DUNEDIN RACES.

■ The following results wore telegraphed after w« went to press yesterday Oansßiow Stacks Handicap, of 120 sovs, the second hone to receive 20 sovs from the stakes; five furlongs. Ht H. Goodman’s oh f Apropos, 8s» 71b (Loughlin) 1 ... Ur J. Stephenson’s hr f, by Apremont —Red Roee, fist 21b... .. (Boyle) 2 Mr W. Cook's b e Tarantulas, 6»tl01b (Clark) 3 Stives also ran. Tamcna Pabk Wiltkb Handicap, of 100 sovs; seven furlongs. HonG. M'lmd’i b h Rabezihl, 4yrs, Bft... (Longhlio) 1 Mr P. Butler's bg Tit Bit, Syrs, 8»t Me J. Rivers’ hr g Don Josd aged, Bst 191 b ft (Milne) + r Cook (7st 71b) also saarted. * Ckmeoianeti Handicap of 50 sots. One mile. lb Goodman’s Billy. 8«t 7!b ... ... 1 Mr Biven’ Don Jo< 4. 7at 91b 2 Mr O’DonnoH's Factory Girl, 6'* 61b... 3 Martyr filly (5« |0lb), Foal Pl»y (7si 81b), and Matan (7»t 21b) also-ran Tit Bit has been disqualified for the M«Meo, and the race awarded to Vani’-y Pair.

ISLAND BAT RACES. The following results went telegraphed after we went t<» press yesterday:— Tb Abo Hasdic tr of 250 sovs; one mile and a half. Hr P* F. Tan c red’s Administrator, B*t 2.b„. ... (Yaile) 1 Mr H. Redwood’s Clogs, 7-t 4’h (Woods) 2 , Major George’s Nelson, Bst 7ib (Brown) 3 Pasha (Bst 131 b), Fay (6st 121 b) and Marquis (fiet 9>b) also ran . 1 nntr. HtJADLts, of 80 sovs; one mile and a halt Loefa Lomond ... ... (Lyford) 1 Seagull 2 A.G. 3 Gbasd Stand Handicap, of 100 sovs; one mils. . Mr Redwood’s Capsize, 7st 131 b (filb overweight) (Vaile) 1 _M«ior George’s Nekon, Oat Alb "T - (Brown) 2 Ma loros’ Rumour, Bst 71b ’ . . (Sutherland) 3 Speculation (Bst 91b), and Fay (Bst), also earn Selling Rack, of 60sovs; three-quarters of a mile Mr Smith’s Ugly Back, 9st ... (Herd) 1 lb Goodwin’s Life Hnoy, 9st 111 b (Sutherland) 2 Mr Sandford'v Serpent, Bst 111 b (Todd) 3 . Slave and Lady Albany also ran.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE.

[fe«DTßß*a mM»W—OOFVKIOBt.- The Elections. London, November 28. The London constituencies returned 37 Conservatives and 25 Liberals. For Bradford and York three Liberal members have been returned, the Right Hon W. E. Forster being re-elected by a large majority. Sir John Walsham, present First Secretary of the British Legation in Paris, has been appointed British Minister for China. King Alphonso. 1 Madrid, November SO. The remains of his late Majesty Alphonso were interred 10 the JlkPalace of the Escurial yesterday. The funeral ceremony was of an imposing diameter, and was attended by a large - number of people of all degrees. (Seorived Dayamber 1,12.1 b pm) ' : Advices irom Burmafa announce the ■ complete 'submission of the Burmese King to the British forces. General Prendergast, in' command of the Ex pcdi«oo, reports when about 30 miles bctopl Maodalay he was met by an en epirfrom King Thebaw,| who asked for an armistice. General Prendergast demanded the complete surrender of thpTbmacse army, and the town of *■ M>j»dalay, whereupon the King pro mteed to accede to the demands, and tendered his submission to the British.

AUSTRALIAN.

