DELAYED TELEGRAMS.

The new system of delayed telegram* will oome into force on nod after January % Telegram* of tbit olasa will be potted lo their address immediately on receipt at til* telegraph office to which they are set t, and will oe delivered over the public counter t to private boxea, or by first delivery by letter carrier*, instead of being' delayed until the .morning aa hitherto. This cltaa of telegrams wiL be subject to delaye when the wires are engaged by message* which have a prior right to transmission. Tha change it « tentative one, and may be cancelled at the end of three months, or varied in inch a manner aa the Postmaster-General may determine

THE ABHBPETON OPABDIAN, T DES£)A t. DECEMBER 22, 1885.



Don't Dm in thb Housk. “ Rough on Rats ” clears oat rats, mice, beetles, roaches bed-bogs, flies, ants, insects, moles, jack rabbits, gophts,ers. The N.Z. Drug Co General' Aren • SKINNY Mkn.— “ Wells’ Health Renewed restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia im, potence, debility. . The N.Z. Drag Co.- Omni Agents *



Hop Bitters- RKAD IT ALL. IT MAT SAVE YOUR LIFE. AMS TO AN OO.’S HQP BITT RS AKK I'hb.Pcbkkt and Bekc Mbdioinu Jr VEE Mauk. They* are'compounded irom Hops, Buchu, Mandrake,, and Dandelion. To clergymen,' lawyers, literary men, laborers, ladies, and all those whose K sedentary employments cause irregularities of the blood, stomach, bowels or kidneys, or who require an appetizer, toni>-, and mild stimulant, these Bitters are invalu able, being highly curative, tonic, and stimulating, without intoxicating. They give New I and Vigor to the Aged and Infirm. Theoldest, best, most renowned, and valuable medicines in the world, and in addition contain all the best and most effective 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 gaffer, bat use and urge them to use the American Co’s Hop Bitters, Ash your Druggist or Physician. Remember, these Hop Bitters are no vile, drugged, drunken nostrum, but the purest and best medicine ever made, and no person or family should be without No what your feelings or symp tons are, . what the deseaseor ailment is, use Aj»_erican Co’s Hop Bitters. Dent’ wait until you are sick, but if you only fe 1 bad or use the Bitters a j once. It may save your life. Hundred j have been saved by so doing, at a rifling cost, SEE THAT THE NAME DR SOULE BLOWN IN EVERY —NONE OTHK.U rjKNXTTNK



w hat is this disease that is COMING UPON US? a thief at night it steals in upon us un awares. Many persons have pains about the chest and sides, and sometimes in the back. Tb« fed dull and sleepy; the mouth has a oad taste, especially fn the morning, A sort 61 sticky slime collects about the teeth. The appetite is poor. 'There is a feeling like_ a heavy load on fhc'stomach: sometimes a faint all-gone sensation at the pit of the stomach which food does' not satisfy. The eyes are sunken, the hands and feet btcome cold and fed clammy, ' Alter p while a cough sets in— at first dry, but'after a few months is attended with a greenish colored expectoration- The afflicted one feds tired all the while, and sleep npt seein to afford any rest. After a time ■ becomes nervous, gloomy, aid an cvilfmei odi- gs. Ttee is a giddiness, a 6or p{ whirling sensation in the head when rising Upsaddcnly. The bowels become cos live i the skin is dry and hot at times; the Wood becomes thick and stagnant; the whites of the eyes become tinged with yellow, the mine is scanty and high-colored, depositing a after standing. There is frequently p up of the food, sometimes with a goar taste, and sometimes with a sweetish taste; *h« isfequen ly attended with palpita tion of the heart; the vision becomes impaired with spots before the eyes; there is a feeling of great prostration and weakness. All of thest symptoms arc in turn present It is though hatnearly one-third of our population has this disease in some of its varied forms. It has been found .that medical men have mistaken he nature of this disease. Some have treated t for a liver complaint, others for kidney ■fiyge-, etc., eta, ba; none of the various -Hands of treatment have been attended with igicqcss, btecause the remedy should be such S 3 "te'flyt Bkrmoniously upon each one of. these Aigan-, and upen the stomach as well; for in if-, ski-' it* ooatlw onVflf Dyspepsia (for this is : really _ what die disease is} ml of these o e organs partake of this disease end require a remedy that will act upon all at the same time. SeigcTs Cmwthre Syrup acts - Hkc a charm in this dass of complaints, giving , almost inmndiate relict _ -The following letters from chemists of standing in the_ community . where they live show in what estimation the . {tide is held. Wholesale agents, Kempthome, Prosser and Co.’s New Zealand Drag Co. (litniiwt), Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland* John Archer, Harthill, near Sheffield : an confidently recommend it to all who may be suffering from liver or stomach complaints, having the testimony of my customers, who bkvederived great benefit from the Syrup and • KBs. The said is increasing wondeHnlly. Geo. A. Webb, 141, York Street, Belfast:— I have sold a large quantity, and the parties hpre tended to its Joeing what yon represent



