_ , DsmuHi Today. The following is the betting on the Dontdin Onp:— 100 to 14 agat Lochiol _> lUO _jo ...,. Lady Emma, Foaiuade, and Trenton IQO 8 Nelron and Leon IDO - Captain Web*ter, Ever* ton Lad, July and Feeklaee 100 6 Taman, Derringer, Tuiquoise, Hermit age, Rutaley. Tiger Tim, and Patrician 100 B Spade Guinea 100 *OO 100 2 Jupiter andScnpi filly k ■'■■■■

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OAIfTBKBUHY V OTAGO. ' . The following wore the acorea in the XaterproTinoul match at the conclusion It the aecozid innings Canterbnry had lost 3 wlcke’a for 95 run*. Otago— l»t Inning*. Harris, o Beroev b'Dun»oi> -.1 ... 19 Beck, c Longden, b Raynor... ... 14 -Grieve, b-Witoiog ... ” Qollinaon. c Fowke, b Barns. ... Dixon,' o Fowke, b Royner ... - ... Aoatin, o Crawnhaw, b Dunlop ... 5 Drabble, e b Winding ... 9 Oazvon, o Fotke, b WiMirg ... 0 W«inka,ruD out ... 6 Hope, c and b Wilding 0 Frith, ndc out... ... •- ••• 2 Extra* ... ••• ® I Total ... ••• *3O

To-day's Play. There «u an utter collapse on the per* of the Canterbury players to-day, the 7 mnalatog wickets producing only « mot. The, followiim- are the fuU Mom: — . . , . Camtkebtjbtt—Sod Innings. » JSilftos, ran ont ... W. J. Ootterill, b Aoatin ti Wilding, run out ... ... g Mnmbav, c Hope b Frith ... ... 1® Dunlop, b Frith ... ... ••• *’ i i Raynor, o end b Frith * ’. S. Ootterill, b flops .... Fowke, not out " ' Loogfanan, ran out ’ * - Banes, e Hope b Frith. ... ... JJ Longden, Ibir Frith m ... ••• ® ■ Extras ... »♦» Total ... ... liXIBB. Otago’s second innings began very in iMlflioDfllf» fivtt of. the boat wicfco** ’ faninf lnr 40 rune. Harris and Oollioson, , hkd un .mis fortune to play on,' Scores— Harris; h. Bonlop, 9 ; Book, o Barnm, 3; ‘ Down, Ibw Dunlop, 6;. Collinson, b pun,* lop, 0 j Austin, not out, 5; Brabble, o Craashwr, 6. 1

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fMOTBK’n mMBun —nbmwt'T 1 ' (Received December 29, 830 p at.) President Grevy. - ' Faßm. Ueosmner 28. M. Grevy was re-elected President of the Republic by the National Assembly for a further period of seven years by a large majority. - Members of Sight mostly abstained from voting. • (Received December 29, 3 20 pm.) The Malls. _ . Aibaht, To day ■y The Valuta arrived last night with the London mails to November ay.

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(BBUmi’s TM.KOKAW B—OOP* BIGHT. ] Ministerial Change y . Mklboubnx, Yesterday. The Ministerial changes foreshadowed , by xhe, Argus are folly confirmed to- I day) Messrs Service and Berry wit! re y tire after the conclusion of the Federal ,-r. Council, which is expected to finish its ' wort by February - 20. Mr Service y proceeds to England lot two years, \ The appointment of Mr Berry as Agent-General will probably be gazetted f In Abeyance. J There is bo change to report in the between wharf laborers and as owing to the holidays the "" dfflfwrwucqg havfe remained in abeyance. (Baoelvod Dooamber 29, 1.30 pm.) PettUeal- Sydnbt, To-day. Sir John Robertson has issued a . political manifesto, which refers prioci . p% to, the Land Act of New South Wales, and indicates amendments that jit is considered desirable to introduce 'into measures. These alterations. Sir ; John Robertson says, will largely assist the fiwanteiat arrangements of the colony. ' it fa also thp intention of the Govern* Bent to take the earliest opportunity ofproposktg to Patiiament other mea • sines for meeting the deficiency in the j> revenue, and placing the finances of the oh a, sound basis. >

