SPORTING.

AUCKLAND RACES. The following acceptances have bren raeaivad'for handicap* to be ran at the Auckland Bummer Meeting Auckland Cvr. Badamea Capsize Tarquoias Ta»m*u Necklace Neleon Victory Foalßhofc Stooyhurst Wood Nymph ' - Walurl Tetford Refrigerator Torpedo Cxßisnua Handicap. Salvage Libeller Victory Ologa -v Mlti-«ifUn«» Contractor Kalo Revolver » Fool Shot Wapiti Lloaeca Carbineer Handicap Httrdlks AUria Klngaek King Alfred Tim MaoeaToni Medico Mioa Griffiths ghotover Belle The following ta the latest betting on the Auckland Cop: 100 to 30 agat Tasman (off.) 4 I——Necklace 40 s— Radnmea JOO —SO —— St* n» hnrat 100 —l2 ——— Waitiri a«d Foal Shot 100 —lO Nelson, Torpedo and Capsiz-) ICQ 8 Refrigerator ICO — — Wood Nymph 100 6—— Tetford 100 - 5 —Turquioae and Victory

CABLE NEWS

UNKNOWN

(HOTIR'a nblOlttM» —(;n?T»I»Bt ■ (Received December 24, Noon.) High Commissioner. Lo«; on, Upcember 23. The Conference on New Guinea af fairs between the Agents-Generai and Colonel Stanley, Secretary of State for the Colonies, resulted in the appoint . jneot of a .successor to the late General being referred to the Cab inet. who chose. Mr John Douglas, for merly Premier of Queensland, now Go vernment Resident at Thursday Island, to fill file post. Eastern Affairs. . Constantinople. December 23. Both Bulgaria and Serwa have ex pressed their willingness to agree to the v armistice suggested by the Turkish ■ Commissioners, and have promised to. appoint delegates to confer with the Commissioner as to the conclusion of peace between the two countries. Burmese. ‘ , Calcutta, December 23. Advices from Burnah state that the British expeditionary force has left Mandalay tor Bhama. Shipping. London. December 23. The, Peninsula and Oriental ss. Shannon, from Melbourne (November stb) has arrived at Plymouth. ( deceived December 24, 2 p m ) A Treaty. Pakd£ December 23. It is announced that France has con cluded peace with Madagascar on terms including the institution of a French protectorate over the island, with abso lute control on the part of France over the-relations of the Malagasy nation g| with foreign powers. It is also stipu- that the Hovas shall pay a war flfedemnity amounting to 10,000,000 % fades. • Egyptian. , Constantinople, December 23. Monthtar Pasha, recently appointed joint Anglo-Turkish Commissioner to Egypt, ims left for Alexandra. Bone Bole. London, December 23 The Right Hon W. E. Forster has written a letter to the papers in which he speaks ici terms of condemnation of the. proposal to grant home rule to Ire ’ land. High Commissioner. < The appointment of Mr Douglas, High Commissioner to New Guinea, is * only an Interim one, and the permanent selection ia to be made.

AUSTRALIAN.

[Mum's HUGBAWS —OOPTBWHT.J (Bwtlvrd December 24, Noon. %SU T..d. 7 , "fits Manpouri sailed for New Zea- yesterday afternoon. Wool Sales. Messrs R. Goldsboro and Compaxfy held their usual weekly sale yesterday afternoon, when the catalogue com prised 4,300 bales, of which 3.900 were Mid. .. Bitters attended in large num bers, aspd tuddiogs were spirited •tfnougbo&the sale, the market ruling «erv fina af 'latc prices. Greasy merino . rgpged up toi lofrad. t while was hr*. paid for a parcel of scoured|wooL ' (Bwww3 Ihewber 24, 2 p.m.)

The Kalla- Awmw, To-day. Tbe Orient Co.’s s.s. Orient has ar rived from London with mails to No vember 20. Labor Dificnlty. HjOsoußNa. To-day. The difficulty between the ship papers ahd wharf laborers remains un settled There Is, however, a possi bility that the entire question will be pCTtpoiied for a month, but failing that will obtain men from other colonies without delay.

