CORRESPONDENCE.

We do pot bold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

MR D. THOMAS IN REPLY.

To THE EmtOß.

• Sib, —In reply to “Junius's " very -—elaborate answer to question three of the arithmetical problems given at the late examination, held at the Ashburton Common School, I stated at the meeting ~ . of householders that I would give LlO to any one in the room who would eorreotly ' answer the whole of the questions on the blackboard. At the meeting of the School Committee, a few evenings before, I BtauSt, whilst speaking of the Standard 1 VL failure in arithmetic, that the girls n*- -wroteto the Inspector that they could ■ not understand one of the sums, end I

udded to this that one ef them could not be done at all by anyone—nor can it, “Junius" jumps to the conclusion that the enm ho has done is the one which I ndd could not be done, but it happens to be the one that the gvAs eonld not under stand, and no wonder either, from the ambiguous manner in which it was written down. ** Junius " is a particular friend of my own, the winner of several soholar ehips, and well up (not long from school) in all the rriofa questions which are given at school examinations; bat I ask him, was he prepared to do the sum in the room, or did it require four days' study .to the least common multiple2 Ism . of opinion that the problems given were mucntoo far advanced for common ■ohoola. But if common school children oan, and do, answer them, then I say to - the ratepayers no wonder the Education Act is costing ns so much annually. When the Act cams into force it was only proposed that children should be taught the three R’s under a free, secular and compulsory system, and if the arithmetical question given below osn by sny stretch of

the Imagination ba considered as within tha scope of the three R’«, then I say the Education Act is a fraud, and wants amending at once. Parents, do yon want Gar children to work oat difficult prob as to the neglect of a good aonnd com mon education I The Sixth Standard _ above referred to consisted of four girls, i and they ail baled to answer the questions -eat. Now, unless these girls were to be .2 oxne bluestockiogs (and I trust they . won't), what earthly good could a satisfac tory answerof the whole of these problems be to either of them In her every day _ -pottos. - ■ It was only late last night that I saw ' “ Janfos’s ” latter in your issue of Mon .; day, otherwise I would hare replied be ton.this* No one can be mote anxious , r that the children of Ashburton should , motive a good sound education than I am, and therefore 1 raise my protest against a useless waste of time (more es specially for girls) in studying oot answers to such problems as given below, to the " evident neglect of things more useful Ist A bill of L9B 15s 7d was paid by : gn equal number of sovereigns, half-aove i reigns, crowns, half-crowns, shillings, six :; pence*, threepences, pence, half-pence and farthings—How many were there of each! ■■ 2nd. Divide L 333 6s 84 among A B and - O, so that B may have If of A’s share and O as much as It and B together. - 3rd. What is the smallest amount of money with which 1 can purchase pigs at Ids each, lambs at 40s, calves at L 5 and (or) heifers at L 8 5s each 1 stK. Find the simple interest on L 765 14s IOJd for four years and seven months at 3|d per-cent 6th. A boys land at L 42, and having bnilt open. it sells tha land and house so as to gain 2i per oeat. on his whole outlay, and receives L 9,004 X6a— v. How much did be spend in building ? f. 6th. A tradesman buys 500 jda of . cloth aiOs 7fd per yard, but he has L 44 Os 24d *- thrown off for cadi—At what price per yard can he afford to sell so m to gain - 33$ per cent} lam, etc., David Thom is.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE . [Ulim’l MLMBiItS—OOPTKIGHT. 1 The New Government. ■ Londoh, July 6. Parliament re-asserabled yesterday after the adjournment. In the House of Lords, the Premier, Lord Salisbury, announced that Her Majesty’s Govern ment vrould resume negotiations with Russia on the Afghan frontier question, at the paint to which they had been • continued by Earl Granville, late For eign Secretary, and would fulfil the promise made to the Ameer of Afghan istan, that the retention of Zulficar Pass should be assured. Whatever settle ment was arrived at between England and Russia, it was imperative to promptly and vigorously prepare for the protection of our Indian frontier, and, more than that, to stfctch somewhat beyond it, in order to prevent the tide of wart breaking against it. Referring to the Egyptian Question, Lord Salis bury that the matter was one which would require some settlement Eari. Carnarvon. Earl Carnarvon, the newly-appointed Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland, assured the House that during his term of office he would endeavor firmly to ad* xninister the ordinary laws of the coun try. OSanataiT and Commercial. Three per cent consols are lower, ' ' Reports from the wheat-growing - districts show that the prospects of a /good crop this year ate favorable. The Wool Sales. Thirteen thousand nine hundred ' bales of wool were offered for sale on / Saturday and to-day. The tone of the market is firm. The Mails. The mails ex Sorata from Melbourne May 39, were delivered to via Naples.

