Thb Methven Ocp. a handicap of 6( oova and a sweep of 2 sovs each to crc to the second horse. Distance, D miles. Mr j, Smith’s Frantic, 6st 121 b, (Price) 1 Mr Murray- Aynslay's Nellie, Sat 3 b (Lee) 2 Mr Alexander’s Lauriaton, 7st 71b (Wadsworth) 3 The field was despatched to an excellent start, Lanriston taking the lead at the first turn. Passing the stand Frantic went np to the leader and held command at the far side of the course. Nellie made her effort half a mile from home, and soon had Lanriston in difficulties, but Price took out his whip to Frantic, and rousing the Oylesdale he won easily by six lengths. Totalisator —8 —2—L 3 12a. : An objection which was lodged by the rider of Lauriaton against Nellie in the Onp race for crossing, was upheld by the Stewards. Lauriston was consequently placed second and received the amount aoerning from the sweep. Trotting Sacs, a distance handicap of 12 sovs. Distance, 3 miles. Mr Physiok’s Kate 1 Mr McKendry’a Brigham Young ... 2 Mr Wright’s Gipsy . ••• ® Titokowaru, Tats, Clara, Maggie and Rosy also ran. Totalisator —10—3 —L3.

CABLE NEWS.

, LATbST FROM tUROPc [sBDTRR’s TRLEOKAM8 —COPYRIGHT.] A Supposed Plot Discovered. London, December 22. A fire occurred in the parcels office, Windsor, last night, and after it had been extinguished an infernal machine was discovered among the debris. On -examining the machine it was found that the fuse attached, instead of causing an explosion, had ignited the box in which it was contained, and set fire to the office. Arrived. Arrived—Ship Latona, from Timaru (May 3rd), via Port Chalmers (August 25th). A Threatened War. Capetown, December 21. Intelligence has been received here that a force of armed Boers who assem bled in the Transvaal are starting for the border. President Kruger has de clared he is powerless to prevent their departure. The Brooklyn Disaster. N*w Yobk, December 21. Seventy of the ninety children who were reported missing after the fire at the Brooklyn Catholic Orphanage have been found safe and uninjured, but nothing is yet known regarding the fate.of the remainder. • [Received December 23,1.20 a.m.] 1 First Direct Mail Steamer. London, December 22. The New Zealand Shipping Com pany’s Royal mail steamer Aorangi, the first vessel under contract with the New Zealand Government, sailed from Ply mouth at 3 p.m, on the 20th for New Zealand. German Annexation Consumed. Despatches from Berlin give an offi cial confirmation of the German an nexation of the Northern portion of New Guinea and the islands of New Britain, New. Ireland, New Hanover and the Admiralty Group. A False Alarm. Further investigation shows that the box found in the debt is of the fire at the parcels office at the Windsor railway station, merely contained fishing winches and was not as first supposed infernal machines. Sentence of Conspirators- Berlin, December 22. Three Niederwald machinists have r bfpn sentenced to death, and two to ten years’ penal servitude.

TELEGRAMS.

[FKB PBBSB ASSOCIATION.] Skipping. Auckland, To-day. Arrived—Ringarooma, from Sydney. Passengers—Messrs L. Edward, W. 0. Wynn, H. Walker, B. Y. Miller, Bur -1 tows, A. Gardiner, Ansley, Kenop, Mur ’ ray, Mr • Joatioe floltoyd, Rer Bouohier, Misses Cox (2), Mrs Fredericks and in ' font, Misses Stocks (2), Mrs R. F. Stocks, Un Book and infant, Mrs H. Melroyd, ' and 11 steerage. A Faying Concern. Wellington, To-day. At a meeting of the Directors of the Gear Meat Co. it was decided to declare a dividend at the rate of 10 per cent, at the annual meeting. The Property Tax. The property tax collected yesterday at the Head Office and Post Offices through . out the colony amounted to about L 30,009.

Civil Servants Regulation. . A fresh circular has been issued respect ing civil servants taking part in trading companies. This circular allows any of the Government servants to take part at any meeting of a company at which their interests are at slake. By this any of the officers can take part in the proceedings at meetings, providing it does not interfere with his official duties. Proposed Railway Freight Redactions. It is notified that a gazette will be published in a few days with a revised tariff of the railway charges, and the prin cipal alterations are in the direction of fostering looal manufactures and aiding local industries. Where the rail traffic is opposed by road traffic redactions have been made which will largely inctea&e the quantity of goods carried by the railway.

ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 18&.



0 Meetings. o h L 2 fjpINWALD ANNUAL BALI The above wi!l be held in Messrs Fried lander Bros.’ Shed, on New Year's Night Dancing to commence at 9 p.m. Admia aion, 3a; ladies free. 12 234' } WESLEYAN CHURCH t The Anniversary Services in connectioi ) with the above Church will be celebrate! ' on January 4, morning and evening. I A public Tea will be held on the follow' > ing Wednesday, 7th January, in the > Wakanui School. 1 Tea on tables at 6 p.m. I Admission, single ticket, 2s ; two ot more in family, la Gd each. 12 2352 Y^illowby SUNDAY SCHOOL. ✓ THE ANNUAL Tea Meeting Will be held in the SCHOOLROOM, ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1884. Tea on tables at 5 p.m. The after meeting will be addressed by Ministers and others. Music by the Choir. Tickets, Is 6d. . 12 2365 QHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES. Services will be held at Waterton at 11 a.m. ; Longbeach, 2.30 p.m., and St. Andrew’s Church, Tinwald, at 7 p.m. on Christmas Day. On Sunday next services will be held at Tinwald, 11 a.m. (H.C.) ; Weaterfield, 3 p m, ; Windermere, 7 p.m. R. F. GARBETT, 112 2366 Curate. SHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY Annual Sports. The Sixth Annual Sports Meeting of the Ashburton Caledonian Society will be held on BOXING DAY, DEC. 26, 1884, on the Society’s new Sports Ground, North-west Belt, when valuable prizes will be given for quoits, hurdle laces, flat races, jumping, pipe music, Scotch dancing, Irish jig, tossing the caber, pole vaulting, putting the stone, throwing the hammer, etc, etc, etc For full particulars see posters. A first-class Band will be on the ground. Sports to commence at II a m. CHARLES REID, j2 2239 Secretary, Public Notices: jk SHBURTON SUMMER RACES. HALF HOLIDAY. In response to a requisition of the resi dents, I hereby declare Monday next, Deo. 29th, a public half-holiday. RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, 12. 2361 Mayor. N ° T _ x c E. Advertisers are reminded that on Thurs day Next (Christmas Day), the Guardian WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED. Adver tisements intended for TO-MORROW’S issue, must reach the Office before 3 3D p m. GOYERMENT LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. TO THE POLICY HOLDERS, Ladies and Gentlemen— l have the honor to announce myself as a CANDI DATE for a seat on the Central Board of the Government Life Insurance Associa tion. For several years I had a share in the working of a profitably conducted Life Insurance Company in London, and this experience combined with my extensive business connection throughout New Zea land, as Managing Director of J. Kitchen and Sons’ Manufacturing Company, would, if lam elected, be at your ser vice to advance the interests of the Asso ciation. Physical disability prevents my becoming a policy-holder, but this would be a strong incentive .to further such a beneficient institution as that of Life As* surance. Soliciting your vote and con fidence I am,



Yours respectfully, JOSEPH KITCHEN. Wellington, Dec. 4th, 1884. 12 2346 TO THE POLICY HOLDERS IN THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT LIFE ASSURANCE AS SOCIATION. Ladies and Gentlemen —l beg to offer myself as a CANDIDATE to represent you on the Central Board of the Associa tion. lam a policy holder in the Associa tion, and insured for the full amount taken on any life, and I have therefore a large concern in its good management. I possess a considerable knowledge of the l recent working of the Association and take a great interest in it, and I believe that my professional knowledge and ex perience will be of benefit to the Board and to yonrselves. If you elect me, my best efforts will be directed to further the advancement of Association, and to promote .the inte esta of its policy holders. I am, j ours obediently, 12 2364 H. D. BELL. gPEOIAL BANK HOLIDAY. NOTICE is hereby given that SATUR DAY, the 27th December, will be ob served as a Special Bank Holiday at all the Offices of the undermentioned Banks in New Zealand ;



