Publicans’ Handicap Vanguard, Lady Emma, Taiaroa, Nelson, Rubira, Fusilier, Ike, Billy, L*dy Evelyn, Wapiti, Water King, Charmej - , Talebearer, Rubizahl, Take Miss, Mokoia Fur trader, Viking, Deception. STEWARDS' PUESE WELTER HANDICAP Oudeis, Taiaroa, Nelson, Matanaka, Captain Webster, Billy, Wapiti, Kingask, Borderman, Water King, Charmer, Tale bearer, Marion, Kubezabl, Ruasley, Take Miss, Conundrum, Molly Bawn, Mokoia, Ouida, Furtrader, Viking. All the horses in the Hurdle Race ac cepted.

fBY TELEGRAPH ] Dunedin, To-day. Black Rose’s acceptance for the Cup was only received this morning.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[BBUTEB *8 TRLEOBAMS —COPYRIGHT.] British Possession. Capetown, December 26. News has reached the sea coast of Northern Zululand, seating that the British flag has been hoisted there, and a proclamation has been issued an nouncing the assumption by Great Britain of the ownership of that dis trict.

News from the Front. Cairo, December 27

Telegrams to hand from the front re port that a detachment of artillery reached Korti, and preparations are pro ceeding for an advance of all the troops that have arrived there on Meraoueh, an important position on the Nile, about thirty miles to the northward of Korti.

Earthquake. Madrid, December 517,

An earthquake of a serious character has been experienced in Andalusia. The shock was felt over the greater part of the province, and caused im mense damage in several towns, besides serious injuries to many others. Shocks of earthquake have also been felt here, but were slight, and caused but little damage. Later intelligence from the province of Andalusia shows that the loss of life by the earthquake has been very heavy. 150 persons were killed at Albigucros, and forty at Arenas del Rey.

(Received December 29, 11 a.m) Egyptian Affairs. Cairo, December 27.

A report is to hand that a large force of Mahdites is entrenched at a point only two days’ march from Merawi, to which place General Wolseley is now despatching troops from Korti. A detachment of six hundred strong of the South Staffordshire regiment leaves Korti to-morrow for Merawi.

TELEGRAMS.

fpRB PRESS ASSOCIATION. 1 Attempted Suicide- Auckland, To-day. A bush men named Taylor cut his throat at Kaipara on Saturday, bat is likely to recover.

Body Seen. A body seen floating in the harbor to day has not yet been recovered. It ia supposed to be that of a seaman of the cutter Wangarei, named Peterson, who has lean missing since the 25th. Fiie. A cottage owned by Thorn at Northcote was burnt to-day. It was insured for LIOO -La the South British, and the furniture for L3o'm“the,same office. ..

Arrest.

Wanganui, To-day.

A man named John Crawford haa been arrested on a charge of embezzling LI 10s 4d from Barlow, of Wellington. He was remanded, pending the arrival of the warrant.

The Governor.

Wellington, To-day.

It is understood that his Excellency the Governor will leave Lyttelton on the Gth January in the Hinemoa, for the purpose of visiting Picton and the West Coast harbors of tbe Middle Island, in connec tion with the defences of New Zealand. Fatal Injury. Dunlop, who was injured by falling from a scaffold a abort time ago, died to day.

Racecourse Accidents. Reefton, To-day.

At the races on Saturday, in the Dis trict Plate, Mr McGaffin’e Sincerity dropped dead when twenty lengths from home, having burst a blood vessel. The jockey escaped unhurt. In the next race Philosopher fell after going a mile, and broke hia back, and the rider (McMurray) received'injuries which are thought to be tenons. Both horses are valuable ones, and well bred.- The course was in good condition, so that Philosopher’s fall is qnite unaccountable. Drowned.

Dunedin, To-day.

There is litfclo doubt that Ivens was drowned In the Leo Stream. He was a deferred payment selector ; 26 years old ; single, and had no relatives in the colony.

Contract Accepted. Miller and Smith’s tender for the Deep Stream contract for the Otago Central is L 32,874 ; Sparrow’s for the ironwork of the Wingatua viaduct is L 13,922. Both contracts are to be completed by August, 1886.

EARTHQUAKES.