Public Notices 17WR SALK Second hand Wood’s • String Binder; in good order. Also McCormick's Wire Binder. T. BULLOCK. FOR SaLS —McCormick String Binder Apply T BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth and Macdonald, together with manure distributer. T. BULLOCK INO WL BDGMBNT, MR and MRS STIGLEY, ofTrevorton desire to EXPRESS their GRATITUDE to the many friends who so speedily and generously eatue to their assistance at the time ot the destruction of their house and property by fire on the morning of the 9th instant. 12 224 The Incumbent and Churchwardens of St Stephen’s Church beg gratefully to acknowledge the labor and gifts of the many persons who contributed to the success of the recent Garden P.irtr. 12 223



N EW ADVERTISING medium. The Undersigned beg* to draw the attention of the public *o his MONTHLY ADVERTISER, The first number of which will be issued on January I It will comprise a large sheet, 6ft ly 3ft, divided in sections of 40 in by 30io, in three colors—red, while and blue. Price per month for 80 in, 10tt ;40 in, si. As the space is limited apply at once to . 12 222 ROBERT ELSTON.



jpUBLIO NOTICE. FARMERS AND DEALERS Are hereby notified that THE CHERTSEY SALE YARDS Will be Opened, and that the First Sale will be held on MONDAY, JANUARY 4th, 1886. All Go ries Free; alto Free Lunch. JAMES PATTERSON. 12 221 Secretary.



FOR SOWING with Turnips to secure e Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONK MANURE. Price—JL7, L 6, L 6. iigent in town—H. Zander. A Liberal Discount tor Cash. P. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 Ashburton.



Bfi WARE t BEWARE!! OF IMITATIONS. ASK FOR BOULT'S TONIC Herbal Beer. None Genuine except that bear.’ng my label. Try It! Try it. ! 1 It is one of the Beat 'Medicinal and Summer Tonica ever offered to the Public. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per dozen Bottles not returned will be charged for. T. MOULT, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 11 8



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 chat BACH BOTTLE BEAUS A BED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without It. DAVIS’S TONIC HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling pnblic to be the best Tonic Sommer Drink in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s par Dozen Bottles charged for if not returned. Families waited on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL BEER AND ICE DRINK MANUFAC i CRY, Kut Strbrt. A hrttrtov 1



SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1885. SOUTH RAKAIA Horse Haces an© . Athletic Sports, TO BK HELD ON ' BOXING DAT IN THE DOMAIN. First horde rsce at 12 o'clock sharp. Large Fields and Good Prizes. athletic"SPOßTS, - To commence at 10.30 a.m. 1. Men’s MO Yards Race (handicap); en trance, 2s 6d—lst prize, L2 ; 2nd Lit 2. School Boys’ Race (from any school in the district) onder 15 years of age, 200 yards (handicap); entrance freel ist prize, LI; 2nd, 10s; 3rd, 6s 8 Hop, Step, and Jump; entrance, 2s ] 6d—lst prize, 'Ll; 2nd, 10a i Mea's 440 Yards Race (handicap); en trance, 2s 6d—lst prize, L2; 2nd, LI; 3rd, 10s 6. Single Women’s Race 100 Yardto; en trance free—lst prize. LI; 2nd, 10a 6 Men’s Handicap Hurdle Race 2CO Yards, over three flights of bardies 3ft- Sin high; entrance, 2s fld—lst prize, L2; 2nd, LI 7. Married Women’s Race 100 Yards ; entrance free—lst prize, Li; 2nd,



