TELEGRAMS.

[Fit PRESS ABKOOtATIOir.I Fatal Kick. Ohbistohd&ch, To-day. A boy nine ynn old, aon of William Smith, contractor of Halawell, died through injuries caused by the kick of a hone. West Coast Railway. A cablegram has been received from the West Coast Bailway delegates to the effect that they are negotiating with a substan tial syndicate, and hope to send details shortly. Wairarapa Fir e. Dunbdin, To-day. The Bingarooma leaves Wellington to day for Gisborne, there embarking the Wairarapa’s passengers. The Wairarapa proceeds to Auckland and discharges her cargo, and then comes to Port Chalmers for repairs. The Union Co hold one-third of the insurance on the vessel, the balance is distributed in Home and Colonial Com panics.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1885



Hop Bitters. Read it all. IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE AMERICAN CO.’S HOP BITTERS ABB Thb.Pubbst and Best Medicine Evbk Made. They are compounded from Hops,;Buchu, Mandrake, and Dandelion. They give New I and Vigor to the . Aged and Infirm. To clergymen, lawyers, literary men, - laborers, ladies, and all those whose sedentary employments cause irregularities of the blood, stomach, bowels or kidneys, or who require an appetizer, tonic, and mild stimulant, these Bitters are invalu able, being highly curative, tonic, and stimulating, without intoxicating. No matter what your feelings or symp tom are, or what the desease or ailment is, use American Co’s Hop Bitters. Dont’ wait until yon are sick, but if yon only ’ f e l bad or miserable, use the Bitters a ' once. It may save your life. Hundred have been saved by so doing, atarifling . cost.



SEE THAT THE NAME DR SOULE IS BLOWN IN EVERY BO'^TLE—NONE OTHER ■GENUINE SKILFUL SURGICAL OPERATION The American Ambassador sit Vienna, Mr Kassou, has la ely forwarded to his Govern ment an interesting a count of a remarkable Surgical operation lately performed by Profes sor Billroth, of Vienna, which, wonderful to tell, consisted in the removal of a portion _of the human stomach, involving nearly one-third of the organ—and, strange to say, the patient recovered—the only,surgical operation of the Kiwi ever performed. The disease for which operation was performed was cancer of the tinmarh, attended with the followingsymptoms; —The appetite is quite poor. There is a peculiar indescribable distress in the stomach, a feeling that has been described as a faint “allgone" sensation; a sticky slime collects about the teeth, especially in the morning, ac companied by an unpleasant taste. Food fails to satisfy this peculiar faint sensation; but, on the contrary, it appears te aggravate the feel ing. The eyes ate sunken, tinged with yellow; thehands and feet become cold and sticky—a perspiration. The sufferers feel tired al the time, and sleep does not seem to give rest. After a Him- the patient becomes nervous and irritable, gloomy, his mind filled with evil fore bodings. When riring suddenly from a recum bent position there is a dizziness, a whistling sensation, and he isobliged to grasp something firm to keep from frilling. The bowels costive, the «kin dry and hot at times ; the blood be «vwning thick and stagnant, and does not circu late p operiy, After a time the patient spits ip food soon after eating, sometimes in a sour 4nd fermented condition, sometimes sweetish to the .tastes Oftentimes there is a palpitation of-the heart, and the patient fears he may have heart Towards the last the patient is «imH» to retain any food whatever, as the opening in the intestines becomes dose, or nearly so. Although this disease is indeed alarming, sufferers with the above-named symptoms should not feel nervous, for nine Hundred and ninety-nine cases out of a thou sand have no cancer, but simply dyspepsia, a easily removed if treated in a proper manner. The safest and best remedy for the disease is Seigel s Curative Syrup, a vegetable preparation sold by all chemists and medicine vendors throughout the world, and by ihe pro prietors, A. J. White (Limited), 17, Farring don road, London, E.C.; or the wholesale agents, Kempthome, Prosser and Co.'s ew Zealand Drug Company (limited), Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and Auck and. This Syrup strikes at the very foundation of the and drives it, root and branch, out of the system. St Mary street Peterborough, November 29th, 1881. Sir,—lt gives me great pleasure to inform fou of the benefit I have received from eigel’s lyrnp. I have been troubled for years with d? MB ia; but after a few doses of the Syrup, jf y. relief, and after tak ng two bottles of 11 to quite cured. 1 am, Sir, yours truly, William Brent



