TELEGRAMS.

tn>n» i^iyunoSi' Fatal Accident- NaMXK, To-day * win named John Fitz?fiwld was ym«vd yesterday at Havelock The de ceased vu driving three.horses In a dray leaded with gratel. He waa seated on the top of 'the load with ratna fastened to the shaft when the horses suddenly hoUod, The deceased jumped down, but fell on the shaft and rolled on the ground • the wheel peasing over him, and kilting him instantaneously.

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-ZEALAND RAILWAYS, ■N*" LYTTELTON REGATTA, Ist January, 1886. , ' CHRISTO BURCH HACKS, ■ itt and 2nd January. TRAIN "ARRANGEMENTS. On the Ist January instead of the 7.30 aon. train from Timara to Aahbarton and 10.55 -ajan train from Ashburton to Chmtofanrcfa. a train will rue as under Timara depart 710 a.m , Bansitata 8.27, Hinds 9.0, Winslow 9.16, Tinwald 9.28, Ashburton 9.48, Ohertaey 1012, 10.26 a.m., arriving at Ohnat. ohureh at 12.15 pm., stopping at other H reqoireo. TM mornlug tr»ln fwra Oaveodiah to Ashburton will start at 7 BO a.m , snd rrin 45 minutes earlier than nsaal, to connect with the above train: On the lot and 2nd January the evon train from Ohristchnroh to Ashburton VUI start at 4 60 p.m , and run SB smn otos later than usual timaeu Caledonian sports. .. .. Ist and, 2nd January.



Tfee train doe to leave Timarn for Oran at 4 36 p in., will atari at 5 35 p m , and ran through to Aahbartoa, arriving than at 830 p.m., stopping whore re quired* A SPECIAL TRAIN will leave ehrirtchuroh foe Dnnedin at 8 80 pim., Bnd Jannary, stopping at Ash barton at 10 36 p.m. Goads traffic will bo impended oa the letjanaary. ifriMMhm tickets .will be lamed from Aahbortoo to Dnnedin, Invercargill, and and Saturday return tickets from and to all other stations, op to 2nd hdnSw, available for return to SUt 0 ”* 1 BY ORDER. rnHS EDUCATION BOARD OF THE f l %I3TIOT OF NORTH OANTBR * boby.



Public Notices LOST— On Monday, between Orr and Aloorn'a and Mr Permain’a, a Gold Brooch containing a Photo. Finder re warded on returning same to Oan and Aicobk's. 13 2 5



IJPPKR ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD The Bam of 2s 6d per 100 is payable by any members or the Clerk of the »bove Board for the eggs and heads of SMALL BIRDS.* . . CYRIL JKPHSON, -lerk, It 76 . Tinwalo. rjISEBPASS NOTICE. Anyone found TRESPASSING on the Anama Station in pursuit of game or otherwise will be PROSECUTED. 12 166 w - 8. PETER.



N OTiOE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I hereby give Notis* that ail Dogs fonnd interfering with Sboeplon this Estate will be DESTROYED, and the owners sned for any damage dona. _. _ DONALD McLKAN, 12 125 Lagmbor. RS JAMES RANGER begs to an poani-A that she baa commenced business in FRIEDL ANDER'SBUILD ING ■*, Bnrnetfc street, as BAKER and CONFECTIONER, and hopes by strict attention to business to merit a lair share ef public patronage. Orders received for Christmas and wedding cakes. Tea and coffee always ready. 12 188



£SO Kewaxd. A RE WARD of LSO will be given to anyone who will give each informa tion aa will lead to the conviction of the persons who have been STEALING WETHERS from the Anama station. 12 185 W. 8. PETER.



Eggs and heads of small BIRDS. TwoShillingsand Sixpence per Hundred will be given at tbe fallowing places for eggs and heads collected in the Wakanul Road District: — Schoolhonse ( Wakanni ~ Seafield , Seaviea „ Mein „ Rowlands Row) Rrmnl Offieo Aahbnrtoo 11 988



Bees. Bees. Bees. WAX WAX. WAX. HIVES. HIVES. HIVKS. From 1. 6d each at the Steam Sash, Door and Cabinet Work*, Wakaoui road, Aahbnrton. T. B. KILWORTH, 11 31 Proprietor.



