The Ashburton Guardian.

PRICE: ONFi PEr^Y.

Ashburtox: Thursday, Noreinber IS, 1801.

vol. xiii. no. 2512



hi™ upcim ANNUAL MEETING, To be held on the racecourse; tinwald, ON Friday, January 1, 18 9 2. President—Dr. Tweed. Vice-presi dents —Messrs D. McLean, G. A.M. Buckley, and H. H. Wright. Judge Mr M. Stitt. Stewards—Messrs G, James. M.. Scott, D. Thomas, M. Sfcitfcj 0. M. Strachey, H:H. Wright, E. Gatea Dr. Tweed. T. Stone, E. G. O.isp, B Hanks, J, M. Hampton, 11. M. Cuthbcrteon. Startkh—Mr D. Thomas. Treasurer—Mr :E. Gates. Handicavver—Mr J. Cress well. Clerk of the Course*—Mr A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales —Mr A, J. Kelly. First Ttace to start at 12 30 p.m. PROGRAMME: (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club and N.Z. Trotting Association.) 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 soys ; nomination, 10s ;. .acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 3 -soys out of the stake. Over six flights of hurdles, about 3ft Sin high. One mile and a half. 2. Maiden Plate, of 20 soys ; entrance, 15s. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake. Weight" fur age. One mile. 3. Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 50 soys ; nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. One mile and a half. 4. Tinwald Handicap Time Trot, of 26 soys ; nomination, 10s ; acceptances, 10s. The second horsa to receive 5 soys out of the slake. Weight not lcs than lOst. About three miles. 5. Welter Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. . One mile. 6. Novel Race, of 20 soys. Winner to become the property of the Club, atid to be sold by auction. The amount realised above 10 soys. to be divided between the Club and the second horse. Entrance, 10s, on night of general entry. Weight, Bst-; any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs. 7. Flying Handicap, of 25 soys ; nomi nation, 10s; acceptance, 10s. The secoi-d horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. The winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handicap to carry 71bs penalty. In the event of a horso winning both the foregoing events, such horse to carry lOlba penalty. Six furlongs. 3. Hurry Sourry, of 10 soys ; entrance, 10s. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under th Rules of Racing. The Trotting Race under the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition i.bat all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of ihe racing, shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme to be final. 3. The races are open to any horse commonly resident m the district from the Ist October, 1891, to the date of the meeting, and owned by a person wh.* has resided m the district for the same period 4. The district above-mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn River, anl on the south by the Waitaki River. . 5. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of till moneys payable ia accord ance with this progrunme for the expenses of the course. b. All nominations, acceptances, and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS. Nominations for Hurdle, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accompanied by fee, name, age, descrip tion and performances of horse, and colours of rider, must be m writing and m the hands of the Secretary at Stone's Hotel Tinwald, not later'than 9 p.m. on 'SATURDAY, December 12, 1891. WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on or about December 26 ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for Handicaps and Nomi nations for Maiden Plate and Novel Race must bo m the hands of the Secretary at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 30, 1891. E. J FOOKS,, lOtlo* Hot>> &G»



j . Business JNpt£eef.-\ / THE STANDARD '.. { JFli*e «Sc Marine ■ luiur(»uo( J Company / OF NEW ZEALAND , , J With Unlimited Liability pr I Shabeholdekh. CAPITAL ->^I,OOO;OQDO—STERLING. TCIIRE and Marina Risks accepted on all -*- descriptions of Property and' Mer chandise ; also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium. - Fidelity of Persons Holding Situa tions oi? Trust, (/.uarahjieed. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, r Manager for .Canterbnryi ROBERT ALCORN, Agent^ 114 Saunders' Buildings, Ashburtcfi. TTNWALD GROCERY, BAKERY AND 1 BUTCHERY ESTABLISHMENT AIDREW TKBRAS, (Late op Hinds,) , ; HiS much pleasure m announcing that he wiil open the above Business on THURSDAY, October 1, m mc premises next to Mb J. Herbi/ilne's Saddlery Shop, Great South Road, TINWALD, and trusts his old friends m the District, and many new ones, will frT< r him with a share of their support. For quality of Goods, combined with reasonable prices, will compare with any m the District. CARTS will»un for Orders and Delivery to Customers. ANDREWTERRAS, GENERAL STOREKEEPER, IT INWALD. 9 179



THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCY COMPANY (Limited OF CHRISTCHUROH. Incorporated under the Provisions of the Companies Act, 1882. Registered Office— MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, CHRISTCHURCH. fTiHJS Company is prepared to advance _L money on Freehold Property, m Large or Small Sums, at Current Rates of Interest; also, upon the Security of Bills of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Wool and Agricultural Liens, and Personal Property generally. For further particulars, apply to T. G. RUSSELL, Solicitor, Christchurch, Or to thy Branoh Office of the Company, East Street ASHBURTON. Wool. Wool. Wool. FC. TABART is making CASH • ADVANCES on the ENSUING CLIP inEE of troaiiKEissioar. PERIODICAL SALES held through out the season, the fir>t one being early m November. ,,-,■,, All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Christchurch Railway Station to my Store. For accommodation, light, &c, my Store m unsurpassed for the display of all lots. Prompt ACCOUNT SALES and PROCEEDS. Woolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest Market Rates. F. C. TABART, * Auctioneer, Woolbroker, <frc, Chrißtcburch.



TURKEY k WASHITA OILSTONES. BOILED k RAW LTNSEED OILS. (3ROUND & LUMP RADDLE. RED & BLACK BRANDING OIL, ETC., ETC. GROCERIES Al PROVISIONS. Having made special and most favor able arrangements for a supply of Groceries with a wholesale firm who is givinsr up business, I am m a position to undersell any local Grocer. The prices have been greatly reduced for CASH ONLY, and those m the habit of paying CASH wi'.l effect an eHormous saving. I do not advertise, prices as they are generally copied, but come and be con vinced that every article is Cheaper than at any other firm m Ashburton. Remember for CASH ONLY. Only the best quality kept m Stock, and Goods delivered any where m town or at station. A complete Assortment of the Best Brands of WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand. IRONMONGERY & HARDWARE, CEOCKERY & GLASSWARE, In all their Branches. HENRY 7ANDER, EN R V Zi AND ER, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, ; Austialian Mutual Provident Society T. G. RUSSELL, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR CHBISTCHIjnCH. Branch Office—East Street, , A S II B U B T © SF (Near H. Zander's.) 6 157



. j Business Kotjeee. [ IJENRY 7 ANDEB il L I HAVE JUST LANDED, ex lonic my Season's Supply of the Finest TURNIP SEEDS, TURNIP SEEDS, including EVERY VARIETY. ALSO,- MANGOLD SEED, MANGOLD SEED, CARROT SEED, CARROT SEED, RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED, All of the Purest Quality, and Tests can be seen at my office. FERTILIZERS IN STOCK. ANGLO CONTINENTAL GUANO »iv\t in;*. (Received First Order of Merit at last Canterbury Agricultural and Pastor-*! Show at Christchurch.) 'lEAlWlT—(Specially tor light soils.) ftHEEP SHEARS!! ftHEEP SHEARS! ALL THE FAVORITE BRANDS. WARD & PAYNS'S, BURGON & BALL'S.



WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT WE AEE PEOMPT CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest mataet price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIS on Farmers' account m our NEW GRAIN STORES, West Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rt,',3s, mm^mmmm* ft * minim mmt ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY MILLS. OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton GREGG AND COMPANY. Pure Blended Teas, NEW SEASON", 1889-90, IN p> and IS) PACKETS. 2ft) FANCY CANISTERS and 51b and 10ft Tim TRY THESE BLENDS. TRY THESE BLENDS // 2s ft 2sil \// 2s 8d \ft 3" \ ( CROWN]) (( EAGLE ) |;Bxhibiti<m )-j >j CLUB 11 \, per Va-J/ V pet i^J \. per lb Jf \per I^/ One trial will establish their constant use. To be obtained from \ ■ a ZANDERS