AUSTRALIAN.

£xSUTEB’S n&BOKAMS —COPVBIBHT. ] ■ Skipping- 1 Adklaidi, Yesterday. The Orient Company’s R.M.S. ‘ Iberia arrived here yesterday from London. UnßonsiTß, Yesterday. Sailed—Manapouri, s.s., for the £JuE •' The Markets. , - A& The Manager of the National Mort ■ and Agency Company, Limited, ew Zealand, reports on the grain i-.- u ppsu*et as follows There is a purely A j: speculative demand for shipping wheat, «rley, .quiet, at 48 ■iland feed oats, in nd to 3s; milling ite enquiry, 3s id; mder bond, as ad jer, quiet demand. '•j A p>“*] Ig l

TELEGRAMS.

fj-KH PRIES* *HSOOIATIOW.I Eimutaka. Auckland. To-day. Arrived, Eimutaka. She left Plymouth on May 23, at 2.12 p.m , arrived at Teno raffe on the 28th at 2 33 a.m,, nailed 1.56 p.m. the same day ; arrived at the Oape June 12 at 2.26 p.m , sailed 13th at noon; arrived at Hobart July 2 at noon, sailed 3rd at 3.35 a.m.; arrived at Auckland 845 am. to-day. Passengers all veil. No deaths; one birth (wife of Dr Menzios of a daughter). Landed one case of small I pox (a fireman) at Teneriffe forty days ago, alter which the ship was thoroughly dis-i infected, and there has been no other out break. Supreme Court. Wbllisgxon, To-day. At the Supreme Court, Williams, alias Allandale, who pleaded guilty to the recent jewellery robbery, was sentenced to four years. Toapey, for false pre tences, received three years; be had several previous records against him. Military Examination. The first examination under the Mili tary School Board will be taken during the first week of next month. Local Manufacture. Samples of cartridge cases to be used in the manufacture of cartridges in Auckland have been received here. They are much superior to the cases used in the imported snider cartridges, and have the advantage that they can be refilled. Gun Trial A trial of the rapid firing Hotchkiss gun will be made on Saturday afternoon. It is not intended to experiment with heavy guns, as it is thought inadvisable to use the ammunition at present in stock until shipments ordered have been shipped. Bruce Seat. A new writ for the Bruce seat was issued this morning, and made returnable by August 18. Shipping. Arrived—Triumph from Newcastle via Sydney. No news. Disagreement. At the Supreme Court the jury, in the case of Simmons, a prisoner charged with assaulting the Governor of the Goal, were unable to agree, and were locked up all night. This morning they were dis* charged, and another jury will be em panelled. The Aorangi- Ohkistchuech, To-day. The B.M.S. Aorangi sailed for London to-day, taking 96 passengers.

I?HE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1885



Public Notices A NY Person found Trespassing with dogs or guns on Charles Leache’s land, near Dromore, after this date will be prosecuted. 7 149 JAMES MABEN. ALL ACCOUNTS against Mr E. Q. Wright's Election Committee are requested to be rendered at once to DAVID THOMAS, Chairman. July 7, 1885. 1 141 Ashburton Caledonian SOCIETY. The CLASS in connection with this Society is further Postponed till Thursday next 7 142 V. R. N EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Owing to damage done by Floods traffic will be suspended on the Rakaia-Methven line until further notice. A. G AUSTIN, Acting Traffic Manager. Acting Traffic Manager's Office, Christchurch, July 8,1885. 7 150 W AKANUiI ROAD DISTRICT.



