FIJI NEWS.

The following items are in the Fiji Polynesian Qazette says the fallen price of sugar is causing people here to to o k despondingly at the prospects of Fij : . Mr Ford, local agent for the Union S.S. Company, directs attention, says the Fiji Times, to the fact that a very exten sive trade is carried on between New Zea land and Western Australia in hard wood railway sleepers, and suggests that the hard wood timber of Fiji would be equally suitable, and meet with an ready a market. . The same journal 1 , of December 24th, has the following.—“ Reports from Samoa by the Taonu*. They are in a manner confirmatory of those formerly to hand by the Sadie IP. Caller. It is stated about two months ago two German men-of-war were lying in harbor at Apia, end that, under the impression they had come to establish a German protectorate, the native chiefs secretly sent a petition to London praying for English annexation. This was taken by a vessel which caught the. San Francisco steamer. When the Waiter came to the knowledge of the German Consul he drew up a treaty intro ducing a new form of Government, the administration to consist of the Ger man Consul, two Germans of repute, and two Somoan chiefs. It also provided for the executive officers ,as local ad vipers etc. The Council refuned to accede to new propositions. Nevertheless the same night the king went down to the German Consulate and signed it. On the following day the corvette sailed, and the Albatross went off to Auckland to place herself in communication with Berlin. The arrangement is to last five years, and is to be renewable'at will of the German Government. Neither Eng'and nor the American Consular officer were aware of the arrangements in progress, and the Samoans are very wroth with the King for his action. His answer was that he was - forced into it. There are several particu lars connected with the recent visit of the I

Albatross to Auckland, which seems to five color to the report. Immediately on er arrival in Auckland harbor some of her officers came ashore and sent off pome lengthy telegraphic despatches. It was also observed that during their visit there the officers w ere more than usually retired

and reticent, conveying by their manner the Impression that they wished to avoid being drawn into conversation. On arrival of the mail steamer the reply to their*telegraphic despatches having pre -1 eamably been received they at once set ' sail without giving any hint as to the ■’ vessel’s destination.

The schooner Agnes Donald, from .Auckland, bound for Gilbert Islands, put into Sava on December Kith with the cap tain and crew wounded. On previous Saturday, two Tokatu natives on board suddenly attacked the crew as the watch was being called. Every one was wounded. Coe man's skull was fractured. The cap tain was wounded in six one of the victims received four or five stabs ■ln the struggle one of the assailants fell ’ overboard and was drowned. The other

was secured. The captain believed that the men Intended to take the ship, as they that she would go to their island, and they would be laid hold of and -punished by their chief for having run sway. The man attacked is in the hospital in a dangerous state, and the other men ■board were slowly recovering from their injuries. When the Arawata loft Suva the captain and chief officer were lying in the hospital and progressing favorably ' although the hot weather was retarding .their recovery. The schooner was lying at anchor.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE- £ tU ; [bBCTIIR’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT. ] te Monetary and Commercial. London, December 31. Consols remain at and New Zealand securities at previous quota tions. Colonial breadstuff's —Adelaide c i ( wijeat,;,ex store, to-day is quoted at m ~ 375, being an advance of fid, and off- ad . coast cargoes are selling at 35s fid; ‘ Adelaide flour remains at 23s fid, and 1 ■ New Zealand wheat 3,0 sto 345. Aus tralian tallow—Beef, average quality, 345; mutton, 34s fid. „i Shipping. h« Armed at Plymouth, P. and O. m Company’s R.M. steamship Parramatta, from Melbourne (Nov. 6). The Earthquake^. - . ' i Madrid, December 31. hi Fresh disastrous shocks of earth- tl - quake were experienced on Tuesday pi throughout the provinces of Malaga d and Granada. The latest returns show Vl that the total number of persons killed E by the previous shocks was fully 2,000. ~ (Received January 2,1.15 p.m) * Satisfactory. r , London, January 1. jj The cargo of frozen mutton on 0 board the steamship Elderslie, from a Oamaru, was landed in good condition, Tarthaankes. h Maxibio, January 1. t Fresh shocks of earthquakes have ’ been experienced in Granida. The in- a habitants are panic stricken. A general * . exodus has taken place. ” AU 8 THALIA f>i . ——— • r (bxctjcr’s txleorams—copyright.) t Ap Absconder. h Melbourne, Yesterday. t Reicfaeld, the absconding insolvent E of Dunlin, has been arrested here by * the police. s German Annexation. s It has transpired that several tele- 0 grams have been exchanged between £ < Mr Service and Mr Stout, but that the 1. Victorian and New Zealand Govern- , .meets have failed to agree as to the 1 form of ahe protest regarding the I ‘German annexation in the Pacific. ® ~l ..v. The Revenue. } The Victorian revenue returns for the past year show that the receipts have amqunted to Lfi, 190,000, being ah increase of L 595,000 compared with tlw previous year. The railway re jeeipts increased during tbd year by J The revenue for the quar teirended December 31st amounted to being ‘an increase of 14,009 T»nipared with the cprres ponding period of the previous year. Hoi'-: Grain Statistics. The total acreage under wheat in ■ ;ith«colony is 1,180,000 acres, [and the yield 9.70 bushels per acre, j ~ Untying 123,000 tons available for ex v 'j-jfßishopLuck ..l;!- rv. ‘ Sydney, Yesterday. " 1 Bishop Luck, of Auckland, arrived lfi^%g^ : ':.bji- ; the;steamsbip 'Varra, St . / Adklaide, Yesterday. ' The South Australian revenue for E|--f die half-year ended December 31st 9 L 982,000, being an in -15,000 compared with the i)§ period of the previous »d January 2,1.15 p.m ) tore Annexation, r ■; Gooktown, To-day, ice hau reached here that i ‘ warships have hoisted the iag at Huon Gulf on Nor t qf Ne w Guinea-

