on December 9, has arrived atDon gola, and reports that the Mahdi has sent seven corps to reinforce his armies at Berber against the approach of the British troops, under Lord Wolselej, on that town. AUSTRALIAN (REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.) German Annexation. Melbourne, Wednesday. The Tasmanian Government have agreed to join in the proposed protest against the German annexation of Nor thern New Guinea. It is understood, however, that New South Wales prefers to await further information thereon before joining in the protest. Wool Sales. Goldsborugh and Co., Limited, held their usual, weekly wool sale to-day, when 3,100 bales were sold, making a total of 70,000 disposed of this season. Good greasy realised to and good washed and scoured to 20*^d- There was a large attendance of buyers, and brisk competition continues. Some large sales will beheld alter the holi days. . „ • . .

The Protest. The Government of Queensland has agreed to Mr Service’s proposal to pro test against the action of Germany in the Pacific, but the South Australian Government for the present declines to join-

TELEGRAMS.

[PRB PBBBS ASSOCIATION.] Severe Penalty. ACCKT. and, Wedensday. The Union Bank of Australia was fined the lowest penalty (fj'jO) for a technical breach of the . Mining Machinery Act in not renewing a Iciense held by the Bank for crashing.

Escaped. A prisoner named Edward Murphy, sentenced to four months for larceny, escaped from the hard labor working party while in charge of a warder clearing the grounds of the Supreme Court.

Pedestrian. A foot-race, Ifchyde, Jras been arranged between Pickering, of Auckland, and Woods, of Dunedin, for L 25 a side, on January 7. Justice of the Peace. ' WEX.UNGXON, Wednesday. The Gazette notifies the appointment of Mr George Roberts, Christchurch, as a Justice of the Peace. Otago Central Line. Government have.accepted the tender of Messrs Sparrow and Co., Dunedin, for tbs large iron viaduct at Wingatui, on the Otago Central line.

Permanent. / The Gazette notifies that the Queen has been pleased to approve of the members of the late Ministry retaining the title of honorable.

Appreciation. Then Ven. Archdeacon Thorpe, who has resigned his incumbency, was to-day presented with a purse of 175 sovereigns by the parishioners. Salvationists. A large number of Salvationists left for Christchurch to-day, to take part in the approaching Congress there.

Star of the South. Gbeymouth, December 2 L

The Star of the South, as she lies, was Sot up to auction to-day, but there was no id. Her position is unaltered, and she is not likely to be damaged unless a strong north-west wind sets in- Her maste still ■tend.

Dmnmyism- Dunedin, Wednesday.

The Premier having advised the Land fio&rd that under the existing law an in quiry into the suspected dummyiam at Toapeka West cannot take place at Law rence, it has been decided to bold it in Dunedin in the ordinary way. The Com missioners will make an inspection of the land in the district beforehand. Breakwater.

The Harbor Board has decided to take no steps in regard to the construction of the eastern breakwater at the Heads at present. Excursionists. One hundred and twenty.fire passen gers, left by the night train to Christ church and about fifty for intermediate stations. Presentation.

Mr Nancarrow, Chief Inspector of ma chinery for the colony, was presented with • portrait in oils of himself to-night by Mr M'Oarg, Chief Engineer of the Rctoma on behalf of the Marine Engineers of the Colony.

The Weather. ' ’ Dunedin, To-day. The weather to-day is dull and threaten ing.

The Nenthorn Murderer. Fitzgerald was captured at Brighton yesterday. He had been fishing in that neighborhood. He was brought into town this morning and remanded until Thursday.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1884.



•• BucHU-Paiba.” —Quick, complete cure, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary : Druggists. The N.Z. Drug Co. General Agents. 2 *» Rough ©n Rats,” —Clears out rats, mice, roaches, flies.'uitsr, bed-bugs, beetles, insects, sknplcs, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists, The N.Z. Drtg Co., General Agents. 9 The local industries of Ashburton are grow- Ipg apace. A visit to the principal workshops in this to*n will convince apy of opr 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 Bumctt street the workshops of Messrs Mcech and Co. present a busy appearance, and having im proved machinery 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 pricey that ■ most command a ready sale. Our advice is— inspect Meech and Co.’s stock for house fur nishings.