WANTED—A Matt to repair roads, bridges, etc., etc. Applicants to state remuneration required ; testimonials necessary. To be in by July INSTATE of the late JOHN MANN. All Claims against the above Estate, incurred since May 21, 1884, mast be sent to the undersigned on or before July 15th instant. CHARLES ROUT, Invercargill, Agent for the widow of the late ORIOUL T U R A L Machine Shop, WAKANUI ROAD. OHABLES RAY Repairs Engines, Combines, Chaff-cutters, Reapers and Binders, and all classes of machinery. Special attention given to Bicycles, Tricycles and Sewing Machines. Lawn Mowers repaired, sharpened and adjusted. Model work. General repairs. 11, at 10 a.m. I 7 139 FOOKS & SON, District Surveyors. 7 133 John Mann. 3 4



Miss Steane, rjIEAOHER OF MUSIC. Term*—One Guinea per quarter in advance. A yonng girl required as daily pupil to assist in school work, in return for gratia lessons. Tancred street. 7 114



JQOMESTIO PATTERN DEPOT. MBS HODGE. Draper and Dressmaker, East street, Begs to intimate to the Ladies of Ashbur ton that before Removing to Saunders’s Buildings she is disposed to sell a number of articles at a sacrifice, to save removal. Ladies’ and Children’s Underclothing made at the shortest notice. REGISTRY OFFICE For Female Servants.



Meetings. A N 0 I N G. DAHCIN6. The Ashburton Quadrille Assembly will meet This Evening at the Oddfellows’ Hall at Bp. m. Music by Sidney Wolf, RA. M. Ladies In vited. 7 148 W. LAYOOCK. M.C. European Scenery. OWN HALL, ASHBURTON. SATURDAY, JULY 11,1885. An exhibition of Limelight Dissolving Views of European Scenery, interspersed with Oomie slides by Clement L. Wig gins, Esq, of Sumner. Proceeds to St Stephen’s Organ Fund. Admission, Is ; children, 6d. SPRINGBUBN PURPLE STAR L. 0.L., Tea, Concert & Ball ON FRIDAY NEXT, JULY 10, In commemoration of the coming 12th. All are invited to attend. 7 127 J. M. HARPER, Secretary. Commence at 8 p.m. 7 135 will hold a



Auctions. SATURDAY, JULY 11. SPECIAL ENTRY. UNDER BILL OF SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has received in ■tractions from the holders of the Bill of Sale, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on Saturday, July 11, £ Draught HORSES DRAY J Double-furrow PLOUGH HARNESS, Etc., Etc. WITHOUT RESERVE. Sale at 1 o’clock. 7 151 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. POSTPONEMENT. EW ZEALAND LOAN MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY. The Sale of ALFRED MEGSON’S FARM TUESDAY, JULY 21, 188 5, COUNTY SALEYARDS, At 10.30 a.m. H. H. SECRETAN, Agent. 7 148 B, G. STAYELEY, Auctioneer. AND IS Postponed AT THE THURSDAY, JULY 9. Clearing Sale



OF FARM STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &0., AX SEAFIELD. MR T BULLOCK has received in | structions from Messrs Day and Strouts (in consequence of their having leased their farm) to hold a Clearing Sale of the whole of their Farm Stock, Imple ments, etc., at the Homestead, Seafield, on Thursday, 9th, instant, as follows, viz , 3 Draught Mares and Geldings 3 Colts, two and three years old Thoroughbred Mare, J wiligbt by Cassi velaunus 2 Hacks 2 Cows, Pigs 2 Drays and Frames 1 Three-furrow Plough 1 Single-furrow Plough Set Four-leaf Harrows, Stripper Horserake Waggon with shafts and pole Horae Power, Whitechapel Dogcart Weighing Machine, Sheep Troughs Sheep Nets and V.D.L. Hurdles Carpenter’s Bench and Tools Harness, Household Furniture Sundries, etc.



Sale at 1 o’clock. 7 122 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. Stock Sales. Bakaia Sales. WE beg to intimate to one clients that for the fi>*".re the SALES of STOCK, IMPLEMENTS and SUNDRIES trill be held at the Rakaia the LAST THURSDAY in every month. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER OANTILE AGENCY COMPANY 7 1698 MATSON. COX CO. Tenders. O BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for Erection of Three-roomed Cottage. Plans, etc., may be seen at Messrs Ore and Alcorn’s, where tenders are to be left np to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. 7 129 rjlO GORSE CU TfcT E RS. TENDERS will bo received up to 9 a.m. on Monday, July 13, for Cutting (with hand) 7 miles Gorse Fences at Westerfiold. For particulars apply to D. OLIVER. 7 128



To Let and For Sale. AND FOR CROPPING. 524 acres Turnip Land to be Let for one crop of grain. For particulars, apply to DCGALD MACFARLANE, 6 80 Bucolenoh. Potatoes. 171 O R SALE, " L BLUE DERWENT POTATOES; GEORGE JAMESON, 6 66 Ashburton. F ARM TO LET. OCA ACRES of good Land, nearly UOU a ii laid down with English grasses, with four-roomed Cot* tage, Stable, etc. The land is well-watered, fenced and subdivided; there is a Government school within hall a tnile of the property, GEORGE JAMESON, e 61 AlhbtttoOj



