CRICKET.

ASHBURTON 0.0. v ADDING TON 0.0. The following are the complete scores of this match, which was concluded this afternoon:— Addington—2nd innings. W. Ogier, run out ° Manning, run out ° Napier,b Caygill 1 McMurray, Ibw, b A. Fooks 34 Turner, c and b Secretan ... ... ® H. Ogier, runout... ... ... ° Halley, c and bA. Fo o' 5... _ 11 Caygill, c G. Andrews, b Caygill 7 Ashby, mn out ... ... ... ••• 3° Patterson, b Caygill 2 7 Napier, not out ... 11 Ex’ras *3 152 Ist innings 88 Total Ashburton— Ist Innings. Andrews, G., b McMurray 4 Andrewes, L. F., c Turner, b Halley ... o Robertson, b Halley ... ••• ••• ° Caygill, c and b Turner *5 Secretan, c H.- Ogier, b Halley S Denshire, c and b McMurray J 9 Fooks/A., c'Patterson, b McMurray ... O Thomas, b McMurray ° Amos, b McMurray ° Fooks, E., not out ° Hewson, cH. Ogier, b McMurray ... , 2 Byes... ... 2 Total 47

Ashburton—2nd innings. G. Andrews, c Ogier, b Halley ... ... o E. Fooks, c Halley 12 Denshire, b Turner ... ... ••• IS Thomas, b Halley - ... ° Caygill, c and b Halley ... ... ... 14 A. Fooks, cW. Ogier, b McMurray ... 4 Robertson, b McMurray ... ... ... 6 I* F. Andrewes, c McMurray, b Halley o Amos, c and b McMurray ••• ° Hawsen, b McMurray ... ... 5 Secretan, not out 2 Total 58 OTAGO r. CANTERBURY. The twenty-second annual contest be tween the Otago and Canterbury repre sentative cricket teams commenced yes terday at Lancaster Park, Christchurch. Tbe weather in the morning was fine and favorable, bat early in the afternoon rain fell and interrupted play for about an hoar. During the afternoon his Excel lenoy Sir Wm. Jervoia srd Miss Jervois visited the ground, but the attendance of the pdblic was not large, there being less than a thousand spectators present. At the conclusion of yesterday’s play the Otago team had been disposed of for 131, to .which total Coll nson, Austin and McGregor were tbe chief contributors, and the Canterbury representatives had ob tained 13 in their first venture, without the loss-of a wicket. Wilding was the most successful bowVr for Cantet bury,

obtaining 5 'rickets at a cost of 33 runs, while Doulop, who was bowling at some disadvantage in consequence of indisposi tion, secured 4 wickets at a cost of 61 tans. Elay was resumed at neon to-day. The weather is fine, bat the attendance small. Strange and Fowke resumed tbeir places at the wickets to the bowling of Frith and Cooke. Strange made one off Frith's

second ball, but after two more overs Strange was caught by Drabble at the wickets. 20—1 —12. Ashby took his

place at the wicket and scored one off Cooke. After adding one - more to the score be was caught by Dawes at long field. Longden succeeded him, and after knocking one off Frith was clean bowled by. Cooke. 23—3—1. Wilding took his place, and after some careful play drove Frith to leg for 4. Buns came : st&dily till Wilding got another 4 by driving Frith to leg, bring ing 40 up. After 6 more bad been added Fowke was caught by Dixon off Cooke. 46—4—14. Mdtton took his place. Five were added when Wilding retired, leg before. 51—4 —14. Bachanan filled the vacancy, and made 2, then cut Cooke hard to cover, where he was magnificently caught left-handed by McGregor- 53C — 2. W. Cotterill then went in and at once commenced to score, Million pursuing his old tactics of stonewalling. Thanks to Cotterill, the score steadily increased, and Austin took the ball from Frith but with out effect. When ad journment took place lor Innoh Cotterill, including a splendid drive to long-bu for 6, had scored 25, Million 5, extras 4, total 85. The following are the complete scores telegraphed up te the hour of our going to press:— Otago—lst innings. C. Rattray, c Ashby, b Wilding 5 F. H. Cooke, b Dunlop ° W. G. Dixon, b Dunlop ° E. T. Collinson, b Dunlop 35 \V. Parker, Ibw, b Wilding 2 T. Austin, c Longden, b Dunlop... ... 36 A. Dawes, b Barnes ' ... 2 A. Drabble, b Wilding 4 McGregor, not out... ... 3° A. Fairbaim, c Barnes, b Wilding ... o C. Frith, b Wilding ... 0 Byes, S I leg-byes, 6 11