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Vtxuj«oxojr,T4-day In coiapliattM with the raqoaet of the TeMKootl has decided The Sotafeed Rand. OxararoßUßcra. To-day. The brothers Godfm and Mrs Howard 'mare brought up at jpe Rtt Court to day end charged wta&icbßipiring to da- Cnmd tba GoTornmeßtTnaertoee'Aeiools (tipO of Ll,ooo. The. poOtei obtained a forth* ramandlfilSataiday. Noaridanoa d Importance waa given. Sodded Death. Tha wila of-William Bailey, farmer, at enddaoly shla morning. Jt Schedule. Donm, To-day. Is the aatate of Jamea Modi, wine miinffiant. |T~r are L 8,102, and tm&IdML ,

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1885.



Public Notices TITiLNTJED TO PURCHASE-A V> Seoond-i Binder. •band McCormick String T. BULLOCK. |JPPBiI ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD The mm of 2s fid per 100 la payable by any member* or the Clerk of the above Board for the eggs and heads of SMALL BIRDS. CYRIL JEPHSON, llerb, 11 76 Tinwald. (TJIKKSPASS NOTICE. Anyone found TRESPASSING on the A name Station in pnrsnlt of game -or other (rise will bo PROSECUTED, 12 15« W. 8. PETER. N OT-CB TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I hereby give Notice that all Doga found interfering with Sheep’on this Estate will be DESTROYED* and the owners sued for any damage done. DONALD MoLBAN, 12126 Lagrphor. KITED CHA.RTTAULE AID BOARD XO£ NORTH CANTERBURY. The A«hhur>oa Home Committee have ACCEPTED the following Tenders for ( Sappliee to the Home at Aahhnrtou for the. i year ending Slat December, 1886 Bread B. Morris. Meat James Tasker. < Groceries ,H. Zander. i Mi1k..;.... John Hepburn. Fuel Tucker and Kvatell. j Drugs.. .....O. J. H Neate. \ Medical Comforts...*,.H. Zander. i Interments Baker Bros. J. E. MARCH, Secretary. _ Charitable Aid Office, • Chriatcharch, Deo. 26, 1885. 12 256



MRS JAMES RANGER begs to an. nonnne that aha baa commenced holiness in FRIEDL VNDKR’ti BUILD INGS Burnett street, as BAKER and CONFECTIONER, and hopes by strict attention to business to merit a fair share of public patronage. Ordera received for Christmas sad wedding cakes. Tes and coffee a! ways ready. 12 188 £SO lieward. A REWARD of LSU will be given to anyone who will give such informa tion as will lesd to the conviction of the persons who have been STEALING WETHERS from the Anstna station. 12 155 W. S. PETER. E iQGS and heads BIRDS. OF SMALL Two Shillings and Sixpence per Handled will bo given at t v o following places for eggs and beads collected in the Wakanni Road District:— Schoolhonse, Wakannl ~ Se*fie!d , Seaview ~ Eli in ~ Newlands Road Board Offlm Aahhnrtnn II 988



Bees. Bees. Bees. WAX WAX. WAX. HIVES HIVES. HIViCS. From If 6d each at the Steam _ Saab, Door and Cabinet Works, Wakanui road, Ashburton. T. EL KILWOHTH, 11 31 Proprietor. EUR SALE Second hand | Wood’s String Binder; in good order. Also McCormick's Wire Binder. T. BULLOCK.



Cheese. jpRIalE OLD FACTORY CHEESE. MELLOW AND THOROUGHLY MATURED. Wa have reserved a few of these for our retail trade. ORR & ALCORN. 12 1



Henry Zander BEGS to draw the attention of the Public to the fact that he is Selling NEW FRUIT ANI> GENERAL GROCERIES For leaa than any Firm in town, and that he baa made SPECIAL REDUCTIONS, FOB CASH, During the Christmas Holidays, in the following lines;— Teal and Mauritius Sugars Onrranta and Raisins Valencias and Muscatelles Crystalizsd and Preserved Ginge Preserved Fruits in Syrups Peels and Figs I French Prunes Essences Almonds and Nuts Potted Tongnes Potted Beef Potted Ham Eto., Etc, Bto. I have just opened a Splendid Line of German, French and Australian Wines, Including Krug’s Champagnes andV.D. {Hereto, also Bast Brands of Spirits in esse and bulk at especially low prices. Osses of Assorted Spirits also on hand.



