SHIPPING.

PORT OF LYTTELTON. Arrived. Yesterday. Hawes, as., from Nelson, Picton and Wellington. * Sailed. Yesterday. Victory, s.s., for Wellington, fiawea, a.s., for Dunedin. Wareatea, a.s., for Westport. Hanroto, a.a., for Sydney, via Wel lington. ' SHIPPING TELEGRAMS. Dusbdin, Yesterday. Arrived—Mahinapua, fromGreymouth. Sailed—Pleiades, ship, for Napier.

COMMERCIAL.

Ashburton Guardian Office, Friday afemoon, Messrs Friedlander Bros, (in conjunction with Messrs Robert Wilkin and Co.) report upon the live stock market for the week ending Wednesday, November sth, as follows: The attendance at Tuesday’s sale was a fairly good one. In fat sheep the entries consisted of good crossbred ewes and wethers, wi h a few lines of shorn sheep. Most of the former lots were withdrawn, not reaching owners’ values. Shorn sheep fetched from ?s upwards. Store sheep, me. ino ewes and lambs were yarded in large quantity, and sold according to ages and peicenlage of lambs ; at foot from 9s to 12s gd, the latter price being obtained for a lot which were mostly 6-tooth and with a large percentage of lambs. There were also several lines of cros bred ewes and lambs entered, mixed ages, which sold at 16s 4d to 8s 6d, with quite 100 per cent of Jambs. Hoggets in the Wool—There was only a limited number entered, and made for inferior lots from los 6d to 12s 9d, the latter . price, however, was fully is beyond the value of the sheep. In fat cattle there was tin average entry, and sold equal to last week’s rates. In stores we placed 28 steers and heifers at 355, 3 springers at 625, 2 heifers at 70s, 3 heifers at : 425, 15 calves at 18s; we also had a small entry of pigs, whidh sold at 27s and 28s each. ■ Privately during the weak we placed 102 mer ino ewes and lambs at lis gd, 900 merino wethers at 9s, 30 do. at Bs, 196 crossbred hog gets at 13s 9d, 64 fat ewes and wethers at 12s 6J, 405 merino ewes and lambs at is, 506 merino ewes and lambs at 10s 6d. We have to thank Messrs Bullock and Foster—being the only auctioneers present—for the kind assistance they rendered to us in the absence of Mr Tabart, as they had besides looking after ; their own entries, a l so to officiate for Messrs Thomas, Stave’ey, and Ford, which they did With a hearty good will. Messrs H. Matson and Co report on the live stock market, etc , for the week ending Thursday, Nov. 6th, 1884, as follows The heavy rainfall of the previous night and sale morning had its usual effect upon the mar ket, that is, many buyers were late in putting in an appearance, and those present at the opening of the sale were careless, and ap parently indifferent as to purchasing. As a consequence, one < r two lines of mutton were passed, and others sold at prices is per head , lower than what was obtainable an hour later in the day. As the auc ion progressed the at tendance became more numerous, and a decided improvement in the bidding was noticeable, the various lots, especially the best sheep, moving off freely at prices equal to, and in some in stances in advance of, last week’s rates. The same spi-it was maintained until the close of the auction;'in fact, one or-two of the closing ' sales were the best made during the day. In woollys we sold, account of Mr Hay Smith, crossbreds at 18s; account of Mr Creswell, merino wethers fit 14s to 16s ; account of Mr . Steward, merino wethers at 13s 3d to 13s 6d. To Mr Furze, of Dunsandel, must f e given the credit of having realised what is probably the highest value lor a fat sheep ever obtained in the Addington market. With some others he forwarded a few shorn wethers, one of which we sold at the exceptional price of 535. We quote the best crossbred wether mutton in the wool at 3d per lb, medium quality to 2j+d, shorn at 2#d to 2j£d, merino out of the wool a shade less. In store sheep there was a large entry, most of the lines being of a more saleable class than 'Usual. Trade was decidedly better, or, in other words, more buyers were present, and nearly every lot choiged owners. Among ■' others we placed the following :—A line of 400 four-tooth wethers in the wool at 15s, 100 crossbred couples at 18s, 700 shorn hoggets at 8s gri to gs 6d, 821 merino wethers at 6s, cull merino ewes with lambs at foot at 7 s - In fat lambs the supply was about an average, prices ruling much about the same as of late, say, from 9s to 13s for good trade lots. In fat cattle there was a smaller market than tisual, and as the quality was mostly prime, buyers competed with mere spirit and freedom than at any sale for many weeks past, estab lishing a rise of fully Li per head on the best lots. Tee best beef may be quo: ed at from 23s to 25s per loolbs, 27s 6d being reached in some exceptional instances. In stores there was but little doing, prices remaining nomin ally unchanged. The entry of pigs was about . an average one, but of a much belter descrip tion than of late. The auction throughout plainly exhibited the fact that curers for ex port are altogether out of the market, prices showing a noticeable falling off.

The following is the Christchurch Corn Ex change report for the week ending Friday, 7th instant The market for grain and produce daring the week has not shown any material change. Li es of wheat of all classes can scarcely be quilted, and prices quoted below are merely nominal. The depression in oats noticed last week is'st'll more pronounced this weelc, and there is little inclination to pu chase at current prices. Barley fit for. malting is conspicuous by its absence, while feed lots are plentiful enough at prices that onght to com mand sales. Potatoes show no sign of a revi val. The latest shipments to Sydney have turned out indifferent owing to the lateness of the season, and there is little likelihood of any further orders from that port, the local market is therefore the only outlet, and quotations are difficult to obtain. Values for the week as under: —Wheat : 3s to 3s 3d prime milling, seconds 2s fid, chick wheat is fid to is gd f.o.b.—Oats : milling 3s, short feed 2s lod, long oats 2s gd f.o.b.—Barley: Malting 4s, second quality do 3s fid to 3s gd, feed 2s to 2s 3d at Christchurch.—Beans and Peas : 3s 3d I to 3s 4d for the former, and the Ja'ter 3s 3d to 3s fid f.o.b.—Potatoes : L2 5s nominally at country stations within 12 miles.—Butter : fid to yd, Legs extra, f.o,b.—Cheese : Nominally 4d flab.

MARRIAGE.

Currie — Buck —October 28th, at the residence of Mr Samuel Lucas, Ashbur ton, by the Rev 0. H Standage, Jeremiah, eldest son of John Currie, of Antrim, Ireland, to Harriett, third daughter of Geo-ge BHck of Npjgon.

