CORRESPONDENCE.

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

TINWALD TOWN BOARD.

* To the Editor. gjj,—As several readers'.of your report of the last meeting of the Tinwald Town Board have questioned the (legality of the proceedings on account of the notices con vening the meeting stating no hour for the sitting, ths following rules for pro ceedings of Boards taken from the Town Districts Act may prove of interest, viz : _4l) Th® Chairman or the Clerk shall give notion in writing to each of the Com missioners of the time appointed from time to time for ordinary meetings, and the Commissioners shall attend such - meetings without further notice of each meeting. (6) Any meeting of the Boara may be adjourned; acd if a quorum is not present within half an hour or*the tune appointed for any meeting the Com missibners, or Commissioner if there is only one present, or the Clerk If no Com , mißsioDer is present, may adjourn such meeting to another day not later than ‘■a seven, days thereafter ; and notice of such adjournment of meeting shall bo given to . each Commissioner.—l am, eta, M . LbX*

CRICKET.

J THE bhqeish obiokbters. [BBUTEr’S TBLROBAMS —COPY EIGHT.] ,. „ Adelaide, Yesterday. • The cricket match between the Austra. lian and English loams was resumed to day, when the latter, with two wickets down for 233, continued their first in nings, which Closed for a total of 369. The following are the full scores i Shrewsbury, b ... -. ••• ° Ulyett, c ... ... 7o n . Scotton, st ’ ... ; * Bates, *2 ■- Flowers, Ibw 18 Banes, b.«. ••• *33 AttewcU, qot out , Peel, b . ♦ Hunter,'rah out... ... ° . Extras :.. -*7 ? ....Total ... .... ••• 369. . , _ then went in for their fcl -ae^Dd.inpings, and at the close _of the t lost four wickets for 152 raSjfc Blaokham, b, 11; Murdoch, b, 7 ;

SPORTING.

; RAPES. Ai .. : ’(«V:rBLKQKAPH). 9 *. . v ?»n.*x Tmabv, To-day. - Th» took place to-day, and wacfavored 1 with splendid weather. The jufoltowing ard the results to hand SIASK. Meson M. and 0.. Hobbs’s Talisman filly ... ... . - % Mr Lasabert’s Satinat... ... ... 2 0 -i - HtntDLß Rage. Mmim M. and G. Hobbs’s Moody ... I r " Mr Armitaga’s Black .Doctor 2 Mr Jefferson’s Ormidale ... ... ... 3 (JOUimBB ,; HASWCAP. Means M. and 0. Hobbi's Jackdftff... 1 Mr Dooley’s Barnaby ... ... •.» 2 Mr Burgess's Scaltheen ... ... 3 ...-Bghtwtarters^*.^,,^^

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

{ ygiraeft-'g wrvsobahb—coftki&ht.] , London, December 15. r- Evidence of experts whojexarained -nfce scene of the explosion which oc * purred jEondon Bridge tends to Ji fehow that the damage was effected by means of -dynamite. Property in the vicinity of the bridge did not suffer any injury. A Oolliary Explosion. . Vi (USA, December 10. - -'- A disastrous colliery explosion oc curred at Pleyerdorf, Hungary. A large - number of miners were underground at the time, and seventy of them lost their lives. [Reostvad December 16,11 a. m.] Bevolt in the Corea. Bong Kx>*g, December 1% Intelligence has been received from -' Cores of the outbreak of a revolt in - that country. The rebels chose the occasion of a banquet which, was being given by the king to make an attack , upon thepalace. The king's son and su .ministers were murdered by the rebels, bat' the king made his escape and fled to the hills. So far as is -knew the residents of the capital are safe, arid a. gunboat has arrived there .|p quell the revolt t{Kee*ived December I£, 12 30 p.ra ] * •-' Iks Soudan Expedition. '■■'■■ " Caibo, December 15. Tfre' latest despatches, from Dongola state that Lord Wolseley has proceeded. from Debbah to Taortj, near Ambuhol, where the British forces will concen trate, Colonel Sir Herbert Stewart, with his -staff, has . already reached Taorti, and reports that he finds ample supplies" forthcoming and the attitude of the tribes is friendly.

AUSTRALIAN.

(BBtma’S TELKGBAMS—COPYBXGHT.) The Malls. Albany, Yesterday, . ThO P. and O. steamship Clyde, viw the Brindisi mails, dated London, November 13th, arrived at King ' George’s Sound tins morning.

TELEGRAMS.

