time baa been residing in Calcutta, will go to Ban goon aa British nominee to suc ceed the King unless the latter submits o England. Despatches from Mandalay say that every available man has been summoned for service. The Burmese Ministers have decided to atop the British envoy with the Indian Government's ultimatum at tne frontier. The Times advices are to the effect that complete anarchy prevails io Burnish. It is expected that the Dacoit tribes will storm Mandalay, and a very hostile feeling la shown towards all foreign ers, and a general massacre is expected. The Italian consul at Mandalay has been

threatened with imprisonment. The authorities st Woolwich arsenal • have been ordered to snpp'y ten million ronnds of cartridges and ten thousand X rifles for the expedition to be eent against Theebsw. Despatches from Calcutta of October 22 lay contingents of the Indian Army are being rapidly transported to Rangoon, where the expeditionary force ts to be as sembled for the invasion of Burnish. _ The Burmese Government is actively preparing to resist' the advance of the . British forces, and engineers are busily engaged in erecting earthworks, planting torpedoes, building fire rafts, loading hulks with atones and sinking them, and placing chains across the river to obstruct navi gation.

On October 23 the Burmese Envoy at Paris handed a note to Lord Lyons, in which he stated ho had s nt a despatch to bis Government advising that arbitration be accepted, and was esetsiu they would be glad to resume friendly relations. The European in Burnish, he said, were perfectly safe, as th* people ot ibat country had no desire to be hostile to England. The Journal dt Debate urges the French Government to protest against the British annexation of Bnrmah. Prince Jerome Napoleon (Plon Ploo) has started on a voyage round the world. Two hundred respectable citizens of Stradbaily, Queen's County, were arrested for boycotting. They were convicted, but elected to go to prison rather than furnish bsiL The Magistrate hesitated to commit them, and finally gave them a fortnight . in which to consider the matter. J9fr. Mr Parnell talks, confidentially, of "carrying every parliamentary seat in Ira land In the interest of Nationalists, ex cept one division in Dublin and ten in Ulster. A pilgrimage of Catholics to the anrine of Edward the Confessor st Westminster Abbey has taken place, the object being to pray for the conversion of England. The Dnke of Newcastle has become a Catholic.

Mr Parnell, speaking at an open-air rig after the Wicklow convention, ■aid Home Rule would atop all disloyal -proceedings and outrages, and the dis union Irish, he claimed, would then be come like their countrymen in the British colonies, loyal citizens and props to the constitution. The Daily News blames Parnell for not denouncing boycotting, bat admits that the speech otherwise was fair and moder ate. The Neva says the force with which he spoke was m much Churchill's as I'ar uell’s. The Telegraph' said Parnell had almost a regular court at Wicklow, and admits the fraptio adulations <>f his fol lowers when be successfully inaugurated the first of the series of conventions. “What we -witnessed at W.Calow," it eontinuet, “isa conspiracy to paralyse the Parliament of Great Britain in order that the Irish House of Oommous msy t*z British products and maintain a host of police volunteers in armed menace of British peace and security." The Times says that “It is a fact that the Govern ment of Ireland has passed on and is J rapidly passing out of the hands of Her 4fkMajesiy*s Ministers.” Charterhouse was destroyed by fire. v * Damage L 3,000,000 The Glasgow Presbytery voted on o>t. 12 in favor of disestablishment and dU eodowment. The Kugiish Farmers’ Alliance adopted a resolution, stating, that to avert the ruin of the farmer, landowners must to ihwith reduce teats, and that Govern ment must formulate a measure which would prevent the raising of rents on improvements of tenants. Late despatches say that the Prime Minister, Lord Salisbury, has got the Tory party in good trim for the campaign, while Mr Gladstone has not succeeded iu unifying the Liberals to the extent expected. ' He proposed to work through the campaign a Committee of twelve gentlemen, three to be elected from each four of the representative liberal Clubs in London, in order that ell shades of liberal opinion might be represented- This operated well _or a tim«« but such a number of provincial candidates absolutely refuse to abide by the decision of the Committee th .t the trouble became aerions, and a second Com mittee, composed of Lord Hartington, Joseph Chamberlain, Hon Sami. Morley, and Sir Henry Panes, was appointed to adjust the difficulty arising out of the re fusal to abide by the decision of- the larger general Committee. Potwithstand log this, numbers of candidates ref us 3 to accept the Committee’s decision and per sist in their candidature.