Total *3* Canterbury— ist innings. Strange, c Drabble, b Frith *3 Fowke, c Dixor, b Cooke *4 Xongden, b Cooke 1 Wilding, Ibw Cooke *4 Milton, c Drabble, b Cooke Buchanan, c McGregor, b Cooke ... z W. Gotterill, no out 74 E. J. Cotterill, c Faiibairn, b Frith ... 19 Barnes, b Cooke 2 Dunlop, run out 6 kxtras 7 Total ... l?o

CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN.

(BECTBb’s TBLKGBAMS —COPTEIOHT.) Shipping. Melbourne, Yesterday.

Arrived, this morning—Te Anau, from the Bluff, and the Orient steamer Austral, with the Brindisi mails dated London, November 21st. Cricket. The Intercolonial cricket match be tween an Eleven of Victoria and New South Wales commenced here to-day. The visitors Went in first, and their first innings closed for 277. Murdoch was the highlit fecorer with 69. Sporfcaug. StpHEV, Yesterday, At the Australian Jockey Club’s Meeting, to-day the race for the Summer Cup, one mile and half, was won|by Brown and Rose; Lord Clifden, §2 ; Merlin, 3. Fortunate Escape. Ap unsuccessful attempt was made tonday tupon the life of Bishop TWi giaoi, at the Roman Catholic Cathe dal* Armidale, A man, who ha§ been ascertained to be a lunatic, fired at the Bishop while the latter was standing at the altar, but the shot did not take effect

[Received December 27, 1.5 p.m ] Shipping. Sydney, To-day. Arrived, on Thursday morning-

Wakatipu, from Wellington. Sailed, - yesterday morning—Mana pouri, for Auckland.

Clifford v. Beach- The sculling match between Clifford and Beasjf,.has been restored on the same terms, and will take place on the 4ate originally fixed.

(Received December 27, 1 30 p m ) Shipping. Adelaide, To-day,

Arrived, yesterday morning—Mes sageries steamship Yarra, from Mar seilles.

German Annexation.

The South Australian Government has asked for further information rela tive to Mr Service’s proposed protest against the German annexations before joining in the same.

Narrow Escape. Melbourne, To-day.

The steamer Black Eagle, plying be tween Brighton and St Kilda, sprang a leak yesterday while making one of her trips. She was able to reach Brighton Pier safely, and landed all her passengers numbering over 130, but sank shortly afterwards.

A Collapse.

While sports were taking place at Eaglehawk, near Sandhurst, yesterday, the grand stand containing 650 women and children collapsed. A fev only of the occupants were injured, and none seriously.

TELEGRAMS.

[PER PBBSH ASSOCIATION. 1

Sweep. Auckland, To-day. The first and second prizes in “ Adam Bede’s ” sweep on the Auckland Cup, go to Auckland, the third to Te Aroha.

Shipping. Arrived—Lady Jocelyn, Captain Wall 92 days from London.

The Te Aroha gold yield for the past five weeks is 1,34.9 ounces, from 182 trucks.

