»tbfll*v-#t the disease spreading on shore, Che Mhyor hM commended the' doctor ut to Imre hia house for the present. (BKCTKe's TBLXORAMS —COPYRIGHT ) (Received December 12.15,12.15 p.m ) Brisbane, To-day. News from Townsville states that two more deaths from cholera have occurred on board the Dornnda. There are four further cases which a’ a expected to assume serious developments, but the other pa tients seem no worse than they were yes terday. ~

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t [uoru'l TBLBeMAIU —OOPTHISHT. 1 "King Theetew. „ OsiiCUTTA. Deeember 11. King Theebaw, with the Queen and members of his suite, are being conveyed „ prisoners to Madras. (Received December 12, 1 45 p.m.) Wheat and Mutton. London, December 11. The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,570,000 quar ters, an increase of 90,000 quarters during the week. New Zealand mutton remains at from to $d per lb. Accident to the B-U.S. Kaikoura. Capetown, December 11 Arrived —Kaikoura, outward bound, put in with loss of one propeller blade. She will have to be docked before con tinuing her voyage.

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[aSCTBR’S TBLKGRAMS —COPY RIGHT.] Parliamentary. Melbourne, yesterday. The* Victorian Parliament was pro . rouged to-day by his Excellency Sir Henry Loch, who, in h s speech, ex pressed regret that the Federal Enab ling Bill had not been passed. The Governor Elect. , f-TDKBT, Yesterday. ’*'■ Lord Carrington, Governor-elect, ar ? rived here to-day, and landed privately. The official reception takes place to-, , morrow.

The Markets New Zealand wheat, 3s 8d per bushel. New Zealand oats, 2s 2d per bushel; maize, s6lbs, 3s nd. Sugar Co’s No. 1, L 26 per ton. Shipping. Sailed —Rotomahana, for Auckland. Political Mr Dibbs made his Financial State ißpnt in . the Legislative Assembly to bight. He announced that the defi ciency at the end of the year was 1.1,430,614, which Government pro posed to meet by the issue of Treasury Bills. No alteration had been intended in the fiscal policy of the colony. Mr Dibbs attributes the deficiency to the exceptional drought which has been prevalent during past years. The items which go to make up the deficiency are falling off in lands and railways, and expenses incurred in the despatch of the Soudan Contingent. Breadsfeuffis. Aueuaidb, Yesterday. . Shipping wheat is steady. Town Sour, L 9 per ton; country brands, LS.

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; | PR* PKBM AHMOOIAIIOiT.I The Unemployed. i-n-,-,. AncELAWD, To-day. The wages offered by Government for the unemployed U 4* 6d per diem. Bide Association. W»Liieoxo«, To-day. It ia Intended to hold the next meeting of the N. <5. Bifie Association at Wanganui early in Match. Cable Steamer. The cable repairing steamer, Sherrard Osborne, arrived from Melbourne this morning.

THE ASttti DEION GO AUDI AN, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1885.’



V Wells’ “ Rough on Corns.” —Ask for WeDs 1 “ Rough on Cons.” Quick reliefs complete, permanent core. Corns, wart bunions. The N.Z* Drug Co., Geneißn Now money is so scarce it behoves every one to be on the mot and cadeavortto make there twenty shillings go ait hr asjxjssible. One glance at H. 13. May and Co.’s advertise meat, which appears in dor columns this even ing, ffrwld convince one and all that the pro* prietors of The Kail, High street, Christ* chord), are determined to no their part. The prices quoted fof the various iteps are, we be lieve, lower than on any prerios occasion, end |P buyers nfDiap tvand Cloth iiw*»<iw Wells “ Rough on Coens.”— Ask for Wells* Rough on Corns.” Quicks relief, complete, permanent cure. Corns, , warts, bunions.in «The N.Z. Drug cnera Agent*.BSs£S * Indigestion and liver Complaints.—-For * (hoe complaints Baxter’s Compound Quinine Pills have proved a specific, acting powerfully on the liver and mildly on the stomach. Sold everywhere, or post free from J. Baxter Christchurch, (or 10 or 44 stamps. k , .. .