-ftfrT ABLISHED 1859, CAPITAL^ONFMILLION. PEEMIEB AND^WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY FIRE AND "MARINE RISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS, . THRESHING MACHINES, &c, ACCEPTED AT LOWEST CURRENT KATES] GEORGE JAMESOtf, AGENT, ASHBURTON



H. M.CABSON, aoihi * "SIMIAN'S" "" " ' SOOTHING POWDERS ! "FOR CHILDKEN CUTTING TEETH. CAUTION TO PURCHASERS. The value of this well known Family Medicine has been large'y tested m all parts of the world, and by all grades of society, for upwards of FIFTY YEARS., Its well-earned, extensive .sale has induced SPURIOUS IMITATIONS, some of which m OUTWARD APPEARANCE so closely resemble the originl as to have deceived many purchasers. The proprietor, therefore, feels it due t the public to give a special caution against the use of SUCH IMITATIONS Purchasers are therefore requested to carefully observe the foui following important characteristics, without which none are genuine :— Ist—ln every case the words JOHN STEEDMAN, CHEMIST WAL WORTH; SURREY, are engraved on the Government Stamp affixed to each packet 2nd.—Each single Powder has directions for the dose, and the words, John Steedman, Chemist, Walworth, Surrey, printed thereon. i 3rd-—The name, Steedman, is always spelt with two EE'S. 4th.—The manufacture is carried on solely at Walworth, Surrey- Sold m Packets by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors at Is l^d and 2s 9d each. Kempthoknb, Prosser and Go. New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company



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Business Notices. Mr W. F, Thompson, SURGEON TAENTIST, URGE ON JL/BNTIST, 218 HIGH STREET CHRKTOHURCH Hours—lo a.m. to 6 p,m, —.  Having purchased Dr N. A.'lNebly's i ■'i Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may >, be consulted at the above address. 2. GRATEFUL-COMFORTING EPPS'S COCO* WPEAKFAST "■ BY a thorough knowledge of the nutural laws Which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by '* careful application of the fine properties,of wel selected cocoa, Mr Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor's bills. It is by the judicious use of much articles of diet that a constitution may be built up until strong enough to re*Utt even tendency to disease. Hundreds 6r.*ubtle maladies arc floating aroundus ready toattack wherever there is a weak point. Wis may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futified with good food fend a properly nourished frame.—See article' m the " Civil Service Gazette."



