[ReceivedNov. 1, 1,30 p.m.] The Fisheries Inhibition. London, - ct. 31 : The International Fisheries Exhibi tion was formally closed to-day by the Prince of Wales. In a speech on the -occasion, his Royal Highness chose the opportunity for specially thanking the colonies for their assistance, and expressed a hope that the projected Exhibition of 1886, would result in the permanent foundation of a colonial Museum in London. Rebellion in Arabia. Bombay, Oct. 31. - Intelligence is to hand that a rebel lion under the leadership of the Sultan’s brother, has broken out in Oman, a minor kingdom in the south east portion of Arabia. The rebels laid siege to Muscat, the capital, and camped in. great force around the city. The Imaum (Sultan) has applied to the cbmmander of H.M.S. Philomel, three gtraspTor assistance, which has been granted, and according to latest ac counts that ship was engaged in shell ing the position occupied by the be siegers near Muscat

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS COPYRIGHT.] Tie Markets. Melbourne, Yesterday. Malting barley has fallen from 3d to 6d per bushel during the week, and is how worth 4s to ss. New Zealand feeding oats are quoted at zs gd to 3s, being a decline of id. Quotations for other grain are nominal. The Wool Sales. At the wool sale to-day Goldsbrough and Co,, Limited, catalogued 9,000 bale^ r Jof which 8,000 were sold. Medium to superior greasy brought rod to; i3-Hid;; ordinary to good scoured, i4dto2od. A brisk competition was experienced. . Rejected. Sydney, Yesterday. ' The Bill for amending the law relat ing to, contempt of Court was brought up for discussion in the Legislative Council this 1 evening, and was rejected on division by nineteen votes to four teen. [Received Nov. 1, 1.30 p.m.] Bad Weather. Melbourne, To-day. The weather has been wet for some tithe and still continues unsettled. The Sweep Prosecutions. -The police" will commence proceed ings against other sweep promoters. • Illustrious Visitors. ‘Sir Wm. Robinson (Governor of South Australia) and Sir Geo. Strachan (Governor of Tasmania) are now on a visit to Melbourne. South Australian Harvest. - ; ; Adelaide, To-day. -Reports to hand from the country give favorable prospects for the South Australian wheat crops.

TELEGRAMS.

[PKR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Sudden Death. JNew Plymouth, To-day. A man named Edward Smith, said to be::a brother to Mrs John Williamson, whose husband was formerly Superinten dentot Auckland, was brought in by the train from Hawera to the hospital. He was taken there in a cab, and whilst the usual: formal questions were being asked him: preparatory to his being put into a ward,.his head fell forward and he expired. When arriving at the hospital he showed no signs that his death would be so sud den;

Supreme Court. The - Supreme Court opened to-day. The following ia the case list ;—Thomaa Vfe r, anon and false pretences ; Murty Collins, maliciously shooting cattle ; Wa tiha and Waiteha, shooting cattle v.ith intent to steal the carcase ; John Paul, housebreaking and burglary ; Putua, re ceiving stolen goods ; Alexander Boswell, false pretences. Civil cases—Trustee of Ualse’s estates v. Kinney, and Christie v. Peacock. The Judge in his address to the Grand Jury only referred to the cases on for trial The John Paul case, for burglary is now proceeding.

Typhoid Fever. John Byrron, a passenger by the ship Oxford, died in the hospital last evening from malignant typhoid fever. An Agricultural Show. Carterton, To-day.

The Wairarapa Agricultural and Pas toral show is being held here to-day. Heavy rain fell early in the morning, but the weather has now cleared up. Large nnmbers of people are pouring into the town'from the surrounding country.b|The show is considered equal to that of last year, wbiebt was the best ever held in the district. 'There are 531 exhibits made up as follows: —Horses, 84; cattle, 89; sheep, 232 ; pigs, 5 ; poultry, 15 ; dogs, 14; agri cultural implements, 15 ; buggies, 14 ; batter. 10 ; cheese, 3 ; bacon, 9 ; leather, 1; wool, 1; preserved meat, 2 ; oats, 2 ; hops, 1; tobacco, 1; woollen goods, 2. There are ten entries for the shearing nlatch.

New Zealand Birds. WriuNoiON, To-day. At a meeting of the Philosophical So ciety last night. Dr Duller, in some re marks bn rare species of birds in the colony, said that the wattle bird of Aus tralia had been found here. . Referring to the kea be said they were increasing rapidly in destructiveness, apparently growingifonder of the fat of sheep. Keas tilled 15,000 to 20,000 sheep annually. Sale of Privileges. Christchurch, To-day.