TELEGRAMS.

‘ (ran run tooouno*.) Inquest. „ . AoouiHß. To-day. The verdict of the inquest on tbe body found In the Waikato river near Bsngiri was that the-Jury are of opinion that the deceased jiet hla death by fool play. Tbere asf mortal weanaa ° a the bead. The bodyde that of a white man 40 yean of sge« unidentified. Sporting. '* Pbffiton’a ” tip for tbe' Auckland Cap IrWaitiri, Keektace, and Taribah. Whipping. Wxuxroton, To-day. Arrived, at 3 a.m.—Tekapo, from Syd ney. Daring the voyage, an Infant ion of Mratlregor, died from natural oanaea, •ndwaahoried ataea.

’ The I*st Straw. • Bunmmif To-d*y. At riie Spring Creek looal option poll nobody Toted at all. The Obalrmaii of the Committee la conrolting the Colonial / v&eretary to .what he is to do. fc, r ; -- - Dpsqpm»,JW*. ; ' *' The Premier Company, -at Macetoan, m‘ . |grdww> e-eske of «}» oimoas setoflW

THE AaWHQBTON 6tJABDtAN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1885.



Public Notices LBTJ— A {5-Rootned Home in Cox street Apply to D. AMOS. fflKB Rev Father Chastagnon will cole -8 hrate Maas at Ashburton on Christ mas Day at the same hours as on Sundays. The 11 o’clock Mass will be a Mlssa Can tata There will be Moss on Sunday at Methven, at 10 a m ; on New Year's Day, at Bakaia, at 10 a m. 12 237 ' IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Coart of Bankruptcy), holden at Asbbnrton. In'the matter of the Bankruptcy of JAMES SKILLING, of Elgin, farmer. Notice is hereby given that a First and Final Dividend of Twenty Shillings (2d*) in the £ is payable at my office on all proved and accepted claims in the abore estate. Dated this 24th day <- f December, 1885. 12 246 J. O. BELL, 12 245 Deputy Official Assignee.



IN BVNKRITiOY. iJT the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court t f Bankruptcy), bolden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Batkrup’cy Act 1883. Notice !■ hereby given that the firat meeting of the creditors of TILTON, of Kangitata, Farmer, will be he'd »ttbe District Court hm»e, Aahbur-



t.m, on TUESDAY, the 29th day nf Decomber instant, at. the hour of II.SO o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 23rd day of December, 1885. J 0. BELL, 12 239 Deputy Official Assignee, THOROUGH COUNCIL ELECTION. TO THE RATEPAYERS OF ASHBURTON. Ladies and Gentlemen,—l beg to thank, you for {having returned me at the head of the Poll yesterday ; also to apologise for toy non attendance at the declaration of the Poll. I should have been present, but pressure of bosioess prevented me. 1 am. etc, 12 242 ALEX CRAIGHEAD.



\ BHBUUTO ’ BOROUGH COUNCIL. ““■EXTRAORDINARY vacancy. I hereby give notice that at the Klee tiou to fiil an Extraordinary Vacancy, held by me thisdav, the Candidates re ceived the number of votes set opposite their names, viz: Alexander Craighead ... 81 Geo. Wui. Andrews ... 34= Andrew Young 33 Informal 2 I therefore declare Mr ALEXANDER CRAIGHEAD to be DCLY ELECTED a Member of the Ashburton Borough Council. CHARLES BHADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 23rd December, 1885. 12 241 ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Canterbury Division.) GATHERING COO ASFOOT SEED ON RAILWAY RESERVES. Permission to collect Grass Seed on the railway line may be obtained from any Ganger or Inspector of Permanent Way in Canterbnry. By Order, JAMES BURNETT, Assistant Engineer, Working Railway* Railway) Engineer’s Office, Christchurch, 17th December, 1885. 12 201



