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rBKWim'R TWHSGRAWS—OOPTRI»WT.I Monetary and Commercial. Losdon, November 12. Consols have fallen to New Zealand securities are quoted to-day as follows: —Five per cent 10-40 Loan, 104 j£ ; Five per cent. 1889 Loan, 102; Four and a half per cent. 1879-1904 Loan, J Four per cent Inscribed St«;k»ioo#. The markets for bread stuffs and tallow are without quotable CMg The Wool Sales. The catalogue at to-day's wool auction comprised 1 ijsoo bales. A good com-, petition was again experienced. AOollision. , „.. . The ship Deva arrived in the British Channet, from Timaru, on July the i6th,and reports having been in col lision ,with a quantity ©f ice m the South Pacific. Considerable damage was sustained by the vessel, and 45 tons of cargo were jettisoned. The Imperial Navy- Lomdow, Nyvembet 13., In the House of Lords yesterday, in reply to a question, the Earl of North brook, First Lord of the Admiralty, stated that he would on Tuesday next announce the plans which it was pro posed to adopt with a view of increas ing the strength and efficiency of the Imperial navy. Tie Cholera. - Pabis, i->oveinoeriA

The mortality from cholera continues to increase, £nd the number of deaths from the disease yesterday amounted to 107. There are now also 271 patients in the Hospital suffering from the epidemic in a malignant form. [BeceiTad November 14, 2.15 p.m.] L Pabis, Nov. 14. •Eighty-one deaths from cholera oc curretiyesferday.

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(BSVTSft'S OTttOfcAMS-^COFYMGHT.) Th« "Wool Bales. w MAtBOTTBNB, Yesterday. - The New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company, Limited, held their usual weekly wool sale to : day, when an important ,*£&&£* some 4,750 bales There ,S- attendance of hovers, and the competition was well ■attained, the bulk of the lots being sold At fairlv. satisfactory prices. Fine - greasy crossbreds slightly easier; greasy merinos were unchanged. The market "for farmers' latswas very dull and prices ~*wcalt» <"- f Received November 14,1 p.m] Shipping. '• SJtdnist, To-day. Arrived, Wednesday evening—Hau lOto, from Wellington. Recovered. . The Hon Alex. Stuart, Premier, is greatly, improved in health, and has now gone on a visit to the country. Payment of Members. ■ ■ Bkihbahe, To-day. A Bill providing for the payment of members was read a second time in the Assembly last liight. Federation- m , Melbottbkb, To-day. The in London tele graphs to the Government that it is not probable that the federation Enabling Bill will be introduced in the Imperial Pigment during the present session. A Cricket Match. In the cricket match commencing to-day between the All England Team and Eleven of Victoria, the latter will not be composed of any members of the Australian team which returned from England.

TELEGRAMS.

frfcß FB«88 ASSOCIATION.] . Ross, To-day. A new find of ahriforona qnartz is re potted from Cedar Creek. Several lumps of atone shoving excellent gold were ?■ brought into town.

THE ASHBtJRTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1884.



Auctions. SATURDAY, 15th NOV. "R T. BULLOCK will Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date— -13 Cases APPLES tTbullook, 11 2132 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15. T I N W A L D, SALE OF Town Sections 38 & 263. " ~"R 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 flections were bought at the first bale of the Township Allotments, and are centrally situated. Persons desirous of investing in Tin wald property are invited to inspect the same, as it is more than, likely in the course of a few years these sections will materially increase in value. Sale at .1 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 11 2011 Auctioneer.



