TfiEE ASHBUBION eOAKDIAN, MONDAYj SEPTEMBER 24, 1888.



Fatal Wreck. ■■■•: , Rangitira at the Great Barrier on Sept. sth, show that two of the crew died of Party Stopped by Maoris. * Wanganui. To-day. News arrived in town this morning that the survey party under Mr J. A. Thorpe, engaged on the survey of a division of the Uorimota block, were stopped by natives under a chief named Aropata Haorietuet nnge. When they came back to where the tent was left on Friday morning they found everything gone, tent and all, and on anarch being made it was fonnd that they been taken by the chief, who re- to .give np possession unless the .purvey is abandoned. Mr Thorpe has ( sent a messenger down to the police. No violence is reported. A Suspicions Fire. Wellington, To-day.



A hflftrfllng.housß at lawa iJiai;, in i property of F. Green, and occupied by E Mullens, was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. The building was insured foi L2OO and the lurniture for L 250, both u the London, Liverpool, and Globe office. 1 1ncendiarism is suspected. The inmates. . numbering fourteen, principallynavvies, on being aroused found the doors care 'folly fastened and could only be opened . fay viulent mean*. They therefore escaped by (.means of the chimney. Nothing was saved. Detectives are engaged enquiring fata .the matter. The New Ministry. - Major Atkinson has not yet submitted the names of the new Ministry to the Governor. ■ Crime in Otago. v. ; -t . Dunkdxn, To-day. : The criminal calendar is very light. - There are seven cases, including the 'Clinton manslaughter. Reinstated. The of Juaiioe telegraphs to Mr Nish, that Constable Coldboume has beeri wh&sedfrom gaol. Coldhburne has F; ‘beta reinstated in the police. IN THE HOUSE.—" Rough on -,. Rsts ”, clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, flies,' ants, insects,, moles, jack tajbbits,,gophers,* 7&d. Moses, Moss and Co., General Agents. i Late Advertisements 4^p ; Do>ALp WILLIAMSON, Esq., Mayor of;Ashburton. -f i l the : undersigned ’ burgesses ih/lf the Borough of Ashburton, - have 'the c hooor.jbp. request that you. will allow your ' Aclf:tq be nominated for re-electidh to the t for the ensuing, yep. .itiErpm .IbWyery efficient fanner in winch beefing #Vpa*t two yqars, we' feel con- Adent-that inoomplyibgwith. this request, rjou wiH, 'advance the interests of the rate -‘3'ripeyesE .ep.d the general welfare'of the ■ i.OltlWP* i-ti 'ii'-v ji,. .... , vVe have the honor to be, Sir, 'to '.io-= ■ ii’ Tour obedient servants, Joseph Ivesa Andrew Orr G. H. st am ■ Eobt’ M'Callum r ri 'Joshua Tucker:. JohnG.v Bestell j-'i.QeorgeOatea ■ no Jamea'Pqrcbase laiß.'J’erriHUin - i/Wj H. Gundry. *■ ■ William Gavin oXW,Jßaker nn J.W.M'Rae ---JohnGrr : Win;; Horne w Bird i-..i Edward R edd in. ■r-uWi 5. Colima : OttoCarstena .-nr Charles Bay *s J. Ward: James Tasker -. G. Callaghan i ; '- Ji Hale ■ - Gi Vincent Lewis Oawsey J. Ward and Son JamevHeir ;■ Walter B. Moss Gea Wilkin. Bobt. Cullen Sam B.Nelson < H. S. Smyth ■ G.. M. Robinson r Wm- Roid ' John Hepburii ■ John Moison : Chas. Reid A. Craighead Alex Craighead -. Wm. Sparrow • James Tait B. 0.. Smith..- \ Matthew Smith Horace J Weeks M.. Rooney , George Kidd D. Amos R. S. Bean George Shann John Fowler David Zander J. S. Houston Wm ( . A. E. Hunt 00. Truckle . Nelson Eden : Robt. Elston P. Norman M. Mayo J. Beecher , ■ Peter Anderson William Cooksou, M. Mullaney W. T. Davison T. Chambers T. A. Gates Andrewes Bros John Ooutts H. Stephenson Joseph Canning W. H. Zonch H. M. Jones Meeoh Alfred 0. Pritchard J. 6. Roberson W. E. Marsh J. R. Chapman Ashburton, Sept. 24th, 1883. To Messrs Joseph Iveas, Andrew Orr, G. . H. St Hill, and the other 75 gentle men' who have signed the foregoing re quisition— . . Gentlemen,— Whatever my own - in ' "elihations may have-been prior to recoiv ing your very numerously signed.'and in fluential requisition, I now feol it my duty to comply with your request, and .'Will allow myself to be nominated for the honorable position of Mayor of Ashbur - ton;for the ensuing year. If elected, I - will endeavor to merit a continuance of



