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LATEST FROM EUROPE fiinim's TrueotiAMS —oopvkioht. I The Mails. London, November 10 The Homeward mails per Orient steamship Liguria, were delivered via Brindisi to-day, from Melbourne (Oct. 3rd). The Guildhall Earquet. Mr Gladstone was not prerent at the GQfldhall banquet this evening. Earl who was among the guests of the evening, made a lengthy speech, In the course of which he expressed a hope, that Lord Wolseley, besides rescu ing General Gordon, would leave-a stable Government in the Soudan. The I Foreign Secretary also stated that the Cabinet had not yet examined Lord Northbrook’s report on the state of affairs in Egypt. He said that both the French and Chinese Governments were aware of England’s readiness to mediate 1 between them for the settlement of the Tonquin difficulty, and the strained re lations which had arisen from the Lang son affair. Referring to the Franchise Bill, Lord Granville declared that if the Conservatives formulated a definite scheme for the redistribution of seats, the Government would be prepared to modify theirs accordingly. Shipping. Arrived—Ship Dunedin, from Oama ru (August 16th). Franca and China. London, November 11. The persistent rumor regarding the parleying wbfch is alleged to be now proceeding between France and China is daily gaining credence, and it is now further stated that the French Govern ment will forego its demand of an in demnity oh account of the Langson affair in order that a pacific settlement of the Tonquin difficulty may be arrived at

The Franchise Bill. The. Franchise Bill passed through Committee in the House of Commons last night. [Received November 12, 2.10 p.m.] The Wool Sales. London, November 11. The wool sales opened to-day. There was a good attendance of both Home and foreign buyers. The opening cata logue comprised 69,000 bales. Good competition was experienced, and the closing prices of last sales were firmly maintained. This auctions close on the 29th instant. The Cholera. Paris, November 11. Ninety-eight deaths from cholera oc curred here yesterday.

AUSTRALIAN. (RKCTKE’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.) The English Team. Melbourne, Yesterday. The English cricketers arrived from Adelaide yesterday. The Markets. The Melbourne Manager of the Na tional Mortgage Agency Company of New Zealand,- Limited, reports of the local markets as follows:—Shipping wheat, 3s rod to ; 3s nd, market flat ; malting barley, dull at 4s to 4s 6d; New Zealand oats, feeding sorts, 33 nd to 4s id, market strong - milling do., 4s id; New Zealand oats, under bond, are firm at 3s id to 3s 2d ; kauri timber, hewn logs, are worth 13s 6d per 100 ft. super, with fair demand. Return of the Cricketers., The Australian cricketers have ar rived here from England. [Received November 12, 2.10 p.ra.] Shipping. Melbourne, To-day. Sailed, yesterday afternoon—Waira rarapa, for the Bluff. Arrived, this morning Rotoma hana, from the Bluff.

TELEGRAMS.

fPBB psssa association. 1 A New Line. Auckland, To-day. Colonel Fraser telegraphs to Ihe Town Clerk of the Thames that the Minister of Public Works has promised to call tenders for the construction of the Thames*Wai kato line from Kopua to Paeroa during the recess. A Race. In a race between steamers, Clansman (the Northern Company’s new steamer), Wellington and Waitaki, from Waiwera to Auckland, the two former finished with a dead heat, beating the Waitaki by two miles in the twenty-four. The speed at* tained was twelve miles an hour. Resignation. Mr Vollbracht has resigned the manage ment of the New Zealand Tobacco Co., which is shortly to bo amalgamated with the Auckland Tobacco Co. Departure. Mr Montgomery left for England by the mail yesterday. Amateur legislation.

The Auckland Parliamentary Union, which consists of 300 members, passed, by a large majority, a land bill in the direction of land nationalisation. Wesleyan Conference. Chbistchubch, To-day.

The Australasian Wesleyan Conference commenced its sittings at the Durham Street Church to-day. The business was of a purely formal character. The Agricultural Show.

After over a week cf almost continuous rain the weather is clearing, and it pro mises to be beautifully fine for the Avri cultural Show. The city is full of visi tors.