STEEL BINDING WIRE BINDING TWINE MACHINE EXTRAS AND FITTINGS CAS I OR, SPERM AND COLZA OILS LARD AND OLIVE OIL ORB AND ALCORN Desire to notify the arrival of their rea son's supply of the above. Having ordered Twine and Wire for the present season of extra quality we can with confidence recommend it to Farmers and others. IRONMONGER!. We have just added to rtur already extensive stocks by the arrival of the “‘Coptic,” and “ Ruapehu.'’ Fresh sup plies of furnishing ana builders’ ironmon gery and general hardware, including hay forks, rakes, scythe blades and handles, grindstone mounting and grindstones, best quality, perforated and sheet zinc, riddle sieves, looks and hinges, rene cord and rope, all sizes, stoves, ranges and grates, paints and oils, seaming twine, preserving pans, cntlery and plated goods, brooms and brashes, wire nsils and fen cing staples, barb and plain steel fencing wire. Orr and Alcom IMPORTERS AND GENERAL MER CHANTS, EAST STREET.



Criterion House, 201, 208, 205, High street, CHRISTOHU HOH. rjLACK, BEATTIE & 00. tS desire to draw attentiou to their LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED



STOCK or FASHIONABLE DRAPERY Complete in every'Department. Oar Dress Materials comprise all the newest styles and fashionable colorings. Oat Millinery will be found to be choice in design and specially moderate (n price. Ooc Summer Mantles, Capes, etc., are made in the newest shapes and from most fashionable materials. Our Fancy Department is stocked with an immense variety of Novelties in Lace Goods, Laces, Ribbons, Silk Sq nates and Ties, Gloves, etc. Oar Household Department contains all classes of Famishing Requisites at lowest possible prices; Dressmaking Orders promptly and efii ciently executed.



mm or TK« B ill Stiagm MdfouUr w n



Our Tailoring Department is under thoroughly efficient management, end we can guarantee to give complete satlsfae tlon in style and fit. In Ready-made Clothing we hold a large atook, principally made b> onraelvea from Colonial Tweeds, and containing every variety of shape and size, Our aim is invariably to supply all goods at lowest possible prices, based on CASH SYSTEM ONLY, tad oar value we feel confident cannot bn surpasses BEATTJ.E & CO,



Railway Notices- EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS—BOXINO DAY, 1885, The evening trail from Christchurch tc Ashburton will start at 4 50 p.m. and ton 35 minutes later than usual. The evening train from Kakaia to Melh- Ten will run 20 minute* later than usual. t Fares as already notified. Goods traffic will be suspended on the 23th and 26th December. 12 219 BY ORDER. ZEALAND RAILWAYS REDUCED FARES FOE CHRISTMAS Saturday return fares are charged be tween all stations, and excursion fares from and to tho principal stations includ ing Kingston for the Lakes, from 19th December to 2a ; January inclusive, avail able for return up to 16ih January. For further particulars see posters. NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. 12 210 BY ORDER.



ZEALAND RAILWAYS. FARES—CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS T<> DUNEDIN, INVERCARGILL, AND THE LAKES. Excursion Tickets to Dunodio, Inver cargill, and Kingston will be issued as under from 19th December, 1885, to 2nd January, 188(5, inclusive, and will be available for return up to and including the 16th January : Ft<OM BAKU A AND ASHBURTON; TO DUNEDIN— First class, S3*; Second class, 225. TO INVEKOARGIi.L— First class, 5 •« : Second class, 38 1 GJ. Tu KINGSTON- Fitst class, GGs ; Second cla*s 44a. SPECIAL FIGHT TRAINS, convey ing passengers at the above fares, will leave Christchurch for Dunedin on the 24th and 26th December at 8.30 p.m., Ashburton at 10 4> p.m., and arrive at Dunedin at 7 50 a m. nat dav—stopping at Sakata if required. Special night trains will »lso leave Dun edi.i for Christchurch on the same dates at 8 15 p m. The journey may be broken at any stopping station en route, and be continued by any ordinary train. The tickets to Kingston are available either via Waimca Company’s lino or In vercargill . Boat Fares (return) tty the steamer' Mountaineer, from Kingston to Q men ■ton are lot.saloon ; 7* 6:1 steerage Saturday return tickets will also be issued from ID-'.h December to 2nd Jauu ary inclusive, aud will be available for return up to and including the 16 h Janu ary. Bi OttDER, i 12 197



