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[iron's MHKHAMB—OOPTMOHT. 1 1 4 " Malt- London, July 17. .' _A myed—Elderalie, s.&. (Port Chal mers, May x6}; Rakaia (Bluff, April 0)- Mew Member. MrJFrtdinand- Rothschild has been member for Aylesbury, in the rporq of Sir Nathaniel Rothschild, late member, who has been raised to the peerage. Mr Rothschild headed the poll by a large majority. ■ *.?■ -IV “ HIA A'deputation headed by the Right Jlon Robert Fowler,: M.P,, Lord Mayot oi London, waited upon Lord "George’ Hamilton, First Lord of the Admiralty, to-day. His Lordship stated In .reply to the. question put by the de putation, that the Government had de cided to re-ciassify ironclads, and dis card those which were inefficient He further .stated that the Government yrpuld co-operate with . the various colonies in the work of defending their principal towns. Monetary. Three per cent consols remain at New Zealand securities Five per cent 10-40 loan, 105 ; Four and per cent 1879-1904 loan has de clined to 103# ; and Four per cent Inscribed stock has fallen to The .Bank rate of discount is two per cent, and the market rate tbreei-quarters. : The Markets. ' The' total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,110,000 quarters, a reduction of 260,000 during the; week. Adelaide flour, ex store, 255; Adelaide wheat, ex store, 35s 6d, off coast, 355; New Zealand wheat, ex store, 27s to 345, off coast, 31s 6d. Tallow is unchanged. New Zealand frozen mutton is realising $d per lb. -Boundary Commission. 1 London, Jnly 18. " It. is announced that the English Afghan Boundary Commission has en camped at a distance of 17 miles north ward of Herat V.&W. Contingent. ! The Agent-General for New South |?ales, Sir Saul Samuel, announced to day foal his Government has decided tx> abandon the projected loan for the (■eaent owing to the uncertainty as to whether peacewould be maintained or not"’'-

ttnmrim llnrawi imfaL St. PEntEaßixßG, July 18. yht joumat de St Petersburg, in an article to-day bn the movements of the Russian troops in the vicinity of the Zulficar Pass, states that they are of an unimportant character, and adds that Russia willdonothing likely to com promise the present negotiations for the peaceful settlement of the frontier ques turn. (Received July 20, LBO p.m.) Bhipring. „ London, July 18 * Shaw-Savill , and Albion Company’s .&& Doric left Plymouth this afternoon lor New Zealand.

AUSTRALIAN.

A {spurn's TSMOKAMe—oopibight.] > ' Withdrawn. j - ■ Stdnby, Yesterday. Owing to the uneasy feeling prevail ing, ha England at the present time the New South Wales Government have decided to withdraw the projected loan ; -of five and a half millions. Shipping-. ..' The -.Union Steamship Company’s Wakatipu sails at midnight for Welling • ton. . [Received July 20,1 20 cun.] Federation. I Melbotjbnk, To-day. . Mr Servicp has telegraphed to Sir, Alexander Stuart .that in order to re move all obstacles to a perfect under standing between the colonies on federation the Victorian Government is willing- to withdraw its opposition to clause’ 31 of the Enabling Bill in its original form, provided that the other , colonies agree to do likewise.

TELEGRAMS

' [rijt F|UBB ABSOOIATIOir.I Divorce. ▲troxtairo, To-day. Id the Supreme Court a decree nisi for divorce 1 wae granted in the case of Bmily Burchett 1 v. Arthur Burchett and cor respondent, Alice Hopkinaon, on ground* of adultery and desertion. The respon dent is a country publican. . Visitors. /-_■ ; Duhbmk, To-day- The Committee .of the Otago Rugb> Union haii,received by mail intimation from London Borers Footballers of their ; intention, io makea tour of Australia and Bcw SSealand during the snmmer of 1886. ■ They will leave Borne about the end of .Jfefanasy to play Australia, making Dim* edln ia the first or second week of July. The Bovara play under Rugby rules.' f ; i Alcohol’s Vktom* A • anrintottwa. , afbOe handcuffed escaped from the'police by jamping off the tram while it vras in fMifcp) yd. afterwards evaded capture for throe weaka, waa charged at the Police Court teyday with stealings watch. The aomuadj Vho got- a-month for larceny of HI overcoat in May last, adted the Magia. irate to deal with the ease anmmarlly. Hf drank when be committed the bflenoe. He wae • sentenced to four ■ ttoatia’ lnipriionmODt with bard labor. Wl M'JSSSSBSSSSS'

