CRICKET.

LANCASTER PARK ▼. ASHBURTON 00. This match was played at Lancaster Park yesterday, and resulted iu a via for the Park on the first in nines. For the Ashburton C. 0., Denshire 49 and 34, G. Andrews 5 and 37 (not out), and Robert son 14 (not out), played very good cricket, and Fleming, Andrews and Walmsley were the most successful bowlers. Appen ded are the scores : Lancaster Park. Ist Innings. 2nd Innings. Mountfort, b Andrews... 7 c Crawshaw, b Fleming a C. Ridley, kAndrews... 6 notout ... o Cook, run out l 8 candb Walm f sley ... o Marshall, Ibw, b.Fleming S 3 c Robinson, _ b Walmslev 36 Brooke, c Flesher, b Fleming b Walmsley 20 Dig by, c Flesher, b Fleming 6 b Fleming... 5 Waller,, run out ... 3 b Caygill ... o Rhodes, b Fleming ... 2 Ibw.bFlem ing ... 2 Bacon, c Caygill, b Fleming « runout ... o A, Ridley, b Andrews... 4 c Caygill, b Fleming ... 13 Jones, not out 4 c , “ d , b Walmsley 31 Extras ... 5 Extra 1 160 no ASHBURTON C.C. Ist Innings. and Innings, G. Andrews, b Jones ... 7 not out ... 37 Walmsley , b Mountfort 13 Strange, b Jones ... 5 Caygill, cDigbyb Jones o runout ... 3 Kneen. b Moon'fort ... 1

Denshire, c Ridley, b Jones ... ... -49 c Mountfort, J b Cook 24 Fleming, c Digby, b Jones *4 L. Andrewes, b Mount fort .. ... ... S Robertson, c Digby, b Mountfort ... ... o not out ... 14 Crawshaw, not oa ... 8 Flesher, c Jones, b Mountfort ... 3 Extras 7 Extras ... 3 no TlforawksSi

SPORTING.

WANGANUI SPRING MEETING. Wanganui, Last Night. The following are the resuite of the racing to-day;— Stakes Handicap, of 50 sovs ; three-quarters of a mile. Armourer I Parvenu "9 Laurel 3 Sevan hones started for this race, which was well. contested throughout. Time, Imin 17 4 Stbseo. Totalisator dividend, L7lß*. Hakdioap Hdkdle Rack, of 60 sovs; two miles and a distance. Porotawa I Dusk 2 Awaroa 3 Four horses only were entered. This proved an exciting race, ‘‘orotawa win ning by half a length. Time, 4miu 36 4 Ptb sec. Totalisator dividend, L2 6a. Wanganui Stakes, of 160 sovs ; one mile and a half. Speculation I 35 Bayard 2 Laurel 3 Seven horses got well away for this race, Bayard making it warm for Laurel and Speculation. It was thought the old horse would win till within ten yards of the post, when Speculation shot ahead and -won by a nose, Laurel coming in a good (third. Time, 3min 42 3 sth sec. Totali aator dividend, L2 12s. WiCTMit Plats, of 50 sovs; one mile and

a quarter. Vera ... ••• Leader.. ••• 2 Lang Syne ... ... 3 Five horses started. Time, 2min 20aeo. Totaliaator dividend, .LI la. 0.J.0. METROPOLITAN MEETING. (From oto Own Correspondent) (By Telegraph). Christchurch, To-day. The weather ia splendid and there ia a wry large attendance. |Bpmho Hurdle Rack or 200 son. Mr Barron's Director, 10at 21b (Newman) 1 Mr Morphy's Marquis, lOst 7lb (Poole) 2 Ur Rutherford's Master Agnes, 12st 101 b ... (Sheenau) 3 Macaroni, Ravonswood, Peter Osbeok, Mainbootn, Trapper, Secretary, Kingask, and Panic also atarted. Secretary led for the first mile, Marqoia in does attendance. Marquis then took till entering the straight where Director came op under the whip and gained the Jodge'adeoiaion by two lengths. Master Agnes aix lengths away, third. — Tims 4mins 21$seos. TotaUsator, inside, L 6 5s 6d ; ootside, L 6 14s. Fbbh Bah dig ip of 500 sots. Mr P. Martin's Soudan, fist 131 b (Wood) 1 Mr R. Hatfaorne’s Spade Guinea, 7st 31b (Sharp) 2 Mr T. H. Lance's Sediment, fist (Dodd) 3