As I am determined Co leduoe my Heavy Stock of ELECTROPLATED WARE, I bare, in vie* of the approaching New Tear, Reduced all Goods it that fine 26 per emit, on the wholesale price, and feel confident that the pubWo will never have saoh an opportunity of buying these goods at so low a figure anywhere Come and see for yourselves ! All orders promptly attended to. Goods delivered in any pact of town and suburbs. A complete Stock of Harvesting Hate* rials, inclusive of Wire and Twine, on hand, lull particulars of which will appear in future advert tlsement. HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Kto, yfennunMUM' Bonwircw, Asxbtotok.



Forte of hebft—Oaro is required to tbe foanetlon of habit, settee Its important betefan to character. Many characters iffriaiM through inattention to thomoat rmajmtiA ii«fpU mmttjrr*. SoOWdrisk tea and ooflrt from men forte-cohabit, "because It l« nsoal to do m/? <£ej#fcdresa the psnalty oftentimes of Demoness %ad Indigestion. Osdbnry’s Cocoa Essence the refreshing properties of tea «nd oofts, with additional advantages! cver tbose beverages, whilst It ptodooe p/m» nf tbstr fnlfirlniie affects •» <rqsi» SraOT.”—No other medicine ta hewedd was ever given such a test of it* cntattvc-qnslittes ss Bosebee’s Genua Syrup, latere* wan two arilKoh four buadrsd those of this medicine were dis* ssoted fm tf .tim* by Proggist* in the tTelieil Slstfirinf dmrnrs tn tbntrtffiftiH with ‘ Astons, Croups seme Coughs. '*|dTid«r '«sea*e# of the tarost The re* fitrepwifl can #B town nd •wQmgtiaayOitti CoenWesare recommending itidWtadtaalaiitas. Gs to f<m Dwggwt wbat Aty know abate jt Sample s<. ■ - 14 -• ■ It9Mi



Railway Notices. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. REDUCED FARES FOB CHRISTMAS NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. Saturday return fares are charged be tween all stations, and excursion fares from and to the principal stations includ ing Kingston for the Lakes, from 19tb December to 2u < January inclusive, avail able for return up to >6th January. For further particulars see posters. EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. LYTTELTON REGATTA, Ist January, 1886. CHRISTCHURCH RACES, lat and 2nd January. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS. 12 210 RY ORDER.



On the Ist January Instead of the 7.30 a.m. train from Timara to Ashburton and 10.55 a.m train from Aahburton to Christchurch, a train will rue as under ; Timara depart 7 10 a.m , Kanaitata 8.27, Hinds 9 0, Winslow 9.16, Tinwald 9 28, Ashbur*on 9.42, Ohertaoy 1012, Rabaia 10 2> a. ro., arriving at Christ church at 12 15 pm, stepping at other stations if required. . The morning train from Cavendish to | Ashburton will start at 7 50 a.m , and ran 45 minutes earlier than usual, to connect with the above train. On .the Ist and 2nd January the even ing train from Christchurch to Ashburton w'ill start at 4 50 p. ns , and run 35 min utes later than usual. timabu Caledonian sport 3, Ist and 2nd January. The train due to leave Timaru for Orari at 4 35 p m , will start at 5 35 p m , aud run through to Ashburton, arriving there at 830 p.m., stopping where re quired. A SPECIAL PASSENGER TRAIN will leave Christchurch for Dunedin at 8 30 p.m., 2nd January, stopping at Ash barton at 10 £6 p.m. Goods traffic will be suspended on the Ist January. Excursion tickets will be Issued from Ashburton to Dunedin, Invercargill, and Kingston, aud Saturday return tickets from and to all other stations, up to 2nd January inclusive, available for return to 16th January. VJ 267 BY ORDER.



