grand ran and passed all but War brick, who tackled and br him down grandly near the goal line, 'taiaroa’a efforts brought the ball bank, and after good passing Helmore obtained . a second try. W. Mill ten tried the place kick, which was easy, bat failed. ■ Some hud passing by the visitor* enabled Fligg to get through. The score was only a touch down for the visitors, bat Bayliss did not let them inecease the paints by his play. When half time was called them was tome pretty dribbling after the kick-off Soon after Allan secured the ball and got across the New South Wales line, bat was called back immedi ately afterwards. Warbriok, after a won derful ran/ passed to Taiaroa, who scored a third try, bat the attempt at a goal was a failure. O’Donnell soon after scored another try. Rysn, who tried the kick, made a splendid i attempt. O’Connor made a pretty rnn and got over the line, COQiang the fifth try. Ryan seen converted this into a goal. Some magnificent play by Warbriok kept New South Wales on -the defensive, and Taiaroa obtained another try in an easy manner. New South Wales, thinking the ball off-side, allowed him simply to walk in. Ryan with a fine kick scored a third goal for bis side. Time was then called, the game ending in a win for New Zealand by 21 points to 2.

PARLIAMENTARY.

•A DIMOHTOOH OBAMTED. (by telegraph.) . / Wellington, To-day. In the House to-day Major Atkinson stated that the Go vernor had granted a dissolution. .He also stated that on Thursday evening he proposed to ask fur supplies to-the end of August He thought that unless the Opposition wanted to have : a financial a- debate, Parliament would be prorogued pa Tuesday next, and the House imme diately after would |>e dissolved. He »I«a thought that the elections could be got over and the House re-assemble by ; the 28th of August

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[rEUTSB’B IRLEORAMB—COPYRIGHT.'] - " ‘ Shipping. t .London, June 16. Arrived ■at Plymouth to-day—The Orient ‘steamship Cuzco, from Mel bourne May grd. Dongola is Danger. Cairo,, June 15. Inview of the advance against Don gola, of the rebel army, Government ordered; that measures shall at once be to facilitate the retreat from that town of the garrison and the inhabi tants.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Reuter’s telegrams—oottbight.) The Rafafall- Sstdnbt, Yesterday. Rive and a half inches of rain have fallen here within the last thirty-six hours. The Footballers. The members of the New Zealand football team were entertained at a complimentary dinner this evening at the Metropolitan Hotel by the Southern Rugby Union of New South Wales. The" Hon Edmond Barton, Speaker, occupied the chair. Seventy-five per sons were present, and accorded the visitors ft .most enthusiastic welcome. The team will sail for New Zealand to morrow. " The Malls. Albany, Yesterday. Arrived, this afternoon—-The P. and Q.' steamship Cathay, with the Brindisi mails, dated London, May i6tb. The New Ministry. Arblaidb, ieaterdsy. The members of the new Ministry were sworn in this afternoon. Parlia ment will adjourn after the meeting to* morrow, to enable* Ministers to formu late a policy. .

TELEGRAMS.

[rn pbsm association.] Tiwnrtmw. Wzluhoxon, To-day. The fire Insurance-rates being con sidered excessive, a deputation waited on the Underwriters’ Association, submitting ' 'certain proposals for reducing the rates. ;Tho Chairman of the Association su'. • quently wrote offering ten per jcent. dis count on block rates. This, as being ex clusive and not'enough besides, was re garded as unsatisfactory, and at a meeting of. twenty of the principal insurers it eras resolved to form a Fire Insurance Pro tection Society, with the declared object aa well as to ensure to insurers a substan tial redaction on the fire rates now charged; Suicide. John Webber, a laboring man, aged 68 years, committed soicide by poisoning at . two o’clock this morning. He is supposed to have been drinking heavily and took r ■ strychnine. Civilised Maoris- Gisbobnk, To-day. „ The Supremo Court opened this morn / . log before Judge Gillies. In bis charge I' <- to the Grand Jury, he stated the calendar fl Vwas comparatively light. He commented I on the. met that the natives were auffi ■e so well a native 'o-day. ■ lop of T. nto, and ■■■ ' >-dsy the s further obtained licensee refused, eons was Me might tlmt the lideration m, certain a still of I Market 1 it would tonmoge

Don’t Die in the Mouse.—" Rough on Rats ” clears out rats, mice, beetles, roaches, bed-bugs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, gophers. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. I

