i specially, and also the question of Federation, will, it is still hoped, induce the Mother Country, upon whom the duty rests of conserving the national character of this portion of the Empire, i to take effectual measures to avert such a calamity as is threatened. Whether Ahe object would be best attained by ■ annexation, or by the establishment of ■ a protectorate over the islands was not and the aim of the colonies

must be to prevent such occupation ; as would become a standing menace to their peaceful shores, also to avert the infiltration of criminals. The speech ! stated that the railways of this colony t had grown into a gigantic system, the ’ annual receipts being La,000,000 ster ling and the actual expenditure Xi,000,000 for management. There had been 176 miles opened during the ' past twelve months, making a total of ■ 1,500 opened for traffic, besides 193 miles being constructed rapidly. It is estimated that the revenue of the cur rent year ending 30th June next will exceed that of the past year by fully Lioo,ooo, judging by the favorable prospects of the pastoral and agricul tural season.

Shipping. [Received Nov. 6, 11 55 p.m.j ' ‘ Fydney, To-d.y. ‘ Arrived, last evening, the Waihora, from Auckland. The Opening of Parliament. The Queensland Pailiament will be Opened bn Wednesday next j. ■ ■

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PR < tfw ASSOCIATION.] A Lucky Lawyer. Auckland, To-day. .. An Auckland lawyer drew Martini .-Henri in a sweep valued at LBOO, but .thinking that this horse’s chance of win niug the Derby was small, he offered the ticket on Saturday to a bookmaker for : L2O, but it was refused. No doubt the legal gentleman thinks now that it was just:as well that his offer was not accepted. Accident. Mr O'Sullivan, inspector, was thrown from hia buggy on Saturday, and severely shaken and cut.

The Late Gale. Hew Plymouth, To-day. ,* ■ -Although the force of the gale was considerably broken by Mount Egmont, itwas felt here with considerable force last night. The Stella did not dare to face . it in the Straits, so took shel'er off the ‘ breakwater. No-damage is reported. Orange Procession. Christchurch. To-day. The Orangemen are to-day celebrating the birth of Luther and the.frustrating of 1 the Gunpowder Plot. Members of all the Canterbury Lodges to the number of 200 met this morning, and headed by a band ' they marched in procession through the ; principal streets in the city. They have now proceeded to a paddock in the suburbs, ’ Where a aeries of resolutions suitable to the occasion are to be proposed. So far no disturbance has occurred. Billiards. Dunedin, To-day. In the Magistrate’s Court, Mr Carew, R.M., held that money knowing lent for billiards was recoverable. He said that playing billiads was not an unlawful game, being sanctioned by the Licensing Acts.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1883.



Gorged Livers, Bilious conditions, consti pation, piles, dyspepsia, headache, cured by ** Wells’ May Apple Pills,” 5d and is boxes 'at druggists. Moses, Moss and Co,, Sydney i General Agents for Australasia. 2 Holidays- O L ID A Y S. AGRICULTURAL SHOW AND RACES. WEDNESDAY, 14th November ; and THURSDAY and FRIDAY, 15th and 16th November, from 12 noon will bo HOLIDAYS, D. WILLIAMSON, 11 842 Mayor. Entertainments- WESLEYAN CHURCH. A TEA AND PUBLIC MEETING Will be held on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7th, In the Schoolroom, Wakanui. Tea on Tables at 5.30 p.m. Admission —Double tickets, 3s ; single tickets, 2s. 10 798 ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, Wills street. Service of Song (John Tregenoweth, his mark) will be ■ given by the Primitive Methodist Choir, assisted by several other friends, Nov. 6, 1883. Andrew Orr, Esq., chairman ; J. B. Buchanan, Esq., reader; chair taken - 7v30 p.m. sharp. Price of admission Is. Proceeds in aid of Circuit Funds. 10 809 gHOW NIGHT. SHOW NI^HT. The Loyal Titwald Lodge of Oddfellows’ will hold their Annual com memoration on WEDNESDAY EVENING by the celebration of a Tea and Ball. 10 793



