The Markets. New Zealand wheat, per bushel, 3s ad; New Zealand oats, 3s; traize, 4s 8d; Sugar Co.’s No. 1 pieces, per ton, L 3 The New Guinea Protectorate. Brisbane, Yesterday. H.M. gunboat Swinger arrived at Cooktown. She announced that a pro tectorate over New Guinea was pro-, claimed on the 6th instant. The 1 ceremony was a very impressive one. Five ships of war were at anchor off shore, and fifty Native chiefs were pre sent, I The Brindisi Mail. I Adblaidb, Yesterday. I Arrived, this aftetnoon—Lusitania, I from; Plymouth, with the inward Brin disi mails, dated London, October 10.

TELEGRAMS.

[m nm ASSOCIATION. ] Fatal Accident. m , Auckland, To-day. Powell, a boardinghouse-keeper, with two children, aged 6 and 8 years, and a min named Danielle were coming to town from Lucas Creek this morning in an open boat, ahd ; when off Kauri Point a squall struck the boat and she capsized. Powell seizing an oar managed to swim ashore, bnw Daniells . and the children were drowned. Pound Drowned. The dead body of a man about 40 years of age aas found under the Queen street wharf to-day, haring apparently been a fortnight in the water. It has not been "~ g " ta4 ■A.Amrt. H. Moody, draper’s assistant, was ar rested for stealing L4O worth of drapery from tiie Melbourne Clothing Company and Coombs’ drapery, where he had been employed. Arrival of the San Francisco Mail. The mail steamer City of Sydney is signalled, and will arrive at four o’clock. A Wreck. Wanganui, To-day. A private telegram received here says that the Bannockburn, bound from Wan ganui to. Normanton with timber, and wrecked on the nerth .coast of Queensland, haa been abandoned. P. and <J. Bartho lomew ware the charterers, and the cargo, Valued at LI,OOO, is partially insured. . Xke Hortherß Trunk Bailway. , , Wellington, To-day. The,Government ictend to push on; the ueqjpauy surveys .in connection with the Nqtfli lelsnd Main Trank railway as qujokiyas possible. Operations will be comfQenced at both ends, and some of the aam&orSengagedior the Northern sec lion lease for . Anckland fay the Tara were tonjay. ft is believed that the first con tact will he out in twp months, and work wi|l.#ommence simultaneously at Mar ton and. TeAWamotu. . tie Bishop of Wellington. Bishop Hadfield returned from a visit towaOld Country to-day. The Mails. The postal authorities draw the atten tion of paraona having correspondents in Great Britain to the importance of direct ingtbem not to send correspondence by way of Brindisi or Suez, as extra postage will have to be collected' on the same on arrival In New Zealand. ' Letters should he inscribed “via San .Francisco” or “ direct mail steamer.” Arrival of the Florida. Dunedin, To-day. The Florida arrived at London on the 13th.' Her meat is in good order.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1884.



SKINNY Men.—“ Wells’ Health Renewer restores health and vigor.'cmes dyspepsia, im potence, debility. , Fhe N.Z. Drug Co. Genend ; Agents. i • Wells’ “Rough on Corns.”—Ask for W>n.’. Rrmgh on. Corns/’ Quick relief permanent cure. Corns, warts, fenuoas. The N.Z. Drug Co., Genera AgemtS. 1 AN'ALARMING DISEASE AFFLICT TNG A NUMEROUS CLASS.



