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SPORTING.

W£LLINGTON RAGING. Wellington, Last Night The following handicaps have been de Glared for the races at the Hutt on Nov. 87:— Htjtt Pabk Seeing Handicap. at lb st lb Administrator 9 2 Minerva ... 7 6 Pasha BIS Clogs ... .7 5 AT Fusillade ... 811 The Poet ... 7 5 Christina ... 810 Normanby.„ 7 4 Speculation 8 6 Sprit ... 7 4 Waitara ... 8 V 6 Grand Duke 7 4 Consol ... 8 4 Rimn ... 7 3 Leon ... 8 2 Revoke ... 7 2 Salvage ... 712 Fay ... 7 0 Alpine Rose 7 6 Rato , ... 6 0 Gbaud Stand Handicap. Administrator 9 & Rumor ... 7 8 Pasha ... 9 2 Revoke ... 7 6 Fusillade ... 9 2 The Poet ... 7 6 Speculation 8 9 Grand Dnke 7 5 Minerva ... 712 Leodogran... 7 5 Normanby 7 9 Capsize ... 610 Flying Handicap;

Pasha ... 9 3 Revoke ... 7 9 Fusillade ... 9 0 Normanby... 7 9 Consol ... 813 Life 8u0y... 7 6 Christina ... 812 Talent ... 7 0 Speculation 810 Dynamite... 7 0 Minerva ... 8 0 Cribbage ... 6 7 Leodogran 712 Serpent ... 6 0 Rumor ... 7lu HUBDLBS. Maocaroni... 11 12 Druid ... 10 12 Rrebna - ... 11 7 Mainboom... 10 0 Director ... 11 5 Loch Lomond 9 0 Chance ... 11 0

The following are the weights in the Te Aro Handicap, to be ran at Island Bay on November 30:— at lb st lb Tasman ... 10 2 Laurel ... 7 7 Administrator 812 Minerva ... 7 6 Pasha ... 810 Alpine Bose 7 5 Pearl ... 8 8 Clous ... 7 4 Nelson ... 8 7, The Poet ... 7 4 ' Christina ... 8 6 Normanby... 7 3 Loehiel ... 3 6 Grand Duke 7 3 Sou’-Wester 8 6 Sprit ... 7 3 Speculation 8. 3 Bumor ... 7 2 Waiters ... 8 2 Revoke ... 7 1 Wapiti ... 713 Fay ... 612 Leon ... 713 The Marquis 6 9 Salvage ... 7 9 Rpta ... 6 0 Marion ... 7 9

WELLINGTON CUP NOMINATIONS.

The following nominations have been received for the Wellington Racing Club’s Summer Meeting:— Wellington Cup, 650 sovs; two miles. Titter Tim Fusillade Maligner Salisbury Speculation Pasha Normanby Armourer Refrigerator Nelson Fay Wapiti Marquis Ascot Christina Laurel Waitiri Lady Emma Administrator Enbezahl Revoke Salvage Tasman Bayard Hermitage Loehiel Pearl Alpine Rose Soudan Clogs The Poet Capsize Minerva Grand Duke Talebearer Master Agnes Leon Racing Club Handicap, 300 aovs ; one mile and three quarters. Tiger Tim Leon Fusillade Pasha Normanby Armonrer Refrigerator Nelson Marquis Wapiti Waitiri Ascot Christina Ltdy Emma Administrator Kubezahl Revoke Salvage Fas man Bayard Hermitage Loehiel Pearl Alpine Rose Soudan Clogs The Poet Capsize Minerva Master Agnes Talebearer .