DAILY MEMORANDA.

AUCTION SALES. Saturday, November 8 Mr Thos. Bullock, at tie Arcade, Burnett street—Proper tie % Mr Alfred Harrison, at his Saleroom Furniture and Sundries TUESDAY, NoASMEVB 11. Messrs Matson, Cos and C>., at the Tinwald Saleyarda—Stock MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS, Etc. Friday, P ovembek 7. isaburton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Novevber 11 Borough Council, at . Borough Council Chambers, at 7.30. Wednesday, November 19 Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Asso ciation—Annual Exhibition of Stock, Implements, etc. Primitive Methodist Church—Tea Meet ing at 4.30 Saturday, December 6. UfaVanui Road Board, at Bead Board office, Moore street, at 10.30 a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prevalebit. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1884.

The cricket match between the Ash' burton County and Hororata Clubs con eluded yesterday in a victory for the for mer by fourteen runs, the visitors only I making 72 in their first innings. The | state of ttie weather prevented more than one innings on each side being played out. The weather last evening was so un pleasant that it is not to be wondered at that the attendance at the third enter tainment given in aid of the Library funds was smaller than on similar pre vious occasion?. Mr Sidney Wolf had prepared an excellent programme for the first part, which included songs by some of our moat popular amateur voca lists and instrumentalists, the various items being warmly applauded. Mrs Branson and Mrs Orisu contributed to the enjoyment of the evening by their render ing of two ballads, the one pathetic and the other humorous. Mrs Hodge’s sing ing of “ Silver Bells of Memory,” secured her an undeniable encore, while Mr Zander for his flute solo and Mr H. Gates for his violin playing are to be con gratulated on their success, Mr Gamble gave “ True till Death ” with considerable force and effect, and Mias Permain de serves praise for her rendering of her part in the pianoforte duet with Mr Wolf, which opened the concert. The Roselle Bros renewed the favorable impression caused by their first appearance in their trapeze performance, their evolutions being carried out with great skill. Mr Limant’s Dutch impersonation was one of t e features of the evening, and Mr B. Cullen’s negro song and dance was thoroughly appreciated. The Roman rings act was we 1 gone through, Mr Makanini as the clown creating much amusement. The farce of “Love in a Tub,” of which Mr Makanini was the life and soul caused uproarious laughter, and served to wind up an entertainment which certainly deserved better patronage than it received. It was intended to repeat the entertainment this evening but con s dering the state of the weather it has been determined to postpone it to a future date.

Mr Beetham, R.M., decided yesterday the Roman Catholic aigh school and the Young Ladies’ School at the Convent are exempt from drainage rates, on the ground that it had been abundantly proved that these schools were not carried on for pecuniary gain oi profit, but by persons whose only gain was the satisfaction they derived from the j consciousness that they were do ng their duty at great pecuniary loss to themselves.

The Penguin brought 2,370 gunnies o:

law sugar from Fiji the New Zealan Sugar Company, and the Lapwing, from Brisbane, 1,060 mats of sugar. A poll was taken yesterday on the pro posal of the Wellington City Conncil to borrow L 75,000 for the Te Aro reclama tion. The proposal was negatived by 448 votes.

The N.Z. and A.L. Company have sold about 2,500 acres of the most valuable portion of the Levels estate to Mr E. T. Rhodes, Timaru, at a satisfactory cash price.

At the Anglican Synod yesterday a resolution was unanimously carried in favor of petitioning Parliament for the' amendment of the Education Act to pro vide for religious instruction. At to-day’s meeting of the County Council a return was laid on the table showing the following particulars of the Domain Board Grant account: —Receipts; grant froth Government, L 1,113 10* (id. Expenditure: Ashburton Bomain Board, L 550 j Ohertaey Recreation Board, L7O ; Tinwaid Recreation Board, Ll5O ; Mount Somers Domain Board, L 10 0; South Kakaia Domain Board, Ll5O : Ashburton Racing Club, LSO; balance in hand, L 43 10s 6d. A fire brigades demonstration will be held in Dunedin the last week in Janu ary. So far the following brigades have entered:—Napier, Ahuriri, iViasterton, Wanganui, Hokitika, Timaru and Port Chalmers. The Mosgiel Woollen Factory Co.’s annual report states that the out-turn has been fully maintained. The amount of profit remaining for disposal after writing L 2,000 for depreciation of plant and payment of dividend at 10 per cent per annum for the helf-year ended April Gth (L 2,800), is L7,4;97 11s, of which the Directors recommend the payment of a 10 per cent dividend for the year (absorb ing L 2,800). The transference of L 3,000 to the reserve fond (which will then stand at Ll 7,000), and carrying forward L 1,697 11s.

A miner named Richard Tierney, a

Bendigo, Vincent County, fell down a7ofr shaft and lay for over four days. He was rescued in an apparently dying condition, with a broken jaw and head badly cut, but no other injuries. bio is doing favorably in the local hospital. The new Orange Hall was formally opened on Wednesday evening by the W. G-.JM. of the Middle Island, Bro A. Mills, of Timaru, who performed tne ceremony. The Deputy-District G. M,, Bro Gebbie, of Southbridye, filled the Deputy-Master’s chair. The Grand Mas ter m a few well-chosen remarks congratu lated the members on having such a fine building. Ho said he believed it was the best Orange Hall in the colonies. Bro Gebbie also made a complimentary speech

iii which he said he trusted the brethren would still grow in love and friendship, and do their best to further the true principles of Orangeiam. After the Lodge closed a banquet provided by Bro Toppiu of the Royal Hotel was partaken of, when the usual loyal and other toasts were duly proposed and responded to The ball took place in the Oddfellows' Hall, and in spite of the bad weather the atten dance was large. Dancing was kept up till an early hour on Thursday morning, to excellent music provided by Mr Sidney Wolf, K.A.M lIOLLOWAY’SiPILLS. —The sudden changes,

frequent fogs, and pervading dampness sorely impede the vital functions and conduce to ill health. The remedy for these disasters lies in some purifying medicine, like these Pills, which is competent to grapple with the mis chief at its source, and'stamp it out without fretting the nerves or weakening the system, Holloway’s Pills extract from the blood all noxious matters, regulate the action of every disordered organ, stimulate the liver and kidneys, and relax the bowels. In curing chest complaints these Pills are remarkable effective, especially when aided by friction of the Ointment on its walls. This double treat ment will ensure a certain, steady, and bene ficent progress, and sound health will soon be re-established. —Advt. August Flower. —The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 75 per cent of the people are afflicted with these two diseases and their effects; such as sour stomach, sick headache, habitual costiveness, palpitation of the heart, heart burn, waterbrash, gnawing and burning pains at the pit of the stomach, yellow skin, coated tongue and dis agreeable taste in the mouth, coming up of food after eating, low spirits, etc. Go to your druggist and get a bottle of august flower. This Valuable medicine has cured thousands and thousands of sufferers, and is known in all civilised countries. Two doses will relieve you. It costs only 3s 6d a bottle. Sample bottles, sd. [Advt,