Wells’ " Rough on Corns.” —Ask for Wells’ “Rough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions. The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. t “ German Syrup.” —No other medicine in the world was ever given such a 'test of its curative qualities as Boschec’s German Syrup. In three years two million four hundred thou sand small bottles of this medicine were dis tributed free »f charge by Druggists in the United States of America to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The re sult has becii that Druggists in every town and village in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. Go to your Druggist and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles 6d. Regular size 3s. 6d. Three doses will relieve any case.— [Advt.] Holloway’s Pills. —Health or Wealth.— No sane person would hesitate an instant in the choice between, these two conditions. Now is the season to secure the former either by restoring or confirming it. These Pills ex pel all impurities from the system which fogs, foul vapours, and variable temperatures in gender during winter ; this medicine also acts most wholesomely upon the skin by disgorging the liver of its accumulated bile, ?nd by ex citing the kidneys to more energilic action; ncreases the appetite for food and strengthens the digestive process. The stomach and liver, which most disorders originate, are fully under the control of these regenerative Pills, which act very kindly yet most efficiently on the teadercst bowels. —[Advt.] The Bad and Worthless arc 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 t very way trying to induce suflering 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 “Hofs ” 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.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 1881.



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Entertainments. OT, STEPHEN’S SCHOOLROOM. GRAND SACRED CONCERT. TUESDAY, JUNE 20th, 1884, At 8 p.m., (Third Sixpenny Berios.) Pianist—-Mr Sydney Wolf. 6 1163 Stdck Sales. A K A I A Stock Sales. The undersigned will hold regular SALES of all classes of STOCK, etc., etc., at South Bakaia, on the under mentioned dates, the Ist and 3rd THU'U DAY in each month : June 19th THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED. 0. W. TURNER, Agent. Matson, Cox & Co. L. OXLEY, Ralraia Agent. Easiness Notice. PAT TERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, Begs to intimate tc the Ladies of Ash burton and surrounding districts that they will find a great saving of time and ma terial by Cutting their Dresses and Chil dren’s apparel from the above Patterns, which are universally used. Ladies’ Dresses and Underclothing made at the shortest notice. Registry office for Female Servants. 1 173 Corn Crushed. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. HAVING leased that large Grain Store from Mr T. Bullock, I am pre pared to STORE GRAIN and other pro dace at lowest profitable rates. CHAFF FOR SALE. 3 629 T. H. ZOUCH. Special Teems and Special Prices will be allowed to PURCHASERS Of PIANOS FROM £6O UPWARDS 808 THE NEXT TWO MONTHS, in consequence of being largely overstocked. 200 PIANOS TO SELECT FROM B 7 VA&IODS MAEBBS, Including all the principal and Continen tal manufacturers. Brinsmead and Sons, Erard, Collard Sfud'Collard, Broad wood, Lipp and Sohn, Playal, Bord, the Leipziger model, Dres den-model and many others. Milner & Thompson 1 Abhbokxok, ' 441 ‘H. M. JONES, Aobht. K \GWM ■THtS PAPER* Is on FEUS and AdvertlttoC’ Con -tmstUbritsndoiL Other r.swepfaMf caalieiESdaentnc' Burst Bmssbis. tmras at tie‘Ad-1, j won’; JLOincy ■ MB INS GOOD GOOD » tl MOflTowHaven; Oscn.. - ‘ ' * rofthe World.