- The disease commences with a slight de rangement of the stomach, but, if neglected, it in time involves the whole frame, embracing the kidneys, liver, pancreas, and, in fact the entire glandular system, and the afflicted drags onta m&erable existence until death gives re lief from suffering. _ The disease is often mis taken for other complaints ; but if the reader WiH- ask* himself the following questions, he wfll be able to determine whether he himself is one of the afflicted;—Have I distress, pain, or difficulty in breathing after eating ? Is there a dull,, heavy feeling attended by drowsiness? Haye'the eyes a yellow tinge ? Does a thick, sticky* mucous gather about the gums and teeth in the mornings, accompanied by a dis agreeable taste ? Is the tongue coated ? Is there pain in the side and back ? Is there a fulness about the right side as if ihe liver were enlarging? Is there costivencss? In there vertigo or dfir ness when rising suddenly from a horizontal position? Are the secretions from the kidneys scanty and highly colored, with a deposit after standing ? oes food fer mentsoott'afler eating, accompanied by flatu lence or >'belching or gas from the stomach ? Is there frequent palpitation si the heart? These various symptoms may not be present at out lime, but they torment the sufferer in turn ss die dreadful disease progresses. If the case fae me of long standing, there will be a dry, fryefrwig cough,'attended after time, by expec toration, In Very advanced stages the skin, swinw a dirty brownish appearance, and the hands and feet are covered by a cold, sticky perforation. As,the liver and kidneys become, more and tnore 'diseased, rheumatic pain ap . pearti and the usual trcatment proves entirely ■ tuuuuOlag agajnst this latter agonising dis order; The origin of this malady is indigestion or dyroepsia, and a small quan< ity of the proper mcdrone-willremovethe disease if taken in its indpency. It is ‘most important that the dlsoue should be promptly and properly treattd in its first. stages, when a little medi cine will c, ect a cure, and even w>en it has obtained { a strong hold the correct, remedy 'should bupersevered in until every vestige of the disdia? is eradicated, until the appetite has returned,’and the digestive organs restored to a healtiy condition. The surest and most effec tual' remedy for this distressing complaint is “ Stfarl’s Curative, Syrup,” a vegetable pre paration. Sold by, all chemists and medicine vendors throughout the world, and by the pro prietors, A. J, White, Limited, 17, Farringdon rood, London, 8.C.; or the wholesale agents, Kcmpthonie* Prosser and Co.’s New Zealand Drqg.Coibpany (Limited), Dunedin, Christ church, Wellington, and Auckland. This Syrup strikes at the very foundation of the ■ Awo, and drives it, root and branch, out of



thesyttem. :■■■ Market Place, Pocklineton, York, October 2nd, 1882. Sir— Being a suffe er f r years with dyspep sia inall its worst forms, and after spending po«i<> in medicines, I was at last persuaded to try Mother Scigel’s Curative Syrup, and am *HimMil to say have derived more benefit from it than any other medicine 1 ever took, and Worid advise any one suffering fiom the same cooplaint to give it a trial, the results they woawaooii find out for themselves. If you like to make use of this testimonial you are quitrat liberty to do so. Yours respectfully, (Signed) R, Turner, Seal’s Operating Puls ae the best family physkthat haserer been discovered. They deaue tbe bowels from all irritating sub* Stances, and leave them in a healthy conat ion. They cure costiveness. I St. Maty street, Peterborough, I n November 29th, 1881, Sir,—-It gives me great pleasure to inform you rfthebenefit 1 have received from Seigel’s Syrup. I have been troub'ed for years with dyspepsia} but after a few doses of the Syrup I found relief, and after taking two bottle* of it I feel quite cured. I am, Sir, yours truly, William Brent. .MrA. T. White. , . . Hehrihgham, Whitehaven, Oct 16, 1882. Mi A. J, White. —I ear Sir, —I was for ■ some time afflicted with piles, »nd was advised to mVe Mother Seigel’s Syrup a trial, which I did. %m nqw happy to st tc that it has e atoted tneto complete health.—l remain, yours rapcctfully, .j.,, * i? ■ (Stgifed)- John M, lightfoot,



Meetings W ESLEYAN CHUj street—The Rev of South Australia will pr< Church To-morrow morni ing at 6.30 o’clock. pRIMITIVE METHOE Sermons will be preao (Sunday) November 16tl HrLiovD ; evening, by R HBURTON The Annual Muster PA place at Robinson and To’ on MONDAY, 17th instac Drill order. Every man must attend. VV, St GEO. I Ashburton, Nov. 12, 18:4. ST. ANDREW’S Tinwald. The Most Rev the Prim Confirmation Service at 1 S-CNDaY, ICth instant, a will preach at Westerfield noon at 3 30. The R»v B. F. Garbel service at Wacerton at f afternoon next, and at 7p.m. HE ANN I V LOYAL TIWWALD ODDF3LLO Will be celebrate TEA AND On SHOW NIGHT, N( In Messrs Jones and Bn OF THE Tinwald. Admission—Tea, la Gd. ticket. Tea at 6



