ISLAND BAT RACES.

The following nom nation* hare been received for the Te Aro Handicap at the Island Bay races on November 30 : Speculation I Tasman Normanby I Nelson Administrator Wapiti Revoke Leon Clogs Laurel Alpine Rose Fay Sprit Salvage Pasha Sou'-wester Rumor Grand Duke Rata Loohisl - The Uarqnis Marion The Poet Christina Minerva Waitara Pear TRAINING NOTES. (By Telegraph). Christchurch. To-day. Heavy rain fell last night and this morning, putting a to training operations. There is a quantity of water lying over the plough gallops, but the tan track will soon be fit to do gentle work on.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

[BIUTBR’b TCLIOEiMB —COPYRIGHT. ] Eastern Affairs. London, November 2. The Greek Government have issued a diplomatic note to the Powers, claim ing that their frontier shall extend as far north as Epirus, and stating that it was so adjudged by the Terlin Confer ence. Burmese. Calcutta, November 2. The first detachment of the expedi ; . tionary force which is being despatched -to uphold the authority of the British : High Commioioner in Burmah sailed , to-day for Rangoon. : ' (Received November 3,2 p.m). Shipping. London, November 2. Arrived—Valetta, frotn Melbourne, J September 8.

AUSTRALIAN.

[a*UTEK’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] Political. Sydney, Yesterday. Mr Lyne was to-day sworn in as Minister of ' Public Works, vice Mr Wright, resigned; Mr Slattery as Minis ter of Justice, vice Mr FarnelL The portfolio of Minister of Mines has not been filled. Government expect to have a working majority in the new Parliament Great difficulty is experi enced in estimating the relative strength of parties, owing to the number of in dependent candidates who have been elected. Mr Lyne succeeds Mr Badgery as Secretary of Public Works. Mail Service. Pending the decision ot the New South Wales Parliament respecting the continuance of the San Francisco mail service, it is understood that an arrange ment has been made whereby the Zea landia and Australia will run from Syd ney to San Francisco direct, calling at Honolulu en route* (Received November 3,2 p.m.) The Markets. Melbourne. To-day. The Melbourne manager of the Na tional Mortgage and Agency Co. of I New Zealand, Limited, reports on the Jfctfodnce market as follows:—Shipping wheat, 3s rod to 3s lid per bushel, - quiet; barley, 3s 6d to 4s 3d, quiet; ; N.Z. feed oats, 2s 6d to ss steady; do I milling, 3s to 3s 3d, no improvement; j do, under bond, 2s id to 2s 3d.

TELEGRAMS.

[KB JfRBBH ASSOCIATION. 1 Shipping. Auckland. To-day. •Confirmation of the news has been re ceived by mail regarding the wreck of the Auckland schooner Maz-sppa at the . islands. Insured for LIOO in Colonial ; lilOO in South British. Fears are enter* tained for the' safety of the schooner Matetoa, now 35 days out from Whan* garei for Timarn. Oil Company. Gisborne, To-day. At a meeting of the South Pacific Oil Co it was decided to hold a farther meeting here on November 16, to devise either to carry on operations, or wind up the Company. It was also da <dded to auction all shares in the Com pany’s hands.. Walters v City OonndL Christchurch, To-day. Mr Beethsm, K.M., gave judgment •gainst the City Council to-day, in ths esse of Walters against the Council. The plaintiff is a furniture dealer, and bia premises were flooded and stock damaged bMueh last in consequence of the col verts being inadequate to carry off the stormwater daring a heavy rain, and the roadway being three inches above the level shown on the corporation map. rSmucliu. ©bHRMir, To-day. At tike City Court Wong Tan was fined IS tor smuggling opium. •