' [bsutke’s TXLSOEAKB—OOPYaiaHT. ] Bbadar Lectors*. * ' Muboubitb, Yesterday. The second trial of Mr Joseph Symea, editor of the liberator, which was rendered necessary by the non ggreepjent of the jury at the first trial, took place to-day. Defendant was charged with taking money at the doors pf' ms lecture-room on Sunday even ings. The jury were unable to agree, end accordingly were again discharged (Bmlnd Pmaber 1,12,16 p.m.) ' Geographical Expedition. Sydney, Todsy. - Captain Everill arid the members of the Geographical Expedition are ex pected to arrive in Sydney on Tfaurs cbf next They .deny the truth of the rumrirs cunent that a large number of natives were killed, and state that al though they had several skirmishes they only fired for self-preservation.

Donga nfynfr Afnisoonais, To-day. At a meeting of the Australian Frozen Meat Export Company held yesterday, it was decided to wind up the Company.

TELEGRAMS.

(ran rams absooi a»ov. 1 New Station. Auckland, To-day. The now dockland railway station was. opened yesterday. Steel- A sample of iron steel of the best quality wee exhibited »t the annual meet ing of Uie New Zeeland Iron and Steel Opmpaoy yesterday. The Coptic. The Ooptie baa passed Mongonni and may be expected to arrive here at 10 p.m. Vaemployed. At a meeting ofnnemplriyed to-day 300 were present and decided to interview the local members of. Parliament to urge the necessity of providing employment. The Holiday- „ , Onustonimcx, To-day. Some shopkeepers here have commenced a naoVemant against the Thursday half holiday. A document In favor of keeping open on that day bee been circulated for signature to-day, end signed by seVeraL

The following ate the Ashburton vital statistics for the month of November : Births, SO; deaths, 2; marriages, 6

At last night’s meeting of the Borough Council, Or Thomas called attention to the f >ct that the spirit of the ballot was not Erovided for by the provisions of the ocal Elections Act. The numbers placed on the ballot papers were not con cealed, and Ihe Returning Officer, and scrutineers while counting the votes, could readily discover iu what direction any particular elector voted. Some steps shon'd certainly be taken to remedy this state of affairs.

A meeting was held last evening in St Stephen's Schoolrom for the purpose of for mini- a Cricket Club in connection with the Sunday School and Choir of the Church It was d> c ; ded that the Club should be called the St Stephen’s Sunday School Cricket Club The Incumbent wa« elected President, and it was res lved to request Messrs David Thomas, John A. Caygill, and W. H. Kneen to act as Vise- Presidents. Arthur Prichard was chosen Captain, Reginald Curtis vice.Oaptain, Alfred Prichard Secretary and Caretaker. A Committee of five was then balloted for, resulting in the electionof John and Robert Mitchell, Mnllaney, Harold Curtis and Fred Cookaon. It was decided to challenge the second elevens of the Rakata School and Ashburton High School, and to hold practice every evening The meet ing closed wi h three -'hears frr the new Club, which we hope will pio*e a to cess, and after a time »ct as a feeder to the ..Her established Clabs. Cricket is not, just now, in avey vivacious condition, a d every fresh sLjn of cricket life should aecuie the snpp »r> and encouragement of everv true lover of the game.

THE ASH I’. ORTON GOARDtAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1885.



Tenders. WANTED —fenders for CROPPING 600 Acres English grass in an} sized blocks. Ihe land has to be broken up for turnips and cropped for wheat next sea*on. Apply, at once, to DDNOAN CAMERON, 11 63 (Clones, Methven). f |'*E v DKRS are invited for building a X Cottage. Pians and Specifications can be seen on application to the Dnder signed, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 12 o’clock noon, on Mon day, 7th December next, the lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.— W. K. Bond, Care of R. Bird.