The privileges connected with the Agricultural Show sold for Llsl, nearly LBO less than last year. Licenses Befosed. The Land Board to-day refused several applications for licenses to prospect for gold' in the Malvern district, on the grocnd that they were within a mile of the areas already licensed. The Deans Award. The award made as to L2OO reward of fered by Mr Deans for the conviction of Jackson, who shot at him, ii as follows: — LSO to Fraser, who gave the first informa tion of Jackson’s whereabouts, and as sisted in the arrest; L 33 4s to Detective Neil, and L 25 each to the four others. (Sixteen guineas was absorbed by the costs of arbitration. A Smart Passage. Duniidin, To-day. Arrived—Pareoraifrom London, 72 days from iand to land, being the smartest passage of the season.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1888.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. J^^OTICE —The Ashburton Guardian ia a Gazette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Ads.



Lost. REWARD. LOST—A bay HORSE, about 15£ ha da high, branded something like TK on near shoulder, white star on forehead. Anybody returning same to Mr Bond, Ashburton, will receive the above reward; and anybody found retaining him after this will be prosecuted. W. HOUSTON, 10 118 Waterton.



I Public Notices. W AKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. Proceedings will be taken to recover all RATES unpaid by Nov. 3rd. 10 692 iy|~R P. G. THOMAS, Surgeon-Dentist, will visit Ashburton on TUESDAY, 6th Nov., and may be consulted at Quill's Hotel. 10 817



R A K A I A I beg to inform my Rakaia clients tha Mb L. Oxley is authorised to receive IN' STRUCTIONS on my behalf. 10 813 CHAS. W. PURNELL.



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



To contractors, etc., Oat Sheaf CHAFF in any quantities, at Maronan, Hinds. Price —£3 10s per ton. 10 637 J. H, PAINE.



rjll 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. Tiuwald, Ist November, 1883. 10 823



p LOUGHING. TENDERS wanted f.,r PLOUGHING about 70 acres of tussrck situate at Ashton. Conditions, Office of this Paper, or to W. E. BOND, Longbeach Coach. Tenders close THURSDAY, November Bth, 1883. 10 821



ROAD DISTRICT, The Board pays Twopence per dozm for EGGS and HEADS of small birds collected in the district, delivered at the following places : Road Borrd Office—Ashburton Schoolhoute—Wakanui ~ Feaview ~ Seafield ~ Rowlands „ Elg n 10 810 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY.



The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 6 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, n!6



KANUI ROAD BOARD. At the ordinary meeting of the Board, to be held on Saturday, November 3, the following resolution will be proposed : That the number of members for No. 3 sub-division of the Wakanui Road District be increased to three 10 667 Surveyors, etc., to the Board. FOOKS & SON,



Auctions. THURSDAY, Bth NOVEMBER. 12 o’clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Mr R. Meaclim, will Sell by Public Auction, at Messrs Reid and Gray’s yards, Ashburton, IS Horae PORTABLE ENGINE, by Ruston, Proctor and Co., in first-class order ALFRED HARRISON, 10 819 Auctioneer.



Public Companies. EW 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 SALESof 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— Ruaton 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.



Wanted parties about to furnish to know that T. Meech is selling all his goods at a sacrifice, being oven-stocked and wanting the money. Drawing-room Suites from ,£lO ios, warranted ; Good Bedrroom Suites, remark ably tow j Drawing-room s Fancy Walnut Tables, Japanese Tables, a splendid Inlaid WalnuL Sideboard, Marble Slab, with Plate Glass back*/, to .be sold cheap. Irony Bed steads, Crockery-ware, i and every requisite for conducted on lie Cheapest .scale. Practical; workmen kept in l branches. Agent for the cele brated Wmtiah ; Blind Makers, Dunedin. Carvin& !; am . Turnery of every kind. All kinds and highest price jjsgnfor Note■ theaddypsß^-FText



Further particulars on application at the Company’s Offices, Christchurch or Ash burton. JOHN COOKE, Manager, - Christchurch. nlO GEO. WILKIN, Agent, Ashburton. W. TURNER, Agent, ■ Rakaia.