Hop Bitters- RHiP IT ATJi. IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE. AMERICAN OO.’S HOP B I T T R S AW Yb**Pomw a»» Bssr Msdiois® EtxbMadi. ttom Hops,|6ucbu, Mandrake, and Dandelion. To clergymen, lawyers, literary men, laborers, ladies, and all those whose sedentary employments caase irregularities of the blood, stomach, bowels or kidneys, or who require an appetizer, tonic, and stimulant, these hitters are invalu able, being highly curative, tonic, and stinmteting, without Intoxicating.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND 'STATE agent and valuator. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp. —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SALE— Whitechapel Dog Cart, on view at my Rooms, Cheap. For Sale—Piano, by Brinsmcad and Sons; Piano, by Hummel. In first class order ; easy terms. For Sale—Johnston Twine Binder; price, L 45 ; with all improvements. Second band reapers by M'Cormick and Wood; cheap. For Sale—Corn Crasher, by Hey bridge. For Sals—Cheese Presa, bv J. and T. Young. MONEY. £SO to £SOO On Freehold Security. ALFRED HARRISON Auctions. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 23, 1885. THE EVENT OP THE YEAR.



GREAT SALE OF FURNITURE. Everything new, and of the best work manship and style. MR T. BULLOCK baa received in structions from Mr J. Meeob, to hold a CLEARING SALE OF Furniture, on the above data, AT THE TOWN HALL, when a large and varied assortment of Articles, of Ur Meech’s own manufac ture, will be submitted. Following are a few of the lota : DRAWING-ROOM FURNITURE. 1 Suite FLOWERED VELVET Walnut Frames 1 Suite BLUE SATEEN, Walnut Frames 1 Suite CREAM SATEEN, Walnut Frames X Suite OKFAM DAMASK, Walnut Frames Suite CRETONNE J PIANO £ HARMONIUM Occasional Walnut Tables, Gipsy T»bler, Occasional Chairs, Piet Glasses, Etc. dining-roompurniturb. 1 Handsome CEDAR SIDEBOARD, plate glass doors 1 Mahogany Telescope DINING TABLE, patent screw 2 SIDEBOARDS and BOOKCASES combined, one with plate glass doors Oval Tables, 1 suite Furniture in hair, Mahogany Frames, 1 ditto, leather, Oheffoniera, Hall Tables, etc. BEDROOM FURNITURE. Wardrobes, Chests Drawers all sizes, Marble Wasbhand Stand, Dressing Table with Mirror, Wasbhand Stands and Dress ing Tables, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, I Spring Mattresses, Looking Glasses, Toilet 1 Sets, etc. SUNDRIES. 1 KA CHAIRS, Kitchen Tables, and a quantity of other articles too numerous to advertise.



The Auctioneer calls the special atten tion of those about to furnish to this op portunity. Nothing but the best material has been use*!, and the workmanship can not be surpassed. Terms may be arranged. Sale at 12 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 144 Auctioneer.



Saturday AUCTION Sales or HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, AND SUNDRIES, AT TATTERS ALL’S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON.



The? give New I end Vigor to the Agedand Infirm. - _ Thcoldest, best, most renowned, and valuable medicines in the world, and in contain all the best and most effective curative properties of all other ' bitters, being the greatest liver regulator, blood purifier and life and health restoring ' agent on earth. Do. not suffer yourself or let your Wends ■offer, bat use and urge them to use the ( American Co’s Hop Bitters. ; r ~‘ Aik your Druggist or Physician. Remember, these Hop Bitters ore no Vile, drugged, drunken nostrum, but the purest and best medicine ever made, and so person or family should be without No what your feelings or syrup . tons arc, jwbat the deseaseor, ailment * C»4A*-«ic*a Co’s Hon Bitters. Dent’ «clc, but ifyou only felHdor.miseraWft use the Bitters a .. yow life* Hundred tsaved by so doing, at a rifling . THE NAME DR SOULE IN BVmBiX^MiONr mw*



