A good start irla effected, Brian Bon leading otw the first jump, all thi rest wall op except Pirate and Th. Lad. At Odtts’ stables Brian Bon wm lengths from Border men, Mar mion lying third, and Barbary loading th< rest. At tbe back of the course Briar • fell, paving at that time a good lead Borderman came op, and naif a milt from home Barbary challenged man, but on ooraing into the straight the former waa ton off the course’ by Marmion. O'Conner called upon his mount, and Borderman came in an easy winner by two lengths from ? he I ad, Faust being don .up. Total!ralor—inside, 621—76 —L7 7s ; outside, .430—63 —1.6 2s. Pkeh Handicap, of 200 sots. Hr J. Pilhrow’s b gMats, aged^6»t, Mr &. Martin’s oh f Pearl, 3yra, 7st, (Hickton) 2 Mr O. G. Stead’s b g Sir Bedivero, 6yrs, 7st 101 b (Endings) 3 l ravage, Siesta, Rubina, Taiaroa, Water ft King, Wapiti, Speculation, Deceiver, & Rosedale and Vanity Pair also started. V Isdy Evelyn and Ike were scratched. W the big field of thirteen were got away i to 'a straggling start. Siesta going to the ftont, Salvage, Taiaroa and Rubina in close attendance. Rounding the home tarn nil tbe horses were In -a cluster, and Mata was asen to be loading with Pearl and Sir Bedivere dose up, the former wnder the whip, Mata, being held. Tbe old hone came in an easy winner by two Ifffigths, lond cheecs. {Totalisator— InsidelA62, 120 on thewinner, dividend L4ls M; >nisida 1.560,142 on the win ner, dividend L 3 10s. ThbNkw Zealand Cop, a sweepstakes of 20 sots each, with 1000 sots added. Second hone to receive 200 sots, and -the third 100 sots from the stakes. with 70 subs. 2 miles. Hon. W. Robinson’s br h Vanguard, Ayn. Btt 91b ..J ... (Derrett) 1 6kpt* Boßsell’d ch m Leonora, oyra, ■fcfc... .... ... ...(Pnrdham) 2 Mr Q. G. Stead’s b h Ike, 4yrs, 7st ’fflb i (Kudings) 3 ( mnw- mwnßßniT JOCKEY '

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| P SV?Sp Ye *M Owner,.- i lAg ;; 3Ri»c:. [Weight, B r * ** '<'■■* * • 1 *’*i , lm ~ m ‘^** M * IJ *S5| v ■• ■• ‘'* v*; ; i *,.*.<*»* i $6 ' aiß66 Mr L. talker Nourmahal ■ ; Bateman ' ~ to o a « • HHk ?& .*' ■&%•' 111 • R s . f; + .S* *B6B Mr W. B. Barnard Fiymgjib •'•» •■> Storcv c & ■? S Sa frgß&B. b »869 Mt W. C. Webb. MabkSul ■ g SSd&t 7 5 5 5s < I Mr BE Studhoime Knottiagly .§; c2rte?f 9 7 3 « : y g S.P " I*7o Mr M. Stiidljelme Knottingly a;. Hay •■ . ' to' 6347 ;' rt O* “• (Nov) ,<< ..•*• v ; J . - : , Q fUj S- 1871 -Miftt. Redwood Peeress " « . McGlashan «, 2 3 «* 8 5..» 187 aMr J. Brabazon .Detractor 4 . Hankins 97i 3* .M * 1873 MrH. fekapo j ffird I 5 I 45 gS? 3 * S 5 >874 Mrp.Oßnen , • Tambqurim a O'Brien 99 3 .48 w 5- 5 iB 7S Mr I. H. Lunn Hector . 6 Moore' B 1 a ] 7 v g. c. I ?»8?6 Mr g. Redwood Guy Faux s . a. Lyford 0 o 3 40# S*3 'fl gr H. Redwood Mato , | Clifford I 3 • 2 O 18 78 J* r ® a V. Montana a Wattie 7 7 3 36% :-■ _2. *879 Mr H. Goodman Chancellor 5 Radioes 7 8 »•• 30U ►a c 1880 Mr G. Fraser Le Loup 6 Wattie 80a "oVk %~ % XBBI Hon W. Robinson Grip P 5 De„ctt lit f/ % ~ Q *BB* gr J. H. Lunn Welcome Jack | Bnder i s I S ? " 8-“S’ » w°£ rc - n Tasman 5 Derrett 8 ' < a c. 1884 Hon W. Robinson Vanmianl a „ . J 7

CABLE NEWS.