J|£ETHV£N ANNUAL SPORTS. NEW YEAR’S DAY, FRIDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1885 President D Cameron (Springfield). Vice-President —J. Jackson and C. A. C. Hardy. Judges—D Cameron (Olunea) and 0. A. C. Hardy; Trea surer—J. Hibbs Clerk of the Course —G. Coward, Starters—J Devory, P. Aynsiev and J. Gilchrist. Handi nappers - J. H. Stone, W. Row so and J. Gilchrist. First race to start at 12 noon sharp.



Pnbllo Notices LOST, in Ashburton on December 24, one Douhlo-Oased Silver Lev r Watch, No 3328. Finoer will be re warded by returning the same to Mr Topmso, Royal Hotel. 12 248 ADVERTISING MEDIUM The Undersigned begs to draw the attention of the public to his MONTHLY ADVERTISER, The first number of which will be issued on January 1. It will comprise a large sheet, 6ft I y 3ft, divided in sections of 40 in by 30in, in three colors—red, white and bl';e. Price per month for 80 in, 10s ;40 in, ss. As the space is limited apply at once to 12 222 ROBERT ELSTON.



Boating, gTRAWBERRIES AND SCENERY. On WEDNESDAY NEXT (Decomber 2), the undersigned W UjL OPEN his ex tensive grounds, on the Wabanui road, to visitors and picnic parties. The Garden is replete with every variety of froit, plea sant lounges and shady walks. The boat ing is in every respect excellent. Special arrangements made for the reception of private picnic parties, school children and other large cambers of visitors. Admission, 6d ; boating, is an hour, boatman extra : fresh fruit, lowest price. 11 78 H. HUN T.



GBIOULTUBAL Machine {Shop, WAKANCI ROAD. oharliTs RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given to Bicycle* Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and »d justed. Modal work. General repairs. 3 4



PROGRAMME— Horse Races. 1— District H dedlk Rack, of 10 "sovs ; over six flights of hardies, sboat 3ft 6io high; minimum weight, list; distance, 1$ miles ; entrance, 15s 2 Methvek Plato, of 10 sovs; minimum weight, 10st; distance, miles; en trance, 15s 3 Handicap Time Trot, of 7$ sovs; minimum weight. 12at; nomination, 6s; acceptance, si, distance. 3 miles 4 Maiden Riders’ Race, of 74 sovs ; minimum weight, I2at; entrance, 11a 6d ; distance, 1 mile Athletic F vents 1— Men’s Race, 100 yards; lst*prizo, LI; 2nd prize, 10s 2 Patting the Stone (IClbs); Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 3 Vaulting with Foie ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10a 4 Throwing the Hammer (161bs) ; Ist, 11; 2nd, 10a 5 Race, under 14 years; Ist, 10a ; 2nd, 5s 6 Girls’ Race, under 14 years; Ist, 10s ; 2nd, 5s 7 Running High Jnnm_L Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 8— Men’s Race, 440 yarda ; Ist, L2 ; 2nd, LI 9 Men’a Race, 1 mile handicap ; Ist, L2; 2nd; LI 10— Married Women’s Race ; Box Tea 11— Single Girls’ Race ; Trimmed Hat, value 21a 12— Old Men’s Race, handicap—Pair Trousers, value 21s 13 —Obstacle Race; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10« 14— Dick Turpin’s ride to York; Ist, LI 15— Men’s Hurdle Race, 440 yards, over 6 flights of hurdles, handicap; Ist, L2; 2nd, LI 16— Hop, Step and Jump ; Ist, Xss; 2nd, 6s 17 — Sack Race ; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 8s 18— Tag *of War, entrance each team s*; Ist, L2



DE E R I N G’ S E E R I N G’ S Twine Binder. WITH LATEST IMPROVEMENTS fur 1885 G REDUCED PRICE-£ 0. Every Machine with latest improvements, two knives and a supply of small extras The agents being desirous that the Deering Twine Binder should retain the position which it has obtained as the FAVORITE MACHINE WITH THE FARMERS throughout New Zealand, »nd that the price should net stand in the way, we have determined to sell all machines for coming season at FIFTY POUNDS. For simplicity of construction, lightness of draught, economy of repairs, strength and efficiency, it stands unequalled, whilst for excellence of work in the field, under all conditions of crop, it cannot be surpassed. In confirmation of its superiority, we refer to the many prizes obtained each year, and also to the testimonials from practical New Zealand farmers, as well as satisfaction expressed by every purchaser of machines. D. WILLIAMSON, Agent for Ashburton.



