- HobnbtW*i.tb» Handicap Pk>a»bboy (Itto Billy Chsndos Menn*id Strop . Bobrahl Tree Sec Rocket Conandram • Tii<beini Leon Fusilier Sediment Tit Bit Rmre Handicap. Merlon Ue'igner Lochiel Tiger Tim Wetereolor Rocket Conundrum Madonna Forest King Talebearer \ Pori Pari Fasilier Fusillade Tit Bit imnafdes , Captain Webster Billy Ererton Lad Bobezsbl Spade Gaines

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not.hold ourselves responsible lor the opinions expressed by oar correspondents.

CONGRATULATION.

To the Editor.

Sir,—-! rraapleased to eee in this even ing’# telegraphic new© that Mr C. A. 0 Hardy, of Kakaia, h«a been gazetted a JP. Although »hU recognition of hi valuable service* to hie party at the reoen eh ctions has been rather long In coming Sti I better Ute than never. I oongrata late Mr Hardy. I am, etc, Hsiaw December 18.

CABLE NEWS.

LATEST FROM EUROPE

fMCm*** TIIMRIHD —OOFTkIfiHT 1 Mr Gladstone’s Policy* London, Deoember 18. Mr Gladstone annonnces that the article published in yesterday’s Pall Mall Gazette is without foundation, He denies the existence of any such scheme as that attributed to him by the Writer of the article, and disavows any intention of acting in the manner indicated therein. Mr Gladstone takes the opportunity of stating that an p nouocemepts in the newspapers at relative to the line of policy 'he has determined to adopt are mere * conjectures, as he has not yet made • known his intentions to anyone. The Afghan Frontier. The wort of delimiting the Russo- Afghan frontier has been brongbt to a standstill in consequence of the extremely divergent views of the re presentative* of England and Rumia regarding the inclusion of Merutschak In the teifitory of the latter country. 4 . iri& Parliament. ■V.*; , ‘ l oNDrts, December 19 The. Tihtes to-day states that Mr Gladstone has submitted to . Her Ma jesty the Queen a l plan for the re eambhshtaent of an Irish Parliament, and ; further announces that Her Ma jesly 'har the scheme to her ■ Ministers for approval. Egyptian. CoHOTAsnsforL*. December 19. Mukhtar Pasha, who was appointed Turkish Commissioner to Egypt with Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, has not yet left this city, the recent hostile encounters between’Soudanese Arabs and BntisH troops bavin?[Tendered the Anglo-Turkish ‘Convention a dead letter for the" piescnt. Wool Sales. - ’ December 18. - ortythoujaandbalcs havearrived up series. o£x olonia!. jfl(B^l»lfcli<Wis^ i whtch oegitT on January Tlje total number of bales which It a probable will be offered is 200,000 over last sales. Shipping. Loudon, December 19. The New Zealand Shipping Coy’s Tongariro sailed from Plymouth for ' Auckland and Wellington this after noon. She will call at Teneriffe and the Cape of Good Hope en route. Tl» Mailn . The New Zealand Mails which left Auckland oa Nov. 10. were delivered here yesterday, via San Francisco, two days before due date. Monetary and Commercial. , Consols New Zealand securi ties—s per cent 10-40 loan, 104; per cent 1879-1904 loan, 104; 4 per cent Inscribed stock, xoo. Bank rate, 4 per cent; market rate, B*£. Adelaide wheat, ex Store, 395; ditto, off coast, 30s; New Zealand wheat, ex store. 28s to 375, according to grade; ditto, off coast, average .3 is 7j£d. Adelaide dour, ex store, 235., Tallow —Austra- lian, fair average quality beef, 25s per cwti mutton, 265. The total quantity of wheat affokt for the United King dom is 2,550,000 quarters less than last Bpek. New Zealand frozen mutton is Worth to per lb.

AUSTRALIAN.