The rates for the current year collected by the Ashburton County Council to date, amount to L 3.501 6s 9d, leaving L 1,749 7s Id still due. In the Chairman's usual statement at the County Council to-day, suggestions were made for the reduction of the office expenditure, and at the conclusion of *he routine business they ware discussed by the members at some length. Particulars appear in another column. Our Methven correspondent wires :—lt has been raining all day, accompanied with a sou’-wester. Mr Wason’s meeting will not take place owing to the inclemency of the|weathe-.

We would remind those interested that the privileges In connection with the Ash burton Racing Club’s Spring Meeting and the Agricultural Show will be sold by Mr Bollock at the Arcade to morrow at two o’clock. As both gatherings promise to attract an unusually large attendance, there should be brisk competition for the different “rights.” “ Rough on Rats.” —Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, •>.nts, bs. -1-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists, The N. Z. Drvg Co., General Agents, 2

Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, etc., are quickly cured by using Baxter’s “Lung Preserver.” This old-established medicink is pleasant to the palate, and highly extolled by members of the medical and clerical profession. Read ad vertisement.

This evening our 'advertising columns con

tain a large price list from one of the leading drapery establishments in Christchurch, and, we are confident visitors to town will do well by giving them a call. The r stock is large and well assorted, containing all the novelties of the season and a grand assortment of general household drapery, men’s and boys’ clothing, hats, shirts, ties, and scarves. The ladies’, show room is well worth a visit, being well stocked in millinery, mantles and underclothing of a large and varied description, u prices that are bound to effect a speedy clearance. H. E May & Co., The Hall.— [Advt.]

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT

ASHBURTON— To-day. (Before H, 0. S. Baddeley, Esq., R.M.)J Drunkenness. —A first offender was I fined 6a and costs with the alternative ot j 24-hours’ imprisonment. — w illiam Ham if- I ton was fined 10s anc costs with the | alternative of 24 hours’ imprisonment. I Vaoea'CY. — Oalvari, an Austrian, on I remand, charged with this offence, was I discharged, the police advancing no evi- I deuce against the accused. I Disorderly Person —Eliza Burke was charged with having no visible lawful means of support.—. Constable Smart de posed that the accused was a prostitute. >he had sometime ago been an employee at a brothel, out had recently started an j establishment of her own on the Waka nui road, Wiiioh was a great nuisance to the neighborhood.—Sergeant Felton cor roborated the evidence of the previous witness, and the accused was ordered to be imprisoned for three minths with hard labor. Strayed Cattle. —F, Macfarlane was fined 15s and costs, for having allowed three horses to wander at large within the Borough.—S. Bernard for having allowed one horse to wander under similar cir cumstances was fined 5s and costs.— John Burber, for having ridden a horse across a footpath, was fined 5s and costs. Offence against the Police Ordin ance.—Henry East was charged with having neglected to bury a horse which had died in bis possession. The accused was dismissed with-a caution. Unlawful Rescue. Nicholas Walsh was charged with having unlawfully res cued from H. Primmer about 1000 sheep while being driven to pound.—Mr Will ing conducted the prosecution, and Mr Parnell appeared for the defence.—Mr Purnell raised a preliminary objection to the information, on the ground that no offence under the Ordinance was disclosed, and Mr Wilding submitted that the Bench hal power to amend it. Be asked that this should be done.—His Worship said that he thought he would not be justified in making the amendment, and the case was therefore dismissed. CIVIL CASES. Munro v Gale, claim of L 7 17s, —Mr Branson for the plaintiff, Mr Caygill for the defendant.—. Judgment by consent for L 6 2s. Mitchell and Turner v Hayes, claim of L 5 6s 9d.—Judgment went by default for amount claimed with costs. Moison v Kiely, claim of L2.—Mr Branson appeared for the defendant, who had paid LI into Court.—After hearing the evidence, his Worship said that the action dealt with a partnership account, and was consequently outside of his juris diction. The case was thsrefora dis missed. The Court then adjourned.

SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held on Thursday. Present— Messrs Coster (Chairman), Mulligan, Osborne, and Tucker. Mr D. G. Holmes wrote apologising for his absence. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. K CLKEK’S REPORT. The Clerk reported as follows:—“ The contract for Newtown roads and foot paths was completed. Ferguason street work is also completed. The labor gang has been fully employed. Mainwarirg road requires the tussocks clearing otf. The Board’s buildings require painting, and it would be advisable to fix the posi tion of the cottage in the yard.” REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS. On the motion of Mr Tucker, seconded by Mr Mulligan, it was decided that Messrs Holmes and the mover be a Com mittee to carry out the work of removing the buildings and having them painted during this month. TUSSOCK GRUBBING. i I It was decided to call for tenders for grubbing the tussocks on Mainwaring road for a distance of seven miles below the cross roads near Mr Storey's, in four sections; the Chairman and one member to accept tenders in a fortnight. —The Chairman stated that with Mr Tucker he had let contracts No. 1, tussock grubbing, to Lobb at Is 3d per chain; No. 2, to Dunn At Is 6d; No. 3, Lobb at Is 3d; Wilson, for repairing McLean’s road, 2s 6J per chain; D. Ruley, I9s per chain for forming Michael street.—lt was resolved that the metalling of Mainwariog’s road be left for the present CORRESPONDENCE, Correspondence was read as follows : (1) from chertsey residents asking to have the road shingled from Chertsey Hotel as far as the Great South road. It was resolved to authorise the Chairman to communicate with the Bailway Depart ment, and to get them o convey to the Board the land now used as a road'from Chertsey to the Great South road, and if i his request is granted tenders to be called for metalling 15 yards to the chain—(2) From the Chairman of the Wakanui Road Board asking this Board to appoint a delegate to a meeting to be held in Ash bun on at an early date with reference to local rating.—lt was decided to reply that this Board will be represented at any meeting that may be appointed by the Wakanui Board in Ashburton for the pur poses mentioned in us letter of October 17 h- (3) r'roin the Beturnmg Officer of Cou.ity Council asking for the use of the B ia;d’s office for the election of a mini oer for the Rakaia riding.— From James Lobb asking for an increase

■ m his contract priesa for grubbing tusaock on MoLean’a road —The Clerk waa in structed to reply that the Board could not entertain the application.—(s) From Mr Armstrong, stating that he would visit jßjkaia oa Saturday, November Btb, to

nspect the Board’s plantations.— The desk was instructed to go round with him.

