said, ‘as if my doom were sealed.’ • The boats were rapidly approaching each other when a sudden squall cap sized the fishing smack, and the man was in the water to be rescued or drowned. With admirable presence of mind they let go the sheet, the sail came down, and Miss Carey brought the sloop to, but it rocked and rolled in the heavy sea way. Miss Holtzmeyer and Miss Roche then threw the painter to the

. drowning man, but it eluded his grasp, , .when, fortunately, a heavy wave washed ■ him alongside, and he was pulled on • board by the two ladies. The sea was now very heavy, and the little sloop was tossed about like a piece of cork. But Miss Carey’s nerve did not desert hejr, while her two friends gave , the i rescued mariner copious draughts of j rclanel while they were riding up and • ’down the billows. They were now " three miles from land, and a heavy rain had set in. The stimulant and the fresh water seemed to revive the fisherman, and he was soon on his feet, and comprehending the situation, took the helm, and, with the help of the ladies, hoisted sail enough to cut a v cross sea and make for the shore. The sloop was beached a mile above the landing-place, and the old tar simply said— * You must be old sea-dogs, for you have saved my life.’ ”

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

- {rBOTBR’s TELEGRAMS— COPYRIGHT.] Monetary and Commercial. > ; London, Nor. 6. New Zealand securities remain at yes terday’s quotations. The market rate of discount to-day is zsi, and the Bank -‘ late 3 per cent Wheat unchanged— Adelaide, ex store, 45s 6d; New Zea land, ditto, 32s 6d to 44s 6d. Austra lian tallow—best beef, 38s 6d; best .mutton, 40s. [Received Nov. 18, 12 30 p.m.j , - ; London, Nov. 8. Consols are quoted at 101 $4, a fur ther advance of an eighth. The weekly return's of the Bank of England show the reserve of notes and bullion to be Li 2,200,000, an increase of L 200,000 during the week. The proportion of '-reserve to liabilities remains at 43 per cent The Bank rate is at 3 per cent. ~ and the market rate at 21 he New ‘ Zealand securities remain at last quota -1 Hons. viz.Five'perjcent. 10-40 Loan, i6‘sj£; Five per cent. 1889 Loan, ex div; Four and a half per ‘ cent. 11879-1904 Loan, & per cent. Inscribed Stock, 100, ex div. Colonial breadstuff's—Adelaide wheat, ex store, 45s 6d. New Zealand do, 38s

:6d to 44s fid ; Adelaide flour, 325. : Australian tallow—Best beef is quoted ,at 38s, a decline of sixpence ; best mutton, at 395, a decline of a shilling. [Received Nov. 10, 12.30 p.m.] International Courtesies. Bbbun, Nov. 8. Prince Frederick William, the Crown ' Prince, proceeds to Madrid next week on behalf of the Emperor William to return the visit which King Alfonso . recently paid to his Imperial Majesty. The French in Tonquin. 1 Paris, Nov. 8. The Government have asked the ' Chambers to vote nine million francs to cover, the expenses of the French expe ’to Tonquin. The Servian Rebellion. Belgrade, Nov. 9. Telegrams are to hand from Scerna renka announcing that the Servian "troops - despatched against the insur gents have captured the latter’s position and made 100 prisoners.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS COPYRIGHT.] Holiday. Melbourne, Yesterday. Unpropitious weather for the holiday was experienced here to-day, heavy rain having fallen during several hours. The Stranded Steamer. The position of thesteamer Rodondo is unchanged, commenced last night but with little success, and the salvage of the vessel and cargo is doubtful ; , Shipping. Sydney, Yesterday.