EOR Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con* sumption, etc. KAY’S Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Chlorodyne. KAY’S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, lor Coughs, Colds and Chest Complaints. KAY’S Compound, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable lor Horses and Cattle. KAY’S Tic Pills, a specific in Neu ralgia, Face Ache, etc. Contains Quinine. Iron, etc. CO AG CLINES Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Sole makers— . KAYBBOS., ? 101 Stockport, BogluA



il f I Friedlander Bros DISPOSAL OP BUSINESS. IMPORTANT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. Friedlander Bros. beg to announce that they have disposed of their IRONMONGERY AND GROCERY BUSINESS TO MR. HENRY ZANDER who has now taken possession, and will conduct the same solely on his own ac count from this date.



Selling Off! Selling Off!! Selling Off!!! DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. FRIEDLANDER BROS. have also resolved to dispose of their Drapery and Olothing Business, but as the stock in these Departments is much in excess they are determined to reduce it, and in order to do so everything will be re-marked at Astonishingly Low Prices. This is a rare opportunity i'for Cash Buyers, and one we feel confident the inhabitants of Ashburton and surround ing districts will take advantage of. Gome prepared to buy ; we are prepared to sell, as NO REASONABLE OFFER WILL BE REFUSED—FOR CASH.



Matson, Cox & Co. -ft/TATSON COX AND CO. LIST OF Properties FOR SALE. LONGBEAOH— -157 Acres First-Class Land, throronghly improved ; easy terms 1872 Acres First-Class Land, could bo subdivided 400 Acres best Land in district, all swamp land) WAKANUI — 668 Acres good Land in grass; good improvements <?BS Acres fair Land, improved, 100 acres in grass, plenty o water 90 Acres first-class Land, good gar'* 2 miles from Ashburton OHERTSBY — 715 Acres fair Land, improved In gra well fenced, plenty of water 596 Acres first-class Farm, thoroughly improved SO Acres splendid Land, all in grass, adjoining township 626 acres good Land, fenced and im proved, 500 acre Farm, between Chertseyjj and Dromore, well watered, good build ings, now in stubble, part R.S 27276 ALFORD FOREST -6424 Acres fair Land, 800 acres in grass, balance tussock, well fenced, plenty of water 20 Acres bush Land, R.S. 31134 44 Acres splendid Land, all in grass, good house, orchard, well fenced OOALGATE— -500 Acres good Land, first-class house, orchard, large portion English grass



MATAURA— -2200 Acres first-class agricultural Land, Riverview Estate MOUNT HUTT— -2120 Acres within 4 miles of Mothven Railway Station MAYFIELD -44 Acres, well fenced, good grass Land; easy terms 1000 Acres fair Land, unimproved, R.S 30748 and 30740 500 Acres fair Land, well fenced, R.S. 31919 *§4o acres Lund thoroughly improved, good house, large plantations, gar den, orchard and necessary out buildings. DDNSANDEL— -1500 Acres good sheep Land, thoroughly improved, plenty of water *97 Acres tussock land, 2 miles from Bankside, R.S. 32151 1108 Acres fair Land, adjoining Tram way Reserve, R. S. 3205 and 32060 SE AFIELD— -242 Acres good Land, subdivided into 2 paddocks, fronting Beach 937 Acres, ring-fenced, good Land ; low price, easy terms HINDS— ■>SO Acres in tussock, 5 miles from Rail way Station, plenty of water, R-S. 28829, 28867, 28868, 28828 *OO Acres, fenced, plenty of water, R.S. 27646, 27647, 27648, 27649 136 Acres, in tussock, near A. Moore and Co., R.S. 30809 100 Acres, fenced and improved, R.S. 27793 RANGITATA ISLAND -308 Acres first-class Land, improve menta very good, all crop or grass 180 Acres very fair Land, fenced, school house on property, all in grass