(by telegraph). Wanganui, To-day. A slight shock of earthquake was felt here at 11 15 If.st night. Kaikouea, To-day. A shock of earthquake was felt here at twenty-seven minutes past nine last night. The upheaval was followed by a wave-like motion from east to west.

THE ASHBURTON GtIARDIAN, MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1884.



That husband of mine is three times the man he was before he began using “ Wells Health Renewer.” Druggists. The N.Z Drug Co., General Agents. 2 Holloway’s Pills.— The chiefcst wonder of modem times.—This incomparable medicine increases the appetite, strengthens the stomach, cleanses the liver, corrects biliousness, prevents flatulency, puvifes the system, invigorates the nerves, and re-instates sound health. The enormous demand for these Pills throughout the globe astonishes everybody, and a single tria convinces the most sceptical that no medicine equals Holloway’s Pills in its ability to remove all complaints incidental to the human race, They are a blessing to the afflicted, and aboon to all that labour under internal or external disease. The purification of the blood, removal of all restraint from the secretive organs, and gentle aperitive action are the prolific sources or the extensive curative range of Holloway’s Pills. Advt.]



Tenders. ANTED. TENDERS for Harvesting 850 acres of Oats. Tenders to be sent in by the sth of January. 1885. For particulars apply to 12 2870 MAX FRIEDLANDER. rpo tenderers. TENDERS WANTED For CUT TING or STRIPPING about 300 acres rye grass at Dromore, WE beg to intimate to our clients" that for the future the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and % SUNDRIES wilffbo held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. APF J\ FRANKLIN WHITE, 12 2357 Winter’s Road, Ashburton. Stock Sales. .Rakaia Sales. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO.



Public Notices: JpUBLIO NOTICE. The undersigned begs bo inform the public that the business known as the “Somerset Butchery and Meat Re frigerating Company ” will from the 31st instant be conducted by Mr R. Lancaster on his own account. All debts due to the Slat instant must be paid forthwith to WM. HORNE, Grain Agency Offices, Ashburton, 12 2380 To Let and For Sale, FOR SALE, by private treaty, lots 38 and 30, Alford Forest road, close to the Ashburton Woollen Factory, contain ing about 1 acre, 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 trees, and is securely fenced with live and picket fences. I or particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. • JIOR SALE CHEAP. A COMBINE, ENGINE, and ELE 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. ■ . 1 L_ Meetings rjpiNWALD ANNUAL BALL. The above will be held In Messrs Fried lander Bros.’ Shed, on New 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 family, Is 6d each. 12 2352 A SELECT BALL will be held in the ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, ON MONDAY EVENING NEXT, Dec. 29. Dancing to commence at 10 o’clock. Music provided by Sidney Wolf, R.A.M. Gentlemen, 3s Gd ; ladies free. 12 2300



Eailway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS, (Christchurch Section.) TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS NEW YEAR’S DAY—IBBS. 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 10.55 a m. from Ashburton to Christchurch, a train will run as under : Stopping at other stations to pick up or down passengers if requ : red. 7he morning train from Mothven to Rakaa will run as on Mondays, Wednes days and Saturdays. 7he morning train from Rikaia to Methven will start at 035 a ni. instead o? 10 0 a m., and be due to leave Lauriston at 10 11am, and arrive at Methven at 10 50 a m. 'J he evening train from Methven to Rp.kaia will start at 4,55 p.m., and arrive at Kakaia at 6.10 pm.; and the return train will leave Kakaia for Methven at 7 pm, running 20 minutes later than usual to destination. The evening tia'n from Christchurch to Ashburton will start at 4 50 p.m., and run 35 minutes later than usual. The evening train from Timaru to Ash burton will leave at 5 30 p.m., and run 55 minutes later than usual, A special paitenger train will leave Ashburton for Winslow in connection with the Winslow Races and Snort,*) nt arriving there at 11.5a.m., returning at 6 15 p.m,, arriving at Ash burton at 635 p. m., stopping at Tinwald if required. Carriages cannot ho guar anteed for this train, but a sufficient num ber of seated trucks will be provided. Passengers cannot be booked between Ashburton and Winslow by the express trains on this date, as there will not be room for a number of local passengers.



