m*A Xadv Bird, Two-mile not ir^Zm lSsS [by ft. above club they not in time, as stated in ad fartued programme.

WELLINGTON MEETING- The following are the-final payment, for the Hutt Park Spring Handicap. st lb at lb Leonora ... 9 2 Bayard ... 7 11 Poet ».' 8 7 Armourer 7 3 Refrigerator 712 First Water 6 9 Free Handicap, /cceptascbs. Consul ... 810 j Witiora ... 7 8 Speculation 8 21 Pasha ... 7 6 The Weights for the Free Handicap have been raised 61bs, ns the top weight accepting was below Bst 101 b. (by telegraph.) Wellington, To-day. The Wellington Jockey Club Spring meeting was held io-day. The weather .is Gne although rather windy. There is a capital attendance. Flying Stakes. Ugly Buck J Consul... £ Speculation d Hurdles. •Wideawake ... ... ••• * Barbary * Liability ••• 6

CABLE NEWS.

r—♦— —— Latest prom europe. IbKOTBK's WIMBAMS-OOPTBIOHT.I The Becidivistes Question. London .November 26. A Parliamentary Blue Book hss been issued to-day relating to the recidivate question, and the negotiations which have taken place thereon between the French* and English Governments. ■ Among the latest despatches is one by f Lord Lyons, British Minister at Pans, announcing that in the course of an -"interview which he had on October the iSth-withM. Ferry, the latter declared that the French Government was de sirous of acting in a neighborly spirit with' regard to the Australasian colo- and proposed that negotiations should be instituted for an extradition treaty applicable to criminals escaping from New Caledonia. In replying io this proposal Lord Derby stated that he deemed it inadequate to satisfy the demands of the colonies, and that no decision could be given until the colo- . oial authorities had been consulted, s He believed, however, that the colonies \ would prefer to pass enactments of £ their own to exclude criminalc from their shores. - - ~ The Position at Khartoum. Cairo, November 25. Telegrams to hand from Dongola 'state that the Mounted Infantry Corps left that town, and are now proceeding southward. Native spies who were sent to ascertain the strength and posi- t , tion of the Mahdi's army, arrived at ] Dongola with intelligence that Khar- 3 toum was surrounded by rebel troops, who numbered fully fifteen thousand I men. \ AUSTRALIAN. (bKDTEB's TBIKGEAMS—COPTBIOHT.) Shipping- Sydney, Yesterday. Arrived, this afternoon—Wakatipu, j from Wellington. * Parliamentary. Nearly the whole of the estimates have been considered and passed in the Legislative Assembly, and the Appropriation Bill was introduced to day. '

TELEGRAMS.

[PBB PBBHH ASSOCIATION.] The Tramways. Auckland, To-day. Though but a small section is opened, the city tramways are carrying 1,000 pas sengers daily. MrsHampson. Mrs Hampson left Auckland by the last mail steamer. It is reported that she will be married in America to Mr George Hemus, late of Auckland, who has obtained a divorce from his" wife. A Testimonial. L2OO has been subscribed towards a testimonial to Mr Fraser in commemora tion of,the rescue of the Triumph. The Native Minister. New Plymouth, To-day. The Taranaki Herald?s Urenui corres pondent writes that a meeting was held on Tuesday night, when a telegram was sent to the Hon Mr Ballance, inviting him to a lunch there on his way to Mokau. Constabulary Redactions. Considerable reductions are being made in the Constabulary force. Election. . Mr John Eliott was again elected Chair man of the-Connty Couneil yesterday. Dismissed. Wajsganui, To-day- The information laid against Mr Spurdle for being concerned in borough work while a councillor, was dismissed to-day, the information having been wrongly 'laid. ' Farther etepsare likely to be taken by Tirana*. A Civil Case. . In the Inst riot Court to-day in the civil case Knderby v Ball, claim Ll5O, the plaintiff was non-suited. The Doric. Chbistchubch, To-day." The New Zealand Shipping Company have received a cable message that the Doric arrived, all well at Bio on Satur day, and nailed again on Monday. Her meat is in splendid condition. The Dunedin Show. Dtjhepin, To-day. Heavy rain fell last night, but the weather to-day, though threatening, is fine. There is a close holiday, and a large attendance at the Show. The Governor attended in the forenoon and - formally opened the grounds. In Sonthdowns, Messrs Driver, Garforth and Deans are the principal prise-takers, and inagricul tural implements, Messrs Beld and Gray, T. Robinson and W. B. Sutherland.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 27, 1884.



