Skipping- Arrived—Tekapo, s.s., from Wellmg l ington direct Reported Massacre- Bsibbaitb, Yesterday. Mr Douglas telegraphs that he is unable to ascertain substantial founda tion for the reported massacre at Fly River, and adds that he discredits the truth of the rumour. (Received November 11, noon.) The Markets. Muboubkb. To-day. The Melbourne manager of the Na tional Mortgage and Agency Co. of New Zealand, Limited, reports on the produce market as follows Shipping wheat, 3s rod to 3s nd P er bushel, firm; barley, malting, 3s 6d to 4 s 3 d > dull; N.Z. feed oats, feeding, as rod to 3s, rather firm; N.Z. oats, milling, 3s to 3s id, fair demand; N.Z. oats, under bond, as id to as 3d.

TELEGRAMS.

(riR mn assooiatiok.l Casualty. m Nblson, To-day. The steamer Maori, coal laden from Greymonth to Wellington, was towed Into the harbor by the steamer Matai last night, having brokan her abaft. Post-sessional. MrLevestam, M.H.R., addressed his eonatltuenU laafc night, and received a vote of thanks. Prompt. DnwBDTN. Tn-day. Bland was arreatod last night in Mel hoarse. HU defalcations amount to L 1,200, extending over 12 months Wairarapa- Mr Carew, assisted by admiral . cott, commences the Wairarapa enquiry to morrow. Road v Rail- Invkkcakgill, To-day. Every effort is being made to establish the waggon competition with Bluff-Inver cargill railway on a permanent footing. The merchants have asked the Harbour Board to provide shed accommodation, and laat night the Bluff Council accepted a tender of L 460 for metalling one of the wont parts of the road. The Invercargill merchants have collected over LIOO for repairing other portions, and the County Council nrQ to be tslod to subsidise the Mme. The proposal of the Manager of Railways is considered by the merchants as unsatisfactory, and they are deter mined to maintain the waggons, by which goods can be tarried at less than half the recent reductions on measurement goods, made by the Manager when here. AddU tional waggons have been engaged.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1886^



Hop Bitters. Read it all. IT MAY SAVE TOUR LIFE AMERICAN 00/S HOP BITT RS ARK Thr Pc rest and Best Medicine Etkr Made. They are compounded from Hops,|Buchu, Mandrake, and Dandelion. To clergymen, lawyers, literary men, laborers, ladies, and all those whose sedentary employments cause irregularities of the blood, stomach, bowels or kidneys, or who require an appetiser, tonic, arid mild stimulant, these Bitters are invalu able, being highly curative, tonic, and stimulating, without intoxicating. They give New I and Vigor to the Aged and Infirm. Thcoldest, best, most renowned, fand valuable medicines in the world, and in addition contain all the best and most effective curative properties of all other bitters, being the greatest liver regulator, blood purifier and life and health restoring agent on earth. Do not suffer yourself or let your friends suffer, but use and urge them to use the American Co’s Hop Bitters. Ask your Druggist or Physician. Remember, these Hop Bitters are no vile, drugged, drunken nostrum, but the purest and best medicine ever made, and no person or family should be without No matter what your ffeelings or symp tons are, or what the desease or ailment is, use American Co’s Hop Bitters. Dont’ wait until you are sick, but if you only fe 1 bad or miserable, use the Bitters a once. It may save your life. Hundred have been saved by so doing, at a rifling cost.



SEE THAT THE NAME DR SOULE IS BLOWN IN EVERY BO^LE—NONE OTHER ORNTTTNK. Public Notices. LOST OR MISLAID—A letter ad d reused Mr George Coe. Finder rewarded oa leaving same at Quill’s hotel. 11 984 LOST. —A chestnut mare, splashed on face and slightly girth-galled, strayed from vacant section near Library. Finder will be rewarded by giving information to t<ev D. McNiooll, Wesleyan Parsonage. 11 tB3 IGGS AND HEADS OF SMALL I BIRDS.



