Cr Bird remarked that it wA the doty ot the Clerk to Issue notices of meetings After some farther disoouion the motion vu carried. Or Williamson moved that the report of the Fire Brigade Committee be adopted. —Cr Seely seconded. Cr Roberts moved as an amendment that the Brigade should retain their pre sent site. He contended that the present site was roach better than the one pro* poacd. Cr Quill seconded the amend ment. a brief dlscnsaien the amendment vraa pat and lost The motion was pat and carried —For : the Mayor, Crs Wit- Ramson, Seaiy, Reid, and Thomas; agmin.t.; Crs Harrison, Bird, Qnill, and Roberts. STKBEXS. Or Qnill asked if any steps eohkf H taker. tp remove the large atones off the Drindnai streets. Be also asked if a water cart ooold not be obtained. The Mayor thought that the trouble would always arise until broken metal were need.

The matter was left in the hancU of the Worke Committee to have the gravel . cleared off TBOTECTIVK WORKS. Cr Roberts said that some six weeks ago he had asked for a return of the cost of protective works. At the end of tab first fortnight an apology from the Engineer was received, but nothing had keen heard af it since. The Mayor undertook to have the re turn laid on the table at next meeting. GAS BDRNKK. Or Harrison said ha bad been asked to bring under the notice of the Council the merits of a new gas burner. He would move that the Company should have the option of firing ooe at their own expense at the Council Chambers, and if found satisfactory the Council would adopt It. The motion was carried. UOBNSKS. The Mayer said that a number of per sons had neglected taking out their licenses. The -Clerk was instructed to take the necessary action in the matter. HOUDATS It was resolved that the offices of the Council be closed from Thursday night, 24th inst, till Monday morning, 28th tost, snd from Thursday night, 31st inst, to Monday morning, 4th prox

Of'MMITTKB. Or field «u elected • member of the Committees on which seats were formerly held by Cr Tucker. - LICENSES. The following licenses were granted : Carriage, H. Dailey j driver, L. John. PATtfENTS. Accounts amounting to L 29 8s 3d were passed for payment, aud the Council then adjonrned.

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[nnn'i thmuiu —ooftkiobt Eastern affairs. Ldsmn, December - 14. Telegrams of yesterday’s date from the Balkan Peninsula referring to the fighting which Is alleged to have taken place at Velikizvor are new stated to be devoid of truth. The latest advices report that at present hostilities have ceased. Fire. A disastrous fire occurred at Ply mouth last night Thirteen persons lost their lives, the victims being mostly children. The Kaikoura. Capetown, December 13. It Is expected that the necessary re .pairs to the propoller of the Kaikoura will be completed and the vessel enabled to proceed on her voyage to-day. ; (Received December 15,1.15 p.m.) King Theebaw. Masses, December 14. King Tbeebaw arrived here to-day, from Rangoon, a prisoner. Eastern Affairs. Constantinople, December 14. The Sublime Porte has despatched an envoy to Sofia, the capital of Bul garia, in order to confer with Prince Alexander on the present situation.

AUSTRALIAN.

[bXOXXb’s TKUSGKAMB—OOPTBIOHT. ] the Cholera. Brisbane, Yesterday. The British-India Steam Navigation Company’s Donuda arrived here to day from Townsville. Fifteen fresh cases of sickness have Broken out, and five deaths have occurred on board the vessel since she left Townsville. The medical officer affirms his belief that the disease is undoubtedly cholera, and that it was introduced at Batavia.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER IS. 1885.



To restore nerve and brain waste, nothing equate Hop Bitters. Believe this and take none but American Co.’s. See Force of habit—(Care ia required in the, formation of habit, seeing it* important bearing on' obataoter. Many characters are spoiled through inattention to the most ordinary and simple matters Some drink tea and coffee fro pi mere force of habit, “because it is usual to do so," {regardless of the penalty oftentimes of nervousness and indigestion. Cadbury’s Cocoa Essence contains the refreshing properties of tea and ooflfee, with additional advantagess over those beverages, whilst it produoe pirn# of their Injurious effect* .