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fßßtrru's miOKIUS — OOPVKIeHT.I Buraab. Rahoooh, November 12. A pioclamation has been issued by King Theebaw summoning his subjects to fight the English, but

finishing them to kill none until they shall have crossed the Burmese frontier. (xreat uneasiness is felt in Mandalay, and European residents are leaving as rapidly as possible. No hindrance is frying offered to their movements by the Burmese. Monetary. London, November 12. Consols, ioisi. New Zealand se curities unchanged. Bank rate, 3 per cent ; market rate, I^. Breadatuffa. Adelaide wheat, ex store, 365; ditto, off coast, gd lower, 35s 3d; Adelaide flour, ex store, 255; New Zealand wheat, ex store, 28s to 345. Tallow mid Leather. Tallow and leather remain at pre vious quotations. Bank Returns. The weekly returns of the Bank of , England show the proportion of reserve to Utilities to be 42 per cent and the total reserve in notes and bullion, Litißo,ooo> (Received November 14,1.40 pm.) Burmese. Calcutta, November 13, d6od.

The Indian Government are in re ceipt of advice from Major-General Prendergast, commanding the British expeditionary force to Burroab, to the effect that the troops under his com mand have crossed the Burmese fron tier and entered the district of Mybod. Shipping. Bio I>* Jakkißo, November 12. The Arawa arrived last. night. Her weal is in goad order,

AUSTRALIAN.

[bedteb’B TELEGRAMS OOPVEIOUT. 1 Political. Sydney, Yesterday. The Hon Mr Thornton has been ap • pointed Minister of Mines, which port folio was previously held by Mr F. A. Wright, but resigned by him after his defeat at the general election. Mr Thornton will be the representative of Government in the Legislative Council. The Markets. New Zealand wheat (ad dearer), 3s ad ; New Zealand oats, as ad, an ad vance of ad per bushel; maize (s6lb), firm at 3s yd; Sugar Company’s No 1 pieces, La 6. Shipping. Sailed—Ringarooma, s.s., for Auck land. (Received November 14, 12 15 p.m. Deadlock.

Brisbane, To-dsy The deadlock between the two branches of the Queensland Legislature continues, the Legislative Couucil in sisting on an amendment to the Appro priation Bill, eliminating provision for payment of members. A Joint Com mittee of both Houses has been ap pointed to try to arrive at an under standing. In the meanwhile all pay ments of any kind from consolidated revenue have been discontinued.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1885



The programme of the concert to be given in aid.of the Convent Schools, and train arrangements in connection with the Oamarn Agricultural Show are adver tised in this issue. Sir William and Lady Fox arrived in Auckland, hy the Australia from San Francisco, this morning. Remember American Co.’s Hop Bitters never does harm bat good to the smrllest child always and continually. See and read '1 hat husband of raine is three times the man he was before ne began using “ Wells Health Retewer.” Druggists. The N.Z- Drug Co.. Gsnera. Agents. *



Public Notices. N OTIOE TO SHEA KEH S. SHEARING will commence at Spring field on THURSDAY, the I9th instant. 11 999 GOULD * CAMERON. ANTED to Purchase —Second hand W McCormick String Binder. Apply, stating price, to T. BULLOCK WANTED at Once Tenders for Pressing, at per bale, the Lag mhor clip.—F»r particulars, apply to Donald Me Lb an, Lagmhor. 11 1000 ■\TOTICBis hereby given that at the IAI next meeting of the Licensing Com mittee for the Borough of Ashburton, to be held at the Courthouse, Ashburton, at 12 o’olo k on MONDAY, the 7th day of December mxt, I, JOHN HENRY, of Ashburton, Hotelkeeper, intend to apply to the said Committee to confirm the tem porary transfer of the License of the Ash burton Hotel from Mary Ann Woodley to me. Dated this 12th day of November, 1885 JjHN HENRY. E. G. Crisp, Solicitor. 11 987 ZEALAND RAILWAYS (Christchurch Section ) OAMARU AGRICULTURAL SHOW, November 19th and 20th. RACES, November 24 and 25th. Saturday return tickets to Oaraaru will oe isMi d at Christchurch, Washdyke. and intermediate stations on the 17th. 18th, and 19th of November, and will be avail able for return up to and including the 27th instant, enabling passengers to stay in Osmaru for the show and race*. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, November 20,1885 II 1



