THE BRITISH PENSION LIST.

Here are a few items from the pension , Iht, which may he intereating to the British taxpayer: The Queen for forty* nine years has received 1*420,000 per annum; the lete Consort, for twenty years, received L 30.000 per ■ annum; the Princess Royal, for twenty eight years, has received LB,OOO per an num. in addition to a dowry of L 40,000 ; the Prince of Wales for twenty-two years hasreoeiyed L 40,000 per annum, and from the Duchy of Cornwall L 60,000 per ao hmn; him wife for twenty-two years has received I*lo,ooo per annum; and the Dolfe of Edinburgh, for fifteen years, has received L 15,000, and since his marriage, for eleven years, has received L 25,0 0; the Duke of Cot naught, for fourteen

yean, has received 1*16,000 per annum, and since his marriage, for seven yesra, 1*26.000 per annum: Princess Helens, for nineteen years, has received 1.6,000 per annum; Princess Louise, for nineteen fears, lisa received L 6,000 per annum ; ‘rincess Mary of Teck. for thiity fi e years, has received L 3.000 per annum; the Ute Prince Leooold, tor nine years, received LI5,000; the Grand Duchess of Mecklenburg, for forty-two years, has re ceived 1*3,000 per annum; the Duke of Cambridge, for. thirty-five years, has re ceived--LI 3 000 per annum; tbs Duchess of Cambridge, in adiition to large enrolu manta, fur thirty-five years has received 1*3,000 per annum; the heirs of Sir Thomas Clarges, for 212 years, have re ceived I*Boo per annum. Viscount Csm bermere is entitled to L 2.000 per annum; the heirs of‘Henry Darley to L 22.357 prr annum. Viscount Byersley to L 4,000 per annum. Viscount fcxmouth to L 2,000 per -uuppm, William Gatty to L 1,331 per annum. Lord Gough to L 2,000 per annum, and Sir George Grey to L 2,000. The Duke of Grafton is in receipt of L7,19t 12a, 1*3,384, and 1843 per annum.

SPORTING.

altord forest races.

' The Alford Torost races took place on - Thursday. - Only two horses accepting for |L the Cup tua race Was declared void. The were the results : Handicap Hurdles ; one mile and a half. " Venus, ld»t 101 b 1 Grace Darling, 1 Oat 2 L ‘: ' Bay Tommy, list 61b ... 8 Maiden Peats ; three-quarters of a mile. . No Name. Bst 1 Pop the Question, B*6 ... 2 Tommy,' list ... 3 • Trot Handicap ; three miles. : ' Bismarck, 280yds ... ... 1 ».... Symphony, 280yds 2 Gipsy, sor ... 3 Nelly. «ir ... ... ... 0 . Back Race ; catch weights. Mayflower ... 1 Spider... ... 2 Grace Darling... 3 The at tendance was very small, and the sport indifferent.

O J.a SUMMER MEETING

The following! weights have been de> oiared :

Craven Stakes, of 160 eovs ; seven furlongs.

CABLE NEWS

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

(HVm'l MtEOßAMß—ooftkiobt.l Fzploaion. London, December 24.

A most disastrous explosion occurred at Mardy colliery, near Pontypridd. Orer sod miners axe still below ground, and it is feared they have perished.

London, December 24. Later ffdviees from Pontypridd state that the majority of the miners era <4>k>yed at Mardy colliery are safe. It Ssdefinitely known, hower, that 76 men hftfe lost Uteirlives. /' WarOoib

' Pwhr 84.,, Iri the Chamber of Deputies,'!! ' &nhft)ri insists upon passing the Ton quincredit rote of 75,000,000 francs, states it is impossible for France to . eradiate that country. t Pißis, Decemb«c 25. . The Chamber of Deputies last even tbg passed the Tohquin vole of credit byamsjority of four. Easton Affairs. Bona, December 6. •Bratoe Alexander of Bulgaria has issued a general order to the army, an nouncing die conclusion ofa prolonged armistice with Serbia. The Prince states that be teas to tfaiink the Czar of Russia and those Russian officers who acted as instructors to the Bulgarian army for his recent success in the field. *• Gold- Lombok, December 23. It Is expected that a large influx of gold will shortly take place from North America. ,

AUSTRALIAN.