Meetings. GRAND CONCERT in aid of the Widow and Children of the late GUARD ALDOUS, will be held in the SCHOOLROOM, METHVEN, ANNIVERSARY DAY, D.c. 16, 1885, To commence at 8 p.m Front Seats, 3s ; Back Seats. 2«. 12 159 ■ T STEPHEN’S CHURCH. Ashburton. IN THE PARSONAGE GROUNDS. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16th. Stalls for Sale of Needlework, etc, Fruit, Flowers, Refreshments and General Produce. Contributions to above and to Tea Table solicited. Band, Croquet, Q-ioi s, B-.iv s, .'.nat Sally, Sw»ns>». ele , etc. Gates open at 2 p ra.; admission with tea. ON ANNUAL Garden Party, 2s children, Is. 12 140



PttbUc Notices. JpiVß SHILLINGS REWARD T.OST between Racecourae and Quill’s Hotel AN OPERA «LASS, finder will p?e*»e !<»•• same at Ashburton Club. £5 Beward STRAYED from my paddock at Pen darves 160 Long wool and First Cross KWB-i, with lambs at foot by South and Hampshire Down Rams ; branded ZR on ramp. Any person giving information that will lead to their recovery will re ceive the above reward. 12 143 W. H, RULE.



giN K HOLIDAY. Pursuant to the Banks end Banker’s Act Amendment Act, 1882, WEDNESDAY, IGth December, 1886, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday at the Office of the Union Bank of Australia, Limited, Ashburton. For the Union Bank of Australia, Ltd, E MOORE, 12 158 .Acting Chief Officer. TO RATEPAYERS. THE COLDSTREAM ROAD BOARD give notice that at thair next meeting on Dtcember 21 they intend to STRIKE a RATE of ONE HALFPENNY in the POUND for the Eight Months ending 31st March, 1886, up n the rateable value of all the rateable property in the district, to be made payable in one sum upon the first day of MAROH next. The rate book is open for inspection at the offices of the County Council, Ash burton. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 12 157 Chairman.



BOROUGH COUNCIL VACANCY. I hereby give notice thifc the following persons have been duly nominated as can didates f >r the office of Councillor; Andrew Young George William Andrews Alexander Craighead John Abbott Oaygill And I further give notice that a POLL for the Election of ONE of the above named Candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring rquam West, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of December instant, comrae i cing at 9 am. and closing at 6 p.m. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Decen ber 10. 1885. 12 145 EXTRACT from New Zealand Gazette Bth October, 1885 - CLAIMS UNDER FOREST TREES PLANTING ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS,



General Crown Lands Office, Wellington, sth October, 1885. Notice. “The Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act Amendment Act, 1871," and “ The Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1872," having been repealed, it is requested that all out standing claims in putsuanceuf those Acta, and of any regulations made thereunder, may be sent in to the ofti -e of the Com- | missioner of Crown Lands for the district in which plantations have been made, fore the 31st day of December next. IH E REASON WHY 088 AND ALCORN’S Gigantic Drapery Sale is such an immense j Success Because the sale is a genuine one, every article being reduced Because the rod notions are tremendous, in many cases being Ipse than half price Because our are lower that any other house can compete with, our object bt ing the redaction of the stock, irrespective of loss because the redactions we have made are universal, and not on a few Spe cial Lines, for the purpose of catching the nnwary Because our stock is superior to others, being mostly direct importations, and is now being sold at leas than wholesale prices To thoroughly understand and appreci ate the bargains now being offered, pur chasers wouid require to call and inspect be stock. We refrain from quoting prices as nn •ms the quality is known prices are no aide. Call early and call often at the Gigantic Sale At Orr and Alcorn’s 10 873 J BALLAiSCK Minister of lands



