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We do not hold ourselves responsible foi the fpiiioM apiraed by our correspondents.

TYPHOID FEVER.

To thb Editob. Sra, I wish to draw your attention *o ft atencb editing at the back of Saundera s Buildings, and it is simply sbominabio. and anleea removed m*y_ prove eenona to some poor delicate oonatitntion. The In spector of Nuisances may have tried to get at Itv bat the thickness of that same stench may also have found him and his gang trying their “ little game ” on, and dis peraod them accordingly. My ignorance of their presence may arito from the tbiokneta of the stench. At all events, I -trait next time I pass that filthy right <t way the Borough Council gang may have visited the scene of annoyance. 1 am, etc, t- melt ix Myself, September 3, 1885.

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f aaoTKß’e mis a a mm — oofv bisht. The Elections. Lomios, December 3. The latest returns for the general election give 234 Liberals, 196 Conser vatives, and 46 followers of Mr Parnell. The latter party secured the whole of the Dublin seats.

Eastern Affairr. OobbtaKtinoplb . December 3. Two delegates from the Sultan have proceeded to Philipp polis. The inhabitants of Roumelia are stated to be maintaining a' somewhat snSen attitude. „ , The Porte has appointed Djevdet Pasha Governor of Roumelia, and he is , - prepearing for the Turkish occupation of the country. Great Britian is op posed to this step, but the other Powers have signified their approval. It is announced that Prince Alexan der of Bulgaria has definitely rejected proposals of Servia for mutual eva- oCterritory and an extension of the armistice until January 1. Burmese. ' Calcutta. Decembers. Major-General Prendergast occupied Mandalay in force. All the European inhabitants of the town are now in Safety* King Theejww has left the capital, and proceeded to .Rangoon.

Soudanese. Cairo, December 3 The Arabs on the East Coast are still ■ troublesome. The tebels attacked a British patrol near Souakim yesterday, killing one of the party. (fUoelvod December 4, 12 4 p.m.) ary and Commercial. London, December 1. Three per, cent, consols lower at 5 6}i. The market rate of discount re* mairs at 54 Bank rale. New Zealand securities —Fire per cent. 10,40 loan, 5s lower at L 103; Four add a-half per cent*- i879 -i 9°4 loan, . 5s lower at L 104; tour per cent, in scribed stock, LIOO. Wheat —Adelaide 3s 6d per 4961b5, ex store j do, off coast, 34s Qd per 48olbs; do, New Zealand, 28s to 34s per 4061b5, ex store, according to grade. Flour —Adelaide, 25s 6d per aSolbs, ex store. Tallow- Best Australian beetfc average price, • mutton,' do, 265. The total stock jFfet tallow held in London amounts to .16,800 casks. Wool Sales. At to-day’s wool sales 900 bales were catalogued—fair market. At the Lon don second day’s sales, 8,800 bales were offered; mod mate demand, but prices ruled rather firmer. xhe Mails. Bak Fbarcisoo, November 26. City of Sydney arrived yesterday, date, New Zealand mails,

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[aSOTKU’B XELBOtUMS —COFJKIOHX.J Mafl steamer. Melbourne, Yesterday. The Union Company’s Mararoa - "»=»«** a trial trip in the harbor to-day, in order to test her boilers, etc, pre paratory to the run to San Francisco. The result was most satisfactory, air Peter Scratchley- Colonel Roberts, of the New South Wales Permanent Forces, states that be received a telegram only yesterday from Sir Peter Scratchley, dated from Cooktowo. Sir Peter expressed him self hopeful of reaching Sydney by December 8, though, at the time of wiring, he was in a precarious condi tion. , In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Premier, Mr Dibbs, made a Mmis teiial statement He announced that it was the intention of Government not ijfto resign, and promised to bring down the Financial Statement before the Christmas recess. {fieoeived December 4,12.4 p.m.) Wool Sales- Melbourne, To-day. New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency held their usual weekly sale yesterday afternoon, when an important catalogue* consisting of 5,600 bales, . was submitted to competition. The bidding was spirited throughout, the market being active at late rates. Greasy merino wools sold up to nd; scoured wools to washed to iSJfd* -

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[MB MIW AHOOUnOB.I Sporting. Atioeubd, To-day. Speculation and Normaoby are scratched for tbe Auckland Oop. Ik la that Major Scannell, formerly Inspector AO., baa been ap pointed Judge of Native Land Court.