THE ASHBtJBTOtf GtIA&DIAN, MONDAY, JULY 20, 1885



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Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to oar clients that for the the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Bakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER OANTILB AGENCY COMPANY 9 1699 MATSON. COX & 00.



Railway Notices* EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. NEW ZEALAND INDUSTRIAL WELLINGTON. TBROUGH EXCURSION BOOKING RAH. AND STEAMER. Id connection with the New Zealand Industrial Inhibition, >to bo opened on Augnet 1, through Excursion Booking to Wellington will be in force as under, from 20th July to 20th October inclusive : Exhibition AT Return Fares



lit class 2nd class 2nd class and and Saloon. Saloon. Steerage. Oamaru Waimate Timarn Temaka Orari Ashburton Rakaia The tickets will .be available to Lyttel ton and back by rail, and from Lyttelton to Wellington and back by Union Steam ship Company’s steamers ; the rail tickets being good for 35 days from day of issue, and the steamers tickbts for 28 days. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager. General Manager's Office, Wellington, July 9,1885. 7 '67



Public Notices: FOUND, od Saturday night in Park street, a saddle. Owner can have same by paying expenses. Apply, office of this paper. 7 210 LOST, on Wednesday night, the 15th instant, from the Tinwald Store, one Bay i caught Mare, shod all round, had cover on when lost. Finder will be rewarded on information. John M. Bus. 7 212: ALL Olaims against the Estate of William Bartlett to be sent at once to Mrß. G. Crisp. A meeting of creditors will be held at Mr Crisp’s office on Thursday, 23rd, at 11 a.m. 7 218 WM BARTLETT. MISSES Chalklen & Jones DRESS AND MANTLE MAKERS, Burnett street east. Latest style and i|t guaranteed. All work carefully executed. Combined with lowest possible charges. 7 215



IMEBTIO PATTERN DEPOT. DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, Saundeis’s Buildings, Bast street, Begs to intimate to tbe Ladies of Ashbur ton thatshe bas removed to the above Buildings, and that she has received a consignment of Crewel and other Wools. Ladles’ and Children’s Underclothing made at the shortest notice. ftIOIBT R*F OFFICE For Femala Servants. G HIOULTDRAL Machine Shop, WAKASTDI ROAD. Oil ARLES RAY Bepairs Engines. Combines, Chaff-cutters. Bpapers apd Binders, and ah classes of maohiner^ . Special attention given to Bicycles, . Iruqroleaand Saving Machine*. - Lava Movers repaired, sharpened and Mrs Hodge, adjasig^ Modttvork.' General chairs. 8 4 '



advice to women “ , sign the pledge,ne»tjom a church, _ net married. Before they embarked MiftU m jof matrimony yoong women gbooMsee that their sweetheart* wore the .rtohi-tortof men. They ebesM wow VtSmfitolveethat the habits nod principles oftheynnag men ««» qoitegood. Above „jld see tbst they did not hn&l tbs' hotiSes; bat women w j J hbtnM. Bend vised every yonog wash' end iron • shirt cadinnto, bec«ue it bed been vsrt driven to to wot* <>* *M* eestioo then from any Bravo? Mr Booth, we quite ales earn, tome into Into SfeVOB re* plea.



