Cricket. The cricket match between Shaw’s English Eleven and the New South Wales team, at Woolongong, was con cluded on Saturday, and resulted in a victory for the Englishmen. Brindisi Mails. Albany, Yesterday. Arrived, this morning, at King George’s Sound—-The P. and O. steam ship Indus, with the inward Brindisi mails, dated London, December 12 th. [Received January 13, noon.] New Commander- Melbourne, To-day. Admiral Tryon, who is appointed to command the Australian station, was a passenger by the Indus, which arrived at Albany yesterday.

TELEGRAMS.

[FEE PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Pound Dead. Auckland, Yesterday. John James, secretary to the Auckland Grammar School Trust, was found dead in Mason’s baths while taking an air bath. It is supposed that he bad a fit. Julius Denmor, a French Canadian sailor, was found ill at his lodgings, and died shortly afterwards. A tumbler with a sediment of arsenic was in his room. Acknowledgment. The Auckland Timber Company pre sented L7O to the Fire Brigade for the services rendered at the lata fire, ten guioeaa to Superintendent Hayes, and a cheque to the sailors of the U.S. Iroquois.

Supremo Court. At the criminal session Abram Ridings was charged with indecent assault. The Jury, instructed by bis Honor, returned a verdict of “Not guilty.” In dis charging the prisoner, his Honor said he had not been found guilty because the witness had Hot offered any resistance This, however; did not make his actions any the lees indecent. Robert Reid, for stabbing John Smith on board the Lady Jocelyn, received nine mouths. Wm. Wenlock, for embezzling the property of the Singer Machine Manufacturing Com pany, received two years. Robert E. Franklyn, for perjury, is believed to have left the colony. His bail bonds were estreated, and a warrant issued for his apprehension.

Arrival.

Auckland, To-day.

The four-masted ship Vanduora, from London, Oaf tain Corrence, is signalled. •

Suspicious. Hawera, Yesterday.

An inquest was held to-day touching the destruction by fire, on the 2nd. instant, of Mrs Dunn's premises. The evidence pointed to the fact that the houso had been robbedtind then burned down, but was not sufficiently conclusive to enable the jury to do otherwise than retu n an open verdict. Fire. Wasoakui, Yesterday. A house belonging to Bichard Open shaw was burnt to the ground this morn ing. Opensbaw did not sleep at home last night, having gone up the river < n the-Waitara, of which ho is the engineer. The cause -of the fire is unknown. The Insurance was L2CO on the house, and L4O *on the. furniture. Openshaw is a heavy loser as he had over LIOO in notes In the honse. The Natives. The Native Minister and party returned here on Saturday evening, having gone as far as Pipirika, a distance of seventy-five miles. The natives were very friendly at all the pahs, and speechel of welcome were made by several o£~"the most influential chiefs on the rivaf, all showing a desire to bo loyal to the Queen. They also expressed greatf satrafactiem with the speech of the Native Ministeit' delivered at llanamv Mr Bafbmce leaves for Wellington overland to-night.

Taylor Frauds. VV eilinoton, Yesterday.

At the Supreme Court to-day the charges against W, W. Taylor were called on~ “fhe first Indictment changed him with Having converted to bis own use 778 fnllypaid-np Bank of New Zealand shares, of the value of LIB,OOO, of which he was trustee. Only six witnesses were ex amined to-day, when the Court adjourned till to-morrow.

Divorce Court. At the Divorce Court, the case of Kay V Kay, of Maslerton, was heard. This vraa an application on the part of Fanny Kay for a divorce from her husband, 'William Kay, on the grounds of cruelty, adultery, and bigamy, His Honor re served bis decision. Informal Report. The report of the Royal Commission on the unemployed question in Christchurch has been received by the Government. A large mass of evidence has been taken, but the report itself is said to be informal, and will be sent back to the Commissioners to be set right.