(A. Harrison. Allred Harrison, ADOTIONB R, STOCK AND STATE AGENT AND VaLUA'IOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce aiid Merchandise. Agent Nonrich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SALE One McCormick Wire Binder, in perfect order; as good ss new; oanraaiss and all extras complete; cheap. On view at yards. For Sale—Johnston T«ine Binder; price, L4o ; with all improvements. Second band reapers by M'Oormick and Wood; cheap. For Sale—Piano, by Brlnsmead and Sons. For Sale—Cheese Press, bv J. and T> Young. MONEY. £SO * o £SOO On Freehold Security. ALFRED HARRISON. Tenders. Ashburton county stock AND SALKYARDS CO., LIMITED. TENDERS will bo received up to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Slat December, for the right of supplying refreshments on Sale* yards. For particulars apply to GEORGE JAMESON, 12 231 Ashburton. mENDERS Wanted for PAINTING X and REPAIRS to Main and Infant Schools* Particulars can be obtained at Orr and Alcorn’s, where tenders are to be left on or before MONDAY, 28th inst, at 10 a.m. 12 219 (JIINWALD TOWN BOARD* Tenders are required for a WORKING Officer to the Tinwald Town Board. Specification of duties on view at Mr Reid’s store, Tinwald, where tenders will be received up till & p.m., December 31, 1885. The lowest or any tender not ne cessarily accepted. F S. SHEARER, 12 133 Chairman. IN BANKRUPTCY.



Meetings. S STAR o a OF 'M ASH BURTON JQOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. s A B\LL will be given by the above Lodge in the Town Hall on BOXING NIG I !T, the 261 h inst. Dancing u> o jiu mence at 8 p. m. 12 204 SAMUEL B. NELSON. 1



gATUBDAY, DECEMBER 2G, 1885 SOUTH RAKAIA Horse Kaces AND Athletic Sports, TO EK HELD ON BOXING DAY IN THE DOMAIN. First horse race at 12 o’clock sharp. Large Fields and Good Prizes. ATHLETIC SPORTS, To commence at 10.35 a.m. 1. Men’s 100 Yards Race (handicap); en trance, 2s 6d—lst prize, L2 ; 2nd LI. 2. School Boys’ Race (from any school in the district) under 16 years of age, 200 yards (handicap); entrance free let prize, LI; 2nd, 10s; 3rd, 6s 3 Hop, Step, and Jump; entrance, 2s 6d—lst prize, LI; 2nd, 10s 4. Men’s 440 Yards Race (handicap); en trance, 2s-6d—lst prize, L2; 2nd, LI; 3rd, 10s 6. Single Women's Race 100 Yards; en trance free—lst prize. LI; 2nd, 10s 6. Men’s Handicap Hurdle Race 200 Yards, over three flights of hurdles 3£t Sin high; entrance, 2s 6d—lst prize, L2; 2nd, LI 7. Married Women’s Race 100 Yards ; entrance free—lst prize, LI; 2nd, 10a 8 Men’s One Mile Paco (handicap); en trance, 2s 6d—lst prize, L 3 ; 2nd, L2; 3rd, LI 9 Obstacle Race—Entrance, 2s 6d—lst piize, L2; 2nd, LI; 3rd, 10s 10 Men’s Consolation Race, for all boaten competitors ; entrance free— prize, LI RAKAIA ATHLETIC PRIZE A Silver Onp, presented by Mr Hardy, for the winner of the greatest nnm r or of points in Races 1,4, and 8. The first, second, and third in each event to receive 3,2, and 1 points res; actively. In the event of a tie, to be rnn off from the scratch at 440 yards. RULES. Entrance fee for men, 2a 6d ; women and boys free. All events confined to the Rakaia and Mount Hutt districts No second prize will be given for any event where less than three compete.