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

[KBTTTBB’b TILMBUa —OOFtBIftHI.I Diplomatic. JLondon, November 16. It is understood that Musurus Pasha, Turkish Ambassador at the Court of St James, will be replaced shortly by Rustem Bey. Afghan Frontier. Calcutta* iN orember IG. The Anglo-Russian Commission, for the settlement of the Russo-Afghan frontier question, has met at Zulficar. The British Tar. * * Rangoon, November 16. Major-General Frendergast reports that the British launch Turquoise at tacked and captured a Burmese man-of erar on the Irrawaddy river. The cap ture was effected in the most plucky

manner. Eastern Affairs. SS London. November 16. The Journal de St Petersbourg states flier Russia depores the fratricidal strife which must follow King Milan’s action, and adds that Russia cannot champion either party. The ISaglish and Continental news papers generally, in articles upon the Servian invasion of Bulgaria, express a fear that Austria and Russia will be drawn into (he struggle. OoNSTABTiNorui, November 15. Prince Alexander of Bulgaria has for warded a despatch to the Sultan, in which he applies for Turkish aid to re pel the invaders.

St. Psthbsbueg, November 16. The Russia* Press generally con demns the action of Servia in com mencing Hostilities. Belgrade, November 16. Intelligence from the frontier states that the Servian forces crossed yester day, and advanced upon Zaribrod, on the river Nissava, which was captured after fighting an insignificant engage ment with the Bulgarians. (Received November 17,1 p.m ) Belgrade, November 16. Advices state that desperate fighting took place yesterday between the Ser vian and Bulgarian forces. The former succeeded in turning the position at -A& Dragoman Pass, and forced the Bui ' IfPfcgarians to retreat upon Slionitra.

AUSTRALIAN.

[BIUTXB’h TBLEGRAVB —OOPTEIQHT.J The Deadlock. Bkisbakb, Yesterday. ' Tbe deadlock between the two bran ches of the Queensland Legislature is ;i-, practically concluded, an arrangement having, it is believed, been come to whereby the Legislative Council will 'l'; ■ pass the Appropriation Bill on the un den^ahdlog that the opinion of Her I Majesty's Privy, Council be obtained • ieeirdidg the* power of the Legislative XfOtM ** BtQs,

New Guinea Massacre. Sydney, Yesterday. Further details to hand respecting the massacre of the geographical ex pedition, slate that Captain Everall, the leader of the expedition, having reason to believe the native chief Cai rossa, who was piloting the boats up Fly river, was misleading them, threw him overboard; whereupon Cairossa, in order to be revenged, stole the boat, obtained a number of fighting men, re turned at night, and massacred the party. Several savages havitig been seen with new table knives in their pos session, supposed to belong to the ex pedition, coupled withthe fact that Captain Everall failed to keep his ap pointment with Mr Macfarlane, tend to point to the truth of the reports pre viously received. (Received November 17, 1 Retaliation. Melbourne. To-day.

The Victorian Government have taken steps to urge the Imperial Go vernment to empower Sir P. Scratchley, High Commissioner of New Guinea, to punish the murderers of the Australa sian Geographical Society’s exploring expedition.

TELEGRAMS.

[per PEES)* ASSOCIATION.! Fire. Auckland. To day. The steamer Delta caught fire on Saturday while on voyage from Waikato Heads to Mercer. The fire was suppressed with great difficulty. The steamer was Injured to the extent of L6O and the cargo of flax to LBO. Flax ignited through sparks from funnel. Uninsured.

Oil Company. GisßOrtNß, To day. A large meeting of South Pacific Oil Company shareholders, convened to con sider whether to wind np or not, was adjourned till 30th to give the Sydney shareholders time to be represented. Vice-Eegal Visit. w Ellington, To-day. The Governor leaves for Lyttelton to morrow in the Rimutaka. The Hinemoa with Lady Jervoia and servants, and horses, carriages, etc, also leaves to morrow. Unnatural Mother. Ohkistchuech, To-day. Emma Juncker, wife of a pianist and theatiioal agent, who is at present sup posed to be in Sydney, was committed for trial to-day for abandoning her Illegitimate child, thereby endangering its life. She left it wrapped in a blanket in a water closet on the premises of a Mr Steele. Obdurate. Dunedin, To-day. The Directors of the National Insurance Company refuse to declare any dividend. Mayoralty. Councillors Barnes and Speddtng no minated for city mayoralty. Former cer tain to be elected.

