COMMERCIAL.

AsitsoitoN Guardian Office, ■ ■. _ Wednesday afterpeom. Messrs Zouch and Macpherson repoit on their weekly sale held at the Central Auction Mart, Saturday, lith December, as follow Horses: I hack, I 4; aged.cows, L 3 15s; 1 heifery tsfa wars old, L 3; calves from is 6d to ss.- Pigs, 8: weeks old, 9s *d. Fowls, is Bs, 2s, 2* 54 ? ducks, 2s sd, 2s 6d, 3s <d; geese, 4s and 5s each ; oats, is Bd, is led, Is per tasheL Barley, as, is rid; chick *heat,7S id, 8s 3d, 8s 6d, 8s pd P« sack; straw Xs 3d per bag; oat-sheaf chatt, as, *s 3d i turnip seed, 2j£d and 3d per lb ; new potatoes, iTsd, per lb; old ditto, 6s 3d and 6# 9d'per sack; flowers in pots, is to is 3d each; buoo, 6d J hams, So. usual quantity of sundries sold very well, bidding - Very spirited throughout. \ Addington Live Stock Market report.— Large ntunbers of both sheep and cattle were sent to the Add ngton Yards yesterday. There

was about an average attendance of buyers Sheep.—A full market of fat sheep was penned, which, taking into consideration the alteration in the day of sale, was rather unex pected. The quality on the whole was not first-class, for there were but-lew prime lots of wethers, the majority comprising medium and inferior lines of ewes and we'hers. The supply was much in excess of the demand, and trade

was very depressed. Values were most irregu lar, wi h all- round tendency to decline ; this was especially the case in second and inferior quality, aged ciossbr d ewes, etc. For the latter prices ruled from 5s 6d to 8s; heavy ores sola up to 10s. Prices for the best wethers ranged from Ss 6d to Izs 6d, the last mentioned price being for exceptional quality. We quote mutton at from i#d to for medium quality; and up to in one or two instances, for prime wethers. A few mag nificent merino wethers from Mr Leonard White’s estate brought l?s 6d, but this was merely a fancyprS paid tor the wonderful quality. Good . merino wethers sold up *0 8s ; second rated at from 4s 6d to 6s. There was hardly so large an entry of fet lambs, but the demand was exceedingly dull and prices very low. Good lots sold o an average from 6s 6d - to Js fid, a few very prime lots from As to 10s. Another numerous entry of store -sheep was penned, a considerable proportion consisting of 3-tooth - crossbreds. Very little enquiry was shown for roost lots, and the majority were turned put unsold. The principal sales were a-tooth crossbreds at 7s +d and 8s 6d, the latter a exceptionally good line; and cross bred ewes io the wool with lambs, at 6s 3d. — jßattle.—A full supply of fat cattle came for ' ward. Among those on offer were some of the steers exhibited at the late November show. These realised fair prices and sold up to L l 4. Good steeis brought from L 6 to L 9 10s, an average ol about 2os per inolb. Not many store were yarded, the continued dry weather ‘ preventing business in this direction. Owners do not care to sell at present prices, and there are ver* few owing to the scarcity of feed —Pigs.—No alt; ration to report in con nection with the pig market.

THE ASHBURTON OTTARPIAN. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 16. 1885.



Hop Bitten. Read it all. - IT MAT SAVE YOUR LIFE. AMEKICAN CO.'S <HOPB I T T R S ABB TbblPcbbbb abb Best Usmoniß Etbb Made. They from 4 Hops,*Buchu, Mandrake, and Dandelion. To clergymen,! lawyers, literary men, laborers, ladies, and ell those whose sedentary employments cause irregularities of the mood, stomach, bowels or kidneys, or who require an appetizer, tonic, and mild stimulant, these Bitters are invalu , able, being highly curative, tonic, and stimulating, without intoxicating. They give New 1 and Vigor to the Aged and Infirm.