I. S . Metcalfe, SS, Highgate, Kendall nave always great pleasure ia recommending die Curative Syrup, for I have never known a in which » ms net relieved or cured, and KobU°G, S3£ST&* Stieet, Andover; —I have always taken a great interest in your tae&ciaes, and Ibave recommended them, as j I have found numerous cases of cure from their ' Bdit, T .»;«*>, Melktham :—I can well re* the Curative Syrup from having moved its efficacy for indigestion myself. Frioekhcim, Arbroath, Forfarshire, Sept. *3, *BB*. Pear Sir,—last year I sent you a .letter rft ■ conuoeodmg Mother Seigcl’s Syrup. 1 have very vouch pleasure in still bearing testimony vAthevcry satistactory results of the famed Synm and Pill*. Most patent medicines die out viith me, but Mober : Scigpr* has had a steady foie eversnee I commenced, apd Is still ip asgreat V&mr X first began to sell the medicine. The caps rrhiph h <ve come 1 my notice axttfSaeSjf those of liver com-



plaint ami general debility. WA ■ minister ift'rny neighborhood sas t is the only thing which "has bt efitcd him ind restored' him to his ' normal condition oa heahhafterhcmgnnablp to preach for a con* siderable length of time, I could mention also » great many otjfcrcases, biilspacevronia cot allow. A near friend of mine, who is very u*uch addicted to costiveness, or costipatwn, finds that Mother Seigel’s Pills are the only pißs which suithi* complaint. Alt other pills cause a reaction which is very annoying. ‘ Mother’s SeigcTs Pills do not l»ve a bad alter effect. . 1 have much pleasure in commending to suffainghumanity Mother SeigeVs medicines which are no sham. _ If this letter is ■ of any ser,ice y-d can publish it. Yours very truly, (Signed) William S. Glass, • * Chemist.



A T. White. Esq. 1 Thomas Chapman. West Auckland:— l find that the trade'steadily increases. 1 sdl more®! your medicines than any other kind. . | K. Parroll, Gun, Salop;—All who buy »t iHWWffif"' **- JWkwiU* A-P-S..



10a 8. Hen'a One Mile Face (handicap) trance, 2a sd—let prime, LS ; L2; 3rd, LX 9. Obstacle Race—Entrance, 2s 6d ; on 2nd, —let



prise, L2; gad, LI; 3rd, 10b 10 Men’s Consolation Race, for all beaten competitor* 3 entrance free— fri?e, 14 tARAIA ATHLETIC PRIZW A Silver Cup, presented by Mr Hardy, fftr the winner of tfye greatest nnfpt pc of points in Keeps I, 4, and g. Tbefiret, second, and third 10 each event to receive 3, 8, and 1 points respectively. In the event of a tie, to be ran off from the scratch at 440 yards. RULES. Entrance fee for men, 2s fid ; women and boys free. All events confined to the Rakaia and Mount Hutc districts No second prize will be given for any event where less than three compete.



A BRASS BA NO WILL PLAT daring tb# day. AlJaJl NUI b»held at & poo. Id the Toqm * JadiA) {rerf; gmtfcmfo, 2a 6d #T* PATNB, »qi i 8o»8*



Parcels Express. N EW ZEALAND EXPRESS COMPANY Reduced rates for freight to Aehbnrton Parcels, etc., from Ohristchnrch or Onnedin delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily : From Christchurch per goods per parcels Dunedin 3/4 5/6 6/6 and at slight 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 hal. under the railway tariff if received ir 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. Kates and all information on applies tion to



F. MoF vRLANE, Agent NewZeaUnd Express, Ashburton



lA. Harrison. Allred Harrison, AUCTIONS K, STO.CK AND “ STATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. | SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pies, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire 'lnsurance Company. FOR SALE One McCormick Wire Binder, In perfect order; as sa new; canrassss and all extras complete; On riew at yards. For Sale—Johnston T« ine Binder; price, L 45 ; with all improvements. Second hand reapers by M‘Oormick and Wood; cheap. For Sale —Piano, by Brinsmead and Sons. For Sals—Cheese Press, b® J, and T. Young. MONEY. £SO t o £SOO On Freehold Security. *T.FRED HARRISON.



