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fBEUTKR’s TIUSBAMS OOPTKI&HT. ' (Received January 6, noon.) Victory. , K Hong Kong, January 5, News is to band from Tonquin of a battle having been fought near Chu chu, between the French troops under General Nigrier and a force of Chinese numbering 6,000. The engagement lusted some time, and resulted in a de cisive victory for the French. Advanced. Cairo, January 3. Lord Wolseley telegraphs that a de . 'tachroent of the South Staffordshire Regiment, which lately left Korti, has reached Hambab ett route for Abuha med. - - A U S T RALt A H (REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —COffTRIGHT.) Kew Guinea. Melbourne, Yesterday, • u Tt has transpired that Major-General Scralchley’s instructions are to invite the Colonies to increase their contribu tions towards the cost of the New Guinea Protectorate, while the Imperial Government undertakes not to expend more, annually than the amount con tributed. .Under the regulations for the government of the British territory in New Guinea, trade will be permitted in all articles of commerce except firearms and explosives. - Land sales will take place - under official supervision, and . measures will be adopted to impede the native labor traffic. Lord Darby in Reply. A telegram has been received by the Government from Lord Derby in rer ference to German annexation in the Western Pacific. His Lordship states that annexation by Germany was not the result of any concert between Ger man and- English Governments, and

that the Imperial Government was now sin: communication with Germany on ' the matter. Lord Derby adds that the

British' protectorate now includes a considerable section of the north-wes- tern part (? north-eastern) of New '.Guinea, besides the Louisiade Archi xpelago* Woodlark, D’Entrecasteaux, ■ and other important islands. [Received January 6, 2.20 a.m.] V", . Another Strike. Melboukne, To-day. V f .s’ 4 rhe ijeadlock in the boot trade is still, maintained, negotiations between masters and men having proved fruit less. Manufacturers are now consider ing'a proposal to import a thousand from England. (Received January 6, noon.) ; , German Annexation. Sydney, To-day.

The Government have received a telegram from London stating that Germany made no, arrangement with England for occupying a portion of New Guinea, and acted without any reference to England.

TELEGRAMS.

[PRK PKXKtr iMOOMTIOIf.I Shipping Casualties. Auckland, Yesterday. h The brig Robin Hood, owned by Law- fj tie and Co., Anckland, was wrecked in _ Bass Straits, The crew and part of the t j cargo of Umber were saved. The barque Annabel was Insured for L 2.700 in the j, , New Zealand Insurance Company, L 2,150 e 3 '' waare-insured. Tie insurances on the bi i Robin Hoed wore:—Hull, L 1,200 in the j a New Zealand Co ; L 250 re-insured in the al South British, L 260 in the Batavia office. w The cargo of timber was shipped and v j owned by the Union Sash and Door Co,, c j 1 end was Insured in New Zealand for hi ‘ LI ,840. Part was re-insured. b< The Libel. b , ■ Wbluhgton, Yesterday. 8 , A writ for libel has been issued to-day g by Sir Julios Vogel against the New Zea land Times. The alleged libel is contained in a paragraph in the monthly summary of the Times. . Damages are laid at U. 0,000. ' Lumpers' Strike. ' Matters in connection with tbo lumpers f Strike'are very much in the same position u put Saturday*'. The men agreed among '• theinielvesto waive their claim to the 3d extra for night work if the employers .wouldgrant a concession of 3d per hour fair day' labor. This, however,'the em ployers declined to accede to, but they, on then part/rilSde an offer to pay Is 6d per ft - hoar for-day labor if the work did not n exceed four hours, per day. The men, in their turn, declined to accept the compro " jnise. In consequence of the lumpers’ ■ strike and their refused to accept theterms 1< ' offered'by the New Zealand Shipping n (Oompeny |or the discharge and coaling of g tee Tongariro, that vessel win sail for n Lyttelton at 2 p.m. to-morrow where she ti wilt coal and discharge the remainder of b her Wellington cargo, p i Lumpers’ Strike. y < . ;-■;■■■ Wblungton, To-day. u - ■ Negotiations between the lumpers and ii employers have not had a re- t ' suit The strike is already causing injury t ■ to this port, as the Tongariro which was to have landed 2,000 tons cargo here, . leaves for Lyttelton this afternoon. In addition to this It was intended to take in - - 1,000 tons of : coal, but this will now be t done in Lyttelton. ‘ Attempted Suicide. - . Mr A. G. Spreat, employed until lately in the Survey Office as a draughtsman, ■ attempted to Commit suicide by cutting his throat this morning. He had been * drinking lately. • Successful Strike. ' The New Zealand Shipping Company 1 have agreed to the demands of the lum- < pen so far as working their steamer the : Tongariro is concerned, but the Company ia not compromised to any arrangement after that work is completed. The Ton gariro therefore will discharge and coal 'here." Other employers still hold out. Fire. Blenheim, Yesterday, ToserV store and contents at Tuamarina Wsa totally destroyed by firfe on Saturday night. The cause of the fire is unknown. Tozer looked op the place and came into Blenheim, leaving no one on the premises. The insurances are—Building and stock, ■ ■ L 750 in the New Zealand. Floods. A heavy flood occurred on Wednesday bight and : ca-ried away the staging, monkey-engine, pile-driver, and nearly everirthing else of the Clarence bridge, except the cylinders. Very heavy loss win fail on the contractors. The floods in I ' Clarence, Waiau, and Mason rivers are ismong the heaviest on record. To-day. ... At Heads—Margaret Galbraith from , Glasgow; «nd Atlantic, barque, from Cal cutta. •: '.rf-it-vv ■ - Skilled. . . 71 DtTNEDiH, To-day. Enooh Jones, a fireman on board the Harbor Board’s steamer Iron Age, was kUl£d this'morning. As the vessel was - T-aearing-tba wharfthe engineer received offers to gyro one stroke ahead. As he turned on steam ha discovered Jones be ' neaththa beam, which descended on him, -breaking'his back and thigh. ' The de *-3riumd;'le»«ee a wife and six children. Be been in the Bond's employ