Meetings- GRAND CONCERT in aid of the Widow and Children of the late GUARD ALDOOS, will be held in the SCHOOLROOM, METHVEN, ANNIVERSARY DAY, D.c.16, 1885, To commence at 8 p.m ON Front Seats,- 3e ; Back Seats. 2s. 12 159



ST STEPHEN’S CHURCH Ashburton. ANNUAL Garden Party, 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 sobered. Sand, Croquet, Quoits, Bowls, Aunt Sally, Swings, etc., etc. Gates open at 2 p m.; admission with tea, 2'j children, la. 12 140



Tenders. OLD STREAM HOAD BOARD. TENDERS ara I -VITED for Three Miles Three Chains of-Hoad Formation, in three sections. The Specifications may be seen at the Guardian Office, or at Mr Norrish’s at the Hinds. Tenders to be ont in not later than MONDAY, the 21st. gUPPLIKSTD ASHBURTON HOM v . The Ashburton Home Committee invite separate TENDERS for tbs supply of Bread, Meat, Groceries, Milk, Medical I Comforts, Fuel. Drops, and Interments for the year ending December 31st, 1886. Full particulars and forms of tender can be obtained on applioatioo to the Master of the Home. Tenders to b* addressed to W. O. Walker, Esq , Chairman of the Commit* tee, Ashburton Home, and left at the County Council office, Ashburton, before NOOK of Saturday, December 19th. The lovrest or any- tender not necessarily Secretary. Charitable Aid Office, Christchurch, December 5, 18S5. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 18 162 Chairman. 12 142



fpINWALD TOWN BOARD. Tenders ue required for a WORKING Officer to the Tinwald Town Board, Specification of dutiei on view at Mr Reid’s store, Tinwald, where tenders will be received op till 5 p m , December 31, 1885. The lowest or any tender not ne cessarily accepted. F S. SHEERER, 12 133 Chairman. fpRBSP ASS NOTICE. Anyone found TRESPASSING on the Anama Station in pursuit of game or otherwise will be PROSECUTED. 12 156 W. S. PETER. WaKANUI ANNUAL RACES AND SPORTS will be held on NEW YEAR’S DAY, 1816, In Mr J. Brown’s paddock, Wakanui road. Handicappers—Messrs S. Saunders and J. Smith. Judge*— Messrs Leathern and Bonifant. Clerk of Scales—Mr N. Fitzgerald. Clerk of Coarse—Mr Batteriok. PROGRAMME— Hobbs Racks. L Hanbioap Hubble Race, of 10 sovs s 1$ miles ; six hurdles; nomination, LI; acceptance, free 2. Wakahxi Clp, of 20 sovs; with sweep stake of 1 sov to go to second horse ; li miles; nomination, LI; accept ance, 10s 8. Waeanui Teot, of sovs ; second horse, 2| sovs; 2 miles; horses breaking to turn ; nomination, LI ; acceptance, free 4. Hvbbt Socket.



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Athletic Events. 5. J mile Handicap Hurdle Baca ; en trance, 2a ; Ist prize, LI; 2nd prize, 10s 6. Qaoita, 21 yards, not more than Albs; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI 10s ; 2nd, 15s 7. Standing High Jump ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 8. Boys’ Race, under 17; entrance, la; Ist, 15a; 2nd,. ?s 6d 0. 1 mile Flat Handicap ; entrance, 2s 6d ; Ist, L2; 2nd. LI 10. Throwing the Hammer; entrance. Is ; Ist, 16s; 2nd, 7s 6d 11. Single Girls’ Race; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, IQs 12. Pole Vaulting ; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 13. Irish Jjg; entrance, 2a; Ist, LI 10s; 2nd, 15s 14. 100 yards Handicap ; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 16. Married Women’s Race ; Ist, LI ; 2nd,los 16. Running Long Jump; entrance, Is ; Ist, 16a ; 2nd, 7s 6d 17. Boys’ Baoe, under 14 ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 10s; 2nd, 6s 18. Hop. Map and Jump; entrance, Is; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d 19. 100 yards, Old Men’s Baoe, over 40; entrance, 2a ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 20. Tossing the Oaber; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 21. Banning High Jump; entrance, Is ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 22 Hornpipe; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI 10s; 2nd, 16s RULES. I 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 hoar after the race, and to be accom panied by a deposit of 10 per cent of the value of the disputed stoke, the said depo sit to he forfeited should (he protest prove frivolous. Five per cent will be deducted fiom all money payable for horse races by this programme, to defray expenses of the coarse.