Meetings. SHBDRTON QUADRILLI ASSEMBLY. The usual Weekly Meeting of the abcvt will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Wednesday next at 8 p.m. 7 213 W. LAYCOCK, M.O. JJEOHABITE TENT. A MEETING of those willing to form a Reohablte Tent in Ashburton will be held at the Wesleyan Parsonage on Tues day evening at 7 o’clock. 7 217 D. MoNIOOLL. VANGELISTIO SERVICES conducted by the REV. J. ELMSLI6, M.A., of Christchurch, will he held (» v) in the Presbyterian Church, Ashburton, on Every Evening of the Week (Saturday excepted), commencing July 20, 1885, at 7.80 p.m. All are invited, and kindly requested to bring their copies of San key's Hymns with them. 7 10G OWN HALL WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1885. Mrs G. Sawkins will deliver a LECTURE in the above Hall on the subject of THE PHILOSOPHY OP MARRIAGE. To commence at 2 o’clock. LADIES ONLY ADMITTED. Admission 2a.



WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1885. Mrs GL Sawkins will deliver a LECTURE, Subject: LOVE, DRINK AND SEPARATION. Doors open at half-past seven ; to com mence at 8 o’clock. Admission —ONE SHILLING. 7 205



Public Notices £ Jg. STATE of the late JOHN MANN. All Claims against the above Estate, incurred since May 21, 1884, must be 1 sent to the undersigned on or before July 16th instant. CHARLES ROUT, Invercargill, Agent for the widow of the late 7 133 John Mann. 1 COUNTY COUNCIL. HINDS BRIDGE SURVEYORS’ ROAD Notice is hereby given that the above Bridge is UNSAFE for Traffic, and will be closed until farther notice. Persons crossing do so at their own risk. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburton, July 18,1885. 7 202



SOUTH RaKaIA DOMAIN BOARD EMPOWERING BILL. Notice ia hereby given, in accordance with the tanding Orders of the House of the General Assembly, that it is in tended during the present session to apply for the passing of a Bill to empower the South Rakaia Domain Board, by resolu tion from time to time, to fix a fee of not exceeding one shilling for each person admitted to the Domain (being sections Nos. 21 to 30, Block Y.,on the map of the Chief Surveyor for the Canterbury district, as shown on map deposited with the Bill), with an extra shilling for every hors- or vehicle, and a further fee of not I exceeding ten shillings for «each person admitted to the grand stand or pavillion which may be erected thereon, upon not more than six days in any one year, such days not being ary Sunday, Queen’s Birthday, Prince of Wales’s Birthday, Christmas Day, and the 16th day of December, in every year ; and that any person who shall enter the said reserve, stand or pavillion upon any such days fixed in such resolution, without having paid the fee or charge fixed by the same, shall be liable to a penally not exceeding twenty shillings for each offence. A copy of such Bill is deposited at the Resident Magistrate’s Courthouse, Ash burton, for public inspection. 0. A. HARDY,



Chairman South Rakaia Domain Board. South Bakaia, July 17, 1885. 7 201 C O COALS L S are now landing, ex s. a. Hauroto, FRESH SUPPLY OF PRIME NEWCASTLE COAL And we beg to inform our cuatomera and the public that, in oonaeqnence of our supplies coming to hand* regularly per Steamer, we purchaae the very beat Coal obtainable.. We alao take thia oppor tunity of acknowledging the many expres aiona of aatiafaction evinced by our clienta in our endeavours to meet their wants, and the speedy clearance of lots already effected in the past is evidence to us that our efforts to supply FIRST-CLASS COAL are abundantly appreciated. THE BROOKFIELD NATIVE COAL And our Waimate SHORT, BLACK PINK WOOD ALWAYS IN STOCK



On the above date a GRAND COMPLIMENTARY Concert will be given in the ODDFELLOWS’ HALL to MR & MRS GERALD D. BRANSON, in recognition of the many and valuable services so willingly rendered to the charitable and other institutions of Ash* burton. ——- Programme will appear in future adver tisement. Tickets 2a 6d each. 7 173



