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METHVEN RACES. Tho following weights have been de clared for the Methven Racing Clubs annual meeting: Handicap Hubdle Race. at lb st lb Marmion... 11 12 Nimrod ... 912 Captain ... 10 10 Dandy ... 910 Distbiot Huhdle Race. Marmion... 12 10 ! Larrikin ... 9 3 Brash ... 10 0 Jimmy ... y u Spider ... 910 | Mehxven Cup. Princess Nellie —7 12 Royal ... 10 12 Patter ••• 710 Marmion ... 10 0 Lauriston ... 7 7 Grand Duke 9 0 Duchess of Mammoc ... 901 Albany ... 7 4 Irish Sing... 8 3 Frantic ... 612 Tbotting Race. TTfttn ... scr I Gipsy ... 250yds Titikowaru 50y Maggie ... 300 „ Nellie ... 100 | Bri gh a m Tata ... 200 „ Young ... 330 „ Clara ... 200 ~ | Rosie ... 350 „

AUCKLAND SUMMER MEETING. The following are the acceptances for the undermentioned events of the Summer Meeting:— _ Auckland Cup. at lb at lb Welcome Jack 9 10 Normanby... 6 12 Lady Emma 810 Necklace ... 613 Salvage ... 8 7 Tigredia ... 612 Turquoise ... 8 4 Poet ... 6 12 Black Rose... 7 6 Pipi ... 6 7 Administrator 7 2 Painter ... 6 0 Minerva ... 7 0 Alaric ... 512 Badames ... 7 0 Wood Nymph 5 12 Libeller ... 7 0 Cast Ashore 5 7 Steeplechase. Clarence ... 12 10 King ... 912 The Lad ... 12 0 Exchange ... 9 7 Chandler"... 11 0 Volunteer... 9 7 Alaric ... 10 10 Linwood ... 9 7 TeWhetu... 10 7 Fair Play ... 9 7 Barbary ... 10 6 Julia Ann ••• *? 1 New 1 ear... 10 5 Wideawake 9 7 Sonray ... 912

WELLINGTON CUP.

[by telegraph.] Wellington, To-day. duly baa been scratched for the Wei lington Gold Cup.

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[rKCTBK's TBIKOKAM8 —COPYRIGHT.} Monetary and Commercial. London, December 4. > Consols have advanced to New Zealand securities remain as fol lows Five percent. 10-40 Loan, Four and a half per cent 1879-1904 Loan, Four per cent Inscribed Stock, ioo?|. The total reserve in the Bank of England in notes and bul lion is Li 1,200,000, being an increase of L2D0,000 compared with last week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities has fallen to 38 per per cent. The Bank rate of discount remains at 5 per cent., and the market rate has fallen to 4 There are no changes to report in the market for colonial produce. Ilie Franchise Bill. London, December 5. The Franchise Bill was under con sideration in the House of Lords yes terday, and passed through Committee. The Redistribution Bill. In the House of Commons last night the Redistribution of Seats Bill was read a second time. Parliament. Parliament will re-assemble after Christmas recess on February 19th. The Cape Difficulty. In the House of Commons last even ing, in reply to a question, the Hon Evelyn Ashley stated that the Cape colony would not be called upon to bear any portion of the cost of the ex pedition to Bechuanaland. The Colo nial Under-Secretary also stated that the Imperial Government would not assent to the settlement of Bechuana land as effected by the Cape Govern ment. The Congo Conference. Berlin, December 4. The deliberations of the Interna tional Conference on the Congo and Niger question have not yet terminated. It is believed in well-informed circles that the Powers will accede to the British claim of a protectorate over the country adjacent to the river Niger. TheMahdl. Cairo, December 4. No intelligence has been received here to confirm the report that the Mahdi is dead, as stated by the Mudir of Doogola. The Bechuanaland Expedition. Capetown, December 4. Colonel Warren, who has been ap pointed to command the British expe ' dition to Bechuanaland, arrived to-day.