Immense Furniture Sale! I RAWINO-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, and BEDROOM SUITES. Everything New and Fashionable, J. MEECH old an UNRESERVED gALE. 6f superior FURNITURE at an arly date, particulars of which will be jnonnced presently. Soch an opportnnity for acqniring Fur altars made In the BEST STYLE and with thoroughly WELL-SEASONED TIMBER has never befou occurred in Ashburton. and Inspect previous to Sale. FAOertls conducted ,sg usual, at the Lowest Rates. Address—EAST STREET. TAKORSP BTBBIT.



Messrs matson, oox & co. at the solicitation of several clients, Intimate to the Poblio That it is their intention to bold AUCTION SALES of the above EVERY SATURI//v v AT TWELVE O'CLOCK i-HaRP We wish to notify to our Clients and the Public that every attention will be paid to their inter* eats, and Account Sales rendered with our USUAL PROMPTNESS. MATSON, COX & CO.



Public Notices H OUSE of three rooms, at Trevorton, to let: low rental T. BULLOCK. F iOR SALE—Two Orass Strippers. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.—a New Bicycle; price, only I 6 10s. T. BULLOCK. M' R S. B SEYMOUR, Dentist, may be consulted at Cambridge’s on TUES DAY, December 15, 12 130



TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I hereby give Notioe that all Dogs found interfering with Sheepjon this Feta*® will be DESTROY KD, and the owners sued for any damage done. DONALD MuLEAN, 12 125 Lagtphor. |JPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD The sum of 2a 6d per 100 is payable by any membern or the Clerk of the above Board for the eggs and heads of SMALL BIRDS. CYRIL JEPBSON, ilerk, H 70 Tinwald. FOR SOWING with Turnips to secure a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Price—L7, L 6, L 5. Agent in town—H. Zander. A Liberal Discount for Cash. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 566 Ashburton.



Cheese. JpRIDUE OLD FACTORY CHEESE. MELLOW AND THOROUGHLY MATURED. We have reserved a few of these for our retail trade. ORR & ALCORN. 12 138



ASHBURTON TWEEDS. Craighead and Co., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. From a communication recurred from the Manager of the Ashbur ton Woollen Factory, we expect shortly to be in a position to sup* ply the residents of this thriving Town and County with SUITS MADE FROte TWEEDS, MANUFACTURED by THEMSELVES. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Ashburton.



Henry Zander, J draw the attention of shearers and others to my EXTENSIVE STOCK OP SHEARING MATERIALS Just Landed, ez Arawa, WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT LOWEST PRICES. SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS All the Favorite Brands. Ward and Payne's Nos. 38 and 38 AS Ward and Payne’s Nos. 79 and 79 AS Bourgon and Balls’ Nos. 11A and 884. TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Ground and Lump Raddle Lampblack, etc. WOOLPACKS. WOOLPACKS.



I am now telling Full Weight! BELOW CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, And guarantee them to bo of the best quality. TURNIP SEEDS. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Joat to Hand h-Gceentop Yellow Purpletop Yellow Purpletop Mammoth White Stone, eio, etc. All of which 1 offer at EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICES. These seeds have been specially selected, and are of a particularly fine quality. I also wish to call attention to the IRONMONGERY, CHINA & GLASS Department, to meet the present de pressed times, have REDUCED THE PRICES to the LOWEST remunerative Rates. The Grocery and Provision De partment is now replete with the NEW SEASON’S TEAS, Best Mauritius Sugars, ete, etc, too numerous to mention



