FRIENDLY SOCIETIES’ GALA.

w Toe weather was anything but propi tious for outdoor gatherings of any kind 4 ’ to-day, but notwithstanding a goodly number of townspeople assembled in the paddock kindly lent by Mr M:Lean for the Friendly Societies’sports. Toe pro cession, which started from the Oddfel lows’ Hall about eleven o’clock, consisted of the Druids", Oddfellows, and Templar Lodges, in full regalia. Mr Alfred Harrison acted as marshall, and . c-.j.-rhas' to be congratulated on the - ■ ~;.*nannw in- which he carried' out his duties. The numbers represented in all 160 members of the local lodges named, ' Excelsior Brass Band headed the proces . ' aion, and played a number of selections on the ground during the day. Messrs Randall, Davison and Davis each had confectionery and fruit stalls erected, but * did: not do a very brisk business owing.to the boisterous state of the k weather. The -Roselle Bros gave a treat K. by. the way of trapeze performances, which H - were loudly applauded. : The Committee W .worked hard to make (everything as suc * cessful as could be, and deserve recogni tion. The selection of the grpund was, ■however, a mistake, as the pools of water, and its out-of-the-way position marr d considerably against the attendance. The Secretary, Mr O. Ward, was moat inde fatigable, and the various events went off with commendable promptitude. The '; following are the results of the racer, run upto3 p.m. :-r w, „ Race, 200yds—W. Bay ~" “Iws, 1; McFarlane, 2 Druids—J. Smith, 1; J. 6. Taylor, 2 Templars—J. G- Smith, 1; Haynes, 2 Glrlr Race (under 16), 100yds—M. Poole, 1; —Nolan, 2. Boys’ Race (under 16), 160yds—J. Ivess, 1 ; —JoneSj 2. An entertainment and dance in conneo- j tion with the above takes place in the 1 Oddfellows’ Hall this evening. 1

SPORTING.

. THE NEW ZEALAND CUP. . The following are the probable starters and Jockeys for the New Zealand Cup to be run at the Christchurch Metropolitan Meeting to-morrow :

Horse. W’ght Jockey, st lb Welcome Jack 911 Ray Lg,dy Emma ...1. 8 8 Thompson • Turquoise ® 4 Haxtablo Johnoy Faalkner 8 3 Clifford 8 0 Purdham - Son I *wester 8 0 Brown . Nelson 710 Wattio ' Ike : 7 9 Budinga Minerva 7 5 Stratford Tim Whiffler 7 4 Smith " Necklace 7 3 Sutherland Lady Evelyn 7 1 White The Poet 7 0 Sharp Leodogran 6 0 -

XIM. The following are the tips of the lead* ig turf prophets for the New Zealand up “ Sir Launcelot ” (Referee) ; Sou’- eeter, 1; Nelson, 2 ; Tim Whiffler, 3. Atceon ” (Lyttelton Times) ; Nelson, 1; anguard, 2 ; Sou’-wester or July, 3. BETTING. The latest quotations are— -100 to 40 agat Vanguard 100 100 —ls —— Sou’-wester 100 100 —lO - July, Leonora, Ike, Tim Whiffler, Necklace, Lady Evelyn 100— 8 Welcome Jack, Tur quoise, Lady Emma, 100 100

CABLE NEWS.

LATfeST FROM EUROPE [bkuitxbV TW.MRAMS—COPYRIGHT. 1 Monetary, and Commercial London, Nov. 8. • Consols have advanced to 100^3; New Zealand securities rcinain at last quotations. The market rate of dis count has fallen to 4%, and is now % below the Bank rate. Prime New Zealand mutton is quoted at 6#d. Adelaide wheat, ex store, remains at 365, and New Zealand ditto at 30s 6d to 31& Off-coast cargoes—Adelaide wheat is quoted at 34s 3d; Adelaide flour, ex store, 245. The total quantity of. wheat afloat for Great Britain is 1,610,000 qrs. Australian tallow—Best quality beef has advanced to 34s 6d; r * mutton remains at 355. Colonial Author. A pamphlet, written by Mr E. G. Fitz Gibbon, Town Clerk, Melbourne— a refutation of Henry George’s “ Pro gress and Poverty is being well rc . caved here. A third edition is now . being sold. Cairo, November 8. A general advance towards Khartoum ■ of the British expedition under Lord Wblseley is not expected to be made before Christmas.