LATtST FROM EUROPE fß«irm’a telksbams—copyright. T Reform Bill. London, November 8. The Franchise Reform Bill was again tinder consideration in the House of Commons to-day, when the second reading was carried by a majority of 140. Conservative Victory. The election for the South Warwick shire constituency, the seat for which was rendered vacant by the accidental death of the Hon. G. H. C. Leigh at Wyoming on September 24th, took place to-day, and resulted in the return -of Mr Lloyd, the Conservative candi date. The Wa-MI. , A telegram has been received by the Government from Lord Wolseley, stating that the MahdHs now at Kar ebambat, a town some distance to the North of Khartoum, but that he has only a small following. : November 11,10.30 a.m ] German Colonisation. ' BibuHi November 10. Prince Bismarck has asked Parlia naent to pass a vote of credit for the Hilary of a Governor for the territory on Cameron's river, West Africa re cently annexed by Germany. A vote srih also be required to cover the cost of a police flotilla for the protection of the river. . : The Cholera. , _ Pabis, November 10. Since Friday last 245 fresh cases of cholera have occurred here, and of these 84 have proved fetal. AUSTRALIAN (rXVTEK’s TIIEOaAMS— oopveight. ) Victorian Derby.; ■ ■ Mblb»ubkb, November 10. A protest has been lodged against Rains as winner of the Victorian Derbv on the ground that be was wrongly no . but the Stewards have not yet . gvenaoydecision in tberoatter. [Reeeived November 11,10.30 ».m.] EnglMt Cricketers. vMbldouknk, November 11. ‘The English cricketers arrived from Adelaide yesterday. .{Beeylvad November 11,2.30 p.m.] Shipping. Melboobs*, November 1L Arrived) this morning— With the English mail. New Guinea- At . a .banquet given by the newly appointed Mayor last night, Mr Service, yte Premier, in the course of his speech decision oft he Imperial Government as tO-New-Guinea final.

TELEGRAMS.

• * 1? |F»» >»»Wr ABSOOIATIOH.] wv AtrictiltTiral Show. ■ - ■. Aookxasd, November 10. i :ThoCattlo Show at Eileralie was largely owing to the Volunteer Review bring aUo heldthere. The Kaiapoi kWorfhw Company Mid Andrew and Bevan arid Reid and Gray (Dun hadattrective exhibits, also the i&dfl ‘Kmsm : Mdat Company, the and Oom- Stod and Pedigree , Onoo& took many prizes. Selby, off. t|» epocild prize of i cap of fifteen guineas. The Loan • jfifias.,.’, , ■ iiaimpy ftace. j-K 1 'J0& 11. . if* ebamploh of IfSKTOfRi ww ewlly beateq at the

Whau regatta by G. E. Bailey, a promi ing local sculler aged 19. He is the sc of a well-known ship-builder. Whi started at 3 to 1.

Wa king Match, e Hendry beat Mevenson in the walkir a match for the championship of Ancklam Time—32 hours. Hendry won, coverin a 59 miles 1 lap ; Stevenson, 58 miles 2 . laps. i The Council and the Unemployed. The Mayor has suggested the subject t j the apporral of the City Council that th , Engineer should measure up certain eart , cuttings, and that these should be let ou ; to the unemployed who could not ge more suitable work, at ruling rates. _ A its last sittings the Council authorise! public works to the extent of LiO.OOO, si that they have shown every dispositioi consistent with the duty to the ratepayer! to consider the position of the unem ployed. Shot. Wanganui, November 10. Trooper Crose, of the Wairoa Light Horse, was shot at the rifle range at Waverley on Saturday last. It appears that the deceased was-marking and came out from the butts without putting out the danger board. Trooper Watt fired at the time and shot him dead. The de ceased leaves a wife and six children. Wesleyan Conference. Wellington, November 10. A large number of the clergy of Aus tralia arrived by the Wakatipu from Sydney last night, to attend the sitting of the Australian Wesleyan General Con* ference, which will commence its sitting in Christchurch on the 12th inst. Excursion- The steamer Arawata made an excur sion to the scene of the wreck of the Lastlngham. Colonial Industry. Dunedin, November 8. The Premier has replied as follows to a telegram from the Secretary (Mr J. Aris) of the Trades and Labor Council, re manufacture of locomotives :—Tenders will be called for as soon as plans and specifications, which are now in hand, can be got ready.