AKANUI road district. TENDERS tre INVITED for No 91, Hampton road formation, abunt 220 chains Specifications can be seen at the Board a Office, where Tenders will be received till 10 a m- on SATURDAY, December 5. * SHBURTON COUNT? COUNCIL. TENDERS are Invited for 1. South Approach, Ashburton Traffic Bridge 2 Four Piles and Addition of One Span 20 feet, Bridge, Hinds Dis triot 3 Water-race, Mitcham, 180 chains in length. Plans and Specifications can be seen ot Council office, and addressed to the Chairman to be rent, in not later than 10 o’clock a.m., FhIDAY, 4th December OWN HALL, ASHBURTON. Leasee and Manager...... Mr 0. H. Taylor. TO NIGHT, TUKSDAf, DECEMBER I MISS ELOIBE JUNO, and her specially selected Melbourne Dramatic Company, in Dion Bouoioault'e beat Irish Drama, ARRAH-NA POGUE, With al} the original songs, dances, etc. The performance will commence with the elegant Scotch Comedietta, THE BONNIE FISHWIFE. 1 35 FOOKS AND SON, Diatrict Surveyors. neat By order, WILI 11 71 WILLIAM BAXTER, Coonty Engineer- Meetings



N.B.—To-night's performance will posi tively be the last, as the Company play in Christchurch to-morrow. New and Beautiful Scenery by the cele brated Melbourne Scenic Artists, Messrs John Hennings and H. Grist. Musical Director, Signor Y. Benvenuti. Admis sion, 3s, 2s and Is. Plan at W. Zander’s, Tobacconist —C. F. SB ABLE, Business Manager. STAR OF ASH BURTON} T OYALfOBANGE LODGE, No. 23. The Regular Monthly MEETING of the above Lo J ge wiil be hold in the New Orange Hall, on THURSDAY, Dec. 3, at 7.30 p.m. By order of the W.M. S. B. NELSON, P.M., Sea S 1 STEPHEN’S OHDBOH. Ashburton. ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY AND SALE OP WORK. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16th. Gifts of saleable articles gladly received at the Parsonage. Gates open at 3 p m.; admission with tea, 2s; children. Is. 11 49



ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, Tinwald. ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, 1885 In Mr Wilkin’a Shed, Tinwald. Sale of Work at 2 o’clock Concert, la; Tea and Concert, 2s. 117



Np beahb with inactive liver and urinary or posf Take only Bitten made by Aineri- Nothing parifies smd enriches -the blood and destroys tivtiiesystem ides -Amcri* can CewVHor BteS.' jß»d- .J Paw'rntr ariTH» HpPSK. '•Bongh-ee JUia’’ demseot tats, mice. -'beeves, aoaehes., “ " flies, ants, i <*



P blic Notices FOR SOWING with Turnips to secure a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Price—L7, L 6,15. * g«nt in town—H- Zander. A Liberal Discount for Cash. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory*, 9 556 Ashburton. pOTATOBS ! POTATOES!! B S. BEAN has some Good B.D. POTATOES for Sale. R. S. BEAN, 12 92 West street. jJPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD The sum of 2s 6d per TOO is payable by any members or the Clerk of the above Board for the eggs and heads of SMALL BIRDS. CYRIL Olerk, 11 76 Tinwald. TOWLh-’S pennyroyal and steel pills for females quickly correct all irregulari ties and relieve thedistrest Ag symptoms ao prevalent with the rex. Boxes Is lsd and 2a 9d, of all chemists. Prepared only by B. T. Towle, chemist, Nottingham, Kng iar.d. Wholesale of all the wholesale houses —Bi ware of imitations. 1 12



Jg A N K H O L I D A T. Pursuant to the Bank l * and Bankers Act, Amendment Act 1882, T IJRSDAY, the tenth day of December, 1885, !• here by appointed aa a Special Bank HOLIDAY at the offices <>f the undermentioned Banks at Ashburton and Rakaia. The Union Bank of Australia, Ltd., E. MUOkE, Acting Chief Officer. The Bank of Australasia, E. W. MO BRA B, Inspector. The Bank of New Zealand, D. L. MURDOCH, 11 83 General Manager. 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 6 to 7.30 p.tn., THIS EVENING