Meetings. R W. 0 >RRIE TOBNKTON'S _ X MEETINGS.—THIS EYEMNG I (Friday), Preaching. Arcade Chamber*. 11 2104 J { SBBURTON DEBATING SOCIETY. H.M.S. Pinafore. In conHequence of the Final Meeting of the above, Mr S. Wolf has ki&dly con tented to Postpone the Rehearsal of HM.S. "Pinafore," at the Oddfellows Hall to-night, till 9 p.m., when principals, choruses and band are requested to turn up sharp. J. O. ROBERTSON, 11 2110 Secretary Debating Society. I ASHBURTON RIFLES. The Annual Muster PARADE will tike place at Robinson and Towrmhend's Store on MONDAY, 17th instant, at 7 p.m. Drill order. Every man mußt attend. W. St GEO. DOUGLAS, Captain. Ashburlon, Nov. 12, 1884. 11 2099 7INSLOW RACES AND SPORTS. The ANNUAL MEETING of persons interested in the above Sports are invited to attend a MEETING to be held at the Winslcw Hotel, on SATURDAY next, at 8 p. m. GEORGE JAMES, 11 2079 Secretary pro tern. CI T. ANDREW'S CHURCH, Tinwald. The Most Rev the Primate will hold a Confirmation Service at this Church on StTJSDAY, 16th instant, at 11a.m., and will preach at Westerfield the same after noon at 3 30. The Rtv R. F. Garbett will conduct service at Wacerton at 3.30 on Sunday afternoon next, and at Longbeach at 7 p.m. 11 2114 THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOYAL TIWWALD LODGE OF ODDF3LLOWS, Will be celebrated by a TEA AND BALL,



SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15. Town Sections 777 & 778, TOR S A L Is. R T. BULLOCK has received in _ sfcructiona from the Proprietor to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, November 15, T.S. 777, having a frontage of 66 feet 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 Bite for a pri vate residence. Sale at 1 o'clock. - "~~T. BULLOCK, 112010 Auctioneer.



On SHOW NIGHT, NOVEMBER 19, In Messrs Jones and Bradshaw's Shed, Tinwald. Admission—Tea, Is Gd. Ball, 6s double ticket. Tea at 6 p.m. 11 2015 PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Ashburton. TEA MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19oh, in the Church. Tea at 430 p.m., to suit visitors. An attractive programme ia being prs pared for the after meeting. Tickets—ls 6d. 10 1950 ADDFELLOWS' 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. - ASGITATA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for OLEABING the large Stones and Tussocks from the metalled road between the Hinds Rail way Station and R.«. 27977, a distance of about 4J miles. The specifications can be seen at the Guabdian Office, Ashburton, where ten ders must be lodged by 4 p m. on SATU K DAY, the 15th instant. EuWARD G. WRIGHT, 11 2884 Chairman. mO FARMERS AMD OTHERS. TENDERS required for the Lease for Fire Years, from November Ist, of an Improved Farm of 200 acres, the property of MrMoir, being R.S. 29934, siCuated about three to four miles from the town of Ashburton, and fronting the Mitoham road. It ia 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. 10 1997 T. BULLOCK.



Public Notices; All DEBTS owing to me before in and after partnership, if not PAID before Ist December, will be sued for. All AC COUNTS OWING by me must be sent in for payment by the same date. , 11 2103 PATRICK O'CONNOR. ÜBLIC NOTICE. All Catt'e and Horses allowed to wan der av large and trespassing upon my land at the Gawler Downs after this notice will be impounded. 11 2097 EDWARD G. WRIGHT



►ARRACOUTA, BARRACOOTA, Barracouta. As the drapery and grocery is reduced in price, 0. RYfeL begs to iuform the public vhat he intends from this date to REDUCE the price of FISH, viz, Fresh Barracouta 6d, Smoked, od. C. Ryel, Alford Forest Road or from the cart. H 2094



>IANO TUNING.—C. Begg and Co.'s Tuner is now in Ashburton. Cus tomers will be waited on promptly. Order* must be sent in without delay. Organ tuning a speciality. H. J. WEEKS, 11 2102 Ta«cred street.



'''" Oh. V* refreshings palatable, and reviving r is* draught of cool water, with Hop - Bitters in it, to a fever patient See.—[advt.] ANTED Known The Eeading b» open till 10 p.m. from this date, the 14th Ndwrber. By order. Charlies *" Beaddmx, Town Clerk. 11 2115



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.