In Bankruptcy. IN BANKRUPrY. IN the District Court oi Ashburton (being*a local Court of Bankruptcy), holdea at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883, and of the bankruptcy of T/Eff, GOON, of Ashburton, cook, a bankrupt. A meeting of the creditors of the above named Lee Goon to consider an applica tion by him for his discharge is hereby summoned, to be held at the above Court, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, the 20th day of June instant, at eleven o’clock in the fore noon. Dated this 17th day of June, 1884 J. C. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee. _ t And notice is hereby also given tha the said Lee Goon will on the 10th day of July next, at ten o’clock in the forenoon, or-.eo soon thereafter as counsel can bo heard (that being the time and place appointed by the said Court for the purpose) apply to the above honorable Court for an order of discharge. Dated this 17th day of Juno, 1884. EDWD. G. CRISP, 6 1176 Solicitor for Debtor. To Let. |TT)O LET —Five-Roomed Hours, Stable X and Chaff Bouse, i acre garden and 1 acre paddock adjoining. Low rent to a good tenant. Apply John Aekes, near the Convent. 6 1149 npo BE LET, —Four hundred Acres of X Stubble Land, in one or more lota ; also, Tussock Land. Apply to Mr Jamb son, or Dr Tutvoß. 6 1132 T AND FOR CROPPING. TOAA ACRES TURNIP LAND TO LET for One C«-op, near Alford Forest, in Blocks to suit. Apply, 6 1160 MATSON, COX & CO. P ARMS TO LET. The undersigned has several eligible PROPERTIES TO LET in the Ashbur ton district. GEORGE JAMESON, 5 1049 Ashburton. Public Notices; jy£R WALTER SYKES, DENTIST, may be consulted at Mr Cambridge’s, TO-MORROW (WEDNESDAY) Juno 18th inst. 6 1174 N o w READY. MAPS of the Town of Ashburton and Suburbs, showing sub-divisions up to date may be obtained at our offices. Mounted, 22s 6d : unmounted, 16s. FOOKS & SON, 5 996 Licensed Surveyors. THE NEW ZEALAND MEAT PRE SERVING COMPANY, Washdyke, Desire to intimate that the Works will be CLOSED for the Season at the end of this month, and that the Manager will attend the sales on the 17th and 24th instant, for the purpose of purchasing any suitable sheep. 6 1142 TtTE, the undersigned, having pur- W chased the Book Debts of E. C. Prvbblb, of Ashburton, butcher, have placed the same in the bands of Me W. H. Gondrt for immediate Collection, and his receipt only will be guffiolent dig* charge. All accounts must be paid at once. DAVID THOMAS, OCTAVIUS DIGBY. 19th May, 1884. 5 970 BURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. I hereby give notice that, in accordance with 48th section of The Counties Act, 1876, I appoint WEDNESDAY, 18th day of June, 1884, at 10 a.m., at the Re sident Magistrate’s Court to hear and de termine all OBJECTIONS to the Elec toral Roll, 1884-85, for the County of Ashburton. H. C. BADDELEY, Resident Magistrate. Ashburton, June 10th, 1884. 6 1140 Ashburton bacon cubing FACTORY. The above Company begs to notify that they have commenced this season’s Curing of Hams and Bacon. Smoking and Curing on customers’ account. Prime dairy fed bacon (specially fed by ourselves) on sale in large or small quantities. A trial solicited. W. TURTON, 6 115 t Manager. MR SIDNEY WOLF, From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OF SINGING AND PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton. Singing Glass for Ladies and Gentlemen at the Oddfellows’ Hall every Thursday Evening at 8 o’clock. Terms—One, Guinea per quarter. 4 602 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 0 per cent, per annum for three mouths, and 7 per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or ovtr J WARD, Manager. Office Aicaae Chau, bei s, Burnett street. y-v ISO HARROW Trial. A TRIAL of P. and B. Duncan’s PATENT DISC HARROW Will be held at MR JAMES LEMON’S FARM, Near Smith’s Nursery, THURSDAY, JUNE 19! 6 1159 O C E. R, S. Bean, [s now landing a splendid Cargo of i beat Newcastle COAL. Agent for » celebrated Hartley Coal. Oats, an, Sharps, Chick Wheat, Crushed ts, Oaten Straw Chaff, Straw Chaff, ikes, Post and Rails, Strainers, Firo od, Wire, etc., etc., etc., for sale at the ry lowest prices; kV s. bean, hburton Goal and Firewood Depot, W*ax &TBSBT* 6 IW7



