Wis only the precursor of more ex tended jurisdiction in the Western Pacific. His advisers would continue to earnestly watch the effect of the French rtcidiviste movement, and in case ot necessity would take steps as might be found necessary. It was en couraging to observe that the Imperial Government promised to legislate for the establishment of the Australasian Federal Council. Reference was also made to [the Land and Railway Bills, and in conclusion his Excellency de clared that the prosperity of the colony Had been maintained and augmented during the year. Shipping. Arrived, this morning—Wairarapa, from the Bluff. Sydney, Yesterday. Arrived, this morning Hauroto, from Wellington. The Markets. New Zealand wheat, per bushel, as ud; New Zealand oats, 3s ; maize, 4s 4<J ; Sugar Company’s No 1 pieces, per ton, L3l. A Neglectful Doctor. . Dr Donovan was convicted of a breach of the Health Act in neglecting to give notice of cases of smallpox which were under his care, and a fine of LSO was inflicted. [Received December 13, 12.10 p.m.] A Mission. Melbourne, To-day. The Government is sending Mr Deakin to America to study and report upon the irrigation system of that country.

TELEGRAMS.

[PKK PRESS ASSOCIATION. 1 Polios Changes. Wellington, To-day. The Government have decided to re instate the sir sub-inspectors who were by the late Governments, during the re trenchment scheme, reduced, and also the ten sergeant-majors to their former posi tions &s third-class inspectors. They will continue at the same scale of pay for the preaent, but next session an increase will be considered and provision made on the Bstlinateß. « The Civil Service. - : The new series of Civil Service regula tions, intended to enforce more punctual •nd regular attendance during office ... hours, have been prepared and will shortly be issued. Federation. The Government have received a cable from the Agent-General giving the pro posed alterations in the Federation En abling Bill. They were generally unim 'pbrtant, the most important being the ' power given to the Legislature of any colony to withdraw from the operations of the Bill. The Coming Libel Case. Messrs Stafford, Buckley and Fitz- Herbert will act as solicitors for Sir Julius Vogel in the libel action against the Times , and the Attorney-General has been retained. A Denial. The rumors that the Government in tended removing the Inspectors of Police are without foundation, the Government , having no changes in contemplation. The Land Settlement Scheme. The Surveyor-General will shortly visit and report upon all the Grown lands as to the suitableness for the purpose of asso ciation special settlement. The probable price of land under the scheme will not exceed LI per acre, exclusive of the cost .of. survey. Northern Bailway. Ur Bochfort, who is in charge of sur veys of the North Island Main Trunk . Railway, hopes to have the fifteen miles southward from Te Awamntu completed 'by the middle of January. The necessary ■ plans will be finished a month later, when . tenders will be called for the work. - Journalistic. Blenheim, To-day.

The Matiborough Times appears on Monday as a daily morning instead of an evening paper.

The Nenthorne Tragedy. Dunedin, To-day. At the City Coart White and Foley ware remanded till Thursday. No evi , dance was given in their case.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1884