Serious Deviation. It is understood that a serious difficulty has arisen in connection with a large order for locomotives sent Home by the late Government. The order was for twenty locomotives, and the total cost is some where about 1*50,000, and it is believed that now; they are constructed a deviation in the plans has been discovered, and the engines are not suitable to the work for which they were required. However, the fullest inquiry Is being made on the sub ject, and it is more than likely the Hon. Minister of Public Works will refuse to take them over. Two of these locomo tives ateeXpected to arrive in the colony shortly. Mies Ward. Genevieve Ward finished a successful week ;with “Forget-me-Not,” and the piece has been succeeded by “ Mammon.”

Aaotker Sudden Death. Wkllihoxon, To-day. Mr Jamieson,- manager of the Union Bank of Australia, expired at one o'clock this morning, after an illness lasting only afewhonrr. He appeared at the bank . yesterday in his usual health, butjabout mid-day was suddenly seized with pains In bis abdomen. Medical aid was aum n oned, but Mr Jamieson gradually sank. The cause of tbe death was intestinal inflammation. Another Fire. ■ A fire broke oat at 12.30 p m to-day in the workshops attached to D. Nicholson’s furniture establishment in Cuba street, Thd flames spread quickly, and the shop was enveloped in flames in e few minutes. Seveire comments were passed on the way the Fire-Brigade went to work. As there wei| grand supply of water, after half an hour’s battle, however, the flames were gilt, under/ but wot before one or two V' coilagis in the vicinity were.damaged. Several* neighbouring residents have lost - by U|e hasty remoyal of furniture. The S. [0 „ deatrpyed, is insured in the Fire miott fqtX&OO, and it is understood ttbwfd > siTs6 baye a line. N icholson atos hip lpsa at close on 1/10,000. grounded by mystery. SPipl*!' y esterday. J flplffertinrj end Nelson having, com jLjijgis-of the scheme .-for the railway froip' Springfield to Nelson, at a |rpl|g|:.|gngi»ntorß' held' this waa reßolvea to send Home Mayor's* -Nelson; ase WP*®*® 3 ** s ?® Nelson,. to act in with .Messrs Scott and Dob- Canterbury." The if' 5" ayeAeing gu <ranteed,and by (be w IwHsif - iimilk -■ EBf : >‘ s ‘ .

Sadden Death. Ross, Yesterday.

A man named Chas. William Bagnal! has been found dead beside hia milk bucket. He was milking a cow when he dropped dead. The medical evidence showed that death resulted from fatty degeneration of the heart. A verdict was returned in accordance with the evidence. * Sailed. Port Chalmers, To-day. Sailed Westland, ship, for London, with 5,500 bales of wool, 2 bales leather, and 100 bales skins, valued at L 112,170. Government Insurance. Dunedin, Yesterday. The Government Insurance Associa tion have bought the propeity in Dunedin known as Wise’s Corner, which is a quar ter acre section, with buildings, in the heart of the city, for the sum of L. 35,500. This is equal to LSSB psr foot frontage to Princes street.

Another- Dunedin, To-day

Four cottages at Kelvin Grove were burned this morning. They were insured for L 750 in the Standard Office. The fire was accidental, and owing to the strong wind the buildings which were detached could not be saved.

Tender Accepted. The Public Works Department have .ac cepted the tender of Watson and Rhodes, for the Taieri bridge for L 5.731.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JANUARY 13. 1885.



The Bad and Worthless are never imitated or cmtnterfeited, This is es pecially true of a family medicine, and it is positive proof that the remedy imitated is of the highest value. As soon as it has been tested and proved by the whole world that Hop Bitters was the purest, best, and most valuable family medicine on earth, many imitations sprung up and began to steal the notices in which the press and the people of the country had expressed the merits of H. 8., and in every way trying to induce sneering invalids to use their stuff instead, expecting to make money on the credit and good name of H. B. Many others started nostrums put up in simi lar style to H. 8., with variously devised names in which the word “ Hop ” or “Hops ” were used in a way to induce people to believe they were the same as Hop Bitters. All such pretended remedies or cures, no matter what their style or name is, and especially those with the word “ Hop ” or “ Hops ” in their name or in any way connected with them or their name, are imitations or counterfeits. Beware of them. Touch none of them. Use nothing but genuine American Hop Bitters, with a bunch or cluster of green Hops on the white label, and Dr Soule’s name blown in the glass. Trust nothing else. Druggists and chemists are warned against dealing in imita tions «>r counterfeits.



