Sis; Adelaide flour, 23s 6d. Tallow- Australian, average quality beef am imltton, 34s per cwt, Parliamentary Elections. Mr William Sproston Caine MP. for Scarborough, has been rc elected for that constituency, but by a reduced majority compared with that by which he was returned in 1880, Mi Thomas Sutherland has been elected to the vacant seat in the House of Com mons for Grenock constituency. France and China. Paws, Nov. 20. In the Chamber of Deputies to-day M. Ferry made a statement as to the present position of affairs in the Fast. He announced that recent negotiations which had taken place with the Chinese Government had proved fruitless. The demands of China with regard to the basis upon which the settlement might be effected were exorbitant, and the French Government could only reply to those demands by asking the Chamber to vote fresh credits for carry ing out the present operations on the Chinese coast until the present conflict could be terminated with honor and satisfaction. Affairs in South Africa. Capetown, November 25. The Government is now endeavor ing to effect a peaceful settlement of the disorder in Bechunaland, and have offered the Boer raiders farms in the allotted territory to Stellaland. It is not yet known whether the offer will be accepted. [fieosived November 28, 11.15 a.mj A Peaceful Solution. Capetown, is ovember 20. The Boer raiders of Bechuanaland have accepted the offer of the Cape Government of farms in the unallotted territory in Shellaland, and have agreed to evacuate the chief Montsiva s terri tory. Bechuanaland will then be for mally annexed 1 by the Cape Colony. Egyptian Finance. London, November 27. The following has transpired regard ing the Government scheme te the or ganisation of Egyptian finance, which will be submitted to the Power? for approval England is to advance Egypt, under proper guarantee, the sum of L 5,000,000. Of that amount 1.i,000,000 is to be spent in irrigation works, indemnity to the sufferers by the bombardment of Alexandria, payable by preference bonds and interest on Daua Sanich 4 to 5 per cent, and unified 4 per cent debts to be reduced to per cent.

AUSTRALIAN.

(bJSUTBB'S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.) Election. Melbourne, Yesterday. The Hon. James Mcßain has been elected President of the Legislative Council vice the late Sir William Mit chell.

The Wool Sales. The New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company, Limited, held their usual weekly sale to-day, when a catalogue comprising 4,080 bales was submitted. There was the usual large attendance of buyers, and competition for all lots was keen, 3,500 bales being disposed of under the hammer at very satisfactory rates The market was very firm at late, prices. Shipping. Sydney, Yesterday. Sailed, this afternoon—Tarawtra, for Auckland. Prorogation of Parliament. Parliament was prorogued to-day. The recess is expected to last about six months. Arrived. „ Adelaide, Yesterday. Arrived, this afternoon—the Orient steamship John Elder, with the Brin disi mails dated London, October 24th.

TELEGRAMS.

fFKB PEKSf* ASSOCIATION.] Cricket. m , Auckland, To-day. The Cricket Association by a majority of 9 to 7 yesternight decided to abandon the contemplated southern tour this sea aon. . The North Trunk Railway. Mr Roohfort and party have com menced the survey of the Mam Trunk line at this end. Some little disappoint ment was experienced when it became known that the survey for preparing plana and specifications for the first section will tnlra a considerable time, and that tenders are not likely to be called for till the autumn. There is a good deal of actual work to be done in sounding of swamps, etc., and Mr Rochfort will shortly be by Mr Hursthouse and Mr Holmes. The Oosfcley Beanest. Last night at the,City Council the sub ject of the Costley bequest to the public library and its management was brought up. Some rather curious revelations were made as to the position and appointment of trustees and the whole subject was referred to a Committee to report to the Council. Death of a Nun. , WasgaSui, To-day, Sister Cecilia, in the convent here, ■ died this morning. She had been ailing two days only. She has been here about two months and came originally from GreymoUth, where her parents reside. ; The Governor. Dunedin, To-day. The Governor returns to Christchurch to-morrow. ■ ■ Fire- ' DomweU’s slaughterhouse at Kaikorai was burnt down this morning. 'lt was insured for LSOO in] the fAustrahan Mer cantile.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER %8, 1384.



