Th« Broken Cable. The telegraph authorities here received following from Port Darwin On 25th the ship was paying out cable and '.expects to be through to Banjo wangle this evening. Longhnrst’s Case. A number ot gent'ernen who are in teresting themselves in Longhurst’a case held a meeting to-day, and later on one of them waited on the Minister of Justice " asking him what had been done with re - ference to the prisoner. Mr Connolly re i-plied that he wou’d be able to give a de ' enite reply within a month. i * The'Walking Match. ■ v ’ Christchurch, To-day. - ■ At 1.30 the walking match stood as fol lows !—Scott, 76 miles ; and Edwards, 75 •‘miles 11 laps. ~ At So'olock Scott had walked 81 miles 16 laps, and Edwards 81 miles 5 laps.

.r ' 1C >; i. ■ <: a—————— **, My mother drove the paralysis and neural : gid all out of her system with Hop Bitters.’- ~Ed. Osrwtgo Sun. See.—[Advt.] ’'Don’t Die in the House.—“ Rough on rßats “ clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, gophers, yj£d. Moses, Moss and Co., Sydney, General Agents. t Holloway’s Ointment and Pills combine both sahitive and sanative powers in a high degree —by the former term is understood their ability to preserve health, by the latter their capability to'restore health. With these reme dies at hand no invalid need be at fault to guide 1 himself or heiself safely through the many trials to which everyone is subjected during our long and ofttimes inclement winters. Coughs, colds, : Unrated, throats, diptheria, whooping cough, pan be successfully treated by well rubbing this dmtment upon the chest, and by taking the Pills. During damp foggy weatherasthmatical sufferers will experience the utmost possible relief from r the inunction of the ointment on all tender 'diested persons will save endless misery by adopting this treatment.—[Advt]

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, -FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1883.



TOWN EDITION. Issued at 4.30 p.m. For’ continuation of reading matter see i/f.v • fotirihpage. Funeral Notices. NE'R A L NOTICE. The Friends of Mr Ewen are respect fully-informed that the FUNERAL of his lateson A Ifred James, will leave his residence, Peter street, at 11 a.tn. TO MORROW (Saturday). T. A. GATES, 10792 Undertaker. . ■ Public Notices. OTG,SHEARERS—Eight goodShearera I■. wanted. to commence shearing Tues |d#y*.,3oth jOct. Apply to E. El. Dobson, Manager, Lowcliffe Estate. 10 783 O E. To contractors, etc., Oat Sheaf OBAFF jn any. quantities, at Maronan, Hinds. Prico-r-£3loa per ton. yO 637 J. H. RAINE. £1 -R ,E W A R D. LOST, from Winslow, last Saturday week, a dark bay HORSE, collar marked bnmear shonlder; no brand. A| ply Mb SjohsTi 'Winslow. 10 791 ii’ji SB BURTON PERMANENT -OL' ’ BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. -Theaboye 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, abd 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over. i; J. Ward, in; Manager. i 1 Office Arcade Chambers, Burnett Street. nl6



THE places of Business of the under ' ‘ sigreJ will be CLOSFD at 1 p.m. on WEDNESDAYS after this date up to 20th December next. N.Z. Grain Agency NZ. L. and M. Coy. Coy. Albert Roberts Matson,Cox & Co. E. G. Crisp Thee. Bullock Chas. Reid Wilding & Caygill W. Patching Sealy Bros. W. H. Gundry D. Williamson Geo. Jameson Andrewes Bros. Friedlander Bros, 8. D. Nathan fiallenstein Bros. On and Co. (per W. Sparrow) S. W. Alcorn' William Davis Andrew Orr ! - H. 0. Segers Dimant and Coe , William Gavin Samuel Hardley, V illiam Hayes Robert Murray ~ F. Notes 0. F, Foots & Son Robinson & Towns- J. Wa-d hend. Alfred-Batrieon Elz Bros. Jas. Taster * J. W. Baker D. McFarlane H. M. Jones S; J; Weeks Wm. Anderson O. Rrebble R. Lancaster E. Poyntz O. Carstens & Co. 1L GL Clark T. F. Farley J. Meerft, o - Dated thu lSth day of October, 1883. ‘N, B.<—The list is not yet complete. : -7; ' 10 733 Tenders. TTPJP.BR ASHBURTON ROAD ‘ ■ ’ BOARDS " - v;r No. 10 Contract. about 40 chains, Tinwald and “‘, i ‘ Maronan road, full width. indorsed TENDERS will be received up.to 10 ajn. ;dn MONDAT, Oct. 29, at the Road Board < ffioe, Tinwald, where plans and specifications may be seen. aaawoM jgpH' ON. 10 768. v vj j District Road Surveyor.