cannot intarfere with the colonial Govern ment in their conduct of affairs, should still be unable to Siveat themselves of the idea that the English Government is the proper quarter to which to apply for re dies3 of their grievances. Judged by the favorable paragraphs to be Been in English papers, the outlook for the frozen meat industry in this colony is most promising. The following clippirg from the Yorkshire Post indicates the re vulsion of Engl'sh sentiment vhich has taken place during the past few months; Says the journal refened to:—For the I past two weeks there has been quite a i commotion at Bradford in reference to the sale of New Zealand frozen muttcn Where supplies of this meat have been offered for sale—on Fridays and Sati r days—the rush of customers has been s > great that the streets have been blocked by waiting crowds, and the police have been called upon to maintain order and regularity. It is Btated that no fewer than 300 carcases per week are sold at the various butchers' shops in the town. Many of the principal butchers, who re ceive supplies from the agents of tbo im porting company, vend the artie'e to other butchers. The \ rices of thi3 irn t: n range as under : —For breasts, 4£ per lb ; for necks, 5d ; for legs, shoulders and loinß, Bd. The Bradford agent of the im porting company states that the average weekly consumption in London and the provinces, as found from consignments from the London Docks, is from 8,000 to 10,000 carcases of sheep per week. The only safe and sure cure for gravel or urinary troubles is Hop Bitters. Prove it. Read.—[Ad vt.]



Auction. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 29th NOVEMBER. MB T. BULLOCK will Sell by Pub lie Auction, at the Arcade, on ac count of whom it may concern, on the above date— Large Iron ROLLER Sale at 1 o’clock, T. BULLOCK, 11 2171 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6. SALE OF T.S.’s 707 & 709, WILLS STREET, With BUILDINGS thereon. MR T. BULLOCK haa received in structions from W. Montgomery and Co. (limited) to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date — T.S. 707, having a frontage of 66 feet on Wills street, on which is erected a stable, loft, etc. Also, T.S. 709, having same frontage to Wills street, on which is erected a Dwell ing house, insured for LI 75 in the Union Office. These Sections are fairly well situated, not far from the Post Office and Railway Hotel, and likely in the course of a few years to become more valuable. This affords a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of investing in town pro perty, and intending purchasers are in vited to inspect above previous to sale. Terms liberal at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 112202 Auctioneer.



Stock Sales. Bakaia 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 OANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO.



Lost, Pound, &c- STRAYED —Into my paddock, on Sun day, a red and white OO W. Owner may have same on paying expenses. Joseph Habbis. 11 2210 LOST —About 15 woolly crossbred SrfEEP, branded Ufi and another brand indistinct. Anybody giving infor mation leading to their recovery will be rewarded. J. A. McLean, Hertherby, Ashburton. 11 2161