Sailed,; yesterday afternoon The Union Company’s steamship Waka- Upu, for Wellington. : Opening of Parliament, ; Bbisbamk, Yesterday. The Queensland Parliament was opened yesterday by his Excellency Sir Anthony Musgrave. In the course of his speech bis Excellency referred to New Guinea and the Pacific Islands, saying that he believed a firm and united expression of opinion on the part of the colonies, would lead to the annexation of those islands. Reference was made to the satisfactory condition of the colonial finances and a number of Bills of local importance was pro mised. In the Legislative Council to day the Address in Reply was adopted. In the Assembly this evening the Hon W. Griffiths gave notice that he would on Tuesday next propose a direct vote of want of confidence in the present Government. [Received Nov. 10,12.30 p.m.] , Ministerial Resignation. Brisbane, To-day. Sir Thomas Mcllwraith, the Pre mier, recognising the weakness of his patty in the new Parliament has ten dered the resignations of himself and colleagues. These have been accepted by the Governor, and his Excelleny has sent for Mr Griffith to form a new Ministry. The Weather. Melbourne, To day. Heavy rain has fallen without inter mission during the night. Afloat. Pumping operations on the Rodondo have been successful, and she is now afloat.

TELEGRAMS.

[PBB PBBSS ASSOCIATION.] An Accident, j y , Gisbobn*, To-day. At the Caledonian Sports yesterday a valuable horse named Forest King was staked in crossing a fence. 1 < '• s ■ a Tramway. ■ A foment is op foot to construct a tramwayfrdm Oisborne to Ormond, con- w.lth the splendid, limestone qttarry afPatutaki, where there is stone sftitablefor building and metalling pur- The lonic’s Passengers. f WKIJJtKGTON,*To-day. The ijmmprjfeieS'nt. the New Zealand Shipping Company have not received any

complaints from the third class passengers by the lonic, a.i 1 none were made when the Health Officer mustered the passen gers on arrival, and aake.l if there were any complaints. Dr House, of Lyttelton, who was in charge of the Government immigrants on board, denies that the third class passengers have grounds of complaint, a.nd says the food was excel lent. Several of the passengers write to the morning paper to the same effect. The Company will probably ask the Go vernment to make a full enquiry.

Fedestrianism. Christchurch, To-day. Edwards.haa accepted White’s offer to compete with Scott for LIOO in a4B hours’ walking match. Fire. A four-roomed house in Sydenham was burned this morning. It was insured for Ll4O in the Victoria office. The Tongario. The New Zealand Shipping Company have received a cable that the Tongariro arrived at Teneriffe on November 3, at 12 o’clock, and left the following day. The journey from Plymouth to Teneriffe occupied 4£ days.

Stock Sales- At the sale of pore merinos, the pro perty of the Hon R. Campbell, of Oteka ite, the following prices for hoggets were realised ;—LISO, to Mr Murchison ; L 96, to Mr Jackson ; L4O, to Mr Teschmaker ; L4B, to Mr Teschemaker; LBO, to Mr Buckland ; L 65, to Mr Oordy. A number of rams were sold at prices ranging from L 45 to L2l. The pedigree bull “ Sir Harry,” the property of the N.Z. Pedi gree Stock Co., was sold at 50 guineas. The “ Duke of Albany ” was passed in at 160, and “Duke of Fashion” 37£ guineas.

Orangeism. Dunedin, To-day, At the Protestant Alliance Fdte Mr Larnaoh moved, and the Rev. Mr Ward seconded the following resolution, which was carried :—“ We condemn the Irish Land League and its professional agita tors, as being responsible for the atrocious assassinations and outrages that have recently disgraced Ireland, and therefore are of opinion it behoves all Orangemen and Protestants in New Zealand to carry out their principles, to increase their vigilance and to still further prove their oyalty. ”

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1888.



Holloway’s Ointment and Pills.—Coughs, Influenza.—The soothing properties of these .medicaments render them well worthy of trial in all diseases of the respiratory organs. In common colds and influenza the pills, taken internally, and the ointment rubbed over the chest and throat, are exceedingly efficacious. When influenza is epidemic, this treatment is the easiest, safest, and surest. Holloway’s pills purify the blood, remove all obstacles to its free circulation through the lungs, relieve the over-gorged air tubes, and render respira tion free, without reducing the strength, irrita ting the nerves, or depressing the spirits ; such are the ready means of saving suffering when anyone is afflicted with colds, coughs, bron chitis, and other chest complaints, by which so many persons are seriously and permanently afflicted in most countries.



