Shipping.

Melbourne, Yesterday. • Arrived, this morning—Manapouri, from the Bluff. Chief Justice Sir W. F. Stawell has been granted leave of absence for a year on the ground of ill-health.

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] HI Auckland, To-day. The Bon Mr Swanson, the first Attor ney-General of the colonies, is danger ously ill A Resolution Rescinded. Some time ago Mr McArthur, the prin cipal of the Training College, failed, and the Board of Education gave him six months’ notice. Yesterday a motion was carried rescinding the previous resolution, and asking Mr McArthur to retain his position.

the ASiißtiiiTON guardian, Saturday, November 29, issi.



** Rough on Rats.” —Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies, *nts, fc*d-bugs, beetles, insects, skunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists, The N.Z, Drvg Co., General Agents. 2 That husband of mine is three times the man he was before he began using “Wells Health Renewer.” Druggists. The N.Z Drug Co., General Agents. 2 SKILFUL SURGICAL OPERATION The American Ambassador at Vienna, Mr Kasson, has lately forwarded to his Govern ment an interesting a-count of a remarkable surgxal operation lately performed by Profes sor Billroth, of Vienna, which, wonderful to tell, consisted in the removal of a ponion of the human stomach, involving nearly one-third > of the organ—and, strange to say, the patient recovered—the only surgical operation of the kind ever performed. The disease for which this operation was performed was cancer of the Stomach, attended with the followingsymptoms: —The appetite is quite poor. There is a peculiar indescribable distress in the stomach, a feeling that has been described as a faint **allgotu” sensation; a sticky slime collects about the teeth, especially in the morning, ac companied by an unpleasant taste. Food fails to satisfy this, peculiar faint sensation ; but, on the contrary, it appears to aggravate the feel ing, The eyes are sunken, tinged with yellow ; the hands and feet become cold and sticky—a cold perspiration. The sufferers feel tired all the time, and sleep does not seem to give rest. After a time the patient becomes nervous and ' irritable, gloomy, his mind filled with evil fore bodings. When rising suddenly from a recum bent position there is a dizziness, a whistling sensation, and he is obliged to grasp something firm to keep from falling. The bowels costive, the skin dry and hot at times; the blood be ; coming thick and stagnant, and does not circu late properly, After a time the patient spits .ip.food soon after eating, sometimes in a sour and fermented condition, sometimes sweetish to the taste. Oftentimes there is a palpitation 61 the heart, and the patient fears he may have heart disease. Towards the last the patient is muible to retain any food whatever, as the opening in the intestines becomes close, or nearly so. Although this disease is indeed alarming, sufferers with the above-named symptoms should not feel nervous, for nine hundred and ninety-nine cases out of a thou sand have no cancer, but simply dyspepsia, a disease easily removed if treated in a proper manner. The safest and best remedy for the disease is Seigel's Cnrative Syrup, a vegetable preparation sold by all chemists and medicine vendors throughout the world, and by the pro prietors, A. J. White (Limited), 17, Farring don road, London, E. C.; or the wholesale agents, Kcmpthome, Prosser and Co.'s ' ew Zealand Drug Company (Limited), Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auck’and. This Syrup strikes at the very foundation of the disease, and drives it, root and branch, out of the system. St. Mary street, Peterborough, 1 November 29th, rSBr. Sir,— It gives me great pleasure to inform you of the benefit I have received from Sergei's ■ Syrup. T have been troubled for years with .dyspepsia; but after a few doses of the Syrup, • I found relief, and after tak'ng two bottles of It I feel quite cured. I am, Sir, yours truly, William Brent. ] Mr A. J. White. September Bih, 1883. Dear Sir, —I find the sale of Seigel’s Syrup steadily increasing. All who have tried it speak very highly of its medicinal virtues : one . customer describes it as a “ Godsend to dys- ■ peptic people.” I always recommend it with confidence. Faithfully yours, (Signed) Vincent A. Wills, Chen ist-dentist, Merthyr Tydvil.