THE ASHBtJRTON OEAR-bIAN, TUESfrAt, JANUARY e; 1885.



Public Notices: I- OST—On »he29fch December, or.e red _j COW, half-bred Ayrshire, in full profit. Anyone bringing the same to Mb MoTeagub, Ashburton, will receive 10a reward. 1 28 THEN SHILLINGS REWARD will be J_ given to any person who can give information that will lead to the recovery of a (Hairy Black and Tan Sheep DOG, which left the Tinwald Yards on Decem ber 16th with a mob of sheep. OUTHBERT FLOCKTON, 1 14 Binds Post Office. Mount somers & methven ROYAL MAIL COACH. On and after January Ist, 1885, the undersigned will run a Coach each Tues* day, Thursday and Saturday, starting at noon from Hood’s Hotel, Mount Somers, for Springburn and Alford Forest, there connecting withDuflTs Coachfrom Methven returning same evening, hares Spring burn, 2s, return, 3a; Alford Forest, 4a, SmT’ 6s - t. hix. Mr SIDNEY WOL F, From the Royal Academy of Music, Professor cf Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants cf Aahbur ton and surrounding district that the fresh term commencja on THURSDAY, the Bth instant. For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at his residence, Cox street ; or at Mr T. F. Faelet, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged for. Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated.



Priedlander Bros. XMAS, 1884. Friedlander Bros. are now showing NEW GOODS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT Suitable for the Season. NEW STYLES in Ladies’ and Children’s Hats and Bonnets New Dolmans, Capes, and Fichus. Ladies’ and Children’s UNDERCLOTHING In Great Variety. A lot of Children’s Costumes very Cheap. A Splendid Assortment of LADIES* corsets, COMFORTABLE and EASY-FITTING. Infants' Robes and Pelisses in very Pretty Designs, THE DRESS DEPARTMENT Is thoroughly replete with the newest materials and colors, and the Dressmaking Department is under the Management of MISS GREEN, of Dunedin. THE CLOTHING & MEN’S MERCERY DEPARTMENT Is also well stocked with the Newest and Best Goods cocurable. Ties, Collars,’ Shirts, Braces, and Men’s Underclothing— a Magnificent Stock to select from. I GROCERY & PROVISION DEPT. While OUR PRICES are LOWER than ANY other House in Town, we still MAINTAIN OUR REPUTATION for keeping the BEST ARTICLES in the Trade. We have just landed THIS SEASON’S SHIPMENT of Currants Raisins Sultanas Muscatels Jordan Almonds and Assorted Peels WINES & SPIRITS Of the Beso Brands. # # * All orders carefully end promptly attended to. Wo have also just landed a splendid assortment of CROCKERY & GLASSWARE of every description, CUTLERY & PLATED GOODS in endless variety, suitable for XMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS. Friedlander Bros., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON



TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS and others. FOR SALS, Binder Wire, The CELEBRATED ANCHOR BRAND In any quantity. ALBERT ROBERTS, 111 West street, Aahburton.



