Mr A. Dunn’s br g Strop, 6yrs, 9et 21b, - Mr J. Bell’s br g Curate, 6yra, 9st 2ib, and Mr 8. Csrleton’s bm Maid of Erin, 6' S, Bst 131 b, also started * liut Pilgrims'Ccp Handicap of 60 sots; one sod a half miles. Mr 8. Higgot's oh o Patrician, 3yrs, by Fere—Jenny L*nd, 7»t ...(Dadd) 1 Mr J. S. Pilbtovr’s b m Mermaid, aged, 6st 81b; * (Clark) 2 Hon W. Reeves’ br g Maligc er, 6yrs, Sat 31b ... ... ... (Qickton) 3 Mr E. Cptts’ b h Water King, 4yrs, 7st Sib (aklrving) 0 Mr B. Crocker’s oh m Nelly, aged. 6at (Webster) 0 Handicap Tiki Tbot (in saddle) of 35 sovs; lOst np; three miles. Mr J. 6. Wlnsloe’s Frolicsome, 65see 1 MMr R. Patton’s Conger, 50sec... ... 2 A The following also ran:—Lunatic scr, . Jack SOseo, Princess SSseo, Curly Kate SSsee, Narrow Gauge SSseo, Doctor 45seo, Titokowarn 45teo, Sly Bam 55sec, Billy Buttons SSseo, Bob SSseo, Linwood SSsee, Rookwood 60sec, Ivy 60*eo, Mabel 65seo. Won by several chains. The Anniversary Bar dicap of 45 sovs ; second horse 5 sots from the stakes; four forlooge. Mr M. Duncan’* g m Ironsides, 4yrs, ly Papapa—Castile, 7st 21b (Clark) 1 Mr P. Butler’s br h Basil ter, 4yrs, Bst 5 b... ... ... (B*ratford) 2 Mr H. Hammond’s ch g Rocket, €yrs, Bst 41b (Purdham) 3 Mrß. Alexander’s b g Forest King,

7st 21b 0 Tub Selling Back Rack of 20 sovs; , 9st up; tour furlongs MrJ. SL. Pilbrow’a g g Adventnrer aged (Owner) 1 Mr J. Bell’s oh g,Novel ... (Owner) 2 ' The following also ran:—Bonkar, Alert, Spider, Our Ned, Iris and Bordeaux. Consolation Handicap of 20 sovs; six furlongs. Mr H. Hammond’s oh g Rocket, 6yrs, by Anteros, Bst 91b ... (Purdham) 1 Mr Pilbcow’a b m Mermaid, aged, 7st 21b ...i ... 2 Mr H. Crocker’s ch m rielly, aged, 6it KMb ... ... ... 3 Hr Pilbrow’s b m May. Syrs, 7et ... 0

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{rkUTkhV TUiaBAlU —OOVVHieHT. I Monetary and Commercial. IiOHBON, December 15. Consols remain at Mew Zea land securities—s per cent 10-40 loan, io4j£; 4% per cent 1879-1904 loan, 103#; 4 per cent inscribed stock is quoted at par. The market rate of discount has advanced to 3 per cent, and is now equal to the Bank rate. There are no alterations in values of breadstuff and tallow. Eastern Affairs. London, December 16 Prince Alexander of Bulgaria' de clares it will be needless to appoint a Commission in settlement of the Bul garian difficulty, and says he is quite ready to comply with the demands of the Turkish Commissioner, provided that the latter country insist on the evacuation of Widdin by Servia.

AUSTRALIAN.

[e.SUTEB’B TELEGRAMS COPY EIGHT. ] The Markets Melbourne, Yesterday.

. Wheat—Prices firmly maintained; 7 33 rod to 4s ad bushel is demanded j malting barley neglected, 3s to 3s gd ; New Zealand oats —feed sorts are . quoted at as gd to as ud, but the Iparket is flat and prices drooping. Mming .descriptions rather weaker, as zxd to- 3s; New Zealand oats, under bond, as id to as ad. Resignation. {Sydney, Yesterday. On the Legislative Assembly meet ing for business this afternoon the Pre mier, Mr Dibbs, announced that Go ' veriunent, finding they did not possess a working majority in the House, had . decided to resign. Mr Dibbs also stated that the Ministry, in placing their resignations in the bands of the Governor, had advised His Excellency to send for Sir John Robertson. The Assembly adjourned until to-morrow. The TWEfTa. Albany, Yesterday. The Massiiia, with the English mails, ’ dated London, November 13, arrived in King George’s Sound last night. {Received December 17, 11.30 a.m.) "Wool Sales. Melbourne, To-day.