TELEGRAMS.

' [P*B PRKSB ASSOCIATION. ] Walking Match. ( Auckland, November 8. The twelve hours’ walking match for L6O aside, between J3terenson and James Hen-. . dry, was finished late last night, Steven son ' being defeated this time. The re cord is—Hendry, 69 miles 1 lap, Steven son, 58 miles 31 laps. Hendry gained four laps in the first three miles, and no ■parting on Stevenson’s part could reduce the distance. Throughout the men were , poly two hours off the track. There were about 500 persons present in the Theatre . Bpnl At the close of the contest. Steven: , yon scored jn the last match against Arthur Hendry 68 miles 20 yards, Stevenson was backed heavily to win. Drowned. Annie Heyer, aged twelve, was drowned • bribe Awanui river, through playing in ’ »canoe. Cattle Show. The Cattle Show opened to-day, at Bllenlie. The weather was splendid, but the attendance wss moderated, Mon day being the people’s day. The exhibits are not so good er so numerous as last year, the prize money being L6OO less than last year. The cattle exhibits have fallen- from 116 to 70; New Zea land manufacturers and produce, from 59 ‘ to 1; miscellaneous, from 180 to 80. The"‘single exception is sheep, which have-increased by 60 exhibits. Shipping. The Agnes Donald has arrived from the - Island after a nine months’ cruise. Fire. ■ The dwelling-house of the Rev Jossph _ Matthews, Kaotaia, was burned down. It was insured—the building for LIOO, and the furniture for Lloo—in the Na tionoL Tenders, special meeting of the H ar bor Board, the acceptance of telegrahhic ■ tenders for the construction of the Oal *Jiope-J>ook, a resolution was carried that ' telegraphic tenders be received, condi tionally Upon tenderer, by hip ; , at Aucg|sqd c and longing formal ?<- - - tandUrff" in compliance with conditions, 1 and making a deposit. m ■ . \ ■ ■•■■■■• S a l ' . • -

Union Company. Mr E. Ford, of l<usaell, has been ap pointed Manager of the Union Steamship Company’s business in Fiji. He leaves Auckland on Tuesday week to enter upon his duties. - gricultural Show. The following entries have been re ceived by the North Uamaru Agricultural and Pastoral Association for the Show, which taxes place the week after next:— Horses, 153; cattle, 236; sheep, 219. These are the principal exhibits, but the other entries received make up a total of close upon 950. This is the best entry the Association have had of stock. All the best known breeders are represented, and the Show, taken as a whole, will be h e most attractive yet held in Camara. The Stabbing Case. Dunedin, November 8. The sailor who was stabbed was very ill at the Hospital to-day. The accused was brought before the Police Court to-day and some evidence taken, and then he was remanded for a week. Picnic. The Dunedin and Port Chalmers Lum pers’ Union held their fust annual picnic to-day at Blueakin. Athletic Club. The Amateur Athletic Club held their first day of sports to-day. The weather was lovely, and they were a great success. Inquest. November 9.

An inquest was held on} the little boy Peck, killed on the express train cn Fri day, and a verdict of accidental death was returned. His father is an engine driver recently removed from Invercargill to ’Greymouth, and Mrs Peck was on her way to join him at the time of the acci dent, Ihe Holidays. One hundred and three first class and thirty-eight second class passengers left by the special train for Christchurch last night. 1 he Weather. Heavy rain sat in and cont nued all night. To-day is wintry cold. Fire. Invercargill, November 8. A cottage at South Invercargill was burned down to-day. The House was in sured for LBO in the Northern, and the furniture for L6O in the New Zealand.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1684.