THE ASH ETON GtJABPtAN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1885.



Tenders. WANTED— Tenders for CROPPING 6CO Acres English grass in an; sized blocks. The land has to be broken ap for turnips and cropped for wheat next season. Apply, at once, to DDNOAN CAMERON, 11 63 (Oiunes, Methven). Mount hutt road board DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received until noon on FRIDAY, December 11, for:— Making Cuttings and forming portion of a road on the Springfield Estate' Spec'fications can be seen at the Road Board « ffice, Methven. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JULIAN JACKSON, 13 99 Chairman. Public Notices LOST between Ashburton and Wester field Mill a machine drawer with all the appliances. Finder rewarded. Apply Triangle Baker?, Ashburton. 12 113



FOR SOWING with Turnips to secure a Good Crop, nothing: succeeds like MAYO'S BONE MAN ORE. Price—L7, L 6, 15. /g-nt in town —H Zander. A Liberal Discount lor Cash. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 666 Ashburton. jpOTATOES I POTATOES !I R S. BE AH has some Good B,D. POTATOES for Sale. I R. S BEAN, 12 92 We-t street. |JPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD The sum of 2s 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, Uerk, 11 76 Tlnwald. g A N K HOLIDAY. Putaaant to the Banks and Bankers Act, Amendment Act 1882, T URSDAY, the tenth day of December, 1885, is here by appointed as a Special Bank HOLIDAY at tbe offices of the undermentioned BankM at Ashburton and Rakaia. The Union Bank of Australia, Ltd., B. MOORE, Acting Chief Officer. The Bank of Australasia, E. W. MO a RAH, inspector. The Bank of New Zealand, D. L. MURDOCH, 11 83 General Manager.



Dunedin and Back, for 16s! A SPECIAL IXODRSION TRAIN, leaving Christchurch TOMORROW at 10 a. m.. Will stop at A'fabnrton about 12 noon, and ta-ie a limited number f passengers FOR DUNEDIN# PARES— First C‘a»B, return ... 20s. Se oad Class, ditto ... 15a. Return train will leave Dunedin on night of Monday. 7th December, at 8 6 Immediate f pplioation should be made for tickets. 12 112 FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager.



Henry Zander, J beg 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 Payne’s Nos. ?9 and 79 AS Bonrgon and Balls’ Nos. 11A and BB 4. TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil.



Ground and Lump Riddle Lampblack, etc. WOOLPACKS. WOOL PACKS. I am now selling Full Weights BELOW CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, And guarantee them to be of the belt quality. TURNIP SEEDS. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Just to HandGreentop Yellow Purpletop Yellow Purpletop Mammoth White Stone, etc, etc. All of which I offer at EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICKS. 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 do-



pressed times, have REDUCED THE PRICES to the LOWEST remunerative Bates. The Grocery and Provision De partment is now replete with the NEW SEASON’S TEAS, Beat 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- | rate families with the best brands only of |



The estimated total ooit of the Ash burton Traffic Bridge is L 9132 17s 6d. (Tables end telegrams received too late for publication in fall state Latest else* . tlon retoras to Great Britain show Like ' tala 46 ahead, .liberals are gaining many county oon<titnenoi«B previously held by Conservatives .-—A large public meeting at Fbilippopoiis has re-affirmed onion be tween Bulgaria and Komnelia.—Members of the N.B.W. Geographical expedition have arrived In Sydney and met with an enthusiastic reception.—The certificate* of the captain mid second mate of the Bndson have been suspended for three month* —Ohas. Stoodley, of circus fume, baa been fined L 5 lor improperly ejecting 1 Hr M. J. God by from cirons tent at Thnaro. v No with Inactive liver and urinary 0- gans. Xake.isly Hep Bitters mado by Amen can Cot ’ See &KIIOTV Mxif . —" Wells’ Health Rexuiwer testoies health and vigor, caies dyspepsia tm, ootence. deW«y.i -Ite M.& OngC»>



Brandies, Whiskies Rum, Giu | Rich Australian Wines Champagne, Claret. Also, Bottled Ales and Stout (im ported direct from the most noted English Bottlers) The celebrated Kantrowiez Stomach Bitters, so highly recommended by TnAdinal 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 qniok despatch of Goods to any locality desired. A trial solicited. Henry Zander, MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Etc, Tbuduksus 1 Bonnnfcw, Ashboxtoh.