Sports. The Protestant Alliance Friendly So ciety also 'held sports, and the Taieri races came ofi at Outrsm.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1884.



The New Zealand Cup, an event which baa absorbed the attention of sportsmen for seme weeks was run to-day and won 6y the Hon W. Robinson’s br h Van guard, The arrangements we had made with the Telegraph Office enabled os to poblish the result five minutes after the winner had passed the post. Oh, how refreshing, palatable, and reviving is a draught of cool water, with Hop Bitters in it, to a fever patient. See.—[ADVT.] Skinny Men.—“ Wells’ Health Renewer restores health and vigor, cutes dyspepsia, im potence, debility. The N.Z. Drug Co. General Agents. I Holloways Ointment and Pills combine I both sanitive and sanative powers in a high degree —by the former term is understood their ability to preserve health, by the latter their capability to restore health. With these reme dies at hand no invalid need be at fault to guide himself or heiself safely through the many trials to which everyone is subjected during our long and ofttimes inclement winters. Coughs, colds, ulcerated throats, dipthecia, whooping cough, can be successfully treated by well rubbing this Ointment upon the chest, and by taking the Pills. During damp foggy weatherasthmatical sufferers will experience the utmost possible relief from the inunction of the ointment on all tender chested persons will save endless misery by adopting thisjtreatment.—[Advt.]



SHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL, GENERAL ELECTION. I hereby give notice that the following gentlemen hare been duly NOMINATED ns Councillors of the Ashburton County Council for the several Ridings set oppo site their names:— For the Riding of Ashburton—-Joseph Megson, Iran Banian 0. C. Graham, Thomas Taylcr For the Riding of Upper Ashburton— Hugo Friedlander, Donald McLe n For the Riding of South Rakaia —Ed. S. Coster 1 For the Riding of Mount Somers —W, 0. Walker For the Riding of Mount Hutt—Julian Jackson For the Riding of Bangitata—J. 0. Harper Messrs L R.O. 0. Graham and Hugo Friedlander haring handed to me paper* in the form prescribed in the third schedule of the Regulations Act, 1870, stating that they retire from the election, I therefore declare the following Candi dates to be DULY ELECTED for their respective Ridings, viz ; For the Riding of Ashburton—Joseph Megson and Thomas Taylor



For the Biding of Upper Ashburton— Donald McLean “ For the Biding of South Rakaia Ed ward Stafford Coster For the Biding of Mount Somers—Wil liam CampballjWalker For the Biding of Mount Hntt—Julian Jackson For the Biding of Rangitata—John Charles Ha) per CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, 11th Nov., 1884. 11 209 J George Jameson. Wool Sale. SEASON 1884-85. -VTILES & 00. "WILL HOLD THEIR FIRST SALE OF THE SERIES on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21st, 1884, At their Wool and Land Salerooms, Hereford street, at 2 p.m., Immediately after Messrs Wilkin and Co.’s Sale. Our present advices comprise about IAAA BALES Croasbied and Merino jUvJU WOOL, Amongst which will be found several choice well-known clips. 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 & 00. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 10 1980 Agent, Ashburton. Wool. Wool, Wool. SEASON 1884-85. rSTE ABB 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 fince if |Jia Wool ■is Oflered at Auction here tod not aoty,