Deposits received at the higheit cur rent rates of interest. TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of £IOO upon first-clasa security. WARD, Directing Manager. BOROUGH COUNCIL



JtJL IttAUßUlil Al\ l vavawvi • In p irsusnce of the Municipal Corpora tions Act 1876, and the Regolafon of Local Elections Act 1876, I hereby give notice that an ELECTION for one Pet sen to fill an extraordinary vacancy in the Ash nrton Borough Council, cau ed by the resignation of Councillor J Orr will be held at the B rough Council Chamber, B»ring Square West, on WEDNESDAY, the 28-d met. Nominations in the form prescribed in the Second Schedule of the Regulation of Local Elections Act 1876, will be re ceived at the Town Clerk’s Office, till 12 o’clock noon on THURSDAY, the 10th inst. CHARLKS BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Oounoil Office, Ashburton, Deoou ber 1, 1885. 12 94 Bees. Bees. Bees. HIVES, Bar Frames, Sections and all other requisites for the Apiary can be procured at the Steam Beehive, Sash, Door and Cabinet Works, Wakanui road, Ashburton. T. E. KILWORTH, II 31 Proprietor. EXTRACT from New Zealand Gazette \ Bth October, 1836. j 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,” haying been repealed, it is requested that all out standing claims in pursuance of those Acta, and of any regulations made thereunder, may be sent in to the aoffice of the Com missioner of Crown Lands for the district in which plantations have been made, fore the 3ist day of December next. J. BALLANOK 10 873 Minister ot lands.



Immense Furniture Sale!! RA WING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, and BEDROOM SUITES. Everything New and Fashionable. J. MEECH ,jld an UNRESERVED LBARING gAL B. Of superior FURNITURE at an arly date, partioulars of which will be jnoonced presently. Such an opportunity for •°q®* r *“B, Fur . made in the BEST STYLE and with thoroughly WELL-SEASONED TIMBER has never befoi: occurred in Ashburton. '"SI and inspect prevlons to Sale. Funerals conducted ,as usual, at the Lowest Bates. Address—BAST STREET.



WAKA.NUI WESLEYAN CBUBOB ANNIVERSARY. THE ANNUAL Tea Meeting In connection with the Church will be held in the Wakanui Main School «>n WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1885. i Tea at 6 o’clock. 11 21



Groceries CHEAPER THAN EVER james McGregor’s, Stibkt (opposite the Arcade). Bast White Crystal finger, 3d per lb by the mat Beat English Out Loaf Sager, 4Jd per lb Box Tee, from 12s 6d per box i grand assortment of new tin Fish — Herrings in Shrimp, Tomato or Tennel i fienoot Kippered, fipioed or Dsril’d Herrings; Dishy Obiohs or Findon | Haddocks, at Is per tin



Auctions. Store Sheep. MATSON, COX A CO. hare for pri vate Sale the following LINES OF SHEEP, Viz:- 1400 800 1100 6000 1500 500 3500 Oo.hre-l TWO-TOOTHS, Chorteey Crossbred Four and Six-tooth W ETHERS, Ohengey Orng*bred TWO-TOOTH, Tinwald Crosghred TWO TOOTH, Grand Lino, Tinwald T«ro-tor.th Wegterfield Mer ino EWES Two tooth Wegterfield Mer ino WETHERS Four.. Six and Eight tooth Wegterfield MER IN O WETHERS, a'l on-; of the Wool \l»o, — Several 1 arga Line* of OROSSBRK S A MERINOS Outside of the Diatriot. kATSON, COX A CO., 12 90 sshborton.