TELEGRAMS.

[fer press association.] New Year- Auckland, Yesterday. New Year’s Day was entered with great rejoicings. Thousands were on the Que; n street wharf to witness the display of fire works from the shipping. The Manapouri bore off the palm. An Altercation. In an altercation on bca r d the Lady Jocelyn, a seaman, Tom Smith, was stabbed by a comrade in two or three places. The wounds are not regarded as dangerous.

TheArawata. The Arawata has arrived from Fiji with files to the 241 h December. Passengers Mrs Moore and child, Mrs Biyth and ‘child, Miss Turner. Mrs and Master Twire, Messrs Gordon, Cossack, Mosely, Blow, Joske, Mariott and eleven in the steerage. A Bash Man. Auckland, To-day.

A seaman named Geo Bellama was observed last night on the whaif Dehaving in an extiaordinary manner. He said a child had been spirited aw»y by its grand mother. His behaviour was attracting attention when ho suddenly said “Here goes,” and jumped over the wharf. A wato man succeeded in arr. st.ng him, and he was charged at the police court to-day with drunkenness and remanded to ascer tain his sanity.

Stabbing a Shipmate. Reid, the quartermaster .on the Lady Jocelyn, was arrested on a charge of stab bing a shipmate named Smith, on New Year’s eve. Smith was singing, which caused Reid annoyance. A quarrel en sued in which Reid stabbed Smith, first between the fingers and afterwards on the arm. The bystanders interfered, pre venting further mischief. Reid was aminged at the police court and re manded.

Fire. Hawera, To-day,

The private residence of Mrs Dunn, draper, was burnt down at five o’clock this morning. Everything it contained was destroyed. Mrs Dunn and famly were absent in New Plymouth. It is sur mised that some fire must have been loft in the grale, and by some means caused the fire, The furniture was insured for LIOO in the Standard. Earthquake- Palmerston north, To-day. A sharp shook of earthquake occurred at 11.20 on Wednesday evening. House Struck by Lightning. A heavy thunderstorm was experience 1 here on Wednesday afternoon. The lightning struck the cMmney of the resi dence of Mr Watson, schoolmaster, driving one side of the chimney completely out as far down as the roof. The light ning then ran along the irrn roof to the corner of the building where a wire clothes line was attached by a staple, the ends of the wire running to the fence in one direction, and a post in the yard in the other. „ The fence post was split and the other post was shivered to splinters, which were hurled to a considerable dis tance. No other damage is reported. The same afternoon a very severe hai’storm occurred at Karfere. Accident. Wellington, To-day.