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1885



Tenders. ROAD DISTRICT. Tenders are invited for the following work:— No 90—McLean street and John street formation 16$ chains Plans and specifications can be seen at the Board’s office, where tenders will be received till 10 a.m. on SATURDAY, November 7. JTOOKS & SON, 10 904 District Snrveyora. ROaD DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for making Concrete Abutments, etc, to bridge on Chatmos Boundary road To be in by 12 noon, November 7- Particulars at our office. FOOKS & SON, 10 933 District Snrveyors. COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for— 1— Works at Booth’s Catting Main road Ashburton Gorge 2 Improvement of South Approach, hakaia Gorge Plana and specifications can be seen at the Council office, and tenders addressed to the Chairman to be sent in not later than 11 a.m. on FRIDAY, November 6. by Order, WILL'AM BAXTER, 10 924 County Engineer. ’ Public Notices , . , .RFIELD SHEARS RSL Please TAKE NOTICE that SHEAR ING WILL COVIMBNOE this season on the 16th, in place of the 20th, November. Correspond at once with 11 936 D. OLIVER. Ashburton permanent BUILDING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY.



Monthly subscriptions and other pay ments due will be received at the Society s offices, Burnett street, from 9 a.m. to 5 pm., and from 6to 7.30 p.m., THIS EVENING. Deposits received at the highest cur rent rates of interest. TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of £IOO upon first-class security. _ WARD, Directing Manager. J7>RESH SUPPLIES, FRESH SUPPLIES OF BEST NEWCASTLE COAL Just to band ex Tekapo, Bell’s and Willie McLaren. TO FARMERS— A Splendid Stock of Gates, Gate Posts and Hurdles, at lowest rates. MACPHERSON, FILMEJ* £ Co.,



R BAD IT ALU _ IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE. AMERICAN CO.’S HOP B I T T BBS ABB : - < - Tint Ponn AVB Bkst Mbdiozbb Etxb Made. " K ’ ■ Tbgr are compounded from Hopß,ißachu, Mandrake, and Dandelion. They give New I and Vigor to the Aged and Infirm. To dogmcD, lawyer* literary men, liuiet, and all those whose eedaitarr employments caase irregularities .oftheh£»d,*tomach, bowels or Icidneys, -or.who require an appetiser, tonic, and —M «rimnfant. . these Bitters are invala ffMf, lying highly cnrative, tonic, and stimulating, without intoxicating. 1 Thnddcst, best, most |renowned, and the world, and in , addition contain all the best and most effective cnrative' properties of all other .bitten, being the greatest Hirer' regulator, ' - ■ fclood purifier and life and health restoring - ■gent' On earth. ' Ask yodr Druggist or Physician. Do rwtsufter yourself or let your friends aoSer, bet nae and nzge them to use the American Co’s Hop fitters. ' Remember, these Hop Bitters are no vife-drugged. dnmken nostrum, but the ' - purr** ana best medicine ever made, and , no person or lamily should be without . ‘ ; No matter what your feelings or symp *J ' -Isas ate, or what the desease or ailment nseAmerican Co’s Hop Bitters. Dont’ wait until yon are sick, but if yon only . fe I faad or miserable, use the Bitters a It'tiiay save your life Hundred ’• have been saved by so doing, atarifling ; THE NAME DR SOULE IS IK EVERY BO'^LE-NONB “IPKB. .



TRANGERS VISIT IN CHRISTCHURCH Are often at a lou to know the best establishment for the pur chase of Drapery, Furnishings, Fancy Goods, Games, Crockery and Glassware. THE DRAPERY & GENERAL IMPORTING COMPANY have an entirely 'NEW and IMMENSE STOCK OF REST GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. The Pnblio are invited to in spect their Large Warehouse and enquire prices, without being pressed to purchase. ALL GOOD'S IN ANY QUANTITIES AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICES. Ladies* Refreshment Rooms and Lavatories. THE DRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OF NEW ZEALAND, Lid., CO-OPERATIVE. B. 0. BROWN,, Manager. B. HALLENSTBIN, Chairman of Directors. Warehouses — Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Dunedin. 10 926



Railway Notices- EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. FARES « AGRICULTURAL SHOW an» races AT CHRISTCHURCH. Saturday Return Tickets to Christ church will be issued at Pußenri, Waikari and intermediate stations from the 6th to the 13th November, and will be available for return up to and including 23rd No vember. PRINCE OF WALES’ BIRTHDAY, Saturday Return Tickets will be issued from any station to any station on 7th and 9th November, and will be available for return up to and including the 16th November (except return tickets to Christ church, which are available to 23rd No vember, t>s above.) enerax iUADpgcr b vhk>o| Wellington, October 31, 1885 11 942 J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager.