Theoldest, test, most renowned, and valuable medicines in the world, and in Sim addition contain all the best and most curative properties of all other bitters, being the greatest liver regulator, blood purifier and life and health restoring agent on earth. Do not softer yourself or let your friends suffer, bat use and urge them to use the American Co’s Hop Sitters. Ask your Druggist or Physician. Remember, these Hop Bitters are no vile, drugged, drunken nostrum, but the purest mna test medicine ever made, and no person or family should be without No what your fcclings or symp tons are, /what the dcsease or ailment is, me African Co’s Hop Bitters. Dont’ wait until you arc sick, but if you only fe 1 bad or miserable, nse the Bitters a once. It may save your life. Hundred have been saved by so doih& at a rifling cost. SEE THAT THE NAME DR SOULE BLOWS IN EVERY BO‘*"’*LE—NONF OTHER GEwimre WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 23,1885. THE EVENT "OP THE YEAR. GREAT SALE OF* FURNITURE. Everything new, and of the best work* manahly and style. MB T. BULLOCK has received In atractloos from Mr J. Meeob, to bold a CLEARING SALE oy Furniture,



Ashburton Caledonian society. Shouther tae Shouther. Seventh Annual CALEDONIAN GATHERING AND Sports Meeting SOCIETY’S GROUNDS—N.W BELT. BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26 The Society offers prizes for Athletics and National Sports to the amount of over £6O. The President will give a GDP, value £o os, for most points in dancing, to be won twice by one competitor before be coming his property. A special prize of £1 la (offered by one of the Directors) will be given to the winner of the Half-mile Handicap.



Sports commence at 11 o’clock prompt. Admission —Is, members and family free. A FIRST-CLASS BAND will be in attendance. PROGRAMME. 1. Quoits, no quoit used to be heavier than four pounds (4lbs)— Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd. £1 2. Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440yds, 6 hurdles, Men —Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 3. Pipe Music, pibrochs and marches— -Ist prze, £2 ; 2nd, £1 4 Banning Jump, Men—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10s 5. 100 Yards Flat Race, open—-Ist prize, I £2 ; second, £1 6. Running High Jump, Boys—lst prize, 10a; 2nd, 5s 7. Scotch Reel. Highland Costume—lst j prize, £3 ; 2nd, £1 8. Grand Handicap Flat Races, of 100yds 220yds, 440) ds ; 100yds heat to be ran after Scotch Reel—let prize; £5 ; 2nd, £2 10s ; 3rd, £1 9. Tossing the Caber—lst prize, £1 10s ; 2nd, 10a 10. Standing High Jump—lst prizi, £1 ; 2nd, 10s 11. 100 Yards Handicap Race, for Boys under 10—1st pnzj, 10s ; 2nd, 6s 13. Pipe Music, Reels and Strathspeys— -Ist pnzs, £2 ; 2nd, £1 13. Grand Handicap ; 220yds heat 14 Sword Dance, or Gbilie Callum—lst prize, £2 ; 2nd, £L 15. Pole Vaulting—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd,



15s 16. Half Mile Handicap Flat Race (open) —lst prize, £2 10c; 2nd prize, £L ‘ 17. Irish Jig—lst prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 18. Patting the Stone—lst prize, £1 lOd ; 2nd, 15s 19. Three-legged Race, 203yds—1st priz j, £1; 2nd, 10s 20. Grand Handicap, 440yds heat 21. Throwing the Hammer—lst prize, £1 10s; 2nd, 15s 22. 160 Yards Handicap Race, for boys ander 14—1st prize, 10s ; 2ud, 5s 23. Best Dressed Boy iu Highland Cos tume, under 14 years—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10s 24. Highland Fling—lst pr-za, £2; 2nd, £1 25. Handicap Mile Flat Race, open—lst prize, £3 ; 2nd, £llos 36. Handicap Consolation Race, 200yds, for all beaten competitors—jUt pr ze, £llos ; 2nd, 15s Nominations for all Handicap Races must be iu Secretary’s hands by 6 o'clock on the 19th December. Acceptances can be lodged at any time up to time of starting. Nomination fee on all handi caps 2£ per cent on First Prize. Accep tance fee, 2$ per cent on First Prize. Entrance money for all other events, 5 per cent on the First Prize. jToT DUNCAN, 13 186 Secretary.