A. iiarnsoj Alfred Hai ADCIIONE rt, STOCK AGENT AND YAI SATURDAY SALE at 1! —Hones, Cattle, Pig and Merohand Agent Norwich Union ] Company. FOR SALE—Whitechape view at my Rooms, Che For Sale—Piano, by I Sons; Piano, by Hun class order ; easy terms. For Sale—Johnston Twine L 45 ; with all improren hitnA rnAnAD hv M 4 CoPI



Meetings INSLOW DISTRICT SCHOOL.— A Concert, and Bali will be held in the above Schoolroom on Wednesday, the 9th December next, in aid of the prize Fund. Concert at 8 o'clock. Admission to Concert and Ball, 2s 6d ; Children, Is. A limited number of .reierv.d seats at 4a T STBTBIiN’S CHU RCH. ANNUAL GARDKN PARTY AND SALE OF WORK. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16xh. Gifts of saleable articles gladly received at the Parsonage. t>d each. 11 6G Ashburton. Gates open at 3 p m.; admission with tea, | 2s; children. Is, 11 49



w AKaNUI wesleyan church anniversary. THE ANNUAL Tea Meeting In connection with the Ghnrob will be held in the Wakaoui Main School on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1885. Tea at 6 o’clock. 11 21 o DDFELLOWS’ HALL. kaCE NIGHTS. RACE NIGHTS. THURSDAY & FRIDAY, DEC 10* 11, J. B. Bnokstono’s Comic Drama Rough Diamond. Preceded by a Comic and Miscellaneous Concert under the direction of Mr Sidney Wolf, R.A.M. Reserved Seats, 3s ; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats. Is. Box plan at Farley’s. U 111



J_JAOE NIGHT. KAOHS NIGHT. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10. A Ball Will be held immedia'ely after the per formance at the oddfellows' Hall. M. 0., Mr J. Burgees. Music supplied by Mr S Wolf, F. A.M. Gentlemen, 3s 6d. Ladies free. 12 110



ASB BURTON CHEESE & BUTTER FACTORY CO,, LIMITED. ANNUAL MEETING OF SHARE HOLDERS. The Annual General Meeting of Share holders of the above Company will be hold at Bullock’s Arcade on WEDNES DAY, the 9th December, 1885, at three o’clock p.m. Business: To receive the Report and Balance sheet for the year ending September 30, 1885 Election of Directors Election of Auditors And General JOHN G. RES TELL, Secretary. r I TOWLE'S pennyroyal and steel pills for | females quickly corr*>ct all irregulari ties and relieve thedistresw ag symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is Ijd and 2s 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by E. T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses.—Beware of imitations. 1 12 SOMERS .ANN U AL Sports & Races, SATUkDAY, DEOEMB R 26xh, 1885, BOXING DAY. PROGRAMME • 1. Handicap Hurdle Race oflOaovs; entrance, 10s ; acceptance, 10s ; ac ceptances to go to the second horse ; 2 miles ; eight flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in high 2. Maiden Plate of ssovs, with a sweep stake of 5s each for second horse ; entrance, 5s ; \ mile; weight-for age; for all horses that have never won public money. 3. Handicap Trot of 8 sovs ; entrance, IDs, acceptance, 5s ; acceptances to go to second horse; 3 miles ; no



wekht under list 71b 4. Mount Somers Cup Handicap of 12 sova ; second horse to receive 2 aova from stake ; entrance, 10s; aocep* taoce, 10s ; 1$ miles. ... 5. Pont Rscb of 3 sovs; second horse to save entrance; entrance, ss; height, 14 hands ; |-mile ; catch weights. 6 Bukry Scubki ,of 4 sovs, with a sweep of 5s to go to second horse ; entrance 6s ; 1 mile ; catch weights. RDLKS.



