THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1883.



Funeral Notices- O. O. P-, M. U The MEMBERS of the above orde are requested to MEET at the Oddfellows Hall, on SUNDAY, at 12 30 o’clock, to at tend the FUNERAL of the late Bro. A. G. Henderson, which leaves the Hospital at 1.30 p.m. 9,483 By order of N.G, u. A. 0. D. MEMBERS of the Star of Ashburton Lodge; No. 163, are requested to MEET at the Lodge Room, at 1 o’clock sharp, TO-MORROW (Sunday), to attend the the FUNERAL of the late Bro. Hender son: 9 487 By order of the A.D. Lost- LOST— A smooth haired yellow sheep DOG, white on neck and face. Answers to the name of “ Sharp.” Any one returning same to J. A. M'Lean, op posite the Mill, Ashburton, will be re warded. 9 476 Stud- T STAND THIS SEASON IN THE ; Ashburton District THE THOROUGHBRED HORSE CASSiVELAUNUS. 9 493 G, H. THOMPSON. Meetings- B APT IS T 0 H U R C Oddfellows’ Hall, Ashburton H, SERVICES are held in the above Hall every Sabbath, Mornin ;, 11 a.m.; Even ing, 6. 30 p. m. : MR J. W. S '.WLE, Will conduct both Services TO-MOR ROW, Sept. Btb. 9 498 "ETHVBN PLOUGHING MATCH. ,‘A PLOUGHING MATCH will be held in > Paddock convenient to Methven, oh FRIDAY, Sept. 21. £ MEETING of those interested will be.field at Patton’s Hotel, on WEDNf’ S DAY! next', the 12th inat., at 8 p.m., to definitely settle matters in connection with the above. ‘Fp|r‘particulars see future advertise ment. 0. J. WENTWORTH CO 9KSON, Jon. , 9 490 , Hon. Sec. , and Treasurer. »RESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ASH BURTON. The ANNUAL TEA MEETING will be heldj D.V. , in the Town Hall on TUESDAY, September 18. Addresses will be delivered by the Revs F. A. Scott, C. Stahdage, J. Nixon, and A. McLennan. Vocal and Instrumental Music by the Choir. Rev A. M. Beattie, M.A., Chairman ■*- j; ‘ Tea at 5.30. Tickets 2s Each. N.B.—A SALE of LADIES WORK will' bo held in the a'ternoon on the platform. T O HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR. The undersigned Burgesses beg to re quest that you .will call a Public Meeting, to allow the Candidates for municipal honors to express their views, And remain, etc , ALFRED HARRISON, - And 38 others. To Mr Alfred Harrison and the other 38 Burgesses signing requisition. Gentlemen, —I have much pleasure in acceding to your request, and hereby call a PUBLIC MEETING at Town Hall, on MONDAY Next, the 10th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Your obedient servant, DONALD WILLIAMSON, 9,489 Mayor. Amusements. DDFELLOWS’ HA LL. .Lessees Messrs Stanfield and Dark Business Manager...Mr Buchan Hepburn Stage Manager Mr D’Arcy Stanfield Mechanist.... Mr A. Ashton fi-Let tho e now laugh, who never laughed before, ; And those who laughed before, now laugh the more.” MONDAY & TUESDAY NEXT, Sept. 10 and 11. First appearance of Messrs D’Arcy Stan field ana - Fred Dark in their renowned Ahd Original'Drawing -room Entertainment MERRY THOUGHTS ' - .AND.; „ ■f LC AP P Y MOME NT S, Asperfottned by them, with magnificent success," before' their Royal Highnesses th 4 Prince and Princess of Wales, etc. The performance will ommence with the 'mpst-aaccessful musical sketch, entitled “Quits,” (Written speciallyfor this entertainment • by Mr Herbert Bridge). ■ Squire Broadacres. ...Mr D’Arcy Stanfield OlemeUtina...... Mrs D’Arcy Stanfield Bose Pickle Miss Amy Horton Augustus Pallette Mr Fred Dark . , '■ i y - Characters introduced ; J0e............... ( Mr Fred Dark .Gpzun Jack.. > BiiwhingHe i Mrs D’Arcy k. ...: Stanfield 'Bntaauna.r. EBq ' i Miss Amy 8 ’ ‘ "* J *-' Horton rleycdrnY . “Jimmy!- ) ...Mr D’Arcy Stanfield >'G. Baskin , , he., followed by their World Renowned Specialities! 'tpf* .D’Arcy Stanfield’s Wonderful Im personations, including his life-like por traiture of Mr Henry Irving. s CPred , Dark’s inimitable musical 1 1 .i!,> sketches —A Juvenile Party ! I Miss Amy Horton in her new successful Musical Moments !—3O wonderful , character impersonations. ’ ~ To conclude with ft, : ■ -iT J ■'•**£ o UP OF TEA.” of programme each evening. f ’ ' Beautiful new scenery. ilJPopular prices ;3s and 2s. Doors open T’fV At 7.30 p.m.; commence at 8 p.m. Car riages'atlO.ls p.m. 9 482 W Q BR LAUREiS'CE OXLEY hac been m , .j-.i,,;, Appointed Agent for the Ashbur p,«> GyAaPIAN at South Rakaia. ■%v I'M ACT, 1881, on Sale at Bce. of this Paper ■ fjl HE', GUARDIAN is on every Tea P* table ih Ashburton.