Public Notices. rjp O SHEARERS. Shearing will commence at Anama, Mount Somers, on Friday, 13th Noven.» h«r. 11 939 W. S, PETER. k SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. All ACCOUNTS in connection with the recent Show must be RENDE EIED at once. H. H, SECRET AN, 10 927 Secretary. Australian mercantile UN lON INSURANCE COMPANY. The oni* Company in Canterbury WHICH DID NOT RAISE RaTES 33J PER cent on Country Risks. Wb ARB NOW, AS WE HAVE BEEN FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS, ACCEPTING RISKS AT 25 PEE CENT. OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS, Agent for Ashburton District. September 22, 1885. 9 615 fYTATERLOO DINING-ROOMS, V Tancred street, Ashburton, Samuel Timmo, Proprietor. Board and Lodging.., 17s per week Board only 19 ,i



The proprietor, in announcing the above terms, begs to inform the public that for respectability, regularity, and the quality of accommodation and food the above dining-rooms cainot be ex celled—being under his own personal supervision and attention. 8 446 * SHBDRTON COUNTY STOCK xjL and SALEYARDS COMPANY, LIMITED. WEEKLY STOCK SAL S. The NEXT SALE will be held at the Ashburton Yards on TUESDAY, Novem ber 17. There will be NO SALE on Tuesday, 10th inat, in consequence of the Christ church Show being held on that date GEO. JAM SON, 11 945 Secretary. pUBLIO NOTICE. MESSRS S• ENSLEY & CO., Music Warehousemen, CHRIS rOHDROH, Have appointed T. F. Farley, Book seller, Stationer and Printer, Ashburton, their Agent for the sale of Pianos, Harmoniums, American Organs, and have supplied him with a large stock of Sheet Music, comprising the latest and moat popular Songs, Duets, Piece Music, Dances, etc.j also, Violins, Cornets, Flutes, Accordians, Violin Bows, Concer tinas, etc. Pianos, American Organs and Harmoniums sold upon deferred pay ments. Easy terms granted. A splendid stock now on view at T. P. Farley’s Music Warehouse, Saunders’s Buildings, Ashburton. More than 3,000 sheets of mnaio now on hand. 8 288



EXTRACT from New Zealand Gazette, Bth October, 18S5. CLAIMS UNDER FOREST TREES PLANTING ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS. General Crown Lands Office, Wellington, 6th October, 1885. Notice.—“ The Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act Amendment Act, 1871,” and “ The Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1872,” having been repealed, it is requested that all out standing claims in pursuance of those Acts, and of any regulations made thereunder, may be sent in to the office of the Com missioner of Crown Lands for the district in which plantations have been made,' fore the 31st day of December next. J BALLANCE 10 873 Minister of lands. WAR OR NO WAR?—It gives me real pleasure, without mixture, without measure, to thank my many cus tomers once more at this recurring sea son, and with both rhyme and reason for laying out their money at my store. And, whilst there’s no denying, the times are rather trying, that trade is dull and money scarce enough. I’m proud to have to say, that my friends buy every day, without the aid of advertising puff. Ido not say I slaughter, as indeed I did’nt onghter, and below the cost I don’t profess to sell. Bnt in fair play none cm beat me, 1 give them leave to eat me, who do not think I serve them very well. Now, as might be expected, my stock is well selected, while great variety of goods I have in store. The teas so ably blended, can be well recommended, as has been often ad vertised before. Nelson, Moate and Co are showing, how the public taste is grow ing for really pure and nicely blended teas. And those who h»ve not tried them, should let self interest guide them, and buy of me the thing that's sure to please. Tea, Grocery, Fancy Goods, Glass, China, Earthenware, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, BL. M. OaRSON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Tates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Go’s pare blended teas.