Fire. A honse in Hanover street, occupied by George Mills, was complete!} gutted last night. Premises insured for LIOO in the South British ; furniture, LBO in London and Lancashire. _____

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1885



£. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, TO SUIT THE DEPRESSED TIMES, I am about to meet my farmer friend* and other* with a cheerful spirit, and shall Sell, at my Saturday Sales, at the follow ing RATES OF COMMISSION, until further notice : HORSES ) CATTLE > O PIGS ) hJ 2 PER CENT. IMPLEMENTS, £) VEK. CENT PRODUCE \ £ FER CENT SUNDRIES / O Over £5 SALES, in ) PER CENT. Town or [ y or Country JAs may be arranged. LAND. FARMS, and't Town and I 01 PER CENT Sutm rba n f .4 2 Properties, J VERY SHORTLY I shall bo arranging a regular MONTHLY LAND SALE, and shall be glad to receive entries for the same AT ONCE. ~ LOANS.—Money to lend on Freehold Security, TERMS.—BiIIs can bo 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 I<owest Rates.



Auctions. CLEARING SALE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19. WILLIAM HALL ZOUOH has been favored with instructions from Mr George Veel (who is leaving the colony) to tell by public auction, 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 glass, E.P. spoons and forks, lamps, cutlery, glassware, photographs, carpets, washatands 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 other tools, good laying fowls, etc. Sale at 1 o’clock Terms cash. 11 976 W. H. ZOUOH, Auctioneer.



In Bankruptcy. v - R IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 and Acts amending the same. Notice Is hereby given that I, J ,\MES SAMUEL SAVAGE, of Ashburton, in the County of Ashburton, in the Provincial District of Canterbury and colony of New Zealand, painter, have this day filed in the said Court, at Ashburton, a petition to be adjudicated a bankrupt. Dated this 17th day of November, 1885 J. S. SAVAGE Witness to signature— G. D, Branson, Solicitor, Ashburton. 11 10



IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883, and of the Act amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of JAMES SAMUEL SAVAGE, of Ashburton, I painter, a debtor. Noticeis hereby given thatthe first meet* log of the creditors of JAMES SAMUEL SAVAGE, of Ashburton, painter, will be held in the District Courthouse, Ashburton on Monday, November 23,1885, at 11 a. m. And the public examination of the bank rupt will take place at the sitting of the District Court at Ashburton on Thursday, December 10, 1885. Dated this 17th day of November, 1885. J O. BELL, 11 12 Deputy Official Assignee.



Public Notices. Australian mercantile UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, The onl* Company in Canterbury WHICH DID NOT RAISE RATES 33J PKB cent on Country Risks.



WB ARB ROW, AS WB HAVE BEEH FOB THE PAST THREE YEARS, ACCEPTING BISKS AT 25 PER CENT. OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS, Agent for Ashburton District. , September 22, 1885. 9 615 AND HEADS OF SMALL Fj BIRDS. One Shilling and Sixpence per Hundred will be given at the following places for ?gga and heads collected in the Wakanui Road District:— Scboolhouse, Wakanui ~ Sesfield ~ Sea view ~ ELin ~ Rowlands Eoad Board Office, Ashburton 11 968



BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL ANNUAL ELECTION OF MAYOR. I hereby give notice that the following gentlemen have bee - ' duly nominated as candidates for election to the office of Mayor of the Borough of Ashburton, viz, — Rudolph Friedlander Alfred Harrison David Thomas And I further give notice that a POLL for the election of ONE of the above named candidates will be taken on WEDNESDAY, the 25th day of Novem ber instant, at the Borongh Council Chamber, Baring Square West, Ashbur ton, commencing at 9 a ir. and closing at P ’ m CHARLES BR^DDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, November 17, 1885 11 11



Bewarei bewarem of IMITATIONS. ASK FOR HOULT'S TONIC Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bearing my label- Try it! Try it ! ! It is one of the Beat Medicinal and Summer Tonics ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per dozen. Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. HOULT, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 11 8



Local Wool Sales.