Holloways Ointment and Pills.— Notable Facts. —Intense heat augments the annoyances of skin disease and encourages the development of febrile disorders; therefore they should, as they can, be remo^ls^—r"' , * * w ‘ t " "* ..fowptnAiionSt ah laints, liver affections, pains, and spasms of the bowels, Holloway’s ungent well rubbed over the affected part immediately gives the greatest ease, prevents congestion and in flammation, checks the threatening diarrhoea and averts incipient cholera. The poorer inhabitants in large cities will find these remedies to jbe their best friends when any pestilence rages, or when from unknown causes, eruptions, boils, abscesses, or ulcerations point out the presence of taints or impurities within the system, and call for instant and effective curative medicines. — [Advt.] Flies and Bugs.—Beetles, insects, roaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, gophers, jack-rab bits, cleared out by “ Rough on Rats.” The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3 Catarrh of thr Bladder.—Stinging .rotation, inflammation, all kidney and similar complaints, cured by ‘ ‘ Buchu-paiba. ” The N.Z. Drug Co., General Agents. 3



The best periodical for ladies to take monthly and from which they will receive the greatest benefit is Hop Bitters. Read.—[Advt.] io The local industries of Ashburton are grow ing apace. A visit to the principal workshops in this town will convince any of our readers that there is still a splendid future before us if we only patronise those of our enterprising townsmen who are determined to do a legiti mate business with small profits. In Burnett street the workshops of Messrs Meech and Co. present a busy appearance, and having im proved machinery are able to turn out an ex cellent display of household furnishings equal to any in Canterbury. We anticipate a great demand ana a satisfactory profit for the manu facturers in return. In Kast street Messrs M. and Co. have also opened a show room, where is to be seen some very fine furniture suitabl - to all classes, and we believe at prices that must command a ready sale. Our advice is -- inspect Meech and Co.’s stock for house fur. nishings.



Lost. STRAYED— Dark Bay MARE with black points, had cover and halter on. Any person returning her to W. B. Mobs, corner of Wakanui road and the Town Belt, Ashburton, will be rewaided, 11 2089



Public Notices. H o D S. The 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 WILLIAMSON, 11 2046 Mayor. LEAVING. IYING UP BUSINESS. For speedy sale, a Bargain : MUSIC, Pianos, Organs, Violins, etc. PRINTING PLANT, complete See future notice. H. J. WEEKS, 11 2083 Tanered street. PHIMITiVE METHODI&T CHURCH, Ashburton. TEA MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19th, in the Church. Tea at 4.30 p.m., to suit visitors. An attractive programme is being pre pared for the after meeting. Tickets—la 6d. 10 195 IMPOUNDED from South Rakaia township, October 27th, one Chestnut GELD.'NG, light draught, aged, branded A on off shou’der. One Bay Trap HORSE, no visible brand. If not previously released will be sold at noon on November 11th, 1884. GEORGE SHELLOCK, 11 2068 Poundkeeper. A SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. Intending exhibitors are reminded that entries Close on Wednesday, November 12, at 8 pm., at the Secretary’s office. H. H. SECRETAN, 11 2073 Secretary. Ashburton county stock AND <3jtLEyARDS COMPANY, Limited.



In consequence of Tuesday next, the 11th November, being a Race Day and also a Show Day in Christchurch, the usual sale of Stock will be POSTPONED for one week. The NEXT SALE will be held at the Tinwald Yards, on TUESDAY, 18th No vember. GEO. JAMESON, 11 2052 Chairman. Ashburton agricultural AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. Tho following PRIVATE PRIZES are offered in addition to those announced by circular : The Press Company, Limited, £1 la For the best Dairy Cow of any breed The Press Company, Limited, £1 la— For the Two beat Cheeses, not less than 351bs weight each. The Cheese to be the hand fide produc tion of an exhibitor residing within the County of Ashburton. H. H. SECRETAIS, 11 2074 Secretary. NOT I C E. R EMO V A L The undersigned beg to notify to their customers and the public generally that they have Removed into the premises adjoining Mr Taylor, Baker, East street. By strict attention to business and making a good article, they hope to merit the continuance of public patronage. FOWKE & McEWEN, Bootmakers, 0 1973 East stra et, Ashburton, N OTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR TRANSFER OF PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, Ronald Montgomery, of the Hinds, being the holder of a publicans’ license in respect of the house and premises situate at the Hinds, and known as the Hindhope Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next licensing meeting to be bolden at the Courthouse, Ashburton, on the third day of December next, apply for a transfer of the said license from myself to Thomas Richmond, my appointee. Dated this eighth day of November, 1884. RONALD MONTGOMERY. 0. W. Purnell, Solicitor. 11 2076 OF A S H B.U ETON. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR. In pursuance of the Municipal Corpo rations Act, 1876, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, I hereby give notice that the Annual Election for Mayor under the first mentioned Act, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Burnett street, Ashburton, on WEDNES DAY, the 26th day of November instant. Nominations in the form prescribed in the second schedule of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, will be re ceived at the Town Clerk’s office, Burnett street, till 12 o’clock noon on Friday, the 14th day of November instant. Forms of nomination can bo obtained at the Borough Council office, and a de posit of LlO must be left with each nomi nation paper. CHARLES BRADDEIJj, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Bth Nov., 1884. 11 2060



