[Received Nor. 20, 2.25 p.m.] The Crown Prince’s visit to Spain. ' Genoa (Italy), Nov. 19. His Imperial Highness Crown Prince of Germany arrived here to-day from Berlin. He proceeds to-nigbt to Valen cia m foute to Madrid, escorted by the German Mediterranean Naval Squadron. A Successful Rebellion. Alexandria, Not. 19. The report to hand last week that a detachment of Egyptian troops had bCep attacked and routed near the Sou dan port in the Red Sea is now fully confirmed. The troops numbered 500, and were proceeding to re-inforce the army in the Soudan when they were at tacked by the rebel hillmen. Mr Moncrieff, British Consul at Souakim, who was with the detachment, was killed. Only fourteen men escaped, and they made their way to Souakim, which was subsequently attacked by the rebels, who were, however, repulsed by the Egyptian garrison. The latest re ports state that another attack on Sou akim is imminent, and that the popula tion is flying from the place, fearing that it will fall into the hands of the rebels.

AUSTRALIAN

[aiDTEß’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. ] Shipping. Sydney, Yesterday. Arrived, this morning—The Union steamship Hauroto, from Wellington. The Conference Delegates. > The Hon. F. Whitaker, Premier of New Zealand, who arrived here by the Zealandia# proceeds to Mel houme .to meet Major Atkinson, and <■ returns with him to attend the Confer ence on the Pacific annexation ques tion. Sir 6. W. Des Voeux, the Gover nor ol Fiji, has also arrived here. [Received Nov. 2d, 2.25 p.m.] A Smart Bun. " : Melbourne, To-day. The steamship Wairarapa, from the i : Blu£, arrived at Hobart after a quick ' passage of a days 33 hours. The Annexation Conference. Most of the delegates of the Annexa tion Conference are assembling here r before proceeding to Sydney.

TELEGRAMS.

.... , [fjbb fbish association.] . i . Volunteering. .>/ jj.7-i.r-. Auckland, To-day. i •--At a meeting of the local committee of .- the New Zealand Bifle Association yester -0 .night subscription lists were issued. Insurance. At BO (extraordinary meeting of share holders of theSoath British Insurance Co» to-dsy it waa resolved —“ That in article of association STo. 91, the words of ‘ notei eeeding ten pounds per centum per an num be excised.” ’ The effect of this ; 1 will be in equalisation of dividend. The Wrecked Barque. • : : The hull of the barque of India was in v. *cred,and the cargo of timber was insured partially in the Oolonial OfiSce for L 265. .'Thp'baiance, which is unattainable, is in inkiiwd. in the Southern Insurance Oom ; - ptay of Australia. The Mosgiel Woollen Co. DtnnsniN, To-day. ’ ThsMosgiel Woollen Company’s profits ![ 'inlonnt to L 8,184. They pay alO per v cent 'dividend, and add L 5,384 to the re serve fond.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1883.



j I i iThick Heads, heavy stomachs, bilious con ditions—Wells’ May Apple Pills—anti-hilious cathartic. $d and is. Moses, Moss and Co*, General Ageats. , i Holloway’s Ointment and Pills combin hoth sanitive and sanative powers in a high degree ■ ; by the former term is understood their amity to preserve health, by the latter their capability to restore health. With these remet dies at hind no invalid need be at fault to guide himself or hetself safely'through the many trials to which everyone is subjected during our long and ofttimes inclement winters. Coughs, colds, ulcerated throats, diptheria, ; whooping cough, can be successfully treated by well rubbing thi* Ointment upon the chest, and by taking the Pills. During damp sufferers wilt esperienpe me possible relief from the inunction of ointment on all tender chested persdos will save endless misery by adopting this treatment.—[Advt ]



‘ Amusements. mOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. i ; LAST NIGHT. LAST NIGHT Of old Faroritea. ii.d i Farewell appearance of FRANK M. WILLMOTT’S Combination company. TO-NllttT, TUESDAY, NOV. 20ih., - In Pinero’s greatest Comedy, “Imprudence.” Fan, Mirth and Jolliment. Prices of admission—3s, 2s, la. .11889 S. MOSS, Agent. Public Notices: WTtilj the party kindly RETURN the lady’s silk UMBRELLA taken by mistake on Saturday night from Lancaster’s Butchery, Barnett street. ( 11 901



ijjo FARMERS AND BUTCHERS. The undersigned is prepared to Receive Forward for Sale on behalf of clients, Wool Skins Fat, etc. U 862 ALBERT ROBERTS.