Tfiß ASHBURTON GtTARDIAN, SATPBDAt, DECEMBER 2?, 1884



Meetings. ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH, Ashburton. The Eov Jasper Smythe, from Pleasant Point, will conduct the services at this church To-morrow, Sunday, December 28, 1884. 32 2391 rpINWALD ANNUAL BALL, The above will be he'd in Messrs Fried lander Bros.’ Shed, on Now Year’s Night. Dancing to commence at 9p. m. Admis sion, 3s; ladies free. 12 2347 WESLEYAN CHURCH. The Anniversary Services in connection with the above Church will be celebrated on January 4, morning and evening. 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 fsmi’y, Is 0 i e-ich. 12 2352 SELECT BALL MOND \Y EVENING Ni-XT, Dec. 29 Dancing to commence a 10 o’clock. Music provided by Sidney Wolf, K A.M. Gentlemen, 3j GJ ; ladies free. 12 2093 rjIOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. ONE NIGHT ONLY, MONDAY, DECEMBER 29, will be he'd in the ODDEr LLOWV BALL,



Georgie Smithson, The great Female Macca.be. Will appear in a New Programme of Operatic, Dramatic, and Classical Imper sonations of 27 ORIGINAL CHARACTERS, 27 Illustrated with songs, dances, and dia logues of an entirely novel and de scriptive nature, assisted by the favorite eccentric Comedian, MR J. P. HENf ESSY. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8 sharp. Tickets, 3i and 2s. H. ROGERS, Manager. 12 2377 ROBERT SMITH, Agent. QriNCENTENARY LECTURE.—A public LEO CUKE on “ John Wick liffe, and Bis Times,” will be given on TUESDAY, 30th December (not Wed nesday), at half past 7 o’clock, in the Ashburton Presbyterian Church, by the Rev A. M. Beattie, M.A., when Rome Papal, as dittinguished from Roma Pagan, will be freely examined, especially in her “ Mendicant Orders.” No chaige for admission, but a collection will I e taken for the Sabbath School. All ate earnestly invited. 12 2380 A SHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A MEETING of Members of the above and all those interested in Horticulture will be held in the Arcade Chambers on TUESDAY Even n; next, at 8p m. Important business. 12 2341 s UNDAY SCHOOL UNION Gathering. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28th, 1884, AT TUB TOWN- HALL. Service to commence punctually at 3 p.m. The Committee earnestly invi'e all Schools, both in Ashburton and the out lying districts to attend. After the schools are seated, the public will be admitted, so far as the acoomtno dation will permit. 12 2376 Public Notices; MOUNT SOMERS ANNUAL SPORTS. Owing to the inclemency of the weather the Athletic Events were POSTPONED till January Ist, and the prizes made higher. 12 2385 A U T I O N Parties are cautioned against cashing lost CHEQUE on Bank of New Zealand, drawn by Robert Alcorn, in favor of Mr Glephane for £2 10s, dated 27th Decem ber, 1884. ' 12 2392 A SHBURTON SUMMER RACES. HALF HOLIDAY. In response to a requisition of the resi dents, I hereby declare Monday next, Dec. 29th, a public half-holiday. RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, 12 2361 Mayor. A SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. VACANCY. I hereby declare Mr Jameson being the only candidate nominated) to oe duly elected a Councillor for the Borough of Ashburton. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer, Borough Council Office, Ashburton, December 27, 1884. 12 2387



Bailway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) ASHBURTON RACES—29kh INST. Trains for or from Ashburton will slop at the Saleyards Siding opposite the Bacecourse, to set down and take up pas sengers. Passengers from North must book to Ashburton, those from South can re-book at Ashburton to the Saleyards Siding. Fares—Saturday return tickets from any station. FREDK BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager's Office, Christchurch, December 23rd, 1884 12 2 76



N EW"ZEALAND RAILWA PARES * CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. Y S. CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS TO DUNEDIN, INVERCARGILL • AND THE LAKE 1 Excursion Tickets to Dunedin, Inver cargill and Kingston will be issued as under, from 22nd December, 1884, to Ist January, If 85, inclusive, and will be available tor return up to and including the 17th January : Froir Christ* church Bolleston Rahaia Ashburton Temuka Timaru Stud holme Waimate Oamaru j } The journey may be broken at any stopping station en route, and be con tinued by any ordinary train. Boat fares by the s.s. Mountaineer from Kingston to Queenstown are 15s saloon, 7a Gd 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 2382



N EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS NEW YEAR’S DAY-1885. The following alterations in the ordi nary time table will be made for the Ist January, 1885 In lieu of the 7.30 a.m, train from Timaru to Ashburton, and the 10.53 am. from Ashburton to Christchurch, a train will run as under : a.m. 7.10 8.28 9.1 9.17 9.28 9.35 Ashburton d 942 Chertsey d 10.12 Bakaia . Christ church . d 10.26 p.m. a 12.15 Timaru ... d Rangitata d Hinds ... d Winslow*,, d Tinwald ... d Ashburton a Stopping at other stations to pick up or set down passengers if required. The morning train from Methven to Rahaia will run as on Mondays, Wednes days and Saturdays. The morning train from Bakaia to Methven will start at 935 a.m. instead of 10.0 a.m., and be due to leave Lauriston at 10.13 a. m., and arrive at Methven at 10 50 a. m. The evening train from Methven to Bakaia will start at 455 p.m., and arrive at Bakaia at 6.10 p.m.; and the return train will leave Bakaia for Methven at 7 p m., running 20 minutes later than Usual to destination. The evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton will start at 4 50 p.m., and run 35 minutes later than uaual. The evening train from Timaru to Ash burton will leave at 5 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 10.45Ja.m., arriving there s| 11.5 a.m., retdfning at p.m., arriving at Ash burton at 635 p. m., stopping at Tinwald if required. Carriages cannot be guar anteed for this train, but a sufficient num her 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 5.30 p m., and run 55 minutes later than usual. Goods traffic will be suspended on Ist January. Fares as already notified. FEEDS. BAGS, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, December 23rd, 1884. J 8 8383



N o 0 £. “IMPOUNDED at Methven from Bel mont (48) forty-eieht SBEtP, various earmarks and brands, most of them un shorn. If not released will be sold on Monday, December 29th, J. 12 2359 at noon. 0, Me WILLI AM, Poundkeeper.



Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales WE 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 MER CAKTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO. Tenders. _____ ANTED. TENDERS for Harvesting 850 acres of Oats. Tenders to be sent in by the 6th I of January, 1885. For particulars apply to 12 2870 MAX FKIEDLANDER. rpO TENDERERS. TENDERS WANTED For CUT TING or STRIPPING about 300 acres rye grass at Drornoro. Apply to J. FR;<NKLi N WHITE, 12 2357 Winter’s Road, Ashburton.



KO.J The following tenders w metalling, etc : Metallic per yard Donald Forbes... Is 5d VV. J. Silcock (accepted) ... 5d EDWAED G. 12 23?4 Ashburton coun AND SALEYAEDS CO., 1 TENDERS will be recei 31st DECEMBER, for t SUPPLYING REFRES Sale Days at the Ashburtor Yards. G O. J; 12 23'4 Auctions. TIN WALD YAI TUESDAY, 30th DE< Messrs miles &09 to offer by Public A above date, a special line c 1 ORA First-cross slid



SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1885. COMPLETE Threshing Plant BY RCSTON, PROCTOR & CO. Messrs ma son, cox & 00. will sell at Tattersaila’, 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 M4TSON, COX & CO.



THURSDAY, JANDRABY 16th, 1885- A NUMBER OF Town Sections, HINDS, , To be Sold by F üblic Auction. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structiona from Robert Wilkin, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, Burnett street, Ashburton, on Thursday January 17th, A number of BUILDING ALLOT MENTS, in the Hinds Township, being Lots G, 11, 20, 82, 23, 47, 49,50, 61, 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, T. BULLOCK, 12 2372 Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1885. TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS and others. IMPORTANT SALE or PROPERTY t.v TINWALD. MR T. BULLOCK haa received in structions from the Executors of the late Mr John Carter, to Sell 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 1 grain store T.S. opposite corner, on which is erected a butcher’s shop and dwell ing-house, stable, etc. T.S. 70, fronting McMurdo street, with bakery erected thereon T.S. 71, corner of Graham and McMurdo streets, subject to lease T. 5.148, Thompson street, with cot tage thereon . T.S. 149, Thompson street, together with cottage T.S. 151, corner of Graham and Thotnp >. son streets, together with dwelling house. ■t d ,e y The above Properties will be sold with out reserve, to close partnership accounts. Terms at sale. Sale at 1 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 2360 Auctioneer.