George Jameson. Wool Sale. SEASON 1884-85. X? FIRST SALE OF 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. ’a Sale. Oar present advices comprise about 1,000 BALES Crossbied and Merino 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 & CO. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 10 1980 Agent, Ashburton. Wool. Wool. Wool



Railway Notice. N EW ZEALAND RAlLWAYS (Christchurch Section.) CHRISTCHURCH RAO S, 11th, 13th, and 14 h NOVEMBER; AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW, 10th, 11th, AND 12th. Saturday Return Tickets to Christ church will be issued at Pukeuri, Waikari, or any intermediate station from the 7th to the 14th November inclusive, and will he available'for return up to and including the 22nd. On the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th the evening train from Christchurch to Ash burton will leave at 460 p m, and run 35 minutes later than usual. On the 11th, 13th and 14th the morn ing train from Methuen to Rakaia will start at 6.40 a.m., same as on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. On the 12th it will start at 7.55 a.m., running as on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The evening train from Rakaia to Meth ven will start at 7 p.m. on the 11th, 12th, 13th and 14* h. >n the 13th a special train will leave Ashburton for Cavendish at 11.5 a.m., stopping where required. On the 12th, instead of the ordinary 7 30 a.m. train from Timaru to Christ church, a train will run as under: dep a.m| dep a.m Timaru Washdyke ~ Temuka... „ Winch’ster ~ Orari ... ~ Rangitata ~ Hinds ... ~ Winslow... ~ Tinwald ... ~ Ashburton arr „ dep 7-10 Chertsey 10 12 10 26 10 64 11 2 11 16 11 27 11 42 11 52 p ra 12 9 7-22 Rakaia 7-47 Dunsandel 8 0 Selwyn ... 8 12 Burnham.., 8 28 Rolleslon... 9 1 Templeton 9 17 Hornby ... 9 28 9 36 Addington 9 42 Oh’church arr 12 15 stopping to pick up or set down passen gers at platform stations if required. On the 12th the morning train from Ashburton to Christchurch will start at 8.30 a.m. and be one hour and twenty minutes later than usual at each station at which it is timed, arriving at Christ church at 11-60 a.m. On the 12th a train, which will take passengers, and also live stock ■ returning from the Show, will leave Christchurch at 8 25 p.m. for Oamaru, arriving there at about 5.30 a.m., stopping where re quired to allow passengers to alight or to put off live stock. Goods traffic will bo entirely suspended on the 12th. FARES—PRINCE OF WALES BIRTH DAY.



Saturday Return Tickets will be issued from any station to any station on Bth and 10th November, and will be available for return up to and including the 17th, ex cept such return tickets to Christchurch as are available to 220 d. (See above). FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager's Office, Christchurch, N0v..4, 1884 11 2050 Meetings. RACES AND SPORTS. The ANNUAL MEETING of persons interested in the above Sports are invited to attend a i to be held at the Winslow Hotel, on SATURDAY next, at 8 p.m. GEORGE JAMES, 11 2079 Secretary pro tem. The anniversary OF THE LOYAL TIWWALD LODGE OF ODDFELLOWS, Will be celebrated by a TEA AND BALL, On SHOW NIGHT, NOVEMBER 19, In Messrs Jones and Bradshaw’s Shed, Tinwald. Admission—Tea, Is Gd. Ball, 5s double ticket. Tea at 6 p.m. 11 2015 Lightning Changes- ATov. 10th QDDFELLOWS’ hall, SHOW AND RACE NIGHTS, November 19, 20 and 21. COMIC OPERA H.M.S. Pinafore BY THE CHORAL & ORCHESTRAL SOCIETIES. Conductor Mr Sidney Wolf, R.A.M. 11 2022



