(Received January 8, 11 45 a.m. .) Egyptian Question. Eohdon, January 7. "" No proposal has yet reached il British Government for the Conferee to be held at Paris in reference to th Egyptian question, and if such a pro posal were made the Imperial Govern ment would refuse to accept. Hon. W. E- Gladstone. Mr Gladstone who has been suffer ing from insomnia for several dayi past is now improving in health. Homeward Mails. The Homeward Brindisi mails pei s.s. Orient from Melbourne, datet November 29th, were delivered yester day. Shipping. Arrived at Plymouth—P. and O, steamship Carthage, from Melbourne (Nov. 29). Khartoum Rebels* Cairo, January 6. A message has been received at Korti from Gakbul, stating that the troops encamped there are in good health, and have not been molested by the Arabs, but a number of rebels are continually watching tlje camp from a distance. French Reinforcements. Pavis, January 6. Further reinforcements for the French army in Tonquin are under orders to embark. Troops numbering 12,000 men will sail from Mediterranean (ports jat j.n early, date. __ A U S TRALI /VIM. (BBOTBB’S TBLEOBAM8 —COPYRIGHT.) Shipping. Melbourne, Yesterday, v Sailed, this afternoon—Rotomahana, for the Bluff- Annexation. At a crowded meeting held in the Town Hall this evening, a resolution was passed declaring ihat the oc cupation by Great Britain of the islands.of the Western Pacific was ne cessary in the interests of the Australian Colonies, arid advocated the removal Of Lord Derby from his present posi tion as Imperial Secretary of State for the Colonies. The Mails. Adelaide, Yesterday. Arrived—Orient steamship Cuzco, With the inward Brindisi mails dated London, December 5 th. (Received January 8, 2 spm. ) . ■ . Annexation. . f Melbourne, To-day.

The public meeting held at the Town Hall on the Pacific annexation question Was attended by fully 4,000 persons. A meeting was also held last evening at &allarrat to consider the question, and : resolutions of similar purport to those adopted at the Town Hall meet ing were passed. About 4,000 persons were present.

TELEGRAMS.

[PHB PRBSB AHHOOIAHON. 1 Water Works. 1 Auckland, Yesterday. Among the through passengers by the Australia for ’Frisco a Mr Deakin, Solicitor-General and Commissioner of Public Works of Victoria He has been appointed Chairman of the Irrigation and General Water Supply Commission, re cently constituted in that colony, and visits America to obtain the fullest in formation as to the manner in which such :tnattersss areto be inquired into by the Commission are dealt with there. Mr J. Derry, 0.K., who has had large ex perience in India and Australia, accom him. The party also includes re presentatives of the Victorian Press. They will return in four months.

Pedestrian. t j' I A. foot race {between Pickering, Auck land, and, Woods, Dunedin, ended in a fiasco. Woods was left on the pos*. Picketing got the stakes.

The Hinemosu , ♦TtiA Hinemoa left, after two hours stay, with the Hon. J. A. Tole. Nothing is known as to her future move ments. _ Fire. m •- Auckland, To-day. ■Two boat sheds at Parnell were birnt this morning on the property of the St. George Rowing Club. They contained boats and gear to the value of Ll2O. Ihe building .was insured for L6O in the ■nib British office. Tenders ; , Welungion, Yesterday. For Wingatui Viaduct piers superstruc ture Contract the following tenders have been received :—Accepted : D. S. Spar row and Co, Dunedin, L 13.922. Declined: Palmer, Boothiand Co, Dunedin, L 14.661; Cosaens and Black, Dunedin, L 14.676 ; John Anderson, Ohristoharob, L 16,550.

Government Insurance. ' It is understood that over 8,000 votes fikve {been polled in connection with the Government Insurance Board. The Southern mail which arrived at noon to day brought an additional number of voting papers, but these are unfortunately too late. Major Campbell, the returning officer, declares the result will not be known for some two or three days. Alleged Slander. A slander oase of soma interest is on the topis here, a well known citizen having fMnnd instructions to bis legal adviser to proceed against another equally as well known gentleman for ho,ooo damages for am alleged slander by the latter’s wife. Appeal Board- The Appeal Boa-d for Napier in con nection with the Railway Department has been appointed, and the members, it is understood, are Captaia Preeoe, R.M, (chairman), Messrs H. S. Tiffen, and Thomas Tanner.