A BRASS BAND WILL PLAY daring the day. A Ball Will be held at 8 p.m. in the Town Hall. Ladies, free; gentlemen, 2a 6d. W. K. PAYNE, 12 218 Hon See. WAKANUI ANNUAL RACES AND SPORTS will be held on NEW YEAR’S DAY, 18f.6, In Mr J. Brown’s paddock, Wakanui road. Handicappers—Messrs 8. Saunders and J. Smith. Judges— Messrs Leatham and Bonlfant. Clerk of Scales—Mr N. Fitzgerald. Clerk of Course—Mr Butterlck. PROGRAMME— Hobs® Backs 1. Handicap Hubdlb Race, of 10 aovs : 1£ miles ; six hurdles ; nomination, Li ; acceptance, free 2, Wakanui 0' p, of 20 sovs; with sweep stake of 1 sov to go to second horse ; li miles; nomination, Ll ; accept ance, 10s 3. Wakanui Tbot, of 7J sovs ; second horse, 2£ sovs; 2 miles; horses breaking to turn ; nomination, Ll ; acceptance, free 4. Hobby Scobby. Athletic Events. 5. £ mile Handicap Hurdle Racej en trance, 2s ; Ist prize, Ll; 2nd prize, 10s 6. Quoits, 21 yards, not more than 41bs ; entrance, 2s ; Ist, Ll 10s ; 2nd, 15s 7. Standing High Jump ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 8. Boys’ Race, under 17 ; entrance, Is; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7a 6d 9 1 mile Flat Handicap ; entrance, 2s 6d ; Ist, L2 ; 2nd, Ll 10. Throwing the Hammer; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d 11. Single Girls’ Race; let, 15s; 2nd, 10a



Try ij James Brace of South Rakaia, -Lv Blacksmith, a banktupt. SEPARATE TENDERS are inrited as follows 1. Assignee's interest in town sections 125 and 127 Rakaia, with six roomed house (plastered), and wash house ; irouTOofed smithy, 61 x 24, 4 hearths and chimneys; shoeing shed 16 x 17 ; and good will of basiness established foqr teen years. 2. Stock-m-trade of Blacksmith, com prising new 16ft lathe with ♦foliset change wheels and pulleys, large Avery weighing machine, anvils, bellows, vices, dray axles, and a superior lot of tools and materials, horse shoes, etc, and about 3 tons assorted iron. The stock can be inspected on the pre mium and lists can be seen, and other par ticulars ascertained on application to Mr L. Oxley, Eakaia, or the Deputy Official Assignee, Ashburton. Written tenders will be received at my office up till 6 p.m. on MONDAY, De cember 28th next. Ashburton,’ DecamberJSlst; 1885. ADVERTISING MEDIUM. The Undersigned begs to draw the attention of the public to bis MONTHLY ADVERTISER, The first number of which will be issued on January 1. It will comprise a large sheet, 6ft Sft,‘divided in sections of oin by 30in, in tbrse colors—rod, white and blue. Price per month for 80 in, 10s; 40 in, 6s. As the space is limited J. 0. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee. Ashburton. fosmmtm-



12. Pole Vaulting ; entrance, 2s; let, LI ; 2nd, 10a 13. Irish Jig; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI 10s; 2nd, 15s 14. 100 yards Handicap ; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10a 15. Married Women’s Race ; Ist, LI; 2nd,los 16. Banning Long Jump; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d 17. Boys’ Race, under 14 ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 10a; 2nd, 6s 18. Hop, fctep and Jump; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7« 6d 19. 100 yards, Old Men’s Race, over 40; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 20. Tossing the Oaber; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 21. Running High Jamp; entrance, Is ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s I 28. Hornpipe ; entrance, 2s ; let, LI 10sj 2nd, 16a