Beooisitioa. BHBURTON BOROUGH ELECTION OF MAYOR. To RUDOLPH PRIEDLANDER, Esq. Dear Sir,—We the undera'gned rate "niyew .of the Borough of Ashburton re yonrself. to be nominated to the Mayoralty for the ensuing year, and should yon oon *»sent we pledge ourselves to do our utmost to secure your return. As you hare been associated with the Council since its for* nation w» ; sineeiely hope that you will accede to our request:— JobnOrr T. Toppin r Oeotiie Oates G.Kidd Ale*, (fraighead £• Sealy Andrew Orr D. Zander Sam. B.Nelson W. Patching Dimant and Ooe H,JnV Carson Bsm. BreakVClArk ' J. M. Cambridge DsVid Amos nd Ooe Andrewes Bros. «on W. Da via Aloorn W. 0. Page ark ' H. J. Jones Enbridge D. Williamson ios . G. St Hill Thomson. J. 0. Duncan . Joseph Hale *»>...> AlfredO. Prichard mn H. Bv Hopkins air':■■:- F.Feniman itujt ? W.H. Gundry Hepburn ~,. ._Sfc Brown H. Ifc Hopk r*ikWi>-%nM*o»'' -■ '■■■■ .F. Ferrunan «-& MoOaUuai ■■}■- W.H. Gund Weymouth Roberta W. Mitchell fi/Sanndets : James Tait 0. Reid Josau* Tucker lei'Blliott W.Barwtt A. W. Tennaat T.Sealy Fredfc' Bill 8. S. Bevans John Hefford James Bradley M, M, Bradley W* T. Davison J, Ward T. Taylor James Campbell WlTurfon *?M#3<AmOrr, Wsq.» and others signing th GmmaMr- 1 '«**eeni it a great honor <-*• J HntWd'- by snch a numerous ot:t>f this town, and I itSioeede to your kind * wrfH*^catt~aaftfre^ou >»tepeye*v to work tor &&NDER. ■ 9 8001



EW BOARDING-HOUSE. Mr E. McKee Begs to inform the public of Ashburton and district that he has taken the pre raises lately occupied by J. Meech and Co., in Burnett street (opposite Mail office), and will open them on Saturday as a BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT: The house has been completely reno .vated and furnished in comfortable style, and no efforts will be spared to meet the wants of visitors. Meals and Beds Is each. 11 2101 THE MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA. NEW ZEALAND—SOUTH ISLAND BRANCH. Mr Geo. F. Henry Has been Appointed LOCAL AGENT, And is authorised to conduct the Society's Business in ASHBDRTON & NEIGHBORHOOD. By order of the Board. WILLIAM WILLS, Resident Secretary. Colonial Bank Buildings, Dunedin.



4 RTIFICIAL MANURES. Messes Frieklander Bros , have been appointed Ashburton AGENTS for the Belfast Chemical Works, and will supply Superphosphate, Uitrophosphate, Guano or Bone Dust, at Factory Rates, with rail charges added. For circulars, etc, apply to BROS., 10 1974 Ashburton and Tinwald. 4 SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR. I hereby give notice that the following gentlemen have been duly NOMINATED as Candidates for Election to the office of Mayor of the Borough of Ashburton, viz : RrDOLPH FrIBDLANDER Alfred Harbison And I further give notice that a POLL for the ELECTION of ONE of the above? named Candidates will be taken on WED NESDAY, the 26th day of November instant, at the Borough Council Cham bers, Burnett street, Ashburton, com mencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, HthJNov., 1884. 11 2113 MUTUAL ASSURANCE SOCIETY OF VICTORIA (LIMITED).



0 TRAVEL THI« SEASON IN ROUNDING DISTRICTS. CELEBRATED THOROUGHBRED HORSE KINGFISHER. DMITTED by all real i ridges, in- L eluding Colonel Williamß, Indian Re-mount officer, to be the grandest-hone in the Australian Colonies, for producing weight carrying saddle horses. Colcnel Williams visited every stud hone 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 Trill assuredly do.the same here. Good paddock' for mares from a distance at Is per week, nntil stinted. Groom's fee, ss, payable at first service. - Far terms, etc., apply: to B. OOOKSON 10188? Qr Groan to