Cricket. ' Tl>e cricket team chosen to represent Wellington against Auckland to-morrow |b hot considered a strong; one nor a fairly representative one. The team is "very weak in bowling. Critical. Spreat, who cat his throat yesterday, is In e critical condition. . The Sheep Act. Kaikoura, Yesterday. The hearing of cases under the Sheep ACt was continued to-day. The charge against Henry Ingles, nnder section 52, , |o» failing to provide a dip, was dismissed. p f G, Parsons was fined L 5 for driving Infested sheep on a public highway. Several charges laid nnder the 27th sec tion, were withdrawn, the prosecution stating that informations were laid at ' the instance |of the Government without all the surroundings. In the ' eleven charges preferred under the Sheep Act, five convictions were obtained. Gold. Hokitika, Yesterday. The Bank of New Zealand shipped to day 6,744 ounces of gold, valued at L 32,980. The last shipment made by the same branch was 3,018 ounces, valued at L 12,072, on oth December, so to-day’s ahipment is the month’s purchase by only one of the'Banks. (iBETMouTH, Yesterday. Tl&'Harbor Board to-night considered eighteen applications for the office of Secretary to the Board. Each application was considered separately, until the con* lest lay latipep Mr F. W< Irtbman, an

old resident and business man in town, : nd Mr James Atkinson, of the Public Works Office, Greymouth. Mr Lahman w’s the successful candidate by four against two.

Star of the South. The position of the Star of the South is unchanged. The Harbor Board baa written to the owners to remove her out of the channel, as she is a danger to the navigation. There appears to ba very little chance of her going to pieces through tidal force, as she lies inside the entrance of the river.

Shipping. Dunedin, Yesterday

In consequence of the withdrawal of the Tarawera for the West Coast Sounds excursion there will be no steamer to Melbourne next week, but in order to avoid a corresponding gap from Melbourne next week, th> next two steamers from hare will be turned back imraediate’y on reaching there, so as to keep up the usual weekly communica tion. Trades Congress. The Trades Congress opens to morrow. The delegates who have arrived were driven out to the Mosgiel Woollen Fac tory to-day. M. Remenyi. M. Eemenyi, the violinist, opened his aeries of concerts to-night to a good house, Th-. audience was most enthu siaatio. He is supported by a good on cert company.

The Nenthorne Murder. Dunedin, To-day.

In the Nenthorno murder case, two jurors were challenged by Fitzgerald, and one on behalf of each of the other pris oners. The Crown ordered five other jurors to stand aside. The case will likely occupy two days.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JANUARY §, 1886.



[ Holloways Ointment and Pills.— Notable Facts.—lntense heat augments the annoyances of skin disease and encourages the development of febrile disorders J therefore they should, as they can, be remove by these detergent and purifying preparations. In stomach complaints, liver affections, pains, and spasms of the bowels, Holloway’s ungent well rubbed over the affected part immediately gives the greatest ease, prevents congestion and in* flammation, checks the threatening diarrhoea and averts incipient cholera. The poorer inhabitants in large cities will find these remedies to their best friends when any pestilence rages, or when from unknown causes eruptions, boils, abscesses, or ulcerations point out the presence of taints or impurities within the system, and call for instant and effective curative medicines.— [Advt.]



Priedlander Eros. Frledlander Bros. are now showing NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT Suitable for the Season. NEW STYLES in Ladies’ and Children’s Hats and Bonnets New Dolmans, Capes, and Fichus. Ladies’ and Children’s UNDERCLOTHING In Great Variety. A lot of Children’s Costumes very Cheap. A Splendid Assortment of LADIES* CORSETS, COMFORTABLE and EASY-FITTING. Infants' Robes and Pelisses in very Pretty Designs. THE DRESS DEPARTMENT Is thoroughly replete with the newest materials and colors, and the Dressmaking Department is under the Management of sss* MISS GREEN, of Dunedin. THE CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT is also well stocked with the Newest and Best Goods rocurable. Ties, Collars, Shirts, Braces, and Men’s Underclothing— a Magnificent Stock to select from. GROCERY & PROVISION DIPT. While OUR PRICES ate LOWER than ANY other House in Town, we still MAINTAIN OUR REPUTATION for keeping the BEST ARTICLES in the Trade. vVe have just landed THIS SEASON’S SHIPMENT of Currants Raisins Sultanas Muscatels Jordan Almonds and Assorted Peels WINES & SPIRITS Of the Bes: Brands, * # * All orders carefully end promptly attended to. We have also just landed a splendid assortment of CROCKERY & GLASSWARE of every description. CUTLERY & PLATED GOODS in endless variety Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET, iSHBURTON