[BSOTXB'h TKUHHUK8 —OOPTWGHT.] . Fedacal Ootmcfl. . j Mhbodshx, Yesterday. The' Hon James Service, Premier, aeod then Ho Graham Berry. Colonial Secretary, will represent the colony of Victoria at the forthcoming Federal Council at Hobart The Hon G. B. ‘Kctferd Will accompany them as legal advisen Fire. ADBUist, Yesterday. A most disastrous fire broke oufyes terday at the warehouses of Messrs Crookcand Brooke, Fort Adelaide, the Whole of which were completely des- Some other adjoining ware houses had a narrow escape. Messrs Crooke and Broker estimate the dam age at Ls.doo to 14,000. The loss is covered by insurance to the amount of L 3.500, io which all the principal com* areintefested.

TELEGRAMS.

Ink nsM tMMuiioß.l lafectod "Wkjjkotok,To-day. A, Sqpp{euent*ry Gazette imaed this ■wftgntnq s*blmi> Qaewwlind M> Infected ntkoo J gi^w ‘ j*ublio Health Act 1876, Bliyli# and Frederick Godfrey, the XBMa/mho ttakd: they found the terered , feed «t dmt Sumner, I **re arre»t«len acharge of oonepirecy * SmagagasaiM tetng the. amount of > ,* 4sa-dOHciM 3jUftn-ont hy Howards, who bt drowned in October ' ta^h^hSSeleoVfd: —Auatin tepUin)

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1885.



gT. JOHN'S LODGE, No. 1868, E.C. The Brethren are requested to meet at the Masonic Hall on TUESDAY, Decem ber 23, to attend the Fnneral of the late R W. Shearman, at 1 30 p m , in Full Mourning Beea'ia. 8 ALFRED CURTIS, W.M. 13 207



Ashburton Kilwinning ruyal ARCH CHAPTER, 187. S C. I All Corapanioi a of the above Chapter are r quested to meet at the Masonic Hall TU-MOBR»>W (Tuesday), at 130 p.m., to follow the remains of onr late M.E., Comp , R W. Shearman, P.Z. By order, „ „ HENRY ZANDER, S.E. : The ordinaiy Convocation tor To- | morrow Evening is POSTPONED till further notice. 12 208 rjTHISTLK LODGE, No. 627, S.C. The Members of the above Lodge are spo'cia'ly requested to attend at the Masonic Had, Tancred street, on TUES DAY, the 22nd instant, at 1 30 p m. to attend the funeral of our late Brother R. W. Shearman. Regalia—Proper Masonic Costume. By Order. JOSEPH SEALY, R.W.M 1T.N.0.T.G.A.0.T.U. MEMBERS of the Craft are notified that an EMERGENCY MEETING of the Somerset Lodge will be held at 1 30 p m. on TUESDAY, 22nd December, at the Masonic Hal), Ashburton, for the purpose of according the last tribute of respect to our late W Brother R. W. Shearman, P.M. of Somerset Lodge Full mourning regtlia. White gloves and ties . The procession will leave the Somerset Masonic Hall at 3 p m. By order of the W. M. E. JUIMANT, 12 216 Secretary.



Tenders. miNWALD TOWN BOARD* Tenders ate rfqiifii for a WORKING Officer to the Tiuw.ild Town Board. Specification of dutiei on view at Mr i Reid's store, Tiuwald, where tenders will 1 be received up till 5 p- m , December 31, 1885. The lowest «r any tender not ne cessarily accepted 12 133 S. SHBaRER, Chairman. ROAD BOARD Tenders are invited for the following works : No. 44—Boundary road, formation 1 from side draAb, 40 chains No.4s—Griffiths road, formation from i. * side drain, 25 chains .. rbna7for«natn>n and partly metalling, 74 chains No. 47—Terrace road, formation, 197 chains Ho 48—Poplar road, erecting small con erete bridge, labor only. Specifications, eta, can be seen at our office, where tenders will be rediived till; 11 a.m. on MONDAY, December 28th, or iat the Board’s office, Longboach, till I 3 p.m. FOOKS & SON, 12 169 District Surveyors, etc. IN BANKRUPTCY. TJJS James Brace of South Rakais, JLv Blacksmith, a bankrupt. SEPARATE TENDERS are invited as follows: — 1. Assignee’s interest in town sections 125 and 127 Bakaia, with six roomed house (plastered), and wash Louse ; iron-roofed smithy, 61 z 24, 4 hearths and chimneys; shoeing shed 15 x 17 ; and good will of business established four teen years. 2. Stock-in-trade of Blacksmith, com prising new 16ft lathe with Ifnllset change wheels and pulleys, large Avery weighing machine, anvils, bellows, vices, dray axles, and a superior lot of tools and materials, horse shoes, etc, and about 2 tons assorted Iron.



