TELEGRAMS

[p«» »«mu lUOflUIIOH.) Games. AUCKLAND) To day, the recently formed Caledonian Society purposeholding Caledonian games on Years day. _ The Crofters. . Mnrehie, of Auckland, who recently waited Skye to place before the crofters the desirability- of immigration to New Zealand, report* that the croftera have no desire to emigrate. Death. VP klunoton, To-day. Mr Phillip Moeller, well-known aa proprietor of the Occidental Hotel, died thia morning. Smothered. m . W Air aw A, To-day At the coroner's inquest held yesterday at Takapona on the body of the newly bom infant of Agnes Moran, the evidence showed the child had Jived bat had ap parently been -smothered in some wsy immediately after binh, whether inten tionally or not will be decided in Supreme Court. A verdict practically tantamount to manslaughter was returned. . Alleged Arson. t Anderson, woblacourer. has been com mitted for trial on a charge of anon. Excursion. Dunedin, To-day. 108 went to -Christchurch by excursion this morning ; 2(K) are coming fiom there.

Gold. The Phceaix mine at Skipper returned 300 ounces of bar gold from 280 tons of (junrtz.

WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the \vakamii Hoad B* ard wan held at the Board’d office, Mooto street, to-day Pre- , eQ t—M‘ ssrs Btnoe v Chairman), Walah, Wbit , Cole and Lill. CuBBBSI’ONDENCE The following correspondence was read : (1) From Mr Daly, re compensation in connection with Hampstead road, and re auestin-j an interview with the Board.— The iute< view was arranged for next Board day —(2) Prom the Property Tax Commissioner, with reference to subsidy. The Surveyor stated he had furnished the detail- applied f»r —(3) From Otago D Times —(4) F omTown Cleik, Ashburton, i enclosing ao nunts orexpenstb inclined by jC Pirn -Biigade*, also stating that the matter of drSiuage of sewage Into sections at S.B. and N, w. Belts was under con sideration.—Mr White moved—“ Ttat the claim ho left in the hands of the member for No 1 Ward for se tlement, and that the Borough Conned be informed that 5 for the future this Board will not be re sponsible for any expenses Incurred at fires, seeing that the services of the Brigade are valueless on account of no water supply being available.” Seconded by Mr Lill and carried. —(5) From Mr S. Brown, wiring to be exempt from rates on pooonut of encroachment t of river, the cutting off of water tace, etc —lt was te. solved that the application be not enter tained.—(6) From Mr A. Letham, apply ing for metal—Application granted on the usual terms. SUBVETOBS’ BBPiIBT. The Surveyo-s' report was read as follows: « (|) Wakanid station road : As directed at last meeting, we have examined this road. The portion between the Home stead and the Beach road i* rough in places, and the terraces require reducing If the Board do not form it. About Id wooli do the most of the work.—-(2). Leadlt-y'a road : We inspected the ford on this road after the time allowed by the Board to complete the same had lapsed, and found the grades had still not been reduced sufficiently. W e , therefore, in terviewed Mr Thompson, who has sines . written us'that the work has been com pleted.— 3) Gnrae on rosda; We have inspected the various roads m the district and find that most of them are free from 1 aorta Persons who have not completed " the 'grabbing of tbe;goree have been in formed of the proceedings that are going to be taken should the work be unneces sarily delayed.-(4) McLean and John attests The contractor for forming these streets informs us that owing to o< t being able to complete the work he is at present at. he is compelled to throw up this con tract.—(s) Maintenance : The man is en eaved in repairing and tilling in ruts on IoU In No 3 Ward.” Clause I—That tenders he called at once,' the members of the Ward having authority to open and accept same. Clanse 4—That fresh tenders be called, to be in by the 12th, the member having . power to open and accept. The bale*** of the report was adopted.