Auctions. CENTRAL AUCTION MART. SPECIAL ENTRY. Messrs zcm oh & maopherson will sell by public auction To- Morrow 3 splendid dairy cows (near calv inp), 1 3 year old carriage horse, 1 spring dray (new), 1 4ft 6in kitchen range, b ok case, etc; also, 1 54'U bicycte, f«ed oa s, turnip Deeds, wheat, barley, ch/tfiF and ell kinds of poultry. , ZOUOH & M\CPHER*ON. 12 114 Auctioneers. PEC IA L ENTRY cUTUBDAY, sth DECEMB; R IPOHY, I°. bauds high ; really good in single and double harness; fc PEC IAL EN RY—PIGS. SATURDAY. sth DECEMBER 20 Weiners and Suckers 1 yi„ e Lot 20 Stores } 12 109 A HARRISON, Auctioneer. splendid trotter. ALFRED HARRISON, 12 108 Auctioneer.



ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. Messrs matson, cox and co. Are instructed by the ASHBURTON RACING CLUB, To Sell the following Privileges, n connection with the forthcoming Race Meeting, AT TATTERSALL’S, At 12 o’clock Noon, ON SATURDAY. DECEMBER 5, 1885 LOT I—Publican’s BOOTH No 1 M 2 —Publican’s BOOTH No 2 ~ 3—Confectioner’s BOOTH No 1 n 4—Confectioner’s BOOTH No 2 „ S—RIGHT OF SPORTS „ 6—HORSE YARDS Portioulars as usual announced at Sale MATSON, COX & CO., 11 88 Anctionera.



ASHBURTON Wool Sales. j~N consequence of the Dunedin and Jiiqata Sales clashing with our date originally fixed, we have to give notice that the ASHBURTON WOOL SALES «Vill be held on Monday, Dec. 7th At 2 p.m., when about 600 wiH MATSON, COX AND CO., MILES & CO., per G. Jameson R. WILKIN & CO., per Friedlander Bros.



Saturday AUCTION Sales OF HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, AND SUNDRIES, AT TATTERSALL'S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. Messrs matson, cox & co. «t the solicitation of several clients, Intima'e to the Public That it is their intention to hold AUCTION SALES of the above EVERY SATURN AT TWELVE O’CLOCK •* We wish to notify to our Clients and the Public that every attention will be paid to their inter ests, and Account Sales rendered with our USUAL PROMPTNESS. MATSON, COX & CO. fJTHB REASON WHY ORB AND ALCORN’S fjigantic Drapery Sale it such an immense Success



Because the sale is a genuine one, every article being reduced Because the reductions are tremendous, in many cases being leas than half price Because our prices are lower that any other house can compete with, our 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 oar stock Is superior to others, being mostly direct importations, and is now being sold at less 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 ss un ites the quality is known prices are no aide. Oall early and call otten at the Gigantic Sale at Orr and Alcorn’s



1. All races are confined to horses that have been commonly resident in that por tion of the old Mount Somers Road Dis» triot, lying south of the North Ashburton river, from September 30th, 1885, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district daring the same period. 2. Three horses the 6oiu» tide property of different owners to start ot no race. 3. No entry will be received except on condition that the decision of the Com mittee or whom they may appoint, will be i final in all oases of dispute, or on all points in carrying out the programme A. Protests must be made in writing, and handed to the Secretary, accompanied by a deposit of 20i within 30 minutes of the race being run. Should the protest prove frivolous, deposit to ba forfeited. 5, All horses *o be ridden out so long as they have a reasonable chance of win- U 6* Owners of horses must be subscribers of not less than 10s to the fund. 7. Five per cent will be deducted from all money paid for prises for expenses. 8 First race to start at 10 30 a.m. 0 The usual Athletic Sports will be held, for which liberal prises will be ghre*



Public Not! rp o FARMERS. The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, is a Cash Buyer of Wool ARK PURCHASERS AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpacks (FULL SIZE) Comsacks Apply at the Factory 11 40 TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. OF Wheat Oats Barley Kye Grass TO ARRIVE



Prior to making extensive .alterations to effect this with certainty sweeping red' Ml Goods mast be tamed into Cash fort The following quotations clearly indici Turkish Towels reduced from 7i 1 Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from 6d Good Pattern Prints 2d, reduced from 4d •Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from Flax Shirting 3£i, reduced from s£d Union Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Rlateand Black price 4Jd Lot Children’s Sun Hats 6d, former price la 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets 9d, former price Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4s (Id, former price 12s 6d Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Bonnets 7a 6d, former price 25s Heavy Forfar 4|d, former price 8d White Twilled Calico 4|d, reducedfrom 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per doz re duced from 6s Handsome Lace Curtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4« 6d Ladies' Corsets Is 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams farmer price ll£d Fancy Dress Materials > former priceß|d Superior Dress Mrteriala Gird, former price 10$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



F nedlander Bros. Coal} timber {Goal McOALLUM~AND 00., Are now adding Goal and Firewood to their business of TIMBKR AND IRON MERCHANTS, and are now prepared to supply house holders at Lowest Rates.