The stock csn be inspected on the pre mises sod lists csn be seen, »nd other par tionUrs ascertained on application to Mr I* Oxley, Rakais, or the Deputy Official Assignee, Ashburton. Written tenders will be received at my office np till 5 p.m. on MONDAY, De cember 28th next. * J. C. BELL, Deputy Officii 1 Assignee. Ashburton. Ashburton/ Decemberj2ist; 1885. 12 914 Meetings. Alford Forest Races TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, DEOKMBER 24th. 1885. 12 209 All Bacas Post Entry.



M BTHVBN PUBLIC LIBRARY. ANNUAL MEETING of Subscribers to Methren Poblic Library will bo. t held in tha Library on MONDAY, January 4th, 1886, at 7 p-m. , G. H. ALINGTON, 12,196 Secretary.



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TUB Friends of the late Mr Robert William Shearman are respectfully Informed that hia Funeral will move from hi. late residence, Melrose Villa, Ashbor ton, TO-MORROW (Tuesday), 22nd in atant, »t 1.80 pm. ’ * BAKER BROS., 12 211 Undertakers* MKMBfcRS of the Ashburton Fire Brigades are requested to meet at the House of Captain J. 0. Dolman at 3 p m. TO MORROW (Tuesday) for the purpose of attending the Funeral of the late hon member, Mr R. W. Shearman. Full dress. J. O. DOLMAN, Captain AV.F.B. 12 218 A X



Ashburton Caledonian SOCIETY. Shonther tae Shoather, Seventh Annual CALEDONIAN GATHERING AMD Sports Meeting SOCIETY'S GROUNDS—N.W. BELT, i I BOXING DAyTdEOBMBER 26 The Society offers prizes for Athletics and National Sports to the amount of over £6O. The President will give a CUP, value £6 os, 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 at 11 o’clock prompt. Admission— ls, members and family free.



A FIRST CLASS BAND will be in attendance.



PROGRAMME. L Qubits, no quoit uaed to bo heavier than four pounds (4lbs) —Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd. £1 2 Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 410yds, 6 hurdles, Men—lst prize, £2 ; 2nd, 3. Pipe Music, pibrochs and marches— -Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 4 Running HL'h Jump, Men —Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10s 5. 100 Yards Flat Race, open—lst prize, £2; second, £ I 6. Running High Jump, Boys—lst prize, 10s ; 2nd, 5s 7. Scotch Heel, 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 —Ist prize, £1 10s ; 2nd, 10s 10 Standing High Jump—lst prizt, £1 ; 2nd, 10s 11. iOO Yards Handicap Race, for Boys under 10—1st pnzt, 10s ; 2nd, 6s 12. Pipe Music, Reels and Strathspeys— -Ist pnzs, £2 ; 2nd, £1 13. Grand Handicap ; 220yda heat 14. Sword Dance, •or Qhiiio Galium —Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 15. P.de Van ting—lst priz*, £1 ; 2nd,



16. Ha’f Mile Hsndiosp Flat Race (coon) —lst prizs, £2 10-; 2nd prize, £1 17 Irish Jig—lst prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1 18. Putting the Stone—lst prize, £l 10s ; 2nd, 15s 19 Three-legged Race, 205yds—1st prizi, £1 ; 2nd, 10* 20 Grand Handicap, 440yds heat 21. Throwing tho hammer—lst prize, £1 10a ; 2nd, 15s 22. 150 tarda laaU icap Race, for boys ander 14—1st prize, 10s ; 2nd, 5s 23. Best Dressed Boy iu Highland Cos tume, nhder 14 years —Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10s 24. H’gbland Fling—lst prza, £2; 2nd, £1 25. Handicap Mile Flat Race, open—lst prize, £3 ; 2 id, £1 10* 26 Handicap Consolation Race, 200yds, for all bea'en competitors—lst prize, £1 10s; 2nd,lss Nominations for ali Handicap Faces 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£ par cent on First P;ize. fnf all nthea.iSrwiili per cent on the First Prize.