.MM--«• ■ —— , fPBB PKKBB ABSOOIATtOK. 1 1 tJia fiction Coal Company. , f t - v Blbmpeim, To-day. , •"it • peeiini; of theUhareheildirs of-the • raton Company yesterday sixteen present.' It was resolved by seven VOtWSto, three to liquidate, Messrs God frey and Fisk being appointed liquidators, a' meeting was decided to be called Ifait dftjr feOPth to confirm the resolutions ■nd'gm'ontaide shareholders bn oppor - faulty'of amending. 1 The Ditaiitors laid liefdre t}ie meeting, and it Was 'tpere pb jponpy in paiifh Mmbbbs protesting- against liquiaatiop wno received from Wellington and War* .fipepi shareholders. Owing tolhe email nppshev. present at the meeting it is - AmMftd ft it was legal, and the Cpaipmap Mgnaed to consult A poljoitor op the syb i ■©»'• I . vv : A liberal Association, r _ : ‘ ' ettabiUbed upon a platform in harmony vttb tbe Trade and Labor Councils and Other liberal Associations in tbe colony. 1 f Annivorßary. Day. m |m i Ohbibtchdech, To-day. S »t • There u, M^.>M M-w«a*uet -t3t. the An- L . 'Wj&titvTbj, and the city ia m felt. f * Tbf Voproteera have a field day at New I Brighton; there are populet'sports in Ifagliy Psrk, Caledonian games’ ioT Lan aasterPark, s -pariah festival at Bamford ’a ? Ct «oond*;-B«atbeot'e, 'races at Blurapton f nAi dM ttipe to Akaroa and Little fe ■’ ' Makoa, T:. *"

Flour Mill Burnt- Balclotha, To-dfy. Hopkin s and Jowitt’s flour and oat meal mills at Balclutha were totally des troyed by fire at three o’clock this morn in?.' The fire is believed to have origin ated in the engine house. The estimated value of the stock is 13,000, buildings L 3,0 P 0 Insurances on the whole L 3,000 as follows ;—United, L3OO, Fire Associa tion LSOO, Equitable LI ,420, London and Lancashire LSOO, National L 250. Esti mated loss above insurance, L 3,000, Crime in Otago. Dunedin - , To-day. There are nine committals for the criminal session to date, exclusive of the Nenthorne murder and Vandyke’s case.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY. DECEMBER 16, 1884.



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



Meetings. O RANGE HALL, ASHBURTON. J. B. GOUGH, This world renowned Temperance Orator's famous orations, “ Are they all Fools who become Drunkards.” and “ TO THE WORKING CLASSES,” will be recited by Mb S. R. INGO LD, Of Christchurch, on WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, December 17 and 18. Selections of music will be rendered during 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 penses. 12 2200 Ashburton Caledonian society Annual Sports. The Sixth Annual Sports Meeting of the Ashburton Caledonian Society will be held on BOXING DAY, DEO. 26, 1884, on the Society’s new Sports Ground, North-west Belt, when valuable prizes will be given for quoits, hurdle laces, flat races, jumping, pipe music, Scotch dancing, Irish jig, tossing the caher, 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. CHARLES REID, j2 2239 Secretary. Public Notices: PLOUGHING.— A few Teams Wanted for ploughing turnip land at Cotwar. Five inches deep; price 6s per acre. Apply to R. Davies, Esq , Rakaia. V 12 2301 RG A.LLOWAY, . WHEELWRIGHT Wakanui road, Ashburton. (Next Ray’s Machine Shop) Special attention is devoted to all kinds of repairs. Combined with moderate charges. 11 2199



Strawberries, Strawberries, STRAWBERRIES, And other Fruit for sale, wholesale and retail, price moderate. B. BROOMFIELD, Kent Nursery, Allen ton. 12 2242 pOUND NOTICE. Impounded, at Rakaia, on December Bth, from near Sod Town, one bay,draught HORSE, about 5 years old, white stripe dosn face, shod all round, near hind foot white, a lump on knee. One bay MARE, aged, star on forehead, no shoes. Both horses collar marked. If not previously released will be sold on the 22nd at noon. GEORGE SHELuOQ A, 12 2315 Poundkeeper. Miss Sowman BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Rakaia and surrounding districts that has OPENED business as MILLINER AND DRESSMAKER A* MRS SHARP’S, Near Railway Hotel, South Rakaia. Fit and Style Guaranteed. 8 1621