Cheese. P rime old factory cheese. MELLOW AND THOROUGHLY MATURED. We have reserved a few of these for our retail trade. ORk & ALCORN. 12 1



Henry Zander BEGS to draw the attention of the Public to the fact that be ia Selling NEW FRUIT AMI* * GENERAL GROCERIES For leu than any Firm in town, and that



he has made SPECIAL REDUCTIONS, FOE CASH, I Daring the Christmas Holidays, in the following lines;— Teas and Mauritius Sugars Currants and Raisins Valencias and Mnsoatelles Crystalized and Preserved Oinge Preserved Fruits In Syrups Peels and Figs French Prunes Essences Almonds and Nuts Potted Tongues , Potted Beef Potted flam Etc., Etc., Etc. I have just opened a Splendid Line ol German, French and Australian



SCHOOL DISTRICTS ©* ASHBURTON AND HAHPSTEAD. The Education Board of tho District of North Canterbury hereby publicly notifies tiiot. 10 pereoanoe of the power conferred b* the Education Act 1877, it bee resolved to divide the School District of Ashburton Into TWO DISTRICTS, to be called re eebtikelf the School Districts of Hemp flbeid end Ashburton. This division will date ; the bonndaries or the two (ftgtriota wlll.be as follows Boundaries of the School District of Hempstead—Bounded towards the



odrtb-eut w th« n of aeetiooi 20692 « wards the north-w« running between now 2644(m red), end t] 5800,51e0 by the 80, barton; towerds the the river Aehbartou tliA ■nnth.AAlfc hv t



riTer Aehbnrton. SoDsduitt of the Sohoi Aehbnrton Oomme point where • itrugl from the nortb-eeefc Motion 8192, to the corner of Motion 10! the north bonk of t barton, thence by tl (be northemmoet a Motion 10283, (hence eMtem boundary of it* eertermnoet corn ' etteUthtlinetotrig.]



Tha Board hereby call* I ol the Hwuebolde?* _in tu tiooeddirtrioU, to be held o t)» thirteenth day o* J*» ureb O’clock In tho aw perpoteof electing Oommi Tho place of m dlittietjball b« the Sebool ?&• board farther direct in tfuttilaee wODdinted fc



Bailway Notices* EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. REDUCED FARES FOR CHRISTMAS NEW TEAR HOLIDAYS. Saturday return fares are charged be tween all stations, and excursion fares from and to the principal stations includ ing Kingston for the Lakes, from 19th December lo 2n t January inclusive, avail able for return up to *6ih January. For further particulars see posters. 12 210 BY ORDER.



Tenders. WANTED —Tenders, not later than January 5, for Harvesting 56 acres of Wheat and Oats. Apply to 0 Mabtin, Winslow. WANTED, Tenders for harvesting, stocking and forkins on drays about 300 acres of grain, mostly wheat, at Wakanui. Particulars at Orr ar.d Alcorn’s, G. W. Lbadmst. 12 268 WANTED —Tenders for Stocking and Forking about 500 ac es crop. Stocks to bo maintained by o n factor 1 111 stacked. Tenders to be in by Jan uary 4-Jambs OorELABD, Cherry. rjpBNDERS FOR HARVESTING. Tenders are wanted for Stocking and Forking about 112 ao»es of Wheat and 80 acrea of Oats, more or less. Application to be made immediately 'o JAMES COLLINS, Chertsey. Cbertsey, Deo. 21,1885. 12 247



ASHBURTON COUNTY stock AND SALEYARDS CO., LIMITED. TENDERS wil' be received up to B p m. on Thuiaday, Slat December, foe the right of supplying refreshments on »-a!e yards. For particulars apply to * GEORGE JAMESON, 12 231 Ashburton. fpINWALD TOWN BOARD* Tenders ate 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 5 p.m., December 31, 1885. The lowest or any tender not ne eerily —l** g SHEiBBB , 12 ]33 Chairman.



