Eaverage Jg34s6a. Hnjrning The Dal Comraodoi MB the Australia Instructed to hois Bte Louisade Arch Hpids, Long Islam warship the vicinity c unde ad vane Meraouch, t< of Colons will advano as supplie a strong gar H|i«Fhe * steamship Bine inward mail, _____ Han Kfcland. yesterday. _ Catholic here by Yarra en route Anau for Ballarat London, George’s John to-day,, agent uiriea with on the Turkish profit was Tut man- a black - Bar> for day* from two. Ex -giving re beat medal under

-hot re came it the » ’ ma etec- nearly women and returned Irving

Bowlers- It is .now almost certain that a strong representative team of bowlers from this colony will prooeed'to Melbourne about Easter time. Baggy Accident. Dr Stenhouse was thrown from his buggy by his horse taking fright at a drevo 16 of cattle, and being thrown down a slope B of 'some 20ft, received severe injuries, B and suffers from concussion of the spine. HTbe groom escaped unhurt. H Coach Accident. There was a narrow escape from a seri- H)ds accident to the Naseby coach V\ bile Via the rivet the traces of the leaders * i e a .•_ _ v . __ 8 .*9 Sm *■ £ B

’ 'b-oke, and the horses bounding forward pulled the driver off hia seat into the river. The horses then bolted, but stick ing to the reins the driver, James Suther y land, succeeded in running them into a B fence, the coach having, in the mean a time, run over his arm, severely bruising t it. Ada Mantua. Dunedin, To-day. » Abrahams, who has for some years 5 carried on business here as promo'er of f racing sweeps, under the asrtuned name of Ada Mantua, announces in to-day's papers that he has sold out to Lyons and Hart, pawnbrokers, of this city. i Suicide. Invercargill, Yesterday. , A man named George Johnston, mana ger of 0. D. Moore’s store at Winton, ! has committed suicide by hanging himself * from a tree in the bush, near the town • ship. He was unmarried, aged thirty, I and in easy circumstances. He had been drinking. An inquest will be held. He waa to have been married at New Year. Government Insurance- A number of policy holders in the Government Assurance Office complain that they have not received voting papers for the election of members of the Central ~Boas\Xt ~ —'■■■ 1

The local industries of Ashburton are grow ing apace. A visit to the principal workshops in this town will convince any of our readers that there is still a splendid future before us if we only patronise those of our enterprising townsmen who are determined to do a legiti mate business with small profits. In Burnett street the workshops of Messrs Meech and Co. present a busy appearance, and having im proved machinery are able to turn out an ex cellent display of household furnishings equal to any in Canterbury. We anticipate a great demand and a satisfactory profit for the manu facturers in return. In Kast street Messrs M. and Co. have also opened a show room, where is to be seen some very fine furniture suitabl - to all classes, and we believe at prices that must command a ready sale. Our advice is— inspect Meech and Co.’s stock for house fur nishings. Holloway’s Pills.— Health or Wealth.— No sane person would hesitate an instant in the choice between these two conditions. Now is the season to secure the former either by restoring or confirming it. These Pills ex pel all impurities from the system which fogs foul vapours, and variable temperatures en gender during winter ; this medicine also arts most wholesomely upon the skin by disgorging the liver of its accumulated bile, pud by ex. citing the kidneys to more cnerguic action; increases the appetite for food and strengthens the digestive process. The stomach and liver, which most disorders originate, are fully under the control of these regenerative Pills, which act very kindly yet most efficiently on the tenderest bowels.—■'[Advt.] Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, etc., are quickly cured by using Baxter’s ‘ - Lung Preserver. ’ This old-established meJicine is pleasant to the palate, and highly extolled by members of the medical and clerical profession. Read ad vertisement.

THE ASHBURTON OtURDIAN. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER. 1 31, 1884.