Railway Notice. EW ZEALAND RAlLWAYS (Christchurch Section.) CHRISTCHURCH RACES, 11th, 13th, and 14 h NOVEMBER; AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW, 10th, 11th, AND 12th. Saturday Return Tickets to Christ church will be issued at Pukeuri, Waikari, or any intermediate station from the 7th to the 14th November inclusive, and will be availablejfor return up to and including the 22nd. On the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th the evening train from Christchurch to Ash burton will leave at 450 pm, and run 35 minutes later than usual. On the 11th, 13th and 14th the morn ing train from Methven to Rakaia will ■tart at 6.40 a. m., same as on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. On the 12th it will start at 7.55 a.m., running as on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The evening train from Rakaia to Methven will start at 7 p.m. on the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th. 'n the 13th a special train will leave Ashburton for Cavendish at 11.5 a.m., stopping where required. On the 12th, instead of the ordinary 7 SO a.m. train from Timaru to Christ church, a train will run as under: dep Timaru ... „ Washdyko ~ Temuka... „ Winch’ster ~ Orari ... ~ Rangitata „ Hinds ... „ Winslow... „ Tinwald Ashburton arr „ dep 7.loChertsey ... 7.22 7.47 S 0 8 12 8 28 9 1 9 17 9 28 9 35 9 42 dep a.m Rakaia Ounsandel Selwyn ... Burnham... Rolleston... Templeton Hornby ... 10 12 10 26 10 54 11 2 11 16 11 27 11 42 11 S2 Addington p.m 12 9 Ch’church arr 12 15 stopping to pick up or set down passen gers at platform stations if required. On the 12th the morning train from Ashburton to Christchurch will start at 8.30 a.m. and be one hour and twenty minutes later than usual at each station at which it is timed, arriving at Christ church at 11.30 a.m. On the 12th a train, which will take passengers, and also live stock returning from the Show, will leave Christchurch at 8 26 p. m. for Oamaru, arriving there at about 5.30 a.m., stopping where re quired to allow passengers to alight or to put off live stock. Goods traffic will bo entirely suspended on the 12th. FARES—PRINCE OF WALES BIRTH DAY. Saturday Return Tickets will be issued from any station to any station on Bth and 10th November, and will be available for g return up to and including the 17th, ex cept such return tickets to Christchurch as are available to 22nd. (See above). PREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, Nov, 4, 1884. 11 2050



A. and P. Association n :e 8 I. g 1 AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE SEVENTH ; Annual Exhibition t t OF i STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, > 1 ETC., i Will be held at Ashburton, ON WEDNESDAY, 19th NOV., 1884. Entries close 12th November. For particulars see posters. H. H. SECRETAN, 10 1845 Secretary. Public Notices: JJ O L I D A Y S. Ihe Burgesses are requested to observe Wednesday, 19th instant, as a Holiday, and Thursday and Friday from 12 o’clock noon, as half Holidays, on account of the Agricultural Show and Races respectively, DONALD WILLIAMSON, 11 2046 Mayor. A SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries Close on Wednesday, November 12, at 8 p m., at the Secretary’s office. H. H. SECRETAN, 11 2073 Secretary. MANURES. Messrs Friedlander Bros , 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 FRIEDL4NDER BROS., 10 1974 Ashburton and Tinwald. i i f i £ C f f a a <3 r 0 I Ashburton county stock ft AND 1 SALEYARDS COMPANY, Limited. ri



In consequence of Tuesday next, the 11th November, being a Race Day and also a Show Day in Christchurch, the usual sale of Stock will be POSTPONED for 1 odo W6©k The NEXT SALE will be held at the Tinwald Yards, on TUESDAY, 18th No vember. GEO. JAMESON, 11 2052 Chairman. SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. The following PRIYATE PRIZES are offered in addition to those announced by circular : The Press Company, Limited, £1 la— For the best Dairy Cow of any breed The Pi ■css Company, Limited, £1 Is— For the Two best Cheeses, not leas than 151bs weight each. The Cheese to be the bona fide produc tion of an exhibitor residing within the County of Ashburton. H. H. SECRETAN, 11 2074 Secretary. EMOVAL NOTICE. The undersigned beg to notify to their customers and the public generally that they have Eemoved into the premises adjoining Mr Taylor, Baker, East street. By strict attention to business and making a good article, they hope to merit the continuance of public patronage. FOWKE & MoEWEN, Bootmakers, 0 1973 East stre et, Ashburton. Notice op intention to apply for transfer of PUBLICAN'S LICENSE.