Wakanui annual races and SPORTS will ba held on NEW YEAR’S DAT, IBt6, In Mr J. Brown** Wakanni road. Handfoappen—Messrs S. Saunders and J. Smith. Judges— Messrs Leatham and Bonifant Clerk of Scales—Mr N. Fitzgerald. Clerk of Courje—Mr Butterick.



PROGRAMME—Hobs* Racks L Han»icap Hoedlz Rack, of 10 cots : 1£ mile’; six hardies; nomination, Li; acceptance, free 2. WAKtiraxOor, of 20 sots; with sweep stake of 1 sov to go to second horse ; li miles; nomination, Li ; accept ance, 10a 3. Wakutoi TkoTj of 7$ sots ; second borre* 2J sots ; 2 miles; horses breaking to torn ; nomination, LI ; acceptance, free 4. Husky Socket. Atjsi.eii.o Events. 5. J mile Handicap Hurdle Re Je; en trance, 2s ; Ist prize, LI; 2nd prize, 10s 6. Quoits, 21 yards, not more than 41bi; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI 10s ; 2nd, 16s 7. Standing High Jump ; entrance, la ; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 8. Boys’ Race, under 17 ; entrance, Is; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 9. 1 mile Flat Handicap ; entrance, 2s 6d ; Ist, L2; 2nd, LI 10. Throwing the Hammer; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d 11. Single Girls’ Race; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 10a 12. Pole Vaulting ; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 13. Irish Jig; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI 10s; 2nd, 15s 14. ICO yards Handicsp ; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 15. Married Women's Race ; Ist, LI; 2nd,los 16. Running Long Jump; entrance. Is ; Ist, IBs; 2nd, 7a 6d 17. Boys’ Race, under 14; entrance, Is; Ist, 10s; 2nd, 6s 18. Hop, step and Jump; entrance, Is ; Ist, IBs ; 2nd, 7s fid 19. 100 yards, Old Men’s Race, over 40; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 20. Tossing the Oaber; entrance, 2*; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 21. Running High Jump: entrance, Is ; Ist, LI; 2nd. 10s 22. Hornpipe ; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI 10a; 2nd, IBs



on the above date, ■ AT TBS TOWN HALL, bksben a larue and varied asaorttdent of of Mr Meacb’a own mannfac tare, will be submitted. Following are a £ew of tSe lota;— DRAWING-ROOM FURNITURE. 1 Suite FLOWERED VELVET Walnut Frames 1 Salto BLUB SATEEN, Walnut X ■ Fcamu 1 Suit* CRB AM SATEEN, Walnut Frames 1 Suite ORFAPC DAMASE, Walnut Frames j Sait * CRETONNE J PIANO |_ HARMONIUM Oocsaional Walnut Tables, Gipsy Tables, Oocaabnal Ohaiis, Pier Glasses, Etc. DINING-ROOM FURNITURE. IBaudaoma CEDAR SIDEBOARD, plate glass doors Telescope DINING TABLE, patent screw 2 SIDEBOARDS and BOOKCASES combined, one with plate glass doors Oral Tables, 1 suite Furniture in hair, Mahogany Frames, 1 ditto, leather, Ohafloniers, Hall TaUaa, ete.



BULBS. First nee to alert at 12 sharp. Three hones to start or no race. Should any dispute arise, the decision o! the Sports Oommittee 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 stake, the said dSpo-



, - BEDROOM FURNITURE. Wafdrobea, Obeata Dr awef*»y alzaa, Herbie Waahhend Stand, DrjtJfcdng Table witb-Mtobr, Waabband Stuoi and Oten* log Trfdet, Iron and Wood Bed***. Spring Mattreaeea, Looking Olaasaa, Toilet ~ Seta, etc. ■'* • 8TODBOB& . ' IgA CHAIRS, Kitobea Tablea, an4* ; 4wWv qaanttiy of other artidea too »mn«oaeto edrertke. jrff4 -J-;*'.-' ■>' ’ , . -"•* caßa.the »pyW»ifo»- t to fwrwjfc io UOa — sad the « fialeet 18 o'dock f. BTOOJ*.