Meetings. j WESLEYAN OHURCH. ! A public Tea will be held on the follow ing Wednesday, 7th January, in the > Wakanui School. Tea on tables at 6 p.m- Admission, single ticket, 2s ; two or | more in family, is 6d each. 18 2352 r CHURCH, WILLOWBY Lecture, “ YORKSHIRE EVANGELISTS,” By Mr James Wood, of St Albans, on THURSPAY, JANUARY Bth, At 7 p.m. No charge for admission. A collection will be taken on Lehalf of the Sunday t School Library. Tenders. THE following Tenders have been AC CEPTED for harvesting at Dundas, vz , John Parham John Kinley Thomas Holmes 1 20 MAX FRII BLANDER. _ mEb'DERd Wanted for PAINTING School and Schoolmaster's House at Chertsty. Specifications can be seen on applica tion to the Chairman of the Committee. Tenders to be sent in not later than January Bth, 1885, to H. CBILDS, Chairman Chert sey School ] 6 Committee. fr'BNDEPS are invited for ALTERA | TIONS and ADDITIONS to Auction Rooms for Mr Alfred Harrison. Plans and specifications can be seen on ap plication to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent by noon on WED NESDAY, January, 13th inat. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 1 SO RICHARD BIRD. fjpENDERS FOR PLOUGHING. TENDERS will be received up to WEDNESDAY, tho 7th January, by Mr Wm. Brown, Mitcham, for PLOUGH ING 950 Acres of stubble land, in blocks of 200 Acres or upwards, tho whole to be completed according to specification, prior to the 25ih inat. For further par ticulars apply to WM. BROWN, 1 g Mitcham. E D. TENDERS for Harvesting 58 acres of Crop at Winslow. For particulars apply to C. Martin Winslow, to whom tenders must be addressed not later than 12lh instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. . 1 9 To Let and For Sale. TO LET, —I hose commodious business premises near the Post-office on the Wakanui road, now in the occupation of Mr Thompson as a grocery store, consist ing of shop 18ft 65n by 28ft, fitted up with shelving, counters and glass cases, showroom same size ; and dwelling of five • rooms and scullery j rent low. Also, four- • roomed house with half acre c£ land, Qs per week ; also, two-roomed cottage with ] half acre of land, 4. fid per week. Apply , to H. M. Jones. 1 32 A COMBINE, ENGINE, and ELE YATORS complete. The purchaser will have the chance of threshing from 1000 to 1500 acres crop at current rates. Apply to 12 2373 FRIEDLANDER BROS. Auctions. SPECIAL'ENTRY. SATURDAY, JANUARY 10th. MR T. BULLOCK will Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, 2 Deering Twine BINDERS Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 1 gl Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JANURABY 15th, 1885. A NUMBER OF Town Sections, HINDS, To be Sold by Fublio Auction. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- J structions from Robert Wilkin, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction at the i Arcade, Burnett street, Ashburton, on Thursday January 17th, A number of BUILDING ALLOT MENTfI, in the Hinds Township, being Lots 6, 11, 20, 22, 23, 47, 49,50, 61, 62, well situated and , containing from £ to £ acre, Inspection invited previous to sale. Will be sold on liberal terms of payment. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 2372 Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1885. TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS and others. IMPORTANT SALE OE PROPERTY IN TINWALD. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Executors of the late Mr John Carter, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, Burnett street, Ashburton, on Thursday, January 17,1885 The undermentioned Sections, Together with BUILDINGS and OTHER IMPROVE MENTS THEREON, Namely, T.S. 43, Graham street, on which is erected a store and dwelling-house T.S. 62, corner of Archibald and Agnes streets (near the railway station), on which is erected a substantial grain store T.S. 73, opposite corner, on which is i erected a butcher’s shop and dwell , ing-houee, stable, etc. ' T.S. 70, fronting McMurdo street, with bakery erected thereon T. S. 71, corner of Graham and McMurdo streets; subject to lease i T.S. 148, Thompson street, with oofc j tage thereon T.S. 149} Thompson street, together with cottage T.S, 151, corner of Graham and Thomp son streets, together with dwelling house. [_ The above Properties will be sold vith ) out reserve, to close partnership accounts. Terms at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. Auctioneer. 2350