ROAD FORMATION. It was resolved to forward an account I to the Wakanui Road Board for half the 1 cos 1 of forming the lower part of boun- I dary road, as per agreement with the Ash burton Road Board in 1879. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of LlO7 4s 9d were passed for paytna t. ! CLEARING ROADS. The question of landowners and occu piers cutting, grubbing and clearing away gorse on roads was discussed, and the Clerk was instructed to prepare a list of those who had not done the work, to be laid before the next Board meeting. This concluded the business and the meeting adjourned.

ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Council was held this morning. Present —Messra B. G. Wright (in the chair), T. Bullock, A. Macfarlane, J. Lambie, T. Taylor, and J. Jackson. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed chairman's statement. The Chairman Baid—" The Geral dine County Council has informed me f hat it agrees to a sum not ex ceeding L 25 being expended for protec tive works at the south approach of the Rangitata traffio bridge. The Engineer has accordingly been instructed to see to this work. During last month tenders were invited for the following works : Clearing Corbett's creek and protective works at Digby's bridge. I have accepted J. tender for L2B for cleaning Corbett's creek and for the works at Dig by's bridge, Phorman's tender, L 43 18s 9d for pipes, and W. Sutherland's tender, LBS 17s 4d for fascine earthwork, The Hlnginrer will report on the progress ol these works Water Ranger No, I, has accepted the salary decided on by th« Council at its last meet«»a- ti.» o.»™ Land Department has advised the Councii of an Order in Council changing from Provincial Government purposes 23 acrei 1 rood 24 perches, of Reserve 1261 to t cattle market site. The Government hai gazetted 17th instant as the day for hold ing the general election for councillors ai recommended by this Council; the Be turning Officer has accordingly issuec the necessary notifications. The do vernment has written to say tha it doea not intend to legislate upon dog this year, but Major Steward, M.H. R. has a Bill on the Order Paper which con tains the provision suggested by th Counoil. Tbe Waitaki and Waikouasl County Councils have agreed tosupport th Council's resolution re proposed reductio: of the sheep tax. The Selwyn Council i of opinion that the cost of sheep inspec tion should be localised, and only so mac charged as is sufficient to cover the cost < the work done. The Government Insui ance Commissioner has forwarded a dc benture for the seal of the Council fc repayment of LI ,000 for the Ashburtu Forks protective works, payable h October, 1900, giving the debenture currency of 16* years, payments to I made April and October half-yearly at per cent. The Commissioner hopes th will meet with the views of the Counci The accounts of the Council for the si months ended September 30th, 188' have been duly audited by the audito and will be placed on the taolt The Treasury has paid LI, ' the Council's credit as the first paymei of money already spent in the erratic of the Wakanui protective works. Tl amount paid for works in the Aahburtc Porks protective district will be refund* as soon as the debenture above alluded ' is executed and returned to the Gover ment. Application to Government hi also been made for its share of mom expended on main roads. The am >unt rates paid to date is L3.50L 6s 2d out of total of L 5,250 13s lOd. Messrs Hish and Oreagh on behalf of Messrs McOallu and Co wrote re balance on Rangita traffic bridge extension, retained on a count of fines. I told them that tl Council was willing to pay Ll3l 4s wit out interest, as a final payment. Th offer the Counoil will see they have a cepted. This being the last meeting the present Council I take this oppo tunity of expressing my opinion that tl time has arrived when large reductioi should be made in the amount pa: as salaries. With the completion af exia ing contracts for river protective wori all th.B more important public works i the County will be completed, and as th work in future will be chiefly that 1 supervision and maintenance the Count Engineer Bhould be asked if he will a cept half his present salary on the unde standing that only half his time will I required. One Ranger may be dispense with, and also the Chairman's honi rarium. These changes and posnbly sore reduction in the clerical work woul effect a saving of about L6OO a year. BALANCE-SHEET. A statement of the Council's account for the half-year ending 30th Septembc was laid on the table. escineek's report. The Engineer's report was read a follows: Ashburton Forks. Projective Works : Tl. contractors for these works have made sati: fac'ory progress during the last month. A the pipes for the groins at the various place have been driven, and the fascine work for a of them has been filled in with the exceptio of that near the north-east corner of Reserv 1122. With the exception of the cut in riv< bed below Winchmore road crossing whic has still 10 be done, the earthwork specifie has been completed. The Protective Works nea north approach of riyer bridge at Mclntyre's ar well advancea. inepip*. »»inoi ;c_ finished, and the fascine and earthwork will b completed in about a week from *his date. S> far, the new works along the course of th river are acting well, but the question of main tenance must be very carefully attended to foi a few month', during which time the points o the groins must be made up from time to time as subsidence takes place through the action of floods. Until such time as the fascines ge embedded beyond the reach of scour, and the increasing growth of the willows afford addi> tional protection to the groins ana floodbanks. Wakanui Protective Works s The bulwark at the river bed may be said to be completed now for the full length of 20 chains. The new relief channel in front of the bulwark which the Council autho rised at last meeting has also been finished very satisfactorily. 'I he pile driving for the four groins in this distr ct has been satisfactory completed, but the fascine work for said groins has yet to be done. It will, I think, be neces sary to place another groin lower down the river bed at a cost of about L4O, but before de < iding as to this it would be belter first to see the effect of groins now in progress. The whole of the contract and extra |work should be completed in about two weeks from this time, and |':he same remarks as to .maintenance in the Forks district would apply here.—Wakanui Creek improvement at Corbett's: Mr Black, the contractor, on account of having his hands Arl with the protective works has not yet been able to start this work.—Main roads : The for mation of Kyle ro d has been finished, but a small portion at the upper end of vshburton Gorge contract still remains to be done. —Flood Channel Upper Hinds District : As requested by the Council I have visited this district, and have ca.ei'ully investigated the subject with the view of providing relief in an efficient nd economic manner. The red line on the ac companying plan shows the general com se of flood channel from near its sou ce at the base of the hills to its present outlet into the Hinds river at a point about 1% miles below May field, the total length of its course being about 12 miles. The flood channel is well defined as far down as Morrow's road, and the -torm, water does no appreciable damage above this point; but from this downwards all the way it is a source of injury to roa s, fences, lands, and water-races. 1 should, therefo e, propose to divert the water diiectly in'o the South Hincis river along Morrow's road and the con tinuation of the road l ; ne along the upper I oundary of R. 5. 28736, a distance in all of less than 30 chains. Mhe site of the. proposed