Friedlander Bros. 7 | XMAS, 1884. Friedlander Bros. are now showing NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT Suitable for the Season. NW STYLES in Ladies’ and Children’i Hats and Bonnets I New Dolmans, Capes, and Fichus. Ladies’ and Children’s UNDERCLOTHING In Great Variety. A lot of Children’s Costumes very Cheap. A Splendid Assortment of ladies’ corsets, COMFORTABLE and EASY-FITTING. Infants' 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 p* MISS GREEN, -•* of Dunedin. THE CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT is also well stocked with the Newest and Best Goods rocurable. Ties, Collars, Shirts, Braces, and Men’s Underclothing— a Magnificent Stock to select from. GROCERY & PROVISION 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 Muscatels Jordan Almonds and Assorted Peels. WINES & SPIRITS Of the Bess Brands. *#* All orders carefully end promptly attended to. We have also just landed a splendid assortment of CROCKERY & GLASSWARE of every description. CUTLERY & PLATED GOODS in endless variety, suitable for XMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS. ; Friedlander Bros.. i > BAST STREET, ' l ASHBURTON]



For the Union Bank of Australia, Lmtd., JOS. PALMER, Chief Officer for New Zealand. For the Bank of New South Wales, W, G. RHIND, Inspector. For the Bank of Australasia, For the National Bank of New Zealand, Limited, WM. PYMOCK, Inspector. For the Colonial Bank of New Zealand, HENRY MACKENZIE, Acting General Manager. Fur the Bank of New Zealand, D. L. MURDOCH, General Manager, 20th December, 18X4. 12 2354 SHBDRTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ) EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. An Extraordinary Vacancy in the Ash burton Borough Council having occurred in consequence of the election of Council lor Rudolph Friedlander to the office of Mayor, I hereby give notice that an Election for one person to fill the said vacancy will be held at the Borough ' Council Chamber, Baring Square west, Ashburton, tn FRIDAY, the 9th day of January, 1885. Nominations in the form prescribed in the second schedule of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, will be re ceived at the Town Clerk’s Office till naon on SATURDAY, the 27th day of Decem ber, 1881. CHARLES BRADDELL, (Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, December 17,1884. iAuairaiaaitij E W. MORRAH, Inspector. 18 2338



Roselle Bros., GYMNASTS ACfD ACROBATS, AT THE Town hall, rakaia, PW BOXING NIGHT. 12 2368 jF ADVERTISEMENT.] rp O T H e"e D I T O R. Sir,— On my visit to Ashbnrton I was somewhat surprised to see the unlimited efforts made by the various business houses in their display for the Christmas, undoubtedly to tempt the numerous country and town spectators, especially (he female community. The drapers seem (o be quite ahead of past years in their Inxnriant display to'catch the eye of the fairones. lihe butchers, too, are evidently strug gling under the disadvantage of hot " nor -westers to givens something dainty (or oar Christmas tables. Whilst the grocers appear to be quite in their harvest amongst the sugars and fruits, and a vari ous assortment of other little nicnacks, and no doubt every ’year they seem to . the Old Country style, —especially when we inspect Hayes and Co s .display, which seems to be qoite the Lon- JdbD touch, and undoubtedly assort ment of fruits and other requirements for the occasion are by far superior to any 1 have #in on this or previous visits to A.‘hhferton. $8367 Country Resident.