On January 2nd the evening train from Timaru to Ashburton will leave at 6 30 p m., and run 55 minutes later than usual. Goods traffic will be suspended on Ist January. Fares as already notified. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, December 23rd. 1884. 12 2383 Auctions. TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAY, 30th DECEMBER. MESSRS MILES & 0 3. are instructed to offer by Public Auction on the above date, a spec : al line of 1 W/IA First-cross shorn HOGGETS. XQUU They are well grown and in good condition. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 12 23gS Agent, Ashburton.



Kidney and urinary complaints of all kinds permanently cured with Hop Bitters. Read. —-[Advt.] Christmas presents free of charge. —Last year we are informed that over g,ooo presents were given away during December and the early part of Januaiy by H, E. May & Co., The Hall, Christchurch. This year they are doing the same, and ibis is how they do it : Evejy customer is presented with a ticket equal to 10 per cent, on the amount spent by them, so that if you spend Lio you can choose anything up to Li, if L 5 is spent a 10s E resent will be given, if £3 a6s present, if .1 a 2s present, but if you only spend One Shilling you will get something. And every time you coine during this month of December and up to Januaiy the 6th you will get a pre sent. If you do not wish to spend a lot of money in one day’s shopping you can get your tickets for what you have spent, and so on each time you coiqe, and then get one really handsome thing equal upvalue to all the tickets you hold.—[Advt.] The Bad and Worthless ; are never imitated or counterfeited. This is.es-' peciajly true of a'family and it is positivie proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As- soon as it has been tested and proved by the > ; nole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal the notices in which the pressTand the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in eveiy wayr trying to induce suffering invalids to nssedtheir stuff instead, expecting to make I money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in simi lar style to H. 8., with variously devised minis in which the word “ Hop ” or “Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they Were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their'style or name is. and especially those : with the word “Hop” or “Hops” m their . nameor in any way connected with them or their- name,. are imitations or counterfeits, Biwtfre of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing: bat genuine American Hop Bitters, with, a bunch or cluster of green Heps on the white-label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the glass, .Trust nothing else. Druggists and , -chemists are warned against dealing in fanita



mOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. ONE NIGHT ONLY. MONDAY, DECEMBER 20. Greorgie Smithson, The great Female Maccabe. 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. F. HENS ESSY. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8 sharp. Tickets Uj and 2a. H. ROGERS, Manager, il2 2377 ROBERT SMITH, Agent.



SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 1885. COMPLETE Threshing Plant BY HUSTON, PROCTOR & CO. Messrs Masson, cox & co, will sell at Tattersalls’, West street, Ashburton, as above, Combine and Elevators in thorough good working order, with extras Eigbt-horse power Portable Engine, in first* class order. 12 2381 MATSON, COX & CO.



THURSDAY, .TANURABY Islh, 1885 A NUMBER OF Town Sections, HINDS, To be Sold by F üblic Auction MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Robert Wilkin, Esq., tq 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, 22, 23, 47, 49, 50, 51, 52, well situated and containing from j to i acre. Inspection invited previous to sale. Will be sold on liberal terms of paymept. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 2372 Auctioneer.



THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1885. TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS and others. IMPORTANT SALE OF PROPERTY IST TINWALiD. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Executors of th« 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 ia erected a store and dwelling-house T.S. 63, 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 MoMurdo streets subject to lease T.S. 148, Thompson street, with cot tage <thereon 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. T. BULLOCK, 19 9350 Auctioneer.



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 Even'll; next, at 8 p m. Important business. 12 2341 SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION Gathering. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28th, 1881, AT THE TOWN HALL. Service to commence punctually at 3 p.m. The Committee earnestly invite 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 accommo dfttioo will permit* 19 337$



Priedlander Bros. : XMAS, 1884. I Friedlander Bros. are now showing NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT Suitable for the Season. NEW STYLES in Ladies’, and Children’s Hats and Bonnets New Dolmans, Capes, and Fichus. Ladies’ and Children’s UNDERCLOTHING In Ureal v ariety, 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 i*a@' 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. 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 lauded a splendid assortment of CROCKERY & GLASSWARE of every description. CUTLERY & PLATED GOODS in endless variety, suitable for XMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS. IMedlander Bros., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON}