work is situated about mid-way between the upper and lower end of the s orm channel, and here the channel approaches nearer the Hinds river than at any other point. Having taken the necessary levels and prepared detail sections and estimates, I find that the cost will be about Lys. ; Tenders for the work could be received next week if the Council should authorise it.— Flood Channel, etc, near Cairnbrae ; Tenders for this chan' el and for several races near Lauristonand Lyndhurst will be placed before you to-day. The earthwork of races for the owners of property in Mount Hutt Downs dis trict is on the point of completion, . The cul verts and flumes near Broompark are in pro gress. Some delay with the latter has been caused through the presence of water in the foundations, but the contractors arc now taking steps to have the work completed at an early date. The completion of this race should yield a small surplus for the proposed branch through Rakaia township district. The works of this race might be tendered for at next meeting if funds are provided. The loop line ofl test channel in the Chertsey district is being proceeded ;with. The duration of a portion of B race asked for by Mr Grayburn and Mr Lill would be about 40 chains in length with three road crossings, and would discharge into present race at upper end ofR.S. 26,921, as shown on map. They will defray the cost of same. The owners in Grange district also request an extension at upper end of saleyards race as shown on plan for which they will provide funds—Flood Water Relief, Long beach Road District: As requested 1 now beg to subjoin estimate of the works which the Committee appointed to deal with this question propose should be undertaken m whole or in part, with the view of giving relief to the var ious districts affected:—

1. Flood drain to discharge into South Ashburton river along road known as old Timaru track ;£lS° 2. Creek improvements near South road and Mr Houston’s ... , ... ... 30 3. Additional crossing. Ford’s road ... 20 4. Enlargin r and improving Ford’s creek from near Flemington to the sea ... 150

> I t I I 3 t J 3 I 1 a 8 S i ,t > e ti ie n is B h !»i P i- >l >r si { 3< < ti il h 4 r B. t< a ji h< 31 B( tl a a e i »] i) t to hi h ti c o ir ti- Q ic it \a ii U O '3 ,c r !>< 5« O 1( Id be 91 18 1« S .ll :s .11 in 'e :i :h d ir •e y ie o e i r .f F t i r I l I SEPARATION. The petition of Mr Cameron and others and that of Messra Gerard and MoLeod, praying for severance from the Mount Hutt district and addition to the Mount [ Hutt district, was granted. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr Jackson gave notice that he would move at next meeting— *' That the Coun cil expresses its opinion on the advisable ness of the Ashburton Domain being placed under the control of the Ashburton borough."

oicanrrig"Races; The races in the Hinds-Ran gitata district have been -substantially cleaned out during the month. Considerable expense has had to be incurred in cleaning the races through Crown Lands. The Wakanui, Wheat stone, Mount Somers, and Springburn races ai eat present shut off for cleaning urposes, but as yet no progress could be made, as owing to wet weather the races arc partially supplied with s rface water, and the occupiers cannot now complete the cleaning satisfactorily till Tuesday first. FLOOD CHANNEL, HINDS. On the suggestion of the Chairman, it was determined to delegate this worn to the new Council. FLEMINGTON-WATEBTOW STOKM WATER. The report of the Committee appointed by the Council to examine into the sub ject of petition from settlers in the Flem ington and Vaterton districts as to ob taining further relief from a term water, having been read, was, on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Taylor, adopted. On the motion of Mr Macfarlane, it was resolved ihst the work referred to in the Engineer’s report be put in hand, provided LIOO be subscribed towards the cost by the proprietors interested. - BAKAIA TOWNSHIP WATEB-BACE. It was resolved that tenders for the race through the Rakaia township be called for, provided the funds be contri buted. LILL AND GRAYEDBN AND GRANGE RACES. The applications for construction of these races were referred to the Water Supply Committee with power to act. The remainder of the Engineer’s report was adopted. 1 NEGLECTED WATER RACES. The Engineer’s return of properties 1 through which the races had not been cleaned was laid on the table, and on the motion of Mr Lambie, seconded by Mr Macfarlane, it was resolved —“ That races not cleared be attended to at the owners cost, according to Clause 5 of bye laws.” WATER SUPPLY COMMITTEE. 1 The minutes of the Water Supply Com mittee were fead and approved 01. ‘ SEVERANCE. A petition from Messrs Gerard and McLeod, praying to have their properties severed from the Mount Somers rtoad Board district and be added to the Mount Uutt Road Board district, (was presented by Me Jackson, and referred to a com mittee to examine. 1 PETITION. Mr Taylor said that he had bean re quested by Mr Croy ; of Ashton, to ask what had become of a petition presented <0 the Council by him. The Engineer reported that he had been authorised by the Council to deal with the petition and had done so, and Mr Groy bad expressed himself as satisfied. WATER SUPPLY REFUND. In reply to Mr . aylor, the Chairman said that a refund of L 4 8s 2d to Mr Prebble would be made immediately that gentleman applied for it. COMPLIMENTARY. A letter was read from a number of ratepayers in the Ohertsey district, ex pressing their appreciation of the benefits conferred upon the County generally by the Council. It was resolved to acknow ledge the letter and express the thanks of the Council for the expression of opinion. PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to L 1,40? were passed for payment. CORRESPONDENCE. The following correspondence was read: —(1) From Messrs Hislop and Creagh, so icitors, accepting on behalf of Messrs McCallum and Co. the offer of LI3O 4s made by the Council in settlement of claim in respect to Bangitata bridge works, and expressing regret that their clients’ peaceable disposition deprived them of the pleaauraof enlightening the Uouuuii u their larger legal oDI not to say anything of their moral ones.— (2) From Mr George Cole, chairman of a public meeting held at the vVakanui schoolroom, enclosing a resolution adopted by that meeting, recommending an in-, crease a in the price paid for small birds eggs and heads.—lt was resolved to pay Is 3d per hundred for eggs and heads.— (3) From Mount Somers Koad Board, re questing that suitable footbridges be placed across water-races in the Alford Forest district.—The Engineer was ’ directed to place planks across the races. —(4) Prom the Insurance Department, enclosing debenture in respect to the loan of LI,OOO for the Forks protective works for signature.—Messrs Wright and Jack son wore authorised to sign the deben ture. —(5) From the Mount Somers Road Board, stating that a meeting of rate payers of the district had approved of cer tain deviations of roads —The decision of the ratepayers was confirmed.