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(bKDTER’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.) Smallpox. : Sydney, Yesterday. No fresh cases of smallpox have oc curred to*day. The Weather. Very favorable weather is being ex perienced here. The Markets. New Zealand wheat, per bushel, _ zs ltd; New Zealand oats, 3s id ; maize, 48 6d; Sugar Company’s No. 1 pieces, per ton, L3l. Adelaide, Yesterday. The wheat market is quiet. To-day’s quotations are 3s 4d to 3s 3d, Flour town brands, L 8 5s to L 87s 6d; coun try ditto, L 7 10s to L 7 15s. Shipping. . Arrived this afternoon—-The steam ship Salomie, from Marseilles (October 2 and).

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fPBB PUCKS ASSOCIATION.] ' Post-Sessional. Gisbokns, To-day. Mr Locke addressed his constituents last flight. He strongly urged improve ment m local government, encouragement -of local industries and, above all, settle* mabt of native land difficulties by the .Government Consolidating and Amending Bill, Next session should more particu larly' effect Improvements as to sub divi sions.’ An unanimous vote of thanks and Confidence was passed. Bdeased. ■ ■ ' Wbilihoton, To-day. Slx of the nine men arrested in connec tiop with the,9oriroa whiskey case have /■ beenrelened, the amounts due by them /having beenpatd, - , Anti-Chinese Movement. .■ ■* Donkdin, To-day. The Trades tnd Labor Council urge the Government to introduce a clause into the mail contracts* prohibiting the mentolOhbese crews; * IheKenthora Tragedy. Tjke polMd ’have instituted a charge of -/ Cruder against Crowley and White. Fitz *tgerald i» atitt at large. The inquest is

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1884.



Funeral Nc JpiUNERAL I FRIENDS are invite* FUaERAL of Annie, i Mr George Power, whicl Royal Hotel residence, T he New Cemetery, Ash DAY, at 3 o’clock in the J. MEE 12 2253 Auction AUCTIONEER’S MR GEO. VINCENT in-Trade, advertii sth December, has been i POSTPONE UNTIL FRIDAY, DECEIM 12 2258 ALTERATION C IN BANKRUPT In the Estate of G. A FRIDAY, DEOEW FOR SALE BY PUBL A PAINTER’S STOCK ALSO, GOODWILL OP OF TOWN SEC No. 636, Burnett



Lost, Found, &c. LOST— A Blue Greyhound Slut. Fin der will be rewarded on returning same to office of this pap?r. 12 2247 STOLEN or STRAYED from Winslow on Sunday night, Chestnut MARE, hollow back, branded R in circle on near shoulder, lost two front teeth. LI reward will be given for its recovery. Apply to Slatbk Williamson, Winslow, or office of this paper. 12 224 G REWARD—Lost, a mouse-colored X/J. GELDING, on 16th instant, from Quill’s Stables. The horse is six years old with an indistinct brand on the near shoulder, and a sore back. Ths matter has been placed in the hands of the police. The finder will receive above reward on retaining same to J BEECHER, 12 2263 Quill’s Hotel.



In Bankruptcy. IN' BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 and of the bankruptcy of GEORGE ALFRED VINCENT, of Ashbur ton, painter. Notice is hereby given that GEORGE ALFRED VINCENT, of Ashburton, in the Provincial District of Canterbury I and colony of New Zealand, painter, has this day been adjudicated a bank rupt in the said Court. The first general meeting of creditors will be held at the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, the 11th day of Decem mber, 1884, at 12 noon. And the pub lic examination of the will take place at the sitting of the District Court, at Ashburton, cn SATURDAY, 10th January proximo. Dated this sth day of December, 1884. J. C. BELL, 12 2256 Deputy Official Assignee.



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 Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO. To Let and For Sale. nno LET —Two-Roomed COTTAGE, L with J acre land ; also, six-roomed HOUSE with 2 acres land, situated Tan cred and Allen’s land, App’y C. Rtel, Alford Forest road. 12 22- J 2 TO LET —A four-roomed House with half-acre of land, 7s per week ; also two-roomed Cottage with half-acre of land, 5s per week. The above for sale on easy terms. A four-roomed House-to let, 8s per week. Apply to H. M. Jones, Stationer. 11 2217 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 arid forest trees, and is securely fenced with ive and picket fences. I or particulars apply to V T. BULLOCK.