One Shilling and Sixpence per Handled will be given at the following places ; Schoolhouse, Wakanui ~ Seafield „ Elvin ~ Newlands ~ Ashton Longbeaeh „ Willowby Road Board Office, Ashburton LI 968 Australian mercantile UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. The onlp Company in Canterbury WHICH DID NOT Raise RATES 33J PER cent on Country Risks. We are now, as wu have been por THE PAST THREE YKAHS, ACCEPTING BISKS AT 25 PER CENT OFP TARIFF. VV. B. MOSS, Agent for Ashburton District. September 22, 1885. 9 €ls NoncE OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE. I, James Spencer Compton, of Raksia, being the holder of a Hotel License in respect of the houee and premises situate at Bowen street, South Rakaia.aud known as the Railway Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at the K.M. Court, Rakaia, on the 3rd day of December next, apply for a TRANSFER -of the said License f-om myself to ALB '.RT JAMES HOWELL, my appointee. Dated this 6th day of November, 1885. JAMBS SPENCER COMPTON, 11 978



Wells “ Rough on Corns.”—Ask for Wells’ Rough on Corns.” Quicks relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, / warts, bunions. The N.Z. Drug enera, Agent*. * _ Skinny .Men.— * I Wells He alth Renewer restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia, im potence, debility. I*he N.Z. Drug Co.- General Agents.? 1 Now money is so scarce it behoves every one to he on the men and endeavor to make there twenty shillings go as far as possible. One Glance at H. ifi. May and Co.’s advertise ment, which appears incur columns this even* ing, should convince one and all that the pro prietors of The Hall, High street, Christ church, are determined to do their part. The prices quoted for the various items are, we be lieve, lower than on any prev’ ius occasion, and should induce all buyers of Diap rv and Cloth iwtn ri** . . ' , Force of habit—Cate ia required in the formation of habit, seeing it* important bearing on character. Many characters are spoiled through inattention to the most ordinary and simple matters Some drink tea and coffee from mere force of habit, “-became it ia usual to do ao,” regardless of thd penalty oftentimes of nervousne* and indigestion. Cadbury’s Cocoa Essence contains the refreshing. properties of tea and etffae, with additional advantages over those beverages, wbilat it products none of their injurious effects. t H THAT IS THIS DISEASE THAT IS W COMING UPON US?



p Like a thief at night it steals in upon us un- I a wares. Many persons have pains about the chest and sides, and sometimes in the back. They feel dull and sleepy; the mouth has a ] ppH taste, especially in the morning. A sort of sticky slime collects about the teeth. The appetite is poor. There is a feeling lite a heavy load on the stomach: sometimes a faint all-gone sensation at the pit of the stomach which food does not satisfy. The eyes are the hands and feet become cold and | fed clammy. Alter a while a cough sets in— at first dry, but after a few months is attended with a greenish colored expectoration. The . f ffli/*<■<? one feds tired all the while, and sleep does not seem to afford any rest. After a time becomes nervous, irritable, and gloomy, and nas evil ford ©dings. There is a giddiness, a sort of whirling sensation in the head when rising upsuddenly, The bowels become cos tive ; the «kim is drv and hot at times; the blood becomes thick and stagnant; the whites of the eyes become tinged with ydlow, the urine is scanty and high-colored, depositing a sediment after standing. There is frequently a spitting up of the food, sometimes with a sour taste, and sometimes with a sweetish taste; this is fiequen ly attended with palpita tion of the heart; the vision becomes impaired with spots before the eyes; there is a feeling of great prostration and weakness. All of these symptoms are in turn present. It is thought bat nearly one-third of our population has this disease in some of its varied forms.. It has , been found that medical men have-mistaken the nature of this disease. Some have treated t ter a liver complaint, others for kidney disease, etc., etc., bm none of the various of treatment have been attended with gqffecg, because the remedy should be such as



fjIHE THOROUGHBRED HOP.SB Perkin Warbeck n, (By Perkin Warbeck—Miss Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Oacds). For forth** particulars, apply to 9 626 E. GATES, Tinwald