15th August, 1883. Dear Sir, —I write to tell you that Mr Henry Hillier, ofYatcsbury, Wilts, informs me that he suffered from a severe form of indigestion for upwards of four years, and took no end of doctor’s medicine without the slightest benefit, and declares Mother Seigel's Syrup which he got from me has save I his life. steadily increasing. All who have tried it speak very highly of its medicinal virtues ; one cus tomer describes it as a “ Godsend to dyspeptic people.” I always recommend it with confi dence. Faithfully yours, (Signed) Vincent A. Wills, Chemist-Dentist, Merthyr Tydvil. My Dear Sir, —Your Syrup and 1 ills are still very popular with n.y customers, many saying they are the best family medicines pos sib e. ! Tire other day a customer came for two bottles of Syrup, and said “Mother Seigel’s had saved the life of his wife and he added, “ one of these bottles I am sending fifteen miles away to a friend who is very ill. I have much faith in it.” The sale keeps up wonderfully, in fact, one would fancy al mo t that the people were be ginning to breakfast, dine, and sup on Mother Seigel’s Syrup, the demand is so constant and the satisfaction so great. —I am, dear Sir, yo r 1 faithfully, Yours truly, (Signed) N. Webb. Chemist, Caine. Mr White. September Bth, 1883. l cola e\( Qvn To Mr A. J. White. Preston, Sept. 21st, 1883. (Signed) To A. J. White, Esq. W. Bowker. 3



Public Notice. IST T E. W. GAVIN, Draper, East street, having disposed of his business, respectfully re quests that all accounts due to him be paid by 20th November, at his residence, Havelock street west. II 2122 FOUND, A Long-woolled SHEEP, no visible brand. If not claimed by Tuesday next will be sold to defray ex penses. Apply office of this paper. 11 2121 MANURES. Messrs Feiedlandee Bros , have been appointed Ashburton AGENTS for the Belfast Ohemical Works, and will supply Superphosphate, Nitrophoaphate, Guano or Bone Dust, at * factory Rates, with rail charges added. For circulars, etc., apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., 10 1974 Ashburton and Tinwald. PIANO TUNING. —C. Begg and Co.’s Tuner is now in Ashburton. Cus tomers will be waited on promptly. Orders must be sent in without delay. Organ tuning a speciality. H. J. WEEKS, 11 2102 Tapered street. BOARDING-HOUSE. Mr B. McKee Begs to inform the public of Ashburton and district that he faaa taken the pre mises lately occupied by J. Meech and Go., in Burnett street (opposite Mail office), and will open them on Saturday as a BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT: The house has been completely reno vated and furnished in comfortable style, and no efforts will be spared to meet the wants of visitors. Meals and Beds Is each. 11 2101



TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON AND SUR ROUNDING DISTRICTS. THE CELEBRATED THOROUGHBRED HORSE * KINGFISHER. ADMITTED by all real fudges, in cluding 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, ss, payable at first service. For terms, etc., apply to E. COOKSON 10 1887 Or Grorm in



Requisition. A SHBURTON BOROUGH ELECTION OF MAYOR. To RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, Esq. Dear Sir, —We the unders'gned rate payers of the Borough of Ashburton re spectfully request that yon will allow yourself to be nominated to the Mayoralty for the ensuing year, and should you con sent are pledge ourselves to do our utmost to secure your return. As you have been associated with the Council since its for mation ve sincerely hope that yon will accede to our requel John Orr George Cates Alex. Craighead Andrew Orr Sam. B. Nelson J. E. Chapman Dimant and Coe B. M. Carson Ssm. W. Alcorn Fredk. Clark J. M. Cambridge David Amos Laurence Thomson W. Leid , H. Hepburn J. L. Brown W. Sparrow R. McCalluml Weymouth Roberts 8. Saundeis C. Reid Joshua Tucker James Elliott H. W. Barrett 0. Byel R. Minnis A. W. Tennant T. Sealy R. Cullen G. A* Yincent M Mayo 'll » T. Toppin G. Kidd J. Sealy D. Zander W. Patching Nelson Eden Andrewes Bros. W. Davis W. C. Pago H. J. Jones D. Williamson G. St Hill J. G. Duncan Joseph Hale Alfred C. Prichard H. D. Hopkins F. Ferriman W, H. Gundry W. Mitchell James Tait Fredk. Bill S. S. Be vans John Heffotd James Bradley M. M. Bradley W. T. Davison J. Ward T. Taylor James Campbell W. Turton