RULES. First race to stark at 12 sharp. Three horses to start or no raee. Should any dispute arise, the decision of the Sports Committee to be final. All protests to be lodged dpitbin half an boor after the race, an<M~Vo be accom panied by a deposit of cent of the value of the disputed stake, the said depo sit to be forfeited should the protest prove frivolous. Five per cent will be deducted from ell money payable for horse races by this programme, to defray expenses of the course. Holders of members' tickets will be I,credited with 10s in entering horses for one race only. No bones, excepting those competing, to be ridden on the ground. Admission—By Member's Ticket, or Adults, Is ; Children, under 10, free; Horses, Is each. ENTRIES. Entries, accompanied by cam?, ogeapd performances of 'horses, and, nomination fee, to be in the hands of the Secretary, Wakanul Post Office, by noon; on THURS DAY, December 24. Weights declared on December 28- Acceptances on the ground. ARTHUR OOOKSON, Hon See. and Treat. The Sports Ball will be held in the Main Sohooli Ticket*. 2s jiladiee, free. m IS Ml



To Let and For Sale. rpO LET—A comfortable House in I Cameron utreet » ast. —Apply to I Moxson. 10 925 FOR SALE Second hand|| Wood’s String Binder; in good order. Also McCormick’s Wire Binder. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.— Two Hew McCormick String Binders Apply to T BULLOCK. SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth and Macdonald, together with n..it>ure distributor. T. BULI.< CK BUILDING SITES For sale near th<- Woollen Factory, LlB 10' each. Lots 19 and 20, containing a little more than J-acre, situated only a few chains baoic from the Alford Forest road, near Mr John'Steel’s new store. The land of very good quality, level. Very good site for a house. T. BULLOCK.



F 0 R K. Turnip Seeds. Purple Top Aberdeen, Green T'p Aber deen, Purple Top Mammoth, De vonshire Grey Stone, White Stone and other varieties. woolFacks. Also, LAMPBLACK. RADDLE, OILS, GEORGE JAMESON, 11 84 Ashburton.



Auctions. “3110 NOTICE. FARMERS AND DEALERS Are hereby notified that THE OHERTSEY S4LEYARDS Will be Opened, and that the First Sale will be held on MONDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1886. AH En ries Free; also Free Lunch. JAMES PATTERSON. 12 221 Secretary, j



UNDifiR DISTRAINT FOR RENT. Messrs matson, cox and co. will aell by Public Auction, on MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1885, At 12 o'clock, Tip DRAY Draught HORSES 1 HACK Quantity Ham o s, Wheelbarrow, Saddle and Bridle, Quantity Chad and Sundries. Without reserve. MATSON, COX AND CO., 12 238 Auctioneers, Ashburton. OHERTSEY SALE YARDS, Opening Sale. THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGBNO? COM PANY will be REPRESENTED At the Periodical Sales that are to be held at Gbertsey. THE OPENING SALE Will be held on MONDAY, 4ih JANUARY NEXT. Fall Particulars as to entries will be ad* ▼ertised about the 30th inst. 0. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia and Cbertsey. E. G. STAVELEY, 12 229 Auctioneer.



Publ <•. Notices \%T ANTED TO PURCHASE--A V\ Secnnd-h»nd MoOorn.ioir Strin;.- Binder. T BTTLr.oOK WANTED TO PURCH ASE CHEAP —Bnilding Site Hampstead. T BULLOCK. NOTICE. Anyone found TRESP \SSING on the Anama Station in pursuit of game or | otherwise will be PROSECUTED. i 12 15* v *. S. PETER. I 1 hereby give Notice that all Dogs found interfering with Sleep Son this Estate will be DESTROYED, and the owners sued for any damage done. DONALD MoLBAN, 12 125 Lagmhor. JJPPBR ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD Tho sum of 2a 6d per 100 is payable by any members or the Clerk of the above Board for the eggs and beads of SMALL BIRDS. CYRIL JBPHSON, «lerk, 11 76 Tinwald.