J Entertainment. " fjl OWN HALL, FRIDAY, SEPT. 14th, 1883. , r Grand Concert AND t. ENTERTAINMENT. >1 The Committee of the Ashburton Poultry and Pigeon Society have the honor to announce that a Concert and a 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 J Show. Musical selections by the Orchestral » Society. Songs and Solos by eminent J amateurs. To conclude with a farce. Tickets —2s and Is, to be had from the members of the Committee. 9 475 pROFESSOR LIO MEDoI Has the honor to announce that he will deliver a couple of Seances in the ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, ON FRIDAY & SAT 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 RAKAIA, JJaving procured a new Chaff cutter, by Andrews and Beaven, with latest improvements, is prepared to CUT OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, m»i“ p o”t‘sU,Ur. he 7 in ,be 16s jer ton J dlstrlct - FRED SEARLE, 9 471 Rakaia. To Let and For Sale. F O R S B. Good 6-roomed HOUSE and Pantry* with outbuildings, well, pump, etc., and |-acre land, at Rakaia. Low price, with easy terms. L. OXLEY & CO,, 9 491 Rakaia. F O R S E. A first-class 3-roomed HOUSE and Garden on East Belt, the garden is planted with first-class fruit trees, and all in tho rough order. Apply on the promises, W. W. SMITH, 9 486 Gardener. T ° LET ON FOR A TERM OF YEARS, OR FOR TWO CROPS, LEASE IT Oft Acres of Land near Hinds, in jltll/ one or more lots. The Land is fenced and subdivided, and well supplied with water. Apply, Office of this Paper. 936 JpiARLY SEED POTATOES ON 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 ARAN A K I. FOR SALE. A capital FARM of 430 Acres. The land is fenced and subdivided into con venient s'Zed paddocks, well watered and * all sown down in English grasses. It has 1 a good house, together with sheds, ’ stables, stockyards, and a good sheep dip, etc. 1 9 445 P. FBRRIMAN.



O B S A L E. 1,090 acres on ths Bangitata; improved; easy terms, and very cheap 1‘23 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. N OTIOE OF REM.OVAL. J, HARVEY, BOOT and SHOE MAKER, has REMOVED from Tanored street to the shop in East street, lately occupied by Nealaa and Co. Repairs neatly executed. 8 415 OTIOE OF REMOVAL. I beg to inform my Clients that I have Removed From East street to Chambers in • MONTGOMERY ’8 BUILDING S, - v, Burnett street. CHAS; W. PURNELL. Ashburton, August 20, 1883. 8 366 Tenders. SHBURTON COUNTY COUxSCIL. TENDERS are invited for 322/chains of FENCING for Plantations itf 4 con- Also, for PLOUGHING 10%Acres in 4 contracts. / Plans and specifications can be seen at Council office, Ashbbrton v and tenders ad dressed to the Chairman' to he sent in not later than 11 o’clock 1 a.m., WEDNES DAY, 12th September. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, : 9 481 i County Engineer. mENDERS are invited for the Erection X of a DWELLING-HOUSE at Lynd hurst. Plans and specifications may be ■sen by applying to the undersigned, to wh* m tenders are to be sent not later than 10 a.m. on SATURDAY, 15th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily k accepted. 9 497 E. BIRD.



