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[rbotk&’r tnwi***' —nopvMoH 1 > lie Elections. LowcoNi December 7. Liberals have now secured 315 seats, while the Conservatives and Parnelntes combined have only returned 320 mem bers. ~ The Right Hon Lord George Hamil ton, First Lord of the Admiralty, has been re-elected for Eastern division, Middlesex, defeating Gordon Hogg by a large majority. John Pender has been defeated for Wick by a second Liberal candidate named Wallace, while for Walthamston division, Essex, Baring, a Conservative candidate, has been defeated by Buxton.

Shipping. , The Doric has left for New Zealand. The Tongariro, from Auckland (Oc tober 26th), arrived at Plymouth on Saturday night. The cargo of frozen meat is reported to be in good con dition. Monetary and Commercial. - Three per cent Consols have fallen to 99 ex div.; New Zealand stocks and produce remain at last quotations. Eastern Affair*; It is announced that the Great Powers have intervened between Servia and Bulgaria, and insist on the conclusion of an armistice between the two coun tries. Sofia., December 6. Prince Alexander has promised to forward a final reply to the Servian proposals within thirty-eight hours from present time. Conservative Programme. Lohdon, December o It is generally understood that what ever is the final result of the elections, Lord Salisbury will meet Parliament and submit the programme of the re forms contemplated by the Conserva tive party. /. Egyptian. F In view of the unsettled state of " affairs in Upper Egypt, three battalions pf British troops are under orders to proceed to Wady Haifa. Cairo, December 7> In consequence of the threatening attitude assumed by the natives of Upper Egypt, General Stephenson^has been appointed to command the British forces at Wady Haifa, and another regiment is about to proceed to rein force the troops already there. . (Received December 9, 1.30 p.m.) Nicaragua. Washihgtoh, December 8.

President Cleveland, in a message to Congress, states he withholds his con sent from the Eicaraguan Treaty, as it is likely to lead to an entanglement be tween the United States and other countries. Loudon, December 8 Bulgaria and Servia both shew them selvesfindisposed to yield to the de mands of the Powers for the conclu sion of an armistice.

AUSTRALIAN.

[bbou&'s tblboramb— -coptwghx. J The Markets- MrSouhnk. Yesterday. The Manager of the National Mort ipigg and Agehcy Company of New Zbalahd reports on the local grain as follows : Shipping wheat jneetS with steady but not an active demahd at $s rod to 4s per bushel. . barley—No improvement, 3s t 0 3sand sd; New Zealand oats, feed ■ sorts, are in rather more enquiry at re duced prices, as rod to 2s nd; milling descriptions are in fair demand at 2s aid to js; New Zealand oats, under bond, 2s to 2S zd.

TELEGRAMS.

|rxß rants association.! Bullion. : ■ Auckland, To-day. fhe Mararoa took 1)56,000 worth of bnllloa, shipped by thofiank of How Zoa- Und, and 1H6.000 shipped by the Ha tfonal Bank.

THE AHTTHORTON GUARDIAN. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1885.



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Auctions. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 gPEOIAL ENTRY. Young HOUSES—Heavy Draughts. ~ T. BULLOCK, 12 141 Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. FURNITURE SALE, Alteration of Date. MR MEECH’S Furniture Sale will take place in tbe’xowu Hall on the above da»e. T. BULLOCK, 12 119 Anotioner.



SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12th. GROWING CROP OF OATS, Etc , FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Hugh John stone to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, HIS INTEREST IN LAND ADJOINING THE RACECOURSE, Having about 2£ years to run. There is about 80 acres fairly good crop of Oats now growing on the land. Inspection invited. Sale at 12.46 o'clock. T. BULLOCK. 12 136 Auctioneer. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 23, 1885. THE EVENT OF THE YEAR. GREAT SALE OP FURNITURE. Everything new, and of the best work manship and style. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr J. Ueech, to hold a CLEARING SALE OP Furniture, on the above date, AT THE TOWN HALL, when a large and varied assortment of Articles, of Mr Meeoh’s own manufac ture, will be enbmltted. Followiug are a few of tfae lots : DRAWING-ROOM FURNITURE. 1 Suite FLOWERED VELVET, Walnnt Frames 1 Suite BLUE SATEEN, Walnut Frames 1 Suite CREAM SATEEN, Walnut Frames 1 Suite CREAM DAMASK, Walnut Frames £ Suite CRETONNE J PIANO



