Prend«rg*st and S. Williams; writing, Hiaret A. William*, 0. William*, M. Milner and Wilkinson ; composition, Min A. Williams; arithmetic, Misses A Butler, Ocbwe and Wilkinson ; geography, Misses V. Williams and McOormao; history. Mines F Williams and Crowe; book keeping. Miss A. Batler ; grammar, Miss 8. Williams; mosic, Min A Batler ; fancy work, Misses A. Batler sad Bran kin; plain needlework, Mies A Williams ; artificial flower making, Mias M. Butler ; general progress, Misses Moore and Bas kin ; punctual attendance. Misses A. Henry and Msod Milner; Jorder and CMtocka, Miss A. Adams.

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tisbraa's TSU6R» MS IJOPTHIO HT. 1 annual Bcratchley’s Successor. London, December 16. - Aconference took place to-day be tween Colonel Stanley, Secretary of State for the Colonies, and the various Agerits-General, the object being to de cide upon a successor to the late Gene ral "Scratchley as High Commissioner of New Guinea, and to fix the propor tion to be paid by each Australasian Colony, towards the expenses connected with the establishment of the New Guinea Protectorate. The Conference designates Mr John Douglas, or Mr J. B; Thurston, as General Scratchley’s .successor, but tbe final selection has yet ,tb tie made. Soudan. Gaiko, December 16. ' The rebels continue firing in the vicinity of Knbshay, and two of Gene ra! Cameron’s officers have been killed. Hr Gladstone’ Irish Views- London, December 17. ' The Standard, in an article on the political outlook, to-day affirms that Mr Gladstone is prepared to restore the Irish Parliament, at the same time pre serving union with Great Britain.

Shipping. * - Arrived Alastor, from Lyttelton (August 19), and Samuel, from Auck land (August 16).

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[uDICR’B TELEGRAMS COPYRIGHT. ] Rejected. Melbourne, Yesterday. .jo the Legislative Assembly last night the Electoral Bill, the effect of which ■would have been to increase the num ber of members in the Assembly, was rejected. _ The Markets The New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company Limited, held their usual weekly sale this afternoon, when an important catalogue, compris ing k>me 5,200 bales, was submitted to the public The bidding was of an ani mated character, and prices were firmly maintained, good wools in particular eliciting spirited competition. The tone Of the market was generally brisk, with upward tendency. Greasy merinos sold up to nd, while scoured wools were in better demand than at last week’s sale, and fetched as much as *Bs£d for some lots. The highest price obtained for washed wool was is.

The Alameda. t-TONEY, Ye*t»-rday. The Alameda arrived from Auckland to night NOW Ministry- Sir John Robertson has been sent for tty,|be Governor, and has undertaken the formation of a Ministry. The As sembly consequently has been adjourn ed until Tuesday next, December 22. Fire in Adelaide. Adkuuk, Yeateraay. A most destructive fire broke out in Grenfell street East, and before the flames could be checked, resulted in the . lout' destruction of Messrs Coombe’s - timber yard, Dunford and Go’s soap fydtoxYf and a number of private cot tages. The efforts of the firemen were neutralised by a high wind which pre vailed, and the damage is estimated at fully i. 20,000, the bulk of which will feU upon the South Australian Insur *nce Company. One of the buildings contained rsoo barrels of resin, which melted andflowed along the street in a stream of liquid fire. -

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(ru nn* umwuiioi. 1 wSSotok. To-day. Jtit'th* Sopreme Court this morning no : |nmfil|oD for in injunction to prevent < Uwvsft* Companyplaying “Maiitana” How J.P.’a. , , , Twenty-two J. P. ’a have been appointed. Those In the Canterbury district are HWiI P. Andrews, 0. P. Halbert, •od E A. .Watt, Ohristohoroh; andO. A. 0, Hardy, Sooth Bakaia. Fatal Accident. _ , Doskdik, Today. ( ' James Poyla died from in Juries received by faflingbrer • precipice at Nenthorne. Tic-Dotooreux, Toothacht or any othe ’ ceutahnc Pain speedily yeilds to Baxter s Ant; Neuralgic P3U-

THE ARTTMURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER lß j _fjjßs.