BALIN'>— 090 Acres fair Land, ring-fenced, sub divided, plenty of water 265 Acres fair Land, all in Engsh grass and turnips, well fenced and watered 398 Acres fair Land, part improved, RS. 32666 and 32593 337 Acres in tussock, very good Land, adjoining station, R S. 32935 WESTERFIELD— -150 Acres fenced and all in English grass adjacent to Bail way, RS. 25009 SHEPHERD’S BUSH -100 Acres, good Land, 18 inches soil, be let or sold WINSLOW -337 Acres fair Land, some of it beer. broken up, RS, 27882, 27883 430 Acres, fair Land, some of it been broken up, R.S. 27884, 27885 RAKAIA SOOTH -58 Acres in tussock, good Land, R.S. 32114 RAKAIA NORTH -473 Acres in tussock, plenty of water, RS. 30073, 32289, 322810, 322811, 32384, 32385,32156, 33238 SHERWOOD— -800 Acres good Land, all in English grass, securely fenced, plenty o water MARONAN— -338 Acres in tussock, B.S. 27929, 27930 MOUNT SOMERS— -00 Acres in tussock, R.S. 31469 DUNDAS— iBS7 Acres good Land, plenty of water, splendid improvements, plantation, etc, all in grass BARRHILL— -2808 Acres first-class agricultural Land, well fenced, all in grass



THE DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT is still under the management of Miss GREEN, and dresses will be made up daring the Sale at 9a 6d, 10a 6d and 14s 6d. Style and Fit not to be surpassed. BOOTS. BOOTS. We keep only the BEST MAKE IN COLONIAL BOOTS, viz, “Lightband and Allan's,” which are acknowledged to be the moat durable boots manufactured in the colony, and our fEIOES WILE BEAR FAVORABLE COMPARISON WITH ANY HOUSE IN TOWN. Ashburton, May Ist, 1885.



WAITAKI— -200 Acres splendid Land, Reclaimed swamp, good improvements LIMEHURST Acres good Land, fenced and sub divided, good improvements EASTCOTE— -735 Acres good Laud, fenced and sab divided, good Improvements WINOHMORE— Acres good Land, only one crop taken off, large stable and cottage ASHTON— -180 Acres good grazing Land, close to each, improved, would be let MITCHAM— Acres first-class Land, late J. T Broan’s, well fenced and watered all in grass or crop, magnificen feed, good improvements. Matson, Cox & Co.,



Business Notices. WAR WITH RUSSIA.—At the pret sent juncture it would be difficule for any one except a prophet of th highest rank to Bay whether or not the present negotiations between England and Russia will lead to a general European war, or whether they will end in smoke. The absence of full information as to what is transpiring between the two countries may indicate that the political breeze is blowing harmlessly past; or, it may be the awful silence which generally precedes a storm. In either case, we ought to be prepared for the worst. If a general war breaks out the price of nearly every article of commerce will rise. Among other | commodities, wool and labor will go up. Now is the time, therefore, to lay in a stock of clothing, before the gmeral ad vance begins. In order that we may not be caught napping we have just purchased a Splendid Assortment of Winter Tweeds and other materails necessary to a well equipped tailoring establishment, which we are prepared to offer at unusually low prices for cash. Regarding style and fit, it is almost needless for us to repeat what everbody knows, viz, that by our scien tific mode of catting, and the care exer cised by us in fitting the figure, a mis-fit is an impossibility.— Craighead and Co., Merchant Tailors, Tancred street.



jysSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. In consequence of the firm MEEOH & Co,, of Ashbnrton, F Dealers, having been dissolved, and In order to facilitate a settlement between JOHN MEECH (who takes over the business) and his retiring partner, a CHEAP SALE will commence from to day, of the whole of the stock of well seasoned furniture of all kinds, ironmon gery, crockery, etc., will be cleared out at HALF-PRICE. All debts owing must forthwith be paid to J. C. DUNCAN, agent, or to JOHN MEEOH ; either of whose receipts willb