Holder* of meuben* tickets will be credited wltk 10s in entering horses for one race only. Ho hones, excepting those competing, to be ridden on the ground, ENTRIES. I Entqba, accompanied by name, age and performances of nones, and nomination lee, to be in the hands of the Secretary, Wakanut Font Office, by noon on THURS DAY, December 24 Weights declared on December 29. Acceptances on tbs ground. Admit sion—By Member’s Ticket, or Adults, Is; Children, under 10, free; Horses. |i each. ARTHUR COOESON, Hon See. and Treas. The Sports Ball will be held in the IWn Wbool Tickets, gi j ladies, free-



In Bankruptcy. v. -EjpHE r. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1833 Notice is hereby given that the first meeting of the creditors of JAMBS BUU'jE, of South Kakaia, blacksmith, will be held in the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on Thursday December 17, 1886, at 10.30 a.m. Dated this 14th day of December, 1885. J. C. BELL, 12 177 Deputy Official Assignee, i



Auctions. ASHBURTON WOOL SALES. Messrs r. wilkin & co, in con junction with Meters Friedlander Bros, wiil bold their NEXT WOOL SALE ON Wednesday, Dec. 30 Commencing at 12 o'clock. OVER 150" BALES Already Catalogued. No charges for Storage, etc, if Wool not sold. Farmers will please communicate early about any lots they wish tq offer with Friedlander Bros. No commission charged on advances against Wool placed in our hands for sale. 12 172



WOOL SALKS. THE NiiXT SA.LE Will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 3U Commencing at 2 o’clock. MATSON, OOX & CO, MILKS & 00, 12 168 Per Geo. Jameson.



Local Wool Sales. jyj-BSSXS MATSON, COX A CO. Beg to intimate to tbeir Clients, and others interested, that they PURPOSE HOLDING THE THIRD OP THE SERIES AT TATTERS A L L’ S ON WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1885, At 2 o'clock, p,m., When they anticipate offering a LARGE AND VARIED CATALOGUE. We have been induced to start these Sales for the purpose of enabling Vendors to dia pose of their wool at their own doors, and we have every reason to believe that * with the Woollen Factory and outside buyers we shall be able to again clear oar catalogue, at values fully equal to anything obtainable elsewhere in Canterbury.



Matson, Cox & Co, ASHBURTON. 12 179 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 23, 1885. THE EVENT "OF THE YEAR. _ GREAT SALE OF FURNITURE. Everything new, and o! the beet work manship and style. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr J. Meech, to hold a CLEARING SALE OP Furniture, on the above date, AT THE TOWN HALL, when a large and varied assortment of Articles, of Mr Meeoh’s own manufac ture, will be submitted. Following are a few of the lots : DRAWING-ROOM FURNITURE. 1 Suite FLOWERED VELVET Walnut Frames 1 Suita BLUE SATEEN, Walnut Frames 1 Suite CREAM SATEEN, Walnut Frames 1 Suite ORFAM DAMASK, Walnut Frames Suite CRETONNE J PIANO