Monthly subscriptions and other pay ments due will be received at the Society’s offices, Barnett street, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from 6 to 7.30 p.m., TO MORROW. Deposits received at the highest cur rent rates of interest. TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of £IOO upon first-class security. WARD, Directing Manager. Criterion House, OHRISTOHUOH.



-j-«. Xk rt -tr OH<A T 1 We have pleasure in dra ion of the residents in and surrounding districts tagea offered by our syater r<ni«i» Being direct impc best British markets, and 1 of all Colonial manufaclu a position to sell goods on able terms. Wo would attention to the fact tha regulated on a Cash Bas invariably to charge most r in proof of which we solid our large and varied sto satisfied our country friei Uannfif KtT Oil



Mr A. J. White. „„ September Bth, 1883. Dear Sir,—l find the sale of Seigel’s Syrup steadily increasing. AH who have tried it speak very highly of its medicinal virtues ; one customer describes it as a “Godsend to dys peptic people.” I always recommend it with confidence. Faithfully yours, (Signed) Vincent A. Wills, Chemist-dentist, Merthyr TydviL To Mr A. J. White. Seigel’s Operating Pills are the best family physic that has ever been discovered. They the bowels from all irritating sub- JT ud leave them in a healthy condition. They cure costiveness. Preston, September 21st, 1883* _ My Dear Sir,—Your Syrup and Pills are still



DRESSMAKING on thb In oar Ready-made Ch inept we hold a very larg meats of all descriptions, ' own manufacture and of thi Tweeds. In oor Tailoring Deparl antee Style, Quality, and ] unusually moderate prices. ONE SHILLING in the i for prompt Ca BLACK, BEATT: 201, 203, 205, Higl HBItsTCHUI DXC Strangers ° ohristohu:



ver »' popular with my customers, many saving they are the best femily medicines pos IWe. , ' The other day. a customer came for two bottfeji of Synip and ss id “ Mother Seigel had saved the life of his wife, and he atUed, "one of these bottles I am sending fifteen ' miles away to a friend who is very ill I have much frith in It „ . , . The sale keeps up wonderfully, in fact, one would fancy almost that the people were be ginning to breakfast, dine, and sup on Mother SdgeTs Syrup, the demand is so constant and the satisfaction so great. . lim dear Sir, yours faithfully, (Signed) W. Bowker. Sir, — I write to inform you that I have great benefit from “ Seigel’s Syrup,” For int' years I have suffered from liver com nlaint. with its many and varied concomitant Sm to niJ 1 !* was a perpetual misery Twelve months I was induced to try S«ml’s Svrupi although rather sceptical, SS tnffimany reputed infallible reme diesel determined to givari Tntvo or three days 1 felt considerably better, and now at the end of twelve nwtJths (having contmeed taking it) I am glad to s.y that 1 ton a different being altogether. 1 “Jf.®/ w,in pens that they come as a boon and a blesangto men” and I have no reason to dohbt me truthfulness of the statement. lean say truly, however, that Seigel s Syrup ha. come as a * boon and a blessing to me, I . have recommended it to several fellow-sufferers from this distressing complaint, and their testu nonv is quite in accordance with my own- SSfitude fcr the benefit I h ve derived from MVfMllwit preparation, prompts me to tur j,- you with this unsolicited testimonial. ■. I am, dear Sir, Yours ever gratefully, (Signed) Carey B. Berry, , Baptist Missionary. 24, |88& . JS- J. White, Esq. . , -- H.-nsinfham. Whitehaven, Oct *5, looa MrxA* J. White.—Dear Sir,—l w 25 »°* ißnrib'Whappy tostatetnat it nas re stored m« to complete health —I remain, yours POCt6^ f; (Signed) H. Lightfoot