Tenders. TENDERS are invited for Building an Addition of Two Rooms to a Bouse at Allenton. Plans and specifications can be seen on application to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 5 p.m. on Friday, 24th instant, 7 207 R. BIRD. SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL TENDERS are Invited for the Supply of Uniforms for the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade ; also, for Boots for same. Full particulars can be,obtained on ap plication to the Town Clerk, to whim tenders are to be sent not later than 12 o’clock on the 80th instant. CHARLES BRaDDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, July 20, 1885, 7 216 Canterbury plantation board. TENDERS are invited for Fencing 100 chains near Bankside, and 110 chains near Ealing. The specification may be seen at the County offices, Ashburton, and the Road Board Office, Rakaia. Tenders to be sent to the undersigned, Winslow, on or before Monday, July 27, EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 7 199 Chairman. To Let and For Sale. Potatoes. R F 0 BLUB DERWENT POTATOES. B, 6 66 GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. F arm to let. VjnA ACRES of good Land, nearly UOw all laid down with English grasses, with four-roomed Cot tage, Stable, eto. The land is well-watered, fenced and mbdivided; there is a Government school irithin half a mile of the property, . GEORGE JAMESC Cl A MESON, Ashburton Auctions.



BUILDING DEPARTMENT. Wo supply TIMBER direct from our Mills in any quantities ; orders can bo executed, as usual, from our Yards, which are now replete with every requisite for llje Trade. We have now in Stock and constantly arriving Red, White and Black Pine, Totara, Kauri, and Y.D.L. Timber, also Doors, Sashes, Roofing Iron, Mouldings, Cement.. Lime, Bricks, Pickets, Pailings, Posts, Stakes, Hurdles, etc.., etc., etc. MACPHERSON, FILMED *r Co., (Late A. Hayes). We have much pleasure in informing the Public that we have DISPOSED OF OUR GROCERY, IRONMONGERY, GLASS AND OHINAWARB BUSINESS, Mr Henry Zander. While thanking clients for their liberal support accorded us, we beg to ask a con tinuance of the same for our successor, in the above Departments. gPEOIAL NOTICE. With reference to the above, 6 82 O T I 0 E. TO PRIEDLANDER BROS. HENRY ZANDER Respectfully notifies the Public of Ashburton and its vicinity, that he has



SATURDAY, JULY 25. AT TATIEBBA LLI'S. W E *2O shall offer an exceptionally good lot of WELL-BRED DRAUGHTS, the property of Mr Thomas Dowling, being all his teams, jpat out of cropping work. Every one staunch, hardy, and bandy at all farm work. These horses are well known to be the right stamp for any market, chiefly bred by the owner out of imported Taaiflanian mares. H. MATSON & CO., 7 198 Auctioneers. SATURDAY, JULY 25. UNDER BILL OF SALE. Thompson to Friedlander Bros. MR T. BULLOOK has received in structions from the holders of the Bill of Sale to Sell by Public Auction, at Ihe Arcade, on Saturday, July 2s, JQ Draught GELDINGS and MARES g Draught COLTS and FILLIES 1 McCormick REAPER & BINDER (Twine) J McSherry DRILL DRAY, by Reid and Gray 2 Double-furrow PLOUGHS, by P. and D. Duncan J Set HARROWS HARNESS IKX'SE COVERS, Etc., Etc. Sale at 1 o’clock. 7 21* T. BULLOOK, Asotiosm,