METHVBN DOMAIN. On the motion uf Mr Jackson, seconded by Mr Bullock, it was resolved that the balance of the domain rate L 43 lUa 6d be paid to the Methven Domain Board, they not having hitherto participated. ASHBDKTON DOMAIN, It was resolved that the Ashburton Domain Board be informed that they have had all funds available. HOLIDAYS. It was resolved to close the Council offices on the 10th, 12th and 19th instant, whole days, and on the Jlst and 22nd, half days.

DOO REGISTRAR. : A retorn of dog co'lara soW by Mr -T. 0. Bell, the registrar, was laid on the table. On the ■oo'ion of Mr Jackson, seconded by Me Macfar'ane, it was resolved— “ That the Clerk to the County Council act as sole Dog Registrar for the year 1833 on the score of economy.”

TENDERS. The following tenders were accepted;- Ho. 1 and 2 contracts, J. Devery. L 22 19s 2d and L4l; No. 3 contract, J. fiiaok, L 45 19s 2d. chairman’s HONOR ABIC M. On the motion of Me..M«cfarlan«, seconded by Mr Taylor, the usual hono rarium of LIOO for the year ras voted., to the Chairman, Mr W. 0. Walker. OFFICE EXPENDITURE.' I Mr Bullock said that .he cordially agresd with the suggestion's for reductions in the Council’s office expenditure made by the Chairman. He thought if . would be unwise to alter the constitution of the Council, as there were many county works which the Road Boards could not possibly provide for. jtM Mr Macfarlaue approved of the sag* gestions made by the Ohai’mani r but thought the question should be relegated to the incoming Councillors. „ H Mr Jackson expressed his approval of the Chau nun's suggestions, and while 1 favorable to leaving the matter to the new Councillors, thought the present members might leave some record of llj,cir views on the question.) Mr Taylor concurred with the views of the previous speaker. Mr Lambic spoke to the same effect. The Chairman said that he was confi dent that Councillor swere unanimous In n desire to effect economy. The heavier works of the Council were new oompleted and the Engineer would be only required on half time, and could be reasonably asked to accept half the salary he had hitherto received. The Chairman's hone nriam,* too, TmSM-thk-jfwmm. stances be discontinued. These redactions could not have been effected at an earlier date. “

Mr Bullock thought the time was not far distant when the powers of the Coun cil would be enlarged. He moved the suggestion contained in the Chair man’s statement be approved of. This was seconded by Mr Lambie, and carried. -3, VOTES OF THANKS. Votes of thanks were passed' to the Chairman, Mr W. 0. Walker, and to the Acting-Chairman, Mr E. G. Wright, for their services during the past year, and The Council rose.

A STABBING CASE.

[by TELEGRAPH.] r Dunedin, To-day. At|a lata hour last night a quarrel took place| between two German seamen on board the barquentins Da :sapo, lying at tbe|Dunedin wharf (During the alter cation one of the men drew s knife and ■tabbed the other over the brpaat.The wound, although rather a large one, is not considered fatal. The wounded man’s name is Frank Dobuvylaki, able seaman on board the brig Wave, lying close to the Da o*po. The two sailors bad some slight disagreement daring, the evening and at about 11 o’clock, when a party of men returned to the ship after being up town visiting the Salvation Army, a re newal of hostilities had taken place.. The wounded seaman was sfightly under; the influence of liquor but the other mau wss perfectly sober and was in the act of cutting bread when he raised he knife and struck the other. No vital part is in jured, as the point of the knife 'evidently struck a rib and had been turned aside from directly piercing the heart. By latest accounts he was doing well, though very weak from loss of blood.

THE WRECK OF THE CLYDE.

THE SURVIVOR’S NARRATIVE-

I The boy George Gibson states that the | barque Oyde, 662 tons register, Captain ‘ Calmer, owned by J. C. Ellis, of New castle, sugar laden, from Mauritius to Dunedin, had on board the captain, cap tain’s wife, son five years, and two daugh ters —one nine and the other eighteen months. Also, Wm Carrie (mate), se ■ cond mate, cook and steward, names on ‘ known ; also Smith, Christopheraon, D. Murray, H. Sampson, 0. Brown; Wm ' McLean, able seaman; D. Bohle, aged fourteen, apprentice, this being his first voyage. He says We left Dunedin on Wednesday, and had fine weather till midnight, when it came on to blow hard 1 from the south-west. Took the wheel at midnight; had instructions to steer N.E. by E. and a half N. Went below at four o’clock, and . were told to hold ourselves In ' readiness in case we were wanted. Soon after theman on the look-oiitcried, “Land on lee bow.” All hands were called; tried to bring the Ship about, bat /missed stays ; tried to wear the ship, whenshe struck amidships. The captain .ordered the boat to be lowered. We managed to lower the boat that was on deck oyer, the lee side. I got in, then the three chil dren, ond was in the apt of helping the captain’s wife in when the boat got under the lee rail and went down. We then saw the mast was falling. swam to the rocks, but was washed off again. I then swain to the.spanker.boom and crawled aboard again. The sea was now breaking over her. The lee rail was underwater. I saw the. captain floating about amongst the wreckage, and covered with blood, havin? evidently been struck . Jbjuthe falling mast I saw the two girla noatmg-Sfodut', And dn'ss’d.diw —»«»*• The rest of the crew ~were now on the weather rail I did not see the captain’s wife again. We got another boat into the water, and the mates, two able seamen - and myself were no sooner in than she capsized. The seamen had a life buoy between them, bat the whole of the water on the lee side by this time was covered with wreckage, and it was difficult to keep from being struck by it. I managed get to the spanker boom again. Saw the eldest daugnter floating past still alive. I caught hold of her dress, but a sea came and I lost my holi. I then dropped on to -a plank, and then clirabed on to the deck house, which bad been washed away. I was no sooner bn than £ was washed off again. 1 got on to a spar and again to the deck house, and waa able to hold on till it went ashore in a small bight; being numbed I lay down for about half an hour. Got up, but saw nothing but wreckage and bags of. Sugar floating about. I saw no ~ Bodies, alfte or dead. 1 then went up to a house and asked the owner, Mr McPhail, to wire foe assistance. We went to the beach again, , but saw no signs of life. During the day the body of D. Bohle came ashore.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Thdbsdat, November 6. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. BILLS. The Land Bill was read a third time and passed. The West Coast Settlement Reserves Bill was considered in . Corn* mittee, and progress was reported. WAHANoI’s ADDRESS. Wahanui was .then allowed'lb address the Council at the bar of the Chamber. His address was for the most part a repe tition of that delivered by him soine days ago before the House of Representatives, He addaa that he found the Government had drawn out all its teeth except one, which was contained ia clause 7of the