Railway Notices. ■VTEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRMN ARRANGEMENTS—BOXING DAY. 1885 The evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton will start at 4 50 p. m. and run 35 minutes later than usual. The evening train from Rakaia to Meth ren wit) ran 20 minutes later than usual. Fares as already notified. Goods traffic will be suspended on the 25th and 26th December. 12 219 BY ORDER. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. (Christchurch Section.) Tenders will bo received at this office up to noon on THbRsDAYi the 24th December, instant, for cleaning and re pairing the clocks on the Christchurch section (from Waikari to Waitaki, Inclu sive and branches) from Ist Janaary, 1886, to 3lst December, 18^8 Specification of conditions can be seen at this office and at the Stationmaater’e offices, Ashburton and Timarn. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. FREDK. BACK, Traffic Manager. District Traffic Manager’s Office, Chrischnrcb, December 17th, 1886, 12 200



Tenders. Tenders wanted for painting and KI P i IKS to Main and Infant Schools. Particulars can be obtained at Orr end Alcorn’s, where tenders are to be left on or before MONDAY, 28th lost, at 10 a.m, 13 219 fJIIN WA LD TOWN BO vR D* Tenders are 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 np till 5 p. m., December 31, 1885. The lowest or any tender not ne cessarily accepted. jf S. SHEARER, 12 133 Chairman. ROAD BOARD Tenders are invited for the following works No. 44—Boundary road, formation from side drain, 40 chains No. 45—Griffiths road, fbrmation from side drain, 26 chains No. 46—Wheatstone road, formation and partly metalling, 74 chains No. 47 —Terrace road, formation, 197 chains i No 48— Poplar road, erecting small con- Crete bridge, labor only.



SHBUUTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. CALEDONIAN GATHERING Sports Meeting SOCIETY’S GROUNDS—N.W BELT. BOXING DAY.DEC EMBER 2 6 The Society offers prises for Athletics and National Sports to the amount of over £6O. The President will give a OOP, value £5 ss, for most points in dancing, to be won twice by one competitor before be coming his property. A special prize of £1 Is (offered by one of the Directors) will bo uiven to the winner of the Half-mile Handicap Sports commence at 11 o’clock prompt. Admission—ls, members and family Shouther tae Shonther. Seventh Annual free. A FIRST-CLASS BAND will be in attendance.



PROGRAMME. 1. Quoits, no quoit used to ba heavier than four pounds (libs)— Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd. £1 2 Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440yds, 6 hurdles, Men—lst prize, £2 ; 2nd, 3. Pipe Music, pibroohs and matches— -Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 4 Running HLh Jump, Man—lst prize,- £1 ; 2nd, 10s 6. 100 Yards Flat Race, open—lst prize,- £2; second, £L 6. Running High Jump, Boys—lst prize, 10s; 2nd, 5s 7. Scotch Keel, Highland Costume—lst prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 8. Grand Handicap Flat Races, of 100yds 220yds, 440yds; 100yds heat to be run after Scotch Reel—lst prize, £5 ; - 2nd, £2 10s ; 3rd, £1 9. Tossing the Caber—lst prize, £1 10s ;



2nd, 10s 10 Standing High Jump—lst priza, £1 ; 2nd, 10b 11. 100 Yards Handicap Race, for Boys under 10—1st prize, 10b ; 2nd, 6s 12. Pipe Music, Reels and Strathspeys— -Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 13. Grand Handicap ; 220yds heat 14. Sword Dance, or Ohilie Csllum—lst prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 ' 15. Pole Yamting—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd, 16a 16. Half Mile Handicap Flat Race (open) —lst prize, £2 10s; 2nd prize, £1 17 Irish Jig—lst prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 18. Putting the Stone—lst prize, £l 10s ; 2nd,lsa 19. Three-legged Race, 200yds—1st prize, £1; 2nd, 10» 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, 6s 23. Best Dressed Boy in Highland Cos tume, under 14 years—lst prize, £1; 2nd, 10s 24. H ghland Fling—lst prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 25. Handicap Mile Flat Race, open—lst prize, £3 ; 2nd, £llos 26 Handicap Consolation Race, 200yds, for all beaten competitors—lst prize, £llos ; 2nd, 15s Nominations for all Handicap Races must be in Secretary’s hands by 5 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 tee, 2£ per cent on First P<ize. Entrance money for all other events, 6 per cent on the First Prize. j7cT DUNCAN, 12 186 Secretary. WAKANUI ANNUAL RACES AND SPORTS will be held on NEW YEAR’S DAY, 18t6, In Mr J. Brown’s paddock, Wakanni road. Handioappers—Messrs S. Saunders and J. Smith. Judges— Messrs Leatham and Bonifant. Clerk of Scales—Mr N. Fitzgerald. Clerk of Course—Mr Bntterlok.