A lad named Hoppins, who resides at Masterton, while riding in a hack race yesterday, at Island Bay, slipped off through the horse stumbling, and was kicked by one or two of the other horses, receiving serious injury. -He is in a criti cal condition. German Annexation.

It is understood that the difference be kmoAn tha Viotorian and New_ Zealand Governments respecting German Annexa tion is as to the particular form the pro test should take. The Government are quite in harmony with the Victorian Governments regreting the action of the German Government. The Loan.

It is understood that it has been dp: cided to issue for the present only the last, million of the three million loan. The advertisement calling for tenders within the next few days will probably appear in the London papers to-morrow. The Colonial Treasurer- Sir Julius Vogel leaves for Waiwera this evening. He will be absent about six weeks, and should bis health permit he wid visit the hot springs at Ohinc mutu.

Caledonian Sports. ' Tim arc, Yest.-rday.

The weather during the past few days has been very unsettled, but it cleared off this morning. About 3,000 people were present at the South Canterbury Cale donian Society’s gathering, which was very successful, and will be continued to morrow.

New Year.

Dckedin, Yesterday

The New Year was ushered in with rather more than the usual amount of horse play. The weather to-day, though cloudy and threatening, has been warm and pleasant, and consequently the various sports and amusements provided' have been well patronised. Cricket. The cricket match between Invercargill and the Albion Club was won by the Albions on the first innings. The scores were —Albions, 66 and 55 ; Invercargill, 44 and two wickets for 20 runs. Holloways Pxlis.—Nervous Debility.— No part of the human machine requires more watching than the nervous system—upon it hangs health and life itself. These pills are the best regulators and strengtheners of the nerves, and tfie safest general purifiers. Nau sea, headache, giddiness, numbness, and men tal apathy yield to them. They dispatch in a summary manner those distressing dyspeptic symptom?, stomachic pains, fulness at the pit of the stomach, abdominal distension, and over come both capricious appetites and confined bowels—the commonly accompanying signs of defective or deranged nervous power. Hollo way’s Pills are particularly recommended to persons of studious and sedentary habits, who gradually sink into a nervous and debilitated state, unless some such restorative be occai Signally taken.—[Advt.] _____

THE ASSBUBtON GO ARBI A PRIBAY, JANUARY % 188^.



Masonic. tc *■ ODGE SOMERSET, 1811, E C. The Regular MONTHLY MEETING will be held in the Masonic Hall, on THIS (FRIDAY EVENING) (Jan. 2nd). Ihe labors of the evening will com mence at 7.30 p.m. precisely. Members are urged to promptly attend their duties. Visiting Brethren will be accorded a hearty we'come. By command of the W.M. E. DIM ANT, 10 1983 Secretary. Funeral Notices. F UNERAL NOTICE. The Friends of Mr A. H Shury are espectfully informed th.st the Funeral of his hte WIFE, Janet, will leave bis resMcnt-o, East street, on SATURDAY , the 3rd instant, at 2 30 p.m. BAKER BROS., K Undertakers. Railway Notices. N EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS (Ch-.istchurch Section.) RACES at CHRISTCHURCH, 3.-d Jan. POSTPONED from Ist Jan. On the 3rd the evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton will start at 4 50 p.m., and run 35 minutes later than usual; and the evening train from Rakaia to Methven will run 20 minutes later than usual. FREDK. BACK, Traffic M-mager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Chr stchnrch, January 1, 1885 1 3 Tenders. TENDERS are invited for Cutting about 300 acres Grass Seed. 1 en ders will close on Saturday, Jan. 3, 1885 Apply to JOHN LAM BIS, 12 2399 Kyle. TENDERS Wanted for PAINTING School and Schoolmaster's House at Chertsey. Specifications can ba seen on applica tion to the Chairman of the Committee. Tenders to be sent in not later than January Bth, 1885, to H, 09IDDS, Chairman Chertsey School 1 6 Committee To Let and For Sale. IWOR SALE—An Iron Safa (second J hand), size 32 x 48, Apply office of this paper. 1? 2398 SALE CHEAP. A COMBINE, ENGINE, and ELE VATORS complete. The purchaser will have the chance of threshing from 1000 to 1500 acres crop at current rates. Apply to' 12 2373 FRJEDLANDER BROS. Public Notices: jyj-BTHVBN PUBLIC LIBRARY. The Annual MEETING of Subscribers to Methven Library will be held in the Library on MONDAY, January 5, 1885, at 7 p.m. G. H. A LING TON, 12 2400 Treasurer. Cornsacks. 9KA BALES of CORN SACKS to 3 401/ arrive ex shin Atrantigpue (now due), size 48 x 26£, 2J. Apply, at once, to HAYES & CO., 1 1 Arcade, Ashburton.



