CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE fIIKTTTItR's TBIROKAMS —COVTUTe >TT. 1 Monetary and Commercial. London, December 27 Consols gemain at and New Zealand securities at last quotations. . . The total reserve in notes and bullion *$ in the Bank of England is Li 1,500,000, being a decrease during the week of Li,000,000. The proportion of re serve to liabilities has fallen to 38 per cent. The' Bank rate of discount re mains at 5 per cent, and the market rate at 4 per cent. The markets for colonial produce are unchanged. The Mahdi. , Cairo, December 27. A messenger who left Khartoum a. • fortnight ago reports that intense dis tress prevails among the followers, of the Mahdi. Many are famished and dying, and large numbers are deserting their leaders.

Earthquakes. Madkid, Decembsr 28. Further shocks of earthquake of great severity-have been experienced in the Southern districts and over several provinces during the past two days, and especially in Malaga and Granada. Three hundred persons lost their lives. At Periana thirty were killed, and many at Albunuelas.. Several towns and villages suffered severe damage, |tnd the cathedrals at Grenada and Seville are injured. A [general panic prevails, and the inhabitants left the towhs and encamped in the open country. It is believed that altogether fully 1,000 persons perished. [ReoeivecTDecetnber 80, 2.30 a.m.] Shipping. London, December 29. Arrived—Orient R.M.S. Garonne, from Melbourne (Nov. 15th). The Earthquake. Madbio, December 29. Reliable details to hand show that at Albometas alone fully 900 lives have been lost by the recent earthquake. The town of Periana has been entirely destroyed by landslips caused by the earthquake. AUSTRALIAN

(EEUTKB’S iBMOBAMa— COPYRIGHT.) Cricket.

Melbourne, Yesterday.

The Intercolonial cricket match was resumed/here to-day, when the Victo rians with one wicket down for 143 continued their first innings. They remained in alt day,* and when time was called had lost seven wickets for 423. Blackhara was the highest scorer with 109. [Received December 30, 1 p.m.] Shipping* Sydni.y, To-day. Arrived, yesterday -—Ringarooma, from Auckland. German Annexation. The New South Wales Government have decided to join the other colonies in protesting against the German pro tectorate, over New Guinea and adja cent islands. ;

(Received December 30, 2.80 p:m.) The Protest.

Melbourne, To-day.

The New Zealand Government is Communicating with Mr Service, regard inglhe-proposed protest against Ger man annexation in the Pacific. It is Understood the New Zealand Cabinet differs as to the character of the pro test

TELEGRAMS.

fpIB PBHW ASSOCIATION.] attempted Suicide- Auckland, To-day. Mrs Banks, the wife of a railway por ter, residing at Wbangarei, attempted suicide by swallowing turpentine. She is likely to recover.

v Industrial Exhibition. v ~ New Plymouth, To-day. A 7&II attended meeting, convened by ihp Mayor, was hold last night, re the In dustrial Exhibition in Wellington. A committee waa appointed consisting of the MayOta and Councillors of New Plymouth, Hawera, and Patea, and also Chairmen of County Councils and members of Tara naki, Hawera, and Patea, and M.H.B/s .for the provincial district. Mr Gallis was present and gave the meeting information 46ont the Exhibition. He leaves for Auckland to-day.

Ceased Publication. Gisbobne, To-day. The Telephotie, a newspaper published here, has ceased publication. Acquatic. Wellington, Yesterday. The Wellington crew which won the Senior Outrigger Race at Nelson Regatta last week have gone to Lyttelton to take part in the regatta there. Ministerial Movements. Wellington, To-day. _ Sir Julius Vogel will probably leave in the Hinemoa for Waiwera to-morrow. The Hon Mr Buckley will also leave in the same vessel, and disembark at Napier, working hia way North In inspecting the charitable insaiiutiona. On bis way from * the South theFiemier bad an interview wsh the Governor respecting the German annexation of New Guinea, and a meeting of the Cabinet is being held fhia morning to decide aa to what answer should be B" it |o'tf)e circular cablegram sent by Mr t»|co. Another Attempted Suicide. Mary Ann Gamble, a domestic servant, attempted suicide by taking chloral. She {■ now in the Hospital in a critical con dition.

■ Appointment of Engineer. Oretmouth, Yesterday. The Harbor Board to-night appointed W. H. Scott engineer of the Boatd, sub ject to the approval of the Government. There were 18 applications. • .

