majority of the passer.gers and crew “were saved by the vessel's boats, but fifteen persons were drowned. The Dynamite Explosion. The explosion which occurred on the underground railway is believed to have - been caused by dynamite at the hands -of Fenian emissaries. The metropoli tan stations are now guarded by strong bodies of police, and the approaches to . the. tunnels are watched. The affair ( has caused considerable alarm in the metropolis. Arrived. . ,tLondon, Oct. 31. Arrived—Ship Rakaia, from Lyttel ton (Aug. 6th). . Vote of Confidence Carried. Pams, Oct 31. The debate on the Eastern policy of the Government was resumed in the *. .Chamber of Deputies to-day. In the course of a speech on the position of affairs in Tonquin M. Ferry denied that rthere’war an expectation of war with China, neither France nor that country being desirous of an appeal to arms. A vote of confidence in the Govern ment was at the close of the debate carried by a substantial majority. [Received Nov. 2, 2.15 p.m.] Irish League Disturbance. London, Nov 1.

An anti-Irish League disturbance took place to-day at Londonderry, Ireland/ The announcement having b&en'-miide that a Nationalist meeting would be held in the Town Hall there this evening, a large body of Orange men proceeded to the building and .took-forcible possession of the hall. The meeting of Nationalists was conse quently put off. V , The French Ministry. Pams, Nov. 1. - It is announced that M. Ferry, Presi dent of Council of Ministers, will shortly assume the position of Minister for Foreign Affairs, Challemel Lacour re siding that portfolio.

AUSTRALIAN.

[REUTER’S TKLKOBAMS COPYRIGHT.] t. The Wool Sales. Melbourne, Yesterday. At the wool sale to day the New Zea land Loan and Mercantile Agency Company catalogued 3,400 bales, of which 2,260 were sold. The catalogue comprised unusually choice lots, in cluding several leading clips from the Western district. A parcel of 210 bales of- greasy was sold at the highest price this season; scoured brought up to Prices are generially very satisfactory. There was a large attendance of buyers, and a brisk competition was again experi enced. The opening rates of the sea son; were firmly maintained. Shipping. ~ Sydney, Yesterday. Sailed, this afternoon —City of New York, for San Francisco, via Auckland, with Li 22,000 specie. Mrs Hampson, evangelist, was a passenger. A Chinese Affray. Brisbane, Yesterday. A serious affray occurred to-day among Chinese on a plantation near Cairns. One man was killed and three were wounded. [Received Nov. 2,2 50 p.m.] The Victorian Parliament. Melbourne, To-day. The. Victorian Parliament will be formally prorogued to-morrow.

TELEGRAMS

[per press association.] Auckland, To-day. The new Minister. Mr Mitcheison, the member for Rod ney, has been offered and has accepted a ■eat in the Cabinet, with the portfolio of Public Works. The Hon Mr Johnston resigns his office within a fortnight, and Mr Mitcheison will enter on his official duties at once. * The Premier. Wi Llington, To-day. Major Atkinson returns to Wellington on Sunday by the steamer Stella. The Queen of Beauty Mine, The dispute with reference to the Queen of Beauty mine, at Makara, has resulted in L4O being staked, L2Q. by Walker and L2O by a director’of the Company. Min ing experts are to be engaged to make a thorough teat, and the details have been left in the hands of Mr Henry Blundell, of the Evening Post, and Mr J. Chantrey- Harri«, of the New Zealand Times

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1883.



Public Notices. FOUND,— A Chorister’s SURPLICE. Apply Office of this Paper. 10 824 ROAD DISTRICT" Proceedings will be taken to recover all RATES unpaid by Nov. 3rd. 10 692 jyj"R F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon-Dentist, will visit Ashburton on TUESDAY, 6th Nor., and may be consulted at Quill's Hotel. 10 817 R A. 1 beg to inform my Rakaia clients that Mb L. Oxley is authorised to receive IN STRUCTIONS on my behalf. 10 813 CHAS. W. PURNELL. N o E. To contractors, etc., Oat Sheaf CHAFF in any quantities, at Maronan, Hinds. Price—£3 10s ner ton. 10 637 J. H. RAINE. IJIINWALD STORE. R I beg to announce that I have retired loom 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. CH*S. BAIN, Proprietor. Tinwald, Ist November, 1883. 10 823 w AKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. Tf)« 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 SchdOlhoOse—Wakanui ; Sea view ” Seafield ■Newlands Elgin 10 810 w A ( KANUI ROAD BO ARD. Abihe;ordinary meeting of the Board, to be held on Saturday, November 3, the J ‘" ' ’ bMKlotioD will be proposed : be number of members for No. n-div.iaion. of .. the Wakanui jisjmrr " ' ' SON, X 0 607 Susneyorsf.atei/ to theßourfl.