QOFT BINDING t WIRE BINDING TWINE MACHINE EXTRAS AND FITTINGS OASI OE, SPERM AND COLZA OILS I LARD AND OLIVE OIL ORB AMD ALCORN Desire to notify the arrival of their sea son’s supply of the above. Having ordered Twine and Wire for the present season of extra quality we can with confidence recommend it to Farmers and others. IRONMONGERY. We have just added to nur already extensive stocks by the arrival of the “ Coptic,” and “ Ruapehu. ” Fresh sup* plies of furnishing and builders' ironmon gery and general hardware, inolnding bay forks, rakes, scythe blades and handles, grindstone mounting and grindstones, best quality, perforated and sheet zinc, 1 riddle sieves, looks and hinges, tone cord and rope, all sizes, stoves, ranges and grates, paints and oils, seaming twine, preserving pans, cutlery and plated goods, brooms and brushes, wire nails and fen cing staples, barb and plain steel fencing wire. Orr and Alcorn IMPORTERS AND GENERAL MER CHANTS, EAST STREET.



BULKS. Io all the horse races the second horse saves entrance fees



No entries will be received except on condition that the decision of the Com* mittee is final in all events Seminations for the Trotting Baca to be sent to the Secretary at Methven Hotel before 9 pm. on December 29. Handicaps will be declared at 8 p.m. on 29. Acceptances and entries for all other races to be made to the Secretary before II a m. on the morning of the raoes _ Owners of horses must be subscribers of not less than 10s to the funds I In the Trotting Race ail horses that break must pull and torn within one chain The horse races are for horses that have not won more than 10 sovs in one event, and whose owners have resided in the Mount Hutt or Sooth Rakala Road Board Districts or Alford Forest as far as Bow yer’s Stream, for three months immedi ately preceding the races, and have been their bond fide property daring that time The athletic events sre open for bond f4t residents in the same districts only Entries for athletic events to be made to the Secretary 16 mioates before each j competition starts. Entrance fees, 7$ per cent on vslne of first prize Mr 0. A. 0. Hardy, Vice-President, will present a valuable Cup to the winner of most points in the athletic events, points to be counted *as follows Ist prizes 3, 2nd prizes 2, and 3rd place 1 point If Imb than ihrse competitors enter for any competition, or less than three horses, the property of different owners, start for any race, the item will be struck off the programme The Committee do not bind themselves to the above order in carrying out the tawnuw, SR swtrtur*



Criterion House, . 201, 203, 205, High t.'eet, OHRISTOHU HOH. Black, bbattib & 00. desire to draw attention to their LARGO AND WELL-ASSORTED STOCK of FASHIONABLE DRAPERY Complete in every Department. Our Dress Materials comprise all the newest styles and fashionable colorings. Our Millinery will be found to be choice In design and specially moderate in price. One Summer Mantles, Capes, etc., are made in the newest shapes and. from most fashionable materials. Our Fancy Department is stocked with an immense variety of Novelties in Lace Goods, Laces, Ribbons, Silk Squares and I Ties, Gloves, etc. Oar Household Department contains all classes of Famishing Requisites at lowest possible prices: Dressmaking Orders promptly and effi ciently executed. Out Tailoring Department is under thoroughly efficient management, and we can guarantee to give complete satisfac tion In style and fit. In Ready-made Clothing we hold a large stock, principally made by ourselves from Colonial Tweeds, and containing every variety of shape and size. Oflr aim is Invariably to supply all goods at lowest possible prices, based on CASH 8 f ST EM ONLY, and ourvalue we feel confident oannot consequently be larpansed. BLACK. BEATTIE & CO* OSBXbTWTROU