OOROUQH OF ASHBURTON. ANNUAL ELECTION OF MAYOR. In pursuance of the Municipal Corpor tiona Act 1876, and the Registration of Local Elections Act 1876, I hereby give notice that the ANNUAL ELECTION for MAYOR under the first mentioned Act will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring square west, Ashbur ton, on WEDNESDAY, the 25th day of November instant. Nominations i i the form prescribed in the second schedule of the Regulations of Local Elections Act 1876, will be received at the Town Clerk’s Office till 12 o’clock noon on TUESDAY,* the 17th day of November instant. A deposit of LlO most accompany each nomination. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, November 7,1885 11 983 EXTRACT from New Zealand Gazette, Bth October, 1835. CLAIMS UNDERFOREST TREES PLANTING ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS.



Harr bod. Alfred Harrison, TO SUIT THE DEPRESSED TIMES, I am about to meet my farmer friends and others with a cheerful spirit, and shall Sell, at my Saturday Sales, at the follow ing RATES OF COMMISSION, until further notice : HORSES CATTLE PIGS \ 6 2 PER CENT. 2 5 } 5 } 5 J As n PER CENT PER CENT. Over £5 PER CENT. } may be arranged. N D. 2 i PER CENT IMPLEMENTS, PRODUCE SUNDRIES SALES, in Town or Country L FARMS, and Town and Suburbs n Properties, VERY SHORTLY I shall be 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, TERM - ’. —Bills can be ar ranged for previous to any sale, otherwise terms will be cash ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION EIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Risks at Lowest Rates.



Auctions. CLEARING SALE, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19. WILLIAM HALL ZOUCH has been favored with imtructions from Mr George Veel (who ie leaving the colony) to sell by public section, 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 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 othev tools, good laying fowls, etc. Sale at 1 o’clock Terms cash. 11 976 W. H. ZOUCH, Auctioneer.



Local Wool Sales. Messrs matron, cox & co. beg to intimate to their clients and others interested, that they purpose hold ing, in TATTE RSALL’S, West street, Ashburton, PERIODICAL WOOL AND SKIN SALES THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. The First of the Series will be held FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20th, 1886, At 2 o’clock p.m., When we anticipate offering about 100 bales IUO TVe 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 our catalogue, at values fully equal to anything obtainable elsewhere In Canter bury. Matson, Cox & Co., ASHBURTON. 11 989



Saturday AUCTION Sales OF HORSES, CATTLE, PI 'S, 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 SATURL u ,r AT TWELVE O’CLOCK i '-P Opening Sale, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1885. We wish to notify to our Clients and the Public tlsfct every attention will be paid to their inter ests, and Account Sales rendered with our USUAL PROMPTNESS.



General Crown Lands Office, Wellington, Sth October, 1885. Notice.—“ The Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act Amendment Act, 1871,” and “ The Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1872,” having been repealed, it is requested that all out standing claims in pursuance of those Acts, and of any regulations made thereunder, may be sent in to the office of the Com missioner of Crown Lands for the district in which plantations have been made, fore the 31st day of December next J. BALLANOE 10 873 Minister of lands. Wilhelm Zander Respectfully notifies the public! i of Ashburton and its vicinity that be HAS TAKEN OVER MR F. CLARK’S HAIRDRESSING, TOBACCO, AND FANCY GOODS BUSINESS, And will carry on the same on hia own account , In addition to the well assorted stock I have just opened out a variety of Pipes, Scents, Brubhwabe, and Fancy GOODS OF fcVEBY I'ESChIPTION, ALL DIRECT IMPORTED, Also,



Cricketing and Lawn Tennis Material at greatly REDUCED PRICES. A trial solicited.—Ladies’ and Gentle men’s Hairdressing and Hair Work of every description made up on the shortest notice. —A Private Boom for Ladies.— Monthly subscriptions now open. wilhblmlz ANDEB, Tobacconist, Hairdresser, and Fancy Goods Dealer, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. \xm



MATSON, COX & CO. A USTBALIAN HERO ENTILE A UISION IN»URANCK COMPANY. Thb only Company in Canterbury WHICH DID NOT RAISE RATES 33J PER cent on Country Bisks. Wb ark now, as we hayb been for XHB PAST THREE YEABS, ACCEPTING BISKS AT 25 PER CENT. OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS Agent for Ashbortoa District. Septwnbw 9>t 9 616