B The local industries of Ashburton are grow* mg apace. A visit to the principal workshops in thw 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 machines 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 East street Messrs M. and Co. have also opened a show room, where is to be seen some very fine furniture suitable 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. *• German Syrup.”—No other medicine in the world was ever given such a test of its curative qualities as Boschee’s German Syrup. In three years two million four hundred thou sand small bottles of this medicine were dis tributed free ef charge by Druggists in the United States of America to those afflicted with Consumption, Asthma, Croup, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and other diseases of the throat and lungs, giving the afflicted undeniable proof that German Syrup will cure them. The re sult has been that Druggists in every town and village in civilised countries are recommending it to their customers. Go to your Druggist and ask what they know about it. Sample ' Bottles 6d. Regular size 3s. 6d. Three dates will relieve any case.—[Advt.] Holloway s Ointment- and Pills.— Diseases of the Bowels.—A remedy, which ‘ has been tested and proved in a thousand dif ferent ways, capable of cradicting poisonous taints from ulcers and healing them up, merits A trial of its capacity for extracting the internal corruptions from the bowels. On rubbing Hplloway’s Ointment repeatedly on the abdo men a rash appears, and as it thickens the ■ alvine irritability subsides. Acting as a deri vg&v, this unguent draws to the surface, re leases the tender intestines from all acrid mat * tersj and prevents inflammation, dysentery, and piles, for which blistering was the old fashioned, though successful treatment, now from its painfulness fallen into disuse, the dis covery of ,this Ointment having proclaimed s rnuseoy possessing equally derivative, yet. per fcctly painless powers.—[Advt. . - ThK JSad and Worthless are never Unstated or ceuTiterfeited. This is es ' l {Mbiallytrue of a family medicine, and Ups positive proof that , the remedy imitated is of ■K'Qte highest value. ‘" As soon as it has been .tested and proved by the whole world that Hop . ' BUt&t was the purest, best, and most valuable . family medicine on earth, many imitations *' 1 and began to steal the notices in iptesS ywd the people of the country * the merits] of H. 8., and In - way trying to induce suflering invalids * 4 eir stuff instead, expecting to make 1 the credit ond good name of H. B. un Started nostrums put up in simi tb 'H.~ 8., 'with variously devised b jthe fed " Hop "or “Hops ” i wayto induce people to believe 1 Bitters, All such no matter whfd jd espedally those m their them or oitatioos or counterfeits. owe of them. Use 1 lie-,American Hop ‘Bitters, the 1 OTua use pi



Public No PLOUGHING.— A ft for ploughing turni Five inches deep; pr Apply to R. Davies, Kbi TA7ANTED TENDE ** for Linnoleum MATTING, 6ft wide, ft ing Room. Tenders to Clerk by 10 a. m. on 17t J) tJ BL I 0 L The Library will be Of of Books every day, exc« tween the hours of 3 and afternoon, and on Thui days from ? till 8 o’clock By order. CHARLES B Ahburton, 9th Dec., 18S pUB LI 0 L It has been decided t< lowing scale of subscripl advance, viz Yearly Half-yearly Quarterly By order. CHARLES B Ashburton, 12th Decern



Strawberries, ST R A WBERRIES, STRAWBERRIES, And other Fruit for sale, wholesale an retail, price moderate. B. BROOMFIELD, Kent Nursery, Allenton. 12 2242



M R SIDNEY WOLF From the Royal Academy of Music, London, PROFESSOR OF SINGING AND PIANOFORTE, Cox Street, Ashburton. SINGING CLASS. Quarter commences THURSDAY, 24th, Oddfellows’ Hall. Singing at sight. Part singing, Glees, etc., etc. Terms—One Guinea per quarter. 4960 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. ; 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. FRIEDLANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. We can also supply Reapers and Bin ders of any make at Christchurch prices.



N 0 T I 0 B. BASK HOLIDAY. Pursuant to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Act, 1880, and the Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, TUESDAY, the 16 th day of December instant, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday at the Offices of the under* mentioned Banks in the Provincial Dis trict of Canterbury. Union Bank of Australia, Limited, JOSEPH PALMER, Chief Officer for New Zealand. Bank of New South Wales, W. G. RHIND, Inspector. National Bank of New Zealand, Lmtd, W. DYMOCK, Inspector. Colonial Bank of New Zealand, H. MACKENZIE, Acting General Manager, Bank of New Zealand, D. L, MURDOCH, General Manager. Bank of Australasia, E. W. MORRAH, 12 2285. Inspector.



Alford forest annual SPORTS AND RACES, Will be held on the 24th DECEMBER, 1884. 1. Handicap Hurdles, of 8 sova, "over ' 6 flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in 1 high. Distance, 1| miles. Nomina- ' tion, 10s; acceptance, ss. 1 2. Maiden Plate, of 10 sova. Distance, 1 mile. Nomination, 10s; accep- 1 tance, 10s. 3. Handicap Trot, of 8 sovs. Distance, 3 miles. No weight under 11 stone. 4. The Alford Forest Cup Handicap, open to the County of Ashburton, of 20 so»s. Distance, 2 mile?. Nomina tion, 1 eov; acceptance, 1 sov, A sweepstake of 10a for second horse. 5. Hack Race, of 4 sovs. Distance, 1 mile. With a sweepstake of 5s for second horse ; entrance, 6a. 6. Consolation Handicap Race, of 3 sovs. Distance, 1 mile. Entrance, 2s 6d ; acceptance, 2s 6d. RULES. 1. The Alford Forest Cup open to the County of Ashburton. 2. Ail other races will be confined to the present Mount Somers Road Board district. 8. The decision of the Committee or whom they may appoint to be final in all duffel of dispute or on all points of carry- { ing out the programme. 4. Three horses to start in all races or no race. * 5. No protest will bo entertained un less; made within thirty minutes after the race is run, accompanied by a deposit of 20a Nfhlch may be forfeited should the protest prove frivolous. All owners of horses must be sub scribers of 10a to the fund. 7. The names of horses and colors of the ciders to be sent into the Secretary on or before 18th December, 1884. I First race to start at 11 o’clock. *”*W. HOBSON, 18 8300 Secretary.