Business Notices. ** Though imitated by many surpassed by nolle LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway St» Mon) DUNEDIN. i . MRS SIT.X, PROPRIETRESS* THIS very popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. , WE have much pleasure m calling attention to a Line of Beautiful Worsted Suitings just opened up—just the thing for the incoming season. Also just opened up, a splendid line of Worsted Trouserings. These ate all English Goods. Al^o m Stock, — HAIRLINES, a Grand assortment. Saddle IVeeds o* 55 Worsted Coatings a cK^ Fancy Vestings § 5" Covert Coatings ° "3 gp Irish Friezes £ ■ 8- . Wilson's Bannock 'urns §- Fox's Series -g S3 Tweed Suitings #g o. Worsted and Cotton £ Cords. . c H. & E. Crai^liead, MERCHANT TAILORS. Premises lately occupied by. Mr Lublow opposite Mitchell and Turner, ' Tancred Street. , Sporting. iUßffli jp! lit SPRING MEETING. Weclnesiclay Sc Ttruvsclay, ! NOVEMBER 18 and 19, 1891. President—E, G. Wright, M.H.R. Vick- Pkesident—Chas. W. Pnrnell. Judge— Matthew Stiti. Stewards—C W. Pur nell, S. Brown, Hugo Friedlauder, E. Gates, J. C. N. Grigg, T. Leahy, W. Lyttelton, F. Russell; and D. Thomas. * Treasurer—D. Thomas. Clerk ok the . Scales—R. Friedlander. Haxdicapper— I J. Cresswell. Starter—D. Thomas d PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee cf the Canter bury Jockey Club.) FIRST DAY. I.—Spring Hurdle Race Handicap, of 45 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Two miles. Nomination, 1 soy; i acceptance, 1 soy. 'V 2.—Maiden Plate, of 20 soys. For district i horses, three years old and upwards, b which have never won an advertised £ race. Weight for age. One mile. Entry 1 soy. 3.—ASHBURTON CUP HANDICAP, of 100 soys ; second horse 10 soys from the stake. One mile and.a half.. Nomina tion, 2 povs ; acceptance, 2 soys. 4.—WINDERMKHE HANDICAP, of 30 SOYS J second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Six furlongs. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 10.3. s.—Novel Race, of 25 soys. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after (] the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight f Bst, any overweight to be declared. Four furlongs. Entrance, 10s, " 6.— -Spring Handicap, of 40 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Seven ~ furlongs^ Nomination, 15s; acceptance, ~ 15s ' fcl 7.—LONGBEACH HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the r> stake. District horses only. Minimum a weight lOst. One mile. Nomination, d 15s; acceptance, 10s. o —— \i SECOND DAY. t 1. —Lagmhor Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soya from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomina- \ £ tion, 15s: acceptance, 15s. 2.—ASHBURTON RACING CLUB HAN- *! DICAP, of 55 soys; second horse 5 soya ± from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Nomination, 1 soy; accept ance, 1 soy. j, Disposal Stakes, of 30 soys ; the winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race, and the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs."' Entry, 10s. ■4.— Winchmore Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. - District horses only. Oae mile and a quarter. Nomination, 15s j acceptance, ; 10s. * s.—Open Welter Handicap, of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile. Nomination, 15s ; accept ance, 15s, 6.—Allenton Handicap, of 30 soys ; second ; horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile. Nomination, j 15s; acceptance, 10s. 7, Flying Handicap, of 40sovs; second horse 5 soys from ' the stake. Five urlongs Nomination, 15s; aesept- » ance, 15s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be hsld under the Rules of Racing. No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this programme shall be final. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident m the district between the rivers Selwyn and Waitaki from August 20, 1891, and up to the date of the meeting, and owned by a person who has resided m the said district during the same period. Five per cent will be deducted from tne gross of all moneys payable m accordance with programme for the expenses of the course. All nomination, acceptance, and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club. NOMINATIONS for all Handicaps, aceom 'uanitilbyfee, name, fßdlgree % age, desertj> iion ami performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be m writing, and m the hands of the Secretary, at the Club Room, Com mercial Hotel, Ashburton, not later than " 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, October 81, 1891. HANDICAPS for the first day's races will be published on November 12. Handicaps' for the second day's races will be published at or about 8 o'clock m the evening of the first day's racing. The winner of any handicap after the publication of the weights to carry 71bs extra. ACCEPTAMCES for the first day's k handicaps and ENTRIES for the Maiden \ I'late and Novel Race must be m the hands « of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY, November 16, 1891. Accept- Panues for the second day's handicaps and Entries for the Disposa 1 Stakes not later I than 10 o'clock m the evening of the first; day's races. : EDWARD SAUNPER& Secre, ary



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T E. WALTON, Travelling Agent. CHAS. BRADDELL Local Agent, 8*57 Ashburton. jfj^j TO O 1 PER DAY to be^ cW J cO r made by persons of either sex, m their own loialities, at work tor us. New business. All meet with ■ wonderful success Any one can do the work. You don't need capital, or above I the same as n6ne. We will start you. No space explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorably and easy. The employment is particularly adapted to the region m which thia publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and m s ructions mailed free. Now is the ti-n dbft't delay, but write to us at once.— Sinson and Co. Portland Maine United States Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churu Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workerg, Butter Pack ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy PaperJ And everything needed m a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANCHARD'S SONS, Concord, N.H., TJ.SA] Established 1818



Mr§ Pops:, HOLDING A VERY LARGE STOCIv OF SCOTCH & ENGLISH FINGERINGS, Has determined to REDUCE THE PRICE for the Winter Season. 1 A DIES will find the Stock very I t ■■■ Replete m FANCY & HEATHER MIXTURES. ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buim>ixgs, OHRISTC H U R C H. "PTATIONAL .TLTOTUAL JjIFB ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASI A. SPECIAL NOTICE. Bonus Yeai, l 80«. TNTENDING Policy Holders m this L very Popular Office are reminded that ALL POLICIES COMPLETED before the 30th SEPTEMBER NEXT, will participate m the BONUS to be de clared at the close of the year 1892, thus participating m TWO BONUSES m Four Years. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Low Rate of Premiums. Non-Forfeiture of Policies. High Rate of Interest earned upon Investment. Reversionary Bonuses already allotted exceed £500,000.