Meetings. rnHE anniversary I of the Loyal Tinwald Lodge of Odd fellow a will be celebrated by A Ball (interspersed with Songs, etc), on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26th, 1885, in Messrs Wilkin and Go’s shed, Tinwald. Tickets, 3* 6d. Ladies free. 11 996 HALL, ASHBURTON. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER. 18 Grand Concert, IN AID OF THE CONVENT SCHOOL'S T Jj»der the direction of



Mri • y WOLF, 8.A.M., 1' U i) (} A M M E. Part I. 1 Overture, “La (tsey bach) —Mr Sidney Wolf. 2. Song. “ Eileen Allanah ” (Thomas) — Mr J. Gordon Bose, 3. Song, “ Maritana, gay Gitana” fLe vej)— Miss G. Gates. 4. Song, “ Borne to my heart ” (Pinauti) Mias H. Barrett. 5 Duett, “ Kathleen Aroon ” (Balfe) — Mr and Mra Branson. 6. Song (comic) —Mr Kennedy. 7. Irish Jig—Mr M. O’Loughlan 8. Song, “ Annie o’er the Banks o’ Dee (Glover), Miss K. Henry. 9. Song (comic), “ Widow Machret|” (Thomas) —Mr D. Thomas. 10. Song, “It was a dream ” (Cowan)— Miss G. Gates. 11. Song, “ Old England and the New ” (Jonghmana)—Mr Buick. 12. Irish Reel—Messrs 0. Connor, J. Scanlan, D. Brick, and W. Fitzgerald.



Part 11. 1. Violin Solo, “Faust” (Herman)— Miss Savage, 2. Duet, “ The Sailors’ Sighs ” (Balfe)— Miss Kidd and Mas H. Barrett. 3. Song, “When the leaves begin to fall” (White) -Miss T. Butler. 4. Song, “Half-mast High” (Claribel) Miss K Henry. 5. Irish Hornpipe—Mr N. Fitzgerald. 6. Song (comic) —Mr Kennedy. 7. Song, “ Yeoman’s Wedding ” (P inia toweki)— Mr A. H&’ricon. 8. Song, “Aoperley Mill” (Hutchison) — Mi <a Kidd. 9. Song—Miss Pender 10. Song—Mias K. Henry. 11. Duett, “ The Flower Gatherers ” (Glover) —Misses T. and M. Butler. 12, Song, “Anchored" (Maths) —Mr G. 0. Branson. 13, High Cauld Cap Dance, by eight per formers. God Sava the Queen. Front seats, 3s ; second seats, 2s. 11 998



INSLO W-TIN WALD RACES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1886. Grand Kace Ball, To be held in the GRAIN SHED, TIN WALD. Double tickets, ss. 0. JEPHSON, Hon Sec.



Public Notice*. The olydksdalk bntirk Hone, Priii ce "Victor Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeaoh, and Ashburton Forks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POCOOK, 10 817 Proprietor.



Mount hdtt road board DISTRICT. I hereby give notice that, in accord ance with Section No 94 of the Public Works Act, 1882, the Mount Hult Road Board intend to close certain roads in their district, and that plans, showing the proposed alterations, are open for public 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 ray EXTENSIVE STOCK SHEARING MATERIALS Just Landed, ez Arawa, WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT LOWEST PRICES.



SHEEP SHEARS SHIiEP SHEARS All the Favorite Brands. Ward and Payne’s Nos. 38 and 38 AS Ward and Payne’s Nos. 79 nnd 79 AS Bourgon and Balls’ Nos. 11A and 884. TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Ground and Lump Raddle Lampblack, etc. WOOLPACKS. WOOLPACKS. I am now selling Full Weights BELOW CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, And guarantee them to be of the best quality. TURNIP SEEDS. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Just to Hand :—Greentop 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 fin e 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 rand 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 moat 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.



