AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, December 4. Captain George Service has been ap pointed to the pilot service. There is some hope of a settlement of the dispute in the bootmakers’ strike. Government has undertaken to bear half the cost of the establ shmmt and maintenance of a lighthouse on Uddystone Point, on the north-east coast of Tas mania, at the entrance to Bass’ Straits. A Bill has passed the second reading in the Church Assembly for establishing a High School for Girls. The Government Astronomer and the Board of Visitors of the Observatory re commend that a party bo sent to Now Zealand next September for the purpose of observing the solar eclipse. Sydney, Becember'4. No farther cases of smallpox have been reported. There are now eleven oases in quarantine. Some of the patients are very bad. The dry hot weather of the last few day# has been so far favorable. The scare has drawn attention to the insani tary state of the city and most of the dwellings. The Premier has considerably improved in health, and • has now returned home. He is preparing to leave for New Zealand. I This colony will not take part in the Antwerp Exhibition. The Nelson has returned to port from New Guinea. She will remain here now until the arrival of the Admiral. The English cricketers have returned ( from Graftou, where they were hospitably entertained. Brisbane, December 4. The Government protest against amend ments being made in the Land Bill by the Council. 1 Flying foxes and other vermin are very s prevalent on Darling Downs. £

SPORTING.

♦ HAWKE’S BAY JOCKEY CLUB. The following weights have been de clared for the Hawke’s Bay Jockey Club Boxing Day meeting. Christmas Handicap, of 100 sots. Once round. st lb ' at lb Bmir Bey... 9 0 Yankee ... 7 6 ■ Leormta ... 810 Abraham ... 7 0 Tigtedia ... 8 0 Miss Dargon 610 Pbarl ... 7 11 Oberon ... 6 9 *,3?orerunner 7 9 New York... 6 5 Deceiver ... 7 7 Aimee ... 6 5 •Sibella ... 7 6 Hastings Handicap, of 250 sovs. Two and a quarter miles. Leonora ... 9 0 I Forerunner 7 3 Bmir Bey ... 8 8 j Deceiver ... 7 2 ' : Lebnata ... 8 7 ] Sibella ... 7 0 The Laird... 710 | Christina ... 6 6 •Tigredia ... 78 | Jacob ... 6 6 • Handicap Httbdles, of 100 sovs. Two miles. ‘Haatime ... 11 0 Kincraig ... 9 7 Denbigh ... 10 12 Tawhera ... 9 7 Afsegai ...10 8 True Blue ... 9 7 Wild Dayrell 9 12 Steel Dust 9 0 Hurricane... 9 7 . THE WELLINGTON CUP. s ' [by telegraph.] Wellington, To-day. Liverpool has been scratched for the Wellington Gold Cup.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

THAT DIRTY RIGHT-OF-WAY.

To the Editor. Sie.—l noticed a letter signed “Dis infectant,” in your issue of last evening, making a complaint about the right-of way at the back of Saunders’ buildings. As lam a person who takes a great in terest in all matters affecting the health of my fellow townsmen, 1 spared a few . moments of my valuable time and sallied forth to find the cause of “ Disinfectant’s” dissatisfaction. I assure you, Mr Editor, this infections spot was not exactly what it should to, and anything but healthy for. these residing near it, and I quite ac quiesce with “ Disinfectant ” in regard to his complaint. But—the inevitable “but” *—l cannot pvssibly side with him in one thing, ie., why he did not, before writing his letter, first make enquiries (which would have put him to the little trouble it did myself), as to the cause of the , nuisance. Then, perhaps, he would have first written to proper quarters of his complaint, and then if they did not at tend to the subject he could have written to the newspaper. As it is, he has writ ten to a newspaper about a case, the facta of which he appears to know nothing of. Now, Sir, I do not think that a paper is the proper place 'in which to ventilate such subjects, before a word has been spoken to the proper authorities —in this Instance, I believe, , the Inspector of 'Nuisances. lam quite sure, Sir, that if this energetic town officer was informed on this matter, he would at once have it removed, as he is a gentleman always anxious for the sanitary condition of this little town of Ashburton. Being a per son who would not like to see the germs of the diseases which are so prevalent in different parts of the world nursed, I should say the sooner this nuisance is re moved the better, not only for the town but also for poor “Disinfectant” who might, the next time he writes, make his complaint at the proper place. Apolo gising for,taking up so much space of your widely circulated and valuable paper, I am, etc,