to act haraumkmslv upon each one of these o nTaa upon the stomach as well; for in Dyspepsia (for this is really what the disease is) ail of these organs paitake of this disease apd require a remedy that will act upon all at the f»» time. Seigel’s Curative Syrup acts like a charm in this class of complaints, giving almost immediate relief The following letters tpwm chemists of standing in the community «bece they live show in what estimation the rticJe is held. Wholesale agents, Kempthorne, Prosser and Co.’s New Zealand Drug Co. (limited), Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auckland. John Archer, Harthdl, near Sheffield an confidently recommend it to all who may be suffering fiom liver or stomach complaints, baring the testimony of my customers, who have derived great benefit from the Syrup and pills. The sale is increasing wonderfully. Geo. A. Webb, 141, York Street, Belfast:— X have sold a large quantity, and the parties have testified to its pacing, what you represent



to J. S. Metcalfe, 55, Highgae, Kendal : r I nave always great pleasure in recommending the Curative Syrup, for I have never known a fw in which it has not relieved or cured, and have sold many grosses. I Robt, G. Gould, 37, High Street, Andover: I have always taken a great interest in your medicines, and I have recommended them, as I have found numerous cases of cure from their



SJSJA TEBLOO DINING-ROOMS, ' | Tanored street, Ashburton, Samuel Timmo, Proprietor. Board and Lodging 17s per week Board only » The proprietor, in announcing the above terms, begs to inform the public that for respectability, regularity, and the quality of accommodation and food the'above dining-rooms car not be ex celled—being under his own personal supervision and attention. 8 446



JM) NDON BUTCHERY. Tanckkd Stbekt, Ashburton. W. Baker and Co., BUTCHERS, i j Beg to inform their customers, the public of Ashburton, and surrounding districts, that they are supplying the Primes! Meat at Christchurch Prices FOR CASH ONLY. Lamb, fore-quarter ... 2s 6d Lamb, hind-quarter ... 3s 6d Roast Beef from 3d Corned Bsef from 2id Mutton from ifd Sausages ...' ... from 4d Small Goods of every description at equally low rates. 11 970



ÜBC* Robt Laiac, Melksham :—I can well re* ppmunil the Curative Syrup from having proved its efficacy for indigestion myself. Fiiockbeim, Arbroath, Forfarshire, Sept S 3, 1882. Dear Sir,—Last year I sent you a letter re commending Mother SeigeTs Syrup. I have vey much pleasure in stul bearing testimony jo the very satistactory. results #f the famed Syrup and Pills, MbstT patent medicines die oat with me, but Moher Seigel’s has had a ftdady’sale ever since I commenced, and is still in as scat demand as. when 1 first began to sell the medidne. The cures which h ive come poder my notice are chiefly those of liver com* j w«t Auckland: —I find 'tfaattbe trade steadily increases. I sell more of . mnr any other kind. ” Danoll, dun, who buy it are pleased, and recommend it J&BaUcwiU, A.P.S., Kingsbridge:—The



Meetings ST. STEPHKN’S CBUROH, ASH BURTON. A MEETING will be bald at the Par £\_ aonage, TO-MORROW (Thnrtday) at 4 p.m., to make arrangements for the coming GAKDitN PARTY. The Incum bent will be grateful for the attendance of all Ladies interested therein. 11 985 A ’O' (gT. JOHN’S LODGE, No. 1858, E.C. The Regular MONTHLY MEETING of the above will be held at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday, November 12th, at 7.30 p.m Visiting brethren cordially invited. By order of the W.M. JOHN CURTIS, Secretary. THE Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders in the Ashbnrton Gas, Goal and Coke Company, Limited, will be held in the Company’s Office, Arcade Chambers, on THURSDAY, the 12th inst, at 3 p.m Business 1. Annual Report and Balance-sheet 2. To Elect Three Directors and an Auditor 3. General By order, J. WARD, 11 965 Secretary.



RACES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1886. Grand Race Ball, To be held in the GRAIN SHED, TIN ALD. Double tickets, ss. 0. JEPHSON, Hon Sec.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, O SUIT TH DEPRESSED TIMES, I am about to meet my farmer friends and others with a cheerful spirit, and shall Sell, at my Saturday Sales, at the follow ing RATES OF COMMISSION, until further notice : PRODUCE 1 £ PER CENT. SUNDRIES j 0 Over £5 SALES, in PER CENT. Country nay be arranged. FARMS, and't Town and I 1 PER CENT Suburbs n | £ 2 Properties,^ VERY SHORTLY I shall be arranging a regular MONTHLV LAND SALE, and shall be glad to receive entries for the same AT ONCE LOANS.—Money to lend on Freehold Security, TERMS.—BiIIs can be ar ranged for previous to any sale, otherwise terms will be cash. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Risks at liowest Rates. HORSES CATTLE PIGS 2 PER CENT. PER CENT IMPLEMENTS Town or or LAND.