ALL GOODS IN ANY QUANTITIES AT WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE PRICES. Ladies’ Refreshment Rooms and Lavatories. THE PRAPERY AND GENERAL IMPORTING CO. OF NEW ZEALAND, Lid., CO-OPERATIVE. B. 0. BROWN, Manager. R. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman of Direotors. Warehouses—■ Cashel street ... Christchurch. High street ... Duuedin. 10 926



11l Bankruptcy. v. jH£tiL R IN the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1883 and Acts amending the same. Notice is hereby given that I, J PN H NTER KaINE, of Maronan, in the County of Ashburton, in the Provincial District of Canterbury and colony of New Zealand, farmer, have this day filed in the said Court, at Ashburton, a petition to be adjudicated a bankrupt. Dated this Slat day of October, 1885. 11 937 JOHN HUNTER RaINE.



Tenders. yyAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. Tenders are Invited for the following work: No 90—McLean street and John street formation chains Plans and specifications can be seen at the Board’s office, where tenders will be received till 10 a.m. on SATURDAY, November 7. FOOKS & SON, 10 904 District Surveyors. Public Notices Ashburton permanent BUILDING asd INVESTMENT SOCIETY.



| Public Notices. ►jlO SHEARERS, Shearing will commence at Anama, Mount Somers, on Monday, 9th Novem ber. II 939 W. S. PETER. RFIELD SHEARERS. Please TAKE NOTICE that SHEAR ING WILL CO vi MENO this season on the 16th, in place of the 20th, November. Correspond at once with 11 935 D. OLIVER, A SHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. All ACCOUNTS in connection with the recent Show must be RENDERED at once. H. H. SECRETAN, 10 927 Secretary, j O T 0 E. SHEARING will commence on MON DAY Next, November 2, at Coldstream. 10 907 0. H. DOWDING. jyjß F. G. THOMAS, Surgeon Den-



fciat, will visit Ashburton on THURSDAY, sth of November, and may be consulted at Quill’s Hotel. 10 921 Australian mercantile UiN lON INSURANCE COMPANY. The only Company in Canterbury WHICH DID NOT RAISE RATES 33J PER cent on Country Risks. We are xow, as we have been fob THE PAST THREE YEARS, ACCEPTING RISKS AT 25 PER CENT. OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS, Agent for Ashburton District. September 22, 1885. 9 615



CTTA TERLOO DINING-ROOMS;, ' V Tancred street, Ashburton, Samuel Timmo, Proprietor. Board and Lodging 17s per week Board only >i The proprietor, in announcing the above terms, begs to inform the public that for respectability, regularity, and the quality of accommodation and food the above dining-rooms carnot be ex celled—being under his own personal mpervlslon and attention. 8 446



ÜBLIO NOTICE. MESSRS StENSLEY & CO., Music Warehousemen, CHRISTCHURCH, Have appointed T. P. Farley, Book seller, Stationer and Printer, Ashburton, their Agent for the sale of Pianos, Harmoniums, American Organs, and have supplied him with a large stock of Sheet Music, comprising the latest and most popular Songs, Duets, Piece Music, Dances, etc.; also, Violins, Cornets, Flutes, Accordians, Violin Bows, Concer tinas, etc. Pianos, American Organs and Harmoniums sold upon deferred pay ments. Easy terms granted- A splendid stock now on view at T. F. Farley’s Music Warehouse, Saunders’s Buildings, Ashburton. More than 3,000 sheets of music now on hand 8 288