Public Notices. JpRESB YTERI AN CHURCH. The R*v. Robinson Johnson, 8.A., will Preach in the above Church TO MORROW (Sunday), the 11th inst., Morning and Evening ; and at Fleming - ton at 3 o’clock. 11 862 FOR SALE—SECTION 99, Tancred and Allan’s Lind, consisting of 2 Acres Land, and Six-Roomed HOUSE. Apply Rtel’s Oyster Saloon, Wills street. 10 834 fJIO FARMERS AND BUTCHERS. The undersigned is prepared to Receive and Forward for Sale on behalf of clients, WOOL SKINS, FAT, etc. 11 852 ALBERT ROBERTS.



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 is also requested that all Accounts against me be furnished without delay. CHAS. BAIN, Proprietor. Tinwald, I t November, 1883. 10 823 Notice of application for a PUBLICANS’ LICENSE. I, Edwin Ouvbr, of Wheatstone, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Ashburton on the fourth day of December, 1883, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situated at Wheat stone, and known as the Wheatsheaf Hotel, containing fifteen (15) rooms, ex clusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 10th day of November, 1883. 11 863 EDWIN OLIVER. PPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD.



TENDERS are invited for the follow ing : No. 11 —Maintenance of Roads, etc., in the district for a term of three years No. 12—Formation of Road past Wood lands to junction with Main South road, about 300 chains. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board office, Tinwald, where tenders, en dorsed with number of contract, will be received up to 10 a n.. on MONDAY, Nov. 26th, 1883. CYRIL JEPMSON, II 868 District Road Surveyor. Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SHOW, November 14th, AND RACES, November 15th a d 16th.



Holidays. H O L IDA AGRICULTURAL SHOW RACES. Y S. AND WEDNESDAY, 14th November (whole day) ; and THURSDAY and FRIDAY, 15th and 16th November, from 12 noon will be HOLIDAYS. D. WILLIAMSON, 11 842 Mayor.



Entertainments.



gHJW .NIGHT. SHOW NI^HT. 'I he Loyal Tir.wald Lodge of Oddfellows’ will hold their Annual com memoration on WEDNESDAY EVENING by the celebration of a Tea and Ball. 10 793



jrj l OWN H A. L L WEDNESDAY, sth DECEMBER. Grand Concert, BY THE ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY, Assisted by talent from Christchurch, both Yocal and Instrumental. Full Programme will shortly be circulated. WEDNESDAY, sth DECEMBER. TOWN HALL. 11 866



Tenders. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a DWELLING-HOUSE at Glyn Farm (near Chorh g Crops), for Mr J. Williams. Plana and specifications may be seen by applying to the under signed, to whom tenders are to be sent noi later than 5 p.m. on MONDAY, 12th inst. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. 11 841 R. BIRD.



gOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD, TENDERS will be received up to noon on THURSDAY, November 15th, for the following works: Reforming 164 chains of the Main River road Skim Ploughing 145 chain* of McPhail s road Skim Ploughing 122 chains of Oxford road Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. Plans and specifications can be seen at the Road Board office, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, 11 844 Clerk.



ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for— Metalling about 2J miles Gawler Downs road Metalling about 90 chains Morrow’s road Specifications may be seen at the Guardian Office, Ashburton; and Mr Javr.es Dillow's, Mayfield. Tenders addressed to the Chairman, Winslow, must be sent in by 12th NO VEMBER. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. 31st October, 1883. 10 820



Auctions. Messrs matson, cox & co. have for Sale privately— Every appearance of a magnificent crop. To be sold in lots to suit purchasers. 4-Boomed Cottage, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Metcalfe, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on above date— Lot 30— MRS McLEAN’S PADDOCK, Containing J-acre, on which is erected a four-roomea cottage. •near unertsey Acres OATS 11 847 MATSON, COX &. CO. SATURDAY, NOY. 17th. Terms at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. 11 865 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



Land district of Canter bury. Notice is hereby given that SALES by AUCTION of the uncUrmentioned 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 cf Dromore 33 Sections, Town of Ashburton 47 Sections, Town of Binds 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