T)RESBYTERIA _l7 Aahburtor Rev. JAMES BILL will Preach Sabbath moi ing at the above Chun hours. rr\o LET—A four-room I half-acre of land, 7s two-roomed Qottage wi laud, 5a per week. The a [ easy terms. A four-room 8s per week. Apply to Stationer. Masonic. & A MASONIC SEBIV XX Preached by the Bi Presbyterian miniatar, ol SUNDAY, Nov. 30th, in Hall, Tancred street, at 2 tion in a ; d of Benevolent 1 terian Choir will assist. All are cordially invited INSTALLATION cj" Officers of the Thistle Loc will ta«ce place in the Maso cred street, on MONDAY, at sp.m. sharp. District for Canterbury, Rev Jamer ton, will perform the cerer Visiting Brethren cordi; By order of the W. SPARR< 11 2189 Ho Auction- SPECIAL ENT SATURDAY, 29th NC MR T. BULLOCK wil lie Auction, at the lount of whom it may ci tbove date— Large Iron ROLLEI Sale at 1 o’cloi T. B .1 2171



Lost, Found, &c. STRAYED —Into my paddock, on Sun day, a red and white COW. Owner may have same on paying expenses. Joseph Harris. 11 2210 LOST— About 15 woolly crossbred SHEEP, branded Uft and another brand indistinct. Anybody giving infor mation leading to their recovery will be rewarded. J. A. McLean, Nertherby, Ashburton. H 2161 Public Notices: ALL Stock found Grazing on Sections above and below the Rifle Butts will be impounded. 11 2212 SHEARING commences at Yalolta Monday, December 1. W. C. Walker, H 2204 B IR D S EGGS Twopence per dozen will be paid for EGGS and HEADS of srrall Birds de livered at the following places;—Wakanui Road Board Office, Schoolhouses—New lands, Wakanui, Seafield, Seaview, Elgin, Tinwald, Willowby, Longbeach, Ashton, Flemington. 2119 A Y, RG ALLOW • WHEELWRIGHT Wakanui road, Ashburton. (Next Ray’s Machine Shop) Special attention is devoted to all kinds of repairs. Combined with moderate charges. 11 2199 MANURES. Messrs Friedlander Bros , have been ( appointed Ashburton AGENTS for the Belfast Chemical Works, and will supply Superphosphate, Nitrophosphate, Guano , or Bone Dust, at Factory Rates, with j rail charges added. , For circulars, etc., apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., 10 1974 Ashburton and Tinwald. CoQilSj Coals. c HAVING 1,000 TONS n hand of J the BEST COALS imported, viz., 1 OLD LAMBTON, We beg to solicit a share of public patron age. Farmers would do well to give us a , trial. 1579 MATSON, COX & CO.



SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6. SALE OF T.S.’s 707 & 709, WILLS STREET, With BUILDINGS thereon. MR T, BULLOCK has received in structions from W. Montgomery and Co. (limited) to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above 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. ADMISSION FREE.—There are several subjects agitating just now the public mind, and need not be enumerated; These all, however, retire before the all engrossing ques tion, Where can we procure good tea? Many fortunate persons have set this question at rest by purchasing the favorite blends of Nelson, Moate and Co.; but many have not done so, and, consequently, their minds still un settled, and a feeling of unrest prevails. The remedy is easy and certain. Give me a call. Admission free 1 Great variety of well-chosen goods in stock, too numerous to particularise, and all to be sold at the lowest possible prices for cash or monthly accounts. H. M. Carson, Grocery, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, between the two banks, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson Moate and Co.’s pure blended leas, in packets and boxes.



.OVGK ON Rats.”—Clears out rafo, mice f tSfUes, 'wits, bad-bugs, beetles, insects] stunts, jack-rabbits* gophers. Druggists, The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 2 That husband of mine is three times the f»an be «as before he began' using “ Wells Health Renewer.” Druggists. The N.Z Drug Co>, General Agents. 2 The focal industries of Ashburton are grow {tag apace., A visit to the principal workshop bttms town will convince any of our reader rtijnfr there is Still a splendid future before us If we Only patronise those of our enterprisin, townsmen who are determined to do a legit: mate-business with small profits. In Burnei , , the workshops of Messrs Meech and Cc • present a busy appearance, and having in 1 proved machinery are able to turn out an o - of- bcmsebold furnishings equi toaayyj Canterbury. We anticipate a gre; demand antfa fotisuctory profit for the mam ' ' foctucecs info turn. ‘ln Kast street Messrs N r:s^hav? also opened a show room, whe ' Sa to bereert some very fine furniture saitab to all classes, and'we believe at prices th v.-'pmw- ready sale. Our advice is -1 Inspect Meech and Co.’s stock for house fn



Domestic pattern depot. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Street, near Lancaster’s butchery, REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants, 7 141 MR 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 gPECIAL 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’ wn, Chatterbox, Sunday Children’s Friend, etc, etc. Professor Kirk’s papers onhealth, Cassell’s Family Physician. A large stock of prize books, cards, and all re quisites 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, Ilth December, only. j. r. Macdonald, II 2209 Agent.