12 186 J. O. DUNCAN, Secretary. ".".f 1 . ■ ■■. —■ ■ WAKANUI annual races and SPORTS will be held on NEW YEAR’S DAT, 18fc6, In Mr J. Brown’s paddock, Wakanui road. Handlcappers—Messrs S. Saunders and J. Smith. Judges— Messrs Leatham and Bonifant. Clerk of Scales—Mr N. Fitzgerald. Clerk of Course—Mr Batterlok. PROGRAMME—Hoese Races. 1. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 10 save ; 1£ miles ; six hardies ; nomination, Li ; acceptance, free 2. WakanuiClp, of 20 sovs; with sweep stake of 1 sov to go to second horse ; 1A miles; nomination, LI ; accept an'oe, 10a 3. Wakanui Tkot, of 7$ sovs ; second horse, 2£ sots ; 2 miles; horses breaking to tarn ; nomination, LI ; acceptance, free 4. Hurry Scurry. • Athletic Events. 6. i mile Handicap Hnrdle Race; en trance, 2s ; Ist prise, LI; 2nd prize, 10s 6. Quoits, 21 yards, not more than 4lbsr; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI 10s ; 2nd, 16s 7. Standing High Jump ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d 8. Boys’ Race, under 17 ; entrance. Is; Ist, 15s; 2nd, 7s 6d 9. 1 mile Flat Handicap ; entrance, 2s 6d ; Ist, L2; 2nd, LI 10. Throwing th« Hammer ; entrance, Is ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7s 6d 11. Single Girls’ Race ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 12. Pole Vaulting; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 13. Irish Jig; entrance, 2s; Ist, LI 10s ; 2nd, 15a 14. 100 yards Handicap ; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10s 15. Married Women’s Race ; Ist, LI ; 2nd,los 16. Running Long Jump ; entrance, 1 Is ; Ist, 16a ; 2nd, 7a 6d 17. Boys’ Race, under 14 ; entrance.



1b ; Ist, 10b ; 2nd, 5s 18. Hop, Mep and Jump ; entrance, la ; Ist, 15s ; 2nd, 7b 6d 19. 100 yards, Old Men’s Race, over 40; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI; 2nd, 10b 20. Tossing the Caber ; entrance, 2a ; Ist, LI ; 2nd, 10a 21. Banning High Jump; entrance, Is ; Ist, LI ; 2nd, 10s 22. Hornpipe; entrance, 2s ; Ist, LI 10a ; 2nd, 15s



pK£BBYTERIAN OflUßOfl. A SERVICE OF BONG, ENTITLED Little Minnie, Will be given in the above Church by the Choir on TUESDAY EVENING at 7 30. I Admission free. A collection wilt be taken for funds of Sabbath School 13 202



BULKS. First race'to start at 12 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 hoar 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. , , „ ? Fire pet cent will be deducted from all money payable for horse races by this programme, to defray expenses of the course. Holders of members' tickets will be credited with 10s in entering horses lor one race only. No hones, excepting those competing, to be ridden on the ground. Admlislon —By Member's Ticket, or Adults, Is ; Children, under 10, free ; Hones, Is each. ARTHUROOOKSON, Bon Sec. and Trees. The Sports Ball will be held in the Main School Tickets, 3a; ladies, free-



STAB OF ASH BURTON T OYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 23. A BALL will be gi»en by the above Lodge in the Town Hell on BOXING NIGHT, the 26th tint. Dancing to com mence mt 8 P-“- „ „„„ 18 soi sahto p. jriswi**



Public Notices TUB following Tenders have been ACCEPTED for harvesting Tom Fee T. Trovum and Son W. Hobson 12 215 MaX FRIELDANDER. F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon- Dentist, will VISIT Ashburton on WEDNESDAY, 2Jrd, and may bo con sulted at Quill’s Hotel, 12 213 J 3 U B LlO NOTICE" The offices of the Ashburton Borough Council and the Library will bo CLOSED on Saturday, the 26th December and Saturday, the 2nd January. By order. I CHARLpS BRADDELL, I 12 217 Clerk, j