■lt to be forfeited should the protest prove frivolous. Five per cent will be deducted from ell I money payable for horse races by this programme, to defray expenses cf the Beiders of members’ tickets will be credited with 10s in entering horses for one race only. ; No hones, excepting these competing, to be ridden on the ground. Admission—By Membra Ticket, ar Adults, Is; Children, under 10, free; Horses, Is each. ARTHUR COOKSON, Hon See. and Tress. The Sparta Ball will be held in the Tiatati, 9b } 13XTi



Auctions. SATURDAY, 19m DECEMBER. WAKANUI ANNUAL SPORTS. Sale of Privileges. MR T. BULLOCK bae received in etruccious from the Secretary to t>eJl by Public Auction si the Arcade on the above date, the following Privileges: Lot I—Publioan'j Booth Lot 2—Confectioner's Booth Sale at 2 o’clock. 12 182 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



Mitcham. Messrs h. matson and co. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction at THEIR ROOMS, CASHEL STREET, ON MONDAY, 21st DECEMBER, At 12 o’clock Noon, That desirable farm lately occupied by Mr N. Walsh, consisting of 589 Acres FREEHOLD LAND, Being Jiural Section 27889 Situated ten miles from Ashburton and three miles from Mitcham. The whole of the land is laid down in English (jrass, and a water race runs in each paddock. The Bui dings consist of good cottage, stables, ohaffhouse, and usual farm out houses. For farther particulars to MATSON, COX & CO, Ashburton; Or H. MATSON & CO, Auctioneers, 12 185 Christchurch.



la the matter of the Bankruptcy Act 1883, and the Bankruptcy Amendment Acts 1834 and 1883. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell, at the Arcade, OK SATURDAY NEXT, 19th Inst , The following ; - RURAL SECTION 22901, containing 50 acres, lately in occupation b) Mr Thomas Holmes, and joining the properties of Messrs Greenaway, Dawson and others Also, Draught HORSES Double-Furrow PLOUGHS g DRAYS O REAPERS AND BINDERS * (McCormick) Rollers, Sff Jsoweu, Harness, Horse covers and other things too numer ous to mention. No reserve-—Terms at sale. Sale at I o’clock. 12 183 T. BULLOCK. Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 19m DECEMBER. CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SPORTS. Sale of Privileges. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Secretary, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date. The following Privileges : 1. Publicans’ Booth 2. Confectioners’ Booth 3. Cards, at per dozen A. Bight of Sports. Sale at 3 o’clooK. ~ BULLOCK, 12 184 Auctioner.



WOOL SALES. THE NEXT SALE Will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 30 Commencing at 2 o’clock. MATSON, OOX & 00, MILES & 00, 12 168 Pec Geo. Jameson.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONE D. STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp. —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. OR SALE— Whitechapel Dog Cart, on view at my Rooms, Cheap. For Sale—Piano, by Brinsmead and Sons; Piano, by Hummel. In first class order ; easy terms. For Vale—Johnston T»ine Binder; price, L 45 ; with all improvements Second hand roapera by M'Oormick and Wood; cheap. For Sale—Com Crasher, by Hey bridge. For Sals—Cheese Press, b« J. and T. Young. MONEY. £SO t o £SOO On Freehold Security. 4BERKO HARRTSOTff



Tenders. OLD3TRBAM ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are INVITED for Three Miles Three Chains of Road Formation, in three sections. The Specifications may be seen at the Guardian Office, or at Mr Norrish’s at the Hinds. Tenders to be ent in not later than MONDAY, the 21st. ASHBURTON HOM \ The Ashburton Hume Committee invite separate TENDERS for the supply of Bread, Meat, Groceries, Milk, Medical Comforts, Fuel, Drum), and Interments for the year ending December 31st, 1886. Full particulars and forms of tender can be obtained on application to the Master of the Home. Tenders to fc) addressed to W. C. Walker, Esq , Chairman of the Commit tee, Ashburton Home, and left at the County Council office, Ashburton, before NOOh of Saturday, December 19th. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Charitable Aid Office, Christchurch, December 6, 1835. 12 142 IJUNWALD TOWN BOARD. Tenders ate required for a WORKING Officer to the Tinwald Town Board. Specification of duties on view at Mr Reid's store, Tinwald, where tenders will be received up till 6 p.m., December 31, 1885. The lowest or any tender not ne cessarily accepted. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 12 162 Chairman. J. E. MARCH, Secretary. 12 133 7 S. SHEARER, Chairman.