Tenders. (\ RENDERS will be received up to No- I vember 10. b, for PLOUGHING 400 acres English grass LAND, for tur nips at Westerfield. Ploughing will be let in two contracts of about 209 acres each. All particulars can be obtained by ap plying at the Station, to 10 812 D. OLIVER. JJANGITATA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for— Metalling about miles Gawler Downs road Metalling about 90 chains Morrow’s road Specifications may bo seen at the Guardian Office, Ashburton; and Mr James Dillow's, Mayfield. Tenders addressed tj the Chairman, Winslow, must be sent in by 12th NO VEMBER. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. Slst October, JBB3. 10 820



Requisition. HARRISON, Esq, Dear Sir, — We, the undersigned elec tors of the Borough of Ashburton, re quest that you will permit yourself to be nominated for office as Mayor for the coming year. As a Councillor, you have proved your self worthy of our confidence, having in variably performed your duties in a pains taking and conscientious manner, ac companied with marked ability; therefoie we sincerely trust you will accede to cur requisition, and thus afford us an oppor tunity of bestowing a requital for valuable services rendered by you.



We are, dear Sir, Yours faithfully, David Thomas William Leggett And many others. To Messrs D. Thomas, William Leggett, and those signing the above requisition, Gentlemen, —In acceding to your re quest, permit mo to thank you for your kind expression of opinion as to my past services, I have but endeavored to do my duty, and am ready to serve my fellow burgesses whenever opportunity offers. I am deeply mindful of the high honor you seek to confer upon me, and trust, should I be elected, that the confidence you evince in me may not be diminished. I am, Gentlemen, Your obedknt servant, ALFRED HARRISON. Ashburton, Oct. 15, 1883. 10 721



Business Notice. Agricultural machine SHOP. Charles Ray, Wakanxtx Road, AsHBnKTow, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER & BINDER EXPERT. All kinds of Machinery REPAIRED, with despa'ch, and on reasonable terms. Extras of all kinds; orders taken for the latest improved Reapers and Binders, and the best Twine. Seeing Machines re named. 10 800



DRAPERY. Clearing Sale. GIVING UP BUSINESS. PREMISES TO LET. THE undersigned respectfully an nounces i hat he will commence a CLEARING SALE on SATUhIiAY, 3rd November, with a view to quit the whole stock as speedily as possible. WILLIAM GAVIN, DRAPER, East street, Ashburton. 10 822



Meetings. * ST! BURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY. A A i ÜBLIC MEETING! will be held at the new Library Hall, Baring square west, on MONDaV, Nov. sth, at 8 p. m. Business: I lection of Committee for ensuing year, and consideration of any other business affecting the Library. N.B.—Only subscribers will be entitled to vote. W. H. ZOUCH, 10 786 Hon. Secretary.



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



An evil and its remedy.—t 3 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 Bomething 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 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 be rotten to the core. Owing to recent heavy losses we have resolved to sell for cash only in future. The honest man who is willing to pay his 20s in the £, and pay as he goes, will find this no disadvant age but a great gain, as he will be able to obtain a first-class article much cheaper than he would under the old system. We shall exert our selves to the utmost as heretofore to give our pustomers full satisfaction, and every order will be excepted in our usual first-class style—but ye shall no longer rpn apy unnecessary risk, ypder the cash system we are prepared to offef a special line of tweeds at the following unusually low prices :—Gentleman’s suit made to order, £2 18s 6d; ladies’ tailor made ulster, £2, Allother goods in proportion, for cash only* CRAIGHEAD & CO., - ' ' TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, Tamcred Street.



Entertainments. WESLEYAN CHUKOH. A TEA AND PUBLIC MEETING Will be held on WEDNESDAY, NuV. 7th, In the Schoolroom, Wakanui. Tea on Tables at 5.30 p.m. Admission—Double tickets, 3s ; single tickets, 2s, 10 793



ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, Wills street. Service of Bong (John Tregenoweth, his mark) will be given by the Primitive Methodist Choir, assisted by several other friends, JNov. 6, 1883. Andrew Orr, Esq., chairman ; J. E. Buchanan, Esq., reader; chair taken 7.30 p.m. sharp. Price of admission Is. Proceeds in aid of Circuit Funds, 10 809



gHDW NIGHT. SHOW MI rHT. ihe 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



JjiLGIS DISTRICT SCHOOL. ' A Tea and Concert, Will be held on FRIDA 1, NOVEMBER 2nd, 1883, In aid of the Prize Fund. Tea on tables at 6 p, m. Concert at 8 pm. Vocalists and Instrumentalists from Ash burton and elsewhere. To conclude with a D A N 0 E. Conveyance a ill leave Post Office corner at 5 15 p. m. Admission—2s 6d. 10 795



To Let and For Sale. B R B W R E. FOR SALE, by the undersigned, at considerably reduced prices. GEO. JAMESON, 10 779 Ashburton.



H O R N S B Y Twine Binders FOR 1884 A sample of the new Machine for next Harvest can now be seen at my stores. GEO. JAMESON, 10 778 Aahbunon.