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, EEq., J.P. WILLIAM WILLS, Resident Secretary. CHRISTOHURCH DISTRICT AGENCY Cynr Chambers, Hereford street, (Opposite Bank of New Zealand). W. H. BROWNE, District Agent. I Local Agent, Geo. F.Henry, BAKBK'S BUILDINGS, Hftrelook street, Aebburtoq. 10 1926



Pnblic Kotice. >A N K -> Pursuant to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Act, 1880, and Bank and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, Wednesday 19th instant, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday, and Thursday, 20th, and Friday, 21st, idem part Holidays from noon each day, at the offices of the under mentioned Banks in Ashburton and Ra kaia : Union Bank of Australia, Limited, JOSEPH PALMER, Chief Officer. Bank of Australasia, E. W. MORRAH, Inspector. Bank of New Zealand | D. L. MURDOCH, 11 2111 General Manager. I Railway Notice. EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. I (Christchurch Section.) ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL PASTORAL SHOW A~- D RACES, 19th, 20th, and 21st NOV., 1884. Saturday Return Tickets Ashburton will be issued at Christchurch, Timaru, and intermediate stations on the 19th, 20th, and 21st November, and from stations on the Mount Somers branch line [ on the 19ch, and will be available for re turn up to and including the 22nd. On the 19th, 20th, and 21et, a Special Train will leave Ashburton for the Sale yards Siding (opposite the Show Grounds i and Racecourse) at 12.30 p.m., returning at 4 fiO p.m. on the 19th, and on the 20th and 21st, 15 minutes after the last raoe. Return fares, Ist claEs, 6d ; 2nd class, 4d. Tickets available on day of issue only. The ordinary trains for and from Christ church, will stop at the Saleyards Siding for the convenience of passengers on each of the three days. Passengers from North must book through to Ashburton, those from South must re-book at Ashbur ton for the Saleyards Siding. On the Agricultural Show Day (19th inst.), trains will run on the Mount Somers branch, as on Tuesdays and Saturdays. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager's Office, Christcharch, Nov. 13th, 1884. 11 2109



"VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TENDERS FOR fcOLE RIGHT OF ADVERTISING ON RAILWAYS. General Manager's Office, Railway Department. Wellington, 10th Oct., 1884. TENDERS will be received at this office up to -- OON on MONDAY, 17th November, 1884, from persons desirous of obtaining the sole right of ADVER TISING at the various stations on the following sections of the New Zealand Railways, with their extensions : Kawakawa Whangarei Auckland Napier Wellington Pioton Nelson Greymouth Westport Hurunui-Bluft They must be addressed to the Hon. Minister for Public Works, and marked outside " Tenders 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 favor of the Re ceiver-General's Deposit Account only, and not to bearer or order. Specifications can be seen at the Rail way Stations at Auckland, Napier, Wel lington, Wanganui, Westport, New Ply mouth, Picton, Nelson, Greymouth, Christchurnh, 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. 10 1987



A. Harr;son. Alfred Harrison, ' ■ UOTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE L AGENT. VEHKLY SALEwery SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock. Horaes, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. mO LEASE—The following Town Sec tions suitable for business Bites : , 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 Buited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. • HO LET—Office with back rooms. Coleman's Buildings, Tancred street, opposite Union Bank. A. HARRISON. OR SALE—R.S. 20 09, containing 2 1 rocds 29 perches, ituated at Elgin. Cheap. ALFRE HARRISON. Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. . E 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 ZEALIND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 ICOB MATSON, COX & CO.



HE LIGHT- RUNNING SEWING MACHINE. None bo 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 9/9 No, 3—Same as No. 2, with drop leaf (for dress makers) 8/15 9/15 No. 4—Large table, drop leaf, two side drawers, — very handsome ... 9/10 10/10 THE HOME COMPANION HAND LOOK-STITCH SEWING MACHINE, In Box with handle— Caßh £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.