To Let and For Sale. ;( j SALE, by private treaty, lots 38 r. Jl. and 33, Alford Forest road, closeto the Ashburton Woollen Factory, contain ing about 1 acre, on which is erected a 11 large throe-roomed dwelling-house and - two-stalled stable. , The ground is well J ) cultivated and planted with fruit and d forest trees, and is securely fenced with i* live and picket fences. a lor particulars apply to 4 • T. BULLOCK. Messrs matson, cox & co. have for Private Sale, theunder -0 mentioned grand lines of . Sheep, ' 3500 Merino Wethers, in lots to suit 1600 do . do do Mount Peel 600 2nd cross two-tooths, mixed sexes 900 Ist do do do * 2900 Ist do■ do do 2(00 Ist do do do 500 2,4, 0 tooth crossbred owes, in wool, 100 per cent, lambs 1300 Ist cross 2 and 4-tootha, dipped, delivery March 4000 Merino ewes, sound mouth, delivery March 2500 Merino ewes, sound mouth, delivery March For particulars, apply 12 2290 MATSON, COX & CO., Tenders. COUNTY COUNCIL. Fresh TENDERS are invited for Wakanui Creek IMPROVEMENT near Coibeti’s. Plans and specification can be seen at Council Office, and tenders ad- j dressed to the Chairman to be sent in not < later than 11 o’clock a.m. SATURDAY, t 20th December. 1 By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 12 230 G County Engineer. TENDERS are required for the follow ing quantities (more or less) of material for the Flemington Cheese and Butter Factory Company, Limited : 1,000 yards Hessian, 1 yard w : de ! 3,000 ya’ds calico, 1 yard w : de 40 gallons Rennett (Hansen’s) 20 gallons coloring (Hansen’s) 1 ton fine salt 1 cask S' da crystals 1 cwt soap 4 tins kerosene 1 drum machine oil 12 tons coal (screened) 24 tons slack. Tenders to be addressed to the Secre tary on or before SATURDAY, 13th in stant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 12 2273 j.



Meetings. Baptist church, Oddfellows’ Hall. REV. T. BRAY, Greendale, will conduct the SERVICE TO-MOBROW, December 14th, Morning, 11 a.m. ; Evening, 630 p.m. Sankey’a hymns at evening service. All are invited. 12 2305 gUND A Y SERVICES. Sunday next (third of advent) 1 shall hold— Morning service at Waterton, 11a.m., H.C. Afternoon service at Tinwald, 3 p.m. Evening service at Windermere, 6.30 p.m. R. F. GARBETF, 12 2284 Curate. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH, Newlands. —Anniversary Sermons will be preached next Lord’s Day, Dec. 14, by the Rev P. W, Jones, of Green dale. Morning at 11 ; Evening, 6 30. Collections in aid of Trust Funds. Tea Meeting on Monday, Dec. 15 ; tea at 5.30 p m. A Public Meeting will also be held, to be addressed by ministers and friends. Singing by the choir, Mrs Nixon will sing a sacred solo. Tickets, Is 6d each. QHOR A L SOCIETY. The WEEKLY PRACTICE of the Choral Society will be resumed on MON DAY Evening, at 8 o’clock, at St, Stephen’s Schoolroom. E. J. PAUL, 12 2307 Bon. Secretary. ST. STEPHEN’S CHURCH, Ashburton. THE ANNUAL Garden Party will be held in the Parsonage Garden ON ANNIVERSARY DAY-TUESDAY, 16th December, 1824. Contributions of Needlework and Pro duce, etc., will be thankfully received at the Parsonage. Admission (including Tea)—2s ; child ren, Is. Gates open at 2p m. Proceeds in reduction of the debt on the Building Fund. 11 2178