Meetings. mHB omcuri I HE OIRCUO The Circus will positively Open To-night, will positively Open To-night. THIS NIGHT ONLY. % THIS NIGHT ONLY. '■ he Tent is now erected. Open at 7 15; commence at 8 o’c’ock. The f-how will open at Eakaia TO MORROW. 1 63 WILLIaM WO OP YEAR. JgARLY CLOSING ASSOCIATION. A MEETING of the members of the above will be held at the Oddfellows’ Hall on WEDNESDAY, Jan. 14, at 8 p m. Important business. All members are earnestly requested to attend. GEO. E. WINSER, 1 64 Hon. Secretary, jpi'ORTICULTORAL SOCIETY- All interested in the above Society are requested to attend a MEETING at the Arcade Chambers, on FRIDAY evening next, at 8 p.m. Business—To receive the report of Messrs Ward and Zouch re affairs of the Society and other business. 1 62



Public Notices; P ÜBLIO NOTICE. CAUTION to Trespassers.—Any per sons found trespassing on my land, near the Woollen ‘Factory, will be prosecuted according to law. 1 67 C. JOHNS. pUBL'IC NOTICE. Persona are cautioned against Remov ing SHINGLE from that portion of the river bed between the Railway Bridge and a line in continuation of Cass street. Any one doing so after this notice will be pro ecuted. JR. FRIEDLANDER. 1 41 Mayor. c HAMP I O N Cord Binder. The above MACHINE will be EX HIBITED, in the Field at Mk Hakdlev’s Farm, Tinwald, on THURSDAY, 15th INSTANT. EDWARD REECE, Agent for New Zealand. 150



Strawberries, Strawberries, STRAWBERRIES, And other Fruit for sale, wholesale and retail, price moderate. B. BROOMFIELD, Kent Nursery, Allenton. 12 2242



