed. 8 415 OTICE OF REMOVAL. I beg to inform my Clients that I have Removed From East street to Chambers IN MONTGOMERY’S BUILDINGS, Burnett street. CHAS. W. PURNELL. a Aahbuiton, August 20,1883. 8 366



Pub ic Notices. rpINWALD STORE. NOTICE. The TIN W ALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management of Mr W. BIOGS, and Customers will he attended to as formerly. 23d UNITED FICE AND MARINE INSURANCE COM PA NY. With Unlimited Liability of a large COLONIAL PROPRIETARY. Fire and Marine Insurances effected at lowest tariff rates—less 25 per cent. ALBERT ROBERTS, Agent, 1391 West street, Ashburton.



SOMERS ROAD BOARD. The Mount Ftomors Road Board hereby publicly notify their intention of making a RATE of One Halfpenny in the Pound for the period ending March 31st, 1884, payable in one sum, on Octol er loili, at the Board's Office, Mount Somers, and that the RATE BoOK will be OPEM for INSPECTION on and after TUESDAY, October 2nd, between the hours of 10 a.m. and sp.m , at the Board’s Office, Mount Somers A. E. PE AO HE, 9 485 Chairman.



count? council. Notice is liereby given that WAT Mil RACES F, b, and D, with their branches, will be SHUT OFF for a Week from Thursday, Cth September next, so that occupiers may clear out their respective lengths. These include such races on the Ashburton Raknia Plains as were not closed between 23rd and 29th August. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 8 441 County Engineer. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING- A INVESTMENT



SOCIETY. The above c ociety ])ays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 0 per cent, per annum for three months, anil 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over. J. WARD, Manager. Office Arcade Chambers, Burnett street. n!6 I BEG to announce that I have ar ranged to TUANSFER my BUSI NESS of Land, Estate, Commission, and Insurance Agen', 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 »f their support. The transfer takes date from the Ist July next. WILLIAM SMITH. Ashburton, 29th June, 1883.



ri O STATION* STOCK OWNERS, JL MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON & DISTRICT. In reference to the fore oing announce ment from Mr William Smith, we have the honor to state that in addition to the business we take over from Mr Smith, we are prepared to undertake Accountancy in ;.11 its branches, as well as any j/ther boa ness of a confidential nature, we hope that by careful attention, reasonable charges, and prompt settleaients-Jto merit a share of the public confidence/fand sup- P° : •• . . /’ Receiving ( dices for Cuff and Graham’s “ Australasian ” jfORWARD ING AGENCY, by which means a parcel of 21bs in weight can be Jjßrwarded from Ashburton and deliverfTdTin any part of England an I Wajitfuir tfie sum of 7s 3d, or in Tariff of Cl»(ffges cai flv.-een at either the office .icr et <ja* the Arcade Cham bers. • / J, WARD & SON, Agents to the LIVERPOOL AND LONDON, AND GLuDITINSPRANCE COMPANY. Arcade Chambers* 29tH June, 1883 4871 Eros. ONE DUST, BONJJ. DUST, W e hlv( ientpanc fve much pleasure to inform ,our clientfwrd others, that we have Jjetfii ap- Agents for the jpM'of Mr F. T. BONE DUST, for Canter bury, and we are prepared to supply same in qu mtities to stilt purchasers. Bone Manure from bone meal to inch bone. Bones purchased in any quantity for Cash, either at our Stores or at the Mill, Hampstead. For prices and particulars, apply to FRIKDLASDER BROS , General Merchants, 8 430 Ashburton.



George Jameson. New Seeds, 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 lAMESON, Ashburton. 7 ICO



HIGHEST AWARD AND GOLD MEDAL New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, for Glazed Drain-pipes, Moulded Bricks, etc. Ford and Ogdon, South Malvern and Christchurch, FIRE-BRICK, DRAIN-PIPE AND FIKLD-PIPE MANUFACTURERS. AWARDS for Salt-glazed Stoneware Drain-Pipes:—Canterbury Agricultu ral and Pastoral Association : Grand No- I 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, * s «« l en Border Tiles, Pig Troughs, Flowerpots, Jam and Pickle Jars, Butter Crocks. Bread Pans, etc. Fireclay, Cement of the best brands. Goods forwarded by rail direct from the works, South Malvern, or from the Christ church depot. For quotations apply t/ 861 GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton.