Tenders. HUTT ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for forming about one mile of the terrace road. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board office, Metbven, where tenders will be received until noon on FRIDAY, the 14th instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JULIAN JACKSON, U 2063 Chairman. JJANGITATA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for CLEARING the large Stones and Tussocks from the metalled road between the Hinds Rail way tation and R.S. 27977, a distance of about 4i miles. The specifications can be seen at the Goaedian Office Ashburton, where len ders must be lodged by 4 p ra. on SATDK DAY, the loth instant. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, II 2884 Chairman. BORODGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the Supply of DOG COLLARS for the year 1885. Specifications may be seen and full par ticulars obtained at the Town Clerk’s office. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Ist Nov., 1884. 10 1999 BOROUGH COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited from competent persons for making the VALU ATION of the Borough and COMPILING the ROLL in terms of the Rating Act, 1876. Tenders, accompanied by a guarantee deposit of L 5, to be sent to the Town Clerk not later than 12 o’clock noon by Tuesday, the 11th Nov.. 1884. The lowest or any tender will not neces sarily be accepted. CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk.



SEASON 1884-85. TTTE ABE PREPARED 10 MAKE ? LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, SHIPPED THROUGH US AND CONSIGNED 10 MILES BROTHERS & CO., LONDON. No Commission Charged on the Ad vance if the Wool is Offered at Auction Hera and not aols. MILES & CO., Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch, GEORGE JAMESON, 9 1696 Agent, Ashburton.



TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON AND SUR ROUNDING DISTRICTS. THE CELEBRATED THOROUGHBREDS HORSE KINGFISHER. ADMITTED by all real lodges, in cluding Colonel Williams, Indian Re-mount officer, to be the grandest horse in the Australian Colonies, for producing •weight carrying saddle horses. Colcnel 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 foe, fia, payable at first service. For terms, etc., apply to E. COOKSON 10 1887 Or Gror m in ,jVJOICIOI/s JVERTISIHQ *MWB ' - IKEYSTONE, UuCCEJS. THIS PAPER IS ON FILE > And Advertising Contracts for ’ it and all other newspapers in the world can be made on the most favorable terms at the Istimilossl Ktvtptptr Agency, H. P. HUBBARD, Proprietor, raw um, CO”*., D.B. A. PnMlther of (he hevipner in 4 Bank Directory of (bo World*



Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Ist Nov., 1884. 10 2000 rpO 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 ii all laid down to English grass, and divided into two paddocks well watered with a County water-race. For full particulars apply to the under signed. 10 1997 T. BULLOCK.



In Bankruptcy. y. R, Ashbdkjon Guardian ia a Gazette for all notices under the; Debtors and Creditors Acts,



Auctions. V. *- TUESDAY, nth NOV, 1884. Messrs matson, cox & co. (in conjunction with Messrs Mat son and Co.), have received instructions from E. O. Latter, Esq., Official Assignee in the estate of J. and C. Puachel, far mers, Springburn, (adjoining .Alford Forest Estate), TO SELL BY PCBLIO AUCTION, WITHOUT RESERVE, ON TUESDAY, 11th NOVEMBER, 1884. The undermentioned First-Class Horses, Stock, IMPLEMENTS, Esc, Viz., Draught HORSES 2 Head of CATTLE 1800 Merino EWES and lambs 0 REAPERS and BINDERS 1 5 h.p. ENGINE and 2 CHAFF- X CUTTERS, by Bentall £ Farm DRAYS, with frames Pouble-Seated BUGGY 0 Double-Furrow PLOUGHS Single-Furrow PLOUGH 2 Sets of Disc HARROWS, 2 DRILLS 1 GRUBBER, 2 Cambridge ROLLERS 2 Sets of HARROWS, 17 Sets of HARNESS Quantity cf Wheat, Clover Seed, Grass Seed Stacks of Hay Building Timber, and Sundries Now at the Farm, Springburn, adjoin ing Alford Forest Estate, near Ashburton. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. MATSON, COX & CO. Ashburton. MATSON & CO. 11 2000 Christchurch. METHVEN. TUESDAY, lUh NOVEMBER, 1884. Messrs matson, cox & co. have received instructions from the Deputy Offi-ial Assignee, in the Es tate of John Scrirogeour, a debtor, to Sell by Public Auction, as above, BUILDING CONTRACTORS PLANT, Etc., Consisting of Portable OFFI E HORSES and C \RTS Galvanised IRON, TIMBER Panel DOORS, Sashes, Drain Pipes Weighing MACHINE, Sack Holder, Empty Sacks FURNITURE, Etc., Etc., Etc.