Tenders. BURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. DOG 0 3LLARS FOR 1884 The Ashburton County Council invite TENDERS for the Supply of Dog COLLARS, for the year 1884. Specifications can be seen at the follow ing place : Herald Office —Timaru ‘ Town Clerk’s Office—Christchurch County Council Office—Ashburton .. Tenders will be received at the Council . Officesup toll a.ra. on WEDNESDAY, : 28th instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. - By order, * P, MAIN WARING, Clerk. • ' 'Ashburton, Nov. 6, 1883. 11 843 gtOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD. ; TENDERS will be received up to 'noon’on THURSDAY, November 15lh, for the following works: Reforming 154 chains of the Main ■ River road .. ... . Skim Ploughing 145 chains of McPhail’s f ■ ■ i - road Skim Ploughing 122 chains of Oxford MM«4es4 y, J ,' f Tenders tobe endorsed and addressed the Board. ■igiTjiW'W **hd specifications can be seen at the Ijtaad Board office, South Rakaia. T' " \fM* ,* .A. MAKEIG, u s a Clerk.



gARB W I R FOR SALE, by the undersigned, considerably reduced prices. GEO. JAMESON, 10 770 Ashburton. E.



Twine Binders FOR 1884. A sample of the new Machine for next Harvest can non be seen at my stores. GEO. JAMESON, 10 778 Ashburton.



rjl I N W A L D STORE. I beg to announce that I have retired foom the above Business., and hereby re spectfully request a prompt SETTLE MENT, of all outstanding ACCOUNTS. It 's aho requested that a’l Accounts against me be furnished without delay. Tinwald, Ist November, 1883. 10 823 AKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. The Board pays Twopence per dozen for EGGS and HEADS of small birds collected in the district, delivered at the following places : Road Borrd Office—Ashburton Schoolhouse—Wakanui CHiS. BAIN, Proprietor. eaview 9 9 Seafield Newlands Elgin 10 810 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY.



The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, G per cunt, per annum for three months, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over. J. WARD, Manager, Office Arcade Chambers, Liurnett street. n!6 SHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Monthly subscriptions and other pay ments due will be received at the Society’s offices, Burnett street, from 9 a. m to 4 p.m., and from 6 t 07.30 p m., on TUES DAY, November 6th, Deposits received at the highest cur rent rates of interest TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of LIOO upon first-class security. No. of Years.



Tenders. W AKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for Skim Ploughing and Rolling about 7 miles of roads near Seafield. 10 839 FOOKS & SON. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Hurunui-Bluff Section.) LEASE OF REFRESHMENT ROOMS. Head Office, Wellington, 15th October, 1883. SEPARATE TENDERS will be re ceived at this office up to noon of SATURDAY, 17th November, for the LEASE of the REFRESHMENT ROOMS at Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru, Stndhome Junction, Oamaru, and Palmerston Railway stations, for a period of three yeara from the Ist Janu ary, 1884.



Tenders are to be addressed to the General Manager New Zealand Railways, Wellington, and m irked outside “ Tender for Leasing Refreshment-rooms at station,” and must be accompanied by a cheque in favor of the Receiver General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order, specially marked by a banker as good for 21 days, for the amount of de posit named in the specification and con ditions of lease, copies < f which may be seen at the abovenamed stations, and also at the Railway Station and Traffic Superintendent’s office, Dunedin and this office. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. J. P. MAXWELL, 10 756 General Manager. A ROAD BOA RD. TENDERS are invited for— Me ailing about 2£ miles Gawler Downs road Metalling about 90 chains Morrow’s road



Specifications may be seen at the Guardian Office, Ashbmton; and Mr James Billow’s, Mayfield. Tenders addressed to the Chairman, Winslow, must bo sent in by 12th NO VEMBER. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. 31st October. JBB3. 10 820 f r I''|ENDERS are invited’for the EREC i TION of a DWELLING-HOUSE at Giya Farm (near Charing Cross), for Mr J. Williams. Plans and specifications may be seen by applying to the under signed, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 6 p. m. on MONDAY, 12th inst. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. 11 841 R. BIRD.