To Let and For Sale. }‘ mO LET, —Those commodious business * premises near the Post-office on the e Wakanui road, now in the occupation of e Mr Thompson as a grocery store, consist s' ing of shop 18ft 6in by 28ft, fitted up 8 with shelving, counters and glass cases, showroom same size ; and dwelling of five rooms and scullery ; rent low. Also, four roomed house with half acre of land, 6s j per week ; also, two-roomed cottage with > half acre of land, 4; 6d par week. Apply to H, M. Jones. 1 32 jpl OR SALE CHEAP. 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 BPvOS. Tenders. rpO HARVESTERS. WANTED TENDERS until January 20. h, for Harvesting 356 acrei of crop at Hackthorne, Hinds. Specifications at 1 66 MESSRS MATSON, COX & CO. WANTED TENDERS Cutting, Tying, Stocking, StacKing, and Thatching 44 acres oats, on Grove Farm. Apply Robert B. Jeff. 151 A N T E D. TENDERS for Reaping and Carting into Stacks 170 acres wheat. Tenders to be sent to Matson, Cox and Co., Ash burton, for William Anderson, 1 55 rp O TENDERERS. TENDERS wanted for Harvesting 440 Acres of Wheat and Oats at Dromore. Oats to be tied with string. Tenders close on Saturday, 17th. Apply to J. FRANKLIN WHITE, 1 58 Winter’s road. TiTENDERS are invited for HARVEST JL ING 94 acres of wheat and oats, 1 to be cut with twine binders Tenders to be sent in to the undersigned not later than THURSDAY, the 15th in stant, from whom full particulars may be 1 obtained. < O. DIGBY, , 1 60 Winchmore Road. i nnENDER-i are invited for HARVEST- , |_ ING of 900 acres of crop, chiefly oats, most of it to be cut with twine binders. Tenders t) be sent in to the i undersigned,'not later than WEDNES DAY, the 14th instant, from whom full particulars may be obtained. DONALD McLEAN, 1 46 ' Lagmhor. fjpo HARVESTERS. Wanted TENDERS for HARVEST ING 58 °cres of Crop at Winslow, For particulars apply to C. Martin, Winslow, to whom tenders must be addressed not 1 later thm 17th instant. The lowest or i any tender not necessarily accepted. 1 42 i Thos. Bullock. PROPERTIES, ETC., FARMS : FOR SALE. c c ] 562 acres well watered, Longbeach, could 8 be divided into smaller blocks c if required 41 ~ 2 perches, near Wheatstone 1 Township, Longbeach _ c 53 ~ 3 roods 20 parches, 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 50 ~ unimproved, R.S. 32582, Waka nui SUBURBAN : Lot 4, 15, 16, Alford Forest road „ .24, Alford Forest road, together with house TO LET ; Office .in Arcane Chambers FOR SALE: Shop and dwelling-house in M-vjre stree* j Two shops and dwelling-houses Section with comfortable dwelling-house, with verandah and bay window, Tre vorton 5-roomed dwelling-house, Trevorton 4-roomed house, together with section, Trevorton - MISCELLANEOUS: * Reapers and binders, by Wood and j McCormick No 8 and 10 fencing wir») Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON. 10 LEl—Shop and Boarding house in the Triangle. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Cottage on Graham’s Road, Tinwald, lately in the occupation of Mr C, Bain. Also, House in Waitanul Road, Ashburton, lately in the occupation of Mr R. Macleam. Apply to T. BULLOCK. 10R SALE-Five Acres—Magnificent building site, situated at the corner Middle and Allen roads, Allenton. ■at-class land. Liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. JIOB SALE on Liberal Terms or To ’ Let—lß6 acres, fenced, situated ’ar the Dromore Railway Station, lately the occupation of W. Dalgetty. For xticulars apply to T. BULLOCK p O GRAZIER S. I am prepared to receive offers for ‘azing sheep over Mr Moir’s farm on the iitchara road. For particulars, apply to * T. BULLOCK. O FARME RS s Mower for sale, cheap; also, mick wire binder. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, by private treaty, lots 38 and 33, Alford Forest road, close to the Ashburton Woollen Factory, contain ing about 1 acre, on which is erected a large three-roomed dwelling-house and two-stalled stable. The ground is well cultivated and planted with fruit arid forest trees, and is securely fenced with live »pd picket fences, lor particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. MANURES. Messrs Friedlander Bros. , have been appointed Ashburton AGENTS for the , Belfast Chemical Works, and will supply : Superphosphate, Nitrophosphate, Guano i or Bone Dust, at Factory Rates, with rail charges added. For circulars, etc., apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., 5 IQ 1074 Ashburton and Tinwald,



The education board of the DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY, ELECTION OP COMMITTEES. The Board in pursuance of power in that behalf- conferred by the Education Act, 1877, section 64, hereby directs that a Public MEETING of the Householders in every School District throughout the Education District of North Canterbury, be held on MONDAY, the twenty-sixth day of January, one thousand eight hun dred and eighty-five, at seven o’clock in the evening, for the Election in each dis trict of seven {householders (section 58) to form the Committee for such d s strict for I the year ending a ith the fourth Monday in January next year. The place of greeting shall be the Schoolroom in each district, and this is understood to mean the main schoolroom in any district which has more than onp school. The further directs that the first meeting of each School Committee be held in the place appointed for the Elec- | tion, and immediately after the Election, upon the same evening. The Board further request that the Chairman of each public meeting make to the Board, immediately after the election, et return of the names of the several house holders elected to form the Committee, and recommends that each Chairman of Committee report his own election as soon as possible. J. V. COLBORNE-YEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, January 9,1885. X 66