Tie Weather. Dunedin, To-day. Bain fell in torrents last night, but the weather is now clearing. The Duty of the Government. At the annnal meeting of the Otago Institute, Mr Petre, the president, de livered an address on “ Home of theecien tifio duties of the Government of New Zealand.” He referred to the reckless destruction of New Zealand forests, and pointed out the necessity of the Govern ment taking steps to conserve the same, and also of 'planting young trees. He urged that some of the scientific duties f which the Government ought to discharge was to establish science and technical schools. Another duty wastheestsblishment . ■ of model Warms where young men might ' he Instructed in the propogation of the culture of tobacco, oranges, bananas, v sugar and otber products of tropical dim i*. ates. The Government should get the native flora and fauna properly classified, and he abler man could be found to' undertake this task than Dr Gardens, England. Mr ; Kirk, ofLinooln College, Christchurch, Hid Mr Oheescnian, of the Auckland - Museum, ; were eminently fitted to fulfil SSiw I SSe&SS^ 9

The Synod. The Anglican Synod has closed. Bishop Nevili intimated that he would shortly visit England for the purpose of com pleting the endowment for a Theological College.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1884.



In Bankru] ■J^-OTICE— The A sum ia a Gazette for all nc Debtors and Creditors A IN BANKRUP IN the District Cour (being a local Court I holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bank; and of the bankrup STEVEN McKl JOHN MANN, bakaia, in the Cou lon, Merchants carrying on busim co-partnership und firm of B. McKerro I hereby summon a ■ creditors of the abovenan be held at the istrict G burton, on TUESDAY, 1 November instant, at 2 afternoon, to consider the cation by the abovenamed McKerrow to the Court f discharge Dated this 12th day of 1 J. C. Deputy Offii



“ German Syrup.”—No other medicine in he world was ever given such a test of its curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. In three years two million four hundred thou sand small bottles of this medicine were dis tributed Jree of charge by Druggists in the United States of America to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The re sult has been that Druggists in every town and I village in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. Go to your Druggist and ask what they know about it. Sample Bottles fid. Regular size 3s. fid. Three doses will relieve any case.—[ Advt.] Oh, how refreshing, palatable, and reviving is a draught of cool water, with Hop Bitters in it, to a fever patient. See.— [Advt.] This evening our advertising columns con tain a large price list from one of the leading drapery establishments in Chris'church, and, we are confident visitors to town will do well by giving them a call. Their stock is large and well assorted, containing all the novelties of the season and a grand assortment of general household drapery, men’s and boys’ clothing, hats, shirts, ties, and scarves. The ladies’ show room is well worth a visit, being well stocked in millinery, mantles and underclothing of a large and varied description, at prices that are bound to effect a speedy clearance. H. E May & Co., The Hall.—[Advt.]



A. and P. Association SHBUBTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE SEVENTH Annual Exhibition OF STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, ETC., Will be held at Ashburton, ON WEDNESDAY, 19th NOV,, 1884. Entries close 12th November. For particulars see posters. H. H. SECRETAN, 10 1845 Secretary.



George Jameson. Wool Sale. SEASON 18 84-85. 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.’s Sale. Our present advices comprise about Irk A A BALES Croasbied and Merino y\)\J\J 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. SEASON 1884-85. ABB PREPARED 10 MAKE 1 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 not sold. MILES & CO., Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 1696 Agent, Ashburton.



JgARRAOOUTA, BARRACOOTA, Barracouta. As the drapery and grocery is reduced in price, C. RYhL begs to inform the public that he intends from this date to REDUCE the price of FISH, viz, Fresh Barracouta 6d, Smoked, 9d. G, Ryel, Alford Forest Road or from the cart. H 2094 rjpHE 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, ' Dunedin. Directors —Hon William Bayles (Mel | bourne), Hon W, H. Reynolds, M.L.0., chairman ; John M. Ritchie, Esq., J.P. ; John Roberts, Esq., J.P. . WILLIAM WILLS, Resident Secretary. CHRISTCHURCH DISTRICT aGENOY City Chambers, Hereford street, .(Opposite Bank of New Zealand). W. H. BROWNE, District Agent. ) Local Agent, Geo. F. Henry, BAKER’S BUILDINGS. Havelgok street, Ashburton. 10 1926



Jt'UDiic jNopices: pUBLIC NOTICE. All Cattle and Horses allowed to wan der at. large and trespassing upon my land at the Gawler Downs after this notice will be impounded. ll 2097 EDWARD G. WRIGHT JJ O L I D A Y S. 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 WILLIAMSON, 11 2046 Mayor. MANURES^ Messrs Fribdlander 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., 10 1974 Ashburtonland Tinwald,



REMOVAL NOTICE. The undersigned beg to notify to their customers and the public generally tbat 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. FuWKE & McEWE V, Bootmakers, 10 1973 East street, Ashburton. and of lovelisbss. 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 H. M. Jones.