M ETHVEN ANNUAL SPORTS. NEW YEAR’S DAY, FRIDAY, JANUARY lex, 1885 President D Cameron (Springfield). Vice-Presidents —J. Jackson and U A. C. Hardy. Judges—D. Cameron (dunes) and C. A. O. Hardy. Trea surer-J. Hibbs Clerk of the Coarse —G. Coward. Starters —J Devery, P. Aynslev and J. Gilchrist. Handi cappers J. B. Stone, W. Bowse and J. Gilchrist. First race to start at 12 noon sharp.



J - PROGRAMME— Horse Races. 1— District Bubble Race, of lO’sova ; over six flights of hardies, shoot 3ft / 6ln high ; minimum weight, list; distance, 1$ miles ; entrance, 15s 2 Meibtbn Plato, of 10 sovs ; minimum weight, 10st; distance, 1$ miles ; en trance, 15s 3 Handicap Time Trot, of 7s sovs , minimum weight, 12st; nomination, ss; acceptance, 5s , distance. 3 miles 4 Maiden Riders’ Race, of 7$ sovs ; minimum weight, 12st; entrance, lls 6d ; distance, 1 mil*



Athletic; Events. 1— Men’s Race, 100 yards; Ist prize, LI; 2nd prize, 10a 2 Patting the Stone (I6\bs); Ist, LI; 3 1-Vaulting with Pole; Ist, LI; 2nd, 4 Throwing the Hammer (161bs) ; Ist, 11; 2nd, 10s 5 Race, nnder 14 years, Ist, 10s : 2 r d, 5s 6 Girls’ Race, under 14 years; Ist, 10s; 2nd, 5s , T , 0 , 7 Running High Jump ; lat, LI; Jna, 10 8—Men’s Race, 440 yards ; Ist, L2 ; 2D 9—Men’s Race, 1 mile handicap; Ist. L2 lb —Married Women's Race; Box Tea 11- Girls’ Race ; Trimmed Hat, value 2ls , 12- Men’s Race, handicap—Fair Trousers, value 21s 0 , 13- Race; Ist, LI , 2nd, lOs 14 Dick Tnrpin’s ride to York ; Ist, Men’s Hurdle Race, 440 yards, over 6 flights of hurdles, handicap ; Ist, L2 ; 2nd, LI 16— Hop, Step and Jump ; Ist, los , 2nd,6s . , , 17— Sack Race ; Ist. los ; 2nd, »s 18— Tog of War, entrance each team ss; Ist, L2



Wines, Including Krug’s Champagnes and V.D. Clarets, also Best Brands of Spirits in case and bulk at especially low prices. Gases of Assorted Spirits also on hand. As 1 am determined to reduce my Heavy Stock of j ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, I have, in view of the approaching Rev Year, Reduced all Goods 1 1 that line 25 per cant on the wholesale price, and feel confident that *he public will never have fn«h an opportunity of buying these goods at so low a figure anywhere Come and see for yourselves 5



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 band, foil particulars of which will appear in futnre adver tisement.



liuijrSiO. Io all the horse races th saves entraoce fees No entries will be rect condition that the deoisioi mittee is final in all events Nominations for the Tr be sent to the Secretary Hotel before 9 pm. on Handicaps will be declare 29. Accepts nces and entti races to bo made to the S 11 a m. on the morning of Owners of horses must of not less than 10s to the i In the Trotting Race a break mast pull and tui chain The horse races are fore not won more than 10 sov and whose owners have Mount Hutt or South Bale Districts or Alford Forest yor’s Stream, for three m lately preceding the races, their bond fide property dt , The athletic events sre fide residents in the same gentries for athletic eve to the Secretary 15 mimr Mnmnefcltlon starts. Bn*n



HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Bto, Frkbdlahdkbs’ Buildings, Abhbubion.



AGENT ■lmperial Win Insurance Co. N 95 Tmnrunitii O'*



Thos. Bullock- Wanted to pcteoh,asb-a Second-hand McCormick String T. BULLOCK. TINWALD —Hoaroof 3 rooms to let, near M/ Shearer's; low rental T. BULU)OKv: OATS— Quantity Feed Oats for eale



rt OUSE of tht9e-rooj»«, ot Trorortpa, JjL to lot | lojr T. BOELO OK. F lOR SALE—Two T. BULiiOOK fH'i/.'T F OR Bow fiiofoio; pn«o» oulyl4l0». T . bULLOOK. —'ir" TTtbß J&LB —•B«eoodhwi4"'--WiR ft String Biodor; ingoodoKJof* Also KMri^