Sale at 12 o’clock sharp, oa the premises. Other entries invited. 11 2045 MATSON, COX & CO. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15. T I N W A L D, SALE OF Town Sections 38 & 263. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, TOWN SECTIONS 38 AND 263, TINWALD, • The property of Mr M. Murphy. These sections were bought at the first sale of the Township Allotments, and are centrally situated. Persona desirous of investing in Tin wald property are invited to inspect the same, as it is more than likely in the course of 4 few years these sections will materially increase in value. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 11 2011 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15. Town Sections 777 & 778, FOR SALE. R T. BULLOCK has received in t by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, November 15, T.S. 777, having a frontage of 66 feat on Cox street ; 778. adjoining cor ner of Cox and William streets, having 3£ chains frontage These sections are well situated, being only about 3 chains from the Wakanui road, and are a very nice site for a pri vate residence. structures from the Proprietor to Sale at 1 o’clock. 11 2010 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR JJAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFAOTORER’S STOCK OF BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNING. As to Price, Sizes, and Particulate «e Friday evening’s GtT4.BDi4.tr. Opening Announcement. GRAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. C. PEICHAED (LATE OF MR ANDREW DRR), HAYING secured the Premises in EAST STREET lately occupied by Mr WaT Gavin, will show on ; SATURDAY NEXT, NOVEMBER 15x11, A Splendid Assortment of New Goods, Comprising the Latest Novelties in French Dress 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 &TOCK. 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. II 2088



OO RRR RRR AND 00 0 0 R R R R AND 0 0 0 O RRR RRR AND 0 00 O O K R R R AND 0 0 0 0 00 R RR R AND CO 00 BEG to inform the ladies of Ashburton that they have now opened an ex tensive shipment of New Drapery Ex s.s. DORIC, direct from LONDON comprising Newest Styles in Checked and striped zephyr cloth, now patterns in sateens and prints, the new repp print (the latest novelty), new Galatea stripes and Harvard shirtings, « choice selection of ladies’ and children’s straw hats, an exquisite lot of new flowers and feathers, white, cream, black and colored laces, breohe capes, four in hand, mantles and dust cloaks. An immense variety of ladies’ and childrens hosiery, lace curtains, toilet and maiaella quilts, and a complete assortment of domestic drapery, sheetings, towels bleached and unbleached, damask tabiing, 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 CES wo have the utmost confidence in recommending them to the attention of purchasers. An early call is respectfully solicited. Special notice is requested to our CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, in which we have just opened out an immense variety of toys’ Norfolk suits, sizes 3 to XL, 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 on hand of the BEST COALS imported, viz., OLD LA BTON, We beg to solicit a share of public patron age. Farmers would do well to give us a trial. 8 1670 MATSON, QOX 4 (JO.



Ashburton borough council. Notice is hereby given that the follow ing resolution was adopted by the Ash burton Borough Council at a special meeting held on Monday, the 13th day of October, 1884, at the Council Cham bers, Burnett street, viz : “ That ths Lease of part Borough Re serve, No. 706, to the Ashburton Public Libraiy Trustees bo can celled ; and that this Council as sumes the control and management of the said Library ; and that the balance of the sum expended by the Library Committee in erecting the building, exclusive of fixtures and furniture, after paying off moitgage and interest, be invested with this Council at current rates of interest as ruling from time to time ; and that the said interest, together with subscriptions, dona tions, and all other moneys re ceived on behalf of the Library, be expended in maintaining the same, and in the purchase of books or other reading matter, or works of art and science, or in the forma tion of a Museum ; and that this Council will recognise the rights and privileges of life members at present on the books of the Library, as if no change in the management had taken place.” A Special Meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council will be held in the Council Chambers, Burnett street, on TUESDAY, the 11th day of Novem ber next, at 7 o’clock in the evening, to confirm the above resolution CHARLES BRADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Oct. 15, U 3051