Saturday AUCTION Sales OF HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, AND SUNDRIES, AT TATTERSALL’S, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. Messrs matson, cox & co. ot the solicitation of several clients, Intimate to the Public That it is their intention to hold AUCTION SALES of the above EVERY SATURN AT TWELVE O’CLOCK RP 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 onr USUAL PROMPTNESS,



Public Mot T O FARMERS. The Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing Company, Limited, is a Cash Buyer of Wool Apply at the Factory. 11 40



W. Fowke, • BOOTMAKER, BEGS to inform his friends and th* public generally that he has started business on his own account. He hopes by strict attention to business and making a good article, to secure a share of public patronage. Address—BUßF KTT STREET, •remises occupied by Mr J. Meech. 38



Henry Zander, J BEG,to draw the attention of shearers and others to ray EXTENSIVE STOCK OP SHEARING MATERIALS Just Landed, ex Arawa, j WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT LOWEST PRICES. SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP SHEARS All the Favorite Brands. Ward and Payne’s Nos, 38 and 38 AS ■ ■’ Ward and Payne’s Nos. 79 and 79 AS Bonrgon and Balls’ Nos. 11A and 884 TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES Boiled and Barr Linseed Oil. Ground and Lump Raddle Lampblack, etc. WOOLPACKS. WOOLPACKS. I am now selling Full Weights BELOW CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, And guarantee them to be of the best quality. TURNIP SEEDS.



MATSON. COX & CO. LOCAL Wool Sales. MESSRS MATSON, COX & CO. beg to intimate to their Clients, and others interested, that they purpose HOLDING IN TATTERS ALL’S, West street, Ashburton, PERIODICAL Wool & Skin Sales THROUGHOUT THE SEASON. The Second of the Series will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at TWO O’CLOCK P.M., When we anticipate offering a LARGE AND VARIED CATALOGUE. We have been induced to start these Sales for the purpose of enabling vendors to dispose of their Wool at their own doors, and we have every reason to be lieve that with the Woollen Factory and outside buyers we shall be able to clear our Catalogue, at values fully equal to anything obtainable elsewhere in Canter bury. Vide results of the sale Friday, Novem ber 20.



A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Just to Hand ;—Greentop Yellow Pnrpletop Yellow Purpletop Mammoth White Stone, etc, etc. All of whioh I offer at EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICES. These seeds have been specially selected, and are of a particularly fine quality. 1 also wish to call attention to the IRONMONGERY, CHINA & GLASS Department, to meet the present de pressed times, hare 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 1 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 Bum, 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 hand. Orders from the country will be promptly attended to, special arrange ments having been made the quick despatch of Goods to any locality desired. A trial solicited. Henry Zander, MBKCHANT & IMPORTER, Exo, FBIBDIsAKDKBS’ Buildings, A shbubton. AGENT—lmperial Fire Insurance Co. ~ N.Z. Accident Insurauoe Go.



TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. w* ARE PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARB PREPARED TO GIVE HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. W oolpcks (FULL SIZE) Compacts TO ARRIVE I Fnedlander Bros.



MATSON, OOX AND 00., Ashburton. 11 48 Eggs and heads of small BIRDS. Two Shillings and Sixpence per Hundred will be given at the following places for eggs and heads collected in the Wakanoi Road District:— Schoolhouse, Wakanui ~ Sea field „ Soaview „ .Lipin ~ Newlands Road Board Office, Ashburton 11 968 rp H E REASON WHY ORB AND ALCORN’S Gigantic Drapery Sale is snob an Immense Success Because the sale is a genuine one, every article being reduced Becanao the reductions are tremendous, in many cases being less than half price Because our prices are lower that any other house can compete with, oar object being the redaction of the stock, irrespective of loss Because the redactions we have msde are universal, and not on a few r-pe oial Lines, for the purpose of catching the unwary Because our stock is superior to others, being mostly direct importations, and is now being sold at less than j wholesale prices To thoroughly understand and appreci ate the bargains nqw being offered, pur chasers wouid require to call and inspect be stock. We refrain from qnoting prices as on ers the quality is known prices are no aide. Call early and call often at the Gigantic Sale At OrrandAlooni’a



Business Notices. Support Local industry, 1740 WORTH OP THE KAIAP I EXHIBIT, £743 (The pick of their Stock), A* will be shown to-morrow at the ishburton Agricultural and Pastoral Associati Show, having been purchased by Andrew Orr at a great reduction wi 1 be OPEN FOB SALE AT HIS PREMISES, E vST STREET FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may be given on the Show ground to the y ung man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at 11s 9i. Men’s Suits, from 455. Boys’ Suits, 12a 6J The Public will now have an opportunity of seeing the latest styles and newest patters turned out by the largest firm iu the Colony. Compulsory Sale of Drapery & Clothing ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE MUST BE MADS. A. C. PRICHARD, Bast Street, Must clear the whole of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY BEFORE JANUARY Ist.