RANGE HALL, ASHBURTON. J. B, GOUGH, This world renowned Temperance Orator’s ! famous orations, “ Are they all Fools who become Drunkards,” and “ TO THE WORKING CLASSES,” will be recited by Mb S. R. INGO LD, Of Christchurch, on WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, December 17 and 18. Selections of music will be rendered duang each, evening. Mrs Nixon has kindly consented to sing a solo on each occasion. Doors open at 7.30; chair to be taken at 8 o’clock. Admission free. A collection will be made to pay ex penses. 12 2200



SI BURTON. ASH- ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. TOWN HALL, FRIDAY, DEC. 26 Prizes and Blanks Under the management of Mb SIDNEY WOLF, B.A.M. After which a BALL will be held. Box plan (reserved seats) at Mrs Hodge’s, dressmaker, East street. Ashburton Caledonian society Annual Sports. The Sixth Annual Sports Meeting of the Ashburton Caledonian Society will be held on BOXING DAY, DEO. 26, 1884, on the Society’s new Sports Ground, North-west Belt, when valuable prizes will be given for quoits, hurdle races, fiat 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. \2 2239 CHARLES REID, Secretary.



Auction. SHEEP. SHEEP. SHEEP. Messrs miles & co. will Sell by Public Auction, at Jhe MILTO.N YARDS, SELWYN, ox MONDAY, 15th DECEMBER, On account of various clients, the under mentioned lots of 1800 500 300 600 800 650 2000 2500 12 2283 Sheep: Four, Six and Merino WETHERS, in wool, and in forward condition Ditto • ditto ditto Merino EWES, in wool, with Crossbred Lambs at foot Merino EWES, in wool, with Halfbred Southdown Lambs at foot Merino EWES, in wool, with Crossbred Lambs at foot Four and Six-tooth EWES, in wool, with Lambs at foot Crossbred EWE 8, shorn Crossbred WETHERS, shorn MILES & CO. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO, JAMESON, Agent.



FRIDAY, 19ch DEO. IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE OF New Furniture. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr William Davis, to hold tho Second series of Clearing Sales of New Furniture by Public Auction at his premises, Bast street, on the above data, consisting of— -2 Wardrobes, 12 chests orawers, all ' kinds ; 4 choffloniers, 4 kitchen tables, 1 extension dining table, 4 pairs washstands and tables, 1 oval j 100 table, 1 round 100 table, 9' double and single wood and iron I bedsteads, 2 double and single child’s cots, 2 commodes, 1 draw ing-room suite in damask, 1 draw ing-room suite in sateen, 1 draw ing-room suite in cretonne, 1 draw ing-room suite in leather, 1 sitting room suite in cretonne, 3 ladies’ and gents’ easy chairs in cretonne, 4 dozen cane-seat chairs, 2 dozen folding chairs, 2 dozen child’s chairs, 2 kitchen cupboards, per ambulators, palliasses and mat tresses Persona about to furnish or replenish are invited to attend this sale. Terms liberal. Sale at 12.30 o'clock. T, BULLOCK, 12 2299 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 20th DEO , 2 o’clock. ALFREPj HARRISON, instructed by the Committee of the Summer Race Meeting will Sell by Public Auction, The following Privileges: No. 1 Publican’s Booth No. 2 Publican’s Booth Confectioner’s Booth New Grand Stand and Paddock Old Grand Stand Cards Sports Horse Yards ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. Also, on account of the WINSLOW RACE MEETING, At the same time and place, THE GATES. ALFRED HARRISON, 12 2302 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Phillip Jour neauz (on account of his having left for the North Island) to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date— His FREEHOLD SECTION, No. 535, fronting Peter street, on which is erected a Dwelling-house, Black smith’s Shop, and other Buildings. This property is centrally situated, being only two sections from East street, and near the Railway Station. Will be sold on very liberal terms, de clared at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 2259 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 27th DEO. TO FARMERS AKD OTHERS. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AN Improved Farm OF 787 BIperOHES Situated near Charing Cross, WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date A FARM of 787 acres 3 ro da 34 per ches, being rural sections 26750, 26932 and part of 27272, lately in occupation of Mr W. Saunders. It ia all fenced, partly divided, and situated near Charing Cross on the Waka nui road district. This property is well watered with the County water-races; very suitable for sheep, and will be sold on very liberal terms of payment. Inspection invited. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 2308 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 20ch DEC. Town Section 808, / COX STREET, With HOUSE thereon, and TOWN SECTIONS 812 - and 813, AH KEN STREET. MR T. BULLOCK haa received in structions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date— T.S, 812, Cox street, on which is erected a Cottage, also, T.S.’s 812 and 813, Aitken street, unim proved. These properties must be sold, in tending purchasers are invited to inspect them and attend the sale. Terms very liberal. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 2303 Auctioneer.