ASHBURTON SHOW. PURE-BRED Ayrshire Cattle. Messrs matson, oox & co. will offer For Sale, at the Show Grounds, On account of W. R. Clark, Whose stock are all prizotakers, and bred from importers of stock (See report Timsru Show), Three-Year-Old BULL Two-Year-Old BULL Yearling BULLS Yearling HEIFERS COWS MATSON, COX & CO., Auctioneers, 11 867 Ashburton. JjlOR SALE AT THIS OFFICE. The New Bankruptcy Bill, 1883. The Chattel Securities Act Amendment Etc,' Eta, Etc. 1 1 2 2 2



Saturday Return Tickets to Ashburton will bo issued at Lyttelton, Timaru and intermediate stations on the 14th, 16th, and 16tb November, and from station on the Mount Somers branch line on the 13th and 14th inat., and will be available for return up to and including the 17th inst. On the 14th, 15 h, and 16th inst a special train will leave Ashburton for the Saleyards Siding (opposite the Show Ground and Hacecourse) at 12.30 p.m. re turning at 4 50 p.m. on the 14th, and on the 15th and 16th fifteen minutes after the last race. Return fares : First class, sixpence ; second class, fourpence. Tickets available on day of issue only. The ordinary trains for and from Christ church will atop at the Saleyards Siding for the convenience of passengers on each of the three days. Passengers from North must book through to Ashburton, those from South must re-book at Ashburton for the Saleyards Siding. On the Agricultural Show Day (14th inst.) trains will ran on the Mount Somers branch as on Tuesdays and Saturdays. FREDK BACK, . . Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Nov. 7th, 1883. 11864



Anniversary. pRIMITIVfi METHODIST CHURCH. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES ON SUNDAY, NOV. Hth, In the above Church. The Rev. Joseph Sha'p, of Timara, will preach—Morning at 11 ; afternoon at 2.30 ; evening at 6. 30. A collection will be made at each ser vice. A Tea Meeting will take place on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14 (Show Day). IN THE ODDFELLOWS’ HALL.



Tea from 430 to 6.30. After tea there will be a Public Meet ing, to be addressed by Ministers and friends. Music by an efficient choir, 'i ickets, Is 6d. 11 857 MMB——WBI Racing. Winslow annual sports and RAC E S. NEW YEAR’S DAY.



1. Handicap Hurdle Rack, of 12 sovs ; nomination, 10s; acceptance, Ids. distance, miles. 2. Winslow Cup (Handicap), valued at 5 guineas, with 20 aovs. added ; second horse to save his stakes; nomina tion, LI; acceptance, LI. 3. Trottinc Rack (Handicap), of 5 sovs ; nomination, 5s ; acceptance, ss. Two miles. 4. Maiden Plate, of 5 sovs ; weight for age ; entrance, 10s. One mile. 6. Consolation Race (Handicap), of 5 sovs ; nomination, 6s ; acceptance, ss. One mile. RULES: 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.



Public Companies. VEW ZKAi AISJD LOAN & MER- X\ CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (LIMITED). Capital, £3,0G0,0G0. '“esorve, £210,000. Makes LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on Freeholds, on Stations and Stock, and on growlin' clips of Wool. RECEIVES CONSIGNMENTS of Wool, Grain, Tallow, Leather, Hides, Skins,



etc., for sale in Now 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 SALESof Wool, Grain, Skins, Hides, Tallow, Live Stock, Land, etc, at its Salerooms, Warehouses and the Cen tra' Market?. Special and Clearing Sales also conducted. Supplies WOOL PACKS and CORN SACKS, at Lowest Current Rates. AGENTS IN CANTERBURY FOR—



All horses to have been owned in the County three months prior to the races. Three horses t«> start or no race. No protest will be entertained unless Ll be deposited with the Secretary within bO minutes after the race is run, which will be forfeited should the same, in the opinion of the Committee, prove frivilous. .No 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. A. and P. Association Shows.



ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION, Tiie Annual Show OF STOCK, IMPLEMENTS PRODUCE, and MAN CFACT PRES,



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. Candy’s Patent Cotton Belting. Maldon Island Guano.