Public Notices: 1 Ol HEARING commences at 3 Jo Monday, December 1. 3 Walker Valet ta W. C. 11 2204 Birds eggs —. ~ , * Twopence per dozen will be paid for i EGGii and HEADS of small Birds de f livered at the following places: —Wakanui Road Board Office. Schoolhousea —N®w- ; lands, .Wakanui, Seafield, Seaview, Elgin, i Tinwaid, Willowby, Longbeach, Ashton, Flemington. RO 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 Artificial manures. T> , , Messes 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 FRIEDLANDER BROS., IQ 1974 Ashburton and Tinwaid. Coals, Coals. HAYING 1,000 TONS n hand of the BEST COALS imported, viz., OLD LAMBTON, We beg to solicit a share of public patron age. Farmers would do well to give ua a trial. 1579 MATSON, COX & CO, JQOMESTIC PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Street, near Lancaster’s butchery. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants. 7 141 R SIDNEY" 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. 4960 gPECUL NOTICE. The New Zealand Tract and Book So ciety has opened a temporary depot in Saunders’s Buildings with a large and well-assorted stock of all the latest Theo logical and Scientific literature. New annual volumes of Boys’ and Girls’ iwn, Chatterbox, Sunday Children’s ( Friend, etc, etc. Professor Kirk’s papers ( onhealth, Cassell’s Family Physician. A , large stock of books, cards, and all requi sites for Sunday schools. Illuminated wall cards, Christmas and Birthday cards —a splendid collection. Family Bibles, ( pew and pocket Bibles—cheap. An early inspection invited. Will remain until Thursday, 11th December, only. j j. b. Macdonald, II 2209 Agent. A SHBDRTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ANNUAL. ELECTION FOR MAYOR. , I hereby give notice that at the Annual Election for Mayor held by me this day, . the Candidates received the number of ] votes set opposite their names, viz.:— i Rudolph Friedlander 136 J j Alfred Harrison ... ... 71 J ;



Majority for Friedlander ... 65 Informal vote ... ... 1 I therefore declare Mr Rudolph Fkiediander to be DULY ELECTED MAYOR of Ashburton for the ensuing year. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer, Borough Council Chamber, Ashburton, 26th Nov., 1884. 11 2206 TMPORTANT notice. MR J. H. WALLIS, ARTIST, is now in Ashburton, and is open to receive commissions to PAINT PORTRAITS in Oils, either from life sittings or from photographs—and in order to aflord the public an opportunity of obtaining a good picture, on easy terms, he has decided to establish a Portrait Club. PROSPECTUS— The Club is to be limited to Fifty Mem bers, subscribing as follows: 10 members at Is per week 30 subscriptions 10 „ 2s 6d „ 26 10 „ 5s „ 21 „ 10 ~ 7s 6d ~ 28 ~ 10 „ 10s 61 „ 30 A drawing for precedence to take place every week. Farther particulars on ap" plication to MR WALLIS, 11 2134 Hill’s Hotel. 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. The Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin and Co. ’a store, and wo are prepared to make liberal sash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. The first sale of the series to take place on FRIDAY, 21st of Nov., at Messrs R. Wilkin and Co.’s Wool Stores, Hereford street, Christchurch, when fully 1,51.0 bales will be offered. ___ FRIEDLANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sendin g to Christchurch. T o TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN ' THE ASHBURTON AND SUR ROUNDING DISTRICTS. THE CELEBRATED THOROUGHBRED HORSE KINGFISHER.



Robin hood’s great novelty i COMPANY’S PROGRAMME On the O. JC. SUMMER MEETING to be held on the Christchurch Racecourse 6 on THURSDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1885. P Will close on December 30th, 1884. Midsummer Handicap and Middle Park Stakes. 3,000 shares at 10a each—£l,soo. Five separate allotments, each share having ~\ five chances. 104 Prizes. ( Midsummer Handicap (30 Prizes). —Ist \ horse, £3OO ; 2nd horse, £100; 3rd horse, i LSO; other starters and non-starters divided, £250 ; total, £7OO. Middle Park Stakes (34 Prizes). —Ist horse, £l6O ; 2nd horse, £75 ; 3rd horse, £SO: other starters and non-starters $ divided, £260 ; total, £626. s I 40 Cash Prizes.—lst class, 3at £2O, e £6O ; 2nd class, 6at £lO, £6O ; 3rd class, < 31 at £5, £165 ; total, £275. From the big business done by us since ( starting, more especially on the Melbourne and New Zealand Cups, just closed, and , result slips of which are hereby tendered you, we feel confident in saying that this programme will more than fill. Wo shall, therefore, sell on, no matter how many, until our advertised date of closing, and the prizes will then be increased pro rata if our anticipations ate correct. In writing for tickets it would be better for many reasons to enclose an envelope. Applications, if by letter, with two two penny stamps, and exchange on cheques marked correct, Is added. Please write signature and address legibly, to avoid errors: Money Orders preferred. Bank notes and drafts, registered letters and tele grams received and promptly attended to. Our special unlimited (N.Z. Cup) ran up to 2,550 in seven days. Melbourne and New Zealand Cup pro gramme closed with 10,625 subscribers, N.B.—All letters containing coin or j notes most be registered, or Is Compul , sory Registration Fee is to be f charged by the Post Office authorities, i 10 per cent, always deducted from all ! Prize Money, 4 per cent, of which we pay g to agents who sell for us, or clients who purchase bosks of 25 tickets. [ Address —ROBIN HOOD, Care of Thos. Stapleton, I Box 238, P. 0., Christchurch. ’ Or care of Jubal Fleming, e City Baths, Colombo st., Christchurch. ” N.B.—No connection with any other is Company.