a sufficient discharge. ill Funerals conducted at extremely mode rate charges. PROSPECTUS OF THE Ashburton woollen manu- FACTORING COMPANY (LIMITED), (To bo Registered under the Joint Stock Companies Act, 1882.) Capital L 30.000 (with power to increase to Ls<*,ooo), divided into shares of L 5 each. Provisional Directors— George ET. Greenwood (Chairman) T Bullock, J.P. E. G. Crisp, Geo. Coleman J. Chalmers 0. T. Dudley, J.P. 0. Dig by H. Frledlander.J.P. J ohnGrigg, M. H. R. C. J. Harper, J. f*. 0. G. Hawdon, J.P, A. Harrison G Jenkins Geo. Jameson Hon. J. McLean J. Orr C. W. Purnell Dr Ross G, Scott D. Thomas K. G. Wright D. Williamson J, Ward Robert Wilkin, J.P. Bankers—Bank of New Zealand Solicitor—o. W. Parnell. Secretary—Alfred Bunting. The Provisional Directors, having ar ranged for the purchase of the land, buildings, and woollen manufacturing machinery lately belonging to the Ash burton Woollen Factory Company, have decided to form a Company for the pur pose of completing the work and com mencing the manufacture of woollen goods as early as possible. (а) The section of land on which the buildings are erected faces the main road from Ashburton to Mount Somers, and contains seven acres of freehold, distant 1J mites from the Ashburton railway station, and in every way well suited to the purpose for which it has been selected. (б) The buildings, which are of brick and exceedingly well built, include engine-house, boiler-house, drying room, main mill-room (200 ft x 80ft), mechanic’s shop, woolshed, dyehouse storerooms and offices. (c) The machinery includes 36-h.p. en gine and boilers, wool-scouring ma chines, scribblers and condensers, mules, twisting frame, looms, milling and finishing machinery, all quite new and of the latest English design.



The land, buildings and machinery are jffered to the public for LB, 500 (being LB,OOO less than the actual original coat). To connect the shafting with the engine and machinery, which is now being done, and to put the whole into thorough working order, an expenditure not exceeding LIOOO may be required ; the Company will then have a Factory complete in every respect, fitted with the most modern appliances, at two-thirds less cost than any other Com pany in the colony ; the total cost not ex ceeding L 6,800. Mr Greenwood, who is at present acting as chairman, has had large experience in the manufacture of woollen goods in Eng land and is well acquainted with the re quirements of the colony. Under bis supervision the machinery is being placed in position, to be ready for active opera turns when the next clip of wool comes to hand in October next. | Other 1? actories in the colony, started under much less favorable auspices, are now paying with regularity dividends of 10 pec cent, as well as placing substantial amounts to their respective reserve funds. It is, therefore, with much confidence the Provisional Directors recommend the un dertaking to the public as a thoroughly sound and safe investment. The Provisional Directors have already subscribed for LIO.OOO worth of shares, and now invite applications for the re mainder. Five shillings per share will be payable on application ; five shillings per share on allotment ; and the balanoa will bo called up as occasion may requite, at the rate of five shillings per share, at intervals of not less than two months. Applications for shares will be received by any of the Provisional Directors, the Company’s bankers, or by the Seoretarv MS?



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, 4 UCTIONBBR, 3TOGK & ESTATE AGENT. VEEKLY SALE every SATURDAY, at 1.3 o’clock. Horses, Cows, Poultry, Pigs, and Merchandise. AGENT vox. THE NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. OR SAL E One Monarch DRILL (Good as new) One HOUSE on wheels One Cambridge ROLLER Single and D-Fnrrow PLOUGHS By Reid and Grey. Ransom, and Donoan ALFRED HARRISON.