£bSOXB&’S XELEOaAWS —oorr BICIHI. ] * Political.

Stdmsy, Yesterday. The newly-lormed Ministry is con sidered to be a very weak combination, and it is not expected Sir John Robert son will be able to hold office long. " Th» Cholera. ; No fresh cases of sickness are reported 1 on board the Doranda, and the patients at present quarantined are stated t« be progressing satisfactorily towards con valence

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1885.



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Hopßltt Read it all. IT MAY SAV amkrtoan HOP B 1 1 488 THJS|PtJBKST AND Bs iIVEB Mai They are componr Hops, Buchu, Mai Dandelioi To clergymen,lawyer laborers, ladies, and a sedentary employments ca of the blood, stomach, bo or who require an appet mild stimulant, these Bit able, being highly curat stimulating, without intoxi They give New I anc Aged aiid Ini Thcoldest, best, most i valuable medicines in the addition contain all the _ effective curative properti hitters, being the greatest blood purifier and life and agent on earth, fln r%r\ f mi fifty irAiirCplf nr



T OST, In Ashburton on December 24, I I 008 Double-Cat ad Silver Lever Watch, No 3328. Finder will be re warded by returning the same to Mr Topping, Rujal Hotel. 12 248 ADVERTISING MEDIUM. The Undersigned begs to draw the attention of the public to bis MONTHLY ADVERTISER, The first number of which will be issued on January 1. It will comprise a large sheet, 6it by 3ft, divided in sections of 4') in by SOin, in three colors—red, white and blue. Price per month for 80 in, 10s ;40 in, si. As .the space is limited apply at once to 12 222 ROBERT ELSTON. Meetings. STAR OP Sso ASH BURTON ORANGE LODGE, No. 23 A BALL will be given by the above Lodge in the Town Hall on BOXING NIGHT, the 26tb inst. Dancing to com mence at 8 p.m. 12 204 SAMUEL B. NELSON. |A. Harrison.



Allred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE agent and valuator. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Hones, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOB SALE One McCormick 'Wire Binder, in perfect order; as good as new; canvasses and all extras complete; cheap. On view at yards. For Sale—Johnston Twine Binder; price, L 4 5; with all improvements. Second hand reapers by M'Cormick and Wood; cheap. For Sale—Piano, by Brinsmead and 1 Sons.. For Sals—Cheese Press, bv J. and T. Yonng. MONEY. £6O to £SOO On Freehold Security. ALFRED HARRISON. • Tenders. rjpKNDERS FOR HARVESTING. Tenders are wanted for Stocking and Forking about 112 acres of Wheat endSO acres of Oats, more or leas. Application to be made immediately to JAMES COLLINS, Chertsey. Obertsey, Deo. 21,1885. 12 247



Ashburton county stock AND > SALEYARDS CO., LIMITED. TENDERS will be received up to 5 p.m. on Tbntsdsy, 31st December, for the right of supplying refreshments on Sale yards. For particulars apply, to GEORGE JACKSON, 12 231 Ashburton. TENDERS Wanted for PAINTING and REPAIRS to Main and Infant Schools. Particulars can be obtained at Orr and Alcorn’s, where tenders are to be left on or before MONDAY, 28th inst, at 10 a.m. 12 219 f£|INWALD TOWN BOARD* Tenders are required for a WORKING Officer to Ike Tinwald Town Board. Specification of duties on view at Mr Reid’s store, Tinwald, where tenders will be received np till 5 p.m., December 31, 1885. The lowest or any tender not ne cessarily accepted. / S. SHEARER, 12 133 Chairman. ASHBURTON WOOL SALES. Messrs r. welkin & 00, in con junction with Meters Friedlander Bros, will hold their NEXT WOOL SALE ON Thursday, Dec. 31