Stock Sales. liakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to oar clients that for the future the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES will be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1608 MATSON. COX & CO. Auctions. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15th, T I N W A L D. SALE OF T.S.’s 88 and 268. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade,' on the above date— TOWN SECTIONS 38 anl 263, TIN WALD, The Property of Mi M. Murphy. These Sections were bought at the first sale of the Township Allot ments, and are centrally situated. Persons desirous of investing inTinwald property are invited to inspect the same, as it is more than likely in the course of a few years these sections will materially increase in value. Sale at 1 o’clock. 1 68 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



V. R. In the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Canterbury District. Between the South British Fire and Marine Insurance Company of New Zealand (plaintiffs) and A. Moore and Company (defendants). On TUESDAY, the 3rd day of February, 1885, MR THOMAS BULLOCK will, by direction of the Sheriff of Canter bury, acting under a writ of sale issued out of the above Court, at the suit of the abovenamed plaintiffs, sell by Auction at the Arc.ide, Burnett street, Ashburton, in the Said judicial district of Canterbury, on Tuesday, the 3rd day of February, 1885, at one o’clock in the afternoon, All the Equity of Redemption of the defendant, Adolphus Moore, and in all that parcel of land contain ing by admeasurement 498 acres 1 rood 28 perches more or less, being rural section numbered 27572 in ♦he Hinds Survey District, sub divided into four paddocks, and well watered with a County water race. The above property will be sold in one lot with the standing crop of 200 acres of wheat, 100 acres barley, 191 acres tur nips sown down with grass, now growing thereon. The land is subject to a mortgage of L 750 and interest at the rate of 7£ per cent, per annum, the mortgage bsing re deemable on the 15th day of September, 1885. The Officer executing the writ is Alex ander Lean, Esq., Christchurch, Sheriff of Canterbury. The solicitor of the plaintiffs issuing the writ is W. H. Wynn-Williams, Esq., of 211 Hereford street, Christchurch. T. BULLOCK, 1 43 , Auctioneer. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 17th JANUARY. MR T. BULLOCK will Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date — 8 Useful Draught HORSES, suitable for farm work 2 DRAYS 2 Double-Furrow PLOUGHS HARNESS, etc. Sale at 1 o’clock. ~T. BULLOCK, 1 48 Auctioneer. HINDS. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15th. IN addition to the Sections advertised for Sale on the above date, on ac count of Robert Wilkin, Esq., I am in structed TO SELL Lots 27 and 29, each containing | -acre (one a corner Section). Good building Sites. Sale at°l o’clock, T. BULLOCK, 1 47 Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1886. TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS and others. IMPORTANT SALE or PROPERTY



IN TIN WALD. MR T. BULLOCK haa received in structions from the Executors of thn 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 erected a butcher’s shop and dwell ing-house, stable, etc. T.S. 70, fronting McMurdo street, with bakery erected thereon T.S. 71, corner of Graham and McMurdo streets subject to lease T.S. 148, Thompson street, with cot 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 bo sold with out reserve, to close partnership accounts I Terms at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 2350 Auctioneer.



PIOR XMAS AND NEW YEAR. ORE & CO. Have just opened up a choice Lot of NOVELTIES, SUITABLE FOR PRESENTS, including— A large variety of new silk scarves China silk and Chenille squares India muslin ties and squares Lace collarettes, fichus, and sets Colored silk handkercheifs Very'fine lawn handkerchiefs, f and £ 4-button kid gloves black, white, colored, and tinted