TO TRAVEL this Season, through Methven, Chertsey, Sea field, Waka nui, Waterton, Longbeach, Winslow, and Ashburton districts, the celebrated THOROUGHBRED HORSE KINGFISHER. See future advertisement, or apply to E. OOOKSON, Crown Stables, Ashburton ; 9 662 Or D. M'Dougall, Proprietor.



TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN ASHBURTON AND SURROUND ING DISTRICTS, The Clydesdale Horse PRETENDER. PEDIGREE. Pretender is a dark bay with black points, rising nine years old, with good bone and substance; stands hands high, splendid temper, good action, and a quiet worker. Pretender is by Prince Charlie (imported from Scotland by. Mr W. Boag) out of Maggie by King Fergus (imported from Scotland by Mr David Innes). Maggie’s dam imported from Tasmania. Pretender gained second prize at the Northern Show as a two-year-old in 1876. He also took second prize in 1877. Terms—£9 for the season, guarantee £3, payable on the Ist January, 1884, and 6s groomage. Groomage fee payable on first service. Will be in Ashburton every Saturday. For further particulats apply to HAY SMITH, Or to the Groom in charge. 9 559



mO STAND THIS SEAS' >N, 1883. X The pure Clydesdale Stallion DUNDEE (46). is a beantiffll bay, seven years old ; bred by Mr Robert Wilkin, Christ church. Sire Prince Charlie (4) (im ported); dam Charlotte, by Lord Haddo (imported; 2nd dam Jess, by Cromwell (imported). • Terms—£3 each cash first time of service, or four guineas end of seasen. Groovage fee ss. Every care taken but no re sponsibility. The above figures refer to Draught Stud Book for New Zealand. J. CARTER, 9-560 Grove Farm, Tinwald. Auctions. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from Mr T. B. Richards to Sell by Public Auction on / TUESDAY, SEPT. 26, 1883, 800 Sound Mouthed EWES, lamb to Leicester Rams. in 9 575 MATSON, COX & CO., Auctioneers. To Let and For Sale. r^ORJSALE, —A Three-roomed HOUSE I* f ths of an acre of Land, situated at Hampstead. ’ Apply to Mr Knight or Mr Joseph Wakd, . Registrar. 9 554 F 0 R E. 1,090 acres on the Rangitata; improved; easy terms, and very cheap 123 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,



your confidence. Your kind approval of the way the business of the Borough has 'been conducted, during the past two yean,»very pleasing tome; and cannot fail to gratify and strengthen the hands of the Council, with which I have the honor to work in harmony. 1... l have the honor to retpain, , . Your, obedient servant, 9 685 DONALD WILLIAMSON. Meetings ♦ B AROH CHAPTER. , \ The Xnstallation bf M.E Z. and Officers pftheAshbnrton Kilwinning Royal Arch - Chapter takes place at the Masonic Hall .THISiEYBNINC at 7.80 punctually, .ABanquet will be held at the Somerset Hotel immediately after the installation. ' 'Vhrithig Companions invited. . 9 683- By order of the M.E.Z. • Railway Notices. BW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Ohrfctchurch Sgction.) GERALDINE RACES, 27th and 28th Sept., 1888. . Saturday Return Tickets to Orari (the Racecourse is opposite the Otari Station) will be issued at Christchurch, Timaru, and intermediate stations on 27th and 2dth:inat., available for return up to and including the : 29th inst. ' FREDK. BACK, 1 Traffic Manager. •• District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, 21st Sept., 1883. 9 582



A R A N A K I. A capital FARM of 430 Acres. The land is fenced and subdivided into con venient sized paddocks, well watered and all sown down in English grasses. It has a good house, together with sheds, stables, stockyards, and a good sheep dip, etc. FOR SALE. 9 445 F. FERRIMAN.