Ashburton FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, Next the Post Office. J. A. Persson, Regs 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 cannot do better than inspect J. A. PERSSON’S stock before going elsewhere. Agent for the Cheapest Venetian Blind maker in the colon*. J. A. P. having made ar rangements for a Hearse and Mourning Coach is prepared to execute funeiala 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, &£ per cent, per annum for three mouths, and 6£ per cent, per annum if fixed tor b months or over j ward, Manager. Office : Arcade Chambers, Burnett street do WE hereby give notice that we hare admitted into Partnership, Me William Miller Lewis, of Christchurch, Barrister and Solicitor. Henceforth our business will be carried on unde? tba style of W r IiDING, LEWIS, and CAYGTLL. ‘F. WILDING, Solicitor and Notary Public. JOHN A. CARGILL, Solicitor. , Sept. 17, 1881. 10 1871



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. IHE 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 H. 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 Wool Growers to the advantageous opportunities that the Company offers for the disposal of their Olips. 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. T , , mv • . FREE STORAGE on all Wool intended for sale locally, or for shipment to the London Market, will be given at any of our Stores, at ASHBURTON, OHERsfeElt, 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. 9 1789 Further particulars on application to H H SEC RETAN, Agent, Ashburton; and to O. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia,



To Let and Por Sale. mO LET—A comfortable and well finished six-roomed HOUSE, with garden, in Bnrnett street, behind the Masonic Hall. t>ent moderate. Apply to GEO. JAMESON, 11 2056 West street. mo LET—Opposite Woollen Factory I Two-roomed COTTAGE, with £-acre of land; also Four-roomed HOUSE in town. Apply. II 2053 H. M. JONES. FOR 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 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. Tor particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. Railway Notices. ZEALAITO^J^AILWAIS, FARES—AGRICULTURAL SHOW & RACES AT CHRISTCHURCH. ' aturday Return Tickets, to Christ church will be issued at Pukeuri, Waikari and intermediate stations, from the 7th to the 14th November, and will be available for return up to and including the 22ud inst. PRINCE OF WALES BIRTHDAY. Saturday Return Tickets will.be issued from any station to any station on the 8 h or 10th November, and at Waikari, Waitaki and intermediate stations, pn the 11th and 12th November, snd will be available up to and including the, 17th inst. (except return tickets to Christchurch) which are available to 22nd as above.) J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Wellington, Nov. Ist, 1884. 11 2023 N EW ZEALAND RAILWA TS. TENDERS FOR SOLE RIGHT OP ADVERTISING ON RAILWAYS.



General Manager’s Office, Railway Department, Wellington, 10th Oct, 1884 TENDERS will be received at this OON on MONDAY, 17th November, 1 SS37Tr7rm —p—„ dnrjroua of obtaining the sole right of ADVICE I ' TIDING at the various stations on the following sections of the New Zealand Hailways, with their extensions ; Kawakawa Wbangarei Auckland Napier Wellington Pioton Nelson' Greymouth Westport H urunui-Blufi They must be addressed to the Hon. Minister for Public Works, and marked outside “ l enders for advertising on rail ways,” and must also be accompanied by a cheque on some Bank, to be specially marked by a banker as good for twenty one days, and to be in fav of the Re ceiver-General’s Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or ordar. Specifications can be seen at the Rail way Stations at Auckland, Napier, Wel lington, Wanganui, Westport, New Ply mouth, Picton, Nelson, Greymouth, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill, and at the General Manager’s Office, Wel lington. The highest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager N.Z. Railways. Alfred Harrison, UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE AGENT. VEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 1 2 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. rl lO LEASE—The following Town Sec- JL tions 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 ot 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. 10 1987 A. Harrison. FOR SALE—R.S. 20609, containing 2 roods 29 perches, situated at Elgin, gheap. AIiFRE HARRISON.