According to the correspondent of pn Auckland contemporary, another Maori appeal to England, with possibly another embassy* is on the tapis. Katene, a pgtiya who held a seat In the House some yuan ago, is moving in the matter on behalf of the Ngapuhi, In the Bay of Islands, and has written to the governor pacing bis advice on the subject. The matter has been referred to the Native Minister* who has written a memo, to hie Excellency, giving his views regard ing Ratene and his proposals. Like tbe ICing natives, the Ngapnhi are agitating • for H local self-government,” which, of ogrse, means freedom from European laws, and especially freedom from Euro pean rates -and taxes. The natives strongly object to their lends being rated, and the dog tax is said to ha a sore point . with the .Ngapuhi. -They-also raise the old question of the Treaty of Waitangi, which, they declare has not been properly observed. It is a little curious that the Maoris, after two successive “ missions, have been told that the Some authorities



A EMITTED 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 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. I Groom’s fee, ss, payable at first service. For terms, etc., apply to B. OOOKSON 10 1887 OrGrocmiu



In Bankruptcy. v. e ~|^ r 'OTICE— The Ashbtbton Guaediak is a G ; zette for all notices under the Debtors and Creditors Acts IS 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. Notice is hereby given that I, George Alfred Vincent, of Ashburton, in the Provincial district of Canterbury and colony of New Zealand, painter, have this day filed in the above Court a petition to be adjudici-tkl a bankn pb Dated this 27th day ot November, 1834. G. A, VINCENT. E. G. Crisp, Solicitor. 11 2207 Tenders. WASHDYKE SALEYARDS COMPANY, Limited. TENDERS are required for the ERECTION of sheep, cattle, and pig yards. Labor only per panel. Plans and specifications to be seen at my office. GEO. F. CLULEE, 11 *3205 Secretary, Timaru. fjl O BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for BUILDING a Presbyterian Church at Flemington. Plans and specifications can be seen on application to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to bo sent not later than 2 p. ip, on FRIDAY, sth December. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac cepted. 11 2201 R- BIRD. rjlO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the EREC TION of a DWELLING-HOUSE at Wabanui, for Mr James Brown, Plans and specifications may be seen on applica tion to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 11 am. on SATURDAY, 29th inst. The lowest or cny tender not necessarily accepted. 11 2186 R- BIRD, CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD. Notice is hereby given + hat the Board is prepared to LET on LEASE for a term of fourteen years, the following Plantation Reserve : COUNTY OF ASHBURTON, About 206 acres, part of Reserve 1774, adjoining Rural Section 25108. Tenders for the above must be ad dressed to the Chairman of the Board, Christchurch, and sent in not later toan the Ist December next. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. 21st Nov., 1884. 11 2166