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1884.



EMOYAL NOTICE, 'The undersigned beg to notify to their customers and the public gecerally that they have Removed Into the premises adjoining Mr Taylor, Baker, East street. By strict attention to business and making a gcod article, they hope to ippp# the continuance of public patronage: FOWKB & McBWBN, Bootmakers, |0 1073 hast street, Acbbur OR.



Wanted. WANTED— A strong Lad who c;*n milk chws and make himself Generally useful. Apply office of this paper. 11 2065 VS7ANTED Known Anprew Obr is ' * Beilins' 100 ostrich flats (all colors) at 4s Cd, worth 15s Gd each ; 153 dozen laces fit 61 per yard, worth la ; white calico at 3a 6d per dozen ; 8 dezen sun hats at la each ; boots at half price -10 2003 WANTED Known White crystal Sugar, 3£d ; Kerosene, 7s 3d a tin; 501 b Flour, 4s 9d ; Oysters, 6d ; Salmon, 8d; Biscuit?, 3£d ; a good family tea, Is 6d. J. McGregor, Tancred street. WANTED Known—H. O. Shocks’ is the Cheapest House in town for First-class Drapery and Millinery. Every thing marked with a small profit. Sealy’s Buildings, East street. WANTED Known— A, Obr is selling for cash at the following reduced prices :—Tea, rare value, per box 14* 6d ; tea, per lb Is 3d, extra quality ; L.B. sugar, per lb 3d; currants, per lb s|d ; raisins, per lb 6d ; tapioca, per lb 3J, tiue white ; sago, par lb 3d ; sperms, per lb 7d; sauce, per bottle 61 ; rice, best Japan, 3 \ 11 2066



WANTED Known—That Ekikulanuer Bros. have on dale all requisites for the shearing season. Sheep Shears (the favo ite brands, Nos. 38AS, 75, IIA, Etc ), Turkey OiLtonea, Lamp Black, Raddle, Boiled Oil, Wool packs. WANTED KNOWN— Robert Elston, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agent, etc., Town Ball, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting Ashburton should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 760 c «7 ANTED orißilod Known—That I have opened a Coal Yard in East street, opposite Messrs Jones and Bradshaw’s Corn and Chaff Store, where orders may be left, also at my residence, tiampslead, as lam now prepared to supply a first class Coal at most reasonable prices. Charles Brown, 8 1555 \\T ANTED Known—Boots 1 Boots 1 V\ That Hayes and Co. are Clearing a few desperate lines of Boots, etc., to wit, Ladies’ Leather, 4s 6d; Men’s Shooters, Pegged, 10s; Men’s Elastic sides, 9s', and a lot of odd lines that must be cleared at once. 7 1272 TTTANTED Known—That Jones and W Brad Shaw, next Mr Lancaster’s butchers shop, East street, are now offer ing Pig Feed, Chick Wheat, Horse Feed, etc., etc., etc., cheaper and of a better class than any other in the tuwn. All goods delivered free of charge in town. 4 752 SOMETHING worth knowing.—F. F. CLAYTON, Practical Tailor, pro fessed Coat and Habit Maker, is next Jones and Bradshaw’s, East street. F. F, C is too well known as a master of hia profession to need further comment. One trial will prove it Gentlemen’s own ma terial made up ; repairs and alterations carefully attended to. 10 1952



Special Advertisements. NEW TWEEDS ! SUMMER SUITS. NEW TWEEDS! SUMMER SUITS. Perfect Fit Guaranteed in the latest or any style that may be required. Craighead & Co., MERCHANT TAILORS, WE have much pleasure in announcing to our friends and patrons, and all who may feel interested in the general ogreca of our times that we have just ceived a splendid assortment of Tweeds, Coatings, Serges, etc., etc., of the best quality and latest designs—suitable for the season we are now entering. All Goods Supplied at LOWEST CASH PRICES, CRAIGHEAD & CO., Tancred street, Ashburton. REDUCTIONS. REDUCTIONS. The Undersigned have . For Sale at Reduced Prices : Timber. Timber. Timber. ' Coal. Coal. Coal. Firewood, Firewood. Firewood. Stakes. Stakes. Stakes. Posts. P sts. Posts. Hurdles. Hurdles. H urdles. Inspection invited. M iGPHER'OJS, FILMER AND CO. (late A. Hayes), TIMBER & COaL MERCHANTS, East street. W. H, C 1 *LLINS, Manager, Ashburton. -VfEW BOOKS 1 NEW BOOKS ! ! EW BOOKS ! and CHRISTMAS CARDS j Now in. Popular Encyclopedia (14 vols); Colo nies and Dependencies, by T. S. Cotton ; Local Government, by M. D. Chalmers ; Treasury of Sciences, Biographical, Work shop Appliances, Systematic Mineralogy, Electricity and Magnetism, Strength 01 Material; Vaniiy Fair, by Thackery ; The Newcomes ; English Men of Loiters— Bacon, Cowper, Dic-ens, Defoe; Journal of the Plague Year, Plays from Molidre, The Prince Micharelli; Pedigree of Man, by' Hoeckel ; India, the Law and the People, by Caird ; Gilbert on Banking ; The_Aaaommoir, by hmile Zola; Medi eval History, by Chambers; Cassell’s Family Magazine, Irish Pleasantry and Fun, English Scenery (6 vols). Countries ] of the World (6 vols), Peoples of the ; World (4 vols). All Round the World (2 ‘ vols), The Book of Health, Family Phy- | sician ; Animal Life, by Wright; The Technical Educator, Popular Educator, [ Men of the Time,- Family Herald (half- . year vol), How the Poor Live. Thomas F. Farley, BOOKSELLER, ASHBURTON.