Lost, Found, STRAYED —Into my p day, a red and whit may have same on p Joseph Barkis. REWARD-Straye nut MARE, three years foot white, shod on h branded N on off shoulde returning the same to t will receive the above rew J. JOB 11 2220 Methven SI # A A MASONIC SEEK Preached by the Ri Presbyterian minister, of SUNDAY, Nov. 30ih, in Hall, Tancred street, at 2 ! tion in a ! d of Benevolent I terian Choir will assist. All are cordially invited I INSTALLATION of Officers of the Thistle Lo will ta«ce place in the Mas< cred street, on MONDAY, at 5p m. sharp. District for Canterbury, Rev James ton. will perform the cerer Visiting Brethren cordie about three weeks Masonic. By order of the



Rg a. l l o w a y, . WHEELWRIGHT Wakanui road, Ashburton. (Next Bay’s Machine Shop) Special attention is devoted to all kinds or repairs. Combined with moderate charges. 11 2190 MANURES. Messrs Friedlakder Bros , have been appointed Ashburton AGENTS for the Belfast Chemical 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. Coals, Coals. HAYING 1,000 TONS n hand of the BEST COALS imported, viz., OLD LAMBTON, We beg to solicit a share of public patron age. Farmers would do well to give us a trial. 1579 MATSON, COX & CO. JQOMESTIC PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Street, near Lancaster’s butchery. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants. 7 141 MR SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OF SIEGING AKD ' PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton.



9 2 1 1 2 6 Double-furrow PLOUGHS Single-furrow PLOUGHS McSherry DRILL Broadcast Sowing MACHINE Single BUGGIES and HARNESS REAPERS and BINDERS (string and wire) Special attention is directed to the Horses, which, both light and draught, are superior lots, well worth securing. Luncheon provided. Entries of sheep or cattle may be made with Mr Patton, or to 0. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia. E. G. STAVELEY, 11 2034 Auctioneer. Sporting. MOUNTSOMERS ANNUAL SPORTS AND RACES Will be held on BOXING DAY, DEO. 26, 1834, PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Plate, of 5 sovs, with a sweepstake of 5s each. Entrance, 5s ; 1 mile ; post entries ; weight for-age; for all horses which have never won an advertised race. 2. Handicap Trot, of 8 sovs. Entrance, 10s ; acceptance, 6s to go to sec ji d horse ; 2£ miles ; post entries ; ro weight under list 71b. 3. MoßMSoMEEsCup.handicapof 10 sovs. Entrance 10s; acceptance 10s to go to second horse ; 14 miles; winner of Maiden to carry 7lb extra ; entries to be lodged with the Secretary before 7.30 p.m. on Dec. 19. 4. Pony Rice, of 3 sovs ; second 1 sov ; entrance, 5s ; height not to exceed 14£ bands ; | mile ; post entries ; catch weights. 5. Shepherd’s Race, of 5 sovs, with a sweep of 5s each for second horse. Entrance, 7s 6d; 1 mile ; post en tries ; minimum weight list. 6. Novel Race, of 3 sovs, second horse to save entrance fee ; 4 mile ; en trance, ss; post entries; catch weights. Will be run on the same principle as a donkey race, the last horse winning.



To Mr A. J. White. Seigei's Operating P.lls an physic that has ever been di cleanse the bowels from a stances, and leave them in a They cure costiveness. Preston, Septem My Dear Sir, —Your Syruj very popular with my saying they are the best fami sible. The other day a custom' bottles of Syrup and said ‘ had saved the life of his wifi ** one of these bottles I- ar miles away to a friend who i much faith in it.” The sale keeps up wonder! would fancy almost that the ginning te breakfast, dine, a Seigel’s Syrup, the demand L the satisfaction so great. I am, dear Sir, your: (Signed) To A. J. White, Esq. Spanish Town, Jamaica, \ 24, 1882. Dear Sir,—l write to infoi derived great benefit from ‘ For some years I have stiffen plaint, with its many and v: evils, so that my life was a , Twelve months ago I was Seigel’s Syrup, and although haying tried so many reputed dies, I determined to givejt a Jn two pr three days 1 felt coi and now at the end of twelve Continued taking it) I -am gh am a different being altogethe certain pens that they come blessing to men” and I ha doubt the truthfulness of the ■ 8»y truly, however, that Si come as a ‘ boon and a bless: have recommended it to sevei from tins distressing complair mony is quite in accordanc Gratitude tor the benefit 1 Ta the excellent preparation, prc nish you with this unsolicited I am, dear Si Yours evei (Signed) Ca: Ba] A. J. "White, Esq, . Hcmingham, Whitehaven Mr A. J. White.—Dear some time afflicted with piles to give Mother Seigel’s Syrc jlkU lam noif happy to sti



SINGING CLASS, Quarter commences THURSDAY, 24th, Oddfellows’ Hall, Singing at sight. Part singing, Glees, etc., etc. Terms—One Guinea per quarter. 4960 gPEOIAL NOTICE. '1 he 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. >ew 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 bocks, 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. b. Macdonald, II 2209 Agent. Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements with Messrs B. 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 1,5C0 bales will be offered. ■■ FRIEDLANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch,