MRS JAMES KANGER bega to an nounce that she baa commenced business in FRIEDL INDER’S BUILD- I£»GS, Barnett street, as BAKER and CONFECTIONER, and hopes by strict attention to business to merit a fair share of public patronage. Orders received for Christmas and wedding cakes. Tea and coffee always ready. 12 188 £SO Reward, A RE WARD of LSO will be given to anyone who will give such informa tion as will lead to the conviction of the persons who have been STEALING WETHERS from theAnama station. 12 155 W. 8. PETER. AND HEADS OF SMALL li BIRDS. Two Shillings and Sixpence per Hundred will be given at the following places for eggs and heads collected in the Wakanui Road District:— Schoolhouse, Wakanui ~ Seafield , Seaview „ Elpin „ Newlands Road Board Offine Ashburton 11 968 TOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills for females quickly correct all irregulari tiesand relieve thedistresi ag symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d 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



Bees. Bees. Bees. wax wax. wax. HIYES BIVES. erws. From la 6d each at the Steam Saab, Door and Cabinet Works, Wakanui road, Aahbnrton. T. £. KILWOKTH, 11 31 Proprietor.



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on haud a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, fire o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP (Next Mr Ranger's baker.



Cheese, JpRIME OLD FACTORY CHEESE. MELLOW AND THOROUGHLY MATURED. We have reserved a few of these for our retail trade. ORR & ALCORN. 12 1



'WOOL SALES* THE NEXT SALE Will be held on Thursday, Dec. 81st Commencing at 2 o’clock. MATSON, COX & CO, MILES & CO, Per Geo. Jameson. R. WILKIN & CO, 12 168 Fer Friedlander Bros.



Henry Zander BEGS to draw the attention of the Public to the fact that he ia Selling NEW FRUIT AND GENERAL GROCERIES For less than any Firm in town, and that he has made . SPECIAL REDUCTIONS, FOR CASH, Daring the Christmas Holidays, in the following lines ; Teas and Mauritius Sugars Currants and Raisins Valencias and Muscatelles Crystalizad and Preserved Ginge Preserved Fruits in Syrups Peels and Figs French Prunes Essences Almonds and Nuts Potted Tongues Potted Beef Putted Ham Etc., Etc , Etc. I have just opened a Splendid Line of German, French and Australian Wines, Including Krug's Champagnes and V.D. Clarets, also Beat Brands of Spirits in case and bulk at especially low prices. Cases of Assorted Spirits also on hand. As I am determined to reduce my Heavy Stock of ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, I have, in view of the approaching New Year, Reduced all Goods i i that line 25 per cent, on the wholesale price, and feel contident that the public will never have such an opportunity of buying these goods at so low a figure anywhere Come and see for yourselves! All orders promptly attended to. Goods delivered in any part of town and suburbs. A complete Stock of Harvesting Mate rials, inclusive of Wire and Twine, on hand, full particulars of which will appear in future adver tisement HENRY zander, MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Etc, Fbibdlandkrs’ Bdodikgs, Ashspbion. AGENT—lmperial Fire Insurance Co. , f N.2. Aooldept Insurance Co



Wool. Wool. Wool. Messrs miles & go. win hold their next sale of WOOL BY AUCTION At Mr Geo. Jameson's Wool Stores, Ashburton on THURSDAY, 31bt DECEMBER. The Lots already entered consist prinoi* pally of HALF BRED WOOL, Well got up and in large Lines. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESoS, 12 225 Agent Ashburton.



Local Wool bales. jyj-ESSRS MATSON, COX A GO. Beg to Intimate to their Clients, and others interested, that they PURPOSE HOLDING THE THIRD OF THE SERIES AT TATTERS A L L’ S ON WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1885, At 2 o’clock, p.m., When they anticipate offering a LARGE AND VARIED CATALOGUE. We have been Induced to start these Sales for the purpose of enabling Vendors to dis pose of their wool at their own doors, and we have every reason to believe that with the Woollen Factory and outside buyers we shall be able to again clear our catalogue, at values fully equal to anything obtainable elsewhere in Canterbury. Matson, Cox & Co, ASaBDBIOH. U in