WAUSCI lOTOBBF 8010. Mr Welsh again brought up this matter ' andmovod that tenders be for the work next meeting. < The Chairman in leeopding the motion explained iili position In respect to the When first a member of the Board be left it entirely in the hands of the old members, and a resolution was passed approving the work. In consequence of that resolution-he now felt compel ed to topport the motion proposed by Mr Welsh. Mr Cole moved ss an amendment — •« That at present the work be not under taken. ” MrLUI seconded.—The mover snd se epnder of the amendment seated . that In "the opinion of a large camber of rate nayere the bridee was not required. The £oet would be about LIOO, a sum which would be far better spent in metaling . roods In the district. ... , . Jfr White mid he did not wish to inter fere with other wards, but he had visited the ritsioi did.not think the work was required. This was not only fc is opinion, but thf opinion of others he bed inter viewed. The amendment was carried. ZXKDXBB. The following tenders for Hampton Roadforroation were receivedß. Ennis, Sc Hd per chain (accepted); Betts,. Daly, ead€o*4s; H. Onllen, 4i; F. BayJUs, 4s; W. J. fi»lcock, 5a 6d.

: tOTODINO CATTLE. Th« nutter of impounding cattle off io eds to discussed. The Board were of opinion that it was not necessary for them to take action as by the Act any person can impound from a public road. G&BAT SOtJTH KOAD ■ Hr White brought before tno Board the edvtsableness of having the South road imAa • main toad from Bast street to the Seafield road, and moved—“ That the Olerk be instructed to write to the County Oonneil asking that body if they will en desvor to have that portion of the Great

' South -Bond (being continuation of Bast street) from the ,H.B. oorndrof the Bo ‘ rough of Ashburton to theOoonty Sale yards, deelared it pain road, and endea vor to nrosure subsidy to recoup this Bond for sums already expended in the -maintenance of same, the sum of Loo M M having been spent on tbia short.piece of road during the years 1884 5 by this Board.”—Carried. - " koros or uoiiok. Mr Till tave notice that at next meet jpg he would move—**That three months notice be given to the Clerk anl Surveyor this Board will be nnabla to continue - Its agreement with those officers. - yatnsßTß. The usual monthly accounts were passed (or p*ym*nM«cU^^

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1886.



Tenders. WANTED— Tenders for CROPPING 600 Acres English grass in an? sized blocks. The land has to be broken up for turnips and cropped for wheat next 'jpENDERS FOR PAINTING Tenders are invited for PAINTING the Fiemington School Building#* to bo addressed to the Chairman of chool Com mittee, Fiemington, care of Guardian Office not later than 12 noon, SAXUu* DAY', 12th December. Specifications may be Been at the AKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing Work* No 90 —Molrson and John streets For mation, etc, 16$ chains No 93—Wakanni Station Road Forma tion about 66 chains Specifications.'etc, can be seen at tbo Board’s Office, where tenders will be re ceived till Noon on SATURDAY, De cember 12, 1885. season. Apply, at once, to DDNCAN CAMERON, 11 63 (Clones, Methven). Guardian office. 12 117 12 123 FOOKS & SON, District Surveyor*.



Public N otices FOR SOWING with Turnips to secure a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Price—L7, L 6, L 5 .Ag*nt in town — H. Zander. A Liberal Discount for Gash. F. T, MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 556 Ashburton. Impodn ded One Chestnut MARE from Newlands, aged, no brand. One Bay COLT from Tinwald, no brand. If not released a ill be sold. jpOTATOES ! POTATOES!! R S. BEAN has some Good B.D. POTATOES fof Sale. IJPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD The sum of 2s 6d per 100 is payable by any members or the Clerk of the above Board for the eggs and heads of SMALL BIRDS. CYRIL JEPHSON, -Jerk, 11 76 Tinwald. OHOE TO RATEPAYERS. THE COLDSTREAM ROAD BOARD Give notice that at their next meeting on the 21st December they intend to STRIKE a KATE of ONE HALF PENNY in the POUND for the period ending 31st March, 1886, the rate able value of all the rateable property in the district, to be made payable in one sum upon the firet day of MARCH next. Tht rate book is open for inspection at the office of the County Council, Ashbur- SAM ELLIOTT, 12 116 Poundkeeper, Ashburton. 12 92 R. S BEAN, Wei*t street ton. 12 124 EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 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 Ward and Payne’s Nos. 79 and 79 AS Boargon and Balia’ Nos. 11A and 884. TURKEY & WASmTA OILSTONES Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil Ground and Lump Raddle Lampblack, etc. 1 WOOLPACKS. WOOLPACKS. I sm now selling Full Weights BELOW CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, And guarantee them to be of the best quality. TURNIP SEEDS. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Just to Band :—Greentop Yellow Furpletop 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 alto with to call attention to the IRONMONGERY, CHINA & GLASS Department, to meat the present de pressed times, have REDUCED THE PitiOES 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 pi rate families with the best brands only of Brandies, Whiskies Bum, Gin Rich Australian Wines Champagne, Claret. Also, Bottled Ales and Stont (ins 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 haring been made for the quick flpspgteh of Goods to any locality desired. A trial solicited.