The Standard Company. gPEOIAL NOTICE THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. During December 15 Per Cekt. Discount will be allowed to CASH PURCHASERS of these celebrated machines. The STANDARD has more improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put together ! Has always been the best and is now the cheapest. That it meets every require ment of a critical public is shown by its great popularity and in creasing sale throughout America, Europe, Australia and New Zea land, AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. Maddern, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton



|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 only 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 houseJJin’jthe trade. its now shipments are among them, large and extensive Stocks must be cleared at less than coat. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR Good Second-Hand Furniture or Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made to Order &c., &c. Funerals Furnished in First-class Style. J. Meech & Co. T AND BURNETT STREETS.



Business Notices. 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, whore 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 I Miss Sowman BEGS to inform the of Rakaia and surrounding districts that she has OPENED business as MILLINER AND DRESSMAKER AX MRS SHARP’S, Near Railway Hotel, South Rakaia, Fit and Style Guaranteed. 8 1621 J. C. Duncan, Licensed land broker, General Agent and Accountant, Ashburton. Agent for Victoria Insurance, Co., Limited, New Zealand Accident In surance Co., National Mutual Life Asso ciation of Australasia, Limited, etc. J. C. Duncan having found the timber trade an unprofitable line is determined in the future to stick to the following branches of business, which he is prepare, I to undertake and attend to, as hereto fore, in a straightforward and upright . manner. Fire, Accident, and Life Insur ance, prepare Mortgages and Transfers, and all other work under the “Land Transfer Act,” Negotiate Loans and In vest money, let houses to good tenants and collect rents and debts, Arbitration, Valuation, Auditing, Accountants’ work in all branches, and every description of suchlike work. Properties for sale in town and country. Temporary office — EAST STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. 9 1650 i 0 T I 0 E.



TO THE INHABITANTS OP ASH BURTON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS. G. J. P. Lublow, While thanking the inhabitants of the above districts for the very liberal support accorded to him for the past five years respectfully calls their attention to the unprecedentedly large stock of goods now held by him, recently received PROM THE HOME MARKETS, comprising some of the very beat class of goods manufactured in the West of Eng land Mills, and consists of plain BLACK CLOTHS, BLUE CLOTHS. FANCY COATINGS, AND HEAVY TWEEDS of every 'jhade, suitable for the coming season, a splendid assortment of the newest Over-coatings ; also, a choice col lection of Kaiapoi and Mosgiel Tweeds, etc., of the newest patterns. Upwards of 4,000 yards to select’ from of English, Scotch and Colonial manufactured goods, from which he is prepared to execute all orders entrusted to him at astonishingly low prices. Style, fit and the best work manship is guaranteed. Come, see and judge for yourselves. A variety of Kaiapoi Flannels, Under shirts, Drawers, Socks, etc., always in stock k,754 P. Cairns, AILOE AND CLOTHIER



If m h e*b- U 1 VI O «rf 00 d O rjl <1 «a M >-=*» £ •+3 c 8 oa CD o 83 O pH OQ I? E © > CD N* o i m Ox o CO CORNER OF HIGH AND ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH. All Goods warranto well shrunk, by our patent shrinking machine, PATTERNS OF TWEEDS SENT ON {PPLICATIOy 11 SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO CASH PURCHASERS. PRIOR to Annual Stock-taking, a very LIBERAL DISCOUNT ■ Will be allowed to CASH PURCHASERS OF PIANOS. One of the finest and beat stocks in the colon to choose from. J 5 __ m m mm -~i-c rj ‘ ■: i . >\ t* a>- iliilii •I'i ■.W ir.iV''v ‘y ii^iiiiSii H. M. Jones, Agent for MILNER & THOMP Ashburton,