Reoenjseate, iehborton, Dec. 10th, 1884.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE [BKUTX&'s TKHSBAHB—COPYKIGHT.] An Appointment. London, December 8. Mr J. F. Hibbert, M.P. for Oldham, and Political Secretary of the Home Office, has been appointed Financial Secretary of the Treasury, pice Mr teonard H. Courtney, resigned. The Mails. The Homeward Brindisi mails per Orient s.s. Fotosi, from Melbourne, , : October 31st, were delivered to-day. 1 he New Viceroy. . . . Eombay, December 8. Eatl Dufferin, who succeeds the Marquis of Ripon as Viceroy of India, arrived here to-day, and leceived a cor dial welcome. [Received December 10, 11.30 a.m.] The Congo Conference. ■ * • JBbrmk , December 9. ■■■'/ The International Conference has agreed to the freedom" of the naviga * tion on the Congo [arid Niger rivers. rjnternational control, will

"-""pe" dorfSded to Coiigp, vrtiile' FJng *> -v.- ;fo?d*wiil control the lower [and France * l -A ihe upper Niger. -L Cgyptian Finance. - i *-,-> -, -. Cairo, December 9. r^T ,'", ■■, Judgment has been given against the t Government in the action """ : :f>'*feronght by the French, Austrian and t''t'-- ..Italian members of the Caisse of the "£, pbttfcdebfto prevent the suspension !jr*£ v staking fund. !-;,;, •" '; !; % , acgnonetteCase. ; :;., "a .-•".-: ' ■ London, December 9 Sentence "of death ha? been passed F-SP-]£dflo£&qGtaU' Dudley and the mate, K« Stephens, of the yacht Mignonette, for ':. of the boy Parker.

AUSTRALIAN.

(REUTEB’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.) ThelLock Out. Yesterday, t The lock-out in the boot trade con tinues, and the breach between the | master bootmakers and operators is , widening. Shipping. Sailed, this morning—Waihora, for the Bluff. Smallpox. No fresh cases of smallpox occurred here during the last three weeks, and the patients at the Hospital are now convalescent. Sydney, Yesterday. Additional cases of smallpox have occurred here. An Appeal Case. In th e Banco Court to-day judgment in favor of plaintiff was delivered in the appeal case of A: G. Taylor, the mem ber for Mudgee, v Hon Edmund Bar ton, Speaker of the Legislative As sembly. The Bench he’d that the As sembly had no power either to adopt from the Imperial Parliament, or to pass on its own account, any standing orders giving itself authority to punish any obstructing member, or remove him for any period longer than the sit ting during which the obstruction occurs. / [Received December 10, 12 50 p, m.] Parliamentary. * Melbourne, To-day. The Legislative Assembly declining c to accept the Legislative Council’s t amendments in the Railway Bill, has j abandoned the measure, and, adopting c the English precedent, a new Bill has t been introduced embodying the Coun- d cil’s amendments, in order to avert a * crisis.

TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] New Justices. Wellington, To-day. A new commission of Justices of the Peace, adding seventy-seven names, will be gazetted to-morrow. The following are those from Canterbury.—Messrs Beach and Baynes, Christchurch ; rT. W. Bruce, Selwyn; Mr B. Curry, Sel wyn ; Mr H. Friedlander, Ashburton ; Mr J. Ivess, Ashburton ; Mr A. Parsons, Kaiapoi; Mr A. E. Peache, Mount Somers, Ashburton ; Mr A. C. Preston, Lincoln ; Mr W. T, E. Scrimgt-our, Hekaleratnea, Waimate; Mr J. H. Townend, Christchurch ; Mr Donald Williamson, Ashburton ; Mr J. Wilson, Fairlie Creek, Geraldine. Promotion. Dunedin, To-day. Warden Strong, of the Dunedin Gaol, has been promoted to the Inspectorship of Works in the Lyttelton Gaol.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1884.



The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or counterfeited. This is es pecially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as. it has been tested and proved by the whole world that Hep Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal the notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits] of IT. 8., and in every way trying to induce suTering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B, Many others started nostrums put up in simi lar style to H. 8., with variously devised names in which the word “Hop ” or “Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word “ Hop ” or “ Hops ” in their name or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing in imita tions *>r counterfeits.