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Ashburton Caledonian society. Shouther tae Shoather. Seventh Annual CALEDONIAN GATHERING AMD Sports Meeting SOCIETY'S GROUNDS-N.W BELT. BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26. The Society offera prizes for Athletics and National Sports to the amount of over £6O. The President will give, a CUP, value j £5 sa, for most points in dancing, to be won twice by one competitor before be* coming his property. A special prize of £1 Is (offered by one of the Directors) will be given to the winner of the Half-mile Handicap. Sports commence at 11 o'clock prompt. Admission —Is, members and family free. A FIRST CLASS' BAND will be in attendance.



programme. I. Quoits, no quoit used to be heavier than four pounds (41bs)—IbI prize, £2 ; 2nd. £1 2 Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440yds, 6 hurdles, Men—let prize, £2 ; 2nd, 3. Pipe Music, pibrochs and marches— -Ist pr za, £2 ; 2nd, £1 4 Running Huh Jump, Men—let prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10a 5. 100 Yards Flat Race, open—lst prize, £2 ; second, £1 6. Running High Jump, Boys—let prize, 10s; 2nd, 5s 7. Scotch Reel, Highland Costume—lst prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 8. Grand Handicap Flat Races, of 100yds 220yds, 440yds ; 100yds heat to he run after Scotch Reel—lst prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 10a ; 3rd, £1 9. Tossing the Caber—lst priza, £1 10a ; 2nd, IDs 10 Standing High Jump—lst priza, £1 ; 2nd, 10s 11. iOO Yards Handicap Race, for Boys nn>ier 10—1st pnz>, 10a ; 2nd, 6s 12. Pipe Music, Reels and Strathspeys— -Ist pr za, £2 ; 2nd, £1 13. Grand Handicap; 220yds heat 14. Sword Dance, or Ohilie Osllum—lst priza, £2 ; 2nd, £1 | 15. Pole Vaulting—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd, 15s 10. Half Mile Handicap Flat Race (open) —lst priza, £2 10?; 2nd prize, £1 17. Irish Jig—lst. prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 18. Patting the Stone—lst prize,,£l 10a ; 2nd, 15s 19. Three-legged Race, 200yds—1st priza,



£1; 2nd, 10a 2 ). Grand Handicap, 440yds heat 21. Throwing the Hammer—lat prize, £1 10s ; 2nd, 15a 22. 150 Yards Han icap Race, for boy* cinder 14—lat prize. 10s ; 2ud, 5s 23 Beat Dressed Hoy in Highland Cos tume, under 14 years—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10* 24 H ghland Fling—lst prz), £2; 2nd, £1 25 Handicap Mile Flat Race, rpen—let prize, £3 ; 2nd, £1 10s 36 Handicap Consolation Race, 200yds, for all beaten competitors—lst prize, £1 10s; 2nd, 15s Nominations for all Handicap Races must be in Secretary’s bauds by B o'clock on the 19th December. Acceptances can be lodged at any time up to time of starting. Nomination fee on all handi caps 2} per cent on First Prize. Accep tance tee, 2fc per cent on First P> ize. Entrance money for all other events, 6 par cent on the First Prize. J. 0. DUNCAN, 12 186 Secretary. WaKANUI ANNUAL RACKS AND SPORTS will be held on NEW YEAR’S DAY, 18b6, In Mr J. Brown’s paddock, Wakanai road. Handicappers—Messrs S. Saunders and J. Smith. Judges— Messrs Lestham and Bonifsnt. Clerk of Seales—Mr N. Fitzgerald. Clerk of Course—Mr Butteriok.



PROGRAMME—Hobsb Backs- L Handicap Hubble Race, of 10 sots s miles; aix hardies ; nomination, Li ; acceptance, free 2. Wakanci Oup, of 20 bovb; with sweep stake of 1 sov to go to second horse ; 1£ miles; nomination, LI ; accept ance, 10s 3. Wakanci Tkot, of 7$ sovs ; second bone, 2J sots ; 2 miles; horses breaking to tarn ; nomination,' LI ; acceptance, free 4. Hubby Scukbt. Athletic Events, 6. i mile Handicap Hordle Race; en trance, 2s ; Ist prize, LI; 2nd prize, 10s 6. Qaoite, 21 yards, not more than Alba; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI 10s ; 2nd, 16s 7. Standing High Jump ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d 8. Boys’ Race, under 17 ; entrance, Is; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7a 6d 9 1 mile Flat Handicap ; entrance, 2s 6d ; Ist, L2; 2nd, LI 10. Throwing the Hammer; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d 11. Single Girls’ Race; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 10s 12. Pole Vaulting ; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 13. Irish Jig; entrance, 2e; Ist, LI 10s; 2nd, 16s 14. 100 yards Handicap ; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 15. Married Women’s Race.; Ist, LI ; 2nd, 10a 16. Banning Long Jump; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d