Taiaros, Marion, Talebearer. Rocket, Water King, Salvage, Puck, and Athol Daisy also ran. Soudan won an exciting race by a neck from Spade Guinea, who ns coming very fast at the finish. Time, Imin 4fi£aeos. TotaUsator—lnside, Ll2 for L2 tickets; outside, L 8 9s. Th> Niv ZiiUBD, a handicap sweep, stake of 20 son each, with 1,000 son added; second horse to receive 200 eon, and the-third horse 100 bovs from stake; two miles. Fusillade... ... ... ... ... 1 Administrator ••• 2 Locbiel , ... 3 Turquoise, Black Rose, Sou- wester, Nelson, Lady Emms, Captain Webster, Wapiti, Alpine Rose, Minerva, Hermit age, Poet, Leon and Tiger Tim also ran. Won by a neck, Loohiel a length away third. Time, 3min 37$«eo. Totaliaator —LSO 6s inside for L2 tickets; outside, L 9 2s.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10. 188 S



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Public Notices. LOST OR MISLAID—A letter ad dressed Mr George Coe. Finder rewarded on leaving same at Quill’s hotel. 1* 984 LOST.— A chestnut mare, splashed on face and slightly girth-galled, strayed from vacant section near Library. Finder will be rewarded by giving information to Kev D. MoNiooll, Wesleyan Parsonage. 11 983 piGGS AND HEADS OF SMALL BIRDS. One Shilling and Sixpence per Hundred will be given at the following places Schoolhouae, Wakanui Seafield „ Elvin ~ Newlands ~ Ashton Longbeach „ WiUowby Road Board Office, Ashburton 11 968 atoticb OF APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF LICENSE. I, James. Spencer Compton, of Rakaia, being the holder of a Hotel License in respect of the house and premises situate at Bowen street, South Rakaia, and known as the Railway Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be bolden at the R.M. Court, Rakaia, on the 3rd day of December next, apply for a TRANSFER of the said License f"om myself to ALB *RT JAMES HOWELL, my appointee. Dated this 6th day of November, 1885. JAMBS SPENCER COMPTON. 11 978



rjlHB THOROUGH BRED HORSE Perkin Warbeck n, (By Perkin Warbeck—Miss Kate), Will Stand this Season at GROVE FARM, TINWALD (See Cards). For further particulars, apply to 9 626 E. GATES, TinwaW



A polite way of donning a delinquent debtor is to send him a boqnet of forget* me* note Accost Flower.—' The most miserable beings in the world are those suffering from dyspepsia and liver complaint. More than 75 per emit of the people are afflicted with these two and their effects; such as sour «ck headache, habitual costiveness palpitation of the heart, heartburn, waterbrash gnawingand burning pains at the pit of the yellow skin, coated tongue and dis-



CTTA TKRLOO DINING-ROOMS, Tailored street, Ashburton, Samuel Timmo, Proprietor. Board and Lodging 17s per week Board only 1? » The proprietor, in announcing the above terms, begs to inform the public that for respectability, regularity, and the quality of accommodation and food the above dioing-rooms cannot be ex celled—being under his own personal supervision and attention. 8 446



JMS NDON BUTCHERY, j Tascbkd Stbekt, Ashbctbton. W, Baker and Co., BUTCHERS, Beg to inform their customers, tlm public of Ashburton, and surrounding districts, that they are supplying the Primest Meat at Christchurch Prices FOR CASH ONLY. Lamb, fore-quarter ... 2s 6d Lamb, hind-quarter ... 3a 6d Roast Beef from 3d Corned Baef ... ... from 2id Mutton from lsd Sausages from 4d Small Goods of every description at equally low rates. 11 970