Meetings. RACES AND SPORTS. The ANNUAL MEETING of persona interested in the above Sports are invited to attend a MEETING to be bold at the Winslow Hotel, on SATURDAY next, at S p.m. GEORGE JAMES, 11 2079 Secretary pro tent. T H E 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 GJ. Ball, Gs double ticket. Tea at 6 p.m. 11 2015 PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Ashburton. TEA MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19. h, 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



o DD FELLOW S’ HALL SHOW AND RACE NIGHTS, November 19, 20 and 21. COMIC OPERA H.M.S. Pinafore BY THE CHORAL Sc ORCHESTRAL SOCIETIES. Conductor Mr Sidney Wolf, R. A.M. 11 2022



Tenders. THE Tenders of Messes Matheion and Farland are ACCEPTED for Ploughing and Gorae Cutting at Scotta den. 11 2092 J. FOSTER. jyjOCNT 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 FRIDA.ST, the 14th instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JUjuIAN JACKSON, 11 2063 Chairman. AN GITATA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for CLEARING the large Stones and Tussocks from the metalled road between the Hinds Rail way Station and R.''. 27977, a distance of about 4£ miles. The specifications can be seen at the Guardian Office-, Ashburton, where ten ders must be lodged by 4 p m. on S ATUK DAY, the 1-Tth instant. El WARD G. WRIGHT, 11 2884 Chairman. BOROCGH 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 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 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 November. For full particulars apply to the under signed. S H BURTON BOROUGH ELECTION OF MAYOR. To RUDOLPH PRIEDLANDER, Esq. 10 1997 T. BULLOCK. a Requisition.



rpiNWALD TOWN DISTRICT. 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 FIVECOMMIS SIGNERS 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 on TUESDAY, November 18th, 1884. JOHN C. BELL, Returning Officer. Ashburton, Nov. 12th, 1884. 11 2091 jpjOROUGH OF AS HB.URTON. 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 bo re ceived at the Town Clerk’s office, Burnett street, till 12 o’clock noon on Friday, the 14th day of November instant. Forma of nomination can be obtained at the Borough Council office, and a de posit of LlO must be left with each nomi nation paper. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Bth Nov., 1884. 11 2069



TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON AND SUR ROUNDING DISTRICTS. THE 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 B. COOKSON 10 1887 Or Gtocm iu



Dear Sir, —We the undersigned rate payers of the Borough of Ashburton re spectfully request that you will allow yourself to be nominated to the Mayoralty for the ensuing year, and should you con sent we pledge ourselves to do our utmost to secure your return. As you have been associated with the Council since its for mation we sincerely hope that you will accede to our request:— John Orr T. Toppin George Cates G. Kidd Alex. Cruigbead J. Sealy Andrew Orr Sara. B. Nelson J. R. Chapman Dimant and Coe H. M. Carson Sam. W. Alcorn Fredk. Clark J. M. Cambridge David Amos Laurence Thomson W. Leid 11. Hepburn J. L. Brown W. Sparrow - R. McCallum Weymouth Roberts W. Mitchell 8. Saundeis James Tait D. Zander W. Patching Nelson Eden Andrewes Bros. W, Davis W, C. Page H. J. Jones D. Williamson G. St Hill J. C. Duncan Joseph Hale Alfred C. Prichard H. D. Hopkins F. Ferriman W. H. Gundry 0. Reid Joshua Tucker James Elliott H. W. Barrett C. Ryel R. Minnis A. W. Tennant T, Sealy R. Cullen G JL v incent o Fredk. Hill S. S. Revans John Hefford James Bradley M. M. Bradley W. T. Davison J. Ward T. Taylor James Campbell W. Turton To John Orr, Esq., and others signing the above requisition. Gentlemen, —I esteem it a great honor to have been esked 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, I can assure you that it will at all times give me the greatea pleasure, whether as your Mayor, Count cillor or Borough ratepayer, to work for the advancement of our town. I am, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER. 9 2001



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, 3 A UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE I i \ m AGENT, i VEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at ’2 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. rf’.O LEASE—The following Town Seo- 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 bo 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 rocda 29 perches, ituated at Elgin. Cheap. ALFRE HARRISON. Stock Sales. iiakaia 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 HER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO.