Lost.' LOST, on 13th instant, two HORSES —One brown hack gelding, 6 years off; no white mark, unshod ; also, one old chestnut draught gelding t< white face and legs, unshod. Anybody giving infor mation that will lead to their recovery will be rewarded. Apply Cookson s Stables: or J. A. McLean, Netherby. Ashburton. 2312 To Let and For Sale. 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 tree?, and is securely fenced with live and picket fences, lor particulars apply to T. BULLOOK. Messrs matson, cox & co. have for Private Sale, the under mentioned grand lines of Sheep, 3500 Merino Wethers, Bhorn'(Tripp’s), in lots to suit 16C0 do do do Mount Peel 600 2nd cross two-tooths, mixed sexes 900 Ist do do do 2900 Ist do do do 2COO Ist do do do 500 2,4, 6 tooth crossbred ewes, In wool, 100 per cent, lambs 1300 Ist cross 2 and 4-tooths, dipped, delivery March 4000 Merino ewoa, sound mouth, delivery March 2500 Merino ewes, sound mouth, delivery March For particulars, apply 12 2290 MATSON, COX CO., Tenders.



JJANGITATA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for METALL ING 70 chains of the Boundary Road, between the Mount Somers and Rangitata road districts. The specifications can be seen at the Guardian Office, Ashburton, where ten ders nonet be lodged by 10 a, m. on 24th December. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 12 2316 Chairman. COUNTY COUNCIL, Fresh TENDERS are invited for Wakanui Creek IMPROVEMENT near Corbett's. Plans and specification can be seen at Council Office, and tenders ad dressed to the Chairman to be sent in not later than 11 o’clock a. m, SATURDAY, 20th December. t By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 12 2300 County Engineer. Auction. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20. BUILDING FOR REMOVAL, For Sale by Public Auction. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Messrs Tucker and Reatall to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date— A large BUILDING (to be removed) used as a store, and erected by them on the railway reserve, facing East street. This would make a good stable or granary. Terms libera l . Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 2318 Auctioneer,



SATURDAY, DEO. 20. BUILDING SUITABLE FOR A SMALL COTTAGE FOR REMOVAL, For Sale by Public Auction. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc tions from the Proprietor to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, December 20, The Building (To be removed) Next the Arcade, now occupied by Mr T. 6. Taylor, as a Photographic Studio. This could be made into a small com fortable Cottage, or if desired, arrange ments could be made with the owner of the land to let it remain for a time by paying a small ground rental. Terms at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. t.lbullook, 12 2317 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 27th DEO. TO FARMERS OTHERS. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, Air Improved Farm Situated near Charing Cross, WAKANDI ROAD DISTRICT. * MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date — A FARM of 787 acres 3 rods 34 per ches, being rural sections 26750, 26932 and part of 27272, lately in occupation of Mr W. Saunders. It is all fenced, partly divided, and situated near Charing Cross on the Waka nui road district. This property is well watered with the County water-races; very suitable for sheep, and will be sold on very liberal terms of payment. OF 7b7 ACRES PERCHES 'ROODS Inspection invited. Sale at 1 o’clock. 12 2308 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



Bailway Notices. IEALAND RAILWAYS. FARES: CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS TO DUNEDIN, INVERCARGILL Excursion Tickets to Dunedin, Inver cargill and Kingston will be issued as under, from 22nd December, 1884, to Ist January, 1885, inclusive, and will be available for return up to and including the 17th January: AND THE LAKE?.



Front* Christ church Rolleston Rakaia Ashburton Temuka Timaru Studholme Waimate I J } f'amaru A special train conveying passengers at the above fares will leave Christchurch for Dunedin on the evening of the 24th inst., running as under : p.m. Christchurch d 8 30 Ashburton d 10.50 a.m. a. m. Timaru d 1.0 Oamaru d 3 30 Dunedin a 7.50 Tetnuka d 12.15 Stopping at Rolleston, Rakaia and Studholme if required. The journey may be broken at any stopping station en route, and be con tinued by any ordinary train. Boat fares by thes.e. Mountaineer from Kingston to Queenstown are 15s saloon, 7s 6d steerage, return fares. Saturday return tickets will also be issued from any station to any station from 20th December to 3rd January, in clusive, and will be available for return up to and including the 17th January. J. P, MAXWELL. General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Wellington, Bth December, 1884. 12 2314 Stock Sales.



Bakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to oar 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 MBR CAN TILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO.