EXTRACT from New Zealand Gazette, Bth October, 1835. CLAIMS UNDER FOREST TREES PLANTING ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS. General Crown Lands Office, Wellington, sth October, 1885. Notice.—“ The Forest TrAea Planting Encouragement Act Amendment Act, 1871,” and “ The Forest Trees Planting Encouragement Act, 1872,” having been repealed, it is requested that all out standing claims In pursuance of those Acts, and of any regulations made thereunder, may bo sent in to the office of the Com missioner of Crown Lands for the district in which plantations have been made, ’ fore the 3ist day of December next. J BALLAD OS IQ 873 Minister of WAR OR NO War I—lt gives me rea pleasure, without mixture, without measure, to thank my many cus tomers once more at this recurring sea son, and with both rhyme and reason for laying out their money at my store. And, whilst there’s no denying, the times are rather trying, that trade is dull and money scarce enough. I’m proud to have to say, that my friends buy every day, without the aid of advertising puff. Ido not say I slaughter, as indeed I did’nt onghter, and below the cost I don’t profess to sell. Bat in fair play none can beat me, I give them leave to eat me, who do not think I serve them very well. Now, as might be expected, my stock is well selected, while great variety of goods I have in store. The teas so ably blended, can be well recommended, as has been often ad vertised before. Nelson, Moate and Oo are showing, how the public taste is grow ing for really pure and nicely blended teas. And those who h«ve not tried them, should let self Interest guide them, and buy of me the thing that’s sure to please. Tea, Grocery, Fancy Goods, Glass, China, Earthenware, Fruit and Italian Warehouse, BL. M. OaRSON, East street, Ashburton. Agent for Arthur Yates, Garden seeds, wholesale and retail agent for Nelson, Moate and Co’s pure blended teas.



Groceries CHEAPER THAN EVER AT JAMES McGREGOR’S, Tancbed Street (opposite the Arcade). Best White Crystal Sugar, 3d per lb by the mat Beat English Out Loaf Sugar, 4sd per lb Box Tea, from 12s 6d per box grand assortment of new tin Fish— Herrings In Shrimp, Tomato or Tennel Sance; Kippered, Spiced or Devil d Herrings; Digby Chicks or Findon Haddocks, at Is per tin Fresh Herrings, 7d. Best Oysters, 6d MLoir’s Oatmeal, 3s 9d per bag Salmon, 8d Best Cutting Brand, 9d Mackerel, lOd Sardines, 6d Pull sizes new Figs, 9d per box Cadbury's Cocoa, Is per tin Biscuits, 3d Cheese, 6d Best Rice, Sago and Tapioca, 3d per lb Fry’s Cocoa, tin or packet, Is 6d per lb



JAMES MoGREQOR, Tailored Street. 12 2348 QDPPORT LOCAL EXCELLENCE. T. A. GATES’S SPECIALITIES The Cinder Sifter T and E g N Office Cabinet. nee used E " B A place R A for S 0 everything pt and B S everything 0 I in its 1 j __ F own F T P laoe P Inventor B apd sole maker R T. A. Gates, Cabinet x Piorpaa-yBAMH Uaxib, ypjfiß 9TRBSJ, ?,1 ways ayor; will eyer give utmost satisfaction. O I



Meeting. fnitWN H tLL, ASHBURTON I Leasee and Proprietor—Chss. Hugo Positively Two Nights only, commencing WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4. First appearance of HUGO’S BUFFALO MINSTRELS And circle of Accomplished LADIES, Twenty sterling, versatile, and talanted ARTISTS from the leading Now York, Frisco, Boston, and London Theatres. Ten accomplished Ladies After just con eluding the most successful seasons over experiences in the following cities Four weeks in Auckland, three weeks in Well ington, three weeks in Christchurch, two weeks in Dunedin, two weeks in Napier. Complete change of programme each night. New and startling novelties. Keep your eye on the opening date come early and avoid the crush. THE EARLY TICKET CATOHETH THE SEAT. Mil ion Prices —2a, 2s, and Is Doi r.i open at 7.15. Commence at 8. 10 ir2 JaMkS HUGO, Agent. INSLO W-TINWALD RACES. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1886. Grand Kace Ball, To be held in the GRAIN SHED, TIN WALD. Double tickets, ss. 0. JEPHSON, Hon Sec.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, mo SUIT TH* DEPRESSED TIMES, J[ lam about to meet my farmer frienda and others with a cheerful spirit, and shall Sell, at my Saturday Sales, at the follow i ing RATES OF COMMISSION, until further notice: — HORSES ) cattle > ") PIGS ) /C 2 PER CENT. IMPLEMENTS, 5 PER CENT PRODUCE \ £ PER CENT SUNDRIES J 0 Over £5 SALES, in ) £ PER CENT. Town or > (J or Country JAs may be arranged. land. FARMS, and't Town and I 01 PER CENT Suburban | /C 2 Properties,,/ VERY SHORTLY I shall be arranging a regular MONTHLY LAND SALE, and shall he glad to receive entries for the same AT ONCE.