PubDc Notices. TTIG H SCHOOL BOARD. DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES will trke place at the HIGH >CHOOL On FRIDAY NEXT, M half-past Eleven in the Morning. Parents and friends invited. J. B. BUCHANAN, 12 181 I* ocretary. jg AN K HOLIDAY. Pursuant to the Bank and Banker’s Act Amendment Act, 1882, WEDNES DAY, 16tfa December, 1885, 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. 12 180 Acting Chief Officer. JgANK HOLIDAY. Pursuant to the Banks and Banker’s Act Amendment Act. 1882. WEDNESDAY, 16th December, 1886, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday at Ashburton. For the Union Bank of Australia, Ltd— E, MOORE, Acting Chief Officer. For Bank of Australasia— B. W. MORRAH. Inspector. For Bank of New Zealand— D. L. MURDOCH, 12 176 General Manager. N BW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) ANNIVERSA Y DAY CANTERBURY PROVINCIAL DISTRICT. December 16, 1886.



RACES AT TIMARtJ. Saturday return ticketa from any station to any station within the Provincial Dis trict of Canterbury will be issued on the 15tb and 16th of December, and will be available for return up to and including the 19th inst The train which is due to leave Timarn for Orari at 4 35 p.m. will leave at 5 30 p, m. and run 5b minutes later than usual. It will run through to Ashburton, arriv ing there at 830 p.m., stopping were re quired. To connect with this train a train will leave the Timarn racecourse platform at 6.30 p m. for Washdyke, at which station passengers will transfer Into the north train. The evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton will run 35 minutes la f er than usual; and the evening train from Rakaia to Methven will run 20 minutes later than usnal. 12 166 BY ORDER.



QHRISTMASI CHRISTMAS!! Thomas Taylor, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, East Street, Ashburton, Begs to inform his numerous customers and the general public that he has speci ally prepared and has now on band an unusually large, varied and superior stock of CHRISTMAS CAKES And other Confectionery. CORDIALS. T. T. has bad large experience at Home in the manufacture of Cordials, and is now making a speciality of them at his establishment in East street. Superior GINGER BEER sold in 3 or 5 gallon kegs. All orders promptly attended to. 12 161



rjl n E REASON WHY ORB AND AIiOORN’S Gigantic Drapery Sale la each an immense Success Because the sale Is a genuine one, every article being reduced Because the rednctions are tremendous, in many cases being less than half price Because our prices are lower that any other house can compete with, onr object being 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 unwary Because our stock Is superior to others, being mostly direct importations, and is now being sold at less than wholesale prices To thoroughly understand fmd appreci ate the bargains now being offered, pur chasers would require to call and inspect be stock. We refrain from quoting prices as an toes the quality is known prices are no aide. Gall early and call often at the Gigantic Sale At Orr and Alcorn’s



2 HARMONIUM Occasional Walnut Tables, Gipsy Tables, Occasional Chairs, Pier Glasses, Etc. DINING-ROOM FURNITURE. 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, I ditto, leather, Oheffoniers, Hall Tables, etc.



BEDROOM FURNITURE. Wardrobes, Chests Drawers all sizes, Marble Waehhand Stand, Dressing Table with Mirror, Wasbband Stands and Dress ing Tables, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Spring Mattresses, Looking Glasses, Toilet Sets, eto. SUNDRIES. 1 Kft CHAIRS, Kitchen Tables, and a JLOU quantity of other articles too nomerons to advertise. The Auctioneer calls the special atten tion of those about to furnish to this op portunity. Nothing but the beat material has been used, and the workmanship can not be surpassed.



Terns may be arranged. Sale at 12 o’clock ”, SULLOOg,



Immense Furniture Sale!!