2 HARMONIUM Occasional Walnut Tables, Gipsy Tables, Occasional Chairs, Pier Glasses, Etc. DINING ROOM FURNITURE 1 Handsome CEDAR SIDEBOARD, plate glass doors 1 Mahogany Telescope DINING TABLE, patent screw 2 SIDEBOARDS and BOOKCASES combined, one with plate glass doors Oral Tables, 1 suite Furniture in hair, Mahogany Frames, 1 ditto, leather, . Cbeffoniers, Hall Tables, etc. bkdroom’furnitubb. Wardrobes, Chests Drawers all sizes, Marble Wasbhand Stand, Dressing Table with Mirror, Wasbhand Stands and Dress* ing Tables, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Spring Mattresses, Looking Glasses, Toilet Sets, etc. SUNDRIES. | fr A CHAIRS, Kitchen Tables, and a At/u quantity of other articles too numerous to advertise. The Auctioneer calls the special atten* tion of those about to furnish to this op portunity. Nothing bat the best material has been used, and the workmanship can not be surpassed. Terms msy be arranged. Sale at 12 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 144 Auctioneer. I SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 OHBRTSEYTOWNSHIP



BUILDING ALLOTMENTS FOR SALE MB T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Mortgagees to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, The following Allotments in the Township of Gbertsey, viz., Lot 2, between the Chertsey Hotel and Messrs Fletcher and Black's store. Lot 4, adjoining the Hotel property, and facing the Railway Lot 12, near the Railway Station To persons desirous of having a vote in the Wakanui district .this offers a fa vorable opportunity of acquiring a free i hold qualification. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, 12 US Auctioneer. Saturday auction Sales or HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, AND SUNDRIES, AT TATTERS ALL’S,



WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. Messrs matson, cox & co. at the solicitation of several clients, Intimate to the Poblio That it is their intention to bold AUCTION SALES of the above EVERY SATURI/- tr at TWELVE O’CLOCK t RP We wish to notify to our Clients and the Public that every attention will be paid to their inter* •sts, and Account Sales rendered with oar USUAL PROMPTNESS. MATSON, COX & CO.



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FOR SALE— Two Gr»« Strippeis. T. BULLOCK. F lOR SALE.—A New Bicycle; price, only 16 10s. t. BULLOCK. N OT OB TO *'WNERS OF DOGS I hereby give Notice that all Doga found Interfering with Sleepjon this Ksta‘e wili be DESTROYED, and the owners aaod for any damage done. DONALD MoLEAN, 12 125 Lagtphor. N EW ZEALAND Tract & Book SOCIETY. The Travelling Agents. MESSRS FERGUSSON & MORRIS, Will open, D.V . at Ashburton from MONDAY TILL SATURDAY, December 7 to 12. 12 121 |JPPES ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD The enm of 2a 6d per 100 ia payable by any members or the Clerk of the above Board for the eggs and heads of SMALL BIRDS. CYRIL JEPHSON, ~lerk, 11 76 Tinwald. ITtOR SOWih-G with Turnips to secure ’ a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYo’s BONE MANURE. Price—L7. L 6, 1.5. . g-nt in town —H Zander. A Liberal Discount tor Cnsh. F. T. MaYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 666 Ashburton.



£5 Reward. STRAYED from my paddock at Pen darves 150 Look wool and hirst Cross hi WES, with iambs at foot by South and Hampshire Down Rams ; branded ZR on ramp. Any- person giving information that will lend to their recovery will re ceive the above reward. 12 143 W. If. RULE. V. R. NOTICE OP ADJOURNMENT. The Sitting of the District Coart at Ashburton, gazetted for Thursday, the 10th inst, at 11 am., will stand ADJOURNED till FRIDAY, 11th inst, at 11 a.m By order. J R. COLYE R, 12 145 Clerk District Court, TO RATEPAYERS. THE COLDSTREAM ROAD BOARD Give notice thct at their next meeting | on the 21st December they intend to STRIKE a RATE of ONE HALF-I PENNY in the POUND for the period ending 31st March, 1836, upon the rate able value of all the rateable property in the district, to be made payable in one sum upon the first day of MARCH next. The rate book is open for inspection at the office of the County Council, Ashbur ton. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 12 124 Chairman.