Tenders. n e I 1 TENDERS are invited for the Erection of a LIBRA! Y BUILDING at Methven, in brick, stone, or concrete, not to exceed £4OO in cost. Plans and specifications to accompany tenders The time for receiving the above is ex tended until Friday, 14tb inst., at 2 p.m. T. T JACKSON, 9 495 Chairman. RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to noon on THURSDAY, the 13th day of September, for the following works : For metalling 13 chains Railway Terrace, east road, Rakaia township For forming 50 chains of Copeland’s road For forming 395 chains of Morrow’s road For re-forming 245 chains of Mitcham, Chertsey road For re forming 290 chains of Mitcham, Ashburton road For re-forming 563 chains of Kyle road For forming 90 chains of road from Main river road to the pound Plana and specifications can be seen at the Board’s office, on and after MON DAY, the 3rd September. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman. A. MAKEIG, 9 494 Clerk to the Board. Public Notices. rjIINWALD 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 gLA U)G HTERING LICENSE. We hereby give notice that we intend, at the County Council Meeting on 12th September, 1883, to apply for a slaughter ing license for large and small cattle for R.S. 27308. CHISNALL BROS., Ohinemuri. Aug. 18th. 8 355 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. COUNTY COUNCIL. Notice is hereby given that WATER RACES F, B, and D, with their branches, will be SHUT OFF for a Week from Thursday, 6th September next, -so that occupiers may clear out their respective lengths. These include such races on the Ashburton Rakaia Plains as were not closed between 23rd and 29th August. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 8 441 County Engineer. COUNCIL ELECTION. . To Thomas Sealy, Esq., Dear Sir, — We, the undersigned rate payers, respectfully request that you will allow yourself to be nominated for one of the vacancies which will occur in the Ash burton Borough Council. In the event of you acceding to our request, we pledge ourselves to use every effort to secure your return. D. Wiliamson A. Harrison A. Orr J. Orr Samuel B. Nelson James Tait Matthew Rooney J. M. Cambridge William Gavin Frederick Clarke Geo. MeEwen" James Purchase Robert Murray Wm. Sparrow C. G. .H Neate G. M. Robinson H. D. Hopkins A. C. Pritchard Wm. Anderson H. M. Carson Robt. McOallum Patrick O'Connor H. C. Segers Chas. W. Purnell W. Patching Andrewes Bros. William Davis Samuel Hardley S. Salek David Amos John Moison J. W. Robertson George Oates A ndrew Young Maurice Mayo William ■ urton George Parkin Robt. Newton Robt. Pourie A. Connolly Robt. Smyth Chas. Reid Nelson Kden W. B. Boyle. ] ] r \ ’I t J f t ( t i 1 J I c v c 8 r V r t( ] a I u I a 8 I C



To the Ratepayers signing the above requisition. Gentlemen, —I desire to thank you sin cerely for your expression of confidence, and have much pleasure in coming tor ward as a candidate for a seat in the Borough Council. If returned I will en deavor to work in harmony with those who are promoting the interests of the town. Again expressing my thanks, I remain, Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, THOMAS SEALY. Ashburton, 31st August, 1883. 9 453 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above 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, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over. J. WARD, Manager. Office Arcade Chambers, Burnett street. *>l6 I BEG to announce that I have ar ranged to TRANSFER my BUSI NESS of Land, Estate, Commission, and Insurance Agent, Rent and Debt Col lector, etc., to Messrs J. Ward and Son, of the Arcade Chambers, and I have pleasure in asking my clients to give my successors a continuance cf their support. The transfer takes date from the Ist J uly next. WILLIAM SMITH. Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. n O STATION* STOCK OWNERS, 1. MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON & DISTRICT. In reference to the foregoing announce ment from Mr William Smith,’ we have the honor to slate 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 apy 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 Messrs Cuff and j Graham’s “ Australasian ” FORWARD-1 ING AGENCY, by which means a parcel of 21bs in weight can be forwarded from Ashburton and delivered in any part of England and Wales for the sum of 7s 3d, or in Scotland or Ireland for 8s 3d. i Tariff of Charges car do seen at either the • office in East str etor the Arcade Oham i bers. , j. ward & son, • Agents to the LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND - GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Arcade Chambers, Ashburton** 29th June, 1883 4871