Mesas Goldsbrough and Co held their usual weekly sale yesterday in the presence of a large attendance of buyers. Competition was spirited and there was a brisk demand for all fine, good con ditioned wools, good crossbred sorts and scoured wool being in strong and active demand. Greasy merinos sold up to ixj4dt for a parcel of scoured Wool was obtained. Altogether 52,000 bales were sold. Cholera. Brisbane, To-day. Another death from cholera has oc i|Gsied on boirdthe Dorunda. Several fresh cases have broken out, three of which are of a dangerous character.

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fn> ram association. 1 The Cable. Weluboion, To-day. The cable steamer' Sberrard Osborne was not successful in picking up the White's Bey end of the cable j aster. day> end M the WMt< ber came on rough she returned to port. She will probably P»Aa another start to-morrow. It is pro bable the whole of the cable will be exa mined.

Death. Kauouba, To day. P, F. Wayland, a wsll-anown auc tioneer of this p!ace, died suddenly this morning. District Court. Tjmabu, To-day. ■ Ja the District Court to-day, before Judge Ward, an appeal was heard, S. arodlant. - and Francis Uaho-

•Qgy, This wm aa'.appeal f rom a dawMi cf the B.M. by,which the . Mpsllant-sras recently sentenced to five t.; weeks’ imprisonment for indecent exposure to the respondent Appellant contended p>«t his loentity and the locality were not Moral Tbs Judge held that the proof was suffitfeot, and affirmed the .conviction • > of Ur Beawick, 8.M., with costa-—ln bankruptcy a hoteworthy owe occurred. * An application of a bankrupt for an order of discharge was opposed by the Assignee because the sum of 140 cpeta- due to the ‘ hMw was notyst paid. Aaeignee’s counsel referred is the rultog of the Supreme Oogit Judges In support of his contention, ' but the Judge emphatically declined to be guided-by snfchan unwarrantable ruling, sod the order wae grantsd.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1886.



Ashburton oalbdonun SOCIETY. Shouther tae Shoother. Seventh Annual CALEDONIAN GATHERING AND Sports Meeting SOCIETY’S GROUNDS-N.W BELT. BOXING DAY, DEO SMB SR 26 The Society offers prises for Athletics and National Sports to the amount of over £6O . . „ ' , The President will give ft LDP, vwue £5 sb, 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 be given to the winner of the Half-mile Handicap



Sports commence »t 11 o’clock prompt. Admission—ls, members and family free. A FIRST-CLASS BAND will be in attendance. PROGRAMME!. 1. Quoits, no quoit used to be heavier than four pounds (41bs)—1st priza, £2 ; 2nd. £i 2 Open Handicap Hurdie Race, 440yds, 6 hurdles, Men—lst prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 , 3, Pipe Music, pibrochs and marches — Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 4 Running Jump, Men —Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10s 5. 100 Yards Flat Race, open—lst prize, £2 ; second, £1 6. Running High Jump, Boys—lst prize, 10a; 2nd, 5s 7. Scotch Reel, 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 priz ■, £1 10a ; 2nd, 10s 10. Standing High Jump—lst priz», £1 ; 2nd, 10s 11. 100 Yards Handicap Race, for Boys under 10—1st priza, 10s ; 2nd, &s 12. Pipe Music, Reels and Strathspeys— -Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 13. Grand Handicap ; 220yds heat 14. Sword Dance, or Gbilie Oallnm—lst prise, £2 ; 2nd, £1 15. Pole Vaulting—lst priz*, £1 ; 2nd, 15s 16. Ha’f Mile Handicap Flat Race (ooen) —lst prize, £2 10«; 2nd prize, £L 17. Irish Jig—let prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 18. Putting the Stone—lst prise, £t 10s ; 2nd, l&s j 19. Three-legged Race, 200yds—1st priz ', ' £1; 2nd. 10s 20. Grand Handicap, 440yds heat 21. Throwing the Hammer—lst prize, £1 10s; 2nd, 15s 22. 150 JTards Han icap Race, for boy* under 14—1st prize, 10a ; 2 id, 5t 23. Beat Dressed Boy in Highland Cos tume, under 14 ytars —Ist prize, £1 ; 2od, 10a 24. Highland Fiing—lst pr'zi, £2; 2nd, £1 25. Handicap Mile Plat Race, open— Ist prize, £3 j 2nd, £1 10a 36. Handicap Consolation Race, 200yds, for all beaten competitors—lst prize, £1 10a; 2nd,lsa Nominations *for all Handicap Races must bo in Secretary’s bands 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 tsnce fee, 2£ per cent on First Piize. Entrance money for all other events, 5 per cent on the First Prise. 12 186 J. C. DUNCAN, Secretary.