Public Notices: LOST, about three weeks ago from Ford’s road, and probably still in the neighborhood, Light Bay draught GELDING, white blaze, no shoes on. Ten shillings reward for delivery at my All DEBTS owing to me before in and after partnership, if not PAID before Ist December, will be sued for. All AC COUNTS OWING by me must be sent in for payment by the same date. 11 2103 PATRICK O’CONNOR. pUBLIC NOTICE. All Catt'e and Horses allowed to wan der at large and trespassing upon my land at the Gawler Downs after this notice will be impounded. house. J. 0 Bell. 11 2117 OTIC E. 11 2097 EDWARD G. WRIGHT



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 WILLIAMSOST, 11 8040 Mayor.



To John Orr, Ftq., and others signing the above requisition. Gentlemen, —I esteem it a great honor ■ to have been psked by such a numerous and influential requisition to allow myself to be nominated for the high and impor tant position of Mayor of this town, and I cannot otherwise but accede to your kind request. While thanking you for the honor you wish to confer on me, 1 can assure you i that it will at all times give me the greates pleasure, whether as your Mayor, Count ' oillor or Borough ratepayer, for 1 the advancement of out town. I 1 am. Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, I RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER. 9 2001



B I R. D S EGGS. Twopence per dozen will be paid for EGGS and HEADS of small Birds de livered at the following places;—Wakanui Road Board Office. Schoolhouses —Now- lands, Wakanui, Seafield, Seaview, Elgin, Tinwald, Willowby, Longbeach, Ashton, Flemington. 11 2119 B A N K HOLIDAYS. Pursuant to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Act, 1880, and Bank and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, Wednesdaj, I9th instant, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday, and Thursday, 20th, and b'riday, 21st, idem part Holidays from noon each day, at the offices of the under mentioned Banks in Ashburton and Ra ksia : Union Bank of Australia, Limited, JOSEPH PALMER, Chief Officer. Bank of Australasia, E. W. MORRAH, Inspector. Bank of Hew Zealand, D. L. MURDOCH, 11 2111 General Manager. BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR. I hereby give notice that the following gentlemen have been duly NOMINATED 9 Candidates for Election to the office £ Mayor of the Borough of Ashburton, viz : RrnotPH Pbiedlandek, Alfred Habbison And I further give notice that a POLL for the ELECTION of ONE of the above named Candidates will be taken on WED NESDAY, the 26th day of November instant, at the Borough Council Cham bers, Burnett street, Ashburton, com mencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.ra. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 14th Nov., 1884. 112113 INWALD TOWN DISTRIO T. T ELECTION OF COMMISSIONERS.



In pursuance of the provisions of the Town Districts Act, 1881, and Amend ment Act, 1883, and Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, I hereby give notice that an ELECTION of FIVE COMMIS SIONERS to constitute the Board of the above district will be held at the Tinwald Temperance Hall, Tinwald, on THURS DAY, November the 27th, 1884. Nominotions of Candidates in the form set forth in the second Schedule of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, must be addressed to the Returning Officer, and delivered at the Tinwald Temperance Hall, Tinwald, before noon oi TUESDAY, November 18tb, 1884. JOHN C. BELL, Returning Officer. ( Ashburton, Nov. I2tb, 188 i. 11 2091



Tenders. i J> AN GITATA ROAD BOARD. 1 TENDERS are invited for CLEARING ■ the large Stones and Tussocks from the > metalled road between the Hinds Rail way Station and . of about 4J miles. The specifications can be seen at the Guakdian Office, Ashburton, where ten ders must be lodged by 4 p m. on S ATU ft - DAY, the 15th instant. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 11 2884 Chairman. IJIO 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. Tenders to be received up to Monday, 17th No . ember. For full particulars apply to the under signed. 10 1997 T. BULLOCK. Auctions. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29. TO BE LET BY AUCTION, For a term of three years, TOWN SECTIONS No. 545, 554 and 565. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Messrs Haiminua, Te Atu, O Tu Hoane Hape, Te An and.H. P. Teataotn, to Let by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, the fol lowing Town Sections for a term of three years, viz , Town Section 545, Cox street „ 554 „ ~ 555 ~ For particulars apply to the Auctioneer, Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 11 2120 Auctioneer.