Messrs matson, cox & 00. beg to intimate to their clients and others interested, that they purpose hold ing, in TATTBRSALL’S, West street, Ashburton, PERIODICAL WOOL and SKIN SALES THROUGHOUT THE SIiASON. The First of the Series will be held FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20xh v 1888, At 2 o’clock p.m.,



Christmas Cards. Christmas and New Year Cards, 1885 6. H. J. WOOD * CO. Respectfully invito the attention of their ▼alned Customers, »nd the public gene rally to their very choice assortment of Christmas Cards now ready for transmis sion by outgoing mails. In our new season—lßßs-86 —Christmas and New Tear Caros are included OVER 3,000 NEW DESIGNS From the world-renowned firms of Raphael Tuck and Sons Marcus Ward & Co. Thomas De La Rue and Co. Hildesbeimer and Faulkner Eyre and Spottis woode John Walker & Co. Sydney J. Saunders and Co Marion and Co. L. Prang and Co., Boston, U.S. And several other Publishers TO attempt a description of the various sorts of gems in Hand-painted Pal ettes, Shields, and Scrolls. Ivory and Satin, Natural Flowers and Ferns, Photo graphs (colored), Chromo Cards in the most delicate shades, Pearl and Shell mounted Souvenirs, etc., would require too much space in Print, but wo feel con fident that, for Beauty and Artistic Skill, the whole Assortment will be found second to none in New Zealand.



When we anticipate offering about 100 BALES IUO We have been induced to start these Sales for the purpose of enabling vendors to dispose of their Wool at their own doors, and we have every reason to be lieve that with the Woollen Factory and outside buyers we shall be able to clear onr catalogue, at values fully equal to i anything obtainable elsewhere in Canter bury. Matson, Cox & Go., ASHBURTON, U 889



We have also a fine assortment of Aus tralian and New Zealand hand-painted and Photo and Ohromo Cards by Cele brated Colonial Artists, suitable for en closing to friends by the Home Mail. Now landed ex s s. lonic and s.s. Rim utaka, 29 oases of new books including the new serial volumes —Boys Own Annual, Girls Own ' nnual, and about 20 others. Also a very fine shipment of fancy station ery, photo albums, scrap albums, ladies’ hand bags, desks, workboxes, purses, and card oases, photo frames. Wo have a larger and better assorted stock of School Prize Books and sell cheaper than any house in N. , whole sale and retail. Orders by post or through our Ashburton Branch shall have our best attention. WOOD AND oo. t Stationers* Ball, 240 High street, Christchurch, and at Tivara tad Aohbarton.



Tenders. ITT ANTED at Once Tenders for W Pressiij. l , at per bale, the Lag mhor clip.—For particulars, apply to Donald McLean, Logoihor, 11 1000 Bailway Notices. (Chriatcharch Section ) OAMA.RU AGRICULTURAL SHOW, November 19th and 20th. RACES, November 24 and 25th. Saturday return tickets to Oanaaru will oe issued at Christchurch, Washdyke. apd intermediate station* on the 17th, 18th, and 19th < f November, and will be avail able for return up to and inc'udmg the 27th instant, en .bl ng passengers to stay in Oamaru for ;,i>o -t ow and races. FREDK. RACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Managei’s Office, Christchurch, November 20, 1885 11 1



Meetings n fl E ' ANNIVERSARY I of the Loyal Tinwald Lodge of Oddfellows will be celebrated by A Ball (interspersed with Songs, etc), on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26th, 1885, in Messrs Wilkin and Co’s shed, Tinwald. Tickets, 3s 6d. Ladies free. 11 996 ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, Tinwald. ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, 1885 In Mr Wilkin’s Shed, Tinwald, Tea, Is; Tea and Concert, 2s. 11 7



INTERNATIONAL x Circus, CONGRESS OF ARENIO MARVELS. Directors... Messrs Sharman & StoodleY Will Exhibit at ASHBURTON THURSDAY NEXf'\ NOVEMBER 19 THURSDAY NkXT j iNUVJ! “ M eJ3I Positively One Night Only. Great Circus Company of All Nations, and the Only L»dy Riders in the Colonies. Unequalled Stud of Horses and Ponies. “SALAMANDER” 1 “SALAMANDER” V “SALAMANDER” ) The Wonderful Fire Horse. Don’t forget the date— Thursday, Nov. 19. Popular Prices 1! Gi ORGE LEE, K 9 Advance Agent. Q DDFELLOWS’ HALL. . Two Nights Only— FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOV. 20, 21. TflE LONDON Variety Company. This talented Company will appear here on the above date, after their successful tour through the Australian Colonies, and as they appeared before the Governor of Victoria and other noted personages, in their wide-famed world-renowed Enter tainment, consisting of comic and serio comic Songs, Ballads, Dances, Negro Stretches and Farcicai Comedies.