Manufactured in Coventry or tu« STANDARD MACHINE COMPANY Every Improvement has been intro duced in the construction to ensure moat reliable and perfect Machine. Prices, from £ls. YOUTHS' AND BOYS' TRICYCLES, (By Hillman, Herbert and Cooper, Coventry.) We would call attention to these aa th - best for young people. Made of same material »s full-sized Machines, and pre portoniately strong and elegant. p rices, from £5. In ordering give age of intended ridere Send for particulars: THE STANDARD MACHINE CO., W. MADDERN, Agent, Ashburton. WALTHAM WATCHES. WALTHAM WATCHES.



George Jameson. nURNIP SEEDS. Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop ~ Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonshire GREYSToNE Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc JUST LANDED. On SALE by GEORGE JAMESON, 11 2106 West street. Wool Sale. SEASON 1884-85. ■ ILES & CO. VILL HOLD THEIR FIRST SALE OP THE SERIES 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 Inn A BALES Croasbied and Merino ,UUU 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 ma<le for Cartage from Railway Station. MILES & CO. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 10 1980 Agent, Ashburton.



WALTHAM WATCHES. mm hIMM B^gMroißS^ & MMTHAH BEST TIME-KEEPERS IN THB WORLD. Highest awards at evoty Exhibition during the last TEN years. HENNIGK.KEMSIEY&GO 113, MANCHESTER STREET, Ghriatchurch; or, W. BIADDERN, Agent, Ajshbutton,



00 RUR RRR AND CO O O R R R R AND 0 0 O 0 RRR RRR AND 0 00 O O R R R R AND C 0 O 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 somprising Newest Styles in Checked and striped zephyr cloth, now patterns in Bateens and prijts, the new repp print (the latest novelty), new Galatea stripes and Harvard shirtings, « choice selection of ladies' and children'.* straw hat?, an exquisite lot of new flowers and feathers, white, cream, black and colored laces, brocho capes, four in hand, mantles and dust cloaks. t 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 r.t exception ally LOW PRICES we have the utmost confidence in recommending tfcem 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 Bold at corresponding reductions. Orr and Co., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, EAST STREET. Coals, Coals. HAVING 1,000 TONS n hand of the BEST COALS imported, viz., OLD L A BTON, We beg to solicit a share of public patron age. Farmers would do well to give us a | "iSW MATBON, COX & 00,



Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. riTE ABE PREPARED 10 MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ENSUING CLIP, SHIPPED TB ROUGH 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 1693 Agent, Aabbartoa,



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. Linvte 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. mEE 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 be held in our WAREHOUSES, DURHAM STREET CHRISTCHURCH, where special attention is given FOR THE EFFICIENT DISPLAY OF EVERY BALE, and all Lois on arrival will be valued and classed by Experts. FREE STORAGE on all Wool intended for sale locally, or for shipment to the London Market, will be given a) any of our Stores, at ASHBURTON, CHERISEY,. or RAKAIA. 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. Further particulars on application to H. H. SECRETAN, Agent, Ashburton; and to O. W. TURNER, Agent, Bakaia.



Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR AS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER'S STOCK OF BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEABLY £BOO, .IT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNING. Aa to Price, Sizes, and Particul&is « Friday evening's Gtukdun.



To Let and For Sale. \0 LET—Opposite Woollen Factory Two-roomed COTTAGE, with $-acre of land; also Four-roomed HOUSE in town. Apply. 11 2053 H. M. JONES. 10R SALE—Five Acres—Magnificent ? building site, situated at the corner of Middle and Allen roads, Allenton. First-class land. Liberal terms. jApplyto T. BULLOCK. OR SALE, Timber, Iron and .' Builders' Ironmongery Business at Ashburton; present proprietor retiring from business. A first-class chance for a business man with email 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 162, Invercargill. 10 1942 10R SALE, by private treaty, lota 38 J and 33, 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. I or particulars apply to T. BULLOCK