Auctions. CLEARING SALE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19. WILLIAM HALL ZOUOH has been favored with instructions from Mr George Veel (who is leaving the colony) to sell by pnblio aaction, at bis residence, Havelock street West, on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, The whole of his well-selected Household FURNITURE & EFFECTS, comprising One drawing-room suite in cretonne, sideboard, dining table, one piano, dinner waggon, fender and irons, black and gold pier glare, E.P. spoons and forks, lamps, cutlery, glassware, photographs, carpets, washstands and ware, dressing tables, looking glasses, single and double bedsteads, Mattresses, blankets, counterpanes, chests of drawers, chairs, dinner service, and all kinds of kitchen utensils ; also, 1 capital side-saddle, with bridle, martingale, etc, all complete, and nearly new ; 1 gent's saddle and bridle, etc; quantity of firewood, scaffolding, boards, garden and othe r tools, good laying fowls, etc. Sale at 1 o'clock Terms cash. 11 976 w. H. ZOUOH, Auctioneer.



Saturday AUCTION Sales OP HORSES, CATTLE, PIOS, AND SUNDRIES, AT TATTERS ALL’S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. Messrs matson, cox & co. at the solicitation of several clients, Intimate to the Public That it is their intention to hold



Groceries CHEAPER THAN EVER JAMES McGREGOR’S. Fancbjed Stvkbt (opposite the Arcade). Beet White Crystal Sugar, 3d per lb by the mat Beat English Out Loaf Sugar, 4&d per lb Boa Tea, from 12s 6d per box i grand assortment of new tin Fish — Herrings in Shrimp, Tomato or Tennel Sana.; Kippered, Spiced or Deyil'd Herrings; Digby Chicks or Findon Haddocks, at Is per tin Fresh Herrings, 7d. Best Oysters, 6d Muir's Oatmeal, 3a 9d per bag Salnr-' j, 8d Best Gutting Brand, 9d Mackerel, lOd Sardines, 6d Full sixes new Figs, 9d per box I Cadbury’s Cocoa, Is per tin Biscuits, 3d . Cheese, 6d Best Rice, Sago and Tapioca, 3d per lb Fry’s Cocoa, tin or packet, Is 6d per lb JAMES McGREQOR, Tw«*d Stmt. 19 9948



AUCTION SALES of the above EVERY SATURU-‘ r AT. TWELVE O’CLOCK t! tIP Opening Sale, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1885. We wish to notify to our Clients and the Public that every attention will be paid to their inter* eata, and Account Sales rendered with our USUAL PROMPTNESS. MATSON, COX& CO.



Bailway Notices. V. R )f w ZKALVND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section ) i CHRISTOHUEOH RACES, 10th, 12th, aod 13 th November. AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW, 9ih, 10th, and 11th November. On the Oth, ll'h, 12h, and 13th, the evening train from Ohrtstchurch t» Ash i burton will leave at 450 p m., and run 35 minutes later than usual. On the 10th, 12'h, «nd 13th the morn ing train from Methven to Kakaia will start at 0 40 a m., same as on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sanirdnys. the Ilth it will star' at. 755 an» , running as on Tuesdays, Tl urslays and Fridays. The cveniivc irn’r. ir. m Rakaia to Meth uen will start at 7 p m. on the 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13' h. On the 11th, instead of the ordinary 7.30 a m. train from Timaru to Christ church, a train will run as under:— a m [ a. m.