I, Ronald Montgomery, of the. Hinds, being the holder of a publicans’ license in respect of the house and premises situate at the Hinds, and known as the Hindhope Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next licensing meeting to be holden at the Courthouse, Ashburton, on the third day of December next, apply for a transfer of the said license from myself to Thomas Richmond, my appointee. Dated this eighth day of November, 1834. RONALD MONTGOMERY. 0. W. Purnell, Solicitor. 11 2076 jgOROUGH OF ASH B.U ETON. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR. In pursuance of the Municipal Corpo rations Act, 1876, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, I hereby give notice that the Annual Election for Mayor under the first mentioned Act, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Burnett street, Ashburton, on WEDNES DAY, the 26th day of November instant. Nominations in the form prescribed in the second schedule of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, will bo re ceived at the Town Clerk’s office, Burnett street, till 12 o’clock noon on Friday, the 14th day of November instant. Forma of nomination can be obtained at the Borough Council office, and a de posit of LlO must be left with each nomi nation paper. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Bth Nov., 1884. 11 20 R 9 T O TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON AND SUR ROUNDING DISTRICTS. THE CELEBRATED THOROUGHBRED HORSE KINGFISHER. 4 DMITTED by all real fudges, 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 was 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 E. OOOKSON 10 1887 Or Groc xa iu



Meetings. RACES AND SPORTS, The ANNUAL MEETING of persons interested in the above Sports are invited to attend a * to be held at the Winslow Hotel, on SATURDAY next, at 8 p.tn. HE ANNIVERSARY LOYAL TIWWALD LODGE OF ODDFILLOWS, Will be celebrated by a TEA AND BALL, On SHOW NIGHT, NOVEMBER 19, In Messrs Jones and Bradshaw’s Shed, Tinwald. Admission—Tea, Is 6d. Ball, 5s double ticket. Tea at 6 p.m. 11 2015 11 2079 GEORGE JAMES, Secretary pro iem. OF THE



PRIMITIVE METHODISE CHURCH, Ashburton. TEA MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, in the Church. Tea at 430 p.m., to suit visitors. An attractive programme is being pre pared for the after meeting. Tickets—la 6d. 10 195



SHOW AND RACE NIGHTS, November 19, 20 and 21. COMIC OPERA H.M.S. Pinafore BY THE CHORAL & ORCHESTRAL SOCIETIES. Conductor........Mr Sidney Wolf, R.A.M, 11 2022



Tenders. HUTT ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for forming about one mile of the terrace road. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board office, Metbven, where tenders will be received until noon on FRIDAY, the 14th instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JUxjIAN JACKSON, 11 2063 Chairman. JJANGITATA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for CLEARING the large Stones and Tussocks from the metalled road between the Hinds Rail way station and R.S. 27977, a distance of about 4A miles. The specifications can be seen at the Gcakwan Office, Ashburton, where ten ders must be lodged by 4 p m. on SATUR DAY, the 15th instant. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 11 2884 Chairman. BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the Supply of DOG COLLARS for the year 1885. Specifications may be seen and full par ticulars obtained at the Town Clerk’s office. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Ist Nov., 1884. 10 1999 rjpO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TENDERS required for the Lease for Five Years, from November Ist, of an Improved Farm of 200 acres, the property of Mr Moir, being R.S. 29934, situated about three to four miles from the town of Ashburton, and fronting the Mitcham road. It is all laid down to English grass, and divided into two paddocks well watered with a County water-race. For full particulars apply to the under signed. 10 1097 T, BULLOCK*



Auctions SATURDAY, NOVI TIN ~w" A SALE 01 Town Sec 38 & 2i Mr t. bullock hi structiona to Sell by at the Arcade, on the abo TOWN SECTIONS 3) TINWALD The property of Mr I These sections were hoc bale of the Towns] and are centrally sit Persons desirous of inv 1 wald property are invited same, as it is more than course of a few years thesi materially increase in value Sale at 1 o’ch T, BUI 11 2011 SATURDAY, NOYEIV Town Bed 777 & 77s FOR S A MR T. BULLOCK has structions from the Sell by Public Auction, ai on Saturday, November 15 T.S. 777, having a front on Cox street ; 778, ner of Cox and \V having 3| chains froi These sections are well e mly about 3 chains from



Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR JJAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER'S STOCK OP BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY £BOO, IT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNING. As to Price, Sizes, and Particulars ct Friday evening’s GtrißDiiK Opening Announcement. GRAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. C. PRICHARD (LATE OF MR ANDREW DRR), HAVING secured the Premises in BAST STREET lately occupied by Mr Wm- Gavin, will show on SATURDAY NEXT. NOVEMBER 15x11, A Splendid Assortment of New Goods } Comprising the Latest Novelties in French Dress Materials, Zephyrs, Nun’s Cloth Cashmers, Prints, Costumes, Dolmans Capes and Jackets, Millinery, Sunshades Corsets, Laces, Gloves Calicoes, Flannels, Sheetings, Hollands Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, Shirts, Collars, Ties, Gloves, Braces, Hats, Undershirts, Drawers, etc. And all the requisites of a well 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. COMB 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, STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2088



THURSDAR, NOVEMBER 20, At 10 o’clock sharp, the whole of his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK. 12 7 5 2 1 6 8 5 2 2 1 4 6 and Sundries, comprising, Draught GELDINGS Draught MARES Saddle and Harness GELDINGS Saddle and Harness MARES PONY, Saddle and Harness Three-year-old Draughts, COLTS and FILLIES Three-year-old HACKS, COLTS , and FILLIES Two-year-old Draught COLTS and FILLIES Two-year-old HACKS, COLTS and FILLIES Yearling HACKS, COLTS and FILLIES Draught ENTlßE—lvanhoe Tip DRAYS DRAYS and FRAMES 4 3 9 2 1 1 2 6 Sets three and four-horse HAR ROWS Cambridge ROLLERS Double-furrow PLOUGHS Single furrow PLOUGHS McSherry DRILL Broadcast Sowing MACHINE Single BUGGIES and HARNESS REAPERS and BINDERS (string and wire) .



Special attention is directed to the Horses, which, both light and draught, are superior lots, well worth securing. Luncheon provided. Entries of sheep or cattle may be made with Mr Patton, or to C. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia. E. G. STAYELEY, 11 2034 Auctioneer. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE AGENT. YEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. TO LEASE—The following Town Sec tions suitable for business sites T.S. 510, 509, 514, 497, 496, 455, 456, 452, 433, 636, 421, 342. The above are in the estate of the late Hon W, B. Rhodes, for which long leases on very easy terms can be arranged ; many of them are very central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. TO LET—Office with back rooms. Coleman’s Buildings, Tancred street, opposite Union Bank. A. HARRISON. FOR SALE—R.S, 20 09, containing 2 roods 29 perches, ituated at Elgin. Cheap. ALFRE HARRISON. Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., whereby we are in a position to put far mers and others, who wish to try the CHRISTCHURCH MARKET, upon the best footing.



00 RRR RRR AND CO 0 0 R R R R AND C 0 O 0 RRR RRR AND 0 00 0 O K R R R AND C C O 0 00 R RR R AND CO 00 BEG to inform the ladies of Ashburton that they have now opened an tx tensive shipment of New Drapery Ex s.B. 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 maisolla quilts, and a complete assortment of domestic drapery, sheetings, towels bleached and unbleached, damask tab ing, white and grey calicoes, twilled and plain, etc. THIS SHIPMENT COMING DIRECT PROM THE MANUFACTURERS and having been marked off at exception ally LOW PR OES 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 redqctions.



Orr and Co., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, R4.yr STREET. Coals, Coals. HAYING 1,000 TONS on hand of the BEST COALS imported, viz,, OLD LA ETON, We beg to solicit a share of public patron age. Farmers would do well to give us a rial. 1679 MATSON, COX & OQ,



Ashburton FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, Next the Post Office. J. A. Persson, Begs to inform hia friends and customer 0 that he has cleared out all his old stock and has opened with an entirely N < W 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 colonj. 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. PERSSUN, 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 6 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, per cent, per annum for three mouths, and 6£ per cent, per annum if fixed tor tt months or over j ward, Manager. - Office : Arcado Chambers, Burnett street dn Mr Si D JT3O vToITJ' 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. iOQO



The Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin and Co. ’s store, and we are prepared to make liberal cash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. The first sale of the series to take place on FRIDAY, 21st of Noy., at Messrs R. Wilkin and Co.’s Wool Stores, Hereford street, Christchurch, when fully I,SCQ bales will be offered. FRIBDLANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. 101076