RAWINO-ROOM, DININO-ROOM, and BEDROOM SUITES.. Everything New end Fashionable. J. MEECH .old an UNRESERVED gALB. Of aoperlor FURNITURE at an arly date, particulars of which will be jnoonoed presently. Such an opportunity for acquiring Fur* _iture made In the BEST STYLE and with thoroughly WELL-SEASONED TIMBER has never befoi: occurred in Ashburton. and Inspect previous to Sale. Funerals conducted, as usual, at the Lowest Rates. Addres*~EAßT STREET. TANGRBD STREET-



Public Notices it Second hand McCormick’s BINDERS for sale in perfect order. F. BRADSHAW, 12 167 Tinwald. S, B SEYMOUR, Dentist, may be consulted at Cambridge’s on TUES DAY, December 15. 12 130 CB TO ' WNERS OF DOGS. I hereby give Notice that all Dogs found interfering with Sheepjon this ,Ksta*o will be DESTROYED, and the owners sued for any damage done. DONALD McLEAN, 12 125 Lagmhor. JJPPBR 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 JBPHSON, Jlerk, 11 76 Tinwald. SHILLINGS REWARD LOST between Racecourse and Qalll’s Hotel AN OPERA ‘-JLA3S, finder will please leave same at Ashburton Club. <£so Keward. A REWARD of LSO will be given to anyone who will give such informa tion as will lead to the conviction of the parsons who have been STEALING WETHERS from the Anama station. 12 155 W. 8. PETEK.



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



N EW ASHBURTON TWEEDS. Craighead and Co., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. From a communication received 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 FROM TWEEDS, MANUFACTURED by THEMSELVES. ORAIOHEAD AND CO., Asbbnrton.



Henry Zander, ~|~ BEG .to draw the attentioo of shearers and others to my EXTENSIVE STOCK OP SHEARING MATERIALS Jnst 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 88l TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Ground and Lump Raddle Lampblack, etc. WOOLPACKS. WOOLPACKS. I am now selling Full Weights BELOW CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, And guarantee them to be of the beat quality. TURNIP SEEDS. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Just to Hand:—Qreentop Yellow Fnrpletop 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, Beat Mauritius Sugars, ete, etc, I too numerous to mention I pay special attention to the WINK AND SPIRIT DEPARTMENT and can supply the trade as well as pri vate families with the beet brands only of Brandies, Whiskies Bum, Gin Rich Australian Wines Champagne, Olaret. 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 band. 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.



Prior to making extensive alterations to effeot this with certainty sweeping redi Vll Goods mast be turned into Gash fort The following quotation? clearly indict Turkish Towels 4id, reduced from 7id Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from 6d Cood Pattern p rints 2d, reduced from 4d Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from 7id Flax Shirting 3£ l, reduced from s£'i Union Shirting 6d. reduced from lid Plate and Black Selicia 2£d, former price 4£d Lot Children’s Sun Hats 6d, former price la 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, reducedfrom 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per doz re duced from 5a Handsome Lace Curtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4s 6d Ladies' Corsets Is 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams 6id, former price Hid Fancy Dress Materials 4£d, former prke B|d Superior Dress Mrteriala 6id, former price 10^d Ladies’ Cotton Hose 4d, former price 7sd 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



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 Wakanui Road District:— Soboolbouse, Wakanui „ Seafield ~ Seaview „ Elfin „ Rowlands so»d Bpard Office Aabburtoo U 868



* Henry Zander, MB BOH ANT & IMPORTER, Eio, Fbiedlandbkb 1 Buildings, Ashbdbton. AGENT—lmperial Fire Insurance 00. N. Z. Aoeidant Insurance Oo



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 atlennp'i is called ro the well-assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVAS. All Made on the Pr. raises. Sticks and Canvases for repairs. Tarpaulin from 6x8t024 z3O 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 U EXHIBIT, £743... (The pick of their Stock), ' As will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Associati Show, haring 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 11s 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 MADE. A. C. PRICHARD, .East Street, Must clear the whole of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY BEFORE JANUARY Ist.



i a General Clearance must be made, and [notions In prices hare been submitted to. thwitb. ate my intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses Is lid, reduced from 3a 6d Ladies’ plain tucked Drawers la, 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 Gotten Undershirts 10£d, cannot be equalled Boys’ Summer Tweed Suits 2s lid, for mer price 6s 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 Salts 42s 6d, reduced from 70s Men’s Koslyn 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 Ohildren'a Boots and Shoes will absolutely be cleared regardless of cost. Lose no time in securing the first of these choice Bargains.