Now money fc aoiscarce it behoves every one tobc ratbealert smdendeavor to make there tveet? shillings go as far as possible. One atHhE. MAY AND Co.’s advertise atop to- mntime one and all that the pro* !!r 7)ie Hall, High street, Christ, are determined todotheir part. The wkntsitems are, we be-



Henry Zander, MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Bio, Fbib»ia»d*bß’ Buiudinos, AtHßtraroN.



Meetings W Iff SLOW DISTRICT SCHOOL.— A Concert and Ball will be held in the above Schoolroom on AVednesday, the 9th December next, in aid of the prize Fund. Concert at 8 o’clock. Admission to Concert and Ball, 2s 6d ; Children, Is. A limited number of .reeotv d seats at 4s 6d each. ii 66 TIN WALD GOSPEL TEMPERANCE SOCIETY. Social Gathering, VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, Address es, Songs, etc , in the TEMPLAR HALL, ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11th, at 7.30. Refreshments during interval. ST BTE'PHKN'S CHURCH. Ashburton. ANNUAL GARDKN PARTY AND SALE OF WORK. WEDN SDAY, DECEMBER 16xh. Gifts of saleable articles gladly received at the Parsonage. Gates open at 3 p in.; admission with toa, t 2*; children, la. 11 49



WAK\NDI WK&LEYAN CdDROH ANNIVERSARY, THE ANNUAL Tea Meeting In connection with the Church will be held in the Wakanui Main School on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1885. Tea at 6 o’clock. 11 21



DDFELLOWS’ HALL. KdOENIQHTS. RACK NIGHTS. THURSDAY & FRIDAY, DEO 10 <* 11, J. B. Bnckstone’a Comic Drama Rough Diamond. Preceded by a Comic and Miscellaneous Concert under the direction of Mr Sidney Wolf, R.A.M. Reserved Seats, 3a ; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats. Is Box plan at Farley’s. Furniture supplied by Mr Meech 12 111



J_JAOB NIGHT. RACK NIGHT. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10. A Ball Will be held immediately after the per formance at the Oddfellows’ Hall. M. 0., Mr J. Burgees. Music supplied by Mr S Wolf, B. A.M. Gentlemen, 3s 6d. Ladies free, 12 110



Ashburton cheese & butter FACTORY OJ., LIMITED. ANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE HOLDERS. The Annual General Meeting of Share holders of the above Company will be held at Bullock’s Arcade on WEDNES DAY, the 9th December, 1885, at three o’clock p.m. To receive the Report and Balance sheet for the year ending September 30, 1886 Election of Directors Election of Auditors And General. rnOWLK’S pennyroyal and steel pills for X females quickly correct all irregular!- tiesand relieve the distress ag symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is lsd and 2s 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by E. T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses.—Beware of imitations. 1 12 HOUSE of three rooms, at Trevorton, to let: low rental T. BULLOCK. INWALD—House of 3 rooms to let, near Mr Shearer’s ; low rental EW ZEA LAND Tract & Book SOCIETY. The Travelling Agents, MESSES FBROUSSON & MORRIS, Will open, D.V., at Ashburton from MONDAY TILL SATURDAY, December 7 to 12. 12 121 Business: JOHN G. RES TELL, Secretary. ■ | low routai T BULLOCK



•jyyOUST SOMERS ANNUAL Sports & Races, SATURDAY, DEOEMB R 26th, 1885, BOXING DAY. PROGRAMME ; 1. Handicap Huudlb Race of 10 sovs ; entrance, 10s; acceptance, 10s ; ao ceptancPß to go to the second horse ; 2 miles ; eight flights of hurdles, Sft 6in high 2. Maiden Plate of 5 bovo, with a sweep* j stake of 5s each for second horse; entrance, 6s; |mile; weight-for age; for all horses that have never won pablio money. 3. Handicap Tkot of 8 sovs ; entrance, 10s, acceptance, 5s ; acceptances to go to second horse ; 3 miles ; no weiwht under list 71b 4. Mount Somers Cup Handicap of 12 sovs ; second horse to receive 2 sovs from stake ; ent-ance, 10a ; accep tance, 10s; 1J miles. 5. Pont Race of 8 sovs; second horse to save entrance; entrance, ss; height, 14 bands ; f -mile ; catch weights. 6 Bubey ScuRKTt, of 4 sovs, with a sweep of 6s to go to second horse ; entrance 6s ; 1 mile ; ostch weights. RDLKB.