Public Notice's. CL.YD LSD A L.E ENTIfi k Her he, Prince \ ictor Will travel the Wakanui, Longbeach, and Ashburton Forts districts, and will stand at Netherby Lodge (opposite Canterbury Mills) on Saturdays. For further particulars and terms apply to Groom in charge, or GEORGE POCOCK, 10 817 Proprietor. ;y OUUT H UT T ROAD BOARD IVL DISTRICT. I hereby give notice that, in accord ance with Section No. 94 of the Public Works Act, 1882, the Mount Hutt Road Board intend to close certain roads in their district, and that plans, showing the proposed alterations, are open for public inspection at the Road Board office, Methven. JULIAN JACKSON, 10 834 Chairman. Henry Zander, J BEG 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 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, IIA and BB\ TURKEY & WASBIFA OILSTONES Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil. Ground and Lump Raddle Lampblack, etc. WOOLPACKS. WOOLPAOKS. I am now selling Full Weights BELOW CHRISTCHURCH PRICES, And guarantee them to be of the best quality.



TURNIP SEEDS. A OHOICK ASSORTMENT—Juat to HandGreentop Yellow Purpletop Yellow Purpletop Mammoth White Stone, ere, etc. All of which I offer at EXCEEDINGLY LOW PRICES. These seeds have been specially selected, and are of a particularly fin e 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 NEW 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 hand. Orders from the country will be 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, Eto. Fhiedlandees’ Buildings, a bhburton.



LOANS.—Money to lend on Freehold Security, TERMS—BiIIs can be ar ranged for previous to any sale, otherwise terms will be cash ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer Ur ENT for THE NORWICH UNION KIKE INSURANCE COMPANY. Risks at Lowest Rates. Auctions- •WEDNESDAY, 4th NOVEMBER. One o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON, favored with instructions from Jacob Elz, Esq. (who, through ill-health, will not return to the Colony), will Sell by Public Auction at his residence, Peter street, the whole of his Furniture & Effects Comprising—Piano (a Dresden model in walnut, trichord, a beautiful instru ment, equal to new ; this instrument took first prize at the last Melbourne Exhibition), suite in cretonne, oval table, pictures, oilcloth 14 x 12, side board, feuder and irons, curtains and poles, double iron bedstead, spring mattress and bedding, large chest drawers, oval glass (mahogany), wash stands and sets, dressing tables, 12 chairs, treadle sowing machine, large kitchen table, glass, crockery, kitchen utensils, etc, etc. Also 45 volumes Books (many very handsome), large Douay Bibles and other religious works, very handsome meerschaum pipe in case (egg and claw, mounted in silver). Also, on SATURDAY, 7th I'OVEMBER, At Two o’clock, The Properties of Jacob Elz, Esq, viz T.S. 744, Peter street, with well built bouse thereon T.S. 786, Peter street, with two first class cottages thereon. 'I hese cottages will be sold separately or together. T.S. 774, Cox street, well fenced, picket fence in front, also hut thereon. These properties offer a splendid invest ment either to capitalist or working men, and inspection is invited. Full particulars of auctioneer. Without Reserve.—Terms at Sale ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. Furniture at Residence Wednesday, November 4, at 1 o’clock Properties at Rooms—Saturday, Novem ber 7, at 2 o’clock 10 921



Saturday auction Sales or HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, AND SUNDRIES, AX TATTERS ALL’S, WEST STREET, ASH BURTON.