Friedlander Bros. >1 XMAS, 1884. N. NEW TCow . U N A lot of Ohik A Fplen LADIES vOJKSETS, COMFORTABLE and EASY-FITTING. Infanta* Robes and Pelisses in very Pretty Designs. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT Is thoroughly replete with the newest materials and colors, and the Dressmaking Department is under the Management of MISS GREEN, of Dnnedin. THE CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT is also well stocked with the Newest and Beat Goods rocurable. Ties, Collars, Shirts, Braces,- and Men’s Underclothing—, a Magnificent Stock to select from. GROCERY & PROVI SI ON DIPT. While OUR PRICES are LOWER than ANY other House in Town, we still MAINTAIN OUR, REPUTATION for keeping the BEST ARTICLES in the Trade. We have just landed THIS SEASON’S SHIPMENT of Currants Raisins Sultanas Muscgtels Jordan Almonds and Assorted Peels WINES & SPIRITS Of the Beat Brands. All orders carefully end prompt!] attended to. We have also just landed a splendk > 1 assortment of - CROCKERY & GLASSWARE of every description. ! CUTLERY & PLATED GOODS in endless variety, suitaldQ XMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS. l i. Friedlander Bros. EAST STREET, ashßurtonj



Stock Sales. liakaia Sales. W 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 ZEALAND LOAN AND MBR CAN TILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO.



Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS NEW YEAR’S DAY—IBBS. The following alterations in the ordi nary time table wi.i be made for the Ist January, 1885 : In lieu of the 7.30 am. train from Timaru to Ashburton, and the 10.55 a m. from Ashburton to Christchurch, a train vi ill run as under : Timaru .. Bangitata Hinds Winslow... d Tinwald ... d Astiburton a a. m. 7.10 8.28 9.1 9.17‘ 9.28 9 35 Ashburton d 942 Chertsoy d 10.12 Rakaia Christ church .. d 10.26 p.m. a 12. 15 Stopping at other stations to pick up or set down passengers if required. The morning train from Methven to Rakaia will run as on Mondays, Wednes days and Saturdays. The morning train from Rakaia to Methven will start at 935 am. instead of 10.0 A »"" a L “ due to leave ranriai-on -fl-t IU. 1 a a. m., ana at 10 50 a. m. Tho evening train from Methven to Rakaia will start at 4 55 p.m., and arrive at Rakaia at 6.10 p.m.; and the return train will leave Rakaia for Methven at 7 .p.m , running.2o minutes later than usual to destination. The evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton will start at 450 p.m., and run 35 minutes later than usual.



The evening train from Timaru to Ash burtoji will leave at 6 30 p.m., and run 55 minutes later than usual. A special passenger train will leave Ashburton for Winslow in connection with the Winslow Races and Sports) at 10.45 a.m., arriving there at 11.5 a.m , returning at 6 15 p.m., arriving at Ash burton at 635 p.m., stopping at Tinwald it required. Carriages cannot be guar anteed for this train, but a sufficient num ber of seated trucks will be provided. Passengers cannot be booked between Ashburton and Winslow by the express trains on this date, as there will not be room for a number of local passengers. On January 2nd the evening train from Timaru to Ashburton will leave at 5 3d p m., and run 55 minutes later than usual. Goods traffic will be suspended on Ist January. Fares as already notified. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, December 23rd, 1884. Ig 2383 Auctions. SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1885. • COMPLETE Threshing Plant BY BOSTON, PROCTOR & CO. Messrs matson, cox & 00. will sell at Tattersalls’, West street, Ashburton, as above, Combine and Elevators in thorough good working order, with extras Eight-horse power Portable Engine, in first-class order. 12 2381 MATSON, COX & CO-