Friecllander Bros. XMAS, 1884. Fnedlander Bros. are now showing NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT Suitable for the Season. NUW STYLES in Ladies' and Children’s Hats and Bonnets New Dolmans, Capes, and Fichus. Ladies’ and Children’s UNDERCLOTHING In Great Variety. A lot of Children's Costumes very Cheap. A Splendid Assortment of ladies’ corsets, COMFORTABLE and EASY-FITTING. Infants’ Robes and Pelisses in very Pretty Designs. THE. DRESS DEPARTMENT Is thoroughly replete with the newest materials and colors, and the Dressmaking Department is under the Management of gar MISS GREEN, -•* of Dunedin. THE CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT is also well stocked with the Newest and Best Goods rocurable. Ties, Collars, Shirts, Braces, and Men’s Underclothing— a Magnificent Stock to select from. GROCERY & PROVI SION DIPT. While OUR PRICES are LOWER than ! ANY other House in Town, we still MAINTAIN OUR REPUTATION for keeping the BEST ARTICLES in the Trade. We have just landed THIS SEASON'S SHIPMENT of Currants Raisins Sultanas Muscatels Jordan Almonds and Assorted - Peels WINES & SPIRITS Of the Besi Brands. * # * All orders carefully end promptly attended to. We have also just landed a splendid assortment of of every description. CUTLERY & PLATED GOODS in endless variety, suitable for XMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS. 1 3 l Bros., e “ EAST STREET, ASHBURTON}



OVERRENT LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. f. TO THE POLICY HOLDERS. Ladies and Gentlemen— l have the honor to announce myself as a CANDI DATE for a seat on the Central Board of the Government Life Insurance Associa tion. For several years I had a share in the working of a profitably conducted Life C Insurance Company in London, and this experience combined with my extensive business connection throughout New Zea land, as Managing Director of J. Kitchen and Sons’ Manufacturing Company, would, if lam elected, be at your ser vice to advance the interests of the Asso ciation. Physical disability prevents my becoming a policy-holder, but this would be a strong incentive to further such a beneficient institution as that of Life As surance. Soliciting your vote and con fidence I an), Yours respectfully, JOSEPH KITCHEN. Wellington, Deo. 4th, 1884. 12 2346 TO THE POLICY-HOLDERS IN THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT INSURANCE ASSOCIA TION. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. Ladies and Gentlesjen —l beg respect: fully to offer myself as a CANDIDATE to represent your interests on the Central Board of the Association. 1 deem the qualifications necessary for the position of Director to be— a good general know ledge of business, finance, and the invest ment of funds, combined with an intelli gent and Reliable discrimination in deter mining the value and selection of securi ties. These qualifications, I venture to believe, I possess. I am also a large policy-holder in the Association, and if you do me the honor to elect me I will use my beat endeavors to protect your interests as policy-holdeis and promote the welfare and prosperity of the Associa tion.—l am, yoprs obediently, AL"X. MAODOUGALL. Wellington, 3rd Dec. 12 2378 TO THE POLICY HOLDERS IN THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT LIFE ASSURANCE AS SOCIATION. ; Ladies and Gentlemen —l beg to offer . myself as a CANDIDATE to represent ' you on the Central Board of the Assooia ’ tion. lam a policy holder in the Associa tion, a d insured for the full amount • taken on any life, and 1 have therefore a large concern in its good management, I possess a considerable knowledge of the i recent working of the Association and 1 take a great interest in it, and I believe r that my professional knowledge and ex perience will be of benefit to the Board • and to yourselves. If you elect me, my e best efforts will be directed to further the advancement of the Association, and to promote the into estsof its'policyholders, iv ) > '' I am, j oure obediently, 2 112 2364 U. D. BELL.