That husband of miner man he was before ne be Ww»ttb Renew." Druj Drag Ca.* Gmet*. Agents, , . Cmauh or tHK I , nitadoo* inflammation, all CQQipUints, cured by “Bi • DnKCftt General A| •' fgmoUiliit—Oarei lorhllob of linhlt, seel .ci'i.tosriW on etoflwer. aureeneSod through Inatb K^‘ r im9#k^toUin»U



Commencing at 12 o'clock. OVER 150 BALES Already Catalogued. No chargee for Storage, etc, if Wool nor •old. Farmers will please communicate early about any lots they wish to offer with FHedlander Bros. No commission charged Wool Sit-in out W Wt



Public Nol OOFT STEEL BI BIND MACHINE EXTRAS . CASTOR, SPERM AN LARD AND 01 OKR AND A Desire to notify the arrl’ son’s supply of the a ordered 1 wine and Wire season of extra quality confidence recommend it others. IRONMONGI We have just added extensive stocks by the “ Coptic,” and “ Boapehc plies of furnishing and bn gory and general hard wan forks, rakes, scythe blade grindstone mounting an best quality, perforated i riddle sieves, locks and hi and rope, all sizes, stoe grates, paints and oils, c preserving pans, cutlery at brooms and brushes, wire cing staples, barb and pla wire. Orr and A IMPORTERS AND GEI CHANTS, EAST s Criterion r 201, 203, 205. Big! OHRISTOHU R Black, bbatt desire t~i draw attent LARGE *ND WELL-/ STUCK ok FASH lON ABl C rr plete in every Dt Onr Dross Materials coi



Oar aim is invariably to supply all goods at lowest possible prices, baaed on CASH SYSTEM ONLY, and our value we feel confident cannot consequently be Surpassed. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. ORRTsTOHTTROH WAKANUI ANNUAL RACES AND SPORTS will be held on NEW YEAR’S DAY, 18fc6, In Mr J. Brown’s paddock, Wakanui road. Handicappers—Messrs S. Saunders and J. Smith. Judges— Messrs Leatham and Bonifsnt. Clerk of Scales—Mr N. Fitzgerald. Clerk of Coarse—Mr Batterick. PROGRAMME— Hoese Races 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 10 sovs s lit miles ; six hardies ; nomination, LI; acceptance, free 2. Wakanui C r, of 20 sovs; with sweep stake of 1 sov to go to second horse ; lit miles; nomination, LI ; accept ance, 10s 3. Wakanui Trot, of sovs ; second horse, 2£ sovs; 2 miles; horses breaking to turn ; nomination, LI ; acceptance, free 4. Hurry Scurry. Athletic Events.



Bailway Notices* N &W ZEALAND RAILWAYS REDUCED FARES FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. Saturday return fares are charged be tween all stations, and excursion fares from and to the principal stations includ ing Kingston for the Lakes, from 19th December to 2m January inclusive, avail able for return up to ;6th January. I For farther particulars see posters. j 12,210 BY ORDER. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Canterbury Division.) I GATHERING COOXRFOOT SEED ON ' RAILWAY RESERVES. Permission to collect Grass Seed on the railway line may be obtained from any Gamer or Inspector of Permanent Way in Canterbury By Order, JAMES BURNETT, Assistant Engineer, Working Railways Railway} Engineer's Office, Christchurch, 17th December, 1885. 12 201 Parcels Express* N E W ZEALAND EXPRESS COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or Dunedin delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily : From Christchurch per goods per parcels Dunedin jD fj 3/4 S/6 6/6 ( i ( < c t P V 1



and at alight iaciaase 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 hah under the railway tariff if received ir lime for goods despatch. _ Receiving offices—Christchurch : Bed ford Row. Dnnedin : 7, Manse street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world. Kates and all information on applies tion to F. McFaRLANE, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton. To Let and For Sale. 1 F _ Cameron street cat. —Apply to J Moisqn. 10 925 FOR SALE Second handfJ Wood’s String Binder; in good order. Also McCormick’s Wire Binder. T. BOLLOCK. IOR SALE.—Two New McCormick String Binders. Apply to T BULLOCK. SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth J and Macdonald, together with n.xnnre distributor. T. BOLLOCK DILDING SITES For Sale near the Woollen Factory, LlB 10a each. Lots 19 and 20, containing a little more than J-aore, situated only a few chains baca from the Alford Forest toad, near Mr John Steel’s now store. The land of very good quality, level. Very good site for a house. T. BULLOCK.