Stopping to pick up or set down pas sengers at other stations if required. On the 11th the train from Cavendish to Aahburton will leave at 7.50 a.tn., and tun 45 minutes earlier than usual. On the 11th, the morning train from Ashburton to Christchurch will start at 8.30 a.m., and be one hour and twenty minutes later than usual at each station at which it is timed, arriving in Christchurch at 11 30 a.m. On the 11th a train, which will take passengers and also live stock returning from the Show, will leave Christchurch for Oamaru at 8. 5 p.m., arriving there about 5.30 a.m. next day, stopping where required to allow passengers to alight or put «.ff live stock.



Goods Traffic will be entirely suspended on the 11th. FAKES : Saturday Return lickets to Christ* church will be issued at Pukeuri, Waikari, or any intermediate station, from the 6th tv the 13th November inclusive, and will be available for return up to and includ ing the 23rd lost. FREDK BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, JSovember-4, 1885. 11 961



Thos. Bullock. F OR SALE £B. •Cambridge Roller, price T. BULLOCK. O ATS—Quantity Feel Oats for sale. Sample can be seen at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Allenton Bouse, containing 9 rooms, together with about 10 acres of land, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bullock LOW PRICED LAND,—IOO acres being R.S. numbered 32,944, about 3 miles from the Tinvald Saleyards, to let on the following terms, viz '.—First year, Is 9d per acre ; second year, 2s per acre; third year, 2s 6d per do.; with a purchasing clause, if desired, at L2 6s pe: acre. This would be very suitable for a paddock for persons bringing stock for sale. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—A Bargain—Town Section 447, Burnett street, with 4 roomed Cottage thereon, centrally situated, being only two sections from the old Borough Council Chambers. Price, only Liberal terms. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, by order of the Mortga gees—Town Section 636, Peter street, on which is erected a large wo-story building, occupied by Mr Savage as shop and dwelling house. There is also a stable and other buildings erected thereon. This property must be sold. Term liberal. Apply to T BULLOCK Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86. North-west Town Belt, con> tailing I acre, capital site for a private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanul road, good site for a house Lots 62 63, corner of Wakanal road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with house, Ailenton, near the Woollen Factory



Public Notices. THE CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Hcr&e, PriDce \ictor Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeach, and Ashburton Forks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEOKGE POOOOK, 10 817 Proprietor.



O UJS T HUTT ROAD BOAKD DISTRICT.



I hereby give notice thit, in accord ance with Section No. 94 of the Public Works Act, 1882, the Mount Iluit Road board intend to clove certain roads in their district, and that plana, showing the proposed alterations, are open for public inspection at the Road Board office, Methven. JULIAN JACKSON, 10 834 Chairman. Henry Zander, BEG to draw the attention of shearers



and others to my EXTENSIVE STOCK OP SHEARING MATERIALS Just Landed, ex Araiva, WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT LOWEST PRICES. SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS JSS* All the Favorite Brands. Ward and Payne’a Nos. 38 and 38 AS Ward and Payne’s Nos. 79 and 79 AS Bourgon and Balls’ IS os. 11A and 884 TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES



Boiled and Raw Linseed OIL Ground and Lump Raddle Lampblack, etc, WOOLSACKS. WOOLPACKS. I am now selling Full Weights BELOW CHRISTCHURCH. PRICES, And guarantee them to be of the best quality. TURNIP SEEDS. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Just to Hand :—Gieentop Yellow Purpletop Yellow Purpletop Mammoth White Stone, etc, etc. All of which I offer at EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICES. These seeds have been specially selected, and are of a particularly fin e quality.



TOWN PROPERTIES. 777} Corner of Cox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Ooz street. 635, Peter street, with dweiling-hpuse and blacksmith’s shop. 646, 654, 655, To let only, at a nomi> nal rental, 118,119, Moore street west TINWALD, Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lots 366, 369, 360 TO LET: Commodious premises in East street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house, Graham’s road Tinwald Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Oottage at Hampstead, rent 4s per week Shop and dwelling in Moore street 12s 6d per week—commodious boardin'? house to let at the above rental MISCELLANEOUS: FOR SALE. Bight-horse porer portable engine, ohea Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock k RO TC. RTHWmrrtV