lublic Notices. DOLLS, TOYS, SILKS, & FANCY GOODS. WOOLS IN ALL COLOURS & MAKES Mrs Adams CAN ASSURE the Public of Ashburton County, or any part of Canterbury, that for Variety, Quality, and Price you cannot do better tha xn call at Saunders Buildings. Inspected Invited. No onesolicited to buy. APRONS, PINAFORES, AND LADIES' UNDERCLOTHING A SPECIALITY^ SUI7S 10 MEASURE. rpHE Largeot Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choom from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and sec the prices ASHBURTON \ CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS TO TOWN AND COUNTRY LADIES



H"TjILON is an Infallible remedy .. JJ for Catarrhs, Bronchitio Colds, and all Bronchial Aftections. It is for over Sixty Years prescribed by the Medical Celebrities. GEOKa^ PASTE E FIN A L A PECTORAL LIQUORICE BONBOS is proved to be efficacious against Cold* Nervous Coughs, and all irritations of th Thioat and Chest. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. REYNAL SONS et Co., Chemists 28, Rpb Taitboxjt Pabts. _^ B. B. Seym o v it SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Estauwshep lß6^ SpAfcE QF CHAEOBS '. Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth j fillings, 5s per tooth. A reduction made where anumber require attending, ARTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances is cases present We such materials as patknts prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta ton free.' Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas adiministered when required, Attendance 10 a.m. to 6 p.m 1 C0l(01W> STOKfiT, CIWISTCHgBCH.



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Busin^rs Notices. Jfj\)R COUGHS, COLDS, BnnTchiii?, Jj Asthma, Influenza. Consumption, KAY'S Compound Essence of Lin seed, Aniseed, Senegal, Squills Tolvetf.; wifch Ohlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, ademulcen* expec torant, for Coughs, colds and chest complaints T7**AY'S Compound, for Coughs and l\_ Colds is equally serviceaWo for Horses and Cattle. 17"AY'S Tic Pills, a specific inlS saralgia J\. Face-ache, etc. Contains Quinine J° niNUM CATRARTICUM PILLS, J J an agreeable aperient. riOAGULINE.— Cement for broken J articles. Sold Everywhere. Manufactory, Stockport, England "TpOR the Blood is the Life. Clark s world V famed Blood Mixture, warrantedte cleanse the blood from all impurities, from whatever causes arising. For scrofulla scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Solo m bottles-'4s 6d, and lls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co., Lincoln England OWLES* PENNYROYAL AM) STEEL PILLS FOR FEMALES quickly correct all irf egularittesj and re lieve the distressing symptom so preva lent with the sex. Boxes Is l|d to 2s 9d. of all Chemists an«l Patent Medicine Yen dors. Prepared only by the LINCOLIS and MIDLAND COUNTIES DRUG CO., Lincoln, England. Wholesale of all the Wholesa 1© Houses. Beware of units , tione ; ■ /\NE box cf Clark's B 41 Pills is war V I ranted to cure all discharges from the urinary organs m either seXr (acquired or constitutional), gravel and rains-in fcho back. Guaranteed free from mercury. Sold m boxeH 4s 6d each, by all chemists and patent medicine vendors Sole proprietors, The Lsnc*»ln and Midland Counties Dru« Co., Lincoln, England For Balejby_the_wholes»le Houses. KflfS fill TABIETS A Pcrely Vegetable Sweetmeat, both m appearance and taste, furnishing a most THREAD WORMS. It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is especially adapted for Children. Sold m tins by all Chemists PROPRIETOR : THOM A 0 X E ATING, London. Expok* Chemist and Dktoqist T7- EATING'^ POWDER, ~ " IT EATING'S POWDER, IV iz EATING'S POWDER,