Auctions. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23. 1 FURNITURE SALE, • Alteration of Date. i ____ MR MEBOH’S Furniture Sale will ! take place in the Town Hall on the above (fate. T. BULLOCK, 12 119 Aoctioner. SATURDAY, DEC -MBER 12 CHERTSIDY TOWNSHIP BUILDING ALLOTMENTS FOR SALE MR T BULLOCK has received in structions from the Mortgagees to sell ly Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATU~ : DA {, DECEMBER 12, The following Allotments in the Township of Chettsoy, viz , Lot 2, between the Chertsey Hotel and Measra Fletcher and Black’" store. Lot 4 adj lining the Hotel proporty, a d lacing the Railway Lot 12, near the Railway Station To persona deauous of having a vote in the Wakanui district thw offers a fa vorable opportunity of acquiring a free hold qualification. Sale at 12.45. tTbullock, 13 H 8 Auctioneer. Stored;[ Sheep. Matson, cox a 00. have for p«. vate Sale the following LINES OF SHEEP, 1400 800 1100 6000 1500 500 3500 Viz:— Crosbred TWO - TOOTHS, Chertsey Crossbred Four and Six-tooth WETHERS, Ohensey Crossbred TWO-TOOTH, Tinwald Crossbred TWO-TOOTH, Grand Line, Tinwald Two-tooth Westerfield Mer ino EWES Two tooth Westerfield Mer ino WETHERS Four. Six and Eight tooth Westerfield MERINO WETHERS, all out of the Wool Aleo, — Several large Lines of CROSSBREDS & MERINOS Outside of the District. MATSON, COX & CO., 12 90 Ashburton.



Alteration of Date. WOOL! WOOL I! WOOL 1 ! I ASHBURTON WOOL SALES. Messrs miles and 00. win hold their FIRST SALE OF Wool, Skins, Hides Etc., By Auction, at ASHBURTON, ON MONDAY, DEC. 7, AT 2 p.m At Mr Jameson’s Stores, West street, when a large and varied Cata logue will be submitted. , No charges for storage, etc., if Wool is not sold. i. tTford, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 11 33 Agent, Ashburton.



Saturday auction Sales 07 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 Public That it is their intention to hold AUCTION SALES of the above EVERY SATUR)/.-'' AT TWELVE O’CLOCK < &A P - We wish to notify to our Clients and the Public that every attestfoa Will be paid to their inter* I eats, and Account Sales rendered with our | USUAL PROMPTNESS. MATSON. COX & CO. fjl H E REASON WHY ORB AND ALCORN'S Gigantic Drapery Sale is such an immense Success



Because the sale la a genuine one, every article being reduced Because the reduction* are tremendous, in many cases being leas than half price Because our prices are lower that any other house can compete with, our object being the rednotien of the stock, irrespective of loss Because the redactions we have made are -universal, and not on a few Spe cial Lines, for the purpose of catching the unwary 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 be stock. We refrain from quoting prices as nn era the quality is known prices are no aide. Call early and call often at the Gigantic Sale At Orr and Alcorn’s



1. All r&cea are confined to horses that hav'q been commonly resident in that por tion of the old Mount Somers Road Die trict, lying south of the North Ashburton from September 30th , and owned by a person who has resided in the said district daring the same period. 2. Three horses the ftona fide, property of different owners to start or no race. 3. No entry will be received except on I condition that the decision of the Com mittee or whom they may appoint, will be final in all cases of dispute, or on all points In carrying out the programme Protests mast be made la writlnu. and*banded to the Secretary, accompanied by a deposit of 20a within 30 minutes of the taco being run. Should the protest prove frivolous, deposit to be forfeited. 6. All horses to be ridden out so font: as they have a reasonable chance of win Ul 6*’ Owners of horses must bo subscriber, of not lose than 10s to the fund. 7. Five por cent will be deducted from alt money paid for prises for expenses. g . fiifit riOfi to start at X 0 30 a m. O The usual Athletic Sports will be held, for which liberal prizes will b« atonn. 12 07 I ?4U to w to*** **



Public Noti rjlO FARMEUh, The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, is a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 40



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. 4 E ARK PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Comsacks TO ARRIVE F nedlander Bros.