SPECIAL. JSS'A large assortment of Boys’ Norfolk Suits, superior quality, all sizes, up to 12 ; also, a grand assortment of Men’s Clothing, Etc.; 150 pairs Children’s Elastic Side Kid Boots, very superior, sizes, 7 to 13, from 4s lid per pair. OEE & CO., IMPORTERS AND GENERAL DRAPERS, East Street. Ironmongery. Our Stocks in this department have been lately ADDED TO BY LARGE SHIPMENTS ex Ruapehu, Alcester, and Doric including every requisite for the season,'such as— Lard Oil Sperm Oil Castor Oil Colza Oil Neatsfoot Oil Olive Oil Hay Rakes Hay Forks McCormick’s Machine Fittings in great variety Binding Twine Binding Wire Scythes and Lawn Mowers Cooking Ranges Cooking Stoves Register Grates Cutlery and plaited Goods ’ FURNISHING IRONMONGERY, Etc Etc. GROCERIES & PROVISIONS, The quality of our Goods in this Depart, ment cannot be surpassed. We have now some grand value in TEAS, SUGARS, & TINNED GOODS 60 Oases New Salmon, 7b 6d per doz.



George Jameson. 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 1 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. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, UCTIONEER, STOCK & ESTATE L, AGENT. VBJSKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 13 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT for THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. rpo LEASE—The following Town Seo i tions suitable for business sites : T.S. 510, 509, 514. 497, 496, 455, 456, 452, 433, 636, 421, 342. The above are in the estate of the late Hon W. B. Rhodes, for which long leases on very easy terms can be arranged ; many of them are vtry central and suited ' to any kind of business. Apply ALFRED HARRISON. Agec / rpHE 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 MR SIDNEY WOLF, From tne Royal Academy of Music, Professor of Pianoforte and Singing, Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ashbur ton and surrounding district, that the fresh term commences on THURSDAY, the Bth instant. For terms apply to Mr Wolf, at his residence, Cox street; or at Mr T. F. Farley, stationer, Saunders’ Buildings. Concerts, balls and parties arranged for. Pianofortes tuned, toned and regulated. 1 31



Bobert Alcorn, GENERAL MEROHA NT, TT'OR 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 3s Tea is unequalled in Christchurch or Dunedin at the price, and unsurpassed at any price 589 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, CHIOKWHEA r. Also, a first-class NEW EXPRESS with Reversible Seats. Terms, if desired. K. S. Bean, West street, 6 1147



m 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 house,;fin the trade. As new shipments are among them, large and extensive Stocks must be cleared at less than coat. HIGHEST PRICE RAID FOR Good Sbconp-Hand Furniture or Household Requisites. Furniture sold on Deferred Payments. Venetian Blinds Made to Order &c. Funerals Furnished in First-class Style. J. Meech & Co. EAST AND BURNETT STRE S.



PATTERN DEPOT. Mrs Hodge, DRAPER AND DRESSMAKER, East Street, near Lancaster's butchery. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants. 7 1413 QUILL’S HOTEL, LIYERY, BAIT AND LETTING Stables, ASHBURTON. JOHN BEECHER begs to inform his friends and the public that he has under taken the management of the above Stables for Mr Quill, and trusts that his long experience in this particular line of business will ensure a share of public patronage. Single and double buggies always on hand for hire, and only first-class quiet and good horses, both in saddle and har ness, kept on the premises. Wedding and Picnic parties liberally arranged with, and those requiring con veyances of any description will save money by calling at the .above Stables before hiring elsewhere. Horses bought and sold on commission and quietly broken to saddle or hamest-, and all charges strictly moderate. JOHN BEECHER, 10 200 J Manager. 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. NEXT WOOL SALE V\ ill be held on FRIDAY, JANUARY 16th, 1885. The Wool is Carted free from Railway Station to Messrs Wilkin and Co.’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. FOR the Blood is the Life.—Clarke’s world-famed bloodmixtureis warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities 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 bottles 2s 61 and l).s eac,h hy chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors, The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co,, Lincoln, ; ngland. 116 Horse Breaking. r SPOTTY & LOVELL are prepared to 1 Break Young Horses to Saddle at L2 each ; Saddle and Harness, L 3 10a. VICTORIAN STABLES, Tailored street, 9 1647