BEE BOXES, Of our own manufacture, made from timber grown in onr own both, making our prices astounding to oar dealers, can be bad in flat or complete. Extras kept in stock. DIRECT IMPORTATION. We hare just landed, ex Loobmagar, a large stock of “ Orb ” Iron, Fencing, Wire, Wire Nails, White Lead, Dryers, Oil, etc, bought in best English markets at Defiance Prices. Onr Stock of Building IRONMONGERY is replete with every requirement of the Bni’ding Trade. TURNERY. A large stock of Turnery, always on hand.



Bed, White and Black Pines, from our Southland Bush, in Scantlings, Boards, Linings, Flooring, Mouldings, etc. Kauri, Totata, Baltic Beal, V.D.L. Timber, Palings, Pickets, Posts, Balls, and Stakes kept in stock.. Doors aud cashes of our own manu> faoture. SPECIAL TO FARMERS— Binder Twine, Colza and Castor Oils; Hurdles, etc, cheap. McCallum & Co, TIMBER, COAL, IRON & FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, ! Imnoiters of Building Ironmongery, Oils, ( Paints, etc, Wood Turners, Hash and Door Manufacturers, Invercargill Longbuab, Oamaru Seaward Bush, and EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



W. Fowke, BOOTMAKER, BEGS to inform hi* friend* and the public generally that he has started business on bis own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public patronage. Address—BUßF ETT STREET, ‘remises occupied by Mr J. Meeotc



'“ISGS AND HEADS OF SMALL! Two Shillings and Sixpence P or Hundred will be given at the following places for eggs and heads collected in the Wakanui Bead District:— Schoolhouae, Wakanui ~ Seatiold ~ Seaviow ~ Eltdn Bewlands



Business Notices. W. PAT Oil IN TENT, TARPAULIN AND HORSECLOTH vIANUFACTU itE R. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Rope, Plough Lines. FWiT g Twines, 01 '),es a;d Garden Lima IRON HO WOOD N BLOCKS Spoc'ftl ia called o* tho woM-a^sorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVAS. All Made on the Pn raises. Sticks and Canvases for repairs Tarpau'in from 6x8t024 x3O alw ys in Stoc*. OilakinCloihing made on the remises MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. W. PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, 12 If2 Support Local industry. £743 WORTH OF THE KAIAP I EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), - . on ’ As will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Associati Show, having been purchased by Andrew Orb at a great redaction will be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PREMISES, E IST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may be given on the Sli j<t ground to the young man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at 11a 9d. Men’s Suits, from 45a. 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 oi Drapery & Clothing ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE MUST BE MADE. A, C. PRICHARD, East Street, Must clear the whole of his NEW SPBING AND SUMMER DRaPERY BEFORE JANUARY Ist.



a General Clearance must be made, and [actions in prices have been submitted to. tbwitb. sate my Intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses Is lid, rednced from 3s 6d Ladies’ plain tacked 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 10id, cannot be equalled Boys’ Summer Tweed Suits 2a lid, for mer price 5s 6d Men’s White Shirts from 2a 6d to 3s lid Men’s Regatta Shirts fr>'m 2a 6d to 3a 6d Men’s pood Felt Bats from 2a 3d to 3a 6d Men’s Hoalyn Tweed Suita 42a 6d, reduced from 70s Men’s Hoslyn Tweed Trousers 13s 6d, reduced from 2ls Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers 6a lid, re duced from 10a 6d Men’s Heavy Cotton Sox 3Jd, rednced from 6d Men’s Heavy Merino Sox 9d, reduced from la A lot of Men’s Women’s and Children's Boots and Shoes will absolutely be cleared regardless of coat. Lose no time in securing the first of these choice Bargains.