Railway Notices. V. R. EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) FAKES* PRINCE OF WALES BIRTH DAY, 1883 AND CHRISTCHURCH RACES AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW, November 6th, 7th, Bth and 9th Saturday Return Tickets will be issued at all Stations on Bth and 9th Nov., and will be available for Return up to and in cluding the 15tb, Saturday Return Tickets to Christ church ia ill be issued at Pukeuri, Wai kari, or any intermediate station (where through looking is in f rc>) from the sth to the 9th Nov. inclusive, and will be available for 'return up to and including the 15th Nov. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s i iffice, Chris'church, Oct. 26th, 1883. 10 805



A. and P. Association Shows. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIAT ON.



The Annual Show or STOCK, IMPLEMENTS PRODUCE, and MANUFACTURES, WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14. For particulars see Posters. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr A. Harrison, £1 Is— For the largest collection of small birds’ eggs. Mr John Small, £1 Is — For the largest collection of small birds’ heads. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 533 Secretary.



MR LAURENCE OXLEY has been Appointed Agent foe the Ashbur ton Guardian at South Rakaia.



Matson, Cox, and Go. TO OWNERS OF STALLIONS. W K h;,ve a supply of Colonial grown * ' Linseed on Sale—Cheap. TM.T'.UIAN SEED OATS. Largo Stock FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at leas than cost RYEGRASS, (tape Seed, Turnip Seed, &0. , 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 Rakaia District that we have made ar rangements to attend the Regular FORTNICHTLY SALES OF STOCK Iheie, and we have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 8 4.13 MATSON, COX & CO.



Jjl 0 R SALE, PRIVATELY— -48 Acres, 3 roods 23 perches, near Tinwald, freehold 157 Acres 1 rood 21 perches, at Waterton, freehold 450 Acres, improved, Dromore, free hold 1000 Acres, improved, Dromore, lease hold 2500 Acres, improved, Coalgate, free hold 1872 Acres, improved, Longbeach, free hold 237 Acres, improved, Longbeach 1 370 Acres improved, Longbeach i 200 Acres, improved, Longbeach 449 Acres, sp'endid farm, Wakanui 2200 Acres, improved, Mataura 2424 A cres, improved, Alford Forest 2120 Acres, improved, Mount Hutt 504 Acres, improved, Rangitata 1394 Acres, all in English grass, Chertsey 126 Acres, all in English grass, Chertsey 242 Acres, improved, Seafield 398 do ,improved, part English grass, Ealing 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 43iAcres 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, U.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, RS. 27884, 27885, near Winslow 337 Acres 2 roods, R.S. 27883, 27882, near Winslow 500 Acr.’s, R.S. 31469, Mount Somers 300 Acres, R.S. 27985, near Sherwood, Ohersey 184 Acres first-class land, Wakanui Also a large number of town sections in Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven, etc.



8 423 MATSON, COX & CO. Matson. Cox <& Co. \ UCTIONEERS <fe VALUATORS. LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENER AL MI RCHANTS,



We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacka and Cornaacka 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-cheats Bran, Oats, Chaff, &c.



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &c. 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 KINDS OP STOCK AND PRODCOE ON Saturdays AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES



Business 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 obi sot, an d 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 SARPENTERS’ TOOLS. 200 Kegs Wire NAILS, all sizes. 30 Tons Fencing wire. Galvanized Steel Barb WIRE 50 KEGS STAPLES. Orr and Co. Provisions AND Groceries. We have a Large and Superior Stock j, t all the Leading Lines in this Depart- I lent, and our TEAS are Pure and of xcellent Quality. Those who complain j lat they cannot procure a good article £ sewhere, r SHOULD GIVE US A TRIAL. Purchasers in this Department willpar cipate in the reductions, we have now ecided on making. Crockery i AND - Glassware. ] i c I Practically Withov* Reserve. The Public will please observe that this i the t 1 i'IRST SALE OF THE KIND WE , HAVE HELD, 1 1 Lnd wo can assure them that they will j ’et good Value for their Money during j he next six.week?. Orr & Co. •478



STOCK Will be 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’? Threshing M whines. MATSON. COX, & CO. • WEST STREET,| Ashburton, 70