Gazette in Bankruptcy. IN the Dialrct Court of Ashburton, Holden at Ashburton. In the matter < f ihe Debtors and Credi tors Act, 1876, and the several Acts amending the same, and in the bankruptcy of ROBERT JOHN FOLEY, of Ashburton, gentleman. Notice'ls hereby given that the above named debtor has this day filed in the above Court a declaration that he is un able to meet his engagements with his creditors. The first meeting of cred itors of the abovenamed debtor will be held at the above Court, on THURS DAY, the Bth day of November instant, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon. Dated this 2nd day of November, 1883. W. MARTIN, Clerk of the Court. E. G. Ckisp, Solicitor for the debtor. 10 828 Lost.



A SOCKET belonging to a buggy lamp. Finder will be rewarded on leaving same wiih 10 826 T. BULLOCK.



REWARD. LOST-A bay HORSE, about 15* ha dshigh, branded something like Tlv 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 he prosecuted. W. HOUSTON, 10 118 Waterton.



FOR SALE, by the undersigned, at considerably reduced prices. GEO. JAMESON, 10 779 Ashburton.



O R N S B Y Twine Binders FOR 1884. A sample of the new Machine for next Harvest can no* be seen at my stores. GEO. JAMESON, 10 778 Ashburton,



A- and P. Association Shows. ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. The Annual Show OF STOCK, IMPLEMENTS PRODUCE, and MANUFACI. RES, WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14. For particulars see Posters. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr A. Harrison, £1 Is— For tlie largest collection of small birds’ eggs. Mr John Small, £1 Is— For the largest collection of small birds’ heads. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 533 Secretary. Business Notice. Agricultural machine SHOP. Charles Ray, Wakantti Road, Ashburton, ENGINEER, MILLWRIGHT, REAPER &■ BINDER EXPERT. All hinds of Machinery REPAIRED, with despatch, and on reasonable terms. Extras of all kinds; orders taken for the latest improved Reapers and Binders, and the beat Twine. Sewing Machines re paired. 10 800 DRAPERY. Clearing Sale. GIVING UP BUSINESS, PREMISES TO LET. THE undersigned respectfully an nounces 1 hat he will commence a CLEARING SALE on SATURDAY, 3rd November, with a view to quit the whole stock as speedily as possible. WILLIAM GAVIN, DRAPER, East street, Ashburton. 10 822 O T I O E, J. A. Persson, CABINET-MAKER UPHOLSTERER and UNDERTAKER Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and surrounding districts that he haß REMOVED from his old premises to more commodious ones, situated in Waianui 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 MR LAURENCE OXLEY has been Appointed Agent for the Ashbur ton Guardian at South Bakaia.