Meetings. mail! ASHBURTON ATHLETIC i SPORIS GROUND COMPANY (Limited.) A GENERAL MEETING of the Shareholders of the Athletic Sports Ground Company, Limited, will be held at the Royal Hotel, iMocre street, Ash burton, THIS EVENING (Friday), at 7.30 p m. Business : To elect Directors who retire by rota tion; receive Annual Report and Balance-Sheet and other business ALFRED CURTIS, I Secretary. Ashburton, October 12th, 1883. 10 718 SHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. A J ÜBLIC MEETING will be held at the new Library Hall, Baring square west, on MONDAY, Nov. 4th, at 8 p.m. Business: I I lection of Committee for ensuing year, and consideration of any other business affecting the Library. N.B.—Only subscribers will be entitled to vote. W. H. ZOUCH, 10 786 Hon. Secretary. Amusements. gHDW NIGHT. SHOW «ITHT. 'J he Loyal Tinwald Lodge of Oddfellows’ will hold their Annual com memoration on WEDNESDAY EVENING by the celebration of a Tea and Ball. 10 793



Town hall, Ashburton. MONDAY, OCT, 29. Re-Appearance ! Re-Appearance !! PRANK M. WILMOTT’S COMEDY COMBINATION COMPANY Will re-appear as above in “ The Guv’nor.” Further particulars in next issue. 10 786 Auctions. MONDAY, 29th OCT.



MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed by Mr P. Grant to Sell by Public Auction at the ASHBURTON SALEYARDS, oy MONDAY NEXT, Hia Farm St jtk and Implements, Comprising, Superior Draught HORSES Sets Leading and Shaft HARNESS Two-furrow PLOUGHS, by Duncan (new) Cambridge ROLLERS DRAYS and FRAMES Set Six-leaf HARROWS Broadcast SOWER, with Turnip Cannisters, 22 feet. Sale to commence at 12 o’clock. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer ; GEO. JAMESON, 10776 Agent, Ashburton. 11 11 8 2 2 1 1 FOR ABSOLUTE SALE.



TUESDAY, 30th OCTOBER, 12 o’clock. ALFBED HARRISON, instructed by Mr H. Britton, who has dis posed of his business, will Sell by Public Auction, at his residence, Cameron street, opposite the Ashburton Brewery, the whole of his Furniture & Effects Comprising— -1 Piano, by Anchor Frdres, in walnut, a really first class instrument; 2 Chffiuoneers, 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 v 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.



To Let and Tor Sale. B R B W FOR SALE, by the undersigned, t considerably reduced pricep geo./ameson, 10 779 f Ashburton. S B H 0 , T wine/Binders FOB 1884. satnple of the new Machine for next Barest can no* be seen at my stores. GEO. JAMESON, 10 778 Ashburton. F O R E. Seed. Seed, SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan. SEBD’OATS—Canadian, Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPOI ISLAND POTATOES. CRUSHED OATS, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH, CLARK, 65 - - Ashburton and Tinwald.



jjjpUFH BAKAIA ROAD BOARD. Hmjxsßs will be received up to aav fnnrrnort a -xr n. _ r KOON on THURSDAY, the Ist Novem ber, for the following Works : ' Metalling 39 chains (30 yards to chain) - ;I,:> '' of Main-River Road Forming Four (4) miles ot Welshe’s TRbad X s Tenders to' be endorsed and addressed o£iheßoard. . ‘Dpeoificationß can be seen at the Road WWOBcs, South Kakaia Tha.Roard do not bind themselves to MWptthe lowest ot any tender. JO 788 A. MAKERS, plerk totbe JJoard.



Anniversary. NNIVERSABY SERVICES in con nection with the Ashburton Wes leyan Sunday School will be conducted NEXT SU 'DAY, 28th Oct, by the Rev. W. Beck, of Timaru. Morning at 11 ; evening at 6.30. Children’s service, afternoon at 3. Collections on each oc casion in aid of the Sunday School. in celebration of the Anniversary will take place on TUESDAY, 30th Oct. Tea on the tables at 6 p. in. Addresses by Ministers and other friends ; Mr J. E. Buchanan, Chairman. Tickets, Is 6d. A Soiree 10 774



A- and P. Association Shows. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIAT.ON. The Annual Show OF STOCK, IMPLEMENTS PRODUCE, and MANUFACTURES, WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14. For particulars see Posters. 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. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 533 Secretary.



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, Dorses, Pigs, Dogs, Poultry, Dbiry and Agricultural Produce, Implements, Wool, etc., etc. Prizes amounting ,to about LSOO will be given in Pieces of Plate and Cash. For particulars see posters. Programmes may be obtained on appli cation to the undersigned. AND 31st October, 9 616 F. W. STUBBS, Secretary.