T O TRAVEL THUS SEASON IN THE ASHBURTON AND SUR rounding districts. THE CELEBRATED THOROUGHBRED - r HORSE KINGFISHER. ADMITTED by all real judges, in. eluding Colonel Williams, Indian Be-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 padobek foe mares from a distance at Is per week, until stinted. Groom’s fee, sa, payable at first service. For terms, etc., apply to E. COOKSON 10 1887 Or Groan iw



Friedlander Bros !. J 1. a a 2 0 I rjlO BEAT THE TIMES AND COMPETITORS Friedlander Bros. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Are also anxious to take part in the ruinous struggle for business which is going on at present in this town. I



Stock Sales- Kakaia Sales. WE beg to ini'mate to onr 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 CAN TILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO. I



Tenders. BU I L TENDERS are invited a Presbyterian Church Plans and specifications < application to the undersi tenders are to be sent n p. m. on FRIDAY, sth j] lowest or any tender not cepted. SHBCJRTON TOWN TENDERS are invitei chase of this very valuable party, being part of Tow having a frontage of 60't and running back a depth which is erected the Town with two ante-rooms, galle entrance from front street rooms upstairs, which cou verted into a dress-circle in front, facing the main e This property is cet between the Ashburton < the Somerset Hotel, and in the course of a few j increase in value, and pro able investment. Tenders will be received signed un to December Btl 11 2201 PANY, LIMI IN LIQUIDAT



Auction. ■jyjETHYEN RA< The undermentioned P nection with the Animal ] be held on Dec. 23id on near Methven, will bo Auction at the Meihven I THURSDAY NEXT, D At 12 o’clock n 1 Publican's Booth 1 Confectioner’s Booth Eight cf Sports Gates Correct Cards Horse Yards G. CO WA .1 2221 Ho Methve CLEARING OF LIVE STOCK, FARM IIV AND SUNDRI DRAUGHT AND LIGH THE New Zealand Loai t : le Agency Company, been favored with instruc Robert Patton to hold a . CLEARING S By Public Aucti Absolutely Without ON THURSDAY, DEOE At 12 o’clock sharp, the LIVE AND DEAI and Sundries, com] 1 Draught GELDINi



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-honse and two-stalled stable. The ground is well cultivated and planted with fruit and forest trees, and is securely fenced with live and picket fences. I or particulars apply to T. BULLOCK Meetings. jgERVICES NEXT SUNDAY, Nov. 30 Westerfield—ll a.in., ELO. Tinwald—3 p.m. Longbeach—7 p.m. R. F. GARBETT, 11 2208 Curate. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Ashburton. Rev. JAMES BILL, of Ljttelton, will Preach Sabbath morning and even ing at the above Church at ttie usual hours. II 2216 JgENEVOLENT SOCIETY. An Adjourned MEETING will be held at the Arcade Chambers on MONDAY Evening next, December Ist, at 8 o’clock, for the purpose of forming a general Bene volent Society for the town and suburbs. All persona interested are invited to attend. 11 2219 J. WARD. fJIHE GOSPEL WILL (D.Y.) BE PREACHED IX THE ARCADE CHAMBERS, TO-MORROW EVENING, At 6.30 p.m. All invited. No collection. 11 2223 C 0-0 P E.R ATI ON. A FREE LECTURE on the above subject will be delivered by Mr Walter B. Moss, at the Good Templar Hall, Tin wald, on MONDAY, the Ist December, at 8 p.m. All cordially invited. 11 2222 ARY FESTIVAL. The Anniversary Festival of St Andrew’s Church, Tinwald, will take place on WEDNESDAY, DEO. 3, 1884, IN Messrs Friedlander Bros’ Railway Store. Tea and Concert, 2s. 11 2188



RULES. 1. All races confined to district horses. 2. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in that portion of the old Mount Somers Road District lying south of the north Ashburton from 30th September, 1884, and up to the data of the forthcoming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period. 3 The decision of the Committee or whom they may appoint to be final in all cases of dispute or on all points in carry ing out the programme. 4- All horses must bo ridden out as long as they hare a reasonable chance of winning. I 5, Throe horses the bona fide property of different owners to start or no race. G. No protest will be entertained unless made within 30 minutes after the race is run, accompanied by a deposit of 20s, which may be forfeite J should the protest prove frivolous. 7. Owners of horses must be subscribers of 10s to the fund. 8. Race No. 5 will be confined to em ployees on stations paying rent for waste lands of the Crown. First race to start at 11 a.m. u sm W. BDSON, Hon. Secretary.