Alfred Harrison SATURDAY, Bth SEPTEMBER. 2 o’clock. A LF'S.D HARHJSftN, instructed l>\ Mi' Robert \lal h, will So!! by Public Auction, at bisvo nr, on above date LOT No. 19, situated close to East Town Belt nod Havelock street, whereon is erected a comfortable COTTAGE of four rooms and out house, also, large stable and other conveniences. This prooerty is most centrally situated, well planted and a bargain to a working man. Terms at sale. ALFRED HARRISON, 9 460 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, Bth SEPT. 2 o’clock. LFRED HARRISON, favored with instructions from Mr Alexander Stott, will Sell by Public Auction, at his Rooms, T.S. 457, Burnett street, immediately oppo.-ite Borough Council Cham bers, with 4 loomed house thereon. This section is well fenced and planted; the house is well built and in i<ood re pair, the whole forming a valuable, convenient, and centrally situated pro perty. Terms very easy. Title quite char. ALFRED HARRISON, 0 459 Auctioneer.



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, Brh SEPTEMBER. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS AND OTHERS. Clearing Sale OP NEW AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Messrs On* and Co., in consequence of removing to new premises, to Sell hy Public Auction, at the Arcade Saleyards, On the above date— o Sets 3 and 4-leaf Howard’s HAR- O ROWS J Set Tripod HARROWS 1 Double Furrow PLOUGH by Reid and Gray X Three Furrow PLOUGH by Reid and Gray 1 Three Furrow PLOUGH by R::n somtt and Sims 1 Single Furrow PLOUGH by Hornsby "I Horse Power CHAFF CUTTER by Richmond and Chandler 1 Horse WORKS with intermediate motion by Bentall



As Messsrs Orr and Co. have decided to clear their stock of Farm Implements the above lines will be sold cheap. Sale at 1 o’clock. 8 434 BULLOCK, Auctioneer. tO LET—SHOP in East street. Ap ply to “ T. BULLOCK. rpO LET, —HOUSE in Tancred street, 1 lately in occupation of Mr Kil ivorth. T. BULLOCK. F 0 B, R.S. 33344, 33345, 28899, containing 320 acres 3 roods 20 perches, about half a tni'o from the Hinds railway station. Price L2los per acre. T. BULLOCK. F O s 1/ B R.S. 28752, containing 146 acres, sit uated about 3 mile:} from the Town of Ashburton. This is new land, and suit able for breaking up’for whdat. , t /"■ T. BULLOCK. E A L K Price Town Section 818, Aitken street. Cash deposit only L 8 ss, balance bj instalments bearing interest at 6£ per dent per annum. \ .. .&pph to j T. BUI,LOCK, THE AT LAND POK S ALL. R, S. 27429, containing 118 acres 2 ro (Is, n its native state, situated only about three-quarters of a mile from Dromore station. Price, L 425 ; terms, as u ay he arranged Apply to T. BULLOCK. M o Y Two special sums to be lent on Mort gage on freehold security, viz., 1.700 and L 460. T. BULLOCK.



T o E T , SHOP in Triangle, near the Tost Office. T- I HILLOCK. o ATS FOR SALE. Seed and feed Oats. T. BOLLOCK. O R S E. An improved farm of 370 acn s situated on the Longbeach Estate. T. BULLOCK. F o R £. 353 acres, improved and well-watered, with dwellinghouso thereon, near the Cheese and Butter Factory. T. BULLOCK. F O R E. 35 acres, improved, with cottage, near Mount Somers School. Applv to, ' T. BULLOCK. F o R S E. 100 aces, fenced being R.S. 27735, situated near Maronan Station ; price, L 3 10s per acre. A large proportion of the purchase money can remain on mortgage. T. BULLOCK. r.'l O R SALE CHEAP, Town Sections 525, 530, 506, 507, Tin wald, the two latter corner sections. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



O FARMERS AND OTHERS. TEMPERS are invited for the LEASE 0f'1,327 acres, being R. S.’s 28,403, 28,406, 28,407, situated in the Wakanui Hoad District, for 3 or 4 years, with or without a purchasing clause, and either for one section or the whole lot. Tenders to be sent in not later than MONDAY, September 10th. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 8 384 T. BULLOCK. MR LAURENCE OXLEY has been Appointed Agent for the Ashbur ton Guardian at South Rakaia. Licensing act, issi, on sale at Office of this Paper