TAKEN OVER Part of the Old Established Premi a formerly in the occupation of MESSRS FRIBDLANDER BROS., and will henceforth carry on the GROCERY, IRONMONGERY, GLASS AND CHINA DEPARTMENTS, Under his direct supervision, and hopes by strict attention to the wants of his customers to meet \gith the continued patronage accorded to his predecessors. H. Z. having been in the district for many years, is well acquainted with the re quirements of the farmers and others, and | having INCREASED his STOCK, by a choice Assortment of Goods, of a de scription that combine Cheapness with the first quality, he is confident that an in spection of the same will meet both the approbation and tastes of his customers and increase the patronage of the general public Orders from the country will be promptly attended to, special arrange ments having been made for the quioc dispatch of Goods to any locality desired. HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT AND IMPORTER, &0- Fjribdlandkbs’ Buodinos, Ashbdbton. 6 658



Business otices. >• ITTAE WITH RUSSIA At the pret YV eent juncture it would be difficule for any one exc pt a prophet of th highest rank to say whether or not the i present negotiations between England and Russia will load to a general European war, or whether they will end in smoke. The absence of full information as to what is transpiring between the two countries may indicate that the political breeze is blowing harmlessly past; or, it may be 7 the awful silence which generally precedes a storm. In either case, we ought to be » prepared for the worst. If a general war breaks out the price of nearly every article 1 of commerce will rise. Among other commodities, wool and labor will go up. Now is the time, therefore, to lay in a stock of clothing, before the gmeral ad* [ vance begins. In order that we may not be caught napping we have just purchased i a Splendid Assortment of Winter Tweeds and other matetails necessary to a well equipped tailoring establishment, which w<i are prepared to offer at unusually low prices for cash. Regarding qjyle and fit, it is almost needless for us to repeat what everbody knows, viz, that by our scien tific mode of cutting, and the care exer cised by us in fitting the figure, a mis-fit is an impossibility. —C&aiqhfad asp Co., Merchant Tailors, Tancred street.



Matson. Cox -myrAT&ON COX LIST o: Proper FOR SAL LONGUE AO' 157 Acres First-Glass La improved ; easy te 1872 Acres First-Class 1 subdivided 400 Acres best Land swamp land] WAKANDI -568 Acres good Land i improvements *lB5 Acres fair Land, imp in grass, plenty o * 90 Acres first-class Lao



ALFORD FOREST -6424 Acres fair Land, 800 acres in grass, balance tussock, well fenced, plenty of water 20 Acres bush Land, R.S, 31134 44 Acres splendid Land, all in grass, good house, orchard. *well fenced OOALQATE — 500 Acres good Land, first-class house, orchard, large portion English grass MAT AURA -2200 Acres first-class agricultural Land, Riverview Estate MOUNT HUTT— -2120 Acres within 4 miles of Methven Railway Station MAYFIBLD— -44 Acres, well fenced, good grass Land; easy terms 1000 Acres fair Land, unimproved, R.S 30748 and 30749 500 Acres fair Land, well fenced, R.S.



. 31919 j.g4o acres Lapd thoroughly improved, good house, large plantations, gar* den, orchard and necessary out* buildings. DUNSANDEL— -1500 Acres good sheep Land, thoroughly improved, plenty of water k 97 Acres tussock i and, 2 miles from Bankside, K.S. 32151 1108 Acres lair Land, adjoining Tram* way Reserve, R. S. 3205 and 32060 SBAPIELD— . 242 Acres good Land, subdivided into 2 .paddocks, fronting Beach 937 Acres, ring-fenced, good Land ; low price, easy terms HINDS -060 Acres in tussock, 5 miles from Rail way Station, plenty of water, B-S. 28829, 28867, 28868, 28828 *OO Acres, fenced, plenty of water, R.S. 27646, 27647, 27648, 27649 136 Acres, in tussock, near A, Moore andOo., B.S. 30809 100 Acres, fenced and improved, R S. 27796 RANGITATA ISLAND -308 Acres first-class Land, improve ments very good, all crop or grass 180 Acres very fair Land, fenced, school house on property, all in grass EALIN 'O9O Acres fair Land, ring-fenced, sub divided, plenty of water 265 Acres fair Land, all in Engsh grass and turnips, well fenced and wftt6r@d 398 Acres fair Land, part 'improved, RS. 32666 and 32593 837 Acres in tussock, very good Land, adjoining station, R.S. 32935 WESTERFIELD— -160 Acres fenced and all _in English grass adjacent to Railway, R.S. 25009 SHEPHERD’S BUSH— (00 Acres, good Land, 18 Inches soil, be let or sold WINSLOW -337 Acres fair Land, some of it beer broken up, R.S. 27882, 27883 430 Acres, fair Land, some of it been broken up, R. S. 27884, 27885 RAKAIA SOUTH -58 Acres in tussock, good Land, R.S. 32114 RAKAIA NORTH -473 Acres in tussock, plenty of water, R.S. 30073,32289. 322810. 322811, 32384, 32385,32156, 33238 SHERWOOD -800 Acres good Land, all in English erase, securely fenced, plenty o Rrater