Turnip Seeds. Purple Top Aberdeen, Green Aber deen, Purple Top Mammoth, De vonshire Grey Stone, White • Stone and other varieties. WOOLPACKS. . Also, LAMPBLACK. RADDLE, OILS, GEORGE JAMESON, 11 g 4 Ashburton. Auctions. P ÜBLIO NOTICE. FARMERS AND DEALERS Are hereby notified that THE OHERTsEY 8 LEY ARDS Will be Opened, and that the First Sale, will be held on MONDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1886. All En rice Free; also Free Lunch. JAMES PATTERSON. 12 221 Secretary.



6. i mile Handicap Hurdle Race; en trance, 2s ; Ist prise, LI; 2nd prize, 10a 6. Quoits, 21 yards, not more than 4lbs; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI IQs ; 2nd, 16s 7. Standing High Jump ; 'bntranoe, Is ; Ist, 15s; 2nd. 7s 6d ] 8. Boys’ Race, under 17 ; entrance, Is; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 9. 1 mile Flat Handicap ; entrance, 2s 6d ; Ist, L2; 2nd, LI 10. Throwing the Hammer; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d 11. Single Girls’ Race ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, | 10s 12. Polo Vaulting ; entrance, 2s; Ist, | LI; 2nd, 10s 13. Irish Jig; entrance, 2a; Ist, LI 10s; 2nd, 16s 14. 100 yards Handicap ; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10a 15. Married Women’s Race ; Ist, LI; 2nd,los . 16. Running Long Jump; entrance, Is ; Ist, 16a ; 2nd, 7s 6d 17. Boys’ Race, under 14 ; entrance, Is; Ist, 10a ; 2nd, 6s 18. Hop. tep and Jump ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 16a ; 2nd, 7s 6d 19. 100 yarda, Old Men’s Race, over 40; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 20. Tossing the Caber; entrance, 2a; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 21. Running High Jump; entrance, Is ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 22. Hornpipe; entrance, 2a ; Ist, LI 10a; 2nd, 15a RULES. First CMS to start at 12 sharp. Three horses to start or no race. Should any dispute arise, the decision of the Sports Committee to be final. All protests to be lodged** ithln half an hoar after the race, anwYo be accom panied by a deposit of cent of the value of the disputed stake, the said depo sit to be forfeited should the protest prove frivolous. Five per cent will be deducted from all money payable for horse races by this programme, to defray expenses of the course. Holders of members’ tickets will be credited with 10s in entering horses for one race only. No horses, excepting those competing, to be ridden on the ground. Admksion—By Member’s Ticket, or Adults, Is; Children, nnder 10, free; Hones, Is each. r e It 1 it * ENTRIES. Entries, accompanied by name, age and jerformances of horses, and nomination ec, to be in the hands of the Secretary, Wakanui Post Office, by noon on THURS DAY, December 24. Weights declared on December 29. Acceptances on the ground. ARTHUR OOOKSON, Hon Sec. and Treat. Tb* Sperts Ball vlll be held In the Ibtoftbodi Si***



OHERTSEY SALBYARDS, Opening Sale. rilHB NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND 1. MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY will be REPRESENTED At the Periodical Sales that are to be held at Ohertsey. THE OPENING SALE Will be held on MONDAY, 4th JANUARY NEXT. Foil Particulars as to entries will be ad vertised about the 30th inst. ' 0. W. TURNER, Agent, Kakaia and Ohertsey. E. G. STAYELBY, 12 229 Auctioneer.



Ashburton wool sales. THE NEXT SALE Will be held on Thursday, Dec. 31st Commending at 2 o'clock. MATSON, OOX & CO, MILES & CO, Per Qeo. Jameson. R. WILKIN & CO, 12 168 Fer Fnedlander Bros.