Cheese. J>RIME OLD FACTORY CHEESE. MELLOW AND THOROUGHLY MATURED. We hare reserved a few of these for oar retail trade. ORR & ALCORN. 12 138



VTBW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ASHBURTON RACES, December 10th end 11th, 1&85. SATURDAY RETURN TICKETS to Ashburton will be Issued at Christchurch, Timara and Intermediate stations on the 10th and Ilth December, and will be available for return up to and including the 12th December. Trains from and to Ashburton will stop at the Saleyards Siding, opposite the Racecourse on the KKh and 11th. Pas* sengers desiring to alight there must book to Ashburton, if from North ; if from South, they must rebook at Ashburton. Fares—Ashburton to kaleyards Siding and back : First-class, 6d ; second class, 4d. Tickets available for day of Issue only. By order. 12 130



EW ASHBURTON TVfEEDS, Craighead and Co., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. From a communication received from the Manager o! 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 CO., Ashburton.



Tenders. TENDERS ere required for BBATIXO the Mortuary Chapel at the Come tory. Plana and 'specifications may he seen at the office of the undersigned. Tenders will be received to 12 o’clock at noon oil MONDAY the 14th inst. J. WARD, 12 150 Chairman, Cemetery Board. TENDERS wanted separately for har vesting about 6 acres grass growing on Caledonian Sports Ground, or for pur chase of crop as it stands To be cleared <ff by 25th December. Further particu lars from undersigned, to whom londeis »re to be addressed by WEDNESDAY, 9th inst J. C. DUNO/VN, 134 Kecretary. rji in wald town board. Tenders ate required for a WORKING Officer m. the Tinwald Town Board, Specification of duties on view at Mr Reid’s store, where tenders will be received up till 5 p m., December «31, 1885. The lowest ..r any tender not ne cessarily accented S. SHEaRER, 12 183 Chairman.



M OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received until noon on FRIDAY, December 11, for:— Making Cuttings and forming portion. of a road on the Springfield Estate- Specifications can be seen at the Road Board office, Methven. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JULIAN JACKSON, 12 99 Chairman. j^tCPPLIKST 3 ASHBURTON HOM ‘ . The Ashburton Horae Committee invite separate TENDERS for the supply of Bread. Meat, Groceries, Milk, Medical Comforts, Fuel, Drupe, and Interments for the year ending December 31st, 1886 Full particulars and forms of tender can be obtained on application to the Master of the Home. Tende’s to bj addressed to W. 0. Walker, Esq , Chairman of the Commit tee, Ashburton Home, and left at the County Council office, Ashburton, before NOON of Saturday, December 19th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J, E. MARCH, Secretary. Charitable Aid Office, Christchurch, December 6,1885. 12 142



Public Notices



HOUSE of three rooms, at Travorton, to let: low rental T. BOLLOCK. TIN WALD—House of 3 rooms to let, near Mr Shearer’s ; low rental T. BULLOOK jiyj'lt S. B.’ riEYMOUK, Dentist, may be consulted at Cambridge’s on TUES* DAT, December 15. 12 130 AGES AND KAIL W AY EXCURSION. Burgetses are requested to observe Thursday and Friday next as HALF* HOLIDiSYb, from 12 noon. R. FRIEDLANDKE, 12 129 Mayor. Henry Zander, J draw the attention of shearers and others to my EXTENSIVE STOCK or 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 Ward and Payne’s Nos. 79 and 79 AS Bourgon and Balls’ Nos. HA and 884 l TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Ground and Lump Raddle Lampblack, etc. WOOLSACKS. ■WOOL PACKS. I ara now selling Full Weights BELOW CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, And guarantee them to be of the beat quality, TURNIP SEEDS. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Just to Hand :—Greentop Yellow Purpletop Yellow Purpletop Mammoth White Stone, etc, etc. All of which 1 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, Beat Mauritius Sugars, ete, etc, too numerous to mention



rjIHE REASON WHY OBK AND AIiCORN’S Gigantic Drapery Sale is snob an immense Success Because the sale is a gen nine one, every article being reduced Because the reductions are tremendous, in many cases being less than half* price Because our prices are lower that any other house can compete with, our object being the reduction of the stock, irrespective of loss because the reductions we have made are universal, and not on a few Spe cial Lines, for the purpose of catching the nnwary Because our stock is superior to others, being mostly direct importations, and is now being sold at less than wholesale prices To thoroughly understand and appreci ate the bargains now being offered, pur chasers wouid require to call and inspect he stock. We refrain, from quoting prices as nn* 'era the quality is known prices are no aide. Cell early and call often at the Gigantic Sale at Orr and Alcorn’s