Groceries CHEAPER THAN EVER AT JAMES McGREGOR’S, Tanobbd Sxebkt (opposite the Arcade). Best White Crystal Sugar, 3d per lb by the mat Best English Cut Loaf Sugar, 4jd per lb Box. Tea, from 12s 6d per box k grand assortment of new tin Fish— Herrings in Shrimp, Tomato or Tennel Sauce; Kippered, Spiced or Devil’d Herrings; Digby Chicks or Findon Haddocks, at Is per tin Fresh Herrings, 7d. Beat Oysters, 6d Muir’s Oatmeal, 3s 9d per bag Salmon, 8d Best Cutting Brand, 9d Mackerel, lOd Sardines, 6d Full sizes new Figs, 9d per box Cadbury’s Cocoa, Is per tin Biscuits, 3d Cheese, 6d • Best Bice, Sago and Tapioca, 3d per lb Fry’s Cocoa, tin or packet, Is 6d per lb JAMBS MoGREGOR, Tancred Street. 12 2342 UPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. * T. A. GATBS’FsPECIALITIBS The Cinder Sifter T 0 and sole maker B 1 T. A. Gates, j : Cabinet x Pioxubs-teaub Makes, • i PETEK STREET, j



rn<-wN ball, a sh burton (. Lessee and Proprietor—Ghas. Hugo Positively Two Nights only, commencing WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, First appearance of HUGO’S BUFFALO MINSTRELS And circle of Accomplished LADIES, Twenty sterling, versatile, and talanted A RTF TS from the leading New Vork, Frisco, Boston, and London Theatres Ten accomplished Ladies After just con eluding the most successful seasons ever experiences in the following cities Four weeks in Auckland, three wo-'ka in .Well ington, three weeks in Christchurch, two weeks in Dunedin, two weeks in Napier. Complete change of programme each night. New and startling novelties. Keep your eye on the opening date c .roe early and avoid the crush. THE EARLY TICKET OATOHETH THE SEAT. Million Prices —3a, 2s, and Is Doors open ar 715 Commence at 8 10 92 ' J*M'S HUOt>, A cent. WE BLK Y\ N CHURCH, W ATK ETON. A Tea Meeting Will take place in the Church, Waterloo, ON MONDAUf, NOVEMBER 9. Tea will be on the table from 4 o’clock to 7. Addresses will be delivered by the Rev Messrs Standage, MoNiooll, Wallis, Blake and Harris. Admission 2s 10 934 W. MOSES, Hon Se^c. VTTINSLOW.TINWALD RACES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1886. Grand Race Ball, To be hold in the GRAIN SHED, TIN WALD. Double tickets, ss. 0. JEPHSON, Hon Sec.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, TO SUIT THK DEPRESSED TIMES, I am about to meet my farmer friend* and others with a cheerful spirit, and shall Sell* at my Saturday Sales, at the follow ing RATES OF COMMISSION, until further notice : HORSES ) CATTLE > ■) PIGS ) <. 2 PER CENT. IMPLEMENTS, 5 PER CENT PRODUCE \ £ PER CENT SUNDRIES / 0 Over £5 SALES, in I £ PER CENT. Town or > 0 or Country JAs may be arranged. land. FARMS, aud'V Town and I PER CENT Subu rba n | 4 2 Properties, J VERY SHOKTJuY I shall be arranging a regular MONTHLY LAND SALE, and shall be glad to receive entries for the same AT ONCE LOANS.—Money to lend on Freehold Security, TERMS,—BiIIs can be ar ranged for previous to any sale, otherwise terms wilt be cash. ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Risks at Lowest Rates.



Auctions. Messrs w. a. brows & 00. have received instructions from the owner, Mr Hugh Johnston, to sell on the premises, Racecourse road, Ashburton, •idjoining Mr Cox's, on THURSDAY NEXP, sth INST., The whole of the following Live & Dead Stock Bay Draught Horse ‘Star’’ Draught Mare “ Chess ” Good Trap Horse 4 Splendid Cows D.l'. Plough, Cambridge Roller Set 5-leaf Harrows Faun Dray and Gratae, Spring Trap Stack of flay, Iron Tank New Tarpaulin, 12 x 14 Draught, Trap, and other Harness Riding Saddle and Bridle And a numerous lot of Sundries Also—The whole of the superior House hold Furniture, consisting of one splendid horsehair suite, chiffonier, 3 double bedsteads, carpets, tables, chairs, etc. Also—the equity of redemption of 10 acres of land with good bouse and outbuildings there on. Also—the interest in the lease of 164 acres, having about 3 years to run, ground rent Ipw, with 120 acres in crop. SPECIAL. ENTRIES. 2 good d raught horses, N ugget and Major. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. Special entries will be received on the premises up to and including the day of sale. Terms cash. No reserve. W. A. BROWN & CO., 11941 Auctioneers.