Prior to making extensive alterations to effect this with certainty sweeping redt Ml Goods must be turned into Cash fort! The following quotations clearly indica Turkish Towels 4£l, reduced from 7£ 1 Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from 6d Good Pattern ’’rints 2d, reduced from 4d Superior Prints 4jd, reduced from 7Jd Flax Shirting reduced from s£u Onion Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Rlateand Black Selioia 2M,former price 4jd Lot Children’s Sun Hats 6d, former price Is 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets 9d, former price !s lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4s 6d, former price 12s 6d Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Bonnets 7s 6d, former price 26s Heavy Forfar 4£d, former price 8d White Twilled Calico 4jd, reduced from 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3a lid per doz re duoed from 5s Handsome Lace Curtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4s 6d Ladies’ Corsets Is 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams 6£d, former price Fancy Dress Materials 4jd, former price B£d Superior Dress Mrterials 6£d, former price lO&d Ladies’ Cotton Bose 4d, former price 7sd Ladies’ Plain Chemises Is, reduced from Is lid Ladiea’ Handsomely trimmed Chemises Is 6d, reduced from 2s lid Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses Is 2d, reduced from 2s



Coalj TIMBER {Coal McOALLUM AND CO., Are now adding Coal and Firewood to their business of TIMBER AND IRON MERCHANTS, and are now prepared to supply house holders at Lowest Rates. BEE BOXES, Of our own manufacture, made from timber grown in our own bueh, making our prices astounding to our dealers, can be had in flat or complete. Extras kept in stock. DIRECT IMPORTATION. We hare just landed, ex Loohmagar, a large stock of “Orb " Iron, Fencing, Wire, Wire Nails, White Lead, Dryers, Oil, etc, bought in best English markets at Defiance Prices. Our Stock of Building IRONMONGERY is replete with every requirement of the Building Trade. TURNERY. A large stock of Turnery, always on hand. Red, White and Black Pines, from out Southland Bush, in Scantlings, Boards, Linings, Flooring, Mouldings, etc. Kauri, Totaia, Baltic Deal, V.D.L. Timber, Palings, Pickets, Posts, Balls, and Stakes kept in stock. Doors and bashes of oar own manu facture. SPECIAL TO FARMERS— Binder Twine, Colza and Castor Oils, Hurdles, etc, cheap. McCallum & Co*, TIMBER, COAL, IRON & FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, Importers of Building Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, etc, Wood Turners, Sash and Door Manufacture!e, Invercargill Longbusb, Oamaru Seaward Bush, and EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



E&gs and heads of small BIRDS. Two Shillings and Sixpence per Hundred will be given at the following places for eggs and heads collected in the Wakanui Road District;— Schoolhouee. Wakanui ~ Seafield „ Sea view „ Ely in Newlapds Soos?a AaWwtou U S9B



W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to Inform his friend* and the public generally that he has started business on bia own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public PBtr< Addreaa—BURE KTT STREET, occupied by Mr J. Maewn



Business Notices. W. PATUHINu, TENT, TARPAULIN AND FiORPECLOTH MANUFACTURER. 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 Line# IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS. Special attention is called to the well-assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVAS. All Made on the Premises. Sti.'ka and Canvases for repairs Tarpaulin from Gxßto24 x3O alw ys in Stock, OilakinClothing made on the i; reraises MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25" x 65 ON HIKE. W. PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 102 Support Local industry. £743 WORTH 0F TBtE KMAP 1 EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), As will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Associati on a Show, having been purchased by Andrew Orb at a groat reduction will be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PREMISES, E AST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may be given on the ground to the young man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at lls 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 submitted to. hwitb. ate my Intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses Is lid, reduced from 3s 6d Ladies’ plain tucked Drawers Is, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers Is 6d, reduced from 2s Gd CLOTHING. Men’s Cotton Drawers astounding value Men’s Merino Drawers Is 9d, excellent quality Men’s Ootton Undershirts 10£d, cannot be equalled Boys’ Summer Tweed Suits 2s lid, for mer price 5s Gd Men’s White Shirts 2s 6d to 3s lid Men's Regatta Shirts from 2s Gd to 3s Gd Men’s pood Felt Hats from 2s 3d to 3s Gd Men’s Roslyn Tweed Suits 42s 6d, reduced from 70s Men’s Roslyn Tweed Trousers 13s Gd, reduced from 21s Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers Gs lid, re duced from 10s Gd Men’s Heavy Cotton Sox 3£d, reduced from Gd Men’s Heavy Merino Sox 9dj reduced from la A. lot of Men’s Women’s and Children's Boots and Shoes will absolutely be cleared regardless of coat. Lose no time in securing the first of these choice Bargains.



THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist, TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER W A T C H, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, y '•I i ---v, V 'X\ J ?•: \ AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER H, W A T 0 With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, WARRANTED V ' 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 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 pattwna and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



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



CANTERBURY 3R k fi!o H. t ■ J>, v . a m Established 1859. Capital i 1000^ COLONIAL COMPOS rp H B PREMIER 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, flosaette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, now designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LI tTIB SHOP, {Ne*t Me Atogw'ft Wpa 9 fCt



Parcels Express. VfE'/ ZEALAND EXPRESS COMPANY. Reduced rated for freight to Ashburton P.trceJs, etc., from Christchurch or Duuedin delivered at address in Ashnnt 'mt at the following fixed rates. Through •*‘<7 ■— _ and at slight increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more parcel for one consignee if from one or for parcels charged rate and a haL under the railway tariff if received I» 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 alt information on applies< tion to F. McFARLANE, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton, 48, To Let and For Sale. 'HO LET—A comfortable House in L Cameron street west. '•Apply to J. Moisqn. 10 925 JJj’l O R MALE. Several good Building Sites near the Woollen Mill, and in other parts ..of the Allenton District. Apply to CHARLES BRADDEtL, II 59 Ashburton. F OR S A L 'i-K. Turnip Seeds. Purple Top Aberdeen, Green Top Aber deen, Purple Top Mammoth, De vonshire Grey Stone, White Stone and other varieties. WOOLPACKS. Alsu, LAMPBLACK. RADDLE, OILS, Etc. 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 S. Houston, and containing 12? 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, appl vo Mr Geo. Jameson, or to Mr Houston, on the property. 8 398 Thos. Bullock. VHJR SALE—Cambridge Roller, price J £B. T. BULLOCK JaOR SALK- J CART. -Strong Second-hand DOG T. BULLOCK 0 ATS—Quantity Feed Oats for sale. Sample can be seen at the Arcade. T. bULLQCK it S J ANTED to Purchase—Second hand Vy McCormick String Binder. Apply, stating price, to T. BULLOCK fAOR SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth X. and Macdonald, together with manure distributor. T. BULLOCK mO LET—Allenton House, containing X 8 rooms, together with about 10 acres of land, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bullock. BUILDING SITES For Sa'e near the W’oollen Factory, LIS 10i each. Lots 19 and 20, containiug a little more than J-acre, situated only a few chains i aca in m 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. suburßan. Lot 86. North-west Town Belt, con taining 1 acre, capital site for a private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanoi road, good site for a house Lots 62. 63, corner of Wakanoi road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with.; five roomed house, Alford Forest raid Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with house, Allenton, 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, 665, To let only, at a nomi nal rental. 118,119, Moore street west TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lots 366, 369, 360 TO LET: Commodious premises in Fast street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house, Graham’s road Tinwald Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Cottage at Hampstead, rent 4s per week Shop and dwelling in Moore street. 12s 6d per week—commodious oardia* house to let at the above rental M: CELLANEOUS: FOB SALE. Eight-horse pc rer portable engine, ohea Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Second-hand Drays Thomas Bqllock, r<i K KTJRrrwTHtv Davis’s Herbal Beer O ' account of Persons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it *a mine, I have to ask the public to see (hat EACH BOTTLE BEAKS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without it. DAVIS’S TONIC HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling public to be the best Tonic Summer Drink in >.■' ew Zealand. ISO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per Dozen Bottles charged fur if not returned. Families waited on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL BEER AND ICE DRINK manufactory.