mHE JOHNSTON HARVESTER Jfe* ■ AND u. Twine Binder, 1 HOW ON VIEW AT MV YARDS. The beet MACHINE in the colony. O'/EB ADOZEN IMPKOVBMENTB. ijiTIIBUGTH, LIGHTNESS, : 7p- , SIMPLICITY. Gall and Inspect it. ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. Shearing. -SatJ - ' 1 SSI 891 ,v/j ,;,-r TO£K..< *3l , COMMENCE at on MONDAY. good Shearers; jfS'jV.iV ' ■ -Vi ■::• "I-". 1 ® ■ l , .. 1 W: ' ' '



Entertainments. rjIOWN HI LL. WEDNESDAY, sth DECEMBER. Grand Concert, BY THE ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY, Assisted by talent from Christchurch, both Vocal and Instrumental. Full Programme will shortly be circulated. WEDNESDAY, sxh DECEMBER. TOWN HALL. 11 866



Bailway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section,) DUNEDIN 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, 28tfi, 29th, and 30th N ovember.



Fares—First class, 30s. Second class, 20s. Passengers holding excursion tickets may break the journey at any stopping station, continuing it subsequently. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Nov. 12th, 1883. 11 803



Auctions. Messrs matson, cox & 00. have for Sale privately— ggQ Acres WHEAT'* 250 Acres OATS p e “ ohertßey Every appearance of a magnificent crop. To be 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 Binds; 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 BANKSIDE. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY, Lntrran, has received instruc* tions from Mr Levi Gale, to hold a Clearing Sale



Of the whole of the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK On his Farm, at Bankaide, ON THURSDAY, THE 22nd NOVEMBER, Comprising— g Dranght HORSES Light HORSES g Head CATTLE 800 Merino EWES, with lambs at Three-Furrow PLOUGH 2 DRAYS and FRAMES 2Dearing ,Twine BINDERS, first-class order Bushels OATS j Cambridge ROLLER J 4-Leaf HARROW Quantity HARNESS and SUN DRIES Sale at 1 o’clock. The farm is within five minutes walk from the Bankside Railway Platform. 11 8M r 0. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia; E. G. STAVELEY, Auctioneer.



Public Notices. y^ONG. BEACH ROAD BOARD. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY, No. 5 Subdivision. In pursuance of the Road Boards Act, 1882, and the Regulation of Local Elec tions, 1876,1 hereby give notice that an Election to fill an Extraordinary Vacancy in the Longbeach Road Board for No. 5 subdivision, caused by the declaring of Mr Adam Jackson’s office vacant, will be held on TUESDAY, Nov. 27th inst. Nominations in the form prescribed by the Act will be received at the Coldstream Homestead before 12 o'clock noon on Monday, the 26th day of Nov. inst Nomination forms can be obtained at the Homestead or from the undersigned. E. J. FOOKS, 11 892 Returning Officer. BOROUGH COUNCIL. ANNUAL ELECT'ON FOR MAYOR. I hereby give notice that the following gentlemen have been duly Nominated as Candidates for the Office of Mayor of the Borough of Ashburton, viz.:— DONALD WILLIAMSON, ALFRED HARRISON. And I further give notice that a POLL for the Election of One of the abovenatned Candidates will be taken on WEDNES DAY, the 28th day of November instant, at the Borough Council Chamber, Bur nett street, Ashburton, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 19tbNor., 1883. 11 899



Funeral Notice. pUNERAL NOTICE. The Friends of Mr Joseph Wheeler are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late SON, Albert Henry, will leave his residence, Willowby, at 11 o clock a.m. on WEDNESDAY, Nov. 21st, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 11 895 Undertakers.



e To Let. j TjlOR SALE or TO LI i Jj TAGE containing i Moore street. Apply, Ge( Moore street. t Tenders. fJIO FARMERS A 1 In consequence of the of Lease. TENDERS are invited of the Building now c undersigned on the Ei East street. Tt would n granary for a farmer. Te the 21st inst. ALPHEU 11 897 Timber Merchan Racing. WINSLOW ANNUAL RAO E S NEW YEAR’S 1. Handicap Hurdle R nomination, 10s ; a distance, l£ miles. 2. Winslow Cup (Handi 6 guineas, with 20 sovi horse to save his s tion, LI; acceptance, 3. Trotting Race (Uandi nomination, ss; acce] miles. 4. Maiden Plate, of 5 s< age; entrance, 10s. 5. Consolation Race (E sots ; nomination, 6s One mile. RULES : - ” -4