I pay special attention to (be WINE AND SPIRIT DEPARTMENT and can supply the trade as well as pri vate families with the beet 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 Bitten-'always on band. Orders from the country will be promptly attended to, special arrange* menta having been made for the quick despatch of Goods to any locality deyired. A trial solicited. Henry Zander, | MERCHANT ft IMPORTER, Eio, FfiiBDtiWDBBS 1 Bmujmoa, Ashsvrtok. AGENT—lmperial Fire Insurance Co. N.%. Accident Insurance Co



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTION® it, STOCK AND STATE agent and valuator. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’ol 'ok sharp —Horses, Cattle. Pins, Produce I and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SALE— Whitechapel Dog Cart, on view at. my Rooms, Cheap. For t-ale—Piano, by Brinsmead and , Sons ; Piano, by Hummel. In lirat class order ; easy terms. For Sale—Johnston Tv> ine Binder; price, L 45 ; with all improvements. Second band reapers by M'Cormick and Wood; cheap. For Sale—Corn Crasher, by Reybridge. For Sale—Cheese Press, bv J. and T. Young. MONEY. On Freehold Security. ALFRED HARRISON. Meetings.



ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH Ashburton. ANNUAL Garden Party, IN THE PARSONAGE GROUNDS. WEDNKSDAY, DECEMBER 16th. Stalls for Sale of Needlework, etc, Fruit, Flowers, Refreshments and General Produce. Contributions to above and to Tea Table solicited. Band, Croquet, Quoits, Bow’s, Aunt Sally, Swings, etc., etc. Gates open at 2 p m.; admission with tea, 2s; children, Is. 12 140



QDDFELLOWS’ HALL. RACK nights, race nights. THURSDAY* FRIDAY, DEC 10 & 11, PROGRAMME FOR FIRST NIGHT— 1. Overture, “La Fie de Potsdam ” (Herman)—Full Ore' estra 2. Hunting .long—Captain Cotton S. Song, “ The Dear Little whamrock of Old Ireland ” (Jackson)—Mias K.



Prior to making extensive alterations to effect this with certainty sweeping redi vll Goods mast be tamed into Gash fort The following quotations clearly indici Turkish Towels 4id, reduced from 7jl Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from od Good Pattern Prints 2d, reduced from 4d Superior Prints 4£d, reduced from 7id Flax Shirting 3£ i, reduced from Union Shirting 6d ; reduced from lid Rlate and Black Selicia 2Jd .former price 4Jd Lot Children’s Sun Bats 6d, former price Is 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets 9d, former price Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4s (id, former price 12a Od Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Bonnets 7s 6d, former price 25s Heavy Forfar 4|d, former price 8d White Twilled Calico 4id, reducedfrom 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per dcz re duced from 5a Handsome Lace Curtains 2a dd, reduced from 4s 6d Ladies’ Corsets is 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams 6id, former price 11-id Fancy Dress Materials 4£d, former price Bid Superior Dress Mrterials former price 10|d Ladies’ Cotton Hose 4d, former price Ladies’ Plain Chemises la, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Chemises Is 6d, reduced from 2s lid Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses is 2d, reduced from 2a



Henry 4. Song, '' Good Company ” ( Adams)— Mr Simpson 5. Song, “ The Voice that is still ” (Pin suti) —Mias M. Kidd 6. Song, “ The Three Wishes ” (Pinsaii) —Mr G. D. Branson 7. Song, “Good Bye” (Post!) —Mrs A. E. Metewether 8. Hunting Song—Captain Cotton Interval of Five Minutes. Overtnre “Teleia.” PART 11. Baokstone’s Charming Little Comedy, Bough Diamond. Lord Plato Mr W. B Moss Sir William Evergreen Mr £. A. Books Gapt. Augustus Blenheim ... Mr Moore Cousin Joe Mr E. J. O. Cox Lucy ... ... ... Mis Moss Lady Plato Miss Maud Owen Masgeky (Rough Diamond) Mbs Sidney Wolf The furniture supplied by Mr J. Meeoh, East street. Orchestra of 16 performers. Conductor Mr Sidney Vv olf. An entire Change of First Part on Friday evening. Reserved seats, 3a ; second seats, 2a ; back seats, Is. Box plan at Farley’s. 12 147



jr>ACE NIGHT. RACE NIGHT. THURSDAY, DECEMBER, 10. A* Ball Will be held immediately alter the per formance at the Oddfellows’ Hall. M.2., Mr J. Burgess. Music supplied by Mr S Wolf, K. A.M. Gentlemen, 3a 6d. Ladies free. 12 110