p u B L I 0 NOTICE. The undersigned hereby give notice ( that they intend to petition the County t Council to separate from the Mount i Somers Road District, all that part of the i said District which lies to the southward i of the south branch of the River Ashbur- i ton, and to constitute the same a new Road District: — ' Edward George Wright, ’ James Brake, ■ Charles Gale, Michael O’Neil, ? Hebden James Reaney, 1 •James Gillespie, v George Roberts, 8 Jam«s Wilson, r Charles S. Harper, r 1 22 William Spence Peter. 1 GOVERMENT LIFE INSURANCE 1 ASSOCIATION. TO THE POLICY HOLDERS. Lames and Gentlemen— l the honor to announce myself as a OaHDI- i DATE for a seat on the Central Board of the Government Life Insurance Associa- h tion. For several years I had a share in the working of a profitably conducted Life t Insurance Company in London, and this experience combined with my extensive business connection throughout New Zea- 1 land, as Managing Director of J. Kitchen t and Sons’ Manufacturing Company, would, if I am elected, be at your ser-, vice to advance the interests of the Asso oiation. Physical disability prevents my becoming a policy-holder, but this would be a strong incentive to further such a beneficient institution as that of,Life As surance. Soliciting your vote and con fidence ] lam, , Yours respectfully, JOSEPH KITCHEN. Wellington, Dec. 4th, 1884. 12 2346 TO THE POLICY-HOLDERS IN THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT INSURANCE ASSOCIA TION. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. ] Ladies and Gentlemen—l beg respect- ' fully to offer myself as a CANDIDATE to represent your interests on the Central Board of the Association. 1 deem the qualifications necessary for the position of Director to be-a good general _know ledge of business, finance, and the invest ment of funds, combined with an intelli gent and reliable discrimination in deter mining the value and selection of securi ties. These qualifications, I venture to believe, I possess. I am also a large policy-holder in the Association, and if you do me the honor to elect me I will use my best endeavors to protect your interests as policy-holders and promote the welfare and prosperity of the Associa tion.—l am, yours obediently, ALIiX. MAODOUGALL. Wellington, 3rd Deo. 12 2378 TO THE POLICY HOLDERS IN THE NEW ZEALAND GOVERN MENT LIFE ASSURANCE AS SOCIATION. Ladies and Gentlemen—l beg to offer myself as a CANDIDATE to represent you on the Central Board of the Associa tion. lam a policy holder in the Associa tion, and insured for the full amount taken on any life, and 1 have therefore a large concern in its good management. I possess a considerable knowledge of the recent working of the Association and take a great interest in it, and I believe 1 hat my professional knowledge and ex perience will be of benefit to the Board and to yourselves. If you elect me, my best efforts will be directed to further the advancement of the Association, and to promote the into eats of its policy holds s. I am, jours obediently, 12 2364 H. D. BELL. Ashburton permanent BUILDING AND INVESTMENT r SOCIETY. \ Monthly subscriptions and other pay ments due will be received &t the Society a b offices, Burnett street, from 9 a. m to 5 i p,m., and from 6 [to 7.30 p.m., THIS e EVENING. Deposits received at the highest cur rent rates of interest. TABLE a 1- e 18 IB d le 5- h 0- 1. |7 Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of LIOQ upon first-class seburity. J. WARD, Directing Manage?.