Auctions. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 23, 1885 THE EVENT OF THE YEAR, GREAT SALE OF FURNITURE. Everything new, and of the beat work* manahi? and atyle. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr J. Meeob, to hold a CLEARING SALE OP Furniture,



on tho above date, AT THE TOWN HALL, when a large and varied assortment of Articles, of Mr Moech’s own manufac ture, will be submitted. Following are a few of the lota : DRAWING-ROOM FURNITURE. 1 Suite FLOWERED VELVET Walnut Frames 1 Suite BLUE SATEEN, Walnut Frames 1 Suite CREAM SATEEN, Walnut Frames I Suite CREAM DAMASK, Walnut Frames Suite CRETONNE PIANO £ HARMONIUM Occasional Walnut Tables, Gipsy Tables, Occasional Chairs, Pier Glasses, Etc. DINING ROOWLFURNITURE. 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, Cheffoniers, Hall Tables, etc.



BEDROOM FURNITURE Wardrobes, Chests Drawers all sizes, Marble Washband Stand, Dressing Table with Mirror, Washband Stands and Dress ing Tables, Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Spring Mattresses, Looking Glasses, Toilet Sets, etc. SUNDRIES. 1 CHAIRS, Kitchen Tables, and a J-tH/ quantity of other articles too numerous to advertise. The Anotioneer calls the special attenr tion of those about to furnish to this op portunity. Nothing but the best material Jtaa been used, and the workmanship can not4>e surpassed. Terms may be arranged. Sale at 12 o’clock ~~~T. BULLOCK, 12 144 Anotioneer.



ASHBURTON WOOL SALES. Messrs r. wilkin & co, in con. junction with Meters Friedlander Bros, will hold their NEXT WOOL SALE ON Wednesday, Dec. 30 Commencing at 12 o'clock. 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 bands for sale. 12 127



Public Notices JBBG to inform friends and ouatomei a that I can supply them with meat of my nsnal quality AT THE SAME PRICE as any other Butcher in Ashburton for GASH. . JAMES TASKER, Batcher, 12 195 Near Quill’s Hotel. I TRESPASS NOTICE. Anyone found TRESPASSING <>n the Anama Station in pursuit of game or oiherwlse will be PKOSECUTH.D. 12 15#5 ' v . S. PETER. OT CE TO OWNERS OF DOGS. I hereby give Notice that all Dogs found interfering with Sheepjon this Estate will luienvniiK be DESTROYED, and the owners sued for any damage done. __. __ DONALD McLBAN, 12 125 Lagmhor.



|JPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD I The sum of 2a 6d per 100 is payable by any members or the Clerk of the above Board lor the eggs and heads of SMALL BIRDS. ~ , CYRIL JEPHSON, -lerk, 1 11 yg Tinwald. MRS JAMES RANGER begs to an- Bounce that she has commenced business in FRIEDLiNDER’S BUILD INGB, Barnett 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.



£SO Reward. A REWARD of L6O will be fciven to anyone who will give such informa tion as will lead to the conviction of the penona who have been STEALUNG WITHERS from the Anama station. 12 165 W. S. PETER.



ZEALAND RAILWAYS. REDUCED FARES FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. Saturday return fares are charged be tween all stations, and excursion fares from and to the principal stations includ ing Kingston for the Lakes, from 19tb December to 2n i January inclusive, avail able for return up to iCch January. For further particulars see posters. 12 210 BY ORDER. |jlO@S AND HEADS OF SMALL Hi BIRDS. Two Shillings and Sixpence per Hundred will be given at the following places for eggs and heads collected in the Wakanui Road District: — Sohoolhouse, Wakanui ~ Seafield „ Seaview „ Elfin ~ Newlands Road Board Office Ashburton 11 968



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOB MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flouette, 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. JpRI&IE OLD FACTORY CHEESE. MELLOW AND THOROUGHLY MATURED. We hare reserved a few of these for our retail trade. ORR & ALCORN. 12 1



Henry Zander Begs to draw the attention of the Public to tbe fact that he ia Selling NEW FRUIT AND GENERAL GROCERIES For leaa than any Firm in town, and that he has made SPECIAL REDUCTIONS, FOR CASH, Daring tbe Ohrlatmaa Holidays, in tbe following lines : Teas and Mauritius Sugars Currants and Raisins Valencias and Muscatelles Orystalized 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 Y. D. Clarets, also Best Brands of Spirits in case and bulk at especially low prices. Cases of Assorted Spirits also on hand.