Meetings. E3LEYAN CBURCH, WILLOVVBY Lecture, “ YORKSHIRE EVANGELISTS,” By Mr James Wood, of St Albans, on THURSDAY, JANUARY Bth, At 7 p m. Ho charge for admission. A collection will be taken on tehalf of the Sunday School Library. OODYE AR’S Electric Circus And Great London Eq' esquibiccldm ! NOW on its Fourth Annual Tour of New Zealand, will open at Ashburton for TWO NIGHT’S ONLY, ON I MONDAY AND TUESDAY, JAN. 12th I Alwayagond—now Larger and Better than ever. M 'nater New Marque, which will hold 5,000 spectators; Brilliantly 1 i hted, Comfortably Seated and Ele gaitly Decorated place of amusement. A now Company of Artistes, Daring Riders, Lightning Tumblers, Corps of French Vaulteis, Male and Female Traptz ate, W> nderful Acrobats, Clowns that are Clowns, and Beautiful Trained Horses and Fairy Trick Tonies. The Circus lately appeared for Seven Consecutive Weeks in S) dnsy, Invercargill and Dunedin. The Press are unanimous in stating that the Circus “is the most complete Exhibition travelling in the Sou hern Hemisphere.” Prices as u;ual. Dates of appearance— Ashburton, Monday and Tuesday, 12th and 13th; Rakaia, Wednesday. 14th; Southbridge', Thursday, 15th ; Leeston, Friday, IGth; Lincoln, Saturday 17th. Alfred Wybusd. Business Agent. 137 and 13th.



To Let and For Sale. fT\O LET, —1 hose commodious business J_ premises near the Post-office on the Wakanui road, now in the occupation of Mr Thompson as a grocery store, consist ing of shop 18ft Gin by 28ft, fitted up with shelving, counters and glass cases, showroom same size ; and dwelling of five rooms and scullery ; rent low. Also, four roomed house with half acre of land, 6s per week \ also, two-roomed cottage with half acre of land, 4 6d per week. App’y to H. M. Jones. 1 32 JpOR SALE CHEAP. A COMBINE, ENGINE, and ELE YATORS complete. The purchaser will have the chance of threshing from 1000 to 1500 acres crop at current rates. Apply to 12 2373 FRIEDLANDER BROS. Stock Sales. Tlakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to our clients that for the future the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON, COX & CO. Auctions. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10th. MR T, BULLOCK will Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, 2 Deering Twine BINDERS Sale at 1 o'clock, T. BULLOCK, 1 21 Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JANURABY 16lb, 1885. A NUMBER OF Town Sections, HINDS, To bo Sold by F üblic Auction. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Robert Wilkin, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, Burnett street, Ashburton, on Thursday Tanuary 17th, A number of BUILDING ALLOT MENTS, in the Hinds Township, being Lots 6, 11, 20, 22, 23, 47, 49,50, 51, 52, well situated and containing from £ to i acre. Inspection invited previous to sale. Will be sold on liberal terms of payment. Sale at 1 o’clock, T. BULLOCK, 12 2372 Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1885. TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS and others. IMPORTANT SALE OF PROPERTY IN TIN WALD.