17. Boys' Baoe, under 14 ; entrance, | Is ; Ist, 10s ; 2nd, 6s 18. Hop. btep and Jump ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7« 6d 19. 100 yards, Old Men’s Race, over 40; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 20. Tossing the Oaber; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI ; 2nd, 10s I 21. Running High Jump; entrance, Is ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 22 Hornpipe; entrance, 2s ; Ist, Ll 10s ; 2qd, 16s BULBS. First race to start at 12 sharp. Three horses to start or no race. Should any dispute arise, the decision of the Sports Committee to be final All protests to be lodged within half an hour after the race, and to be accom panied by a deposit of 10 per cent of the value of the disputed stake, the said depo sit to be forfeited should the protest prove frivolous. live per cent will be deducted from all money payable for horse races by this programme, to defray expenses of the oourse. Holders of members’ tickets will be credited with 10s in entering horses for one isos only. No horses, excepting .those competing, to be ridden on the ground. Admission—-By Member's Ticket, or Adults, Is; Children, under 10, free; Hotses.ls esoh. ABTHUROOOKSON, HonSec. and Tress. Tbs Sports Bell will be held In iht r Halo Boned, Ticket!, Ss t todies, few- IS



Tenders. gUPPLIBSTD ASHBURTON HOM . The Ashburton Home Committee invite separate TENDERS for the supply of Bread, Meat, Groceries, Milk, Medical Comforts, Fuel. Drops, and Interments far the year ending December 31st, 1886 Full particulars and forms of tender can be obtained on application to the Matter of the Home. Tenders to b* addressed to W, C. Walker, Esq , Chairman of the Commit tee, Ashburton Home, and left at the County Council office, Ashburton, before NOON of Saturday, December 19th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. B. MARCH, Secretary. Charitable Aid Office, Christchurch, December 5, 1885. 12 142 Y inwajl,d 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 nr any tender not ne cessarily accepted / S. SHEARER, 12 133 Chairman.



Auctions. apples, apples, MESSRS Z )UOH & MAOPHERBON wil sell by Public Auction at the Central Saleroom* To-morrow. 6 Case* of Apple* Without Reserve. ZOUOH & MACPJffiHSON, 198 Auctioneer*. M E CENTRAL AUCTION MART. SSKS Z >UCH A MACPHBRSON will Sell by Public Auction To- Morrow— -100 tacks Oats 50 Back* Oaten Sheaf Chaff 20 Young Geese 10 Sides Prime Bacon and Ham* 6 Carcases Prime Mutton Barley, Chick Wheat, Cows, Pigs Sundries, etc ——- ZOUCH A MACPHKRSON, 12 199 Auctioneer*.



SATURDAY, 19ih DECEMBER. CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SPORTS. Sale of Privileges. MR T. BULLOoK has received in structions from the Secretary, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, The following Privileges : t. Publicans’ Booth 2 Confectioners’ Booth 3. Cards, at per dozen 4.. Right <>f Sports. Sale at S o’clock. ~. BULLOCK, 12 184 Aoctinner.



BURTON WOOL SALKS. THE NtXT SALE Will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 30 Commencing at 2 o’clock. MATSON, COX & 00, MILES & 00, X2 168 Per Geo. Jameson.



In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act 1883, and the Bankruptcy Amendment Acta 1884 and 1885. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. MR T. BULLOCK haa received in structions to Sell, at the Arcade! ON SATURDAY NEXT, 19th Inst., The following : BUBAL SECT (ON 22901, containing 50 acres, lately in occupation by Mr Thomas Holmes, and joining the properties of Messrs Greenaway, Dawson and others Also, Draught HORSES Double-Furrow PLOUGHS DRAYS REAPERS AND BINDERS (McCormick) Rollers, Seedsowers, Harness, Horse covers and other things too numer ous to mention. No reserve. —Terms at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. ~T. BULLOCK, 12 183 Auctioneer.



Publ c Notices. n iENDH'RS for Harvesting are extended 1 MU SATURDAY, 19th instant. Max Fkibolandbe. 12 187 TENDERS Wanted for Harvest!* S about 100 acres oats to cut, tie* stock, and stack. Tenders close on Tues day the 22nd iust. For particulars applj to R. B. JEFF. 12 194 Grovo Farm O T I C B. ; We shall hold our Weekly Saloon Thurs day, December‘24, instead of Saturday, December 26, Hoxintj Dav- THOMAS BULLOCK. MATSON, COX & CO, 12 193 ALFRED HARRDON.