Ecclesiastical- United Evangelistic Mission. * • TOWN BALL, ASHBURTON. TflO-NIGtBT «t 7.30, and every evening J, daring the week. " : , , 1 Choir sings from 7 p.m. Wited. Bring Sankey’s Hymns. ]»•. ‘‘noon,i 9 5527 tr-day. Prayer Meetings at noon,; euf irom 12,30.



HORSE CARDS neatly and cheaply printed i» all colors and designs at the Guardian office. THE Imported Thoroughbred Steeple chase horse QUAMBY will travel the Ashburton district during the present season. Particulars see cards. Apply JOHN CARTER, 9 515 Grove House, Ashburton. T' O TRAVEL this Season, in the Ash burton and surrounding districts, CASSIYELAUNUS. by Oaractacus, dam Campanille by Stock well. He is the sire of Envious, Fair Agnes colt, etc., etc. Terms, £4 4s Groomaje, 6s. Allen Hobbs, Proprietor. Qdill’s Hotel. 9 561



Public Notices: D BEATING SOCIETY. The Usual MEETING of this Society will be held THIS EVENING in the Ar cade Chambers at 8 o’clock. W. TOWNSHEND, 9 584 Hon, Secretary. FOUND, A RIDING SADDLE. Owner can have the same by paying expenses, on application at the Office of this Paper. 9 580 SH BURTON CRICKET CLUB, A The ANNUAL GENERAL MEET ING of the above Club will be held at Messrs Matson, Cox and Co.’s Offices, on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 at 7.30 p.m., when all interested in Cricket as well as members are invited to attend. A. A. FOOKS, 9 535 Acting Secretary. JJBTHVBN PLOUGHING MAT. H. The Match advertised for the 22nd inst., is POSTPONED until the 28th



September. 0. J. WENTWORTH COOKSON, Jtm., 9 550 Hon. Sec. and Treasurer. O CONTRACTORS. Wanted TENDERS for PLOUGHING two or three hundred acres tussock Land, four inches deep by ten inches, to be completed by the 30th November. r o x>i? r ri? r> INWALD STORE. The TIN WALD STORE has been RE-OPENED under the management of Mr W. BIGGS, and Customers will be attended to as formerly. 23d [ OF REMOV AL. 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 jy£OUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD The Mount Somers Road Board hereby publicly notify their intention of making a RATE of One Halfpenny in the Pound for the period ending March Slaty»lßß4, payable in one sum, on October 15th, at the Board’s Office, Mount Somers, and that the RATE BOOK will be OPEN for INSPECTION on and after TUESDAY, October 2nd, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5p,m., at the Board’s Office, Mount Somers A. and P. Association Shows. ASHBURTON W. S. PETER. Anama, 19th Sept. 1883. 9 566 NOTICE. 9 485 A. E. PEAOHE, Chairman. AGRIOULTURAL AND PASTORAL



ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL Horse Parade w. ILL BE HELD ON THE GROUNDS OF THE ASHBURTON ASSOCIATION, ♦ ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, The Annual Show OP STOCK, Implements PRODUCE, and MANUFACTPRES, WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14. For particulars see Posters. ■ GEORGE JAMESON, 9 533 Secretary, rniMARU AGRICULTURAL I AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION.



Public Notices. 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. nlO I BEG to announce that T. have ranged to TRANSFER my BUSI NESS of Land, Estate, Commission, and Insurance Agent, Rent and Debt Col lector, etc., to Messrs J. Wars and Son, of the Arcade Chambers, and I have pleasure in asking my clients to give my successors a continuance et their support. The transfer takes date from the Ist July next. « WILLIAM SMITH. Ashburton, 29th June, 1883. r| O STATION & STOCK OWNERS, X MERCHANTS, TRADESMEN & THE PUBLIC OF ASHBURTON & DISTRICT. In reference to the foregoing announce ment from Mr William Smith, we have the honor to state that in addition to the business we take over from Mr Smith, we are prepared to undertake Accountancy in all its branches, as well as any other business of a confidential nature, and we hope that by careful attention, reasonable charges, and prompt settlements, to merit a share of the public confidence and sup port. Receiving offices for Messrs Cuff and Graham’s “ Australasian ” FORWARD ING AGENCY, by which means a parcel of 21bs in weight can be forwarded from Ashburton and delivered in any part of England and Wales for the sum of 7s 3d, or in Scotland or Ireland for 8s 3d. ; Tariff of Charges cat oe?een at either the office in Fast str et or the Arcade Cham hers. J; WARD & SON, Agents to the , LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. Accade Chambers, . r “ ''*2ihl<vfibri'B9th Jmrt f IBB3 j 48*1