The Standard Company. gPEOIAL NOTICE. THE LIGHT-RUNNING STANDARD SEWING MACHINE. During December 15 Per Cent. Discount will be allowed to CASH PURCHASERS of these celebrated machines. The STANDARD has more improvements than all the other Sewing Machines put together 1 Has always been the best and is now the cheapest. That it meets every require ment of a critical public is shown by its great popularity and in creasing sale throughout America, Em ope, Australia and New Zea land. AGENT FOR ASHBURTON— W. Maddem, HAVELOCK STREET, Ashburton- Thos. Bullock. PROPERTIES, ETC., FOR SALE. FARMS s 562 acres well watered, Longbeach, could be divided into smaller blocks if required 41 ~ 2 perches, near Wheatstone Township, Longbeach 63 ~ 3 roods 20 perches, near Hinds Railway station ; price, L 3 10s per acre; unimproved 118 ~ near Dromore, unimproved 376 ~ 1 rood 35 perches, improved, Longbeach, known as Barr’s farm 60 ~ unimproved, R.S. 32582, Waka nul SUBURBAN: Lot 4, 15, 16, Alford Forest road „ 24, Alford Forest road, together with house TO LET : Of Ice in Arcane Chambers FOR SALE; mp and dwelling-house in M-wre stree 4 no shops and dwelling-houses lotion with comfortable dwelling-house, with verandah and bay window, Tre vorton roomed dwelling-house, Treyorton roomed house, together with section, Trevorton MISCELLANEOUS: capers and binders, by Wood and McCormick b 8 and 10 fencing wire Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. no LEX— Shop and Boarding house in J_ the Triangle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Cottage on Graham’s Road, Tinwald, lately in the occupation of Mr 0. Bain. Also, House in Wasanul Road, Ashburton, lately in the occupation of Mr R. Macleam. Apply to T. BULLOCK. fIOR SALE—Five Acres—Magnificent ’ building site, situated at the corner Middle and Allen roads, Allenton. ret-class land. Liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. SALE on Liberal Terms or To J Let—lß6 acres, fenced, situated iiar the Dromore Railwaj Station, lately the occupation of W. Dalgetty. For .rticulars apply to T. BULLOCK > GLAZIERS. j prepared to receive offers for ; sheep over Mr Mbit's farm on the mroad. particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK, FARMERS Grass Mower for sale, cheap; also, McCormick wire binder. T, BULLOCK. POR SALE, by private treaty, lots 38 and 39, Alford Forest road, close to the Ashburton Woollen Factory, contain ing about 1 acre, on which is erected a large throe-roomed dwelling-house and I two-stalled stable. The ground is well cultivated and planted with fruit and forest trees, and is securely fenced with Uve and picket fences, lot particulars apply to * T. BULLOCK.



rpURNIP SEEDS. Greentop ABERDEEN Purpletop ~ Purpletop MAMMOTH Devonshire GREYSTONE Skirving SWEDES WHITE STONE, Etc. JUST LANDED. On SALE by GEORGE JAMESON, 11 2106 West street. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1884-85. ARE PREPARED 10 MAKE T LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE ENSUING CLIP, SHIPPED THROUGH US AND CONSIGNED TO MILES BROTHERS & CO., LONDON. No Commission Charged on the Ad vance if the Wool is Offered at Auction here and not sold. MILES & CO., Cashel street and Hereford street, Christchurch. GEORGE JAMESON, 9 1696 Agent, Ashburton.



Eobert Alcorn, GENERAL MERCHANT. FOR Quality, Cheapness, and Fit in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing and Boots of all sorts, go to R. ALCORN'S Corner Shop (attached to the Grocery, Ironmongery, Glass, and China Ware houses, where you will get everything of the best quality and at the lowest possible prices. TEA is my speciality ; —my 3e Tea is unequalled in Christchurch or Dunedin at the price, and unsurpassed at any price 689 d



Ashburton coal and fire wood DEPOT, R. S~BEAN Has for Sale at Lowest Rates— COAL (Newcastle and Native). POSTS and RAILS, STAKES, WIRE,&c OATS, BRAN, CHAFF, OHIOKWHEAT. Also, a first-class NEW EXPRESS with Reversible Seats. Terras, if desired. R. S. Bean, West street, 6 1147



JOINING & DRAWING-ROOM Suites Tapestry, Repp, Damask, and Cretonnes, &c. In Workmanship and Quality these can not be surpassed in Canterbury. FIRST-CLASS WORKMEN Employed, thus guaranteeing strength and durability in every article turned out of their shop. J. M, & Co. having imported machin ery can execute orders in any design Cheaper than any other houaejfin the trade. its new shipments are among them, large and extensive Stocks must be cleared at less than cost. HIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR Good Second-Hand Furniture or Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made tv Order &o. Funerals Furnished in First-class Style. J. Meech & Co. EAST AND BURNETT STRB S,



Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society paya Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5$ per cent, per annum for three mouths, and 6 £ per cent, per annum if fixed tor 0 months or over. j ward, Manager. Office: Area e Chambers, Burnet street Wool. Wool. WE have just completed arrangements with Messrs R. Wilkin and Co., whereby we are in a position to put far mers and others, who wish to try the CHRISTCHURCH MARKET, upon the best footing. The Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin and Cr.’s store, and we are prepared to make liberal cash advances on Wool sent through us Free of Commission. FRIEDLANDER BROS. We are purchasers should farmers pre fer selling on the spot to sending to Christchurch. We can also supply Reapers and Bin ders of any make at Christchurch prices,