I Tenders. jgOCTH RAK.AIA ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to NOON on 'IHUHSDAY, 19th June inst., for the following works : Forming about 220 chains of Loudon’s road Forming about 15 chains of road, Uakaia township Specifications can be seen at the Road Board office, Rakaia. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. A. MAKtI6, 6 1161 Clerk of the Board. rjl O TENDERERS. WANTED TENDERS for Cropping 500 acres, more or less, in blocks of any size. • Part of it is suitable for wheat or oats, the remainder Is splendid oat land, some of it having been broken up twice for turnips, without any grain crop been taken off it. D. CAMERON (Clunea). 6 1168 Methven, CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD. TENDERS are invited for: 90 chains of fencing, near Winslow, and 100 chains near Dromore The specifications can be seen *t the office of the County Council, Ashburton, Tenders must be sent in not later than SATURDAY, 21st June. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 6 1170 Chairman. j N BANKRUPTCY. IN THE ESTATE OF S. E. POYNTZ. TENDERS are invited for the STOCK IN-TRADE and OFFICE FURNITURE as under: 1. Groceries 2. Horticultural Goods and Iron mongery 3. Office Furniture Invoiced stock lift may be inspected at Mr Albert Roberts’ office, West street, Ashburton, where conditions and every information can be obtained. Tenders to be addressed to the undersigned and sent in not later than SATURDAY, June 21st proximo. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. C. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee. Ashburton, June 16th, 1884. 6 1171 Auctions. SATURDAY, JUNE 28. LAND FOR~CROPPING. TO FARMERS, CON i RAOTORS, AND OTHERS. 15:0 ACRES TO LET IN ONE CROP. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Hon. John McLaan, to Leo, by Public Auction at the Arcade, on Saturday, June 28, About 1500 ACRES FOR ONE CROP, Ou the Lagmhor Estate, in Blocks from 42 to 250 Acres. This land fronts the Hinds river, and is some of*the teU in the County. Mr Donald McLean will show it to in tending purchasers. Plans can be seen at the office of the undersigned. Sale at I o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 6 1158 . . ' Auctioneer. Election Notices. mo THE ELECTORS *- OF ASHBURTON, Gentlemen, —Owing to the resignation of E. G. Wright, Esq., as member for this district, I purpose offering myself as a Candidate, and will take the op portunity of Addressing you at the vari ous centres at as early a date as possible. Yours faithfully, 5 966 J. OATHOART WASON rjlO SIR JULIUS VOGEL, K.0.M.6. Sir, —We, the undersigned Electors of Ashburton, desire chat you will permit yourself to be Nominated as a Candidate for the House of Representatives in the place of Mr E. G. Wright, feeling sure that the colony requires all the political experience available to help it in the pre sent crisis. Should you accede to our request, we pledge ourselves to do all in our power to secure your return. W. O. WALKER, DONALD WILLIAMSON, and Seventy-five others. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT, Gentlemen, —In reply to your requisi tion, I have pleasure in placing my ser vices at your disposal. My inducement to re-enter Parliament is the hope to be use ful. New Zealand should be now enjoy ing exceptional prosperity ; causes which, I think, are removeable produce the de pression which is driving away capital, paralysing enterprise, and reducing the power to employ labor and encourage in dustry. I hope to be able to aid in re moving the causes, as also to assist in con solidating a strong party. At present public men appear to be separated, not so much by practical as by theoretical ques tions. The aspiration to be of service alone tempts me in my present impaired state of health (the result of a slow re covery from a severe illness), to accept the responsibilities you offer me j On ac count of my invalid condition, I must ask you to excuse my addressing more than one meeting. Pray believe jthat I am not insensible to the importance of all parts of the district and to the claims of the electors where ever they reside. lam simply unfit for the exertior now, though after the session I hope to b b able to do much more. Your obedient servant, 6 1092 JULIUS VOGEL. . COMMERCIAL Stationery, Account Books, Presents, &c. iT. M. JONES, East Street, U 123