I 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.



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. Offi co Arcade Chambers, Burnet street. nit S. E. Poyntz. OVELTY EMPORIUM AND HORTICULTURAL DEPOT. Stephen E. Poyntz, No. 3, Friedlanders’ Buildings, Burnett Street, Ashburton.



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. Agricultural machine SHOP. Charles Bay, Wakanth Road, Asuborton, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER & BINDER EXPERT, All kinds of Machinery REPAIRED, with despatch, and on reasonable terms. Extras of all kinds; orders taken for the latest improved Reapers and Binders, and the best Twine. Sewing Machines re paired. 10 800



N J. O T I 0 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 iVakanui 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 prices. Shop fitter etc. Agent for Walter Gee’s Vene tian Blinds; J. B. Mansfield, Monu mental Mason. An inspection invited. 1423 Gazette in Bankruptcy. V. R. N OTICE— The Ashburton Guardian is a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts.



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 from 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. S. E. POYNTZ, 835 Ashburton. 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. Jambs Hendekson, 178, Hereford street, Christchurch, chief agent for Can terbury 1022



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 333 Kermode street . 3:13 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 1059 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 Corner of Poison and East street 539 £-acre Peter street 538 (Part of) Peter street Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. jgARB WIRE. BARB WIRE. Encourage Local Industry. The Undersigned has Christchurch made BARB WIRE For Sale much cheaper than the imported article. T. BULLOCK. nnO DAIRYMEN, PEALERS AND i OTHERS. TO LET—SO acres well grassed land fronting the Wakanui creek and I Re course road. If required, the owner will divide it and let in two lots of 25 acres each. T. BULLOCK.



Matson, Cos, and Co. TO OWNERS OF STALLIONS. have a supply of Colonial grown • • Linseed on Sale—Cheap. T A:. TART AN SEED OATS. Large Stock FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at less than cost RYEGRASS, Rape Seed, Turnip Seed. Arc., thoroughly reliable ENGLISH & OTHER r CLOVERS, very cheap MATSON, COX AND CO.



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



PRIVATELY— -48 Acres, 3 roods 23 perches, near Tinwald, freehold 157 Acres 1 rood 21 perches, at Waterton, freehold 450 Acres, improved, Dromoro, free hold 1000 Acres, improved, Dromore, lease hold 2500 Acres, improved, Coalgate, free hold 1872 Acres, improved, Longbeach, free hold I



237 Acres, improved, Longbeachl 370 Acres improved, Longbeaoh 200 Acres, improved, Longbeaoh 449 Acres, sp'endid 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 do do do do do do do do do do Hinds do tussock, Dunsandel



398 do .improved, part English grass, Ealing 308 Acres, splendid farm, Rangi tata Island 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, 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<kaia 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, Wakanui Also a large number of town sections in Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven, etc. 8 423 MATSON, COX & CO.



Matson. Cox <te Co. A UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, /I LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND (EN ERA L M 1: RCHANTS. We have now on hand for aale— Woolpacks and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sizes, B '.rbed Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnips Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descripiious 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 OP HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL RINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON Saturdays AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OP STOCK Will he held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD Alternately. Next Sale AT ASHBURTON YARDS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Michines. -■ MATSON, COX., & CO. WEST STREET,! Ashburton 70



DAN N ’ S Linseed Balsam. THE marvellous Cure for Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and all affections of tte Chest, Throat, and Lungs. More genuine cures have been effected by this remark* able remedy than by any other prepara i 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 wit v -afety to infanta. Price—l s6d and 2s 6d per bottle. DANN’S Herbal 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 fid and 4s per box. Prepared only by E. C. DAM N, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch. Sole Agent foe Ashburton, 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.