Auctions. _ SATURDAY, 27th DEO. TO FARMERS AiSD OTHERS. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUOTIOI AN Improved Farm OF 787 34pER0HE Situated near Charing Cross, WAKANUI ROAD DISTRIOI MR T. BULLOCK has received ir structions to Sell by Public Auctioi at the Arcade, on the above date — A FARM of 787 acres 3 roods 34 per ches, being rural sections 2675 C . 26932 and part of 27272, lately ii occupation of Mr W. Saunders, It is all fenced, partly divided, am situated near Charing Cross on the Waka nui road district. This property is well watered with thi County water-races; very suitable foi sheep, and will be sold on very libera terms of payment. Inspection invited. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 2308 Auctioneer. Railway Notices. W ZEALAND RAILWA YS. (Christchurch Section.) TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS; BOXING DAY—IBB4. The evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton will start at 4.50 p.m., and run 35 minutes later than usual. The morning train from Methven to Rakaia will start at 6.40 a. m., running as on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, and the evening train from Rakaia to Methven will run 20 minutes later than usual. Fares as already notified. Goods traffic will be suspended on the 25th and 26th December. FRBDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, December 10th, 1884. 12 2355 N EW ZEALAND RAILWA FARES : CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. Y S. CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS TO DUNEDIN, INVERCARGILL AND THE LAKE 3. Excursion Tickets to Dunedin, Inver argill and Kingston will be issued as nder, from 92nd December, 1884, to let anuary, 1885, inclusive, and will be vailable for return up to and including lie 17th January: To Dun-iTo Inver edin. cargill. From O h r i s t- '| church | Rolleaton i Rakaia j Ashburton J Temuka S Timaru I Stud holme | Waimate J Camara Ist 2nd 33/- 22/- ToKings ton. Ist 2nd 55/- 38/6 22/- 16/6:44/- 33/ 16/6 11/- 38/6 26/- Ist 2nd 66/- 44/- 55/- 38/6 50/- 33/- A special train conveying passengers at the above fares will leave Christchurch for Dunedin on the evening of the 24th inst., running as under : p. m. Christchurch J 8 30 Ashburton d 10.50 a. m. Timaru d 1.0 Oamaru d 3 30



a.m. . Dunedin a 7.50 Temuka d 12.15 | Stopping at Bolleston, Bakaia and Studholme if required. The journey may be broken at any stopping station en route , and be con tinued by any ordinary train. Boat fares by the s.b. Mountaineer from Kingston to Queenstown are 15s saloon, 7s 6d steerage, return fares. Saturday return tickets will also be issued from any station to any station from 20th December to 3rd January, in clusive, and will be available for return up to and including the 17th January. J. P. MAXWELL. General Manager. General Manager’s Office, Wellington, Bth December, 1884. 12 2314



piOR XMAS AND NEW YEiR ORR & CO. Have just opened up a choice Lot of NOVELTIES, SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS, including— A large variety of new silk scarves China silk and Chenille squares India muslin ties and squares Lace collarettes, fichus, and sets Colored silk handkorcheifa Veryjfino lawn handkerchiefs, § and g 4-button kid gloves black, white, colored, and tinted SPECIAL. large assortment of Boys’ Norfolk Suits, superior quality, all sizes, 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 4a lid per pair. ORR & CO., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL DRAPERS, East St best. Ironmongery. Our Stocks in this department have



been lately ADDED TO BY LARGE SHIPMENTS ex Ruapehu, Alcaster, and Doric, including every requisite for the season, such as— Lard Oil Sperm Oil Castor Oil Colza Oil 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 Goods 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 per doz. Orr and Co.,



TQINING & DKAWINQEOOM Suites in Velvet, Tapestry, Repp, Damask, and 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 design Cheaper than any other house ifin the trade. As new shipments are among them, large and extensive Stocks must be cleared at less than coat. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOE Goon Second-Hand Fuenituee oe Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made to Order &c. Funerals Furnished in First-class Style. J. Meech & Co. EA ST AND BURNETT STREETS. George Jameson. IJI UEN I P 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. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. ITTE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE " LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, SHIPPED THROUGH US AND CONSIGNED TO MILES BROTHERS & CO., LONDON. I 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, Wool Sale. SEASON 1884-8 5. "SECOND SALE OF THE SERIES ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19th, 1884, At their Wool and Land Salerooms Hereford street, at 2 p.m., When we shall offer Several Choice well-known lines of MERINO & FINE CROSSBRED WOOL NO COMMISSION CHARGED on advances made on wool consigned to us for sale here or for shipment to our London House. NO CHARGE made for Ca-*age from Railway Station. MILES & CO. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer, GEO. J AMESON, IQ 1980 Agent, Asbburtpu.



Tenders. mO TENDERERS. TENDER WANTED—For ERECT ING miles of Fencing at Dromore. Apply to J. FRANKLIN WHITE, Winter’s Road, 12 2356 Ashburton, m o tenderers. T TENDERS WANTED For CUT TING or STRIPPING about 300 acrea rye grass at Dromore. Apply to J. FRANKLIN WHITE, Winter’s Road, 12 2357 ' Ashburton. A SHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS CO., LIMITED. TENDERS will be received up to the 31st DECEMBER, for the privilege of SUPPLYING REFRESHMENTS on Salp Days at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. GEO. JAMESON, 12 2334 Chairman. A, Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE AGENT. VEEKLY SALlTevery SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Figs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, yi •{.) LEASE—The following Town Seo- I tions suitable for business sites : T.S. 510, 500, 514, 497, 496, 456, 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 vt ry central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, AgetL. THE JOHNSTON HARVESTER, with all improvements, £SO. On view at my yards. ALFRED HARRISON, Agent._ 1 GRASS MOWER, nearly new and in perfect order. Cheap. ALFRED HARRISON.