Matson. Cox, and Co. Tartarian seed oats. Large Stock FENCING WIRE. Nos. 8 and 0, at less than cost RYKOItAS ■, ' c Seed, Turnip Seed, I X c , 11..'ion- ly reliable L’ Gll'Gi ,v OTHER CLOVERS, wry cheap Matson, cox and co. Rakaia* IT7E have much pleasure in intimating \V to onr clients and others in the I akaia District that we have made ar rangements to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OP STOCK There, and we have every conßdence in soliciting a share of their patronage. No further comment is neccsary from us, than that we shall conduct business at the Rakaia exactly upon the same basis as has been so si.wt safully carried out by our head office in Christchurch during the last twenty years. SPECIAL AND CLEARING SALES As per arrangement. 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 perches, near Tinwald, freehold 157 ACRES 1 rood 21 perches, at Waterton, freehold 450 ACRES, improved, Droraore, freehold 1000 ACRES, improved, Dromore, leasehold 2500. ACRES, improved, Coalgate, freehold 1872 ACRES, improved, Longbeach, freehold 574 ACRES, improved, Lo gbeaoh, freeh Id 237 ACR S, improved, Longbeach 370 ACRES, improved, Longbeach 200 ACRES, improved, Longbeach 449 ACRES, sp endid farm, Waka nui 80 ACRES, splendid farm, Waka nui 2200 ACRES, improved, Mataur.i 2424 Cll H -S, improved, Alford Forest 2'20 ACRES, improved, Mount Hutt 504 ACRES, improved, Rangitata 1304 ACRES, all in English grass, Chortsey 126 ACRES, all in English grass, Chertaey 242 ACRES, improved, Seafield GOO do tussock, Binds 050 do do ~ 203 do do Seafield 270 do do ~ 400 do do Hinds 100 do do „ 1000 do improved, Ealing 2C5 do do ’ 407 do tussock, Duosandel 398 do improved, part English grass, Ealing 308 ACRES, splendid farm, Rangi tata Ilaud ~ 1030 good investment, Chert - ' i gey 30,000 Leasehold, 4009 freehold, 14,000 sheep, Chatham Islands



8 423 MATSON, COX & CO. Matsoix Cox it Co. A UCTIONEERS A VALUATORS, A land, stock, and estate AC ENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS. WOOL, GRAIN, 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, etc. Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, Ac. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY— REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. Wool Purchased



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 KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON Saturdays AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be be d at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD Alternately. Next Sale AT TIN WALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, OOK, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton, 9 470



S. E. Poyntz E. POYNTZ, General Agent, No. 3, Fkikhlanher-.’ Buii-dings, Bur- SKTr S iliK T, ' SII BURTON. io r.-aimr •*. ■••armf.rs coy. tr.xc runs an ! > lni; >. ON SALE BO WICK’S PATENT LACUNA.—An invaluable substitute for milk for rearing calves, etc , at a cost o( little over twopence a gallon. BOWICK’S PATENT REGTORINE.— For fattening horses, cattle, and in • creasing milk in dairy cows, at a cost of about one half-penny a feed. CERTAIN PREVENTION AGAINST FIRE. JOHN’S PATENT ASBESTOS ROOF ING, and John’s Patent I FIRE-PROOF COATINGS. —SO per cent cheaper than any other roofing and fire-proof. PATENT ASBESTOS CEMENT.—More durable than Portland cement, and at ASBESTOS FIRE-PROOF PAINTS.— Secures a house against fire. AGENT FOR— Nimmo and Blair’s celebrated Garden Seeds. In packets of £oz and loz, from 3d upwards; also musk pots, fiower gatherers, fumigators, and every requisite for floriculture. PLANET, Junk’s Garden Hoe, Culti vator and Plough combined. Making gardening easy. Price on application. Agent for



Tomlinson and Hayward’s Glycerine Sheep Dip ; Warranted non-poiaou ous. On hand—Dip in small-sized tins, suitable for small farmers. ARTIFICIAL MANURES. Peruvian Guano Super-phosphate of Lime L imes’ Chemical Manure. SUNDRIES. Fowler's Insecticide Gishurst’s Compound for destruction of blight, thrip, red fly, etc, IN STOCK AND TO ARRIVE— Poultry Hurdles Wire Netting from 12in to 48in wide Ranges, Colonial make Iron wheelbarrows Register Grates Fountain Washing Boilers Iron Pig Troughs I Verandah Brackets and Fiinges ! Spouting and Ridging TO FARMERS. Rye Grass and Clovers at reasonable prices. Turnips, Mangolds, Rape, etc. TO LET— Three-roomed Horse. Three acres land. Farms and house properties in all parts of- the county. FOR SALE— -1,000 acres, splendid sheep farm, all in English grass, good woolshed, sheep dip, And dwellings; also lease of 760 acres adjoining with above. S. E. Poyntz, ASHBURTON. 835 Hamburg - Magdeburg fire INSURANCE COMPANY. Sub scribed capital, £3,000,000. Mr Stephen E. Poyntz has been appointed agent for the above Company in Ashburton, and will be prepared to accept risks at lowest current rates. Prompt and liberal settle ments. James Henderson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury. 1022