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. As to Price, Sizes, and Particulate ee Friday evening’s GuiKDiiN.



fjpHE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. None ao Simple. None so Durable None so Reliable. Will do a greater range of work than any other Machine yet made. No. I—With polished Walnut table £7/10 £B/8 No. 2—With beautifully fin ished cover 8/8 9/S 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 tua STANDARD MACHINE COMPANY Every improvement has been intro’ duced in the construction to ensure most reliable and perfect Machine. Prices, from £l6. YOUTHS’ AND BOYS’ TRICYCLES, (By Hillman, Herbert and Cooper, Coventry.) We would, call attention to these as tn best for young people. Made of same material as full-sized Machines, and prs 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,



Opening Announcement, GRAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. C. PRICHARD (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORB), HAVING secured the Premises in EAST STREET lately occupied by Mr Wm- Gavin, will show on SATURDAY NEXT, NOVEMBER 15™, A Splendid Assortment of New Goods, Comprising the Latest Novelties in French Drees Materials, Zephyrs, Nun’s Cloth Caahmers, Prints, Costumes, Dolmans Capes and J ackets, 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 ORLY, at prices to suit the moat 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 9088



00 RRR RRR AND CO O O R R R R AND 0 0 O O RRR RRR ANDO 00 O O R R R R AND 0 0 O O 00 R RR R AND CC 00 BEG to inform the ladies of Ashburton thkt 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, braohe 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 COMI'-G DIRECT FROM THE MANUFACTURERS and having been marked off ?.t exception ally LOW PR OKS 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 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.



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 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 Heatae 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, per cent, per annum for three months, and per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over. J WARD, manager. Office:—Arcade Chambers, Barnett street dn



WALTHAM WATCHES, WALTHAM WATCHES, WALTHAM WATCHES. WALTHAM BEST TIME-KEEPERS IN THE WORLD. Highest Awards at every Exhibition daring the last TEN years. RENHICK, KEMS; EY & CO 113, MANCHESTER STREET, Christchurch; or, W. MADDERN, Agent, Atbbmton,



MU 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, i 960



Coals, Coals. HAVING 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 rial. 1579 MATSON, COX & 00.



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. rj!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 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 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, CHER i SEY, 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 we act solely as Selling Brokers, they may rely upon their Consignments obtaining HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. . Farther particulars on application to H. H. SEORETAN,.Agent, Ashburton; and to 9 1789 O. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia.



To Let and For Sale. TO LET—Opposite Woollen Factory Two-roomed COTTAGE, with £-aore of land; also Four-roomed HOUSE in town. Apply, U 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 ipOR SALE, Timber, Iron and Builders’ Lonmongery 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, lota 38 and 39, Alford TTorest 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 cultivated and planted with 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, Longbeaoh, could be divided into smaller blocks if required 400 ~ unimproved, being R.S. 33175. 33176 Rangitata District 266£ ~ improved, Farm about two miles from the Racecourse and known as Hamilton’s 41 ~ 2 perches, near Wheatstone Township, Longbeach 53 i, 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. 32502, Waka nui 400 ~ near the Hinds, known as Moffat’s 103, 104, 105, 106, Waterton, for sale, or other property taken in exchange 207 ii 2 roods 16 perches being R.S. 5i344, 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: and dwelling-house in stree* Two shops and dwelling-houses ■ ection with comfortable dwelling-house, with verandah and bay window, Tre* 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—Large sized iron Rol’ar, equal to new. T BUI.LOOK ]7>OR SAL’S—Lots 62 and 63, contain* ? ing one rood thirty-nine six-fonrtiotb perches, situated near the Woollen Fao tory. 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, for sale, a bargain. The owner ia prepared to accept a very low price and liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK A FREEHOLD Building Site, in the suburban district or Hampstead, for sale at £24 10s. Terms, if required. T. BULLOCK Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements with Messrs B. Wilkin and Co., whereby we are in a position to put far* mere 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 Oa’s store, and we are prepared to make liberal cash" 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 1,6f0 bales will be offered. FRJEDLANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch, 101979