I also wish to call attention to the IRONMONGERY, CHINA & GLASS Department, to meet the present de pressed times, have REDUCED THE PRICES to the LOWEST remunerative Bates. The Grocery and Provision De partment is now replete with the NEW SEASON’S TEAS, Best Mauritius Sugars, ete, etc, too numerous to mention I pay special attention to the WINE AND SPIRIT DEPARTMENT and can supply the trade as well as pri vate families with the best brands only of Brandies, Whiskies Rum, Gin Rich Australian Wines Champagne, Claret. Also, Bottled Ales and Stout (im ported direct from the most noted English Bottlers) The celebrated Kantrowiez Stomach Bitters, so highly recommended by medical men, and surpassing all other Bitters—always on hand. Orders from the country will be promptly attended to, special arrange ments having been made for the quick despatch of Goods to any locality desired. A trial solicited. Henry Zander, .MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Exo, Fbiedlandbrs’ Buildings, A shburton. AGENT—lmperial Fire Insurance Co. ~ N.Z. Accident Insurance Co.



EXTRACT from New Zealand Gazette, Bth October, 1885. CLAIMS UNDER FOREST TREES PLANTING ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS. General Crown Lands Office, Wellington, 6th October, 1885- Notice. —“The Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act Amendment Act, 1871,” end “ The Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1872,” having been repealed, it is requested that all out standing claims In pursuance of those Acts, and of any regulations made thereunder, may be sent In to the office of the Com missioner of Crown Lands for the district in which plantations have been made, fore the 31st day of December next. J. BALLANCB 10 673 Minister of lauds.



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. ARE PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Rye Gfiass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GI'VE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. W oolpcks (FULL SIZE) Comsacks TO ARRIVE Friedlander Bros.



Easiness Notices. Support Local Industry. £743 worth 0F THE kaiapji exhibit, £743 (The pick of their Stock), Aa will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association' Show, having been purchased by Andrew Orb at a great reduction will be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PREMISES, EAST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may be given on the Show ground to the yonng man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at lla 91. Men’s Suits, from 46a. Boys’ Suits, 12« 6J The Public will now have an opportunity of seeing the latest styles and newest patters turned out by the largest firm in the Colony.



Compulsory Sale of Drapery & Clothing ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE MUST BE MADE). A. C. PRICHARD, East Street, Must clear the whole of his NEW SPUING AND SUMMER DRAPERY BEFORE JANUARY Ist.



Prior to making extensive alterations a General Olearanoe must be made, and to effect this with certainty sweeping redactions in prices have been submitted to. Vll Goods must be turned into Cash forthwith. THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist. TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER W A T 0 H, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4«, Warranted K. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just received a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and is now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches, capped and jewelled, with gold balance and very heavy cases for L 4 4s, exceptionally good value. Also io stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every description, and at prices to suit all comers, in jet goods and in every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods 4 Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBCKTON.



GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. GEORGE JAMESON, West street, Ashburton, has for Sale—Rye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whits Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass ; also, Carrot and Man gold Seeds. For Parity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ah* can be strongly recommended.



CANTERBURY BRANCH. m. rji Established 1559. Capital t 1,000,001' ’'''nn/rFD Liability of Sh faeholders rjlHB PREMIER COLONIAL 00 MJP a N FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASHBURTON. 24



J.Ballantyne &Co’s QPA CIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Home markets on the moat favorable terms from the manu facturers, and to be sold at prices that most Defy Competition. THE GENTS’ DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandstein's, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Hats(own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, &c. The Public are cordially invited to view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1864. $663



ASHBURTON TWEEDS. Craighead and Co., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. From a communication received from the Manager of the Ashbur ton Woollen Factory, we expect shortly to be in a position to sup ply the residents of this thriving Town and County with SUITS MADE FROM TWEEDS, MANUFACTURED by THEMSELVES. CRAIGHEAD AND 00., Ashbnrton.



Parcels Express. \TEW ZEALAND EXPRESS IX COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or Dunedin delivered at address in Athbnr* ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily : and at slight increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more parcel, for one consignee if from one consignor or for parcels charged rate and a haL under the railway tariff if received hr time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—-Christchurch : Bed ford Row. Dunedin: 7, Msnse street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world. Bates and all information on applies> tion to F. MoFARLANE, Agent New Zealand Expreos, Ashbarton, To Let and For Sale. _ „ ITiOK SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth ; and Macdonald, together with manure distributor. T. BULLOCK TO LET—A comfortable Moose in Cameron street west.—Apply to J. Moxson. 10 985 fnO LET—Shop and Dwelling house in X East street, adjoining our premises, and at present occupied by Mr H. 0. Segers, Draper. —Sxaly Bros. 10 845 HOUSE TO LET al a low rental near the Borongh Council |Chambets f Burnet street.