Tenders. Wr ANTED —Tenders, not later than January 6, for Harvesting 66 acres of Wheat and Oats. Apply to 0. Maht n, Winslow. >2 250 j ENDER? FO K STkYSsTImJ. Tenders are wanted for Stocking and Forking about 112 acies of Wheat and 80 acres of Oats, m ire or leas. Application to be made immediately to JAMES COLLINS, Chertspy. Chertsey, Deo. 2t, 1885. 12 247 4 SHBCRTON COUNTY STOCK irV and SALEYARDS CO., LIMITED. TENDERS will bo received up to 5 p.m. on Thuisday, Slat December, for the right of supplying refreshments on Sale yards. For particulars apply to GEORGE JAM* SON, 12 231 Ashburton. rjUNWALD TOWN BO RD* Tenders ate required for a WORKING Officer to the Tmwald Town Board. Specification of duties on view at Mr Reid’s store, Tinwalu, where tenders will be received op till 5 p.m , December 31, 1886. The lowest ..r any tender not ne cessarily accepted. F S, SHEERER, 12 133 Chairman.



Parcels Express. EVy ZEALAND EXPRESS COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or Dunedin delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily : From Christchurch per goods per parcels Dunedin 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 tbo railway tariff if received tp time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch : Bed ford Row. Dunedin: 7, Manae street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world. Rates and alt information on applies tion to F. MoFRLANE, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton. 48. To Let and For Sale. ' ANTED TO PDRO i ASE OB KAP i —Building Site Hampstead. T. BOLLOCK.



mo IiET—A comfortable House in I Cameron street >*ast. —Apply to J Moisok. 10 925 E OR SALB.—Two New McCormick String Binders. Apply to T BULLOCK. J*pOß SALB—Turnip Drill, by Booth ; and Macdonald, together with manure distributor. T. BULLOCK BUILDING SITES For S'ale near the Woollen Kaotory, LlB ICL each. Lots 19 and 20, containing a little more thau J-aore, situated only a few chains bao* trom the Alford Forest road, near Mr John Steel’s new store. The land of very good quality, level. Very good site for a house. T. BULLOCK



Prior to making extensive alterations to effect this with certainty sweeping red' VU Goods must be tamed into Gash fort The following quotation? clearly indioi Turkish Towels 4J4, reduced from 7£ 1 Buck aback Towels 2d, reduced from 6d <iood Pattern '’rinta 2d, rad need from 4 ■ Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from 7id Fiax Shirting 3$ , reduced from Union Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Rlataand Black •'>elioia2j4,forme» price 4Jd Lot Children’s San Bata 6d, former price la 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets 9J, former price la lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4s Cd, former price 12s 6d Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Bonnets 7s 6d, former price 26s Heavy Forfar former price 8d White Twilled Balico 4sd, reduced from 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per dt z re duced from 6s Handsome Lace Curtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4» 6d Ladies’ Corsets Is Sd, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams tijd, former price Fancy Dress Materials 4jd, former price 8| i Superior Dress Mcterials 6JI, f irmer price IOJd Ladies’ Ootton Hose 4d, former price 7-fcd Indies’ Plain Chemises la, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ BandsouiHv trimmed Chemises is 64, reduced from 2a lid Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses is 2d, reduced from 2s



F O B S E. Turnip Seeds. Purple Top Aberdeen, Green Aber deen, Purple Top Mammoth, De vonshire Grey Stone, White btone and other varieties. WOOLPACKS. Also, LAMPBLACK. RADDLE, OILS, georgb Jameson, 11 81 Ashburton.



Auctions. t>ublio notice. FARMERS AND DEALERS Ate hereby notified that THE OHERTjsEY S A LEY ARDS Will be Opened, and that the First Sale will be held on MONDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1886. All En<riea Free; also Free Lunch. JAMES PATTERSON. 12 221 Secretary. ASHBURTON WOOL SALES. Messrs r. wilkin & 00, in con junction with Meters Friedlander Bros, will bold their NEXT WOOL SALE ON Thursday, Dec. 31 Commencing at 12 o’ol <ok. OVER 150 BALES Already Catalogued. No chargee for Storage, etc, if Wool nor sold. Farmers will please communicate early about any lots they wish to offer with Friedlander Bros. No commission charged on advances against Wool placed in out hands for sale. 12 127



WOOL SALES, THE NEXT SALE Will be held on Thursday, JJec. 31st Comtaenoing at 2 o'clock. MATSON, OOX & CO, MILKS & CO, 12 168 Per Geo. Jameson. iVool. Wool. Wool. Messrs miles & co. »m hold their next sale of WOOL BY AUCTION At Mr Qeo. Jameson’s Wool Stores, Ashburton on THURSDAY, 31st DECEMBER. The Lets already entered consist princi pally of HALF BRED WOO&, Well got op and in large Lines. J. T. FORD.