Wakanui annual races and SPORTS will be held on NEW YEAR’S DAY, 18fc.6, In Me J. Brown’s paddock, Wakanui road. Handles ppers—Messrs S. Saanders and J. Smith. Judges— Messrs Leatbam and Bonifant. Clerk of Scales —Mr N. Fitzgerald. Clerk of Course—Mr Bntterlck. PROGRAMME—Hobsk Races. 1. Handicap Hubdlb Race, of 10 sovs ; li miles ; six hurdles ; nomination, Li ; acceptance, free 2. Wakanui Ccp, of 20 sots; with sweep stake of 1 sov to go to second horse ; miles ; nomination, LI ; accept ance, 10s 3. Wakanui Tbot, of sovs ; second horse, 2£ sots ; 2 miles; horses breaking to turn ; nomination, LI ; acceptance, free 4. Hubby Scubbt.



Athletic Events. 5. i mile Handicap Hurdle Race; en trance, 2s; Ist prize, LI; 2nd prize, 10s 6. Quoits, 21 yards, not more than 4lbs; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI 10s ; 2nd, 16s 7. Standing High Jump ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 16s; 2nd. 7s 6d 8. Boys’ Race, under 17 ; entrance, Is; Ist, 16s; 2nd, 7s 6d 9 1 mile Flat Handicap ; entrance, 2s 6d ; Ist, L2 ; 2nd, LI 10. Throwing the Hammer; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 11. Single Qlrls’ Race; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 10s 12. Pole Vaulting; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s { 13. Irish Jig; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI 10s; 2nd, 16s 14. 100 yards Handicap ; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 15. Married Women’s Race ; Ist, LI; 2nd,los 16. Banning Long Jump; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s j 2nd, 7s 6d 17. Boys’ Race, under 14 ; entrance, Is; Ist, 10s; 2nd, 6s 18. Hop, atep and Jump ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d 19. 100 yards. Old Men’s Race, over 40 ; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI ; 2nd, 10s 20. Tossing the Oaber; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 21. Running High Jump ; entrance, Is ; Ist, LI ; 2nd, 10s 22. Hornpipe; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI 10s ; 2nd, 15s



To restore oerve ebd brein waste. nothing Cavils Hep Bitters. Believe this and U« ■ tAncntieCoi'ii See' ! oh EATS/’—CUan oat rats, mic. bedbugs, beetles, insects **, £0 paen, Druggist* ,|i tfCo« GesenlAgeats. g ‘ * V or any otbe ife&xtoftfetf



BULBS. First nee to start at 13 sharp. Three horses to start or no race. Should any dispute arise, the decision of the Sports Committee to be final. All protests to be lodged within half an hour after the race, and to be accom panied by a deposit of 10 per cent of the value of the disputed stake, the esid depo sit to be forfeited should the protest prove frivolous. Five per cent will be deducted from all money payable for bone races by this j programme, to defny expenses of the coarse. Holders of members’ tickets will be credited with 10s in entering horses for one race only. ! No bones, excepting those competing, to be ridden on the ground. Admission—By Member's Ticket, op Adults, la; Children, under 10, free; Horses, Is each. ABTHUITboOKSON, Hon See. and treas. The Sports Bali Twill be held in the HUagobooL Ticket* lH littes*.fre* w vn