Pnblie Notices LOST, In Ashburton on December 24 one Double-Owed Silver Lev r Watch, No 3328. Finder will be re warded by returning the same to Mr loppiko, Roysl Hotel. 12 248 EW ADVERTISING MEDIUM. The Undersigned begs to draw the attention of the public to his MONTHLY ADVERTISER, The first number of which will bo issued on January 1 It will comprise a large sheet, 6t* by 3ft, divided in sections of 40 in by 30in, in three colon—red, while and bbie. Price per month for 80 n«, 10a ;40 in, sa. As the space is limited apply at once to ROBERT ELSTON. 12 222



SHBURT »N BOROUGH COUNCIL FORMATION OF A VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. Applications wiU be received in writing from thoKO willing to form a Volunteer Fire Brigade for the Borough of Ashbur- Applioations to be forwarded on or be fore FRIDAY, the Bth January, 1886, Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Decomber 28, 1885. j2 266 addressed to the Town v^iera CHARLES BRaDDELI., Town Clerk-



agricultural Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. CHARLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes or fuaoblnery. Special attention given to Bicycle*. Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and ■ul justed. Model work. General repairs. 3 4



DK E R I N G’ s BERING S Twine Binder. WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS for 1886 6 REDUCED PRICE—£SO. Every Machine with latest improvements, two knives and a supply of small extras The agent s being desirous that the Daeriug Twine Binder should retain the position which it has obtained as the FAVORITE MACHINE WITH THE FARMERS throughout New Zealand, and that the price should not stand in the way, we have determined to sell all machines for coming season at FIFTY POUNDS. . , ' _ For simplicity of construction, lightness of draught, economy of repairs, strength and efficiency, it stands unequalled, whilst for excellence of work in tho field, under all conditions of crop, it cannot be surpassed. ... In confirmation of its superiority, we refer to the many prizes obtained each year, and also to the testimonials from practical New Zealand farmers, as well aa satisfaction expressed by every purchaser of machines. D. WILTiIAMSO^, Agent for Ashburton.



STEEL BINDING WIRE BINDING TWINE MACHINE EXTRAS AND FITTINGS OAS! OR, SPERM AND COLZA OILS LARD AND OLIVE OIL OBE AND ALCORN Desire to notify the arrival of their sea 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 our already extensive stocks by tho arrival of the “ Coptic,” and “ Ruapehu ” Fresh sup plies of furnishing and 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 crates, paints and oils, seaming twine, preserving pans, cutlery and plated goods, brooms and brushes, wire nails and fen cing staples, barb and plain steel fencing wire.



:ns Parcels Pxprea->._ zj' Sj * i> EX t'<IMP A i Reduced rates for freight to AshtrKtoi Parcels, etc., from Christchurch c Dunedin delivered at ad.iress in Ashhnr ton at the following fixed rates. Throat daily : li ' rom | U‘ 5 | 2 | ro ~ Christchurch I | , per goods 153] 6d 9d 1/ j 1/6 per parcels 16d 9d 1/3 2/ Dune-die 1 1781 9d I r/6, 3/ !4/ 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 hal. under the railway tariff if received u time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch : Bed ford How, Dunedin : 7, Maiwo street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the Bates and all information on applies tlon to , F. MoFABLANE, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton, 48 -



To Let and For Sale. A BARGAINThe shop and pre mines lately occupied by A, Spil lard in Eaat street are for B»'e at a special bargain. Apply to «J. Wabd and Son. 12 260 I W 7ANTED TO PURCHASE CHEAP ■Building Site Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—A comfortable House in Cameron street west. —Apply to J Moxson. fNOB SALE,— Two New McCormick Ij String Binders. Apply to T BULLOCK. 17OR SALE— Turnip Drill, by Booth ' and Macdonald, together with n. .inure distributor. T. BOLLOCK UILDING SITES For Sale near the Woollen Factory, LlB 10a each. Lots 19 and 20, containing a little more than J-acre, situated only a few chains baett trom 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



Turnip Seeds. Purple Top Aberdeen, Green T p Aber deen, Purple Top Mammoth, De. vonshire Grey Stone, White Stone end other varieties. WOOLPACKS. 'Also, LAMPBLACK, RADDLE, OILS, ÜBLIO NOTICE. FARMERS AND DEALERS Are hereby notified that THE OHERTsEY S*LE YARDS Will be Opened, and that the First Sale will be held on Monday, January 4th, isse. GEORGE JAMESON, 11 84 Ashburton. Auctions- All Bn ties Free; also Free Lunch. JAMES PATTERSON, j 12 221 Secretary.