IMPORTANT notice. MR J. H. WALLIS, ARTIST, is now in Ashburton, and is open to receive commissions to PAINT POR.TR-AITS 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 atlsperweek 30 subscriptions 10 . „ 2s 6d „ 26 10 ~ f>s n 21 ~ 10 ~ 7a 6d „ 28 „ 10 „ 10s 6i ~ 30 „ A drawing every week, plication to II 2134 for precedence to take place Further particulars on ap' ME WALLIS, Hill’s Hotel.



s A. Tapper, AWMILLEB TIMBER, AND IRON MERCHANT, East street, Ashburton, Has decided to Sell Ope His Large Stock o£ TIMBER I BUILDING GATES & IRON I MATERIALS FENCING WIRE, &o. at greatly Reduced Prices, As he is retiring from business, therefore ANY REASONABLE OFFER WILL NOT BE REFUSED. Stock must be cleared off by December 31st. H. W. BARRETT, 1587 Manager.



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.’s 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 Wool Stores, Hereford street, Christchurch, when fully 1,500 bales will be offered. FRIEDLANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pre j fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON AND SUR ROUNDING DISTRICTS. CELEBRATED THOROUGHBRED HORSE KINGFISHER. ADMITTED by all real judges, 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 Gtoc m In



] f Friedlander Bros. fpO BEAT THE TIMES AND CO MPETITOBS g| Friedlander Bros. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Are also anxious to take part in the ruinona struggle for business which ia going on at preaent in this town.



Stock Sales. .ll€il£ciid) 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. Tenders. |j| 0 BUILDERS. TBSDERS are invited for BUILDING a Presbyterian Church at Flemington. PJans and specifications can be seen on application to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 2 p. iD.'on FRIDAY, sth December, The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac- O BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for the EREO [TION of a DWELLING-HOUSE at Wakanui, for Mr James Brown. Plana and specifications may be seen on applies tion to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 11 a.m. on SATURDAY, 29th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 11 2186 R. BIRD. CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOARD. Notice is hereby given that 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 bo ad dressed to the Chairman of the Board, Christchurch, and sent in not later than the Ist December next. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. 21st Nov., 1884. 112166 To Let and For Sale. TjpO i L A GK SMITHS^ TO LET, Blacksmith SHOP, together with DWELLING-HOUSE, situated in Peter street; the property of Mr P. Jour neaux, who has carried pn business there for a number of years. Apply to 11 2203 T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, Timber, Iron and Builders’ lionraongery 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 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 fencesr I or particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. Meetings. ON next Sunday, the 30th instant, MASS will be celebrated at Rakaia at 11 am,; Vespers in Ashburton at 7 evening. 11 2211 SERVICES NEXT SUNDAY, Nov. 30 Weslerfield—ll a.m., H.C. Tinwald —3 p.m. Longbeach—7 p.m. R. F. GARBETT, 11 2208 Curate. 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 ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH, Ashburton. THE ANNUAL Garden Party will be held in the Parsonage Garden ON ANNIVERSARY DAY—TUESDAY, 16th December, 1834. Contributions of Needlework and Pro duce, etc., will be thankfully received at the Parsonage. Admission —2s ; children, Is. Proceeds in reduction of the debt on the Building Fund. 11 2178



Friedlander Brothers. Ashburtou has always been to the fore, and it would belie its well* earned reputation were some of its enterprising inhabitants to rest dor mant in these dull and depressed times without giving the public some thing to talk about. We require something start ling, and what is mure, we must have something which will do our eyes, our hearts, our pockets good. Who then can deny that the present ruinous struggle for busi ness which is being car ried on by a few of these enterprising business people, does not tend in that direction. Jf there is any doubt, come and let your pockets be light ened, allow your hearts to delight, and your eyes become bright at the low prices our goods are being sold at our busi ness premises. Friedlander Bros. BAST STREET, ASHBURTON Friedlander Brothers



ORR & CO. 00 HER ERR AND 00 O O R R R R AND 0 0 0 0 RRR RRR AND 0 00 O O R B R R AND 0 C O O 00 R RR R AND CO 00 BEG to inform the ladies of Ashburton that they have now opened an ex tensive shipment of New Drapery Ex s.s. 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 PRiOES 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.