"Public Notices. fw '( HE CLYDKBDALE E N TIR K J Horse. Priince "Victor Will travel the Wakanai, Longheach, and Ashburton Korks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEubGE POOOCK, 10 817 Proprietor.



MOUNT HOTT ROAD BOAKD DISTRICT. I hereby give notice that, in accord ance with Section No. 94 of the Public Works Act, 1882, the Mount Hutt Road Board intend to clove certain roads in their district, and that plans, showing the proposed alterations, are open for nubile inspection at the Road Board’office, Methven. JULIAN JACKSON, 10 834 Chairman. Henry Zander, ~J~ BEG to draw the attention of shearers and others to my EXTENSIVE STOCK OP SHEARING MATERIALS



Just Landed, ex Arawa, WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT LOWEST PRICES. SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS All the Favorite Brands. Ward and Payne’s Nos. 38 and 38 AS W»rd and Payne’s Nos. 79 *nd 79 AS Bourgon and Balls’ Nos. 11A and 884. TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Ground and Lump Raddle Lampblack, etc. WOOLPACKS. WOOLPACKB. I ana now selling Full Weights BELOW CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, And guarantee them to be of the best quality. TURNIP SEEDS. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Just to Htind :—Gteentop 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 fine quality.



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 Rates. 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, Etc, Fbibdlandeks’ Buildings, A bhbukton. AGENT—lmperial Fire Insurance Co. N.Z. Accident Insurance Co,



The following are some of the talent: — The well known and popnlar favorite jovial joe Jackson (From the “London Pavillion.") MISS MABEL VERB (Charming serio-comic and ballad singer.) MR P. BERTINI (In his famous impersonations). MR TOM SPAIN (The coming man). WILL. RAYMO'D (Late of Oonrt Minstrels). MISS TOPSY MAYFIELD (From all the principal London Halls), And other talented artists. Doors will open at 7.30 p.m., to commence at 8 o’olcwk sharp. Prices to suit the times ;—Admission, la ; reserved chairs, 2s. 11 5 P. BERTINI, Business Manager. rpOWN HALL, ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18. Grand Concert, IN AID OB THE CONVENT SCHOOLS, Under the direction of MR SIDNEY WOLF, R.A.M., PROGRAMME. Paex I. 1. Overture, “La Sonnambula,” (Sey bach)—Mr Sidney Wolf. 2. Song, “Anchored" (Marks) —Mr G. D. Branson. 3. Song, “ Maritana, gay Ghana ” fLe vej)—Miss G. Gates. 4. Song, “ Home to my heart ” (Pinsuti) Miss H. Barrett.



5. Duett, “The Flower Gatherers” (Glover) —Misses T. and M. Butler. 6. Song (comic) —Mr Kennedy. 7. Irish Jig—Mr M. O'Loughlau 8. Song, “ Annie o’er the Banks o’ Dee” (Glover), Miss K. Henry. 9. Song (comic), “ Widow Machreel” (Thomas) —Mr D. Thomas. 10. Song, “It was a dream” (Cowan) — Miss G. Gates 11. Song, “ Old England and the New ” (Jonghmans)—Mr Buick. 12. Irish Reel—Messrs 0. Connor, J. Scanlan, D. Brick, and W. Fitzgerald. Part 11. 1. Violin Solo, “Faust” (Herman)— Mias Savage. 2. Duet, “ The Sailors’ Sighs ” (Balfe) — Miss Kidd and Miss H. Barrett. 3. Song, “When the leaves begin to fall" (White)—Miss T. Butler. 4. Song, “ Half-mast High” (Olatibol)— Miss K Henry. 5. Irish Hornpipe—Mr N. Fitzgerald. 6. Song (comic)—Mr Kennedy. 7. Song, “ Yeoman’s Wedding ” (Ponia towski)— Mr A. Harmon. 8. Song, “Apperley Mill” (Hutchison) — Mibs Kidd. 9. Song—Miss Pender 10. Duett, “ Kathleen Aroon " (Balfe)— Mr and Mrs Branson. 11. Song, “ Eileen Allanah ” (Thomas)— Mr J Gordon Bose. 12. High Cauld Cap Dance, by eight per formers. God Save the Queen. Front seats, 3s; second seats, 2s. 11 298