Andrew Orr MONSTER CLEARING SALE Now Going on. Tremendous Bargains. Business Notices. STUDY ECONOMY, AND BUY YOUR Drapery, Clothing, Millinery and* Boot? FROM A. C. PRICHARD, CASH DRAPER, EAST STREET, (Next door to Mr Cambridge, Chemist), WHO has received ex a.s. Doric and Tainai, and is now showing, a splendid new assortment of Winter Drapery and Clothing. Li these times of depression, the study of economy should be one of on considerations, and my system of selling for cash only enables me at all to place before the public the best value obtainable in the market. The Goods of recent importation give me the opportunity cf offering special advantages to purchasers, and enable them to make one shilling go as far as two formerly went, in support of which assertion I append the following list of prieeK— i,ot. tr. Oil s- ha k. cj Heavy colored blankets, 7s6d, 9»6d, 12s 6d Heavy twilled sheeting (2yds wide), 9Jd Honeycomb towels from 6|d Ladies’ trimmed bats, 3s 9d, 4s lid, 6s 6d to 16s Children’s beaver and felt hats, 2a lid, 3s 9d, 4s 9d Children’s cashmere hoods from Is lid Girls’ tweed ulsters, 2s 9d, 3s 6d Ladies’ tweed ulsters from 3a lid, 4s lid, 5s lid Ladies’ electric waterproof cloaks, 9s 6d, 10s 6d Ladies’ fur capes, 7s 6d, 9a 6d, 10a 6d Ladies’ black cloth jackets from 8s 6d, 10s 6d to 25s Ladies’ homespun costumes from 15s 6d Children’s cashmere dresses from Is lid Ladies’ strong corsets, is Bd, 2s 3d, 2s lid Ladies’ chenille ties from 3d Ladies’ wool squares from 6‘d Ladies’ knitted skirts, 4s lid, 5s lid, 6a lid Ladies’ large plaid shawls, 4a 6d, 6s 6j Ladies’ black kid gloves, Is to Is lid Ladies’ dark colored kid gloves, la 6d Heavy winceye, s£d to 9jd Heavy twilled Wincey, Bsd to IOJd Heavy costume cloths, 9id Heavy blue serge, 13Jd, Is 4Jd, la 6£d Heavy flannels, 9£d, 10Jd, 12£d, la 3d Heavy white blankets, 9s 6d, 10s 6d to 25a Slate and black sileoiaa, 3sd, 4id, 6d ‘ " 4a 6d to 8s 64 Long lace curtains, 3s 6d, per pair. Scotch Angering yarn, 2s 6d per lb Heavy Netherlands carpet, IOJd Small boys’ dark tweed salts, 4i lid. Os lid, 6s lid Boys’ Norfolk suits, 7s lid, 8s lid, 9s lid Roys’ overcoats, 6a, 7s 6d Boys’ strong shirts. Is Id, Is 3d, Is 6d Men’s white shirts, military fronts, 3s 6d, 4s 6d Men’s regatta> shirts, 2s lid, 3s 6d Men’s oxford shirts, 3s lid, 4s 6d Men’s strong working shirts, 2a 3d, c 6d, 2s 9d Men’s lambs wool drawers, 3s lid, 4s €d, 5s 6d Men’s heavy tweed trousers, 7b lid. Or 6d,11s 6d Men’s heavy tweed tzonsers and vests, 14s 6d, 16s 6d Men’s strong moles, 6s lid, 7s lid Boys’ strong moles, 4a lid, 5s Ud Hats, braces, ties, collars, undershirts &c. , &c., &c. An inspection of the above goods is specially invited. Such good value is rarely to'be seen. Note the address A. C. Prichard, CASH DRAPER, BAST STB (Next door to Mr Cambridge, Chemist). E T, 6 88 MURRAY^ “ Tempus Fugit.” R. MURRAY NVITES inspection of his splendid stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, Etc., Eta Special attention is requested for a magnificent line of ENGLISH SILVER LEVER HUNTERS (extra strong cases) at L 6 10a. 160 to choose from. Every Watch guaranteed of good quality, and warranted for three years. A choice and well-selected assortment of Gold and Silver Jewellery marked at a low figure to ensure a speedy clearance. ROBERT M U RRAY, WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Era, EAST STBEEI. 12 2331 CANTERBURY BRANCH* xf Established 1859. Capital 1 1000,008 rm Liability of Shareholders rjl H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMPANY FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Georges Jameson. AGENT. ASHBURTON. 24



Freetrade Bakery NEAR BRIDGE. WNORRISH having opened • the above Bakery is now prepared to supply a first-class Loaf t at per 41b. Beat Timara Flour , (baker’s quality), 501 b Sa. Pablio »schools, hotelkeepers and other huge consumers liberally dealt with. W. N. takes this opportunity to solicit your patronage for the ensuing "a." month. Carts deliver daily. Oakes k gre*t reduction. The very teat Timara and Ohriatchoroh Moor onl P«iiH > d Private an<’s Rail catered for 0 FANCV \ P



WANTED KNOWN— Robhet Bunns’, Bill Poster, Theatrical Agbtt. ate.. Town Hall, Ashburton. Theatrical companies and others visiting should communicate with the above. Orders by post or telegram promptly attended to. 960 pUBLIO ANNOUNCEMENT. OPENED MONDAY, APRIL 87, 1886, MESSRS BAYUS & 00. (late of Orrand Alcorn), have commenced Bni ness as Family Grocers and Tea Dealers m Saunders’ Buildings, next to Mr liter* ley’s. Bookseller, on above date. Messrs B. and 00. beg to-aanooßoa to the public of Ashburton and Dislrtotthat* as they Buy for Cash and in the markets, they are in a position to Sell at the lowest possible prices, and trust by punctually and despatch to receiver fife ; share of the pablio patronage, * 684 BAYLIS «J^