George Jameson. rpURNIP SEEDS. Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop ~ Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonshire GREYSTONE Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JUST LANDED. On SALE by GEORGE JAMESON, 11 2106 West street. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. OTE ABE PREPARED 30 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 & CO.. Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 1696 Agent, Ashburton.



Wool Sale, SEASON 1884-85. SECOND SALE OF THE SERIES ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19tb, 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 ua for sale here or for shipment to our London House. NO CHARGE made for Cartage from Railway Station. MII(ES & CO. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 10 1980 Agent, Ashburton.



MR SIDNEIi From the Royal Aci PROFESSOR OF I PIANOFORT Cox Street, Ashb SINGING CLA Quarter commences TBit Iddfellows' Hall. Singing singing, Glees, etc., etc. Terms—One Guinea per RTIFIOIAL M Messrs Friedlander Be ippointed Ashburton AGI Bedfast Chemical Works, ar Superphosphate, Nitrophos or Bone Dust, at Factory call charges added. For circulars, etc., apply WooJ, E have just complete* with Messrs R. W whereby we are in a posi mere and others, who w Music, Londoi AND friedlander 10 1974 Ashburton a



SATURDAY, 2pth DEO. Town Section 808, Co3£ STREET, With HOUSE thereon, and TOWN SECTIONS 812 and 813, AITKEN STREET. MR T.. BULLOCK has received in- Btruotions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date— T.S. 812, Cox street, on which is erected a Cottage, also, T.S.’s 81® and 813, Au* 0 " '' , . " . - * ...» street, unim proved. These properties must be sold, in tending purchasers are to inspect them’ and attend the sale. Terms very liberal. at 1 o’clock. tTbullook, 12 2300 t Auctioneer,



A. Harrison,. Alfred Harrison, A UOTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE \ AGENT. VEEKLY 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. 455 452,433. 63« ‘ ' ' mv 0 „i -i 'x&S.f Ota. oove are in the estate of the Iftta .... AUOVO Ol v *** v ‘ Hon W. B, Rhodes, for wh’l&h Jong leases x 2—« 00 oi*rnnnod • on very easy tevrna can po arranged j many of thein are vi/y central and suited tB any kind of business.' Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agetf THE HARVESTER, all improvements, £SO, On View at my yards. ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. SALE—R.S. 20 09, containing 2, r roods 29 Cheap. *



Friedlander Bros. XMAS, 1884. Friedlander Bros. are now showing NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT Suitable for the Season. NEW STYLES in Ladies’ and Children’s Hats and Bonnets New Dolmans, Gapes, and Fichus. Ladies’ and Children’s UNDERCLOTHING In Great Variety. A lot of Children’s Costumes very Cheap. A Splendid Assortment of ladies’ corsets, o COMFORTABLE and EASY-FITTING, Infants’ Robes and Pelisses in very Pretty Designs. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT Is thoroughly replete with the newest materials and colors, and the Dressmaking Department is under the Management of MISS GREEN, of Dunedin.



THECLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT is also well stocked with the Newest and Best Goods rocurable. Ties, Collars, Shirts, Braces, and Men’s Underclothing— a Magnificent Stock to select from. GROCERY & PROVISION DEPT. While OUR PRICES are LOWER than ANY other House in Town, we still MAINTAIN OUR REPUTATION for keeping the BEST ARTICLES in the Trade. We have just landed THIS SEASON’S SHIPMENT of Currants Raisins Sultanas Muscatels Jordan Almonds and Assorted Peels. WINES & SPIRITS Of the Bes: Brands. * # * All orders carefully end promptly attended to. We have also just landed a splendid assortment of CHOOKERY & GLASSWARE of every description, CUTLERY & PLATED GOODS in endlessi variety, suitable for XMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS. VrltCuander Bros., B 1 EASY STREET, 1 ASHBURTON



ORE & CO. 00 RKR ERR AND 00 O O R R R R AND 0 0 0 0 RRR RRR AND 0 00 O O K R R R AND 0 0 0 0 00 R RR R AND CO 00 BEG to inform the ladies of Ashburton that they have now opened an ex tensive shipment of New Drapery Ex 8.8. DORIC, direct from LONDON somprising 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 dost cloaks. An immense variety of ladies’ and childrens hosiery, lace curtains, toilet and maisella quilts, and a complete assortment of domestic drapery, sheetings, towels bleached and unbleached, damask tabling, white and grey calicoes, twilled and plain, etc. THIS SHIPMENT COMING DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS and having been marked off at exception ally LOW PRICES we have the utmost confidence in recommending them to the attention of purchasers. An early call is respectfully solicited. Special notice is requested to our CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, in which we have just opened out an immense variety of toys’ Norfolk suits, sizes 3 to 11, youths’ and men’s suits from the Kaiapoi Woollen Factory, bought at job prices, to be sold at corresponding reductions.