Meetings. 4 SHBURTON SUMMER PEACES. "A GENERAL MEETING of the Pro moters of the above will be held at Quill’s Hotel, on FRIDAY, January 2nd, at 8 p.m. GE3RGE J. SHAW, 1 7 Hon. Secretary. STAR OF ASH BURTON. T OYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 83, The Regular Monthly MEETING of the above will be held in the New Orange Hall, on THURSDAY, January 8, at 7.30 p,m., when the Arch Purple meeting will be given. By order of the W, M. W AKANDI WESLEYAN CHURCH. The Anniversary Services in connection with the above Church will be celebrated on January 4, morning and evening. Mr Jaß. Wood, of St Albana, preacher. A public Tea will be held on the follow ing Wednesday, 7th January, in the Wakanui School. Tea on tables at 6 p.m. Admission, single ticket, Ss; two or more in family, Is 6d each. X 8 2853



gPEOIAL N THE LIGHT-RUI STANDAR SEWING MAC During Deoembeb Obnt. Discount will b to CASH PURGE AS of these celebrated mac The STANDARD improvements than all i Sewing Machines put t( Has always been and is now the cheapest That it meets ever] merit of a critical public by its great popularity Creasing sale throughout Europe, Australia and land. 'AGENT for ashbc W. Maddi HAVELOCK STR Ashburton- Thos. Bulloch PROPERTIES, ETC., FARMS ; 662 acres well watered, Lot be divided into £



George Jameson. FJpURNIP SEEDS. Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop ~ Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonshire GREY STONE Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JUST LANDED. On SALE by GEORGE JAMESON, 11 2106 West street. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85, mE ARE PREPARED 10 MAKE T LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, SHIPPED THROUGH US AND CONSIGNED TO MILES BROTHERS & CO., LONDON. No Commission Charged on the Ad vance if the Wool is Offered at Auction here and not sold. MILES & CO., Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 1696 Agent, Ashburton. Eobert Alcorn, GENERAL MERCHANT. FOR Quality, Cheapness, and Fit In Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing and Boots of all sorts, go to R. ALCORN’S Corner Shop (attached to the Grocery, Ironmongery, Glass, and China Ware houses, where you will get everything of the best quality and at the lowest possible prices. TEA Is my speciality ; —my 3s Tea is unequalled in Christchurch or Dunedin at the price, and unsurpassed at any. price 589 d Ashburton coal and fire- WOOD DEPOT, R. S~BEAN Has for Sale at Lowest Rates — COAL (Newcastle and Native). POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, WIRE,&c OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, OHIOKWHEAT. Also, a first-class NEW EXPRESS with Reversible Seats. Terms, if desired. E. S. Bean, West street. 6 1147 JOINING & DRAWING-ROOM Suites in',Velvet, Tapestry, Repp, Damask, and Cretonnes, &c. In Workmanship and Quality these can not be surpassed in Canterbury. FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN Employed, thus guaranteeing strength and durability in every article turned out of their shop. J. M. & Co. having imported machin ery can execute orders in any design Cheater than any other house -"in the trade. As new shipments are among them, large and extensive Stocks must be cleared at less than coat. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR Good Second-Hand Furniture or Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made t<i Order &c. Funerals Furnished in First-class Style. J. Meech & Co. AST AND BURN ETT STREETS,



Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements with Messrs R. Wilkin and 00., whereby we are in a position to put far mers and others, who wish to try the CHRISTCHURCH MARKET, upon the best footing. Tbo Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin and Co.’s store, and we are prepared to make liberal cash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. We can also supply Reapers and Bin ders of any make at Christchurch prices. The above Society pays Interest at the rale of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5£ per cent, per annum for three months, and 6£ per cent, per annum if fixed tor tt months or over. Office ;—Area e Chambers, Burnet Street FRIEDLANDBR BROS. SHBURTON BUILDING SOCIETY. PERMANENT & INVESTMENT j ward, Manager.