Meetings. RIN KING CLUB. The next Eink will be TO-MOEEOW (Wednesday), June 18th, at the Town Hall. DAVID ZANDER, 6 1175 Hon. Secretary. OWN HALL. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, June 20th and 21st. GRAND DISSOLVING VIEWS ENTERTAINMENT, Consisting of Views of London, Continent of Europe, Egypt, and a complete history of the Kelly Gang. For particulars see day bills. Prices oi admission, 3», 2s, and Is. G 1166 For Sale- FOR SALE—A Four-Horse portable Engine, in good working order. Can be seen at Mr T. H. Zouch’s Store, West street, where all information can be obtained. 6 1149 Potatoes. F3R SALE, in large or small quanti ties, good BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, 5 913 West street. oT 0 U T H L A N D. O FOR SALE, To close a account. FOR SALE, A first class FARM, consisting of 914 acres of land, on the celebrated Ben Moore Flat. The land is in good heart, principally in grass, and is subdivided into seven paddocks, and a ra.lway line is laid out on the property, placing it within an easy distance of a port. F. FERRIMAN, 6 1112 Ashburton. O R .SALE. 2er ACRES good LAND, situate Two miles from the Ashbur ton Post Office, securely fenced and well-watered; being Lot 9, Messrs Tancred and Allen’s land. For particulars apply to GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton ; or to MESSRS MILES & CO., 6 1146 Christchurch. Sporting. /"N ERALDINE RACING CLUB. U STEEPLECHASE MEETING, « 26th June. Gang Forward Handicap, 150 sova, 3£ miles. Maiden Plate, 60 sovs, 2 miles. Hunt Club C dp, value 25 sovs, 2 miles. Tally-Ho Handicap, 100 sova, 2£ miles. Consolation Handicap, 30 sova, 2 miles Acceptances for the Gang Forward Handicap with 5 sovs, and Tally-Ho Han dicap with 3 sovs each, to be sent in ad dressed to the Secretary on or before 9 p.m. on the 19th Jnne. Entries for the Maiden Plate with 3 sovs, and Hunt Club Cup with 2 sovs each on or before 9 p.m. on the 19th June. D. MoKENZIE, 6 1166 Secretary. SHBURTON COUNT S' HUNT t CLUB STEEPLECHASES. To be Held on the ASHBURTON RACECOURSE, ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 7th, 1884. President : E. G. Wright. Vice-Presidents : M. Stitt and W. G. Ross. Stewards : E. G, Crisp, O. Digby, W, B. Denshire, C. T. Dudley, M. Friedlander, EL Hunt, T. Leahy, John M‘Lean, T. Quill, J. G. Restall, F. A. Ream H. W. Strouts, and J. Scott. Treasurer : O. Wroughton. Starter : T. Leahy. Clerk of the Scales : M. Friedlander. Clerk of the Course : H. W. Strouts. Handicappers : T. Leahy and S. Saunders First Race to start at 12.30 p. m.' 1. Hunter’s Hurdle Race (handicap), of 15 sova, over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high; nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. Amateur riders allowed lOlbs. miles. 2. Winter Handicap, of 20 sovs ; nomi nations, 10s ; acceptance, 20s ; 1J miles on the fiat. 3. Hunt Club Cdp (handicap), of 20 sovs, over such country and jumps as the Stewards may appoint; nomination, 10a ; acceptance, 20a. Amateur riders allowed lOlbs. 4. Flying Handicap, of 10 sovs; nomi nation, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. f mile oh the fiat. 5. Consolation Steeplechase (handicap) of 10 sovs ; for all horses bsaten at the meeting ; nomination, free ; ac ceptance, 10a, to be made to the Secretary within ten minutes of de claration of weights ; 1£ m les. RULIIS AND REGULATIONS. Ir No entry will be received except upon the condition that all disput es claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint, their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2. Ashburton Racing Club rules strictly adhered to. 3. Horses will not be qualified to com pete in the H unter’s Hurdle Race and- Hunt Club Cup, unless they have been fairly hunted to the satisfaction ol the Committee during the present season with the Ashburton hounds, and have been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from May Ist, 1884, and up to the date of the forthcoming meeting-and owned by members of the Ashburton Hunt Club who have resided in the same County during the same period. 4. All nominations to be accompanied by entrance fees »nd age of horse and colors of rider, and in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Satur day, 26th July, 1884. Weights will be declared about Thursday, 31st July, 1881, and acceptances must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, sth August, 1884. S. SAUNDERS, fi 1150 Son. See.