Public Notice. BAT.T. PROGRAMME CARDS in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Gtjabdian Office, W'wt street. AND OP 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.



jG ITn -£?A P er d »y *° be ma(^e by P er * owJL S ons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. particulars and instructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson ANp Co., Portland, Maine, United States, mHE MUTUAL . ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (LIMITED). Head Office : 77, Collins street west, Melbonrne. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE AND ENDOWMENTS. Policy-holders Divide Profits, Head Office roc Middle Island, New Zealand : COLONIAL BANK BUILDINGS, Dunedin. Directors —Hon William Baylos (Mel- j bourne), Hon W. H. Reynolds, M.L.0., chairman ; John M. Ritchie, Esq., J-P. ; John Roberts, Esq., J.P. WILLIAM WILLS, Resident Secretary. CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT AGENCY City Chambers, Hereford street, (Opposite Bank of New Zealand). W. H. BROWNE, District Agent. Local Agent, Geo. F. Henry, BAKER BUILDINGS, Havelock street, Ashburton. 10 921



Orr and Co., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL merchants, east street.



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. f: rpHE COMPANY’S TRANSACTIONS FOR THE LAST SEASON WE AS FOLLOWS:— SHIPMENTS TO LONDON 72,721 BALES SALES IN MELBOURNE 37,686 „ 1 „ SYDNEY 2,900 „ „ NEW ZEALAND *M32 „ Or a total of.. 124,439 BALES Showing an increase of 15,263 Bales over the operations of 1882-83. As the Wool Season 1884 5 is now approaching, we would direct the attention of Wool Growers to the advantageeof' opportunities that the Company offers for the disposal of their Clips, Throughout the Season Periodical Auction Sales of Wool will be held in our WAREHOUSES, DURHAM STRESS! 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 any of our Stores, at ASHBURTON, OHER •' BBT, or RAKAIA. the London Market, will be given a 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. 9 1789 Further particulars on application to . . .. - H. H. SEC RET AN, Agent, Ashburton; and to O. W. TURNER, Agent, Eakaia.



ndrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! H ANDREW ORR AS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACT DEER’S STOCK OF BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNlttfe, Ab to Price, Sizes, and Particular e« Friday evening’s GuiBDUW. 99 Opening Announcement. GRAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND PANOX DBAPBBY. A. 0. PRICHARD (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORR), JJAVING secured the Premises in EAST STREET lately occupied by Mr Wo. A Splendid Assortment of New Goods.



The following are a few special lines: 20 dozen Women’s Black Kid Gloves, 2 fasteners, la 60 New Sunshades, from Is lid, worth 5? Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, from Is 8d Strong Prints, from 3d L lUwove Flannel, ll^d Heavy Holland, sjd Tape Nets, Id Strong Towels, from 3£d Tickings, from 3£d Strong Grey Calico, 2s 9d per do& Turkey Twill, 6£d Linen Table Danmonth, Is Boys’ Washing Suita for Ss 6d And all the requisites of a well appointed DRAPER’S STOCK. The above Stock has been selected with great care, and b 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 meant. 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, BIST STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2088



Public Notices. AS H B U R T O FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, Next the Post Office. J. A. Persson, Begs to inform his friends and customer’ that ho has cleared out all his old stock and has opened with an entirely NEW and SERVICEABLE STOCK of House hold FURNITURE TO SUIT ALL CLASSES, and at moat 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 ia prepared to execute funerals in Town or Country cheaper than any other house in Ashbortou. J. A. PERSSON, Ashburton, Warehouse and Workshops—Opposite Railway Station and next to Post Office. 8 T. A. GATES, ~ PETERI U [STRESS! O f L M f U PICTURES I W Framed Artistically. N E MAPS Properly Mounted. G E Cabinet-making Executed G W in inimitable style, N and Cheaply. I M L D O iv L • U UNDERTAKER & CABINETMAKER SHBURTON PBBMAN BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5J per cent, per annum for three months, and 6i per cent, per annum i if fixed tor 0 months or over. • ,■* j ward, Manager. - I Office: —Arcade Ob>igbera, Burned stwe v - o