Public Notices. rjIKESPASS NOTICE. Anyone found TRESPASSING on the Anama Station in pursuit of game or otherwise will be PROSECUTED, 12 156 W. S. PETER. JJIGH SCHOOL BOARD. DISTRIBUTION OP PRIZES will trke place at the HIGH SCHOOL On FRIDAY NEXT, at half-past Eleven in the Morning. Parents and friends invited, j. b."buohanan. 12 181 Secretary. fjl H B REASON WHY ORR AND ALCORN’S Gigantic Drapery Sale is snob an immense Success Because the sale Is a genuine one, every article being reduced Because the reductions 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 rednotien of the stock, irrespo''Mve of loss Because the reductions 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 and appreci ate the bargains now being offered, pur chasers wouid require to call and inspect he stock. We refrain from quoting prices as un less the quality is known prices are no wide. Gall early and call often at the Gigantic Sale At Orr and Alcorn’s



Local Wool Sales. MATSON, COX & CO. Beg to Intimate to tbeir Clients, and others interested, that they PURPOSE HOLDING THE THIRD OF THE SERIES AT TATTERS A L L’ S ON WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1885, At 3 o'clock, p.m., When they anticipate offering a LARGE AND VARIED CATALOGUE.



We have been induced to start "*6sx these Sales foe the purpose of enabling Vendors to dis pose of their wool at their own doors, and we have every reason' to believe that with the Woollen Factory and outside buyers we shall be able to again clear our catalogue, at values fully equal to anything obtainable elsewhere in Canterbury.



Matson, Cox & Go, isagnvmr. utrt



Immense Furniture Sale!! RA WING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, and BEDROOM SUITES. Everything New and Fashionable.



J. MEECH sold an UNRESERVED g A L B. Ol superior FURNITURE at an arly date, particulars of which will be jnouneed presently. Booh an opportunity for acquiring Fur* „itara made In the BEST STYLE and with thoroughly WELL-SEASONED TIMBER has never befoi. occurred in Ashburton. and Inspect previous to Sale. Funerals oondncted, as usual, at the Lowest Rates. Addtaas—EAST STREET. TANORED STREET-



Public Notices TENDERS for Harvesting are extended till SATURDAY, 19th instant Max Fkietjlakdeb. 12 187 i) Second hand McCormick’s BINDERS “ for sale in perfect order. P. BRADSHAW, 12 167 Tjnwald. TO OWNERS OP DOGS. I hereby give Notice that all D»ga found interfering with Sheep on this estate will be DESTROYED, and the owners sued for any damage done. DONALD McLEAN, 12 125 Lagiphor. JJPPBR ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD The sum of 2a Gd per 100 is payable by any members or the Clerk of the above Board for the eggs and heads of SMALL BIRDS. CYRIL JEPHSON, Dlerk, 11 76 Tinwald.



JJIIVB SHILLINGS REWARD f OST between Racecourse and Qutll’s Hotel AN OPERA finder will please leave same at Ashburton Club. £SO Keward. A REWARD of LSO will bo given to anyone who will give such informa tion as will lead to the conviction of the persons who have been STEALING WETHERS from the Anama station. 12 156 W. S. PETER.



Cheese. pRIME OLD FACTORY CHEESE. MELLOW AND THOROUGHLY MATURED. Wc 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 oommtmioatioD 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 Oonnty with SUITS MADE FROM TWEEDS, MANUFACTURED by THEMSELVES. CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Ashburton.