Public Notices. N OTI 0 E TO SHEARERS. Shearing commences at; Maronan on the 20th inst,, to be followed by the Rangitata Station. 10 830 J. If. RAINE. ITIOR SALE—S’OTION 99, Tancred a" and Allan’s Land, consisting of 2 Acres Land, and Six-Roomed HOUSE. Apply Rtbl’s Oyster Saloon, Wills street. 10 834 jyp F. G, THOMAS, Surgeon-Dentist, will visit Ashburton on TUESDAY, 6th Nov., and may be consulted at Quill's Hotel. 10 817 i



R A K A I A. I beg to inform my Rskaia clients that Mr L. Oxley is authorised to receive IN STRUCTIONS on my behalf. 10 813 CHAS. VV. PURNELL. SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. I hereby give notice that I intend at the Council’s meeting in November next, to apply for a Slaughtering License for large and small Cattle on E.S. 17606, near Tinwald. GEORGE GRICE. Tinwald, Oct. 13, 1883. 10 715



Lost. L 0 - 8 A SOCKET belonging to a buggy lamp. Finder will be rewarded on leaving same with 10 826 T. BULLOCK. Railway Notices. EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.)



CHRISTCHURCH RACES, November 6th, 7th, and Bth, AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW, November Bth and Oth. Saturday Return Tickets to Christ church will be issued at Pukouri, Waikari, or any intermediate station (whore through booking is in force) from iheochto the 9th Nov. inc'usive, and will bo avai’ablo for return up to and including iho 15th. On the 6th, 7th, Bth and 9th Nov. the evening train from Christchurch in Ash burton will leave at 450 p. m., and run 35 minutes later than usual.



On the 6th', Bth and 9th the morning train from Methven to Rakaia will run same as on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The evening train from Rakaia to Meth en will start at 7 p.m. on the Gth, 7th, Bth and 9th. On the 10th a special train will leave Ashburton for Oamaru at 1115 c.ra., stopping where required. On the 9th, instead of the ordinary 7 30 a.m. train from Timaru to Athbur ton and the 10 55 a. m. from Ashburton to Christchurch, a train will run as under:—



a, in. Timara ...dep 6.45 Washdyke ~ 6.57 Temuka ~ 722 Winchester ~ 7.37 Orari „ 7.51 Rangitata ~ 8 9 Ealing ~ 826 Hinds ~ 852 Winslow ~ 9.11 Tin .1 aid „ 9.22 Ashburton arr 9.30 Ashburton dep 9.40 Stopping to pick sengera at Platform S A special train v. il at 815 p.m. on th arriving there at abi ping where required to alight. This train and also live stock Show. a. m. Chert-sey dep 10.13 Rakaia ~ 10 29 Dunsandel „ 11.1 Selwyn ~ 11.12 Surnham „ 11.28 Rolleston ~ 11.40 Templeton ~ 11 56 p.m. Hornby ~12 7 Addington ~ 12 24 Christ chiirch arr 12.30 ip or set down pas tations if required, leave Christchurch 9th for Oamavu, ut 5 30 a.tn. —stop to allow passengers will take passengers returning from the



Goods traffic will be entirely suspended en the 9th. FAKES * PRINCE OF WALES BIRTHDAY. Saturday Return Tickets will be issued at all stations on the Bth and 9th Nov., and will be available for return up to and including the 15th. FREDK. BACK, Trad c Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Oct 31st. 1883 10 829 Auctions. ' Land district of Canter bury. Notice is hereby given that SALES by AUCTION of the nnd«rmentioned Town Linds will be held as follows : At the Courthouse, South Rakaia, on MONDAY, TH . 26th NOVEMBER NEXT, At 12 noon, 46 Sections, Town of South Rakaia. At the Courthouse, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, THE 27th NOVEMBER NEXT, At 12 noon, 29 Sections, Town of Dromore 33 Sections, Town of Ashburton 47 Sections, Town of Hinds Plans may be seen at the Railway Stations, South Rakaia, Dromore, Ash burton and Hinds; and particulars ob tained at the Land Offices, Christchurch, and Timaru. JOHN H. BAKER, Commissioner Crown Lands. Land Office, Christchurch, 31st October. 1883. 10 831 A- and P. Association Shows.



ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. The Animal Show OF STOCK, IMPLEMENTS PRODUCE, and MANUFACT . RES, 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. Entries must be made on or before WEDNESDAY, 7ih November. Entry forma and premium catalogues may be had on application. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 533 Secretary. Business Notice.



J. A. Persson, 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 \Vakanui Road, NEXT TO THE POST OFFICE, And can sell as cheap as any house in Chr stchurch. All the latest an i newest designs of Fur niture, Bedding, etc., etc., received direct from Home every month. Furniture of all descriptions at lowest prices. Shop fitter etc. Agent for Walter Gee’s Vene tian Blinds; J. B. Mansfield, Monu mental Mason. An inspection invited. 1423



I Funeral Notice. D N K RA L N O T I 0 H The. Friends of Thomas Toppin are re quested to attend the Funeral of his late son, John Thomas, from tho Royal Hotel, Ashburton, to the New Cemetery, on TUESDAY, Gth November, at 3,15 o’clock in the afternoon. GEO. PARKIN, 11 846 Undertaker.



Meetings. SHBUIITON PUBLIC LIBRABY. A I ÜBLIO MEETING will be held at the new Library Hall, Baring square west, on MONDAY, Nov. sth, at 8 p. tn. P noinooe * Election of Committee for ensuing year, and consideration of any other business affecting the Library. N. B.—Only subscribers will be entitled to vote. Business: 10 78G W. H. ZOUCH, Hon. Secretary.



Racing. Winslow annual sports and RACES. NEW YEAR’S DAY. 1, Handicap Hurdle Rage, of 12 sovs ; nomination, 10s; acceptance, 16s. distance, miles. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap), valued at 5 guineas, with 20 aovs. added ; second horse to sare his stakes; nomina tion, LI; acceptance, LI. 3 Trotting Rack (Handicap), of 5 sovs ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. Two miles. 4. Maiden Plate, o' 5 sovs ; weight for age ; entrance, 10s. One mile. 5. Consolation Pace (Handicap), of 5 sovs ; nomination, 5a ; acceptance, ss. One mile.



HULLS : No one will be allowed to enter a horse unless a subscriber of half a guinea to the fund, or when the prize is L2O or over, one guinea. All horses to have been owned in the County three months prior to the races. Three horses to start or no race. No protest will be entertained unless LI be deposited with the Secretary within bO minuses after the race is run, which will be forfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Committee, prove frivilous. Ao one allowed to train a horse on the course one week before the races, under penalty of being disqualified. In event of a walk-over only half of the stakes will be awarded. Programme for Athletic Sports will be advertised on the 22nd Nov. THOS. HICKS, 10 837 Sec etary.



Matson, Cox, and Co. TO O'TNrns OF STALLIONS. 'I7F, have a supply of Colonial grown ' * Li-’seed on Sale — Cheap. T\ •-TA HI aN SEED OATS. Large p f OC^C FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at less than cost RYEGRASS, Sape Seed, Turnip Seed, <fcc , thorough!} 7 reliable ENGLISH. & OTHER ‘ CLOVERS very cheap Matson, ca-x and co.