Anniversary. gHjW NIGHT. SHOW 'j he Loyal Tinwald Lodge of Oddfellows’ will hold their Annual com memoration on WEDNESDAY EVENING by the celebration of a Tea and Ball. 10 793 Tenders. fS'IENDERS will be received up to No li vembar lO.h, for PLOUGHING 400 acrea English grass LAND, for tur nips at Westerfield. Ploughing v.ill bo lot in two contracts of about 20J acres each. All particulars can be obtained ly ap plying at the Station, to 10 812 D. OLIVER, TV ANGITATA R() AD HOARD. 11 TENDERS are invited for— Me ailing about miles Gawler Downs road Metalling about 90 chains Morrow’s road Specifications may be seen at the Guardian Offire, Ashburton; and Mr Jan 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 Railway Notices. IST EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) FA. FS * PRINCE OF WALES BIRTHDAY, 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 15th. Saturday Return Tickets to Christ church will be issued at Pukouri, Wai kari, or any intermediate station (where through looking is in force) from the sth to the 9th Nov. inclusive, and will bo available for r return up to and including the 15th Nov. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s ( Christchurch, Oct. 26th, 1883. 10 805 Auctions. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3. FOUR Brick Cottages, FOR SALE BE PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from Mr T. Kingerloe, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on Saturday, November 3, T.S. 824, 825, Cox street, on which is erected 4 Semi- Detached Brick Cottages Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 10 801 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3. Town Section 100 TINWALD, FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Harry Boyle, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, on Saturday Novembers, His T.S. No. 100, McMurdo street, Tinwald. It is first class land, and capital site for a Cottage Literal terms of payment can be arranged. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 10 802 Auctioneer. Show Privileges. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Secretary of the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 3rd NOVEMBER, At 2 p.m., The following Privileges— Lot I—Publican’s Booth No. 1 Lot 2—Publican’s Booth No. 2 Lot 3—Confectioner’s Booth No. 1 Lot 4 —Confectioner’s Booth No. 2 Lot s—Right of Sports Sale at 2 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 10 785 Auctioneer. Race Privileges. MR T. BULLOCK is instructed by the Secretary of the Ashburton Racing Club, to Sell by Public Auction, ON SATURDAY, 3rd NOVEMBER, 1883, At 2 p.m., The following Privileges in connection with the Spring Race Meeting, viz Lot I—Gates ~ 2 —Publican’s Booth No. 1 ~ 3—Publican’s Booth No. 2 ~ 4. —Confectioner’s Booth „ s—Rights—Right of Sports ~ 6—Cards ~ 7 —Horse Yards Full particulars on application to the Secretary (Mr S. Saunders), or the auctioneer. T. BULLOCK, 10 773 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 3rd NOVEMBER. Valuable Borough Eeserves, TO BE LET BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR. T. BULLOCK, has received in structions from the Borough Council to offer by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, 3rd November, The LEASE of the following RESERVES as under, viz : TOWN SECTIONS 1232, 1233, 1116, 1117,1108,1109,1053,1066 to 1086, less roadway on Eastern corner. These to be let in two lota—Town Sections 903, 904, 893, 894. These reserves will bo let for seven years from day of sale Conditions and full particulars at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. 10 803 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



j Entertainments. i K \NUI W'li' 1 EYAS' CtiL’l- C : I V ? A 'IK'-. AND PUBLIC M ETihG I Will lie held on WEDNESDAY, N--Y. 7th, < In tlio Schoolroom, Wakanui. Tea on Tables a* 5.30 p.m. Admission—Double tickets, 3a ; single tickets, 2s. 10 79 ODDFELLOWS’ HALT Wills street. Service of Song (John Tregenoweth, bis mark) will b given by the Primitive Methodist Choir assisted by several other friends, Nov. C 1883. Andrew Orr, Esq., chairman ; J E. Buchanan, Esq,, render; chair takei 7-o0 p.m. sharp. v Tica of admission Is Proceeds in aid of Circuit Funds. 10 801 jgLGIS DISTRICT SCHOOL A Tea and Concert. Will be held on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 1883, In aid of the Prize Fund, Tea on tables at 6 p.m. Concert at 8 p. m. Vocalists and Instrumentalists from Ash burton and elsewhere. To conclude with a DANCE. Conveyance will leave Post Office corner at 5 15 p.m. Admission —2s 6d. 10 795 W. H. Gundry. W. H. Gundry, f ICENSED LAND BROKER ij Under the LAND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts super vised, Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor for tuk Borough of Ashburton Ashburton Woollen Factory Company Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory Ashburton Saleyards Company Ashburton Gas, Coal, and Coke Co. Ashburton Town Hall Company Etc., Etc., Etc. Money to Lend ON APPROVED FREEHOLD SECU RITY, repayable by monthly instalments or otherwise. Agent for STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, STANDARD PROPERTY INV s;*T MBNT SOCIETY. East street, Ashburton. 384 T. Bullock. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has the following TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE -704 Cameron and Wills street 711 Wakanui road and Wills street 746 Peter street 822 Cox stteet 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 689 Cameron street 48 Kermode street 248 Kermode street 249 Kermode street 339 Kermode street 303 Moore street 335 Moore street 27 Dobson street 771 Three frontages on Cox street Wakanui road and East Town Pelt 905 Corner of Giay and East streets 427 Tancred street 1059 Corner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49,58, 59, 64, Kermode stieefc 872 Aitken street 873 Corner of William and Aitken streets 94 Wakanui road 95 Wakanui r.iad 96 Wakanui road 112 Corner of West and Kermode streets, leasehold 75 (part of) East street, with build ings thereon 1011 Corner of Walker and Cox streets 1012,1013, Cox street 1010 Corner of Grigg and Peter streets, fronting the Grange 31,32 Mona Square, with buildings thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock street 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street 751 Corner of Peter street ard Town Belt east 21 Come l ' of Poison and East, street 539 £-acre Peter street 538 (Part of) Peter street Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. FOR SALE—A second-hand Windmill with Stand. Price, £lO T. BULLOCK. rno DAIRYMEN, DEALERS AND JL OT HERS. TO LET—SO acres well grassed lane fronting the Wakanui creek and Race course road. If required, the owner will divide it anc let in two lots of 25 acres each. T. BULLOCK. S. E. Poyntz. IVTOVELTY EMPORIUM ANI JS HORTICULTURAL DEPOT. Stephen E. Poyntz, No. 3, Friedlanders’ Buildings, Burnett Street, Ashburton. During the summer a supply of Po Plants in Bloom will be on view at price that must command a ready sale. All o the very best strains from the most cele brated colonial nurseries opening up oi Saturday Oct. 20th. Every article necea sary for successful floriculture in stock. Inspection invited. All kinds of farm seeds and Itnplc menta on sale. Advertising being too expensive, ca and obtain a catalogue. S. E. POYNTZ, 835 Ashburton. Hamburg - Magdeburg fir INSURANCE COMPANY. SuV scribed capital, £3,000,000. Mr Stephe E. Poyntz has been appointed agent fc the above Company in Ashburton, an will be prepared to accept risks at lowes current rates. Prompt and liberal setth meats. James Henderson, 178, Herofor strefet, Christchurch, chief agent for Gat terbury, 102