Methven. CLEARING SALE LIVE STOCK, FARM IMPLEMENTS, AND SUNDRIES. DRAUGHT AND LIGHT HORSES. THE New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, Limited, have been favored with instructions from Mr Robert Patton to hold a CLEARING SALE, fiy Public Auction, Absolutely Without Reserve, ON THURSDAR, NOVEMBER 20, At 10 o’clock sharp, the whole of bis LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, and Sundries, comprising, Draught GELDINGS Draught MARES 7 5 2 Saddle and Harness GELDINGS Saddle and Harness MARES J PONY, Saddle and Harness 5 Three-year-old Draughts, COLTS and FILLIES g Three-year-old HACKS, COLTS and FILLIES 5 Two-year-old Draught COLTS and FILLIES 2 Two-year-old HACKS, COLTS and FILLIES 2 Yearling HACKS, COLTS and FILLIES Draught ENTlßE—lvanhoe Tip DRAYS DRAYS and FRAMES 6 4 8 9 Sets three and four-horse HAR ROWS Cambridge ROLLERS Double-furrow PLOUGHS 2 Single furrow PLOUGHS MoSherry DRILL Broadcast Sowing MACHINE 2 Single BUGGIES and HARNESS 6 REAPERS and BINDERS (string and wire) Special attention is directed to the Horses, which, both light and drsujht, are superior lots, well worth scouring. Luncheon provided. Entries of sheep or catt’e m>y be made with Mr Patton, or to C. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia. F. G. STAVELEY, 11 2034 Auctioneer. George Jameson.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, 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. rjAO LEASE —The following Town Sec- I tiona suitable for business sites : T.S. 510, 509, 514. 497, 496, 455, 456, 452, 433, 636, 421, 542. 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. ALFRB HARRISON. 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 CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO. rjl H E LIGHT. RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. None so Simple. None so Durable None so Reliable. Will do a greater range of work than any other Machine yet made.



Wool Sale. SEASON 18 84-8 5. jyj-ILES & 00. WILL HOLD THEIR “FIRST SALE OP 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 lAAn BALES Groasbi ed and Merino jOUU 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.



No. I—With polished Walnut table £7/10 £B/8 No. 2—With beautifully fin ished cover 8/8 9/9 No. 3—Same as No. 2, with drop leaf (for dress makers) 8/15 9/15 No. 4—Large table, drop leaf, two side drawers, — very handsome ... 9/10 10/10 THE HOME COMPANION HAND LOCK-STITCH SEWING MACHINE, In Box with handle— Cash £4 4 0 Terms £4 10 0 Unequalled as a Hand Machine for sim plicity, strength and beauty, and cannot get out of order. A girl 12 years of age can work it with ease. Guaranteed throughout for five years. Terms—Not less than £1 deposit, and £1 per month. Send your orders to the STANDARD SEWING MACHINE COY W. MADDERN, Agent, Havelock street, Ashburton, BICYCLES. Manufactured in Coventry or tue STANDARD MACHINE COMPANY Every improvement has been intro duced in the construction to ensure most reliable and perfect Machine. Prices, from £ls. YOUTHS’ AND BOYS’ TRICYCLES, (By Hillman, Herbert and Cooper, Coventry.) We would call attention to these as tb best for young people. Made of same material as full-sized Machines, and pr* portoniately strong and elegant. Prices, from £5. In ordering give age of intended ridere Send for particulars : THE STANDARD MACHINE CO., W. MADDERN, Agent, Ashburton.



Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. rrrE ARE PREPARED lO 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 sot sold.



8 00 RRR RRR AND CO O O R R R R AND 0 0 O O RRR RRR AND 0 00 O O R R R R AND 0 0 0 0 OO R RR R AND CO OO 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, broohe 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 p.t exception ally LOW PR CMS 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 reductions. Orr and Co., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, EAST STREET. Coals, Coals. HAYING 1,000 TONS n 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 \ ri 1679 MATSON, COX & CO.



WALTHAM WATCHES. WALTHAM WATCHES. WALTHAM WATCHES. □ n ojy BEST TIME-KEEPEES IN THE WORLD. Highest awards at every Exhibition during the last TEN years. RENNIGK,KEMSI£Y&GO 113, MANOHESTEE STEEET, Christchurch; or, W. MADDEEN, Agent, Alhturtou.