Wool. Wool. Wool. Messrs miles & co. »m hold their next sale of WOOL BY AUCTION At Mr Geo. Jameson’s Wool Stores, Ashbnrton^m THURSDAY, 31st DECEMBER. The Lots already entered consist princi pally of HALF BRED WOOL, Well got np and In large Lines. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMBSOS,



Public Notices Y\7 ANTED TO PURCHASE- A \ V Secon Binder. Second-hand McCormick String T. BTTTjTj ACK. W ANTED TO PURCHASE CHEAP —BaUding Site Hampstead. T BULLOCK. (p KBSPASS NOTICE.



Anyone found TRESPi Anama Station in purse otherwise will be PROSIT 12 15* W jyj"OTiCE TO OWNEI 1 hereby give Notion tht interfering with Sheepjot be DESTROYED, and tht any damage done. DONALD 12 125 |JPPBR ASHBURTON The earn of 2a 6d per 1( any members or the Cler Board for the eggs and he BIRDS. I CYRIL JEPHSO] 11 76 RS JAMES KANG! Bounce that she 1 business in FRIEDLANI L'G', Burnett street, as CONFECTIONER, and 1 attention to business to m« of public patronage. Ordc Christmas and wedding cs coffee always ready. £SO Jtiew AREW vRD of LSO a anyone who will giv tion as will lead to the cor persons who have been WETHERS from the Anar



Bees. Bees. Bees. wax. wax. wax. HIVES HIVES. HIVES. From Is 6d each at the Steam Sash, Door and Cabinet Works, Wakaaui toad, Ashburton. T. E. KILWORTH, 11 31 Proprietor.



Mrs Adams, AGENT FUR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP (Next Mr Ranger’s baker.



Cheese. JpRIME OLD FACTORY CHEESE. MELLOW AND THOROUGHLY MATURED. We have reserved a few of these for our retail trade. ORR & ALCORN. 12 1



Henry Zander BEOS to draw the attention of the Public to the fact that he Is Selling NEW FRUIT AND GENERAL GROCERIES For leas than any Firm in town, and that he baa made SPECIAL REDUCTIONS, FOR CASH, Daring the Christmas Holidays, in the following lines : Teas and Mauritius Sugars Currants and Raisins Valencias and Mnsoatelles Crystalizad and Preserved Hinge Preserved Fruits in Syrups Peels and Figs French Prunes Essences Almonds and Nuts Potted Tongues Potted Beef Potted Ham Etc., Etc., Etc. I have just opened a Splendid Line of German, French and Australian Wines, Including Krug’s Champagnes and V.D. Clarets, also Best Brands of Spirits in finny and bulk at especially low prices. Cases of Assorted Spirits also on hand. As I am determined to reduce my Heavy Stock of ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, I have, in view of the approaching New Year, Reduced all Goods i i that line 25 per cent, on the wholesale price, and feel confident that the public will never have such an opportunity of buying these goods at so low a figure anywhere Come and see for yourselves 1 All orders promptly attended to. Goods delivered in any part of town and suburbs. A complete Stock of Harvesting Mate rials, inclusive of Wire and Twine, on hand, full particulars of which will appear in future adver* tisemeut. HENRY ZANDER, Merchant & importer, exo, Fbikdlandees' Bdikdinos, A shbubton. AGENT— lmperial Fire Insurance Co. „ N,2J, Aacldent Insurance Co



Prior to making extensive alterations to effect this with certainty sweeping red Ml Goods must be tamed into Cash fort The foilowine quotation* clearly indie: Turkish Towels 4£d, reduced from 7il Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from 6d 1 *ood Pattern f 'rints 2d, reduced from Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from 7id Flax Shirting 3| >, reduced from s£d Onion Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Rlateand Black Melicia2£d, former price 4sd Lot Children’s Sun Hats 6d, former | price Is 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets 9d, former price la lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4s 6d, former price 12s Gd Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Bonnets 7s 6d, former price 26s Heavy Forfar 4£d, farmer price 8d White Twilled Oalico 4sd, reduced from 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per doz re duced from 5s Handsome Lace Curtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4s 6d Ladies’ Corsets Is 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams 6Jd, forme** price FanoyDress Superior Dress Mrtariala 6£d, former price 10£d Ladies’ Cotton Bose 4d, former price 7sd Ladies’ Plain Chemises Is, reduced from , Is lid Ladies’ Hands-' iu**ly trimmed Chemises Is 6d, reduced from 2s lid Ladies' Plain Nightdresses Is 2d, reduced from 2s