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company, Ld» CAPITAL £3,500,000. RESERVE FEND.. £220,000. THE PREMIER WOOL HOUSE OF THE WORLD. IHE 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 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 adraffUgefil, 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 STMHKS CHRISTCHURCH, where special attention is given FOR THE EFFICIENT DISPLAY OF EVERY BALE, and all Lots on arrival will be valued and classed by Experts, FREE STORAGE on all Wool intended for sale locally, or for shipment to the London Market, will be given ft any of our Stores, at ASHBURTON, CHERiSEY, or RAEAIA. 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, aa we act aolely as Selling Brokers, they may rely upon their Consignments obtaining HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. 9 1789 Further particulars on application to H, H. SECRETAN, Agent, Ashburton; and t* C, W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia.



ndrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR Jj~AS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER’S STOCK OF BOOTS, AMOUNTING- TO NEARLY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNI&Ck As to Price, Sizes, and Particulars ee Friday evening’s GrrtBDUW. Opening Announcement. GRAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. 0. PRICHARD A 1 \J JC 1U a w JL/ w n !I V 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 fasteners, Is 30 New Sunshades, from Is lid, worth 5? Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, from Is 8d Strong Prints, from 3d =' 11-wove Flannel, ll^d Heavy Holland, sfcd Tape Nets, Id Strong Towels, from 3£d Tickings, from 3id Strong Grey Calico, 2s 9d per doB Turkey Twill, ssd Linen Table Danmonth, Is Boys’ Washing Suits for 3s 6d o A? lullllvlj 11 2 L. " ******* & And all the requisites of a well appointed DEAFER 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’auic the most limited means. COME EARLY and inspect this New Stock—where Elegance of Design l , Latest Fashion, and a Marvel of Cheapness are combined. Note the address— A. C. PRICHARD, EA.ST STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2063 ®Vr.kurrayv£ s “ Tetnpus Fugit.” E. 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 10s. 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 : a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. , New and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and New Year a Gins. ROBERT MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., EAST STREET. IS COMING ! is COMING ! WHO ? Santa Claus!!! CHILDREN beware. Parents prepare, for SANTA CLAUS is coming again! The arrival of this distinguishtd visitor may be expected on or before 25th instant, and parents and guardians should bo prepared to make their purchases early, in order to be supplied with a selection of useful Toys, Books and Fancy articles. The undersigned has a well-selected stock specially for this festive season—a great variety of useful and fancy goods, something to please old and joung, A splendid assortment of Christmas and New Tear CARDS, just arrived direct from London ex Kaikoura, - Schools and Sports Committees liberally dealt with. Cricketing Material. Note the address— H. M. JONES,



T. AS H B URTOIi. 12 2363 MANURES. Messrs Feiedlander Bros. , have been i appointed Ashburton AGENTS for the Belfast Chemical Works, and will supply Superphosphate, N itrophosphate, Guano i or Bone Dust, at Factory Rates, with rail charges added. For circulars, etc., apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., , 10 19T4 Ashburton and Tiawald. A' SHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVESTMENT [ SOCIETY. [ The above Society pays Interest at the I rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, per cent, par annum for three mouths, and 6£ per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over. , J WARD, Manager, Office ;—Area e Chsmban, Burial stree*



east s tree Wool. Wool. E have just completed arrangements with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., whereby we are in a position to pul 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 cash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. The second sale of the season will be heid on FRIDAY, 19th inst., at Messrs R. Wilkin and Co.’s Wool Stores, Hereford street, Christchurch, when fully I,ICO bales wil be offered. We are purchasers should larmers pre j fer selling on the spot to sending to I Christchurch. 1 We can also supply Reapers and Bin -1 deru of any make at Christchurch prices. FKIEDLANDER BROS,