Business Notices* y lOTORIA HOUSE. A HEAVY STOCK OF NEW & DURABLE WINTER GOODS IN DRAPERY, CLOTHING, Boots, &c., to select from. Sterling Value ! Popular Prices ! ! This Shilling Table still the Attraction Dimant and Coe, Ready-Money Drapers, Clothiers, &c. (Late J. Orr and Co). East and Tancrbd Streets, Ashburton. 5289 ANEW DEPARTURE. —Why is my new Fruit and Italian Warvho.ise lit e a ri.er? Because it becomes, flo ded now and again wi ll new Goods meet the steadily increas ing demands. T y good; but that’s not the answer Try agam. Becaus: “ Shops may tome and shops may go, but this goes on for ever.” Veiy good indeed; but still that’s not the answer. Here it is then—Because it has a bank on e ther side. I trust '.he intell gent md discerning public will mark, learn, and inwardly digest the following part of thisadver tisement. The enquiry is still made—Where can we procure good tea? I answer again—Use Nelson Moate and Co.’s pure blended teas, and you will derive muck pleasure and satis faction. Why ? Because that firm thoroughly understands the tea trade. Mr Nelson is a tea. taster of life-long experience, and his blends of pure Indian and other teas give universal satisfaction. Try them I I am wholesale and retail agent for Ashburton, and •these teas of the different kinds and prices, can, at all times, be procured at my shop in packages, boxes and half-chests. My stock now embraces nearly every article in the gro cery and Italian trades, and family orders I can now deliver anywhere in Ashburton and neighborhood. I shall be supplied with • the various fruits in season, as usual, and while heartily thanking all my customers I respect fully solicit their continued patronage. I assure them and the general public that I shall strive to deserve the preference they may give me by studying their interests—as well as my own.—H. M. CARSON. A K APOLOGY. We promised some time ago to supply the public with full particulars of our new stock of winter goods ; but since a closer examination has been made, we find the variety so much greater than we antici pated that with .the limited space at our command such a course would be im practicable. We may, however, state that * * Oxtk Softly of FANCY COATINGS AND TWEEDS From tfe Home Markets SURPASSES Anything We Have Hitherto Reoeiyed. To encourage Colonial Manufactures, and assist in keeping Colonial wealth within the colony as far as that can be done by the efforts of a single firm, we have received a fine selection of TWEEDS from Kaiapoi and Oamaru ; also a splen did assortment of MOsGIEL TWEEDS, manufactured only for the bespoke trade. As these goods have been awarded highest honors at the Sydney and Melbourne Ex hibitions, they require no further recom mendation at our hands. The success which we have already achieved in Ashburton, and the reputation we now enjoy for accurately fitting the human figure, will be a sufficient guaran tee that style, fit, and other essentials can always be relied on. craigheatT AND CO., CLOTHIERS. TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON A e DEPOT FOE SALE OF KAIAPOI HAND FACT GRES. n_ r Cashel street, Christchurch. TO our Customers residing at Ashburton, Rakaia and sur rounding districts. Ladies and Gentlemen, — Though the medium of your widely circulated paper (Ashbub ton Guardian) we thank you for your liberal patronage in the past. We have to-day entered into an arrangement with the Directors of the above paper to keep you well informed as to our imports, special bargains and prices, and trust the arrangement will be satisfactory to all parties. From returns just sent dbwn from the seat of Government and centre of Emigration, we notice that over 1500 New Comers have settled in our province during the past month. If you have op portunity kindly mention our name to any such as the cheapest Cash House in Canterbury for General Drapery and Clothing. Let them know that we import direct from the Old Country all we cannot manufacture in New Zealand, and that there is a sure saving of from 15 to 20 per cent, together with a good day’s out ing, by making all your pur chases at our House. _ Our Tailor ing Department is now in thorough working order. We are showing over 200 samples of Tweeds, and guarantee our work. No fit —no pay. Ask to see our 58s suits made to order. Wish ing your district every prosperity and a good Representative in the House of Representatives, We are, Yours faithfully, G. L. BEATH & CO. & 1004



Friedlander Bros. rjlO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. Friedlander Beg to inform the Ladies of Ash > and Surrounding Districts that they hare secured the services of MISS G.R E E N of Dunedin to superintend their DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT, and as she conies to them recommended by one of the Best Houses in the Trade they hare every confidence in. soliciting the patronage of those requiring DRESSES OR JACKETS MADE IN THE LATEST STYLES, combining economy with a PERFECT PIT. FRIEDLANDER BROS., DIRECT IMPORTERS. Twenty-five cases and bales of NEW GOODS just landed by the s.s. Aorangi, comprising Blankets, Flan nels, Sheetings, Oalicoes, Hosiery, Dress Goods, etc., and a Magnificent Stock of New Clothing, latest styles, Gent’s Hats, Mercerj and Under clothing in great variety. TO FARMERS. LARGE. STOCK or SEED WHEATS, viz:— HUNTERS’ WHITE, ROUGH CHAFF, TUSCAN, ESSEX, PEARL, Etc. , Etc.,' Etc., All grown on good land, clean and true to name. LARGE SHIPMENT NEW CLOVERS, Just Landed in Splendid Order. Samples and Quotations forwarded per post on application. Plough Shares! Plough Shares! THE [OLD “ CIRCLE BRAND.; JUST LANDED— A LARGE QUANTITY OF ALL SIZES. Bluestone! OUR SHIPMENT OP BLUESTONE (First Class Quality) IS JUST TO HAND, AND WILL BE SOLD AT LOWEST PRICES. b riedlander Bros.