Henry Zander, J BEG , to draw the attention of shearers and others to my EXTENSIVE STOCK OP



Prior to making extensive alterations to effect this with certainty sweeping redi Ml Goods must be turned into Gash fort The following quotations clearly indict Tnrkish Towels 4£d, reduced from 7£d Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from 6d Good Pattern Prints 2d, reduced from 4d Superior Prints 4sd, reduced from 7£d Flax Shirting 3£d, reduced from 6sd Union Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Rlateand Black Selioia2£d,former price 4£d Lot Children's Sun Hats 6d, former price 1b 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 26s Heavy Forfar former price 8d White Twilled Calico 4jd, reduced from 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per doz re duced from 5s Handsome Lace Curtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4s 6d Ladies’ Corsets Is 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams 6id, former price ll£d Fancy Dress Materisls4£d, former price B£d Superior Dress Mrterials 6£d, former price IOJd Ladies’ Cotton Hose 4d, former price 7Jd 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



SHEARING MATERIALS Just Landed, ex Arawa, WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT LOWEST PRICES. SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS All the Favorite Brands. Ward and Payne’s Nos. 38 and 38 AS Ward and Payne’s Nos. 79 and 79 AS Bonrgon and Balls’ Nos. 11A and 884 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 best quality. TURNIP SEEDS. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Just to Hand:—Qreentop Yellow Purpletop Yellow Purpletop Mammoth White Stone, etc, etc. All of which 1 offer at EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICES. These seeds have been specially selected, and are of a particularly fine quality. I also wish to call attention to the IRONMONGERY, CHINA & GLASS Department, to meet the present de pressed times, have REDUCED THE PRICES to the LOWEST remunerative Rates. The Grocery and Provision De partment is now replete with the NEW SEASON’S TEAS, Best Mauritius Sugars, ete, etc, too numerous to mention I pay special attention to the WINE AND SPIRIT DEPARTMENT and can supply the trade as well as pri vate families with the best brands only of



Brandies, Whiskies Bam, Gin Bioh Australian Wines Champagne, Claret. Also, Bottled Ales and Stoat (im potted direct from the most noted English Bottlers) The celebrated Kantrowies Stomach Bitters, so highly recommended by medical men, and surpassing all other Bitters- always on hand. Orders from the country will be promptly attended to, special arrange ments having been made for the quick despatch of Goods to any locality desired. A trial solicited. Henry Zander, MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Eto, Ifw mm.AKTiv.it a* BUILMKOS, ASHBUBTON. AGENT— lmperial Fire Insurance Co.' N.2. Accident Insurance Co



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:— Schoolhouse, Wakanui ~ Seafield „ Seaview - „ El?in „ Newlands t Hold Board Office Atffibortoo U 968



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 IKON rtND WOOD KN BLOCKS. Special attention is called to the well-assorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVAS. All Made on the Premises. Sticks and Canvases for repairs. Tarpaulin from 6z8t024 x3O always in Stock. OilskinOlothing 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 I EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), As will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Aaaociat Show, having been purchased by Andrew Okr 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 yonng man in charge. 81 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, ,Bast Street, Mast clear the vhola of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERS’ BEFORE JANUARY Ist.



a General Clearance must be made, and actions In prices have been submitted to. thwith. ate my Intention to realise : Ladies* handsomely trimmed Nightdresses la lid, reduced from 3s 6d Ladies’ plain tucked Drawers It, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers Is 6d, reduced from 2s 6d CLOTHING. Men’s Cotton Drawers 10$d, astounding value Men’s Merino Drawers Is 9d, excellent quality Men’s Cotton Undershirts 10£d, cannot be equalled Boys’ Summer Tweed Suits 2s lid, for* mer price 5s 6d Men’s White Shirts from 2s 6d to 3s lid Men’s Regatta Shirts from 2s 6d to 3s 6d Men’s good Felt Hats from 2s 3d to 3s 6d Men’s Roslyn Tweed Suits 42a 6d, reduced from 70s Men’s Roslyn Tweed Trousers 13s 6d, reduced from 21s I Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers 6s lid, re* dnced from 10a 6d Men’s Heavy Cotton Sox 3£d, reduced from 6d Men’s Heavy Merino Sox 9d, reduced from is A lot of Men’s Women’s and Children's Boots and Shoes will absolutely be cleared regardless of cost. Lose no time in securing the first of these I choice Bargains.



THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, TO MEET THE TIMES. wmt, 3. X AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER W A T 0 H, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted Warranted _ 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 4a, exceptionally good value. Also in stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every description, and at prices to suit all comers. In jet goods and in every 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 MUR RAY, BAST STBBET, ASHBURTON.



GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. aBORGE JAMESON, Went street, Ashburton, has for Sale—Rye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whitt Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass; also, Carrot and Man gold Seeds. For Purity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ab» can be strongly recommended.



CANTERBURY BRANCH. JSflUfjht a m iw ML !js> 859 ED Establish PREMIER - firry nr ■• ■ COLONIAL Capital 11,00 0,0 P ; V,. OOHFaX rji h e FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASHBURTON. S 4



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL'S PATTERNS. HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoielle, fioaaette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o'clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP (N«st Ml Bwger's bak«|.



Parcels Express. XfEW ZEALAND EXPRESS iM OOMPANF, Redaced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, eta, from Ohristchurch or Oanedia delivered at address in Ashbor* ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily : and at alight increase for heavier weights. * No extra charge for two or mote parcel. for one consignee if from one consignor] or for parcels charged rate and a hat. under the railway tariff if received far time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch : Bed ford Row. Dunedin ■ 7, Manse street. Parcels, etc., forwarded throogh and delivered at any address in the world. Rates and all information on applies tion to P. McF A.RLANE, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton, To Let and For Sale. rno LET — A comfortable House in I Cameron street v.ast. —Apply to J. Moisoy. 10 925 F OR SALE. Several good Building Sites near the Woollen Mill, and in other parts of the Allenton District. Apply to CHARLES BRADDEI L, R 59 Ashburton. F O R S A L Turnip Seeds. B. Purple Top Aberdeen, Green Top Aber deen, Pnrple Top Mammoth, De vonshire Grey Stone, White Stone and other varieties.



WOOLPACKS. Also, LAMPBLACK. RADDLE, OILS, Etc. II 84 GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. Thou. Bullock. TIN WALD—House of 3 rooms to let, near Mr Shearer’s; low rental. T. BULLOCK. O ATS—Quantity Feed Oats for sale. Sample can be seen at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK. H F OUSE of three rooms, at Trevorton, to let; low rental T. BULLOCK. OR SALE—Two Grass Strippers. T. BULLOCK. EAOR SALE.—A New Bicycle; price, I only 16 10a. T. BULLOCK EOR SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth and Macdonald, together with manure distributor. T. BULLOCK TO LET—Allenton House, containing 9 rooms, together with abont 10 acres of land, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bullock. BUILDING SITES For Sale near the Woollen Factory, LlB 10s each. Lots 19 and 20, containing a little more than J-acre, situated only a few chains bacK 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* tatulng 1 acre, capital site for » private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakannl road, good site for a house Lots 62. 63, corner of Wakanui road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together' with house, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Corner of Cox and .William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. 536, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 645, 664, 665, To let only, at a nomi nal rental. 118,119, Moore street west TIN WALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lots 366, 369, 360 TO LET; Commodious premises id Fast street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house, Graham’s road Tinwald Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Cottage at Hampstead, rent 4s per week Shop and dwelling In Moore street 12s 6d per week—commodious oardiao house let at the above rental M' CELLANEOUS : FOR SALE Eight-horse pa -rer portable engine, ohea Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows I Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock, 4R.0 E. SB BURTON FOR SOWING with Turnips to secure a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Price—L7. L 6, L 5. A gent in town—H. Zander. A Liberal Discount for Cash. F. T. MaYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 666 Ashburton. Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persons selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing it as mine, I have to ask the public to see (hat EACH BOTTLE BEAKS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without it. DAVIS’S TONIC HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling public to be the best Tonic Sommer Drink In pew Zealand. NO CHEMICALS U t BED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2a per Dozen Bottles charged for if not returned. Families waited on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL BEER AND ICE DRINK MANUFACTORY. ISUkP StKiuar, |