Business Notices. Santa Claus is Coming! MAT BE EXPECTED SHORTLY. Wonderful, Mysterious, and Perplexing Appearance and Disappearai.cn < f S*NTa CLa.US. The Undersigned has a large and well selected Stock of Stationery, Toys. Books, and Fancy Goods suitable for Wedding, Birthday, Christmas, and New Tear Presents, varying from a Tin Whistle to a Piano, from a Jack-in-the-Box to a Rocking Horse. COME ONE, COME ALL, AND SEE H. M. JONES. 12203



W. PATCHI TENT, TARPAULIN AND HORSEOLOTI A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND O] CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AN Manilla Ropo, Plough Lines, Fishing Twines, IRON aND WOODEN BL( Special attention is called to the vi STOCK OF REAPER AND BIN All Made on the Premia Sticks and Canvases for repairs Tarpaulin from Stock. OilskinOlotbing made sn tl MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 26 x W. PATCHI] EAST STREET, ASHE 12 102 {Support Local In £743 WOaTH OP THE KAIAP I (The pick of their Stock] As will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agriculti Show, having been purchased by Andrew Orb at i OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PREMISES, FROM SATURDAY M(



i 4 General Clearance must be made, and tactions in prices hare been submitted to thwith. sate my Intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses 1« lid, reduced from 3s 6d Ladies* plain tacked Drawers 1», reduced from Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers Is 6d, reduced from 2s 6d CLOTHING lUen’s Cotton Drawers 10£d, astounding value Men’s Merino Drawers Is 9d, excellent quality Men’s Cotton Undershirts 10£d, cannot be equalled . ? Boys’ Summer Tweed Saits 2s lid, for mer price 5s 6d Men’s White Shirts from 2s 6d to 3a lid Men’s Regatta Shirts from 2s 6d tp 3s fid Men’s good Felt Bats from 2s 3d to 3s fid Men’s Koslyn Tweed Salts 42s fid, reduced from 70s Men’s Koslyn Tweed Trousers 13s fid, reduced from 21s Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers fis lid, re duced from 10s fid Men’s Heavy Cotton Sox 3Jd, reduced from fid Men’s Heavy Merino Sox 2d, reduced from Is A lot or Men’s Women’s and Children's Boots and Shoes will absolutely be cleared regardless of cost. Lose no time in securing the first of these choice Bargains.



THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, RasT <lß*> r, (reit M ; Omhridge, Chemist TO MEET THE TIMh’S. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4b, & 'VkM *2 JfP AN ENGLISH SILV R LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 da, Warranted ’ w-tv Warranted R. 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 oases for L 4 4s, exceptionally good value. Also in 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 Go >ds So d Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, BAST STREET, A'-HBDKTuN. GRAS S AND EuRGE JAMESON, West street, Ashburton, has for \JT Sale—Eye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whitt clover Glover; Alsyke, Cow Grass; also, Carrot and Man gold Seeds. For Parity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ab* SEEDS ° aD be Btrongly recommended. u/'JI I tKb UKV j .rtC H . /® m i m m Establish ’d !559 Capital 1 1,000-00* r'ftn-y/jrSvffPru/ffn ro t rji H E PREMIER COLONIAL OOMPsH FIRR AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, iSHBDBTOH. M