T. STEPHEN’S CHURCH, Ashburton. • THE ANNUAL Garden Party will bo held in the Parsonage Garden ON ANNIVERSARY DAY—TUESDAY, 16th December, 1881. Contributions of Needlework and Pro duce, etc., will be thankfully received at the Parsonage. Admission (including Tea)—2a ; child ren, Is. Proceeds in reduction of the debt on the Building Fund. 11 2178



STAR OF ASH BURTON, ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. TOWN HALL, FRIDAY, DEO. 26 Prizes and Blanks Under the management of Mr SIDNEY WOLF, R.A.M. After which a BALL will be held.



Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, 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. nnO LEASE —The following Town Sec | 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 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. FOR SALE—R.S, 20 09, containing 2 roods 29 perches, ituated at Elgin, pheap. ALFRE HARRISON.



Friedlander Brothers. Ashburton 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 more, we must have something which will do our eyes, our hearts, our pockets good. Who then can deny that the present ruinousstrngglefor busi ness which is being car ried on by a few of these enterprising business people, does not tend in that direction. If 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 Brothers



Friedlander Bros, EAST STREET, ASHBURTONJ



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. CAPITAL £3,600,000. RESERVE FUND £220,000. THE PREMIER WOOL HOUSE OF THE WORLD. rj!HB COMP iNY'S TRANSACTIONS FOR THE LAST SEASON WE AS FOLLOWS r SHIPMENTS TO LONDON 72,721 BALEis 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 I opportunities that the Company offers for the disposal of their Clips. Throughout the Season Periodical Auction Sales of Wool will be held in our WAREHOUSES, DURHAM STREET CHRISTCHURCH, where special attention is given FOR THE EFFICIENT DISPLAY OF EVERY BALE, and all Lots on arrival will be valued and classed by Experts. FREE STORAGE on all Wool intended for sale locally, or for shipment to the London Market, will bo giTOB ft any of our Stores, at ASHBURTON, OHERISBY, or RAKAIA. Liberal 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. SECRETAN, Agent, Ashburtonj and to 9 1789 O. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia.



ORE & CO 00 RKR ERR AND CO O O R R R R AND 0 0 O O ERR RRR AND 0 00 O O R R R R AND 0 0 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 maiaella 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 PRICES 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.



Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR JJAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER'S STOCK OP BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARBY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNING. Aa to Price, Sizes, and Particulars ee Friday evening’s Guirdun. Opening Announcement. GRAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. C. PRICHARD (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORR), HAYING secured the Premises in EAST STREET lately occupied by Mr Wm. Gavin, is now showing A Splendid Assortment of New Goods. The following are a few special lines 20 dozen Women’s Black Kid Gloves, 2 fastener?, Is 60 New Sunshades, from Is lid, worth 5? Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, from Is 8d Strong Prints, from 3d lUwove Flannel, ll%d And all the requisites of a well Heavy Holland, 6£d Tape Nets, Id String Towels, from 3£d Tickings, from 3id Strong Grey Calico, 2a 9d par doz Turkey Twill, s£d Linen Table Danmouth, la Boys’ Washing Suits for Ss 6d 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 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, E4.ST STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST, 11 2088



Public Kotice. Ball programme cards in very neat styles, with Pencils and Ribbons, printed at the Guardian Office, street. y AND Of 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 H. M Jones. OI Tn OA per day to be made by per eSiX 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 £[ 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, but write to us at once. A ddress Stinson and Co., Portland, Maine, United States. fpHE 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- j bourne), Hon W. H. Reynolds, M.L.0., I chairman ; John M.. Ritchie, Eeq., 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. Local Agent, Geo. F. Henry, BAKER S BUILDINGS, Havelock street, Ashburton. 10 1926



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



Public Notices. AS H B U R T O FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, Next the Post Office. J. A. Persson, Begs to inform his friends and customer < that he has cleared oat 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 colony J. A. P. having made ar rangements for a Heat so 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, 5£ per cent, per annum for three months, and 6} per cent, per tnrnim if fixed tor 6 months or over. J WARD, Manager. Office :—Arcade Chambers, Burnett street ndl OHEAPER THAN EVER. Picture Frames. HUNDREDS OF~"fEET OF NEW MOULDINGS, To select from. The Trade Supplied. Oxford FRAMES Manufactured on th ■, Premises. j GATES S PICTURE FRAME BIANUFACTORY Peter street, Ashburtep 8 1538