Prior to making extensive alteration* to effect this with certainty sweeping • VI! Goods must be tamed into Gash tort The following quotations clearly indict Turkish Towels 4£d, reduced from 7jd Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from dd i tood Pattern Prints 2d, reduced from 4d Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from 7Jd PlaxShirting 3J i, reduced from s£d Union Shirting fid, reduced from lid Rlate and Black Selioia 2sd, former price 4Jd Loo Children’s Sun Hats 6d, former price Is 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets 9d, former price Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4s 6d, former price 12s 6d Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Bonnets 7s 6d, former price 26s Heavy Forfar 4Jd, former price 8d White Twilled Calico 4jd, reduoedfrom 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per dcz re duced from 6s Handsome Lace Cnrtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4a fid Ladies’ Corsets Is 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams 6£d, former price llsd Fancy Dress Materials former price B£d Superior Dress Mrteriala fi£d, former price 10$d Ladies’ Cotton Hose 4d, former price 7-Jd Ladies’ Plain Chemises Is, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Chemises Is fid, reduced from 2s lid Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses is 2d, reduced from 2s '



a General Clearance must be made, and i;tions in prices have been submitted to. hwith. ste my intention to realise ■— Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses Is lid, reduced from 3s 6d Ladies' plain tucked Drawers Is, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers Is 6d, reduced from 2s 6d CLOTHING Men’s Cotton Drawers 10$d, astounding value Men’s Merino Drawers Is 9d, excellent quality Men’s Cotton Undershirts 10£d, cannot be equalled Boys’ Summer Tweed Suits 2s lid, for* mer price 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 3a 6d Men’s Roslyn Tweed Suits 42s 6d, reduced from 70s Men’s Hoalyn Tweed Trousers 13s 6d, reduced from 2la Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers 6s lid, re duced from 10s 6d Men’s Heavy Cotton Sot 3|d, reduced from 6d Men’s Heavy Merino Sox 91, reduced fro o Is A. lot ot Men’s Women’s and Children’s Boots and will absolutely be cleared regardless of coat. Lose no time in securing the first of these choice Bargains.



THB SALE 14 A GENUINE ONE. Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist. TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, WARRANTED • ‘ WARRANTED R. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just recaved 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 io stoolr a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every description, and at prices to suit all comers In jet goods and io every of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods So d Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



GRASS AND CLOVER SEEDS. GEORGE JAMESON, West street, Ashburton, has for Sale—Rye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whits Glover; Alsyko, Cow Grass ; also, Carrot and Man gold Seeds. For Purity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ah* : can be strongly recommended.



CANTERBURY BRANCH. Umlsllw «.«.«»: r.T:». y.f.f.rrT.y.T^f.r.Trr &TABLISHED 1559. CAPITAL t 1.000 0Q( ... ntUTY OF Sv Vtf ?•’ •*' ' : " rjy H?B| PREMIER COLONIAL OOMP /» N FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, AI.SO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASHBURTON. 24



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, ADOIIONESrt, STOCK AND ESTATE agent and valuator. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SALE— Whitechapel Dog Cart, on view at my Rooms, Cheap. For Sale—Piano, by Brinsmoad and Sons; Piano, by Hummel. In first class order ; easy terms. For Sale—Johnston Twine Binder; price, L 45 ; with all improvements. Second band reapers by M'Oormiok and Wood; cheap. For Sale—Corn Crusher, by Heybndge. For Sale —Cheese Press, bv J. and T. Young. MONEY. £SO to £so r On Freehold Security.