Matson. Cox 4s 00. X AND CO.’S LIST OP $ Properties FOR SALE. WAKANUI— -568 Acres good Land in x grassj good improvements * 286 Acres fair Land, improved, 100 acres in grass, plenty o crater I 90 Acres first-class Land, good garden, 2 miles from Ashburton 449 Acres first-class Land, some of the beat in the district. Good improve* ments, plenty of water, nearly all in grass. Very heavy yields of grain. Terms aa may be agreed upon OHERTSEY— -715 Acres fair Land, improved in gas* well fenced, plenty of water 30 Acres splendid Land, all In grass, adjoining township 600 acre Farm, between Ohertaey and Dromore, well watered, good build* Inga, now in atnbble, part B.S 27276 126 Acres good Land, all in grass, well fenced, plenty of water. DROMORE— -664 Acres good Land, fenced and laid down in English grass. Opposite J. T.Brown’s farm and between Woodlands and J. T. White’s lately in the occupation of R Kemp, being K 8.27493.4. KYLE— -333$ Acres good Lend, all in grass, well fenced, plenty of water, good dwelling-house, stable, &c. 660 Acres, extra well fenced, 18 soil, four miles from Banksida railway station. B.S. 32035 .108 Acres, unfenced. R.B. 32066 and 32060, joining Tramway reserve ALFORD~FOREST— -1424 Acres fair Land, 800 acres in grass, balance tussock, well fenced, plenty of water 20 Acres bosh Land, R.S. 31134 244 Acres splendid Land, all in grass, good house, orchard, well fenced mountliutt



cJi2O Acres within 4 miles of Uethven Railway Station MAYFIELD— -644 Acres, well fenced, good grass Land; easy terms LOGO Acres fair Land, unimproved, R.B, 30748 and 30749 900 Acres fair Land, well fenced, ELS. 31919 1840 acres Lend thoroughly improved, • good house, large plantations, gar* den, orchard and necessary out* buildings. DDNSANDEL— -1500 Acres good sheep Land, thoroughly improved, plenty of water 497 Acres tussock Bankside, R.S. 32161 1108 Acres fair Land, adjoining Tram* way Reserve, R. 5.5205 and 32060 HINDS— <*SO Acres in tussock, 6 miles from Ball* way Station, plenty of water, B.& 28829, 28867, 28868, 28828 *OO Acres, fenced, plenty of water, 2LS. 27646, 27647, 27648, 27649 136 acres, m tussock, near A. Moore and 00., BS. 30809 100 Acres, fenced and Improved, B.S. 27796 / WESTERFIELD— -160 Acres fenced and all In English grass adjacent to Railway, R.S. 25009 « SHEPHERD’S BUSH— . 100 Acres, good Land, 18 inches soil, be let or sold WINSuOW -337 Acres fair Land, some of it been broken up, R.S. 27882, 27883 430 Acres, fair Land, some of it been broken np, R.S. 27884, 27886



RAKAIA SOUTH— -68 Acres in tussock, good Land, B.S. 32114 RAKaIANOBTH— -473 Acres in tussock, plenty of water, R. 6. 80073,32289, 322810, 322811, 32084, 32306,32166, 33238 SHERWOOD— -300 Acres good Land, all in English grias, securely fenced, plenty of water MaRONAN— (33B Acres in tussock, R.S. 27929. 27930 MOUJNT SOMERS— Acres in tussock, R.S. 31469 DDRDAS— -1857 Acres good Land, plenty of water, splendid improvements, plantation, etc, all in grass "* BARRHILL— -2808 Ames first-class agricultural Land, well fenced, all in grass ASHTON— -180 Acres good grazing Land, dose to each improved, weald be let i MITCHAM— | 4500 Acres first-class Land, late J. T. [ Brown’s, well fenced and watered, all in gram or crop, feed, good improvements. RANGITATA ISLAND -308 Acres first-class Land, improve ments very good, all orep or grass 180 Acres very fair Lend, fenced, school house on property, all in grass EALINui— ■ 1090 Acres fair Laud, ring-fenced, sub divided, plenty of water 265 Acres fair Land, all in Bogsh grass and turnips, well fenced and watered 398 Acres fair Land, part Improved. R.S. 32666 and 82593 837 Acres m tussock, very good Land, adjoining station, R.S. 88935 Matson, Cox & Co, WEST STBEBT,