JSSOLUTION OP PARTNERSHIP. In consequence of the firm MEECH & Co., of Ashburton, Dealers, having been dissolved, and In order to facilitate a settlement between JOHN MEECH (who takes over the business) and his retiring partner, a CHEAP SALE will commence from to day, of the whole of the stools of well seasoned furniture of all kinds, Ironmon gery, crockery, etc., will be cleared out at HALF-PRICE. All debts owing must forthwith be paid to J. 0. DUNCAN, agent, or to JOHN MEEOH ; either of whose receipts will b a sufficient discharge.



Funerals conducted at extremely mode rate charges. PROSPECTUS OF THE Ashburton woollen manu facturing COMPANY (LIMITED). (To be Registered under the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1882.) Capital L 30.000 (with power to increase to L 50,000), divided into shares of L 5 each. Provisional Directors— George H. Greenwood (Chairman) T Bullock, J.P. E. G. Crisp, Geo. Coleman J. Chalmers 0. T. Dudley, J.P. O. Diaby H. Friedlander,J.P. JohnGrigg, M. U.R. C. J. Harper, J. p . 0. G. Hawdon, J.P. A. Harrison G Jenkins Geo Jameson Hon. J. McLean J. Orr G. W. Purnell Dr Ross G. Scott D. Thomas E. G. Wright D. Williamson J. Ward Robert Wilkin, J.P. Bankers—Bank of New Zealand Solicitor—o. W. Purnell. Secretary—Alfred Banting.



The Provisional Directors, having ar ranged for the purchase of the land, buildings, and woollen manufacturing machinery lately belonging to the Ash burton Woollen Factory Company, have decided to form a Company for the pur pose of completing the work and com mencing the manufacture of woollen goods as early as possible. (а) The section of land on which the buildings are erected faces the main road from Ashburton to Mount Somers, and contains seven acres of freehold, distant miles from the Ashburton railway station, and in every way. well suited to the purpose for which it has been selected. (б) The buildings, which are < f brick and exceedingly well built, include engine-house, boiler-house, drying room, main mill-room (200 ft x 80ft), mechanic’s shop, woolshed, dyehouse storerooms and offices. (c) The machinery includes 36-h.p. en gine and boilers, wool-scouring ma chines, scribblers and condensers, mules, twisting frame, looms, milling and finishing machinery, all quite new and of the latest English design. The land, buildings and machinery are offered to the public for L 5,500 (being LB,OOO less than the actual original cost) To connect the shafting with the engine and machinery, which is now being done, and to put the whole into thorough working order, an expenditure not exceeding LIOOO may be required ; the Company will then have a Factory complete in every respect, fitted with the most modern appliances, at two-thirds less cost than any other Com pany ia the colony ; the total cost not ex ceeding L 6,500. Mr Greenwood, who is at present acting as chairman, has had large experience in the manufacture of woollen goods in Eng land and is well acquainted with the re quirements of the colony. Under his supervision the machinery ia being placed in position, to be ready for active opera tlons when the next clip of wool comes t* hand in October next. Other i* aotories in the colony, started under much less favorable auspices, are now paying with regularity dividends of 10 per cent, as well as placing substantial amounts to their respective reserve funds. It ip, therefore, with much confidence the Provisional Directors recommend the un dertaking to the public as a thoroughly sound and safe investment. The Provisional Directors have already subscribed for LIO.OOO worth of shares, and now Invite applications for the re mainder. Five shillings per share will be payable on application ; five shillings per share on allotment; and the balance will be called up as occasion may require, at the rate of five shillings per share, at intervals of not less than two months. Applications for shares will be received by any of the Provisional Directors, the Company's bankers, or by the Secretary.