N o o E. I will not be responsible for any DEBTS contracted by nay wife, Johanna Moore, from this date. , J. F. MOORE. Ashburton, Dec. 26, 1884 12 2379



jpUBLIO NOTICE. The undersigned begs to inform the public that the business known as the “ Somerset Butchery and Meat Re frigerating fJompauy ” will from the Slat instant bo conducted by Mr R. Lancaster on his own account. All debts due to the 31st Instant must be paid forthwith to WM, HORNE, Qrain Agency Oflpoos, Aqhbarton, 12 2380 STAR OF 16 So ASH BURTON. T OYAL ORANGE LODGE, No, 23. orangeTconert. The promoters of the Orange Concert wish to cordially thank the ladies and gentlemen who kindly assisted >t the En tertainment. ACCOUNTS in connection with the Concert must be rendered to the Secretary at once. J. G. HODGE, i 12 8389 Secretary.



Orr and Co. pOR XMAS AND NEW YEAK 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 seta Colored silk hanctkorcheifa Very'tine lawn handkerchiefs, § and g 4 button kid gloves black, white, colored, and tinted ORR & CO



Goverment life insurance ASSOCIATION. TO THE POLICY HOLDERS. ladus 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 ti-.-e 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 1 am, Yours respectfully, JOSEPH KITCHEN. Wellington, Dec. 4th, 1884. 12 2346 TO THE POLICY-HOLDERS IN THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT INSURANCE ASSOCIA TION. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. Ladies and Gentlemen —I beg respect fully to offer myself as a CANDIDATE to represent your interests on the Central Board of the Association. I deem the qualifications necessary for the position of Director to be— a good general know ledge of bus'ness, finance, and the invest ment of funds, combined with an intelli gent and reliable discrimination in deter mining the value and selection of securi ties, These qualifications, I venture to believe, I possess. I am also a large policy-holder in the Association, and if you do me the honor to elect me I will use my best endeavors to protect your interests as policy-hotdeis and promote the welfare and prosperity of the Associa tion.—l am, yours obediently, AL X. MACDOUGALL. Wellington, 3rd Dec. 12 2378 mo THE POLICY HOLDERS IN JL THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT LIFE ASSURANCE AS SOCIATION. Ladies and Gentlemen—l beg to offer myself as a CANDIDATE to represent you ou 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 1 have therefore a large concern in its good management. I possess a considerable knowledge of the recent working of the Association and take a great interest in it, and I believe shat my professional knowledge and ex perience will be of benefit to the Board and to yourselves. If you elect me, my best efforts will be directed to further the advancement of the Association, and to promote theinte eats of its policy holde s. I am, 3 ours obediently, 12 2364 H. D. BELL. & D TNING & DRAWING-ROOM 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/in the trade. As new shipments are among them, large and extensive Stocks must be cleared at less than cost. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR Good Second-Hand Furniture or Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made t<> Order &o. Funerals Furnished in First-class Stylo. J. Meech & Co. EAST AND BCRNETT STREETS.



SPECIAL. ► £&S~A large assortment of Boys’ Norfolk Suita, superior quality, all s'zss, up to 12 ; also, a grand assortment rf Men’s Clothing, Etc.; 150 pairs Children’s Elastic Side Kid Boots, very superior, sizes, 7 to 13, from 4s lid per pair. ORR.& CO., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL DRAPERS, East Street. Ironmongery. # Our Stocks in this department have been lately ADDED TO BY LARGE SHIPMENTS ex Ruapehu, Aloestar, and Doric, including every requisite for the season, such as— Lard Oil Sperm Oil Castor Oil Colza Oil Neatafoot 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 Gratis Cutlery and plaited Goods FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, Eto Etc, GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. The quality of our Goods in this Depart ment cannot be surpassed. r We have now some grand value in ’ TEAS, SUGARS, & TINNED GOODS, 50 Cases New Salmon, 7s Gd per doz. Orr and Co.,



Wool. Wool. WE 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 beat footing. The Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin and Co.’s store, end we are prepared to make liberal cash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. FRIEOLANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. We can also supply Reapers and Bin i tiers of any make at Christchurch prices.