Lost, Pound, See. REWARD—Lost, a mouse-colored GELDING, on 16th instant, from 'a Stables. The horse is six years old with an indistinct brand on the near shoulder, and a sore back. Thj matter has been placed in the hands of the police. The finder will receive above reward on returning same to JpUBLIO LIBRARY- The Library will be OPEN for exchange of Books every day, exo: pt Saturday, be tween the hours of 3 and 4 a’clcck in the afternoon, and on Thursdays and Satur days from 7 till 8 o’clock in the evening. By order. Ahburton, 9th Dec., 1884. 12 2275 -gIRDS EGGS Twopence per dozen will be paid for EGGS and HEADS of small Birds de livered at the following places:—Wakanui Road Board Office. Schoolhouses —New- lands, Wakanui, Seafield, Seaview, Elgin, Tinwald, Willowby, Longbeaoh, Ashton, 12 2263 J. BEECHER, Quill’s Hptel. Public Notices: CHARLES BRADDELL, Librarian. Flemingion. 2119



To Let and For Sale. FOR SALE, by private treaty, lots 38 and 39, Alford Forest road, close to the Ashburton Woollen Factory, contain ing about 1 acre, on which is erected a large three-roomed dwelling-house and two-stalled stable. The ground is well cultivated and planted with fruit and forest trees, and is securely fenced with live and picket fences. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. Stock Sales. Rakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to our clients that for the future the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Eakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CAN TILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO. Auction. SATURDAY, 13th DECEOEMBER. CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SPORTS. SALE OF Privileges. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from the Secretary, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, the following PRIVILEGES— Lot I—Publican’s Booth Lot 2—Confectioner’s Booth, No. 1 Lot 3—Confectioner’s Booth, No. 2 Lot 4-Rightof Sports Lot s—Cards Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 2264 • Auctioneer.



Tenders. TENDERS are require ing quantities (ini material for the Fleming! Butter Factory Company, 1,000 yards Hessian, 1 3,000 ya'ds calico, 1 ys 40 gallons Bennett 20 gallons coloring 1 ton tine salt 1 cask s da crystal 1 cwt soap ' 4 tins kerosene 1 drum machine oil 12 tons coal (acreem 24 tons slack. Tenders to be addressed (ary on or before SATUR] stant. The lowest or any tendet accepted. Meetings rji ow n i Lessee ... ... A Business Manager... R T7AD rmiDITTr TTIT3



THURSDAY, Planquett’s Comic Opera in three acts, “LES CLOCHES DE CORNEVJLLE;” FRIDAY, positively the last night, Offen bachs’ most successful Opera in three acts “ THE PRINCESS OF TREBIZONDE” Prices of admission —Circle and front seats, 3s ; second, 2s ; back, Is. Box plan is now open at Milner and Thomson, Musical Depot, where seats' may be re serve for any night. Manager for Messrs Pollard—JamesKitts. Doors open at 7.30; overture at 8 o’clock. Carnages may be ordered at 10.30 p.m. for each perform ance. 12 2268 DD FELLOW S’ HALL. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11. CLARK AND RYMAN’S GREAT AMERICAN COMEDY COMPANY. The most Complete, Original, and Refined Entertainment that ever visited New Zealand, One Continual Laugh from the rise to the tall of the curtain. FUN WITHOUT ROUGHNESS. Every Song, Act or Speciality New and Original, and Performed by this Company only. THE GREATEST LADY HARPIST LIVING. Prices of admission— 3s, 2s, la. Business Manager, MR FIIZGERALD. Agent, 12 2276 H. JOHNSON. HERTSEY SCHOOLROOM. ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCE, In aid of Cricket Club, on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1884. Admission —To entertainment, Is ; to dance, 2s 6J. Music will be supplied by Mr fl. Gates and Miss Gates. 12 2249



HUNT CLUB. A General MEETING of Members will be he'd at Quil/s Hotel on TUESDAY, 16th instant, at 8 p.ro. Business —Important. ' S. SAUNDERS, 12 2277 Secretary.



ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH, THE ANNUAL Garden Party will be held in the Parsonage Garden ON ANNIVERSARY DAY-TUESDAY, 16th December, 1834. Contributions of Needlework and Pro duce, etc,, will be thankfully received at the Parsonage. Admission (including Tea)—2s ; ohild ren, la. Proceeds in reduction of the debt on the Building Fund. ll 2178



RANGE HALL, ASHBURTON. J. B. GOUGH, This world renowned Temperance Orator’s famous orations, “ Are they all Fools who become Drunkards,” and “TO THE WORKING CLASSES," will be recited by Mr S. R. INGO LD, Of Christchurch, on WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, December 17 and 18. Selections of music will be rendered dating each evening. Mrs Nixon has kindly consented to sing a solo on each occasion. Doors open at 7.30 ; chair to be taken at 8 o’clock. Admission free, A collection will be made to pay ex -1 d oo^rn pensrs.



RG A. L L O • WHBELWRIG Wabanui road, Ashl (Next Ray’s Machin Special attention is derote of repairs. Combined with modem THE ASHBURTON V FACTORY COM LIMITED, NOTICE is hereby gi notice convening an extraor meeting of shareholders for of December instant is canc said meeting will not be he thereof an extraordinary gi of the Company will be helc Chambers, Ashburton, on d9th day of December, 1 88 in the afternoon, when the lotion will be proposed as i nary resolution : Resolved —“ That it has 1 the satisfaction of that the Company os of its liabilities cot ness, and it is adt up the same,” The following resolutb proposed ! Resolved—“ That Mes



SATURDAY, DEC SHEER 20. M R T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Phillip Jour neaux-(on account of his having left for the North Island) to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date— His FREEHOLD SECTION, No. 535, fronting Peter street, on which is erected a Dwelling-house, Black smith’s Shop, and other Buildings This property is centrally situated, being only two sections from East street, and near the Railway Station. Will be sold on very liberal terms, de clared at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 2259 Auctioneer. ALTERATION OF DATE. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the Estate of G. A, "Vincent. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. A PAINTER’S STOCK-IN-TRADE, ALSO, GOODWILL OF LEASE op TOWN SECTION No. 636, Burnett street. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the ' eputy Official Assignee in the Estate of G. A. Vincent, to Sell by Public Auction at his shop, Moore street on the above date, about 1 000 PIECES WALL PAPER 9 PAINTS BRUSHES GLASS, etc., etc. Also, at the same time and place, GOODWILL OF LEASH TOWN SECtIoN No. 630, Corner of Burnett and Park streets having a frontage of 66ft on Bur, nett street and 165 ft on Park street, The Lease has 40 years to run at a very low rental, namely L 6 per annum for the first 5 years, L 7 10u the next 7 years, with an increase of 25 per cent, every 7 years to end of term. 12 2257 Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. George Jameson.



Wool Sale. SEASON 18 84-8 5. 11/TILES & CO. WILL HOLD THEIR SECOND SALE OF THE SERIES ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 1884, At their Wool and Land Salerooms* Hereford street, at 2 p.m., When we shall offer Several Choice weU-known lines of MERINO & FINE CROSSBRED WOO£ , NO COMMISSION CHARGED on advances made on wool consigned to ua for sale here or for shipment to our London House. NO CHARGE made for Cartage from Railway Station. MILES & CO. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 10 1980 Agent, Ashburton.



STAR OF ASH BURTON. T OYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. TOWN HALL, FRIDAY, DEO. 28 Prizes and Blanks Under the management of Mr SIDNEY WOLF, R.A.M. After which a BALL will be held.



SHRDRTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY Annual Sports, The Sixth Annual Sports Meeting of the Ashburton Caledonian Society will be held on BOXING DAY, DEO. 26, 1884, on the Society’s new Sports Ground, North-west Belt, when valuable prizes will be given for quoits, hurdle laces, flat races, jumping, pipe music, Scotch dancing, Irish jig, tossing pole vaulting, putting the stone, throwing the hammer, etc, etc, etc. For full particulars see posters. A first-class Band will be on the ground. Sports to commence at II a m. |2 2239 CHARLES REID, Secretary,



Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. rTTE ARE PREPARED, 10 MAKE ' LIBERAL CASH ADYANOES QN XHK ENSUING CLIP, SHIPPED THROUGH US AND CONSIGNED TO MILES BROTHERS & CO., LONDON. No Commission Charged on the Ad vance if the Wool is Offered at Auction here and not sold. MILES & CO., Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 1696 Agent, Ashburton.