WOOL SALES THE NEXT SALE Will be held en Wednesday, Dec. 30 Oommenoiog at 2 o'clock. MATSON, OOX & 00, MILES & 00, 12 168 Per Oeo. Jameson.



Local Wool Sales. M ESSRS MATSON. COX & CO. Beg to intimate to their Clients, and others interested, that they PURPOSE HOLDING T3IB THIRD OF THE SERIES AT TATTERS A L L’ S ow 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 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.



As I am determined to reduce my Heavy Stock of ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, I have, in view of the approaching New Year, Reduced all Goods i i that, line 25 per cent, on the wholesale price, and feel confident that the public will never have aneh an opportunity of buying these goods at so low a figure anywhere Gome and see for yourselves I All orders promptly attended to. Goods delivered in any part of town and suburbs. A complete Stock of Harvesting Mate rials, inclusive of Wire and Twine, on baud, full particulars of which will appear in future adver tisement. HENRY zander, MERCHANT & IMPORTER, Eto, FbiboliAmdbbs’ Buildings, A bhbuuxon. AGENT—lmperial Fire Insurance Go. „ N.Z. Accident Insurance Co



Matson, Cox & Co, ASHBURTON, 13 m



Easiness Notices. ■Santa Claus is Coming! MAY BE EXPECTED SHORTLY. Wonderful. Mysterious, and Perplexing Appearance and tisappeacaoee of SANTA CLAUS. The Undersigned has a large and well selected Stock of Stationery, Toys. Books and Fancy Goods suitable for Wedding, Birthday, Christinas, and New Year Presents, varying from a Tin Whistle to a Piano, from a Jack-in-the-Sox to a Rocking Horse. COME ONE, COME ALL, AND SEE^ H. M. JONES. 12 20:



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 welhassorted STOCK OF REAPER AND BINDER CANVAS. All Made on the Premises. Sticks and Canvases for repairs. Tarpaulin from 6x8t024 x3O always in Stock. OilsklnOlothing made on the Premises. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 26 x 65 ON EIRE. w. patching, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 102



Support Local Industry. £74S WORTH 0F THE KAIAPOI exhibit, £743. (The pick of their Stock), As will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Agricultural and Pastoral Assooiat Show, having been purchased by Andrew Ore 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 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 turned out by the largest firm in the Oology.



Compulsory {Sale of Drapery & Clothing ABSOLUTE CLEARANCE MUST BE MADE. A. C. PRICHARD, “Bast Street, Mast clear the irhole of hie NEW SPRING AND SUMMER DRAPERS’ BEFORE JANUARY Ist.



Prior to making extensive alterations to e&eot this with certainty sweeping redi Ml Goods most be tnrned into Cash fort The following quotation? clearly indict Turkish Towels 4jd, reduced from 7£ l Huckaback Towels 2d, reduced from 6d i iood Pattern Prints 2d, reduced from 44 Superior Prints 4Jd, reduced from 7id Flax Shirting 3id, reduced from s£u Union Shirting 6d, reduced from lid Rlateand Black Selicia 2jd,former price 4Jd Lot Children’s Sun Hats 6d, former price Is 6d II Lot Children’s Bonnets Od, former price Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Hats 4s 6d, former price 12s 6d Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Sonnets 7s 6d, former price 26s Heavy Forfar former price 8d White Twilled Calico 4£d, reduced from 7d Scoured Grey Calico 3s lid per doz re duced from 6s Handsome Lace Curtains 2s 9d, reduced from 4s 6d Ladies’ Corsets Is Sd, reduced from 2s 3d Zephyr Ginghams 6id, former price ll§d Fancy Dress Materials 4jd, former price B£d Superior Dress Mrterials 6£d, former price IOJd Ladies’ Cotton Hose 4d, former price 7Jd Ladies’ Plain Chemises la, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ Handsomely trimmed Chemises Is 6d, reduced from 2s lid Ladies’ Plain Nightdresses is 2d, reduced from 2s