Friedlander Bros. 11 y f ££ONE DUST, BONE DUST. We have much pleasure to inform out clients and others, that we have bren no pointed Sole -Agents for the sale of Mr F. T. Mayo’s BONE DUST, for Canter bury, and we are preoared to supply same in quantities to suit 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 FRIEDLANDER BROS., Gena-al 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 JAMESON, Ashburton. 7 160 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 FIELD-PIPE MANUFACTURERS. AWARDS for Salt-glazed Stoneware Drain-Pipes:—Canterbury Agricultu ral and Pastoral Association : Grand No 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, f-.".rden 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 U GEORGE JAMESON, 861 Agent, Ashburton. T. Bullock. mo LET—SHOP in East ttreet. Ap -1 ply to T. BULLOCK. LET, —HOUSE in Tancred street, f lately in cccupation of Mr Kil- ' worth. T 0 T. BULLOCK. LET. CO FTAGE, in Willow street, Trevor* ton. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Jjl O R SALE. R.S. 33344, 33345, 28899, containing S2O acres 3 roods 20 perches, about half a mile from the Hinds railway station. Price L2los per acre. T. BULLOCK.



F O R B R. S. 28752, containing 146 acres, sit uated about 3 miles from the Town of Ashburton. This is new land, and suit able for breaking up for wheat. T. BULL CK.



F o JR, S E. Price L 55. Town Section 818, Aitken street. Cash deposit only L 8 ss, balance by instalments bearing interest at per cent per annum. Apply to T. BULLOCK,



W HBiT LAND FOR SALK'. R. S. 27429, containing 118 acres 2 ro ids, n its native state, situated only about three-quarters of a mile froir Dromore station. Price, L 425 ; terms, as may be arranged Apply to T. BULLOCK. O N 1C Two special sums to be lent on Mort gage on freehold security, viz., L7OO and L 450. T. BULLOCK, T o E SHOP in Triangle, near the Post Office. T. BULLOCK. ATS F O R o Seed and feed Oats. SALE. T. BULLOCK. F R s E. An improved farm of 370 acres situated on the Longbeach Estate. T. BULLOCK. F O R S E. 353 acres, improved and well-watered, with dwellinghouse thereon, near the Cheese and Butter Factory. T. BULLOCK. F O R S E. 35 acres, improved, with cottage, near Mount Somers School Applv to T. BULLOCK. F o R S E. 100 acres, 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. F OR SALE CHEAP. Town Sections 525, 530, 506, 507, Tin wald, the two latter corner sections. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T O FARMERS AND OTHERS. TENDERS are invited for the LEASE of 1,327 acres,- being R.S.’s 28,403, 28,406, 28,407, situated in the Wakanui Road 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,



Matson. Cos, and Co. Tartarian seed oats. Large Stock t FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at less than cost RYEGRASS, ape Seed, Turnip Seed, A c , Him ly reliable j ENGLISH A; OTHER CLOVERS, very cheap 1 MATSON, COX AND CO. Bakaia. WE have much pleasure in intimating to our clients and oihers in the Pakaia District that we have made ar rangements to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. No farther comment is necessary from us, than that we shall conduct business at the Rakaia exactly upon the same basis as has been so micctssfully carried out by pur 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. 0 R SALE, PRIVATELY— -48 ACRES, 3 roods 2B perches, near Tinwald, freehold 157 ACRES 1 rood 21 perches, at Waterton, freehold 450 ACRES, improved, Dromore, freehold 1000 ACRES, improved, Dromore, leasehold 2500 ACRES, impioved, Coalgate, freehold 1872 ACRES, improved, Longbeach, freehold 574 ACRES, improved, Lo gbeach, freehold 237 ACRES, improved, Longbeach 370 ACRES, improved, Longbeach 200 ACHES, improved, Longbeach 449 ACRES, sp endid farm, Waka nui 80 ACRES, splendid farm, Waka nui 2200 ACRES, improved, Mataura 2424 * ORES, improved, Alford Forest 2120 ACRES, improved, Mount Hutfc 564 ACRES, improved, Rangitata 1394 ACRES, all in English grass, Chertsey 126 ACRES, all in English grass, Chertsey 242 ACRES, improved, Seafield grass, Ealing SOB ACRES, splendid farm, Rangi tata Island 1030 ACRES, good investment, Chert sey 30,000 Leasehold, 4000 freehold, 14,000 sheep, Chatham Islands 8 423 MATSON, COX & CO. Matson. Cox & Co. * A UCTIONEERS <fc VALUATORS, ? 231. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE v c 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, &c.