TOE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, BAST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER C H, With WAT th I y> . Good Steel i h I/". ■ij:v.V<l T\ N/ ; \ Y ’ .BBW ALBERT for L 4 4s, AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted Warranted R. JdURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just received a choice assortment of watches and iewellory 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 corners. 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. a- EORGE JAMESON, West street, Ashburton, baa for Sale—Rye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and White Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass ; also, Carrot and Man gold Seeds. For Purity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ab» can be strongly recommended.



ANTERBURY BRANCH. nvm Wmss S\v= D3W elt iimmm udL'ißj llv"j ED Establis T H B Capital 11,000,001' UffßlUrr OFSHFRFVOtD r/»,5 PREMIER COLONIAL OOMP/iN 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, fi iseette, laoe, braids, transfer patterns, mw designs, crash, oatmeal and situ: cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP. (Ne*t Me ftanfer’e* bikw)* 9



Parcels E xpress. N rE ,T / Z E \L A - D EX P R ESS COMP vN V. Kednced r ites for freight to Ashhartoa P rcs!a, etc., f'-'-rn Christchurch or • anedt:: dr'i> .-in . •iih'.iur* ■i>u ■ the f.-.i1.-ws;; li .<.■.«! - ites Through laily : from Christchurch per goods per parcels Dunedin S 6f6 H id at slight increase xor ee-vier weights. No extra charge for two or more parcel or one consignee if from one consignor | or for parcels charged rate and a baL under the railway tariff if received I* time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch : Bad ford Row. Dunedin: 7, Manse street Parcels, etc., forwarded through and ielivered at any address in the world. Rates aod all information on applica tion to F. McFaRLANE, Vgont New ZeaUnd Express, Ashburton. 48. To Let and For Sale. 'JIO LET—A comfortable House in i Cameron street »ast. —Apply to J. Moison. 10 925 F O R B. Several good Building Sites near tha Woollen Mill, and in other parts of tha Allenton District. Apply to CHARLES BRADDELL, 11 59 Ashburton. O R SALE. Turnip Seeds. 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 84 Ashburton. TO LET, —That most desirable Farm situate atTinwald, 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 Winch more firm. For particulars, appl o Mr Geo. Jameson, or to Mr Houston, oq the property. 8 398 Thos. Bullock, * j’lOR SALE—Cambridge Roller, price J £B. T. BULLOCK. j>OR SALE—Strong Second-hand DOG J CART. T. BULLOCK 0 ATS—Quantity Feed Oats for sale. Sample can be seen at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK % S 7 ANTED to Purchase—Second hand V V McCormick String Binder. Apply, statirg price, to T. BULLOCK f?OR SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth X. and Macdonald, together with manure



distributor. T. BULLOCK /|lO LET—Allenton House, containing 1 9 rooms, together with about 10 acres of land, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bollock BUILDING SITES For 'a‘e near the Woollen Factory, LlB Kh each. JLots 19 and 20, containing a little more than J-aore, situated only a few chains l acs from the Alford Forest road, near iVCr John Steel’s new store. The land is of very good quality, level. Very good eite for a house. T. BULLOCK. Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86. North-west Town Belt, con talking 1 acre, capital site for • private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanni road, good site for a house Lota 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, Ailenton, near the Woollen Factory TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Corner of Ooz and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Ooz street 535, Peter street, with dwelling-hoose and blacksmith’s shop. 546, 654, 655, To let only, at a notnl* nal rental. 118,119, Moore street west TIN WALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three* roomed honae 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 Four-roomed bouse, Graham’s road Tiuwald Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Cottage at Hampstead, rent 4s per week Shop and dwelling In Moore street. 12b 6d per week—commodious oardin? house t» let at the above rental M' CELLANEOUS; FOR SALE. Eight-horse pc /er portable engine, ehea Spring carts, new ’ Ploughs, barrows Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock,



Davis’s Herbal Beer 0 -! account of Persons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it aa 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 TONIC HERBAL 8888 Is acknowledged by the travelling public to be the best Tonic Summer Drink in f- ew Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per Dozen. Bottles charged for if n-.i returned. Families waited on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL BEER AND ICE DRINK manufactory, I Law Stmh, Auatfuo*. ÜB|