Tenders. * SHBURTON TOWN HALL COM J\_ PANY, LIMITED. IN LIQUIDATION. TENDERS are invited for the Pur chase of this very valuable Freehold Pro perty, being part of Town Section 173, having a frontage of 60 ;t on East street, and running back a depth of 100 feet, on which is erected the Town Hall, together with two ante-rooms, gallery with private entrance from front street, large meeting rooms upstairs, which could easily be con verted into a dress-circle, and two shops in front, facing the main street. This property is centrally situated between the Ashburton Courthouse and the Somerset Hotel, and will, no doubt, in the course of a few years, materially increase in value, and prove a very profit able investment. Tenders-will be received by the under signed up to December Bth. The highest or any tender not neceasarilly accepted. THOMAS BULLOCK, Chairman. Meetings. SHBURTON CHORAL SOCIETY^ The QUARTERLY MEETING of the Choral Society will be held at St Stephen’s Schoolroom, on MONDAY Evening, at 8 o’clock. After the meeting the usual weekly practice will be resumed. E. J. PAUL, 12 2262 Hon. Secretary. m O W N HAL] FOR A SHORT SEASON ONLY, Commencing WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, POLLARD’S JUVENILE OPERA COMPANY.



Public Notices: JJO MESTIO PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Street, near Lancaster’s butchery. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants, 7 1413 RG a l l o w a y, . WHEELWRIGHT Wakanui road, Ashburton. (Next Ray’s Machine Shop) Special attention is devoted to all kinds of repairs. Combined with moderate charges. 11 2199 MANURES. Messes Feiedlandee Beds. , have been appointed Ashburton AGENTS for the Belfast Chemical Works, and will supply Superphosphate, Nitrophosphate, Guano or Bone Dust, at factory Rates, with rail charges added. For circulars, etc., apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., 10 1974 Ashburton and Tinwald. R SID NE Y WOLF From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OF SINGING AND PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton. SINGING CLASS. Quarter commences THURSDAY, 24th, Oddfellows’ Hall. , Singing at sight. Part singing, Glees, etc,, etc. Terms—One Guinea per quarter. 4Mt>U



Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 2257 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 13th DEOECEMBER. CALEDONIAN SOCIKTY’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-Right of Sports Lot s—Cards Sale at 1 o’clock. 12 2264 T. BULLOCK, A uctioneer.



SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Phillip Jour neaux (on account of his having left for the worth 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. 12 2259 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. George Jameson. T URNIP SEEDS. Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop ~ Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonahire GREYSTONE Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JUST LANDED. On SALE by „„„„ GEORGE JAMESON, 11 2106 West street. Wool Sale. SEASON 1884-8 5. 1%/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 well-known lines of MERINO & FINE CROSSBRED WOOL NO COMMISSION CHARGED on advances made on wool consigned to us 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.



POLLARD’S JUVENILE OPERA COMPANY POLLARD’S JUVENILE OPERA POLLLARD’S JUVENILE OPERA COMPANY, Particulars in future advertisement. ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH, Ashburton. will be held in the Parsonage Garden ON ANNIVERSARY DAY—TUESDAY, 16th December, 18S4. Contributions of Needlework and Pro duce, etc., will be thankfully received at the Parsonage. Admission (including Tea) —2s ; child ren, la. Proceeds in reduction of the debt on the Building Fund. 31 2178 RANGE HALL, ASHBURTON. This world renowned Temperance Orator’s famous orations, “ Are they all Fools who become Drunkards,” and “ TO THE WORKING CLASSES,” will be recited by Mb S. R. IN G O LD, Of Christchurch, on WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, December 17 and 18. Selections of music will be rendered du.-ing 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- OOMPANY. 12 2261 THE ANNUAL Garden Party J. B. GOUGH, pena?s. 12 2260



Ashburton coal and wood DEPOT, FIRE- R. s BEAN Has for Sale at Lowest Rates— COAL (Newcastle and Native). POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, WIRE, &c Also, SPRING DRAY, HORSE and HAR NESS, and a first-rate NEW EXPRESS with Reversible Seats. Terms, if desired. R. S. Bean, West sibeet. 6 1147



STA OF •/gflO-- ASH BURTON. ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. TOWN HALL, FRIDAY, DEC. 26 Prizes and Blanks Under the management of Mr SIDNEY WOLF, B.A.M. After which a BALL will be held.



SHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY Annual Sports. The Sixth Annual Sports Meeting of the Ashburton Caledonian Society will be held on BOXING DAY, DEO. 2G, 1884, on the Society’s new Sports Ground, North-west Belt, when valuable prizes will be given for quoits, hurdle races, flat races, jumping, pipe music, Scotch dancing, Irish jig, tossing the caber, 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 11 a m. 12 2239 CHARLES REID, Secretary.



To TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON AND SUR ROUNDING DISTRICTS. IHE CELEBRATED THOROUGHBRED HORSE KINGFISHER. ADMITTED by all real judges, in eluding Colonel Williams, Indian Re-mount officer, to be the grandest horse in the Australian Colonies, for producing weight carrying saddle horses. Colonel Williams visited every stud horse of any note in the colonies, and this eras his un solicited opinion Kingfisher's stock top the market in the North Island, and they will assuredly do the same here. Good paddock for mares from a distance at Is per week, until stinted. Groom’s fee, 6s, payable at first service. For terms, etc., apply to B. OOOKSON IQ 1987 Ot Grocm in



INING <fc DRAWIH G-R 00 M in Velvet, Tapestry, Repp, Damask, and In Workmanship and Quality these can not be surpassed in Canterbury. FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN only employed, thus guaranteeing strength and durability in every article turned out of their shop. J. M. & Co, having imported machin ery can execute orders in any design Cheaper than any other house in the trade. As new shipments are among them, large and extensive Stocks must be cleared at less than cost. HIGHEST PRICE PAID Goon Second-Hand Furniture or Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made t 4 * Order &c., &c. J. Meech & Co. T AND BURNETT STREETS. Suites Cretonnes, &c. for Funerals Furnished in First-class Style.



Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. ITTE ARE PREPARED 10 MAKE LIBERAL cash advances ON THE 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 & 00., Cashel street and ) Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 1696 Agent* Ashburton.



The Standard Company. gPEOIAL NOTICE THE LIGHT- iUNNING 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 in creasing salethroughout America, Europe, Australia and New Zea land. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. Maddern, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton



OEE & CO. 00 EER ERR AND 00 0 0 R RE E AND 0 0 O O ERR ERR AND 0 00 0 O R R R R AND 0 0 0 0 00 R RR R AND 00 00 BEG to inform the ladies of Ashburton that they have now opened an ex tensive shipment of New Drapery Ex s.s. DORIC, direct from LONDON comprising Newest Styles in Checked and striped zephyr cloth, new patterns in sateens and prints, the new repp print (the latest novelty), new Galatea stripes and Harvard shirtings, a choice selection of ladies’ and children’s straw hats, 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 PROM 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 3to IL, youths’ and men's suits from the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory, bought at job prices, to be sold at corresponding reductions.



Thos. Bullock. PROPERTIES, ETO., FOR SALE. FARMS : 562 acres well watered, Longbeach, could bo 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, Longbeach, known as Barr s farm 50 „ unimproved, R.S. 32682, Waka nui SUBURBAN: Lot 4, 15, 16, Alford Forest road ~ 24, Alford Forest road, together with house TO LET : Office in Arcane Chambers FOR SALE; Shop and dwelling-house in M*sore stree* Two shops and dwelling-houses Section with comfortable dwelling-house, with verandah and bay window, Tre vorton 5-roomed dwelling-house, Treyorton _ 4-roomed house, together with section, Trevorton MISCELLANEOUS : Reapers and binders, by Wood and McCormick No 8 and 10 fencing wire Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. T |0 LET—Shop and Boarding house in the Triangle, Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Cottage on Graham’s Eoad, Tinwald, lately in the occupation of Mr 0. Bain. Also, House in Waaanui Road, Ashburton, lately in the occupation of Mr R. Macleam. Apply to T. BULLOCK. EOR SALE—Five Acres—Magnificent building site, situated at the corner of Middle and Allen roads, Allentou. First-class land. liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK,