Masonic # & & fJIHISTLE LODGE, No. 627, S.C. • The Regular MONTHLY MEEIING j of the above will be held at the Masonic Hall, THIS (Thursday) EVENING (Jan. Bth), at 8 p.m. 1 An official visit will bo paid by the District Grand Lodge of Canterbury, S.O. 1 Visiting brethren cordially invited. By order of theR.W.M. W. SPARROW, P.M. Secretary, Tenders. npENDEPS are invited for ALTERA- I TIONS and ADDITIONS to Auction Rooms for Mr Alfred Harrison. Plans and specifications can be seen on ap plication to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent by noou on WED NESDAY, January, IS'-hinst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. .1 1 30 RICHARD BIRD. A N T B D. TENDERS for Harvesting 58 acres of Crop at Winslow. For particulars apply ■ to C. Martin Winslow, to whom tenders must be addressed not later than I2th instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 1 9 gOROUGH SCHOOLS. ■"wanted TENDERS for Grading Floors of Main Schools.' Specifications ] can be seen at my office, Burnett street. Tenders, addressed to the Chairman, r must be left with the undersigned on or J before 13 o’clock on SATURDAY, the 10th instant. By Older. J. WARD. 1 33 Secretary. Public Notices: N o 0 E. The DIVIDENDS in the Union In surance Company for Ashburton Share holders are now PAYABLE at the office of Messrs Matson, Cox & Co. 1 36 Q A U T I O N. Cheque stopped. All person are warned not to cash a cheque for £2, on Union i Bank, No. A. 58330, signed Sophia Branson, in favor of self. 1 36 TEN SHILLINGS REWARD will be given to any person who can give information that will lead to the recovery of a (Hairy Black and Tan Sheep DOG, which left the Tinwald Yards on Decem ber 16th with a mob of sheep. OUTHBERT FLOOKTON, 1 14 Hinds Post Office. TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS and others. FOR SALE, Binder Wire, The CELEBRATED ANCHOR BRAND In any quantity. ALBERT ROBERTS, 4 11 West street, Ashburton, MR SIDNEY WOLF, From the Royal Academy of Music, Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbur ton and surrounding district that the fresh term commences on THURSDAY, the Bth instant. For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at his residence, Cox street; or at Mr T. F. Farley, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged for. Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. 1 31 HGRIESSELTOH AND CO., f WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, 1 SHIPPING AND COMMISSION 5 MERCHANTS, 1 Established 1855. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon per cent. ■ commission, selected by buyers with | t Colonial experience, and attend to the ( 0 prompt realisation of Produce at highest |t prices upon 1 per cant, commission. 8 Orders to be accompanied by Letters of y Credit or part remittance in Bank Drafts or Produce. Opbn Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References —Chief Office of the London d and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, >f London, and most of the Colonial Banks, a Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, i- and any necessary samples or information a f on application. 1 35



MR T. BULLOCK haa received in structions from the Executors of thn lata Mr John Carter, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, Ashburton, on Thursday, January 17,1886 The undermentioned Sections, Together with BUILDINGS and OTHER IMPROVE. MENTS THEREON, Namely, T. S. 43, Graham street, on which is erected a store and dwelling-house ; T.S. 02, corner of Archibald and Agnes streets (near the railway station), on which is erected a substantial grain store T.S. 73, opposite corner, on which is erected a butcher’s shop and dwell ing-house, stable, etc. T.S. 70, fronting McMurdo street, with bakery erected thereon T.S. 71, corner of Graham and McMurdo streets subject to lease T.S. 148, Thompson street, with cot tage thereon T.S. 149, Thompson street, together with cottage T.S. 151, corner of Graham and Thomp son streets, together with dwelling house. The above Properties will be sold with out reserve, to close partnership accounts. I Terms at salo. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 835 Q Auctioneer,