Public Notices; A SHBURTON BUMMER RACES. HALF HOLIDAY. la response to a requisition of the resi dents, I hereby declare Monday next, Dec. 20th, a public half-holiday. RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDEB, 12 23G1 Mayor. N o E. IMPOUNDED at Methven from Bel mont (48) forty-eight SHEI P, various earmarks and brands, most of them un shorn. If not released will be sold on Monday, December 29th, at noon. J. C. Me WILLI AM, 12 2359 Poundkeoper. N o T C E. 1 will not be responsible for any DEBTS contracted by my wife, Johanna Moore, from this date. J. F. MOORE. Ashburton, Dec. 26, 1884 12 2379 )ÜBLIC NOTICE. The undersigned begs to inform the publje 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 31st instant must bo paid forthwith to WM. HORNE, Grain Agency Offices, Ashburton. 12 2380 BOROUGH COUNCIL. VACANCY. An Extraordinary Vacancy in the Ash burton Borough Council having occurred in consequence of the election of Council lor Rudolph Friedlander to the office of Mayor, I hereby give notice that an Election for one person to fill the said vacancy will be held at the Borough Council Chamber, Baring Square west, Ashburton, tn FRIDAY, the 9th day of January, 1885 Nominations in the form prescribed in the second schedule of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, will _be re ceived at the Town Clerk’s Office till noon on SATURDAY, the 27th day of Decem ber, 1884, CHARLES BBADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, December 17, 1884, 12 2332



Meetings. fjpINWALD 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 W A KAN U I SPORTS. A MEETING of the COMMITTEE will be held in the Mhin School, on SATURDAY Evening, December 27th, at 8 o’clock. A, COOKSON, 12 2374 Hon. Secretary. 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 Gd each. 12 2352 rpOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. ONE NIGHT ONLY. MONDAY, DECEMBER 29. Georgie 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. HENhESSY. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8 sharp. Tickets, 3* and 2s. H. ROGERS, Manager. 12 2377 ROBERT SMITH, Agent. STAR OF 690 ASH BURTON. OYAL ORANGE LODGE, No, 23.



A. Harrison* Alfred Harrison, UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE L AGENT. VEJ3KLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 13 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT FOR THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. rno LEASE—The following Town Sec- I 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 late Hon W. B. Rhodes, for which long leases on very easy terms can be arranged ; many of them are \\.iy central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agei.' rpHID JOHNSTON HARVESTER, I with all improvements, £SO. Cn view at my yards. At FRED OARRISQN, Agent. 1 GRASS MOWER, nearly new and in perfect order. Cheap. Fnedlander Bros. NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT Suitable for the Season. NUW STYLES in Ladies’ and Children’s New Dolmans, Capes, and Fichus. Ladies’ and Children’s UNDERCLOTHING In Great Variety, ALFRED HARRISON. Friedlander Bros. are now showing Hats and Bonnets



Boselle 1 GYMNASTS AND i AT THE Town hall, OK BOXING N W STJNE THE ANNI Tea Met Will be held i 80PO O L I ON yiUPAY, DEOEM 1 Tea on tables at 6



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 pa* MISS GREEN, of Dunedin. THE CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT is also well stocked with the Newest and Best Goods rocurable. Collars, Shirts, Braces, and Men’s Underclothing— a Magnificent Stock to select from. GROCERY & PROVI SI ON 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



TOWN HUL, This Evening. , ORANGE CONCERT, . In aid cf their Building Fund. Programme—Part T, 1. March, “ Grand March Imperial ” (Dorn) Ashburton Orchestral Society I 2. Song, “ Killarney ” (Balfe) Mias 6u*ler 3. Song, “ Dream Faces ” —Mr Rose 4. Recitation, “ Henry of Navarre Mr Potter 5. Song, “Ehren on the Rhine ” (Hutch inson) —Mrs Hodge 6 Selection, “Rob Roy ” (by request) Ashburton Orchestral Society 7. Song—Miss Kidd 8. Song “Como into the Garden, Maud” (Balfe)—Mr G. D. Branson 9. Song, “ Bird in Hand” (Roeckel) Miss Maxie. 10. Comic song, “B-r-o-w-n,” with bones and banjo accompaniment—Mr Mr Rawlinson To conclude with the Comic Operetta Prizes and Blanks, Adapted from the popular Comedetta “LOTTERY TICKET.” Mr Capias (a lawyer) ... Mr Salek Wormwood (his clerk) ... Mr A.Fooks Charles (a sailor) Mrß. Stephenson Mrs Corset (a milliner) ... Mias Butler. Susan (a housemaid) ... Mrs Hodge Conductor Mr Sidney Wolf, R.A.M. Dress circle (plan at Mrs Hodge’s), 4s ; front seats, 3s ; back seats, 8s and Is. Doors open at 7 15 ; commence 8 sharp SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION Gathering. SUNDAY, PEOEMBER 28t}i, 1884, AT THE TOWN HALL. Service to commence punctually at 3 p.m. The Committee earnestly invite all Schools, both in Ashburton and the cut- I lying districts to attend. After the schools are seated, the public will be admitted, so far as the acoommo dation will permit, 13 8376