Auctions. SATURDAY 19th DECEMBER WaKANUI ANNUAL SPORTS. Sale of Privileges. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Secretary to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, the following Privileges; Lot I—Publican's Booth Lot 2—Confectioner's Booth Sale at 2 o’clock. 12 182 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, 19rn DECEMBER. CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S ANNU4L SPORTS. Sale of Privileges. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Secretary, to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, The following Privileges 1. Publicans’ Booth 2 Confectioners’ Booth 3. Cards, at per d< zau 4. Right of Sports. Sale at 2 o’clock: ” BULLOCK, 12 184 Auctioner,



WOOL SALES. THE HI XT SALE Will be held oa Wednesday, Dec. 80 Commencing at 2 o’clock. MATSON, COX & CO, MILES & CO, 12 168 Per Geo. Jameson.



Local Wool Sales. jyj'ESSHS MATSON, COX A GO. Beg to intimate to their Clients, and others interested, that they PURPOSE HOLDING THE THIRD OF THE SERIES AT TATTERS A L L* S ON WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1885, At 2 o’clock, p.m , When they anticipate offering a LARGE AND VARIED CATALOGUE. J!Sf' We have been induced to atari these Sales for the purpose of enabling Vendors to dis pose of their wool at their own doors, and we have every reason to believe that with the Woollen Factory and outside buyers we shall be able to again clear our catalogue, at values fully equal to anything obtainable elsewhere in Canterbury. \ Matson, Cox & Co, ASHBURTON. 12 179



WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 23, 1885. THE EVENT OF THE YEAR. GREAT SALE oF FURNITURE. Everything new, and of the best work* manshi? and style. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr J. Meeob, 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 CRFAM DAMASK, Walnut Frames | Suite CRETONNE J PIANO ! HARMONIUM I Occasional Walnut Tables, Gipsy Tables, ] Occasional Chairs, Pier Glasses, Etc.



DINING ROOM FURNITURE. 1 Handsome 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, Obeffoniers, Hall Tables, etc. BEDROOM FURNITURE. Wardrobes, Chests Drawers all sizes, Marble Waahhand Stand, Dressing Table with Mirror, Waahhand Stands ana Dress* ing Tables, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Spring Mattresses, Looking Glasses, Toilet Sets, etc. SUNDRIES. 1 Kil CHAIRS, Kitchen Tables, and a AOU quantity of other articles too numerous to advertise. The Auctioneer calls the special atten* tion of those about to furnish to this op* Eortunity. Nothing but the best material as been used, and the workmanship can not be surpassed. Terms may be arranged. Sale at 12 o'clock ”, BULLOCK, 13 U 4 4*otto4M*.



Tenders. The Ashburton Home Committee invite separate TENDERS for the supply of Bread, Meat, Groceries, Milk, Medical Comforts, Fuel. Dru?s, and Interments for the year ending December 31st, 1886 Pull particulars and forms of tender c*n bo obtained on application to the Master of the Home. Tenders to ba addressed to W. 0. Walker, Esq , Chairman of the Commit tee, Ashburton Home, and left at the County Council office, Ashburton, before KOON of Saturday, December 19>h The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. E. MAfICH, Secretary. Charitable Aid Office, Christchurch, December 5, 1885 12 142



fJIINWALD TOWN BOaRD. Tenders aie rtcjiired for a WORKING Officer lo the 'JL'inwald Town Board. Specification of duties on view at Mr Reid's store, Tinwald, where tenders will be received up till 5 p. m., December 31, 1885. The lowest or any tender not ne cessarily accepted. F S, SHEARER, 12 133 Chairman. Public Notices. MRS JAMES RANGER begs to an nounce that she has commenced business in FKIBDL IN DEE’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. 12 188 Ashburton volunteer fire BRIGADE. I shall esteem it a personal favor if the members of the late Brigade will, till the end of the month, hold themselves in readiness to answer any call that may be made, and tender their services for the protection of the public should aoy emer gency arise. 12 191 JOHN A, CAYGILL. IMPOUNDED from Mr Bullock’s—6 PIGS; no visible marks. If not re leased before 21st of December will be SOLD to defray expenses. S, ELLIOTT, Ponndkeeper.



O 0 N D NOTICE IMPOUNDED at Rakaia on December Bth from the river bed, one black draught HORSE, with white streak down face, shod on fore feet, string halt in hind legs, branded X on off shoulder. One chestnut HACK (old); blind on near eye, branded M on near shoulder. If not claimed and expenses paid the above will be SOLD at Moon on Janaary 7th, 1886, 12 165 GEORGE SHELLOCK, Poundkceper.