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. ARE PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. W oolpcks (FULL SIZE) Corns acks TO ARRIVE



Fnedlander Bros.



Business n otiees. Support Local Industry £743 WORTH OF THE K/VIAP I EXHI BIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), A« w *ll be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show, having bsen purchased by Andri w » 'RE at a great reduction will be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PREMISES, E \ST STREET FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may bo given on the Show ground to the young man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at 11s 9i. Men’s Suits, from 455. Boys’ Suits, 12s 6d, 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 SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY BEFORE JANUARY Ist.



Prior to making extensive alteration ■ to effect this with certainty sweeping red \ll Goods must be turned into Cash fort The following quotations clearly indici Surkish Towels reduced from 7i 1 uckaback Towels 2d, reduced from 6d Good Pattern Prints 2d, reduced from 4d Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from 7£d Flax Shirting reduced from Union Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Plate and Black Selicia 2£d,f ormer price 4£d Lot Children’s Sun Bats 6d, former price Is 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets 9d, former price Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4s 6d, * former price 12s 6d Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Bonnets 7s 6d, former price 25s Heavy Forfar 4£d, former price 8d White Twilled Calico reduced from 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per dcz re duced from 5s Handsome Lace Curtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4a 6d Ladies’ Corsets Is 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams 6£d, former price ll£d Fancy Dress Materials former price B£d Superior Dress Materials 6£d, former price 10£d Ladies’ Cotton Hose 4d, former price 7sd Ladies’ Plain Chemises Is, reduced from !s lid Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Chemises Is 6d, reduced from 2s lid Ladies' Plain Nightdresses Is 2d, reduced from 2s



. General Clearance must be made, and (actions in prices have been submitted to thwith. sate my intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses la lid, reduced from 3a 6d Ladies’ plain tacked Drawers It, reduced from la lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers Is 6d, reduced from 2s 6d CLOTHING Men’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 Salts 2s lid, for mer price 5i 6d ' Men’s White Shirts from 2s 6d to 3s lid Men’s Regatta Shirts from 2s 6d to 3s 6d Men’s good Felt Hats from 2s 3d to 3s €d Men’s Hoslyn Tweed Suits 42. 6d, reduced from 70s Men’s Koelyn Tweed Trousers 13s 6d, reduced from 2U Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers 6a lid, re duced from 10s 6d Men’s Heavy Cotton Sox 3£d, reduced from 6d Men’s Heavy Merino Sox 9d, reduced from Is A lot of 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 GENUUSE ONE. 9* Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist.



TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER A AN ENGLISH WA T 0 H, v -*•—a FTT •v? AV With ifi< 4r-*A)3 bl;i Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, V.V xV . RMURRAYVJ^, r'SH LiUßTu!^^ SILV liR LEVER H, A T 0 With &B2PA%» Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted 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 off-ring 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 ids So’d Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatnesa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. jr EORGE JAMESON, West street, Aahburton, haa for Sale —Rye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whitt Clover; Alayke, Cow Grass; also, Carrot and Mao gold Seeds. For Purity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ah* can be strongly recommended.



CANTERBURY BRANCH. wa Established 1859, Capital t 1,000,00 ' r n n //. irrarSff rt rp H E PREMIER COLONIAL OOUF«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 QPACIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Home markets on the most favorable terms from the manu facturers, and to be sold at prices that must 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, &o. The Public are cordially invited to view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Established 1854. 9 663



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 ORaIOHEaD AND CO., Ashbnrton.