N EW ASHBURTON TWEEDS. Craighead and Co., TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS. From a communication received from the Manager of the Ashbur ton Woollen Factory, we expect shortly to be in a position to sup* ply the jresidents of this thriving Town and County with SUITS MADE FROM TWEEDS, MANUFACTURED by THEMSELVES CRAIGHEAD AND CO., Ashburton.



Parcels express. VTBW Z I, '■ EXPIi -.53 iM COMPANY. ' -Hnced rates for frei/h< to \shhurton Parcels, etc., fr»m Christchurch et Dunedin dxrivere ' at adiresain Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through iaily : and at slight increase for heavier Height*. No extra charge for two or more parcel. for one consignee if from one consignor or for parcels charged rate and a haU under ‘the railway tariff if received l» time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch: Bed ford Bow. Dunedin: 7, Manse street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world. Rates and all information on applie*' tion to F. McFARLANE, &gent New Zealand Express, Ashburton. To Let and For Sale. . _ rO LET—A comfortable House in Cameron street *est —Apply to J. Moison. 10 OSS P 0 R S A L B» Several good Building Sites near the Woollen Mill, and in other parts of the Allenton District Apply to CHARLES BRADDEiL, 11 69 Ashburton. O B SALE. Turnip Seeds. Purple Top Aberdeen, Green T>p Aber deen, Purple Top Mam math, De vonshire Grey Stone, White intone and other varieties.



WOOLPACKS. Also, LAMPBLACK RADDLE, OILS, Etc. GEORGE JAMESON, 11 84 Ashburton. TO LET, —That most desirable Farm situate at Tinwald, known as “Wow Grove Farm,” the property of Mr James 3. Houston, and containing 137 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 con sequence of Mr Houston’s removal to hia Winchmore firm. For particulars, appl rn Mr Geo. Jameson, or to Mr Houston, on the property. 8 398 Thos. Bullock. jtOR SALE—Cambridge Roller,' price : £B. T. BOLLOCK IAOR SALS—Strong Second-hand DOG ? CART. T. BOLLOCK OATS —Quantity Feed Oats for sale. Sample can be seen at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK VT / ANTED to Purchase—Second hand V y McCormick String Binder. Apply, stating price, to T. BULLOCK tp.OR SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth 1 and Macdonald, together with n-xnnre distributor. T. BULIAM3K rnO LET—Allenton House, containing JL 9 rooms, together with about 10 acres of laud, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. Buttocx. BUILDING SITES For Sale near the Woollen Factory, LIS 10j each. Lots 19 and 20, cont&iniog a little more ;han £-acre, situated only a few chains baca tcom the Alford Forest road, near Mr John Steel’s new store. The land la of very good quality, level. Very good site for a house. T. BULLOCK. Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, eta SUBURBAN. Lot 86. North-west Town Belt, con taining I acre, capital site for e private residence Lota 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanul road, good site for a house Lots 62 63, corner of Wakanoi road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five* roomed house, Alford .Forest road Lota 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with boose, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Corner of Cox and William streak 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. 635, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 646, 654, 666, To let only, at a noml* nal rental. 118,119, Moore street west TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three* roomed house thereon Lots 366, 359, 360 TO LET. Commodious premises in East street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed bouse at Trevorton Four-roomed house, Graham’s road Tinwald Shop and boarding-house In Triangle Cottage at Hampstead, rent 4s per week Shop and dwelling in M‘>ore street. 12s 6d per week—commodious oardiaw house let at the above rental



M CELLANEOUS: FOR SALK. Eight-hone pc rev portable engine, ohea Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock, E SH RITRTOV 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 that EACH BOTTLE BEAKS A BED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mack on. None genuine without it. DAVIS’S TOE 10 HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling public to be the best Tonic Sommer Drink in J>' ew Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2s per Dtfsan. Bottles charged for if not returned. Families waited on daily. DAVIS’S BE REAL BEER AND ICE DRINK manufactory, Sjaw, Asrhitov; u3l