Business Notice. PATTERN DEPOT. MRS HODuE, Dressmaker, TANGRED ST. (opposite the Arcade), Begs to intimate to the Ladies of Ashbur 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



OTIC J. A. Persson, E. CABINET-MAKER UPHOLSTERER and UNDERTAKER Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that he has REMOVED from his old premises to more commodious ones, situated in Wakanui Road, NEXT TO THE POST OFFICE, . And can sell as cheap as any house in Christchurch. All the latest and newest designs of Fur niture, Bedding, etc., etc., received direct from Home every month. Furniture of all descriptions at lowest pri.es. Shop fitter etc. Agent for Walter Gee’s Vene tian Blinds; J. B. Mansfield, Monu mental Mason. An inspection invited. 1423



Public Companies. NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,000,000. Reserve. £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations 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. UNDERTAKES 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 (he Cen tral Markets. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies VVOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS xN CANTERBURY FOR— Ruston Proctor and Co. : s celebrated Com bined Threshing Machines and Engines, acknowledged to be the Beat 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. W. H. Gundry.



W. H. (Sundry, I' ICENSED LAND BROKER J Under the I,AND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts super vised, Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor for the Borough of Ashburton Ashburton Woollen Factory Company Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Ashburton Saleyards Company Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Co. Ashburton Town Hall Company Etc,, Etc., Etc. Money to Lend ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECU RITY, repayable by monthly instalments or otherwise. Agent for STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. East street, Ashburton. 384



T. Bullock. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has the following TOWN SFCriONS FOR SALE— -704 Cameron and \V ilia street 711 Wakanui road and Wills street 746 Peter street 822 Cox street 818 Aitken street 842 Aitken and Cass streets 310 Corner of Havelock street and Town Belt 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 3i*3 Moore street 335 Moore street 27 Dobson street 771 Three frontages on Cox street Wakanui road and East Town Pelt 905 Corner of Giay and East streets 427 Tancred street 1059 Corner of Peter and Walker



AN EVIL AND ITS REMEDY.— Tj fx the Editor, —It is ahealthy sign ofthe times irhen our local papers are beginning to deal a a fearless manner with bankrupts and the lankruptcy laws. The time has come when omething must be done either by the legisla te or by business men themselves to put an :nd to a state of affairs which is a disgrace to mr boasted civilisation. We (the under igned) have been doing business in Ashbur on about years, and the money we have ost during that period by bankrupts, levan ers, and blacklegs generally amounts to a jreat deal more than the margin usually dlowed for bad debts. If the law cannot pro ect us then we must protect ourselves, and here is only one way to do so, viz., to abolish he credit system altogether.'' This system has been the curse of other countries besides New Zealand, and past experience has proved it to be rotten to the core. Owing to recent Jieavy losses we have resolved to sell for ccfsk attly in 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 our 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 prepared to offer a special line of tweeds at the following unusually low prices :—Gentleman’s suit made to order, £2 18s 6d; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £2. All other goods in proportion, for cash only. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street. JIOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. 'I he New Bankruptcy Bill, 1883. The Chattel Securities Act Amendment Etc Etc., Etc.



streets 1060 Peter street 49,58, 59, 64, Kormode 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 Walk.-r 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 J-acre Peter street 538 (Part of) Peter street Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. AGONETTE, nearly new FO R SALE. T. BULLOCK. rno DAIRYMEN, DEALERS AND 1 OiHERS.



TO LET—SO acres well grassed land fronting the Wakanui creek and Race course road. If required, the owner will divide it and let in two lots of 25 acres each.J T. BULLOCK S. E. Poyntz. IVTOYELTY EMPORIUM AND HORTICULTURAL DEPOT. Stephen E. Poyntz, No. 3, PRIEDLANDEH-t’ BUILDINGS, Burnett Street, shburtqn. During the summer a supply pf Pot Plants in Bloom will be on view at prices that must command a ready sale. All of the very best strains from the most 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, S. E. POYNTZ, 835 Ashburton. amburg - 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 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



Business Notices. D t jgXPIRATION OF LEASE, ) > Cheap Sale OF I 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.



Matson, Cox, and Co. 1 “ ' 'NS. W grown Linseed on Sale —Cheap. rmi.TAHI VN SEED OATS. Large J Slock FENCING WIRE. Nos. B'and 9, at less than cost RYEGRASS, Tape Seed, Turnip Seed, R-c , thoroughly reliable ENGLISH & OTHER 'CLOVERS, very cheap MATSON, COX AND CO.