THE RALE IS A GENUINE ONE. Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist. TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted -•i / Cy (MURRAY ■ iliVjsasuß-RM^II; SILVER LEVER W A T 0 H, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4a, y?» » r. " Warranted B. MU KB AY, hast Street. BEGS to announce that he has just received a choice assortment of watches and iowellery 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 stock a magnificent assortment of watches 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 Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatnesa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. GEORGS Jameson, West street, Ashburton, has for Sale—Bye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whitt Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass ; also, Carrot and Mar* gold Seeds. For Parity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ah' can be strongly recommended.



CANTERBURY BRANCH. ~' ' “ fes. a s;a <■& rtS B MM m Established 1859 Capital t IOOO.OOi* T H E PREMIER / t /?r r'.*r' - COLONIAL OOM P o » 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 nioa assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, floaaette, lace, braids, transfer pattern*, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin olbths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, eta THE LITTLE 8H0? (Nest Mr HipsuV toiwv



Parcels Express. \pSW ZEALAND EXPRESS COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, eta, from Christchurch er Dunedin delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily and at alight increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more pared, for one consignee If from one consignor! or for parcels charged rate and a l»«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 alt information oa applica' tion to P. McFARLANE, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton. 48* To Let and For Sale. LET—A comfortable House in Cameron street ast. —Apply to J. Moxsow. 10 926 rno 1 1 F R B. Several good Building Sites near the Woollen Mill, and in other parts of the Allenton District. Apply to CHARLES BRADDEfL, 11 59 Ashburton. F O R S A L Turnip Seeds. EL Purple Top Aberdeen, Green Top Aber deen, Purple Top Mammoth, De vonshire Grey Stone, White Stone and other varieties. WOOLPACKS. Also, LAMPBLACK RADDLE, OILS, Etc. GEORGE JAMESON. 11 8-1 Ashburton. Thus. 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. BOLLOCK HOOssE of three rooms, at Travorton, to letj low rental T. BULLOCK



|7tOK SALE—Two Gran Strippers. JD T. BULLOCK. IjiOß SALK. —a Mew Bicycle; price. JD only 16 10s. T. BULLOCK. fpOR SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth I and Macdonald, together >rith a.douce distributor. T. BULLOCK mO LET—Allen ton House, containing 9 rooms, together with about 10 acres of land, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bi llocs. BUILDING SiTKS For sale near the Woollen Factory, LIS 10a each. Dots 19 and 20, containing a little more than £-acre, situated only a few chains baca 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. Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con taining 1 acre, capital site for s private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanni road, good site for a house Lots 62. 63, corner of Wakanni road 1 and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with house, AUenton, near the Woollen Factory TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Corner of Cox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. 536, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 645, 554, 565, To let only, at a nomi nal rental. 118,119, Moore street west TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lots 366, 359, 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 Fonr-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 cardin'* house t*' let at the above rental M’ OELLANEOUS ; FOR SALE. Eight-horse porer portable engine, eh»a Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock, *RO R. BTI RTTRTOTf



FOR SOWING with Turnips to secure a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Price—L7. L 6, L 5. * g-nt in town—H. Zander. A Liberal Discount for Cash. F. T. MaYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 656 Ashburton. Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it aa mine, I have to ask the public to see (hat BACH BOTTLE BEARS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without it. DAVIS’S TON 10 HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling poblio to be the best Tonio Sommer Tkjnir In New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered In Ashburton at 2s pet Detea Bottles charged for if not returned. Families waited on daily, DAVIS’S HERBAL BEER ' manufactory, East SxM«f ; a-swkw i