Matson, Cox, ana uo. )9 'j7i OV NF.RS OF STALLIONS. UT}; i ave a supply of Colonial grown ’Li> seed on Sale—Cheap. Ti. TV. ill A N 5? EE D 0 A TS. Large Sine!; FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at le.-s than cost RYEGRASS, bapo Seed, Turnip Seed, Ac., 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 Pakaia District that we have made ar rangements to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF ST CK There, and we have every confidence in soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. O X L E Y. RAKAIA. Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present. 8 413 MATSON, COX & 00. F 0 R S E, PRIVATELY— -48 Acres, 3 roods 2i 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, Coalgato, free hold 1872 Acres, improved, Longbeach, free hold 237 Acres, improved, Longbeach 5 370 Acres improved, Longbeach 200 Acres, improved, Longbeach 449 Acres, sp endid farm, Wakanui 2200 Acres, improved, Mataura 2424 ’ores, improved, Alford Forest 2120 Acres, improved, Mount Hutt 564 Acres, improved, Rangitata 1394 Acres, all in English grass, Chertsey 126 Acres, all in English grass, Chertsey 242 Acres, improved, Seafield 650 270 400 100 265 497 398 do do do do do do do do do do Hinds do tussock, Dunaandel do pmproved, part English grass, Ealing £OB Acres, splendid farm, Rangi tata Inland 1030 Acres, good investment, Chert sey 30,000 Leasehold, 4000 freehold, 4,000 sheep, Chatham Islands 3090 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 43 {Acres 1 rood 7 perches, R.S. 32115, Ashburton County 58 Acres 3 roods, 11. 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, IT kaia Acres, IT.S. 23677, 23678, 23679, 23680, 23681, 23682, 23683, 23684, 23685, improved, Seafield Acres, IT S. 27884, 27885, near Winslow 337 Acres 2 roods, R.S. 27883, 27882, near Winslow 500 Acr?a, R.S. 31469, Mount Somers 300 Acres, IT. S, 27985, near Sherwood, Chersey 184 Acres first-class land, Wakanui Also a largo number of town sections in Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven, etc. 937 430 8 423 MATSON, COX & CO. ill Matson. Oox & Co. A CCTIONISERS A- VALUATORS, A LAND, STOCK. AND ESTATE agents. LOANS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL All RCHANTS. Wo have now on hand for sale Woolpacks and Cornsacka Fencing Wire of all sizes, B wbed 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 KINDERS, Ac. Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OB CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OR THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL Cash Advances MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. Weekly Sales OF HORSES, COW-, PIGS AND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON Saturdays AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF S T O C K Will be hold at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. Next Sale TINWALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Co. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Go. Robey’s Threshing Miohines. MATSON, COX, >& CO. WEST-STREET, Ashburton. 70



Business Notices. JIXPIRATION 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 set, aQ 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 CARPENTER S’ TOOLS. 200 Kegs Wire NAILS, all sizes. 30 Tons Fencing wire, Galvanized Steel Barb WIRE 50 KEGS STAPLES. Orr and Co. Provisions AND Groceries. Wo 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.