£old Works. - HobxTiHa, Yesterday. - The engineer for the Humphrey's Gully Co', reports that the works are progressing favorab'y; The distance to drive in the long tunnel Has been reduced to 56 chains 20 links,' and the driving still continues in good ground. . The Kenthorn Murder. ‘ “ DtiIJEDXN, Yesterday.. Gerald Fitzgerald was brought up to-day charged' with being a participator in the fTenthoro affray, and remanded. Tp» Premier. Stout, took his .departure lotrWfttlitfgton on Sunday evening, having received a telegram that h:s presence was there. r - - . " - Acauatic. ’ ’x.ivkbtoit, To-day. Soldi Barrington and Hearn are traipr jpg aedulonaVy and are in first class con- ’ is' how a considerable afnoimt of betting, which is slightly in fayw of top champion. Hearn*# hackeif dentine to although several out .efpMl ans givlng 9to 1. The race will he towed at 1.90 p.m., on top of high water, and ahosid the .weather be rough it will reprove HanringWe chance.

THE ASHBTTBTON GUARDIAN TUESDAY, DECEMBEB 30, 1884.



Tenders. of TENDERS are invted for Outti about 300 acres Grass Seed. T« ders will close on Saturday, Jan. 3,18 f Apply to JOHN LAMBIB. 12 2309 Kyle. W N T E TENDERS for Harvesting 850 acres Oats. Tenders to be sent in by the 5' of January, 1885. Far particulars apply 12 2870 MAX FKXEDLANDEB. Railway Notices. N EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS (Christchurch Section.) J TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS 3 NEW YEAR’S DAY—IBBS. J The following alterations in the ordi > nary time table will bo made for the lai January, JBB.'i ; i In lieu of 'the 7.30 am. train from 1 Timaru to Ashburton, and the 10. 1 am. from Ashburton to Chr.'stchu’ch, a ! train will run as under : a. m. a m. Timaru ... d Rangitata d Hinds ... d Winslow... d Tinwald ... d Ashburton a 7.10 8.28 9.1 9.17 9.28 9 35 Ashburton Chertsoy Rakaia ... Christ church ... d 942 d 10 12 d 10.26 p.m. a 12.15 Stopping at other stations to pick up or s;t 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 a.m. instead of 10.0 a.ra., 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 Rakaia will start at 455 p.m., and arrive at Rakaia at 6.10 pm.; and the return train will leave Rakaia for Methven at p.m , running 20 minutes later than usual to destination. The evening tra : n from Christchurch to Ashburton will start at 4 50 p.m., and run 35 minutes Lter than usual. Toe evening train from Timaru fo Ash burton will leave at 5 30 p.m,, and run 55 minutes liter than usual. A special train will leave Ashburton for Winslow in connection wiih the Winslow Races and Sports) at 10.46 a.ra., arriving there at 11.6 a.m., returning at 6.16 p.m., arriving at Ash burton at 6 35 p.m., stopping at Tinwald if 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.



Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to oar clients that for the future the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will bo held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND - LOAN AND HER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO. To Let and For Sale. FOR SALE—An Iron Safe (second band), size 32 x 48. Apply office of this paper. 12 2398 FOR SALE, by private treaty, lots 38 and 39, Alford Forest road, close to the Ashburton Woollen Factory, contain ing about 1 ac-e, on which is erected a large three-roomed dwelling-house and two-stalled stable. The ground is well cultivated and planted with fruit and forest tree*, and is securely fenced with live and picket fences. J or particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. JplOR SALE CHEAP. A COMBINE, ENGINE, and ELE ,



J VATORS complete. The purchaser will ' have the chance of threshing from 1000 to 1500 acres crop at current rates. Apply to 12 2373 FRIEDLANDER BROS. J— 1 !.!L"J 1 "■■i. 1 !™ 1 "" Meetings. rpiNWALD ANNUAL BALL. The above will be he’d in Messrs Fried lander Bros.’ Shed, on New Year’s Night. Dancing to commence at 9 pm. 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 family, Is 61 each. 12 2352 M ETHVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY. The A nncal MEETING of Subscribers to Methven Library will be held in tie Library on MONDAY, January 5,. 1885, at 7 p.m. G. H. ALINGTON, 12 2400 Treasurer. Ashburton horticultural SOCIETY. A MEETING of Members of the above and all those interested in Horticulture will be held in the Arcade Chambers on TUESDAY Evening next, at 8 p m. Important business. 12 2341 Public Notices: LOST, between Ashburton and Dro more, small Gold Scarf PI 'I. Fin der please return to H.W., office of this paper. Reward 10s. 12 2403 LOST —From the West Belt, a b’ack PIG. Finder rewarded on return ing same to Micbaei. Mahomet, West Belt. 12 2401