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Groceries CHEAPER THAN EVER AT JAMES McGREQOR’S, Pancked Sisxki (opposite the Arcade). Beat White Crystal Sugar, 3d per lb by the mat Best English Oat Loaf Sugar, 4Jd per lb Box Tea, from 12s 6d per box i grand assortment of new tin Fish — Herrings in Shrimp, Tomato or Tennel Sauce; Kippered, Spiced or Dovil’d Herrings; Digby Chicks or Findon Haddocks, at Is per tin Freeh Herrings, 7d. Best Oysters, 6d Muir’s Oatmeal, 3s 9d per bag Salmon, 8d Best Catting Brand, 9d Mackerel, lOd Sardines, 6d Full sires now Figs, 9d per box Cadbury’s Cocoa, Is per tin Biscuits, 3d Cheese, 6d Best Rice, Sago and Tapioca, 3d per lb Fry's Cocoa, tin or packet, Is 6d per lb JAMBS McGREGOR, Tanored Street. 12 834*



Meetings. A PS ❖ JOHN’S LODGE, No. 1858, E.C, The Regular MONTHLY MEETING of the above will be held at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday, November 12th, at 7.30 p. tn Visiting brethren cordially invited. By order of the W.M. JOHN CURTIS, Secretary.



THE Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders in the Aehbnrton Gas, Coal and Coke Company, Limited, will be held in the Company’s Office, Arcade Chambers, on THURSDAY, the 12. h inst, at 3 p.m. BUSINEbS 1. Annual Report and Balance sheet 2. To Elect Three Directors and an Auditor 3. General By order, J. WARD, 11 965 Secretary.



inslow-tinwald races. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1886. Grand Race Ball, To bo held in the GRAIN SHED, TIN WALD. Double tickets, ss. C. JEPHSON, Hon Sec.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, TO SUIT THE DEPRESSED TIMES, I am about to meet my farmer friends 1 and others with a cheerful spirit, and shall Sell, at my Saturday Sales, at the follow ing RATES OF COMMISSION, until further notice : PRODDOE \ tf PER CENT. SUNDRIES j 0 Over £5 SALES, in I PER CENT. Town or [ t) or Country lAs may be arranged. LAND. VERY SHORTLY I shall bo arranging a regular MONTHLV LAND SALE, and shall be glad to receive entries for the same AT ONCE. LOANS. —Money to lend on Freehold Security, TERMS,—BiIIs can be ar ranged for previous to any sale, otherwise terms will be cash. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Risks at liowest Rates. HORSES CATTLE PIGS 2 PER CENT. PER CENT IMPLEMENTS, FARMS, and Town and Suburba n 1 PER CENT 2



Auctions. CLEARING SALE, THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19. WILLIAM HALL ZOUCH has been favored with instructions from Mr George Veel (who ie leaving the colony) to sell by public auction, at his 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 gla-s, E.P. spoons and forks, lamps, cutlery, glassware, photographs, carpets, wasbstands and ware, dressing tables, looking glasses, single and double bedsteads, Mattresses, blankets, counterpanes, chests of drawers, chairs, dinner service, and all kinds of kitchen utensils ; also, 1 capital side-saddle, with bridle, martingale, etc, all complete, and nearly new ; 1 gent’s saddle and bridle, etc; quantity of firewood, scaffolding, boards, garden and other tools, good laying fowls, etc. Sale at 1 o’clock Terms cash. 11 976 W. H. ZOUCH, Auctioneer.



Saturday AUCTION Sales OF HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, AND SUNDRIES, AT TATTERS ALL’S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. Messrs matson, cox & co. at the aolicitation of several clients, Intimate to the Public That it ie their intention to hold AUCTION SALES of the above EVERY SATURL- r AT TWELVE O’CLOCK t Opening Sale, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1885.



We wish to notify to our Clients and the Public that every attention will be paid to their inter ests, and Account Sales rendered with our USUAL PROMPTNESS. MATSON, COX & CO.