a General Clearance must be made, and actions in prices have been submitted to :hwitb. »te my intention to realise : Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Nightdresses Is lid, reduced from 3s 6d Ladies* plain tucked Drawers If, reduced from Is lid Ladies’ handsomely trimmed Drawers Is 6d, reduced from 2s fid 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 6a fid Men’s White Shirts from 2s fid to 3a lid Men's Regatta Shirts from 2s fid to 3s fid Men’s good Felt Hats from 2s 3d to 3a fid Men’s Koslyn Tweed Suits 42s fid, reduced from 70s Men’s Roslyn Tweed Trousers 13a fid, reduced from 21s Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers fis lid, re duced from 10s fid Men’s Heavy Cotton Sox 3Jd, reduced from fid 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 SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 Is, TO MEET THE TIMES. Warranted Pv S • tZ? I '/'^rRMURRAY'fj v AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WATCH, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted TED _ ” “ R. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just received a choice assortment of watches and iewellery 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 Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



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



CANTERBURY BRANCH. fn-mfipo M/nto mmmm ii||llfiE Established 1859. Capital i 1000,00& ■ 'r'TFP LfffßfUTY OF SffffßCffOLD£RS H Bi PREMIER COLONIAL O O M P /» N T FIRB AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. I, 48HBTOTON. M



Parcels Express. N E V ZEALAND EXPRESS COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, eta, from Christchurch' or Dnnedia delivered at address is Ashbnr* ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily:— Christchurch per goods per parcels Dunedin and at alight 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 halt under the railway tariff if received in time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch: Bed ford Row. Dunedin: 7, Manse street. Parcels, eta, forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world. Rates and all information on applies tion to 7. McFARLANE, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton* 48* To Let and For Sale. TO LET—A comfortable House in Cameron street v.aat '-Apply to J. Moxson. 10 925 F OR SALE. Several good Building Sites near, the Woollen Mill, and in other parts of the Allenton District. Apply to CHARLES BBADDEIL, 69 , Ashburton. O R SALE. Turnip Seeds. Purple Top Aberdeen, Green Top Aber deen, Purple Top Mammoth, De- 1 vonshire Grey Stone, White Stone and other varieties. WOOLPACKS. Also, LAMPBLACK. RADDLE, OILS, 11 84 GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton.



Thos. Bollock. TIN WALD—Honae 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. BULLOOK. HOO&E of three rooms, at Trevorton, to let; low rental T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Two Grass Strippers. T. BTJLuOCK FOB SALE.—A New Bicycle; only 16 10a. T. BULLOCK. fjtOß SALE—Turnip Drill, by Booth X; and Macdonald, together with manure distributor. T. BPLLOOK 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 bacK trom the Alford Forest road, neat Mr John Steel’s new store. The land



of very good quality, level. Very good site for a house, T. BULLOCK. Revised lest of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con talulng 1 acre, site for a private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanni road, good site for a house Lota 62. 63, corner of WakanuL road and Town Beit Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with house, Allenton, near the Wddlleo 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. 646, 664, 665, 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, 369, 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 Moore street. 12s fid per week—commodious oardia* house tA let at the above rental M. r ‘ .CELLANEOUS: FOB SALE. Eight-horse pc rer portable engine, ohea Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Second-hand Drays Thomas Bullock, 4.u0 «. smttmmw



FOR SOWING with Turnips to secure a Good Crop,? nothing succeeds like MAYO’S BONE MANURE. Price—L7. L 6, L 5. * *•* g'-nt in town— H. Zander. A Liberal Discount for Cash. F. t. Mayo, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 556 Ashburton. Davis’s Herbal Beer ON account of Persona selling Inferior Herbal Beer and representing It as mine, I have to ask the public to see chat EACH BOTTLE BEAKS A RED AND WHITE LABEL With My Name and Trade Mark on. None genuine without it. DAVIS’S TON 10 HERBAL BEER Is acknowledged by the travelling public to be the best Tonic Summer Drink in New Zealand. NO CHEMICALS USED. Delivered In Ashbnrton at 2a per Dozen Bottles charged for if not returned. Families waited on dally. DAVIS’S HERBAL BEER AND ICE DRINK manufactory, Kaw Sxbrbs. A «bu*tojt i