Business Notices. Santa i laus is Coming ! MAY BE IXPKOI'HD SHORTLY Wonderful, Mysterious, and Perplexing Appearance and Disappearance of oL\us. The Undersigned has a large and well selected Stock of Stationery, Toys. Books, and Fancy Goods suitable for Wedding, Birthday, Christmas, and New Year Presents, varying from a Tin Whistle to a Piano, from a Jack in-the-ox to a Rocking Horse. COME ONE, COMB ALL, AND SEB H. M. JONES. 12 203 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 -ND WOoDBN BLOCKS. attention is called ro the well-assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVAS, jill Made on the Premises.



Sticks and Canvases for repairs Tarpaulin from 6x8t024 z3O always in Stook. OilakinOlothing mado on the t* remises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. w. patching, EAST STREET, AS TT TSURTON. 12 102 . {Support Local Industry. 1743 WORTH OF THE KAIAP I EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), A* will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Partoral Assnciat Show, having been porcbased by Ahdrew < >rb at a great redaction will be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PBE dISES, E VST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may be given on the Show ground to the young man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at Tla 9J. Men’s Suits, from 455. 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. 1 Compulsory bale of Drapery & Clothing ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE MUST 883 MADS. A. C. PRICHARD, ,East Street, Must clear the whole of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY BEFORE JANUARY Ist.



* General Clearance malt be made, and actions in prices have been submitted to. hwith. ate my Intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses 1< lid. reduced from 3e 6d Lad>es’ plain tucked Drawers la, reduced from Is lid I adies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers Is 6d, reduced from 2s 6d CLOTHING Men’s Cotton Drawers IOJd, astounding value Men’s Merino Drawers Is 9d, excellent quality Men’s Cotton Undershirts 10£d, cannot be equalled Boys’ Summer Tweed Saits 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 pood Felt Hats from 2s 3d to 3s 6d Men’s Ki'dlyn Tweed Suita 42> 6d, reduced from 70s Men’s hotlyn Tweed Trousers 13s 6d, reduced from 2ls Men's Heavy Tweed Trousers 6s lid, re du<ed from 10s 6d Men’s Heavy Cotton Sox 3Jd, reduced from 6d Men's Heavy Merino Sox 9d, reduced fro n 1s A lot of Men’s Women’s and Children's Boots and whoea will absolutely be cleared regardless of cost. Lose no time in securing the first of these choice Bargains.



THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. l&S' Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, ra.sT STRh:>. T, (. ext Mr Chemist. TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER H, With WA T 0 Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted I r ■ S'R.murray'^ m iH* f : SPt AN ENGLISH SILV R LEVER T C H, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4*. Warrant ed TED R. MURRAY, East Street. 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 io stools a magnificent assortment of watcnes and clocks of every description, and at prices to suit all comers In jet goods and in every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices. All Go >ds So d Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatnesa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, AsHBDRTON.



GRASS AND CLOYRR SEEDS. GEORGE JAMESON, West Btteet, Ashburton, has fo» Sale—Rye Grass, Oookafoot, Kmothy, Red and Whitt Clover; Alayke, Cow Grass; also, Carrot and Man gold Seeds. For Parity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the aV san be strongly recommended. a ani^rbur i k &^cH. r'-x. IBS « v Hi niii ss ED Establish Capital 1 1000,00* .... / >f rry n~ SpJlPCH'f'f f* c ' > - <? rp qi pkemifh colonial oom p* n FIRE AND MARINE .RISKS, ALSO RISKS UN GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LO VEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T. ASHBURTON, H