SaLEYARDS. Opening Sale, MONDAY, JAN. 4xll, 1886. SPECIAL ENTRIES Account Mr W. Morrow 400 roaa^ HOGGETS Account Mr Peter Doig—■ Fat Crossbred WETHERS Account a Client— Crossbred HOGGETS 1000 .Account Mr R. Macdonald 17/W4 Merino EWES, with large VUU percentage of lambs Account Mr R. Campbell— fjpyi Merino EWES, with 72 per cent, lambs THE NEW ZKALaND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY, CO., 0. W. TURNER, Agent, Bakaia and Ohertsey ; E. G. STAYELEY, 12 261 Auctioneer.



Orr and Alcom importers and general mer chants, EAST STREET. Criterion House, 201. 203, 205, High street, OHRISTCHU RCH. Black, bbattib & 00. desire to drew attention to their l&bgb and well-assorted STOCK of FASHIONABLE DRAPERY Complete in every Department.



ASHBURTON WOOL SALES. Messrs r. wilkin & co, in con junction with Meeara Friedlauder Broa, wnl hold their next wool sale on Thursday, Dec. 31 Commencing at 12 o’clock. I OVER 150 BALES Already Catalogued.



No charges for Storage, etc, if Wool nor sold. Farmers will please communicate early about any lots they wish to offer with Friedlandsr Bros. No commission charged on advances against Wool placed in out hands for sale. *•”*



Our Drew Materials 1 newest styles and fashioi Our Millinery will be i I j_ •mentallv I



WOOL SAL ES. THE NEXT SALE Will be held on Thursday, Dec. 31st Oommenoing at 2 o’clock. MATSON, COX & CO, MILES & 00, 12 168 Per Geo. Jameson.



Our Fancy Department U stocked with an immense variety of Novelties in Lace Goods, Laces, Ribbons, Silk Squares and Ties, Gloves, etc. Our Household Department contains all classes of Furnishing Requisites at lowest possible prices; Dressmaking Orders promptly and efh* j ciently executed. Our Tailoring Department is under thoroughly efficient management, and we can guarantee to give complete satisfae* tlon in style and fit. In Beady>tnade Clothing we hold a large stock, principally made b> ourselves 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 OiSH BYBTtIM ONLY, and our value we feel confident cannot consequently be surpassed. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO.



Wool. Wool. Wool. Messrs miles & co. will hold their next sale of WOOL BY AUCTION At Mr Geo. Jameson’s Wool Stores, Ashburton on THURSDAY, 31sx DECEMBER. The Lots already entered consist princi pally of HALE BRED WOOL, Well got up and la large Lines. ' J. T. FORD, I Aoctiower,



Ttantam* Notice*. •; ! t'l trfl'J 1 Mt* 11- X t ) ‘ sLObTi.T u^! Wonderful, Mysterious, and Porpkxi-ig Appearance and Disappearance of CL vCS. fhe Undersigned has a large and Stock of Stationery. Toys Books, and F..cv Go-ds suitable f>r Wedd.ns, Birthday. Chrmtmas and New Year Presents, varying from a Tin Whistle to a P ane, from a Jack in-the-o'ox to a Hocking Horse. CO MR ONE. CO MW ALL. AND SEE H. M. I ONES 12 203 W. PATCHING, TENT, TARPAULIN AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES. A LARGE *^ uco> DU CK. TWILL. AND CANVAS. Manilla Rope, Plough Lines, Twinw .Clothes and Garden Lines AND WOODEN BLOCKS. Slusisl 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 6x8t024 x3O always in Stock. OilskinOlothing made «n the t remises MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 66 ON HIRE. W. PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 IC2 Support Local Industry -0740 WORTH OF THE KAIAPOI EXHIBIT, £743 * * (The pick of their Stock), As will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral AM’oiat Show, having been purchased by Andrew Orr at a great reduction will be



OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PREMISES, E VST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may be given on the Show ground to the young man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at lls 95. Men’s Suits, from 455. Boys Suits, 12s 6d. The Public will now have an opportunity of seeing the latest style* and newest patters turned out by the largest firm in the Colony. Compulsory ISale of Drapery <& Clothing ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE MUST BE MADS, A. C. PRICHARD, ,East Street, a ** s I lL a Is s ci Must clear the whole of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DR'PERY BEFORE JANUARY Ist.