M ETUVEN PCBLIO LIBRARY. ANNOAL MEETING of Subscriber* to Methven Public Library will be held In the library on MONDAY, January 4th, 1886, at 7 p m. G. H. ALINGTON, 12 196 Secretary. MRS JAMES RANGER begs to an nounce that she has commenced business in FRIEDL ANDKIVS BUILD ING'', Burnett street, as BAKER and CON FEOTI ONER, and hopes by strict attention to business to merit a fair share of public patronage. Orders received for Christmas and wedding cakes. Tea and coffee always ready. 12 188 Ashburton volunteer fire BRIGADE. I shall esteem it a personal favor if the members of the late Brigade will, till the end of the month, hold themselves in readiness to answer any call that may be made, and tender their services for the protection of the public should any emer gency arise. 12 191 JOHN A. OAYGILL.



Australian mercantile UMION INSURANCE COMPANY. The only Company in Canterbury WHICH DID NOT RAISE RATES 33J PEE cent on Country Risks. Wk are kow, as we have been for THE PAST three years, accepting risks at 25 per cent, off tariff. W. B. MOSS, Agent for Ashburton District. September 22, 1885. 9 615 EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. FARES— CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. CHEAP EXCURSION TICKETS To DUNEDIN, INVERCARGILL, AND THE LAKES. Excursion Tickets to Dunedin, Inver cargill, and Kingston will be issued as under from 19th December, 1880, to 2nd January, 1885, inclusive, and will be available for return up to and including the 16th January : FROM RAKAIA aND ASHBURTON: TO DUNEDIN— First class, 33s ; Second class, 225. TO INVERCARGILL— First class, 55s ; Second class, 38a 6d. TO KINGSTON— First class, C6a; Second class, 4 is.



Local Wool Sales. MATSON. COX & CO. Beg to intimate to tbeir Clients, and others interested, that they PURPOSE HOLDING THE THIRD OF THE SERIES AT TATTERS A L V S ON WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1886, At 2 o’clock, p.m., When they anticipate offering a LARGE AND VARIED CATALOGUE.



SPECIAL FIGHT TRAINS, convey - ] iog passengers at the above fares, will ! leave Christchurch for Dunedin on the 24th and 26th December at 8.30 p. m., Ashburton at 10.43 p.m., and arrive at Dunedin at 7.60 a m. next dav—stopping at Kakaia if required. Special night trains will also leave Dun* ediu tor Christchurch on the same dates at 8.15 p.m. The journey may be broken at any stopping station en route, and be continued by any ordinary train. The tickets to Kingston are available either via Waimea Company’s line or In vercargill . Boat Fares (return) by the steamer Mountaineer, from Kingston to Queen ston are 16s saloon ; 7s 6d steerage. Saturday return tickets will also be issued from 19th December to 2nd Jann ary inclusive, and will be available foi return up to and including the 16th Janu ary. BX ORDER, 12 197 WAR OR NO WAR?—It gives me real pleasure, without mixture, without measure, to thank my many cus tomers once more at this recurring sea son, and with both rhyme and reason for laying out their money at my store. And, whilst there’s no denying, the times are rather trying, that trade is dull and money scarce enough. I’m proud to have to say, that my friends buy every day, without the aid of advertising puff. Ido not say I slaughter, as indeed 1 did’nt onghter, and below the cost I don't profess to sell. But in fair play none can beat me, I give them leave to eat me, who do not think I serve them very well Now, as might be expected, my stock is well selected, while great variety of goods I have in store. The teas so ably blended, can be well recommended, as has been often ad vertised before. Nelson, Moate and Oo are showing, how the public taste is grow ing for really pure and nicely blended teas. And those who have not tried them, should let self Interest guide them, and buy of me the thing that’s sure to please. Tea, Grocery, Fancy Goods, Glass, China, Earthenware, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, H. M. CARBON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Tates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Co’s pure blended teas.