Matson. Ooz Ac 00. M ATSOS X AND CO.’S LIST OF Properties FOR SALK t WAKANUI -668 Acres good Land in grass; good improvementa 286 Acres fair Lend, improved, 100 acres in grass, plenty o water 90 Acres first-class Land, good garden, 2 miles from Ashburton 449 Acres first-class Land, some of the best in the district Good improve ments, plenty of water, nearly all in grass. Very heavy yields of grain. Terms as may be agreed upon 716 Acres fair Land, improved in grsae well fenced, plenty of water SO Acres splendid Lend, ell in grass, adjoining township 600 acre Farm, between Chertaey «nd Dromore, well watered, good build tags, now in stubble, part 8.8 27276 OHBkTSEY-



DBOMORE— -664 Acres good Lead, fenced and bid down in English grass. Opposite J. T. Brown’s farm and between Woodlands and J. T. White’s lately in the occupation of S. Kemp, being R. 8.27493.4. KYLE— -333J Acres good Land, all in grass, well fenced, plenty of water, good dwelling-house, stable, Ac. 660 Acres, extra well fenced, 18 soil, four miles from Banksids railway station. B.S. 32036 1108 Acres, unfenced. R.B. 32066 32060, 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. 31131 214 Acres splendid Land, all in glass, good boose, orchard, well fenced MOUNT HUTT— -2120 Acres within 1 miles of Methven Railway Station . v - MAYFIELD— -511 Acres, well fenced, good grass Land; easy terms 1000 Acres fair Land, unimproved, R. S, 30748 and 30749 600 Acres fair Land, well fenced, R.B. 31919 1840 acres Lend thoroughly improved, good boose, large plantations, gar* den, orchard and necessary oat* buildings. DUNSANDBL^



1500 Acres good sheep Land, thoronghlj improved, plenty of water 497-Acres tussock Banhside, H.S. 32161 1108 Acres fair Land, adjoining Tram* way Reserve, K.B. 3205 and 32060 HINDS— Acres in tussock, 6 miles from Bail* way Station, plenty of water, R-B, 28829, 28867, 28868, 28828 *O6 Acres, fenced, plenty of water, R.S. 27646, 27647, 27648, 27649 136 Acres, in tussock, near A. Moore andOo., K.S. 30809 >OO Acres, fenced and improved, R.B. 27795 WESTBrFIBLD— )Sd Acres fenced and all in English grass adjacent to Railway, J4.S. 26009 SHEPHERD'S BUSH IDO Acres, good Land, 18 inches soil, be let or sold WENS-OW— -337 Acres fair Land, some of It been broken up, R.S. 27882, 27883 430 Acres, fair Land, some of it been broken up, JRS. 27884, 27885 RAKAIA SOUTH -68 Acres in tussock, good Land, R.S. 32114 3 RAKaIA NORTH -473 Acres in tussock, plenty of water, K.S. 30073, 32289, 322810, 322811, 32384, 32385,32156, 33338



SHERWOOD— -300 Acres good Laud, all in TCwgifoK grass, securely' fenced, plenty of rater MaRONAN— Acres in tussock, R.S. 27989. 27930 MOUNT 'SOO Acres in tussock, R.S. 31469 DUNDAS— -1867 Acres good Land, plenty of watet, splendid improvements, plantation, etc, all in grass BARRHILL— -2808 Acres first-class agricultural Land, well fenced, all in grass ASHTON— -180 Acres gocd grazing Land, dose to unproved, would be left each MITCHAM— -4500 Acres first-class Land, late J. T. Broan’s, well fenced and watered, all in grass or crop, magnificent feed, good improvements.



KANGITATA ISLAND -308 Acres firat-olwa Land, improve ments very good, all crop or gnu 180 Acres very fair Land, fenced, school house on property, all In grass EALmj-- 090 Aores fair Land, ring-fenced, sub divided, plenty of water 165 Acres fair Land, all in Engsh grass and tu nips, well fenced and watered 398 Acres fair Land, part Improved. K.S. 32666 and 32603 ' 337 Acres in tosaock, very good Land, adjoining station, K.S, 32935 uatHoii, Cox a Co, WJC*T hTHttifiT,