Saturday auction Sales or HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, AND SUNDRIES, AX' T A T T E RS ALL’S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. Messrs matson, cox & co. at the solicitation of several clients, Intimate to the Public That it is their intention to hold AUCTION SALES of the above EVERY SATURL-‘ r AT TWELVE O’CLOCK P Opening Sale, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1885. 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,



f Public Notice?. mHB CLYDESDALE ENTIRE JL Horse, Prince "Victor ' Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeach, and Ashburton Forks districts, and will stand at. Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POCOCK, 10 817 Proprietor. OUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD DISTRICT. I hereby give notice that, in accord ance with Section No. 94 of the Public Works Act, 1882, the Mount Hutt Road Board intend to close certain roads in their district, and that plans, showing the proposed alterations, are open for public inspection at the Road Board office, Methven. JULIAN JACKSON, 10 884 Chairman. Henry Zander, ~y~ BEG to draw the attention of shearers and others to my EXTENSIVE STOCK OF SHEARING MATERIALS Just Landed, ex Arawa, i i WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT ( LOWEST PRICES.;



SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS 7f3S- All the Favorite Brands. Ward and Payne’s Nos. 38 and 38 AS Ward and Payne’s Nos. 79 «nd 79 AS Bourgon and Balls’ Nos. 11A and BB\ TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Ground and Lump Raddle Limp black, 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 HandGreentop Yellow Purpletop Yellow Purpletop Mammoth White Stone, etc, etc. All of which I offer at EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICES. These seeds have been specially selected, and are of a particularly fin e 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 Rum, Gin 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 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 qniok despatch of Goods to any locality desired. A trial solicited. Henry Zander, MBHOHANT & IMPORTER, Etc, Fkiedlandbeh’ Buildings, A shbubton. AGENT—lmperial Fire Insurance 00. ~ N.Z. Accident Insurance Co. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. ARE PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARB PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpcks (FULL SIZE) Cornaacks TO ARRIVE Fnedlander Bros.



Business Notices. £748 Support LoCal Industry. 1 WO vTH OF THE K.UAP I EXHIBIT, . ™ £743 (The pick of iheir Stock), As will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Associam u.’ Show, having been purchased by Andrkw rr at a great reduction wi Ibe OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PREMISES, E VST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may be given on the Show ground to the young man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at Us 91. Men’s Suits, from 45r. Boys* Suits, 12s 61 < The Public will now have an opportunity of seeing the latest styles and newest patters turned out by the largest firm in the Colony. tyyuT/. P R I N G AND SUMMER F ASHIONS ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING DRAPERY