‘The Standard Company* gPEOUL NOTICE. THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. During December 15 "Per Cent Discount will be allowed to CASH PURCHASERS of these celebrated machines. The STANDARD has more improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put together ! Has always been the best and is now the cheapest. That it meets every require ment of a critical public is shown by its great popularity and in creasing sale throughout America, Europe, Australia and New Zea land. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. Maddem, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton- Thus. Bullock. PROPERTIES, ETC., FOR SALE, FARMS: 2 acres well watered, Longbeach, could be divided into smaller blocks if required 1 ~ 2 perches, near Wheatstone Township, Longbeach 3 „ 3 roods 20 perches, near Hinds Railway station ; price, L 3 10s per acre; unimproved 8 ~ near Dromore, unimproved 6 ~ 1 rood 35 perches, improved, Longbeach, known as Barr’s farm i 0 ~ unimproved, R.S. 32582, Waka- SUBURBAN : it 4, 15, 16, Alford Forest road , 24, Alford Forest road, together with house TO LET: Office in Arcane Chambers FOR SALE; iop and dwelling-house in stree 4 vo shops and dwelling-houses iction with comfortable dwelling-house, with verandah and bay window, Tre vorton roomed dwelling-house, Treyorton roomed house, together with section, Trevorton MISCELLANEOUS : Reapers and binders, by Wood McCormick [o 8 and 10 fencing wire and Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. [lO LET—Shop and Boarding house in ! the Triangle. Apply to L T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Cottage on Graham’s Road, Tinwald, lately in the occupation of Mr C. Bain. Also, House in Wartanul Road, Ashburton, lately in the occupation of Mr R, Macleam. Apply to T. BULLOCK. OR SALE—Five Acres—Magnificent building site, situated at the corner Middle and Allen roads, Allenton. it-class land. Liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. 10R SALE on Liberal Terms or To 1 Let—lßG acres, fenced, situated ar the Dromore Bail Taj Station, lately the occupation of W. Dalgetty. For rticulars apply to T. BULLOCK O GRAZIER S. [ am prepared to receive offers for izing sheep over Mr Moir’s farm on the tchara road. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. FARMERS L’ 0 Grass Mower for sale, cheap; also, bCormick wire binder. T. BULLOCK. (OR SALE, by private treaty, lots 38 and 39, Alford Forest road, close to Ashburton Woollen Factory, contain about 1 acre, on which is erected a three-roomed dwelling-house and i-atalled stable. The ground is well tivated and planted with fruit and eat trees, and is securely fenced with a and picket fences. ?or particulars upply tP * T. BULLOCK.



George Jameson. rpURNIP SEEDS. Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop ~ Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonshire GBEYSTONE Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JUST LANDED. On SALE by GEORGE JAMESON, 11 2106 West street. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. ABE PREPARED TO MAKE 1 LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, SHIPPED THROUGH US AND CONSIGNED TO MILES BROTHERS & CO., LONDON. No Commission Charged on the Ad vance if the Wool is Offered at Auction here and not sold. MILES & CO., Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 1696 Agent, Ashburton.



Robert Alcorn, GENERAL MERCHANT. FOR Quality, Cheapness, and Fit in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing and Boots of all sorts, go to R. ALCORN’S Corner Shop (attached to the Grocery, Ironmongery, Glass, and China Ware houses, where you will get everything of the best quality and at the lowest possible prices. TEA is my speciality ; —my 3s Tea is unequalled in Christchurch or Dnnedin at the price, and unsurpassed at any price 589 d



Ashburton coal and fire wood depot, R. S _ BEAN Has for Sale at Lowest Rates— COAL (Newcastle and Native). POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, WIRE, &c OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, OHIOKWHEAT. Also, a first-class NEW EXPRESS with Reversible Seats. Terms, if desired. R. S. Bean, West street, 6 1147 JOINING & DRAWING-ROOM Suites in^Velvet, Tapestry, Repp, Damask, and Cretonnes, &c. In Workmanship and Quality these can not be surpassed in Canterbury. FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN Employed, thus guaranteeing strength and durability in every article turned out of their shop. J. M. & Co. having imported machin ery can execute orders in any design Cheaper than any other house Jin the trade. As new shipments are among them, large and extensive Stocks must be cleared at less than coat. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR Goon Second-Hand Furniture or Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made to Order &c. Funerals Furnished iu First-class Stylo. J. Meecb & Co. Aar AND BURNETT STRE S.



Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rare of 5 per cent., per annum for De posits at Call, per cent, per annum for throe mouths, and per cent, per annum if fixed tor (i months or over. j ward, Manager. Office: Area e Chambers, Burnet street Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co,, whereby we are in a position to pul far mers and others, who wish to try the CHRISTCHURCH MARKET, upon the best footing. NEXT WOOL SALE Will be held on FRIDAY, JANUARY 16th, 1885. The Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin and Cr.’sjstpre, and we are prepared to make liberal cash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. FRIEDLANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. We can also supply Reapers and Bin ders qf any mafee at Ohristchtirqh prices,



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited- WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. CAPITAL £3,500,000. RESERVE FUND £220,000. , THE PREMIER WOOL HOUSE OF THE WORLD. rpHE COMPANY’S TRANSACTIONS FOR THE LAST SEASON WE AS FOLLOWS'— SHIPMENTS TO LONDON 72,721 BALES SALES IN MELBOURNE 37,686 „ „ SYDNEY 2,900 „ NEW ZEALAND 11,132 „ Or a total of 124,439 BALES Showing an increase of 15,263 Bales over the operations of 1882-83. As the Wool Season 1884-5 is now approaching, we would direct the attention of Wool Growers to the advantageous opportunities that the Company offers for the disposal of their Clips. Throughout the Season Periodical Auction Sales of Wool will be held in our WAREHOUSES, DURHAM STRSST CHRISTCHURCH, where special attention is given FOR THE EFFICIENT DISPLAY OF EVERY BALE, and all Lots on arrival will be valued and classed by Experts. _ ■ _ , . FREE STORAGE on all Wool intended for sale locally, or for shipment to the London Market, will be given a any of our Stores, at ASHBURTON, CHERrSEY, or RAKAIA. JLiberal Cash Advances Will be made on all WOOL placed in our hands, either for Local Sale or Shipment to London FREE OF UOMMISSIOS GROWERS are reminded that, as we act solely as Selling Brokers, they may rely upon their Consignments obtaining HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Farther particulars on application to . , ~, , H. H. SEORETAN, Agent, Ashburton j and to 9 jygg O, W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia.



ndrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR HAS secured the balance of a M ANUF ACTDRKR’S stock op BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARBY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNlftfe As to Price, Sizes, and Particul&ie ee Friday evening’s Quakduk Opening Announcement. PLAIN GRAND DISPLAY OF AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. C. PRICHARD (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORR), HAYING secured the Premises in EAST STREET lately occupied by Mr Wm. Gavin, is now showing A Splendid Assortment of New Goods The following are a few special lines:— 20 dozen Women’s Black Kid Gloves, 2 fasteners, Is GO New Sunshades, from Is lid, worth 5s Ladies* Trimmed Hats, 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, from Is 8d Strong Prints, from 3d 1 11-wove Flannel, ll£d Heavy Holland, s£d Tape Nets, Id Strong Towels, from 3jd Tickings, from 3£d Strong Grey Calico, 2s 9d per doz Turkey Twill, Bj)d Linen Table Danmoutb, la Boys’ Washing Suits for 3s 6d And all the requisites of a well appointed DRAPER’S STOCK. The above Stock has been selected with great care, and is the pick o£ THIS SEASON’S SHIPMENT, All New and Fresh Goods, And will be submitted for CASH ONLY, at prices to suit the most limited means. COME EARLY and inspect this New Stock—whore Elegance of Design, Latest Fashion, and a Marvel of Cheapness are combined. Note the address— A. C PRICHARD, EA.ST STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2088 MURRAY N' m “ Tempus Fugit.” R. MURRAY inspection of his splendid • stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at LB 10s. 150 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three yeais. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked down J a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. New and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and New Year’s Gifts. ROB ER T MURRA Y, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., BAST STREET. 10



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE 1 AGENT. VEJ3KLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. \0 LEASE—The following Town Sec* tions suitable for business sites : T.S. 510, 509, 514, 497, 496, 455, 456, 452, 433, 636, 421,342. The above are in the estate of the lata Hon W. B. Rhodes, for which long losses on very easy terms can be arranged j many of them are very central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agert. THE JOHNSTON HARVESTER, with all improvements, £6O. On view at my yards. ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. X GRASS MOWER, nearly new and in perfect order. Cheap. ALFRED HARRISON OR the Blood is the Life; —Clarke’s world- famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. Fot scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. ; Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bottles . 2s Gd and lla each by chemists and j patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole I proprietors, The Lincoln and; Midland Counties Jh[ug Co., Lincoln, 1 nglaudl If