All Exhibits of Salt Butter (not less than 141 be) must be loft with the under signed not later than SATURDAY, Sept. 29th inst. , Rote—Class 111 should read, “For best sow over twelve months old, with litter of pigs or in pig.” Entrance Fees—ln other exhibits not named above should read, “ Members 2s 6d; non-Members 55.” F. W. STUBBS, 9 577 Secretary. rIIHE ANNUAL SHOW i or Entire Horses will take place on SATURDAY, SEPT, 29, Under the auspices of the Timaru Agricul tural and Pastoral Association, * iu the OLD SHOW GROUND, TIMARUT ~ Every person who intends to Parade his Horse must enter the same at the office of the undersigned (Maclean and Stewart’s Buildings) on or before THURSDAY, Sept 27th, at noon. F. W, STUBBS, 9 673 Secretary.



Public Works. j U B L I O W O II KS , .N ew Zealand. FLOOD CHANNEL BRIDGE • CONTRACT. RAKAIA GOR,GE. WRII TEN TENDERS will be received at this office until noon of THURSDAY, the 27th Sept., 1883, for the above con tract. They are to be marked outside, “ Tender for Flood Channel Bridge Con tract,” <»nd addressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Dunedin. Telegraphic tenders, similarly addressed and marked, will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders be lodged at any District or Resident Engineer’s Office, or with the Chief Post master, Timaru, by the same hour. Drawings, specifications, and general conditions may be seen at this office, and to the Public Works Offices at Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, and at the Post-office, Timaru. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. By command. W. N. BLAIR, Engineer-in-Charge, Middle Island. Public Works Office, Dunedin, August 22nd, 1883. 9 501 Public Companies. 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.



W. H. Gundry. I W. H. Gundry, [ICE NS E D LAND BROKER Under the LAND TRANSFER ACT, PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT & AUDITOR. Books and Partnership Accounts super vised, Audited, and Adjusted. Auditor for the 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. ti Agent for STANDARD INS UR ANCE COMPANY, STANDARD PROPERTY INVEST MENT SOCIETY. East street, Ashburton. 384 T. Bullock. mO LET—SHOP in East Street. Ap -1 ply to T. BULLOCK. OR SALE.- 2 BUILDINGS to be re moved ; very suitable for Contrac tors ; moveable huts. . T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE Cheap, a Strong New Horse Power and Chaff-cutter by Richmond and Chandler. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, —HOUSE in Tancred street, lately in occupation of Mr Kil worth. T. BULLOCK.



T O L B T. COTTAGE, in Willow street, Trevor ton. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



F O R S A £L R.S. 33344, 33345, 28899, containing 320 acres 3 roods 20 perches, about half a mile from the Hinds railway station. Price L2 10j per acre. T. BULLOCK. F O R S A E . R.S. 28752, containing 146 acres, sit uated about 3 miles from the Town of Ashburton. This is new land, and suit able or breaking up for wheat. T. BULL CIC. O R E. Price L 55. Town Section 818, Ailken street. Cash deposit only L 8 ss, balance bj instalments bearing interest at per cent per annum. Apply to T. BULLOCK, LAND FOR SALE. R.S. 27429, containing 118 acres 2 roods, n its native state, situated only about three-quarters of a mile from Dromore station. Price, L 425 ; terms, as may be arranged Apply to T. BULLOCK. O N 1J Y . Two special sums to bo lent on Mort gage on freehold security, viz., L7OO an<l L 450. T. BULLOCK. F O R S E. An improved farm of 370 acres situated on the Longbeach Estate. T. BULtjOQK.



Matson, Cox, and Co. Tartarian seed oats, large Stock % FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9, at leas than cost RYEGRASS, Rape Seed, Turnip Seed, &c , thoroughly reliable ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS, very cheap MATSON, COX AND CO. Bakaia. 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 STOCK There, and we have every confidence In soliciting a share of their patronage. I No further comment is necessary from us, than that we shall conduct business at the Rakaia exactly upon the same basis as has been so successfully carried out by our 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.