Business Notices 3?. S. Shearer, Of THE May bank works, tinwald, begs to thank the public for theii past support, and takes this opportunity to intimate that he is ain position to Manufacture and Repair on the shortest notice all kinds of Machinery, such as— Flour Mills, Saw Mills, Wheels (cogged and water wheels), Combines, Engines, Hand and Foot Treshicg Machines ; also, all kinds of Spring Carts, Drays, Traps &c. Shearer & Lewis, GENERAL BLACKSMITHS, AND Veterinary Shoeing Fokob, Having secured the services of a first-class Shoeing Smith, defy competition. All orders entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention at reasonable charges. Agents for McCormick’s Reapers and Binders. Note the Address— Great South road, Tinwald. 590 d



P O R S L E Seed. Seed, SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan, SEED OATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPOI ISLAND POTATOES. CRUSHED ATS, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH CLARK,



APP T THOUGHTS! XH4T Hayes <& Co. READY*MONET DRAPERS, Arcade, Ashburton, Are Selling A job lot of prints, 3|d Hollands, 5d Flannel, Towels, 3£d French Dress Goods, 6£ Plain Twills, BJd Sateens, 9^d White Striped Muslin, 4£d Counts, 2s 9d Calico, 3d Sheetings, ll£d A prime lot of Straw Hats at all prices Kid Gloves, 1s A quantity of Frilling, to be sold cheap Men’s Serge Suits, Ids 6d Trousers and Vests, a nice line, from 10s 6d About 200 pairs Cashmere Boots, at 3s Gd Ladies’ Kid Boots, grand value, 4s 9d Men’s Strong Boots, 7s 3d ; and a QUANTITY OF OTHER GOODS which will STARTLE THE INHABITANTS of Ashburton. Observe the Address— BULLOCK’S ARCADE. n^



Public Companies. XTBW 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 Salerooms, 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, s 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. 0. W. TURNER, Agent, nlO Rakaia.



S. E. Poyntz. "VTOYELTY EMPORIUM AND JS horticultural depot. Stephen E. Poyntz, No. 3, Friedlanders’ Buildings, Burnett Street, Ashburton. To the ladies of Ashburton—Latest artistic novelties for decorative purposes on view. Splendid collection of pot plants, true to name, in full bloom, from Is 3d per pot. More solid articles, viz— Hematite painted corrugated iron, 40 per cent cheaper than 0. 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 bo 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. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has the following^ TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE -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 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 333 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 49,68, 59, 64, Kermode street 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 Grahge 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-aore Peter street 538 (Part of) Peter street Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON.



Matson, Cox, and Co. TO OWNERS OF STALLIONS. WE hr.ve a supply of Colonial grown Linseed on Sale—Cheap. Tartarian seed oats. Large Stock FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at less than cost RYEGRASS, ('’ape Seed, Turnip Seed, Sic , 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 Eakaia 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. 0 R SALE, PRIVATELY— -48 Acres, 3 roods 23 perches, near Tinwald, freehold 157 Acres 1 rood 21 perches, at Waterton, freehold 460 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'J 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 650 270 400 100 265 497 398 do do do do do do do do do do Hinds do tussock, Dunsandel do improved, part English grass, Ealing 308 Acres, splendid farm, Rangi-



taU Island 1030 Acres, good investment, Ohert 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, Elies mere district 225 Acres, E.S. 33630, 33631, 33632, Ellesmere district 43JAcres 1 rood 7 perches, R.S. 32115, Ashburton County 58 A cres 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, Rakaia 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 Acres, R.S. 31469, Mount Somers 300 Acres, R.S, 27985, near Sherwood, Chersey 184 Acres first-class land, Wabanui Also a large number of town sections in Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven, etc. 8 423 MATSON, COX & CO. Matson Cox (fc Co. \ UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. Wo have now on hand for sale— Woolpacks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B trbed Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnips Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Glover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &c. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c.



Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OR CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL Cash Advances MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. Weekly Sales



MONEY TO LEND.—Three special sums of £450, L2OO and £SO to lend on mortgage. T. BULLOCK. JgARB WIRE. BARB WIRE. Encourage Local Industry. The Undersigned has Christchurch made BARB WIRE For Sale much cheaper than the imported article. T. BULLOCK. TO DAIRYMEN, DEALERS AND OTHERS. TO LET—SO acres well grassed land fronting the Wakanui creek and F re course road. If required, the owner will divide it and let in two lots 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 Fas'. street, rent only 10a 6d per week. Shop and Dwelling House in Moore street, 6s 6d per week. Shop and Dwelling House in the Iri angle, 10s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. MR LAURENCE OXLEY has been Appointed Agent for the Ashbur ton Guabdian at South Bakaia.



OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON Saturdays AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES or STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. Next Sale AT TINWALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, ’& CO. WEST STREET, Ashbcbxon 70



Easiness Notices. JgXPIRATION OF LEASE. Cheap Sale OF Ironmongery Etc. As the LEASE of our PREMISES Expires in OCTO 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. RANGES AND GRATES, New shipment, very Cheap. New and Handsome LAMPS. BUILDERS’ IRONMONGERY CARPENTER S’ TOOLS, 200 Kegs Wire NAILS, all sizes. 80 Tons Fencing W i R 1. Galvanized Steel Barb WIRE BO KEGS STAPLES.



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 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 cf Liquorice, and several other Bal samic and expectorant ingredients. Thie preparation is free from Morphia and Antimony, and can bo 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. ?rioe—ls 6d and 4s per box. Prepared only by E, C. DAN N, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch. Sole Agent foe 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.



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, SnOULD GIVE US A TRIAL. Purchasers in this Department will par ticipate in the reductions, we have now decided on making. Crockery AND Glassware.



E W WORK. Copies of Mr Bowkon’s Book “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,” can be obtained a* this office. Price, 2s.



Practically Without Reserve- The Public will please observe that this ia 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/veeks. Orr & Co. -m



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 3% 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 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 fid; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £2. All other goods in proportion, for cash only. x CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street. rpHE GUARDIAN is on very Tea *- L table in Ashburton.



Business Notices. QIVTNG UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON More Surprises. UNRESERVED CLEARING OUT SALE OP DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING-, BOOTS ETU. , AT S. W. ALCORN’S, EAST STREET. In consequence of the long continued depression of business, searoi'y . f money, losses by bad debts, etc., S. TV. Alcorn has decided on clearing out - f 'shburton as 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 Sprig 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 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



1888-4] & [IBB3-4 G S GRAND DISPLAY |J I NEW DBAEERT GOODS ¥ JUST OPENED UP. jJJ P AN D E E~W ORR M E Qj IS NOW SHOWING A R 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 Ladies’ Dolmans and Jackets in great variety Stays in all the new shapes and make Hosiery and Glaves in endless variety Sunshades, Umbrellas, etc. Ginghams and Zephyr Checks, various colors GENTLEMEN’S SUITS to ORDER andf A Large Stock of English, Eaiapoi and Perfect Fit Guaranteed ! Roslyn Tweeds to select from. Clothing Department. Men's Suits in Great Variety i Carpets, Brussels Tapestry, and Eiddn 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.



Relief from cough in five MINUTES. BonninqtonVPjkj rOEAXi OxYMEL 07 CARRAGEEN OH IbZSH 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 every where.— Gsop h Bonnington, Christchurch. N OTIOE 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 r|lo FARMERS AND OTHERS. The undersigned has for Sale—: SOUND DERWENT POTATOES, a splendid sample. ALBERT ROBERTS, West street, Ashburton. 13th Nov,, 1883. 11 880 CHRISTMAS CARDS to be Sent by SanFbanoisco Mail 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, consist ing of Prize & Presentation Books. THOS, r” FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton. 1041 JUST OP F. NED U Without a doubt the> Most Beautiful Selection op CHRISTMAS CARDS Ever Exhibited in the Colony;—A very valuable Present to any Friend.



An inspection is solicited. CHEAP STATIONERY. Good Business Envelopes, 6s 6d per Notepaper, superior quality, 6a par ream Foolscap, unequalled value, Is per quire Also for 1884 DIARIES 1884 Offered at Published Price. B. Bevan, Stationer, Bookseller, &0., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel, . 1217 DRAPERY. Clearing Bale. GIVING UP BUSINESS, PREMISES TO LET. THE undersigned respectfully an nounces that he will commence a CLEARING SALE on SATURDAY, 3rd November, wit ha view tp quit the whole stock as possible. WILLIAM Q A; V I K DRAPER, [ at afreet, Ashburton,,.,; 10 822