Masonic. tct -ODGE SOMERSET, 1811, 8.0. The Regular MONTHLY MEETING will be held iu the Masonic Hall, on FRIDAY EVENING Next (Jan. 2nd). The labors of the evening will com mence at 7.30 p.m. precisely. Members are urged to promptly attend their duties. Visaing Brethren will be accorded a hearty Welcome. By command of the acting W. M. E. DIM ANT, 10 1983 Secretary. Tenderer. 1 RENDERS are invited for Cutting about 300 acres Grass Seed. Ten ders will close on Saturday, Jan. 3, 1885 Apply to JOHN LAMBIE, 12 2339 Kyle. FOR SALE—An Iron Safe (second band), size 32 x 48. Apply office of this paper.' 12 2398 E To Let and For Sale. OR SALE CHEAP. A COMBINE, ENGINE, and BLE YATORS complete. The purchaser will have the chance of threshing from 1000 to IyOO scres crop at current rates. Apply to 12 2378 FRIEDLANDER BROS. Meetings. mINWALD ANNUAL BALL. The above will be held in Messrs Fried lander Bros.’ Shed, on New Year’s Night. Dancing to 1 commence at 9 p.m. Admis sion, 3s; ladies free. 12 2347 WESLEYAN CHURCH The Anniversary Services in connection with the above Church will be celebrated on January ij morning and evening. Mr Jaß. Wood, of St Albans, preacher. A public Tea will be held on the follow ing Wednesday, 7th January, in the Wakanui School. Tea on tables at 6 p. m. Admission, single ticket, 2s ; two or more in family, Is 6d each. 12 2352 M ETHVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY* The Annual MEETING of Subscribers to Metbven Library will be held in the Library on MONDAY, January 5,1885, 7 p.m. r G. H. AUNGTON, 12 2400 ' Treasurer. Public Notices: LOST, between Ashburton and Dro more, Small Gold Scarf PIN. Fin der please return to H.W., office’of this ” 'per. Reward 10a. 12 2403 COST —From the West Belt, a b’ftok FIG. Finder rewarded on return ing same, to Michael Mahohbt, West Balt. 12 2401 A COACH will leave the Stand oppo site the Somerset Hotel TO-MUR BOW, for the Wakanui Races, at 10 o’clock a.m. 12 2404 F. MAOPARLANE. UB LI 0 NOTICE. being New Day, |hs Gttakdian WILL NOT BE PUB-



HORSDAY, .7 AN DR ARY Itjth, 1885 A NUMBER OF Town Sections, HINDS, To be Sold by Public Auction. irR T. BULLOCK has received in -IVI structiona from Robert Wilkin, !sq., to Sell by Public Auction at the trcade, Barnett street, Ashburton, on Thursday Tanuary 17th, A number of BUILDING ALLOT MENTS, In the Hinds Township, being Lots 6, 11, 20, 22, 23, 47, 49,50, 51, 52, well situated and containing from £ to £ acre. Inspection invited previous to sale. Will be sold on liberal terms of payment. Sale at 1 o’clock. BULLOCK, L2 2372 Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1888. TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS and others. IMPORTANT SALE OF PROPERTY iff TINWAIjD. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Executors of tho late Mr John Carter, to Soli by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, Ashburton, on Thursday, January 17,1885 The undermentioned Sections, Together with BUILDINGS and OTHER IMPROVE MENTS THEREON, Namely, T. S. 43, Graham street, on which is erected a store and dwelling-house T, S. 62, corner of Archibald and Agnes streets (near the railway station),' on which is erected’a substantial grain store T. S. ?3, opposite corner, on which is | erected a butcher’s shop and dwell ing-house, stable, etc. T.S. 70, fronting MoMurdo street, with bakery erected thereon T. S. 71, corner of Graham and MpMurdo streets, subject to lease T,S. 148, Thompson street, with cot tage thereon T.S. 149, Thompson street, together with cottage T.S. 161, corner of Graham and Thomp son streets, together with dwelling house. The above Properties will be sold with' out reserve, to close partnership accounts. Terms at sale. Sale at o’clock. tTbullook, 2350 Auctioneer.



pOR XMAS AND NEW YJ!/P. ORB & cr> j£®*A large assortment of Boys’ Norfolk Suits, superior quality, all s'zea, up to 12 ; also, a grand assortment of Men’s Clothing, Etc.; 150 pairs Children’s Elastic Side Kid Boots, very superior, sizes, 7 to 13, from 4s lid per pair. ORB & CO., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL DRAPERS, East Street.