On January 2nd the evening train from Timaru to Ashburton will leave at 5 31 p m., and run 55 minutes later than usual. Goods traffic will bo (suspended on Ist January. Fares as already notified. FJBEDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, December 23rd, 1884. 12 2383 Auctions. Saturday, January 3, 1885. COMPLETE Threshing Plant BY RCSTON, 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, ip first-class order. 12 2381 MATSON, COX &CQ.



Priedlander Bros. XMAS, 1884 t } Friedlander Bros. y x are now showing > NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT Suitable for the Season. NHW STYLES in Ladies’ and Children’s Hats and Bonnets New Dolmans, Capes, and Fichus, Ladies’ and Children’s UNDERCLOTHING In Great Variety. A lot of Children’s Costumes very Cheap. I 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 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 & 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. vVe 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 lauded a splendid assortment of OBOOEERY & GLASSWARE of every description. CUTLERY & PLATED GOODS in endless variety, suitable for XMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS. r i i. Priedlander Bros., BAST STREET, I ASHBURTON}



J>UBLIC NOTICE. The undersigned begs to the public that the business known as the _ “Somerset Butchery and Meat Re- rp frigerating Company ” will from the 31st instant be conducted by Mr R. Lancaster on his own account. All debts due to the Slst instant must lie paid forthwith to WM. HORNE, Grain Agency Offices, Ashburton. 12 2380 ' GOYERMENT LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. TO THE POLICYHOLDERS. 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 ef 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, 12 2346 V 1 TO THE POLICY-HOLDERS IN THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT INSURANCE ASSOCIA- X TION. BLEpiION OF DIRECTORS. Ladies and Gentlemen —I beg respect- i fijlly to offer myself as a CANDIDATE to ■ represent your interests on the Central - t,rd of the Association. I deem the lifications necessary for the position of ' director to be—a good general Iddge of busmess, finance, and the invest ment of funds, combined with an intelli gent and reliable discrimination in deter l mining the value and selection of seruri • ties. These qualifications, I venture to believe, I possess. I am also a large in the Association, and if »-3 ► Wt—^ i



7 g 6 IB B ■y le re >g aa P n- >le in m# Ji be sr, ill you do n*e the honor to elect mo I will use my bast endeavors to protect your interests aa policy-holdeis and promote the welfare and prosperity of the Associa tion.—l am, yours obediently, ALI X. MACDOUGALL. Wellington, 3rd Dec. 12 2378 TO THE POLICY HOLDERS IN THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERN "MBNT LIFE ASSURANCE AS SOCIATION. Ladies and Gentiemen—l beg to offer -myself as a CANDIDATE to represent you on the Central Board of the 'Associa tion. ' lam a policy holder in tho Associa tion, snd insured for the full amount taken on any life, andl 1 haye 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 , hat my professional knowledge and e?’ perience will be of leneflt to the Board and to yourselves. If you elect me, my best efforts will be directed to further the , advancement d£ the Association, and to promote the Inna ests of its policy hoide s. . - I am, j ours obediently, 12 8364 H. D. BELL.



THURSDAY, .TANDRABY 15lh, 1885 A NUMBER OF Town Sections, H|NDS, To be Sold by Fubliq Auction- MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Robert Wilkin, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, Burnett 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 bo 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 01’ P R OP METY fir TINWALI}. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Executors of the late Mr John Carter, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Barnett street, Ashburton, on Thursday, January 17,1885 The undermentioned Sections, Together with BUILDINGS and HER IMPROVE MENTS TREREON, 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. 73. 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.S. 148, Thompson street, with cot tage thereof! T.S. 149, Thompson street, together With cottage T.S. 151, 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 1 o’clock. tTbullook, 2350 Auctioneer.