Prior to making extensive alterations to effect this with certainty sweeping redi All Goods must be turned into Gash fort The followine quotations clearly indici Turkish Towels 4Jd, reduced from 7i i Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from od (tood Pattern Prints 2d, reduced from 4d Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from 7id Flax Shirting 3sd, reduced from ssa Union Shirting 6d> reduced from lid Blateand Black Selioia2sd, for met price 4£d 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 25s Heavy Forfar 4£d, former price 8d White Twilled Calico 4Jd, reducedfrom 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s 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 HAd Fancy Dress Materials former price B§d Superior Dress Mrtenals 6£d, former price lO^d Ladies’ Cotton Hose 4d, former price Ladies’ Plain Chemises Is, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Chemises Is 6d, reduced from 2s lid Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses is 2d, reduced from 2s



I pay special attention to the WINE AND SPIRIT DEPARTMENT and can supply the trade as well as pri vate families with the best brands only of Brandies, Whiskies Bum, Gin Rich Australian'Wines Champagne, Claret. Also, Bottled Ales and Stout (lm ported direct from the most noted English Bottlers) I The eelebrated' Kantrowles Stomach Bitters, so highly recommended by medical men, and surpassing all other Bitters—always on hand. Orders from the oouutry will be promptly attended to, special arrange* ments having been made for the quick despatch of Goods to any locality desired. A trial solicited. Henry Zander, MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Eio, FaxapUHpwa' Buodro?, AagbroroN. AGKNT-rlmperlal Fire Insurance Co. * N.«. Aoddant Insurance Co



E GGB AND HEADS birds. OF SMALL Two Shillings and Sixpence per Hundred will be given at the foil-wing places for eggs and heads collected in the Wakanui Road District:— Schoolhouae, Wakanui ~ Seafield „ Seaview ” Elgin Howlands Ro»d Bowfd Offic# ishbwtoo U 968



Business Notices. 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 6x8t024 x3O always in Stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the t remises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. W. PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 102



Support Local Industry* As £743 WORTH OF THE KAIAP >1 EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Associati Show, having been purchased by Andrew Orr at a great reduction will be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PREMISES, EAST STREET. on’s FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may be given on the Show ground to the young man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at 11a 9d. Men’s Suits, from 465. 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 vholo of hia NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY BEFORE JANUARY lot.



i a General Clearance must be made, and [actions in prices have been submitted to thwith. late my intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses la lid, reduced from 3s 6d Ladies’ plain tucked 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 Boys’ Summer Tweed Suits 2s lid, for* mer price 5a 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 3s 6d Men’s Roslyn Tweed Suits 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 3Jd, reduced from 6d Men’s Heavy Merino Sox 9d, reduced from Is A lot of Men’s Women’s and Children's Boots and Shoes will absolutely be cleared regardless of cost. Lose no time in securing the first of these choice Bargains.



THB SALE IS A GENU IKE ONE. Note the address AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER W A T O H, With A. C. PRICHARD, BAST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Ohemiat. TO MEET THE TIMES. 1 \Vliij ■ / / / "itt M //A«w«»rAs AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER W A T 0 H, With



Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted V: '■) \ u 4/ ..£5- Good Steel ALBEBT for L 4 4b, i*U R. MURRAY, East Street. Warranted BEGS to announce that he has just received a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and is now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches, capped and jewelled, with gold balance and very heavy cases for L 4 4s, exceptionally good value. Also in stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every description, and at prices to suit all comers. In jet goods and in every cl«i— of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatnesa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. GEORGE JAMESON, West street, Ashburton, has for Sale—Rye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whitt Clover j Alsyke, Cow Grass 5 also, Carrot and Man gold Seeds. For Parity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ah' can be strongly recommended.



CANTERBURY BRANCH. ftps amb MftHU <0 WllMi Established '859 Capital 11,00 0.0 O r rrv r*r ,9v. &P' rjlHB PREMIER COLONIAL COMP* J 5 FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASHBURTON. 24



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now ou hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, eta



Parcels Express. VTE '7 ZEAL \ ND EX PR 6S COMPvNV', Reduced rates for freight to Ash barton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch 01 Dunedin delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily : 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 hah under the railway tariff if received ir time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch : Bed ford Bow. Dunedin: 7, Manse street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world. Bates and all information on applies tion to F. MoF ARLANE, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton 48, To Let and For Sale. TO LET—A comfortable House in Cameron street west.—Apply to J Moison. 10 925



JP O R SALE. Several good Building Sites near the Woollen Mill, and in oilier parts of the Allenton District. Apply to CHARLES BRADDEIL, 11 69 Asnbnrton.