Business Notices. JIVING UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON. More Surprises. UNRESERVED CLEARING OUT SALE OF DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS ETC., AT S. W. ALCORN’S, EAST STREET. In consequence of the long continued depre sinn of business, scarcity of money, losses by bad debts, etc., S. '-V. Alcoun has decided on clearing out of Ashburton i s quickly as possible. To effect this object speedily I THE MONSTER CHEAP SALE OF THE ENTIRE STOCK will commence on THURSDAY, the 20ih instant, and will be continued until the whole is disposed of. All the New Sna- o Goods just opened out, together with • 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. 1 his being a Genuine Clearing our Salk 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 UP BUSINESS. CLEARING OUT SALE AT S. W. Alcorn’s, EAST STREET. 9 551 [IBB3-1 1883-1] & G S GRAND DISPLAY |J I NEW DRAPERY GOODS M JUST OPENED UP. ir P AN D R E~W OR R E IS NOW SHOWING A D SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS ** FOR THE SEASON IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. R s 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 Glares in endless variety Sunshades, Umbrellas, etc. Ginghams and Zephyr Checks, various colors GENTLEMEN’S SUITS to ORDER andf A large Stock of English, Raiapoi and Perfect Fit Guaranteed I Roalyn Tweeds to select from. Clothing Department. Men’s Suits in Great Variety i Carpets, Brussels Tapestry, and Kidder Boys’ and Youth’s Suits at all prices ) in many patterns, very cheap DRESS AND COSTUMES Made up to Order on the Shortest notice, and fit and style all that could be desired. A Call Respectfully Solicited. Andrew Orr.



DAN N ’ vS Linseed Balsam. rHE marvellous Cure for Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and all affections of the Ihest, Throat, and Lungs. More genuine lures have been effected by this remark ible remedy than by any other prepara ion on sale in the colony. The following articles are contained in he Balsam, viz.:—Linseed, Honey, Bal am of Tohu, Ipecacuanha, Senega, Ex ract of Liquorice, and several other Bal amic and expectorant ingredients. This 'reparation is free from Morphia and Lntimony, and can be given wit 1- 'afety o infants. Price—ls 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. DANN’S Herbal Pills. In all comp'aints arising from the Liver icing in a disordered state these Pills iave proved to be a certain cure. Sufferers from Indigestion, Constipa ion, Sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Sluggish jiver, Loss of Appetite, etc., etc., will md these Pills the bast and safest emedy. Price —1s 6d and 4s per box. Prepared only by E. 0. DAN N, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch. Sole Agent fop. 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 owest tariff rates—less 25 per cent. ALBERT ROBERTS, Agent, ,391 West street, Ashburton. [BEG to announce that I have ar ranged to TRANSFER my BUSI NESS of Land, Estate, Commission, and nsurance Ageni, Rent and Debt Col ector, etc., to Messrs J. Ward and Ron, if the Arcade Chambers, and I have deasure in asking my clients to give my uccessors a continuance of their support. The transfer takes date from the Ist luly next. WILLIAM SMITH. Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. s O STATION* STOCK OWNERS, I MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON & DISTRICT. In reference to the foregoing announce nent from Mr William Smith, we have he honor to state that in addition to the jusinesa we take over from Mr Smith, ve are prepared to undertake Accountancy n all its branches, as well as any other msiness of a confidential nature, and we mpe that by careful attention, reasonable iharges, and prompt settlements, to merit i share of the public confidence and sup port. Receiving offices for Men’s Cuff and Graham’s “Australasian” FORWARD ING AGENCY, by which means a parcel ff 21bs in weight can be forwarded from Ashburton and delivered in any part of England an 1 Wales for the sura of 7s 3d, ir in Scotland or Ireland for 8s Sd. Tariff of Charges caf oa seen at either the office in East atr 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 4871 THE GUARDIAN is on every Tea stable in Ashburton.



Relief from cough in five MINUTES. Bonhington’r PEC TORAL OXYMEL 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.— ‘Jeop e Bonnisgton, Christchurch. , OF REMOVAL. J. HARVEY, BOOT and SHOE MAKER, has REMOVED from Tancred street to the shop in East street, lately occupied by Nealas and Co. Repairs neatly executed. 8 415 fjl INW AL D STORE. NOTICE. The TINWALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will attended to as formerly. CHRISTMAS CARDS to be Sent by San Francisco 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 Loudon direct, consist ing of Prize & Presentation Books. THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton. 1041 JUST OPENED UP 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, 5s 6d per I,oo# Notepaper, superior quality, 6s per ream. Foolscap, unequalled value, Is per quire Also for 1884 DIARIES 1884 Offered at Published Price. B. Bevan, Stationer, Bookseller, &a., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217 jpi O R S L Ei Seed. Seed. SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan. A SEED OATS—Canadian. Tartarian, first-class, Danish, KAIAPOI ISLAND POTATOES. CRUSHED f ATS, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH CLARK,