Specification*, etc., can be seen at our office, where tenders will be received till 11 a.in. on MONDAY, December 28tb, or at the Board’s office, Longbeaoh, till 2 p.m. FOOKS & SON, 12 169 District Surveyors, etc. Meetings. Alford Forest Races TO SB HELD ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24th, 1885. j 12 209 All Races Post Entry. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. A SERVICE OF SONG, ENTITLED Xiittle Minnie, Will bo given in the above Church by the Choir on TUESDAY EV <iNING at 7 30. Admission frpe. A collection will be taken for fpndg of Sabbath School. 12 202



STAR OP ASH BURTON T OYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 23 A BALL will be given by the above Lodge In the Town Hall on BOXING NIG'iT, the 26th inat. Dancing to com menoe at 8 p.m. 12 204 SAMUEL B. NELSON.



PROGRAMME— House Races. 1. Handicap Hurdle Raob ; of 10 bovs ; milea ; six hardlea; nomination, Li ; acceptance, free 2. Wakanvi Ocp, of 20 aova; with sweep* stake of 1 aov to go to second h->rae ; 1J milea; nomination, Ll ; accept ance, 10s , 3. Wakakui Tbox, of 7J aova ; second horse, 2£ aova; 2 milea; horses breaking to tarn ; nomination, Ll ; acceptance, free 4. Husky Socekt. Athletic Events. 6. J mile Handicap Hurdle Race; en trance, 2a ; Ist prize, LI; 2nd prize, 10s 6. Quoits, 21 yards, not more than 41bs; entrance, 2s ; Ist, Ll 10s ; 2nd, IBs 7. Standing High Jump ; entrance, Is ; Ist. 15a; 2nd, 7s 6d 8. Roys’ Race, under 17 ; entrance, la; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 9 1 mile Flat Handicap ; entrance, 2s 6d ; lat, L2; 2nd, Ll I 10. Throwing the Hammer; entrance, Is ; Ist, 16a ; 2nd, 7a 6d ■ 11. Single Girls’ Race ; Ist, 16s ; 2nd, 10s 12. Pole Vaulting ; entrance. 2s; Ist, Ll; 2nd, 10s 13. Irish Jig; entrance, 2s; Ist, Ll 10a ; 2nd, 16s 14. 100 yards Handicap ; entrance, 2s ; lat, Ll; 2nd, 10a 16. Married Women’s Race ; Ist, Ll; 2nd, 10s 16. Running Long Jump; entrance, Is ; lat, 16a ; 2nd, 7a 6d 17. Boys’ Race, under 14 ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 10s; 2nd, 6s 18. Hop, ttep and Jump ; entrance, Is; Ist, 16s ; 2nd, 7a €d 19. 100 yards, Old Men’s Race, over 40; entrance, 2s ; lat, Ll; 2nd, lOe 20. Tossing the Oaber; entrance, 2a ; Ist, Ll; 2nd, 10s 21. Running High Jump; entrance, Is ; lat, Ll; 2nd, 10s 22 Hornpipe ; entrance, 2a ; Ist, Ll 10a ; 2nd, 16s