jyj'OUNT SOMERS ANNUAL j Sports & Races, SATURDAY, DECEMB R 26th, 1885, BOXING DAY. PROGRAMME• 1, Bandicat Hurdle Race of 10 aova ; entrance, 10s; acceptance, 10s ; ac ceptances to go to the second horse ; 2 miles ; eight flights of hardies, 3ft 6in high 2, Maiden Plate of ssovb, with a sweep stake of 5s each for second horse ; entrance, ss; |-mile; weight-for age; for all horses that have never won public money. 3, Handicap Trot of 8 sovs ; entrance, lOi, acceptance, ss; acceptances to go to second horse ; 3 miles ; no weight under list 71b 4 Mount Somers Cup Handicap of 12 sovs ; second horse, to receive 2 sovs from stake ; ent-ance, 10s ; accep tance, 10s ; 1J miles. 5 Pony Race of 3 sovs ; second horse to save entrance; entrance,si; height, 14 hands ; |-mile ; catch weights. G Hurry Scurry, of 4 sovs, with a sweep of 5s to go to second horse ; entrance 5s ; 1 mile ; catch weights. HULKS.



I. All races are confined to horses that have been commonly resident in that por tion of the old Mount Somers Hoad Dis trict, lying south of the North Ashburton river, from September 30tb, 1885, and ovned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period. a. Three horses the bona fide property of different owners to start or no race. 3. Wo entry will be received except on condition that the decision of the Com mittee or whom they may appoint, will be final in all oases of dispute, or on all points in carrying out the programme. 4-, Protests must be made In writing, and handed to the Secretary, accompanied by a deposit of 20s within 30 minutes of the race being run. Should the protest prove frivolous, deposit to be forfeited. 5. All horses *o be ridden out so long as they have a reasonable chance of win ning. 6 Owners of horses must be subscribers of not less than 10s to the fund. 7. Five per cent will bo deducted from all money paid for prises for expenses. 8 First race to start at 10 30 a. m. 9 The usual Athletic Sports will be hold, for which liberal prises will bo given. 12 9? . AU eotrta to be m*de qo tip gro%od



E~ggs and heads OE small BIRDS. Twoßhilliuga aud Sixpence per Hundred will be given at the following places for eggs and heads collected in the Wakanni Road District:— Sohoolhonee, Wakanni „ Seafield „ Seavjew „ Elgin ~ Newlacds s9|4 £0414 Office Aahburtoo U 969



Business Notices. W. PATCHING, TENT, TARPAULIN AND HORSECLOTH MaNUFaCTDRER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES. CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Rope, Plough Lines, Fishing Twines, Clothes and Garden Lines IRON aND WOOD BIN BLOCKS. Special attention ia called to the well-assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVAS. All Made on the Premises. Sticks and Canvases for repairs. Tarpaulin from 6x 8 to 24 x3O always in Stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the •: remises MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. W. PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 IC2 Support Local Industry. £743 WORTH OP THE KAIAPOI EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), As will be shown to-morrow at the A shbnrton Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Show, having been purchased by Andrew Orb at a great redaction will be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PREMISES, EIST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may be given on the Show ground to the young man in charge. 84 Trousers at 11s 9d. Men’s Suits, from 455. Boys Suits, 12a 6d. The Public will now have an opportunity of seeing the latest styles and newest patters tamed out by the largest firm in the Colony,



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



a General Clearance must be made, and [actions In prices have been itnmitted to. thwitb. iate my intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses In lid, reduced from 3a 6d Ladies’ plain tucked Drawers 1?, reduced from Is lid . Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers Is 6d, reduced from 2s 6d CLOTHING. Men’s Cotton Drawers lOltd, astounding value Men’s Merino Drawers Is 9d, excellent quality Men’s Cotton Undershirts 10£d, cannot be equalled Boys’ Summer Tweed Suits 2a lid, for mer price 5s 6d Men’s White Shirts from 2s 6d to 3s lid Men’s Regatta Shirts from 2s 6d to 3s fid Men’s good Felt Hats from 2s 3d to 3s fid Men’s lioalyn Tweed Suits 42s fid, reduced from 70s Men’s Koslyn Tweed Trousers 13s fid, reduced from 21a Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers 6s lid, re duced from 10s fid Men’s Heavy Cotton Sox 3£d, reduced from fid Men’s Heavy Merino Sox 9d, reduced from Is A lot of Men’s Women’s aud 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. g&f' Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, BA.ST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist.



TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH *' -'—flrt-jji y*, - - ■ s /NA r V SILVER LEVER W A . T 0 H, G "» dSlMl ALBERT for L 4 4a, AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER W A T 0 H, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4a, 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 cases 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 Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatnesa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



GRASS AND ri KORGE JAMESON, West street, Ashburton, has for Sale—Rye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whit* CLOVER Glover; Alsyke, Cow Grass; also, Carrot and Man gold Seeds. For Purity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ah* SJEFDS CBtl b 0 Bt ' r ° ngl3r recom,nencled • CANTERBURY BRANCH. 'W'C'Jj ■tss /M £ 0 m Mill 1859 ED Establish I^ Capital 1 1,00 0,0 0(' -/- c-r, ’/JR,’ury of Sh’fn>Ff fM ‘ " rttr F£i HHi PREMIER COLONIAL OOUFsK FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASHBURTON. 24



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossette, laco, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, fire o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, eta THE /LITTLE SHOP (Ne>* baktur



Parcels Express. NEW ZEALAND EXPRESS COMPaNI'. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, eta, from Christchurch or Uunedin delivered at address in A abhor* ton at the following fixed rates. Thro oath daily : and at slight increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more parcel •or one consignee if from one -or for parcels charged rate and a hal. under the railway tariff if received far rime for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch : Bed ford Row. Dunedin: 7, Manse street. Parcels, eta, forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world. Rates and all information on applies’ tion to F. MoPiRLANB, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashbnrton. To Let and For Sale.' rpO LET—A comfortable Honse in JL Cameron street west. —Apply to J. Moxaotf. 10 926 O R S A L 57 Several good Building Sites near the Woollen Mill, and in other parts of the Allenton District. Apply to CHARLES BRADDEt L, II 69 Ashburton. O R SALE. Turnip Seeds. Purple Top Aberdeen, Green Top Abet* deen, Purple Top Mammoth, De vonshire Grey Stone, - White Stone and other varieties. WOOLPACKS. Also, LAMPBLACK. RADDLE, OILS, B*o.



GEORGE JAMESON, 11 84 Ashburton. mo LET, —That most desirable Farm X situate at Tinwald, known as “ New Grove Farm,” the property of Mr James 8. Houston, and containing 127 sores, together with well built Dwelling-boose 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 Winchmore farm. For particulars, appl to Mr Geo. Jameson, or to Mr Houston, on the property. 8 398 Thoa. Bullock, lilOR SALE—Cambridge Roller, price ? £B. T. BULLOCK.



SALE—Strong Second-hand DOG Jj CART. T. BOLLOCK. OATS —Quantity Feed Oats for sale. Sample can be seen at the Arcade. T. BOLLOCK 117 ANTED to Purchase —Second hand V f McCormick String Binder. Apply stating price, to T. BULLOCK. ffT'OR SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth JO and Macdonald, together with manure distributor. T. BOLLOCK TO. LET—Allenton Bouse, containing 9 rooms, together with about 10 acres of land, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bullock. BUILDING SITES For Sale near the Woollen Factory, LlB 10a each. Lots 19 and 20, containing a little more than £-acre, situated only a few chains i'aca from the Alford Forest road, near Mr John Steel’s new store. The land is of very good quality, level. Very good site for a house. T. BULLOCK. Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86. North-west Town Belt, con taining 1 acre, capital site for > private residence Lots 94, 96, 96, fronting the Wakanul toad, good site for a house Lota 62. 63, corner of Wakanui road



and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with fire* roomed honse, Alford Forest road Lota 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with hooae, Ailenton, near the Woollen Factory TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Corner of Cox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. 635, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 645, 654, 555, To let only, at a notni. nal rental. 118, 119, Moore street west TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed honse thereon Lots 366, 359, 360 TO~LET; Commodions premises in Fast street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed bouse at Trerorton Four-roomed bouse at Trerorton Four-roomed house, Graham’s road Tinwald Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Cottage at Hampstead, rent 4s per week Shop and dwelling in Moore street. 12a 6d per week—commodious oardta* honse let at the above rental M? jCELLANEOTJS ; FOR SALE. Eight-horse po ret portable engine, Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock* ARC W, SHHORTON Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it as mine, I hare to ask the public to see (hat EACH BOTTLE BEARS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without it. DAVIS’S TOR 10 ITRRRAT. Timm Is acknowledged by the travelling public to be the best Tonic Summer Drink in £ew Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per Dozen Bottles charged for if not returned.. Families waited on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL BEER AND 10E DRINK manufactory, Stauua, Aißstmto*. jgg