N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. CAPITAL £3,500,000. RESERVE FUND £220,000. THE PREMIER WOOL HOUSE OF THE WORLD. IHE COMPANY’S TRANSACTIONS FOR THE LAST SEASON WE AS FOLLOWS!— SHIPMENTS TO LONDON 72,721 BALES SALES IN MELBOURNE 37,686 ~ „ SYDNEY 2,900 „ „ NEW ZEALAND 11,132 „ Or a total of 124,439 BALES Showing an increase of 15,263 Bales over the operations of 1882-83. As the Wool Season 1884-5 is now approaching, wo would direct the attention of Wool Growers to the advantageous opportunities that the Company offers for the disposal of their Clips. Throughout the Season Periodical Auction Sales of Wool will be held in our WAREHOUSES, DURHAM STREET CHRISTCHURCH, where special attention is given FOR THE EFFICIENT DISPLAY OF EVERY BALE, and all Lots on arrival will be valued and classed lay Experts. FREE STORAGE on all Wool intended for sale locally, or for shipment any of our Stores, at ASHBURTON, OHERISEY, or RAKAIA. to the Loudon Market, will be given a Liberal Cash Advances Will be made on all WOOL placed in our hands, either for Local Sale or Shipment to London FREE OP COMMISSION GROWERS are reminded that, as we act solely s.s Selling Brokers, they may rely upon their Consignments obtaining HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. 9 1789 Further particulars on application to . , ~ , , . . F H. H. SECRETAN, Agent, Ashburton j and to O. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia.



ndrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR j-AS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER’S STOCK OP BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY £BOO, IT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNlAfcr Aij to Price, Sizes, and Particulate ee Friday evening’s Guabdun. Opening Announcement. PLAIN GRAND DISPLAY OF AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. C. PRICHARD/ (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORR), HAYING secured the Premises in EAST STREET lately occupied by Mr Wm, Gavin, is now showing A Splendid Assortment of New Goods The following are a few special lines:— Heavy Holland, sjd Tape Nets, Id Strong Towels, from 3Jd Tickings, from 3£d Strong Grey Calico, 2s 9d per doz Turkey Twill, ssd Linen Table Danmonth, Is ojL'iauuoi Boys’Washing Suits for 3s 6d And all the requisites of a well appointed DRAPER’S STOCK. The above Stock has been selected with great care, and Is the pick of THIS SEASON’S SHIPMENT, All New and Fresh Goods, And will be submitted for CASH ONLY, at prices to suit the most limited means. COME EARLY and inspect this New Stock—where Elegance of Design, Latest Fashion, and a Marvel of Cheapness are combined. 20 dozen Women’s Black Kid Gloves, 2 fasteners, Is 60 New Sunshades, from Is lid, worth sf. Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, from Is 84 Strong Prints, from 3d i 11-wove Flannel, ll£d Note the address— A. C. PRICHARD, EiST STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 £OBB “ Tempus Fugit.” R. MURRAY JTNVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. Snecial attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10a. 0 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three yeais. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked down a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. , Now and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and New Year a Gifts. ROBERT MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., BAST STREEP. HI RKURRAY^ # s Tz RTO %



!FI Cl A L MANURES. Messrs Friedlander Bros. , have been appointed Ashburton AGENTS for the Belfast Chemical Works, and will supply Superphosphate, Nitrophosphate, Guano or Bone Dust, at Factory Rates, with rail charges added.- For circulars, etc., apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Alfred Harrison, 4 UOTIONEEK, STOCK & ESTATE \ AGENT. VEEKLY SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Figs, and 'Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. __ n\o LEASE—The following Town Sec* I tions suitable for business sites T.S. 510, 509, 514, 497, 496, 465, 456, 452, 433, 636, 421, 342. The above are in the estate of the late Hon W. B. Rhodes, for which long leases on very easy terms can be arranged; many of them are very central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON, Agent:- HE JOHNSTON HARVESTER, with all improvements, £6O. 10 1974 Ashburton and Tinwald. A. Harrison. ua view at my yuruo. ALFRED HARRISON, Agent. 1 GRASS MOWER, neatly new and in perfect order. Cheap. ALFRED HARR JSOS?