Parcels Express. VTE W ZE \ L N D EXPBSBB COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Ptroeta, etc., from Ohristeharch «r •unedin delivered at address in Ashbor* ron at the following fixed rates. Through tally : and at slight increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more parcel. I tor one consignee if from one consignor or for parcels charged rata and a haL under the railway tariff if received iv time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch : Bed ford Row. Dunedin : 7, Manse street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world. ' Rates and ail Information on applies* tion to P. MoFARLANE, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton. . 48.



To Let and For Sale. SALE —Turnip Drill, by Booth r and Macdonald, together with n.:mnre distributor. T. BULLOCK fTIO LET—A comfortable House in 1. Cameron street west. —Apply to J. Moxson. 10 926 rilO LET—Shop and Dwelling house in JL East street, adjoining our premises, and at present occupied by Mr H. O. ->egera, Draper.— Sealy Bros 10 845 HOUSE TO LET av a low rental near the Borough Council Chambers, Burnet street. T. BULLOCK. P O R SALE. B.S. 25503, containing 200 acres, near Mr Denshire’s property, Wakanui Road District. Very liberal terms of pay meet. T. BULLOCK. FOB S A L & BONE DUST. | Why buy evil-smelling concoctions when you can buy the pure article at Mayo’s Manufactory ? Orders left at H. Slander’s or by post promptly attended to. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 656 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 RESTS. 10 690 MATSON, COX A CO. TO LET, —That most desirable Farm situate at Tinwald, known as “ New Grove Farm,” the property of Mr James S. 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 farm. For particulars, apply to Mr Geo. Jameson, or to Mr Houston, on the property. 8 398



Potatoes. OB SALE,* BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, 71 A R M TO LET. CQA ACRES of good Land, nearly all laid 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 I.TtR&T - CLASS AGRICULTURAL I} LAND. The undersigned ha«e been favored with instructions from The New Zealand Mortgage and Investment Association Limite l, to offer FOR sale by private treaty About 11,000 acres of rich agricultural land, forming th** unsold portion of the Waicola Estate, b.tuated about 36 miles north-west of Invercargill, and intersected by the Otautau and Night caps railway The land now offered has just been surveyed and subdivided into Farms, run ning from 160 to 500 acres, sizes which should render them convenient for al? olasess. A considerable extent of the property has been drained, 30 miles ot ditching having been completed. It la not felt necessary to give any detailed de scription of the character of the land, as the Association would prefer that parties should go and see and judge for them selves. The object is to secure and kcats no the property good practical farmers for which purpose the following specie terms are offered, viz:— Five years lease at a rental of fSs) five shillings per acre per annum, with as optional purchasing clause of L 7 per acre; lease tenable for a further terma of five years at a rental say of five per cent on the purchase money. For full particulars and all further information apply to CAMERON, LITTLE & CO., 8146 Manchester Street, Christchurch FRIEDLANDER BROS., Agent, to the A seoefeat tw HAYING purchased the Asphalting Plant and Business formerly carried on by Mr James Bradley, I am in a posi tion to execute any orders 1 mry be favored with. t All asphalt work guaranteed. Ranges taken out and re-set In the bee possible manner. Jobbing work in gene ral done. 6 66 Ashburton.



J. Crum, OPPOSITE CONVENT, Wakanui Road. Orders may be left with Mr J. 0. Duncan, Old New Zealand Bank. 10 799 Kouser. THE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSER, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger out of Kate O’Shane, Messenger, bred in N.S.W. by, Mr W. Town, by Bottler out of Ludia (see N.S.W. Stud Book). Kate O’Shane, by Oaled n (imported from Ireland) out of Lura by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.Z. Stud Book). ROUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing lots of quality tie is fit to carry 18at to hounds. ROOSER has pioeed > himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, but while undergoing a prepare* tion for die Grand National, met with an aooiden* which necessitated throwing him out of work for a tup#. Terms -L3los; giuktateed. For further partioolats apply L. MARKET* 10800 Proprietor, N ether by L»o4