F O R S A E. 353 acres, improved and well-watered, with dwellinghouse thereon, near the Cheese and Butter Factory. T. BULLOOR.



F Q R S A E. 35 acres, improved, with cottage, near Mount Somers School. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



F O R A 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.



0 R S A L E, PRIVATELY— -48 ACRES, 3 roods 23 perches, near Tinwald, freehold 157 ACRES 1 rood 21 perches, at Waterton, freehold 460 ACRES, improved, Dromoce, freehold 1000 ACRES, improved, Dromore, leasehold 2500 ACRES, improved, Ooalgate, freehold 1872 ACRES, improved, Longbeach, freehold 574 ACRES, improved, Longbeach, freehold 237 ACRES, improved, Longbeach 370 ACRES, improved, Longbeach 200 ACRES, improved, Longbeach 449 ACRES, sp'endid farm, Waka nui 80 ACRES, splendid farm, Wska* nui 2200 ACRES, improved, Mataura 2424 A 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 600 do tussock, Binds ‘ 650 do do ~ 203 do do Seafield 270 do do „ 400 do do Hinds ,100 do do ~ 1000 do improved, Ealing 265 do do ~ 497 do tussock, Duusandel 398 do improved, part English grass, Ealing 808 ACRES, splendid farm, Rangi tata Inland 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 & VALUATORS, iX LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. 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 Cornsacka Fencing Wire of all sizes, Barbed and Plain r 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, &o. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REAPERS AND BINDERS, &o. Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OK CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OK THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL Cash Advances MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. Weekly Sales OF HORSES OOWS PIGS AND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE ON Saturdays AT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP, FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TINWALD



F OR SALE CHEAP Town Sections 525, 630, 506, 507, Tin wald, the two latter corner sections. Apply to T. BULLOCK. N E W WO, R K. Copies of Mr Bonbon’s Bspk “ Cheese, Butter, and Bacon,” can he obtained at this office. Price, Is,.



Alternately. Next Sale AT ASHBURTON YARDS ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency 00. Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing Machines, MATSQN, COX, & 00. WEST STREET, | SHB O'ETON, 9 470



Business Notices. s t JgXPIRATION OF 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 B. Galvanized Steel Barb WIRE 50 KEGS STAPLES. Orr and Co. Provisions AND Groceries.



DANN’S Linseed Balsam. THE marvellous Cure for Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping Cough, and all affections of the Chest, Throat, and Lungs. More genuine cures have been effected by this remark able remedy than by any other prepara tion on sale in the colony. The following articles are contained in the Balsam, viz. .‘—Linseed, Honey, Bal sam of Tohu, Ipecacuanha, Senega, Ex tract of Liquorice, and several other Bal samic and expectorant ingredients. Thie preparation is free from Morphia and Antinomy, and can be given with safety to in r onts. Price—ls 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. D ANN’S Herbal Pills. In all comp'ainta 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. I Prepared only by E. 0. DAN N, Chemist, The Pharmacy, Christchurch, Sole Agent fob Ashburton, Mr Charles Neate, CHEMIST. 8 201 SEAT REDUCTIONS. SLAUGHTERING PRICES To make room for new stock. Come and judge for yourselves. Good cream-laid envelopes, 5s 6d per 1,000; notepaper, beat value in market, 6s per ream ; Fools cap, unequalled value, Is per quire. All kinds of stationery equally cheap; account books all sizes and bindings. A good stock of books by the best authors. The Lily Series, Is 3d each. Toys and fancy goods in great variety. Price no object; money wanted; no reasonable offer re fused for cash. R. Sevan, Law and Commercial Stationer, Bookseller, etc., SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS. |Note the Address — Next Shop to Quill’s Hotel. 1217



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 eeewhere, 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. W7B



New Seeds, JjIRESH, PURE, AN© RELIABLE. CLOVERS GRASSES MANGOLD CARROT, also SUTTON’S CHOICE FLOWER and VEGETABLE SEEDS, in small packets, from sixpence each—in great variety, also RATH KIDNEY and BLUB DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. 7 160



OMBSTIO PATTERN DEPOT. TANCRED ST. (opposite the Arcade)* Begs to intimate to the Ladies of Ashbur ton and neighbourhood that she has Winter Dress. Materials that can be dis posed of exceedingly cheap. Register Office for Domestic Servants. 8 820 MRS HODGE, mas nu w « jo, Dressmaker, Ladies DresSep- and Underclothing made at the shortest notice.