WINES & SPIRITS Of the Bee' Brands. V All orders carefully pnd promptly attended to. We have also just landed a splendid assortment of PROO£ERY & GLASSWARE of every description. CUTLERY & PLATED GOODS in endless variety, suitable for XMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS, Friedlauder BroSc 3 EAST STREET, ASHBURTONj



Railway Notices. N EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) ASHBURTON RACES—29th INST. Trains or from Ashburton will B ‘®P at the Saleyards Siding opposite the Racecourse, to set down and take up pas* songers. , 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 To Let and For Sale. FOR SALE, by private treaty, lots 38 and 39, Alford Forest road, closest© the Ashburton Woollen Factory, contain ing about 1 ace, 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, lor particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. OR SALE CHEAP. F A COMBINE, ENGINE, and ELE YATORS complete. The purchaser will have the chance of threshing from 1000 to 1500 acres crop at current rates. Apply to 12 2373 ERIEDLANDER BROS. 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 PRIEDLANDER. rji o te n d e”lT”e RS. TENDERS WANTED For CUT TING or STRIPPING about 300 acres rye grass at Droraore. Apply to J. FRANKLIN WHITE, SHBURTON COUNTY STOCK SALEYAEDS CO., LIMITED. TENDERS will he received up to the Slat DECEMBER, for the privilege of SUPPLYING REFRESHMENTS on Sale Days at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Auction a. TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAY, 30th DECEMBER. MESSRS MILES & C •). are instructed to offer by Public Auction on the above date, a'special line of 1 uAA First-cross shorn HOGGETS. XOUU They are well grown and in 12 2357 Winter’s Road, Ashburton. AND 12 2334 GEO. JAMESON, Chairman. good condition. J, T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 12 23g8 Agent, Ashburton.



SATURDAY, 27th DEO. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION , AN Improved Farm OF 7b7 AC 34pir.R0HES Situated near Charing Cross, WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. MR T. BULLOCK has received in stru:tions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date A FARM of 787 acres 3 roods 34 per* ches, being rural sections 26750, 26932 and part of 27272, lately in occupation of Mr W. Saunders. It is 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.



THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1885. TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS and others, IMPORTANT SALE or PROPERTY IK TIN WALD. MR T. BULLOCK has 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 akd 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 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 thereon T.S. 140, 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, 18 2350 Auctioneer.



pOR XMAS AND NEW YE4R. 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 Yeryjfino lawn handkerchiefs, •§• and 4-button kid gloves black, white, colored, and tinted



Goverment life insurance ASSOCIATION. TO THE POLICY HOLDERS. Ladies and Gentlemen —l have the honor to announce myself as a CANDI DATE for a seat on the Central Board of the Government Life Insurance Associa tion, For several years I had a share in the working of a profitably conducted Life Insurance Company in London, and this experience combined with my extensive business connection throughout New Zea land, as Managing Director of J. Kitchen and Sons’ Manufacturing Company, would, if lam elected, be at your ser vice to advance the interests of the Asso ciation. Physical disability prevents my becoming a policy-holder, but this would be a strong incentive to further such a beneficient institution as that of Life As surance. Soliciting your vote and con fidence 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 business, 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 largo 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-ho Mets and promote the welfare and prosperity of the Associa tion. —I am, yours obediently, AL X. MACDOUGALL. Wellington, 3rd Dec. 12 2378 TO THE POLICY HOLDERS IN THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT LIFE ASSURANCE AS SOCIATION. Ladies and Gentlemen —l beg to offer myself as a CANDIDATE to represent you on the Central Board of the Associa tion. lam a policy holder in the Associa tion, and insured for the full amount taken on any life, and I have therefore a large concern in its good management. I possess a considerable knowledge of the recent working of the Association and take a great interest in it, and I believe that my professional knowledge and ex perience will be of benefit to the Board and to 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. *2 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 CiiEAi’Eti than any other housejfin the trade. As new 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 t«5 Order &c. ■i Funerals Furnished in First-class Style. J, Meech & Co. EcVST AND ®URNETT STREETS.