MARONAN— S3B Acres in tussock, R.S. 87929, 27930 MOUNT SOMERS— -00 Acres in tueßock, R. S. 31469 DUNDAS— tBS7 Acres good Land, plenty of water, splendid implements, plantation, etc, all in grass - BARRHILL— -4808 Acres first-class agricultural Land, well fenced, all in grass WAITAKI— -200 Acres splendid Land, Reclaimed swamp, good improvements LIMEHURST- Aqres good Land, fenced and sub divided, good improvements BASTOOTB— -735 Acres good Land, fenced and sub divided, good improvements WINciMORE Acres good Land, only one crop taken off, large stable and cottage ASHTON— -180 Acres coed grazing Land, close to each. Improved, would be let MITCHAM— Acres first-class Land, late J- T Bronn’s, well fenced and watered all in grass or crop, magnificen feed, good improvements! Matson, Cox & Co.,



Andrew Orr MONSTER CLEARING SALE - " .. ■ i ~, v Now Going on, "■ ' ■: I Tremendous Bargains. ll / Business Notices. POSITIVE AND GENUINE CLEARING SALE OF



Drapery, Clothing, Millinery, Boot?, &c. A. G. PRICHABD, .East Btbeet, Must Realise Promptly and will Clear for Cash only the whole of his Winter Stock at prices to meet the present times of depression. The subjoined list will indicate the Sweeping Reductions he has made in all classes of goods:— Scarlet Flannel reduced to 7£d, 9£d Heavy White Flannel, reduced to Sid, 9£d, Is Id Heavy White Blankets, reduced to 7s lid, 9s 6d Heavy White Blankets, extra size, 14s 6d, 16s 6d Heavy Colored Blankets, extra size, 6s lid, 7s lid. 9s lid Heavy Sheeting, 2yds wide, B£d Superior White Sheeting, 2yds wide, lOld, laid Large Wool Shawls, reduced to 3s 9d, 4s lid Strong Wincey, reduced to 4£d, sid, 7id Strong Slate and Black Silecia, Sid', 4id Flax Sheeting, reduced to4sd, Gjd Lot splendid Dress Materials, reduced to 6d, 7d, 9d All-wool Shirting, reduced to Is 1M All-wool Plaids, reduced to Is lOd Scotch Fingering Yarn, reduced to is lid per lb Ladies’ Homespun Costumes, reduced to lie 6d, 15s 6d Ladies’ Flannel Dressing Gowns, reduced to 16* Gd White La »n Handkerchiefs, reduced to Is Cd per dozen Lot Ladies’ Ulsters to clear, reduced to 2s lld Heavy knit Wool Skirts, reduced to 3t lid Heavy Jote Carpet, reduced to B£d Ladies’ Strong Stays, reduced to Is Bd, 2s, 2s 6d Strong Towels, reduced to 3d, sd, 7d Ladies’ Striped Cotton Hose, reduced to 4£d, 5M Long Muslin Curtains, reduced to 2a lld per pair Ladies’ Underclothing at fabulous prices Ladies’ Plain Chemises, reduced to Is 2Ad, Is 4|d Ladies* handsomely-trimmed fftomisns reduced to Is 9d, 2s 6d Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses, reduced to Is lld, 2s 3d, 2a 6d Ladies’ handsomely-trimmed FightdreMea reduced to 2a sd, 2a 9d, 3a 3d Ladles’ Trimmed Drawers, reduced to Is 3d, la 4d, la 6d Quilts, Table Covers, Toilet Covers, Linen Damasks, Laces, Gloves, Ribbons, all .reduced to meet the-times The reductions in Ladies’ Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats is astonishing, and must be seen to bo appreciated CLOTHING, Men’s Tweed Trousers, reduced to' 5s lld. - 9s 6d, 12s 6d - Men’s Mole