Business Notices. Q_ IYi H a UP BUSINESS IN ASHBURTON. More Surprises. UNRESERVED OLIUtJNG OUT SALE OP DRAPEBY, MIEDINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS KTO. , AT S. W. ALO OEM’S, EAST STREET. In consequence of the long continued depre sion of business, scarcity < f money, losses by bad debts, etc., S. '-V. alcokn has decided on dealing out of Ashburton as quickly as possible. To effect this object speedily THE MONSTER CHEAP SALE uF THE ENTIRE STOCK will commence on THURSDAY, the 2.lth instant, an 1 will be continued until the whole is disposed of. All the Aew Sum g Goods just opened nut,, together with a Large Shipment Direct from London (to arrive in about a week) will be included in the Cheap Safe, thus giving the public a grand opportunity if supplying- their requirements for the approaching toason at a liule over HALF THE ORDINARY PRICES. This being a Genuine Clearing our Sale intending purchasers will do well to come early and secure ihe 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 1888-4] & [IBB3-4 G S n "““r" u I NEW DEAPEKY GOODS Jf H JUST OPENED UP. M P AN D R E ~W ORR M E jsj IS NOW SHOWING A R, SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. Trimmed bats and Bonnets Flowers, Feather?, 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 Gloves in endless variety Sunshades, Umbrellas, etc. Ginghams and Zephyr Checks, various colors A large Stock of English, Kaiapoi and Roslyn Tweeds to select from. GENTLEMEN’S SUITS to ORDER and Perfect Fit Guaranteed 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 bo desired. A Call Respectfully Solicited. Andrew Orr. DANN’S Linseed Balsam. rnHE marvellous Cure for Coughs, Colds, I 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 ia 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- v -afety to infants. Price—*s fid and 2s fid per bottle. Relief from cough in five MINUTES. Bonninqtom’s Pec lOHAL OXYMEL OP 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. —Geop R Bonnington, Christchurch. OTIOB OF REMOVAL. J. HARVEY, BOOT and SHOE MAKER, has REMOVED from Tanored etroz tto the shop in East street, lately occupied by Nealas and Co, Repairs nea*ly executed. 8 415 fJIINWALD STORE. NOTICE. 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 fid and 4s per box. Prepared only by E. 0. DAN N, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch. Sole Agent for Ashburton, Mr Charles Neate, CHEMIST. 8 201 The TIN WALD 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 London direct, consist ing of Prize & Presentation Books. 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 EGBERTS, Agent, 1391 West street, Ashburton. I BEG to announce that I have ar ranged to TRANSFER my BUSI NESS of Land, Estate, Commission, and Insurance Agenr, Rene and Debt, Col lector, etc., to Messrs J. Ward and boN, 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. THOS. F. FARLEY, BOOKSELLER & STATIONER, Ashburton. 1041 JUST OPENED UP Without a doubt the Most Beautiful Selection of CHRISTMAS CARDS Ever i'xhibited in the Colony;—A very valuable Present to any Friend. An inspection is solicited. CHEAP STATIONERY. Good Business Envelopes, 5s fid per I,OOC Notepaper, superior quality, 5s per ream Foolscap, unequalled value, Is per quire Also for 1884 DIARIES 1884 Offered at Published Price. ri O STATION & STOCK OWNERS, J MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON & DISTRICT. In reference to the fore; oing 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 Mefsra Cuff and Graham’s “Australasian” FORWARD ING AGENCY, by which means a parcel of 21 bs in weight can be forwarded from Ashburton and delivered in any part of England and Wales for the sura of 7a 3d, or in Scotland or Ireland for 8s 3d. Tariff of Charges gat’ do seen at either the office in East «tr et or the Arcade Cham hers. J. WARD & SON Agents to the LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND f GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY; : Arcade Chambers, . i.-.i i Ashburton 29th June, 1883 4871 ' ugg fc hpHE ' GUARDIAN is on every Tea *- stable in Ashburton. F. Bevan, Stationer, Bookseller, &c., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. Note the Address— Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217 jjl O R S L E Seed. Seed* SEED WHEAT—Hunter’s White. Prime Tuscan. SEED [OATS —Canadian. Tartarian, first-class. Danish. KAIAPOI ISLAND POTATOES. CRUSHED r kT S, First-class, Is. lOd. per bushel. JOSEPH CLARK,