AGENT—lmperial Fire Insurance 00. ~ N.Z. Accident Insurance 00. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. E ARE PURCHASERS OP Wheat Oats Barley Rye Grass AND OTHER PRODUCE, FOR WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO GIVE



Messrs matson, cox & co. at the solicitation of several clients, Intimate to the Public That it is their intention to hold AUCTION SALES of the above EVERY SATURW AT TWELVE O’CLOCK •» I Opening Sale, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1885. We wish to notify to our Clients and the Public that every attention will he paid to their inter ests, and Account Sales rendered with onr USUAL PROMPTNESS. MATSON, COX & CO.



HIGHEST MARKET VALUE. Woolpik s (FULL SIZE) Comsacks TO ARRIVE Fnedlander Bros.



Business Notices. Support Local industry £743 WO 1H OF THE KAIAP >1 EX HI HIT, —■ £743 (The pick of their Stock), As will be shown to-morrow at the Ashburton Ag'icubural and Pastoral Asso uion Show, having been purchased by Andr. w rh at a ureat. reduction wol be OPEN FOR SALE AT HIS PRE -lISES, E vST STREET. FROM SATURDAY MORNING. Orders may be given on the Show ground to the young man in charge. 84 Pair Men’s Trousers at lls 91. Men’s Suits, from 455. Boys’ Suita, 12s 6’, The Public will now have an opportunity of seeing the latest styles and newest patters turned out by the largest firm in the Colony. PRING AND SUMMER FASHIONS ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY OF NEW SPRING DRAPERY



A. C. PEICHAR Is now showing an unusually attracts novelty of design and dnrability of f notable features, and which his ready-mot THAN EVER. Good Pattern Prints, from 2Jd superior washing Prints, from 4Jd to 6Jd Galatea Stripes, from 6d to 7sd Fancy Dress Materials, from Id to 7sd Superior Dress Materials, from Bsd to Is Nun’s Veiling, all colors, from Good Oxford shirting, from 4jd to 6d Superior Oxford Shirting, from 6jd to 8d Heavy brown Holland, from 4£d to 7£d 2 yards wide twill Sheeting, from K)£d Ladies’ striped Cotton Hose, from 4£d to 6*d Ladies' Print Costumes, from 6s lid Ladies’ Lustre and Russel Cord do., from 14s 6d Children’s Cashmeres Frocks, from Is lid Handsomely trimmed Piqui Pellses from 6s 6d India Muslins, all colors, from Is Children’s trimmed Pinafores, 6>i ll£d Lot Sunshades, 2s 9d, worth 6s 6d Ladies’ Corsets, from la 8d Black and slate Selecia, from 3£d to 6d Colored Bed Quilts, from 2s 6d to 3s lid i arge sized Quilts, from 4s to 5a lid White fnn ,ed bed Quilts, from 4s 6d to 5s lid Extra large fringed bed Quilts, 6s to 8s lid Splendid lot new Millinery, Feathers, Flowers and Laces Ladies Underclothing, just opened, cheaper than ever Ladies’ plain Chemises, from Is 3d to Is 6d Ladies' handsomely trimmed Chemises, from la 9d to 2s 6d An early inspection of the value of the to give the best value for money obtainable Note the address EAST