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile A gency Company, Lim ted. 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. rj?HE COMPiNY’S TRANSACTIONS FOR THE LAST SEASON WE AS FOLLOWS SHIPMENTS TO LONDON 72,721 BALES SALES IN MELBOURNE 37,688 „ „ SYDNEY 2,900 , a „ NEW ZEALAND 11,132 ~ Or a total of 124,439 BALES Showing an increase of 15,263 Bales over the operations of 1882-83. I As the Wool Season 1884 sis 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 beheld in our WAREHOUSES, DURHiM STREET CHRISTCHURCH, where special attention is given FOR THE EFFICIENT DISPLAY OF EVERY BALE, and all Lots on arrival will be 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 > 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 OF COMMISSION GROWERS are reminded that, as we act solely as Selling Brokers, they may rely upon their Consignments obtaining HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Farther particulars on application to H. H. SEORETAN, Agent, Ashburton; and to 9 1789 O. W, TURNER, Agent, Rakaia.



Lost. LOST —On the Friendly Societies’ Sports Ground, yesterday afternoon, a double-cased silver WATCH. Finder will oblige by returning same to office of this paper. STRAYED —Dark Bay MARE with black points, had cover and halter •n. Any person returning her to W. B. Moss, corner of Wakanui road and the Town Belt, Ashburton, will be rewarded. 11 2089 To Let and For Sale.. |;U LET —A comfortable and well- I finished six-roomed HOUSE, with garden, in Burnett street, behind the Masonic Hall, oent moderate. Apply to GEO. JAMESON. 11 2056 West street. rilO LET—Opposite Woollen Factory JL Two-roomed COTTAGE, with £-acre of land; also Four-roomed HOUSE in town. Apply. II 2063 H. M. JONES. OOR SALE—Five Acres—Magnificent _I. building site, situated at the corner of Middle and Alien roads, Allenton. First-class land. Liberal terms. Apply (o T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Timber, Iron and Builders’ Itonmongery Business at Ashburton; present proprietor retiring from business. A first-class chance for a business man with small capital to insure a good income. The business is situated in the best part of East street, Ashburton, with every accommodation. A good busi ness is being done, and can be increased.— Apply, “ Timber and Iron,” Box 152, Invercargill. 10 1942 FOR SALE, by private treaty, lots 38 and 33, 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. I or particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. Thos. Bullock. pROPERTIBS, ETC., FOR SALE FARMS : 562 acres well watered, Longbeach, conld be divided into smaller blocks if required 400 „ unimproved, be’ng R.S. 33175 33i76 Rangitata District 266£ ~ improved, Farm about.two miles from the Racecourse and known as Hamilton’s 41 ~ 2 perches, near Wheatstone Township, Longbeach 53 ~ 3 roods 20 porches, near Hinds Railway station; price, L 3 10s per acre; unimproved 113 ~ near Dromore, unimproved 376 ~ 1 rood 35 perches, improved, Longbeach, known as Barr’s farm 50 „ unimproved, R.S. 32592, Waka nui 400 „ near the Hinds, known as Moffat’s 103, 104, 105, 106, Waterloo, for sale, or other property taken in exchange 267 ~ 2 roods 16 perches being R.S. 33844, 33345, near Hinds Rail way station; price, L 3 per acre; unimproved. SUBURBAN : Lot 152, facing the Racecourse road, con taining 8 acres 8 perches „ 4, 15, 16, 17, 18, Alford Forest road, ~ 27, 28, 29,79, 80, Walsh’s paddock ~ 62 and 63, corner of Wakanai road



and East Belt „ 24, \lford Forest road, together with house TO LET: Shop and dwelling - house, Triangle Wakanui road Office in Arcane Chambers FOR SALE: Shop and dwelling-house in M>ore street Two shops and dwelling-houses Section with comfortable dwelling-house, with verandah and bay window, Tre« vorton 5-rooraed dwelling-house, Trevorton 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. . FOR SALE—Lots 62 and 63, contain ing one rood thirty-nine suc-fburtioth perches, situated near the Woollen Fao tcry. Liberal terms of payment T. BULLOCK. CHEAP LAND.—R.S. 33,458, contain ing 69 acres 3 roods, situated not far from the Hinds Railway Station, for sale, a bargain. The owner is prepared to accept a very low price and liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, House cl four rooms, McMurdo street, Tiuwald. Apply to 10 1837 f. BULLOCK. A FREEHOLD Building Site, ir|the suburban district oi Hampstead, for sale at £24 IQs. Terms, if required.