Railway Notices. v. jffijH *• ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christcharch Section ) CHRISTCHURCH RACES, 10th, 12th, and 13th November. AND AGRICULTURAL SHOW, 9th, 10th, and 11th November. On the oth, 11th, 12th, and 13th, the I evening train from Christchurch t ■ Ash burton will leave at 4 50 p.m., and run 35 minutes later than usual. On the 10th, 12. h, and 13th the morn ing train from Methven to Kakaia will start at 6 40 a. in., same as on ndays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays “u the 11th if «ili atari at 7 55 a m , running as on Tuesdays, Thut slays and Fridays. The evening train fr. in Rakaia to Meth-. ven will Marl at 7 p m. on the 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13fh. On the 11th, instead of the ordinary 7.30 a ni. train from Timaru to Christ charch, a train will run as under: —



a m dop. Timaru ... Rangitata Binds ... Winslow Tinwald... Ashburton ar. 7.10 8.27 9. 9 16 9 28 9 35 Ashbur'on dep 9.42 Chertaey ~10 12 ttakaia ... ~ 10.2 G p m. Christchch ar. 12 15 Stopping to pick up or set down pas sengers at other stations if required. On the llih the train from Cavendish to Ashburton will leave at 7- 50 a.m., and run 45 minutes earlier than usual. On the 11th, the morning train from Ashburton to Christchurch will start at 8.30 a.m., and be one hour and twenty minutes later than usual at each station at which it is timed, arriving in Christchurch at 11 30 a m. On the 11th a train, which will take passengers and also live stock returning from the Show, will leave Christchurch for Oamaru at 8. 5 pm., arriving there about 5.30 a.m. next day, stopping where required to allow passengers to alight or put off live stock. Goods Traffic will be entirely suspended on the 11th. FARES: Saturday Return Tickets to Christ church will be issued at Pukeuri, Walbari, or any intermediate station, from the 6tb tw the 13th November inclusive, and will be available for return up to and includ ing the 23rd inst. FREDK BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch, November 4, 1885. 11 961



Thos. Bullock. t]AOR SALE—Cambridge Roller, price ? £B. T. BULLOCK. OATS— Quantity Feed Oats for sale. Sample can be Been at the Arcade. mO LET—Allen ton Bouse, containing I 9 rooms, together with about 10 acres of land, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bullock OW PRICED LAND—IOO acres I J being R.S. numbered 32,944, about 3 miles from the Tinwald Saleyards, to let on the following terms, viz.:—First year, Is 9d per acre ; second year, 2s per acre ; third year, 2s 6d per do.; with a purchasing clause, if desired, at L2 6s pe: acre. This would be very suitable for a paddock for persons bringing stock for sale. T. BULLOCK. OR SALE— A Bargain—Town Section 447, Burnett street, with 4 roomed Cottage thereon, centrally situated, being only two sections from the old Borouglr Council Chambers. Price, only Liberal terms. For particulars apply to FOR SALE, by order of that Mortga gees—Town Section 536, Peter street, on which is erected a large wo-story building, occupied by Mr Savage as shof and dwelling honse. There is also t stable and other buildings erected thereon. This property must be sold. Term liberal. Apply to Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. T. BULLOCK. T. BULLOCK T BULLOCK



SUBURBAN. Lot 86. North-west Town Belt, con taining 1 acre, capital site for 8 private residence . Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakannl road, good site for a house Lots 62 63, corner of Wakannl road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with house, Ailenton, near the Woollen Factory TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Corner of Cox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. 636, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 646, 664, 663, To let only, at a nomi nal rental. 118, 119, Moore street west TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed honse thereon Lots 366, 869, 360 TO LET ; Commodious premises in East 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 dwellinjg in Moore street 12a 6d per week—commodious boardin? house to let at the above rental MISCELLANEOUS; FOR SALE. Eight-horse po /er portable engine, ohea Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock, sro w su rtthtow EXTRACT from Neio Zealand Gaxette, Bth October, 1885. CLAIMS UNDER FOREST TREES PLANTING ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS. General Crown Lands Office, Wellington, 6th October, 1886- Notice. —“ The Forest 'frees 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 BALLANOK 10 873 Minister ol lands.