Bn “mess Notices. Hanta ? lans is doming! MAY B;. fXi'Wi'bD SHORTLY. Wonderful, Mysterious, and PerpUzii.<g Appearance and Dis apes ranee of S\NT CLvUS. The Undersigned hss a a large and well selected Stock of Stationery, Toys, Books, and Fancy Goods suitable for Wedding, Birthday, Christinas, and New Year Presents, varying from a Tin Whistle to a Piano, from a Jack in-the- to a Rocking Horse. COME ONE, COM-; ALL, AND SEE H. M. 'ONES,



W. PATCHING, TENT, TARPAULIN AND HORSECLOTH 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 Lines IRON AND WOODEN BLOCKS. Special attention is called to the well-assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVAS. All Made on the Premises. Sticks and Canvases for repairs. Tarpaulin from 6z8t024 xSO always in Stock. OilskinOlothing made en the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 26 x 65 ON HIRE. w. patching, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 102



Support Local Industry. ■ £743 WORTH OP THE KAIAPOI EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), As will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Asaociat Show, having been purchased by Andrew Orr at a great reduction will be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PREMISES, EAST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may be given on the Show ground to the man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at lla 9d. 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 MADS. A. C. PRICHARD, .East Street, Must clear the vhole of hia NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRaPEBY BEFORE JANUARY let.



Prior to making extensive alterations to effect this with certainty sweeping redi Ml Goods must be turned into Cash fort The following quotations clearly indict Turkish Towels 4jd, reduced from 7JI Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from od Good Pattern Prints 2d, reduced from 4d Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from 7Ad Flax Shirting 3£d, reduced from s£d Union Shirting 6d ( reduced from lid Rlate and Black Selicia 2jd,former price 4sd Lot Children’s Sun Hats 6d, former price Is 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets 9d, former price Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4s 6d, former price 12s 6d Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Bonnets 7s 6d, former price 2os Heavy Forfar 4sd, former price 8d White Twilled Calico 4|d, reduced from 7d Scoured Grey Calico 8s lid per doz re duced 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 ll|d Fancy Dress Materia)s4sd, former price B£d Superior Dress Mrteriala 64d, former price 10|(d Ladies’ Cotton Hose 4d, former price 7£d Ladies’ Plain Chemises Is, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ Hands'ouely trimmed Chemises Is 6<d, reduced from 2s lid Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses is 2d, reduced from 2a



a General Clearance most be made, and [actions in prices have been submitted to. thwith. late my intention to realise:— Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses Is lid, reduced from 3s 6d Ladies’ plain tacked Drawers Is, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers la 6d, reduced from 2s 6d CLOTHING. Men’s Cotton Drawers 10$d, astounding value Men’s Merino Drawers Is 9d, excellent quality Men’s Cotton Undershirts 10£d, cannot be equalled Hoys’ Summer Tweed Suits 2s lid, for* mer price 5s 6d Men’s White Shirts from 2s 6d to 3s lid Men’s Regatta Shirts from 2s 6d to 3s-'6d Men’s good Felt Hats from 2s 3d to 3a : 6d Men’s Roslyn Tweed Suita 42s 6d, reduced from 70s Men’s Roslyn Tweed Trousers 13s 6d, reduced from 21s Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers 6s lid, re* duced from 10s 6d Men’s Heavy Cotton Sox 3£d, reduced from 6d Men’s Heavy Merino Sox 91, reduced from Is 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 WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted • 'S’RHURRW^ A AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, Wi| Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4>, Warranted R. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just received a choice assortment of watohee 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 to stock a magnificent assortment of watohee and clocks of every description, and at prices to suit all comers, in jet goods and in every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exe cnted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, BAST STREET, AnHBORTON, GRAS S AND CLOVER SEEDS. GEORGE JAMESON, West street, Ashburton, has for Sale—Bye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and White Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass; also. Carrot and Han* gold Seeds. For Purity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ah. can be strongly recommended. T £R& yRY y ta\ NCH* Established 1559. Capital t 1.0Q0,008 y.. ~ rr•} tfea/urrorSHffftewLoins rpHE PREMIER COLONIAL OOUFsS FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON 6ROWTNG CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Georges Jameson, T, ASHBURTON. u