We have been Induced to start these Sales for the purpose of enabling Vendors to dis pose of their wool at their own doors, and we have every reason to believe that with the Woollen Factory end outside buyers we shall be able to again clear our catalogue, at values fully equal to anything obtainable elsewhere in Canterbury. Matson, Cox & Co, tettgamm. sin



Immense Furniture _ Sale!! RA WING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, and BEDROOM SUITES. Everything Now and Fashionable. J. MEECH old an UNRESERVED REARING Cl ALE. s Of superior FURNITURE at an .any date, particulars of which will be jnounced presently. Snch an opportunity for acquiring Fur niture made In the BEST STYLE and with thoroughly WELL-SEASONED TIMBER has never befoi. occurred in Ashburton. and inspeot previous to Sale. Funerals conducted, as usual, at the Lowest Bates. Address—BAST STREET. TANORED STREET



Public Notices I BEG to inform friends and customers that I can supply them with meat of my usual quality AT THE SAME PRICE as any other Butcher in Ashburton for CASH. JAMES TASKER, Butcher, 12 195 Near Quill’s Hotel. 2 Second hand McCormack’s BINDERS for sale in perfect order. F. BRADSHAW, 12 »67 Tjnwald. |1 KESP AS S NOTICE. Anyone found TRESPASSING on the Anama Station in pursuit of game or otherwise will be PROSECUTED. 12 15« W. S. PETER. TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I hereby give Notice that all Dogs found interfering with Sbeep’on this Estate will be DESTROY ED, and the owners sued for any damage done. DONALD McLEAN, 12 125 Lagmhor. JJPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD The sum of 2a 6d per 100 is payable by any members or the Clerk of the above Board for the eggs and heads of SMALL BIRDS. CYRIL JEPHSON, ilerk, 11 76 Tinwald. SHILLINGS REWARD LOST between Racecourse and Quill’s Hotel AN OPERA <4LASS, finder will please leave same at Ashburton Club.



£SO Jfteward. A REWARD of Lsi) will be given to anyone who will give such informa tion as will lead to the conviction of the persons who have been STEALING WETHERS from the Anama station. 12 155 W. S. PETEK,



Cheese. JpRIMB OLD FACTORY CHEESE. MELLOW AND THOROUGHLY MATURED. We have reserved a few of these for our retail trade. ORR & ALCORN. 12 13



EXTRA 01’ from New Zealand Gazette Bth October, 1885. CLAIMS UNDBR~FOREST TREES PLANTING ENOODRAGEMKNT 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 pursuance of those Acts, and of any regulations made thereunder, may be sent in to the office of the Com missioner of Crown Lands for the district in which plantations have been made, fore the Slat day of December next. J BALLANCE 10 873 Minister of lands. Henry Zander, J BEG a to draw the attention of shearers and others to my EXTENSIVE STOCK OF SHEARING MATERIALS Just Landed, ex 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 Bonrgon and Balls’ Nos. 11A and BB A



The following quotation? clearly indie: Turkish Towels 4£d, reduced from 744 Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from od Good Pattern Prints 2d, reduced from 4d Superior Prints 4jd, reduced from 7Jd Flax Shirting 3Jd, reduced from sjd Union Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Rlateand Black Selicia 2 Jjd, former price 4Jtd 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 4-Jd, reduced from 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 114 d Fancy Dress Materials 4£d, former price Bsd Superior Dress Mrterials 6£d, former price 10£d Ladies' Cotton Hose 4d, former price 7£d 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



TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES Boiled and Haw Linseed Oil. Ground and Lump Raddle Lampblack, etc. WOOLPACKS. WOOLPAOKS. I am now selling Full Weights BELOW CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, And guarantee them to be of the best quality. TURNIP SEEDS. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Just to Hand:—Greentop Yellow Pnrpletop Yellow Purpletop Mammoth White Stone, etc, 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 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 Rum, Gin Rich Australian Wines Champagne, Claret. Also, Bottled Ales and Stout (im ported direct from the most noted English Bottlers) The celebrated Eantrowiez Stomach Bitters, so highly recommended by medical men, and surpassing all other Bitters- always on hand. Orders from the country will be promptly attended to, special arrange ments having been made for the quick despatch of Goods to any locality desired. A trial solicited.



Eggs and heads of small BIRDS. Two Shillings and Sixpence per Hundred will be given at the following places for eggs and heads collected in the Wakanni Road District:— Schoolhonse, Wakanut ~ Seafield ~ Seaview „ Elgin ~ Newlands Rotd Boajd Offioa Aahbartoa U 988



Henry Zander, MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Exo, FbibdUndii^ 1 Bunnmos, Abhbumon. AGENT—lmperial Fire Insurance Co. N.SJ, Accident loearanoe Co.



Easiness 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 I'wines, 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 6x 8 to 24 x3O always in Stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. W. PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 102 Support Local Industry £743 WORTH OF THE KAIAP *1 EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), As will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Associat Show, having been purchased by Andrew Orb at a great reduction will be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PREMISES, EAST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may be given on the Show ground to the young man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at lls 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 oat by the largest firm in the Colony.