BULBS. First race to start at 12 sharp. Three horses to start or no raee. Should any dispute arise, the decision ot Sports Committee to be final. All protests to be lodged within half an honr after the race, and to be accom panied by a deposit of 10 per cent of the value of the disputed stake, the said depo sit to be forfeited should the protest prove frivolous. Five per cent will be deducted from all money payable for horse races by this programme, to defray expenses of th§ coarse. Holders of members’ tickets will be credited with 10s in entering horses lor one < aoe only. No horses, excepting those competing, to be ridden op the ground. • Admission—By member’s. Ticket, 05 Adults, la ; Children/ under 10* fwe * ; Horses, l,s each. arthuiToookson, Hon Bao. and Trees. The Sports Ball will be held iu the Mein School. Tickets, 3a; ladies, free_



BUILDING SITES For Sale near the Woollen’ Factory, ‘LIB 10a each. ? liote 19 and 20, r> containing at little more than £>iiore, only a few chain* from the Alford Fore*t road, near Mr John Steel’* new etpre- The land of Very good qmllty, level. Very good



To Let and For Sale. flic LET—A comfortable House in I. Oameron street »eat. —Apply to J Moison. a 10 925 F O R S B. Several good Building Sites near the Woollen Mill, and in other parts of the Allenton District. Apply to CHARLES BRADDEi L, 11 59 Ashburton.



Turnip Seeds. Purple Top Aberdeen, Green Top Aber deen, Purple Top Mammoth, De vonshire Grey Stone, White Stone and other varieties. WOOLSACKS. Also. LAMPBLACK. RADDLE, OILS, GEORGE JAMESON, 11 84 Ashburton.



Public Notices JIRESPASS NOTICE. Anyone found TRESP \SSING on the &nama Station in pursuit of game or otherwise will be PROSECUTED. 12 15« w. S. PETER. TO OWNERS OF DOGS. 1 hereby give Notioe that all Dogs found interfering with Shoepjon this Estate will be DESTROYED, and the owners sued for any damage done. DONALD McLEAN, 12 125 Lagrohor. IJPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD The sum of 2s 6d per 100 is payable by any members or the Clerk of the above Board for the eggs and heads of SMALL BIRDS. CYRIL JEPHSON, Clerk, 11 76 Tinwald.



F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon- Dentist, will VISIT Ashburton on WEDNESDAY, 23rd, and may be con sulted at Quill’s Bo tel. 12 213 MRS JAMBS RANGER begs to an nounce that she has commenced business in FRIEDL ANDER’S BUILD INGS, Burnett street, as BAKER and CONFECTIONER, and hopes by strict attention to business to merit a fair share of public patronage. Orders received for Christmas and wedding cakes. Tea and coffee always ready. 12 _IBB I ! £SO Reward. A REWARD of LSU will be given to anyone who will give such informa tion as wilt lead to the conviction of the persons who have been STEALING WKTHERS from the Anama station. 12 155 W 8. PETER. AND HEADS OF SMALL jCi BIRDS. TwoShillingsand Sixpence per Hundred will be given at the following places for eggs and heads collected in the Wakanni Road District:— Sohoolhouse, Wakanni ~ Seafield , Seaview ~ Elfin „ Rowlands Road Board Office Anhhurton 11 968



Auctions. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 23, 1885 THE EVENT OP THE YEAR. GREAT SALE OP FURNITURE. Everything new, and of the best work* manahi? and style. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr J. Meech, to hold a CLEARING SALE OF Furniture, on the above date, AT THE TOWN HALL, when a large and varied assortment of Articles, of Mr Meeoh's own manufac ture, will be submitted. Following are a -few of the lots : DRAWING-ROOM FURNITURE. 1 Suite FLOWERED VELVET Walnut Frames 1 Suite BLUE SATEEN, Walnut Frames 1 Suite CREAM SATEEN, Walnut Frames 1 Suite ORPAM DAMASK, Walnut Frames Suite CRETONNE J PIANO £ HARMONIUM Occasional Walnut Tables, Gipsy Tables, Occasional Chairs, Pier Glasses, Etc.