vi KEY STONE oKirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JUST LANDED, On SALE by GEORGE JAMESON, 11 2106 West street. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. ARE PREPARED TO MAKE T 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. Robert Alcorn, GENERAL MERCHANT. FOR Quality, Cheapness, and Fit In Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing and Boots of all sorts, go to R. ALCORN’S Corner Shop (attached to the Grocery, ■ Ironmongery, Glass, and China Ware houses, where you will get everything of , the best quality and at the lowest possible prices. TEA is my speciality ; —my 3s Tea is unequalled in Christchurch or Dunedin at the price, and unsurpassed at any price 589 d ASHBURTON COAL AND FIRE WOOD DEPOT, R. S~BEAN Has for Sale at Lowest Rates— COAL (Newcastle and Native). POSTS and KAILS, STAKES, WIRE,&c OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, CHIOKWHEA r. Also, a first-class NEW EXPRESS with Reversible Seats, Terms, if desired. R. S. Bean, West street. 6 1147 £1 D TNING & DRAWING-ROOM Suites in’“Velvet, Tapestry, Repp, Damask, and I Cretonnes, &c. In Workmanship and Quality these can not be surpassed in Canterbury. FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN Employed, thus guaranteeing strength and durability in every article turned out of their shop. J. M. & Co. having imported machin ery can execute orders.: in any tlesien Cheaper than any other housed in the trade. As new shipments are among them, large and extensive Stocks must be cleared at less than cost. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR Goon Second-Hand Furniture or Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made to Order &c. Funerals Furnished in First-class Style. J. Meecli & Co. £ABT AND BURNETT STREETS.



Ironmongery. Our Stocks in this department have been lately ADDED TO BY LARGE SHIPMENTS ex Ruapehu, Aloester, and Doric, including every requisite for the season, such as— Lard Oil Sperm Oil Castor o[\ Colza on Neatsfoot Oil Olive Oil Hay Rakes Hay Forks McCormick’s Machine Fittings in great variety Binding Twine Binding Wire Scythes and Lawn Mowers Cooking Ranges Cooking StoVes Register Grates Cutlery and plaited Gqqda FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, ' Etc Etc. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. The quality of our Goods in this Depart ment cannot be surpassed. We have now some grand value in TEAS, SUGARS, & TINNED GOODS. 50 Cases New Salmon, 7s 6d P or doz. Orr and Co.,



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 Co. ’s store, and we are prepared to make liberal sash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. FRIEDLANDER BROS. We ate purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. Wo can also supply Reapers and Bin ders of any make at Christchurch prices. Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, BJ per cent, per annum for ttoreo mouths, ffnd 6J per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or ..over, J WARD, Manager. Office;— Area e Chambers, Barnet etc®?'



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile A rt/ " CAPITAL £3,800,C00 > THE rpe w '•



slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR |-yAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER’S STOCK BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. they Will be open for sale on Saturday mornusg* As to Price, Sizes, and Particulars ee Friday evening's Gu4Bdu.it. Opening Announcement, GRAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. C. PRICHARD (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORR), HAYING secured the Premises in BAST 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 fasteners, Is 60 New Sunshades, from Is lid, worth 5s Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, from la 8d Strong Prints, from 3d i 11-wove Flannel, ll£d Heavy Holland, s£d Tape Nets, Id Strong Towels, from 3Jd Tickings, from 3|d Strong Grey Calico, 2s 9d per doz Turkey Twill, s|d Linen Table Dan month, la Boys’ Washing Suits for 3s 6d And all the requisites of a well appointed DRAPER S STOCK. The above Stock has been selected with great care, and Is the pick o£ 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 —whore Elfgance of Design, Latest Fashion, and a Marvel of Cheapness are combined. Note the address— A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 SOBS S'RMURRAY “ Tempiis Fugit R. MURRAY inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER* HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10a. 50 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three years. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked down t a low figure to ensure a speedy New and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and New Year a Gifts. ROBERT MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Em, BAST STREEP



MANURES. Messrs Frxkdlander Bros. , have been appointed Ashburton AGENTS for the Belfast Chemical Works, and will supply Superphosphate, Nitrophoaphate, Gutuio or Bone Dust, at Factory Rates, with rail charges added. For circulars, etc., apply to FRIEDL4NDEB BROS., 10 1974 Ashburton and Tinwald. i—— A. Harrison. __ Alfred Harrison, A UOTIONEBR, STOCK & ESTATE \ AGENT. VEJ3KLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE, INSURANCE COMPANY. f|lO LEASE—The following Town See- I tions suitable for business sites T.S. 510; 609, 514, 497, 496, 466, 450, 452, 433, 636, 431, 342. The above are in the estate of the late Hon W. B. Rhodes, for which longleaieß on very easy terms can be arranged ; many of them are very central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON. Agenfc. rnHE JOHNSTON HARTSSTSB, I with all improvements, £6O. On view at my yards. ALFRED UARRISOI | GRASS MOWB perfect orders