Orr and Co. p*OR XMAS AND NEW YE/R 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 handkercheifs Veryffine lawn handkerchiefs, f and J Abuts on kid gloves black, white, colored, and tinted SPECIAL. large assortment of Boys’ Norfolk Suits, superior quality, all s'zes, 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. I ORR & CO., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL v DRAPERS, East Street. a C I Ironmongery. E F a Our Stocks in this department have been lately ADDED TO BY LARGE SHIPMENTS < ex Ruapehu, Alcester, 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 Wiw Scythes and Lawn Mowers Cooking Ranges Cooking Stoves Register Grates Cutlery and plaited Goods FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, Etc Etc. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. —nr The quality of onr Goods in this Depart ment cannot be surpassed. We have now some grand value in TEAS, SUGARS, & TINNED GOODS. 50 Cases New Salmon, 7a 6d per doz. Onr and Co.,



George Jameson. rp URN I P SEEDS. Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop ~ Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonshire 6REYSTONE Skirving 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 1 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 RAILS, STAKES, WIRE, &c OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, CHICKWHEAr. Also, a first-class NEW EXPRESS with Reversible Seats. Terms, if desired. £.. IS. Bean, West street. 6 1147 D TNING & DRAWING-ROOM Suites InjVelvet, Tapestry, Repp, Damask, and Cretonnes, &c. In Workmanship aqd Quality these can- 1 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 leas, than cost. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOB Good Second-Hand Furniture or Household Requisites, Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made ta Order &o. Funerals Furnished in First-class Style. J. Meedh & Co.- EAST AND BURNETT STREETS.



Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements ; with Messrs R. Wilkin and 00., whereby we are in a position to put far* mors and others, who wish to try th© 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 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. Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, per cent, per annum for three mouths, and 6J per cent, per annum if fixed tor ft months or over. j Ward, Manager. Office : Area e Chambers, Burnet street



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 WOOLHOUSE OF THE WORLD. : !J!HE 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..., 121,439 BALES Showing an increase of 15,203 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 advantageouf opportunities that the Company offers for the disposal of their Clips, Throughout the Season Periodical Auction Sales of Wool will beheld 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, CHERTSEY, or RAKAIA. Liberal Cash Advances Will be made on all WOOL placed in our bands, either for Local Sale or Shipment to London FREE OF COMMISSION GROWERS are reminded that, as we act solely as Selling Brokers, they may rely upon their Consignments obtaining,' HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Further particulars on application to H. H. SECRETAN, Agent, Ashburton ; and to 9 1789 O. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia.



ndrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR JJAS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER'S STOCK OF BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEABLY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY kOßNlftfe As to Price, Sizes, and Particulait ee Friday evening’s GmamiW. Opening Announcement. GRAND DISPLAY C op / PLAIN AND FANCY D^APBBY. A. C. PRICHARD (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORR), HAYING secured the Premises in EAST STREET lately occupied by Mr Gavin, is now showing \ a ■ UrtVAll, so uun suvning . * 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 la 8d Strong Prints, from 3d 11-wove Flannel, 11M Heavy Holland, s|d Tape Nets, Id Strong Towels, from 3£d , Tickings, from 3id Strong Grey Calico, 2s 9d per doz Turkey Twill,’s£d Linen Table Danmouth, Is 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 of 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 Now Stock—where Elegance of Design, Latest Fashion, and a Marvel of Cheapness are combined. Note the address— A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2083 RKORR/W^ I=3 “ Tempus Fugit.’’ R. MURRAY NVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. Special attention is requested for a magnificent lino of '■ ENGLISH SILYER LEVER HDNTBRS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10s. • • - 150 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 at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. , New and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and New Year’s Guta. ROBERT MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., EAST STPEEP.



A RTIFIOIAL MANURES. Messrs Friedlandkr Bros. , have been appointed Ashburton AGENTS for the Belfast Chemical Works, and will supply Superphosphate, Nitrophosphate, Guano or Bone Dust, at Factory Kates, with rail charges added. For circulars, etc., apply to FRIEDLANDBR BROS., 10 1974 Ashburton and Tinwald. _ A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UOTIONEBR, STOCK & ESTATE \ AGENT. VEYKLY SALK every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise, AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LEASE—The following Town See* X tions suitable for businesa situ T.S. 510, 609, 514, 497, 496, 466, 466, 452, 433, 636, 421, 342. The above are in the estate of the .late Bon W. B. Rhodes, for which long leasee on very easy terms can be arranged? many of them are vtry central and Bolted to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. ipHS JOHNSTON HARVESTER, X with all approvements, £6o> On view at my yards. AIFRED HARRISON, Agent. 1 GRASS- MOWER, nearly new and lit perfect order. Cheap.' > . . ALFRED HAbBISON