To Let and For Sale. TO LET—Those large Brick premises in Tanored street at present occu pied by H.J. Weeks. For full particu lars apply to J. Fowler, Tancred street. 11 2176 T B L A CKSMITHS. TO LET, Blacksmith SHOP, together with DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Peter street; the property of Air P. Jour neaux, who has carried on business there for a number of years. Apply to II 2203 T. BULLOCK. FOB SALE, Timber, Iron and Builders’ Ironmongery Business at Ashburton; present proprietor retiring from business. A first-class for a business man with small ca'pital 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, lota 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 and forest trees, and is securely fenced with live and picket fences. I or particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. Meetings. SERVICE 3 NEXT SUNDAY, Nov. 30 Westerfield—ll a.ra., H.C. Tinwald —3 p.m. Longbeach—7 p.m. B, F, GARBETT, 11 2208 Curate. ARY FESTIVAL. The Anniversary Festival of St Andrew's Church, Tinwald, will take place on WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3, 1884, IN Messrs Friedlander Bros’ Railway Store. Tea and Concert, 2a. 11 2188 CHURCH, S' STEPHEN’S Ashburton. THE ANNUAL Garden Party will be held in the Parsonage Garden ON ANNIVERSARY DAY—TUESDAY, 10th December, 1884, Contributions of Needlework and Pro duce, etc., will be thankfully received at the Parsonage. Admission —2s ; children, Is. Proceed? in reduction of the debt on th- Building Fund. 11 217



Auction?. Methven. CLEARING SALE LIVE STOCK, FARM IMPLEMENTS, AND SUNDRIES. DRAUGHT AND LIGHT HORSES. THE New Zealand Loan and Mercan tJle Agency Company, Limited, have been favored with instructions from Mr Robert Patton to hold a CLEARING SALE, By Public Auction, Absolutely Without Reserve, ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, At 12 o’clock sharp, the whole of his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, and Sundries, comprising, J2 Draught GELDINGS rjT Draught MARES Saddle and Harness GELDINGS 2 Saddle and Harness MARES 2 PONY, Saddle and Harness 5 Three-year-old Draughts, COLTS and FILLIES 3 Three-year-old HACKS, COLTS and FILLIES 5 Two-year-old Draught COLTS and FILLIES 2 Two-year-old HACKS, COLTS nn/t ffTT.T.TES and FILLIES 2 Yearling HACKS, COLTS and FILLIES 2 Draught ENTlßE—lvanhoe 2 Tip DRAYS 0 DRAYS and FRAMES A Sets three and four-horse HAR ROWS 3 Cambridge ROLLERS 0 Double-furrow PLOUGHS 2 Single-furrow PLOUGHS 2 McSherry DRILL f 2 Broadcast Sowing MACHINE 2 Single BUGGIES and HARNESS 0 REAPERS and BINDERS (string O 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. STAYBLEY, 11 2034 Auctioneer. Methven. CLEARING SALE OF VALUABLE HORSES IMPLEMENTS PORTABLE WHARE Etc., Etc. ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1884, JT MESSRS HIBBS BROS’ STORE, METHVEN. Messrs matson, cox & co, have received instructions from Mr J. Hibbs, in consequence of h'S relin quishing farming and taking to storekeep ing again, to sell as above, The whole of hia Extensive and Valuable FARM STOCK AND PLANT, Consisting of 1 K Draught HORSES—young, staunch AO and sound O Hacks and Light Harness HORSES



ORE & CO. 00 ERR ERR AND CO O O R R R R AND O 0 O O RRR ERR AND 0 00 O O R R R R AND 0 COO OO R RR R AND CO OO BEG to inform the ladies of A shburton that they have now opened an ex tensive shipment of New Drapery Ex s.a. 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 FROM THE MANUFACTURERS and having been marked off at exception ally LOW PR I CBS 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, at job prices, to be sold at corresponding reductions.