Prior to making extensive alterations to effect this with certainty sweeping redi vll Goods must be turned into Cash tori The following quotation? clearly 'ndici Turkish Towels reduced from 7* * Huckaback ToweU 2d. reduced from od Good Pattern ‘tints 2d, reduced from 4 ! Superior Prims 4£d, reduced from 7id Flax Shirting 3* reduced from Onion Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Blataand Black .SelioiaSfcd.former price 4*d Lot Children’s Snn Bats 6d, former price la 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets 9d, former price



Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4s 6d, former price 12s 6d Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Bonnes 7s 6d, former price 25s Heavy Forfar 4sd, f >rmer pric* 8d White Twilled Calico 4sd, reduedfroro 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per d. z re duced from 6s Handsome Lace Curtains 2s 9d, rt duced fromd^dd Ladies’ Corsets Is 3d, reduced from 2a od Zephyr Ginghams 6fcd, former price IHd Fancy Dress former price 8;d Superior Dress Mrterials former price lOjd Ladies’ Ootton Hose 4d, former price 7sd Ladies’ Plain Chemises Is, reduced from 1“ lld . Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Chemises Is 6d, reduced from 2s lid Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses Is 2d, reduced from 2s



a General Clearance must be made, and actions in prices have been submitted to | hwith. ato my Intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses la lid, reduced from 3a 6d Lad'es’ plain tucked Drawers Is, reduced from Is lid Ladies*' handsomely trimmed Drawers Is j 6d, reduced from 2s 6d CLOTHING Men’s Cotton Drawers IOJd, astounding vadue Men’s Merino Drawers la 9d, excellent ! quality Men's Ootton Undershirts 10£d, cannot ' be etjhalted Hoys’ Summer Tweed Suita 2s lid, for mer price 5* 6d Men’s White tshirrs fro2a 6d to 3a lid Men’s Regatta Shirts from 2» 6d to 3s «d Men’s vood FelfHats from 2s 3d to 3s 6d Men’s Koslyn Tweed Suns42* 6d, reduced



Men’s Horlyn Tweed Trousers 13a 6d, reduced from 2la Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers 6s 11a, re duced from 10s 6d Men’s Heavy Cotton Sox 3id, reduced from 6d Men’s Heavy Merino Sox 9d, reduced from la i A lot of Men’s Women’s and Children a Boots and t*boea 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, EAST STRWf, (next Mr Cambridge, Cheror fe AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4a, Warranted TO MEET THE TIMES. RMURRAY^ m IV N ftSHBURTO m m AN ENGLISH SILV R LEVER A T 0 H, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 it, Warranted R. MURK iY, Hast Street. farSßxstx L 4 4a, exceptional y goon va comers In jet goods ai d and clocks of £y, a grand stock of the newest patterns in y 6» J. *> a o. ; ~«a. B.pa» «► EAST nTKRET, 4-HBURTON



GRASS AND n EoRQ-3 JAMESON, West street, Ashburton, ha. for GL _ Sale-Rye Gra*s, Cocksfoot, I'iaiothy. Ued and White CLOViiil Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass; also. Carrot and Man gold Seeds. For Parity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ah* SEFDS oan be Btrongly reoolumended, ■m IP. m IN Established 1559. T Capital t 1,000,001' r . ' i muTYOFSffWfVQ'nr 0 * HE PREMIER COLONIAL OOMPiN FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING XfcOPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASBPUBTON, H