Bu ihess Notices. DP BUSINESS IN A 8 HB U'BTOIR' More Surprises. I .KRtfiSl .l.ViiD OLE APING OUT SALE OF DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, ETC. , AT S. W. ALCORN’S, . EAST STREET, In consequence of the long continued depression of business, scarcity of money, losses by bad debts, etc., S. V 7. Alcorn has decided on clearing out of Ashburton M quickly as possible. To effect this object speedily THE MONSTER CHEAP SALE OF THE ENTIRE STOCK will commence on the 20th instant, and will be continued until tbo whole is disposed of. All the New Spring Goods just opened out, together with a Large Shipment Direct from London (to arrive in about a week) will be included in the Cheap Sale, thus givifig 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 out Sale Intending purchasers will do well to ooms 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 band, regular customers, who have accounts open, can hare their orders booked as usual at the reduced prices. For Lists of Reductions see handbills issued at intervals. GIVING UP BUSINESS. CLEARING OUT SALE , AX S. W. Alcorn’s, EAST STREET. 9 651



1883-4] [IBB3-4 s & G S GRAND DISPLAY I NEW DRAPERY GOODS M JUST OPENED UP. IT NDEEW ORE E IS NOW SHOWING A R SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. R P A 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 GENTLEMEN’S SUITS to ORDER, andj Perfect Fit Guaranteed I Ladies’ Dolmans and Jackets in great variety Stays in all the new shapes and makes Hosiery and Gloves in endless variety Sunshades, Umbrellas, etc. Ginghams and Zephyr Checks, various colors A Large Stock of English, Kaiapoi and Roalyn Tweeds to select from. Clothing Department. Men’s Suits in Great Variety I Carpels, Brussels Tapestry, and Kidder Boys’ and Youth’s Saits at all prices in many patterns, very cheap DRESS AND COSTUMES Made up to Order on the Shortest noticd, and fit and style all that could be desired. A Call Respectfully Solicited. Andrew Orr. 953



RANG IS T. M A TO, HAMPSTEAD, ASHBURTON, HAS FOR SALE— Sections, with or without cottages. Potatoes, Blue Derwent and Bath Kidneys. Carrots. Mangolds, in any quantity. : ui Bone Manure, from hone meal to inch bone An 8-horse-power Engine and Clayton and Shnttleworth Combine and Elevator. Bones Purchased in any quantity ft> Cash. Orders by Post promptly attended to. F. T. Mayo, Seeds. , JgED & WHITE CLOVERS ALSYKE COW GRASS GORSE MANGOLDS GRASS SEED PEAS BEANS KIDNEY POTATOES WHEAT OATS BARLEY Also.



We have good supplies of the above. All Prime Quality. HUDSON, RIDLEY AND CO., 136,138, Cashkl stbwx. 8 226 HIGHEST AWARD AND GOLD MEDAL New Zealand International Exhibition, 1882, for Glazed Drain-pipes, Moulded Bricks, etc. Ford and Ogdoli, South Malvern and Christchurch, FIRE-BRICK, DRAIN-PIPjJ AND FIELD-PIPE MANUFACTURERS. AWARDS for Salt-glazed Stoneware Drain-Pipes:—Canterbury Agrioulta. ral and Pastoral Association : Grand No vember Show, 1881, First Prize, Silver Medal. Ashburton Agricultural and Pas* total Association: October First Prize. The Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Silver- Medal for Bricks, Special Quality. Fint-olass references from Engineers, Architects, Oontraotora and others. Manufacturers of Malt-kiln Tiles, Fire Tiles, Fire Bricks, Special Brick (red and white), Air Orates, Chimneypots, and Floor ing Tiles, harden Border Tile*, Pig Troughs, Flowerpots, Jam and Fields Jars, Butter Crocks, Bread Pans, etc. Fireclay, Cement of the best brands. Goods forwarded by tail direct from the works, South Malvern, orfrom the Christ* church depot. For quotations apply tc GEORGE JAMESON, 861 Agent, Ashburtoa JgIARLY SEED POTATOES. ON SALE, a large quantify of several new kinds of Early Seed Potatoes also Bath Kidney for seed, and Bine Der wents—at reasonable prices. „ _ As W. RANDELL, 8 849 Itaiitwer, Baa* Street