D, East Street, re assortment, of NEW GOODS, in which combined with rare value, are the most ley system enables him to sell O&BiAPEB Ladies very handsomely trimmed do, from 3s 6d to 4s lid Ladies’ plain Nightdresses, from Is 6d to 2s 6d Ladies' handsomely trimmed do, from 2s 6d to 3s lid Ladies’ plain tucked Drawers, from Is 4d to 2a Ladies’ handsomely trimmed do, from Is lid to 3s lid Patent Tapestry Carpet, Is lid, worth 3s 6d 5 quarter Felt Carpet, Is Bd, worth 2 Large assortment of Hearth Bugs, 4s 9d Door Mats, in great variety, from la CLOTHING. Men’s Heavy Tweed Suita, from 30s Men’s Roalyn Tweed Suits, from 42s 6d, to 62a 6d Men’s siroog tweed Trousers, 7a lid to 10a 9d I Boys’ i weed Suita, from 3a lid to 6s 6d Men’s White Shirts from 2s 9d to 4s lid Men’s Ketatta s hirta, from 2a 9d to 3s lid Men’s heavy working shirts, from is lid to 2s lid Men’s heavy Cotton Sox, from 4id to 8d Men’s strong Merino Sox, from 9$ to Is Men s brown cotton Pants, from la 3d to 2* 6d Men’s brown cotton Undershirts, from Is to 2s lid Men’s Tweed Hats, from Is 6d to Is lid above goods is invited, it being my. desire in the district. PRICHARD, STREET, (next Mr Cambridge, Ci e m



AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER TO MEET THE TIMES. W H, A T 0 With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4s, Warranted -■ y< - .. U in tv&s, •7L "A RMURRAV ASH unw % AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER A T 0 H, With Good Steel ALBERT for L 4 4«, IHJ Warranted R. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has juat received a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and is now off ring Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Wat -.hen, capped and jewelled, with gold balance and very heavy cases 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. Jn 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 So'd Guaranteed. Repairs exe cuted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY, EAST STREET, AsHBUKTON. GRASS AND f'i EORGB JAMESON, West street, Ashburton, has for \JT Sale—Bye Grass, Cocksfoot, Timothy, Red and Whitt CLOVER Clover; Alsyke, Cow Grass; also, Carrot and Man gold Seeds. For Purity, Vitality, and Superior Quality, the aV SEEDS. can be strongly recommended.



CANTERBURY BRANCH. iSBMnH mm ESTABLISHED 1859 Capital t 1000,001 PREMIER 'nu.rry nr Sh ■' COLONIAL OOM P « N IJI H Bi FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson. T, ASHBURTON. 24



JURST CLASS TAILORING. Craighead & Co., CLOTHIERS, Tahobid Stbket, We again thank our many friends and well-wishers for past favors And while doing so we have much pleasure in inti mating that we have just received another large consignment of Tweeds, Fancy Coatings, etc. Colonial and imported in great variety, and in every way suitable for our beautiful summer season. Suits, from... ... £2 18s 6d Trousers, from ... 18s 6d All Goods shrunk before making. PERFECT FIT GUARANTEED. Ladies’ Jackets, Riding Habits, etc., made to order. TERMS CASH. ORAIGHE .D AND 00., Ashburton,



J. Ballantyne & Co’s SPACIOUS NEW WAREHOUSE IS NOW OPEN With an Elegant Stock of NEW SUMMER DRAPERY, Bought in the Home markets on the most favorable terms from the manu facturers, and to be sold at prices that must Defy Oompetition. THE GENTS’ DEPARTMENT Is now Removed to that part of the Premises East of the New Building, next Sandstein’s, and comprises a grand assortment of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing and Hats (own manufacture), Men’s Mercery, &c. The Public are cordially invited to view the Premises and Stock. One Shilling off every Pound Cash Discount. DUNSTABLE HOngs, Established 1854. 9 688



Parcels Express. \T E*7 ZEALAND EXPRESS JN COMPaNV. Reduced rates for freight, to \shbarton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or Junedin delivered at address ia Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily:— and at slight increase for heavier weights. I No extra charge for two or more panel, for one consignee if from one consignor or for parcels charged rate and a under the railway tariff if received la 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 P. MoFARLANE, Agent New Zealand Express, Ashburton.