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



Public Notice. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Gua kdian Office, Wist street. L and of loveliness, ALBUM Containing TEN VIEWS of New Zealand Scenery, consisting of Beau tiful Lakes, Magnificent Mountains, and Superb Scenery in various parts, making a handsome present for friends at Home H. M Jones. oi Tn O A per day to be made by per otl c£-1 sons 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. Wo will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls eatn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and instructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. ddress Stinson and Co., Portland, Maine, United States. rpHE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETV OF VICTORIA (LIMITED). Head Office : 77, Collins street west, Melbourne. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE AND ENDOWMENTS. Policy-holders Divide Profits, Head Office for Middle Island, New Zealand : COLONIAL BANK BUILDINGS, Dunedin. Directors—Hon William Bayles (Mel bourne), Hon W. H. Reynolds, M.L. C., chairman ; John M. Ritchie, Esq., J.P. ; John Roberts, Esq., J.P. WILLIAM WILLS, Resident Secretary. CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT AGENCY City Chambers, Hi reford street, (Opposite Bank of New Zealand). W. H. BROWNE, District Agent. Local Agent, Geo, F. Henry, BAKERS BUILDINGS, I Havelock street, Ashburton. 10 1926



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. CAPITAL £3,500,000. RESERVE FUND £220,000. THE PREMIER WOOL HOUSE OF THE WORLD. fJIHE 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......... 12-1,439 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 theit Clips. Throughout the Season Periodical Auction Sales of Wool will be held in our WAREHOUSES, DURHAM STREET O a KISTCHURCH, where special attention is given FOR THE EFFICIENT DISPLAY OF EVERY BALE, and all Lota on arrival will be valued and classed by Expert*. FREE STORAGE on all Wool intended for sale locally, or for shipment to the London Marked 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 solely as Selling Brokers, they may rely upon their Consignments obtaining JEST MARKET VALUE. 9 1789 Further particulars on application to H. H. SEORETAN, Agent, Ashburton; and to O. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia.



Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots ! ANDREW ORR JJiS 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 «6 Friday evening’s Guardian. Opening Announcement. GRAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. C. PEICHAED (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORR), HAYING secured the Premises in EAST STREET lately occupied by Mr Wm Gavin, is now showing A Splendid Assortment of New Goods.



The following are a 20 dozen Women’s Black Kid Gloves, 2 fastener?, Is GO New Sunshades, from la lid, worth 5? Ladies' Trimmed Hats, 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, from Is 8d Strong Prints, from 3d i 11-wove Flannel, IHd And all the requisites of a well few special lines:— Heavy Holland, s|d Tape Nets, Id Strong Towels, from 3jd Tickings, from 34d Strong Grey Calico, 2s 9d per doz Turkey Twill, s£d Linen Table Danmoutb, la Boys’ Washing Suits for 3s 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 Design, Latest Fashion, and a Marvel of Cheapness are combined. Note the address — A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2088



Public Notices. AS H B U R T O FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, Next the Post Office. Begs to inform his friends and customer that he has cleared out all his old stock and has opened with an entirely NKW and SERVICEABLE STOCK of House hold FURNITURE TO SUIT ALL CLASSES, 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. 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 mouths, and 6$ per cent, per annum if fixed tor 0 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office Arcade Chambers, Burnett street ndl 0 REAPER THAN EVER. Picture Frames. HUNDREDS OF FEET OF NEW MOULDINGS, To select from. The Trade Supplied. Oxford FRAMES Manufactured on th Premises. GATES S PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTORY. Peter street, Aahburtw* 8 152 J. A. Persson,