BOROUGH COUNCIL 'EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY, I hereby give notice that the following persons have been duly nominated as can* didates for the office of Councillor:— Andrew Young George William Andrews Alexander Craighead John Abbott Caygill And I farther give notice that a POLL for the Election of ONE of the above named Candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring square West, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the 23rd day of December instant, comme i cing at 9 am. and closing at 6 p. m, CHARLtS BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, December 10. 1885. 12 154 fJIHB REASON WHY ORR AND ADCORN’S Gigantic Drapery Sale Is each an immense Success Because the sale Is a genuine one, every article being reduced Because the redactions are tremendous, in many cases being less than half price Because our prices are lower that any other house can compete with, our object being the reduction of the stock, irrespective of loss because the redactions we have made are universal, and not on a few Spe cial 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 wholesale prices To thoroughly understand and appreci ate the bargains now being offered, pur chasers wouid require to call and inspect he stock. We refrain from quoting prices as nn ■ms the quality is known prices are no aide. Call early and call often at the Gigantic Sale i At Orr and Alcorn’s



Immense Furniture Sale!! RAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, and BEDROOM SUITES. Everything New and Fashionable. J. MEECH old an UNRESERVED g A L B. Of enperioc FURNITURE at an I arly date, partioulara of which will be juounced presently. Snob an opportunity for acquiring Fur* _iture made In the BEST STYLE and with thoroughly WELL-SEASONED TIMBER has never befoi. occurred In Ashburton. and inspect previous to Sale.’ Funerals conducted, as usual, at the Lowest Rates. Address—BAST”STREET. TANORED STREET-



Pnblic Notices ) ’• END IRS for Harvesting ate extended Mil Saturday, 19th instant Mai Fkieolandbr. 12 187 O Second-hand McCormick’a BINDERS * for sale in perfect order. BRaDSHAW, 12 167 Tinwald. I IRESFASS NOTICE. Anyone found TRESPASSING <>n the A name Station in pursuit of game or otherwise will be PROSECUTED, 12 15* w. S. PETER. TO OWNERS OB’ DOGS. I hereby give Notice that all Doga found interfering with Sheepjon this > sta*e will be DESTROYED, and the owners sued for any damage done. DONALD McLEAN, 12 125 Lagmhor. jJPPBR ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD The snm of 2s 6d per 100 is payable by any members or the Clerk of the above Boatd for the eggs and heads of SMALL BIRDS. CYRIL JEPHSON, ilerk, 11 76 Tinwald. SHILLINGS REWARD LOST between Raceconrse and Quill's Hotel AN OPERA wLASS, finder will please leave tame at Ashburton Club,



£SO lieward. A REWARD of Lsl) will ba given to P anyone who will give such informs* tioh aa will lead to the conviction of the persona who have been STEALING WETHERS from the Anama station. 12 155 W. S. PETEK,



Cheese. JpRIalE OLD FACTORY CHEESE. MELLOW AND THOROUGHLY MATURED. We have reserved a few of these for our retail trade. ORR & ALCORN. 12 13



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



Henry Zander, 1~ B£G,to draw the attention of shearers and others to my EXTENSIVE STOCK OF SHEARING MATERIALS Just Landed, ex Arawa, WHICH WILL BE SOLD AT LOWEST PRICES. SHEEP SHEARS SHEEP 1 SHEARS All the Favorite Brands. Ward and Payne’s Nos. 38 and 38 AS Ward and Payne’s Nos. 79 and 79 AS Bourgon and Balls’ Nos. 11A and BB A TURKEY & WASHITA OILSTONES Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Ground and Lump Raddle Lampblack, etc.