To Let and For Sale. FOR SALE, Cheap—Cambridge Roller. T. BOLLOCK; LET—A comfortable House, in L Cameron street west. —Apply to J. Moison. 10 925 r pO LET—Shop and Dwelling house in JL East street, adjoining oar premises, and at present occupied by Mr H. 0. Regers, Draper. —Skaly Bros. 10 845 HOUSE TO LET at a low rental neat the Borough Council Burnet street. T. BULLOCK. P 0 R SALE. B.S. 25503, containing 200 acres, near Mr Denshire's property, Wakanni Road District. Very liberal terms of payment. T. BOLLOCK. FOB SALE, BONE DUST. Why buy evil-smelling concoctions when you can bay the pare article at Mayo’s Manufactory ? Orders left at H. Zander’s or by post promptly attended to. F. T. MAYO, Hampstead Manure Factory, 9 666 Aahbarton. Farms to let with covenant TO PURCHASE. 664 Acres near Dromore, lately occupied by Mr R. Kemp 640 Acres near Qould and Cameron’s



LOW RESTS. 10 690 MATSON, COX A 00. mO LET, —That most desirable Farm I situate at Tinwald, known as “ New Grove Farm,” the property of Mr James S. Houston, and containing 127 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.his W inchmore fsrm. For particulars, apply to Mr Qbo. Jameson, or to Mr Houston, on the property. 8 398



Potatoes. O R S A L E, BLUB DERWENT POTATOES. GEORGE JAMESON, ARM TO LET. ACRES of good Land, nearly all 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 half a mile of the property. GEORGE JAMESON, 6 61 Ashburton lALHsT - CLASS AGRICULTURAL Jj LAND. The undersigned been favored with instructions from The New Zealand Mortgage and Investment Association, Limite l, to offer FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, About 11,000 acres of rich agricultural land, forming the unsold portion of the Waicula Estate, situated about 35 miles north-west of Invercargill, and Intersected by the Otautau and Night caps railway 6 66 Ashburton.



The land now offered has just been surveyed and subdivided into Farms, fan ning from 160 to 600 acres, sizes which should render them convenient for aC clasess. A considerable extent of the property has been drained, SO miles of ditching having been completed. It la not felt necessary to give any detailed de scription of the character of the land, as the Association would prefer that parties should go and see and judge for them selves. The object is to secure and locate no the property good practical farmers for which purpose the following speoia terms are offered, viz:— Five years lease at a rental of (ss) five shillings per acre per annum, with an optional purchasing clause of L 7 per abre; lease tenable for a further terms of five years at a rental say of five per cent on the purchase money. For full particulars and all farther information apply to CAMERON, LITTLE & 00., 8146 Manchester Street, Christchurch FRIKDLANDER BROS., Agents the A saociat <»<■ HAVING purchased the Asphalting Plant and Business formerly carried on by Mr James Bradley, I am in a posi tion to execute any orders 1 may be favored with. All asphalt work guaranteed.



Ranges taken ont and re-set in the beat possible manner. Jobbing work in gene ral done. J Crum, OPPOSITE CONVENT, Wakanni Road. Orders may be left with Mr J. 0. Dnncan, Old New Zealand Bank. 10 799 Kouser. THE Thoroughbred Horae ROUSBR, will stand in Ashburton this season. By Messenger ont of Kate O’Shane, Messenger, bred in N.S. W. by Mr W. Town, by Bottler out of Ludia (see N.S. W. Stud Bo k). Kate O’Shane, by t aledon (imported from Ireland) out of Lura by Emigrant out of Maggie (see N.Z. Stud Book). KOUSER is a beautiful dappled grey of immense power and substance. While showing lots of quality ho is fit to carry :18it to hounds. BOUsKR has proved himself fast, stout and a magnificent fencer, but while undergoing a prepara tion for the Grand National, met with an aoa>dent which necessitated throwing him out of work for a time. Terms -L3 10a; guaranteed, L 5 6s. For further particulars apply L. MARKET, 10800 Proprietor, Hodget