Opening Announcement. GKAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND FANCY DEAPEEI. A. C. PRICHAED (LATE OF MR ANDREW 0 R R), AVING secured the Premises in EAST STREET lately occupied by Mr War Gavin, will show on SATURDAY NEXT, NOVEMBER 15TH, A Splendid Assortment of New Goods, Comprising the Latest Novelties in French Drees Materials, Zephyrs, Nun's Cloth Cashmers, Prints, Costumes, Dolmans Capes and Jacketß, Millinery, Sunshades Corsets, Laces, Glovea Calicoes, Flannels, Sheetings, Hollands Men's and Boys' Clothing, Shirts, Collars, Ties, Gloves, Braces, Hats, Undersbirts, Drawers, etc. And all the requisites of a well appointed DRAPER'S STOCK. The above Stock has been selected with great care, and is the pick of THIS SEASON'S SHIPMENT, All New and Fresh Goods, And will be submitted for CASH ONLY, at prices to suit the most limited means. COME EARLY and inspect this New Stock—where Elegance of Design, Latest Fashion, and a Marvel of Cheapness are combined. Note the address — A. C. PRICHARD, EA*T STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2088



Thos. Bullock. PROPERTIES, ETO., FOR SALE FARMS : 662 acras well watered, Longbeach, conld be divided into smaller blocks if required 400 „ unimproved, being R.S. 33175 33176 Rangitata District 266£ „ improved, Farm about two milea from the Racecourse and known as Hamilton's 41 ~ 2 perches, near Wheatatone Township, Longbeach 53 ~ 3 roods 20 porches, near Hinds Railway station; price, L 3 10s per acre; unimproved 118 „ near Dromore, unimproved 376 „ 1 rood 35 perches, improved, Longbeach, known as Bart's farm 60 „ unimproved, R.S. 32592, Waka. nui 400 ~ near the Hinds, known as Moffat's 103, 104, 105, 106, Waterton, for ssie, or other property taken in exchange 267 ~ 2 roods 16 perches being R.S. 33344, 33345, near Hinds Rail* way station; price, L 3 per acre; unimproved. SUBURBAN: Lot 4, 15, 36, Alford Forest road „ 24, Alford Forest road, together with house TO LET: Shop and dwelling-house, Triangle Wakanui road Office in Arcane Chambers FOR SALE:



Shop and dwelling-house in M*wre atree* Two shops and dwelling-house!) Section with comfortable dwelling-house; with verandah and bay window, Tre vorton 5-roomed dwelling-house, Trevorton 4-roomed house, together with sectioo, Trevorton MISCELLANEOUS: Reapers and binders, by Wood and McCormick No 8 and 10 fencing wire Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. OR SALE One Americon Wag gonette (new). T. BULLOCK. WR SALE— Large sized iron Boiler, equal to new. T. BULLOCK. SALE—Lots 62 and 63, contain _j ing one rood thirty-nine six-fourtioth perches, situated near the Woollen Fao tory. Liberal terms of payment. I. BULL OK CHEAP LAND.—R.S. 33,458, contain ing 59 acres $ roods, situated not far from the Hinds Railway Station, for sale, a bargain. The owner is prepared to accept a very low price and libetal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. A FREEHOLD Building Site, in the suburban district oc Hampstead, for sale at £24 10s. Terms, if required. T. BULIiOek 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 Oo.'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 Fov., at Messrs B. Wilkin and Co.'s Wool Stores, Hereford street, Christchurcb, when fully 1,55.0 bales will be offered. FRIEDLANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending Cbrietobaich. IQ



9***m *r-f -*s» x£t. TKJP RT O N ft^nlt^i^;lMAW:tM:ffliEfi Next the Post Office. J. A. Persson, Bega to inform his friends and customer* that he has cleared out all hia old stock and ha 3 opened with an entirely NfcW 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 c^lonj. I J. A. P. having made ar rangements for a Heaise and Mourning Coach is prepared to execute funerals in Town or Country cheaper than any other house in Ashburtou. J. A. PER.SSOX, Ashburton, Warehouse and Workshops- Opposite Railway Station and next to Post Office. 8 ASHBURTON PERMAJN BUT BUILDING & INVESTMENT, SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posit* nt Call, 5£ per cent, per annum for three months, *nd 6fc per cent, per annum if fixed tor 0 months or over J WARD, Manager. Office : Arcadu Chambers, Burnett street do r WOLF From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OF SINGING AND PIAN< FO TE, 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