Trousers, reduced to 5s 6d . and 6s. 6d Men’s Tweed Trousers and Yeats, reduced to 12a 6d, 15s 6d, 17a 6d Men’s Heavy Scotch Tweed Quits, reduced to 32s 6i Men’s Kaiapoi Tweed Suits, 42s 6d Boys’ Tweed Suits, reduced to 9b lld, 4s lld, 5s lld Boys’ Tweed Suits, extra quality, 7s 6d, 9a 6d, 10a 6d Men’s Heavy Overcoats, reduced to 27s 6d, 32s Gd Boys’ Heavy Overcoats, 3s 6d, GsGd, 7a Gd Men's White Shirts, 2s 9J, 3s 3d Men’s Regatta Shirts, 2s 9d, 3a 3d Men’s Heavy Working Shirts, is lld, 2s 6d Men’s Lambswool Pants, 3s 3d, 3s lld, 4a Gd Men’s Cotton Sox. 4id Men’s Wool Pox,* 93,” la *■ Men’s Black Felt Haft, 2s 31, 2s 9d Lot o f Ladies’ and Children’s Boots and Shoes will be sold , regardless of cost 5 dczsn Fancy Straw Baskets, 6d each The above are but‘a few of the very cheap lines lam now offering. Came and see for yourselves, and come early. Note the Address—4. C. PRICHARD, East Street, next Mr Cambridge. NBU “ Tempus Fugit R. MDiRAY inspection of his. splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong oases) at L 5 10s. 160 to choose from. Every Watoh guaranteed of good quality, aad warranted for three years. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. ROBERT MUR RAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Era, EAST STPEEI. . 12 2331 CANTERBURY BRANCH. 40 m ESTABU Capital t IOOO.OOfi ’ f ry nr 0 PP r COMPANY r|lH& PREMIER COLONIAL FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THF LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George- Tamespn. AGENT. ASHBURTON. . . -J4 FANCY W. N. takes this opportunity to solicit your patronage for the ensuing mouth. Carts deliver daily. Cakes of all kinds at agreft reduction. The very teat Timaru and Christchurch Flour onl used Public Teas a»d Private Parties sites Ballaatered for. 645



a. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UOTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE A AGENT. WEEKLY SAliseveiy SATURDAY, at 13 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. OOR SaLß—Organ, by Wilcox White, four stops ; nev ; a beautiful iustru ment ; walnut case; verj cheap. On view at rooms. ALFRED HARRISON. R S A '■! E One Monarch DRILL (Good as new) One BOUSE on whieels ALFRED HARRISON



yi, ANTKD KNOWN—Bono*Exatoar, V V Bill Poster, Th*at*ioai. Asm, etc., Town Ball, Ashburton. companies and others visiting should oommnnicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attends f«l M®SSRS BAYLIB d Go, (irocacs Tea I'Mlerti etc« Agouti Walker’s Superior Blended Teas. Wa beg to tender our sincere thanks to the public for the liberal support aooo«ied os. and now solicit an iatspeoßon did sto jk of QeneudGrooery, QUgj^ I Glass, Earthenware, Brnshware, MoJ Please Notice—We buy for cash, aadar* in a position io sell at very low prices. All ordersare punctually attended to, and de* livered in any part of the town or suburb*. Families waited upon weekfo Ooslin orders well attended to, and djtasMn residence no object—BATHS A QOt. flnwets and Tea Dealers, Saunders* BUBi. >hg*» S«rt abrectj Ashburton.