LJLM. \ \/ 'm m N.Z. Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. WOOL. WOOL.- WOOL. The New Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. CAPITAL, ,£3,500,000. RESERVE FUND ..£220,000. THE PREMIER WOOL HOUSE OF THE WORLD. IHE COMPANY’S TRANSACTIONS FOR THE LAST SEASON WE AS FOLLOWS;— SHIPMENTS TO LONDON 72,721 BALES SALES IN MELBOURNE 37,686 „ „ SYDNEY 2,900 „ . „ NEW ZEALAND 11,132 „ Or a total of 124,439 BALES • Showing an increase of 15,263 Bales over the operations of 1882-83. As the Wool Season 1884-5 is now approaching, we would direct the attention of Wool Growers to the advantageous opportunities that the Company offers for the disposal of their Clips. Throughout the Season Periodical Auction Sales of Wool will beheld in our WAREHOUSES, DURHAM STREET CHRISTCHURCH, where special attention is given FOR THE EFFICIENT DISPLAY OF EVERY BALE, and all Lots on arrival will be valued and classed by Experts. FREE STORAGE on all Wool intended for sale locally, or for shipment any of our Stores, at ASHBURTON, CHER * SEY, or RAKAIA. to the London Market, will be given e Liberal Cash Advances Will be made on all WOOL placed in our hands, either for Local Sale or Shipment to London FREE OF COMMISSION GROWERS are reminded that, as we act solely as Selling Brokers, they may rely upon their Consignments obtaining HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. 9 1789 Further particulars on application to . . .-. , , . * H. H. SECRET AN, Agent, Ashburton; and to C. W. TURNER, Agent, Rakaia. George Jameson. ndrew Orr.



Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR H AS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER'S STOCK OP BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARLY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BB OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNlftCff As to Price, Sizes, and Particulars ee Friday evening’s Gtmedun. Opening Announcement. GRAND DISPLAY OF PLAIN AND FANCY DRAPERY. A. 0. PRICHARD (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORR), HAYING secured the Premises in EAST STREET lately occupied by Mr Wo, Gavin, is now showing A Splendid Assortment of New Goods The following are a few special lines:— 20 dozen Women’s Black Kid Gloves, 2 fasteners, Is 50 New Sunshades, from Is lid, worth 5? Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, from Is 8d Strong Prints, from 3d i 11-wove Flannel, llljd Heavy Holland, s£d Tape Nets, Id Strong Towels, from 3Jd Tickings, from 3Ad Strong Grey Calico, 2a 9d per doz Turkey Twill, 5Jd Linen Table Danmouth, la Boys’ Washing Suita for 3s 6d © jpiauuei. xxnu - • ■— And all the requisites of a well appointed DRAPER o STOCK. The above Stock has been selected with great care, and ia the pick of THIS SEASON’S SHIPMENT, All New and Fresh Goods, And will be submitted for OaSHDKLY, at prices to suit the most limited means. COME EARLY and inspect this New Stock—whore Elegance of Design} Latest Fashion, and a Marvel of Cheapness are combined. Note the address— , „ __ A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2083 MURRAY^ a “ Tempus • Fugit.” R. MURRAY inspection of hia splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong oases) at L 5 10s. 50 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three yeais. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked down t a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. . , . New and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and New Year s Gifts. ROBERT MURRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Em, EAST STREET.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, A UCTIONEER, 3TOOK & ESTATE AGENT. VESKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 12 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. _ LEASE —The following Town Sec* I tiona suitable for business sites : T.S. 510, 509, 514, 497, 496, 455, 450, 452,433, 636, 421, 342. The above are in the estate of the late Gon W, B. Rhodes, for which long leasee on very easy terms can be arranged ; many of them are very central and suited to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON. AgetA THE JOHNSTON HARVESTER, with all improvements, £SO. On view at my yards. ALFRED HARRISON, Agent 1 GRASS MOWER, nearly new and in perfect order. Cheap. ALFRED HARRISON FOR the Blood is the Life. —Clarke’s world-famed blood mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all imparities from whatever cause arising. For scrofula, scurvy, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds, its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold in bdttles 2s 6d and lls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Gonntiet Drug Go., Lincoln, I ogland. 1 1%