Business Notices. MB THOMAS BULLOCK has th« * following . TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE -905 Corner of Gray and East streets 427 Tanored street 10~'J Jorner of Peter and Walker streets 1060 Peter street 49,68, 69, 64, Eermode attest 872 Aitken street 873 Corner of William and Aitken streets v 94 Wakanui road 95 Wakannl road 96 Wakanui road 1011 Corner of Walker and Ooz streets 1012,1013, Cox street 1010 Corner of Grigg and Peter streets, fronting the Grange 31,32 Mona Square, with buildings thereon, leasehold 230 Havelock stiff 781 Peter street 1009 Peter street 21 Corner of Dobson and East street 639 1-acre Peter street 538 Peter street 685, 686, Cameron street Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. JpENCING WIRE. FENCING WIRE. Some No. 8 and 10 for sale very cheap. T. BULLOCK. rnOWN SECTION 1169, Corner of 8 North-east Town Belt and Havelock Street, FOR SALE. Capital site for a Cottage. T. BULLOCK. ITtOR SALE, CHEAP—Double-seated ’ American Waggon, in good order. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE CHEAP—Second-hand DRAY. T. BULLOCK. OFFICES TO LET in Arcade Chain hers. T. BULLOCK SUBURBAN LAND FOR SALE— Lots 27, 23, 29, 79, and 80, contain ing 1 acre 1 rood, and situated in Walsh’s Paddock, close to the Canterbury Mills. T. BULLOCK. ALUABLB CORNER BUILDING SITE for Sale —Lota 62 and 63, corner Wakanui road and East belt, con taining £-aore. This a capital site fob a private residence. T. BOLLOCK FOR SALE.—Five Acres of first-class Ladd together with a comfortable Cottage, the property of Mr Bellamy; situated on Graham’s road, being the main thoroughfate to Longbeach. For terms, price, etc., apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. —A nice little Homestead containing 41 acres 29 perches situated near Wheatstone township, Long beach. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE Cheap, or other properly taken in exchange, Lota 103, 104, 105, IG6, township of Waterton. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE . CHEAP—Horse Power Chaff-cutter and intermediate motion. ■ Apply to T. POLLOCK. x FOR SALE—On very liberal! terms, a twelve-roomed dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, a Bargain—Owner leaving the district. Lots 4,15, 16, 17,18, on whichia erected a well built T-cottage. of 4 rooms, which can easily bq enlarged, the property of Mr A. MoTaggart. This property adjoins. Mr Orr’s, the whole of sections having a frontage on the Alford Forest road. Persons in want of such a property are invited to inspect this. Very liberal terms can be arranged. Apply to T. BOLLOCK. 4 LBERT ROBERTS HAS FOB SALE, CHOICE SEED WHEAT VIZ— Hunter’s White Pearl Velvet Chaff Essex and Tuscan ALSO CORNSAOKS (Full Size anx Weight) of best quality Bluostone Kerosene, Castor and Boiled Oils Seaming Twine and Woolsacks Oat Sheaf and Straw Chaff Bran, Sharps Chick wheat, etc. Derwent Potatoes RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT CLOVERS: White, Bed, Alsyke and Cowgrass Rape, Carrot, Mangold and Gone Seeds Little’s Sheep Dip Ploughshares Butter Kegs and Nails Lamp Black, Raddle Heart and Sap Stakes Staples Fencing Wire (all sizes), Plain and Barbed Flour, 60, 100 and 200 lb bags Oatmeal, 25 lb bags Tea, Candles, and Soap, in boxes Sugar, in bags all weights Is a Cash Buyer OB' RYEGRASS OATS PEAS ' TABES and other Produce in any quantities, or if desired would SELL on Commission. RYEGRA'SS And all SEED GRAIN thoroughly CLEANED oa shortest notice. S T O RAG E at favorable Rates. LIBERAL ADVANCES Made on Grain and other Produce placed in Store for Sale or Shipment. Having a Railway Siding can guarantee immediate delivery for Shipment or otherwise. Albert Roberts, Agent for ROBERTS, PAXTON & CO., GRAIN MERCHANTS, Christchurch. Also, UNITED FIRS INSURANCE CO. AND MUTUAL L!FE ASSOCIATION OP UoTRALASIA.