T. Bullock. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has the followin'; TOWN SiCriONS FOR SALT’— 704 Cameron and \vilia sheet 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 GB9 Cameron street 48 Kermode street 248 Kermode street 249 Kermode street 331 Kermode street 3 3 Moore street 335 Moore street 27 Dobson street 771 Three frontages on Cox street Wakanui road and East Town Pelt



905 Corner of G ay and East streets ■427 Tancred street 1069 Corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49,58, 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) Fast street, with build ings thereon 1011 Corner of Walker and Cox streets 1012,1013, Cox street 1010 Corner of Grigg and Peter streets, fronting the Grange 31, 32 Mona Square, with buildings thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock street 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street 751 Corner of Peter street and Town Belt east 21 Come' - of Poison and East street -539 £-acre Pete - street 538 (Part of) Peter street Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. FOR SALE—A second-hand Windmill with Stand. Price, £lO - BULLOCK. mO DAIRYMEN, J EaLERS AND 1 Oi HERS. 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. T. BULLOCK.



S. E. Poyntz. OVELTY EMPORIUM AND HORTICULTURAL DEPOT. Stephen E. Poyntz, No. 3, Friedlanders’ Buildings, Burnett Street, .''shburton. 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 fiom the most cele brated colonial nurseries opening up on Saturday Oct. 20th. Every article neces sary for successful floriculture in stock. Inspection invited. All kinds of farm seeds and Imple ments on sale. Advertising being too expensive, call and obtain a catalogue. amburg - Magdeburg firk 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. Jambs Henderson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can -835 S. E. POYNTZ, Ashburton. terbufy. 1022



Rakaia. WE have much pleasure in intimating to our clients and others in the Rakaia District that wo have made ar rangements to attend the Regular FORTNIOBTL Y SALES OF STOCK There, and we have ovary 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.



jl 0 E SALE, PRIVATELY— -48 Acres, 3 roods 2i perches, near Tinwald, freehold 157 Acres 1 rood 21 perches, at Watertoa, freehold 450 Acres, improved, Dromore, free hold 1000 Acre=, improved, Dromore, lease hold 2500 Acres, imptoved, C'oalgate, free hold 1872 Acres, improved, Longbeach, free hold 237 Acres, improved, Longbeach 1 370 Acres improved, Longbeach 200 Acres, improved, Longbeach 449 Acres, sp'endid farm, VVakanui 2200 Acres, improved, Mataura 2424 .Acres, improved, Alford Forest 2120 Acres, improved, Mount Hutt



564 Acres, improved, Rangitata 1364 Acres, all in English grass, Chertsey 126 Acres, all in English grass, Chevtsey 242 Acres, improved, Seafield 650 270 400 100 265 497 393 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 tata Inland 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 porches, adjoin ing Chartsey township 90 Acres, R.S. 34001, 34302, Elles mere district 225 Acres, R.S. 33630, 33631, 33632, Ellesmere district 43JAcres 1 rood 7 perches, R.S, 32115, Ashburton County 58 Acres 3 roods, R.S. 32114, Ash burton County 337 Acres, R.S, 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 ka ; a 937 Acres, R.S. 23677, 23678, 23679, 23680, 23681, 23682, 23683, 23684, 23685, improved. Seafield 430 Acres, 11S. 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, Cherscy 184 Acres first-class land, Wakanui Also a large number of town sections in Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven, etc. 8 423 MATSON, COX <fe CO. Matson. Cox & Go, A UCTIONRERS A VALUATORS, land, spook, and estate AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL Ml RCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Woolpaoks 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. Wool Purchased IN 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, GOV/-, PIGS AND ALL RINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON Saturdays AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will he held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately.



Next Sale AT TINWALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines.^ MATSON, COX, CO. WEST STREET,, Ashburton



Business Notices.



jgjXPIRATION OF LEASE, Cheap Sale Ironmongery Etc. As the LEASE of our PREMISES Expires in GOTO. ER NEXT, we have resolved on CLEARING OUT A Largo Portion of our Extensive Stocks of IRONMONGERY AND GENERAL



MERCHANDISE. The prices we have decided on Selling at are bound to effect this 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 aewhere, SHOULD GIVE US A TRIAL. Purchasers in this Department will par ticipate in the reductions, we have now decided on making. Practically Without Reserve The Public will please observe that this is the FIRST SALE OF THE KIND WE And we can assure them that they will get good Value for their Money during the next six.weeks. Crockery AND Glassware. HAVE HELD,



D A N N ’ ri 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. This preparation is free from Morphia and Antimony, and can be given wit>- -afety to infants.