Tenders. JgAKGITATA ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for 40 chains of road formation near the Upper Ashburton Bridge. The specifications may be seen at the Guardian Office, or at Mr Bellow's, May field. Tenders to be sent in on the 23rd. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. November 11, 1885. 11 986 Thos. Bullock. For sale £B. -Cambridge Roller, price T. BULLOCK. 0 ATS—Quantity Feed Oats for sale. Sample can be seen at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK. fJIO LET—Allenton Bouse, containing I 9 rooms, together with about 10 acres of Jand, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bullock FOR SALE, by order of the Mortga gees—Town Section 536, Peter street, on which is erected a large wo-story building, occupied by Mr Savage as shop and dwelling house. There is also a stable and other buildings erected thereon. This property must be sold. Term liberal. Apply to T BULLOCK Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86. North-west Town Belt, con tatulng 1 acre, capital site for s private residence * Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanui road, good site for a house Lots 62 63, corner of Wakanui road



Henry Zander, MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Exo, Fbiedlandkes’ Buildings, A shbubton. AGENT—lmperial Fire Insurance Co. ~ N.Z. Accident Inruranoe Co. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. yyr 5 ARE PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE.



and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with boose, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory • TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Oorner of Oox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. 636, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 646, 654, 665, To let only, at a nomi nal rental. 118, 119, Moore street west TIN WALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three* roomed house thereon Lots 366, 359, 360 TO LET: Commodlons premises in Fast street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed bouse 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. I2s 6d per week—commodious boardin'* bouse t** let at the above rental M.' jOELLANEOTJS ; FOR SALE. Bight-horse porer portable engine, ohea Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock. *HO E, SH BURTON



Wo olpcks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE Fnedlander Bros,



Bnainosa Notice?. Support Local industry. £743 WORTH OF THE KAIAP I EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), Ar will be shown to-morrow at the -shbnrton Agricultural and Pastoral Association' Show, having been purchased by Andrlw okb at a great reduction wiil bo OPEN FOR SAL'S AT HIS PREMISES, E VST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may bo given on the Show ground to the young man in charge. 84 Pair Mea’a Trousers at lls 9J. Men’s Suits, from 455. Boys’ Suits, 12« G l , 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 oi Drapery & Clothing ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE MUST BE MADS. A. C. PRICHARD, Bast Street, Must clear the whole of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY BEFORE JANUARY Ist.



Prior to miking extensive alter 1 1 ■> to effect this with certainty sweeping redi Ml Goods must, be turned into Cash fort The following quotations clearly indici Turkish Towels 4i-i, reduced from 7JI Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from 6d < iood Pattern Prints 2d, reduced from 41 Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from 7Jd Flax Shirting 3£', reduced from s£>i Union Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Rlats and Black Selicia2£d,former price 4Jd Lot Children’s Son flats 6d, former price Is 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets 9d, former price !« lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4s 6d, former price 12a 6d Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Bonnets 7s 6d, former price 25s Heavy Forfar 4Jd, former price 8d White Twilled Calico reducedfrom 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per dtz re duced from 5s Handsome L«ca Curtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4*61 Ladies’ Corsets Is 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams former price Fancy Dress Materials former price B£d Superior Dress Mrteriala 6£d, former price IOJd Ladies’ Cotton Hose 4d, former price 7£d Ladies’ Plain Chemises Is, reduced from !s lid Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Chemises is 6d, reduced from 2s lid Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses la 2d, reduced from 2s



i General Clearance must be made, and [actions in prices have been submitted to. thwith. late my intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses 1« lid, reduced from 3s 6d Ladies’ plain tacked Drawers Ir, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers Is 6d, reduced from 2s 6d CLOTHING Men’s Cotton Drawers 10£d, astounding value Men’s Merino Drawers la 91, excellent quality Men’s Ootton Undershirts 10£d, cannot be equalled Boys’ Summer Tweed Suits 2a lid, for mer price 5* 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 Roslyn Tweed Suits 42 fid, reduced from 70s Men’s Koelyn Tweed Trousers 13s fid, reduced from 2ls Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers fis lid, re duced from 10a fid Men’s Heavy Cotton Sox 3Jd, reduced from fid Men’s Heavy Merino Sox 9d, reduced from is 1 ' 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 GENUINE ONE. Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, BAST STRBBT, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist.



TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted Mt J AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for. L 4 4s, Warranted R. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just received a choice assortment of watches and iewellery direct from London, and is now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches, capped and jewelled, with gold balance and very heavy oases for L 4 4s, exceptionally good value. Also in stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every description, and at prices to suit all comers In jet goods and in every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate pricss. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with ueatnesa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, E\ST STREET, ASHBURTON.



GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. or EORGS JAMESON, West street, Ashburton, has for Sale—Rye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whitt Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass; alto, Carrot and Man gold Seeds. For Purity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ab» can be strongly recommended.