Matson. Cox & Co. ATSOST X AND LIST OP Properties FOR SALE. CO.’S



JP O R SALE. Turnip Seeds. Purple Top Aberdeen, Green Top Aber deen, Purple Top Mammoth, De vonshire Grey Stone, White Stone and other varieties. WOOLSACKS. Also, LAMPBLACK. RADDLE, OILS, Etc. GEORGE JAMESON, 11 84 Ashburton. TO LET, —That most desirable Farm situate at Tinwald, known as “ New Grove Farm,” the property of Mr James S. Houston, and containing 127 acres, together with well built Dwelling-house of six rooms, with orchard, outbuildings, and every convenience. The paddocks are all in English grass, and well fenced and watered. The above is to let in con sequence of Mr Houston’s removal to his Wincbmore farm. For particulars, appl to Mr Geo. Jameson, or to Mr Houston, on the property. 8 398 Thos- Bnllock. FOR SALE—Cambridge Roller, price £B. T. BULLOCK f7\OR SALE—Strong Second-hand DOG JJ CART. T. BULLOCK OATS —Quantity Feed Oats for sale. Sample can be seen at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK \\J ANTED to Purchase—Second han VV McCormick String Binder. Apply stating price, to T. BULLOCK. ... i—— .... „ .M . . , m fT'OR SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth JC and Macdonald, together with manure distributor. T. BULLOCK f 110 LET—Alleuton House, containing I 9 rooms, together with about 10 acres of laud, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. B* u.ock BUILDING SITES For Sale near the Woollen Factory, LlB 10s each. Lots 19 and 20, containing a little more than J-acre, situated only a few chains lacs trom the Alford Forest road, near Mr John Steel’s new store. The land is of very good quality, level. Very good site for a house. T. BULLOCK.



WAKANDI— -6CB Acres good Land in gnu; good improvements 285 Acres fair Land, improved, 100 aono in grass, plenty o water 90 Acres first-class Land, good garden. 2 miles from Ashburton *49 Acres first-clau Land, some of the beat in the district- Good improve* ments, plenty of water, nearly all in 'grass. Very -heavy yields of grain. Terms as may be agreed upon OHEkTSEY— -715 Acres fair Land, improved In grass well fenced, plenty of water 30 Acres splendid Land, all in grass, adjoining township 600 acre Farm, between Chertsey »nd Dromore, well watered, good build ings, now in stubble, part B.S 27276 F 126 Acres good Land, all in gnus, wall fenced, plenty of water. . DROMORK— f 564 Acres good Land, fenced and laid down in English grass. Opposite J. T.Brown’s farm rad between Woodlands and J. T. White’s and latelv in the occupation of 8> Kemp, being K. 5.27493.4. KYLE— -333} Acres good Land, all in grass, well fenced, plenty of water, good dwe iag. house, stable, &c. 660 Acn a, extra well fenced, 18 inches aoit, four miles from r ii way station. B.S. 32036 1108 Ao-hs, unfenced. R.S. 32066 and 32u60, joining Tramway reserve