Price—l s6d and 2s 6d per bottle. D AN N’S Herbal Pills. In all cornp’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 Fills the best and safest remedy. Price—ls 6d and 4s per box. Prepared only by E. 0. DAM, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch. Sole Agent for Ashburton, Mr Charles Neate, CHEMIST. 8 201 UNITED EIRE 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, and Insurance A gem, 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 July next. WILLIAM SMITH. Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. rs O STATION* STOCK OWNERS, j MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON* & DISTRICT. : 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 Me.S'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 an 1 Wales for the sum of 7s 3d, or in Scotland or Ireland for 8s 3d. Tariff of Charge? car' oo seen at either the office in Fast sir et or the Arcade Cham bers. J. WARD & SON Agents to the LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Arcade Chambers, Ashburton 29th June, 1883 4371 HPHE GUARDIAN is on every Tea *■ in Ashburton.



Business Notices. Q_ IV.I K 0 UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON- More Surprises. I'NRESEUVSD OLKA! TPG OUT SALE OF DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS ETC., AT S. W. ALCORN’S, EAST STREET. In consequence of the long continued depression of business, scarcity of money, losses by bad debts, etc., S. ’.V. Ai.Cohn has decided on dealing out of Ashburton us quickly as possible. To effect this object speedily THE MONSTER CHEAP SALE OF THE ENTIRE STOCK I will commence on THURSDAY, the 2>')ih instant, an 1 will be continued until the whole is disposed of. All the New Srui a Coons just opened out, together with a Large Shipment Direct from London (to arrive in about a week) will bo included in the Cheap Sale, thus giving the public a errand opportunity of supplying their requirements for trie approaching season at a little i vor HALF THE ORDINARY PRICES. 1 his being a Genuine Cleaning out Sauk 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 ’■educed prices. For Lists of Reductions see handbills issued at intervals. GIVING DP BUSINESS. CLEARING OUT SALE AT S. W. Alcorn’s, EAST STREET. 9 551



s 1883-4] & [IBB3-4 G S GRAND DISPLAY |J I NEW DRAPERY GOODS {IT || JUST OPENED UP. *r P ANDR E~W ORE M E IS NOW SHOWING A T> SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS , FOR THE SEASON IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. Trimmed bats 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 Glares in endless variety Sunshades, Umbrellas, etc. Ginghams and Zephyr Checks, various colors GENTLEMEN’S SUITS to ORDER andf A large Stock of English, Haiapoi and Perfect Fit Guaranteed I Roslyn Tweeds to select from. Clothing Department. Men’s Saits in Great Variety i Carpets, Brussels Tapestry, and Kidde Beys’ 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.



ELIEP FROM COUGH IN FIVE MIN UTES. Bonnington’s Peo roKAli OXYMEIi OF CARRAGEEN OR IRISH Moss (Registered).—The most certain and speedy remedy for disorders of the Chest and Lungs. May be obtained at most of the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere.— Geo*> R Bonnington, Christchurch. "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 noaly ex'cuted. 8 416 fjpiNWALD STORE. The TIN WALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will attended to as formerly. HRISTMAS CARDS f ent by San Francisco Mill Must be posted in Ashburton on or before NOVEMBER 3rd, 1883. NOTICE. to be



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. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton. 1041 JUST OPKNKD 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, 5s 6d per Notepaper, superior quality, 5s per ream Foolscap, unequalled value, Is per quire Also for 1884 DIARIES 1884 Offered at Published Price, B. Bevan, Stationer, Bookseller, Ac., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217 D K E R Y. Clearing Sale. GIVING UP BUSINESS. PREMISES TO LET. THE undersigned respectfully an* nounces ihat he will commence a CLEARING SALE on SATURDAY, 3rd November, with a view to quit the whole stock as speedily as possible. WILLIA M. GAVIN, . DRAPER, East street, Ashburton. 10 888