*aa— ' m"~ i imi ■■ Andrew Orr. Great Slaughter of Boots! ANDREW ORR j-AS SECURED THE BALANCE OF A MANUFACTURER’S STOCK OP BOOTS, AMOUNTING TO NEARBY £BOO, AT HALF PRICE. THEY WILL BE OPEN FOR SALE ON SATURDAY MORNlftCir As to Price, Sizes, and Particul&rt et Friday evening’s Gu4RDtAN. Attractive Display OF DRAPERY, MILLINERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS, AND SHOES A. C. PRICHARD (LATE OF MR ANDREW ORR), IS now showing a new, cheap and varied stock of Drapery, Millinery, Clothin Boots and Shoes which he is offering AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. As the Summer Season is now far advanced, great concessions will be made in the price of all summer Ladies’ Fichus, Dolmans, Sunshades, Ties, Laces, Flowers, Zephurs, Prints and Muslins will be offered regardless of cost. The value Ladies’ Trimmed Hats from la lid Ladies’ new Sunshades ~ la lid Ladies’ perfect fitting Corsets ~ is lid Ladies’ Costumes ~ 7s 6d Twill Sheeting ~ 9id All wool Flannel ~ ll?d LADIES BLACK KID GLOVES, 2 FASTENERS, Is. Boots. Boots. Boots. A new and useful stock of Boots and Shoes front the beat Colonial and Bnglish Manufacturers of most astonishing value, come and inspect them and make your mrchaaes. You will acknowledge them, of unequalled quality and surpassing iheapnesa. Note the address— A. C. PRICHARD, EA*T STREET, NEXT MR CAMBRIDGE, CHEMIST. 11 2088 RKURRAY^ s “ Tempos Fugit.” R. MURRAY JpNVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Etc. Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 5 10a. 3 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, aad warranted • for three years. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked down a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. New and Chaste Designs suitable for Christmas and New Year a Gilts. ' ROB ER T M URRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Etc., EAST STREET.



TO FARMERS, CONTRACTORS and others. FOR SALE, Binder Wire, £ THE Celebrated ANCHOR BRA ND 1 11 In any quantity. ALBERT ROBERTS, West street, Ashburton. HGRIESSELICH AND 'CO. • WEAVERS’ HALL, WOOL EXCHANGE, LONDON, SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Established 1855. Ship to order any description of British and Continental Goods upon 2J per cent, commission, selected by buyers with Colonial experience, and attend to the prompt realisation of Prbdace at highest prices upon 1 per cent, commission. Orders to be accompanied by Letters of Credit or part remittance in Bank-Drafts or Produce. Open Policies of Insurance for floating cargoes to cover sea risks. References—Chief Office of the London and Westminster Bank, or Agra Bank, London, and most of the Colonial Banka, Current Price Lists, Produce Reports, and any necessary samples or information on application. 1 35 R. * ALL O W A WHEELWRIGHT Y. Wakanni road, Ashburton. (Next Ray’s Machine Shop) Special attention is devoted to all kinds of repairs. Combined with moderate charges. 211199 Ashburton permanent BUILDING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY. The above Society pays Interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum for De posits at Call, 5£ per cent, per annum for three months, and 6£ per cent, per annum if fixed tor 6 months or over. j ward, Manager. Office : Area e Chambers, Barnet Htree- A CARD—To all who are suffering from the errors and indiscretion of youth, nervous weakness, early .decay, loss of manhood, etc., I will send a recipe that will cure you free of charge. This great remedy was discovered by a missionary in South America. Send a self-addressed envelope and sixpence to prepay postage to the Rev Joseph T. Inman, station D, New York City, U. 8. A 1 19 Mount somsrs & 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 Semen, for Springbum and Alford Forest, then : connecting withDuffa Coach from Methven ; returning same evening. Fares—Spting . burn, 2s, return, 3s; Alford Forest, 4s, s return, 6a, 127 ! %