A XJSTRALIAN MERC ANTIL-E A UWION INSURANCE COMPANY. The only Company in Canterbury which did not Raise Rates 33J peb cent on Country Bisks. We ABE NOW, AS WB HAVE BEEN FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS, ACCEPTING BISKS »T 25 PER CENT. OFF TARIFF. | W. B. MOSS, i Agent for Ashburton District. September 22,1886. 9 816



Public Notice?. •3B CLYDESDALE ENTIRE Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeach, and Ashburton Porks districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or UvCODf Prince 10 817 GEOKGE POCOCK', Proprietor.



Am ou n t h ut t road board 1. DISTRICT. I hereby give notice th*t, 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 miblic inspection at the Road Board office, Methven. JULIAN JACKSON, 10 834 Chairman.



Henry Zander, y~ BEG to draw the attention of shearers and others to my EXTENSIVE STOCK OP SHEARING MATERIALS Just Lauded, ex Arawa, WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT LOWEST PRICES. SHEEP SHEARS SHttEP SHEARS All the Favorite Brands. Ward and Payne’s Nos. 38 and 38 AS W*rd and Payne’s Nos. 79 and 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—Jaat to Hand :—Gieentop 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, Beat Mauritius Sugars, ete, etc, too numerous to mention I pay special attention to the WINE AND SPIRIT DEPARTMENT and can supply the trade as well as pri vate families with the best brands only of Brandies, Whiskies Rum, Gin Rich Australian Wines Champagne, Claret. Also, Bottled Ales and Stont (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. Henry Zander, MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Etc, Friedlandehs’ Buildings, a bhbubton. AGENT—lmperial Fire Insurance Co. ~ N.Z, Accident Insurance Co.



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. ARE PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpc ks (FULL SIZE) Cornsacks TO ARRIVE Fnedlander Bros.



J.Eallantyne &Co’s gPAOIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, Bonght in the Home markets on the most favorable terms from the manu facturers, and to be sold at prices that must Defy Competition. THE GENTS’ DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandstein’s, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s an t Boys' Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, &c. The Public are cordially invited te view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOHSE, Established 1864. 9 662



Business Notices. Support Local Industry £743 WORTH OF THE KAIAP H EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), As will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Association’s Show, having been purchased by ANDRtw < 're at a great reduction will be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PREMISES, E*ST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING, Orders may bo given on the Show ground to the young man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at lls 9J. Men’s Suits, from 455. Boys’ Suits, 12s 6d. The Public will now have an opportunity of seeing the latest styles and newest patters turned out by the largest firm in the Colony.



Compulsory Sale of Drapery & Clothing ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE MUST BE MADE, A. C. PRICHARD, East Stbbet, Must clear the whole of hia NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY BEFORE JANUARY Ist. Prior to making extensive alterations a General Clearance must be made, and to effect this with certainty sweeping redactions In prices have been submitted to. Ml Goods mast be turned into Cash forthwith. 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 0 H, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted I hi ::i J ; KSKiMi rRM!JRft/»y 'i\ U V^ftSHBURTCNI AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4«, 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 stoolr 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 m<'derate prices. All Goods So!d Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatnesa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EA.ST STREET, ASHBURTON.



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



CANTERBURY BRANCH. hhi Established 1859. Capital t 1,000,00 -'T nI i? fit UTY OF ShFFFFOI nFFM IJIHE PREMIER COLONIAL OOMP-N FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASHBURTON. 24



JJjpCW 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 I own and County with SUITS MADE FROM TWEEDS, MANUFACTURED by THEMSELVES CRAIUHE *D AND CO., Ashburton.