TOWLE’S pennyroyal and steel pills for females quickly correct all Irregular!* ties and relieve thedistresi Ag symptoms so prevalent with the sex. Boxes Is l£d and 2s 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by E. T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Eng land. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses.—Beware of imitations. 1 12



DINING ROOM FURNITURE. 1 Hands"ms CEDAR SIDEBOARD, plate glass doors 1 Mahogany Telescope DINING TABLE, patent screw 2 SIDEBOARDS and BOOKCASES combined, one with plate glass doors Oval Tables, 1 suite Furniture in hair, Mahogany Frames, 1 ditto, leather, Cheffoniers, Hall Tables, etc. BEDROOM FURNITURE. Wardrobes, Chests Drawers all sizes, Marble Wasbhand Stand, Dressing Table with Mirror, Wasbhand Stands and Dress* ing Tables, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Spring Mattresses, Looking Glasses, Toilet Sets, etc. SUNDRIES. 1 RA CHAIRS, Kitchen Tables, and a •LtsU quantity of other article's too numerous to advertise. The Auctioneer calls the special atten tion of those about to furnish to this op portunity. Nothing but the best material has been used, and the workmanship can dot be surpassed. Terms may be arranged. Sale at 12 o’clock T. BULLOCK, 12'144 Auctioneer. ASHBURTON WOOL SALES. Messrs r. wilkin & co, in con* junction with Messrs Friedlander Bros, will hold their NEXT WOOL SALK ON Wednesday, Dec. 80 Commencing at 12 o’cl ick. OVER 150" BALES * Already Catalogued. No charges for Storage, etc, if Wool nor sold. Farmers will please communicate early about any lots they wish to offer with Friedlander Bros. No commission charged on advances against Wool placed in out hands for sale. 12 i 27



Bees, Bees. Bees. WAX. WAX. WAX. HIVES, HIVES. HIVES. From Is 6d each at the Steam Sash, Door and Cabinet Works, Wakaaui road, Ashburton. T. E. KILWOKTH, 11 31 Proprietor.



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossette, 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 (Next Mr Ranger’s baker.



Cheese. JpEIME OLD FACTORY CHEESE. MELLOW AND THOROUGHLY MATURED. We have reserved a few of these for our retail trade. ORR & ALCORN. 12 1



Henry Zander B EGS to draw the attention of the Public to the fact that he is Selling NEW FRUIT AND GENERAL GROCERIES For less than any Finn in town, and that he has made SPECIAL REDUCTIONS, FOR CASH, Daring the Christmas Holidays, in the following lines : Teas and Mauritius Sugars Currants and Raisins Valencias and Muscatelles Cryatalizad and Preserved Ginge Preserved Fruits in Syrups Peels and Figs French Prunes Essences Almonds and Nuts Potted Tongues Potted Beef Potted Ham Etc , Etc. Etc,, I have just opened a Splendid Line of German, French and Australian Wines, Including Krug's Champagnes and V. D. Clarets, also Best Brands of Spirits in case and bulk at especially low prices. Oases of Assorted Spirits aiso on hand. As I am determined to reduce my Heavy •Stock of ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, I have, in view of the approaching Now Year, Reduced all Goods iI. that line 25 per cent, on the whcA«sala price, and feel confident that *he pu,bl>o will never have snoh an opportunity of buying these goods at so, fow a figure anywhere Come and see for yourselves ! All orders promptly attended to. Goods delivered in any pact of tons, sod suburbs. A complete. Stock of Harvesting Mate rials, inclusive of Wire and Twine, on hand, full particulars of which will appear in future adver tisement. HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Exo, Fbisdlanssks' Buildings, a shbubton. AGENT~«lmperial Fire Insurance Go. .. N.Z. Accident Insurance Co



WOOL SALES THE NEXT SALE Will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 30 Commencing at 2 o’clock. MATSON, COX & CO, MILES & CO, 12 168 Per Qeo. Jameson.