SPECIAL. ssß- A large assortment of Boys’ Norfolk Suits, superior quality, all sizes, up to 12 ; also, a grand assortment of Men’s Clothing, Etc.; 150 pairs Children’s Elastic Side Kid Boots, very superior, sizes, 7 to 13, from 4s lid per pair. ORR & CO., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL DRAPERS, East Steebx. Ironmongery. Our Stocks in this department have been lately ADDED TO BY LARGE SHIPMENTS ex Ruapehu, Aloester, and Doric, including every requisite for the season, such as— Lard Oil Sperm Oil Castor Oil Colza Oil Neatsfoot Oil Olive Oil Hay Rakes Hay Forks McCormick’s Machine Fittings in great variety Binding Twine Binding Wire Scythes and Lawn Mowers Cooking Ranges Cooking Stoves Register Grates Cutlery and plaited Goods FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, Etc Etc. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS. The quality of our Goods in thia Depart' meat cannot be surpassed. We have now some grand value in TEAS, SUGARS, & TINNED GOODS. 50 Oases Now Salmon, 7s Cd per doz. Orr and Co.,



’JLUXfc AJVJj JLVJLne 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 BALES 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. Aa the Wool Season 1884-5 is now approaching, we would direct the attention of Wool Growers to the advantageous 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, CHERiSEY, or RAKAIA. Liiberal 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. Further particulars on application to c unuer p w jj H. SECRETAN, Agent, Ashburton; and to 9 2 780 C. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia.



Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR HiS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER'S STOCK OP BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARBY £BOO, JIT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORN IN to As to Price, Sizes, and Particul&rt ee Friday evening’s GuißDtiK. Opening Announcement. GRAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. C. PRICHARD (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORR). •AVING 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: — H 20 dozen Women’s Black Kid Gloves, 2 ■ fastener?, Is GO New Sunshades, from la lid, worth 5? Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 2a lid Ladies’ Corsets, from Is 8d Strong Prints, from 3d J 11-wove Flannel, ll^d Heavy Holland, sJtd Tape Nets, Id Strong Towels, from 3hd Tickings, from 3id 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 he submitted for CaSH ONLY, at prices to suit the most limited means. COM® 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, EiST STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. #ITz RTDf % 11 2088 “ Tempus Fugit.” R. MURRAY NVITES 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 10a. .50 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three years. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked down J a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. , New and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and New Year a Gifts. ROB ER T MURR AY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., EAST STREET. 12 2331 IS COMING ! IS COMING ! Santa Claus !!! who ? "NHILDREN beware, Parents prepare, for SANTA CL AUS is coming again! ] The arrival of this distinguish* d visitor may bo expected on or before 25th and parents and guardians shoo’d be prepared to make their purchases early, order to bo 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 dendid assortment of Christmas and-New Year CARDS just arrived direct from rmdon ex Kaikoura. Schools and Sports Committees liberally dealt with. Cricketing laterial. fote the address — H. M. JONES, EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. 12 2363



Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements with Messrs It. Wilkin and Co., whereby we are in a position to pul far mers and others, who wish to try the CHRISTCHURCH MARKET, upon the best footing. The Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin and Oo.’s store, and we are prepared to make liberal sash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. FRIEJDLANDER BROS, We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. Wo can also supply Reapers and Bin dew of aoy make at Christchurch prices.



MANURES. Messrs Friedlander Bros. , have been appointed Ashburton AGENTS for the Belfast Chemical Works, and will supply Superphosphate, Nitrophosphate, Guano or Bono Dust, at Factory Rates, with rail charges added. For circulars, etc., apply to FRIEDLiNDER BROS., 10 1974 Ashburton and Tinwald. 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 lor three months, and 6$ per cent, peraandm If fixed tor 0 months or over. J WARD, Office;—Area e Chambers, street '*l