Orr and Co. pOR XMAS AND NEW YEAR, ORR & CO. Hare just opened up a choice Lot of NOVELTIES, SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS, including— A largo variety of new silk scarves China silk and Chenille squares India muslin ties and squares Lace collarettes, fichus, and seta Colored silk handkercheifa Very'fiue lawn handkerchiefs, $ and g 4 button kid gloves black, white, colored, and tinted SPECIAL. jSSf'A 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. ORR & CO., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL DRAPERS, East Sxbeet. Ironmongery. 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 Coka 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 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 Gd per doz. Orr and Co.,



OVERRENT LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. TO THE POLICY HOLDERS. Ladies and Gentlemen —l have the l.Or.Cr f ° announce myself as a CANDI DATE for a suet C n the Central Board of the Government Life Insurance /.." ncl . a ' tion. For several years I had a share iu 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 I am 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 INSURANCE ASSOCIA TION. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. Ladies and Gentlemen — l 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 : neas, 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-holdeia and promote the welfare and prosperity of the Associa tion.—l am, yours obediently, AL X. MAODOUGALL. Wellington, 3rd Dec. 12 2378 TO THE POLICY HOLDERS IN THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT LIFE ASSURANCE AS SOCIATION. Ladies and Gentlemen —I 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 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 ihat 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 the interests of its policy holde s. I am, j ours obediently, 12 2364 H. D. BELL.



JOINING & 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 the trade. As new shipments are among them, large and extensive Stocks must be cleared at less than cost. HIGHEST PRICE PAID POR Good Second-Hand Furniture or Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made t<» Order &c. Funerals Furnished in First class Style. J. Meecli & Co. BAST AND BURNETT STREETS.



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited- WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company, Lth CAPITAL £3,500,000. RESERVE FUND £220,000. THE PREMIER WOOL HOUSE OF THE WORLD. rpEE COMPANY’S TRANSACTIONS FOR THE LAST SEASON WE AS FOLLOWS;- SHIPMENTS TO LONDON 72,721 BALES SALES IN MELBOURNE 37,685 „ „ 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 advantagsouf 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, DURH iM 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 I 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 OP COMMISSION GROWERS are reminded that, as we act solely 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 to O, W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia.



ndrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR H —'OTTBED THE BALANCE OF a M ANDF ACT DRER’d STOCK OF A.O OJjv^ boots, to nearly £BOO, AT HALF PR\ THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURi^. As to Price, Sizes, and Particulars «e Friday evening’s GuißDiiN. Opening Announcement. GRAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. O. PRICHARD (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORR), 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 60 New Sunshades, from Is lid, worth 5-> Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, from Is 8d Strong Prints, from 3d i 11-wove Flannel, ll^d Heavy Holland, s£d Tape Nets, Id Strong Towels, from 3^d Tickings, from 3Ad Strong Grey Calico, 2s 9d per doz Turkey Twill, s£d Linen Table Danmouth, la Boys’ Washing Suits for 3s 6d And all the requisites of a well appointed DRAPER’S STOCK The above Stock has been selected with great care, and Is the pick 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 New 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 2088 “ Tempus Fugit.” R. MURRAY '£NYITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. z. mh Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10s. 150 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three yeais. 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 a Gifts. m R O B E R T* M U R RA Y, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., EAST STREEP, lO OMI



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 beat 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. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Wo 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, 5$ per cent, per annum for three mouths, and 6J per cent, per annum if fixed tor (i months or over. j Ward, Manager. Office : Area o Chambers, Burnet street



RTIFICIAL MANURES. Messrs Feiedlander Bros. , have been appointed Ashburton AGENTS for the Belfast Chemical Works, and will supply Superphosphate, Nitrophoaphate, Guano or Bone Dust, at 'Factory Rates, with rail charges added. For circulars, etc., apply to FRIEDLaNDER BROS., 10 1974 Ashburton and Tinwald. A. Harrison* Alfred Harrison, 4 XJOTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE AGENT. VE.SKLY SALEevery SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Figs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. ppO LEASE—The following Town See* X tions suitable for business sites : T.S. 510, 509, 514, 497, 496, 455, 456, 452, 433, 636, 421, 342. The above are in the estate of the lata Hon W. B. Rhodes, for which long leases on very easy terms can he arranged; many of them are \%.ty central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Ageafc. THE JOHNSTON HARVESTER, with all improvements, £6O. On view at my yards. A 1 FRED HARRISON, Agent. 1 GRASS MOWER, nearly new and in perfect order. Cheap. ALFRED HARRISON,