Friedlander XMAS, : Friedlandei are now show NEW GOODS IN EVERY DE Suitable &W STYLES in Ladies Hats and New Dolmans, Capes, Ladies’ and Chili UNDBROLOI In Great Vane



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 DEPT. 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 and 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., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



HAVE FOR SALE OHS&P WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 0, >1 less than cost LINSEED, colonial ! BARBED WIRE, from L2fr 10s to LW a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip. tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prion ENGLISH & OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX AND CO,' Rakaia. WE hare much pleasure In intimating 'to our clients and others in the Ratoia District that we have made ar» ran cments to attend the Regular F 0 TNI6HTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we have every confidence . 11l soliciting a share of their patronage* MR L~OXLBI, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive for the present 413 MATSON, COX & 00. Matson. Cox Co. AUCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. LOANS NEGOTIATED AX LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, We have now on hand for sale— Woolpacka and Cornsacks Fencing Wire of all sines, B vrbed . Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turnip* Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, eta Clo ver Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Chaff, &o.



AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY— REAPERS AND BINDERS, Ac. Wool Purchased IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OB CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEEKLY SALES OP HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL KINDS OP STOCK AND PRODUCE ON SATURDAYS AT 11 O'CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK Will be held at . ASHBURTON AND TINWALD Alternately. nexFsale AT TINWALD YARDS ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER U AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency 06 Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Go. Robey’s Threshing Machines, MATSON, COX, '& CO WEST STREET, Ashbubton *0 1 R SALE, PRIVATELY— y Acres I rood 21 perches, at Waterton, freehold 450 Acres, improved, Dromore, free* hold 1000 Acres, improved, Dromore, lease* hold 2600 Acres, improved, Ooalgate, freai hold 87 Acres, improved, Longbeach, fret hold 237 Acres, improved, Longbeach] 370 Acres improved, Longbeach 449 Acres, splendid farm, Wakanul 2200 Acres, improved, Mataura 2424 A cres, improved, Alford Forest 2120 Acres, improved, Mount Hntt 664 Acres, improved, Rangitata 1394 Acres, all in English grasSj Chertsey 126 Acres, all in English gnus, Chertsey 242 Acres, improved Seafield grass, Ealing 308 Acres, splendid farm, Rang! tata Island 30,000 Leasehold, 40QQ, freehold, - 4,000 sheep, Chatham Islands IC9O Acres, improved, Ealing 1500 Acres, do Dunsandel 30 Acres 2 roods 26 perches, adjoin* ing Chertsey township 90 Acres, R.S. 34301, 34302, Elies* mere district 225 Acres, R.S. 33630, 33631, 53632, Ellesmere district 68 Acres 3 roods, R.S. 32114, Ash* burton County 337 Acres, R.S. 28935, near Ealing railway station 338 Acres, R.S. 27929, 27930, partly fenced, Ashburton County 3487 Acres, R.S. 32289, 32290, 32291, 32384, 32385, 32146, 33238, 30073, portly fenced, Rakaia 937 Acres, R.S. 23677, 23678, 23679, 23680, 23681, 23682, 23683, 23684, 23685, improved, Seafield 430 Acres, R.S. 27884, 27886, near Winslow 337 Acres 2 roods, R.S. 27883, 27888, near Winslow , 500 Acres, R.S, 31469,- Mount Somers 300 Acres, R.S. 27985, near Sherwood, Cheraey 184 Acres first-class land, Wakanoi tlco a large number of town sections n Ashburton, Rakaia, Methven etc.



660 Acres North Bakaia, Bankside, R.S. 32035 1108 Acres North Bakaia, E.S. 32055, 32060 ! 360 Acres Ashley Gorge 2808 Acres Bakaia, adjoining Goffer, splendid land 1200 Acres Waitakl, mostly swamp land Acre aikari, adjoini Moore’s splendid land Acres Waikari, adjoining Q. H Moore’s estate *UTSON> COX *' 00,