Prior to making extensive alterations to effect this with certainty sweeping redi \ll Goods must be turned into Cash fort The following quotations clearly indict Turkish Towels reduced from 7AI Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from 6d Good Pattern p rints 2d, reduced from 41 Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from 7id Flax Shirting 3£d, reduced from s£ct Union Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Rlateand Black Selicia 2Jd,former price 4£d Lot Children’s Sun Bats 6d, former price la 6d Lot Children’s Bonnets 2d, former price Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4s 6d, former price 12s 6d Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Bonnets 7s 6d, former price 25s Heavy Forfar 4id, former price 8d j White Twilled Calico 4£d, reduced from 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per doz re duced from 5s Handsome Lace Curtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4s 6d Ladies’ Corsets la 3d, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams 6Ad, former price 11W Fancy Dress Materials 4£d, former price B£d Superior Dress Mrterials 6Jd, former price IOJd Ladies’ Cotton Hose 4d, former price 7£d Ladies’ Plain Chemises la, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Chemises la 6d, reduced from 2s lid Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses Is 2d, reduced from 2s



WOOLPACKS. wool packs. I am now selling Full Weights BELOW CHRISTO BURCH. PRICES, And guarantee them to be of the best quality. TURNIP SEEDS. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT—Just to Hand:—Greentop Yellow Furpletop Yellow Purpletop Mammoth White Stone, eto, etc. All of which 1 offer at EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICES. These seeds have been specially selected, and are of a particularly fine quality. I also wish to call attention to the IRONMONGERY, CHINA & GLASS Department, to meet the present de pressed times, have REDUCED THE PRICES to the LOWEST remunerative Rates. The Grocery and Provision De partment Is now replete with the HEW SEASON’S TEAS, Best Mauritius Sugars, ete, etc, too numerous to mention I pay special attention to the WINE AND SPIRIT DEPARTMENT and can supply the trade as well as pri vate families with the best brands only of Brandies, Whiskies Rum, Gin Rich Australian Wines Champagne, Claret. Also, Bottled Ales and Stout (im ported direct from the most noted English Bottlers) The celebrated Kantrowiez Stomach Bitters, so highly recommended by medical men, and surpassing all other Bitters- always on band. Orders from the country will bo promptly attended to, special arrange ments having been made for the quick despatch of Goods to any locality desired. A trial solicited. Henry Zander, MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Etc, FEIBDLANDESa’ BUILDINGS, A BHBUBTON. AGENT— lmperial Fite Insurance Co. N.Z. Accident Iworwce Co,



Eggs and heads of small BIRDS. Two Shillings and Sixpence pet Hnndred will be given at the following places for eggs and heads collected in the Wakanui Road District:^ Schoolhouee, Wakanui „ Seafiold ~ Seaview „ Elgin „ . Newlands Bo« 4 Office 4*bburton U 898



Business Notice?. W. PATCHING, TENT, TARPAULIN AND HORSECLOTH MANUFACTURER. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND OF TENTS OF ALL SIZES, CALICO, DUCK, TWILL, AND CANVAS. Manilla Rope, Plough Lines, Fishing Twines, Clothes 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. OilskinGlotbing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HIRE. W. PATCHING, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 102 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 Associat Show, having been purchased by Andrew Okr 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 yoong man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at 11s 9d. Men’s Suits, from 455. Boys Suits, 12s 6d. The Public will now have an opportunity of seeing the latest styles and newest patters tamed out by the largest firm in the Colony,



Compulsory Sale of Drapery & Clothing ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE MUST BE MADS. A. C. PRICHARD^ - ,East Street, Mast clear the whole of his NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERY BEFORE JANUARY Ist.



a General Clearance must be made, and actions in prices have been submitted to. hwith. ate my Intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses Is lid, reduced from 3s 6d Ladies’ plain tacked Drawers 1», 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 1s 9d, excellent quality Men’s Cotton Undershirts 10£d, cannot be equalled Boys’ Summer Tweed Suits 2s lid, for mer price 5s 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 Roslyn Tweed Suits 42a 6d, reduced from 70s Men’s Roslyn Tweed Trousers 13s 6d, reduced from 21s ! Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers 6s lid, re duced from 10s 6d Men’s Heavy Cotton Sox 3Jd, reduced 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 I time in securing the first of these I choice Bargains.