STAR or BURTON. ASH OYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. The Regular Monthly MEETING ot the above will be held in the New Orange Hall, on THURSDAY, December 4th, TOWN H4LL, FRIDAY, DEC. 20 Prizes and Blanks Under the management of Mr SIDNEY WOLF, R.A.M. After which a BALL will be held. Alfred Harrison, A UOTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE A. AGENT. VESKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGFNT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. n[\o LEASE —The following Town Seo | tiona suitable for business sites T.S. 510, 509, 514, 497, 496, 455, 456, 452, 433, 636, 421, 342. The above are in the estate of the late Hon W. B. Rhodes, for which long leases on very easy terms can be arranged ; many of them are very central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. THE JOHNSTON HARVESTER, with all improvements, £SO. On view at my yards. ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. at 7 p.m. By order of the W.M. A. Harrison. FOR SALE—R.S. 20 09, containing 2 roods 29 perches, ituated at Elgin. Cheap. ALFRE HARRISON.



Orr and Co., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. EAST STREET.



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limted. 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. !J!HE 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 0f..... 124,439 BALES Showing an increase of 15,263 Bales over the operations of 1882-83. As the Wool Season 1884-5 is now approaching, we would direct the attention of Wool Growers to the advantageous 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 be given a any of our Stores, at ASHBURTON, CHERTSEY, or RAKAIA. Liberal Cash Advances Will be made on all WOOL placed in our hands, either for Local Sale Qp 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. Further particulars on application to H. H. SEC RET AN, Agent, Ashburton; and to 9 1789 C. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia.



Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR JJAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANDFAOT ORER’S STOCK OP BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNING. As to Price, Sizes, and Particulars ee Friday evening’s Gvibduk. Opening Announcement. GRAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. C. PRICHARD (L AT B O F M R AND RE W D R R), AYING secured the Premises in EAST STREET lately occupied by Mr War. Gavin, is now showing A Splendid Assortment of New Goods. H



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 la 8d Strong Prints, from 3d L H-wove Flannel, ll^d And all the requisites of a Heavy Holland, s£d Tape Nets, Id Strong Towels, from 3£d Tickings, from 3id Strong Grey Calico, 2s 9d per doz Turkey Twill, &£d Linen Table Danmouth, Is Boys’ Washing Snita for 3s 6d 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, EA*T STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2088



Public Notice. Ball programme gauds in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, W<»t street. AND OP LOVELINESS. ALBUM. Containing TEN VIEWS of New Zealand Scenery, consisting of Beau tiful Lakes, Magnificent Mountains, and Superb Scenery in various parts, making a handsome present for friends at Home jOl rrn X?A. P er da y to k® ma<^e by per oui oCtt sons of either sex, In their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and instructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, ~ut write to us at once. ddress Stinson and Co., Portland, Maine, United States. HE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (LIMITED). Head Office : 77, Collins street west, Melbourne. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE AND ENDOWMENTS. Policy-holders Divide Profits, Head Office for Middle Island, New Zealand : COLONIAL BANK BUILDINGS, Directors—Hon William Bayles (Mel bourne), Hon W. H. Reynolds, M.L. 0., chairman ; John M. Ritchie, Eaq., J.P. ; John Roberts, Esq., J.P. WILLIAM WILLS, Resident Secretary. CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT aGENCY City Chambers, Hereford street, (Opposite Bank of New Zealand). W. H. BROWNE, District Agent. Geo. F- Henry, BAKER*' BUILDINGS, Havelock street, Ashburton. 10 1926 H. M. Jones. Dunedin. Local Agent,



Public Notices. A FURBISHING 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 Houser hold FURNITURE TO SUIT ALL CLASSES, and at most reasonable terms, and intending purchasers cannot do better than inspect J. A. PERSSON’S stock before going elsewhere. Agent for the Cheapest "Venetian Blind maker in the colons ■ . J. A. P. having made ar rangements for a Hearse and Moorning Coach is prepared to execute funerals in Town or Country cheaper than any other house in Ashburton. J. A. PEKbSON, Ashburton, Warehouse and Workshops—Opposite Railway Station and next to Post Office. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, per cent, per annum for three mouths, and 6J per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over. / J WARD, Manager. Office Arcade Chambers, Barnett street ndl OHEAPER THAN EVER, Picture Frames. HUNDREDS OF FEET OF NEW MOULDINGS, To select from. The Trade Supplied. Oxford FRAMES Manufactured on tb Premises. G A T~~B S S PICTURE FRAME MANUFACTORY Peter street, Ashburtpp 8 1628