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. CAPITAL £3,500,000. RESERVE FUND £220,000. THE PREMIER WOOL HOUSE OF THE WORLD. fjIHE COMPANY'S TRANSACTIONS FOR THE LAST SEASON WE AS FOLLOWS:— SHIPMENTS TO LONDON 72,721 BALES SALES IN MELBOURNE 37,686 „ „ SYDNEY 2,900 „ NEW ZEALAND 11,132 Or a total 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 W 00l 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, 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 be given a any of our Stores, at ASHBURTON, CHERISEY, or RAKAIA. illiberal 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 wo act solely as Selling Brokers, they may rely upon their Consignment* obtaining HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Further particulars on application to H. H. SEC RET AN, Agent, Ashburton; and to 9 1789 O. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia.



Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots ! ANDREW ORR JJAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER’S STOCK OF BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNING. An to Price, Sizes, and Particulars c« Friday evening’s Guikdian. Opening Announcement. GRAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. 0. PRICHARD (LATE OF MR ANDREW 3RR), HAYING secured the Premises in EAST STREET lately occupied by Mr War Gavin, will show on SATURDAY NEXT, NOVEMBER 15TH, A Splendid Assortment of New Goods, Comprising the Latest Novelties in French Drees 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, Bats, 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. 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, Bk*T STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2088



A 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 NbW 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. FERSSON’S stock before going elsewhere. Agent for the Cheapest Venetian Blind maker in the cnlon>. J. A. P. having made ar rangements for a Heaise and Mourning Coach is prepared to execute funerals in Town or Country cheaper than any other house in Ashburton. j. A. PEHtiSON, Ashburton, Warehouse and Workshops—Opposite Railway Station and next to Post Office. Ashburton per m a *; n t BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 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 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager, Office:—Arcade Chambers, Burnett street do MU SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OF SINGING AKD PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton. SINGING CLASS. Quarter commences THURSDAY, 24th, Oddfellows’ Hall. Singing at sight. Part singing, Glees, etc., etc. Terms—One Quines per quarter. 4960



To Let and For Sale. TO LET—Opposite Woollen Factory Two-roomed COTTAGE, with J-acre of land; also Four-roomed HOUSE in town. A pply. 11 2053 H. M. JONES. EOR SALE—Five Acres—Magnificent building site, situated at the corner of Middle and Allen roads, Allenton. First-class land. Liberal terms. ‘Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Timber, Iron and Builders’ Ironmongery 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 39, Alford Forest road, close to the Ashburton Woollen Factory, contain, ing about 1 ac e, 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. JpROPERTIES, ETC., FOR SALE FARMS : 562 acres well watered, Longbeach, could be divided into smaller blocks if required 400 „ unimproved, be'ng R.S. 33176 33176 Kangitata 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 perches, near Hinds Railway station; price, L 3 10s per acre; unimproved 118 „ near Dromore, unimproved 376 ~ 1 rood 35 perches, improved, Longbeach, known as Barr’s farm 50 ~ unimproved, R.S. 32582, Waka nui 400 „ near the Hinds, known as Moffat's 103, 104, 105, 106, Waterton, for sale/ or other property taken in exchange 267 „ 2 roods 16 perches being R.S. 33344, 33345, near Hinds Rail* way station; price, L 3 per acre; unimproved. SUBURBAN: Lot 4, 15, 16, Alford Forest road „ 24, Alford 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*sore street Two shops and dwelling-houses Section with comfortable dwelling-house, with verandah and bay window, Tte vorton 5-roomed 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 One Amerioon Wag gonette (new). T. BULLOCK. EOR SALE—Large s’zed iron Roller, equal to new. T. BULLOCK 17TOR SALE —Lots 62 and 63, contain _ ing one rood thirty-nine siz-fourtioth perches, situated near the Woollen Fao tt ry. Liberal terms of payment. 1. BULLOCK CHEAP LAND. — R.S. 33,458, contain ing 59 acres 3 roods, situated not far from the Hinds Railway Station, foe sale, a bargain. The owner is prepared to accept a very low price and liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK AIR BEHOLD Building Site, in the suburban district oc Hampstead, for side at £24 10s. Terms, if required. T. BCLLOOK Wool. Wool. WE have 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 we 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 Woql Stores, Hereford street, Christchurch, fully 1,5.0 bales will be offered. FRIEDLANDER We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending Christchurch, Q