ALFORD FOREST -2424 Acres fair Land, 800 acres in grass, balance tussock, well fenced, plenty of water 20 Acres bash Land, R.S. 31134 244 Acres splendid Land, all in grass, good house, orchard, well fenced MOUNT HUTT— -2120 Acres within 4 miles of Methven Railway Station MAYFI&LD— -644 Acres, well fenced, good grass Land; easy terms 1000 Acres fair Land, unimproved, B.S> 30748 and 30749 900 Acres fair Land, well fenced, R.S. 31919 1840 acres Lend thoroughly improved, good house, large plantations, gar* den, orchard and necessary out* buildings. DUNSANDEL— -1500 Acres good sheep Land, thoroughly improved, plenty of water 497 Acres tussock Land, 2 miles from Bankside, R.S. 32161 1108 Acres fair Land, adjoining Tram way Reserve, R.S. 3206 and 32060 HINDS— *SO Acres in tussock, 6 miles from Rail* way Station, plenty of water, R.B. 28829, 28867, 28868, 28828 *OO Acres, fenced, plenty of water, R.S. 27646, 27647, 27648, 27649 136 .Acres, in tussock, near A. Moore and Co., R.S. 30809 100 Acres, fenced and improved, R.S. 27796 WESTERFIELD— -160 Acres fenced and all I* English grass adjacent to Railway, R.S. 26009 SHEPHERD’S BUSH -100 Acres, good Land, 18 inches soil, be let or sold WINSLOW -337 Acres fair Land, some of it been broken up, R.S. 27882, 27883 430 Acres, fair Land, some of it been broken up, K.S. 27884, 27886 RAKAIA SOUTH -68 Acres in tussock, good Land, B.S. 32114



Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86. North-west Town Belt, con talking 1 acre, capital cite for s private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanni road, good site for a house Lots 62. 63, corner of Wakanni road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lota 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with house, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Corner of Cox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. 635, Peter street, with dwelling-honae and blacksmith’s shop. 645, 654, 555, To let only, at a noml nal rental. 118,119, Moore street west TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three* roomed house thereon Lots 366, 369, 360 TO LET; Commodious premises in East street Blacksmith’s shop,' together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house, Graham’s road Tinwald Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Cottage at Hampstead, rent 4s per week Shop and dwelling in Moore street 12s 6d per week—commodious house tA let at the above rental



RAKAIA NORTH -473 Acres in tussock, plenty of water, K.S. 30073,32289,322810, 322811, 32384, 32386,32166, 33238 SHERWOOD— -300 Acres good Land, all In English grass, securely fenced, plenty of irater MARONAN— (33d Acres in tussock, R.S. 27929, 27930 MOUNT SOMERS— Acres in tussock, R.S, 31469 DUNDAS— -1857 Acres good Land, plenty of water, splendid improvements, plantation, etc, ail in grass BARRHILL— -2808 Acres first-class agricultural Land, well fenced, all in grass ASHTON— -180 Acres good grazing Land, dose to each. improved, would be let MITO HAM -4500 Acres first-class Land, late J. T. Brown’s, well fenced and watered, all in grass or crop, magnificent feed, good improvements. RANGITATA ISLAND -308 Acres first-class Land, improve ments very good, all orep or grass 180 Acres very fair Land, fenced, school house on property, ell in gran BALING— -1090 Acres fair Laud, ring-fenced, sub* divided, plenty of water 266 Acres fair Land, all in Engsh gran and turnips, well fenced and watered I 398 Acres fait Land, part improved. RS. 32666 and 32693 337 Acres m tussock, vary good Land, adjoining station, R. 8.32936 tfatson, fiox & Co* WEST STREET, WBBUBXOK



Mf OELLANEOUS: FOR SALE. Eight-horse pa ser portable engine, obea Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock, ' 1 10 TC RVI RTTRTONf Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persona selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it as mine, I have to ask the public to see chat EACH BOTTLE BEAKS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on.



None genuine without it. DAVIS'S TONkTSeRBAL BEER Is acknowledged by (he travelling public to be the best Tonic Summer Drink in raw Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in ‘.-hburttn a» 2a per Dozen Buttles charged fur if nut re un>eu Families waited on daily. DAVIS'S HERBAL BEER A O ICE DRINK. MANDFitBJdY, KMX SX&BJET,