Kakaia. WE have much pleasure in intimating to our clients and others in the Fakaia District that we have made ar rangements to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we have evsry 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.



p 0 R SALE, PRIVATELY— • 48 Acres, 3 roods 2 i 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 l 870 Acres improved, Longbeach I 200 Acres, improved, Longbeach 449 Acres, sp endid farm, Wakanui 2200 Acres, improved, Mataura 2424 A cres, 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 398 do improved, part English grass, Ealing 808 Acres, splendid farm, Rangi tata Lland 1030 Acres, good investment, Chert sey 30,000 Leasehold, 4000 freehold, 4,000 sheep, Chatham Islands 1090 Acres, improved, Ealing 1500 Acres, do Dunsandel 30 Acres 2 roods 26 perches, adjoin ing Chertsey township 90 Acres, R.S. 34301, 34302, Elles mere district 225 Acres, RS. 33630, 33631, 33632, Ellesmere district 43 .(Acres 1 rood 7 perches, RS. 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, Rkaia 937 Acres, RS. 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 Acr?s, 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. Auctioneers & valuators, LAND. STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MI RCHANTS.



Wo have now on h.and for sale— Woolpacks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B 'fbed 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, &e. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OK CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL Cash Advances MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS.



GANGES AND GRATES, New shipment, very Cheap. New and Handsome LAMPS. BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY CARPENTER S’ TOOLS. 200 Kegs Wire NAILS, all sizes. 30 Tons Fencing wire. 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.



Weekly Sales Or HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND A.LL RINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON Saturdays AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTJNIGHTLY SALES or STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. Next Sale AT. ASHBURTON YARDS ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Michines. MATSON, COX, l& CO. WEST STREET, • . Ashburton, 170



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 Lr their Money during the next six.weeks. Orr & Co. -278



Business Notices- UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON. More Surprises. UNRESERVED CLEARING OUT SALE OP DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS ETC., AT S. W. ALCORN’S, EAST STREET. In consequence of the lung continued dcpre sion of business, scar i.y money, losses by bad debts, etc., S. 'V. Alcorn has decid d on clearing oat of Ashbiirt»u «.* 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 operel 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 c>£ supplying their requirements for the approaching season at a little over HALF THE ORDINARY PRICES. 0 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 band, regular customers, whc h,-ve accounts open, can have their orders booked as usual at the reduced prices. For Lists of Reductions see handbills issued at intervals. . GIVING DP BUSINESS. CLEARING OUT SALE ( AT S. W. Alcorn’s, EAST STREET. 9 561



1888-4] [IBBB-4 & G S GRAND DISPLAY |J I NEW DRAPERY GOODS M JUST OPENED UP. jJJ P ANDEFW OER E g 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, various colors A I arge Stock of English, Kaiapoi and Roslyn Tweeds to select from. Clothing Department. Men’s Suits in Great Variety i 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.



DANN’d 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 with safety to infants.



Price—la 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. DAMN’S Herbal Pills. In all comp'aints arising from tbe 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 fid and 4s per box. Prepared only by E. 0. DAMN, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch. Sole Agent fob Ashbubton, Mr Charles Neate, CHEMIST. 8 201 UNITED FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.



Relief from cough in five MINUTES. Bonnikgton’s Pec toral OXYMEL OF CaBBAOKBK OB IbISH Moss (Registered).—The most certain and speedy remedy for disorders of the Chest and Lungs. May be obtained at moat of the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere.— 'ino» M Bosningtost, Christchurch. OF REMOVAL. J. HARVEY, BOOT and SHOE MAKER, has REMOVED from Tancred street to the shop in East street, lately occupied by Nealas and Co. Repairs neatly executed. 8 415 fjl I NWAL D STORE. NOTICE. . The TIN WALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management of: Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will be attended to as formerly. • . ■ ■ 23d > CHRISTMAS CARD S to be Sent by Saw Francisco Mul ,' Must be posted in Ashburton on or before NOVEMBER 3ed, 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 dirqpt, consist ing of Pbizb & Presentation Books. THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton. 1041



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, Rene and Debt Col lector, etc., to Messrs J. Wars 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. ri O STATION & STOCK OWNERS, X MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON & DISTRIC T. In reference to the foregoing announce ment from Mr William Smith, we have the honor to state that in addition to the business we take over from Mr Smith, we are prepared to undertake Accountancy in all its branches, as well as any other business of a confidential nature, and we hope that by careful attention, reasonable charges, and prompt settlements, to merit a share of the public confidence and sup port. Receiving offices for MeiS's Cuff and Graham’s “Australasian” FORWARD ING AGENCY, by which means a parcel of 21ba in weight can be forwarded front Ashburton and delivered iq any part of England and Wales for the sum of 7s 3d, or in Scotland py Ireland for 8s 3d. Tariff of Charges cap oe seen at either the office in Fast str et or the Arcade Cham bers.



J. WARD & SON Agents to the LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY- Arcade Chambers, 0{ ; j Ashburton SOth -Tune, 1883 48^1 rp\HIS GUARDIAN is on every A table in Ashburton.



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