Parcels Express. BW ZEALAND EXPRESS COMPANY - . Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or Dunedin delivered at address iu A abhor* ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily:— From Christchurch per goods per parcels Dunedin tie 4/6 and at slight increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more parcel, for one consignee if from one consignor or for parcels charged rate and a h«l ---under the railway tariff if received hr 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. MoFARLANE, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton, 48. To Let and For Sale. Ij'Oß SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth A? and Macdonald, together with manure distributor. T. BULLOCK tpO LET—A comfortable House in I Cameron street vest. —Apply to J. MoiaoN. 10 925 mO LET—Shop and Dwelling house in X Fast street, adjoining oar premises, and at present occupied by Mr H. O. Segers, Draper. —Skaly Bros 10 845 HOUSE TO LET av a low rental near the Borough Council Burnet street. T. BULLOCK OR SALK



R.S. 25603, containing 200 sores, near Mr Denahire’a property, Wskanoi Road District. Very liberal terms of payment T. BULLOCK. For sale, BONE DUST. Why bay evil-smelling concoctions when you can boy the pure article at Mayo’s Manufactory ? Orders left at H. Zander's or by post promptly attended to. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 656 Ashburton. F _ ARMS TO LET WITH COVENANT TO PURCHASE. 664 Acres near Dromore, lately occupipA by Mr R. Kemp 640 Acres near Gould and Cameron’s LOW RESTS. 10 690 MATSON, COX & CO. TO LET, —That most desirable Farm situate at Tinvald, known as ** New Grove Iferm,” the property of Mr James S. Houston, and contaiaing 127 acres, together with well built Dwelling-house of six rooms, with orchard, outbuildings, and every convenience. The paddocks are all in English grass, and well fenced and watered. The above is to let in con sequence of Mr Houston’s removal to his W inohmore farm. For particulars, apply to Mr Qko. Jameson, or to Mr Houston, on the property. 8 398 Potatoes. R F 0 BLUB DERWENT POTATOES, GEORGE JAMESON, 6 66 Ashburton. Jjl AR M TO LET. Ourt ACRES of good Land, nearly viOv/ laid down with English 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 Ashbnrton J7HRST - CLASS AGRICULTURAL j LAND. The undersigned have been favored with instructions from The New Zetland Mortgage and Investment Association, Limits i, to offer FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY About 11,000 acres of rich agricnltoral land, forming th* unsold portion of the Waicola Estate, b. lasted about 35 miles north-west of Invercargill, and intersected by the Otautau and Night caps railway The laud now offered baa just been surveyed and subdivided into Farms, run* ning from 160 to 500 acres, sizes which should render them convenient for aP clasess. 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 ebsraeter of the land, si the Association would prefer that parties should go and see and judge for* them selves. The object is to secure and locate no the property good practical farmers for which purpose the following specie terms are offered, viz:— Five years lease at a rental of (4s) five shillings per acre per annum, with an optional purchasing danse of L 7 per acre; lease tenable for a farther terms of five years at a rental say of five pK cent on the purchase money. For fall particulars a nd all further information apply to CAMERON, LITTLE & CO., g 1 16 Manchester Street, Christchurch FRIBDLANDER BROS., Agents to the A mociit o»



H a VINO purchased the Asphalting p lant and Business formerly carried on by Mi’ James Bradley, I am in a poai tion to t'xeonte any orders 1 mty be favored wiith. All asphalt work gnaranteed. Ranges ta.'ien, out and re-set in the bea possible mantier. Jobbing work in gene* ral done. J Crum, OPPOsifE CONVENT, Wai’-anni Road. ■ 'rders may be lel*t with Mr J. 0. Duncan, Old New Zealand Bank. 10 799



je£ Rouser. THB Thoroughbred Horae ROUSER, 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 LuJia (sea N.S.VV. Stud Bo«k) Kate O’Shane, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lura by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.Z. Stud Book). ROUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. VV bile showing lots of quality be is fit to carry 18»t to bounds. ROCKER has ptoved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, but while undergoing a prepara* tljn for die Grand .National, met with an accident, which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms—L3 10s; guaranteed, L 5 6a. For farther particulars apply L. MARKET, 10800 Proprietor, lioigt