CANTERBURY BRANCH. P ' * m £ m as Established 1859. Capital t 1000,00* f{ • rv f% r > f/f T HB PREMIER COLONIAL OOMPaN FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASHBURTON. 24



J. Ballantyne & Co’s QPACIOU3 NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN 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 mast Defy Competition. THE GENTS’ DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandotein's, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s an t Boys’ Clothing and Hals (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 HO SK, Established 1854- 8 b 62



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 CRAIG)HBaD AND CO., \«V burton



Parcels Express. S’? ZEALAND EXPRESS Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or Dunedin delivered at address in Ashbor* ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily ; I and at slight increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more parcaL for one consignee if from one consignor or for parcels charged rate and a half under the railway tariff if received 1* 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 all information on applies* tion to F. MoF ARLANS, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton. 48„ COMPANY.



To Let and For Sale. . IjrtOK SALK—Turnip Drill, by Booth . and Macdonald, together with manure distributor. T. BULLOCK TO LIST—A comfortable Moose in Cameron street vast.—Apply to J. Moison. 10 926 mO LET—Shop and Dwelling house in X East street, adjoining our premises, and at present occupied by Mr H. O. Segers, Draper. —Sbsly Bros. 10 845 HOUSE TO LET av a low rental near the Borough Council .Chambers, Burnet street. P OR SALE. B.S. 26503, containing 200 acres, near Mr Denshire’s property, Wakanni Road District. Yery liberal terms of payment* O R S A L E» BONE DUST. Why buy evil-smelling concoctions when ycu can buy the pure article at Mayo’e Manufactory 7 Orders left at H. Zander’s or by post promptly attended to. P. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 656 Ashburton. Farms to let with covenant TO PURCHASE. 564 Acres near Dromore, lately occupied by Mr R Kemp 640 Acres near Gould and Cameron's mo LET, —That most desirable Farm X situate at Tinwald, known as “ New Grove Farm,” the property of Mr James S. Houston, and containing 127 eons, together with well built Dwelling-home 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 hia Winchmore farm. For particulars, apply to Mr Geo. Jameson, or to Mr Houston, T. BULLOCK. T. BULLOCK LOW RENTS. 10 690 MATSON, COX A CO. on the property. 8 398



Potatoes. OB SALE, BLUE DERWENT POTATOES; OEOBQE JAMESON, A R M TO L £ %' COA ACRES of good Land, nearly all laid down with Fnglith grasses, with four-roomed Cot* tage, Stable, etc. 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 JURIST - CLASS AGRICULTURAL ! LAND. The undersigned ha*e been favored with instructions from The New Zealand Mortgage and Investment Association, Limited, 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 Otantau and Night caps railway The land now offered has just been surveyed and subdivided into Farms, run ning from 150 to 600 acres, sizes which should render them convenient for all olasess. A considerable extent of the property has been drained, 30 miles ot ditching having been completed. ' It is 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. Tne object is to secure and lecate no the property good practical fanners for which purpose the following specie terms are offered, vi*;t- Five years lease at a rental of fss) five shillings per acre per annum, with an optional purchasing clause of L 7 per acre; lease tenable for a farther terms of five years at a rental say of five per cent on the purchase money. For full particulars and all farther Information apply to 6 66 Ashburton. OAJIUinOiI, iJliliilll «> w., 8 116 Manchester Street, Ohristohnroh FP.TK.TVT. A WTYIEP TIRAS CAMERON, LITTLE & CO., Agents to the Associate*



HAVING purchased the Asphalting Plant and Business formerly carried on by Mr James Bradley, I am in a posi tion to execute any orders I may be favored with. All asphalt work guaranteed. Ranges taken ont and re-set in the be* possible manner. Jobbing work in gene* rsl done. OPPOSITE! CONVENT, Wakanni Road. Orders may be left with Mr J. C. Duncan, Old New Zealand Bank. 10 799 THE Thoroughbred Horse HOUSER, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger ont of Kate O’Shane, Messenger, bred in N.S. W. by Mr W. Town, by Bottler out of Lndia (see N.S.W. Stud Book). Kate O’Shane, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lara by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.Z. Stud Book). ROUSERia a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing lota of quality he is fit to carry 18st to hounds. ROCKER has proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, but while undergoing a prepara tion for .he Grand National, met with an accident which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms-L3 10s; guaranteed, L 5 6a. 10600 Proprietor, Nethethy I*4. J, Crum, Rouser. pur luiumr particular! apply