Local Wool bales. jyrESSSS MATSON, COX & 00. Beg to intimate to their Clients, and others interested, that they PURPOSE HOLDING THE THIRD OF THE SERIES AT TATTERS A L L’ S WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1885, At 2 o’clock, p.m., When they anticipate offering a LARGE AND VARIED CATALOGUE. We have been induced to start these Sales for the pcyppw of enabling Vendors to dis £P3a of their wool at their own doors, and we have every reason to believe that with the Woollen Factory and outside buyers we shalji be able ljo as%& clear o«r (jgtajpgne. »** values fully equal to anything obtainable elsewhere in Canterbury. ON Matson 9 ABBSURTON. U W



Bn»meaß Notices. Santa (laus is Coining! M*V BE SHORTLY. Wonderful, Mysterious, and Perplexing Appearance and Disappearance of S*NT CLAUS. The Undersigned has a large and well selected Stock of Stationery, Toys, Books, and Fancy Goods suitable for Wedding, Birthday, Christmas, and New Year Presents, varying from a Tin Whistle to a Piano, from a Jack-in-the-iJox to a Rocking Horse. COME ONE, COME ALL, AND SEE H. M. JONES. i2«)3 W. PATCHING, TENT, TARPAULIN AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER, A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TEST'S OF ALL SIZES. CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Rope, Plough Lines, Fishing Twines, Olotbes and Garden Lines IRON AND WOODEN 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 6x 8 to 24 x3O always in Stock. Oilskin Clothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 26 z 65 ON HIRE. W. PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 IC2 ____



Support Local Industry. £743 WORTH OF THE KAIAPOI EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), As will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Aaaooiat Show, having been purchased by Andrew Orr 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 young man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at lls 9d. Men’s Suits, from 455. Boys Suits, 12a 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 bale of Drapery & Clothing ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE MUST BE MADE. A. C. PRICHARD, .East Street, Mast clear the whole of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY BEFORE JANUARY Ist,



Prior to making extensive alterations to effect this with certainty sweeping redi Ml Goods must be turned into Cash fort The following quotation? clearly indict Turkish Towels 4W, reduced from 7£i Buck aback Towels 2d, reduced from 6d Wood Pattern '’tints 2d, reduced from 4d Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from 7W Flax Shirting 3ji, reduced from &£d Union Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Rlats and BI sck Selioia 2£d .former price 4£d Lot Children’s Sun Bats 6d, former price Is fid Lot Children’s Bonnets 9d, former price Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4s fid, former price 12s fid Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Bonnets 7s fid, former price 26a Heavy Forfar 4£d, former price 8d White Twilled Calico 4sd, reduced from 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per doz re duoed from 5s Handsome Lace Curtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4s fid Ladies’ Corsets Is 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams 6id, former price ll£d Fandy Dress Materi«tla4£d, former price B|d Superior Dress Urterials 6|d, former price IOJd Ladies' Cotton Hose 4d, former price 7sd Ladies’ Plain Chemises la, reduced from la lid Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Chemises la fid, reduced from 2s lid Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses is 2d, reduced from 2a



a General Clearance mast be made, and actions in prices have been submitted to. hwith. 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 2d, excellent quality Men’s Cotton Undershirts 10£d, cannot i be equalled ! Boys' Summer Tweed Saits 2s lid, for* met price 6s 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 Boslyn Tweed Salts 42s 6d, reduced from 70s Men’s Roslyn Tweed Trousers . 13s 6d, reduced from 21s Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers 6a lid, re* i dnced from 10s 6d I Men’s Heavy Cotton Sox 3Jd, rednoed 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 choice Bargains.



THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist. AN ENGLISH TO MEET THE TIMES. SILVER LEVER W H. A T 0 With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted 1 “VRMURRAYV^ HBU NZ AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER H, A T 0 With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4b, Warranted it. MUEB \Y, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just received a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, aud is now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches, capped and jewell-d, with gold balance and very heavy cases fo* L 4 4s, exceptionally good value. Also to stocs a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every description, aud 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. ill Goods So d Guaranteed. Repairs exe onted with neatness aud despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



GRASS ANI> EURGE JAMESON, Wait street, Ashburton, haa for VX Sale—Bye Grass, Cocksfoot, Kmothy, Red and Whit* ti l ill if frC Ht. Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass; also. Carrot and Han* gold Heeds. For Parity, Vitality, and Saperior Quality, the ab»- - BJEKDS 0811 be strongly recommended. . sNi i» K URY uKANCH, Biiii Established 1559. Capital t 1,000,000 ! "irrro Liability of Shareholders PREMIER OOLONIAfi OOMPAH rp H B FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING |*CROPS accepted AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George*' Jameson, T, 4SHBVSIOJI, ■