Special Advertisements. ] HEAP STATIONERY - FOR THE 1 PEOPLE. Superfine note paper, 53 per ream Cream laid envelopes, 6s per IXOI Foolscap (unequalled value), Is per quire CHEAP BOOKS. Standard works by various authors. CHRISTMAS CARDS. Beautifully Colored New Zealand Scenery From 3d and upwards. TOYS, FANCY GOODS, Ac., In great variety from Id and upwards. E. Bevan, BOOKSELLER, STATIONER, Etc., (Next shop to Quill’s Hotel).



25 Branches Now Open 25 THE NEW~ ZEALAND Clothing Factory Are now Showing NEWEST STYLES in SPRING Jfc SUMMER CLOTHING, Manufactured from the renowned Wear Resisting MOSGIEL TWEEDS. j The fit and workmanship of every gar ment is undoubtedly unsurpassed, while the large production and increased busi ness enables the proprietors to offer spaoial advantages as to price. Men's, Boys’ and Children’s Clothing in every variety at Wholesale Prices. Shirts, Hats, Hosiery, Blankets, Rugs, Portmanteaux, and every requisite at WHOLESALE PRICES. Note the address NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, EAST STREET, Ashburton 25 Branches Now Open 25



DAVIS’S Cheap Clearing Sale NOW ON. £ a. d. Bedroom furnished complete for 6 6 0 Chest of 5 drawers, for ... 2 0 0 Suites in Leather, for ... ... 14 0 0 Suites in Hair, for 14 0 0 Every other article equally cheap. Must be Sold to make room for our CONSTANT MANUFACTURE OF FURNITURE of all kinds. W. DAVIS, Cabinet-maker and Upholsterer, EAST STREET SOUT , Ashburton 9 1720



A. Tapper, Timber, iron and coal MERCHANT, And Builders’ Ironmonger, Next Bank New Zealand, East street, and Railway Siding, opposite. Buy your Timber at FIRST COST, direct from my SOUTHLAND MILLS ; and forwarded to any railway station. Agent for Lybaghx’s “ORB” brand Galvanised Iron. Shipment now landing ex Coromandel. Can supply superior NEWCASTLE COILS at lowest rates. Compare these with any sold in Ashburton as Old Lamb ton. Agent Equitable Insurance Association of New Zealand. H. W. BARRETT, 8 1687 Manager. d o <3 <1 S (4 m d pi Sj 4 33 d 3 Ph < '4 3 Fancy and hoisery COUNTER., Four - Button - Length Suede , Gloves, Is lid ; Six do, 2s lid ; Ten-Button do, 3s 3d. A beautiful assortment of Jersey Silk, Lisle and Taffeta Gloves; also the new Elbow Glove, Gauntlet Kid, Dogskin and Housemaids’ Gloves, Is 2d. India Muslin, 7fd ; Scarf Net, all colors, l|d; Children’s Sox, 4£d; Linen Buttons, Id per card ; Dress Steels, bid set; Tailor’s Thread, 3d reel; China Tape, 4d£ doz. MANCHESTER COUNTER. Handsome Lace Curtains,3s lid; Pampadour Prints, dark colors, 4|d ; Ginghams, 6£d ; Galatea >t>ipes, s|d ; Crewdsoo’a No. 2 White Calico, 4a lid doz; Horrock’a, 3s lid.; Heavy Grey Twill Calico, 4jd ; Grey Twill Sheeting, 9|d ; Harvard Shirting, 4fd ; The New Unshrinkable Saxony Shirting, B#d, worth Is; Welsh Flannel, Bfd ; Saxony Welsh, ll£d ; Good Cotton Diaper, 4jd ; Forfar, strong, for aprons, 6£d ; Honeycomb Quilts, only 4s j lid; Brown Holland, 4fd. CLOTHING ROOM. Men’s Tweed Trousers, 5s lid, 7s lid, 9s Gd, 10s Gd ; Men's Trousers and Vest, Ga lid, 9a lid, 12s Gd, 16a ; Men’s Tweed Coats, 5s lid, 9a Gd, 12s Gd, 15a ; Boys' Tunic Suits, 5s lid, 6a 1 d, 8s lid. 10a Gd. Men’s, Boys’ and Youths’ Kaiapoi Clothing. Men’s Harvard Shirts, is Gd, la lid, 2s Gd, 2s lid; Men’s White Shirts, 2s lid, 4s lid, 4s lid, 6s lid ; Man’s Hard and Soft Hats, is lid, 2s lid, 3s lid, 4s lid. Sox, Ties, Collars, Scarves Braces, etc. (4 B 3 TAILORING DEPARTMENT. In response to hundreds of en quiries for a good pair of Trousers and suits made to order at a rea sonable price, we have at last de termined to supply the long felt want. i We guarantee satisfaction and a I Perfect Fit. H. E. May & Co.’s i CASH SYSTEM ‘ Is now acknowledged to be far the best t both for buyer and seller. * r



1884. Victoria House. 1885. gPRING AN L SUMMER SEASON. Prists, Dress Stuffs, Costo-mrs, Trimmings, Fancy Hosiery, Millinery, Men’s, Boys’, asd Youths’ Clothing, Shirts (assorted), Hats, &c., <&o., Of newest designs, super-excellent makes, and durability, selected and offered for the especial purpose of well and worthily recommending Victoria House as pre-eminent for variety, quality, liberality, and incomparable value. Ladies', Men’s, and Children’s BOOTS, &0., at “ call again ” prices. Patter {l : of Roslyn, Mosgeil, and Kaiapoi TWEI'.DS received weekly, from which Men’s Youths’, and boys’Garments are promptly made to measure, fit, finish, and fashion perfect. Charges strictly reasonable, Dimant and Coe. Ready-Maney Diapers, Clothiers, <&c, E.ist and Tincrei t-treati, iQ prOi&lHty lately occupied by Ore and Co, ,