T. BULLOCK P O R SALE. R.S. 26503, containing 200 acres, near Mr Denshire’s property, Wakanoi Road District Very liberal terms of payment. T. BOLLOCK For sale, BONE DUST. Why bay evil-smelling concoctions when you can bay the pare article at Mayo’s Manufactory ? Orders left at H. Zander’s or by post promptly attended to. F. T. MATO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 666 Ashburton, Farms to let with covenant TO PURCHASE 664 Acres near Dromore, lately occupied by Mr R. Kemp 640 Acres near Gould and Cameron’s LOW~RE STS. 10 690 MATSON, COX A CO. fTIO LET, —That most desirable Farm | situate at Tinwald, known as “ New Grove Farm,” the property of Mr James B. Houston, and containing 127 acres, together with well built Dwelling-house of six rooms, with orchard, outbuildings, and every convenience. The paddocks are all in English grass, and well fenced and watered. The above is to let in con sequence of Mr Houston’s removal to his Winch more firm. For particulars, apply to Mr Geo. Jimeson, or to Mr Houstow, on the property. 8 398 Potatoes. O R SALE, BLUE DERWENT POTATOES; GEORGS JAMESON, 6 66 Ashburton. p ARM TO LET. £>OA ACRES of good Land, nearly DOU 411 i ß ii down with English grasses, with four-roomed Cot* tage, Stable, eta The land is well-watered, fenced and subdivided; there is a Government school within half a mile of the property. GEORGE JAMESON, 6 61 Ashburton 17URST • CLASS AGRICULTURAL ? LAND. The undersigned have been favored with instructions from The New Zealand Mortgage and Investment Association, Limiteci, to offer FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY About 11,000 acrevof rich ‘agricultural land, forming th** unsold portion of the Waicola Estate, a.tasted about 36 miles north-west of Invercargill, and intersected by the Otautau and Night caps railway The land now offered haa just been surveyed and subdivided into Farms, ran* ning from 160 to 600 acres, sizes which should render them convenient for all olasess. A considerable extent of the property has been drained, 30 miles ot ditching having been completed. It Is not felt necessary to give any detailed de scription of the character of the land, si the Association would prefer that parties should go and see and judge for them* selves. The object is to secure and Iceate no the property good practical farmers for which purpose the following specie terms are offered, viz:— Five years lease at a rental of fla) five shillings per acre per annum, with an optional purchasing danse of L 7 per acre; lease tenable for a further terms of five years at a rental say of five per cent on the purchase money. For full particulars and all farther information apply to OAMBRON, LITTLE & 00., 8116 Manchester Street, Christchurch FRIED LAN DEB BROS.. A cents to the A asocial o*



HAVING purchased the Asphalting Plant and Business formerly carried on by Mr James Bradley, I am in a posi tion to execute any orders 1 mty be favored with. All asphalt work guaranteed. Ranges taken oat and re-set in the bee possible manner. Jobbing work in gene* ral done. J. Crum, OPPOSITE CONVENT, Wakanni Road. Orders may be left with Mr J. O. Dnnean, Old New Zealand Bank. 10 799 Rouser. THE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSER, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger out of Rate O’Shane, Messenger, bred in N.B.W. by Mr W. Town, by Bottler out of Ludia (see N.S. W. Stud Book). Rate O’Shane, by Caledon (innp <rted from Ireland) out of Lura by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.Z. Stud Book),



HOUSER Is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing lots of quality he is fit to carry 18st to hounds. HOUSER has proved himself fast, stout and a fencer, hut while undergoing a prepare* tion for ;he Grand National, met with an aocldenv which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 5 ss. For further particulars apply L. MARKET, 10 800 Proprietor, Eetherby liodg*