E W WORK. Copies of Mr Bowßtm’sßook “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,” can be obtained «♦ this office. Price, 2s,



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 yi 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 cur 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 rßs 6d; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £2. All other goods in proportion, for cash only. CRAIGHEAD & CO., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tancred Street. B GUARDIAN is on very' Tea table in Ashburton,



Business Notices. JIVING UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON More Surprises. UNRESERVED CLEARING OUT SALE OP ’ - DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS ETO., AT , I ' ? ■ '*■ S. W. AL 0 O R N’S, EAST STREET. In consequence of the long continued depression of business, scarcity r f money Josses by bad debts, etc., S. --V. A looks has decided on,clearing, out of «*hbofim in quickly as possible. To effect this object -speedily ’ ■ -- “ •- ■ i■' ’ : 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 Srm o Goods just opened out, together with a Large Shipment Direct from London (to arrive in about a w.eek) will be,included in the Cheap Sale, thus giving the public a scand opportunity of supplying their requirements for the approaching season at a little over : HALF THE ORDINARY PRICES. 1 his being a Genuine Clearing our Sale intending purchasers will do well to come early and secure the Pick of the Bargains. - 1 '■ As it will take a considerable time to dispose of the whole of the. immense-Stock now on hand, regular customers, who have acco-inta 'opon,canhave tlieir ordera booked as usual at the 'educed prices. For Lists of Reductions see handbills issued at intervals. GIVING UP BUSINESS, : ; v ■ ' CLEARING OUT SALE AT S. W. Alcorn’s, " EAST STREET., , , , 9.061



[IBB3-4 1888-4] & Gr S GRAND DISPLAY TJ I NEW DRAPERY GOODS M , JUST OPENED UP. ]\f P AND E iPw OK R £ § IS NOW SHOWING A I) SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS ** FOR THE IN EVERY DEPARTMENT!, S E A S O N,. 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 H osiery and. Glares in endless J#iriety Sunshades, Umbrellas, etc. Ginghams and Zephyr -Checks] ■ various colors GENTLEMEN’S SUITS to ORDER and Perfect Fit Guaranteed A Large Stock of English] Ejtlapoi and Roslyn Tweeds to select from. Clothing Department. Men’s Suits in Great Variety ( Carpets, Brussels Tapestry, and Kidd* Boys and Youth s Suits at all prices J in many patterns, very cheap DRESS AND COSTUMES Made up to Order on the Shortest notice, and fit and style all that could bo desired. A Call Respectfully .. Andrew Orr.



Relief prom cough in five MINUTES. .—, Bonnikgton’s Pec rOKAlr OxYMEL' OP * CABEioIW OR Tethit Moss (Registered).—The most certain and speedy remedy for disorders of the Cheat and Lungs. May be obtained at moat of the Storekeepers and Chemists throughout the Province. Sold everywhere.—'Juop Bo.nnington, Christchurch. " r-i ‘’* ■'* tt 1 s *.n— N OTIOE OF REMOVAL. J. HARVEY, BOOT and SHOE MAKER, hss KEMOVKD from Xancred street to the shop in Kast street, lately occupied by Neahts and Co. Repairs aea;Jy exccated. ; g | I XWAL B STORE. NOTK3L TYNWALD STORE h<»i) RE-OPENED under the management Me V\. and Ciatacieia/wiU attended to as formerly. Christmas cards to be ' Sent by San Francisco Mail ' Must be posted in Ashburton ondr before NOVEMBER 3rd, 1883. Senders of above had better visit Thomas P. Farley, BOOKSELLER AND STATIONER SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS Ashburton, a : *



Whore an immense stock of Christmas and Tear Cards is on view; : also arrival of barque Coromandel brings 475 new volumes from London direct, consist ing of Prize & Presentation Booxs. THOS. P. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER Ashburton, j' ; •, * 1041 JUST OPENED U Without: a :doubt the Most Beautiful Selection of 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, 5s per ream iJ oolscap, unequalled value, Is per quire



Also for 1884 DIARIES 1884 Offered at Published Price. R. Bevan, Stationer, Bookseller, Ac., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217 drapery. Clearing Sale. GIVING UP BUSINESS.



THE undersigned* reapeatHilly an iTAnß?vna 'J\ a ‘ will commence a on SATURDAY, 3rd TSovember, with a view to quit the whole stock as speedily as possible. WILLIAM G A YIN DRAPER, st street, Ashburton, 10 822