Compulsory Sale of Drapery & Clothing ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE MUST BE MADS. A. C. PRICHARD, ,Bast Street, Must clear the whole of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY BEFORE JANUARY let. Prior to making extensive alterations a General Clearance must be made, and to effect this with certainty sweeping reductions in prices have baen submitted to Ml Goods must be turned into Cash forthwith.



:ata my intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses Is lid, reduced from 3s 6d Ladies’ plain tucked Drawers Is, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers Is 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 5s 6d Men’s White Shirts from 2s 6d to 3s lid Men’s Regatta Shirts from 2s 6d to 3s 6d Men’s good Felt Hats from 2s 3d to 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 tl\e first of these choice Bargains.



THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER TO MEET THE TIMES. w H, 1 1|(gid | | //.S RMURI UWASHBURTCN v AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER A T C H, With Good Steel ALBERT for LA 4s, A T O With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, _ _ _ _ Warranted ' Warranted K. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that ho has jaat received a choice assortment of watches and iewellery 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 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 CIiOYRR SEEDS. EORGB JAMESON, West street, Ashburton, has for gale—Rye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whits Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass; also, Carrot and Man gold Seeds. For Parity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ah' can be strongly recommended.



CANTERBURY BRANCH hra i m BfWJalllS !io)iVsMs Established 1859 *ST Capital 11000,00^ T '/**•!try nr Sufi*?#™.nr** HS PREMIER COLONIAL OOMPaN 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 on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, fiossette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, eta THE LITTLE SHOP (Net* Aft {tapget’* btkcr.



Parcels Express. 1 Xps *7 ZEALAND EX PR KBB iX . company Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, eta, from Christchurch, or Dunedin delivered at address in Ashoar* ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily : and at alight 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 h*l. under the railway tariff if received In time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch : Bed ford Row. Dunedin: 7, Manse street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and - delivered at any address in the world. Rates and all information on applica> tion to F. MoF ARLANS, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton. To Let and For Sale. 110 LET—A comfortable House in Cameron street west. —Apply to J. I Moxaoy. 10 926 • Jgi O R S A L i 7 Several good Building Sites near the Woollen Mill, and in other parts of the Allenton District. Apply to CHARLES BRADDELL, II 69 Asbbnrton. O R SALE. Turnip Seeds. Purple Top Aberdeen, Green Top Aber* deen, Purple Top Mammoth, De - vonsbire Grey Stone, White Stone and other varieties. WOOLPACKS. Also, LAMPBLACK RADDLE, OILS, Era. GEORGE JAMESON. 11 84 Ashburton.



Thos. Bullock. TINWALD —House of 3 rooms to let, near Mr Shearer’s; low rental T BULLOCK, . OATS —Quantity Feed Oats for sale. Sample can be seen at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK \ HOUSE of three rooms, at Trevorton, to let; low rental T. BULLOCK. F OB SALE—Two Grass Strippers. T. BULIOOK OOR SALE. —A New Bicycle; price, JC only 16 10s. T. BULLOOK 1710 R SALE —Turnip Drill, by Booth ' and Macdonald, together with manure distributor. T. BULLOCK rjlO LET—Allenton House, containing 1 9 rooms, together with about 10 acres of land, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bullock. BUILDING SITES For Sale near the Woollen Factory, LlB 10s each. Lots 19 and 20, containing a little more than £-acre, situated only a few chainp bacK from 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 Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North'west Town Belt, con taining 1 acre, capital site for • private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanol 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 Lots 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-house and blacksmith's shop. 545, 664, 656, To let only, at a nomli nal rents). , 118, 119, Moore street west TIN WALD. 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 bouse 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 oardta« house t'' let at the above rental M; r CELLANEOUS: FOB SALE. Eight-horse pc ret portable engine, ohea Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Second-hand Drays Thomas Bulloch *RO K. SB RTTRTOM FOR SOWING with Turnips to secure a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Price—L7. L 6, L 5. ag«nt in town— H. Zandee. A Liberal Discount for Cash. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 556 Ashburton. Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persons selling Inferior ’ Herbal Beer and representing it as mine, I have to ask the public to see (hat EACH BOTTLE BEAKS A BED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without it. DAVIS’S TONIC HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged travelling public to be the best Tonic Summer Drink in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per Dozen Bottles charged for if not returned. Families waited on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL BEER AND ICE DRINK MANUFACTORY, East Ssrbct, a Ksunion }