A. C. PRICHARD, East Street, Is now showing an unusually attractive assortment of NEW G'IODS, in which novelty of design and durability of fabr?.-, combined with rare value, are the most notable features, and which his ready-mo..v, system enables him to sell CHEAPER THAN EVER. Good Pattern Prints, from 2sd Superior washing Prints, from 4Jd to 6Jd Galatea Stripes, from 6d to 7£d Fancy Dress Materials, from 6d to 7Jd Superior Dress Materials, from B£d to Is Nun’s Veiling, all colors, from ll£d Good Oxford shirting, from 4£d to 6d Superior Oxford Shirting, from 6£d to 8d Heavy brown Holland, from 4ltd to 7£d 2 yards wide twill Sheeting, from 10£d Ladies’ striped Cotton Hose, from 4id to 6|d Ladies’ Print Costumes, from 6s lid Ladies’ Lustre and Russel Cord do., from 14s 6d Children’s Cashmeres Frocks, from Is lid Handsomely trimmed Piqui Peliaea from 5s 6d India Muslins, all colors, from Is Children’s trimmed Pinafores, 6d ll£d Lot Sunshades, 2a 9d, worth 6s 6d Ladies’ Corsets, from Is 8d Black and slate Selecia, from 3-£d to 6d Colored Bed Quilts, from 2s 6d to 3s lid jLarge sized Quilts, from 4s to 5s lid White fringed bed Quilts, from 4s 6d to 5b lid Extra large fringed bed Quilts, 6s to 8s lid Splendid lot new Millinery, Feathers, Flowers and Lnces Ladies Underclothing, just opened, cheaper than ever Ladies’ plain Chemises, from Is 3d to Is 6d Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Chemises, from Is 9d to 2s 6d An early inspection of the value, of the to give the best value for money obtainable Note the address EAST Ladies very handsomely trimmed do, from 3s 6d t<> 4< lid Ladies’ plain Nightdresses, from Is 6d to 2s 6d Ladies’ handsomely trimmed do, from 2s 6d to 3s lid Ladies’ plain tucked Drawers, from Is 4d to 2s Ladies’ handsomely trimmed do, from Is lid to 3s lid Patent Tapestry Carpet, 1s lid, worth 3s 6d 5 quarter Felt Carpet, Is Bd, worth 2 Large assortment of Hearth Rugs, 4s 9d Door Mats, in great variety, from 1s CLOTHING. Men’s Heavy Tweed Suits, from 30s Men’s Bnslyn Tweed Suits, from 42s 6d, to 62s 6d Men’s strong tweed Trousers, 7s lid to 10s 9d Boys’ 1 weed Suits, from 3s lid to 6s 6d Men’s White Shirts from 2s 9d to 4s lid Men’s Regatta Shirts, from 2s 9d to 3s Hi Men’s heavy working shirts, from Is lid 'tb 2s lid Men’s heavy Cotton Sox, from 4id to 8d Men’s strong Merino Sox, from 9$ to Is Men a brown cotton Pants, from Is 3d to 2s 6d Men’s brown cotton Undershirts, from Is to 2s lid Men’s Tweed Hats, from Is 6d to Is lid above goods ia invited, it being my desire m the district PRICHARD, STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Oh ejn



AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4a, Warranted TO MEET THE TIMES. At\ jI lift.. % /* ,. /.S'f?MURSAY'f i tV |= AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, 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 4s, exceptionally good value. Also in stood 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 Go.ids Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, A.sHBURTON, GRASS AND f'i EORGE JAMESON, West street, Ashburton, has for _ __ 'T Sale—Bye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whitt CXjO I' JtC.R Clover; Alayke, Cow Grass; also, Carrot and Ma»* gold Seeds. For Purity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ah' SEEDS. can recommended. CANTERBURY BRANCH. mii zmwi /R ■f Established 1859. Capital t 1,000,001' *rc n bnßiwry of Sv/r/?Fno/.nr>? t ‘ rjl H E PREMIER COLONIAL OOM Pa N FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASHBURTON. 24



J.Ballantyne &Co’s gPACIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, Bonght in the Home markets on the most favorable.terms from the manu facturers, and to be sold at prices that must Defy Competition. THE GENTS’ DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandstein’a, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’a and Boys’ Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’a Mercery, &o. The Public are cordially invited to view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. HOHSE, Eatahl’ihti 1854. 9 662



JIIRST CLASS TAILORING. Craighead & Co., CLOTHIERS, Tahobsd Sibsii, We again thank our many friends and well-wishers for past favors And while doing so we have much pleasure in inti mating that we have just received another large consignment of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, etc. Colonial and imported in great variety, and in every way suitable for our beautiful summer season. Suits, from £2 18s 6d Trousers, from ... 18s 6d " ‘All Goods shrunk before making. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. Ladies’ Jackets, Hiding Habits, etc., made to order. TERMS CASH. CRAK 'HE ID <AND CO., Ashburton,