Drays, Ploughs and Harrows Cbaffcutter with horse-power, new Portable Whard Harness And a large number of sundries. Sale at 12 o’clock. Luncheon Provided. MATSON, COX & CO. Entries of Extra Stock may be made with Messrs Hibbs Bros. 11 2125 o e v b d 0 E 0 b v E 1 Thos. Bullock. PROPERTIES, ETC., FOR SALE. FARMS ; 562 acras well watered, Longbeaoh, could be divided into smaller blocks if required 41 ~ 2 perches, near Wheatstone Township, Longbeaoh 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, Longbeaoh, known as Barr s farm . 60 ~ unimproved, R. S. 32582, 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-'ore 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 : leapers and binders, by Wood and McCormick STo 8 and 10 fencing wit* Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. rO LET—Shop and Boarding house in a. Triwb. £f P BULI.qCK. TO LET Six-roomed House in Cameron street, now in the occupa tion of Mr Geo. TO LET —Five-roomed House in Tan cred street, lately in the occupation of Mr a, Sawtell. FOR SALE OR 10 LET—A Farm ol 250 acres, known as Husbands, the property of the late Mr Carruthers, being R.S, 2G804 and 20897, situated on the Charing Cross road. For particulars apply t 0 T. BULLOCK SALE—Five Acres—Magnificent ' building site, situated at the corner of’ Middle and Allen roads, Allen ton. First-class land. Liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, a UOTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE AGENT. VESKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. Vr.FNT for THE NORWICH UNION h'IKE insurance company. fl LEASE—The following Town Sec | tions suitable for business sites : T.S. 510, 800, 514. 497, 496, 455, 450, 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 bo arranged ; many of them are very central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. THE JOHNSTON HARVESTER, with all improvements, £SO. On view at my yards. ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. OR SALE—R.S. 20 09, containing 2 roods 29 perches, ituated at Elgin. 1 Ciitap, ALFRE HARRISON.



Orr and Co., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL merchants, BAST 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. rnas 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 of 124,439 BALES Showing an increase of 15,263 Bales over the operations of 1882-80. As the Wool Season 1884 5 is now approaching, we would direct the attention of. Wool Growers to the Sdvantageou* 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 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 bo given a any of our Stores, at ASHBURTON, CHERiSEY, 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 act solely as Selling Brokers, they may rely upon their Consignments obtaining HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Farther particulars on application to 9 1789 H. H. SECRET AN, Agent, Ashburton ; and to O. W. TURNER, Agent, Eakaia.



Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR gAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER'S STOCK OP BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARBY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNING. As to Price, Sizes, and Particulate ee Friday evening’s Guiudimt. Opening Announcement. GRAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. C. PEICHAKD (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORR), HAYING secured the Premises in EAST STREET lately occupied by Mr Wo. Gavin, is now showing A Splendid Assortment of New Goods*



The following are a few special lines: — 20 dozen Women's Black Kid Gloves, 2 fasteners, Is 60 New Sunshades, from Is lid, worth 5? Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, from 1s 8d Strong Prints, from 3d i 11-wove Flannel, Hid Heavy Holland, s£d Tape Nets, Id String Towels, from 3Jd Tickings, from 3id Strong Grey Calico, 2s 9d per doz Turkey Twill, s£d Linen Table Danmouth, Is Boys’ Washing Suits for 8s 6d 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. 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, E4l*t STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2088



Masonic. # & & A MASONIC SERMON will be Preached by the Rev .Tajiks Hill, Presbyterian minister, of Lyttelton, on SUNDAY, Nov. 30th, in the Masonic Ball, Tancred street, at 2 30 p.m. Collec tion in a j d of Benevolent Fund. Presby terian Choir will assist. All are cordially invited to attend. INSTALLATION of R.W.M. and Officers of the Thistle Lodge 627, S.C., will tase place in the Masonic Hall, Tan ored street, on MONDAY, Ist December, at sp.m. sharp. District Grand Master for Canterbury, Rev James Hill, ofJLyttel ton, will perform the ceremony. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. By order of the R.W.M. W. SPARROW, P.M., 11 2189 Hon. Secretary. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO CASH PURCHASERS. PRIOR to Annual Stock-taking, a very LIBERAL DISCOUNT Will be allowed to CASH PURCHASERS OF PIANOS. One of the finest and best selected stocks in the colony to choose from. wiiMi asi H. M. Jones Agent for MILNER & THOMPSON Aghbwton.



Public Notices* Ashburton FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, Next the Post Office. J. A. Persson, Begs to inform his friends and customers that he 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 most reasonable terms, and intending purchasers oannot do bottcir than inspect J. A. PERSSON’S clock before going elsewhere. Agent for the Cheapest Venetian Blind maker in the colon>. IJ. 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. 8 Ashburton permanent 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 6J per cent, per annum if fixed for 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office Arcade Chambers, Burnett street p dl QHEAPER 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, AshburteP $ 1528