■ ■■- ■.l r. f, „ , ■ , .wi-wwr rl .l. i«wpgT N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. 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. rpHE COMPANY'S TRANSACTIONS FOR THE LAST SEASON WE AS FOLLOWS;^ SHIPMENTS TO LONDON 72,721 BALKS 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 advantageon? opportunities that the Company offers for the disposal of their Clips. Throughout the Season Periodical Auction Sales of Wool will bo held in our WAREHOUSES, DURHAM STREET CHRISTCHURCH, where special attention is given FOR THE EFFICIENT DISPLAY OF EVERY BALE, and all Lots on arrival will be valued and classed by Experts. FREE STORAGE on all Wool intended for sale locally, or for shipment to the London Market, will be given a any of our Stores, at ASHBURTON, CHER t SEY, 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, \hey may rely upon their Consignments obtaining HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Further particulars on application to ... V H. H. SECRETAN, Agent, Ashburton; and to 9 1789 C. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia.



ndrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR HAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER’S STOCK OF ___ _ BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARBY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. HEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNlAftr As to Price, Sizes, and Particular* ee Friday evening’a Gvibduw. Opening Announcement. GRAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. C. PRICHARD (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORB), lAYING secured the Premises in EAST STREET lately occupied by Mr Wm Gavin, is now showing l Splendid Assortment of New Goods The following are a few special linear dozen Women’s Black Kid Gloves, 2 fasteners, Is New Sunshades, from Is lid, worth 5# dies' Trimmed Hats, 2s lid dies’ Corsets, from la 8d rong Prints, from 3d l-wove Flannel, ll^d Heavy Holland, 5Jd Tape Nets, Id Strong r ‘ owels, from 3|d _ Tickings, from 3id Strong Grey Calico, 2s 9d per doz Turkey Twill, 6£d Linen Table Danmoath, la Boys’ Washing Suits for 3a 6d And all the requisites of a well appointed DRAPER’S STOCK. The above Stock has been selected with great care, and fa the pick of THIS SEASON’S SHIPMENT, All New and Fresh Goods, .nd will be submitted for OaSH ONLY, at prices to suit the most limited means. COME EARLY and inspect this New Stock—where Elegance of Design, ,test Fashion, and a Marvel of Cheapness are combined. Note the address — A. C. PRICHARD, EA=?T STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2088 Hi HURRAY “ Tetnpus Fugit.” R. MURRAY NYITES 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. 3 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 s Gifts. ROBERT MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Exo., EAST STREET. 12 2331 is coming! is coming! who? Santa Claus!!! CHILDREN beware, Parents prepare, for SANTA CLAUS is coming again 1 ] T i ie arrival of this distinguishtd visitor may bo expected on or before 25th slant and parents and guardians should be prepared to make their purchased early, 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 eat variety of "useful and fancy goods, something to please old and young. A lendid assortment of Ihrisitr.as and New Year CARDS, ]ust arrived direct from mdon ex Kaikoura. Schools and Sports Committees liberally dealt with. Cricketing aterial. H. M. JONES EAST STREE T. ASHBURTON. 12 3363



RTIFIOIAL MANURESI Messrs Friedlander Bros., have been appointed Ashbarton AGENTS for this Belfast Chemical Works, and will supply Superphosphate, Nitrophosphate, Guano or Bone Dust, at Factory Rates, with rail charges added. For circulars, etc., apply to FBIEDL\NDBR BROS.. 10 1974 Ashbarton and Tinwald. Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 6 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5£ per cent, per annum for three months, and 6} per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over. I Office : Area e Chambers, Barnet street j ward, Manager.