The Standard Company. gPEOIAL NOTICE THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. ' During December 15 Per Cent Discount will be allowed to CASH PURCHASERS of these celebrated machines.



The STANDARD has more improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put together ! Has always been the best and is now the cheapest. That it meets every require ment of a critical public is shown by its great popularity and inr creasing sale throughout America, Europe, Australia and New Zea land.



AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W, Maddern, HAVELOCK STREET, Aihburlou



ORR & CO.



OO RRR ERR AND CO O O R R R R AND 0 C O O RRR RRR AND 0 OO O O K R R R AND 0 0 O O OO R RR R AND CC OO BEG to inform the ladies of Ashburton that they have now opened an ex tensive shipment of New Drapery Ex 8.8. DORIC, direct from LONDON jomprising Newest Styles in Checked and striped zephyr cloth, new patterns in sateens and prints, the new repp print (the latest novelty), new Galatea stripes add Harvard shirtings, a choice selection of ladies* and children's straw bats, an exquisite lot of new flowers and feathers, white, cream, black and colored laces, broche capes, four in hand, mantles and dust cloaks. An immense variety of ladies’ and childrens hosiery, lace curtains, toilet and maisella quilts, and a complete assortment of domestic drapery, sheetings, towels bleached and unbleached, damask tabling, white and grey calicoes, twilled and plain, etc. THIS SHIPMENT COMING DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS and having been marked off at exception ally LOW PRICES we have the utmost confidence in recommending them to the attention of purchasers. An early call is respectfully solicited. Special notice is requested to our CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, in which we have just opened out an immense variety of boys’ Norfolk suits, sizes 3 to 11, youths’ and men’s suits from the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory, bought at job prices, to be sold at corresponding reductions.



Public Notice. BAIT. PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, Wist street. aND Ob’ LOVELINESS. ALBUM Containing TEN VIFWS of New Zealand Scenery, consisting of Beau tiful Lal.es, Magnificent Mountains, and Superb Scenery in various parts, making a handsome present for friends at Home H. M~Jones. f»-| TO O A per day to be made by per cSi-*- lu cfett B ona of either sex, In their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth '£[ mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and instructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson and Co., Portland, Maine, United States. mHE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (LIMITED). Head Office : 77, Collins street west, Melbourne.



Thos. Bullock. PROPERTIES, ETC,, FOR SALE. FARMS : 562 acres well watered, Longbeach, could be divided into smaller blocks if required 41 ~ 2 perches, near Wheatstone Township, Longbeach 53 „ 3 roods 20 perches, near Hinds Railway station ; price, L 3 10s per acre ; unimproved 118 „ near Dromore, unimproved 376 ~ 1 rood 35 perches}, improved, 1 ' Longbeach, known as Barr s |arm , 5Q ~ unimproved, R.S. 32582, Waka nui SUBURBAN : Lot 4, 15, 16, Alford Forest road „ 24, Alford Forest road, together house TO LET : Office in Arcane Chambers FOB SALE; Shop and dwelling-house in M-ore stree* Two shops and dwelling-houses Section with comfortable dwelling-house, with verandah and bay window, Tre vorton 5-roomed dwelling-house, Trevor ton 4-roomed house, together with, section, Trevprton MISCELLANEOUS : Reapers and binders, by Wood McCormick No 8 and 10 fencing wire Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. and T [O LET —Shop and Boarding house in the Triangle. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



TO LET—Cottage on Graham’s Road, Tinwald, lately in the occupation of Mr 0. Bain. Also, House in Waaanui Bead, Ashburton, lately in the occupation of Mr R. Macleam. IJICIR S|ALE—Five Acres—Magnificent tj building site, situated at the corner of Middle and Allen roads, Allenton. First-class land. Liberal terms. Apply to T. EU^OOK,



Orr and Co., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, BAST STREET.