Matson. Oox & Co. ATSON X AND CO.’S FOR SALB. WAKANDI— -SCB Acres good Land in grass! improvements 285 Acres fair Land, improved, 100 seres in grass, plenty o water 00 Acres firs;-class Land, good garden, 2 miles from Ashburton 449 Acres first-class Land, some of the l?sst in the district. Good improve* meats, plenty of water, nearly all in grass. Very heavy yields of grain. Terms as may be agreed upon LIST OF Properties



CHEKTSEY— -715 Acres fair Land, improved In gtasa well fenced, plenty of water 30 Acres splendid Land, all In grass, adjoining township 500 acre Farm, between Chertsey and Dromore, well watered, good build ings, now in atnbble, part R.S 27276 126 Acres good Land, all in gran, well fenced, plenty of water. DROMORE— -664 Acres good Land, fenced and laid down in English grass. Opposite J. T. Brown’s farm and between Woodlands and J. T. White’s and lately In the occupation of R. Kemp, being R. 5.27493.4. KYLE— -333£ Acres good Land, all in grass, well fenced, plenty of water, good d«eUing-house, stable, &c. 560 Acres, extra well fenced, 18 inches eml, four miles from Backside railway station. 8.8. 32036 1108 Acres, unfenced. R-S. 32066 and 32060, joining tramway reserve ALFORD FOREST -2424 Acres fair Land, 800 awes in grass, balance tussock, well fenced, plenty of water 20 Acres bush Land, R.S. 31134 244 Acres splendid Land, all in grass, good house, orchard, fenced MOUNT HUTT— -2120 Acres within 4 miles of Methven Railway Station



MAYFItLD— -644 Acres, well fenced, good gnu Land; easy terms 1000 Acres fair Land, unimproved, R.S, 30748 and 30749 300 Acres tair Land, well fenced, R.S. 31919 1840 acres Lend tboronghly improved, good house, large plantations, gar den, orchard and necessary out* buildings. DONSANDEL— -1600 Acres good sheep Land, thoroughly 1 improved, plenty of water 497 Acres tussock Bankside, R.S. 32161 1108 Acres lair Land, adjoining Tram way Reserve, R.S. 3205 and 32060 HINDS -350 Acres in tussock, 5 miles from Rail way Station, plenty of water, R>S. 28829, 28867, 28868, 28828 *OO Acres, fenced, plenty of water, B.S. 27646, 27647, 27648, 27649 136 acres, in tussock, near A. Moore and (Jo., H. to. 30809 >OO Acres, fenced and improved, R.S. 27795



WESTEKFIELD — 150 Acres fenced and all in English grass adjacent to Railway, R.S. 25009 SHEPHERD’S BUSH IDO Acres, good Land, 18 inches soil, be let or sold WINSuOW— -337 Acres fair Land, some of it bean broken up, B.S. 27882, 27883 430 Acres, fair Land, some of it been broken up, R.S. 27884, 27885 BAKAIA SOOTH -58 Acres in tussock, good Land, R.S. 32114



KAKaIA NORTH -473 Acres in tussock, plenty of water, K.». 30073,32289,322810, 522811, 32384, 32386,32166, 33238 SHERWOOD— -300 Acres good Land, all In English grass, securely fenced, plenty of ■rater M a RONAN— *33B Acres in tussock, R.S. 27929, 27030



MOUNT SOMERS— -500 Acres in tussock, R.S- 31469 ODNUAS— -1857 Acres good Land, plenty of water, splendid iiupro.ementa, nlantation, etc, all in grass BAKHHILL— -2808 Acres first-class agricultural Land; veil fenced, all in grass ASHTON— ISO Acres good grazing Land, close to each improved, voold be let MITCHAM— -4500 Acres first-class Land, late J. T. Broan’s, well fenced and watered, all in grass or crop, magnificent feed, good improvements. KANGITATA ISLAND—^ 308 Acres first-class Land, Improve nients very good, all crop or gnsa 180 Acres very fair Laud, fenced, school house on property, all in grass EALING -1090 Acres fair Land, ring-fenced, sab* divided, plenty of water 265 Acres fair Land, all in Engah grass and turnips, well fenced and watered 398 Acres fair Land, part Improved, E.S. 32666 and 32593 337 Acres m tu&a. •cb, very good Land, adjoining station, R. a. 33935 Matson, Cox & Co. WEST STREET,