Parcels Express. XfEW ZEALAND EXPRESS i>i COMPANY Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or )unedia delivered at address in Ashbnr oii at the following fixed rates. Through ' ! ai!y : and at alight increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more parcel. for one consignee if from one consignor or for parcels charged rate and a halt under the railway tariff if received lv 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 all information on applies' tion to F. McFARLANE, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton-. 48- To Let and For Sale. EOR SALE, Cheap—Cambridge Roller. T. BULL )CK. f 110 LET—A comfortable House in JL Cameron street \*ast. —Apply to J. Moxson. 10 925 rpO LET—Shop and Dwelling house in X East street, adjoining our premises, and at present occupied by Mr H. 0. Sogers, Draper.— Skvly Bros. 10 845 HOUSE TO LET at a low rental near the Borongh Council,,Chambers, Burnet street. . T. BULLOCK pi O R S A L B. R.S. 25503, containing 200 acres, near Mr Denshire’s property, Wakanni Road District. Very liberal terms of payment. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, BONE DUST. Why buy evil-smelling concoctions when you can bay the pare article at Mayo’A Manufactory 1 Orders left at H. Zander's or by post promptly attended to. F. T. MATO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 666 Ashburton. Farms to let with covenant TO PURCHASE. 664 Acres near Dromore, lately occupied by Mr B. Kemp 640 Acres near Ooold and Cameron's LOW RE STS.



10 690 MATSON, OOX A CO. TO LET,—That moat desirable Farm situate at Tinwald, 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 oon | sequence of Mr Houston’s removal to hia W inchmore farm. For particulars, apply to Mr Gso. Jameson, or to Mr Houston, on the property. 8 398 Potatoes. JP 0 R T ALB, BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, 6 66 ■Ashburton. F ARM T O L E T. f}Qfk ACRES of good Land, nearly all laid down with English grasses, with four-roomed Cot* a tage, Stable, etc. The land is well-watered, fenced and subdivided; there is a Government school within half a mile of the property. GEORGE JAMESON, 6 61 Ashburton [ALRbT - CLASS 4GRICDLTURAL X) LAND. The undersigned been favored with instructions from The New Zealand Mortgage and Investment Association, Limite l, to offer FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, About 11,000 acres of rich agricultural land, forming the unsold portion of the Waicola Estate, situated about 35 miles north-west of Invercargill, and intersected by the Otaotau and Night caps railway The land now offered has just been surveyed and subdivided into Farms, run ning from 160 to 600 acres, sizes which should render them convenient for all classes. A considerable extent of the property has been drained, 30 miles of ditching having been completed. It ia not felt necessary to give any detailed de scription of the character of the land, as the Association would prefer that parties should go and see and judge for them selves. The object is to secure and locate no the property good practical farmers for which purpose the following speola terms are offered, viz:—



Fire years lease at a rental of (6s) five shillings per acre per annum, with an optional purchasing danse of L 7 per acre; lease tenable for a farther terms of five years at a rental say of five per cent on the purchase money. For full particulars and all farther information apply to CAMERON, LITTLE & CO., 8146 Manchester Street, Ohristohnreh FRIEDLANDEB BROS., AsreDta to the A ssoeiat HAVING purchased the Asphalting- Plant and Business formerly carried on by Mr James Bradley, I am in a posi tion to execute any orders 1 may be favored with. All asphalt work guaranteed. Ranges taken out and re-set in the best possible manner. Jobbing work in gene ral done. J Crum, OPPOSITE CONVENT, Wakanui Bead. Orders may be left with Mr J. O. Duncan, Old New Zealand Bank. 10 799 OBT Houser. THE Thoroughbred Horse ROUSER, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger ont of Kate O’Sbane, Messenger, bred in N.S. W. by Mr W. Town, by Bottler out of Ludia (swa N.S. W, Stud Book) Rate O’Shane, by Caledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lura by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.Z. Stud Book). BOUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. VV hue showing lots of quality he is fit to carry 18st to hounds. ROUSER has ptoved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, bat while undergoing a prepara tion for the Grand National, met with an accident which necessitated throwing Mni out of work for a time. Terms -L3 10s; guaranteed, L6‘6s. Fgf farther particulars apply L. MARKET. 10809 Proprietor, Netherby Lodge*