FOR LIFE ASSURANCE AND ENDOWMENTS. Policy-holders Divide Profits, Head Office for Middle Island, New Zealand : COLONIAL BANK BUILDINGS, Dunedin. Directors —Hon William Baylea (Mel bourne), Hon W. H. Reynolds, M.L.C., chairman ; John M, Ritchie, Esq., J.P. ; John Roberta, Esq., J.P. WILLIAM WILLS, Resident Secretary. CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT AGENCY City Chambers, Hereford street, (Opposite Bank of New Zealand). W. H. BROWNE, District Agent. Local Agent, Geo. P. Henry, [ BAKER BUILDINGS, Havelock street, Ashburton. 10 1920



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company, Ld, CAPITAL £3,500,C00. RESERVE FUND £220,000. THE PREMIER WOOL HOUSE OF THE WORLD. IJIHE COMPANY'S TRANSACTIONS FOR THE LAST SEASON WE AS FOLLOWS;— SHIPMENTS TO LONDON 72,721 BALES SALES IN MELBOURNE 37,686 „ „ SYDNEY 2,900 „ „ NEW ZEALAND 11,132 „ Or a total 0f.... 124,439 BALES Showing an increase of 15,263 Bales over the operations of 1882-83. As the Wool Season 1884 5 is now approaching, we would direct the attention of Wool Growers to the advantageous opportunities that the Company offers for the disposal of their Clips. Throughout the Season Periodical Auction Sales of Wool will bo held in our WAREHOUSES, DURHAM STREET CHRISTCHURCH, where special attention is given FOR THE EFFICIENT DISPLAY OF EVERY BALE, and all Lota on arrival will bo valued and classed by Experts, FREE STORAGE on all Wool intended for sale locally, or for shipment to the London Market, will be given a any of our Stores, at ASHBURTON, CHER i SEY, or RAKAIA. Liberal Cash Advances Will be made on all WOOL placed in our hands, either for Local Sale or Shipment to London FREE OP COMMISSION GROWERS are reminded that, as we act solely as Selling Brokers, they may rely upon their Consignments obtaining HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Further particulars on application to H. H. SEC RET AN, Agent, Ashburton ; and to 9 1789 C. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakais.



Great Slaughter of Boots I ANDREW ORR JJAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER’S STOCK OP BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNING; As to Price, Sizes, and Particulars ee Friday evening’s Guaubtak.



Opening Announcement. GRAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. C. PRICHARD (LATE OF MR ANDR E W D R R), HAYING secured the Premises in EAST STREET lately occupied by Mr Wo. Gavin, is now showing A Splendid Assortment of New Goods. The following are a few special lines:- 20 dozen Women’s Black Kid Gloves, 2 fasteners, Is GO New Sunshades, from Is lid, worth 5? Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 2a lid Ladies’ Corsets, from Is 8d Strong Prints, from 3d £ lUwove Flannel, Hid And all the requisites of a well Heavy Holland, s£d Tape Nets, Id Strong Towels, from 3id Tickings, from 3£d Strong Grey Calico, 2a 9d per doz Turkey Twill, s£d Linen Table Danmouth, la Boys’ Washing Suita for 2a 6d appointed DRAPER’S STOCK. The above Stock has been selected with great care, and is the pick of THIS SEASON’S SHIPMENT, All New and Fresh Goods, And will be submitted for CASH ONLY, at prices to suit the most limited means. COME EARLY and inspect this New Stock—where Elegance of Deaign, Latest Fashion, and a Mirvel of Cheapness are combined. Note the address— A. C PRICHARD, STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2088



Public Notices. AS H B U R T O FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, Next the Poat Office. J. A. Persson, Begs inform his friends and customer that he has cleared out all bis old stock and has opened with sn entirely NEW and SERVICEABLE STOCK of House hold FURNITURE TO SUIT ALL GLASSES, and at most reasonable terms, and intending purchasers cannot do better than inspect J. A. PERSSON’S stock before going elsewhere. Agent for the Cheapest Venetian Blind maker in the colony J. A. P. having made ar rangements for a Hearse and Mourning Coach is prepared to execute funerals in Town or Country cheaper than any other house in Ashburton. J. A. PERSSON, Ashburton, Warehouse and Workshops—Opposite Railway Station and next to Post Office. 8 PICTURES I W Framed Artistically. NT E MAPS Properly Mounted. Q None but the best materials ONE BUT THE BEST MATERIALio £ Cabinet-making Executed 6 W in inimitable style, N and Cheaply. I T. A. GATES, PETERI L [STREET M D



“OI L D D UNDERTAKER & CABINETMAKER. 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 6J per cent, per atmims if fixed for 0 months or over j ward, Manager. Office:—Arcadj Chambers. Barnet street .