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, <fec. 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 COWS PIGS AND ALL RINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON Saturdays AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will ha held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD Alternately. Next Sale AT TINWALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. ' Robey’s Threshing Machines. MATSON, COX, & CO. WEST STREET, Ashburton. 9 470



is. E. Poyntz. e gTEPHEN E. POYN TZ, 1 General Agent, > No. 3, FKiKDr.ANDF.R-'’ Buildings, Bur nett Stkk.t, Ashburton. TO D AIIIY M N. 'A T’ MEB'-', CO.V TKAOTOhS AND b-.RS. ON SALE— BOWICK’S PATENT LACUNA. —An invaluable substitute for milk for rearing calves, etc., at a cost ol little over twopence a gallon. BOWICK’S PATENT RECTORTNE.— 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 INO, and John’s Patent 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 £qz and loz, from 3d upwards ; also musk p its, 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 G'ycerine Sheep Dip ; Warranted non-poison ous. On hand—Dip in small-sized tins, suitable for small farmers. ARTIFICIAL MANURES. Peruvian Guano Super-phosphate of Lime Aimes’ 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 Verandah Brackets and Fringes 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 O E. Albert Boberts IS A BUYER OF Rye Grass, Peas Tares Oaten Sheaf and Straw Chaff And other Produce. HAS FOR SALE— Clovers, White, Red, Alsyke, Cowgrass RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP WOOL PACKS, 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 Seed, WHEAT, OATS and POTATOES MONEY ADVANCED on FREEHOLD SECURITY STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. LIBERAL ADVANCES made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store FOR SALE OR SHIPMENT Albert Boberts, 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. JgXPIRATION (F LEASE, 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. DAMN’S Linseed Balsam. THE marvellous Cafe for Goughs, Colds, Influenza, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and all affections of th* 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 J'ohu, 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—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. Price—ls 6d and 4s per box. Prepared only by E. C. DAMN, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch. Sole Agent fob Abhbueton, Mr Charles Neate, CHEMIST. 8 201 JgICONOMY, COMFORT, SAFETY. ihe Shag Point Coal Company, Limited, beg to inform the Public of Ash burton and neighboring district that their FAVORITE HOUSEHOLD COAL la 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 Goal sold is spent in the colony, and a large portion o! it goes direct to the revenue. 7 149 Books. Books. TN Great Variety, by the Best Authors. Macaulay’s Etsays etc., Sydney Smith’s Essays, Bacon’s Essays, Locke on the Human Understanding, Locke on Toleration, Court and Times 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. I Toys and Fancy Goods. Liberal Dis count to Schools, Committees, etc. ' R. Bevan, SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Q dill’s Hotel. 1217 T. MAYO, HAMPSTEAD, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR SALE— Sections, with or without cottages. Potatoes, Blue Derwent and Bath- Kidneya. 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. -£>ED &■ WHITE CLOVERS 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 CO., 136, 138, Cashel stbjwx. 8 226 THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory HAV a spared no effort to place before the public a MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF NEW WINTER MANUFACTURES Comprising all the latest styles in MEN’S & BOY’S CLOTHING Manufactured from the best qualities and newest Designs in COLONIAL, SCOTCH, BRITISH, AND CONTINENTAL TWEEDS. The large and increased trade has en abled the Proprietary to offer their cus tomers still further advantages than hitherto, and THIS SEASON’S GOODS, upon inspection, will be found CHEAPER THAN EVER. A SINGLE GARMENT AT WHOLESALE PRICK. SHIRTS, HATS, HOSIERY, and every requisite at Wholesale Prices, Nineteen Branches now open in New Zealand. Agents for the Unrivalled WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINES Ashburton Branch ; EAST STREET.