THE SALE IS A GENUINE ONE. Note the address A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Chemist. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER TO MEET THE TIMES. WA T C With Good Steel H. ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted K. Ayy&g&lj&sT *vr; I®®,'.. | it; j‘l\ ’a r-4 0?u-vrr>/> / ■(' j/ I !jJ iU^ft/ISKaURTOife.f AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER A T C H, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, "" Warranted MURRAY, East Street, BEGS to announce that he has just received a choice assortment of watches and lewellery direct from London, and is now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches, capped and jewelled, with gold balance and very heavy oases for L 4 4s exceptionally good value. Also in stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every description, and at prices to suit all comers In jet goods and in every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices All Go >ds Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatnesa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



GRASS AND GLOVER SEEDS» GEORGS JAMESON, West street, Ashburton, has for Sale—Rye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whitt Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass ; also, Carrot and Mar gold Seeds. For Parity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the ah* can be strongly recommended,



ANTERBURY BRANCH. m m <55 BISB M i® m wwawt m 859 ED Establis Capital i 1,000.00! T H & PREMIER OOM P b N FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASHBURTON. 24



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS dow 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, eta THE LITTLE SHOP (Nett fupger'*



Parcels Express. N EW ZEALAND EXPRESS COMP ANT. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or Dunedin delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily : From JS I S Christchurch I per goods { 53 pet parcels Dunedin [l7B' 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 h«l. under the railway tariff if received In 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. Bates and all information on applica' tion to F. McFABLANE, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton. 1 To Let and For Sale. TO LET—A comfortable House in Cameron street \* ast. —Apply to J. Moison. 10 925 jpi O R S A L iT Several good Building Sites near the Woollen Mill, and in other parts of the Allenton District. Apply to CHARLES BRADDEIL, 11 59 Ashburton. P O R SALE. Turnip Seeds. Purple Top Aberdeen, Green Top Aber deen, Pnrple Top Mammoth, De vonshire Grey Stone, White Stone and other varieties. WOOLSACKS. Also, LAMPBLACK. RADDLE, OILS, Eto. GEORGE JAMESON, 11 84 Ashburton.



Thos. Bullock. rnlNWALD—House of 3 rooms to let, near Mr Shearer’s ; low rental T. BULLOCK. OATS —Quantity Feed Oats for sale. Sample can be seen at the Arcade. T. BULLOCK. HOUSE of three rooms, at Trevorton, to let; low rental T. BULLOCK. SALE—Two Grass Strippers. : T. BULuOCK OOR SALE.—A New Bicycle; price, r only 16 10a. T. BULLOCK FOB SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth and Macdonald, together with manure distributor. T. BULLOCK TO LET—Allenton House, containing 9 rooms, together with abont 10 acres of land, pleasantly situated opposite the Racecourse. Apply to T. Bi ilock, BUILDING SITES For Sale near the Woollen Factory, LlB 10a each. Lots 19 and 20, containing a little more than £-acre, situated only a few chains bacic trom the Alford Forest road, near Mr John Steel’s new store. The land is of very good quality, level. Very good site for a house. T. BULLOCK Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc.



SUBURBAN. Lot 86. North-weal Town Belt, con taluing 1 acre, capital site for a private residence Lota 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanni road, good site for a house Lota 62. 63, corner of Wakanni road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lota 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with house, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory TOWN PROPERTIES. 777, Corner of Cox and William street 778, Adjoining fronting Cox street. 635, Peter street, with dwelling-house and blacksmith’s shop. 545, 654, 655, To let only, at a nomi/ nal rental. 118, 119, Moore street west TIN WALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three* roomed honse thereon Lots 366, 369, 360 TO LET ; Commodious premises in Hast street Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Five-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed house at Trevorton Four-roomed honse, Graham’s road Tinwald Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Cottage at Hampstead, rent 4s per week Shop and dwelling in Moore street. 12s 6d per week—commodious cardin'* house t*' let at the above rental M' UELLANEOUS: FOR SALE. Eight-horse pc ret portable engine, ohea Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock, ARO R. 8H RTTRTOV FOR SOWING with Turnips to secure a Good Crop, nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Price—L7. L 6, L 5. Agent in town —H. Zander. A Liberal Discount for Cash. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 666 Ashburton. 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 BEARS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without it. DAVIS’S TONIC HERBAL BRIER Is acknowledged by the travelling public to be the best Tonic Sommer Drink in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered in Ashburton at 2a per Dozen Bottles charged for if not returned. Families waited on daily. DAVIS’S HERBAL BEER AND ICE DRINK manufactory, HAH &«U5*T, 4 BSUBjogsr |