Albert Roberts. O T 1 C B. Albert Roberts Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Chaff And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE— White, Red, Alsyke, Cowgrass RYE tRASs and COCKSFOOT LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP WOOLSACKS, 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 vanised Barb Heart and Sap Stakes, Staples TURNIPS, Purpletop, Greentop, Devon Greystone, Whitestone, Stubble, and Rape Swede, Gorse, Mangolds, Carrot and and Garden SEEDS BRAN, Oats, Sharps, Chaff, Chick wheat, and Crushed Oats WHEAT, OATS and POTATOES MONEY ADVANCED on FREEHOLD STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. IS A BUYER OF Rye Grass, Clovers, Seed, SECURITY . IBERAL 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.



Business Notices. X PIR 4TION 'F LEAST, Cheap Sale OF Ironmongery Etc. As the LEASE of our PREMISES Expires in OCTOBER NEXT, we have resolved on CLEARING OUT A Large Portion of our Extensive Stocks of IRONMONGERY AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE. The prices we 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. CARPENTER S’ TOOLS. 200 Kegs Wire NAILS, all sizes. 30 Tons Fencing W i R E. Galvanized Steel Barb WIRE 50 KEGS STAPLES, Orr and Co. Provisions AND Groceries. We have a Large and Superior Stock of all the Leading Lines in this Depart* ment, and our TEAS are Pure and of Excellent Quality. Those who complain that they 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 Value for their Money during the next six weeks. Orr & Co. 8-278



Business Notices. DANN’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 prepare* tion on sale in the colony. The following articles are oon'a J ned in the Balsam, viz. Linseed, Honey, Bal sam of Tohu, Ipecacuanha, Senega, Ex tract of Liquorice.|and several other Bal samic and expectoiant iii-'cfTonts. Tiii.* preparation is free from Morphia and Antimony, and can be given withaafety to infants. ' Price—ls 6d and 2s 6J 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, Slnggiah Liver, Loss of Appetite, etc., etc., will find these Pills the best and safest remedy. Price—ls 6d and 4a per box. Prepared only by B. C. DANK, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch. Sole Aoent foe Abhbuetoh, Mr Charles Neate, CHEMIST. 8 201 gCONOMY, COMFORT, SAFETY. The Shag Point Goal Company, Limited, beg to inform the Public of Ash burton and neighboring district that their PAVORITE.HOUSEHOLD COAL Is supplied by the principal local Dealers at prices to suit the times. Special rates for quantities of 4 tons and upwards Be sure and ask your dealer for Shag Point Coal, The most economical and efficient Fuel in the market, being free from soot and live ashes and emitting a strong, steady and lasting heat. For terms apply to your Dealer or at P. 0., Box 213, Dunedin. N.B.—The price ot every ton of- Shag Point Coal sold is spent in the colony, and a large portion of it goes direct to the revenue. 7 149



Coal, Coal, Coal. f |)HE undersigned is now Tending a FRESH SUPPLY OF BEST Newcastle Coal, Also A SUPPLY OP BEST NATIVE GOAL Alpheus Hayes, TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANT East street. SHORT WOOD supplied i IN ANY QUANTITIES. „ 6 sep Books. Books. IN Great Variety, by the Best Authors. Macaulay’s Essays etc., Sydney Smith’s Essays, Bacon’s Essays, Locke on the Human Understanding, Locke or Toleration, Court and limes of Queen Elizabeth, Universal Instructor, Amateur Work, Illustrated History of the World, Scientific Recreation, The World’s Ex plorers, Brave British Soldiers, Life of Gladstone, The Lily Series (including a few new editions). An inspection respect fully solicited. A large stock of Stationery of every description, including Drawing Papers, Tracing Papers, Tracing Cloth Deed Papers, etc. Latest novelties Toys and Fancy Goods. Liberal Dis count to Schools, Committees, etc.



B. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— • Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217 jTr ano i s ¥. MAYO, HAMPSTEAD, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR SALE— Seotions, with or without cottages. Potatoes, Blue Derwent and Bath Kidneys. Carrots. Mangolds, in any quantity. Bone Manure, from bone meal to inch bone Also, — An 8-horse-power Engine and Clayton and Shuttleworth Combine and Elevator. Bones Purchased in any quantity fe Cash. Orders by Post promptly attended to, F. T. Mayo, Seeds. 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 00., 136, 138, Cashel stbem. 8 386